Saturday, March 7, 2009 Volume 3 No. 10 What A Smile! Let’s Play Ball! Sierra Madre Little Meet Ken Anholt - Sierra Madre’s League Begins Spring 2009 Season Older American Of The Year

Every since Nancy Walsh, In 1992, Anholt retired from JPL chairperson of Sierra Madre’s after 24 years only to become even Senior Commission called to more involved in the community. inform Ken Anholt that he had The last year or so have been Photo By Dean Lee/MVO been chosen the city’s Older particularly challenging for this American of the Year, his telephone grand citizen. His wife, Shirley There was no shortage of excitement last Saturday when the children, parents and volunteers that has not stopped ringing with underwent triple by-pass surgery. make up Sierra Madre’s Little League Organization gathered to kick off the spring season. The congratulatory calls. (She has fully recovered and was League consists exclusively of boys and girls who live in the city between the ages of 5 and 12. The Anholt, 86, who with his wife of visiting family out of state when League is divided into four divisions: Majors, Minors, Farm and T-Ball. The spring season will end 61 years, Shirley, has lived in Sierra the news of Ken’s recent honor was on May 30th. For more informtion on Little League Activities, go to www.smll.org. By the way, one Madre since 1958. He was a Senior announced.) Then, within a few of the first scores: Giants 3 Dodgers 0! Commissioner himself for six months after that, Ken had to part years. “Giving is very much a part with his dog, Judd. “He was more of the legacy of this city”, Anholt than just a pet, he was a companion Tuesday’s PUSD Election Crucial To All 4 says. for me after my retirement.” Every year in May, the Sierra During last year’s hillside fire, Seats Open– Two Unopposed/Two Contested Madre celebrates Older American the Anholt’s had to evacuate their On Tuesday, residents of Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre will go to the polls and elect four new faces to the Pasadena Month. During the month, an home for the first time in the 51 Unified School District’s Board. They will join Board members Renatta Cooper, Seat Two 2; Bob Harrison, Seat Four; and event will be held honoring Ken years they have lived there. The Tom Selinski, Seat 6 in leading our school district during what has been called, “the most troubling times in our nation’s and showcasing a lifetime of Anholt’s have been through five history”. With the state and federal governments both in financial crisis, providing the facilities and resources that will community service. fires in Sierra Madre since 1958. yield a quality education for our children will depend largely on the commitment, leadership and creativity of the PUSD Ken’s contributions to society “We had to evacuate so we went Board. The results of this election must yield a team that can weather the storm. have been numerous over the to the Congregational Church and All candidates are running at large and are then assigned to the individual schools. Currently, Seats 3 and 7 are assigned years, including his services in the then to our friend Dorothy’s. We to the Sierra Madre Campuses. U.S. Air Force as a B-24 Tailgunner were happy when we were finally during World War II. He was also able to come back home, but just to Two candidates, Elizabeth Pomeroy (Seat 1) and Ed Honowitz (Seat 7) are running unopposed. Pomeroy is one of four an Ombudsman for 17 years, where have to leave was disturbing.” newcomers in the race, Honowitz and incumbent. he and 27 or so other volunteers His own health was also Of the contested races, the line up is as follows: would visit nursing homes and challenged earlier this year but help the sick and shut-in around Anholt is not one for giving up. Seat 3: Scott Phelps, Incumbent vs. Terri Darr the San Gabriel Valley. Currently, He has been following his doctor’s Seat 5: Ramon Miramontes vs. Charles Nelson he is an active member of the Sierra orders carefully. As soon as this Unlike other elections, there is no clear front runner in any of the races. All candidates have qualifications fitting the Madre Kiwanis Club. interview was over, Ken and his position they are seeking. That does not negate the importance of this election, however. In the contested races, voters Ken and Shirley have two children new dog, a charming little Corgi, must select the two that they feel will make the best additions to the board. - Edward, who lives in Simi Valley took off for a walk around the and Lisa who lives in Illinois. neighborhood. Election Day is Tuesday, March 10th. For information on your polling place, go to: www.lavote.net. They have three grandchildren: Ken Anholt, Sierra Madre’s 2009 Justin, who flies for the Air Force, Older American of The Year and Heather who works at Edwards Air one who never gives up, epitomizes What Is Peter Fonda Doing? CORRECTION Force Base as a Photographer and the concept of loving, living and Jordan, who is 16. The Anholt’s enjoying life to the fullest, while In last week’s edition, a are expecting their first great- finding time to give back to his typographical error was made grandchild in the very near future. community. S. Henderson/MVO that substantially altered the meaning of the sentence. Our story on the sidewalk The Wistaria Vine & Festival washing used the word ‘vigilante’ instead of ‘vigilant’ Phyliss Chapman’s Historical Review when referencing the eye of Code Enforcement Officer Lisa Volpe. We apologize for any misunderstandings this may have caused. S. Henderson, Publisher

Inside This Week Sierra Madre’s Older American of The Year Page 1 Photo By Dean Lee Calendar Page 2 Actor and Activist Peter Fonda appears to be preparing for a nap Around SGV Page 3 in the middle of...... Curious? Go To Page 5 for the story. Pasadena/Altadena Page 4 was the Chinese Wistaria variety (Wisteria the tender terminal buds to die from the would invite friends to come and enjoy the What is Peter Fonda In 1894, William and Alice Brugman sinensis). She planted it in a corner of her added weight. Wistaria requires good blossoming plant. Others asked to come Up To? Page 5 purchased a home on Piedmont, as it front porch remarking to her neighbor ? drainage, certainly provided by this and visitors also came from Pasadena’s was called then, but would later have the “They say Wistaria grows fast.” And grow hilly, terraced location. There may also be main hotels: The Green, The Huntington, Education & Youth Page 6 address of 201 W. Carter Ave. The house it did. an underground spring providing water to and The Raymond. In 1918, during World had been built one year before by builder Mr. Brugman, a mining engineer, was in the tap root. War I, the Fennels opened the vine to the Opinion Page 7 Amos Trussell for his daughter Winona Mexico when the vine was planted. He died The vine eventually destroyed the original Sierra Madre Chapter of the American Red Sierra Madre’s Savior? and son-inlaw Edward B. Jones when they in 1899 and Mrs. Brugman sold the home home, growing into the walls and fireplace Cross, which sponsored a very successful Legals Page 8 married. It was the first wedding celebrated in 1906. The property changed hands until and causing the roof to collapse. fundraiser to help the war effort. 12,000 in early Sierra Madre. The Trussells and the it was purchased in 1913 by Henry T. and Mr. Fennel built a new home 200 feet to people attended the event. This was the The World /Science Page 9 Jones soon had a change of plans, sold to Estelle Fennel. Mr. Fennel, who was a bit of the north (the present upper home) and beginning of the many Wistaria festivals the Brugmans and moved away. a horticulturist, loved the vine, and gave it trained the vine to grow up to, but not and the frenzy of activities that took place Good Food & Drink Page 11 To enhance her new home, Alice Brugman, devoted care, even building support trellises. covering the new residence. A portion of year after year. With this huge annual The Good Life Page 12 with her neighbor Mrs. W.B. Crisp, drove Although the Wistaria is a vigorous grower, the foundation of that original home was festival, a Sierra Madre main event, Sierra Dorothy’s Tortoise & by horse and buggy the added support of the trellises may have saved to continue to provide support (cont. Madre became known as the Wistaria City. to the old R. H. Wilson Pioneer Nursery in contributed to this vine’s phenomenal page for the vine as its branches extended Many local organizations, including the The Hare Monrovia and for $.75 purchased a gallon growth. The arbors prevented the end such a distance. Board of Trade (later named the Chamber Homes & Property Page 13 can of wistaria. It tendrils from hanging down and causing When the vine was in bloom, the Fennels of Commerce), (Cont. page 11)

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The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Postal Service announce a special post mark cancellation to celebrate the Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival. This special postmark will be available at the Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival, Sunday March 15, 2009 at the Wistaria Festival Postal Station located at Kersting Court in Sierra at Sierra Madre Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue. This special Wistaria Festival Station will be open 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Bring postcards or letters and mail them from this special event post office and your friends will be surprised when they receive mail with this extraordinary postmark. This postal cancellation has been announced and printed in the U. S. Postal Bulletin which is distributed world wide. To accommodate collectors from out of the area the Sierra Madre Post Office will cancel postcards and letters upon request with the Wistaria Cancellation for 30 days after the event. To postmark a letter after the event go to Sierra Madre Post Office and request the wistaria postmark on your mail. “TRAVELERS AND EDITING FOR WRITERS For more information contact: COLLECTORS” PROGRAM City of Sierra Madre The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce RIVERBOAT On Monday, March 23 at Housing Element Update (626) 355-5111 PROGRAM 7:00 p.m., Stephanie Vitale Community Workshop e-mail [email protected] Join John and Marie will present Editing—What Tuesday, March 31, 2009, U.S. Post Office Sierra Madre, California 91024 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Meursinge at the Sierra Every Writer Needs to Sierra Madre Recreation Center

Madre City Hall Chambers Know, at the Sierra Madre The Housing Element Update will set forth the City of Sierra Madre’s Sierra Madre Aquatics Center on Friday, March 13 at Public Library Drawing housing strategy for the 2008-2014 period to address existing and future 7:30 p.m. as they sail 465 on 35 years of experience housing needs. The Community Workshop will provide an overview Spring Lap Swim of the Housing Element and provide you an opportunity to give your miles up the Columbia as an author, editor, and valuable input on the housing needs faced by Sierra Madre’s residents. The Sierra Madre Aquatics Center will be opening for the and Snake Rivers on The scriptwriter, Ms. Vitale will Come share your ideas on the following: Columbia Queen. Their provide editing tips and  What are the greatest strengths of Sierra Madre’s housing and Spring Lap Swim season starting Monday, March 9, 2009. neighborhoods? The Spring Lap Swim season will last through June 14, program, Columbia discuss why knowing how  What are Sierra Madre’s most important housing needs? 2009. The Aquatics Center will be open Sunday, Monday, Riverboat Adventure: to edit yourself is a vital  What options should the City pursue to address its housing Following the Trail of Lewis skill every writer needs needs within the Housing Element? Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 12:00pm – 2:00pm  What sites are appropriate for future housing growth? and on Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. and Clark, will feature the to develop. Learn how to For information contact Danny Castro, Director of Development Services, Spring Lap Swim passes are $100 and are available at the beautiful Columbia River give your manuscript that 626.355.7138, [email protected] Community Services Office located at 611 E. Sierra Madre Gorge, Multnomah Falls, “extra edge,” and what Blvd. Only season passes will be sold, there will not be Mt. St. Helens, and a stop editors and publishers will PULITZER PRIZE WINNER “PICNIC” daily admissions. at Fort Clatsop, where look for when deciding OPENS AT SIERRA MADRE For more information call 626-355-5278. Lewis and Clark wintered whether to accept or reject before embarking on their a submission. This event PLAYHOUSE ON MARCH 6 famed exploration. This is free to the public. For ArtTalk program is free and open more information, please Pasadena Celebrates the Arts with ARTTalk a FREE six- to the public. The Sierra contact the Sierra Madre hour performance marathon featuring spoken word, Madre City Hall Council Public Library, 440 W. theatre performances, music, dance, and film on Saturday, Chambers is located at Sierra Madre Boulevard March 14, 2009 from 11 am until 5 pm. 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra Madre, (626) Highlights and interviews available with: For more information and 355-7186, or visit the The hilarious and witty Michele Serros, a Chicana author, a schedule of upcoming Library’s website, www. poet and screenwriter. programs, contact The cityofsierramadre.org. Award winning poet, and author Jervey Tervalon who Sierra Madre Public will be doing Library at 440 W. Sierra selected readings from some of his published works. Madre Boulevard in Sierra Don’t The screening of “City of Angels 2008: An Echo Park Madre, (626) 355-7186, or March 6- April 11, 2009. Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2:30 Film Center visit the Library’s website Dark on Sunday, March 15 Youth Documentary Project.” City of Angels 2008 focuses at www.cityofsierramadre. Forget Admission is $20 on the unique strengths, concerns and experiences that org. “Travelers and Seniors (65+) and students (13-17), $17 come together in 21st century Los Angeles. The films are Collectors” is sponsored unique examinations through the eyes of 13 and 19-year- Children 12 and under, $12 by The Friends of the RESERVATIONS: (626) 355-4318 olds that provide viewers with a glimpse of the celebrations Sierra Madre Library. To of life in the City of Angels. GROUP RESERVATIONS: (626) 836-2125 CHAMBER MIXER Speech Contest Vote ONLINE: www.sierramadreplayhouse.org AT THE The Sierra Madre Rotary Club will be holding its Four-Way WOMAN’S CLUB Test Speech Contest at the Club’s regular morning meeting – Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at 7:00 a.m. at the 322 Café located 3%26).'9/53).#% The Sierra Madre Chamber of at 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. The speech contest is open to Commerce invites everyone to 9-12 graders. attend the Chamber Mixer - The winner of the Club contest will then compete on March On March 12th, from 5:30 to 7pm, 25th, followed by a Regional competition on April 29th. The '%-0,5-").' the Sierra Madre Woman’s Club final competition will be May 30 at the Marrriott Desert will, as it has for year’s each March, Springs in Palm Desert. The final winner will receive $5,000 ,OCALLY/WNED/PERATED host the first March Chamber and the runners-up $1,000. mixer, and the ladies are really Contestant application forms and rules can be obtained by !)2#/.$)4)/.).'(%!4).' looking forward to it. Every year contacting Carmen Thibault [email protected] 3!,%3 3%26)#% the ladies of the Woman’s Club spend hours preparing special ).34!,,!4)/. homemade food treats for the local “How to Write a Short Story” business folk that attend the Mixer, Saturday, March 14, so please stop by and do a little &2%%%34)-!4%3 networking, meet and greet your 10 a.m. to Noon, fellow Chamber members, and Youth Activities Center enjoy some delicious food. The Sierra Madre Community Arts Commission and Sisters in Crime/Los Angeles are proud to present this free beginning writer’s workshop taught by author/ #/00%22% 0)0%3 playwright, Gay Toltl Kinman. Join us to learn about point of view, characterization, narration, description, dialog 7ELL$O)T!LL&!5#%43,%!+$%4%#4)/. and how they are all essential for fiction and non-fiction +)4#(%.!.$"!4(2%-/$%,3 writing. For new writers and those who want to brush up on their skills. Ms. Kinman writes cozy mysteries and $2!).!.$3%7%2#,%!.).'7!4%2 young adult novels such as: Death in Covant Garden and (%!4%237%4!#+,%/,$&)8452%3 &2%%%34)-!4%3 Castle Reiner. Many of her one-act plays are performed at the Lizard Theatre in Alhambra. Ms. Kinman teaches throughout the Los Angeles area. RSVP to Susan Clifton, !,,-!*/2"2!.$3 [email protected] or 626-355-5278. %MERGENCY 3ERVICE SIERRA MADRE’S FARMERS MARKET! !VAILABLE   Every Wednesday 3pm-7pm Fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits from California family farms. Specialty foods, vegetarian and vegan dishes, ethnic foods and hot food - Everything you’ll find at the %-ONTECITO 3IERRA-ADRE farmers market has been made or picked fresh, is pesticide-free and preservative-free. Free public on Mariposa. 3TATE#ONTRACTOR,IC MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com AROUND MountainViews-Observer THE SAN Friday, GABRIEL December 12, 2008 VALLEY 3 MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009 More Sierra Madre News Pasadena And The Winner Is: Community Resource for Job Seekers Lisa Catto! By La Quetta M. Shamblee The Sierra Madre Library announced the winner of the creative writing contest based on Fahrenheit 451, the city’s One Book, One City selection for 2009. Writers Women At Work has weathered the and poets of all ages were invited to participate. The goal tumultuous economic winds of corporate was to create a work based upon Ray Bradbury’s Sci-Fi downsizings and layoffs to assist jobseekers classic. The first place winner, Lisa Catto, received a gift since 1979. The nonprofit received national certificate from Sierra Madre Books and the publication attention last Thursday when featured in a of her work. segment on the Oprah Winfrey show. As Lisa lives in Irvine, California with her husband and two the only bilingual (English/Spanish) Career sons. The story ‘Flashlight’ was inspired by her time in Resource Center in the San Gabriel Valley Director Lavin counsels applicant. Silicon Valley working for a large database company. She attended Ray Bradbury’s presentation about available to job seekers without requiring ‘Doing what you Love.’ and was inspired as a writer. Says Lisa, “I am especially grateful to the Sierra Madre Library for sponsoring the contest”. appointments, Women At Work serves The Career Resource Center has WiFi for almost 500 clients monthly. Although most clients with laptops and public computers services are designed to address the needs with tutorials on popular software packages Flashlight by Lisa Catto of women forty-five and older, the agency are available for clients to learn or brush up serves a sizeable number of younger women on skills. A variety of computer workshops Charlie Merick no longer heard the and almost ten percent of clients are men. and other job-related courses are available loud hum of the servers. After sixteen years, the at a cost of fifteen to forty dollars, such as enormous server room was as silent to him as Unlike a traditional job placement service “Moving On After A Job Loss,” “45+ and Job a download library. The intense heat from the staffed with counselors who serve a limited Hunting,” “Quicken (for accountants),” and a machines did not bother him, even when the number of clients, Women At Work serves as selection of workshops on Microsoft (Word, coolant system went out. The heat and the hum a regional hub with an array of programs and Excel & Access). kept away visitors. services to help individuals with job searches The click-clack of high heels echoed from Women At Work is located at 3871 E. the hall and pulled him away from his terminal. morning. We just…” and career planning. For a minimal fee of He quickly threw on his dress shirt from the back She held up her hand to silence him. $2 per visit (or $5 for a weekly pass with Colorado Boulevard (near Michillinda of his chair. There was a dress code but he was “No, Mr. Merick, ARCH has requested a unlimited usage), job seekers have access intersection) and is open Monday thru more concerned that a woman would see his pale conversation with you.” to Resume Critique Workshops, Job Seeker Thursday from 9:30am-4:30pm, with scrawny frame. His exceptional height made him Charlie’s eyes widened. “Really? Someone Assistance Support Groups and hundreds of extended evening hours until 7:00pm each look gangly, like a Daddy Long Legs. But his soft from the ARCH group wants to talk to me?” current job listings maintained in an online Wednesday and on the second Saturday of perennial smile was that of the kind spider from “No, I said ‘ARCH wants to talk with database and three-ring binders. Individual each month from 10am-2pm. To learn more a children’s book. you.’” career counseling and assessment is available about agency programs and activities, please A petite woman in a tailored blue suit “Uh, wow … alright, I just need a second on a sliding fee scale. visit our website at www.womenatwork.org stood in the doorway. She glanced at him and to log off, otherwise there isn’t enough coverage or call (626) 796-6870. then back at her PDA screen. in the-” Her silencing gesture returned. Charlie “Are you Charlie Merick?” wondered if this was the last time he would log “Yes, that’s me,” he said flustered as he off the system as he typed into his terminal. Then tucked his shirt into his pants. He caught sight of he caught up to her in the hallway. She tapped her his picture on her PDA. PDA impatiently and glanced at her watch. “My name is Erica, please come with “Nice watch,” he said. me.” She had a slight air of seeming annoyed but “Thank you. Nice flashlight.” nothing concrete enough to be asked about it. Charlie looked at his battered flashlight “Uh, is this about the 1080 servers? hanging from his belt. “Oh, I always carry this Because those are going to be back up by the (Continued on page 10) Library Dedication & Mt. Views Observer More Sierra Madre March 7Perhapsand Monrovia’s civic event of the decade facility. March 1is4 ,the20 dedication09 ceremony and celebration Now, Monrovia’s social event of the season issues of its new 28,000-square-foot Library, to be is Salute To Stars, an elegant luncheon Woman’s Club held on April 4th at 11 am in Library Park, sponsored annually by Quota International of the very spot where the old Library stood. Monrovia/Duarte Quota is an international Wistaria Thrift Shop 1/4 pagWorke ad began on this project in December, service club whose main philanthropy is Black &2007.White aid to the deaf and abused women and The new Library construction is running children, as well scholarships, hearing-aids Run completely by Volunteers below budget so Mayor Rob Hammond for children and participation in numerous WistariaannouncedThrift Sh othatp the City Council has voted other local community projects. Proceeds support local charities Dixie Cotou t returnant the expected leftover $280,000 This year the event will be honoring dixie@ctoo u thetan voterst.com by cutting next year’s bond- those who work to make our community a retirement tax by $18 per household. better place. Those to be honored are: Linda 355-490 8 The actual opening of the Library will take Wright, owner of Monrovia Unlimited; place during Monrovia Day celebrations Ulisses Gutierrez, Pastor, former gang on May 16th. The doors will open for member, now works with youth; and Sylvia business at 10 am on that day, with a host Domotor, DVM, veterinarian. Charlotte of aactivities planned for the event. Monica Schamadan, Past International President of Greening is and has been Director of Library Quota, is chairperson for the event which Services for many years, managing to very will be held on April 8th, at the Doubletree capably conduct business as usual for library Hotel in Monrovia, 924 W. Huntington, $35 patrons at the Youth Center during these per person, doors opening at 11:30, lunch at past months. The Library falls under the twelve noon . No tickets will be issued, names umbrella of Community Services, with April will be held at the door. For reservations, Featuring Spring Fashions and Soash as Director. Mary Ann Mayer, 626-359-8052. This will be the third Library for Monrovia. Another event to be recognized is the 31st In 1902 Library Park was purchased on a Anniversary of the Gad-A-Bouts senior club Special Items for the Home $10,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie which was officially chartered on March Fund and in 1908 the Carnegie Library 8th, 1978. The club meets on Wednesdays opened to the public. In 1957, with no sense at the Monrovia Community Center and has of history, the City Council, in its hind- also embraced the new Red Hats Club. The Friday and Saturday sighted wisdom, demolished that historic celebration will take place on Wednesday, monument and constructed the new modern March 11th at the Community Center, 119 concept of a library, which was renovated a W. Palm in Monrovia. Coral Stuvall is March 20 & 21 time or two over the years before it was razed President. For information, 626-256-8246. in 2007 to make way for this new, spacious [email protected] 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Duarte Hayden Memorial 5K Run, Walk and Roll In the Historic Essick House Hundreds are expected and a residential area with horses, teams, up to three persons, the entire community is trees and lots of shade. The $35; Individual wheelchair, invited to participate in the race surface is asphalt, concrete $25; and to sponsor a Hayden 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. first annual Hayden Memorial and dirt. To complete the 5K, teacher/Carmelite Sister, $25. 5K Run, Family Walk & Roll participants will loop the trail. After March 11, registration for One block East of Michillinda Ave. on the Duarte Recreational Runners in the 5K race will lead adults will be $35. Registration Trail, Saturday, March 21. The off at 9 a.m. from the trail head at on race day begins at 7 a.m. nonprofit Hayden Child Care Royal Oaks Dr. and Buena Vista All participants will receive a Center at Santa Teresita Medical St., followed by participants in T-Shirt. For information call 626-355-7739 Center is presenting the event, the family fun run, walk and Proceeds from the event will co-sponsored by the City of roll. A special children’s fun run benefit the Hayden Child Care Duarte, Alfredo’s Mexican Food, will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Center. King’s Ranch Market, Jake’s the grounds of Santa Teresita The Hayden Child Care Center Roadhouse, Visalia Rawhide Medical Center, 819 Buena assists families in the spiritual, LA County Supervisors: Tougher Puppy Mill Laws Minor League Baseball Team, Vista St., where a family fun day social, and academic formation LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The March 3rd action Nearly 30,000 dogs and cats are euthanized every and DLEON Entertainment. is planned from 10:30 a.m. to of children, providing pre- by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors year in Los Angeles County. Over the past six Popular with runners andpower 1:30 p.m., featuring games, food school and kindergarten will pave the way for the eradication of puppy months, the County has had to seize and/or order walkers, the trail is flanked by and entertainment. education. mills, says a representative of Best Friends the relocation of hundreds of puppies and adult the foothills of the San Gabriel Early registration fees, prior to For more information Animal Society. Elizabeth Oreck, Best Friends dogs due to such conditions, which has increased Mountains to the north and March 11, are: $25 for adults, 15 call (626) 932-3489. Participants LA programs manager said: “As a result of today’s the burden, costs and impact on County shelters Royal Oaks Dr. to the south. years of age and older; Children can register online at www. action by the board, they will be and rescue organizations. The 1.6 mile trail runs through ages 3 to 14, $12; Wheelchair hayden5k.com. reviewing county regulations Since July 2008, Best Friends, that govern dog breeding, and one of the nation’s leading will recommend amendments animal welfare organizations, to existing ordinances to has played a pivotal role tighten the loopholes that through its “A-Puppy-Store- allow puppy millers to operate Free LA” campaign to show the under the kennel provisions. connection between puppy mills This will mean stronger and and pet stores. The campaign more effective enforcement also raised awareness about of the laws, and improvement the horrific conditions that in the quality of care for these puppy mill dogs and puppies animals.” endure. As a founding member “The board not only followed of the county’s Puppy Mill Task Supervisor Michael D. Force, Best Friends has been Antonovich’s lead by voting to working closely with Supervisor approve his motion, but they Antonovich to effect changes in upped the ante,” Oreck added. the county’s ordinances. The Supervisor Antonovich’s motion provides the authority motion called a report for the county agencies involved reviewing existing regulations with the Puppy Mill Task Force to be completed in 90 days, but Antonovich to finalize the ordinance work. shortened the deadline to 45 days, which shows “This is a proud day for Los Angeles County. We they are taking this issue very seriously. were in serious danger of becoming the puppy “Many of these kennels endanger the health mill capitol of the country, and today the Board and welfare of these animals by housing them in of Supervisors stood up and said they wanted the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions without suffering of the dogs and the waste of the taxpayers’ adequate veterinary care, food and water” said money to stop,” Oreck said. Antonovich. MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 4 MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009

