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By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN All was not right in ‘Colorful’ CV History The Glendale Unified School Crescenta Valley as District board of education ‘Wicked Crescenta postponed a vote on the proposed Valley’ authors share the territory transfer between unsavory history of the GUSD and La Cañada Unified foothills. at its July 8 meeting. Superintendent Richard By Jason KUROSU Sheehan explained that the board did not want to feel “under s a follow-up to their the gun to vote.” He also added 2013 book, “Murder that they “don’t anticipate this A& Mayhem in the slowing down the process.” Crescenta Valley,” authors Gary Though voting on the Keyes and Mike Lawler recently controversial issue was released “Wicked Crescenta postponed, the board decided Valley” and will be speaking to continue discussions at the about the book this Monday, July meeting. 21. The “Sagebrush” issue While “Murder and Mayhem” dominated the public detailed numerous homicides communications portion of the within the foothills, “Wicked Photos Courtesy CV Historical Society meeting. Three La Cañada Crescenta Valley” focuses on Kidnapping, bootlegging and cruising are the topics of the new book, ‘Wicked Crescenta Valley’ by Gary Keyes and Mike residents spoke in favor of other seamy, criminal aspects Lawler. The authors will be signing and speaking about the book on July 21 at the Center for Spiritual Living. the transfer, while three La of the history of the Crescenta Crescenta residents spoke Valley. Keyes and Lawler unearth a Crescenta, speakeasies during old newspapers, letters and against the transfer. As noted in the book’s variety of lurid tales, many the prohibition era and the Tuna eyewitness accounts to put the Don Davis, Sagebrush introduction, “Most communities of which are probably new Canyon Detention Center, an book together, just as they did resident, advocated for a want to see only the good sides to current Crescenta Valley internment camp. with “Murder and Mayhem.” negotiated transfer noting that of their histories. But not the residents. The book covers, Lawler, the former president “I was really happy to team up litigation and petition to the Crescenta Valley. Our history among other things, prostitution of the Historical Society of the with Gary [Keyes] again,” said county level would be very costly is so dynamic and colorful that in the hillside community now Crescenta Valley, said he and Lawler, who said his co-author for both districts. to only cover the ‘good’ aspects known as Whiting Woods, racial Keyes, a former Crescenta “loves to talk about the creepy Paula Brown, a parent of a would not do it justice.” prejudice from Ku Klux Klan Valley High School government side of CV’s history.” see SAGEBRUSH on page 8 In “Wicked Crescenta Valley,” members within Glendale and La and history teacher, consulted see CV HISTORY on page 8 Possible Hefty Fines Await Water Wasters By Mary O’KEEFE “We were slightly higher in May 2014 than 2013,” said Christy On Tuesday the State Water Scott, CVWD spokeswoman. Resources Control Board approved But, Scott explained, there an emergency regulation intended are many variables that go into to reduce outdoor urban water that statistic including how hot waste through fines of up to $500 this May was as opposed to last a day. year. Overall, CVWD customers Crescenta Valley Water District are doing pretty well with their and Glendale Water and Power conservation efforts. are reviewing their individual “In general, [CVWD] is on company policies to see if their target with 20 by 2020. We have regulations are compatible with met our goal in that area,” she the new requirements. said. The goal is to reduce water One of the reasons for the vote consumption by 20% by the year came from a survey of the state’s 2020. conservation efforts. What the GWP is also doing a good study found was that Californians job with conservation, almost used more water in May 2014 meeting that 20 by 2020 goal. (after the official drought was Officials are comparing the declared) than in 2013. water usage of 2006 and are almost Photo by Charly SHELTON And that trend holds true for at that level of conservation. Wasting water could cost you this summer, with fines of up to $500 a day. These emergency regulations are in response to CV residents. the severe drought Southern California is facing right now. see CONSERVING on page 8

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(Read how “There is no way that we can predict the weather six months organization members, it’s a I was fortunate to be there and much fun the Linkhorsts had in ahead, beyond giving the seasonal average.” time for us to catch our breath, met up with a lot of friends. this week’s Letters to the Edi- ~ Stephen Hawking, “Black Holes and Baby Universes” to look back on the year that Coming up on Saturday is tor in our Viewpoints section on As we sail into mid-summer, weather is Sadly tornados make headline news every was focused on the after prom the annual Cruise Night on page 10). pretty much business as usual. Monday a year, but another condition caught my eye event for Crescenta Valley Brand Boulevard hosted by the So while things may be qui- surge of monsoonal moisture brought cloud a few days ago – a polar vortex. An out High School seniors and their City of Glendale. Then the first eter, there’s still plenty to do cover and a chance of showers to the foot- of the ordinary cold air mass was moving guests. As publisher of the CV ever Food and Brewfest hosted around town. I look forward to hills and much of the southwest. Unfortu- down into the region from the north. A Weekly, it’s also a quieter time by the Montrose-Verdugo City seeing you! nately only a few raindrops actually made Chicago NWS forecast office, in an online for the paper. Without league Chamber of Commerce is taking ______it to the ground, as we were enveloped in discussion, promoted the event as “a sum- play, summer sports are some- place on July 27 on Honolulu The column I wrote last heat and humidity. mer version of a polar vortex” (a traditional what limited, though practice Avenue. Tickets are limited. week chastising the man who Another newsworthy weather condition, one hit the city last winter making it the play continues for many of the For pricing and purchasing in- was stealing copies of the CV but atypical in nature, hit the Midwest: a coldest in 30 years.) Whoops! The NWS sports. And youth activities formation, check out Melinda Weekly for probable recycling cold air mass misnamed a “polar vortex” asked local forecasters to tighten up their are greatly reduced as families Clarke’s article on page 22. really caught our community’s sent temperatures plummeting to those use of meteorological terminology. head off to take advantage of We are also looking forward attention – as did the heroics of more associated with fall. So, yes there truly are unseasonably vacation time. to National Night Out on Aug. Mary O’Keefe who challenged Two interesting weather phenomena – cold weather conditions affecting the Mid- Though things may be quiet 5. This nationwide event pro- the thief. Bravo not only to her, the first fairly common during the summer west, Central Plains and eventually the in these areas, much is still motes the partnership between but also to the community mem- and the second out of the ordinary. mid Atlantic states. High temperatures happening around town. We’ve law enforcement and citizens. bers who have been keeping an The definition of a monsoon brings to well below 70 and lows into the 40s are already had a phenomenal car We have had active NNO activi- eye open to his further antics. mind images of torrential rains in the sub- possible. A slight ice build up at lake edges show hosted by the Montrose ties over the past few years and I appreciate (as always) our tropics. According to the National Weather is not out of the question either. Shopping Park and a successful from what I’ve heard, this year community’s support of the Service, the term monsoon refers solely to No polar vortex action here. The cur- golf tournament presented by will be no different. We’ll update Crescenta Valley Weekly and a seasonal wind shift and not to precipita- rent cold is due to an extreme dip in the the Crescenta Valley Chamber you over the next two weeks on am touched that they felt as tion. Originally used to describe conditions jet stream known as a “trough.” This opens of Commerce not to mention a what you can expect around offended as I to learn of this for the Indian subcontinent, monsoonal the door for a deep upper low out of the dazzling fireworks display by town during NNO. man’s thievery. Hopefully he circulations exist in other regions, namely Canadian Arctic. Burrr… the CV Fireworks Association. Right after NNO, the annual has learned his lesson and will our own southwest – known as the North Back out West … cooler. Extensive low The Alex Theatre hosted an VFW/American Legion Bingo stay away. American monsoon or Mexican monsoon. clouds and fog began to move in Tuesday open house and expo on Mon- Night takes place on Aug. 8 at ______The peak period for monsoonal influence evening. This onshore flow looks like it will day night that was a wonderful Healy Hall at Holy Redeemer The voting is officially closed in Southern California is from mid July stay in place for several days, covering the Catholic Church and for this year’s Finest, our read- through early September. So we are right coastal areas, extending into valleys and Robin Goldsworthy is the School in Montrose. ers’ poll of the services, people on target. reaching the foothills. Below normal tem- publisher of the Crescenta For just $10 you too and places that they feel are the As high pressure builds over Utah, peratures are expected for most of the re- Valley Weekly. She can be can daub your way very best – that is, the finest. Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico – the gion. 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Music, games and more kept is proud to be part of this community! folks entertained who made their way to the Colorado 818.790.8001 Street Bridge Party on Saturday. The fundraiser 1809 Verdugo Blvd., Suite 150 • Glendale, CA 91208 benefited Pasadena Heritage. Musical groups included The Freelancers, Gary Foster and Donovan Muradian Quintet, Kids These Days, Mercy and the Merkettes, Stinky Felix and the Wisterians.

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By Isiah REYES being a dance band, so we try to primarily stick to dance type music that’s got a funky groove.” asadena Heritage presented the Colorado Aside from live music, there was a variety of Street Bridge Party on July 12 featuring activities for children, including face painting, Pdancing, live music, children’s activities, cookie decorating, crafts and coloring tables. Food vintage Mustangs, drinks, food and more. was provided by Bling Bling Dumplings, Gourmet OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-4 PM Pasadena Heritage started the Bridge Party in Grill Masters, Shuck It Roasted Corn and Mexican 1979 with the hope of raising money to renovate the Food, Whole Foods Market on Arroyo and many 756 Greenridge Drive Colorado Street Bridge, which was built in 1913. more. La Cañada Flintridge The bridge was refurbished in 1993 and reopened to “I like it because I get to see a lot of people who I A Jay Johnson traditional traffic. Because of its success, the block party style don’t usually see out,” said visitor Leslie Sanchez. “I masterpiece in La Canada event has been held every other year since then. like the music and the people.” Flintridge with over 5,500 “It’s a fundraiser for the preservation of the city’s When the Colorado Street Bridge was completed, sq. ft. of living space with architectural heritage,” said Dave Clarke, a visitor it was not only the first curvilinear bridge ever 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, who attended the event for the first time. “There designed but also the tallest concrete bridge of its a den and a game room. are a lot of unique buildings and structures that day. It is now a civil engineering landmark and Located on one of the largest Pasadena has and, with development these days, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. and spectacular lots in The you’re losing a lot of stuff that was well-built back The mission of the Pasadena Heritage is to identify, Greenridge Estates. This in the day.” preserve and protect the historic, architectural and property is on over one acre Live music was presented on three separate cultural resources of the city of Pasadena. It is the with spectacular views. stages throughout the event and included jazz second largest historic preservation non-profit in Offered at $3,790,000 performances by The Freelancers, Gary Foster California, having more than 2,000 members and is and Donovan Muradian Quintet, Kids These Days, one of the city’s largest membership organizations, Mercy and the Merkettes, Stinky Felix and the protecting the Colorado Street Bridge, old Pasadena, Wisterians and Snotty Scotty and the Hankies. City Hall, the Rose Bowl, and many other historic La Cañada’s all time “It’s a big gathering of people to celebrate the buildings. producer for over bridge and the fact that it got restored,” said Ron If tradition continues, the next Colorado Street 25 years! Acevedo, lead singer of the band Stinky Felix. “For Bridge Party will be held in 2016. us, we’re kind of known in the Pasadena area for Call Mike & Sandy IN Brief Kobeissi 818-949-7575 CVTC Meets tonight Summer Nights, Silent Movies 818-636-6146 The Crescenta Valley Town Council meets tonight, Enjoy a night of silent movie shorts shown by Joe Renaudo Thursday, at the La Crescenta Library at 7 p.m. On the on an original hand-cranked projector while sitting outdoors at agenda is recognition of GUSD board president Mary Boger, Two Strike Park on Monday, July 26 at 7:30 p.m. Live musical a presentation by members of the Boys and Girls Clubs and a accompaniment by Dean Mora. A special opportunity for kids discussion of possible bus route changes. and film enthusiasts to learn modern movie roots. All are invited to attend. The library is located at 2809 This is a free event. Hosted by the Historical Society of Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Crescenta Valley. Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta CVCA to Host Edwards The Crescenta Valley Community Association meeting on Glendale Dodger Night Thursday, July 24 will feature Jan Edwards, head of Glendale The 3rd Annual Glendale Dodger Night is on Saturday, Aug. Building & Safety. It starts at 7 p.m. in the La Crescenta 16. The event begins with the Glendale City Hall pre-party in Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., at La Crescenta Avenue. Park in the afternoon that will feature food, drinks and entertainment. the upper lot accessed from La Crescenta Avenue. For more Then off to Dodger Stadium to watch the Los Angeles Dodgers information, email sharon@jetcafe or call (818) 248 4967. take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Tickets on sale now at glendaledodgernight.com. All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Glendale Parks & Open Space Foundation. Page 4 • July 17, 2014 NEWS www.cvweekly.com CSW Seeking Student Ex Officio Members By Mary O’KEEFE comfortably and safely; where all experience in local government women and girls have a strong and encourages community service The City of Glendale Commission voice and equal participation in by working on contemporary, on the Status of Women (CSW) is the affairs of the community; and relevant issues that affect all seeking two new student ex officio where diversity is celebrated. women in our community. The members. The CSW is composed The Commission is looking for Commission meets on the second of seven volunteer members, five students who are: Monday of each month at 5:30 of whom are appointed by the • High school juniors or above who p.m. and also organizes many Glendale City Council and two are attending school including events throughout the year. student ex officio members to an institution of higher learning Those interested can submit an serve on the CSW for one year in Glendale and/or living in application, along with a 250 to from September 2014 to August Glendale. Both male and female 500 word Statement of Purpose 2015. applicants are welcomed. and Interest and two letters of The future vision of Glendale by • Dedicated to the Glendale recommendation, by July 25 at 5 the CSW is a city where the full community. p.m. potential of all women and girls • Passionate about helping people. For more information and enriches the entire community; • Interested in women’s issues. applications, visit www. where all women and girls have glendaleca.gov/women, or contact equal rights, opportunities, The student ex officio position Tereza Aleksanian at (818) 548- and choices exercised freely, affords students invaluable 2000 or at [email protected]. Early Earthquake Warning System

