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Each resi-dent is allowed to hold two yard sales each cal-endar year and must reside at the property where the sale is occurring. A permit to hold a yard sale must be obtained at City Hall and there is no cost for obtaining the permit.

Yard sales shall be held between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekends only.

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Winter 2012

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City HallMonday- Thursday7:30 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.Friday7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.

Building & Safety HoursMonday- Friday7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.Closed: 12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

The Senior CenterMonday- Friday8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.

Boys & Girls ClubMonday- Friday2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.Closed Saturday & Sunday

Community CenterMonday- Friday8:00 A.M.- 9:00 P.M.Saturday8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.Closed on Sundays

Youth Learning Activity CenterMonday- Friday 8:00 A.M.- 9:00 P.M.Closed Saturday & Sunday

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Yard Sale SignsCapital Improvement Projects Underway

The City of La Puente will ob-serve the follow-ing holidays and street sweep-ing will not take place on:

Chr i s tmas : Tuesday, De-c e m b e r 2 5 , 2012

New Year’s: Tuesday, January 1, 2013Presidents Day: Monday, February 18, 2013Please note, street sweeping will be conducted on

January 21, 2013 (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday). To ensure that your street is properly cleaned, please make sure vehicles are properly removed during the posted times. If you have any questions, please contact Code Enforcement at (626) 855-1583.

Street SweepingMark your calendar for the City of La Puente’s Holiday

Parade and Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 7, 2012, beginning at 5:30pm. The parade route will start at Workman Street and Glendora Avenue and continue onto Main Street. The Holiday Parade will highlight the La Puente community by featuring local float entries, school marching bands, cheerleaders, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and much, much more. Immediately following the parade, the Mayor and City Council members will ring in the holiday season by lighting up the tree. The Old Town Puente As-sociation will also have activities such as rides, bouncers, and other holiday attractions. There will even be an ap-pearance by Santa Claus himself! For more information, please call (626) 855-1560.

Don’t Miss La Puente’s Holiday Festivities

The City Council was re-cently presented with an up-date on the status of the City’s various Capital Improvement Projects underway within the City. Traffic signal modifica-tions to install protected left turn phasing will soon be completed on Temple Avenue at Sunset and Orange and at Valley Boulevard and Ferrero Lane, along with a new traf-fic signal at Amar Road and Tonopah Avenue.

The Puente Creek Nature Education Center located next to Nelson Elementary School is nearing completion, with a dedication ceremony planned for mid-January. The

second phase of the Valley Boulevard Improvement project will be completed by early December. The completion of this phase of the project will provide for a flat continuous pathway for pedestrians from Central Avenue to Ferrero Lane and also improves the aes-thetic appearance of the Valley Boulevard corridor within the City.

Planned projects sched-uled to begin construction in June 2013 include street resurfacing, center median landscaping, drainage, and handicap sidewalk ramp improvements on

Amar Road between Unruh Avenue and Aileron Avenue. Additional street resurfacing and sidewalk and handicap ramp improvements are also planned for Cabana Avenue and Clintwood Avenue, north of Temple. Sewer line im-provements are also sched-uled to begin in the summer of 2013 which include replac-ing the existing 8 inch diam-eter lines with 12 inch lines, thereby improving sewer flow capacity. A PowerPoint slide-show with information and photographs of the projects is available on the homep-age of the City’s website at http://www.lapuente.org

Summer Puente Pride Award WinnersThe winners of the Sum-

mer 2012 Puente Pride Home Beautification awards were selected by the Puente Pride committee made up of six members appointed by the City Council (see members on page 2). Below are photos of the winning homes:

The three winners were recognized at the City Council

meeting on November 27, 2012. Photographs of the winning homes are displayed in the City Hall lobby.

The Puente Pride Home Beatification contest was developed as a way to honor those residents who work hard throughout the year, keeping their homes and yards in tip-top shape,

improving the appearance of the neighborhood and in turn of the entire City.

The Puente Pride Home Beatification contest is con-ducted three times a year. The next contest period is Winter 2012. For this se-lection period, the Holiday Lights contest winners will be recognized.

City Facilities Closed:Tuesday, December 25, 2012and Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Area 2 Area 3

Volunteer Service Award Selection CommitteeNadia Mendoza – Planning Commission Chair

Vacant – Puente Pride Committee MemberVacant – Education Commission ChairCecilia Wictor - Ralph Osborn Volunteer

Service Award Recipient 2012

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La Puente City Hall15900 E. Main St., La Puente, CA 91744

(626) 855-1500

City Council Meetings:2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers

City ManagerBret M. Plumlee

City CouncilDan Holloway - Mayor

Charlie Klinakis – Mayor Pro TemDavid E. Argudo – Council Member

Vince House – Council MemberVioleta Lewis – Council Member

Planning CommissionThomas M. Costea – ChairpersonGreg Young – Vice Chairperson

Tennille Escalon – Commissioner/BoardmemberBrenda Flores – Commissioner/BoardmemberLouis R. Perez – Commissioner/Boardmember

Puente Pride Award CommitteeVacant – Chairperson

Vacant – Vice ChairpersonLeslie Costea – Committee MemberDaniel Stowell - Committee MemberLois Maben – Committee Member

Veronica Cordova – Committee MemberDebra Pringle – Committee Member

Vacant - Member At Large

Education Commission Nadia Mendoza – Chairperson

Vacant – Vice ChairpersonKaren Dahlitz – CommissionerJoy Grueter – CommissionerTina Becerra – Commissioner

Vanessa Vega – Commissioner

FIREFire Dept. Station #26,

15336 E. Elliot Ave.Non-emergencies

SHERIFFSheriff’s Industry Station,

150 N. HudsonNon-emergencies

AMBULANCECITY HALL

COMMUNITY CENTERSENIOR CENTER

YOUTH LEARNING ACTIVITY CENTER

SCHOOL DISTRICTSBassett

Hacienda/La PuenteRowland

HOSPITALSCitrus Valley

/Queen of the Valley

911

(626) 968-1720911

(626) 330-3322911(626) 855-1500(626) 855-1560(626) 855-1585(626) 855-1550

(626) 931-3000(626) 933-1000(626) 965-2541

(626) 962-4011

Important Phone NumbersCovina/Inter-Community

Whittier PresbyterianRed Cross

UTILITIESCity of Industry

Water Works SystemsVerizon

La Puente Valley County Water District

Rowland Water DistrictSan Gabriel Water

So. Cal. EdisonSo. Cal. Gas

Southwest Suburban WaterValley Vista Services

(trash)Time Warner Cable

Animal ControlPassport

Graffitti Hotline

(626) 331-7331(562) 698-0811(626) 453-8430

(626) 336-1307(800) 483-4000

(626) 330-2126(562) 697-1726(626) 330-1628(800) 655-4555(800) 427-2200(626) 543-2640(626) 330-3219(626) 961-3622 (888) 892-2253(626) 962-3577(877) 487-2778(626) 855-1598

La Puente TV Channel 3 (LPTV3) is now available through Time Warner Cable. LPTV3 will air programs and bulletin board information that best contribute to the health, welfare, and education of the La Puente Community. For questions, please send an email to [email protected]

La Puente TV Channel 3 (LPTV3) is now available through Time Warner Cable. LPTV3 will air programs and bulletin board information that best contribute to the health, welfare, and education of the La Puente Community. For questions, please send an email to [email protected]

Photo identification and proof of City of La Puente residency, such as a recent utility bill or a bank statement will be required. All continuing customers proof of residency is required twice a year.