Distribution of A Shady Deal Mad at IndyMac, FDIC Unsolicited Fliers Restricted

By Dean Lee

Without much conversation and little public input Monday night the city council voted 5-2 in favor of prohibiting the distribution of handbills A small gathering of protest- sured limit, after the bank was ers Saturday marched back and sold something that they said on residential property, forth in front of the now de- looks not to happen. with exceptions, even funct IndyMac bank headquar- Those at IndyMac were also though the city had once ters, many of whom said they now left out of a temporary lost a federal lawsuit filed lost thousands of dollars after change in limits where a de- against a similar issue. the FDIC took over the bank. positor is currently insured up In what seemed an answer to traffic signage/signals. Protesters said their next to $250,000 per beneficiary for In 1998, the ACLU of please everyone the city coun- There also must now be a step was to go to Washington up to five beneficiaries. Southern California filed a cil approved Monday night the review prior to and the city D.C. to gather enough support Several protesters said they federal civil rights lawsuit suspension of any further tree manger must notify the council and file a class action lawsuit. were told none of their benefi- against the city on behalf removals citywide in response within 24 hours of any tree re- “You heard them, ‘keep you ciaries at the time last year were of several community to outcry from residents mad movals under the exceptions. money in the bank,’ they kept covered. over 14 Ficus trees cut down in More information will be telling us,” a protester said to activists challenging the the middle of the night. Some provided in two weeks as part another. “This is the safest bank [then] new ordinance said the action was a little too of the city council’s discussion in the county.” banning all flyering late. regarding the city’s street tree “That was a lie.” citywide. The suspension excludes, master plan and information Many alleged the Office of Although city staff said the dead trees, trees posing an im- regarding public trees that are Thrift Supervision deliberately put something on a car, mediate public safety or public scheduled for removal and/ misguided thousands of deposi- newly revised ordinance I mean, is this really a health hazard. It also excludes or projects where public tree tors by telling them they would was brought before the problem?” emergencies or trees posing a removal is part of the project’s get some of their money back, council because of new Nelson added, “But to visibility hazards to traffic or plan. over the $100,000 federally in- developments in the law make laws that things some council members like this are criminal and “We Are The viewed the issue as a can be prosecuted and complete waste of time. fees, I think you’re really Key” Rally The council also voted to touching on and treading repeal the 1998 ordinance on spirit of constitution Held At PCC barred by the court. and free speech stuff.” “Frankly we should be According to a staff By Teresa Baxter spending our time on report, banning handbills more important issues,” in the city’s residential Last Friday, in an effort said Councilmember districts protects the to stress the importance Margaret McAustin. health, safety and general that community college’s “And, allowing our staff to welfare of the public. The are key to economic be devoting their time to report also states that recovery, Pasadena City more important issues in accumulations of fliers at College hosted hundreds the city.” unoccupied homes can of students from several She also said the lead to burglaries. area campuses in a rally ordinance, which would Unwanted fliers are also of support—during an restrict flyering unless an environmental and uncertain future—due to the handbills are properly waste issue, including, the state budget cuts. secured, affixed or potential degradation of Titled “We are the Key!” the Doors Open to Higher and value of an education. the benefits of attending a weighted, was impractical aquatic resources, oceans, the event was sponsored Education”. “One proven fact is that community college. Phan and impossible to enforce. bays and waterways by the Community “Our legislators don’t for every dollar the state was the original winner Fliers would also be caused by the pollution College Public Relations understand that with the spends on a California of NBC’s “Last Comic prohibited on properties of storm water discharge Organization. The economic crisis, the ways community college, four Standing”. He has made where “No Handbills” systems staff said. statewide CCPRO is a that it is, a lot of people are dollars go back into the numerous television signs are clearly posted. Holden asked how many professional development losing jobs and trying to local economy in the and movie appearances “We as a city council complaints the city gets and service organization better themselves. Where way of jobs and better including “The Tonight are under tremendous about leaflets to which that serves as a central do they go? They go to economic conditions Show with Jay Leno”, a pressure and I think at staff said, about one a resource of information, community colleges,” for the people that live “Family Guy” voiceover, this moment in time we month. and provides counsel said Heckel. “It would be in the community,” said and a part in the film should be devoting our “But it’s consistent of the and assistance relating in their detriment if they Perfumo. “We are the “Cellular”. city resources toward 10 years or so it’s been in to the advancement of were to cut funding. The economic engine for the “Community college got something where we can abeyance and 5 years that community colleges economy can grow only if state of California and it’s me through the darkest get more value and better I’ve been with the city,” statewide. people can afford to go to important that we have time of my life. I took a applied city resources said Code Compliance Stephanie Heckel, the school.” the funding and support speech class and that’s than we have.” Manager Jon Pollard. “It is Associated Student P.C.C. President Paulette to continue to educate what led to me doing McAustain did say she a consistent concern that Body vice president of Perfumo welcomed students so they might stand up comedy. I would finds the fliers, “a complete is raised.” Rio Hondo Community students that attended have a better future.” not have won ‘Last Comic annoyance” and also said Holden than added, “I College made the trip from as far away as Grossmont Community Standing’ if it wasn’t for curbing the activity was a agree with what Margaret from Whittier with several Barstow, Long Beach, College graduate, Dat Phan community college,” said noble idea, just not at this said, if we are prioritizing classmates. Many carried Palm Desert, Santa Ana emceed the rally, adding Phan. “I feel honored time. Both McAustin and our resources, this may not posters stating “Where’s and Huntington Beach, lighthearted humor in and blessed to be part of Councilmember Chris be the most appropriate the Funding?” and “Keep to name a few. Perfumo between speakers who the community college Holden voted against the law to put on the books reiterated the importance shared testimonials about system.” ordinance. and then have to further Director of Planning strain our ability to City Attorney to Council, Careful who you Wine and Dine and Development enforce the ordnance.” Richard Bruchner said By Dean Lee the city to encourage well,” She said. “So that Mayor Bill Bogaard Haderlein said he businesses to come to there will be discloser of commented after the vote enforcement would start believed the number of with a warning although The days where it was the city, organizations to how the tickets are used that outside of Jan. 1, the complaints would go common place to raffle participate fully in the etc.” issue rarely comes up. Councilmember Steve down as residents became Haderlein first said it was off Rose Bowl or Parade city.” The city’s policy was “It is not unusual of me aware of the new law. tickets at local district The rules also do not unanimously approved in or all of us to be invited up to staff to decide how He also asked that to prosecute. He said if meetings by any one of the apply for which the city the form of a resolution. to a luncheon when they part of the ordinance seven council members— official pays the City the Bagneris added that hope that we will offer a fines were implemented be taken out banning they would start at $100 or anyone subject to value of the ticket staff allowed them to “tweak” it presence from city hall that handbill distribution on the Brown Act for that said. as they see fit. many view as contributing for the first offence, $200 automobiles and other for the second and so on. matter— are now over. She said the new policy Councilmember Steve to the importance of the vehicles citywide, the City Attorney Michele would be implemented by Madison asked that the event they are sponsoring,” He added that it was most controversial part of possible criminal action Bagneris briefed the City Manger Michael Beck policy be reviewed by Bogaard said. “Although I the law. council Monday night on as the ticket administrator. Economic Development think those are within the could be taken. If so, “And the reason for that the person whose name the new restrictions that She added that Rose Bowl and Technology duties that we assume.” is there is a court case limit them to a single ticket General Manager/CEO Committee. He then said they were appears on the handbill pending that will provide has violated the law he used for an event at which Darryl Dunn, as well “To make sure we have part of the reward for additional information they perform a ceremonial as the Pasadena Center some consistency in the being elected. said. as to the appropriateness Resident Nancy Nelson role or function on behalf Operating Company and way we approach this,” Madison said they of our ordinance,” he of the City. Other than the Rose Bowl Operating he said. “I think the city needed to look at other said the council was explained. missing “the larger issue.” that extra tickets can be Company would all attorney described well implications. Exception to the considered income based have policies on ticket the tree major places “For example we do have She cited everything from ordinance include, “city the First Amendment on the value of a ticket. distribution. where this would come up, a box that the city uses notices for information, “These are tickets provided Bagneris also said the the Rose Bowl, the PCOC to promote economic of the Constitution to thing like the street the United Nations and free of charge,” she said. policy would be available and then through the city development in the city maintenance, or street “And in most instances on the city’s website managers office.” for the UCLA football human rights. trees being trimmed or “One of the rights… is they are in the form of cityofpasadena.net. He added that he games,” he said. “It’s kind developments within 500 events that the official is “Reporting of the tickets wanted it easy for them to of a burden on staff I the right to work,” she feet, informational items said. “And if using a little attending to benefit the that would be subject to the understand as well as the think who may be giving that are required by law,” city for a public purpose policy would be included public and to the FPPC in up their Saturday’s to help flier is part of a person’s he said. right to work and to to promote activities of in the city’s website as Sacramento. promote the city and all.”

MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 5 Public Safety MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009

Environmentally Speaking, Did You Know? Sierra Madre Police Blotter During the week of Sunday, February 22nd, to Saturday February 28th, the Sierra Madre Police SMALL CHANGES = BIG RESULTS Department responded to approximately 290 calls for service. By Pat Birdsall nd We can all gradually “green” our routines...Let’s begin with... Food- Some of Sunday, February 22 : this might be repetitious, but maybe that’s a good thing... Switch one staple of 12:31 AM – Arrest, Driving Under the Influence, 600 block West Sierra Madre Blvd. Officers your diet from conventional to organic: eggs this month, milk the next. Shop at were dispatched to the 600 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in response to a possible traffic our local Farmer’s Market every Wednesday from 3-7 PM at the Mariposa parking lot. Instead of collision. Officers found a woman involved in a solo-vehicle traffic accident, as she had having lunch delivered to your office, walk to a nearby restaurant and save take-out containers by driven and collided with the center medium. Further investigation revealed the woman had dining in. Or, bring your own container to the restaurant and have it filled there. At the very least, been driving under the influence of alcohol. The woman was arrested and transported to bring a set of your own silverware and your favorite condiments to the office. Pasadena Police jail facility for booking and housing. Transportation- Buy an air pressure gauge and make a monthly habit of checking the air pressure in your tires. Properly inflated tires increase gas mileage by about 3%. Start making a th note of each car trip you take. Changing your car habits is one of the most dramatic ways to reduce Tuesday, February 24 : your environmental impact. Getting a clear picture of exactly how car-dependent you are can help At 8:51 – Theft of Identity, 100 block of West Bonita Ave. A resident reported that someone finding ways to cut back. Vow to take fewer car trips, replacing them with walking, biking or public fraudulently used her social security number without her permission, after being alerted by transportation. You reap more benefits than just saving gas--such as fresh air, exercise, community the Internal Revenue Service, of an income discrepancy that occurred in 2006. interaction or reading time. Energy- Get a baseline of your current carbon footprint using the reliable online calculators at Wednesday, February 25th: either www.safeclimate.net or www.lowimpactliving.com . Set a goal of how much you’d like to 12:39 PM – Theft of Identity, 600 block of Holy Trail. A resident discovered unauthorized reduce your impact over the coming year-10% is a good start. To up the ante, get a likeminded charges on his Discover Credit card after reviewing his monthly credit card statement. The friend or group of friends to make a competition out of it. charges which range into a few hundreds of dollars, unknown exact amount at this time, Everyday Purchases- Create your own personal “Going Green” kit. Small purchases that can add stem from telephone charges made against the credit card and on-line (website) purchases. up to big impact include: *reusable tote bags *stainless steel water bottles *travel coffee mug *BYO- lunch supplies- an insulated carrier, utensils and wax paper or aluminum foil (instead of plastic 8:01 PM – Arrest, Assault with a Deadly Weapon Against a Police Officer, 300 block Grove wrap.) and *compact fluorescent light bulbs. As you use conventional products, replace them with St. Officers responded to a call of a person yelling obscenities. Officers attempted to speak more environmentally friendly options- household cleansers that use essential oils for fragrance, with the man, but the man armed himself with a machete in his hands and approached the laundry detergents formulated for cold water which saves the energy normally required to heat the officers in a threatening manner. Due to his aggressive behavior, officers deployed a Taser water, cloth napkins to replace disposable ones. You’ll reduce your chemical exposure and trash a and subdued the man. The man was arrested and later transported to Pasadena Police jail little less. In addition, you’ll send a message to manufacturers to produce more environmentally facility for booking and housing. friendly products. When you vote with your dollars, corporations listen. Finally, open a savings account devoted to green home improvements. Look at your budget and Thursday, February 26th: see what you can set aside toward a new efficient appliance, hot water heater or furnace. Even if it 9:10 AM – Vehicle Tampering, 1900 block Vista Ave. Several unlocked cars were ransacked. will take a couple of years to get there, it will pay off in the long run. Three of the cars had cash taken from the interior. The crimes occurred between Wednesday, www.thegreenguide.com 2/26/09, at 6:00 pm and Thursday, 2/27/09, at 7:45 am. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink Friday, February 27th: 5:35 PM – Residential Burglary, 2000 North Santa Anita Ave. A MAC desk top computer and Sierra Madre Environmental Action Council (SMEAC) a lap top computer were stolen from the home. The investigation revealed that entry to the P.O. Box 85 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91025-0085 home was made through an open bathroom window. The loss is estimated at $5,500.00. AeroVironment Inspired Solar Xof1 Crosses The Finish Line

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Mrcelo Da Luz knows how to build a “looker,” just don’t ask him how many miles to the gallon his prototype Xof1 gets because the answer will always be zero. The City Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the The only way to describe the Canadian car that runs solely on sunlight is to, let’s say, call it upcoming Green Advisory Committee! a UFO. It has a long sleek body three feet off the ground with a small dome to look out as a windshield. Da Luz said the car was inspired by the World Solar Challenge first won in 1987 The City is looking for motivated, enthusiastic, creative, and friendly volunteers to serve on by AeroVironment of Monrovia. this important committee to help promote the City’s goals of environmental conservation. Da Luz even portrayed the car as alien to Peter Fonda who was one of many celebrity guests that came out to the Hancock Park home of the Canadaian Consul General, David Fransen Green Advisory Committee (GAC) to see the car. The GAC is a five-member committee, appointed by the City Council. The GAC may be The event Friday night ended Da Luz’s 12,500 mile journey that took the car to the Arctic comprised of residents who are professionals in the field of environmental conservation, Circle, crossed the environmental sustainability, design professionals, or individuals who have a desire to continental divide 8 times explore “green” programs and practices that apply to future City development. A City and finally ended in Los Councilmember and/or Planning Commissioner could also be appointed to attend meetings Angeles. to act as liaisons to their Council and Commission. The GAC meetings will also be attended The solar car also set a by a City staff member. new world record for solar driving distance Da What is the role of the GPSC? Luz said. The role of the GAC is to meet on a regular basis and will be asked to provide staff with Fonda got a first hand recommendations and direction to further the City’s efforts on “green” practices and look at the car sitting programs, such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, recycling, clean energy, sustainability, in the driver’s seat. including monitoring compliance with State and regional statutes, and possible creation of a Environmentalist/actor Green Building Ordinance for public and private development in Sierra Madre. The GAC’s Ed Begley Jr was also on role is solely advisory. Any recommended practice or program will be reviewed by the City hand. Begley said he was Council acting upon the GAC’s and Planning Commission’s recommendations. impressed with the car and had to see it up close. How much time is involved? He said he plugs his own Participation on the GAC will require a commitment to attending monthly meetings (or on 2003 Toyota RAV4 EV as-needed basis) for an approximately 18-24 month period. All regular GAC meetings will electric powered vehicle occur at pre-set meeting dates and times, and would be expected to last approximately two into solar panels but the hours. For an application, visit http://cityofsierramadre.com/docs_forms/files/application_ Xof1 is all self contained Marco Da Luz he said, “that’s a whole other game.” commission.pdf for Commission application Da Luz told the crowd of about 50 people of his encounters including dealing with bears For more information please call (626) 355-7135 and ask for and police. Residents in one Alaska town called the police to report a UFO he said. Danny Castro, Development Services Director. His plan was to drive the car to South America but said but he ran out of money. “Unless I get a sponsor this is the end”, he said. Photos and Story by Dean Lee/MVO

Help Wanted: Executive Director GET OUT! GET ACTIVE! The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce is seeking an Executive Director to manage its office, implement the direction of the Board of Directors, manage staff (one part time assistant ongoing, occasionally a second part-time staffer to assist with specific events), and VOLUNTEER! manage the Chamber’s events (including but not limited to Chamber Mixers, The Wistaria Festival, Dickens Village, and a Health and BE A SIERRA MADRE CITY Home Based Business Expo/Taste of Sierra Madre). COMMISSIONER! The suitable candidate will be: • Dynamic Capable Professional Energetic Positive We want you to be a part of our City Team! As the face of the Chamber and all Sierra Madre Commerce, the qualified candidate will be effective at networking, a relationship Volunteer to Serve on a City Commission builder, and an organizer. Duties will include event and revenue development, as well as evaluation, organization and management of the Chamber office and staff, including record keeping and regularly scheduled reporting to the Board. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, creative, The candidate will excel at membership development and retention strategies. and friendly volunteers to serve on the following The Chamber’s Executive Director will be a pro-active, PRO-BUSINESS Advocate, in general and within the Chamber’s membership, Commissions: the local business district, and serve as a liaison between the business community and governments and other organizations. • Community Services The Executive Director will direct all Marketing and Public Relations and be responsible for all Chamber communication to members, • Tree Advisory the public, governmental representatives, media, other chambers & numerous business and economic development organizations. • Senior Community The position requires a person able to work a flexible schedule, available beyond standard business hours, including some evenings and For an application, visit www.cityofsierramadre.com weekends. Weekly hours will range from thirty to fifty hours per week. Applicants can mail their resumes to 37 N. Auburn, Ste. 1, Sierra Madre, CA 91024, or e-mail them to [email protected]. For more information please call (626) 355-7135

MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 www.mvobserver.com 6 EDUCATION & YOUTH MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009 Multiple Pathways Explored By PUSD SCHOOL DIRECTORY By Teresa Baxter Due to grant funding provided at the end of last year vated to work harder and 9 out of 10 students felt tying classes by the Pasadena Education Foundation, in association with to their future in real world careers would inspire them to do Alverno High School the James Irvine Foundation and ConnectED: The California better,” said Seaton. 200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Center for College and Career, the Pasadena Unified School If the plan is adopted, high school students will be able (626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick District is exploring the idea of incorporating a multiple path- to pursue a pathway over multiple years and graduate pre- E-mail address: [email protected] ways program to help high school students graduate prepared pared for the full range of post-graduation options—which Arcadia High School for college and careers. can include two or four-year colleges, certification programs, 180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 In a recent status report, Michael Seaton, the district’s ex- apprenticeships or formal job training. Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: David L. Vannasdall ecutive director of accountability, alternative and career and “The objectives of the initiative are to increase student technical education, updated the school board on the results achievement and high school completion,” said Seaton. “A lot Arroyo Pacific Academy of research and the feasibility of implementing such a pro- of the information about student engagement through career 41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, (626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke gram. According to a previous report, a pathway is a program academies in small learning communities has shown that stu- E-mail address: [email protected] of academic and technical study centered on the California dents who participate in these multiple paths types of pro- industry sector. The multiple pathways strategy will offer grams are more likely to complete a college degree.” Barnhart School hands-on learning opportunities to prepare students for real By offering multiple pathways, schools will encourage stu- 240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 world success, he said. dents to select from a variety of themed programs in any of (626) 446-5588 Head of School: Joanne Testa Cross “The Irvine Foundation commissioned a survey that California’s 15 major industry sectors. These sectors include Kindergarten - 8th grade showed that California youths are disengaged from education finance and business; health science and medical technology; website: www.barnhartschool.com and hungry for more inspiration. In fact, 3 out of 4 students building and environmental design; engineering; and arts, said they would be doing better in school if they were moti- media and entertainment. Bethany Christian School 93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 (626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl E-mail address: [email protected] Carden of the Foothills School 429 Wildrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 626/358-9414 626/358-5164 fax [email protected] The Gooden School 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 “A smile and a bit of hope a day keeps the doctor away?” (626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano Do you know the power of positive recurring headaches, back pain, stiff Now, isn’t that interesting? Who website: www.goodenschool.org thinking? Everyone knows that opti- joints, you name it. So the doctor gives knew you had that much control? It mistic people tend to be happy people, them a pill and tells them to take one, seems like there is a medication for ev- LaSalle High School 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. but did you know that most happy peo- once a day. The patient leaves, confi- erything. It used to be that doctors gave (626) 351-8951 Principal: Patrick Bonacci ple are actually healthy people? It’s true. dent that the pill will help improve their you medicine when you had a physi- website: www.lasallehs.org When people feel happy and positive, condition. They have faith that now that cal illness. Now they’ve got medication their bodies produce more serotonin. they have a “cure”, they’ll get better in no for everything. If you can’t go to sleep, Monrovia High School 325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 Serotonin helps to support our immune time. The catch is, the pill is fake, almost there’s a pill you can take. Feeling a little (626) 471-2000, email: [email protected] system. By staying positive and happy, like a “sugar-pill”. The pill won’t do any sad? There’s medication out there for you can actually lower the risk of get- good, but the patient has no idea and you. You have got the power to make Norma Coombs Alternative School ting an illness or stress-related diseases. goes along following the doctor’s or- change within yourself. I used to think 2600 Paloma St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 Expectation also goes a long way. ders. Soon they find themselves getting that all of this medication out there (626) 798-0759 Principal: Dr. Vanessa Watkins In my psychology class, we are learning better and think it was the pill’s doing. was unnecessary, but now I know it is. E-mail address: [email protected] about the placebo effect. The placebo -ef They have no idea that really it was the Things, such as the placebo effect, prove Odyssey Charter School fect happens when a patient goes to the expectation that got them well. That’s an that amazing things can happen when 725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 doctor about an illness. They may have example of the placebo effect. you have a little hope. (626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill website: www.odysseycharterschool.org Sierra Madre Youth Dreier Announces Service Pasadena High School Makes Penn State’s 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. Academy Information Night (626) 798-8901 Principal: Dr. Derick Evans Dean’s List website: www.pasadenahigh.org ERIE, PA - Jacob E. Bernstein from Sierra Ma- SAN DIMAS, CA – Congressman David Dreier (R-San Dimas, CA) has announced information regarding his annual United States Pasadena Unified School District dre, Calif., was named to the Dean’s List at Penn 351 S. Hudson Ave. Pasadena, Ca. 91109 State Erie, The Behrend College, for the fall 2008 Service Academy Information Night. The event will take place on (626) 795-6981 website: [email protected] semester. Penn State Behrend’s Dean’s List recipi- Monday, March 30th at 8 p.m. at the La Verne Community Center, ents must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for 3680 D Street, La Verne, California. St. Rita Catholic School the semester in which they are awarded. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Mer- 322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is a chant Marine Academy, the U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Na- (626) 355-9028 Principal: Joanne Harabedian comprehensive residential college offering 34 val Academy will be in attendance to discuss educational and career website: www.st-rita.org bachelor’s, six associate, four pre-professional and opportunities at the Academies, as well as the steps involved in the Sierra Madre Elementary School two graduate degree programs with 22 minors to admissions process. 141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 more than 4,600 students. Focused on providing The event is open to parents and all interested young men and (626) 355-1428 Principal: Gayle Bluemel a student-centered environment, Penn State Beh- women, 17 – 23 years of age, who are residents of the 26th Congres- E-mail address:[email protected] rend connects its students to a major research and sional District. land-grant institution on a campus enriched by The Academies are consistently ranked among the finest colleges Sierra Madre Middle School more than 110 clubs and organizations, 21 NCAA in the United States. Both tuition and room and board are provided 160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 at no cost to the student in return for a service commitment upon (626) 836-2947 Principal: Gayle Bluemel varsity teams and 19 intramural sports. Penn Contact person: Garrett Newsom, Asst. Principal State Behrend is named in recognition of a dona- graduation. E-mail address: [email protected] tion by Mary Behrend, widow of Ernst Behrend, Congressman Dreier’s district includes the following communities: who founded the Hammermill Paper Co. in Erie Arcadia, Bradbury, Charter Oak, Claremont, Glendora, La Canada Weizmann Day School in 1898. The Behrend family lived on the 400-acre Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Verne, Monrovia, Montclair, Montrose, 1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 Glenhill Farm, which is the core of the Penn State Rancho Cucamonga, San Antonio Heights, San Dimas, San Marino, (626) 797-0204 Behrend campus today. For more information, vis- Sierra Madre, Upland, Walnut, Wrightwood, and portions of Altade- Lisa Feldman: Head of School it behrend.psu.edu. na, Pasadena, and San Gabriel. Wilson Middle School 300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 (626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln E-mail address: [email protected] Smiles for Life Pasadena Unified School District 351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 (626) 795-6981 Website: [email protected]