By Charly SHELTON throughout earthquake prone rattling our homes and businesses regions of the West Coast. – and even a few seconds of On Tuesday, Rep. Adam There are already seismometers warning will allow people to seek Schiff announced that the in place, but they are of different cover, automatically slow or stop Appropriations Committee has ages, said Hall Daily, director of trains, pause surgeries and more. CV Weekly included $5 million in funding in government relations at Caltech. “This first phase of funding will the fiscal year 2015 Interior and “The current [seismic] networks allow the work to begin expanding Subscribers! Environment Appropriations bill supply data, and that data would the system, and we will continue Don’t forget to show for the Earthquake Early Warning be used for a warning system,” said to work to secure future funding your card and receive System, the first time Congress has Daily. These appropriation bill along with our other federal, state your reward ever provided funding specifically funds, Daily added, will be used and local partners.” for the system. Earlier this year, to upgrade the older technology “Caltech and its partners are This week’s featured business: Schiff led a group of 25 members in place and hire more people to very grateful that the House of (818) 246-7777 Representatives is sending DINING SPECIAL from California, Washington and develop algorithms to analyze the GEORGE’S CUCINA ITALIANA Oregon in organizing a request data coming from the network. a strong signal of support for Offer Expires 20% OFF ENTIRE DINING BILL July 26, 2014 that the committee fund an early Schiff’s language included in the implementation of an earthquake (818) 246-7777 earthquake warning system. Appropriations bill reads: “…the early warning for the West A limited system developed by Committee provides $5,000,000 Coast,” saidFREE President STAMP Thomas F. Caltech, UC Berkeley and the from within the funds provided for RosenbaumBOOKMARK of Cal Tech. University of Washington, in Earthquake Hazards to transition Once fullyAt Once active, Upon theA Time EEW bookstore conjunction with the United the earthquake early warning system will provide seconds to States Geological Survey (USGS), demonstration project into an minutes of warning, with longer has already been deployed and operational capability on the West warnings generated the further has proven that the early warning Coast.” away from the epicenter residents technology is sound. “It’s critical that the West Coast are. This $5 million in funding implement an earthquake early Daily added, “La Crescenta/ will allow those developing warning system that will give us Montrose, for example in the La the statewide system to begin a heads up before the ‘big one’ hits, Habra quake this spring, they purchasing and installing so we can save lives and protect would have received at least four additional sensors, hire new infrastructure,” said Rep. Schiff. seconds of warning.” staff members, and come closer “We are constantly reminded of Hopefully enough time to get to deploying comprehensive early our vulnerability – with tremors, under cover before shaking starts. earthquake warning coverage earthquakes and aftershocks

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Sister Elsie Drive. variance has been proposed by applicant in this case wants to their final appeal of the zoning hillside the road traverses. Residents say that, while they the developers to build a 2,400 build a bigger home than the law administrator’s decision to approve Signs on the drive instruct have no issue with development square-foot single-family dwelling allows.” the variances during a meeting of drivers to yield for uphill traffic. of the hillside, papers filed with and attached two-car garage. The The developer is Ali Akbar the North Valley Area Planning Indeed, cars traveling in opposing the city of Los Angeles North new project can only support a Mahdi, a professor at California Commission at 4:30 p.m. today, directions only have inches to spare Valley Area Planning Commission residential floor area of 1,147 State University, Northridge, and Thursday, at the Marvin Braude on this narrow road that, in less reveal that the people behind square feet, or about 18% of the College of the Canyons. Efforts Constituent Service Center, at than a quarter mile, gains about the proposed development have lot size, according to the city of Los to reach Mahdi for comment 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. in Van Nuys. 175 feet of elevation, according to filed zoning variances in order to Angeles comprehensive zoning City of Los Angeles engineering overturn statutes set forth by the plan. The average size of homes maps. Baseline Hillside Ordinance, or in the immediate neighborhood is CRESCENTA-CAÑADA TILE The road itself suffers from years BHO, and Los Angeles Municipal 1,429 square feet, according to the FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1975! of erosion, and is pockmarked with Code, in order to build much bigger Sunland-Tujunga Alliance, Inc., a potholes. structures than what the steep group of residential stakeholders. SALES AND INSTALLATION Homes on Sister Elsie Drive hillside can support. “We just want the hillside afford unhindered views of These variances, residents say, ordinances to be followed,” said EXPERTS! the Crescenta Valley and the will compromise the stability of the Sister Elsie Drive resident Kathy Tile • Marble surrounding chaparral-covered hillside, cause a traffic nightmare Henderson. mountains below. Birds chirp in on the narrow street, and set a An additional four variances Granite • Caesarstone the distance, and the occasional precedent for developers to skirt have been filed by the developer; Cabinets & Countertops squirrel flitters by. the rules and go against statutes these include building on an According to the Hundred Peaks set by the city of Los Angeles. adjacent roadway that is 16 feet (818) 790-8219 Section hiking blog, the name of “We don’t think this is advancing and narrows to 9 feet (municipal 1105 Foothill Blvd. • La Cañada, 91011 the street alludes to a Catholic the objectives of the hillside code calls for the adjacent nun named Sister Else (later Elsie) ordinance,” said Dean Sherer, roadway to be at least 20 feet); who died while nursing the victims Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood reducing the front yard setback of a smallpox epidemic. Nearby Council Land Use Committee to 0 feet (municipal code calls for Mount Lukens was named after chairperson. “Why would [the setback to be at least five feet); her for a time. But this story is city of Los Angeles] undermine or building to a height of 36 feet unsubstantiated. subvert their own legislation that (municipal code calls for a height Today, the area is zoned for single- they passed? Is it because they feel of no more than 30 feet) and family housing. Most sit snug these applicants should [be allowed filing a notice of intent to adopt a on the steep hillside, and there to build] larger [structures] than Mitigated Negative Declaration, is not much room for additional what the law permits? Because which states that a project will structures or modification of they’re nice guys?” not have a significant effect on “Living Trust” existing homes. 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The incident occurred between he had an entire bottle of Kahlua at Keller Williams Realty 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. and his speech was slurred. He also July 7 Each office is independently owned and operated. allegedly stated he had been drinking 4100 Encinas Drive in La Cañada July 8 and that he was unable to care for Flintridge, a stove, dishwasher and 2800 block of Foothill Boulevard himself. Deputies took him to the baseboards were stolen from a locked in La Crescenta, deputies responded Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. vacant home between July 3-7. to a call concerning a male, later After an investigation they found OA ORRILL’S AUCTION

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Anyone who may have missed the new and gently used backpacks donation to the Lions Club collection handed.” At the end of the day, 206 “kases” donation opportunity on Saturday and suitcases, along with some center at Ralph’s market in the There were four children in her were collected along with a variety can still drop backpacks off at toiletries, to be donated to the 2600 block of Foothill Boulevard on family. Two – her sister and she – of stuffed animals, blankets, school the Fire House youth center, 2563 Los Angeles County Foster Care Saturday. For her the need to help were placed in foster care while two supplies and personal care items. Foothill Blvd., on Tuesdays from 6 system. was personal. others went with family members. “We are blessed to live in such p.m. to 9 p.m. or contact Art or Dee Kases for Kids is an event Trotter’s parents were divorced “We went into a home that was a wonderful community where Rinaman at (818) 248-0478 email sponsored by the Lions Club to help and issues arose that required strange to us. We were shown to our the people care so much about [email protected]. ease the transition for children who Child Protection Services to step in. rooms,” she recalled. “We had to eat those less fortunate and are willing “And we aren’t done yet,” added are taken into foster care. Many “I was a young girl, in outside. These people didn’t let us to help out,” said Art Rinaman, Rinaman. “In conjunction with the times the children are transported kindergarten, and it is something eat in their home. … I remember it president Crescenta Cañada Lions Prom Plus 20th annual celebration in the middle of the night and the you don’t forget,” she said. “It was a very beautiful home.” Club. “I would like to thank all that will be taking place on Aug. 9 The two sisters eventually the local businesses that helped at CV Park, we will be accepting returned to their father and the Crescenta Cañada Lions Club donations for Kases for Kids on were raised on their aunt’s farm by posting our flyers in their store that day as well. We want to help in the Midwest, but Trotter windows, allowing us to place as many children in foster care as remembered what it was like to our flyers in their businesses and we can.” leave home with nothing at all. shops, the CV Weekly for all the BELOW: Donations were She saw the flyer for Kases accepted on Saturday for the annual Kases for for Kids and knew she had to do Kids drive. something. “You’ve got to help these kids,” she said. She added that having a spacious new boarding kennels backpack or suitcase filled with their own personal items, some & air conditioned runs things they could call their own, would mean everything to 6934 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042 • (818) 352-6085 children. The collected items are being donated to District 4L1, which reaches from the San Fernando Valley to the desert The 53rd Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club Watermelon Festival The 53rd Sunland-Tujunga feature cooking and carving watermelon king, queen, Lions Club Watermelon Festival demonstrations from expert princess and prince based on the will continue its annual tradition chefs, such as Chef Joseph Poon number of raffle tickets sold and at Santa Anita Park this weekend, of Philadelphia, Chef Jesse a public vote. Brandi Harrison, July 19 and 20. Since 1961, the Sanchez of the Los Angeles the reigning 2014 National Watermelon Festival has grown Mission School Culinary Dept., Watermelon Queen, will be on considerably in scope, with this students from The Art Institute hand during the coronation. year’s event raising money for of California-Inland Empire, a Raffle ticket winners may receive over 70 nonprofit organizations. campus of Argosy University, cash prizes of up to $500, tickets After 51 years in Sunland, the Culinary Arts Program, located to sporting events and more. festival was moved to the Rose in San Bernardino and Chef Daly Watermelon will not only be Bowl last year, before finding a Thompson of Memphis Bar-BBQ prevalent during the weekend – it new home in Arcadia. Catering, previous owner of The will be free! The two-day festival will Pig, Memphis-style barbecue in Advance tickets are priced at $8 feature live music, a petting Los Angeles and Universal City for adults and $4 for children. At zoo, carnival games and rides, Walk. the gate, prices are $10 for adults, a classic car show and contests As in every year, the annual $5 for children 12 and under, $8 such as a watermelon carving royal court will be part of the for seniors and active military contest, growing contest, eating festivities. The royal court and free admission for children contest, seed spitting contest, contestants are high school under 2. recipe contest and wearable art students who have raised money For more information, visit contest (including a Saturday- for the various charities and www.lionswatermelonfestival. only wearable art contest for nonprofit organizations involved com or call (800) 955-1277. dogs). in the festival. Santa Anita Park is located at The Watermelon Pavilion will Participants will be crowned 285 W. Huntington Dr. in Arcadia.

