SATURDAY JUNE 26, 2010 VOLUME 4 NO. 25 Gold Line Graduation Day At Last! City Council Hits, Kills Reviews Water Pedestrian By Dean Lee Rate Increase A southbound Gold Line train leaving the Del Mar Station struck Process and killed a pedestrian early Friday morning. No one on the train was By Susan Henderson hurt and all 40 passengers were immediately evacuated according At Tuesday’s Sierra Madre City Council to officials from the Metropolitan meeting the topic of the Water Rate Transit Authority. Passengers were Increase was primarily responsible transported by bus to the next for the longest meeting held so far this station. Service was restored at 7:54 year. It was almost 11:30 pm before the a.m. meeting was adjourned. The matter The deceased, Michael Flowers, 24, of will be discussed again, however, at a Altadena was found at approximately public hearing on July 13th. 5:34 a.m. just west of the tracks on Although the re-agendized item called Del Mar Boulevard between Arroyo for a discussion of the Prop 218 process Parkway and Raymond Avenue said for opposing the rate hike, Director of Pasadena Fire Department Public Public Works, Bruce Inman, Finance Information Officer Lisa Derderian. Director Karen Schnaider, City Early reports suggested the victim Manager Elaine Aguilar, each took time may have been a transient. to review the basis for the request again. Derderian said paramedics declared Pasadena High School’s Class of 2010 Graduated on Thursday at the Rose Bowl. Inman pointed out that the Rate the man dead at 5:45 a.m. It was Increase was a two part fee, not a tax, unclear why the man was on the that would in the end reward those who tracks. MTA spokesman Jose Ubaldo conserve water. The proposal calls for said all the crossing signals were an increase of approximately 15.75% working properly. of the bimonthly meter charge that A spokeswoman for the Los is assessed. That is a flat rate fee and Angeles County Coroner’s office said is the same for each classification of initially that the man’s name was meter. For households that have a 5/8” being withheld. “The next of kin has meter, the most common type, the flat not been notified,” she said adding rate increase would total $6.50. The that an autopsy was scheduled for second part of the increase, however, Sunday. “We won’t know the actual would be based upon consumption. It cause of death until then.” is a ‘tiered’ rate and, like the current Sgt.Dan Gardner,of the Los Angeles Edison structure, would increase as a County Sheriff’s Department said users level of consumption increases. It they were reviewing any video is hoped that the increase will generate tape that may have captured the sufficient revenue to sustain our current incident. “Right now there is an water system and would also encourage only speculation as to why he may water conservation. have been on the tracks,” Gardner Graduate Treavor Proud graduates wave to Inman noted that 64% of the water used listed a range of causes including the Robinson is family and friends at the in the city is for irrigation purposes. obvious, an accident,or suicide or congratulated by end of the ceremony. Schnaider informed the council and intoxication. PUSD Superintedent Chaffey Community College; public that without the rate increase Ubaldo also said the train involved Diaz Citrus College; College of we would not be able to rebuild our was taken out of service for further More than 470 students the Canyons; Columbia revenues. In the last five years we have were presented with University; DeVry University; been able to complete a number of investigation, “It was moved to a yard East Los Angeles College; where the investigation continues.” diplomas at Pasadena High major projects with the help of federal School’s commencement Emery-Riddle Aeronautical grant money, and funds from other This incident is the second fatality ceremonies on Thursday, University; Everest College; since the Gold Line’s inception in as thousands of friends and George Washington sources such as the San Gabriel Valley 2003. family looked on. University; Glendale Municipal Water District. The cost of “The first was a suicide,” Ubaldo This years graduating Community College; Harvey the improvements was over $20 million Mudd College; Howard said. “That was in 2007.” class won an estimated $1.5 For retiring PHS Principal Derrick Evans, left, dollars and while a majority of the million in scholarships University; ITT Technical funds came from other sources, the city this ceremony marked the end of a rewarding Institute; Kalamazoo College; and awards, including a career. Langston University; Long was required to use matching funds National Achievement Beach City College; LA Trade generated from our water revenues. Scholarship for senior Asya Hollins, an appointment Tech; Loyola Marymount University; Marymount College; Costs for the operation and to the U.S. Naval Academy for senior Scott Snowden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Masters College; maintenance have continued to escalate and an Honors Challenge full tuition scholarship to the Mt. San Antonio College; Northern Arizona University; and without the proposed increase, University of