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August 21, 2014 www.cvweekly.com v o l . 5 , N O . 5 1 Council Adopts Local Development Remember, Honor, Respect Report, Questions By Mary O’KEEFE

Posed For Future ike most traditions in the Crescenta Valley, the By Ted AYALA LRemembrance Parade began with a few people talking Glendale City Council adopted around a table. a report from city staff concerning “Last year, Steve [Pierce], Dwight local development on Tuesday. [Sityar] and I were talking about The report contains three something and the [subject] of components: transportation 9/11 came up,” said Jean Maluccio, demand management, land Crescenta Valley Chamber of analysis and a self-certification Commerce advisor. process. It also comes at a time Pierce is the president of the when concerns from residents CVCOC and Sityar is a member of and local businesses over what the Early Rodders car club. they perceive as runaway The three felt something should development in the city is be done to recognize Patriot Day reaching fever pitch. and to remember the victims of The report submitted to the city 9/11. covers the period from June 1, Maluccio, Sityar and Pierce 2013 to May 31, 2014. According discussed options that ranged from to director of Public Works having a fire engine drive down File photos Roubik Golanian, the city “aced” Foothill Boulevard and inviting LEFT: Firefighter Matthew Andrew takes a moment to reflect on Sept. 11 during the 2012 remembrance. RIGHT: Community members will again travel along the streets of the Crescenta Valley in honor of 9/11. the report. But City Manager people to stand along the sidewalk Scott Ochoa reminded council to honoring firefighters at a station. that the report was “basically a The problem would be which It was decided to have several and Mike Smith from Bob Smith the trio. Kids at elementary schools paper exercise.” station. decorated classic cars with local Toyota for support. greeted the cars with American Councilmember Ara J. Then Sityar thought of including community members as passengers “And we did all this [planning] in flags, and the display gave teachers Najarian voiced reluctance the classic cars from Early Rodders; drive a route that would pass by two days,” Maluccio said. another opportunity to discuss the to “rubber stamp” the report, the group of car enthusiasts has every fire station and the Crescenta Last year on Sept. 11, invited events of 9/11. though admitted that he and his been very supportive of events Valley Sheriff’s Station, as well as community members met at Ralph’s This year a similar event is colleagues had done just that in in Crescenta Valley including past several schools. parking lot on Foothill Boulevard in planned with the route extended previous years. the CVCOC Hometown Country From there, Sityar said, Maluccio La Crescenta and loaded into red, to add more schools. Most of those Before voting to adopt the Fair and the Montrose/Glendale contacted law enforcement and fire white and blue decorated classic schools are planning to have see GCC on page 8 Christmas Parade. stations and Pierce contacted Pete cars and drove the route outlined by see 911 on page 9 Keep Your Distance From Wildlife Advise Experts By Isiah REYES about a bear sighting on Nextdoor, a private social network that was created for neighbors Crescenta Valley has had its fair share of to talk online about their community. Several recent wildlife sightings that include bobcats, residents said they saw a bear on Hawkridge mountain lions and bears and there could be Drive, Hopeton Road and Edmund Avenue numerous reasons for it. – all located in La Crescenta – on Thursday Janice Mackey, information officer for the night before Friday trash pickup. There was California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, said not any substantial damage but residents there is typically an increase in backyard said it was a mess to clean up. wildlife sightings in the area during the A bear was sighted early Wednesday summer because people are out and about morning on Olive Lane in La Crescenta, again and more daylight hours means more on trash day. opportunities to spot wildlife. One common reason why larger animals “As far as the bigger game, such as bears make their way down to residential areas or even mountain lions, we really don’t have is because they are looking for food outside any concrete research to support why there their normal habitat and they might smell would be an increase in sightings,” Mackey trashcans. said. “But a lot of it has to do with just general “The best thing that people can do to avoid reporting. Social media has really increased having these animals near their homes when the number of things that people are seeing living in areas near open space is to remove File photo now. It could be the numbers are the same but attractants,” Mackey said. “For bears, it’s Experts say that if animals don’t return to the wild on their own, they may need to be people have more opportunities to report it.” garbage. All animals have a keen sense of tranquilized and transported like this mountain lion. Local residents have shared information see WILDLIFE on page 5

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Pa g e 3 Pa g e 1 4 Pa g e 1 6 Come out to the montrose film festival this friday and saturday! Page 2 www.cvweekly.com August 21, 2014 from the desk of the publisher Weather Some Serious Stuff in the Going On Foothills Long ago I gave up watching the area, but moved away. Ap- interrupted and how compro- TV news aside from local stuff parently, this man – who was mised populations – seniors “Sharks have everything a scientist dreams of. They’re beautiful – God how and most of that I watched with an accomplished athlete, both and those who don’t have a re- beautiful they are! They’re like an impossibly perfect piece of machinery. They’re caution. If I watched the news on the baseball and football liable information source here as graceful as any bird. They’re as mysterious as any animal on earth…” at night I’d have trouble going fields – was convicted of mul- in the foothills due to language ~ Peter Benchley, “Jaws” to sleep and in the morning – tiple robberies. Someone who barriers – would be vulnerable, “Robin, stop the presses!” Tempera- adjust to environmental change. Winter well, who wants to start their showed such promise may end it became obvious how an in- tures sailed way beyond my predicted too cold? Throw on another blanket or brand new day being told how up spending up to 45 years in convenience could evolve into daytime highs of around 90 degrees. head to Hawaii. Summer too hot? Set awful things were in the world. prison. a disaster. Mother Nature one upped me and the thermostat lower or head to the But there are times when you How does this happen? Is it a The exercise was eye opening pushed the mercury slightly over 100. As beach. With the kids back at school, find- have to be aware, to even take a brain disorder? Environmental on several levels and generated to be expected, a brush fire broke out in ing a quiet piece of sand is no problem. stand. Such is the case with the influences? It’s hard to figure discussion on how attendees the rugged terrain of San Gabriel Can- If the beach feels too lonely, one needs atrocities taking place in Iraq out why someone who was so could identify and fill those ser- yon. Plumes of smoke were visible, as only go a short distance into the water to by the militant group Islamic gifted threw it all away. I have vice gaps. I commend CV Ready were thunderheads – cumulous nimbus meet up with other swimmers. I suggest State. “Barbaric” rapes leave little to no confidence that even for hosting the event and con- clouds – further to the east. Both are the YMCA as a safer alternative. women and teens begging to if I sat down with him and gratulate CV Ready members signatures of summertime. “Just when you thought it was safe be killed, Christians are flee- asked him plainly what the on its success. A new weather term was brought to to go back into the water.”A “Jaws II” ing in an attempt to avoid be- heck happened that I would get ______my attention by the National Weather tagline. ing killed for their beliefs and a straight answer. He probably This weekend is the annual Service – “pyrocumulous clouds.” They Great white shark attacks are on the an American journalist was doesn’t know himself. Montrose Film Festival at the are not recognized as a distinct cloud- rise, according to George Burgess, di- beheaded – and the beheading So sad. former location of the Montrose type by the World Meteorological Or- rector of shark research at the Florida captured on video and uploaded ______Theater in the 2200 block of ganization, but categorized with other Museum of Natural History. There are a to YouTube (where it has over a On a lighter note, on Satur- Honolulu Avenue. If you get a cumulus clouds. Nevertheless, they are variety of possible reasons with no single million views). day I was part of the CV Ready chance, stop by either on Friday unique. one being the whole answer. The typi- There may not seem to be tabletop exercise that was held or Saturday evenings (or both) Ordinary cumulus clouds are initi- cally cold water off the California coast anything we, so many thou- at Rosemont Middle School. and plan to enjoy the shows. ated by the sun and surface heat. On is 10 degrees warmer this year due to sands of miles away, can do, There were about 30 people Live music will be provided on the other hand, pyrocumulus clouds changes in wind patterns. The warm but local faith leaders are ral- in attendance and our job was both nights. On Saturday, the are formed by an intense external heat water attracts an abundance of sea life lying. Next Thursday, Aug. 28 to figure out how we – as in- announcement of the winner source. The most common external heat – schools of fish, sea mammals and even at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist dividuals and as part of our of a local student film competi- source, especially in the western U.S., is sea turtles. Following close behind are Church at La Crescenta, a organizations – would address tion will be made followed by a forest fires. As the hot air mass –smoke juvenile Great White sharks ready for prayer vigil is taking place. The a prolonged heat wave (to read screening of his/her film. There – rises, cooling and condensation of wa- a good seafood dinner. The mild water entire community is invited to more, see page 7). What was will be classic cars and mem- ter vapor from burning vegetation occur. temperatures also attract more human attend, to gather together and interesting was that I, for one, bers of the Prom Plus Club will These clouds continue to rise above the swimmers. Here lies the potential prob- offer prayers for resolution. (To never considered a heat wave be at the ready to fetch you din- smoke. They are seen as dense bright lem. learn more, turn to our Religion a disaster. Floods? Yes. Earth- ner from our local restaurants white clouds billowing up to five miles Hungry sharks and human swimmers section on page 25.) quakes? Without a doubt. But (don’t forget to tip your server). above the smoke line. At this point, they don’t mix well in a social setting. Inter- Another sad situation a heat wave? Not necessarily. I’ll see you there! become classified as pyrocumulonimbus estingly enough, when a shark bites it is touches on the legacy column But when Rand Corporation clouds – a cumulus cloud fed by fire (a just taking a taste. The young sharks in I wrote last week. If you recall, r e p r e s e n t a t i v e “fire cloud”) that is capable of a myriad of our waters prefer fish. Sharks of Spiel- I pondered on the legacy that Anita Chandra, outcomes. The most ironic is the violent berg proportion are rare, but use caution Robin Goldsworthy is the our local kids would leave and who was facilitat- thunderstorms. Their heavy rains often when splashing in the waves. if it was something that they ing the exercise, publisher of the Crescenta extinguish the very fire from which they The NOAA scientists agree that this ever thought about. Earlier this drew the scenario Valley Weekly. She can be were created. Lightning can spark new summer’s weather is elusive. Desert week, I learned that a judge out over weeks reached at [email protected] fires downwind from the original one. and marine influences are sparring. A next week is deciding the fate and described how or (818) 248-2740. The biggest concern for firefighters prediction of days in the upper 80s and of a young man who grew up in services could be during these storms is wind. Downdrafts nights around 60 degrees is my informed can cause the fire to become erratic, sud- guess. 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Montrose Film Festival This weekend is the annual Montrose Film Festival. On Friday, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” will be shown; on Saturday, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” will be screened. The films will be shown at the former site of the Montrose Theater in the 2200 block of Honolulu Avenue. There’s no cost to attend. Films begin at dusk and are preceded by live music and cartoons. On Saturday, the winning student film from a local competition will be shown prior to the featured presentation. Marty Buttwinick has been teaching music for over 30 years and tailors his lessons to his students’ abilities ... and goals. Not one to shy away from technology, the music teacher uses Skype to communicate with students who have moved away. Rummage Sale BSA Troop 317 is holding its annual summer rummage sale on Saturday, By Isiah REYES with Buttwinick in 2009. Aug. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot of St. James Church. “I can say that Marty’s method is unique as his Please enter from Lauderdale Avenue at Pontiac Street, north of Foothill fter 30 years of holding one-on-one private feedback not only focuses on theory and rote drilling, Boulevard. Proceeds from the event will support the troop’s outdoor music lessons, professional musician and but more on musical ability and intention,” Soto said. camping and hiking activities. Amusic teacher Marty Buttwinick continues to “He tailors his students’ curriculum based on our St. James is located at 4625 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. find new avenues to deliver his knowledge, whether it is individual goals and abilities. More importantly, as through new books or online videos. an accomplished musician, teacher and composer, he Rabinov to Lead Preserve Tour Buttwinick has delivered over 40,000 hours of private inspires me to fulfill my passion in music.” The community is invited to a docent-led tour at the Rosemont Preserve lessons and consultations, played for thousands of Soto has migrated to the Philippines and has continued on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This month Friends of the Rosemont events both small and large, led bands, recorded for lessons with Buttwinick over Skype. Buttwinick said Preserve member Paul Rabinov will lead a walk through a pristine part film and television and prepared written music for local the only shortcoming of online teaching is he hasn’t of Crescenta Valley history. Discover the past, and perhaps gain a new singers and international stars. figured out a way to do real-time online jams. But he’s appreciation for this beautiful land we call home. The Preserve is located at “One of the most gratifying things of teaching is working on finding a cost-effective solution. the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. leading the student to achieving a goal that they Now that the Internet has become a popular way to As street parking is limited, park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont always wanted to attain but never thought they could,” teach lessons online, Buttwinick has decided to take Ave., La Crescenta. Please bring water, a hat and wear sturdy shoes to Buttwinick said. his lessons to YouTube. He said he has seen other walk the trail. This event is free to the public and suitable for all ages, no Buttwinick teaches all of his students in the comfort YouTube instruction videos on how to play guitar and he reservations required. Rain cancels event. Sorry, no pets please. of his own home studio in Glendale, where he surrounds doesn’t want to do what everyone else is doing. Instead, For further information please contact the Friends of the Rosemont himself with a Kurzweil weighted digital keyboard, his videos fill in the niche gaps that help with little Preserve at [email protected]. a spruced-up Fender-designed Squier Stratocaster, specialties that are not seen on YouTube. For example, a cherry Ibanez musician bass that runs through his latest video is “How to Carry and Walk with an Open Theatre Auditions at GCC a boutique tube bass amp, and a Roland drum Upright Bass.” Open auditions will be held for the Glendale Community College Theatre machine that is perfect for teaching students since it Aside from making videos, which he edits himself, Arts Dept. fall productions at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27 and Thursday, is programmed with a variety of drum styles including Buttwinick is also working on a few books. One is about Aug. 28 in the auditorium. Latin grooves. the elements of melody and another is understanding The fall production will be three absurdist plays performed in mixed When students are unable to attend lessons in person, popular sheet music. Currently he is editing a book on repertory on two stages beginning Oct. 9. The plays are “Play” by Samuel Buttwinick is available via Skype or telephone. The how to make money as a musician, which was originally Beckett, “Action” by Sam Shepard and Eugene Ionesco’s “The Bald Soprano.” types of lessons he creates are specifically tailored released in 1995. When writing his books, Buttwinick Those interested in auditioning should prepare a one- to two-minute for the student’s own personal goals, whether it is to hires surveyors to survey what people want to know. contemporary monologue. Actors may pick either date to audition. If improve timing, write songs or just to understand He is also working on a guitar-driven CD, which he needed, call backs will be on Friday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. music. He devised a module teaching method that edits on GarageBand. A few singles have already been All cast members must enroll in theatre arts workshops in the fall consists of nine sections. Students only get what they released and the album should make its way on iTunes semester. The required courses are Theatre Arts 163 – Rehearsal and need and they don’t get anything else. by the holidays. Performance in Contemporary Theatre Production or Theatre Arts 129 – “If a person doesn’t know what they want to learn, see BUTTWINICK on next page 5 Backstage Lab for Performers. they have to be exposed to different Additional information may be found on the website at things,” Buttwinick said. www.glendale.edu/theatre. Buttwinick teaches students how Beeve Vision Care Center The college is located at 1500 N. Verdugo Road. to learn and play all instruments at various levels. Lessons are one hour Glendale Beautiful Hosting Dinner and an average of 15 to 20 students visit Glendale Beautiful invites the community to its 64th annual fall dinner, each week. All the paperwork for each catered by Damon’s, on Friday, Sept. 5 starting at 6:30 p.m. for socializing student is saved meticulously. Even if followed by dinner at 6 in the courtyard of the Casa Adobe de San Rafael, a student returns after 15 years, he 1330 Dorothy Drive, Glendale. In case of rain the event will be moved to Joe or she can pick up where they left off. Bridges Clubhouse, 2351 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Buttwinick also helps musicians who SAVE THE DATE!! Enjoy entertainment from J.R. Wright, singing Keyboard Kowboy, with need career consultation and want August 29, 2014 from 1pm-5pm his hot country rockin’ oldies. Paul Rabinov will introduce the proposed to know how to start a band. He can Arroyo Verdugo Pedestrian/Bike Trail feasibility study. The cost is $30 per answer important questions – like how • $50 OFF one syringe of Juvederm. (Regular price is $400) person. The will be opportunity prizes with tickets starting a $1. to make money with music. Please RSVP by Aug. 29 to Gladys Wymore, (818) 246-3634 or gwymore@ “I know all the ways musicians make • $75 OFF two syringes of Juvederm (Regular price $800) sbcglobal.net. money, either from my own experience (used the same day only) or through surveys,” Buttwinick said. Lip reading Course Offered For the most part, most of • Buy 20 units or more of Botox and get $40 OFF A free lip reading course is being offered this spring by the Glendale Buttwinick’s students are adults and our Botox treatment (Regular price is $10 per unit) Community College Center for students with disabilities. teachers who have tried to learn on The class begins Monday, Sept. 8 and meets Mondays and Thursdays their own but couldn’t get what they • Latisse (5ml) is $179 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. through Dec. 8 at the Glendale Adult Recreation Center, needed or who just want to play an 201 E. Colorado St. The class is open entry and registration takes place instrument for therapeutic reasons. 10% OFF all SkinMedica Products! in the classroom at any class meeting. All that is required is a student He has taught about 1,300 students. identification number that can be obtained by applying to the college online One, Chino Soto, has been learning to Scott W. Beeve, MD, FACS at www.glendale.edu and bringing a copy of the student’s latest audiogram. play guitar since around 2003. Soto is proud to be part of this community! Speech therapist Stela Fejtek is the instructor. did a search for guitar instructors in For additional information contact the instructor at (818) 240-1000, ext. the area and after making a couple 818.790.8001 5413 or at [email protected]. phone calls and having an initial 1809 Verdugo Blvd., Suite 150 • Glendale, CA 91208 consultation, he decided to take classes Page 4 • August 21, 2014 NEWS www.cvweekly.com 710 Freeway and L.A. Transportation Issues Discussed