Bus Pass Subsidy Program City of La Puente Residents

Foothill Transit: EZ Passes: Adult Local = $50.00 EZ General = $68.00 Senior/Disabled = $17.00 Zone 1 = $116.00 Student Local (K-12) = $22.00 Zone 2 = $129.00 Silver Streak = $81.00 Zone 3 = $143.00 Commuter Express= $132.00 Zone 4 = $156.00 Zone 5 = $169.00 Metro:General = $59.00 EZ Senior/DisabledStudent(K-12) = $12.00 EZ Senior = $21.00 College Vocational = $17.00 SR Zone 1 = $43.50 Zone 2 = $103.00 SR Zone 2 = $49.00 SR Zone 3 = $54.50 SR Zone 4 = $60.00 SR Zone 5 = $65.50

Metrolink:Baldwin Park = $146.50 El Monte = $129.25 Industry = $159.00 Covina = $149.50

Transportation Services Bus Pass Price List

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT LA PUENTE CITY HALL

Transit

Phone: 626-855-1500 Fax: 626-961-4626 Website: www.lapuente.org

City of La Puente 15900 E Main Street La Puente, CA 91744

EZ Passes FoothillMetroMetrolink

2013 City of La Puente Calendar

Just in time for the New Year! The 2013 City of La Puente

Calendar will feature important dates, information, and beautiful photographs of the people, places and events that make the City of La Puente a friendly place for families to

live. The calendar is scheduled to be delivered to La Puente businesses and residents the week of January 1.

For more information please contact the Recreation Services Department during the regular business hours at

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1. Registration will be ac-cepted on a first come, first served basis. Registrations accepted at the La Puente Community Center, 501 N. Glendora Avenue, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registra-tions must be made by parent/legal guardian for participants who are 17 years old and younger – no exceptions. City residents must present proof of resi-dency. Acceptable proof is a valid California driver’s license or two current utility bills with name and address on them.

2. All fees must be paid at the time of registration. Checks must be made pay-able to the City of La Puente. Valid California driver’s li-cense or identification is required. There will be a $25 charge on all returned checks, and participants will not be allowed to at-tend class(es) until payment is made. Returned check charges and registration fees must be paid in cash at City Hall.

3. Only registered par-ticipants will be allowed to participate in class/activity. A minimum of 10 participants are needed for all classes or they will be cancelled due to low participation. It is impor-tant for participants to be in class at their scheduled time and also to be picked up on time.

4. A $5.00 service fee is charged for all refunds issued. No refunds will be given after the second class date unless the class is cancelled by the Recreation Services Department. Origi-nal receipts are required for all refunds. Refunds will be issued by check and mailed to the participant. Please allow 4 weeks for checks to be received.

5. All classes/activity are subject to change.

6. Ages and ability level information. Ages for which classes are designed are indicted; however, proper placement will be determined by the instructor according to ability and/or achievement. Birth certificates required for participants 3 to 5 years old.

For more information, please call (626) 855-1560.

RECREATIONSERVICES

DEPARTMENTLa Puente Community Center

501 N. Glendora AvenueLa Puente, CA 91744

(626) 855-1560

Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Program

Congratulations to team Six Pack, our 2012 Coed Volleyball Summer League Champions! This is their 4th time as League Champions. Entering the playoffs with a season score of eight wins and no losses, Six Pack beat Spike-a-holics two out of three sets. Team Six Pack was lead by manager Victor Virgen. The team has participated in the La Puente League since the Fall of 2010. Six Pack is currently participating in the 2012 Fall League defending their title as League Champions.

Congratulations to Team Six Pack And Team SWAT

Congratulations to team SWAT, our 2012 Men’s Bas-ketball Summer League Champions! Entering the playoffs with a season score of six wins and two losses, SWAT beat The Assassinz 58 to 52. Team SWAT was lead by manager Jesus Zaldivar. The team has par-ticipated in the La Puente League since the summer of 2010. Team SWAT is cur-rently participating in the 2012 Fall League defending their title as League Cham-pions.

Each holiday season, the City of La Puente provides a free Christmas Tree Re-cycling Program where resi-dents can either place their trees curbside or take their holiday trees to La Puente Park at 501 N. Glendora Avenue for recycling. This year’s program will begin on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 and continue through Friday, January 11, 2013. For curbside pick-up, simply

place your tree next to your trash containers on your regular trash collection day. Trees over 6 ft. in height need to be cut in half.

Christmas trees must all be free of all decora-tions. This means removing all lights, tinsel, garland, plastic wrap, tree stands, wire, rope, nails, and all other foreign materials from trees before recycling them. Sorry, flocked trees will not

be collected curbside or ac-cepted at La Puente Park.

Recycling your tree saves valuable landfill space! Trees are grounded into mulch, compost, or alternative daily landfill cover which reduces soil erosion and deters weed growth.

While the program is free of charge, individuals drop-ping off their holiday trees must be a City of La Puente resident to participate. For

further information, please call La Puente City Hall at (626) 855-1500 or call Valley Vista Services at (800) 442-6454.

This is a friendly reminder that dog and cat licensing is required for dogs and cats within the City of La Puente. California law requires that all dogs over the age of four months be licensed as a rabies control measure. According to an analysis conducted of prior year’s animal service statistics, cats are the greatest animal group serviced in La Puente. Having your cat licensed will

Dog And Cat Licensing Is Requiredhelp he ensure that he/she may be returned if the cat is lost or gets out of the own-ers property.

All new or renewed ani-mal licenses can be ob-tained through the Los An-geles County Department of Animal Care and Control at the Baldwin Park shelter or by visiting the Animal Control website at http://ani-malcare.lacounty.gov/ .

The current licensing fee

schedule is as follows:• Altered dog $20• Unaltered dog $60• Senior Citizens-owned

altered dog $7.50*• Altered cat $5• Unaltered cat $10*Senior Citizens must be

60 years of age or older and their pets must be spayed or neutered.

Los Angeles County Ani-mal license canvassers will be in La Puente in 2012.

To avoid an additional field service charge of $40 per home which is associated with canvassing, pet owners are encouraged to keep all animal licenses current. If you have any questions about ani-mal licensing please contact the Baldwin Park Shelter at (626) 962-3577. If you have questions regarding the City’s animal control regulations, contact the Code Enforcement Division at (626) 855-1583.