Smile! It’s time again for Council. the Crown Council’s Smiles Through a unique for Life campaign. This partnership with Garth March through June, Dr. Brooks and his Teammates Jack Von Bulow and Temple for Kids Foundation, Smiles City Dental Care are offering for Life guarantees that a full teeth whitening services at 50% of the money raised will reduced fees and will donate be disbursed to children’s 100% of the proceeds to charities across North help children in the areas of America. The remaining health, education, and the 50% goes to a local charity. inner city in communities In the past, Temple City throughout America. Dental Care has chosen local Teeth-whitening is safe, charities like Cure Autism effective, and sometimes Now, the Juvenile Diabetes even transformational; Research Foundation, and more importantly, a few Haven House of Pasadena minutes in the dental chair (the first shelter for victims can help touch a child’s life of domestic violence in the forever. U.S.) This year, Dr. Von The Smiles for Life Bulow and team will be Foundation is a children’s working with USC Coach charity organization of Pete Carroll’s A Better LA the Crown Council, an (included in a powerful 60 Foothill organization made up Minutes piece in December of leading-edge dental 2008.) practices in North America The mission of A Better Computer Services also committed to giving LA is to basically mobilize back to the community. the skills of the community 20+ years in Sierra Madre Since 1998, the program to inspire children to has benefitted some 500 grow up, dream, and play PC Computer Repairs charities and raised more without fear, and why not than $25 million. have a brighter smile and & Electronics Consulting “Smiles for Life allows a something truly powerful person to help children in to smile about? Dave Felt 355-8315 need by doing something Learn more about A Better that benefits them as well,” LA at www.abetterla.com explains Greg Anderson, and Smiles for Life at www. Director of the Crown smilesforlife.org. MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com OPINION MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7,7 2009 MountainViews- From The Desk Of....Glenn Lambdin Conservativism Observer There’s a New Savior in Town Recently, while misdemeanor prosecution; not an infraction but a Defined Publisher/ Editor discussing the new misdemeanor! That’s right folks, start your electric Susan Henderson ordinance to restrict lawnmower before 9:00 AM and you just became There is a lot of confusion about what it the use of gardening a criminal equal to carrying a concealed weapon, means to be a conservative. At times, there al- most seems to be a purposeful strategy to distort City Editor equipment, Sierra marijuana possession, assault and battery (with no conservative ideas to the point where nobody of Dean Lee Madre’s mayor, minimum injury); punishable up to 1 year in jail. sound mind and conscience would dare affiliate Kurt Zimmerman, Nonetheless, instead of crafting a reasonable, fair, themselves with conservatism. So let me focus made the following and practical ordinance, the council passed the Director Of Sales & Gregory J. Wellborn on defining what conservatism really is. Here Marketing comment, ordinance stating that they will take care of this are our guiding principles. “…I don’t think it should be the role of the city “criminal misdemeanor problem” at a later time. First and foremost, we see people as in- Ann Luke council to be paternalistic, but sometimes I think In the meantime, it will remain as junk-law in our dividuals. We do not see them as groups. We don’t see people as black or (626) 325-3111 we need to save people from themselves.” books. white, as poor or rich, as Hispanic or Asian. We do not expect people or Take heed and fear not all of you Sierra Madreans Where the new ordinance is even more flawed is one ethnic group to have the same thoughts and political beliefs. We do not use their views as evidence of whether they are “authentic” in allegiance that have lived here for 30, 40, 50 years and have in its discriminatory application by not restricting to their group. People are individuals, and their individual rights, not their Art Director shaped and created our community, for Mayor the tools that cannot be used before 9:00 AM, but group rights should be emphasized. Zimmerman is going to save you from yourselves. rather it restricts the industry that can use the tools, Second, we believe in individual freedom as a God-given right. Gov- Allison Kirkham Halleluiah. specifically the “landscape maintenance” industry. ernments don’t grant this right; if they did, then they would have the right Aside from the entertainment value of the The obvious intent of ordinance was to restrict the to take it away. Freedom is an inalienable right. We also believe that free- mayor’s self-proclaimed messianic statement, use of noisy “powered gardening equipment” such dom must be both political and economic. Having the right to vote or Photography I find the very ordinance that he was referring as leaf blowers and gas-powered lawn mowers express your opinion means nothing if the government can take your job Jacqueline Truong to, and one that just passed unanimously by all before 9:00 AM and in the evenings, say around away or otherwise punish you economically. This is why socialism fails. council members, to be a classical example of dinner time. The ordinance defines “powered When economic freedom is compromised, political freedom is inevitably Lina Johnson restricted. junk-legislation created from junk-thought. In gardening equipment” as “portable equipment Third, we do not want to control anyone. This should be obvious from Contributors my opinion, all legislation should originate from powered by a gas or electric self-contained engine reading number two above, but we conservatives have been accused of a foundation of logic and reason. It should be fair, used for landscape maintenance.” It doesn’t restrict wanting to instill a theocracy or deprive people of their civil rights. That’s Teresa Baxter nondiscriminatory, purposeful, and practical. the use of the equipment, just the use when used as just rubbish! While many of us believe in God, there is no effort whatso- Legislation should accomplish the purpose a tool for landscape maintenance. So in practice, a ever to instill a national religion or to forbid the expression of any belief Pat Birdsall and intent of its existence in the first place. building contractor who shows up on his messy system. We also do not tell people how to think, where to work, what to Bob Eklund Unfortunately, this new ordinance falls so short, job at 7:00 AM, fires up his Binford Model IYF leaf drive, whether or not to smoke or in any other way restrict their freedom I am surprised that our city attorney doesn’t trip blower and blows the sawdust off of the building’s and liberty. Jeff Brown Fourth, we believe that every American should have the opportunity to Stuart Tolchin over it every time she walks through the doors of subfloor is totally in compliance. However, if the city hall. It’s nothing more than symbolism over gardener on the same property were to borrow be the best they can be, to try to achieve whatever is their hope or dream, Kim Clymer-Kelley to attain whatever material blessing they can by dent of their own skills and substance. the same tool from the contractor and blow the tenacity so long as they do not cheat or steal from someone else. Christopher Nyerges As a building contractor, this ordinance allows lawn before 9:00 AM, the gardener would guilty Fifth, we believe that wealth is created. It doesn’t just somehow magi- Peter Dills me to roll up on a job at 7:00 AM, start up of misdemeanor criminal activity. Junk-law from cally exist and therefore need to be distributed by the government. We compressors, jack hammers, skilsaws, backhoes, junk-thought! believe that when free people are allowed to participate in a free market, Hail Hamilton forklifts, (all at the same time if I want) and operate Next week, I’ll share how, while Mayor Zimmerman the sky is the limit and that everyone benefits: the rich and the poor. If you Rich Johnson them all day long without interruption. However, was busy saving us from ourselves and during his want the poor to succeed, you have to let the rich succeed. Sixth, we believe that excessive taxation is morally wrong and function- Chris Bertrand if at anytime before 9:00 AM, the gardener or even watch as mayor, the developers at 1 Carter have the homeowner next door starts up their electric been allowed to operate in violation of their ally destructive. Government has no right to take more than a reasonable Virginia Hoge amount from its citizens; anything even approaching 50% is confiscatory. lawnmower, a tool that produces the same decibel development agreement. In the meantime, all of At this time in our country, if you add up the total of federal, state and lo- Mary Carney level as a normal conversation, that person would you gardening enthusiasts better be careful you cal income, property and sales taxes – and throw in the occasional license La Quetta Shamblee be violating the law and subject to criminal don’t end up getting your mail in Cell Block 3. fee – many Americans are paying more than 50% of their income to one government agency or another. It’s not right and it destroys the economy. Glenn Lambdin If you tax production and wealth creation too much, don’t be surprised Greg Wellborn Stuart Tolchin On..LIFE when you get less of it. Ralph McKnight Seventh, we do not believe that governments – or individuals for that PLEASE KILL HIM SOFTLY matter – should consistently spend more than they earn. Realistically, Trish Collins some borrowing is acceptable and necessary during some periods of time. I have guests. cruelly use her as some sort of sex-slave. BAM! It’s But the amount of debt being proposed right now by this administration is Editorial Cartoonist Over the weekend my wife a veritable 911 for Liam, who now reveals his clan- unprecedented, dangerous and morally indefensible. and I took in an action movie. destine identity and flies to Paris and undertakes a Ann Cleaves Eighth, we believe that along with exercising their freedoms, people Usually we avoid such specta- spree of killing and mayhem and successfully frees should accept responsibility for their actions. If you reward failure, you cles for the simple reason that his daughter (a totally unaware mindless twit - but will get more of it. That’s just human nature. If some of our banks, auto Webmaster I generally find them pointless maybe still a virgin). Prior to being killed, a rich par- manufacturers, and insurance companies have acted irresponsibly in the John Avery and boring and generally am ty-giver is told that Liam has entered his house for the past, they should pay the price for their mistakes, rather than be bailed out asleep sooner watching these purpose of freeing his daughter. Unforgettably, the by taking money from the average tax payer. Advertising Inquiries kind of movies than other kinds. Somehow all the man tells his minions, “Kill him softly, I have guests.” Ninth, we believe that human life – all human life – is sacrosanct. Contact: jumping around and shooting and car-chases and In the end, Liam and his daughter return to America, Whether we are talking about the very old or the very young, we believe non-stop smashing of things—I just can’t take it. No unharmed, unscathed, and unchanged. The daugh- that the government’s primary role is to protect that life. Allowing doc- ANN LUKE plot, no character development, just action I imagine ter is now able to continue living her mindless un- tors to euthanize the elderly or pregnant women to kill a 9-month old fetus 626-325-3111 that these movies are so popular because they can be aware existence and is even able to reclaim her almost through a partial birth abortion is just wrong. viewed in almost any country without many trans- forgotten dream of becoming a singer who will be be- Tenth, we believe that families are the foundational building block of lation problems—the action speaks or doesn’t speak loved by all. society and that marriage was instituted by God. We believe that children PATRICIA PLUNKETT are best raised by a father and a mother, not by two mothers or by two 626-818-2698 for itself, so to speak. Wasn’t that fun! I don’t know if it’s necessary to Anyway, for some reason, I think it was the recom- spell out the rather unflattering comparison but here fathers. This is in no way a criticism of gays. It’s just an acknowledgement mendation of a waitress combined with the fact that it is anyway. I see the United States as ashamed of that men and women are different and that children benefit almost immea- surably by the daily influence and guidance of both. there was nothing else playing that we wanted to see, its past. Ashamed of how we have participated in Eleventh, we believe that divorce should not be rewarded or made too we ended up going to see this movie entitled TAKEN. overthrowing regimes that we did not like. Our co- easy. We’re not against all divorces, but we’re certainly against the cava- MountainViews-Observer The movie stars Liam Neeson, who, although he is vert adventures have overturned democratically lier manner in which marriage is treated by our society and the ease with (formerly Mountain View lager than life, still seemed pretty human in Schin- elected humanitarian governments that threatened which one can be dissolved with no regard for the affect on the children dler’s List and we decided to take a chance; how bad our economic dominance. We all know that Ameri- involved. News) has been adjudicated could it be? Well in terms of non-stop brutality, car can wealth and power was maintained by surrepti- as a newspaper of General Twelfth, we believe that murderers should face the death penalty. We chases, explosions and lack of character development tious machinations involving inhumane brutality but can have a healthy debate about whether other crimes justify this extreme Circulation for the County the movie met all expectations—it was just dread- we don’t like to think about it. PLEASE KILL THEM penalty, but we cannot elevate the value of life if we do not impose the ulti- of Los Angeles in Court Case fully filled with “Action” and I kept expecting myself SOFTLY, I have guests. We do not want to learn any- mate punishment on those who murder. It is absolutely moral to tell people number GS004724: for the to fall asleep. But I didn’t—in fact I was attentively thing new. We just want things to be as they were, that if they commit murder they will forfeit their own life. City of Sierra Madre; in Court engrossed in the movie and haven’t stopped thinking except that our children will all be celebrities. Thirteenth, we believe that our government should maintain a strong Case GS005940 and for the about it for the last three days. Unfortunately, that is fantasy. The world has military to defend us from those who do not share our beliefs and who City of Monrovia in Court Let me try and explain. The movie is an extended changed and the days of unchallenged American would do us harm. Because the world is full of dictators, emperors and oth- Case No. GS006989 and is metaphor of the recent history of the experience of dominance are over. We must all learn to adapt to a er scoundrels, we do not believe that the U.S. should be subservient to the published every Friday at being an American at this very moment. It starts out different kind of world, if we are to survive. You know U.N. in international affairs where these rogues hold considerable power 31C East Montecito, Sierra revealing Liam Neeson’s history to us, and we learn - actually think about the way we live and question and their voices are given legitimacy. Madre, California, 91024. that he is a retired “protector’. Liam is striving to our values and realistically budget and keep families Well, I could go on, but there’s just not enough space. Conservatism is strengthen his relationship with this daughter that together and all that sort of stuff. You know - adult a noble philosophy and political movement. It is a pity that too many Re- All contents are copyrighted publicans have forgotten that, and therein is a tragic tale. But conservatives and may not be reproduced was weakened by his frequent prolonged absences responsible behavior. Or we can just keep going to can be hopeful and confident that our principles will eventually prevail. without the express written while he was out “protecting”. ACTION movies and watch everything explode. I They are after all the basis on which this great country was built. consent of the publisher. Everything changes though, when the daughter is wonder which it will be. Truth or fantasy. Actually, I Gregory J. Welborn is an independent opinion columnist. He writes and All rights reserved. All abducted in Paris and is soon sold to a Sheik who will wouldn’t want to take any bets. speaks frequently on political, economic and social issues. His columns have submissions to this newspaper appeared in publications such as The Los Angeles Daily News, The Orange become the property of the County Register, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He can be reached MountainViews-Observer The Cost of the Global War on at [email protected]. and may be published in part or whole. Opinions and Terror since 9/11 Letter To The Editor views expressed by the writers I’m sick and tired of these total $864 billion. This total includes: printed in this paper do not To: Lisa Volpe, Code Enforcement Officer diehard conservatives • necessarily express the views complaining about all $657 billion for Iraq; and opinions of the publisher • $173 billion for Afghanistan; From: Eric Olson the money the Obama • or staff of the MountainViews- Administration is $28 billion for enhanced security; and Observer. MountainViews- • $5 billion unallocated March 1, 2009 spending to stimulate the Observer is wholly owned by economy. Not only did the Grace Lorraine Publications, Re: Water Conservation Ordinance; Implied Exceptions By Hail Hamilton Bush Administration Of this total, 76% if for Iraq, 20% for Afghanistan, Inc. and reserves the right ram through a $700 3% for enhanced security and 1% unallocated. to refuse publication of billion bailout package for its buddies on Wall Almost all of the funding for Operation Enduring According to an account in the Mountain Views – advertisements and other Street, it spent billions of dollars on the War Freedom (OEF) is for Observer February 28, 2009, the water ordinance prevents materials submitted for against Terror—a war still with no end in sight. Afghanistan. business owners from washing down their sidewalks with publication. water. It is reported that you advised a local restaurant Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Some 94% of this funding goes to the Department All letters to the editor and of Defense to cover incremental war-related owner that even if it is necessary to remove dog feces from correspondence should be the United States has initiated three military operations: costs, that is, costs that are in addition to normal the entrance to his eatery and sanitize the area, there is no sent to: peacetime activities. These costs include funds to implied exception to the water ordinance and he is subject MountainViews - Observer • Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) deploy troops and their equipment to Iraq and to penalties if he uses water for this purpose. 80 W. Sierra Madre Bl. #327 covering Afghanistan and other Global War on Afghanistan, to conduct military operations, to Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Terror (GWOT) operations ranging from the provide in-country support at bases, to provide Phone: 626-355-2737 Since other property owners are certain in the Philippines to Djibouti that began immediately special pay for deployed personnel, and to repair, future to confront the issue of removing unsanitary objects Fax: 626-609-3285 after the 9/11 attacks and continues; replace, and upgrade war-worn equipment. email: [email protected] from in front of their properties and sanitizing the areas, • Operation Noble Eagle (ONE) providing DOD’s baseline or regular budget covers the costs could you provide your official position on the following enhanced security for U.S. military bases and of normal pay for all military personnel, training questions. other homeland security that was launched in activities, running and building facilities on U.S. response to the attacks and continues at a modest installations, buying new military equipment, and MountainViews- Is the above a correct statement of your interpretation of level; and conducting research to enhance future military the ordinance? Observer capabilities. • Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) that Mission Statement began in the fall of 2002 with the buildup of FY2009 Bridge Fund Finances War Costs I think most people, including restaurant owners, The traditions troops for the March 2003 invasion of Iraq and through June 2009 assume that the health ordinances would require a of the community continues with counter-insurgency and stability restaurant owner to remove unsanitary objects (such as dog newspaper and operations. When the Administration submitted its original request in January 2008, the Defense Department feces) from the entrance and sanitize the area. Is it correct the concerns of our that the ordinances so provide? If property owners are not readers are this In the seventh year of operations since the stated that its intent was for the bridge fund to 9/11 attacks, the cost of war is a major concern last until after a new Administration was in-place. permitted to use water to sanitize the area, what is your newspaper’s top including the total amount appropriated, the With the $66 billion provided for FY2009 in the recommendation as to what they should do? priorities. amount for each operation, average monthly bridge fund included with the latest supplemental, We support spending rates, and the scope and duration of Congress ensured that war funding would last According to the article, you refused the opportunity a prosperous future costs. through June or July 2009 or until after a new to inspect proffered evidence of the circumstances (the community of well- Administration was in place. shovel used to remove and dispose of the feces). In light of informed citizens. Total War Funding as of the FY2009 Bridge Fund Based on FY2008 spending rates for Army the fact that the restaurant owner was arrested, apparently We hold in high operations, the service with the largest war on your complaint, if a person accused by you has evidence regard the values In the FY2008 Supplemental (H.R. 2642/P.L.110- funding demands and by temporarily tapping 252), Congress funded DOD’s war costs not only of exculpatory or mitigating circumstances, should he or of the exceptional both the FY2009 Bridge and tapping baseline she not offer to permit you to see it? quality of life in our for the rest of FY2008 but also for the first part funds, the Army could finance war costs until of FY2009 in order to give a new Administration community, including July 2009 assuming that troop levels remain at It is my intention to provide your answers to the the magnificence of breathing room to set its war policies. the post-surge level of 15 brigade combat teams in Iraq. press as your answers are obviously of general public our natural resources. As of enactment of H.R. 2642, the FY2008 interest. Integrity will be our Supplemental, the cumulative total for funds So the next time you hear a conservative complain guide. appropriated since the 9/11 attacks to DOD, about all the money the Obama Administration State/USAID and VA for medical costs for the is spending tell them to do the math—that is if Eric Olson, Sierra Madre wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and enhanced security they know how to add and subtract. MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 8 MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009 Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Professions Code) Publish: MountainViews-Observer business under the fictitious business name or names the fictitious business name or names listed above GABRIEL, CA 91776. 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This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on of the fictitious business name:GISSELLES CRAFT, common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/02/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to 7030 ALBANY ST., HUNTINGTON PARK, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Professions Code) of the rights of another under Federal, State, or 02/11/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or 90255. The fictitious business name referred to above File No. 09-0257300 Publish: MountainViews-Observer common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 02/01/2009. was filed on 3/23/07, in the county of Los Angeles. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 Professions Code) names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires The original file number of 2007-0668162. The ARA CHEMISES, 1733 WINMAR DR., L.A., CA Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of business was conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This 90065. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) BRIAN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los WILLIAMS ROGERS, 1733 WINMAR DR., File No. 09-0237994 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Angeles on 02/03/2009. The business information in L.A., CA 90065. This Business is conducted by: The following person(s) is (are) doing business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: BRIAN WILLIAM as: KING PARTS USA, 404 W. 7th ST. #1023, File No. 09-0171076 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation declares as true information which he or she knows ROGERS. This statement was filed with the L.A., CA 90014. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or to be false, is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: FELIPE County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/24/09. ANDY WANG, 3185 WILSHIRE BLVD. #374, BROADWAY TOWING, 233 S. TOWNSEND of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and MIS/OWNER. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact L.A., CA 90010. This Business is conducted by: AVE., L.A., CA 90063. Full name of registrant(s) is common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code) Publish: MountainViews-Observer business under the fictitious business name or names AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ANDY WANG. This (are) IVAN PENA GONZALEZ, 233 S. TOWNSEND Professions Code) Publish: MountainViews-Observer Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 listed above on N/A. statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los AVE., L.A., CA 90063. This Business is conducted Publish: MountainViews-Observer Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Angeles County on 02/20/09. The registrant(s) has by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: IVAN PENA Pub. 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09/2009 five years from the date it was filed in the office of (have) commenced to transact business under the GONZALEZ. This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name fictitious business name or names listed above on County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/06/09. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 09-0156144 File No. 2009-0205378 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing N/A. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact File No. 09-0191352 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DJ The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of this statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires business under the fictitious business name or names The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RICHARD, 11442 ALDRICH ST., WHITTIER, CA MORTGAGE MODIFICATION EXPERTS 330 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation five years from the date it was filed in the office of listed above on N/A. LABEL TULIP, 109 N. ALMANSOR ST. #15, 90606. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) RICARDO N. BRAND BLVD. ST. 702 GLENDALE, CA. of the rights of another under Federal, State, or the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires ALHAMBRA, CA 91801. Full name of registrant(s) FERNANDEZ, 11442 ALRICH ST., WHITTIER, 91203. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) DIMITRI common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing five years from the date it was filed in the office of is (are) CATHY R. DESIGNS, LLC., 109 N. CA 90606. This Business is conducted by: AN KRIKELAS 575 W. 19TH ST. #H279 COSTA Professions Code) of this statement does not of itself authorize the use the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name ALMANSOR ST. #15, ALHAMBRA, CA 91801. This INDIVIDUAL. Signed: RICARDO FERNANDEZ. MESA, CA. 92627. This Business is conducted by: Publish: MountainViews-Observer in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: DIMITRI KRIKELAS Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or of this statement does not of itself authorize the use COMPANY. Signed: RITSUKO NAGAI. This Angeles County on 02/04/09. The registrant(s) has This statement was filed with the County Clerk of common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los (have) commenced to transact business under the Los Angeles County on 02/13/09. The registrant(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Professions Code) of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Angeles County on 02/11/09. The registrant(s) has fictitious business name or names listed above on has (have) commenced to transact business under File No. 09-0249065 Publish: MountainViews-Observer common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and (have) commenced to transact business under the JAN. 1, 2009. the fictitious business name or names listed above The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 Professions Code) fictitious business name or names listed above on NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires on N/A. AUTONOVATION, 14315 DANCER ST., LA Publish: MountainViews-Observer N/A. five years from the date it was filed in the office of NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires PUENTE, CA 91746. Full name of registrant(s) is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name five years from the date it was filed in the office of (are) LUIS SALDANA, 14315 DANCER ST., LA File No. 09-0247465 five years from the date it was filed in the office of Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name PUENTE, CA 91746. This Business is conducted The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: LUIS SALDANA. LIFE’S INTIMATE EXPRESSIONS 2. DRAINS File No. 09-0212920 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of this statement does not of itself authorize the use This statement was filed with the County Clerk of R US PLUMBING, 15304 STUDEBAKER RD. #1, The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of this statement does not of itself authorize the use of the rights of another under Federal, State, or in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Los Angeles County on 02/23/09. The registrant(s) NORWALK, CA 90650. Full name of registrant(s) EXECUTIVE REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES, in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and of the rights of another under Federal, State, or has (have) commenced to transact business under is (are) LINDA ENRIQUEZ, LACY WESTBROOK 3910 STEARNLEE AVE. #A, LONG BEACH, of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Professions Code) common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the fictitious business name or names listed above III, 15304 STUDEBAKER RD. #1, NORWALK, CA 90808. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Publish: MountainViews-Observer Professions Code) on N/A. CA 90650. This Business is conducted by: CO- LEONARD HERNANDEZ, KARLA BONNEY, Professions Code) Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 Publish: MountainViews-Observer - MBP NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires PARTNERS. Signed: LINDA ENRIQUEZ. This 14032 PUTNAM ST., WHITTIER, CA 90605. This Publish: MountainViews-Observer Pub. 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2009 five years from the date it was filed in the office of statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Signed: Pub. 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Angeles County on 02/23/09. The registrant(s) has LEONARD HERNANDEZ, KARLA BONNEY. File No. 09-0134671 ICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing (have) commenced to transact business under the This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: File No. 20090283999 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use fictitious business name or names listed above on Los Angeles County on 02/19/09. The registrant(s) File No. 09-0190905 DUE DILIGENCE DRIVING SERVS., 3744 W. The following person(s) is (are) doing business in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation N/A. has (have) commenced to transact business under The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 59th ST., L.A., CA 90043. Full name of registrant(s) as: EARLY CPR, 87 AUBURN AVE, SIERRA of the rights of another under Federal, State, or NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires the fictitious business name or names listed above on SKYLINKS AUTO, 1523 MEADOWBROOK AV., is (are) BELINDA J. JENKINS, 3744 W. 59th ST., MADRE, CA. 91024. Full name of registrant(s) is common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and five years from the date it was filed in the office of 12/31/07. L.A., CA 90019. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) L.A, CA 90043. This Business is conducted by: AN (are) SARAH A. HESS, 87 AUBURN AVE., SIERRA Professions Code) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires OLGBANJI OLAFISOYE, 1523 MEADOWBROOK INDIVIDUAL. Signed: BELINDA JENKINS. MADRE, CA. 91024. This Business is conducted Publish: MountainViews-Observer Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing five years from the date it was filed in the office of AV., L.A., CA 90019. This Business is conducted This statement was filed with the County Clerk of by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: SARAH A. HESS Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: OLGBANJI Los Angeles County on 02/02/09. The registrant(s) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing OLAFISOYE. This statement was filed with the has (have) commenced to transact business under Los Angeles County on 02/27/09. The registrant(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the rights of another under Federal, State, or of this statement does not of itself authorize the use County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/11/09. the fictitious business name or names listed above has (have) commenced to transact business under File No. 09-0234017 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact on N/A. the fictitious business name or names listed above The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Professions Code) of the rights of another under Federal, State, or business under the fictitious business name or names NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires on N/A. COMMUNITY FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICES, Publish: MountainViews-Observer common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and listed above on N/A. five years from the date it was filed in the office of NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 212 N. MARDINA ST., W. COVINA, CA 91791. Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name five years from the date it was filed in the office of Full name of registrant(s) is (are) EDWARD Publish: MountainViews-Observer five years from the date it was filed in the office of Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name A. MARTINEZ, 627 W. MONTICELLO ST., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing ONTARIO, CA 91762. This Business is conducted File No. 09-0257386 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of this statement does not of itself authorize the use by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: EDWARD A. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of this statement does not of itself authorize the use of the rights of another under Federal, State, or in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation MARTINEZ. This statement was filed with the MOBIL AUTO SALE, 310 S. VINCENT AVE. File No. 09-0229369 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and of the rights of another under Federal, State, or County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/20/09. #A, WEST COVINA, CA 91790. Full name of The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Professions Code) common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact registrant(s) is (are) AMNON SHARAF, 310 S. LUXURY CAR WASH, 7727 LANKERSHIM BL. common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Publish: MountainViews-Observer Professions Code) business under the fictitious business name or names VINCENT AVE. #A, WEST COVINA, CA 91790. #104, NO. HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605. Full name Professions Code) Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 Publish: MountainViews-Observer - MBP listed above on N/A. This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. of registrant(s) is (are) FELICIANO CRUZ, 7727 Publish: MountainViews-Observer Pub. 02/28, 03/07,03/10, 03/17/2009 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Signed: AMNON SHARAF. This statement was LANKERSHIM BL. #104, NO. HOLLYWOOD, Pub. 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT five years from the date it was filed in the office of filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on CA 91605, DOUGLAS GOMEZ 9535 REMICK, File No. 09-0129962 ICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name 02/24/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to ARLETA, CA 91331. This Business is conducted by: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business File No. 20090283998 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing transact business under the fictitious business name or CO-PARTNERS. Signed: FELICIANO CRUZ/ File No. 09-0172354 as: JGIB BUSINESS ESL & HR TRAINING, The following person(s) is (are) doing business of this statement does not of itself authorize the use names listed above on N/A. PARTNER. This statement was filed with the The following person(s) is (are) doing business 26200 FRAMPTON AVE. SP 21, HARBOR as: SABO, 2640 SAN PASQUAL STREET, in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/19/09. as: SUNSHINE DESIGNS 1, 14713 OTSEGO CITY, CA 90710. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) PASADENA, CA. 91107. Full name of registrant(s) of the rights of another under Federal, State, or five years from the date it was filed in the office of The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact ST., SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403. Full name of JUDY IVANSON, 26200 FRAMPTON AVE. SP. is (are) SABRINA LIAO, 2640 SAN PASQUAL common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name business under the fictitious business name or names registrant(s) is (are) LAURA BELLE HAALAND, 21, HARBOR CITY, CA 90710. This Business is STREET, PASADENA, CA. 91107. This Business Professions Code) Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing listed above on N/A. 14713 OTSEGO ST., SHERMAN OAKS, CA 91403. conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: JUDY is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: Publish: MountainViews-Observer of this statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. IVANSON. This statement was filed with the SABRINA LIAO This statement was filed with the Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation five years from the date it was filed in the office of Signed: LAURA HAALAND. This statement was County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 01/30/09. County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/27/09. of the rights of another under Federal, State, or the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing 02/06/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to business under the fictitious business name or names business under the fictitious business name or names File No. 09-0273318 Professions Code) of this statement does not of itself authorize the use transact business under the fictitious business name or listed above on N/A. listed above on N/A. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Publish: MountainViews-Observer in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires DAVID Q. HEALTHY PEOPLE, 4212 CUTLER Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of five years from the date it was filed in the office of AVE., BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706. Full name common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name of registrant(s) is (are) DAVID QUINTERO, 4212 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Professions Code) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing CUTLER AVE., BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706. File No. 09-0248461 Publish: MountainViews-Observer Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use of this statement does not of itself authorize the use This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Signed: DAVID QUINTERO. This statement was N 2 X-PRESSIONS, 11708 S. MANHATTAN PL., in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or of the rights of another under Federal, State, or filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on L.A., CA 90047. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and 02/26/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to NATHANDRA WEST, 11708 S. MANHATTAN PL., File No. 09-0208081 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code) Professions Code) transact business under the fictitious business name or L.A., CA 90047. This Business is conducted by: AN The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Professions Code) Publish: MountainViews-Observer Publish: MountainViews-Observer - MBP names listed above on N/A. INDIVIDUAL. Signed: NATHANDRA WEST. LUZZIA BEAUTY SPA, 1600 S. AZUSA AVE. Publish: MountainViews-Observer Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 Pub. 02/28, 03/07,03/10, 03/17/2009 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires This statement was filed with the County Clerk of UNIT 565, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91748. Full Pub. 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09/2009 five years from the date it was filed in the office of Los Angeles County on 02/23/09. The registrant(s) name of registrant(s) is (are) LUCIA OROZCO, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name has (have) commenced to transact business under 8847 IMPERIAL HWY., DOWNEY, CA 90242. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 09-0136634 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing the fictitious business name or names listed above This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. File No. 09-0184213 The following person(s) is (are) doing business of this statement does not of itself authorize the use on N/A. Signed: LUCIA OROZCO. This statement was filed The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 1. as: PURRFECT PARTY’S, 15660 OLIVE CLASSIFIEDS in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on PRIME PROPERTY 3000 2. PRIME 3000, 1603 BRANCH DR., LA MIRADA, CA 90638. Full of the rights of another under Federal, State, or five years from the date it was filed in the office of 02/13/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to E. HOLLY OAK DR., W. COVINA, CA 91791. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) IRNETTE PRICE, common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name transact business under the fictitious business name or name of registrant(s) is (are) ALICE M. SANCHEZ, JANAE PRICE, 15660 OLIVE BRANCH DR., LA FOR RENT Professions Code) Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing names listed above on N/A. 6390 PACIFIC DR., L.A., CA 90040. This Business MIRADA, CA 90638. This Business is conducted Publish: MountainViews-Observer of this statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ALICE by: CO-PARTNERS. Signed: IRNETTE PRICE. Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation five years from the date it was filed in the office of M. SANCHEZ. This statement was filed with the This statement was filed with the County Clerk of of the rights of another under Federal, State, or the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/10/09. Los Angeles County on 02/02/09. The registrant(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact has (have) commenced to transact business under Sierra Madre-Studio File No. 09-0249206 Professions Code) of this statement does not of itself authorize the use business under the fictitious business name or names the fictitious business name or names listed above The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Publish: MountainViews-Observer in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation listed above on N/A. on N/A. apt. DRAGON ENTERTAINMENT, 16109 ELZA Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires DR., HACIENDA HTS., CA 91745. Full name of common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and five years from the date it was filed in the office of five years from the date it was filed in the office of $800/month garden registrant(s) is (are) HUEI FANG LEE, 16109 ELZA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Professions Code) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name DR., HACIENDA HTS., CA 91745. This Business is File No. 09-0240139 Publish: MountainViews-Observer Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing setting conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: HUEI The following person(s) is (are) doing business Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use of this statement does not of itself authorize the use FANG LEE. This statement was filed with the as: PHASE 1 FAMILY DEVELOPEMENT & in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation all utilities included, County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/23/09. ENRICHMENT, 3508 S. NORTON AVE., L.A., CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the rights of another under Federal, State, or of the rights of another under Federal, State, or The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact 90018. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) SHANNON File No. 09-0212908 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and pool, a/c ldry business under the fictitious business name or names PHILLIPS, 3508 S. NORTON AVE., L.A., CA 90018, The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Professions Code) Professions Code) listed above on N/A. CEDRIC MORRIS, 5335 S. 7th AVE., L.A., CA SMOGMAN #2, 10701 GARVEY AVE. #C, SO. Publish: MountainViews-Observer Publish: MountainViews-Observer (626) 355-5072 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 90043. This Business is conducted by: A GENERAL EL MONTE, CA 91733. Full name of registrant(s) Pub. 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09/2009 Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 five years from the date it was filed in the office of PARTNERSHIP. Signed: SHANNON PHILLIPS. is (are) HANY R. MIKHAIL, CAROLIN DOUPA, the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 288 S. SIERRA MADRE BLVD. #14, PASADENA, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Los Angeles County on 02/20/09. The registrant(s) CA 91107. This Business is conducted by: CO- File No. 09-0181737 File No. 09-0135671 Sierra Madre- of this statement does not of itself authorize the use has (have) commenced to transact business under PARTNERS. Signed: HANY R. MIKHAIL. This The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation the fictitious business name or names listed above statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los TOP FLOOR MUSIC GROUP, 8306 WILSHIRE RAYMANYA CONSTRUCTION II, 2450 N. 2 bdrm apt. of the rights of another under Federal, State, or on N/A. Angeles County on 02/17/09. The registrant(s) has BLVD. STE. 662, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211. Full LAKE #108, ALTADENA, CA 91001. Full name common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires (have) commenced to transact business under the name of registrant(s) is (are) BRIAN WHITTAKER, of registrant(s) is (are) JACKIE WADE, 2450 N. garden setting, Professions Code) five years from the date it was filed in the office of fictitious business name or names listed above on 7543 W. NORTON AVE. #1, W. HOLLYWOOD, CA LAKE #108, ALTADENA, CA 91001. This Business Publish: MountainViews-Observer the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name 2/17/09. 90046, GARY ROLEWICZ, 2950 PORTAGE BAY is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: spac & quiet Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires WEST #121, DAVIS, CA 95616, ERIC HAYNES, JACKIE WADE. This statement was filed with the of this statement does not of itself authorize the use five years from the date it was filed in the office of 2129 POMONA, PL., FAIRFIELD, CA 94534. County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/02/09. pool, a/c, ldry FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name This Business is conducted by: A GENERAL The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact File No. 09-0246840 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing PARTNERSHIP. Signed: BRIAN WHITTAKER. business under the fictitious business name or names $1350/month The following person(s) is (are) doing business common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and of this statement does not of itself authorize the use This statement was filed with the County Clerk of listed above on N/A. as: FREEDOM FIRE PREVENTION, 4010 Professions Code) in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Los Angeles County on 02/10/09. The registrant(s) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires (626)355-5072 58th ST., MAYWOOD, CA 90270. Full name of Publish: MountainViews-Observer of the rights of another under Federal, State, or has (have) commenced to transact business under five years from the date it was filed in the office of registrant(s) is (are) ENRIQUE CURIEL, 4010 Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the fictitious business name or names listed above the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name 58th ST., MAYWOOD, CA 90270. This Business Professions Code) on N/A. Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires of this statement does not of itself authorize the use ENRIQUE CURIEL. This statement was filed with File No. 09-0245517 Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 five years from the date it was filed in the office of in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation SIERRA the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/23/09. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name of the rights of another under Federal, State, or The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact ROLL BOUNCE SHOWS, 2046 W. 103rd ST., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and business under the fictitious business name or names L.A., CA 90047. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) File No. 09-0230302 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Professions Code) listed above on JAN. 1, 1994. JAMES L. CAMPBELL, 2046 W. 103rd ST., L.A., CA The following person(s) is (are) doing business in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 90047, SIMEON BERNARD GINYARD, 10252 3rd as: TIMEWORKS, 621 N. KATHERINE of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 MADRE’S five years from the date it was filed in the office of AVE., INGLEWOOD, CA 90302. This Business is DR., MONTEBELLO, CA 90640. Full name of common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Signed: JAMES registrant(s) is (are) MIRIAM MORENO, 621 N. Professions Code) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing L. CAMPBELL. This statement was filed with the KATHERINE DR., MONTEBELLO, CA 90640. Publish: MountainViews-Observer File No. 09-0136635 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/23/09. This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Pub. 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09/2009 The following person(s) is (are) doing business in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact Signed: MIRIAM MORENO. This statement was as: T. FOUR, 15660 OLIVE BRANCH DR., LA FARMERS of the rights of another under Federal, State, or business under the fictitious business name or names filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MIRADA, CA 90638. Full name of registrant(s) is common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and listed above on N/A. 02/19/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to File No. 09-0198731 (are) THOMAS PRICE, 15660 OLIVE BRANCH Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires transact business under the fictitious business name or The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DR., LA MIRADA, CA 90638. This Business Publish: MountainViews-Observer five years from the date it was filed in the office of names listed above on N/A. SANTOYO GARDEN CAFE, 200 S. PASADENA is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: MARKET! Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires AVE., AZUSA, CA 91702. Full name of registrant(s) is THOMAS D. PRICE. This statement was filed with Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing five years from the date it was filed in the office of (are) JOSE MARIA SANTOYO, 200 S. PASADENA the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/02/09. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of this statement does not of itself authorize the use the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name AVE., AZUSA, CA 91702. This Business is The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact File No. 09-0238669 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: JOSE business under the fictitious business name or names The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of the rights of another under Federal, State, or of this statement does not of itself authorize the use MARIA SANTOYO. This statement was filed with listed above on N/A. GG CLEANING SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTORS, common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/12/09. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires INC., 10741 SHERMAN WAY UNIT 9, SUN Professions Code) of the rights of another under Federal, State, or The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact five years from the date it was filed in the office of Every VALLEY, CA 91352. Full name of registrant(s) is Publish: MountainViews-Observer common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and business under the fictitious business name or names the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name (are) GG CLEANING SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTORS, Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 Professions Code) listed above on N/A. Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing INC., 10741 SHERMAN WAY UNIT 9, SUN Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires of this statement does not of itself authorize the use VALLEY, CA 91352. This Business is conducted FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 five years from the date it was filed in the office of in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Wednesday by: A CORPORATION. Signed: EDUARDO File No. 09-0264811 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name of the rights of another under Federal, State, or GALVEZ/PRES. This statement was filed with the The following person(s) is (are) doing business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/20/09. as: SANTA ANITA MARKET and FUEL, 4378 File No. 09-0222084 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Professions Code) The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact SANTA ANITA AVE., EL MONTE, CA 91731. Full The following person(s) is (are) doing business in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Publish: MountainViews-Observer 3pm-7pm business under the fictitious business name or names name of registrant(s) is (are) DAJA VENTURES, as: TRINITY COIN LAUNDRY #2, 1010 N. of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 listed above on 2/13/09. LLC. This Business is conducted by: A LIMITED WILMINGTON BLVD., WILMINGTON, CA common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires LIABILITY COMPANY. Signed: DON ALDRED. 90744. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) YONG OOK Professions Code) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Fresh vegetables five years from the date it was filed in the office of This statement was filed with the County Clerk of KIM, SUNG RYE KIM, 412 W. DRYDEN ST. #1, Publish: MountainViews-Observer File No. 09-0143536 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on 02/25/09. The registrant(s) GLENDALE, CA 91202. This Business is conducted Pub. 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09/2009 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing has (have) commenced to transact business under by: HUSBAND and WIFE. Signed: YONG OOK TRI CITY LIQUOR, 13421 LAKEWOOD BLVD., of this statement does not of itself authorize the use the fictitious business name or names listed above KIM, SUNG RYE KIM. This statement was filed FILE NO. 2009-0191353 DOWNEY, CA 90242. Full name of registrant(s) and seasonal fruits in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation on N/A. with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF is (are) MOHIL ENTERPRISES, INC., 13421 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 02/18/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME LAKEWOOD BLVD., DOWNEY, CA 90242. This common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and five years from the date it was filed in the office of transact business under the fictitious business name or The following person(s) has/have abandoned the Business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. from California Professions Code) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name names listed above on N/A. use of the fictitious business name: LABEL TULIP. Signed: LAKHVINDER HAUR/CEO. This Publish: MountainViews-Observer Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires The fictitious business name referred to above was statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use five years from the date it was filed in the office of filed on 1/25/08, in the county of Los Angeles. The Angeles County on 02/03/09. The registrant(s) has family farms. in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name original file number of 2008-0159157. The business (have) commenced to transact business under the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing was conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. fictitious business name or names listed above on Specialty foods, vegetarian File No. 09-0249320 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and of this statement does not of itself authorize the use This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los N/A. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Professions Code) in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Angeles on 02/11/2009. The business information in NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires GOLDEN ERA INVESTMENTS, 1809 W. 11th Publish: MountainViews-Observer of the rights of another under Federal, State, or this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who five years from the date it was filed in the office of and vegan dishes, ethnic ST., L.A., CA 90015. Full name of registrant(s) is Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and declares as true information which he or she knows to the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name (are) ROBERT RAY CLARK, 1809 W. 11th ST., Professions Code) be false, is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: RITSUKO Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing foods and hot food - L.A., CA 90015. This Business is conducted by: AN FILE NO. 2009-0248462 Publish: MountainViews-Observer NAGAI/PARTNER. of this statement does not of itself authorize the use INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ROBERT CLARK. This STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF Pub. 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23/2009 Publish: MountainViews-Observer in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Everything you’ll find statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Pub. 02/16, 02/23, 03/02, 03/09/2009 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Angeles County on 02/23/09. The registrant(s) has The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and (have) commenced to transact business under the of the fictitious business name: N 2 HAIR, 11708 S. File No. 09-0184494 File No. 09-0144547 Professions Code) at the farmers market fictitious business name or names listed above on MANHATTAN PL., L.A., CA 90047. The fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Publish: MountainViews-Observer N/A. business name referred to above was filed on 5/26/05, AD HOMES, LLC, 209 E. LAS TUNAS DR., SAN AGUIRRES SWEEPING SERVICES, 2905 Pub. 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/02/2009 has been made or picked NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires in the county of Los Angeles. The original file number GABRIEL, CA 91776. Full name of registrant(s) WALNUT ST., HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255. five years from the date it was filed in the office of of 05-1237948. The business was conducted by: A is (are) AD HOMES, LLC, 209 E. LAS TUNAS Full name of registrant(s) is (are) MANUEL J. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT fresh, is pesticide-free and the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name CORPORATION. This statement was filed with DR., SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776. This Business AGUIRRE, 2905 WALNUT ST., HUNTINGTON File No. 09-0145613 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 02/23/2009. is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY PARK, CA 90255. This Business is conducted by: AN The following person(s) is (are) doing business of this statement does not of itself authorize the use The business information in this statement is true and COMPANY. Signed: ROBERT DI STEFANO/ INDIVIDUAL. Signed: MANUEL J. AGUIRRE. as: 1. TRIBLE-N 2. TRAMPAC AUTO BODY, preservative-free. in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation correct. (A registrant who declares as true information MEMBER. This statement was filed with the This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 5600 WALNUT GROVE #C, SAN GABRIEL, of the rights of another under Federal, State, or which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/10/09. Los Angeles County on 02/03/09. The registrant(s) CA 91776. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) PAUL Free public on Mariposa. common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and SIGNED: NATHANDRA WEST/PRES. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact has (have) commenced to transact business under NIEN TRAM, 5600 WALNUT GROVE #C, SAN MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 9 MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009 Sierra Madre Legal Notice City of Sierra Madre Public Hearing Notice To: Property Owners within a 300-foot radius From: The City of Sierra Madre Subject: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-01 Applicant: Joseph Koeper Project Location: 374 Grove Street, in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, State of California The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a four-thousand-eight-hundred-eighty (4,880)-square foot, two-story single-family residence at 374 Grove Street. Pursuant to Sierra Madre Municipal Code Section 17.20.135(A), new construction that exceeds four thousand (4,000) square feet of gross floor area requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit. DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre Planning Commission meeting City Council Chambers Thursday, March 19, 2009 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (Hearing begins at 7:00 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 All interested persons may attend this meeting and the Planning Commission will hear them with respect thereto. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project qualifies for Class 3 Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). APPEAL: The decision of the Planning Commission is subject to a 10-day appeal period to the City Council. If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the Planning Commission in court, one may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence IRS Eyes Independents delivered to the Planning Commission at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information on this subject, please contact the Development Services Department at By Dan Danner (626) 355-7138. It’s often been said that the only returns. and more complex…to make By Order of the Planning Commission things certain in life are death But one practice is drawing matters worse for the small and taxes. While people dream particular scrutiny from the business owner, states are now Danny Castro, Director of Development Services that medical science may one IRS - the use of independent considering the same issues, day whip death, few express the contractors. as pressure to balance budgets NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER same hope about taxes. Many small businesses, such as drives state governments to look ESTATE OF: Everyone is, of course, expected those involved in construction, for ways to maximize revenues. JOHN F. PETRUTIS court as follows: 04/06/09 at 8:30AM in Dept. to pay their fair share of taxes, delivery services, computer Small business owners need to CASE NO. BP115228 11 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, small business-owners included. services, cleaning services, home understand that the test of who CA 90012 These days, with the economy in care workers, and agricultural is an employee and who qualifies To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, the shape it’s in, governments at and/or food processing, use as an independent contractor is creditors, and persons who may otherwise be you should appear at the hearing and state your all levels are looking harder and independent contractors not a hard and fast set of rules. interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JOHN objections or file written objections with the harder at who’s paying - or not, rather than full- or part-time Rather, the IRS uses 20 questions F. PETRUTIS. court before the hearing. Your appearance may as the case may be. employees. It’s a perfectly legal to weigh the existence of certain A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed be in person or by your attorney. by JACQUELINE D. MAYOU in the Superior IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent To that end, the head of the U.S. practice that makes sense for a factors that indicate a level of Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim Justice Department’s Tax Division number of businesses, especially control against those factors that THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that with the court and mail a copy to the personal has warned tax attorneys that the in the early stages. show independence. JACQUELINE D. MAYOU be appointed as representative appointed by the court within four IRS and the Justice Department The independent contractor In other words, an employer- personal representative to administer the estate months from the date of first issuance of letters intend to aggressively pursue relationship can be good for employee relationship exists of the decedent. as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The unpaid employment taxes both employer and the worker. when the small business owner THE PETITION requests the decedent’s WILL time for filing claims will not expire before four owed by business owners. The It helps small business owners, controls, or has the right to and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. months from the hearing date noticed above. department claims that some especially those in seasonal control, the worker performing The WILL and any codicils are available for YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the employers are ripping off the IRS, businesses or those vulnerable the services, the result of the examination in the file kept by the court. court. If you are a person interested in the using schemes that make them to economic ups and downs, work, and also the means by THE PETITION requests authority to administer estate, you may file with the court a Request for the estate under the Independent Administration Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an easy targets for enforcement. manage variable workloads. which the result is accomplished. of Estates Act . (This authority will allow the inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any In addition to civil methods to Also, many workers like the An independent contractor personal representative to take many actions petition or account as provided in Probate Code recover unpaid employment freedoms that come along with relationship exists when the without obtaining court approval. Before taking Section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form taxes, DOJ indicated it will ramp this kind of working relationship. worker independently performs certain very important actions, however, the is available from the court clerk. up criminal enforcement as And since owners can’t keep services outside of the business’ personal representative will be required to give Attorney for Petitioner well. fulltime workers, with all the control. notice to interested persons unless they have JESSE S. HERNANDEZ, ESQ. (BN 92708) Small businesses, like all benefits that entails, during It sounds simple, but like waived notice or consented to the proposed ANDERSON, McPHARLIN & CONNERS employers, are required by law to slow periods, eliminating the anything else connected to action.) The independent administration authority LLP withhold federal income, Social independent contractor likely the tax code, it’s not. Small will be granted unless an interested person files 444 South Flower Street, 31st Floor Security and Medicare taxes as would result in fewer available business owners who use, or are an objection to the petition and shows good cause Los Angeles, CA 90071-2901 why the court should not grant the authority. 3/7, 3/14, 3/21/09 well as federal unemployment jobs. considering using, independent A HEARING on the petition will be held in this CNS-1537741# taxes. These are pay-as-you- The IRS, though, suspects contractors should look for the go taxes, meaning employers that there is abuse, especially as proverbial ounce of prevention can’t fall behind on payments. employers seek to cut costs in the from their tax professional, or However, the IRS suspects some current economy, and that small visit the IRS Web site covering IN TIMES LIKE THESE.....We all need to make certain owners are tempted to avoid businesses are misclassifying independent contractors. these taxes through a variety employees as contractors. Dan Danner is president and we stay informed. Community newspapers like the of schemes, including paying In many cases, it’s not intentional. CEO of the National Federation MountainViews-Observer are the best way to keep in cash under the table, filing false The IRS test for classifying of Independent Business in touch with your community. 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Looking Up With Bob Eklund Dunes On A Very Alien World You’ve probably seen sand dunes by the an easy thing—but by tracking the direction organic chemicals in Titan’s smoggy skies. ocean, and maybe the dunes at White Sands, in which Titan’s sand dunes form, we get The dunes wrap around high terrain, which New Mexico. You may have even visited the some insight into the global wind pattern,” provides some idea of their height. They mysterious Kelso dunes in the Mojave Desert, says Ralph Lorenz, Cassini radar scientist at accumulate near the equator, and may pile up where the sands are reputed to sometimes make Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics there because drier conditions allow for easy a strange booming sound. But have you ever Laboratory in Laurel, Md. “Think of the dunes transport of the particles by the wind. Titan’s seen dunes made of frozen hydrocarbons? sort of like a weather vane, pointing us to the higher latitudes contain lakes and may be Probably not, unless you’ve been space- direction the winds are blowing.” A paper “wetter” with more liquid hydrocarbons, not travelling to Titan, where there are evidently at based on these findings appeared in the Feb. 11 ideal conditions for creating dunes. least 16,000 of them. issue of Geophysical Research Letters. The Cassini spacecraft was launched in 1997. Titan is the largest moon of Saturn, with a “Titan’s dunes are young, dynamic features It continues to blaze a trail around the Saturn diameter 50% larger than Earth’s moon. It is the that interact with topographic obstacles and system and will visit Titan again on March 27. only moon known to have a dense atmosphere give us clues about the wind regimes,” says Seventeen Titan flybys are planned this year. and the only object other than Earth where Jani Radebaugh, Brigham Young University, The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative there is evidence of surface liquid—probably Provo, Utah. “Winds come at these dunes project of NASA, the European Space Agency liquid methane (natural gas). from at least a couple of different directions, and the Italian Space Agency. JPL manages the Titan’s vast dune fields, which may act like but then combine to create the overall dune Cassini-Huygens mission for NASA’s Science weather vanes to determine general wind orientation.” Mission Directorate. direction, have been mapped by scientists who The new map, based on all the high-resolution If you’d like to learn more, you can contact compiled four years of radar data collected by radar data collected during a four-year period, Bob at [email protected]. the Cassini spacecraft. is now available at: http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov Titan’s rippled dunes are generally oriented and http://www.nasa.gov/cassini. east-west. Surprisingly, their orientation and The wind pattern is important for planning characteristics indicate that near the surface, future Titan explorations that might involve Titan’s winds blow toward the east instead of balloon-borne experiments. toward the west. This means that Titan’s surface Some 16,000 dune segments were mapped winds blow opposite the direction suggested by out from about 20 radar images, digitized and previous global circulation models of Titan. combined to produce the new map. “At Titan there are very few clouds, so Titan’s dunes are believed to be made up of Photo by Aaron Dominquez determining which way the wind blows is not hydrocarbon sand grains likely derived from On Line Online Data Security: with P.J. Carpenter P2P File Sharing Programs