CV Weekly Subscribers! Don’t forget to show Anthony Portantino, left, with guests Ara Najarian, Robbyn Battles and Sergio Gonzalez. your card and receive Glendale City Councilmember/ communities. had the chance to give straight your reward MTA boardmember Ara The program content is answers on these critical issues.” Najarian, Crescenta Valley timely since questions and Glendale, La Crescenta, Los This week’s featured business: Town Council President Robbyn concerns continue after the Angeles, South Pasadena, Sierra MERLE NORMAN Battles and South Pasadena MTA commissioned an already Madre and La Cañada have all MERLENORMAN.COM Offer Expires August 30, 2014 City Manager Sergio Gonzalez delayed Environmental Impact taken formal opposing positions FREE Gift with Purchase tackled the issues of the 710 Report after conducting a series to the 710 tunnel project. 2341 Honolulu Ave., Montrose • 818-249-1743 tunnel and transportation on a of community meetings. The “I’ve lived [in the foothills] recent episode of “The Question MTA also voted down efforts all my life and I’ve seen the is With Anthony Portantino,” a by Najarian to conduct a cost negative impact on the quality public policy talk show. benefit analyses on the project of life increased traffic continues “It is important to educate before moving forward. As costs to bring,” said Battles. “It’s time the public on the enormous of a similar project in Seattle for smart growth and planning, cost of the 710 tunnel and the skyrocket, local advocates not build it at all costs, especially lack of accurate and impartial continue to call on MTA and when the dollar and impact costs information floating around this Caltrans to embrace 21st century are so high.” project,” said Portantino. solutions to local transportation “The Question Is With Anthony Portantino added that he was needs. Portantino” airs on Charter pleased to have Najarian share “Anthony Portantino has the California on Tuesday and his knowledge and Battles and courage to ask the hard questions Thursday nights at 8 p.m. and Gonzalez bring a local north and concerning the 710 freeway, the Saturday and Sunday nights at south perspective on the impact future of our communities and 7:30 p.m. this project would have on the transportation funding,” said southern cities and foothill Najarian. “I am happy to have Hearing Scheduled for Proposed Regulations Governing 710 Property Sales The California Dept. of written comment period on Administrative Law for Transportation (Caltrans) will July 31 in order to give the approval later this fall. hold a public hearing to take public more time to understand Caltrans set up a hotline for comments on the proposed and comment on this complex English and Spanish speakers MISSING YOUR CV WEEKLY? regulations governing the process. Written comments (213-897-8184) and a web State Route 710 property must be received by Caltrans site (www.dot.ca.gov/dist07/ Subscriptions are only $1 a week ($52 a year) to get the foothill sales today, Thursday, Aug. no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. business/710sales) to help community newspaper every week in your driveway. 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 2. These may be submitted answer questions about the Copies can also be found at local businesses at the Los Angeles Christian by email to Affordable_Sales_ proposed sale process and how that support this publication. Presbyterian Church, 2241 [email protected]; by fax to it will impact tenants after the N. Eastern Avenue in Los (916) 654-6378; or by mail regulations are approved and Adobe Angeles. to: Caltrans Division of Right adopted this fall. The proposed regulations will of Way and Land Surveys, For more information on the Radio Shack outline how surplus properties ATTN: Affordable Sales proposed regulations, visit the along the State Route 710 Program. California Dept. of California Regulatory Notice Sossi’s Jewelry corridor in Pasadena, South Transportation, 1120 N Street, Register (www.oal.ca.gov/res/ Pasadena and El Sereno will MS 37, Sacramento, CA 95814. docs/pdf/notice/22z-2014.pdf) Angeles Golf Course be sold pursuant to state law. Caltrans will submit final or Caltrans’ web site (www.dot. Caltrans extended the regulations to the Office of ca.gov/regulations.htm). Glendale Newsstand Store NEWS August 21, 2014 • Page 5 www.cvweekly.com

BUTTWINICK from page 3 Bob Buckner, a student of technical skill. It is learning to Buttwinick, is a musician who plays understand and appreciate music and studies guitar. His lessons focus as an art form. He can push hard on clearing up any holes in his basic when he needs to but even when music foundation. he does, it is done in a spirit of “I think Marty’s style of teaching learning, not judging.” is interesting,” Buckner said. “He In addition to teaching beginning always says he teaches students and intermediate students, until a light bulb goes off and the Buttwinick has also taught students It pays to be simple. student gets it. It’s happened to me who have performed or recorded a couple of times and I can see him with Taylor Dane, Nine Inch Nails, waiting as if he is expecting you to Beck, Dixie Chicks, Edgar Winter, get it.” and Doug E. Fresh among others. Another student is Michael Despite the number of hours Haussler who trains new teachers he puts in to teach his students for a living and has also taught grad how to play an instrument or how classes. He has been taking piano to navigate the music industry, Simplify and replace stacks of bills. lessons once a week since February Buttwinick shows no signs of and had no experience in piano. slowing down when it comes to the The Simple1 Loan. 1 lower payment. “Marty is an exceptional teacher,” devotion he has for teaching. Haussler said. “For Marty, teaching “I like helping people,” Buttwinick Call (800) 300-9728 piano is more than teaching a said. “I’m a good problem solver.” Click www.wpcu.org/Simple1 Or visit your local branch WILDLIFE from Cover Northridge/Granada Hills Sun Valley smell. For lions, it’s removing Foundation (http://www.lwwf. North Hills Plaza Shopping Center Canyon Plaza Shopping Center attractants for deer because they org/). 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Randy Tuinstra of the Los Angeles Sheriffs Dept. - Crescenta Valley Station said that there typically are more incidents in summer but sightings are consistent year round because bears come down when they see trashcans out. “They’ll go in the trashcans for free scraps and leftovers and then they go up into the mountain again,” Tuinstra said. “That can happen year round whether it’s freezing cold or blazing hot.” If someone spots a wildlife animal in a residential area, Calling all investors! Beautiful large flat Tuinstra said that they should call the sheriff’s office or Fish and lot of over 14,000 sqft. with two homes on Game. “We’ll have a coordinated effort the property and a projected income of to make sure everybody is safe,” $4,200 monthly. First home in the front of Tuinstra said. “If the bear goes back to its natural habitat then the property includes three bedrooms and we let it go. If it gets to where it’s a danger to neighborhoods, one bath and second home includes two Fish and Game will take over and tranquilize it and try to bedrooms and one bath. Great investment [transport] it back up to the mountains.” opportunity! Mackey said the best thing to do is observe them from a safe distance. Offered at $899,000 “The first thing people need to understand is to respect wildlife at a distance, don’t run up to it and take pictures,” Mackey said. “Respect them at a distance. If you see one in distress, call animal control. Never approach call SANDY K. them no matter how docile they may look. We only respond if it’s a public safety threat. If there’s a 818.636.6146 bear in your backyard, we want to know about it.” [email protected] There is a website designed to help people with information and 711 Foothill Blvd, La Cañada Flintridge 91011 resources to coexist with wildlife 2429 Honolulu Ave, Montrose 91020 called Living with Wildlife Page 6 • August 21, 2014 NEWS www.cvweekly.com CV Youth Town Gun Violence Restraining Council Welcomes Order Moves Forward By Jason KUROSU owning, purchasing, possessing states, certain conditions have to or receiving a firearm and/or be met for the restraining order to New Board New legislation traveling through ammunition. All firearms in the meet federal criteria (the restrained the California State Senate individual’s possession would party must be served the order, could lead to issuances of new be turned over to specified law must have an opportunity to show gun violence restraining orders, enforcement officers. Those who up for a hearing, etc.). In cases which will remove firearms and violate their restraining orders will when these conditions are not met, ammunition from those believed to be charged with a misdemeanor firearms can be kept with ex parte pose a violent risk to those around and have five years added to the temporary restraining orders. them. length of the restraining order. “Whenever tragedies [like Isla Nancy Skinner, Das Williams and Individuals who falsely Vista] occur, we always wonder Hannah-Beth Jackson authored file petitions for gun violence what could have been done to AB 1014, Gun Protection Orders. restraining orders on others would prevent this,” said Sara Smirin, “When someone is in crisis, the be subject to punishment, including California chapter leader for Moms people closest to them are often the being charged with a misdemeanor. Demand Action. “This bill answers first to spot the warning signs, but Moms Demand Action for Gun that question.” almost nothing can now be done to Sense in America issued a press Assemblymember Mike Gatto get guns out of the hands of someone release last Thursday, urging the voted for the bill in May 2013, when in crisis,” stated Assemblymember California Senate Appropriations it passed before being amended Skinner in a press release, in the Committee to pass the gun violence again. Gatto not only represents wake of the Isla Vista killings in restraining order legislation. Glendale and La Crescenta, but May which claimed seven lives Similar to Mothers Against is also the chair of the California (four by shooting). Drunk Driving, Mothers Demand Senate Appropriations Committee. The bill would authorize courts Action seeks to create awareness “I voted for AB 1014 because it to issue ex parte gun violence about gun violence, though the strikes the right balance,” said The 2014 Crescenta Valley Youth Town Council: VP Jennielyn Bazan, member restraining orders (emergency organization does not advocate Gatto. “It gives law enforcement Jessy Shelton, secretary Abigail Sheklow, treasurer Sena Lim, president Lisa restraining orders that can be total gun control. additional options to take away a Chik, member Lauren Harvey and liaison Elektra Mirzakhanian. issued without an official hearing) “The goal of this legislation is weapon from a mentally disturbed By Jason KUROSU announced soon. on individuals deemed dangerous not taking guns away – it’s about person, while preserving the rights With members of the youth town by law enforcement, including preventing gun violence and saving of law-abiding citizens.” The Crescenta Valley Youth council graduating and moving onto those who pose a risk to themselves lives,” stated Deborah Hernandez, “The more that we can do to Town Council announced their college, new officers were needed. and/or others. The restraining volunteer with the California keep guns out of the hands of new officers during their inaugural Lisa Chik is the new president order would last a maximum of chapter of Moms Demand Action. dangerous people, the more we can meeting of the year. Held on Aug. after serving as secretary last 21 days, but can be extended for a protect people from tragedies,” said 14 at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s year. Jennielyn Bazan is the vice period of up to a year should it be Similar laws exist in other states, Smirin, “the greater opportunity Station, the seven members president, Abigail Sheklow is deemed necessary at a subsequent most pertaining to domestic abuse we have to save lives.” congregated to discuss plans for the secretary, Sena Lin is the treasurer hearing. cases in particular. Firearms are If passed and signed by Gov. Jerry upcoming year. and Elektra Mirzakhanian is the During the period of the prohibited to all those who have Brown, the bill could become law The fourth incarnation of the new liaison. restraining order, the restrained been issued restraining orders by Jan. 1. CV Youth Town Council, which Presiding over the meeting were party would be forbidden from under federal law, but in many works with the Crescenta Valley Leon and Crescenta Valley Town Town Council to promote youth Council Alternate Mariam Barnes, participation in community who serve as advisors for the youth Unclaimed Cash Bonds activities, examined potential town council. According to events to collaborate with the town Barnes, the youth town council’s council, including the Prom Plus new officers were selected via a Available picnic and a Sept. 11 remembrance. “stringent interview process” rather Unclaimed cash bonds are by the owners of the funds. The to its General Fund. The 163 The picnic is scheduled for Sept. 6 than the election process the CV deposits held by the city of city may, pursuant to State of unclaimed deposits total $271,524. while the 9/11 event is tentatively Town Council undergoes. Glendale that are refundable to California Government Code For more information, call scheduled for Sept. 13 at Two Strike The CV Youth Town Council’s the customers after the completion Section 50050, publish a notice (818) 548-3918 or visit http:// Park. Crescenta Valley Town next public meeting will be tonight, of a project, and have not been listing these unclaimed deposits, www.glendaleca.gov/government/ Council Vice President Harry Thursday at 6 p.m. at the La claimed yet. The Finance Dept. of which are three (3) or more years departments/finance/accounts- Leon said the youth town council Crescenta Public Library, 2809 the City of Glendale holds these past their completion date and payable. is working with the VFW to put Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. deposits until they are claimed thereafter, transfer such funds the event together and will be Water Bond Ballot Measure Amount Reduced, Proposed Services Untouched By Jason KUROSU combat drought and climate change, to improve the overall water groundwater sustainability, flood supply in the event of a drought or On Wednesday, Gov. Edmund G. management and more. similar event. Water recycling and “Jerry” Brown signed legislation In terms of water quality, the bill advanced treatment technology that would replace the water bond would allocate funds for projects projects would be funded, as well as on November ballots this year. that will reduce contaminants in surface and groundwater storage An $11.14 billion bond was drinking water, particularly in projects. originally slated to appear on the disadvantaged communities. As The legislation passed the Senate ballot, but will be replaced by the per the terms of the bill, up to 37-0 and the Assembly 77-2. The new $7.5 billion bond as Proposition 15% of funds must be allocated bond also received the support Come Meet Our 1 on the November ballot. $7.12 for technical assistance for of numerous water agencies, Knowledgeable billion will come from the new bond disadvantaged communities. including the Metropolitan Water and Friendly while the remaining $425 million Money will also go toward grants for District of Southern California. Staff! will come from existing unspent wastewater treatment projects and “Water is the lifeblood of any bond money. public water system infrastructure civilization and for California Your Home Town The legislation – AB 1471, improvements. it’s the precondition of healthy Pharmacy the Water Quality, Supply and Nearly $1.5 billion will be rivers, valleys, farms and a strong Infrastructure and Improvement dedicated for watershed protection economy,” said Gov. Brown in a FreeFree locallocal Act of 2014 – was authored by and preservation projects, with press release. “With this water Deliveries Anthony Rendon and will allocate numerous conservancies across the bond, legislators from both parties 2764 Foothill Blvd. La Crescenta funds to projects and programs state receiving funds. have affirmed their faith in 818.248.5851 Independently Owned dedicated to improving water The bill would also fund projects California’s future.” quality, infrastructure in order to for improving water self-reliance, NEWS August 21, 2014 • Page 7 www.cvweekly.com Community Strengths and Objections Raised Weaknesses Explored at Over Proposed CV Ready Exercise Home Development By Michael J. ARVIZU Russell Jones, a La Crescenta By Robin GOLDSWORTHY 110 degrees for multiple days “The Station Fire and resident who previously lived creating unexpected power subsequent floods helped us Residents concerned about a in the canyon for 22 years, and Civic leaders gathered in the outages. identify our strengths,” said proposed 110-acre development serves as the range captain Rosemont Middle School cafeteria The exercise participants were Pierce. in the 12400 block of Big Tujunga of Verdugo Hills Archers. “Our on Saturday to discuss the heat tasked with identifying how At the end of the exercise, Canyon Road in Sunland were concern is [the archery range] – specifically a fictional heat their organization would respond Chandra had the group rate able to hear, for the first time would be taken away from us.” wave that reached 110 degrees and assist in such a situation. itself on a variety of subjects Monday, from a representative Residents scoffed as for multiple days. The scenario The discussion identified the including engagement, education of the developer of the project, Rosenheim gave his was one presented by the Rand strengths of each organization and partnership. While gaps in Ben Salisbury. presentation and revealed the Corporation as part of a tabletop represented while also services were apparent, the group Salisbury himself did not number of homes to be built. exercise to explore how prepared spotlighting overall weaknesses, rated itself as average or above on attend Monday evening’s Rosenheim, however, was quick the foothills community is if such primarily communication gaps. many of the subjects. meeting of the Sunland-Tujunga to add that the number of homes a case became a reality. “Each organization may have Participants left the three- Neighborhood Council Land Use might be “slightly fewer than CV Ready, a local coalition [their] things well-organized,” hour exercise with a better Committee. Brad M. Rosenheim that, but not a lot.” dedicated to disaster survival said CV Ready rep Don Ross, “but understanding of what their of Rosenheim & Associates, Inc., For Jerry Hart, Verdugo and timely recovery, hosted the not [the group] as a whole.” organization can do to help in an a land use entitlements and Hills Archers senior board of exercise. Bill Flanders, pastor of First emergency while complementing public policy consulting firm directors member, losing the “This event was the beginning Baptist Church-La Crescenta, the efforts of other groups. based in Woodland Hills, gave archery range to the project is of relationship building events represented the faith-based And though plans may not be the formal presentation to the his biggest concern. we have planned for the future sector. seamless, resources are in place, LUC on the developer’s behalf. “I’ve been in the archery club in order to improve our resilience “The faith community has a which reassured most. But Salisbury’s absence for over 50 years, and I would as a community,” said CV Ready lot of resources,” he said, “but “[Public Health] feels fortunate did not stop Big Tujunga hate to see it go,” he said. “The president Roger Young. coordination may be minimal.” to have you all as partners,” said Canyon Road residents and archery range has never been About 30 citizens representing Reaching segments of the Aizita Magaña of the Los Angeles stakeholders from pointedly impacted like this before.” a variety of organizations community not represented at the County Public Health Dept. voicing their opposition to the The top half of the archery participated in the exercise CV Ready exercise – primarily Reflecting on the exercise, project. They feel the build will range could potentially be lost, including CVTC president the Korean and Armenian Young thought it was three hours increase traffic flow, disrupt Hart said. This would cause the Robbyn Battles, Robin Sauls populations – was a concern voiced well spent. the natural lifecycles of local range to lose 14 targets. and Steve Lauterback of CERT by attendee Mike Claessens “[I was pleased] that with little wildlife, ruin the aesthetics of Big Tujunga Canyon Road and former CV DOGS founder and shared by the rest of the information [beforehand] about the area and endanger horse residents say flash flooding Cheryl Davis who represented the participants. It was also noted the exercise and it’s intended trails. of the road is common, given animal sector. that smaller, organized groups outcome that so many community “I think [Salisbury] has a its proximity to Big Tujunga “[The exercise] was a great start like Neighborhood Watch would sectors chose to participate based fair sense of the concerns the wash. A new development in because it made you think,” said be especially useful in identifying on their commitment to improve community has,” Rosenheim that section of Big Tujunga Davis. “You could see everyone the elderly who might need help our community,” he said. “[CV said. “I think our intent is to Canyon Road would endanger brainstorming.” in the wake of a disaster. Ready] wants to assist groups work as closely as we possibly the lives of new residents should The exercise began with Rand Previous disasters that the and organizations in building a can with the community to the road wash out and prevent representative Anita Chandra foothills communities have coalition of entities with like- address concerns they have so emergency services from introducing the scenario: a experienced may have actually minded purpose. We want to that we can, hopefully, mitigate accessing the area. summer heat wave has struck helped prepare the community encourage families and energize those concerns.” “If you’ve ever driven down that initially raised temperatures for future disasters, said CV neighborhoods to coalesce and Salisbury plans to build 260 those roads during the time that by about five degrees. As days Chamber of Commerce president build relationships that will come high-quality single-family school is starting and ending, progressed, temperatures rose to Steve Pierce. to play in good times and bad.” homes built on 78 acres, with it’s already jam packed,” said the remaining acreage reserved Roberta Konrad, LUC member. for an open space, Rosenheim “Do you have an idea of how to said. The open space would mitigate it, given that you’re CV WEEKLY is online! encompass an area south of going to put over 200 homes Camp Louis Roth, a probation there?” www.CVWEEKLY.com camp; north of the Verdugo Hills Rosenheim responded, “That Archery Range and Tujunga will be part of the analysis: Little League fields; and east of traffic and its potential impact. Big Tujunga Canyon Road. We’ll make note of that.” Blessing of Grapes “They’re nuts if they’re going to build on that property,” said see HOME DEVELOPMENT Celebrated at GAMC on next page By Isiah REYES it’s a demonstration of God’s Adventist and the Armenian blessing upon us that continues community. Although the Glendale Adventist Medical from one generation to the next ceremony was only 20 minutes Bonners Party Center hosted its annual and just knowing that God long, everyone who was a part of community ceremony Blessing of provides for our basic needs,” it enjoyed the prayers that were Rentals the Grapes on Aug. 13 for visitors, Chaplain Elias Molina said. “The sung in English and Armenian. Serving the Foothill Community Since 1939 patients and hospital employees. camaraderie and the joy are a Following the service, the The ceremony is designed part of God’s blessing.” prelate and pastors visited to give the first yield of the The tradition of blessing the patient rooms and blessed the Chairs • Tables • Linens vineyards as gifts to the church grapes can be traced back to Old patients, offering prayers for • • as a way to ask for God’s Testament times around 1,700 healing and good health. All in- Tents String Lights Heaters blessing. Archbishop Moushegh years ago. Grapes have a special patients received a small bag of Concession Machines Mardirossian, Prelate, conducted place of honor because they are grapes on their dinner trays and the services along with Reverend considered the “first fruits” since a card reading, “These grapes Ardak Demirjian and Reverend they are the first produce of were blessed during our Blessing Vazken Atmajian of St. Mary’s harvest. of the Grapes ceremony today. Armenian Apostolic Church in Mardirossian said he Please accept them in recognition Glendale. appreciated the long standing of this annual Armenian harvest “It’s very relevant to us because collaboration between Glendale time celebration.” Bonners Equipment Rentals Support this paper! 6935 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga (818) 951-9117 Visit our advertisers! www.bonnersrentals.com Page 8 • August 21, 2014 NEWS www.cvweekly.com