The City of La Puente now has a complaint line for code violations. The code enforcement com-plaint line is a message line set up to address code enforcement complaints that are received after hours and on weekends. Code Enforcement staff will re-trieve and respond to com-plaints received through the complaint line in the same manner as live com-

plaints are responded to. For non-emergency code enforcement complaints, please call (626) 855-1599. Please remember to leave the address and alleged violation along with your contact information in case additional information is needed to respond to your complaint. Also remember to speak slowly and clearly so your concern can be understood.

Code Enforcement

The City of La Puente has a Taxicab Exclusive Franchise Agreement with Express Transportation Sys-tems, Inc. which operates

Checker Cab Companyas Checker Cab Company within the City for taxicab services. Checker Cab can be reached at (626) 333-8294.

Housing Rights Centerwww.housingrightscenter.

org. 520 S. Virgil Ave., Suite 400

Los Angeles, CA 90020Telephone:800-477-5977TTY: 213-201-0867Fair Housing/Equal Op-

portunity – U.S. Depart-ment of Housing and Ur-ban Development

Local and National Fair Housing Agencies

www.hud.gov/fairhous-ing

National Fair Housing Advocate

www.fairhousing.com

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Passport Hours

City Hall Passport Hours Tuesdays,

1:00 - 4:00 pm.

For more information, call (626) 855-1500

Did You Know? The City of La Puente now offers comprehensive information related to Recycling and Waste-Reducing Programs on the City’s website at www.lapuente.org. You can find links to this information under the City Services Drop-down Menu. In addition to residential refuse program, the City has a number of specialized recycling programs to help you and your family reduce, reuse, and recycle!

Afterschool Program $25/Year

June 1, 2012 – May 31, 2013 Ages 6 - 18 Program Begins

August 13, 2012 2:00pm – 6:00pm

East Valley Boys & Girls Club 503 N Glendora Avenue, La Puente, CA 91744

La Puente LINK & Dial-A-Ride Winter Holiday Schedule

Holiday LINK Dial-A-Ride Christmas Eve

Monday, December 24, 2012

Service as Usual Service as Usual

Christmas Day Tuesday,

December 25, 2011 No Service No Service

New Year’s Eve Monday,

January 1, 2013 Service as Usual Service as Usual

New Year’s Day Tuesday,

January 2, 2013 No Service No Service

Martin Luther King Day Monday,

January 21, 2013 Service as Usual Service as Usual

Presidents’ Day Monday,

February 18, 2013 No Service No Service


CelebrationCelebrationCelebrationTree Lighting Tree Lighting Tree Lighting

Holiday Parade & Holiday Parade & Holiday Parade &

Viernes, Diciembre 7, 2012Viernes, Diciembre 7, 2012Viernes, Diciembre 7, 2012

Friday, December 7, 2012Friday, December 7, 2012Friday, December 7, 2012

Desfile empieza a las 5:30 p.m. Desfile empieza a las 5:30 p.m. Desfile empieza a las 5:30 p.m. en Workman y Glendora.en Workman y Glendora.en Workman y Glendora.

Tree lighting begins at Tree lighting begins at Tree lighting begins at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.6:30 p.m. at City Hall.6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Ceremonia del arbol empiza Ceremonia del arbol empiza Ceremonia del arbol empiza a las 6:30 p.m. en City Hall.a las 6:30 p.m. en City Hall.a las 6:30 p.m. en City Hall.

Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Parade begins at 5:30 p.m. at Workman and Glendora.at Workman and Glendora.at Workman and Glendora.

For more information please call (626) 855For more information please call (626) 855For more information please call (626) 855---155015501550

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C i t y o f L a P u e n t e

F a c i l i t y R e n t a l s

The Bridge Room is an ideal location for wedding receptions,

formal dinner gatherings, corporate seminars, and your special

occasion. The Bridge Room offers banquet seating for up to 120

guests. Reservation includes tables and chairs

To make a reservation you must:

- Complete a Facility Rental Application

in advance

- Return the completed application to the Youth Learning Activity Center along with: * a copy of the California Drivers License or California I.D. * signed Facility Rules & Regulations Form *signed Cancellation Policy

Applications maybe be submitted up to one year in advance for resident non-profit organizations, residents, and La Puente com-mercial businesses. All other reservation can be made six months in advance.

The Bridge Room Citrus Courtyard Our Citrus Courtyard offers the charm and ele-gance to host a beautiful outdoor wedding, holi-

day party, or any other special event. Your family and friends will enjoy the beauty of this picture perfect site on your special day. The Courtyard is

designed to sit 160 guests for dinning ONLY.Reservation includes tables and chairs.

Picnic Shelters The City of La Puente, Recreation Services De-partment, has now made a select number of pic-

nic shelters available for rent at La Puente Park. Reservations must be made two weeks prior and no more than ninety days in advance with a two

hour minimum. Signs will be posted at each pic-nic shelter to notify the public of the reservation.

Picnic Shelters not reserved will be made avail-able based on a first come first serve basis. A Park Reservation Application and a Picnic Shelter

Rules and Regulations Form must be filled out and returned to the La Puente Youth Learning Activity Center during regular business hours.

Meeting RoomsThe La Puente Community Center offers two (2) modern meeting rooms and a dance room for reservation.

Workman Room has a maximum audience capacity of forty-five (45) people & dinning of twenty-five (25).

Rowland Room has a maximum audience capacity of twenty-five (25) people and dinning of twenty (20)

Walnut Dance Room has a maximum audience capacity of twenty (20) people.

For reservation information, please call the Youth Learning Activity Center at (626) 855-1550. You may also find additional information on our website: www.lapuente.org

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 1:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M.

Application deadline is Monday, december 10th. Application deadline is Monday, december 10th. Application deadline is Monday, december 10th.

For more information please call the Recreation services office at (626) 855For more information please call the Recreation services office at (626) 855For more information please call the Recreation services office at (626) 855---1560.1560.1560.

Applications available beginning Applications available beginning Applications available beginning Monday, november 26th at the following locations:Monday, november 26th at the following locations:Monday, november 26th at the following locations:

City of La Puente - Recreation Services Department

Community Center: 501 N Glendora Ave. La Puente, CA 91744

City Hall: 15900 E. Main Street La Puente, CA 91744

Senior Center: 16001 E. Main Street La Puente, CA 91744

Vaccinate StopGerms

Antiviral Drugs

CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccineas the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.

While there are many different flu viruses, the flu vaccine protects against the three viruses that research suggests will be most common.

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine as soon as this season’s vaccines are available.

Vaccination of high risk persons is especially important to decrease their risk of severe flu illness.

People at high risk of serious flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older.

Vaccination also is important for health care workers, and other people who live with or care for high risk people to keep from spreading flu to high risk people.

Children younger than 6 months are at high risk of serious flu illness, but are too young to be vaccinated. People who care for them should be vaccinated instead.

If you get the flu, antiviral drugs can treat your illness.

Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics. They are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaled powder) and are not available over-the-counter.

Antiviral drugs can make illness milder and shorten the time you are sick. They can also prevent serious flu complications, like pneumonia.

