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VI S CORNER: DAISY By Vi Logan ' " " ROMMATE DUMPS BODY IN TRASH CAN Advertise By Staff STUDIO CITY—On Friday, January According to authorities, the man 310.598.1424 EXTRA 8, a man was found dead by his told some friends what had hap - roommate in their residence at 3908 pened and he was urged to inform BelAir,BeverlyHills,Brentwood,LaurelCanyon,LosFeliz,Malibu,PacificPalisades,Melrose,SantaMonica,ShermanOaks,StudioCity,Westwood,WestHollywood&HollywoodHills Berry Drive located south of Ven - the authorities. He was later ar - VOL. VIII ISSUE 51, HOME DELIVERY $100 per year JANUARY 17, 2010 tura Boulevard. Authorities are re - rested on an unrelated warrant. porting that the roommate found As of Sunday, January 10, the au - the man at around 5:30 p.m. but topsy has been pending; however, then panicked for an undisclosed police are investigating the incident reason; therefore, he wrapped the as a possible accident, according to 64-year-old man’s body in a blanket coroner’s investigator Jerry McK - and then dumped it in a trash can ibben. near their home. No further information regarding LEGENDARYCOWBOYDIES Allegedly the roommate, whose the cause of death or identity of the COWBOY DALE RICKARDS RIDES OFF INTO THE SUNSET AT AGE 88 name is currently withheld, later 64-year-old man was given. By Susie Kopecky went to a nightclub in Hollywood. MALIBU—Dale Rickards wore many hats, in - police officer and about being an animal en - cluding a 10-gallon one. Rickards, a former thusiast, around Los Angeles and Ventura police officer and trick horseman, passed away County. Rickards wrote that he served the at the age of 88 just before 2010, on December LAPD for 27 years, for the last 20 of which, he 29, 2009. “also served as a mounted officer.” He noted BEVERLY HILLS—My name is Daisy, and stay with our family and wouldn't give Rickards was a retired police officer and for that the Horse Detail was a job which re - I want to take this opportunity to wish them away. Just a thought. many years had been active in pursuits both quired him to work only on holidays and everyone a very Happy New Year from all While I'm being well cared for here, and in Los Angeles County and neighboring Ven - weekends, which he liked, as it allowed him of us kitty cats here at the Friends of Ani - have lots of friends, I sure would like to be tura County. Rickard was also a soldier in to “work other details, which encompassed mals Foundation - before the year is over! part of a family, again. So I hope that WWII, where he was a part of the cavalry. about all of the jobs the department had to My doggy friends had their chance a few someone will call to see me. Don't forget Rickards was known for his enthusiasm for offer.” horses, stunt cart driving and horse riding for (The LAPD still maintains horses within its weeks ago, and I know that they included to check our website at movies, and for upholding the law during a Metropolitan Division. Visitors to the LAPD us, but I wanted to speak for myself and all foafla.petfinder.com to see all of my kitty nearly 30-year career as an officer in the Los Web site can learn about nearly 30 of the of my friends here in the cattery! friends, and the many dogs, that are wait - Angeles Police Department. LAPD’s horses, including Blue, Captain, Col - Now, let me tell you a little bit about my - ing for loving homes. Rickards owned a ranch in the hills of Mal - orado, Doc and Zip.) self. Some people say that I'm sassy. I I'll leave you with a few quotes that I ibu at the time of his death and had worked Rickards was stationed at the San Fernando guess that's because I can be a little bossy think that you will like: driving wagon teams and wrangling for the Valley's Hansen Dam Park, where he wrote at times. But that makes me interesting, "A black cat crossing your path signifies television show “Little House on the Prairie.” that he dealt with much crime, and his “most doesn't it? You never know what to expect that the animal is going somewhere." - His ranch was known as a Western-themed exciting and trying crimes happened between from me! There are times that I may want Groucho Marx "Cats always know whether destination for photographers or filmmakers the ears of a horse.” to just sit on your lap and demand your people like or dislike them. They do not who needed a convenient and correctly In his editorial, Rickards wrote fondly of his full attention. No watching TV, no read - always care enough to do anything about themed destination for anything Western. former mule and horse Smokey and Minnie ing, just