HOME DEVELOPMENT from previous page GCC from Cover “An Environmental Impact meetings with the Los Angeles report, Najarian voiced his own “This year has been like none was mulling over that idea on a Report is going to be prepared Planning and Land Use concerns over development and other year in terms of the growth countywide level, while Cal Trans and required,” Rosenheim added. Commission, Los Angeles City its effects on traffic congestion. Glendale has experienced,” he is possibly considering a statewide “It gets the formal process going, Council and Sunland-Tujunga He also noted that Cal Trans has continued. “The assumption is fee. which then takes quite a bit Neighborhood Council, will also repeatedly sent notices to the city that these [new residents] are “Would we consider of time to complete. It enables be held. The developer will also warning them that its growth is going to be ‘hipsters’ who will implementing our own fee before formal dialogue and comments.” file for a zoning change. overloading its highway system. bike and have no need for a having one imposed by MTA?” Rosenheim further stated “It’s a very, very long, long “I don’t think we can rubber car. Let’s make sure we’re ready he asked. “Let’s look ahead at that scoping meetings will be process,” Rosenheim said. “We stamp this anymore because with [pedestrian and traffic the upcoming year at what we’re organized, either later this fall plan on participating as much Glendale is changing,” he said. “I improvements] first.” going to do differently. or early winter, with the intent of as possible with the community don’t think any other city in the The councilmember also mooted Ochoa said that the idea should involving the community in the as we move forward and through entire county is facing the issues the idea of the city self imposing be considered, though it poses planning process. this process … in a collaborative, we are with growth.” a congestion management fee in challenges. “What I want to reinforce is that positive spirit. We want to be Looking over the report’s order to mitigate these problems. “We are a city that values this is the start of the process,” he transparent. Not everybody’s statistics demonstrating that 401 Saying that such an idea was not development ... but the idea of said. “The technical work has not going to agree with us. We permits for new units were issued “half bad,” he said that such an a local congestion management been done.” understand that.” last year, Najarian warned that idea would be preferable to having fee has been elusive,” he said. Public hearings, as well as the city in coming years could face one imposed on them from an “Lawmakers in Sacramento may growth that would increase that outside agency. The Metropolitan have to help us help ourselves.” WANT THE LATEST number several times over. Transit Authority (MTA), he said, COMMUNITY NEWS? Sign up for our LCF Produces Crime Video By Mary O’KEEFE The Commission asked Castro he said. CV Weekly E-BLAST. and Matejka to make another The most important thing to E-mail [email protected] to receive an Although La Cañada Flintridge video that could be distributed remember is to report suspicious and the Crescenta Valley area on YouTube. They hired a behavior. e-mail with the latest community news. have low crime rates, there professional company and made “Call when you see something,” are still issues with residential the video that covers everything Matejka said. and vehicle burglaries. In an from how residents can secure There are times when victims effort to be proactive, La Cañada their home to tips on what not to will call their husbands, or wives, Flintridge’s Public Safety leave in their yard and garage. at work before calling the sheriff’s In the Realm of Glendale, CA Commission decided to use social “Don’t leave things in an open station sometimes waiting several WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW CAN HURT YOU! media to educate residents on garage,” Matejka said in the video. hours before reporting the crime. We can help you with: tips to avoid being a victim of a “Garages with internal doors [that The city is directing its efforts to burglary. lead into the home] are attractive increase its social media outreach. – Protecting your house from Medi-Cal Recovery “A few years ago the to [burglars].” They are becoming more active on – Avoiding Capital Gains Taxes during a house transfer [Commission] asked us to He reminded people to lock the Facebook, Twitter and, with this – Qualifying for Medi-Cal without losing assets come up with a [public service door that leads from the garage to video, on YouTube. – Setting up an Irrevocable Trust announcement],” said Peter the home. To view the video, visit www. Castro, City of La Cañada. The video also gives tips on what youtube.com/TheCityofLCF. We are highly experienced in ELDER LAW, PROBATE, Castro and Deputy Eric not to leave in a vehicle. 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By Mary O’KEEFE information and give [parents] those in La Crescenta who want an update on [Sagebrush],” said clarification concerning the A community forum has been Dr. Richard Sheehan, GUSD transfer and the ramifications scheduled by Glendale Unified superintendent. for Crescenta Valley/GUSD School District to discuss the Sagebrush is the far western schools if the transfer is Sagebrush territory transfer area of La Cañada Flintridge. approved by Los Angeles 300 W. Glenoaks Blvd. Suite 300, Glendale issue. Children living in Sagebrush County. CA 91202 The meeting will be held at attend GUSD schools in Sheehan along with other Mountain Avenue Elementary Crescenta Valley. Mountain GUSD administrators will on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. Avenue is one of those schools. provide the information via a in the school’s cafeteria. There La Cañada Unified School Power Point presentation. will be two other meetings held District and GUSD have been The community is invited at Monte Vista and Fremont in talks concerning a Sagebrush and encouraged to attend these elementary schools. The dates transfer. The discussions meetings. Mountain Avenue and times are still being have been intense at times Elementary is located at 2307 determined. between those who support Mountain Ave. in La Crescenta. “We want to provide factual the transfer in La Cañada and GWP Pilot Program Launched By Jason KUROSU in a press release. “Our priority is with Baltimore Gas and Electric, to make sure that our customers a utility comprising 315,000 Glendale Water and Power have the right information and customers (as opposed to GWP’s will begin employing a new pilot tools to empower them to take 33,744). program that will send customers action to reduce energy usage GWP is expected to call three to tips on saving energy via email during the summer.” five Peak Event Days this season. or phone. On the day prior to a Tips will include advice Zurn said that all GWP peak energy event, GWP will send like delaying the use of large customers are enrolled in the notifications to customers with appliances such as dishwasher program. suggestions for energy saving, as and washing machines and “Forty-thousand of our well as feedback on their overall adjusting air conditioning. customers were automatically energy usage on the days following The program, which is in effect enrolled in the pilot program and the peak event. now, is instituted through Opower, yes they can opt out at any time,” “Considering the high a software provider that partners said Zurn. “There will be planned temperatures we’ve experienced with utilities in North America, peak events that we will select this year, this program is a great Europe and Asia to keep their and notify our customers a day in opportunity for our customers to customers educated on their advance. At this time, we do not save energy on hot days,” stated personal energy use. Opower first have any peak events scheduled.” GWP General Manager Steve Zurn launched such a program in 2012 NEWS August 21, 2014 • Page 9 www.cvweekly.com Fatal Accident on Earlmont Drive GPD Officer Arrested in Vegas A Glendale police sergeant He was arrested on one count was arrested and charged with of soliciting prostitution, a soliciting prostitution in Las misdemeanor that can carry a Vegas. sentence of six months jail time On Aug. 8, Vahak Mardikian and/or up to a $1000 fine. allegedly approached an “The GPD was contacted by undercover officer in the Las Vegas Metro in regards to Flamingo Casino in Las Vegas. an incident last week,”said Tom According to the criminal Lorenz, Glendale city spokesman. complaint filed by the district “We have not received all the attorney’s office in Clark County, information as of yet.” Nevada, Mardikian approached It is likely the incident will the undercover officer, engaged become a personnel matter. Photo by Kevork KURDOGHALIAN her in conversation and offered “I cannot comment on personnel By Mary O’KEEFE her money for sexual acts. [matters],” he said.

The Traffic Investigation Unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. is continuing ORRILL’S its investigation into the fatal O AUCTION accident that occurred about A 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Los Angeles County Fire Dept., Crescenta Valley Sheriffs and Montrose Search and Rescue responded to the call of a vehicle over the side on Earlmont Drive near Hillard No information as to the released. The investigation is PURCHASE ESTATES CONSIGN Avenue in La Cañada. identity of the victim, only that ongoing. orrillsauction.com (818) 951-SOLD (7653) it was a woman, had been 10511 Sunland Blvd. 91040 LAPD Arrest Man Suspected of Montrose Robberies By Mary O’KEEFE her car in the parking lot in the suspect in the recent robbery. 2400 block of Honolulu Avenue After an investigation, it was A Los Angeles Police Dept. when a man came from behind, discovered the man, 26, was on arrest led to a man suspected of pushed her and took her purse. active parole for robbery and two robberies in Montrose. In both cases, the women’s stolen had been released from jail since spacious new boarding kennels As reported in last week’s CVW, credit cards were used at locations September 2013. He had three two elderly women were victims of in Tujunga and Los Angeles. addresses including Tujunga, & air conditioned runs daylight robberies. The first was Then on Tuesday a similar Sunland and Los Angeles. 6934 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042 • (818) 352-6085 on July 25 when a woman was incident occurred in the 8500 block Glendale police, working with approached outside her home in of Day Street in Sunland. Los LAPD, responded to the location. the 3600 block of Malafia Drive. Angeles police officers responded The suspect was arrested. She had just pulled into her to a call concerning the robbery Witnesses were reportedly driveway and exited her vehicle of an elderly woman. When police able to identify the man as the when the man came up behind checked the area, they discovered person who allegedly committed her and grabbed her purse. The a man at a gas station on Foothill six robberies including the two in second incident was three days Boulevard in Sunland. He Montrose. later. A woman had just parked matched the description of the