It’s very important that antiviral drugs be used early to treat people who are very sick with the flu (for example, people who are in the hospital) and people who are sick with the flu and have a greater chance of getting serious flu complications, either because of their age or because they have a high risk medical condition. Other people also may be treated with antiviral drugs by their doctor this season. Most otherwise-healthy people who get the flu, however, do not need to be treated with antiviral drugs.

Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, and have respiratory symptoms without a fever.

For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/fluor call 800-CDC-INFO

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.

Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)

While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.

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CDC SAYS:

“TAKE 3”ACTIONS TO FIGHT THE FLU

FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS INCLUDE:

fever cough sore throat runny or stuffy nose body aches headache chills fatigue

Some people also may have vomiting and diarrhea. People may be infected with the flu, and have respiratory symptoms without fever.

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Winter 2012

Herbs: Many herbs make attractive plants and they taste so much better when freshly picked from your garden or kitchen window. They are easy to grow and certain herbs are very fragrant such as mint, rosemary, basil, thyme and oregano. Plant them and enjoy!

JanuaryBare root Planting: Deciduous fruit and shade trees, ber-

ries and roses. If you are unable to plant immediately, place bare roots into damp soil, sawdust, wood shavings or sand and keep moist. Soak roots in water before planting.

Soil preparation: Prepare for bare root planting by digging holes and adding compost.

Grapes: Start more grapes from cuttings. Cut 12 inch stems with at least one bud node near the top. Bury all but the top 2 inches in good garden soil and keep moist.

Prune: Now is the time for the heaviest pruning. All decidu-ous fruit trees, berries and grapes. Cut impatiens back, remov-ing all lanky stems. Don’t prune spring flowering shrubs and vines until they are through flowering. Prune rose bushes now, but do not prune climbing roses until after spring flowering.

Plant: Amaryllis bulbs in a sunny or semi-shaded area, in loose soil with good drainage. Plant with the tip of the bulb just showing.

Buy: Summer bulbs such as tuberous begonias, cannas, dahlias, lilies and gladiolus.

Feed: Citrus trees need slow release ammonium sulfate then deeply water. Feed staghorn ferns with bone meal or a high nitrogen liquid fertilizer.

Water: For fruit trees, roses and lawns, reduce the amount of water because too much water can damage roots.

February Pest Control: Spray deciduous plants with horticultural oil

now to smother mites, scale and other insects. To prevent fungal disease in deciduous fruit trees, add lime sulfur or fixed copper to the oil following package directions. For apricot trees, use only fixed copper. For peach trees, add lime sulfur to the oil.

Prune: Wisteria should be pruned before spring growth. Prune deciduous fruit and ornamental trees, grapes, vines, and roses. If you have a plumeria tree, now is the time to shape or thin the branches. You can start new plumeria plants from the cuttings for yourself or to give to friends.

Fertilize: Wait until the leaves on the roses turn from red to green, and then give them the first feeding of the year. Feed established roses using a balanced plant food high in phosphorus. Feed camellias and other flowering plants with a plant food which contains nitrogen, potassium and phospho-rus. Apply a complete fertilizer to deciduous fruit trees two to three weeks before trees begin to bloom. Feed ground cover and other permanent plants with a slow release fertilizer such as bone meal.

Lawn Weed Control: Apply a pre-emergent herbicide to prevent crabgrass and other annual weed seeds from ger-minating.

Plant: Set out seedlings of peas, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, celery, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, onions, turnips and parsley. Tomatoes and peppers can be planted after the middle of the month. Gladioli corms can be planted now. Finish planting bare root roses, fruit trees, grapes and berries.

March Divide Perennials: If perennials are crowded and last year’s

blooms were sparse, it is time to divide them. Dig each clump so root ball comes up, shake off excess dirt, and divide. Each plant should have some leaves and plenty of roots, then plant immediately.

Pruning: Prune camellias and azaleas after blooming. If part of your plants have frozen areas, do not prune until mid-spring and then cut off only the damaged area. If you prune damaged plants now, there might be further frost damage. Also prune hibiscus and other evergreen plants.

Pest Control: Spray for aphids and start crab grass control and watch for snails. Protect fruit trees from brown rot fungus by spraying chlorotlhalonil fungicide and remove any “mum-mies” or remains of fruit that can harbor spores. Prevent wormy apples and codling moth larvae by spraying with carbaryl or malathion every ten days for the next six weeks.

Fertilize: Feed roses, avocados, citrus trees and lawns. Before feeding roses, wait until their leaves turn from red to green. Avocados require two feedings of nitrogen fertilizer per year. First feeding should be in March. Citrus trees require nitrogen fertilizer in mid March. Apply a quarter cup of Epsom salts to mature roses, citrus, avocado and other fruit trees to increase their yield of flowers and fruit.

Plant: cilantro, corn, squash, melons, tomatoes, peppers and green beans, impatiens, sunflowers, petunias, verbena zinnias bearded iris, lamb’s ears, daisy, geraniums, agapan-thus, citrus and avocado.

Watering: All plants, but especially container plants, are vulnerable to dry March winds and can dehydrate. For con-tainer plants, add more potting soil around the inside edges of containers and water more frequently so that plants will not dry out and die.


Main Street Halloween Run

Preparing Your Family Disaster Supply Kit

2013 Special WasteCollection Schedule

The City of La Puente, in conjunction with Valley Vista Services, provides residents with a FREE opportunity to dispose of “special” waste items on the designated dates listed below. On the third Saturday of each month, a dumpster monitored by City personnel will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the parking lot of La Puente Park at 501 N. Glendora Avenue.

Don’t miss the 2013 Special Waste Collection Events below:

While the events are FREE of charge, individuals dropping off waste must be a City of La Puente resident to participate - identification proving City residency is required. For more information, please contact City Hall at (626) 855-1500.

May 18, 2013October 19, 2013Scrap Wood

Scrap MetalJanuary 19, 2013June 15, 2013November 16, 2013

February 16, 2013July 20, 2013December 21, 2013

March 16, 2013August 17, 2013

April 20, 2013September 21, 2013

Green Waste

Used TiresFurniture

City of La Puente

FLUPREVENTION

TIPS

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Wash your hands often. This will help protect you and others against germs. When soap and water are

not available, use alcohol-based disposable hand wash or gel sanitizers.

When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.

If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your sleeve, not your hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

If you are sick, stay home and away from other people as much as possible, to

protect them from getting sick as well; get plenty of rest and check with your doctor.

Get an annual fl u shot.

The City of La Puente held its 21st Annual Main Street Halloween Run on Sunday, October 21, 2012. More than 4,000 people participated in this year’s event. The course started and ended at La Puente City Hall, located at 15900 East Main Street. A cash prize of $150 was awarded to the fastest male and female in each of the 5K and 10K runs. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers in each of the age categories for the 5K and 10K races. There was also a 5K walk and a Youth Fun Run for children 7 years and under. For a complete list of results, please visit Racewire’s website at http://racewire.com/live_results.php?id=2604. Every participant who completed the course received a special recognition medal. The City of La Puente received both monetary and in-kind donations from Northgate Market, Valley Vista Services, Southland Transit, Willdan Engineering, Haddick’s Towing and Auto Body, Speed Zone, U-Haul, Sparkletts, Foothill Transit, 7 Eleven, Farmers Insurance Group, Ed Chavez and the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant, Kiwanis Club of La Puente/Industry, Scardino’s Pizza, and Wok Express.