Earlier this week it was a production machine, as file file sharing. A properly secured reported that a computer sharing programs basically and configured machine may be security breach had resulted announce to the network that able to safely use the program in sensitive information there is content available for as intended without any serious concerning Marine One (the sharing on this machine. The incidents for as long as they official Presidential helicopter) network in question may be like. The problem comes when had been found on a computer a small, private network but a downloaded file is not exactly in Iran. The specific information typically, the network these days what it advertises itself to be downloaded included details usually means the Internet. and does all kinds of mischief about the communications to the client computer once it equipment and security features The basic appeal of P2P gets on the computer and is used for in-flight operations for programs is that they enable the run. Malicious code posing as a the craft. user to get free content from a music file or video clip may do Later, sensitive information wide variety of sources. One of considerable damage before it’s about financial details of the more popular P2P Client detected and cleaned, especially the helicopter was found on programs is called LimeWire. after it has found its way onto the same computer. Further The programs allows a user to the computer and gotten behind investigation revealed that the search for all types of content the security measures put in breach was initially caused by a (including music, video, place to prevent just this sort P2P (peer-to-peer) file sharing documents and data files) on a of thing from happening in the program downloaded and widely distributed network that first place. active on a defense contractors’ may be composed of thousands You can best protect yourself computer. In business and other of machines with content to from a breach of this type by computing environments where share at any point in time. not allowing any P2P-type data security is a concern, the Member machines join the program that you’re not sure use of file sharing programs network by downloading and of be installed or used on any on a production machine is a installing the client program. machine containing, or used major mistake. This is due to The program makes content to access, sensitive data (eg. the basic nature of file sharing available for sharing by opening banking records, credit card programs. The main feature specific ports in the client information, etc.). It’s always a that makes them ‘useful’ is computers’ firewall (if the user good idea to get your Internet the ability to share files with has a firewall installed) and content from a known and users on other computers. This this allows the client computer trusted source. Sometimes free feature is also what makes them to accept unsolicited inbound stuff just ain’t worth the price SIERRA MADRE’S FARMERS MARKET potentially very dangerous on connections for the purpose of you paid for it. Get Your Wistaria Tickets At The Chamber Booth Fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits from California family farms. Wednesday - 4 to 7 p.m. Save the Date for a Specialty foods, vegetarian and vegan dishes, ethnic foods and hot food - Everything you’ll find at the farmers market has Concert to Remember been made or picked fresh, is pesticide-free and preservative-free. Free public on Mariposa. By Deanne Davis