911 from Cover students lined up to watch the Remembrance Parade drive by. There will be one difference this year, however; organizers are including a ceremony the night of 9/11 at Bob Smith Toyota. “I had [worked on] a 9/11 ceremony in Tujunga,” Sityar said. There he gathered a choir from Verdugo Hills High School, country singer Eli Locke and a band. Fire and law enforcement members were invited. This year, CV organizers decided to do the same type of ceremony. There will be a moment of silence and a prayer for the victims of 9/11. Firefighters and law enforcement will honor those who died while Pennsylvania. Victims were in to stand along the route as the cars responding to the terrorist attack. the planes, buildings and on the drive by and to attend the ceremony WANT THE LATEST “It is to remember, honor and ground. In New York, fire, police on the evening of Sept. 11. respect,” Sityar said. and other emergency responders The route begins at 9:11 a.m. at COMMUNITY NEWS? On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists rushed to help only to be caught Ralph’s market parking lot in La whose purpose was to deliberately in the collapse of the buildings. Crescenta. (The route is pictured fly into specific targets, hijacked There were 2,753 victims of these above.) The evening ceremony will Sign up for our CV Weekly E-BLAST. four planes. Two of the planes four terrorist attacks. Patriot Day begin at 7 p.m. at Bob Smith were flown into the Twin Towers is held in observance on Sept. 11 Toyota, 3333 Foothill Blvd. E-mail [email protected] to receive an in New York City, one was flown to remember the victims of the For more information contact into the U.S. Pentagon and a fourth terrorist attacks of 9/11/2001. (818) 248-4957 or email office@ e-mail with the latest community news. crashed in a field near Shanksville, Community members are invited crescentavalleychamber.org. Page 10 www.cvweekly.com August 21, 2014 VIEWPOINTS NEWS FROM THE sacramento Treasures of the Valley » mike gatto » Mike lawler If You Run… Best Little Whorehouse in … It’s a Crime When it comes to hit-and-run a similar alert system created La Cañada? offenses, the Crescenta Valley has in Denver, Colorado in 2012. Yes it’s true. Allegedly loud calls. In the 1950s, we call in a reservation, tell Lucille been more fortunate than many The system has resulted in an there was a house of, well, if find several articles in the L.A. what they wanted for dinner, communities. The last deadly hit- incredible 76% arrest rate when not ill repute, then at least Times about her neighborhood and how many girls to have and-run to occur in this community cases are posted to the alert of questionable repute in La conflicts over the birds, even to on hand. After the group had was more than four-years ago, on system. By comparison, less than Cañada sometime around the the point of Lucille finding the dinner, the rest of the evening Jan. 1, 2010. Unfortunately, our half of all hit-and-run offenders 1960s. severed head of one of her birds was theirs to spend how they friends and family in neighboring are apprehended nationally and My story comes from a local dropped in front of her gate. wished in any of the many communities are facing a serious in Los Angeles, the arrest rate gentleman who had visited the After several years of neighbor ornate rooms of the estate. epidemic that seems to be inching for fatal hit-and-runs is only 20%. place back then. I’ll keep him complaints, punctuated with Sparky really hit it off with closer and closer to home. On March 25, Colorado’s governor anonymous. Because of his much courtroom drama, a Lucille as she was a radio There are more than 20,000 hit- signed legislation expanding the fascination with electronics, I’ll Pasadena judge ordered her to enthusiast herself and had a and-run incidents a year in Los alert system statewide. call him “Sparky.” sell or destroy her valued birds. wonderful shortwave setup. She Angeles County. Of those, more AB 1532 takes aim at hit- Our story starts in 1929, Perhaps it was this run-in also had set up her mountaintop than 4,000 lead to serious injury and-run offenders after they are when a fabulous home was with her neighbors and the estate for extra income as a huge or death. That’s more than 10 arrested, requiring a mandatory built in the San Rafael Hills of legal system, or perhaps she ground antenna via several hit-and-runs per day that leave six-month license suspension for Flintridge on Wendover Road was talked into it by some of the large “weathervanes” in order to a helpless victim lying in the anyone convicted of a hit-and- above the Flintridge Hilton local men. Maybe she just fell transmit commercially without street. Allowing the perpetrators run involving another person. Hotel. “Las Casitas Del Paso” on hard times and needed the permits. Sparky garnered some to escape prosecution just adds The legislation addresses a major was a massive reproduction of money. But for whatever reason, special favors from Lucille, insult to these injuries. Hit-and- loophole in current law which sets a Pyrenees monastery. Faux local lore says that in the 1960s and still has photos he took run victims and their families the penalty for leaving the scene crumbling walls, romantic she opened her home up for of Lucille’s girls posing nude deserve to know that cowards of an accident based on how bad balconies, cloisters and secret “parties” for gentlemen with around his radio equipment. who drive recklessly, and the victim’s injuries end up being, passageways gave the place an lovely ladies that she provided. According to Sparky the purposefully avoid responsibility, which is silly because there is no authentic air, as though it had We can’t be sure today if this operation didn’t last too long. will be caught, and will no longer way to know the severity of the been transported through time. was her cover for a prostitution Lucille finished out her life be allowed to drive the streets. victim’s injuries at the moment of But a secret bar that lowered business, but I think we might alone on her mountaintop, and To address this epidemic, I’ve impact without stopping. from the ceiling placed it firmly make some assumptions. when she died the whole estate worked to raise awareness of I like to give people the benefit in the Prohibition era. It sat This is where Sparky enters was bulldozed, and several hit-and-runs across California of the doubt; after all, accidents on 42 beautifully landscaped our story. Sparky was a HAM mansions were built on the and provide additional tools for happen, but leaving an injured acres perched on the highest and shortwave radio enthusiast. subdivided land. police investigating hit-and-runs, person in the streets is simply hill above Flintridge, with According to Sparky, he was up There’s a lot of supposition such as last year’s AB 184, which unacceptable. Together, these bills incomparable views to the sea. in the San Rafaels looking for and innuendo to this tale, and doubled the statute of limitations will empower the public to help us In 1941, it was purchased by likely high points and peaks to it’s up to you readers to draw for hit-and-run offenses that lead catch hit-and-run drivers before a wealthy hotel broker who had broadcast from when another your own conclusions. It seems to serious-bodily injury or death. they can cover up the evidence probably fallen in love with the local radio enthusiast who knew every neighborhood has its This year, I’m continuing my of their crimes and ensure the estate when he brokered the sale about the establishment invited “dirty laundry.” efforts by introducing AB 1532 perpetrators of these cowardly of the Flintridge Hilton to the him up to meet Lucille. For the and AB 47, which would engage acts think twice before leaving Catholic Church (today Sacred two young men the place was a the public in law enforcement’s fellow citizens dying on the side of Heart Academy). After he died, paradise. Beautiful scantily clad search for hit-and-run offenders the road. Motorists must begin to his wife Lucille continued to live girls were everywhere. The bar and increase penalties once a recognize that fleeing the scene of in the splendor of Las Casitas that lowered from the ceiling perpetrator is caught. an accident is a crime. Period. with her prize-winning Arabian was still functional, there were AB 47, which is also known as stallion “Roagzah,” a massive gambling tables, and young the “Yellow Alert bill,” would allow Mike Gatto is the chairman of Doberman named Derbemar women lounged in what was law-enforcement agencies to use the Appropriations Committee von Ulbricht, and a large flock perhaps the first hot tub in the the existing Emergency Alert in the California State Assembly of expensive peacocks imported area. Also, the peacocks were Mike Lawler is the former president of the Historical Society System (of which “Amber” Alerts and joint author of the 2014 from India. The neighbors had back, perhaps due to Lucille’s of the Crescenta Valley and loves are a part) to notify the public of Water Bond. He represents issues with the peacocks, which influential connections. Sparky local history. 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Their intensive robotics camp at the Heinrichs was impressed that robots moved Montrose Program Center of no set rules were followed, that rings to hooks the Girl Scouts of Greater Los the girls shared ideas and worked and performed Angeles (GSGLA.) together to build their robot. chin-ups, along “I really enjoy this camp Learning to program the robot with other because you can watch girls was a new part of the experience maneuvers. grow and use their skills,” as well for her. “The camp said Rock n’ Roll Robots team The robotics workshop campers was also fun member Tabatha Pina, a junior “use a computer and write a set of because the at Marshall Fundamental High commands to program the robot team girls were School in Pasadena. “You also to do and make all the movements really friendly have to teach them, but you’re not that you want the robot to do. and nice to doing it all for them.” That part was a little challenging e v e r y o n e , ” At first, campers familiarized to me,” she said. H e i n r i c h s themselves with the parts kit “When I was 13 years old, I said. “Usually and learned how to program was inspired to pursue a career in in school, we Photos supplied by the Girl Scouts their robot. The following day aerospace engineering by a two- would build of the camp included multiple week summer class that I enrolled robots out of Legos but instead we workshops led by team members in on a whim,” said Townsend, built them out of metal, bolts and and adult mentors on topics such who has mentored Rock n’ Roll screws. This camp was so much as robot mechanisms, design and Robots since 2007. “Before that fun that I have decided to join the build times and controlling the class, I had never even considered team.” robot. a career in science or engineering. “I think the summer workshop On the final day, after one “Despite many changes for is a particularly powerful last build session and practice girls in the subsequent 25 years, experience for the attendees matches, a tournament was held it seems to me that most girls because it is a program for girls to gauge how well the different entering high school are not run by other girls,” explained robots performed their tasks in a considering careers in science Townsend. “The members of game. and technology, largely because Team 25 organize the workshop “The summer workshop is a they have never personally and prepare and teach most of great opportunity for girls to experienced the requirements, the coursework.“ ‘test drive’ robotics and find out challenges and rewards of these “The girls who attend aren’t if it’s something they would like sorts of careers.” learning about robotics from a to invest more time in,” said “I invest my time in the Rock bunch of stuffy science teachers Rock n’ Roll Robots mentor Julie n’ Roll Robots to provide a place (or even fun, hip science Townsend, a robotics engineer at where girls can experience teachers),” she added. “They are NASA. “It’s an immersive robotics robotics, and all of the technologies learning about robotics from girls experience that introduces that contribute to a working – their peers – which makes the all the relevant technologies robot, in a fun, safe environment material uniquely accessible to and concepts used by the Rock that is just for girls,” she added. them.” n’ Roll Robots team in their “And, of course, it is a lot of fun Rock n’ Roll Robotics is a competitions.” for me to spend time [working] GSGLA FIRST® (For Inspiration Drawing approximately 11 with the girls and helping them and Recognition of Science and Girl Scouts from the Crescenta make their robots work.” Technology) Tech Challenge Valley, Pasadena, Arcadia and Rock n’ Roll Robots Team #25 (FTC) team and is composed of surrounding areas, the camp is a has been conducting the summer approximately 15 girls from the path for girls in eighth grade and workshop through GSGLA in Pasadena area. higher to learn about robotics and Montrose since 2009. The camp GSGLA is also a partner engineering from both their peers not only involves computer affiliate for the FIRST® Lego and professionals. programming but also 3-D League (FLL) for ages 9 to 14. “I really wanted to participate printing, laser cutting of metal The volunteer staff oversees in the Rock n’ Roll Robotics camp pieces, circuitry and additional 300 robotics teams for the Los because I have always been mechanical engineering skills. Angeles area, 16 of which are interested in science and building “For many of the girls on Girl Scout teams, according to and figuring out how things my team, robotics has been a Melanie Larsen of the GSGLA. work,” said Renee Heinrichs, a life-changing experience that According to a 2014 study bachelor’s degrees are awarded www.rocknrollrobots25.com. ninth grader at Arcadia High has fundamentally changed mentioned by Larsen, only 22% to California women: engineering Information on the FLL and School. “And when I did robotics the way they think about their of California students taking the (18%), computer science (13%) other robotics teams can also be in school, it was lots of fun.” educational and professional AP exam in computer science and technology (10%.) found on the GSGLA website at “I really liked learning about futures,” Townsend also said. are girls. Fewer STEM (science, More information on the Rock girlscoutsla.org. programming and building “They are very enthusiastic technology, engineering, math) n’ Roll Robots can be found at a robot – learning about the about sharing their experience different parts and how [it] all with other girls like them who comes together to make a robot are still waiting for that sort of move,” added Heinrichs, who’s inspiration.” been a Girl Scout for more than The girls at the workshop six years. “It was really different designed, programmed and YOUTH NOTES Boy Scout Troop 319 is having provide financial aid for a rummage sale fundraiser on Scouts going to summer camp. Saturday, Sept. 6 from 7 a.m. to There will be something 2 p.m. at 2408 Los Amigos St. in for everybody: clothing, La Crescenta (at the corner of tools, toys, TVs, crystals, Briggs, ½ mile north of the CV electronics, and much more! sheriff’s station). For questions or to make a Proceeds will go towards donation, contact Rob Tyler at purchasing new tents/camping [email protected]. gear, as well as helping to Page 12 • August 21, 2014 YOUTH www.cvweekly.com End of Summer Celebrated Notes From with Y Barbecue Abroad By Joyce LEE see is Chinese. I feel a sense of inferiority, as if the other *Disclaimer: I do not mean to “Americans” view me as an generalize/stereotype Americans outsider. This is apparent or Koreans but am merely stating through the books, movies, music my observations and opinions. and media that are popular. I have grown so used to seeing I am judged by the yellow color white people on the big movie of my skin in my native land screen. When I read books, I and my overly authentic facial unconsciously assume all main features in my motherland. As characters are white. This makes a Korean American born and me wonder if other “Americans” raised in Los Angeles, I often view us Asian Americans as find myself struggling to grasp nonexistent in the world. my identity. Am I an American or To add to the irony of not feeling a Korean? Official government I belonged in the very country in documentations claim me as an which I learned to walk, talk and American citizen with a Korean grow, I failed to find my true self heritage. But off paper, my in even my motherland, Korea. identity cannot be so simply Korea is known to have the explained. highest percentage of plastic I realized this even more on surgeries in the world. I my recent summer trip to Seoul, personally do not agree with Korea. I have always been an plastic surgery because I believe avid fan of Korean entertainment everyone has their own charms and culture, consistently and talents. By transforming keeping up with popular dramas our faces to match the current and music. Inevitably, I had beauty trend, our individualism a lot of expectations for my will be lost in the crowd. When I first visit to my motherland. I traveled to the wealthy districts, was delighted at the delicious such as Gangnam where almost taste of traditional Korean food everyone looks identical from and the various attractions in plastic surgery, people gave me Seoul. Beneath the sheer fun and looks and assumed that I was a entertainment I experienced, the tourist. I did not have the same longer I stayed there, the more I pale skin, straight eyebrows, big realized that I felt out of place. I eyes, tall nose and oval faces as experienced a culture shock. they had. My friend’s younger The first thing that I noticed cousins asked me which features was that people in Korea are I would “fix” later, automatically generally not friendly like the assuming that I would undergo people in America; neighbors are plastic surgery. I was shocked treated as complete strangers, to find that even little kids subway passengers are glued unconsciously favor beauty over to their phones while sitting personality. and standing, pedestrians It saddens me to see how offer no apologies to those they materialistic the Korean society accidentally bump into, students has become. This gloominess bully each other for no apparent is not because I feel disgust. reason (this is one of the reasons Rather, it is depressing because I for Korea’s high suicide rate I care for the very country in which think). There is an unexplainable my parents grew up. It breaks cold atmosphere that looms over my heart to see people despise many of the people in Korea. Of themselves merely because they course, this certainly does not are not pretty enough or blend in apply to every individual. Do not with the crowd. Surprisingly, I misunderstand my observations found a reflection of myself in as harsh. I am well aware these people. Although I did not that there are flaws in every go under the knife, I realized country, culture, and individual that I was exactly like them – including myself. on the inside, always worrying I, like many other Asian about what people thought of Americans, have been a victim my race and face. This is the of prejudice in both America and connection that brought me to Korea. During a family trip to understand and treasure Korea. Washington, DC two summers I will probably be judged by ago, an African American boy the color of my skin in America pointed to our family as if we and my overly traditional Asian were zoo animals and exclaimed, facial features in Korea until “Look! They’re from China!” I die. My insecurities of being Although it was a bit funny the lone Asian in a room full of at first, my family and I were white people in America and the offended at the racial remark. awkward tourist in Korea will I understand how non-Asians take me a while to overcome. can get confused between the But I am striving to no longer different Asian races. But there care how other “Americans” and always seems to be a tone of “Koreans” view me as. Rather, mockery when someone asks I am proud to be a Korean- or even automatically assumes American, a hybrid of two flawed that every Asian person they nations that I love. For more stories,

The YMCA summer camp ended with a final barbeque at CV park where campers enjoyed food, please visit us online at played games, and celebrated the end of a successful summer. Contributed by Venus PAYANDEH www.cvweekly.com YOUTH August 21, 2014 • Page 13 www.cvweekly.com Boy Scouts Trade Tacos for Troop Gear Funding By Samantha SLAYBACK host each year, the first being needs. donations and discounts from parents and Scouts to help us their pancake breakfast. These Tables were set up outside of Cordon’s Market and Harmony out.” Friends and supporters of fundraisers help the troops the church near the playground Farms, they wouldn’t have been While this dinner may have local Boy Scouts came out on purchase new gear and help the area, giving adults the chance able to be so prepared with the been to raise money for Troop 288, Saturday for a night of tacos and boys pay for their various trips. to sit and talk and kids the fresh ingredients. She added it, along with the other troops in tomfoolery. The taco dinner was “Each Boy Scout has to sell opportunity to play safely nearby. that thanks were extended to St. the area, continually help out in held as a fundraiser for Boy Scout five tickets,” explained Assistant An assembly line service was Luke’s of the Mountains church the community. They hold many Troop 288 at St. Luke’s of the Scout Manager Gabriel Ynda. available for piling tacos high for its generosity in the use of its food drives throughout the year, Mountains Episcopal Church. “After the first five tickets [are with whatever toppings guests facilities. but the biggest one always falls The open space beneath the trees sold], the rest of the money raised desired. From beans to meat, She also praised the Boy Scouts. right before Thanksgiving. All made for shaded dining that was goes into their own accounts.” lettuce to sour cream, guacamole “They all step up and help Boy Scouts participate and food both practical and aesthetically Ynda further explained that this to salsa – these Boy Scouts had with clean up,” Ynda said. Girls is donated to local food bank Sue’s pleasing. is a “great way” to help out those it all! from the co-ed Venture Crew Garden so that everyone has a The taco dinner is the second Boy Scouts who need a little bit Ynda’s wife Vanessa explained were also there to volunteer with chance to enjoy a Thanksgiving fundraiser the Boy Scouts of help meeting their scouting that without the generous the dinner. “We have wonderful dinner. Photos by Samantha SLAYBACK