Disaster can happen any-time, anywhere. After a disaster, local officials and relief workers will be on the scene, but they cannot reach everyone immedi-ately. You could get help in hours, or it may take days. Be prepared to make it on your own for at least three days.

Think first about fresh water, food and clean air.

Consider making two kits. In one, put everything you will need to stay where you are and make it on your own. The other should be a lightweight smaller version you can take with you in a backpack or duffle bag if you have to get away.

The following are basic disaster supplies:

• Water and food sup-plies

• Change of clothes, sturdy shoes

• Blankets or sleeping bags

• First aid kit and pre-scription medications

• Extra pair of glass-es

• Battery-powered ra-dio, flashlight, and extra batteries

• Credit cards and cash

• Plastic sheeting, duct tape

• Portable can opener, utility knife

• Personal hygiene supplies and soap

• Garbage bags• Non-prescr ipt ion

drugs• Sewing kit• Fire extinguisher,

flares• Shut-off wrench, to

turn off household gas and water

• Whistles, compass• En te r ta inmen t -

games, books• Special needs for

babies, the elderly, or the handicapped

For more information please log on to the Federal Emergency Management Agency at www.fema.gov/plan/.

When winter tempera-tures drop significantly be-low normal, staying warm and safe can become a chal-lenge. Whenever tempera-tures drop decidedly below normal and as wind speed increases, heat can leave your body more rapidly. Ex-tremely cold temperatures often accompany a winter storm, so you may have to cope with power failures and icy roads. Cold related issues can occur inside your home as well. When people use space heaters

Winter Weather Advisory Tipsand fireplaces to stay warm, the risk of household fires increases, as well as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Prepare for cold weather. Below are tips that you can take in advance for greater winter weather safety in your home.

Use only safe sources of alternative heat such as a fireplace or portable space heaters with automatic shut-off switch. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Have your heating system

checked by a professional annually. This will ensure that your system is working safely and efficiently which, in turn, will save you money. If you heat by wood, clean your fireplace. Have your chimney flue checked for any buildup of creosote and then cleaned to lessen the risk of fire.

Move family pets indoors or provide adequate shelter to keep them warm. Pets can get frostbite very eas-ily on the ears, tail, and paws.

When driving, plan your stops and keep more dis-tance between cars. Be extra alert. Always match your speed to the road and weather conditions.

Many layers of thin cloth-ing are warmer than a single layer of thick clothing. One of the best ways to stay warm is to wear a hat; most body heat is lost through the top of the head.

Make sure your home is properly insulated. If nec-essary, insulate walls and attic. This will help you to

conserve energy and reduce your home’s power demands for heat.

Replace batteries of smoke, heat and carbon monoxide detectors. If you did not do it when you set the clocks back, do it now.

Establish a well-planned escape route with the entire family.

If you would like additional information, please visit the California Emergency Man-agement website at http://www.calema.ca.gov.


The boutique will feature unique holiday crafts, gifts,

cosmetics and more. All in one place to make your holiday

shopping quick and less stressful!

Thursday, December 6, 2012 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

La Puente Senior Center

Featuring: Variety of vendors


The Recreation Services Department is offering a 10 week Women’s Adult League

for Spring of 2013.

Team applications are now being accepted.

Registration Fee:$300.00 Registration Fee

$60.00 Forfeit Deposit Fee (Does not include referee fee’s)

Location:La Puente Community Center Gym

501 Glendora Ave.

*Space is limited* For more information, please contact the YLAC at (626) 855-1550.

The Recreation Services Department is offering a 10 week Men’s League. Team applications are currently being accepted. Please stop

by the Youth Learning Activity Center, 503 N. Glendora Avenue.

Registration Fee:

$300.00 Registration Fee

$60.00 Forfeit Deposit Fee

(Does not include referee Fee’s)

Place:La Puente Community CenterGym501 Glendora AvenueLa Puente, CA 91744

ApplicationsApplications will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.will be taken on a first come, first serve basis.For more information, please contact the YLAC at 626For more information, please contact the YLAC at 626--855855--15501550.

City of La Puente Recreation Services Department

*Space is Limited*

Season starts March, 2013.


The Recreation Services Department is offering a 10 week Men’s League. Team applications are currently being accepted. Please stop

by the Youth Learning Activity Center 503 N. Glendora Avenue.

Registration Fee:$300.00 Registration Fee $60.00 Forfeit Deposit Fee

(Does not include referee Fee’s)

Place:La Puente Community

Center Gym 501 Glendora Avenue La Puente, Ca 91744

*Space is Limited*ApplicationsApplications will be taken on a first come first serve basis.will be taken on a first come first serve basis.

For more information, please contact the YLAC at 626For more information, please contact the YLAC at 626--855855--1550.1550..

The Recreation Services Department is offering a 10 week Coed Volleyball League.

Games played on Fridays:

6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

*Space is Limited*Season starts in March.

Applications will be taken on a first come first serve basis.Applications will be taken on a first come first serve basis.For more information, please contact the YLAC at 626For more information, please contact the YLAC at 626--855855--15501550.

Registration F

ee:

$200 Team Registr

ation Fee

$30 Forfeit Dep

osit Fee

(does not includ

e official’s fee)

Team applications are now being accepted for the Spring. Please stop by the Youth Learning

Activity Center 503 N. Glendora Ave.


12 Spotlight la puente Winter 2012our SeniorS

Holiday Boutique Thursday, December 6

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22

9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.

Center Closure Dates: Monday, December 24: Half Day Tuesday, December 25: Closed Monday, December 31: Half Day Tuesday, January 1: Closed Monday, February 18: Closed For Center hours please call the front desk.

Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

Exercise and Fitness:Mondays-Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Computer Class: Monday-Thursday 1:00-4:00 p.m.

Water Color Painting: Thursdays 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Chinese Brush Painting: Thursdays 2:30-4:00 p.m. Please Note: Classes are subject to change.

The La Puente Senior Center is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. We provide a variety of services for patrons 55 years and over. For more information on any of our programs, trips, or special events, please contact the Senior Center.

Senior Classes

December, January, FebruarySenior Center Classes Oil Painting Group: Yoga: Monday-Friday Fridays 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 9:15-10:15 a.m.Walking Group: Monday-Thursday 9:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00-11:00 a.m.Nintendo Wii: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m.Spanish Club: Tuesdays 9:00-11:00 a.m.Jolly Dolly’s Doll Circle: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:00-4:00 p.m. Exercise Dancing: Fridays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Knitting and Crochet: Fridays 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Senior Programs & Services

Senior Special Events

Around the Center Lunch Program

Monday-Friday • 12:00-1:00 p.m. • Donation: $2Bingo

Wednesdays • 1:00-2:00 p.m. Fridays • 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Center allows bingo to be played for prizes only, never money.