Pittsburgh for senior Ryan Latimer. Notre Dame de Namur University; Occidental College; it will be impossible for the city to Graduates won admission to a wide variety of colleges Pace University; Pasadena City College; Pennsylvania State including, (partial listing): University; Pepperdine University; Santa Ana Community maintain its’ aging wells, and we will Academy of Art University; Arizona State University; Art College; Santa Barbara College; Santa Monica City College; have missed the opportunity for future Institute of California; Art Institute of North Hollywood; Scripps College; South Carolina University; Syracuse funding matches. (See chart on page 2). Art Institute of Seattle; Azusa Pacific University; Biola University; Tulane University; Tuskegee University; UEI Schnaider also noted that one of the University; Butte Junior College; California College of College; UEI College; UNAM; United States Naval Academy; most significant operating expenses is the Arts; California Lutheran University; California Universal Technical Institute; University of Arizona; the cost for electricity used to operate Polytechnic University Pomona and San Luis Obispo; University of California Berkeley; UC Davis; UC Irvine; the city’s wells. California State University Channel Islands, Chico, East UCLA; UC Merced; UC Riverside; UC San Diego; UC Santa Bay, Fullerton, Fresno, Humboldt, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Barbara; UC Santa Cruz; University of Idaho; University of (continued on page 2) Surveyors study the scene of the Northridge, San Diego and San Francisco; Calvary Chapel Pittsburgh; University of Texas, El Paso; University of the accident late Friday afternoon. Bible College; Centgro Escolar University, Philippines; Pacific; Washington University, St. Louis; Wyotech Institute. Inside This Week Music News Pg. 3

Sierra Madre’s Fourth of July Festivities Around San Gabriel Valley Page 2 nonprofit groups, will open at 5:00 p.m. On Monday, July 5th, between 8:00- and families to play in. Only water/ Calendar Page 3 A Star-Spangled The popular Bubble-Wrap “Fireworks- 10:00 a.m., the Sierra Madre Woman’s squirt guns will be permitted at the Weekend - Food, Fun, O-Rama,” a playful event for the Club will hold a complimentary pre- water play zone. Absolutely no water youngsters, is now in its sixth year. At parade breakfast, at the historic Essick balloons or use of water hoses will Pasadena/Altadena and Festivities for the 6:00 p.m., Aluminum Marshmallow, House, located on the corner of Sierra be tolerated at the water play zone Page 4 4th in Sierra Madre known for its exhilarating “Age of Madre Blvd. and Sunnyside Avenue. or anywhere along the parade route. Safety Page 5 Aquarius Horns,” will take to the stage Sierra Madre’s famous Fourth of July Absolutely NO water will be allowed You don’t need fireworks to brighten and set the night ablaze with classic Parade, starts on Monday at 10:00 along the parade route. Parking Education Page 6 the foothills during the City of Sierra 60s and 70s rock ‘n’ roll. Seating for a.m. Leading the parade down Sierra signage will exhibit a “No Water Good Food Page 7 Madre’s Fourth of July Celebration. this, and all other concerts, is on the Madre Blvd. will be artist and civic Zone” notice along Sierra Madre Blvd. The City will be celebrating the green, so concert-goers will want to leader Lew Watanabe, this year’s The Community Picnic in Memorial World Around Us Page 8 bring along a lawn chair or blanket. Grand Marshal. Park immediately follows the parade. holiday in style with a gala parade, Left Turn/Right Turn concerts, games, food, drink, and On Sunday, July 4th, the Food Traditionally, water has been The Food Booths and Beer Garden plenty of family-friendly fun. Rather Booths and Beer Garden in Memorial squirted back and forth amongst will open at Noon. Also at Noon, the Page 9 than confine the festivities to one Park will again be open from 5:00- viewers and participants during the band Night Blooming Jazzmen will get Opinion Page 10 day only, the City traditionally has 10:00 p.m. Be ready to rock and parade. However, this year the City everyone in the groove with a concert held events throughout the three-day roll by 5:30, when Rocktail will be has established a new set of Water of hot and cool jazz at the bandshell. Legal Notices Page 11 holiday weekend. performing in concert. The band Play Zone Guidelines. Sierra Vista On the south lawn throughout the Good Life Page 12 A Pre-Parade Party in Memorial specializes in classic rock and Park is now the only designated water afternoon kids can enjoy a variety of Park on Saturday, July 3, 5:00-10:00 typically invites the audience to sing play zone (west side of the park on the games, face painting, and balloons. Homes & Property p.m., kicks off the weekend’s events. along with their favorite tunes. Not grass lawn). The Sierra Madre Fire Page 13 The Food Booths and Beer Garden, to leave out the kids, at 8:00 p.m. there Department will be spraying water Matt Bosse is Chairman of the all- FYI Page 14 operated by volunteers from local will be a showing of the movie “Shrek.” into Sierra Vista Park for children volunteer Fourth of July Committee.