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The team has performed The Nvision programs of the programs of Woodcraft at the Granada Hills Holiday Woodcraft Rangers involve Rangers. Youth participants Parade and Woodcraft Rangers’ children and youth (aged 5-18) had the opportunity to Annual Spirit Jam dance daily, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. showcase their hard work at event. The Nvision program in over 60 schools including an event to promote the agency at Mountain View Elementary the foothills communities while mingling with celebrities also offers a variety of other of Sunland and Tujunga. and honorees. Included in this enrichment activities such as Woodcraft Rangers has been year’s program was Woodcraft the digital media club, which serving local youth for over 92 Rangers alumni and ESPN creates the weekly newsletter years. radio host Marcellus Wiley, Woodcraft Times, sports with For further information, call one of many guests to receive free tournaments on weekends, (213) 249-9293 or woodcraft@ awards during the night. urban dance and kindergarten woodcraftrangers.org. To learn CEO Chris Johnson said, activities including recreation more about Woodcraft Rangers “Woodcraft Rangers’ Nvision and arts & crafts. go to www.woodcraftrangers. programs offers a myriad of “We get outstanding support org. opportunities to have youth from Woodcraft Rangers and Contributed by David PEREZ Page 14 www.cvweekly.com August 21, 2014 SPORTS Gadsby Ready to ‘Leave No Doubt’ By Brandon HENSLEY anything, anywhere. The risk of is expected to be one of best in injury shouldn’t stop anyone from league if not the best. Except rian Gadsby practiced playing sports.” for a dismal second half against with the Crescenta Gadsby took the field in Burroughs which gave them their BValley High School helmet and pads last week after first loss, the Falcons racked up football team last Friday. That missing all of summer practice enough yards and points last might seem like a boring, and tournaments, as well as season that had people thinking unnecessary statement upon first the first week of school due to it could do some damage in the glance. Yeah, why wouldn’t he his commitment on the San playoffs. be at practice? He’s the starting Gabriel Valley All-Star baseball That chance, of course, never quarterback. team, which wrapped up play came. CV was 8-2, and its 5-2 People around the football in Washington State last week. record in league tied them for third program know better. Gadbsy pitched in the team’s place. Coin flip losses kept them Gadsby worried Coach Paul semifinal 1-0 loss then headed out of an automatic playoff bid, Schilling and his staff pretty back to football. and the CIF took West Covina as much all year about his playing “He’s going to be rusty because the at-large team in the Southeast status. He wasn’t planning to he’s been gone … he hasn’t played Conference, not Crescenta Valley. return to the team for his senior football since the last game of the Gadsby said he came back in part season. He wasn’t going to build season last year,” said Schilling, to make a statement this season. on a junior year that saw him who added that Gadsby is up “My mindset right now is leave throw 33 touchdowns to eight for the challenge of not having no doubt; do whatever you can interceptions, compile 2,500 anything handed to him. to make it one hundred percent passing yards and orchestrate The Falcons open the season sure you’re going to win the game, several thrilling comebacks that Sept. 4 at Glendale High School make playoffs, do whatever you helped the Falcons win eight against Verdugo Hills. need to do,” he said. Photos by Dan HOLM games while giving supporters Schilling said one of the reasons “I want to win a league title. I hope that this season could be Gadsby came back is because he want to win a CIF title.” even better with fully healthy relished the opportunity to earn With seniors Chase Walker and receivers Bostin Lakin and his spot. He’s mainly competing Van Ginkel, and juniors Lakin and Connor Van Ginkel. with Tyler Hill, a sophomore who Jordan LoBianco, Schilling said But anyone who knows about quarterbacked the Falcons in the he thinks this is best receiving Gadsby know he’s a baseball guy spring and summer. corps he’s ever had as head coach. first, and during last spring’s CIF Gadsby met with Schilling Gadsby said he’s excited to come playoff run with the CV baseball and assistant coaches Dennis back and work together with his team, where Gadsby was the and Hudson Gossard earlier this longtime friends. team’s ace pitcher, he had all but month. They told him they were “I’ve known Chase and Connor made up his mind to take the next happy to have him back, but that since I was 5 years old,” he football season off to concentrate he was going to have to work hard said. “I played Sunland flag on getting picked to pitch for the because of the time he missed. If football with Jordan when he was right college program. you don’t earn it right away, they the quarterback and I was the As luck would have it, the right said, keep working until you do. receiver. Most of the guys on the school for him – UCLA – came “It was a really good team I have pretty strong bonds knocking earlier this year and conversation. Brian is a with.” Gadsby, who agreed to play for the competitor and he doesn’t want Some prognosticators say the Bruins in 2015, reconsidered his anything just handed to him,” Falcons’ playoff hopes hinge on football option. He said he thought Schilling said. Gadsby. That’s a lot of pressure, about it every day, weighing the “I just consider myself another and he’s felt it all year from pros and cons, and finally he quarterback trying to earn a various people to come back, reached the decision that just spot,” Gadsby said. “I knew before including his teammates. But just might help Crescenta Valley win I talked to the coaches that I like when he’s on the mound or in the Pacific League title. wasn’t going to be going out there the pocket, it seems Gadsby can’t “Really, the only con I could saying, ‘Hey Coach, I’m ready. Put be shaken. think about was getting injured,” me in.’” “I made sure that if I was Gadsby said, who started playing If Gadsby is able to regain his going to play it was going to be tackle football when he was a 2013 form early, it should be a one hundred percent me and not freshman. “But when you think foregone conclusion he’ll get the anyone else wanting me to,” he about it you can get injured doing starting nod. The Falcons’ offense said. SPORTS notes QB Kicks Off Season The Glendale YMCA Quarterback Club will be having its annual kick off party on Aug. 28 at Straw Hat Pizza in La Crescenta from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members and non-members and families are invited, proceeds Every Thursday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from the food purchases will be used to fund scholarships for local athletes. There will be a silent auction and raffle; some of the prizes include Dodger tickets, rare bobble heads, autographed footballs by current NFL players and much more. The high schools represented by the club are Hoover, Crescenta Valley, Glendale and Saint Francis HS as well as Glendale College and Village Christian School. For more information about QB Club or if to join, call Rick Dinger at (818) 248-4500. SPORTS August 21, 2014 • Page 15 www.cvweekly.com Glendale Heads to Dodgers Try To Chavez Ravine End Slump By Jason KUROSU that Glendale Dodger Night, VP & General Manager Johnny Can’t watch the Dodgers? You can at least read along with the Glendale Parks Harrison and Glendale Parks about them here. CV Weekly contributor and Dodger Stadium welcomed & Open Space Foundation’s and Open Space Foundation Dodgers on Deck writer Mark Fabrick has the city of Glendale on numerous fundraising events, President Dottie Sharkey were Saturday night, as the game “are great opportunities to all invited onto the field as part everything you need on the Boys in Blue. between the Dodgers and the support parks and help the of the city’s big night at Chavez By Mark FABRICK Carl Crawford had a big night Milwaukee Brewers coincided community.” Ravine. The foursome were Tuesday, going 3-for-3 with three with the third annual Glendale The day started with a pre- projected on the stadium’s big After wrapping up a brilliant RBIs, three runs scored, and Dodger Night, a fundraiser for party held at Glendale City Hall screens and introduced to the 6-3 road trip that included series his fifth home run of the year. Glendale’s parks system. attended by event sponsors, city crowd by Dodger Public Address wins in Anaheim and Atlanta, Crawford’s last home run was on Glendale Dodger Night is and state officials (Glendale City Announcer Eric Smith. the Dodgers got swept at home May 24. The Dodgers’ left fielder one of the Glendale Parks & Councilmember Paula Devine The Dodgers also announced by the Milwaukee Brewers … is raking in the month of August Open Space Foundation’s three and former Assemblymember their Veteran of the Game the first time Los Angeles has after missing most of June and major fundraisers benefitting Anthony Portantino among during Saturday’s game, been swept at home all year. July due to injuries. Crawford is parks, along with the Verdugo them), members of the Glendale Glendale native and Senior Not only that, but the Dodgers putting up a .344/.375/.410 slash- Mountains 10K Trail Run and Dodger Night Committee and Chief Petty Officer Juan are now being plagued by the line in August (that’s batting Hike and the Glendale City Golf Glendale residents. Sandoval. Along with being injury bug. The team has put average/on-base percentage/ Championship. Those donating Afterwards, approximately 75 presented with a flag, Sandoval six players on the disabled list slugging percentage for those of to the cause were provided with ticketholders boarded a bus to received a standing ovation from in the past two weeks, including you not familiar with baseball food, refreshments and a ticket the game and arrived about the packed stadium, who were Hanley Ramirez, Juan Uribe stat lingo). to Saturday’s game. an hour before the first pitch, privy to Sandoval’s military and Hyun-Jin Ryu. Let’s just The team experienced many Shant Sahakian, chairman seated near the field down the accomplishments, including his say, the left side of the Dodgers of the same problems that of the Glendale Dodger Night first base line. work as an aviation machinist, infield does not look quite as have persisted throughout the Committee, said the Dodgers Prior to the game, Glendale his service in Iraq and receiving intimidating with Justin Turner season when they were swept by approached the city about the mayor Zareh Sinanyan, the Navy and Marine Corps and Erisbel Arruebarrena in the Milwaukee over the weekend. idea around the time of the 2009 Glendale City Councilmember Achievement Medal with one lineup instead of Ramirez and The bullpen faltered in last Station Fire. Sahakian said Paula Devine, Lexus of Glendale star. Uribe. Friday night’s 6-3 loss, wasting The Dodgers did get the pitching a solid start from Zack Greinke. LEFT: Scott Ochoa and reinforcements they desired by Dan Haren was completely Marc Stirdivant acquiring Roberto Hernandez ineffective in Sunday’s 7-2 BOTTOM LEFT: Suzanna from the Philadelphia Phillies drubbing. and Shant Sahakian and Kevin Correia from the After one of the toughest BELOW: Zareh Sinanyan, Minnesota Twins. Both have stretches of the schedule, the Paula Devine, Johnny been solid since coming over to Dodgers now face one of their Harrison and Dottie Los Angeles. Correia is 2-0 with easiest stretches. Over the next Sharkey a 4.09 ERA in two starts with two weeks, the only winning 11 K’s and 2 BB’s in 11 innings team the Dodgers will face is For more stories, pitched. Hernandez is 1-0 with the Washington Nationals. a 2.25 ERA in two starts with The Dodgers have a chance to please visit us online 10 K’s and 4 BB’s in 12 innings fatten up against a bevy of weak pitched. 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www.taixworkoutstudio.com 1424 Foothill Blvd. • La Cañada 91011 • (818) 790-7727 Page 16 www.cvweekly.com August 21, 2014 BETWEEN FRIENDS A Commitment Beebe Named in to Excellence Specialist Role Commitment to of all donations and all profits Dilbeck Real Estate, an expansive array of marketing Dilbeck is the exclusive affiliate Excellence” describes from the annual Book and headquartered in La Cañada tools and services for Dilbeck of Christie’s and was chosen “Anot only the Orthopaedic Author Luncheon go directly to Flintridge, announced the Real Estate’s most discerning for its tradition of representing Institute for Children but also the Charitable Children’s Guild appointment of Donna Beebe, client b a s e . estate properties and its high Michael P. Sullivan, its vice where it is then directed to OIC. as the company’s Christie’s standards and extraordinary president and chief philanthropy The La Cañada Flintridge group International Real Estate respect for its clients. officer. Sullivan will speak at the has pledged $100,000 over the specialist. Beebe has been a passionate La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic next nine years to benefit the In her new role with the supporter of Christie’s and has Guild Book and Author Luncheon outpatient surgery center. company, Beebe will be used them very successfully on Oct. 28. The mission of the OIC, As key speaker for the Book available to all Dilbeck sales in her sales career and has formerly known as Orthopaedic and Author Luncheon, Sullivan partners to assist them with been a branch manager Hospital, is to provide outstanding will include a seven-minute their upscale properties and for the company as well. care for the entire range of video that will provide a better explain all that Christie’s With this appointment the pediatric orthopaedic disorders understanding of the work being has to offer in conjunction company expects to have including specialized and unique done at OIC. The luncheon will with Dilbeck Estates for the an even bigger impact in disorders such as cerebral palsy, be held at the Angeles National company’s most prestigious the distinctive home market, musculoskeletal tumors, pediatric Golf Club, 9401 Foothill Blvd. in properties. Christie’s bringing an international arthritis and scoliosis among Sunland starting at 9:30 a.m. International Real Estate is the presence to clients globally. other issues. Those interested in attending premier brand in the marketing For more information, contact Sullivan was born and raised can contact Joan Cleven at of luxury real estate and offers Donna Beebe at (818) 749-3068. in Boston, Massachusetts and (818) 249-4603 and ask to have spent decades in professional fund an invitation mailed. Space is development in academic medicine limited. Those who are unable at Harvard Medical School. to attend and wish to send a Ribbon Cutting at 103 Throughout his fundraising donation can mail to La Cañada career, he has raised over $100 Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild, P.O. million for philanthropies and Box 777, La Cañada Flintridge, Lounge worked for two community 90212-0777. hospitals. Submitted by Arlene As chief philanthropy officer for MASSIMINO OIC in Los Angeles, he is charged with raising funds to better the lives of children with orthopaedic disorders and to assure that care is provided for children in need regardless of ability to pay. The La Cañada Flintridge Orthopaedic Guild, an auxiliary of the Charitable Children’s Guild, supports OIC by donating a variety of volunteer services and raising funds for the proposed ambulatory surgical center to be On July 31, a ribbon cutting was held at 103 Lounge by the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. built on the downtown Chamber president and CEO Judee Kendall welcomed the newest “go to” establishment in town Los Angeles campus. located at 103 E. Broadway at Brand. One hundred percent Photo courtesy of OIC Partners Rene Garcia, Albert Garcia, Michelle Mokhatas and Gino Nunez celebrated the event with local dignitaries and supporters. GAMC: Lowest STEMI Door to Balloon Treatment Time in L.A. County Glendale Adventist Medical mean heart muscle is saved, and bring a patient directly to the Center (GAMC) has been “time is muscle.” GAMC emergency department identified as “The Number One GAMC 2013 door to balloon for treatment. STEMI is a Top Performer” for its STEMI time ranged from 42 to 75 medical term that means heart Receiving Center. From Jan. 1, minutes. attack (ST Elevation MI). 2013 to Dec. 31, 2013, Glendale “Glendale Adventist is The county review team Adventist had the lowest door committed to providing this spoke of the GAMC program in to balloon time out of 34 L.A. top quality heart care to our high regard and congratulated county hospitals. Door to balloon community,” said Karen R. the GAMC STEMI team for time means the amount of Brandt, FNP-C, MSN, vice exceptional treatment times, as time between the heart attack president, Ancillary Services, well as exceptional inter-hospital patient arriving at the doors GAMC. transfer and treatment times. of the emergency department The hospital is designated as a For more information about and the opening of the clogged STEMI (heart attack) receiving the STEMI Receiving Center cardiac artery in the cardiac center (SRC) by Los Angeles at Glendale Adventist Medical catheterization lab. The more County Emergency Services. As Center, please visit http://www. quickly the artery is opened, an SRC, when emergency medical glendaleadventist.com/cardiac- the more quickly blood flow and personnel confirm a heart attack/ emergency-services or call (818) oxygen can be delivered to the STEMI diagnosis, they will 409-8100. heart muscle. Quicker times bypass other non-SRC hospitals BETWEEN FRIENDS August 21, 2014 • Page 17 www.cvweekly.com ARC Celebrates Keck Medicine of USC Night of Fun Now in Glendale Keck Medicine of the University Hospital in Philadelphia, of minimally invasive urologic and Fundraising of Southern California’s (USC) Pennsylvania, where he was surgery. USC Institute of Urology is now director of genitourinary trauma A focus of Nguyen’s practice is available in Glendale to provide and reconstruction. He specializes prevention of urologic diseases, assistance with a variety of in genitourinary injuries and promoting wellness in his patients urological conditions for patients congenital and acquired diseases and offering active surveillance in a convenient location. of the lower urinary tract and male for prostate and kidney cancers in Leo R. Doumanian, M.D. and genitalia. Doumanian also has patients who are good candidates Mike M. Nguyen, M.D., who are extensive experience treating male for a less aggressive treatment taking on the practice of William incontinence, erectile dysfunction, approach. He also has extensive Reynolds, M.D., are now providing urinary diversions and neurogenic experience in the latest robotic and services at the Keck Medicine of voiding dysfunction. minimally invasive approaches USC site at 1808 Verdugo Blvd. He also participates in volunteer for patients who are best treated Doumanian and Nguyen are activities to help underserved surgically including robotic kidney- members of the USC Institute of patients in other countries sparing partial nephrectomy Urology, which ranks 29th in U.S. including Mozambique, Kenya for kidney cancer, and robotic News and World Report’s 2013 and Rwanda, and has been prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Best Hospitals rankings and has designated a reconstructive expert Treatment and prevention of some of the largest experience and educator by International kidney stone disease are also part in treating urologic cancers and Volunteers of Urology (IVU). of his expertise. genitourinary reconstruction on Mike Nguyen, M.D., was In addition to providing the West Coast. recruited to the USC Institute specialized urology care, both Doumanian was recruited to of Urology in 2013. He came faculty physicians also practice the USC Institute of Urology in to USC from the University of general urology and manage 2013 from Temple University Arizona, where he was the director routine urologic conditions. Glendale Rotary (Noon) Photos by Michelle Ann Blanes RAMIREZ TOP: Longtime ARC Celebrates Founders Day supporter Fritz Coleman with ARC Glendale-CV At its Founders Day and see old friends. president of Rotary Moonlight. Chapter CEO Ron Farina. celebration on July 31, the Among the special guests To read more, visit http:// ABOVE: Guests enjoyed a Glendale Rotary (Noon) Club were Rahla Frolich (the club’s www.glendalerotarynoon.org. variety of wines, appetizers honored active members who first female president), David and chocolate. Honorees and their spouses at joined the club prior to 1980. Smith, the president of Sunrise July 31 Rotary meeting at noon at RIGHT: The event was These included Don Galleher, Rotary, Meghan Ravada, Embassy Suites of Glendale. held at the Forest Lawn Museum in Glendale. Hal Hanable, C h u c k The Glendale-Crescenta appearance by Fritz Coleman, Reinhart, Don Valley Chapter of the American popular Channel 4 weatherman, Russ, and Tye Red Cross held its annual fine talented standup comedian and Veden. Former wine and food at the Forest longtime supporter of the Red members of the Lawn Museum in June. The Cross. The evening included Club – Frank event offered ticketholders the live musical entertainment, Gaspar, Dave opportunity to compare an array a silent auction, gift baskets H a r s h m a n , of carefully selected wines from and entertainment/dining John Hedlund, California and around the world. opportunities contributed by Jack (Duke) Light appetizers from Chin- local businesses and community H o f f m a n , Chin Catering accompanied the members. and Rich wines, along with a variety of All proceeds benefitted the Martin – also cheeses and an array of Mignon American Red Cross, furthering came to share fine chocolates. its ability to respond in times of remembrances The event featured a guest unexpected emergencies. CV Weekly On The Move!!