ME! Other times, I may want you it." - Winifred Carriere Rickards also played a major organizational Poo, who brought many fond memories into to play with me, and that can be a lot of "The trouble with cats is that they get the role in the annual Conejo Valley Days cele - his life. “If I get to heaven, and I'm sure plan - fun! Then, of course, seeing that I am a same exact look whether they see a moth bration, officially retiring in 2006. ning on it,” he wrote, “I'll find Smokey and cat, I may just want my alone time. I'm re - or an ax-murderer." - Paula Poundstone In a 2008 special editorial in The Acorn, Minnie Poo standing in green grass up to Rickards wrote about his time working as a their bellies, waiting for me.” ally very friendly, you just have to know, "Cats are connoisseurs of comfort." - A final farewell to American cowboy Dale Rickards. and put up with, my moods. James Herriot My family gave me up because someone in the family was allergic to me. I wonder FRIENDS OF ANIMALS if cats are ever allergic to some humans. (310) 479-5089 SANTA MONICA MAYOR KEN GENSER DIES If we are, I bet that we would find a way to By Clark Milan SANTA MONICA—After struggling with a sion for progressive social policy and com - number of health issues, longtime Santa passion for people. He served the community Monica Mayor Ken Genser died on Saturday, throughout his lifetime and will be greatly January 9. missed.” According to the city’s Web site, Genser en - A committed advocate and long term resi - tered the hospital with “multiple complica - dent of Santa Monica, Genser was a member tions” on October 30. Family and close of the City Council for 21 years. He was ap - friends were at his bedside when he passed. pointed Planning Commissioner from 1983 In a statement, City Council and Mayor Pro to 1985. Genser was also a founder of the Tempore Pam O’Connor said, “It is with deep city’s Community Corporation from 1982 to sadness that we mourn the loss of our Mayor, 1988. Ken Genser, an indefatigable champion for Genser was even elected mayor three times quality of life in Santa Monica. Ken distin - by the City Council: 1992, 2000 and 2008. guished himself with a fierce intellect, pas - Genser was 59 at the time of his death. Newsroom Staff Mayor Ken Genser. Photos courtesy of genser.org Beverly Henry Margaret Smitha Bridget JoAnn Marion Susan SECURITY GUARD SHOT IN HOLLYWOOD By Staff Declaration of Principles Candy James Mary-ann Susana HOLLYWOOD—On Monday, January 11, a arrived after the shooting was reported at give any further information. gang related, and currently no weapons have WE PROMISE TO: Clark John Mercedes Susie security guard in Hollywood was shot in a about 6:20 p.m. Authorities found the 45- Authorities are currently trying to identify been recovered. 1.) Provide a community newspaper that tells or poor) with the truth and a place to voice Darshan Kimmi Patricia Tobi all the news honestly without any political their concerns. gang-related incident. The altercation oc - year-old victim unconscious and the fire - the two suspects involved in the shooting. Police are asking for the public’s help in agenda, slant or spin. 4.) Abstain from printing anything demean - Deanna Kristin Phyllis Todd curred at a strip mall parking lot located on fighters on duty revived the man who was The only information available is that they identifying the suspects, and anyone with in - 2.) Allow commentary writers the freedom to ing, calumniatory or potentially harmful to Donna LaDale Rosana Tommy Santa Monica Boulevard and Western Av - rushed to a hospital in order to undergo sur - are male and were seen running west on formation is urged to call the LAPD at 877- express their opinions and views without in - any living being. Dianique Leanne Rose Vi terruption, censorship or persuasion. 5.) Maintain the highest level of journalistic enue. gery. Authorities could not comment on the Santa Monica Boulevard shortly after the LAPD-24-7. 3.) Provide members of the community (rich integrity. Glenn Lily Ruta Warren Grady Lisa Skye Winter Police officers from the Hollywood station current condition of the security guard or shooting. Police are classifying the case as PAGE TWO News CANYON NEWS 90210 JANUARY 17, 2010 CANYON NEWS 90210 JANUARY 17, 2010 Classifieds PAGE ELEVEN ELECTRICAL - 407-F HOME IMPROVEMENT - 412 PETS-516 REAL ESTATE - 628 UCLA CHANCELLOR ENCOURAGES AID THIRD GENERATION MASONRY Cat Hotel NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? 67.59 acres with 15 ac spring fed By Susie Kopecky RHYTHM ELECTRIC.

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