Doll Making • Tuesdays & Wednesdays • 1:00-4:00 p.m.Clubs

Senior Club • Mondays • 11:00 a.m. Spanish Club • Tuesdays • 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Oil Painting Club • Mondays and Wednesdays 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Korean Club • Thursdays • 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Walking Club • Monday-Thursday

9:00-10:00 a.m. and 10:00-11:00 a.m.Movies

Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Fridays • 2:00 p.m.

Billiards TournamentDate: Thursday, January 24 1:00 p.m.

Blood Pressure Screening Tuesdays

Vera Allen will be giving FREE Blood Pressure screenings. No appointment is necessary and all seniors are welcomed.

Beauty Salon at the Center Thursdays

9:00 -11:30 a.m. Hair stylist Rachel Camacho will provide FREE hair styling for seniors every Thursday. Appoint-ments can be made by calling the Senior Center.

Notary Public Services Tuesday-Thursday

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Steve Barba offers FREE limited Notary Services. Please call the Center for an appointment.

T.O.P.S. Weight Loss Support Group

Wednesdays 9:00-11:00 a.m.

If you are having trouble getting those last 10 pounds off or even the first 10, T.O.P.S. is here to provide support. For more information, contact Lenore at (626) 917-7168.

Social Worker Referral A social worker assesses senior needs for FREE, matches them to the proper resources or services, and provides follow-up. To sched-ule an appointment, please contact the Center.

Senior Trips

Holiday Dance Date: Thursday, December 13

Time: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Cost: $7

Senior Club-Winter DanceDate: Monday, January 21

Time: 1:00-4:00 p.m.Cost: $7

Red & White Dance Date: Thursday, February 14 Time: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Cost: $7(Price of events include lunch cost and is served at 12:00 p.m.)

December, January, February Special Events LA PUENTE SENIOR CENTER

16001 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE, CA 91744 (626) 855-1585

Huntington Harbour Cruise of Lights Date: Wednesday, December 19

Time: 2:45-9:45 p.m. Cost: $22

Harrahs Casino Date: Thursday, January, 24 Time: 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Cost: $11Pala Casino

Date: Thursday February 28 Time: 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Cost: $11 For updated information please call the Center.

Independent Living Center Mondays, December 10, January 14, February 11

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Information is given to those with disabilities to help increase their inde-pendence and enhance the quality of their lives.

Caregiver Support Group Wednesdays, December 12 & 26,

January 9 & 23, and February 13 & 27

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. The Santa Anita Family Services Caregiver Support Group is a FREEbi-weekly support group, for caregivers of seniors 60 years or older. The group will focus on helping the caregiver obtain resources such as referrals and educational information.

Pacific IPA Fridays, December 21,

January 18, February 15 9:45-11:45 a.m.

Pacific Independent Physician Associ-ation will be available at the Senior Center to provide seniors with a free body fat screening.

AARP Mature Driving Tuesdays & Thursdays of

December 11 & 13 12:30-4:30 p.m. Members: $12

Non-Members: $14 This program is designed to help senior drivers recognize their physical limitations and learn how to compen-sate to reduce accidents.. Students completing the eight hour course will receive a certificate of completion, which may qualify them for discounts on their auto insurance.

City Transit Services Meeting

Tuesday, January 15 A representative of Southland Transit will answer questions, concerns, or complaints regarding the City’s Link Shuttle and Dial-a-Ride Transit programs.

Spotlight la puente invierno 2012 13SeniorS en eSpañol

Huntington Harbour Crucero de las Luces Fecha: Miercoles, 19 de Diciembre

Hora: 2:45-9:00 p.m. Precio: $22

Harrahs Casino Fecha: Jueves, 24 de Enero Hora: 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Precio: $11Pala Casino

Fecha: Jueves, 28 de Febrero Hora: 7:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Precio: $ 11 Para mas informacion favor de llamar al Centro.

Holiday Botique Jueves, 6 de Diciembre

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Sabado, 22 de Diciembre

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Eventos para los meses de Diciembre, Enero, y Febrero LA PUENTE SENIOR CENTER

16001 EAST MAIN STREET, LA PUENTE, CA 91744 (626) 855-1585

El Centro para mayores en la Ciudad de La Puente esta abierto Lunes a Viernes de 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Servicios proporcionados son para personas mayores de 55 a os. Para información sobre los programas, viajes o eventos por favor póngase en contacto con el Centro.

Programas

Clases para personas Mayores

Hacienda La Puente Educación para

Adultos

Clase de Ejercicio: Lunes a Jueves 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Clase de Computadora: Lunes a Jueves 1:00-4:00 p.m. Pintura de Agua y Color: Jueves 12:30-2:30 p.m. Pintura China: Jueves 2:30-4:00 p.m.

Classes Del CentroGrupo de Pintura de Aceite: Lunes y Miercoles8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.mCaminar en Grupo: Lunes a Jueves 9:00-10:00 a.m. y 10:00-11:00 a.m.Club de Español: Martes 9:00-11:00 a.m.Nintendo Wii: Lunes y Miercoles 9:30-10:30 a.m.Jolly Dolly’s Clase de Muñecas: Martes y Jueves 1:00-4:00 p.m. Baile de Ejercicio: Viernes 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Tejido de Punto y Ganchillo Viernes 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Nota: Las clases serán sujeto a cambio.

Servicios Gratis

Eventos

Programa de Nutrición Lunes-Viernes 12:00-1:00 p.m. Precio: $2

Bingo Miércoles 1:00-2:00 p.m. Viernes 1:00-2:00 p.m.

El Centro permite jugar solamente con premios, nunca con dinero. Clase de Muñecas • Martes y Miercoles 1:00-4:00 p.m.

ClubesSenior Club • Lunes 11:00 a.m.

Spanish Club • Martes 9:00-11:00 a.m. Oil Painting Club • Lunes y Miércoles 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Korean Club • Jueves 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Walking Club • Lunes a Jueves 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Películas Cada Jueves 9:00 a.m. y 1:00 p.m.

Viernes 2:00 p.m.Torneo de billar

Fecha: Jueves, 24 de Enero 1:00 p.m. Precio: $2

Servicios Publico del Notario

Martes y Jueves 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Steve Barba ofrece servicios Notarios gratis. Por favor llamar la recepción para una cita.

T.O.P.S. Grupo de ayuda de la

pérdida del peso Miércoles

9:00-11:00 a.m. Si quiere perder peso este gru-po le ayudara. Para mas información por favor comuníquese con Lenore al (626) 917-7168

Trabajadora Social El Centra dara referencia para ayuda GRATIS con preguntas sociales y servicios para las personas de tercera edad.

Viajes

Senior Club-Baile de Invierno Fecha: Lunes, 21 de Enero

Hora: 1:00-4:00 p.m. Precio: $7

Baile FestivoFecha: Jueves, 13 de Diciembre

Hora: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Precio: $7

Diciembre, Enero y Febrero Centro Independiente Lunes, 10 de Diciembre,

14 de Enero y 11 de Febrero 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Información se dará a gente con inhabilidades para ayudar aumentar su independencia y calidad de vida.