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It was a the Colorado River from the spectacular 90-degree day and base of Hoover Dam, and I was the water was refreshing and ready to climb aboard the vessel super clear. I could see down at and settle into an exciting, new least 10 feet. When I emerged adventure. from the water and saw my own Stretching 70 feet long, the houseboat sitting there in the two-story houseboat boasted four cove, I knew it vacation time. bedroom cabins, two bathrooms After cooling off, I joined my with showers, a full kitchen shipmates in the dining room for and dining room, and a sports sandwiches and cold beer. I then Photos by Charly SHELTON and courtesy Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites deck with barbecue, Jacuzzi and took a hike in the rocky hills TOP: The sign for the inn surrounded by lavender flowers. waterslide. It also came with a jet behind the boat. While trekking BOTTOM: A panorama of the Blair Estates suite at Vendange. ski tied alongside. We rented the above the lake, I got some great boat from Forever Houseboats aerial views of Lake Mohave and By Charly SHELTON just that at the first ever wine- them and were unfit to stop (www.foreverhouseboats.com), the surrounding area. themed inn, Vendange Carmel a bottle – a common problem which has a fleet of them in Lake Mohave, created in 1951, In the stressful hustle Inn and Suites. of oversight for the wineries. marinas throughout California and bustle of daily life, we Working with over a dozen So rather than throw them and Nevada, as well as a couple see BOAT on page 21 sometimes forget to take a local wineries from the Carmel away they were made into a break. Just as important as Valley, Vendange has created countertop. In addition there eating right and exercising, the an inn that appeals not only was a three panel panorama body needs downtime to relax to those looking for luxury, of Delfina’s vineyard – the field and decompress. To get in as but those looking for a truly of grapes at the Estates with much relaxation as possible immersive wine experience. the mountains behind – and while still having fun, the best With tables and chairs made old family photos of the Blair bet is Carmel-by-the-Sea. of wine barrels, finished with family, a vivid purple orchid Of course, Carmel-by- a cork bar top, this will be an plant, and two chairs and a the-Sea is known best for overnight experience you won’t table on the patio that were its incredible wine tasting soon forget. made of former wine barrels. rooms from local wineries in We were invited to stay at All this in addition to the the legendary Carmel Valley Vendange in the Blair Estates stock furnishings provided by appellation. With so many winery-themed room. Each Vendange in every room – a wines to choose from, you can room is custom designed and flat screen LCD TV, stone tiled easily spend a week in Carmel furnished by the winery that bathroom and shower, and the and not run out of things to sponsors that suite. Blair deepest, most plush California do, see and taste. After a few Estates had chosen a beautiful King bed I have ever slept in. glasses of wine and a gourmet wine rack table with recycled I spoke with manager Brian dinner, walking back to your cork countertop. The cork Lee when I stayed at Vendange wine-themed room, designed pieces that were laid into the about the incredible luxurious Action Comics #1 is up for sale. The most by a local winery, is the perfect countertop were from corks amenities, as well as the little valuable comic book of all time, and this copy is way to end your day. You can do that had too many holes in see CARMEL on page 20 the best graded copy in existence. Featuring the first appearance of Superman and touted as the first superhero comic book ever, Action Comics #1 from June 1938 is incredibly rare. Not only that, but it’s even more rare to have a copy graded 9.0 (out of 10) by CGC, the Certified Guaranty Company. There are two 9.0 copies in existence, and of the two only this one still has white pages. This is the most valuable comic book in existence – and you can buy it on eBay. The bidding ends Sunday at 6 p.m. and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. The bidding started at 99 cents and, as of this writing, is up to $2,050,100. The seller, Darren Adams, turned down an offer of $3 million, hoping to fetch more at auction. Whether you bid or watch, this sale is a once in a lifetime experience. Scan the QR code to follow the sale on eBay.

Then & Now | Huntington Iron Works Courtesy of the Historical Society of CV

Then » Jim Huntington established one of the earliest businesses in La Now » Several of the Victorian homes on Union are gone, and the concept Cañada when he opened his blacksmith shop in 1914. Huntington Iron of La Cañada’s Old Town has become more obscure. But the Huntington Works became famous throughout L.A. for their artistry with wrought iron, Iron Works building is still there at 1428 Foothill Blvd., and it is 100 years as seen in this photo of the wrought iron decorated building in the 1990s. old this year. The restored building today houses an appliance store and a This area, with its row of Victorian home just below this on Union, was briefly hair salon. considered La Cañada’s unofficial “Old Town.” Page 20 • August 21, 2014 LEISURE www.cvweekly.com CARMEL from Previous Page with wine glasses and a unique to every room. He wine key, a TV with a light told me those amenities sensor that raises or lowers ‘Broadway & were the guiding principles the brightness of the picture that he and his brother had depending on ambient light when creating this new inn. conditions in the room, and Bolero’ Ends Sure, it may cost a little decorations from the wine extra, but it provides a country itself, including in better experience for guests. one room a grape vine that Cal Phil Summer That is the feeling in all is 100 years old. Where else aspects of Vendange; it may can you say that you slept be a little more costly for under a 100-year-old grape Season the owners, but it makes vine after drinking the wine for a better experience. that came from the grapes Another tremendous summer flamenco that is both steeped in Most places offer a free of that vine’s descendant? of California Philharmonic tradition and progressive in its continental breakfast in This really is a one-of-a concerts culminates this openness to musical flavors from the lobby in the mornings. kind inn, and each room is weekend with “Broadway & around the world. Vendange provides a free a one-of-a-kind stay in itself. Bolero,” the captivating season The entertainment-fueled continental breakfast in the For those looking for the finale featuring esteemed finale also includes performances morning, as well as a free perfect place for a romantic Maestro Victor Vener, his world- of Ravel’s hypnotic Bolero and wine and cheese happy hour weekend getaway, a week Photos by Charly SHELTON class orchestra and a powerful Chabrier’s effervescent Espana. in the afternoon ... because off from work or even just trio of special guests. “I am thrilled to collaborate it makes a better experience a stopover on the way up ABOVE: A wine rack made of former wine barrels holds vintages from Blair Taking place Saturday, Aug. 23 with these three spectacular for the guests. north, Vendange Carmel Estates in their themed suite. at Santa Anita Race Track and artists during our 2014 season Most places offer a very Inn and Suites is the place BELOW LEFT: The secluded patio area Sunday, Aug. 24 at Walt Disney finale and to share their immense nice, clean room with to stay. And if you stay in features chairs and a table also made of Concert Hall, the scintillating talent with our Santa Anita Race fine amenities. Vendange the Blair Estates room, try former wine barrels. program boasts Broadway Track and Walt Disney Concert gives guests a very nice, the Pinot Gris – you won’t BELOW RIGHT: The three piece, canvas sensations Randal Keith and Hall audiences,” said Vener who clean room with specific regret it. printed panorama photo of the skyline in Joan Almedilla lending their is already hard at work preparing amenities to that suite Delfina’s Vineyard at Blair Estates. voices to songs from such hit for the orchestra’s 2015 summer including bottles of wine To see more photos of the BOTTOM: A Blair Estates tasting shows including Chicago and season. “Rest assured that this from the vineyard of the room sign hangs above the super plush Blair Estates room at memory foam California King bed. Evita. “Broadway & Bolero” season will end on not one, but suite available in the room Vendange, scan the QR marks Almedilla’s California many, high notes.” Philharmonic debut, as well as Audiences throughout a reunion with Keith, as they Southern California have two performed opposite of each other options to attend the closing of on the Broadway National Tour the Cal Phil season: on Saturday of Les Miserables. evening at Santa Anita Race “I like all the story-telling of Track on the infield with the each song,” said Almedilla who unobstructed backdrop of the admits the most challenging San Gabriel Mountains or the part of performing are still her Sunday matinee at Los Angeles’ nerves. “Ah! The anticipation! most vaunted music destination, I’ve gotten much better at the incomparable Walt Disney dealing with my nerves in terms Concert Hall. of using it as a tool to get excited To purchase tickets to attend rather than fear what might or California Philharmonic concerts might not happen onstage. I find at Santa Anita Race Track, call that when I am fully and even (626) 304-0333 or www.calphil. overly prepared, I just show up com. and have fun.” Tickets for Walt Disney Returning to California Concert Hall are available for ON THE SCENE! Philharmonic after many years purchase through Ticketmaster is acclaimed guitarist Adam Del at (800) 745-3000 or online at Monte, who will turn up the heat www.ticketmaster.com. this weekend with performances For further information or of Rodrigo’s beloved Concierto to schedule an interview with de Aranjuez. One of the leading featured artists or Cal Phil flamenco and classical guitarists Maestro Victor Vener, please and composers of his generation, contact Lauren Lewis at Del Monte is known for creating 818.970.0052 or llewispr@aol. a unique sound and language of com.