Watermelon carving demonstrations are just part of the fun at the annual Watermelon Festival taking place this weekend. NEWS July 17, 2014 • Page 7 www.cvweekly.com Obituary Obituary Peace Corps Streamlined Victor Anthony Judith Frances Ortega Rusch Application Process June 13, 1950 - July 8, 2014 March 13, 1942 – July 2, 2014 By Mary O’KEEFE “The application [process] was Her experience was invaluable. Judith Frances Rusch was born long, so we are cutting out the “I got so much out of [serving]. on March 13, 1942. She passed This week the Peace Corps red tape and focusing on the I learned project development, away on July 2, 2014. She was announced some changes in the relevant work of the applicant,” community organizing, working proud of her Irish heritage and agency’s application process. Garcia said. with minimal [resources] and she loved Notre Dame football. The changes are designed The new process will allow grant writing,” she said. Mass of Resurrection to be held to make it easier and more applicants to choose their She even learned to work at at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, personalized for applicants to country of service and apply to a radio station. In addition to 10267 Tujunga Canyon Blvd. in join. specific programs. It is also a learning practical skills, she Victor Anthony Ortega Tujunga on Friday July 18, at 6 “The agency saw what they shorter application. also learned to appreciate what passed away at Verdugo Hills p.m. needed to do,” said Alejandra In the past, the process could she had at home in the U.S. Hospital after a tough fight with Arrangements made by Garcia, Peace Corps recruiter in take up to six hours to complete. “You learn to be creative and Multiple Myeloma secondary to Crippen Mortuary. the Los Angeles area. The new application should take work with what you have,” exposure to Agent Orange. In 1960, then-Senator John F. about an hour, Garcia added. she said. “It is a one-on-one He was preceded in death by Kennedy challenged students at The agency hopes the changes experience. ... It’s what you don’t his parents, Jimmy Ortega and Obituary the University of Michigan to will increase the number of learn at school.” Angela Muñiz Ortega, and his serve their country in the cause applicants. To get more information beloved son Anthony to whom Richard Carl of peace by living and working in Requirements for applicants on the Peace Corps, visit he was deeply dedicated. developing countries. The Peace include that they must be a www.peacecorps.gov. Each open Victor was a fun-loving Mark Corps was founded in 1961, citizen of the United States, Peace Corps position is clearly happy person his entire life. He March 11, 1940 - July 7, 2014 according to the Peace Corps be over 18 years of age, have identified: “Apply By and Know brought much joy to others, website. earned at least a bachelor’s By” deadlines. Applicants will and helped many people with “Each year we get from 10,000 degree or have some skills that know when they can expect to his skills in engine repair and to 13,000 [applications]. About would be valuable to the Peace receive an invitation to serve. craftsmanship. He was a skilled 3,000 make it to serve,” Garcia Corps like experience in farming The Southern California mechanic and machinist. His said. and agriculture. regional office is located at work with hand power tools, Applications are accepted, or “And that [the applicants] 2361 Rosecrans Ave., Ste 155 and in woodworking was not accepted, for a variety of have a call for service,” Garcia in El Segundo, CA 90245. For precise and impeccable. His reasons including applicants said. more information, contact touch and talents are evident who find the Peace Corps no Garcia was in the Peace Corps (310) 356-1100, or email in the homes of his brothers, the longer fits their life style. from 2007 to 2009 in Guatemala. [email protected]. cars of his friends, and in many other facets of the lives of his friends. Victor served in the U.S. Air Suspects Arrested in Billy’s Force as an aircraft mechanic, Richard “Booty” Mark, 74, and served in Vietnam stationed a longtime resident of La Board Shop Burglary at Da Nang where he was Crescenta, passed away on exposed to Agent Orange. Monday, July 7 after a battle Glendale police responded investigation. Anyone with Glendale Police Department at After the war, Victor worked at with prostate cancer. to the 2200 block of Montrose information is asked to contact (818) 548-4840. the “Skunk Works” for Lockheed. Richard was born in Los Avenue on Saturday, July 5 He also worked for JBL. He was Angeles on March 11, 1940 to at about 3:15 a.m. When they a cabinetmaker for Tom Lawler proud parents Carl and Bertha. arrived, they found Crescenta for over 17 years, where his He graduated from Marshall High Valley Sheriff deputies templates and “way of doing School. He was an automotive detaining three suspects, later things” is still a legacy to this day. internal machinist and was an identified as an 18-year-old Victor had an innate love owner in two businesses: M&R Palmdale man, an 18-year- of music, and played drums Machines and Crankshaft old Pasadena man and a for over 50 years. He was in Grinding. After retirement, he 17-year-old Montrose juvenile. innumerable bands over the enjoyed selling and socializing CV deputies had initially years, including the Stage Jazz at several southland auto swap responded to an apartment Band at Franklin High School, meets. due to a call concerning a taking All City in 1968/69. His In his free time, Richard person who may have been first band was the Red Velvets. enjoyed bowling in a Glendale under the influence of drugs. His latest band and one with bowling league. His team name During the deputies’ which he found the greatest was One for the Road. He was investigation they discovered expression was made up of his also an avid NY Yankees fan and the juvenile, who was possibly closest friends: The Tujunga Trail enjoyed going to games when under the influence, and a box Dogs. They played for many they played the L.A. Dodgers; with skateboards and shoes Come in & meet our friendly years in the home studio of his favorite player was Mickey that appeared to have been Rick Stratton, working through Mantle. One of his life highlights stolen. The two other men team of professionals many different styles, and was attending a NY Yankees were found in the area and literally hundreds and hundreds game with family and friends in were allegedly in possession of of songs. They decided to start New York the last season they two skateboards and a hat that J’s Maids can gigging shortly before Victor’s were in their old stadium. still had a bar code attached. passing and almost immediately Richard is survived by his Glendale police went to work miracles after Victor lost his son Tony. loving wife of 38 years, Sharon nearby Billy’s Board Shop in on any kitchen! Victor dedicated all of his time Mark; three children, Nicole, the 2200 block of Honolulu and life to his son Anthony who Matthew and Garey; as well Avenue and found the store When you call J’s Maids, endured a lengthy illness. They as grandchildren Brittini Fasano had been broken into. A you know your cleaning shared many hours watching and Annika Mark and one great window had been smashed team is responsible, their favorite football team, the grandchild, Christian Gomez. with what appeared to be a CV Raiders. Richard is also survived by sister, brick, which was lying on the trustworthy, trained, Weekly Victor is survived by his wife of Patricia, and many dear family ground. experienced and local. 2012 22 years, Teresa Leticia Ortega; friends. The owner of the business was brothers Henry J., Joseph A. A m e m o r i a l s e r v i c e contacted and confirmed the CV and Raymond J. Ortega; sisters celebrating his life will be held items found in the possession 818.248.2001 Weekly Christina Ortega Knoll and at the Glendale Elks Lodge, 120 of the three suspects were www.JsMaids.com 2012 Martha York; and numerous E. Colorado Blvd. in Glendale on from his business. All employees clear our thorough background check. Insured, bonded, nieces and nephews, cousins, Sunday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m. The case is still under trained and supervised. and many, many friends. In lieu of flowers, please J’s Maintenance and Mortuary arrangements made donate in Richard Mark’s name For more stories, J’s Maids, proudly supporting our through Crippen Mortuary. to City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte please visit us community since 1969. Memorial tribute for Victor on Road, Duarte, CA 91010. online at CrippenMortuary.com. Visit Us At 3550 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta www.cvweekly.com Page 8 • July 17, 2014 NEWS www.cvweekly.com

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“We asked for 10% issues after the warning and it is Scott also felt that CVWD is [conservation] and got 18%,” said rare that fines are levied. compliant with the regulations Ramon Abueg, chief assistant Although the complete although, like GWP, the general manager for GWP. regulations from the State Water restrictions may move from Bonners Party Both agencies have voluntary Board have not been shared with voluntary to mandatory. conservation regulations in place. the water agencies and calls to “We will be going through, Rentals At present CVWD is at water the board from CVW received no analyzing our policy to adapt conservation Yellow Alert, which response, it is difficult for CVWD to our newly adopted state Serving the Foothill Community Since 1939 is defined as an Extraordinary or GWP to know for certain what [regulations],” Scott said. Conservation Alert. Under the the exact requirements will That analysis will then go before Chairs • Tables • Linens Yellow Alert, watering lawns is include. It is thought a customer the CVWD board on Aug. 12. No permitted before 9 a.m. and after who is not complying with the new fines will be implemented Tents • String Lights • Heaters 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and agency’s conservation regulations prior to that date. Saturday only. would receive three fines at three Neither CVWD nor GWP have Concession Machines Continuing restrictions include levels beginning at $100 and water “cops” out looking for no hardscape hosing (washing rising to $500 per day. violators but they do depend on surfaces like driveways with a CVWD and GWP are reviewing their employees in the field to hose) and washing a vehicle can their policies to make certain notify them of an issue as well as only be done by using a hand-held they are compliant with the residents who notice a problem. bucket and quick rinses using regulations. This is important “We are implementing our a hose with a positive shut-off because part of Tuesday’s decision hotline so [residents] can notify nozzle. by the State Water Board was to us if they see [anything] like a GWP has similar restrictions in charge the water agencies up to broken [sprinkler] head,” Abueg place; however, those may change $10,000 a day for failure to comply said. Bonners Equipment Rentals from voluntary to mandatory with its enforcement order. For information on water after the new regulations were “We believe, based on the emergency levels, restrictions 6935 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga announced on Tuesday. mandate and restrictions, that we and water conservations tips for At present, both CVWD and are already [compliant],” Abueg CVWD visit www.cvwd.com or (818) 951-9117 GWP have fines in place but said. call (818) 248-3925. www.bonnersrentals.com they first issue warnings before GWP will have reviewed their For GWP visit www. glendaleca. imposing fines. policy and submitted any changes gov/government/departments/ Scott said that customers to the Glendale City Council glendale-water-and-power or call usually take care of their water before Aug. 1. (818) 548-3300.

SAGEBRUSH from Cover sixth grader at Mountain Avenue Christine Walters characterized with Glendale Unified receiving in Elementary School and a 10th the potential transfer as a “hostile excess of $1,000 more per student. grader at Crescenta Valley High takeover.” The decision, she said, Board member Armina School, claimed that Sagebrush “comes down to how much it’s Gharapetian insisted that more residents not being a part of the going to cost us versus how much community feedback on a potential greater La Cañada Flintridge it’s not going to cost us.” She Memorandum of Understanding community is a “ridiculous explained that the process has (MOU) between the two districts argument.” taken so long because, according was needed before any further She noted that La Cañada’s to her, “we are going to be the loser serious progress can be made. Mayor Michael Davitt, a member in this.” Gharapetian said, “When this of the Planning Commission, and Board member Nayiri is all over I don’t want people Tom Smith, leader of the citizens Nahabedian, who video chatted pointing at each other.” group advocating for the transfer, into the meeting from Armenia, Board president Mary Boger, who both of whom live in the Sagebrush agreed with Walters. resigned at the end of the meeting area, appear to be very involved in “This [transfer] is being forced due to health complications, had the La Cañada community. upon us,” she said adding that the the strongest words for La Cañada The board’s discussion seemed transfer is “not my preference by Unified. just as heated as the public any stretch of the imagination.” She expressed her dislike of communications. The board Both Nahabedian and board the manner of the negotiations, discussed the details of a possible member Greg Krikorian agreed claiming that the issue “was not six-year student phase-in plan and with Walters’ earlier suggestion of raised in a collegial manner.” She La Cañada Unified’s assumption having La Cañada split the cost of also stated that the discussion of responsibility for the Sagebrush average daily attendance (ADA) did not have to be on La Cañada’s debt service on Measure S and revenue lost by Glendale Unified, timeline and that she is “troubled Measure K bonds. though the amount of ADA received by the imposition of a false GUSD school board member by the state for each district varies, deadline.”