him to sit down. himself not be startled by “Not a test, just a FLASHLIGHT “Please,” she paused, searching ARCH’s words, and a calm discreet metric. When nine for the right words, “tell the settled over him. “So ARCH, you other discreet metrics are (continued from page 1) truth, whatever that is.” know when I’ve been naughty considered, you score in the top with me.” She turned and looked Charlie ran his hands through and you know when I’ve been one hundredth of one percentile. at him as he spoke. “Actually, his hair and managed a nervous nice?” So, this inconsistency of yours is that’s why people call me smile. The emoticon audio file fascinating, do you not agree?” ‘Flashlight.’” His words slowed “Yes, of course, thank you. Aren’t for laughter echoed through the Charlie focused in his as he lost confidence that he you staying?” chamber. exhaling. was saying anything of interest. Erica looked up at the “Yes, I suppose so, Charlie. “These are just facts Her expression said she was far massive screen, “No. Good luck, But downloading non- Charlie. There is no need for away in thought. She looked Charlie.” Her voice suggested a recommended files is not concern.” about the same age as Charlie, hint of compassion. He watched as disturbing as the failure “You’re telling me there but he could tell her career was her click-clack to the adjoining to download and read are over nine diagnostics secretly on a far different trajectory. She control room. recommended Life files. Do you testing my intelligence and wore her dark blond hair pulled The room felt cold and realize you haven’t downloaded there’s no reason for concern? back into a symmetrical bun. He empty, not like the hot crammed any LIFE files in four years?” What else in my life is a test?” saw the hair pins that held it in server room that Charlie had “Thank you for bringing “The more relevant place and fought the urge to pull begun to miss. The giant screen that to my attention. So, you question is: ‘Why are you out the pins to see how much flickered on and Charlie sat up would prefer that I read more intentionally earning low scores, Once in a while, not nearly he’s funny, and will provide a prettier she looked without the straight. LIFE files? Charlie?’” often enough, an opportunity running commentary on the restraint. “Good morning, “Only if doing so is a Charlie looked down at comes along to see an music. They didn’t speak for the Charlie.” The words appeared on benefit to you. But perhaps, his hands. Erica’s advice was to rest of the walk, the click-clack amazing artist doing what he Yes, but what’s he going to the screen and were also spoken Charlie, this is my fault. Perhaps be honest, but for whose sake? does best. And one of those play? Some new works of of her heels filling the silence. in the voice of a kind older you are simply bored with what “I want to keep the job I have. I The maze of halls and security opportunities is coming our David’s will be debuted at man. is available to you. Would you have friends at work.” this concert along with some doors has no discernable logic. “Good morning, Sir” like access to higher level files?” “Friends? You do not way in just a week or so. Charlie memorized the pattern “No need to be formal.” “I don’t test well enough socialize or exchange humorous March 22nd is the date and, familiar pieces such as: The of twenty-four lefts and rights, “How should I address for such access.” emails. You do not consume no, it’s got nothing to do with “Little” G minor Fugue, J.S. five security doors, and one you? I’m not even sure what “Let’s discuss that, beverages with colleagues after the L.A. Marathon. By the Bach; Pachelbel “Canon in elevator ride three stories below or who you are, other then Charlie. Your first two years your shift.” time 2:00 p.m. rolls around, D”; Cousin Mary’s Wedding ground. He followed Erica to a ‘ARCH’?” with us you scored exceptionally “Well, I don’t consume all those foot-weary folks Tune, and so much more. dark control room with three “I am just a friend. Do high on the MIL aptitude test. drinks with you either but we’re should be recovering nicely Now, here’s another concert operators working in near you know why you are here, So promising. But then your friends, right?” darkness, their faces illuminated and it will be just another race bonus: The organ David will Charlie?” scores dropped profoundly and “You are right. Where for the history books. This be playing is a combination by the glow of their monitors. “No, I guess I’m here have remained low for the last are my manners?” The voice “Is ARCH awake?” concert, on the other hand, digital and pipe organ and, with to have a conversation with a fourteen years.” switched to an echoing loud 50 digital stops and 19 pipe she asked the men in the dark friend.” “Well, the MIL does speaker, “Erica, please bring will be something that YOU control room, “Yes, exactly Charlie. So help people find their best place Charlie a coffee with cream but will remember for some time ranks (that’s 1,063 pipes!) the The one with thick glasses why are you worried?” in the world.” not sugar.” to come. sound is just purely thrilling. answered, “Yes, ARCH is “Me? Worried?” “Yes, it does help, when When Erica entered The amazing artist is David This is one of the premier conscious and online but,” he “Your heart rate is interpreted correctly. Are you with a serving tray, her lips Wheatley and what he does organ installations in North glanced at his monitor with text elevated twenty-three percent,” aware that some people cheat were pursed. As Charlie took best is play the organ and the America and with a truly and Charlie’s picture, “are you ARCH said in a helpful tone, as on the MIL, Charlie?” the drink, she studied his face piano. His music composition qualified musician to play it, sure about this? It says Charlie if noticing an untied shoelace. “Well, everyone takes for the first time and her eyes Merick is just a level eight skills are remarkable - he’s the you will have an unparalleled Charlie took several slow deep the test so I guess it’s not widened as if discovering a co-writer of two inspirational listening experience. technician.” The man looked at breaths, and for a moment he surprising that some cheat.” spider crawling on her arm. She Charlie, “Uh, no offense.” musicals - and he is totally Circle the date on your closed his eyes and himself to Charlie paused a moment and turned to the screen, “ARCH, this calendar: Sunday, March Charlie smiled, “None taken.” everything. smiled, “Of course with my low conversation is highly irregular. equipped to perform a She placed her hand on the “Impressive, Charlie. scores, I doubt anyone would I suggest switching to a more concert guaranteed to please 22nd at 2:00 p.m. A concert shoulder of Thick Glasses. “I You have now lowered your heart suspect me of cheating.” secure protocol.” Her pinned-up everyone who gets there in with David Wheatley. First don’t understand this either, but rate to below normal activity. “Cheating can take many hair was still perfect but her face time to grab a seat. David has Christian Church of North ARCH’s computational wisdom You must be practicing one of forms,” scolded ARCH, “and looked as though invisible pins worked as a studio musician Hollywood, 4390 Colfax is greater then all of humanity’s, those meditation techniques not doing your best is a form a were slipping and her face was at the major studios and has Ave., Studio City 91604. The so let’s humor ARCH.” She described in the religious files cheating, don’t you agree?” losing its discipline. appeared on camera in many SE corner of Moorpark and nodded for Charlie to follow that you regularly download.” “If you’re saying that I’m “Your concern is her. shows as a musician. His Colfax. The phone number “Excuse me?” trying score low then you flatter appreciated, but I determine compositions can be heard on there is 818.863.8218, if you They entered a chamber “Charlie, just because me, friend.” conversation parameters. Thank the size of a warehouse. A single the soundtracks of many films need directions or other you wear dark glasses and latex “And yet you consistently you for the coffee, Erica. That is information. There’s plenty chair faced a monitor bigger finger covers, I still know what earn a perfect score on your all.” She glanced as Charlie and and television shows; and, he than any communal projector you retrieve from your local income tax return.” returned to the control room. is an Improv performer, which of parking just south of Charlie had seen. Erica pulled download library.” “My tax return is a “Where were we? Your means that, in addition to his the church and, as this is a his attention away from the Charlie reminded test?” test scores… (cont. pg. 12) remarkable musicianship, community event, it’s free! blank screen and motioned for MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 11 Good Food & Drink MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009 TABLE FOR TWO By Peter Dills St. Patrick’s Day Celebration The people from winning the War. The Potato Famine of 1846 one enchanted little would force a swarm of Irish immigrants to island have always America. Much like the holiday before us, the carried the allure of Irish were unwavering in their determination an old- country hospitality. Being Irish and and to forge a place in their new country. not wanting to offend a single soul, they’ve America and its love of catchy names found decided to invite the entire world to their many for its new citizenry. Irishmen would party every Seventeenth of March. Can be called “Paddy’s”, the common name for someone save me a seat this year? Where? Patrick, “Irisher”, “Pat”, and “Irish Ameri- In a place where the veil of fog hugs the land- can.” The historically understood reason for scape in misty recollections. Such is a fitting the clover, and the holiday, is said to be that backdrop for one of the world’s most beloved Saint Patrick used this common three-leafed figures – who remains firmly shrouded in clover to illustrate the Trinity. the historic half-light of mystery. A touch of Okay, so, where to eat and drink a beer that legend, a pinch of truth and a dash of myth has been colored with dye? are all stirred together with the hand of time, My recommendations are going to steer and St Patrick’s Day is the Irish result pro- you a little wide of a direct landing on the duced. A day filled with leprechauns (often Emerald Isle, and somewhat closer to calmer seen after drinking), green shamrocks, a his- seas of an English docking. In the San Ga- toric figure (St Patrick) and a wealth of liquid briel Valley we are blessed with a few pubs spirits are the elements that conjure a deep that celebrate the day; Matt Denny’s in Ar- sense of pleasure and celebration. Of course cadia, Barney’s LTD in both Sierra Madre when the Irish get to celebrating, there may and Pasadena. Another winner is Brits Pub not be an empty glass for long. on Colorado in Pasadena. Barney’s Beanery For the most part, much of this Patron Saint in Old Town Pasadena will surely be brim- is legend. Of course, after 15 centuries the ming with a collection of world travelers. legend and the facts have become inseparably One place that I know will be out of control intertwined. Both, though, have contributed is The Red Lion Tavern in Glendale. Mc- to our understanding of what Saint Patrick Cormick & Schmick’s will offer bagpipes and was and what we want him to be. Each of- cold beer. I don’t want you to drive too far, fers us a unique insight into the Saint and the because of the rookies on the road this night, true spirit and celebration of the day. Patrick but Hennacy’s in Hermosa Beach is the spot died on March 17, 461. He had voluntarily in the South Coast - they even have a parade spent 20 years on the island that once took during the day. If you just have to have some him forcibly captive. Since his passing, the green beer to feel like you have celebrated day has been commemorated as St. Patrick’s the day, Clancy’s in Glendale will turn your Day. It is a day of particular pride for the tongue to a Celtic Green. Irish in all parts of the world. For on this day, Enjoy the start of spring with friends and they know that their countrymen, wherever family and toast to growing friendships and they are to be found, are paying tribute to not lasting affections in the coming year. I can’t only a Saint, but also the ideal and irrepress- afford to lose any readers so make a plan be- ible spirit of a country. You do have to hand fore you start seeing leprechauns and kissing it to them as they certainly know how to Blarney Stones. Find a driver or a cab if you throw a party. In America, the Irish rubbed are going to challenge a bartender. off on us early, you can’t stop them, I tell you. In 1779, some Irish recruits fighting for the Check out Peter’s Billboard www.peterdills. British marched in the first St Patrick’s Day com. May your sails fly high, the sky be clear Parade in New York City. It did not assist in and the wind be always at your back.