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The lake, which sits 647 the fresh desert air. charting your own feet above sea level, starts at the When I awoke I soaked in course. Your schedule is Hoover Dam on the Colorado the Jacuzzi and then untied quickly reduced to the River and runs to the Davis the Sea-Doo jet ski and cruised calm quiet of sunrise, Dam. The lake and adjacent around the lake, bouncing on and the colorful sunset lands that form its shoreline are waves, investigating coves and over the lake. Days again part of the Lake Mead National waving to other boaters. For become your own. 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A ARIES March 21 - April 19 G LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 Courage and vitality are strong, so put Social pursuits bring the most pleasure your energy to good use and reap the over the week ahead. If it’s a lighthearted results. The accent on leisure and pleasure social buzz you want, you can have continues, when the chance to goof off and that and a lot more besides. Dating and CALENDAR this do things you enjoy can help recharge your romance may figure strongly in your plans, batteries. However, go easy if you need to with opportunities to rekindle the bond in 4th FRIDAY AT McGROARTY house dates are Saturday, Aug. 23 from McCLURE AT HOTEL CAFÉ sign an agreement or have detailed work a long-term partnership or spice up your Start your weekend off right at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. Glendale resident and musician to do, as there is potential for mistakes options concerning a new love affair. McGroarty Arts Center. On Aug. 22 10 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Maggie McClure will be appearing at unless you take extra care. The Sun’s move You could be strapped for cash over the The open houses will be held at the from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., you can the Hotel Café, a venue for those 21 into Virgo on Friday ushers in a time of weekend due to no fault of your own, so League’s headquarters, located at 149 get your kicks with the “clever rock” years and older, on Aug. 24. McClure year when the focus turns to health and keep some money in reserve for everyday S. Madison Ave., Pasadena. sounds of “The Enzymes and the Active is a pop singer-songwriter-pianist who lifestyle issues. bits and pieces. Ingredients” – a six-piece band whose RSVP to [email protected], by calling has been performing for over 12 years. members have played with the likes (626) 796-0244 or visiting www.MyJLP. Tickets are $10 and available online at of the Rolling Stones, Kelly Clarkson, com. https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets. The B TAURUS April 20 - May 20 H SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 Stephen Still, David Crosby, a host of Hotel Café is located at 1623 Cahuenga Certain people may seem more opinionated Be as cooperative as you can, but don’t let Motown artists, The Groundlings and TGHS TO HOLD GALA, BENEFIT Blvd. in Hollywood/Los Angeles. than usual, and perhaps given to extremes others distract you from achieving your many more. Hang out with friends The Glendale Historical Society of behavior. It might help to calm a tricky objectives. Keep your priorities in front of and have a great time! This month’s (TGHS) will present its inaugural gala FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE situation by talking things through before you and try to stick to them. This sounds “4th Friday” will be held outdoors in and benefit on Saturday, Aug. 23 from HOSTING DARYL BROWN they come to a head. The accent on home easy in principle, but in practice you may the upper parking lot. Complimentary 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will be held BOOKSIGNING and family matters brings relaxation and find that obstacles and delays prevent you snacks and a cash beer and wine bar at the historic Brockman Clock Tower On Monday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m., relief, though it pays not to upset the apple from moving ahead. Try not to let this get will be available. All proceeds from Estate, a Glendale landmark and the Flintridge Bookstore hosts a cart. Go easy when it comes to romance, to you, as with just a little patience things centerpiece of the newly designated the bar and a portion of the $5 cover signing for Daryl Brown, son of the as someone may not be as they seem. may be quickly resolved. In addition, your charge benefit the Center. Additional Brockmont Park Historic District. It legendary James Brown. Daryl, who There are attractive options, but remember social life perks up pleasantly, giving you donations always are welcome. provides a rare experience to tour one is an accomplished musician himself, that all that glitters is not necessarily gold. an outlet for restless energy. McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 of Glendale’s most exclusive homes and discusses his new book “Inside the McGroarty Terrace in Tujunga. support preservation efforts of TGHS. Godfather,” which presents informative The Spot Gourmet is catering the and enlightening stories about James C GEMINI May 21 - June 20 I SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 S/T ELKS HOST ‘FUNKY event and there will also be a silent Brown that go beneath the surface to You may feel somewhat stressed if With the current alignment giving you a FASHION SHOW’ AND auction. TGHS will also be recognizing explore his complex life and personality. too many demands are made on your craving for action, you have an abundance STEAK DINNER outstanding work in the community The author’s visit to the Los Angeles time and energy. This week’s alignment of energy for activities that are strictly fun, The community is invited to the with the presentation of its annual area coincides with (but is not suggests this could be the case unless exciting, and adventurous. However, as the Preservation and Volunteer awards. wackiest fashion show ever in Tujunga! connected to) producer Brian Glazer’s you take steps to delegate work and ease Sun joins Mercury in Virgo and your career Tickets are $125 for TGHS members The event is Friday, Aug. 22. Steak big screen biopic about his father “Get the pressure. Plus, if you face delays, it sector, you may be drawn back down to dinner is at 6:30 p.m. followed at 8 p.m. and $150 for the general public. They On Up,” which releases in early August. can be purchased directly from the TGHS might be easier to go with the flow than earth and to more mundane activities. with the fashion show. Attendees will Flintridge Bookstore is Daryl Brown’s try and force the pace. On a positive note, Focusing on your job and business and website at www.GlendaleHistorical.org. only scheduled appearance near Los see things never seen before ... and friends and family have your best interests career issues could be very profitable if TGHS advocates for the preservation Angeles. hopefully never again! Come to the at heart and will want to step in with bright you’re willing to make a plan and see it of important Glendale landmarks, For more information, call (818) Elks Lodge and have a great time! The suggestions if they suspect you’re feeling through to the end. On a spiritual note, cost is $15. supports maintaining the historic 790-0717. Flintridge Bookstore and character of Glendale’s neighborhoods, Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill overwhelmed. meditation may enhance relaxation when For more information call Bill you most need it. Andrew, (818) 352-5864. educates the public about and engages Blvd., La Cañada at the intersection of The lodge is located at 10137 the community in celebrating and Foothill Boulevard and the Angeles CANCER June 21 - July 22 preserving Glendale’s history and Commerce Ave. in Tujunga Crest Hwy. There’s too much positive potential J CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 architectural heritage, and operates the Doctors House Museum. showing up around you to let negative Your social life could disappoint if you PFAR HOSTING GOLF GLA HOLDING MIXER thinking win out this week. If someone allow a certain person to get you down. TOURNAMENT The Glendale Latino Assn. is having FREE WORKSHOPS FOR insists on talking about their problems You might need to firm up your boundaries The Pasadena Foothills Association its next mixer at Casa Cordoba in CHILDREN and it’s getting to you, you may need to and tell them in no uncertain terms that of Realtors will host its charitable Montrose on Wednesday, Aug. 27 from have a word. You’re in your element when the behavior won’t be tolerated. You can The Church of Scientology – Mission foundation Annual Golf Tournament 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 it comes to financial matters. Confidence go on to enjoy yourself once you get of the Foothills is hosting free workshops for members, $15 for non-members. Day at the Aces on Friday, Aug. 22 and ease could be the catalysts for ideas this out of the way. In addition, finances for children on how to make good Everyone is invited to network, meet at Arroyo Seco Golf Course in South that bring in extra cash. The more creative continue to look good and could get even choices in life. It gives a clear-cut guide and mingle. Bring a drawing prize and Pasadena. There is a $20,000 hole-in- you can be with your money, the more better if you’re willing to use your creative one opportunity and a silent and live to making good choices and finding the your business will be mentioned! All way to happiness. The booklet “How to contributions and sponsorships benefit money you’ll have to enjoy. abilities to earn extra cash. Plus, travel auction planned. and adventure may appeal, particularly if The afternoon will offer a poker Make Good Choices,” based on the book the GLA scholarship fund. you’re in need of a vacation. tournament with first, second and third “The Way to Happiness,” will be used. Casa Cordoba is located at 2331 E LEO July 23 - August 22 place prize opportunities. In 2013 the This workshop is for children 6 - 11 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose. You may feel like strutting your stuff and foundation distributed over $100,000 years old. It is on Saturdays from 11 a.m. sharing your natural genius with the world, K AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 to noon. Snacks served. including $1,000 scholarships, to 10 SIERRA CLUB WELCOMES but you could be stopped in your tracks A misunderstanding or skewed judgment Call to reserve seat (818) 957-1500. ROBIN PARKS foothill area high schools. by issues at home, where there could be is a real possibility, so don’t take anything Church of Scientology - Mission of For more information, or to sponsor, The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club will a setback. However, it won’t help to vent at face value, especially regarding financial contact Chairperson Ruth McNevin the Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in present Mountain Lions 101 with Robin Montrose. or dramatize the situation. Insight and matters. If you need to sign anything, at (818) 298-5605. To register, visit Parks on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. understanding could help you get to the double-check to make sure it’s OK. In at the La Crescenta Public Library, 2809 www.pfarcf.org. bottom of things if all else fails. In addition, addition, participation in a social or group- CHRISTIAN BOOKS & VEGGIES Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Please asking for help may be necessary if you’ve sponsored event can have many benefits JLP INC. TO HOLD ANNUAL HOLDING GRAND REOPENING enter on La Crescenta Avenue for the come to the end of your tether. Later, cast a for an important relationship. It’s worth OPEN HOUSES The grand reopening celebration for meeting place and parking. Christian Books & Veggies, an Adventist Parks, as docent of the Stough glance at your finances, as doing so could your while to get busy planning your social The Junior League of Pasadena, save you money. calendar for the weeks ahead. Regarding Inc. (JLP) is holding three prospective Book Center, is scheduled for Sunday, Canyon Nature Center, will identify for a career matter, delays may work in your member open houses at the League’s Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. us these magnificent big cats and invite favor if you can avoid impatience. headquarters. Women from the The event will feature live music by attendees to know more of the facts, F VIRGO August 23 - Sept. 22 Pasadena area and beyond interested area Christian musicians and vegetarian not the fables. A special invitation is If you’ve been caught up in dreams and food sampling, book signings, in membership and learning about extended to law enforcement, sheriff fantasies, the week ahead brings an . PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20 giveaways to the first 50 customers and groups and forest rangers to come and the League’s legacy of leadership and opportunity to restore them to life. While There may be a restless energy present that tacos and kettle corn. An exercise team gain a realistic picture of the mountain service in the community are welcome there’s still a focus on your spiritual sector, if channeled constructively could result in to attend. will conduct fitness sessions during the lion population in the Verdugo a golden opportunity. Rather than indulge day. the days ahead spotlight a shift as the Sun Prospective members will be Mountains. a desire to enjoy yourself, put some effort Christian Books & Veggies is operated The program begins following news moves into your sign. Pick one goal that introduced to the League’s mission appeals to you and start some serious into work or career goals. It could pay to develop the potential of women, by the Southern California Conference of conservation and outings. This is a planning. On another note, you may hit a big dividends. Later, the focus shifts to improve communities and promote of Seventh-day Adventists (SCC), the free event and everyone is welcome. brick wall in your interaction with a certain your relationship sector as the Sun joins volunteerism, along with learning what Adventist church administration’s Refreshments will be served. offices, which are located next door to Call Wayne Fisher at (818) 353-4181 person. Resist the urge to keep trying, as Mercury in Virgo. Over the coming weeks community impact current members you may benefit from the practical advice are making in the greater Pasadena the store. for further information. things will likely sort themselves out. of a friend, partner, or co-worker, especially area. The store is located at 1501 East if you act on it. However, delays around The prospective member open Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale 91206. see CALENDAR this on next page travel plans could cause frustration. Sudoku Puzzle #36 JUST FOR FUN August 21, 2014 • Page 23 (9/05/2011) www.crescentavalleyweekly.com CALENDAR THIS from previous page By KrazyDad ‘UNFINISHED SPACES’ AT BRAND Bolton Hall Museum is located at 10110 venues, all within St. James Church that each SUDOKU LIBRARY & ART CENTER Commerce Ave., in Tujunga. represent another location within the opera. The Brand Associates’ REEL ART Series Parking is available a few doors uphill at Performance dates are Sept. 19, 20, 21, 26, 8 3 7 presents the award-winning documentary the Elks Lodge. 27 & 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50 premium “Unfinished Spaces,” a film by Alysa reserved seats; $30 general admission; $25 4 5 8 Nahmias and Benjamin Murray. The film RATTLE PRESENTS ‘BLAST FROM seniors (65 and over); $20 students with ID. chronicles the story of Cuba’s ambitious THE PAST’ For more information and to purchase National Art Schools project, designed Rattle magazine will host the next tickets, visit www.pacificoperaproject.com, 3 7 1 in the wake of Castro’s revolution. The installment of the 2014 Rattle Reading email [email protected] or call project was neglected and forgotten and Series on Sunday, Sept. 14 at 5 p.m. Every the Pacific Opera Project hotline at (323) 6 7 eventually rediscovered as an architectural second Sunday, Rattle continues to gather 739-6122. masterpiece. a selection of performers at Flintridge St. James United Methodist Church, 2033 Special guest Dr. Ken Breisch will make Bookstore from around the country for a E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena 3 9 4 2 a brief slide presentation showing other series of poetry readings to celebrate the modernist experiments that, unlike the art magazine. END OF SUMMER BARBECUE 4 6 schools project, did come to fruition in Cuba The September Rattle Reading Series Come join the Sunland-Tujunga Elks after the revolution. Dr. Breisch will also lead presents a collection of Los Angeles poets Lodge celebrate the end of summer with a discussion and answer questions. from previous issues of the magazine. What friends and family on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 9 2 3 The screening will take place on Thursday, did we publish back then, and what have 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lots of fun, entertainment, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. at Brand Library & Art they been up to lately? Paul Suntup’s poem and food! As a fundraiser, all proceeds go to 7 8 9 Center (Recital Hall). Admission is free “Olive Oil” appeared in the summer 2004 the Christmas Basket Program. Music by the and open to the public. Complimentary issue. 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The Folk Tree presents its 31st annual Day MUTT STRUT RETURNS TO CV PARK Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse, 1010 of the Dead Altars & Ephemera exhibition The 4th Annual California Council of the Foothill Blvd., La Cañada-Flintridge. from Sept. 27 – Nov. 2. The show features Blind 2 and 5K “Mutt Strut” walk/run will take Each poetry performance is free and traditional altars honoring loved ones who place on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Crescenta open to the public. have passed, as well as installations dealing SUDOKU Answer Valley Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with broader contemporary issues and Everyone is invited to bring a canine BLOOMIN’ SQUARES SQUARE concepts about death. Also on view is a large 1 8 6 3 4 9 2 7 5 DANCE CLASS friend, whether a trained guide dog selection of work in various media by local 7 9 4 1 2 5 6 8 3 which assists a blind or visually impaired The next Bloomin’ Squares square dance artists and Mexican folk art commemorating individual to safely and efficiently traverse class begins on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 7 this major Mexican holiday, which falls 5 3 2 6 8 7 1 4 9 their community, or the family pooch which p.m. at the Sunland-Tujunga Municipal on Nov. 1 and 2. The public is invited to a gives so much unconditional love and Building. reception on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. 6 4 7 5 1 2 3 9 8 companionship. In addition to the human Sessions are open to everyone, no partner to 6 p.m. 3 1 8 9 6 4 7 5 2 and doggie camaraderie, plenty of food and required, LGBTQ* and friends. In the afternoon on Oct. 11 and on drink will be available. For those who think of square dancing, Saturday, Nov. 1, the Folk Tree welcomes 9 2 5 7 3 8 4 1 6 All proceeds go to promote the programs images may arise of hillbillies stomping face painter Jeanine Montellano and 9 2 3 and services of the California Council of around in a barn shouting “do-si-do,” blue- company who will transform revelers with 4 5 7 6 8 1 the Blind, the largest and oldest self-help haired ladies in silly dresses, and horrible their beautiful Day of the Dead designs and 2 7 3 8 5 1 9 6 4 organization of blind and visually impaired times spent in gym classes in grammar or head pieces. persons in California. CCB oversees several high school listening to fiddle music while a The Folk Tree is located at 217 S. Fair 8 6 1 4 9 3 5 2 7 successful programs to assist members and bored gym teacher read out of a book. Oaks Ave. Hours are: M-W, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., nonmembers alike including a scholarship The Bloomin’ Squares square dancing Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. program that has assisted scores of blind program is nothing like that! There’s no and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. and visually impaired students to achieve dancing in a barn or wearing silly clothes, For more information, contact Gail their educational goals; a no-interest and members dance to pop, rock and Mishkin at [email protected] or call (626) equipment loan fund so that blind and country music! Casual comfortable clothing 795-8733. low vision individuals may obtain or retain is encouraged. Only $6 a class. remunerative employment; a crisis fund to Bring a snack to share if you’d like! For SALON DE MUSIQUES LAUNCHES help with financial emergencies; and many more information, call (818) 945-1189. NEW SEASON others. Sunland-Tujunga Municipal Building, The new season of Salon de Musiques For more information about the Mutt 7747 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga opens on Oct. 12 and features Neo-Romantic Strut, contact Mitch Pomerantz at (626) and Impressionistic genius composers John 372-5150, [email protected], BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LUNCHEON Ireland, Howard Hanson and Frank Bridge. or log onto www.ccbnet.org/muttstrut. You’re invited to the Burbank Bar & Grille’s Performing will be Jessica Guideri & Serena GlassGiant.com CV Park is located at 3901 Dunsmore Ave. anniversary luncheon benefiting the Boys & McKinney, violins, Yi Zhou, viola, John Walz, in La Crescenta at Honolulu Avenue. Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. cello and Adam Neiman on piano. This annual event takes place on Friday, An informal Q&A with the artists will THE STORY OF WEATHERWOLDE Sept. 19 at Burbank Bar & Grille, located at follow the performance and a gourmet CASTLE 112 N. San Fernando Road. The buffet lunch buffet dinner provided by Patina with Pet of the Tujunga’s Weatherwolde Castle, built in will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. French champagne will be served. 1928, was almost lost to the wrecking ball This is a wonderful way to have a great Tickets are $39 for student, and $75 in 2005 to make way for new development. lunch, connect with friends and support (includes dinner and drinks). On Saturday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m., Little Landers the Club, all at the same time. Opportunity The performance takes place at 4 p.m. at Week Historical Society hosts William Malouf, drawing tickets will be available. Winners the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, fifth floor, Weatherwolde’s owner, for a presentation do not have to be present to win. Tickets are 135 N. Grand Ave, Los Angeles. CV Weekly loves to hear about your pets! of the history of Weatherwolde Castle and $15 per person. Tickets may be purchased at how it was saved from demolition. The the door or online at www.bgcburbank.org. VERDUGO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL Send a pic and small cap to presentation will take place at Bolton Hall. No RSVP is necessary. REUNION [email protected], to share your Malouf specializes in preservation and One hundred percent of all proceeds go Verdugo Hills High School is having a lovable pets with the community! restoration of historical structures. Following directly to the Club. reunion for classes a successful battle by Sunland-Tujunga And save the date! On Friday, Oct. 24 it’s from 1952 to 1957. community members to keep the home the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater The reunion is taking from being demolished, he and his wife East Valley’s Poker and Bingo Tournament. place Oct 12,13 &14 Tara stepped in to buy this unique home The fun starts at 6:30 p.m. at Woody’s New at Laughlin Nevada and restore it to its original glory. He will Cafe at Woodbury University. 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(9/05/2011) Sudoku Puzzle #36 Puzzle Sudoku Page 24 www.cvweekly.com August 21, 2014 RELIGION NOTES & NODS uestion: Forgiveness on Agenda We have a 21-year- August forgiveness classes, facilitated by old granddaughter Spiritually Rev. Beverly Craig and Gary Bates, RScP, I’ll call Cammy will be offered at Center for Spiritual Living- Q living with us who is La Crescenta. The last class is Aug. 27 - For- just not motivated to do anything. peaking giving World Events. She barely made it through high Spiritually SpeakingS Cho of La Canada United Methodist Church; Holly “Radical Forgiveness” by Colin Tipping is school. She doesn’t even keep her answers personal Stauffer of St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal the textbook for the classes. A love donation room clean, so I clean it because questions and concerns Church; Beverly Craig of La Crescenta Center for will be collected. I can’t stand a dirty house. She’s from a spiritual perspective. Spiritual Living; Randy Foster of Christian Life Center for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta, not looking for a job, which is Local religious leaders taking Church; Centers for Spiritual Living Practitioners: 4845 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta frustrating to her mother who part in the discussion include Laney Clevenger-White, Sandra Shields, Anthony lives in another area. The problem Mark Yeager/Chaplain YMCA Kelson, Gary Bates; Marsalee Forrestar/Shamanic Classic Car Nights at is Grandpa who keeps giving her of the Foothills; Bryan Griem of Practitioner; Mary Morgan of Redondo Beach Lake Avenue Church money. Montrose Community Church; Center for Spiritual Living; and Sharon Weisman, Lake Avenue Church will hold its second What can we say to him to help Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Kimberlie atheist/agnostic/secular humanist/free thinker. We free Classic Car Night on Aug. 22 from 6 him understand he’s not helping Zakarian of Holy House Ministries; Skip Lindeman welcome your questions and comments. Email us at of La Cañada Congregational United Church p.m. to 8 p.m. in its west parking lot. Local her by making life too easy? I ask [email protected]. of Christ; Rabbi Simcha Backman of Chabad of car clubs will showcase classic and antique myself what will happen to her Responses are offered from the perspectives of Glendale; Rabbi Janet Bieber of Jewish Community cars and there will be hamburgers and hot when we’re not around. Any ideas individual clergy members, which may or may not be & Learning Center of the Foothills; Levent Akbarut dogs cooked to order, music and a raffle. Ad- on how to get Cammy on the right in agreement with other respondents of Spiritually of Islamic Congregation of La Cañada Flintridge; mission is free and donations will be accepted Speaking nor the editor and staff of the Crescenta track? Betty Stapleford of Unitarian Universalist; Steve for the food. Valley Weekly. ~ Exasperated Granny Marshall of CV United Methodist Church; Elaine The Classic Car Night will also feature a chili cook-off. Free to chili eaters, but $15 to Dear Exasperated Granny, be here forever! So … by next that connect her with her inner It might be true that she really enter a chili for competition. I do not wish to cast aspersions August at this time, you will need spark of personhood or Godliness needs to see a therapist and Lake Avenue Church is located at 393 N. on your family or make anybody to have found a job and to have or whatever you call her deep seriously work on important Lake Avenue in Pasadena, at the corner of feel guilty. But the fact that the found another place to live. We down life force. issues in her life. She is after Lake Avenue and the 210 Freeway. grandparents are raising Cammy may be able to help you out from This change will not all at a major crossroad in her For more information, contact Bill Mead at points to what I assume was time to time but, sweetheart, you come about by making her feel life. If she is willing, and a good [email protected]. either an unfit mother or father simply can’t live here forever. You ashamed of her current situation. therapist could be found, like or both. The reason I mention need to get a life and get out on Other people’s approval/ someone she could relate to that Tuesday Table Talk the possibility is that down deep your own.” disapproval is not a good and would inspire her forward in her On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Bethel Church is Cammy may feel unwanted and Good luck, Grandma and sustainable motivating force process, that would be a great showing the film “Heaven is for Real.” unloved, and such feelings may be Grandpa! for anyone. Try to connect with thing. This is a true story of the 4-year old son hard if not impossible to overcome. the deep person inside and see She needs your wisdom of a small-town Nebraska pastor who, during Thank you, grandparents, for what is troubling her. Suggest and understanding, not your emergency surgery, slips from conscious- raising her; a friend of mine from something you might enjoy doing exasperation, Granny. ness and enters heaven. When he awakes, he college and his wife are raising together like making a cake, recounts his experiences on the other side. their grandkids, and I know of cooking a special dish she likes Rated PG. some grandparents here locally or playing a game of cards or The video will be preceded by a potluck who are doing the same thing Big Boggle – whatever simple supper. The potluck starts at 6:30 p.m., the – raising their grandchildren for activity would bring out her video presentation starts at 7:15 p.m., fol- whatever reason. The Rev. Skip Lindeman personality and create a relaxed lowed by dessert and discussion at about 8:45 Now to the problem: Cammy La Cañada Congregational and communicative atmosphere. p.m. Free. may be unmotivated because Church If you do this on a regular Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., she suffers from depression. [email protected] basis, let’s say every other Rabbi Janet Bieber Sun Valley Have you checked into seeing a day or so, you will create a The Jewish Community and psychotherapist? He/she may have Dear Exasperated Granny, very natural communicative Learning Center of the Foothills Choral Evensong at St. Luke’s Anglican some insight. Grandpa, I know you What would cause a 21-year-old situation. Be of the mindset to [email protected] The public is invited to attend a contem- love Cammy, but giving her money young woman to be so depressed find things to compliment about plative evening of worship in song, led by the can’t buy her love, as the Beatles and/or scared of the outside world your granddaughter that are choir of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, on Sept. sang one time. You may feel bad to the extent you describe? You true, such as if her hair looks 14 at 5 p.m. This richly historical and mov- for her, but maybe you need to try say she barely made it through pretty or she said something wise uestion: ing service will feature the music of Mozart a little “tough love” and set some high school. What was the cause that impressed you. In short, I have a friend and Rutter, as well as traditional chants and limits as to how long she gets to of that? Whatever the root, I am appreciate her. With this as I’ve known for 15 responses. This event is free and open to the ride the gravy train. How about sure her self-esteem cannot be her foundation, her natural force years who I meet public. For more information, call (818) 249- saying the following: “Cammy, we in good shape. Cammy needs of life will emerge and begin to Q for coffee several 5100, or visit www.stlukesanglican.org. love you and we want the best to develop self-confidence. She direct her footsteps in the world times a week before we go to Vallejo Drive SDA Chapel, 300 Vallejo for you. But you can’t stay here needs to find things in her life of work and self-organization. work. At other times, our wives Drive, Glendale. forever. For one thing, we won’t see SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING on next page RELIGION SERVICE DIRECTORY ST. BEDE the VENERABLE Light on the Corner Church COME MEET US! Center for Spiritual ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH St. Luke’s Living - La Crescenta Pastor Jon Karn (Missouri Synod) A Catholic Community ~ of-the-Mountains “Where it is our dream to help you build Here to Worship, Called to Serve (Missouri Synod) 1911 Waltonia Drive Episcopal Church and manifest your dreams!” ALL ARE WELCOME Montrose Sundays COME JOIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY Rev. Msgr. Antonio Cacciapuoti, Pastor (818) 249-4806 Gathering 9:30AM 2723 Orange Avenue, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. Worship 10:00AM La Crescenta, CA Rev. Greg Dongkore, Associate Pastor Domingo Misa en Español a las 12:00PM La Crescenta, CA 91214 Deacon Augie Won Sunday School and Child Care 818-248-3738 91214 All are Welcome www.glcmslc.org (818) 249-1045 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 2563 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta Sunday services 10:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study: Sundays 9AM Masses 818-248-3639 www.lightonthecorner.org http://stlukeslacrescenta.org/ Worship & Children’s Sunday School: 10AM Celebration Service Sunday 10:00 a.m. Monday-Friday: 8:10 a.m. www.facebook.com: Koinonia (Singing & Bible study): WednesdayOngoing spiritual Night Service growth 7:00classes p.m. St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church Wednesdays 7PM Saturday: 8:10 a.m., and counseling available and Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. To be in our Lutheran Church )LUVW%DSWLVW&KXUFK 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. in the Foothills DW/D&UHVFHQWD Others Service Vespers: Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m. 1700 Foothill Blvd.  La Cañada Flintridge Reconciliation: Saturdays Directory ^hEztKZ^ ,/WϭϬ͗ϰϱĂŵ 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or by appointment ŚŝůĚĂƌĞͲͲͲ^ƵŶĚĂLJ^ĐŚŽŽůϵ͗ϭϱĂŵ contact SUNDAYS AT LCIF KĨĨŝĐĞ,ŽƵƌƐ  Rosary: 8:30 a.m. Worship and Communion 8AM & 10AM  DͲͲͲdŚ͘ϵ͗ϬϬĂŵƚŽϰ͗ϬϬƉŵ Weekdays and following Vespers Emily Fairchild Children’s Church 10AM  Sunday School for Youth and Adults 9AM 215 Foothill Boulevard at ϰϰϰϭ>ĂƌĞƐĐĞŶƚĂǀĞ͘ La Canada Flintridge, California 91011 PASTOR BRUCE JOHNSON ;ϴϭϴͿϮϰϵͲϱϴϯϮ (818) 949-4300 • www.bede.org (818) 248-2740 www.lcifoothills.org /818-790-1951 tĞďƐŝƚĞǁǁǁ͘ĨďĐůĐ͘ŽƌŐ  RELIGION August 21, 2014 • Page 25 www.cvweekly.com SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING continued from previous page join us for dinner or a movie. My good friends do. I applaud you! friendship can be to strongly urge you want to support your friend where he may be able to explore friend has fallen into the habit Friends relate in different him to seek spiritual guidance but you also feel loyalty to his wife what is really going on in his of criticizing his wife and saying ways at different times. At times, from clergy and/or a professional whom you respect. The fact that life or he may become defensive. things like he wishes he had never we’re “sounding boards” to help counselor. That releases you from you point out his wife’s good points Authentic friendship involves risk married her, even though they’ve a friend voice and process their being his “counselor.” It allows you does not seem to be changing your and vulnerability but if there is been married for over 30 years thoughts and emotions. Our to just be his friend and stand with friend’s way of seeing his wife. You genuine love it is worth it and and do many things together with perspective can help them view him, encourage him, and applaud have a couple of options in how to friendship can grow stronger. their adult children and their their circumstances differently or his positive steps. After all, his proceed that may alleviate your May yours do so because of your families. Every chance I get in focus more on the positive rather marriage relationship of 30-plus discomfort. You could only meet courage to speak your truth. these conversations, I praise his than the negative. You might ask years and your friendship are as couples so you are not available wife. She’s a good wife and mother, him, “What were the character definitely worth contending for. for his confidences, or you could and also is very good at her qualities that attracted you to May God give you wisdom and ask that he refrain from sharing profession. your wife back in the early days of courage as you seek to help your on the topic of his wife and explain I like this guy, but I’m at a loss your relationship?” “What positive friend. that she is also your friend. Let of what to say to him in response qualities do you see in her now?” him know you are not comfortable to the criticism. I don’t want to cut Getting him to reflect on this may hearing him belittle her. off our friendship, but I don’t know stir tenderness towards his wife True friendship is about what to do. Any suggestions? and marriage that’s seemingly authenticity so sharing with him Justin Elledge ~ Baffled Friend been lost. your discomfort will make him Medical Intuitive and Healer Helping a friend work through aware of the situation he has [email protected] Dear Baffled Friend, and find solutions to troubling life put you in. His issues are with When a friend continually situations can also be a significant his wife and he needs to have a rehearses negative things, yet it aspect of friendship. At this point Pastor Dabney Beck conversation directly with her to seems no changes are being made, in your friendship, it sounds like YMCA Volunteer Chaplain address what needs to change in Crescenta Valley it can be extremely taxing on a you’re questioning whether you’re [email protected] their relationship for him to be friendship. Even though it’s been really helping him. I’m sure it’s happier. In confiding in you he is Weekly hard, you’ve remained steadfast in your heart to empower your Dear Baffled Friend, avoiding the responsibility he has THE FOOTHILLS COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER in your care and concern for him. friend, not enable or impede I hear your discomfort in this as part of a partnership. And if You’ve tried to remain objective him. From what you’ve described, situation. Your friend of 15 years you are not letting him know your about him, his spouse and their your friend seems “stuck” in his has gotten in a habit of sharing feelings you are doing the same marriage. You’ve also presented a chronic complaints. He may have his criticisms of his wife and thing. positive outlook on his situation difficulty taking action to change given that you also socialize with Let him know you care about and encouraged your friend to see on his own and more help may be your wives it is putting you in an his happiness. This conversation his spouse differently. That’s what needed. One of your greatest acts of awkward situation. I hear that may lead to a deeper connection Church Leaders Call for Foothills Community Business Expo Crescenta Valley • La Cañada Flintridge • Montrose-Verdugo City Community Prayer Vigil Chambers of Commerce Leaders from several foothills The reports coming out of Iraq are personal experiences of having a churches are calling for a heartbreaking. Children are being loved one murdered by a terrorist Free Admission • Free Food • Free Document Shredding community prayer vigil for those beheaded, men crucified or hung, act. They know firsthand the who are being affected by the women raped. And this is not just pain that these families are Wednesday, September 10, 2014 situation in Iraq, Syria and other being reported by outside sources; experiencing. We want to wrap our parts of the Middle East. The the Islamic state is posting videos arms around every family that is or 5:00 - 7:30 PM community prayer vigil will take of these atrocities on YouTube. has suffered because of these kinds USC Verdugo Hills Hospital place on Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at “This is pure evil,” said Mark of heinous acts,” added Pastor Saro 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale, 4th Floor Council Rooms the First Baptist Church at La Yeager of the YMCA chaplaincy. Khachikian. Crescenta, 4441 La Crescenta Ave. “As Edmund Burke put it, ‘All that Everyone who is concerned is “We cannot stand by and do is necessary for the triumph of invited. Candles will be provided, nothing. And while there seems to evil is that good men do nothing.’ as well as childcare for children be so little that we can do, we can What these people have done to under 8. The short program gather together as a community these children, to these families, (approximately 30 minutes) will in solidarity with those suffering is pure evil. We want to invite the include readings and prayers by in that part of the world and good people of the Crescenta Valley various church leaders, special pray for those who are enduring to offer prayers and to make a music, videos and a candle lighting such unspeakable horrors,” said statement of protest against this ceremony. For more information Pastor Bill Flanders, one of the evil.” call (818) 249-5832. vigil organizers. “Many in our community have