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“Wicked Crescenta Valley” to tens of thousands of dollars from west to east, arresting offers a rare view of the foothills worth of property damage and everyone they could catch for those who only think of numerous arrests on Foothill before the crowd took off. The the Crescenta Valley as a nice, Boulevard. arrests were dramatic – often an peaceful place to raise families. The book portrays a scene arresting officer was surrounded Lawler epitomized this by that is starkly antithetical to by teens screaming obscenities speaking about the Foothill modern day La Crescenta: “A at him, raising tensions further. Boulevard Riots of 1975, which crowd of over seven hundred Cars were impounded and is a part of the book’s chapter on youths was allowed to build up towed away by the score. News Crime. in the Lucky’s [grocery store] photographers had a field As cruising culture took off, parking lot. For two hours, the day, and dozens of photos of La Crescenta teenagers tried to crowd sporadically threw rocks handcuffed kids struggling with organize weekly Cruise Nights and bottles at police and spilled police were printed.” on Mondays, events that quickly out onto Foothill, stopping Keyes and Lawler will be drew the attention of local police. traffic. The crowd briefly tried speaking on Monday night at “The police tried to break it to overturn an unfortunate RTD the Center for Spiritual Living- up,” said Lawler. “But the local bus trapped there but failed. La Crescenta located at 4845 kids said they would just come The police repeatedly called Dunsmore Ave. The event will back – and they did.” for the crowd to disperse, but it begin at 7 p.m. This is a free When that happened, clashes continued to build, and at 10:00 event and all are welcome to between teens and police led p.m., officers swept the sidewalk attend. Correction We incorrectly identified the photographer of the July 10 cover photos. The cover photos of Mary Boger were shot by Leonard Coutin. July 17, 2014 www.cvweekly.com Page 9 VIEWPOINTS Treasures of the Valley NEWS FROM SACRAMENTO » Mike lawler Assemblymember mike gatto Crimes that Occur in Schools Must Be Taken Seriously Following The Great Recently, several California colleges predominantly minors, we cannot have been accused of covering up on- rely on self-reporting. Teachers, campus sexual assaults because of administrators, and other school San Andreas Fault concerns that higher crime statistics officials must be empowered to report I have a fascination and love have shown a whopping 14 also wondered how many would lead prospective students suspected abuse and given the tools to for our mother mountains, the major quakes in the last 1500 homeowners in the many to choose elsewhere. While the full report abuse promptly and properly. San Gabriels. I’m particularly years along this stretch of the new developments perched on circumstances of these accusations is That’s why I’ve introduced AB 1432, taken with the violent geology fault, about one per century. each side of (or sometimes in) under investigation, one thing is clear: which addresses the lack of training on of the San Gabriels. They The last was in 1857, so you the fault understood that in Victims of crime should not see their how to recognize and report child abuse are renowned as some of the can see why seismologists the next “big one” they will be chances of justice hurt, nor should in K-12 settings. fastest growing mountains in are nervous. At the Big Pine thrown several feet sideways perpetrators be allowed to victimize The California Child Abuse and the world, shooting up several Ranger Station on the north in under a second, and that others, because a school values its Neglect Reporting Act requires certain feet at a time with each major side of the road we observed no structure can absorb that public image more than victims’ rights. professionals, known as mandated earthquake, and shedding an exposed fault scarp, where kind of acceleration. Not to Simple communication between reporters, to report to law enforcement their growth almost as fast, the ground has broken and be doom-and-gloom, but we campus officials and local law or protective services known or raining rocks and mud down risen, forming a shear cliff 30 also noted that the California enforcement will ensure greater suspected instances of neglect, or onto the foothills in each feet high. Aqueduct crosses the fault community awareness and increased physical, sexual or emotional abuse. major storm. Whose fault Traveling further, and several times. It and other public safety. Unfortunately, the lack of Despite these requirements, current is this violent geographical turning right onto the aqueducts would surely be clear laws regarding immediate campus law does not require school districts legacy? The San Andreas Big Pines Highway, we severed, cutting the majority crime reporting, and unwillingness to train personnel on detecting and Fault, of course. encountered Jackson Lake, a of L.A.’s water supplies. of campus officials to involve proper reporting child abuse, nor does it The San Andreas Fault is naturally occurring sag pond. We continued through the law-enforcement professionals, inform them of their responsibilities or actually the crumbling edge Sag ponds are a defining Leona Valley to Gorman, greatly diminishes the chance that a that failure to report is a misdemeanor where two great continental feature of the San Andreas. and then followed the fault perpetrator is apprehended. This, of punishable by jail time. plates rub and bump against They form as the fault gaps, through Frazier Park, and course, can allow a perpetrator to strike AB 1432 would address this problem each other. The North or “sags,” and allow water finally down into the Central again. by requiring school employees to American Plate, on which sits to collect. These sag ponds Valley. It was back roads all Current law regarding the reporting complete reporting training. I’ve been the Mojave Desert, is moving are strung along the fault – the way, and we experienced and investigation of crimes committed working closely on the legislation southward, while the Pacific Elizabeth Lake, Lake Hughes, an amazing array of unspoiled in educational settings is muddled. In with child advocates and State Plate, on which we sit, is Quail Lake. Indeed, the California landscape – the college and university setting, the Superintendent of Public Instruction moving northward. North of entire route along the fault mountainous pine forests, only way to get crime statistics is within Tom Torlakson, after recent reports us the fault has a bulge where we observed well-watered desert, meadowlands, wildfire a university’s once a year “Clery Act” showed that several cases of abuse were it takes a brief western jog. As meadows and thick lines of burn zones, coastal oak and report, which is based on federal law. prolonged because school personnel the Pacific plate moves north, trees, indicating that the fault white oak forests, high table- There is no simple or timely way for were unaware of their duty to report. it hangs up on this bulge, and traps and holds water much lands and finally the flat local police (who keep almost all crime Crimes that occur in schools should big wrinkles form. The San better than the surrounding plains of the Central Valley. It stats) to analyze it, or to participate not be treated any differently than those Gabriels are but one of the dry landscape. can be done in just a day, and in the investigation of the crimes, and that occur elsewhere in our community, wrinkles. As we descended along Big it’s right in our backyard. current or perspective students and unless it is to treat them with even The San Andreas Fault is a Pines Highway, switchbacking It’s a drive worth doing, and their families are left almost entirely in greater care and concern. California part of our history and culture. back and forth over the fault, with a good map with some the dark about campus safety. law needs to make sure that school It forms our landscape, and we could clearly see the San topography on it, it’s not hard For these reasons, I have introduced administrators at all levels of education affects our future. Yet how Andreas stretching out before to follow the world’s most urgency legislation that would require report these most serious crimes and many of us have actually seen us to the northwest. It looked famous fault. colleges to promptly report on-campus empower our law-enforcement experts the San Andreas? My wife and like a jagged tear, filled in crimes to local law enforcement. to investigate. I set out last week to drive with darker green vegetation, This legislation, AB 1433, strikes a Mike Gatto is the chairman of along the San Andreas, from stark against the brown floor balance between the right of a victim the Appropriations Committee in Cajon Pass to the Central of the desert by Palmdale, and to remain anonymous, or not report a the California State Assembly. He Valley. We picked up the fault disappearing into a distant crime, and the need for crime reports represents Burbank, Glendale, La where it crosses the I-15 in valley, the Leona Valley. As we to be taken seriously. It would require Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, the Cajon Pass, and headed drove in the distinct trough of colleges to report certain violent crimes Montrose, and the Los Angeles west on Highway 138 towards the big fault through Valyermo (like sexual assault and hate crimes) neighborhoods of Atwater Village, East Wrightwood. Wrightwood sits and along the Ft. Tejon Mike Lawler is the former occurring on or near campus to local Hollywood, Franklin Hills, Hollywood immediately atop the fault. Road, we began to readily president of the Historical Society law enforcement, unless the victim Hills, Los Feliz, and Silver Lake. Geologists have focused on recognize the sharp, cliff-like of the Crescenta Valley and loves requests anonymity. www.asm.ca.gov/gatto Wrightwood, and studies scarps along the edges. We local history. Reach him at For K-12 students, who are [email protected].

News from CV Alliance »Suzy jacobs Greetings from CV Alliance! On July 8, Washington became the second state to If you’ve been following the news, you’ll know legalize adult recreational use of marijuana. Unlike LETTERS much is happening on the marijuana front nationally, Colorado, which granted licenses to those already statewide and locally. holding medical marijuana licenses, Washington The White House’s new drug control policy opposes created a new industry. Stakeholders spent 18 WANTED! marijuana legalization for medical and recreational months crafting regulations. Regulation is the job (All letters must be use. The DEA has come under attack in Congress. of Washington’s Liquor Control Board. It is taking Administrator Michele Leonhart has taken the brunt a slower approach and David Rheins, CEO of the 350 words or less) of criticisms. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell Marijuana Business Association, bets Washington’s castigated them for interfering with his state’s model is destined to be a “Harvard Business Review Send CV WEEKLY your thoughts economic interests when agents confiscated hemp case study.” and comments on any of our seeds headed for a research facility. They eventually In Los Angeles, two factors may negate the need got the seeds and are looking to develop an industrial for dispensaries. Following examples in other states, articles or happenings in our hemp industry. the first medical marijuana farmers’ market opened Adult recreational use of marijuana has been on July 4 in Boyle Heights. Thousands flocked to community and we’ll share them legal in Colorado for six months now. Governor John the California Heritage Market to deal directly with with the rest of our readers! Hickenlooper opposed legalization but was quoted in growers. And now you can have medical marijuana Forbes “It seems like the people that were smoking delivered to your home. The Sunday LA Times ran a Mail letters to: before are mainly the people that are smoking now story about Speed Weed, one local service. According … If that’s the case, what that means is that we’re to the article, “Mobile marijuana businesses now Crescenta Valley Weekly; not going to have more drugged driving or driving number in the hundreds across Southern California.” P.O. Box 543; Verdugo City, while high. We’re not going to have some of those Oy vey! Suzy Jacobs, Executive Director, problems. But we are going to have a system where CV Alliance CA 91046 we’re actually regulating and taxing something, and 3131 Foothill Blvd. Suite D or via email at keeping that money in the state of Colorado … and La Crescenta, CA 91214 we’re not supporting a corrupt system of gangsters.” (818) 646-7867 http://cv-alliance.org/ [email protected]. Page 10 • July 17, 2014 VIEWPOINTS www.cvweekly.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR On Mary Boger’s Decision To Mary Boger is a school trustee in the Scholastic Aptitude Test starting the fireworks when it was their first social event … a one- Step Down who has incredible passion and (SAT) to accommodate the new still light outside. Please, for the year anniversary party open to Mary Boger, president of unwavering commitment to CC standards. sake of decency, someone tell Mr. the public at Glenoaks Park, the Glendale Unified School students. To meet and listen to What is the connection between Portantino that his never ending featuring free food (delicious District board of education, is her eloquent and articulate views CC and SAT? David Coleman is campaigns have no business beef kabobs, tender and tasty a woman of impressive vision on educational and social issues both the chief architect of CC and ruining our local fireworks show. chicken roasted on skewers, hot and compassion, remarkable is both inspiring and impressive. president of the college board that Jake Miller dogs/frankfurters, fluffy rice, educational leadership and A trustee needs to meet, listen administers the SAT exam. Mr. Tujunga green salad with fruit chunks, a experience, an articulate and and appreciate a colleague whose Coleman is aligning the SAT to the Editors note – From CV fabulous assortment of cookies passionate advocate for students passion for public education is CC curriculum. The SAT changes Fireworks Assn president Steve including fudge brownies), lots and public education, and an infectious and whose enthusiasm are being criticized as a “dumbing Goldsworthy: The timing of the of beverages (fresh tea, bottled untiring and devoted community and advocacy on behalf of students down” of the test. This change is show is never up to the emcee, it water, soda pop), a raffle with neat activist and volunteer. is convincing and inspiring. causing people to question the is the committee that runs the prizes (I won the lovely black and For over 30 years, Boger has been Her integrity, commitment, quality of CC. (Reference Cato. event, in conjunction with the white canvas bag with the motto an active and involved community leadership, knowledge of issues, org, “SAT Changes=Bad News for fireworks pyrotechnician, that Advocating for a Sustainable leader. Her numerous volunteer and passion for public education Common Core?”) determines the timing of the Responsible and Transparent activities on behalf of students are very evident. Her track Concerns over CC in California show. And the committee reached Government), a welcome speech in such organizations at the record is well documented, highly are growing. Parents are out to Anthony to help us with the by the master of ceremonies John PTA Council, Glendale Healthy regarded, respected, deserved and having their children opt out of show, not the other way around. Samuel, and a few remarks by Kids, Las Candelas, the Adelante recognized. the year-end exam. (The form the president of the Glendale Latinos, and the National Charity Mrs. Boger’s decision to step can be obtained by going to Hurray to CVW and Cal Phil Coalition for Better Government League of Glendale, among down from her position as board of www.cuacc.org.) Many thanks to the CV Frank Gallo. others, earned her numerous education president [Boger Steps There is also an event taking Weekly for supporting (and I saw board of directors [member] awards and recognitions. Among Down from GUSD Board, July 10] place on July 22 and July 29, advertising) the recent California Ronald Kedikian manning the two of her successful and highly is a great loss to students and our “We Will Not Conform.” Go to Philharmonic “Cowboys and barbecue, Kenneth Landon influential leadership activities community. My deepest respect www.fathomevents.com to get Copland” concert. We attended handling the raffle tickets, and were her chairing [the] successful and appreciation and best wishes tickets. the outdoor concert at the Santa Harry Zavos setting up tables passage of two bond elections: a for good health and happiness Remember that today’s Anita Racetrack [on Saturday] and chairs in the big, spacious, $186 million bond to renovate and to a special and dear friend and classroom is tomorrow’s and had the opportunity to clean, beautiful, air-conditioned rebuild the Glendale schools, and colleague, Mary Boger. government. listen to a top-notch orchestra recreation room. Other helpful a $96 million bond for Glendale Chakib “Chuck” Sambar, Denise Soto on a perfect Southern California attendees who assisted at the Community College. Former President La Cañada evening. There’s a little bit party were Aram, John, Mike Her vast experience on Glendale Unified School of magic in hearing the bold and Angel. Even candidate for educational issues came as a District, Board of Education Had Enough of Portantino American music of Aaron Copland Glendale City Council Mike Mohill result of her involvement and Los Angeles County School I attended the Crescenta Valley while sitting underneath a sunset and his lovely wife Lorraine were active participation as a member Trustees Association Fourth of July Fireworks Show, stretching across the San Gabriel in attendance. This social event of the California School Board and what a disappointment it Mountains! marked the one-year anniversary Association Delegate Assembly, Common Core in Schools Now was. Perpetual candidate We look forward to attending of the birth of this non-profit, Region 23; the California Common Core (CC), the national Anthony Portantino was the other concerts in this outstanding patriotic organization – July 3, Association of Large Suburban standard as dictated by the federal emcee, so we had to deal with series. 2013. School Districts; The Five Star government and adopted by inappropriate politicking on our Fred Linkchorst The short once-a-month regular Education Coalition; the Los states, has been implemented in nation’s birthday. But even worse La Crescenta meetings are strictly business – Angeles County School Trustees California. The control of academic than Portantino’s in-your-face no frivolity there. Association; and as board liaison content, standards and testing ambition was how he flubbed the Enjoyed Fun in the Park Hope to see all of you at next to former California State Senator through our state and local policy show. Apparently, because he had On Saturday, June 21, the year’s fun picnic in the park! Jack Scott and congress member makers has been relinquished. to be at another campaign stop or Glendale Coalition for Better Laima Baltrenas Adam Schiff. 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By Mary O’KEEFE quadriplegia, started LRO. His TWSA. Over the years, the injury did not stop his love of Leums have made friends f there is one thing surfing and in 2001 he teamed with some of the surfers. One Californians know up with They Will Surf Again, is a woman from northern Iabout it is surfing. In a foundation with similar goals California who came back to Redondo Beach there is even to introduce adaptive surfing Southern California beaches to a statue to the “First Surfer for the paralysis community, surf again with the Leums. in the United States,” George according to the Life Rolls On “She didn’t even like surfing Freeth. The story is Freeth, of website. [at first],” Garrett said, but Hawaiian and Irish ancestry, Seven years ago, Hunter’s being in the water “made her was born in Honolulu in 1883. CVHS swim coach took the forget she couldn’t use her One day in 1907, Henry E. team to volunteer with LRO/ legs.” Huntington saw Freeth surfing TWSA. “It’s such a humbling and invited him to Redondo “That was the first time I experience,” Hunter said of Beach. People, numbering in [heard of the organization],” volunteering. “It makes you the thousands, came to see this Hunter said. “Until then I had feel good.” new phenomenon and surfing no idea [this program] existed.” The love of surfing and the became part of the California At that point, Hunter freedom it can offer is universal, culture, extending even into introduced his family to the and those who volunteer for music. organization and they have LRO/TWSA are inspired as “Hey, surfing’s getting been volunteering ever since. they share that feeling with really big. You guys ought to The volunteers work in deep, others. write a song about it.” mid-level and shallow water as To find out more about Life ~ Beach Boys’ Dennis Wilson well as on land. Participants Rolls On, visit www.liferollson. to his brother Brian and Mike are quadriplegic and paraplegic org. Love in 1961. people of all ages. Some have Photos by Nancy LEUM Beyond the movies and music surfed in the past and, for TOP LEFT: Hunter Leum, far is the feeling that surfers get others, it is their first time. left, and Garrett Leum, far from catching the perfect wave. They are helped onto a specially right, work with a volunteer “It’s hard for me to imagine designed surfboard and the to help surfers at They Will KIM KELLY KRIS KLINE (818) 249-1743 not surfing. It brings me the mid-level water volunteers Surf Again. TOP RIGHT: The 2341 Honolulu Ave., Montrose Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 most happiness of anything I take them to the deep-water Leum TWSA team on July have ever done,” said Garrett volunteers. 12. BOTTOM RIGHT: Surfing Leum. Then, just like all surfers, with help from friends at Life Rolls On/They Will Surf Again. Leum, a Crescenta Valley they wait for that perfect wave High School 2014 graduate, and, with the help of a volunteer has been surfing since he was 6 guiding the board, they ride the years old. He, his older brother wave to the shore where the Hunter, dad Mike and mom shallow water volunteers grab Nancy spend a lot of time at the board, turn it around and the beach. For years the Leums the surfer goes back for another have volunteered with Life wave. Rolls On/They Will Surf Again, “A lot of the surfers are sharing their love of surfing skeptical, but once they [try it] with those who have never they want to go again,” Garrett It pays to be simple. been on a surfboard and others said. “[It’s great] seeing how who thought they would never happy the surfers are once they surf again. On July 12, they get a wave.” once again volunteered with “The [surfers] look forward LRO/TWSA. to it,” Hunter said of those who Jesse Billauer sustained participated before. a spinal cord injury while In fact, some like it so much surfing, which resulted in they can’t wait for the next Simplify and replace stacks of bills. The Simple1 Loan. 1 lower payment.