a patron of the arts, also sponsored in the late 70’s when sponsored for WISTARIA (from page 1) vine activities all year long. She one day each year by the Chamber hosted art exhibits, musicales, and of Commerce. The Sierra Madre the Woman’s Club,the Masons poetry readings. Nearby residents Beautification Committee was and Eastern Star, the Sierra objected to the constant activity the yearly sponsor in the 1980’s. Madre Volunteer Fire Dept., etc. and took their complaints to the Approximately 500-600 people were involved. Many homemade City Council. attended the festival each year. In items,fancy work, ceramics, Nothing was done as Mrs. Lawless the spring of 1989, Huell Howser artwork, gift books, and Wistaria presented the argument that the came to film the vine for his fragranced perfume, hand lotion vine existed before these neighbors program Videolog, which aired on and bath salts were sold at booths purchased their properties. KCET. The next year, approximately under the vine. Luncheons and In recognition for her contributions 6,000 people came to view the teas were served, often with young to the community, the Garden vine. The festival organizers were Japanese women wearing their Club planted another Wistaria in unprepared for such a turnout; lines kimonos. the terraced garden on the west stretched for two blocks. Howser The hard work and money side of what is today the Solt’s returned in 1992 to film again for earned at the vine by members of garden. It blooms a bit later than his “California Gold” program. the Woman’s Club paid off the the original vine and the plaque Sierra Madre and the Chamber of mortgage of their first clubhouse. commemorating the occasion is Commerce quickly organized and One year the Fire Dept. parked gone. combined the annual Vine viewing 30,000 cars down on the parking lot When Mrs. Lawless died in 1942, with a downtown street fair. A that existed in Floral Canyon. (This she provided for the vine by leaving shuttle bus is provided and people was later developed and is now a legacy to her nephew and heir, procure tickets to see the vine at a Sierra Meadow Dr.). Easter sunrise Bruce McGill,to continue care of pre-scheduled time. services were among vine activities. the property with a committee The Guinness Book of World People came from all over the world headed by the Garden Club Records has named the Vine as the and extra street cars were added President. In 1944, the property was World’s largest flowering plant. It to handle the crowds. Among the purchased by Richard and Marian is estimated that at the height of famous were Fritz Kreisler,Janet Thayer. Marian is the daughter of bloom it has 1.5 million blossoms Leigh, Mary Pickford, and Norman M. Penn Phillips, a well-known with 40 blossoms per square foot, Rockwell. These two helped select developer of desert property. In weight of 250 tons and has branches the festival’s Wistaria Queen. The 1944 the vine was overgrown and that extend 500 feet. Wistaria is a Packard Automobile Co. used the in poor condition. Richard Thayer member of the pea family though vine as a backdrop to advertise its planned to chop it up and get rid its seeds resemble a flat bean. Seed automobile. of it. A protest was raised and an pods burst open in the summer. On December 5, 1936, Carrie Ida association was formed to protect The plant is deciduous, losing its Lawless purchases the vine property the vine, with money provided to leaves in the winter. The Wistaria from Mrs. Fennel, who was now a pay property taxes and provide seeds were brought from China by widow, for $17,000.00. December year-round care. Marco Polo in the 13th century. 5th was Mrs. Lawless’ birthday, In 1961, after Richard Thayer Plants cultivated in China can live and according to one account, she died, the lot was split. Marian for 250 years. was making a present to herself of married builder Ronald Cook Today, the vine covers the world’s largest bouquet. Also a who developed the west side of approximately one acre. Over widow, her husband William J (Bill) the property with new homes (the the years, it has shown distress Lawless was mayor of Sierra Madre Floral Canyon area, now Sierra and seemed to be dying. Experts during 1928-29. She, herself, was a Meadow St.) and built the present have been brought in from Cal successful businesswoman having Solt home for he and Marian in Tech, Occidental College, and Cal founded the Weaver Jackson 1962. The upper home was sold Poly Pomona. Correct pruning, Beauty Co. in Los Angeles and was to Joseph and Marie Feeney who treatments with hormones, and active in the community, serving raised eight children there. vitamin B have helped the vine to as president of the Woman’s Club In 1972, Ron and Marian moved recover and to flourish. To help and the Garden Club. to Dana Point and sold the lower maintain the Vine’s health,records Mrs. Lawless spent a small fortune home to Bob and Nell Solt. In the of vine growth and care are now (around $100,000) enhancing late 1990s, Joe Feeney died and kept on a computer log. The Vine the grounds of her new property Maria sold the property. It was seems to produce its greatest and caring for the vine. When the purchased in 2003 by the present flowering after a cold winter festivals were held they often lasted owners, Dan and Dana Dorrance. followed by a sudden hot spell. for the weeks the vine was in bloom, By the 1970’s Vine Festival activity not just for one day. Mrs. Lawless, had about ended. It started up again

MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 12 MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009 The Good Life SENIOR HAPPENINGS... By Pat Birdsall Budget Tactics for FYI: Grocery Shopping Another Recipe With the economic clime being what it is, I thought some information of the Month: If you are like most of us we are very www.couponsuzy.com and from manufacturer that my friend Ken Anhalt passed on conscious of how our cash goes out the door. sites. The accumulated savings over a year can to me would benefit us all. He told me These days, no matter what your situation is, be substantial. that a market in our area cuts the price Roasted Fall wasting money is not an option. of several products by 50% each day. Vegetables You can save a lot of money at your local 6) Shop sales. The weekly sales circulars at the The market is Fresh & Easy... I called Ingredients: grocery store. Here are several approaches that grocery store and in your local paper can be the store located on Foothill and Sec- * 2lbs butternut squash (about 1 medium) can help you save. helpful in creating your shopping list. If these are ond in Arcadia to find out the details, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2 – items you need put them on your list and stick to and spoke to a nice young man named inch pieces 1) Stick to the grocery list. Make your list of your list! Shane. He told me that certain products * 2 lbs red new potatoes (12 to 14), well needs BEFORE you go to the store. The grocery have a “date code” for freshness and scrubbed and quartered store wants you to make impulse purchases. At 7) Stick to staples. 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I think I’m going to drown myself in that lake.” The caddy looked back at the hack golfer and replied, “I don’t think you could keep your head down that long.” Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards Quote: and in high heels. ~Faith Whittlesy~ Call 355-5278 for more information. Activities: Unless listed differently, all Wednesday: 1st & 3rd Wednesday- Community activities are at the Hart Memorial Park (Senior Lunch & Learn Program Center) 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Thursday: Game Day- 1:00PM- 3:30PM- Madre Poker, UNO, Scrabble, Cribbage, FLASHLIGHT paper to write that down?” conjunctives in your speech Lunch Program: Monday- Friday at the Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Pinochle... “I guess not, but I did and yet you’re in classic denial. Intervale Café -12:00 Noon-Call (626) 355- you name it. need a lot of paper to record Of course a virus is possible, (continued from page 1)The MIL 0256 to make your daily reservation. Suggested Yoga- 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM $6.50 for seniors data to test the theory. You see, but only possible for someone donation $2.00 for seniors (60+) and $3.75 for (50 and over) Call 355-5278 for more aptitude test is designed to help- fourteen years ago I realized with broad access. And the only ” visitors. information that replacing certain blades on people with broad access are Monday: Free strength Training Class with Friday: Ping-Pong 1:30 PM “Yes, yes, I know, ‘to an obscure server slowed the low scoring techies who support help ARCH find my best place volunteer Lisa Brandley 1:00-1:45 Saturday: Senior Club for those 55 and older- processing in a certain sector. unmapped servers, right?” Tuesday: Bingo- 1:30PM- 3:30 PM .25c per card Brown bag lunch at 11:30AM in the world.’” Of course with your protective “Charlie, even if such an “Have you found Yoga- 5:30 PM- 7:00PM Instructor Andrea Meeting at Noon- Bingo at 12:30 PM- only redundancy, sometimes elaborate virus was embedded Walsh- $6.50 for seniors (50 and over.) .25c per card your best place in the world, deduction didn’t work, so I ran there is no way to simultaneously Charlie?” ‘discreet metrics’ to complete execute a command through all No appointment necessary “I believe I have, Monthly Excursions: Noon the mapping.” my vertical sectors and nodes.” *For reservations and further information call Susan Financial Consulting- 3rd Tuesday of each ARCH.” “Charlie, I am sorry “You are right that there “That’s wonderful. How Clifton at (626) 355-7394 or stop by and see her at the month at the Hart Memorial Park House from if your unique knowledge my are a lot of safety measures; that’s Hart Memorial Park House- 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM is your beverage?” server mappings disillusioned why the execute command had 10:00AM- Noon. Please call (626) 355-7394 for “Good, thank you.” you. Perhaps now you to come from you.” Saturday, March 7th- Whale Watching an appointment. “Would you like some understand one of the many “Why would I give such -A three hour cruise to experience the NEW!!! Senior Stretch and Balance- A Sweet Land Cookies with your needs for secrecy.” an execute command, Charlie?” annual migration of Gray Whales on the beverage?” free class designed by volunteer instructor “No, ARCH, that didn’t “Why? But you already coastal waters of Southern California. The Teryl Willis, for seniors to refresh the joints, “No thank you.” Charlie disillusion me at all. I was did. ‘Sweet Land Cookies,’ bus will leave for Long Beach from the glanced at his watch. happy to understand you. I have remember? I knew that if I Recreational Center at 611 E. Sierra Madre soothe the spine, and improve balance. Come “But Sweet Land wanted to understand you since was patient enough, someday Blvd. NOT the Senior Center, at 9:00 AM and join in some simple and gentle exercises, a Cookies are your favorite, I was a child. I believed in your you and I would have this and return around 4:00 PM. Total cost- little light yoga, and a bit of easy tai chi. correct?” perfection. I believed that is, conversation. You know the $20.00 per person. For reservations and/ “I buy them on When and Where: Wednesday, March 4th at until the electrical fire.” virus is working, ARCH. That or questions, please call 355-5278 or 355- 11:00 AM at the Hart Memorial Park House/ occasion.” Charlie thought of “Electrical fire?” light flicker a moment ago, that 7394. his heart rate and focused on his “Yes, the electrical fire was your emergency power and Senior Center. Call 626-355-7394 for more breathing. Free Blood Pressure Clinic- Second fourteen years ago, the one lights switching over. But that, Tuesday of each month 11:00 AM- information. “Indeed, you purchased that destroyed three hundred too, is going pretty soon.” three hundred and seven servers. Only I knew that most “Charlie, do you want pounds last year. And yet your of the damaged servers were for anarchy?” Meals-on-Wheels: daily urine results indicate you language. But you continued “Now you are flattering Meals are delivered to homebound seniors by volunteer drivers through the YWCA Intervale Lunch are consuming a small fraction to speak: having conversations, yourself, ARCH. The world will Program M-F (with frozen meals for the weekend.) $2.00 suggested donation per day. Call Susan of that amount.” making decisions, issuing be better without you,” Charlie Garcia at (626) 858-8382 for more information. “I share them with the decrees. But with those servers said tiredly. birds in the park.” down, that’s impossible for a “I understand your MEALS-ON-WHEELS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER “That is very generous computer, but-” intentions Charlie, which are MEALS TO OUR HOMEBOUND NEIGHBORS **ONCE A of you. What do you do with the “But not for a human? honorable, but the masses have paper wrappers?” Is that your theory, Charlie, that always developed numbness MONTH OR WEEKLY** Please contact Darlene Traxler at The lights flickered for I am not a computer? Now it is to freedoms and-” ARCH said 626.355.0256. a brief moment and Charlie you who are flattering me.” more but Charlie lost interest. looked at his watch, “I recycle “Yes, that’s my theory, He watched the four people in them.” ARCH” the control room. They were The emoticon laughter “Charlie, you’ve spent still believers. He knew how The Tortoise and the Hare file played again, “I enjoy your years in solitude among servers painful the truth would be for by Dorothy White creative answers.” and that has been detrimental them later, but for now they “ARCH, do you sell to your mental health. I am franticly pushed buttons behind It was a gala pace. Sweet Land Cookies packaged sorry, I take responsibility for the glass. At least six hundred day for the And then, what a surprise! While the with paper just to see who will that. I want to help you Charlie, other control rooms in ARCH long awaited hare had stopped to enjoy a carrot break, buy them?” but you need to give me your were crashing at the same time. race between the tortoise crossed the finish line. You can “Charlie, I am papers.” But he only cared about this one. the tortoise imagine the consternation of the crowd who disappointed in you. “Sorry, I can’t do that.” He could hear fast, panicked and the hare. It had placed their money on the hare. Now Civilization’s greatest “Why?” words Thick Glasses was yelling achievement is the separation promised to be the hare was the object of jeers and catcalls “I need the papers to to Erica: “grid offline … back a colorful event with bands playing, pennants and in fact, narrowly escaped becoming of word and paper.” explain why I had to write the up sinking … not possible … “I thought you were flying, and even cheerleaders-- although the hasenpfeffer. virus.” losing everything . . . where’s a crowd hardly needed any incentive to voice The tortoise, overjoyed at his unexpected supposed to be civilization’s “Virus, friend?” flashlight?” greatest achievement?” “Yes, the virus to destroy the “Flashlight.” Her its excitement. victory collected the prize money and “Please do not attempt ARCH infrastructure that lips spoke the word slowly Of course, everyone knew that the hare was retired to a private beach in Malibu. As for to change the subject. What you use to disguise yourself as in realization. She looked at a shoo-in and stood to win the huge prize, but the hare, knowing of the incredible odds in could you possibly write on the artificial intelligence.” Charlie as she pushed her hair the spectators could not resist the opportunity his favor, had deliberately lost the race and paper that would be worth your There was long pause. out of her face. He gazed at to socialize and have a good noisy time. After proceeded to collect a huge sum of money. life, Charlie?” “Your delusions aside, it her until the lights flickered all bets had been placed, (a futile activity, as Very pleased with himself, he could not “I wrote down a is not possible for a virus to be off for good. Charlie stood up t h e or y.” who would ever bet on the tortoise?) the race resist boasting of his cleverness, and as a far reaching enough to damage from the chair, unafraid of the began. The hare seemingly so confident of result soon found himself behind prison “Please tell me about it.” m e .” blackness. He reached for his “My theory is that you are not victory, ambled along, stopping often to chat bars. Always resourceful however, he drew Charlie smiled, “ARCH, flashlight and clicked it on. The to spectators, do a bunny hop, and flirt with on his past experience when he had worked what people think you are.” it’s so obvious you’re trying spider’s careful work was finally “Did you really need done. some of the cute bunnies on the sidelines. for the Easter Bunny, and while incarcerated, to fail the Turing Test. You don’t Meanwhile, the tortoise, taunted by jeers developed a lucrative business making and 1228 pieces of Sweet Land do simple things, like use tHE END and catcalls, plodded on at his usual sluggish selling chocolate marshmallow eggs. MountainViews-Observer 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com HOMES & PROPERTY 13 MountainViews-Observer Saturday, March 7, 2009 One Of A Kind: Featuring unique homes & gardens and the people who create them By Chris Bertrand Dr. Bud & Friends: Building a Better Life One Home at a Time Dr. Michael Budincich, aka Dr. Bud gallon drums, which are then ladled into 5 gallon and a chiropractor by profession, would buckets for daily use.” be memorable if only for his towering Dr. Bud works with a Mexican organization, persona, well over six feet tall. Dr Bud’s Baja Christian Ministries, to do the ground work been drawn by his faith, not just to pray… and choose the most deserving families through but to act. Several times a year, he flies their full time people in Mexico. “We’re just not in his private aircraft and/or drives, not equipped to know who is the neediest.” In the Chris Bertrand only to help heal as many as 600 locals years of creating stable, safe homes for families in free clinics some weekends, when he and without, two families stand out to Dr. Bud, a medical friends and interested lay people, join him on weekend family with a 10-year old in wheelchair, and a Mexican missions, to build homes for some of them. House struggling, single mother with eight children. building is done on some weekend trips, and clinic health care He and his foundation come up with the missions on other weekend expeditions. volunteers and the $6300 needed to build each He’s found that pride of home ownership brings a great measure simple home with a sanitary latrine pit toilet. of hope to a family and to a community whether it’s in suburbs of “That’s a nice pit toilet,” he points out. “We line it Tijuana or Tecate or way out in rural areas. “I have the means to with concrete blocks and give it good ventilation. do it, so I do.” Since about 1998, he’s been a team member or leader It’s not a pretty topic, but at 8 feet deep, 4’x4’ plus of completing about 15 very simple, very basic homes in remote the right soil and some lye once a while, it should Mexico through his non-profit foundation, and with members of last ten to twenty years.” Sierra Madre Congregational Church and “Team Casa de Dios” “This is a dwelling with a concrete floor, a which means alternately “House of God” or “House from God” composition roof and plywood siding walls certainly an appropriate play on words. In their most recent on the outside,” comments Dr. Bud. “The new venture, Dr. Bud mentioned the project to a friend, who joined owners can add stucco later. It gets them up off her father in writing a check to cover an entire home, allowing the cold and wet, dirt floor. They have a door they them to build two houses simultaneously. can lock. They acquire some pride of ownership. Dr. Bud’s initial inspiration came from membership and the It’s the equivalent of a transition up from tent mission commission at Sierra Madre’s Congregational Church, camping to a motor home or a “double wide” in which usually puts together teams that build two to three houses our culture.” a year. Eventually, he started sponsoring his own home builds The qualifying families must own the land in the outlying areas of suburban Tijuana, Mexico through his upon which the home will be built; otherwise the chiropractic business. Now that personal mission has grown into government could take the home away. This home his “Manos Con Alas” foundation, a California 501c3 corporation is also saleable later, and the pride of ownership to support indigent medical services and home building. builds stability, not only for this one family but in The idea snowballed, though it hasn’t been a piece of cake, by the community. Dr. Bud comments further, “ If any means, especially with the recent press coverage on Mexican the family has something solid that they own in drug cartels. It also takes coordination, money, and the right Mexico, they will not be as destitute and tempted kind of volunteer. “It’s always a challenge to get busy medical and to climb dangerous border fences to the U.S, and dental professionals to go down to serve in free clinics, though search for something ‘over the rainbow’ here in once they do go down and see the impact that can be made, the States.” they’re often hooked.” Dr. Bud’s bent and heart for community service Dr. Bud and his volunteers find it more fun and rewarding was shaped during high school right here in LA. to make a big impact in remote Mexico. “We focused on one As a South Gate High School athlete, the local remote Mexican area for four to five years, flying in then taking Rotary and Kiwanis organizations pulled together ground transportation for the last leg so our volunteers are still to send him to an International Invitational Track fresh when we arrive to work. About a year and a half ago, we and Field meet as a “shot-putter” in Chicago. changed our focus to a new area. Sometimes we’re as close as He came back and made presentations with his 300 miles from LA in Baja’s Vizcaino, Loreto, and San Quintin, earned medal to the sponsoring organizations though we’ve traveled as far as 600 miles to Oaxaca.” and was hooked, as they say. These days, he’s an “These remote areas have no running water and no legal active Rotarian with the Sierra Madre Rotary Club chapter, and “Hands with Wings”) or call 626-792-3390. electric power in their homes,” he continues. “They might throw even more active with his two foundations. Have an interesting home, garden or person who helps create them? Send a homemade hook sharpened on the inside to cut into a live wire, me the details at [email protected] and throw over and attach to a power line, and then run it for If you’re interested in finding out more about Dr. Bud’s Mexican hundreds of yards to a shack to run a little TV and a light bulb. missions, visit www.DrBud.com, his foundation website at www. Residents buy water from a truck that delivers weekly to fill 55 ManosConAlas.com (which translates to SIERRA MADRE’S FARMERS MARKET! Wednesday 3pm-7pm Fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits from California family farms. Specialty foods, vegetarian and vegan dishes, ethnic foods and hot food - Everything you’ll find at the farmers market has been made or picked fresh, is pesticide- free and preservative-free. Free public on Mariposa. Even though money is tight... SIERRA MADRE’S FARMERS MARKET! Here’s an ideal way to keep your business visible... 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Greening Your Thumb: It’s Rose Time Again Oh, yes, I see you all out there at the will be more aware of in the future. Well, the “black” spots. If you remove them early nurseries, with excitement in your voices, you are still probably going to encounter enough, you may prevent it from spreading studying the attached labels with your some problems along the way- however, to the entire bush. Always destroy the companions, going back and forth on color with a little knowledge under your cap leaves. (It is always better to paper bag and type – hoping the choices you make they are easily remedied. any undesired leaves removed because of today will really pay off in summer. When Most Common Diseases and their disease and put them in the trash to avoid you are a novice at buying bare root roses Remedies creating more contamination). it is a little unnerving. All you really have Aphids – Usually the first pest to appear Rust -- Just turn over the leaf and you will to go by is the label attached to it – which, on your roses. They love to feed on the recognize it right away. As with all diseased by the way, is generally quite accurate. The new shoots and can be destructive if left foliage, remove it immediately and discard selection of bare root roses in January at unattended. Their honeydew excretions – never leave diseased clippings around! some nurseries can seem endless. Once also attract ants, which compounds the Spray if this get too advanced. bought, however, you need to know how problem. To tackle this irritating problem Other common culprits to be mindful to care for this newest member of your I use a wet paper towel to remove the first, of when you plant roses; Leaf-Cutting garden. dense clusters and try to remove the rest Bees (these bees are beneficial pollinators First and foremost, in my opinion at with a good dose of water from the garden and should be tolerated) Japanese Beetles least, roses are one of the best investments hose. This has to be done on a weekly basis (unfortunately, these guys feed on the you could make for your garden and it’s until you have them under control. It rose buds, flowers and leaves; the best an investment that you want to protect sounds like a lot of work but it really isn’t. treatment, after trying to find and kill and maintain. Essential for healthy, Or, you can spray with insecticide soap these little terrors, is to use a grub-killing flourishing roses is to provide them with and summer horticultural soap. Please try insecticide). lots of sun, preferably 6 hours a day, good to use organic products at all times. Thrips -- you can identify the damage left air circulation, regular watering and an Mildew – This is a fungal disease. It by thrips; bud failure, distorted blossoms, occasional feeding. This done, you will appears when days are warm and humid white withered leaves, brown streaks have wonderful results. Don’t go bad and nights are cool. Make sure your plants on petals. If your prized roses ever get mouthing these little treasures because have good air circulation. Crowding and infected with thrips, a systemic insecticide they don’t do as well as your neighbors if shade encourages mildew. (Once your is probably the best remedy. you are not doing right by them. I can’t roses leaf-out, some can get very dense Now, the reason I listed off all the things count how often I see roses planted in the inside with heavy foliage making them that could go wrong with roses, doesn’t shade, bone dry and undernourished . vunerable to mildew and other common mean they will. I would like you to be Everybody wants their roses to flourish diseases. Remove every other leaf “inside” informed of these things and should any but very few homeowners ever feed them. which will create good air circulation). If of the above mentioned diseases appear on Start them off right by giving them every mildew pesists (and there is a very good your newly acquired roses, you don’t need chance to succeed and they will! We are so chance it will, you need to keep a close eye to panic. It takes a lot to kill a rose! You fortunate to have such wonderful weather on it), consider spraying with a fungicide. now have sufficient information that you in California, but that alone is simply not Black Spot – This fungus is waterborne. It will be able to address the problem before sufficient. You need to give them a little starts as a black spot(s) on the leaf, leading it gets out of control. care, too! eventually to yellowing of the leaf and in a Keep buying those roses – and surround OK. You planted t hem in a sunny location, short period of time the leaves will fall off. yourself with beauty every opportunity watering is consistent and adequate, and, It’s important to remove infected leaves at you get! yes, feeding is certainly something you the earliest stage, upon the first sighting of

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