Shofar Ceremony Held at Enjoy complimentary food from: Angeles National Golf Club • Dream Dinners (La Crescenta) • Frank’s Famous Kitchen & Catering • Gio’s Baguettes and More • Montrose Bakery & Café Temple Sinai Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant • Straw Hat Pizza • Thee Elbow Room Temple Sinai held “Check-In At Temple Sinai” on Kol Nidre, the traditional start of a day of fasting FREE document shredding courtesy of Allied Waste Services - Limit 10 boxes Sunday, an open house-like, end of the summer event and prayer, is on Friday, Oct. 3 at 8 p.m. Morning Thank you to our sponsors for congregants to come and see friends, enjoy some Yom Kippur services will be on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10 BONNER’S PARTY RENTAL food, and see what programs and activities are going a.m. Services CALSTAR REALTY AND MORTGAGE, INC. on at the temple. for families CHRIS ARISTO STATE FARM INSURANCE There was a shofar ceremony to help kick off with young CLARK ASSET MGMT + ASSOC., INC. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE VERDUGOS the upcoming High Holy Day celebrations. This children are CRESCENTA-CAÑADA ROTARY CLUB year, the mayor of Glendale, Zareh Sinanyan, and at 2 p.m. on CRESCENTA VALLEY ADVENTIST SCHOOL councilmember Paula Devine stopped by to help the Oct. 4. FLINTRIDGE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC rabbi with the festivities. FOOTHILL MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT “The blowing of the shofar is always special Photos by GLENDALE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Leonard GLEN PARK HEALTHY LIVING/KANGAN WATER WORLD at Temple Sinai,” said Rabbi Rick Schechter. COUTIN HARA FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES “Traditionally, it is the sound of the shofar which stirs JENKINS PROPERTIES MANAGEMENT CO. INC. Jews around the world to think of repentance and JET PROPULSION LABORATORY resolutions of self-improvement. We are also proud KIWANIS A.M. that our community has a Shofar Chorus, which LA CANADA SMILES DENTISTRY MONTROSE TRAVEL includes members ranging in age from 8 to 80, who THE ORTHODONTIC STUDIO bring this biblical instrument to life with their soulful PLAN AHEAD EVENTS blasts. This range of ages underscores the importance WHIZ COMPUTERS of continuing tradition for multiple generations.” YMCA OF THE FOOTHILLS Rosh HaShanah holiday worship services will be Z ULTIMATE SELF DEFENSE STUDIOS held at Temple Sinai on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m. For more information call 818 248-4957 and Thursday, Sept. 25 at 10 a.m. Services for families The Foothills Community Business Expo, co-sponsored by USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, is the fourteenth annual business expo brought to you by Crescenta Valley, La Cañada Flintridge, and Montrose-Verdugo City Chambers of Commerce. This special regional with young children are at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25. event features free admission: document shredding, refreshments, and opportunity drawings. Page 26 August 21, 2014 www.cvweekly.com BUSINESS

» M o n t r o s e S h o p p i n g Pa r k N e w s » Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce “Our Business is Your Business” 5th Annual Montrose Welcoming a New CV Chamber Member The chamber welcomes our newest friendly financial environment and Thank you to Leonard Ghazarian member. Glendale Federal Credit great service. Carolynn worked for and Caspian Services, Inc. for hosting Film Festival This Union, a full service credit union, a printing business for 37 years the August business mixer! His was founded in 1951 and originally and came to the credit union after Mary design, development and marketing » serviced the financial needs of the Dawson retiring. She celebrates six years company put on a great party Weekend! city workers of Glendale such as with the company and is very happy with food, refreshments, a DJ and police, fire and utility workers. The about her decision to come work for gambling with play money. Guests credit union has since formed a the Glendale Federal Credit Union! also had a good time at the photo partnership with the Friends of the On Sept. 10, the Glendale Federal booth. Stay tuned for information Library and now offers a credit union Credit Union invites you to its about our next business mixer! membership to anyone. Glendale New Member Drive and Member Crescenta Valley Chamber of Federal Credit Union currently has Appreciation Day. The event will be Commerce is open Monday thru about 4,300 members. held in their parking lot from 10 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and is Three years ago this October, the to 6 p.m. and they will be serving hot located at 3131 Foothill Blvd., La Glendale Federal Credit Union built dogs and refreshments. There will Crescenta. Give us a call at (818) its new offices on the former site of also be a raffle for a new flat screen 248-4957 and check out our website the Grinders restaurant on Wilson TV! at www.crescentavalleychamber org. in Glendale. It offers free parking to Glendale Federal Credit Union is members. located at 500 E. Wilson in Glendale. The Glendale Federal Credit For more information, call (818) 548- Union is a strong and stable credit 3976 or email glendalefcu.org. union. When you join, you become Don’t forget to sign up for the one of the owners of the credit union. Running the Foothills 5k Run-Walk They offer free checking if you sign and kids Fun Run! Join hundreds up for e-statements and also offer of other runners for this annual See you at the Film Fest this weekend! very competitive loan rates and event on Saturday, Sept. 20 at It’s still summer out there, folks, and August is a prime “summer fun” credit cards that start as low as Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont month. What better way to celebrate than to join your friends, neighbors and 9.95%. Ave. All ages are welcome and merchants for an evening under the stars Montrose-style. Just like the old Carolynn Lyons, the Business the event benefits the schools and Lisa Mitchell days, we’ll be popping free popcorn to serve at this year’s Film Festival. The Development director of the organizations in the Crescenta Executive Director action takes place next to Andersen’s Pets at the former site of the Montrose Glendale Federal Credit Union, is Valley! Due to its popularity, pre- Crescenta Valley Chamber of Theater. The whole family will enjoy watching “E.T.” this Friday night and a resident of La Crescenta and is registration is highly recommended. Commerce “Raiders of the Lost Ark” Saturday. Spend the afternoon shopping and then excited to be the newest member of Entry forms are available online at 3131 Foothill Blvd., Suite D La join us at 6:30 p.m. for live music by The Subs and The Maestros. You can the Crescenta Valley Chamber of CrescentaValleyChamber.org/5k Crescenta, CA 91214 even order dinner from some of our favorite restaurants, served by Prom Commerce! She loves working at the or register in the chamber office. office: (818) 248-4957 Plus Club kids! credit union and is proud to say, “The For more information, please call fax: (818) 248-9625 credit union has a nice family feel to the chamber office or email info@ www.crescentavalleychamber.org it.” Members enjoy a comfortable, crescentavalleychamber.org. » Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce 2014 Tri-Chamber Foothills Business Expo and Document Shredding The annual Foothills Community Crescenta Valley Insurance, J’s of Commerce: Your source for all Business Expo is a tri-chamber event Maintenance, NASA Services and things local! Our mission is to actively sponsored by the Crescenta Valley, Stephen J. Giovanisci, D.D.S. support and enrich the community, La Cañada Flintridge, and Montrose- Inc. Silver sponsors are Bonner’s vitality and pride of Montrose, to Verdugo City chambers of commerce Party Rental, Calstar Realty and help preserve the historic district and and is co-sponsored by USC Verdugo Mortgage, Clark Asset Mgmt. + small town atmosphere, to promote Hills Hospital. The Expo provides Asooc., Inc., Community Foundation economic stability and positive, Chamber business members and of the Verdugos, Crescenta-Cañada productive relationships within community organizations an Rotary Club, Crescenta Valley Montrose and the surrounding opportunity to display and highlight Adventist School, Flintridge Family communities. products and services to businesses Chiropractic, Foothill Municipal Amy Jordan (left) shopping Montrose. and residents of the foothills Water District, Glendale Economic Upcoming events I caught up with local Wundabar founder and celebrity trainer Amy community. For the community, this Development Department, Glen September business mixer on Jordan, her new baby, and friend Michelle shopping the stores of Montrose. event provides a way for community Park Healthy Living/Kangan Water Wednesday, Sept. 3 from 6 p.m. to They were excited about their purchase at our newest on trend fashion members to learn about many of the World, Hara Financial & Insurance 8 p.m. at Ocean View Investments spot, J’Adore Boutique with stylist Adrian Stark. Things are booming at different businesses in the foothills Services, Jenkins Properties Group, 3525 Ocean View Blvd., Wunderbar and Amy is a walking testimony of how her unique program area and speak to the owners one- Management Co. Inc., Jet Propulsion Glendale. works. She just had her baby and her figure looks great! Amy is getting ready on-one all in one place. The event is Laboratory, Kiwanis A.M., La Cañada to open her fifth franchise but has a special place in her heart for the start of free and runs from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Smiles Dentistry, Montrose Travel, 2014 Foothills Business Expo it all in the one and only Montrose Shopping Park. in the fourth floor community rooms The Orthodontic Studio, Plan Ahead on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 5 at the main entrance to the hospital. Events, Whiz Computers, YMCA of p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at USC Verdugo I caught up with local Wundabar You can come right from work and the Foothills, Z Ultimate Self Defense Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., founder and celebrity trainer Amy not have to worry about getting Studios. Another great aspect to the Glendale in the fourth floor council Jordan, her new baby, and friend dinner beforehand because there are event is the free shredding services rooms. Michelle shopping the stores of several local restaurants that will that the event is providing. Two October business mixer on Montrose. They were excited about be providing samples of their great shredding trucks sponsored by Allied Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 6 p.m. to their purchase at our newest on food for you to enjoy. Our restaurant Waste Services will be located at 8 p.m. at Citibank Montrose, 2350 trend fashion spot, J’Adore Boutique sponsors are Angeles National Golf the lower east side parking lot of Honolulu Ave., Montrose. with stylist Adrian Stark. Things Club, Dream Dinners, Frank’s the hospital. Local residents and Oktoberfest 2014 on Saturday, are booming at Wunderbar and Famous Kitchen and Catering, businesses may bring up to 10 boxes Oct.4 from noon to 11 p.m. in the Amy is a walking testimony of how Gio’s Baguettes and More, Montrose of old documents to be shredded. 2200, 2300 & 2400 blocks of Honolulu her unique program works. She just Bakery and Café, Pepe’s Mexican An express line will be available for Avenue in Montrose. had her baby and her figure looks Restaurant, Straw Hat Pizza and customers with three units (boxes or Melinda Clarke great! Amy is getting ready to open Thee Elbow Room. bags) or less to be shredded. What a Executive Director Montrose-Verdugo City her fifth franchise but has a special The Montrose Chamber would good deal! This is a great community Chamber of Commerce place in her heart for the start of also like to thank the following event that you don’t want to miss. So 3516 N Verdugo Rd. it all in the one and only Montrose participating businesses for please join us on Wednesday, Sept. 10 Glendale, CA 91208 Shopping Park. 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