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GlendaleAdventist.com (818) 409-8100 July 17, 2014 www.cvweekly.com Page 13 SPORTS Where Are They Now? CVW Checks In with Mike Hull One of the first Falcons, Crescenta Valley alum Mike Hull achieved success on the football field, and he’s been doing just fine in other areas of his life off of it.

By Brandon HENSLEY Hull knew he had to gain weight. son Thomas also graduated from “I ate cheeseburgers and steak Harvard and was a punter on here was no trace of for breakfast,” he said. the football team. He is currently negativity or frustration At USC, he switched to being in medical school. Hull also has Tin his voice over the a full-time fullback. He wasn’t a son from a previous marriage, phone, nor was there any in his exactly the star player, as he Ernie, who is raising two boys of email correspondence. That’s not spent much of his Trojan career his own. how Mike Hull lives. blocking for Heisman trophy It’s been a long time, but Hull You could look at his life resume winners Mike Garrett and OJ fondly remembers his days as and ask why there would be any Simpson. a Falcon. His favorite memory negativity or frustration – and it “I didn’t start all the time at was beating Hoover, then a might be a fair question. He was, USC,” Hull said. “I was fighting powerhouse team, in 1961. Hull after all, a successful running for my life. I gave everything I had 191 yards rushing on 30 back in high school and college. had.” carries. He then went on to play in the That fight paid off as he “Who was I? I was a nobody,” NFL, and in his post-playing days eventually became the starting Hull said. “I was a skinny little he’s a vice president and general fullback. In his junior season he thing that didn’t know what I was counsel for Coldwell Banker led the team in rushing with a doing and here I am carrying the Residential Brokerage. 6.7 yards per carry, and helped ball 30-some odd times.” That doesn’t tell the whole story, the team win the 1967 National The Falcons weren’t great in though. Hull’s always been the Championship. those days, the program having little guy trying to make it, or Hull then became a first-round just been born, but those teams at least hang on. Though he draft choice for the Chicago Bears. were led by Geoff Beckenhauer, stands at 6’3”, he wasn’t blessed His NFL career spanned from who played linebacker and with the physical skills of Mike 1968 to 1974, and he also played running back. Hull ever won was at a Junior Thanks to a fighting spirit and Garrett or Gale Sayers, two for the Washington Redskins. “He led the way. He was the Olympics track meet held at Clark lots of perseverance, those days football legends he played with He played in a Super Bowl for man. He was probably the best Middle School when he was 15. Up are a distant memory. in his career. Hull, who was part Washington as a special teams player on our high school team,” until that day, he was considered “I’m very grateful to God and of the first graduating class at leader, but it was in Chicago Hull said. too skinny and too uncoordinated I’ve been blessed with that gift of CVHS in 1963, has had to stay where he got to hit Dick Butkus in The first athletic competition to become a successful athlete. endurance,” he said. focused, humble and hungry. To practice, and be the lead blocker him, that’s the Falcon way. for Gale Sayers. “I never went into anything Hull went to law school in with a big head. Still to this day I Georgetown after his playing don’t,” he said. days ended, and now he’s enjoying It’s that mindset that has the returns of his hard work in carried Hull, who lives with his areas outside of football. wife Connie in Mission Viejo, to “You’ve got to love doing what success in his law career. Hull you’re doing, and then maybe just doesn’t stop working, and he’s you’ll be rewarded,” he said. grateful for the opportunity. “Now, I do feel blessed and [feel] “Thank God I’m not retired,” that I’m being rewarded.” he said. “I have things to pay for He doesn’t live lavishly; just and I need to help keep the family check his car, a 1990 Mercedes going and keep myself going. It with over 240,000 miles on the gives me a sense of great value.” odometer. Legendary USC football coach “But that baby runs,” he said. John McKay saw great value Hull and his wife Connie in Hull when he was in high have a daughter Michelle, who Mike Hull with wife school. McKay came out to recruit graduated from Harvard and is Connie, son Thomas a Crescenta Valley-Glendale at Columbia Law School. Their and daughter Michelle. game and saw Hull, who played running back, have one of the toughest nights of his career. As Hull put it, he was “getting killed” by the Glendale squad. McKay left the game impressed. “I wanted to see who you were. I cannot believe you kept getting up,” he told Hull afterward. Hull earned First Team All- League honors as a senior when he amassed over 1,000 total offensive yards. Hull threw the ball a little, but CV’s single wing formation was built mainly for the ground Every Thursday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. game. The Falcons finished 5-3 that year, an improvement over their 2-5-1 tally a season before. Despite being recruited by UCLA, USC and other West Coast schools, Hull went on to Glendale College after high school, where he picked up All-Conference honors playing in the Vaquero’s T-Formation. After Glendale, he finally met up with McKay when he transferred to USC. To take the punishment of Division I football and keep going, Page 14 • July 17, 2014 SPORTS www.cvweekly.com Stengel Hosts Summer Baseball Camp

The Crescenta Valley High School baseball program held its annual summer camp last month at Stengel Field. The program also holds a winter camp in December. The camps are open for boys and girls ages 7 to 13 for that incoming school year. They are run by current Falcon coaches, high school players, and college and professional players. For more information on CV baseball, visit cvfalconsbaseball. homestead.com. Photos by Drew ARREDONDO

CV FALCON 2014 SEASON The Crescenta Valley Falcon varsity football team has released its schedule for the 2014 season. The team will open against Verdugo Hills on Thursday, Sept. 4 at Moyse Field. The Falcons play their home games at Moyse, which is at Glendale High School. Crescenta Valley blew out Verdugo in the opening game last year. As usual, the last game of the season will be against rival Arcadia on Nov. 7, this time at Arcadia. CV has won the last two matchups against the Apaches. The Falcons were 8-2 last season. Despite the success, they missed the playoffs after the CIF Southern Section did not select them for an at-large bid in the Southeast Division. The Falcons last the made the playoffs in 2011. Crescenta Valley is led by Head Coach Paul Schilling. For more information on Falcon football, visit falconfootball.net.

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he Glendale Humane To show their appreciation to Society (GHS) celebrated PIRCH representatives, GHS Tits 90th anniversary presented Steve Dorflinger, last month at PIRCH, the festive regional vice president of Sales new showroom in Glendale. and Steven Loria, assistant store Approximately 225 pet-loving director with an engraved brick dog and cat lovers mingled, that will be permanently installed munched and imbibed with in the animal socialization area friends, neighbors and puppies of the GHS bark yard. to support and celebrate the As a non-profit organization tiny-but-mighty, no-kill non- GHS operates solely from private profit Glendale Humane Society. donations and receives no funds Appetizers prepared by PIRCH from local, state, or federal Chef Craig Russell partnered government. All 90th celebration with wine and whiskey tasting, event costs and expenses were live music by The Subs, psychic underwritten by GHS board pet readings, donated silent members, volunteers, and other auction items plus art work, friends of the shelter; therefore, a photo booth and a magician 100% of all donations and enhanced the evening’s sponsorship contributions, will festivities. go toward the care and feeding of Heartfelt pet tales and the GHS animals. adoption stories were shared Originally founded by among guests. The GHS was volunteers, Glendale Humane honored to have Glendale City continues to rely on a strong Councilwoman Paula Devine base of volunteers to walk, in attendance. GHS executive train and socialize their dogs director Alyce Russell and and to interact with their cats. board members Kyndra Casper, Glendale Humane rescues dogs Jeannie Flint, Sara Goldberg, from the area’s high-kill shelters Linda McMenamin, Gretchen and assumes responsibility for Nelson and Charlie Phillips, these animals by providing food, along with staff members and shelter, veterinary care, human volunteers, including Tina Ito, interaction and love, with the former long-time GHS board goal being to ensure as many member, coordinated the event. dogs and cats as possible receive Photos provided by GHS The event raised $44,000 to the second chance for a forever TOP: From left are Steve Dorflinger, Alyce Russell, Jeannie Flint, Steve Loria and Sara Goldberg. benefit the shelter. home. LEFT: Trudy Blair, GHS trainer, with Estrella, a 7-week-old Rat Terrier/Pomeranian puppy. RIGHT: Alyce Russell, left, with Glendale City Councilmember Paula Devine. Annual Summer Party for Demo Club

Planning for the cool summer picnic are Marsha Hymanson, Chuck Guinta, Jane Chetron, Maggie O’Rourke and Vicki Hays. The Cañada Crescenta Potluck contributions are Democratic Club is planning appreciated, organized under a festive potluck at the home a system by last name: A-G of Marsha Hymanson in La appetizers, H-O salads/pastas/ Canada on Sunday, July 20 from side dishes, and P-Z are desserts 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Good food, drink Drinks will be provided. and deep conversation with like- There is no charge to attend. minded people are anticipated. More information can be found Members, friends, and the at http://canadacrescentadems. interested public are welcome to org or call Publicity Chair Bonnie attend. Finn at (818) 952-1944. CV Soccer Splits with