Pacific IPA Viernes, 21 de Diciembre,

18 de Enero y 15 de Febrero 10:45-11:45 a.m.

Se proporcionara a personas de tercera edad con control de grasa corporal.

AARP Clase de Conducción Martes y Jueves,

11 y 13 de Diciembre 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Miembro de AARP: $12 Sin Membresía : $14

El programa ayuda a los conductores reconocer sus limitaciones y aprender a reducir accidentes. Al final del curso de 8 horas los estudiantes recibirán un certificado.

Reuniones de servicio Transito de la Ciudad Martes, 15 de Enero

11:00 a.m. Representante de Southland Transit contestaran preguntas del servicio trancito de la ciudad.

Chequeo de la Presion Martes

10:00-11:00 a.m. Vera Allen estara dando chequeos para la pression alta GRATIS. No se requiere tener cita y todos de tercera edad estan bien benidos.

Salón de Belleza Jueves

9:00-11:00 a.m. Estilista Rachel Camacho vendra cada Jueves para dar estilos de cabello GRATIS. Para hacer cita por favor llame al centro.

Red & White Fecha: Jueves, 14 de Febrero

Hora: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Precio: $7

(Precio incluye lonche a cual se sirve a alas 12:00 p.m.)

El Centro estara CERRADOlos dias siguientes:

Lunes, 24 de Diciembre: Mediodia

Martes 25 De Diciembre: Ce-rrado

Lunes, 31 de Diciembre: Medio Dia

Martes, 1de Enero: Cerrado

Lunes, 18 de Febrero Cerrado

Para nuestros horarios favor de llamar al centro.

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A menudo, el aceite de motor usado es vaciado en el terreno donde esto se filtra en la tierra y en abastecimientos de agua subterráneos. La mayor par-te del agua de la llave viene de abastecimientos de agua subterráneos. Cuando el aceite se mezcla con el agua, es contaminada, haciéndola peligrosa para beberla. El aceite que es vaciado en canales o flujos de desagües tormentosos se va directamente al océano, donde contamina el agua y daña la vida marina. El aceite que es colocado en los recipientes de la basura para la disposición termina en el fondo de los vertede-

ros de la basura, donde esto puede filtrarse en el abastecimiento de agua subterráneo, otra vez contaminando el agua.

La Ciudad de La Puente tiene un programa de reciclaje de aceite de motor usado para los residentes. El programa, finan-ciado por becas de CalRecycle (por sus siglas en ingles Depart-ment of Resources Recycling and Recovery) o el Departamento de Reciclaje de Recursos y Recu-peración, asisten a gasolineras

y talleres de reparación de automóviles en aceptar el aceite de motor usado del pú-blico para reciclaje.

Los centros del aceite usado de colección certificados en La Puente son los siguien-tes:

Reciclaje de su Aceite de Motor UsadoAutozone,1411N.HaciendaBlvd. 626918-4264

ConsumerAutoCenter,18125ValleyBlvd.626810-9275EdButtsFord,1515N.HaciendaBlvd. 626918-3673Firestone,1021N.HaciendaBlvd. 626330-3367JiffyLube,1020N.HaciendaBlvd. 626369-4252O’ReillyAutoParts,1212N.HaciendaBlvd. 626919-3935TopLube,13929E.AmarRd. 626338-1097

¡Cero Basura, Usted LoHace Po-sible!

Por favor llame a los centros de colec-ción para los horarios de oficina y canti-dad de aceite que es aceptado. Para mas información adicional llame al (800)CLEANUPoalaMunicipalidaddeLaPuenteal(626)855-1538.

No se Pierda La Celebración del Día de Fiestas

La Carrera Main Street de Halloween

Los Ganadores del Verano Orgullo de La Puente

Horas de la Ciudad de La Puente

La MunicipalLunes a Jueves7:30 A.M – 5:30 P.M.Viernes7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Horas de Seguridad y EdificarLunes a Viernes7:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.Cerrado 12:00P.M.-1:00P.M.

Centro para Gente MayorLunes a Viernes8:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Club de Niños y NiñasLunes a Viernes2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.Cerrado Sábados y DomingosCentre de la ComunidadLunes a Viernes8:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.

Sábado8:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.Cerrado los Domingos

Centro de Actividades d e l A p r e n d i z a j e JuvenilLunes a Viernes8:00 A.M. – 9:00 P.M.Cerrado Sábados y Domingos

Marque su calendario para el Desfile de Fiestas de La Ciudad de La Puente y la cer-emonia de la iluminación del árbol el viernes, 7 de diciem-bre 2012, que comenzará a las 5:30 de la tarde. La ruta del desfile comenzará por

Workman Street y Glendora Avenue y después se dirige a Main Street. El desfile festivo reconocerá la comunidad de la Puente con entradas locales de carros alegóricos, las bandas de música escolares, cheer-leaders, Girls y Boys Scouts

y mucho, mucho más. In-mediatamente después del desfile, el alcalde y los miembros del Cocilió de la Ciudad van a prender las lu-ces del árbol para comenzar la estación del día de fies-tas. La Asociación de Old

Town de La Puente también tendrá actividades de juegos, juegos para brincar, y otras atracciones del día de fies-tas. ¡Hasta se va aparecer el mismo Santa Claus! Para más información, por favor llame al (626) 855-1560.

Los ganadores del Ve-rano Orgullo de La Puente 2012 Embellecimiento de Hogares los premiados fueron escogidos por el Comité del Orgullo de La Puente que consiste de seis miembros designados por el Concilio de la Ciudad (vea los miembros en la pagina 2). Debajo están las fotos de los hogares que ganaron.

Los tres ganadores serán

reconocidos en la junta del Concilio de la Ciudad el 27 de noviembre 2012. Las fotos de los hogares victoriosos serán demostradas en el vestíbulo de la Municipal.

El Concurso del Orgullo de La Puente Embellecimiento de Hogares fue desarrollado como una manera de hon-orar a esos residentes que trabajan duramente a través del año, manteniendo sus hogares y las yardas en la

forma estupenda, mejo-rando la apariencia para el vecindario y en gira de la ciudad entera.

El Concurso del Orgullo

de La Puente del Embel-lecimiento de Hogares es conducido tres veces cada año. El próximo concurso del período es el invierno

2012. Para este periodo de seleccion, las decoraciones del día de fiesta los gana-dores del concurso serán reconocidos.

La Ciudad de La Puente patrocino el 21º aniversario Anual de la Carrera Main Street de Halloween el do-mingo, 21 de octubre 2012. Mas de 4,000 participantes participaron en el acon-tecimiento de este año. El curso comenzó y terminó en La Municipal de La Puente, localizado en 15900 East Main Street. Un premio en efectivo de 150 dólares fue concedido a una persona masculina y a otra femenina que sobresalieron en cada una de las categorias de las carreras 10K y 5K. Las

medallas de oro, de plata, y de bronce fueron ortorgadas a las tres primeras personas femeninas y masculinos que acabaron en cada una de las categorías de edad para las carreras de 10K y 5K. Tam-bién hubo una caminata de 5K y una Carrera de Diversión Juvenil para los niños de 7 años y menor. Para una lista completa de resultados, por favor visite el Web de Race-wire http://racewire.com/live_results.php?id=2604. Cada participante que completó el curso recibió una medalla de reconocimiento especial.