Page 16 • July 17, 2014 BETWEEN FRIENDS www.cvweekly.com Montrose Art Walk Expects Increased Attendance The annual Montrose Glendale, Sunland and and Amy Masor Jewelry Art Walk is under new Tujunga. Designs. management. The quarterly “Julie and I are so excited Longtime participants Ann event will be directed by the duo to be co-chairing this great Winters, Trish Kertes and Rut of Anna Yagodzinski and Julie event,” said Yagodzinski. Eneberg, among others, will be Ann Martin. Both are directors “Starting out, our goal was to returning for the 2014 Art Walk of the Montrose-Verdugo give the Art Walk a more fresh events. Chamber of Commerce, the and contemporary feel. We’re The Montrose Verdugo-City organization that hosts the Art confident we’ve achieved this by Art Walk and Sale is a free Walk. The pair have brought the influx of new artists, a new event for the public and runs a spate of fresh ideas and social media campaign and an from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is renewed energy to the event updated logo.” free parking in lots north and that takes place this Saturday, “Having recently opened my south of Honolulu Avenue and July 19 along Honolulu Avenue. own gift boutique in Montrose, metered parking on the streets. 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July 17, 2014 www.cvweekly.com Page 17 LEISURE Shakespeare in the Park a Surprise Berry Hit for Summer Audiences Performance Delights Cal Phil By Ted AYALA For the remainder of the program, however, the So let me get this out of the orchestra was the star and it way before I start my review: didn’t disappoint. I’m a huge fan of bass-baritone A generous helping of Wild Cedric Berry. West-inspired scores for the Ever since I first heard concert hall and silver screen him about four years ago at formed most of the program on a performance of Gian Carlo Saturday. Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night At the forefront were excerpts Visitors” in Pasadena, his voice from Copland’s Rodeo and Billy had seized my attention. His the Kid, which were played instrument is powerful and with rhythmic verve and hearty dense, but pliant, and leavened fun. It was also instructive with irresistible charisma and to take stock of how much interpretive insight. If one the Brooklyn-born composer were to compare him, his voice created the symphonic sound most closely resembles Cesare of the West, a sound which By Charly SHELTON mistaken identities. It centers this play with a straight face. It Siepi’s – and Berry really is countless composers decades around Viola, a shipwrecked can’t be done. that good. later would continue to find Despite hot weather raging girl who conceals her identity Playing four to five nights a A last-minute replacement at inspiring for their own Western- during the day, nights are and dresses as her twin brother week, it is free to attend but the California Philharmonic’s themed works. becoming more pleasant. And who was lost in the shipwreck. get there early – the good seats concert at Santa Anita on It was a connection that was what better way to spend an Taking the name Cesario, she go fast. Make sure to take your Saturday night – necessitated clearly apparent in the selection evening than to lounge in one becomes servant to Duke Orsino picnic with you, and if you go to by the orchestra having of film score excerpts by Jerome of the world’s largest parks, of Illyria, with whom she falls in Glendale’s Whole Foods to stock to scrap their previously Moross, John Williams, and taking in a show over a picnic? love. up before the play, go to the scheduled performance of Alfred Newman – though in Shakespeare in the Park is a Meanwhile, Olivia is the object front desk and say the code word Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” true Hollywood fashion, it was classic summer highlight and of Orsino’s affection, and he “GriffithParkShakespeare” for a when the actors engaged to Copland as refracted through this year’s shows – two classic sends “Cesario” to woo her with special Glendale tote bag, yours perform the narration all had the Viennese prism of film Shakespearian comedies, his silver-tongued speech. This just for the asking. to drop out – was truly a case composer giants such Waxman, “Twelfth Night” and “Taming of backfires and Olivia becomes Don’t miss out on “Twelfth of the old Russian proverb of Steiner and Korngold. the Shrew” – are no exception. obsessed with Cesario instead. Night,” and get ready for their an “emergency coming to the Especially attractive was Independent Shakespeare Mistaken identities are funny next show, “Taming of the rescue.” the main theme from The Big Company, which has been doing that way. Shrew,” opening on July 24. Singing the first set of Country by Moross, with its their summer Shakespeare The show is funny and well Set aside an evening and enjoy Copland’s Old American Songs, running string ostinatos and festival in L.A. since 2001, is performed, but the real star a play before they are gone on Berry took these arrangements grand horn themes. back in the Old Zoo at Griffith of the show is David Melville Aug. 31. of folk songs and breathed Bookending the concert Park for another season. who stars as Feste, the fool. Scan the QR code below for the a sense of drama into them were two works by Copland. Surrounded by the abandoned A classic character of comedy, calendar of performances and a that imbued them with a At the end was the perennially zoo enclosures, the remains Melville has taken Feste to the preview of the shows. near operatic intensity. The popular “El Salón México,” of what once was the Griffith next level in a very memorable shade and colors he conjures, while the concert opened with Park Zoo from 1912 to 1966 Shakespearean performance. as well as the rich humor he “Fanfare for the Common that housed a grand total of 15 He wears “The Contraption,” a easily mined in the songs “The Man.” In the latter work, animals, the stage is set in the one man band apparatus that, Dodger” and “I Bought Me a the orchestra’s brass and secluded little alcove of a picnic along with his banjolele, allows Cat,” made one sorry that both percussion were stately and and recreation area above the for full orchestration of the sets of Copland’s arrangements grand, though never crushing. hustle and bustle of families songs written in the text. Not weren’t performed. In the former, the orchestra enjoying the Mineral Wells area only musical, “The Contraption” The California Philharmonic did fine work in untangling of Griffith Park. works as a hilarious sight gag for and conductor Victor Vener the score’s spiky rhythms, with “Twelfth Night,” or “What Feste and the rest of the cast. For were at their top form here, principal clarinetist Michael You Will,” was written by those who say Shakespearean generally allowing Berry Arnold delivering a delightfully William Shakespeare in the comedies don’t hold up in today’s plenty of interpretive room, tipsy tang to the joyfully early 1600s. It is a comedy of culture, I challenge you to watch while adding plenty of color of raucous proceedings. their own.

Then & Now | Dr. Briggs’ Fountain Courtesy of the Historical Society of CV

Then » When the wealthy Dr. Briggs bought what is today Briggs Terrace Now » Dr. Briggs’ yard where the fountain was located is now built over, at the top of Briggs Avenue, this was a dry wilderness. What better way but it was located approximately here, near the intersection of Terrace to display his mastery over this waterless environment than to install a Drive and Dorothy Street. On the very spot Dr. Briggs very conspicuously fountain? Note the crescent shaped pond beneath the fountain. Water consumed precious water, we find many homes today also conspicuously pressure was supplied by a water tower higher up the terrace. consuming water in the form of thirsty landscaping, lawns and even modern fountains. Page 18 • July 17, 2014 LEISURE www.cvweekly.com Young Dubliners and Hollywood U2 Alex Rock the Starlight Bowl Theatre Opens House at Expo By Jason KUROSU have the requisite amount of dressing The Alex Theatre rooms at the theatre. hosted an expo and “This opens us up open house Monday for more Broadway- night, allowing the production scale general public to see the performances,” said expanded sections of Maria Sahakian, the theatre after eight director of Marketing months of renovation. & Events. Since July 2013, the On Monday night, theatre has undergone members of the public renovations to the were able to tour the By Charly SHELTON which is more than just songs – it’s to America, I really wanted to have backstage facilities, backstage area and a recreation of some of their most a band that would be a rock band including providing explore all aspects The Starlight Bowl in Burbank is memorable moments and tours. with an Irish influence. I knew that additional dressing of the 6,600 sq. ft. one of those hidden treasures that “There’s other tributes that just I could provide the Irish influence.” rooms, storage space, expansion. locals know about if they have been do one look or whatever. When a “Brendan, our bass player, a new freight elevator, Outside the theatre, there before. I had not, so imagine particular venue allows for the and I grew up together. We hired passenger elevator businesses that had my surprise to see a moderate sized production, we like to bring in the Americans to play with us and we and stair and hallway partnered with the amphitheater nestled back in the video screens and costumes and found that they brought such a great access. Alex Theatre were on hills above Burbank with stadium really do it up like they used to rock history and rock background. While the $5.2 million hand to speak with seating, a beer garden by BJ’s and because that is what drives fans We were able to bring a European expansion took place, attendees. Among the a great sound system. This little nuts. I know that’s what they want rock background but also traditional the theatre continued businesses featured gem is a great place for concerts, to see. And [Starlight Bowl] is the Irish background.” performances between were those involved and what a concert we got – The perfect venue for this, to recreate the At the concert, they played some of periods of construction, in promotion of Alex Young Dubliners, one of the all-time Zoo TV [era] and the Vertigo concert; their well-known favorites as well as until the expansion was Theatre events, dance great Irish rock bands, double billed people are just gonna love it.” songs from their newest album, “9.” officially completed in and/or music studios, with Hollywood U2, a U2 tribute Sharing the bill was The Young “We are very much geared to big, the spring. According prop houses for Alex’s band that travels the world and has Dubliners. open air shows; that’s kind of what to Alex Theatre myriad productions, garnered national acclaim. Started back in the late 1980s at our specialty would be. We love to officials, the new the Alex Theatre I had a chance to speak to Joseph the dawn of Celtic rock, two guys do them, we love to get outside and expansion should Film Society, groups Hier, Hollywood Bono of Hollywood from Dublin and three from America play our songs and have all ages allow the theatre to representing the city of U2, before the concert to get some set out to perform their own style of [attend].” accommodate much Glendale and a host of background on the band and what Celtic rock. Their set, as with Hollywood larger productions others. audiences could expect. “We just really wanted to try U2’s set, was met with thunderous than before. Sahakian described “I like to think that we’re doing and do something unique and we applause and a standing ovation. “We found we were the purpose of the event what I would want to see as a U2 were definitely influenced by The The audience ate it up and between saying ‘no’ to too as “twofold,” intended fan,” said Hier of his band. Named Waterboys and Big Country and The the clear night air, the music and the many performances,” to introduce the public the World’s Best Tribute Band for Pogues. But we didn’t want to take lights from the stage, it made for a said Glendale Arts to parts of the Alex U2, they were featured on the AXS either one and just imitate it, we very enjoyable evening. Business Development Theatre which were TV show, “World’s Greatest Tribute wanted to be something very fresh For upcoming concerts at Starlight & Sales Manager Nina previously off limits or Bands,” hosted by Katie Daryl. They and different,” said Keith Roberts, Bowl, see the ad below. To see the Crowe, who noted that new and also to show have traveled the world performing lead singer and guitarist of The bands play at the Starlight Bowl, scan productions with large see ALEX on page 19 and giving fans the U2 experience, Young Dubliners. “Once we came out the QR code above. casts would often not LEISURE July 17, 2014 • Page 19 ALEX from page 18 www.cvweekly.com that the theatre could be a “one- groups led the discussion on 59 Years stop shop” for those interested how to successfully use social in putting on productions at the media for promotion. Alex, offering a wide range of From its origins as a movie Ago Today... available services to prospective theater and vaudeville house performers. nearly 90 years ago, the Alex Fifty-nine years ago this China. Today, The night also served as a Theatre has evolved with the very day, Walt Disney proved D i s n e y l a n d promotional event for those times, hosting a wide range the world wrong. is known the businesses involved, and in of events at present. With the July 17th, 1955 is known world over as that vein, a forum was also held recent expansion, Alex Theatre as Black Tuesday because of a destination inside the theatre that night, officials hope that the theatre the horrible opening day at resort having focusing on businesses using will remain one of the city’s “Walt’s Folly,” Disneyland. welcomed 16.2 social media to market their major, recognizable landmarks Expected to fail within three million guests services. and central to Glendale’s months, Disneyland has gone through its gates last year joy and inspiration to all the A three member panel entertainment district. on to be the most successful alone. world.” Scan the QR code to comprised of owners of theme park enterprise in the On opening day, Walt Disney hear those famous words spoken marketing and advertising world, spanning renditions in dedicated the park “with the by Walt himself, 59 years ago Florida, Japan, France and hope that it will be a source of today.

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A ARIES March 21 - April 19 G LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Creative opportunities, romantic dalliances, Your social life explodes into action this and a sense of fun and enjoyment will be week, bringing opportunities for plenty augmented as Jupiter moves into Leo of mingling, dating, and networking. You midweek. Your confidence in yourself and may find that you get your best breaks CALENDAR this your abilities will gradually return, making when you’re out and about and enjoying you more willing to take a risk and explore life. However, career matters continue to be SUMMER CAMP AT McGROARTY GOVERNMENT fresh options. Along with this, Saturn’s important, and as Venus glides into Cancer McGroarty Arts Center is offering an “Art REDBIRD PLANS UPCOMING Voters Against Corruption and Tyranny forward motion in your zone of shared a relationship with a boss or superior might All Day” summer camp for kids ages 7 to 15. EVENTS is conducting a class on the United States resources is also excellent news, especially begin to improve. You have a natural intuitive Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays Redbird in the Angeles National Forest is Constitution and the Bill of Rights and how if you’ve suffered with problems in this area. ability when it comes to career and success through Aug. 5. The camp features yoga, having the Children of Many Colors Native these documents limit the government from There are also plenty of options for friendly and this will be enhanced, so make the best expressive arts, puppet making, clay play American Powwow July 18-20 at Moorpark infringing upon Americans’ rights. get-togethers and parties on the home front. use of it. and creative drama. This is in addition to the College in Moorpark. There are still vendor This remaining video lecture in the series regular children’s class schedule. spaces available. is on Tuesday evening, July 22 at 7 p.m. in the McGroarty Arts Center also offers a A call for artists and sponsors is made for Community Room of the Crescenta Valley B TAURUS April 20 - May 20 H SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 summer schedule of affordable art, music, the Modest Fly Art Gallery and Art Studio Sheriff’s Station. Domestic life and relationships take a turn You’ll be the star of the show for the next dance and wellness classes for children and exhibit “Highway 2 - The Journey and the Admission is free and open to the public. for the better this week. Regarding home twelve months as Jupiter jogs into your adults. Classes run through Aug. 30. Courses Destination.” Varied artwork submissions have Those in attendance will receive a free and family, over the next twelve months you career sector. This isn’t the time to hide include plein air painting and drawing, been received but there is room for more. booklet on the U.S. Constitution. have an opportunity to expand in this area. your light but to let it burn more brightly. stained glass, watercolor, ceramics (wheel and To take part in either of these events, For more information, call Elliott at (818) Perhaps you want to buy new property, Showcase your skills and abilities to the hand-building with kiln firing), yoga, violin, contact Corina Roberts at redbirds_vision@ 247-5147. start a family, or increase the one you have. world and you can’t go far wrong. Along with acting, film making, photography, “make your hotmail.com. Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, 4554 Regarding your love life, if you’ve been this, Saturn turns direct in your sign, which own Mandala,” and much more. Briggs Ave. in La Crescenta through a trying time lately, things should suggests that the brakes are off and progress Additional workshops include “Wine & ‘PAWS FOR POETRY’ gradually begin to ease in the weeks ahead. is now possible. If you’ve felt like you were Watercolor,” which is held on the third Friday of AVS HOLDING MEETING The La Crescenta Library is hosting “Paws You can emerge from this phase stronger, treading water, you’ll soon find yourself each month. A new photography workshop, for Poetry,” an adult event on July 19 at 2 p.m. The Montrose African Violet Society is with a greater sense of what’s needed to swimming in the direction of your dreams. “Hot Summer Nights: The Aesthetics of Night when participants will join the Village Poets having its next meeting on Wednesday make a relationship work. Photography” will be held on two Thursdays of Sunland-Tujunga along with new poet morning, July 23 at 10 a.m. at Descanso – July 17 and July 24 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. laureate Elsa Frausto in reading poems about Gardens Maple Room. The program will be on I SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 To register, call (818) 352-5285 or ‘animal friends.’ rhizomatous gesneriads, presented by guest C GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Good news this week as Jupiter, your visit the Center’s website at www. La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd., speaker Al Palacio, owner of Shady Places. Fun You’ll be in your element from this week on personal planet, zips into Leo and your mcgroartyartscenter.org for a complete La Crescenta and unusual plants will be available for sale. as communication matters move to the top sector of travel and adventure. The next listing of classes/workshops and for more Guests are always welcome to attend of the agenda. If you’ve considered writing, twelve months can be a time of exciting information. GLENDALE’S 21st ANNUAL CRUISE meetings.For more information, call club online marketing, or simply selling your opportunities, study, and experiences that McGroarty Arts Center is located at 7570 NIGHT President Luis at (323) 236-0104. www. talents, Jupiter’s move into Leo can help you’ll relish. At the same time, the cosmos McGroarty Terrace in Tujunga. The 2014 Cruise Night is returning for its montroseafricanviolets.weebly.com you excel over the months ahead. And as hints that finances still need careful handling. 21st year on Saturday, July 19 in Downtown Descanso Gardens Maple Room, 1418 STONEBARN VINEYARD Venus dances into Cancer it may be time to Shrewd decisions and excellent budgeting Glendale! Stroll down Brand Boulevard to Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge The Stonebarn Vineyard at Deukmejian splurge on one or two luxuries, but keeping can lead to cost-saving measures and a see over 350 classic pre-1979 cars. Display Park is full of weeds, competing with our on track with your budget is also important. chance to accumulate more cash. On another booths and activities for the kids will make S-T NEW POET LAUREATE ELSA S. grapevines for water. On July 19 from 8 Later, Saturn’s forward movement may ease note, personal development increases in this evening one of the best entertainment FRAUSTO AT VILLAGE POETS a.m. to 11 a.m. come and help get rid of any pressure associated with work or health importance with Saturn’s direct motion options of the summer. It’s free to attend. Sunland-Tujunga’s new poet laureate Elsa the weeds so we can have a great harvest! matters. encouraging inner transformation. Headlining the 2014 Cruise Night are S. Frausto will be featured at the Village Poets And it’s not too late to join the Stonebarn Abbey Road and The Kingsmen – celebrating of Sunland-Tujunga’s upcoming Monthly Vineyard Conservancy; membership levels the 50th anniversary of “Louie Louie.” For the Reading Series on Sunday, July 27 from 4:30 CANCER June 21 - July 22 J CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 are $30 and $40 (the $40 level includes first time, there will be a fireworks spectacular p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Museum. You may get the financial boost you’ve been Your zone of shared resources gets a long- two bottles of wine). For information, call at the end of the show! Frausto was born in Buenos Aires, (818) 249-2414. hoping for as Jupiter jogs into Leo this week. term visit from Jupiter this week, which is More than 35,000 visitors are expected at Argentina and has lived in the foothills Deukmejian Park, 3429 Markridge Road, It will stay here for the next twelve months, great news for your business and finances. Glendale Cruise Night 2014. More information with her family for over 20 years. Her La Crescenta bringing many opportunities to increase your This lively energy is excellent for promoting available on www.glendalecruisenight.com, work has appeared in a number of local earnings and perhaps find a more lucrative your goods and services, finding the perfect or call (818) 548-6464. and international publications, among CIRCUS COMING TO TOWN job that uses your creative skills. At the same business partner, and earning big bucks. them “Porte des Poetes,” “Speechless the time, Saturn’s forward movement in Scorpio There’s also another shift this week as Saturn Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Magazine,” and poem of the month in “Poet S-T LIONS CLUB WATERMELON may help unblock any feelings of insecurity turns direct in your social sector. As it is Presents Legends, coming to the Los FESTIVAL at Work” among others. She is a member of Angeles area. It is appearing at Citizens around expressing yourself. If you’ve felt also your personal planet, you may notice The 53rd Sunland-Tujunga Lions Club the “Chuparosa Writers,” volunteers at the Business Bank Arena, Ontario (July 18-22) fearful about putting yourself out there, you improvements in other aspects of your life Watermelon Festival will be held again at Friends of the Library Bookstore and at the and Honda Center, Anaheim (July 25-Aug 3). may begin to feel less so. as it speeds up the pace of change on your Santa Anita Park. Every admission includes Noise Within Theater (Pasadena) and is poetry Ticket prices vary depending on time path to success. free watermelon slices and a free spin on the editor and translator for the Spanish language and location. Visit www.ringling.com for Watermelon Wheel for additional prizes… literary magazine “la-luciernaga.com.” Her E LEO July 23 - August 22 information. and everyone’s a winner! The festival is on new venture as poet laureate of Sunland- You’ll be in your element from this week as K AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 Saturday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Tujunga (2014-16) is the blog Poetria.org TRIBUTE TO EARTH, WIND & FIRE AT Jupiter hikes into your sign for a twelve- This may be your year for love and romance Sunday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. where poetry and travel with stops along the month stay. Over the coming weeks you as Jupiter moves into your partnership STARLIGHT BOWL way from philosophy to food are welcome. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 children, may have more opportunities to expand sector for a long stay. There’s every chance On July 19, Larry Dunn’s Tribute to Earth, Her local musings “Walking Around” can be $8 for seniors and active military personnel. your options and explore new horizons. that a relationship could become more Wind & Fire gets the audience grooving to Children under 2 are free. Presale discounts read monthly in Voice of the Village. some of the greatest R&B tunes from one of Poets are welcome to signup for the open Travel may feature, as well as a desire to committed, with a desire to get engaged or are available on the website. Parking is challenge yourself to achieve bigger and even tie the knot. Along with this, someone the most popular bands of the 70s and 80s $4. For additional information visit www. reading. Come and enjoy an early evening at the Starlight Bowl. Opening act for the of poetry, light refreshments and eclectic brighter dreams. At the same time, Saturn’s you meet may have soul-mate potential. Yet lionswatermelonfestival.com or call (800) forward movement might bring a chance for there are other changes, too, as your career evening is Platinum Groove, offering their 955-1277. (Festival entrance is Gate #6 off conversation. A $3 donation is appreciated. matters on the home front to improve. Taking sector gets a boost. 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There will be free water, dreams and focus on listening within for that festival goers. The wearable art contest will date nights. There’s also more news as summer season of shows. coffee and tea throughout the event as well. subtle guidance. Doing so could save you have daily winners. Jupiter zips into your zone of work and Parking is $8 cash per vehicle. Carpooling Check out www.montrosebrewfest.com for a time and money in the long term. Plus, any Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W. Huntington wellness. Your energy may soar, making is recommended. Parking opens at 4:30 p.m., Drive, Arcadia full list of participants and for new additions barriers to communication may gradually the gates open at 5:30 p.m., and all concerts and pricing information. Tickets are limited so ease as Saturn changes direction. If you’ve it easier to adopt a new diet or exercise regimen and lose any excess pounds. On begin at 6:30 p.m. CLASSES CONTINUE buy now. This fundraising event is presented had a hard time getting through to someone Starlight Bowl is located at 1249 Lockheed ON CONSTITUTION AND by the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber, or getting returns on your advertising, you another note, a desire for something different View Dr. in Burbank. CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITED (818) 249-7171. may soon get better results. might encourage you out of your comfort zone. Travel may be in the cards! July 17, 2014 www.cvweekly.com Page 21 RELIGION NOTES & NODS Annual Ramadan Interfaith Potluck Tuesday Table Talk On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Bethel Church in Sun Valley will offer a showing of the Celebrates Diverse Cultures film “The Sandlot.” By Michael J. ARVIZU Eager to make friends, new kid in People of all faiths town Scotty heads for the neighbor- his week, the holy Islamic gathered at the Ramadan Interfaith Potluck to hood sandlot, hoping to join a pickup month of Ramadan, which enjoy good food and baseball game. When he launches a ball Tbegan on the evening of special guest speakers. signed by Babe Ruth into the junkyard June 28, enters its latter stages. Photo by Charly of a crotchety neighbor with a menacing By the time Ramadan ends on the SHELTON dog, the frightened boys test their mettle evening of July 28, Muslims will when they scheme to retrieve the ball. A have observed 31 days of dawn to great film for the whole family. The vid- dusk fasting, known in the Arabic eo will be preceded by a potluck supper. language as sawm. The potluck starts at 6:30 p.m., the Sawm, one of the five pillars or video presentation starts at 7:15 p.m., obligations of Islam, is the ritual followed by dessert and discussion at Ramadan fast that prohibits a about 8:45 p.m. This is a free event. Muslim from eating or drinking Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., during daylight hours. Only at the Sun Valley breaking of the ritual fast before evening prayers – iftar – may a Family Festival Muslim consume a full meal of food Bethel Church is hosting a family and drink. Traditionally, iftar is festival on the church grounds on Sat- initiated by eating dates and other urday, Aug. 2, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. fruits before evening prayers are There will be face painting, petting recited. And it is a personal and food is without precondition.” Many dishes contained generous too much after fasting. zoo, games, prizes, information booths cultural choice how each person Hala Karam, an ICLCF member of amounts of spices, including “It slows you down,” he said. In on church and community center pro- breaks his or her fast and with what and La Cañada resident, shared a curry, cumin, garlic, and parsley, as fact, Karam said, he was not at all grams, bouncers, snack and food stands. foods. squash with béchamel dish, made is common in most Middle Eastern hungry by the time the food was Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 6 On July 11, members of the out of ground meat, onions and cuisine. served. p.m. Islamic Congregation of La Cañada sautéed squash. The béchamel, Anjum Khan, an ICLCF member “You can have any amount of food, All free, and all are welcome! Flintridge (ICLCF) shared the iftar made of flour, milk and butter, is and La Cañada resident, served and [it is] good food. It doesn’t bother Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., with the local community at the baked and placed atop the meat, up beef stroganoff with a generous us,” said Dr. Lareef Idroos, ICLCF Sun Valley eighth annual interfaith Ramadan onions and squash. helping of beef, mushrooms, onions, member and La Cañada resident, potluck, held at the La Cañada “These are dishes from our ginger, garlic, mushrooms, and as he glanced at the spread on the Conquering Stress Community Center. culture,” said Karam, the daughter onions, giving it an Eastern feel, potluck table. “I think it’s the state Are you stressed out? Pastor Bill Each year, guests of the interfaith of a Syrian mother and Egyptian she said. Preparing the stroganoff of mind that you’re in that you feel Flanders continues the series “Conquer- potluck can expect to dine on an father. Karam learned how to make required her to slow cook it for five that way.” ing Stress.” The public is invited to First elaborate array of Middle Eastern these dishes from her mother and hours. Karam echoed Idroos’ thoughts. Baptist Church at La Crescenta to learn and other international side and tries to make them when she can. “My family loves this, and I want “Sometimes water is more how to handle the pressures and stress meat dishes. Most of these recipes “That’s what I love about this everybody else to have it,” Khan important, because you get a little of modern life. The series continues on were originally prepared decades gathering,” she said. “We celebrate said of her dish. bit thirsty if you’re moving around,” Sunday, July 20 and 27 at 10:45 a.m. ago in kitchens in Pakistan, India, all of our blessings, but we taste so Daily fasting during Ramadan he said. “Once you break your fast, First Baptist Church – La Crescenta Europe, and America, and passed many wonderful dishes. It’s really a requires discipline to achieve, and it doesn’t take much to quench your is located at 4441 La Crescenta Ave. down through the generations. combination of the world.” breaking the fast at iftar requires hunger and thirst. You’re ready to Guests: Mention this article for a free “We trust each other enough For happy occasions, Gail much of the same discipline – go after that.” gift! to exchange our culture as it is Kennard, a resident of Hollywood, that is, adherents to sawm do not Karam, a native of Egypt, expressed through food,” said imam enjoys making her own version necessarily make a mad dash for preferred eating dates and lentil or VBS at Bethel and Islamic community leader Tariq of sweet potatoes, made with the food table as soon as evening chicken soup; Idroos, a native of Sri “Kingdom Rock” Bible school is for Ansaar Aquil, keynote speaker for cinnamon, sugar, nutmeg, oranges prayers are over. And for some Lanka, preferred more spicy foods. children kindergarten through eighth this year’s interfaith potluck. His and ginger. Her dish is especially Muslims, fasting is so second nature “Yesterday, we had barley soup at grade and takes place July 21 – July 25 keynote was appropriately titled, high in carbohydrates, she said. that eyeing a table full of food is not an Armenian restaurant. It was just from 9 a.m. to noon at Bethel Church. “Fasting Is for God, and the Benefit “It’s kind of evolved,” she said, as enough to faze. great,” said Karam. “For me, once I There will be singing, Bible lesson and Is for Humanity.” the call to evening prayers played in “I watch what I eat. I don’t eat a have the soup, I’m good.” crafts; snacks are included. “What we have done is said, ‘We the background. “My mother used lot,” said Fatima Abdullah, 15. “I For comments by Islamic For more information, call (818) 767- have been eating this; we want to to make it. My friends make it. My don’t get full.” community leader Tariq Ansaar 4488. No charge to attend. share this with someone else,” the aunts make it. I want it to represent What can be dangerous, said Aquil on the current global conflicts Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., imam said. “We want you to see what my family history. It’s a good dish to Nassar Karam, an ICLCF member taking place, visit Sun Valley. we have been experiencing. Sharing eat when breaking the fast.” and La Cañada resident, is eating www.cvweekly.com/RELIGION. RELIGION SERVICE DIRECTORY ST. BEDE the VENERABLE Light on the Corner Church COME MEET US! Center for Spiritual ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Luke’s Living - La Crescenta Pastor Jon Karn (Missouri Synod) A Catholic Community ~ of-the-Mountains “Where it is our dream to help you build Here to Worship, Called to Serve (Missouri Synod) 1911 Waltonia Drive Episcopal Church and manifest your dreams!” ALL ARE WELCOME Montrose Sundays COME JOIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY Rev. Msgr. 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Greg Dongkore, Associate Pastor Domingo Misa en Español a las 12:00PM La Crescenta, CA 91214 Deacon Augie Won Sunday School and Child Care 818-248-3738 91214 All are Welcome www.glcmslc.org (818) 249-1045 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 2563 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta Sunday services 10:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sundays 9AM Masses 818-248-3639 www.lightonthecorner.org http://stlukeslacrescenta.org/ Worship & Children’s Sunday School: 10AM Celebration Service Sunday 10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday: 8:10 a.m. www.facebook.com: Koinonia (Singing & Bible study): WednesdayOngoing spiritual Night Service growth 7:00classes p.m. St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church Wednesdays 7PM Saturday: 8:10 a.m., and counseling available and Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. Lutheran Church )LUVW%DSWLVW&KXUFK 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. To be in our in the Foothills DW/D&UHVFHQWD Others Service Vespers: Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m. 1700 Foothill Blvd.  La Cañada Flintridge Reconciliation: Saturdays Directory ^hEztKZ^ ,/WϭϬ͗ϰϱĂŵ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or by appointment contact ŚŝůĚĂƌĞͲͲͲ^ƵŶĚĂLJ^ĐŚŽŽůϵ͗ϭϱĂŵ SUNDAYS AT LCIF KĨĨŝĐĞ,ŽƵƌƐ  Rosary: 8:30 a.m. Erika Bishop Worship and Communion 8AM & 10AM  DͲͲͲdŚ͘ϵ͗ϬϬĂŵƚŽϰ͗ϬϬƉŵ Weekdays and following Vespers Children’s Church 10AM  215 Foothill Boulevard at Sunday School for Youth and Adults 9AM ϰϰϰϭ>ĂƌĞƐĐĞŶƚĂǀĞ͘ La Canada Flintridge, California 91011 (818) 248-2740 PASTOR BRUCE JOHNSON ;ϴϭϴͿϮϰϵͲϱϴϯϮ (818) 949-4300 • www.bede.org www.lcifoothills.org /818-790-1951 tĞďƐŝƚĞǁǁǁ͘ĨďĐůĐ͘ŽƌŐ  Page 22 July 17, 2014 www.cvweekly.com BUSINESS