La Ciudad de La Puente recibio tanto como mon-etarias y donaciones de Northgate Market, Valley Vista Services, Southland Transit, Willdan Engineer-ing, Haddick’s Towing and Auto Body, Speed Zone, U-Haul, Sparkletts, Foothill Transit, 7 Eleven, Farm-ers Insurance Group, Ed Chavez and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant, Ki-wanis Club of La Puente/Industry, Scardino’s Pizza and Work Express.

La Ciudad de La Puente observará los siguientes días festivos y barrido de calles no se llevará a cabo en:

Navidad: Martes, 25 de diciembre 2012

Año Nuevo: Martes, 01 de enero 2013

Estacionamiento ProhibidoDía de los Presidentes:

Lunes, 18 de febrero 2013Tenga en cuenta, barrido

de calles se llevará a cabo el 21 de enero de 2013 (el cumpleaños del Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s). Para asegurarse de que su calle se limpie adecuadamente,

por favor, asegúrese que los vehículos estén cor-rectamente removidos durante las horas indica-das. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor pón-gase en contacto Code Enforcement al (626) 855-1583.

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Spotlight la puente invierno 2012 15en eSpañolPrograma Anual de Reciclar su Árbol De Navidad

Cada temporada del día de fiestas, la Ciudad de La Puente proporciona un programa de Reciclar gratis de Disponer del Árbol de Navidad donde los resi-dentes pueden colocar sus arboles en la acera o llevar sus árboles de navidad al parque de La Puente a 501 N. Glendora Avenue para reciclar. El programa este año comenzará el miér-coles, 26 de diciembre 2012 y continuara el viernes 11 de enero 2013. Si usted quiere que su árbol lo recojan de su acera, simplemente coloque al lado de sus contenedores de basura durante su día de colección regular. Árbo-

les más de 6 pies de altura tienen que ser cortados en la mitad.

Para reciclar árboles de Navidad, este seguro de que su árbol este libre de to-das las decoraciones. Esto significa quitar todas las luces, oropel, enguirnalda, bolsa de plástico, soportes del árbol, alambre, cuerda, clavos, y el resto de los materiales extranjeros que tengan en los árboles antes de reciclarlos. Lo sentimos, pero árboles que tengan nieve artificial no serán col-eccionados en la acera o aceptados en el parque de La Puente.

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el espacio valioso del terra-plén! Los árboles se ponen en la tierra del estiércol para abonar, o la alternativa de la cubierta diaria del terraplén que reduce la erosión de la tierra y disuade crecimiento de la mala hierba.

Mientras que el acon-tecimiento es gratuito, los individuos que disponen de sus árboles del día de fiestas deben ser residentes de la Ciudad de La Puente para poder participar. Para más información, llame por favor a la Municipal de La Ciudad de La Puente al (626) 855-1500 o llame a los Servicios de Valley Vista al (800) 442-6454.

!Felicitaciones al equipo de Six Pack, nuestra Liga de Campeones Coed de Vólibol Verano 2012! Esta es su 4 ª vez como Liga de Campeones. Entraron en los finales juegos con una puntuación de temporada de ocho victorias y sin pér-didas, Six Pack le gano a Spike-a-holics dos de tres

!Felicitaciones al Equipo de Six Packgrupos de juegos. El Equipo de Six Pack fue liderado por el entrenador Víctor Virgen. El equipo ha participado en la Liga de La Puente desde el otoño del 2010. Six Pack está participando actual-mente en la Liga de Otoño del 2012 en la defensa de su título en la Liga de Campeo-nes.

!Felicitaciones al equipo de SWAT, nuestra Liga de Campeones de Basketball para Hombres de Verano 2012! Esta es su 4 ª vez como Liga de Campeones. Entraron en los finales juegos con una puntuación de temporada de ocho victorias y dos pérdidas, SWAT le gano a los As-

!Felicitaciones al Equipo de SWATsassinz 58 a 52 y el equipo fue liderado por en entrenador Jesus Zaldivar. El equipo ha participado en la Liga de La Puente desde el verano del 2010. El equipo SWAT está participando actualmente en la Liga de Otoño del 2012 en la defensa de su título en la Liga de Campeones.

El Concilio de la Ciudad ha presentado reciente-mente una actualización sobre el estado de los di-versos proyectos de mejora de La Ciudad capital que están en curso dentro de la Ciudad. Las modificaciones de señales de tráfico para instalar su vez proteger la eliminación de fases vueltas de mano izquierda pronto se completará en Temple Avenue en Sunset y Orange y en Valley Boule-vard y la calle Ferrero Lane, junto con una nueva señal de tráfico se ha instalado en Amar Road y Tonopah Avenue.

El Centro de Puente Creek Nature Education ubicado al lado de la Escuela El-ementaría de Nelson está

Proyectos de Mejoras están en Cursocasi terminado con una cer-emonia de inauguración prevista para mediados de enero. La segunda fase del proyecto de la Mejora de Val-ley Boulevard se completará a principios de diciembre. La finalización de esta fase del proyecto proveerá un camino plano continuo para los peatones de la Avenida Central a Ferrero Lane y también mejora la el aspecto estético del corredor de Val-ley Boulevard dentro de la Ciudad.

Proyectos previstos pro-gramados para comenzar la construcción en junio de 2013 incluye repavimentar calles, jardinería centro me-diana, mejoras de drenaje y rampas para discapacitados en el camino de Amar entre

Unruh Avenue y la Aile-ron Avenue. Repavimentar calles y aceras adicionales y mejoras de rampa para discapacitados están pre-vistas para Cabana Avenue y Clintwood Avenue norte de Temple. Mejoras de línea de la alcantarilla también están programadas para comen-zar en el verano de 2013 que incluyen la sustitución de las líneas de diámetro de 8 pul-gadas existentes con líneas de 12 pulgadas, mejorando así con la capacidad del drenaje de flujo. Una pre-sentación de diapositivas de PowerPoint con información y fotografías de los proyec-tos está disponible en la página principal del sitio web de la Ciudad en http://www.lapuente.org

La Oficinas de La Ciudad Estarán Cerradas:

Martes, 25 de diciembre 2012 Y Martes, 01 de enero 2013


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The City of La Puente will be hosting its Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony Friday, December 7, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.The parade begins at the intersection of Workman Street at Glendora Avenue and ends at the intersection of Central and Stimson.

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Vehicles will not be allowed to drive through the route once the parade has begun. If there is an emer-gency and you must exit, please request assistance from City personnel located at the intersections. Please note that vehicles not removed from the route by 1:00 p.m. will be towed. The City is asking for your assistance to park all cars off the streets mentioned above. Thank you in advance for your coopera-tion. For additional information, please call City of La Puente at (626) 855-1560.

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