» M o n t r o s e S h o p p i n g Pa r k N e w s » Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce “Our Business is Your Business” Welcome Nail Grateful and Inspired! “From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life.” Gallery Spa! ~Arthur Ashe I am very grateful that I can make the age of 18 can participate and entertainer, real estate broker and Mary » a living as the new Crescenta Valley help is always needed. For more RC pilot for the past 30 years. His Dawson Chamber of Commerce executive information, please contact the CV aerial photography clients include director, but what I’ve observed in Chamber of Commerce office. The Hollywood Bowl, Santa Anita my new position is so inspiring! I The honorary mayor for the Racetrack, The Rose Bowl and have lived in Southern California Crescenta Valley Chamber of more. The topic will be informative all my life and in the Crescenta Commerce hosted a fun mixer especially since drones can be used Valley for most of it. I’ve enjoyed my on Wednesday, July 9. The meet- for a multitude of applications these work as an office manager for Tim and-greet at Chris Aristo State days such as community events, Mitchell’s Plumbing Service and, Farm Insurance was an enjoyable search & rescue operations, security most recently, for the Crescenta networking event with delicious for businesses, Rosemont Preserve Valley Weekly. 4th of July barbecue food and sno oversight, disaster prevention, At my new position with the cones. Chris Aristo has been a State flood channels, etc. It is sure to be chamber of commerce, I’ve noticed Farm insurance agent for the past a fascinating and interesting speech every day what a giving and three years and provides all types of to enjoy with a delicious lunch nurturing community Crescenta insurance. Chris enjoys helping his provided by Zeke’s Smokehouse Valley is. I’ve observed community customers personalize their plans to Restaurant in Montrose. Seating is members spending countless hours fit their unique needs. He also really limited so please RSVP. The lunch making our world a better place. values the importance of community is being held Thursday, July 24 Chamber directors and members, and serves on the advisory board at from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at GCC community volunteers, law the Desi Geestman Foundation and Professional Development Center enforcement, parents, students and is also on the board for the Glendale located at 2340 Honolulu Ave., retirees all devote their valuable Clean & Beautiful committee. Montrose. For more information, Meet Jessie, owner of Nail Gallery Spa. time nurturing our little town and Chris is married to his beautiful please contact the CV Chamber of Here’s another gem to add to “Girls Day Out in Montrose.” Start with its residents – with no financial wife Vanessa and has an adorable Commerce office. cappuccino and a French croissant at Gio’s, shop Montrose, try Seasoning reward. Just this last Saturday, 15-month-old son Liam. Thank you, Lisa Mitchell Alley for lunch, shop some more, get a mani/pedi at Nail Gallery Spa, enjoy and once a month, ordinary people Chris and Vanessa, for an enjoyable Executive Director frozen yogurt at Froyo, shop again, and finish with dinner at one of our gave up a part of their weekend evening! CV Chamber of Commerce many restaurants with patio dining. The recipe for a perfect daycation! just to clean up the off-ramp at A lunch you don’t want to miss! 3131 Foothill Blvd., Suite D There’s something very soothing and Tiffany-like about the color scheme La Crescenta Avenue. This is The Crescenta Valley Chamber of La Crescenta, CA 91214 in recently opened Nail Gallery Spa. Venture in and you’ll find a row of an example of just one of many Commerce is hosting a business O:(818) 248-4957 brand new, state-of-the-art, cushy massage chairs done in a minty teal tasks performed that make our luncheon featuring guest speaker F: (818) 248-9625 and adorned with pillows. They practically call out, “Come, relax and get town a little nicer! Anyone over Phil Coombes, an avid photographer, www.crescentavalleychamber.org pampered here!” » Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce Their grand opening special clinches the deal – Montrose Food & Brewfest Offers Beer, only $28 for a mani/pedi which includes a softening Music and Food – All for a Great Cause! soak, file, shape, cuticle The first annual Montrose Food members of our community and Glendale Fire Dept. They also bring trim, moisturizer, hand and Brewfest is on Sunday, July 27 100% of the membership fees are community spirit to many events in massage, hot stone foot from noon to 4 p.m. in the 2200 block used to support the Crescenta Valley the area by volunteering their time massage and polish. Oh, of Honolulu Avenue. It will feature Sheriff Station and its deputies. The and talents. They volunteer at our and did I mention the view? over 15 different types of beer and CVSSG helps maintain the important annual Oktoberfest event by manning The windows are new, clean over 15 different types of foods to connection between the community our dunk tank and leave a boot out and free of blinds so you sample. Not only is this going to be a and the sheriff’s department. They that collects funds that go towards can watch the Montrose great event, the chamber is donating a support programs such as STAR, their breast cancer awareness world go by as you are in portion of the proceeds to the Glendale Montrose Search and Rescue, Explorer campaign. They also helped volunteer “perfect nails bliss.” This Police Dept.’s Explorer Program, the Scouts, civilian volunteers, reserves, at our Centennial Celebration in is just what we needed in Glendale Fire Fighters Club and the mounted posse, Neighborhood Watch Montrose with an amazing pancake the MSP! Nail Gallery Spa Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Support and Arson Watch. Funds are raised breakfast that they personally served. also specializes in gel polish This chair is calling your name! Group. to pay for specialized equipment All three of these organizations designs, facials, makeup The Glendale Police Foundation and other programs necessary at the help our community remain safe and eyelash extensions. Walk in at 2309 Honolulu next to Mama’s & Papa’s provides funding for public safety. The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. in many different ways. Please Pizza or call (818) 248-2050 for an appointment. GPF has a great partnership with The CVSSG provided funds for a state- consider becoming members of these the GPD and is strategically focused of-the-art Emergency Operations organizations and show your support: on supporting the operational needs Center. This center is a vital link glendalepolicefoundation.org, cvssg. of the GPD to help fight crime and to Los Angeles County’s emergency org, glendaleca.gov – click on Fire keep Glendale safe. Besides helping services during a disaster, servicing Department. to support the underfunded needs over a half million people. Members Keep the line down and pre- of the department, the GPF also of the CVSSG receive newsletters, purchase your Food and Brewfest supports the Verdugo Hills Regional station updates, a new sheriff support tickets today! VIP early entrance is Crime Lab, the Explorer program, group window decal, a safety magnet $60, which gets you in an hour before the annual Police Officers Awards with various community emergency general admission ticketholders. Luncheon and Holiday Luncheon, phone numbers and a membership General admission tickets are $50. the SWAT and K9 units. Despite deep card. Members are also invited to Since we all believe in drinking budget cuts, Glendale is still one of go on a ride along with a member of responsibly, our designated driver the six safest cities of its size in the the sheriff’s department and attend food only ticket is $30. Remember United States. Each year, our police special events. this is a ticket only event. Tickets are department is asked to do more for The Glendale Fire Dept. slogan, limited, so buy your tickets now at Montrose Art Walk this Saturday! public safety with fewer officers and “Community First,” exemplifies the www.montrosebrewfest.com. The Montrose Summer Art Walk Is this Saturday! Lovingly sponsored by less funding. Result: GPF provides department’s commitment to serving Come enjoy the live music, cold the MVC Chamber, this quarterly event features local artists and jewelers the tools, training, technology and the community and dedication to brews and local fare, all for a great and live street music. It’s truly a shopper’s delight! The word is getting out equipment that might otherwise go their profession. The mission of the cause! Melinda Clarke about our shop & dine Fridays, too! Shoppers are so glad several of the unfunded. A portion of the Brewfest Glendale Fire Dept. is to protect life Executive Director stores are staying open later and our strolling musicians are sending out proceeds is specifically going to their and property by providing the highest Montrose-Verdugo City that “have fun, it’s the weekend!” vibe. Thanks for reading and keeping it Explorer program. level of service to the community. The Chamber of Commerce local! www.shopmontrose.com The Crescenta Valley Sheriff Glendale Firefighters Club, as with 3516 N Verdugo Road Glendale, CA 91208 Support Group is a non-profit the other organizations, raises money (818) 249-7171 Mary Dawson promotes the Montrose Shopping Park. organization that is run by volunteer for underfunded needs within the www.montrosechamber.org She and her family own Mountain Rose Gifts and Revelation Tops. July 17, 2014 www.cvweekly.com Page 23 INNOVATIVE Not the Same Old Thing FURNITURE A move to Elmcroft isn’t throwing in the towel – it’s getting back in the game. 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