MountainViews-News 55 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 302, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] www.mtnviewsnews.com 2 AROUND THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010 Sierra Madre WATER - continued from page 1 Inman also reminded everyone one that the User City Attorney Sandra Levin addressed concerns Utility Tax that was recently adopted, was in fact a New Public Hearing on Vulcan regarding the Prop 218 procedures, explaining tax for the specific purpose of public safety. Money that the process was not a “vote” but a vehicle for from the UUT does not go into water revenues. He The Azusa City Council laid out a list of issues and address their concerns. But, as of now, residents to submit a written protest. If a majority of also noted that the city has established Development and concerns that Vulcan Materials Company according to Duarte and Save Our Canyon the rate payers submit an objection that includes the Impact Fees to cover the increased expense of new will need to address if the company expects representatives, they have not been contacted basic information of their name and the property housing on the existing water system. to win approval for its revised mining and by Vulcan. address, the city would not be allowed to increase A public hearing on the increase is scheduled for reclamation plan. Vulcan currently has a permit from the rates. July 13, 2010. In a unanimous 5-0 vote at its June 21 meeting, the City of Azusa to mine 190 acres of its the Azusa Council directed staff to return to 270-acre property. Vulcan wants to move its the negotiating table with Vulcan with the mining operations from the eastern portion of objective of coming back to the council with the property to a pristine 80 acre site on the an amended application that will address west boundary in close proximity to Duarte the issues and satisfy the stated concerns of homes and schools. council members. The council also directed On May 17, the Azusa council staff to set a new public hearing on July 6 for voted 3-2 to deny Vulcan’s application after reconsideration of Vulcan’s application for approving the project’s Environmental Impact modification of its conditional use permit and Report. At that time, Mayor Joe Rocha, Mayor revised reclamation plan. Pro Tem Robert Gonzales and Councilman On the list of issues to be addressed are: Uriel Macias who voted against the Vulcan • Save Van Tassel Ridge. plan voiced their concerns over the plan’s • Completion within two years of financial and environmental safeguards, and micro-benching of the Mayan Steps. expressed serious doubts of whether Vulcan • Following completion of the micro- could succeed in the “superior” reclamation benching of the Mayan Steps, establishment of plan it promised utilizing a new micro- a trail head to allow access at all times to Fish benching technique. Canyon Falls. Then in a surprise move at its June 7 meeting, • Set aside funds for establishment the Azusa City Council, as an urgency of trail head, maintenance, signage and all matter, voted 5-0 to both reconsider the May the things that would meet the easement 17 Council vote on the Conditional Use Permit requirements of Duarte for access to Fish and Revised Reclamation Plan and table the Canyon Falls. Rules of Parliamentary Procedure. The action • Revegetation in the micro-bench paved the way for them to reconsider their reclamation plan has to be at 100%, not 40% denial of the plan. 100 Years Of as stated in the current application document. At the June 21 meeting, City of Duarte • Tighten up the language regarding the attorney, Jeff Melching spent his five minutes History $80 million performance bond. There should addressing the City of Azusa on potential be no ambiguities as to when it kicks in and violations of the Brown Act during its June 7 St. Rita Parish announces the how it is to be implemented. If Vulcan does not City Council meeting when it both agendized publication of their Centennial perform what it is supposed to, Azusa gets the and acted upon the Vulcan matter. The Brown Book, a history of the faith $80 million bond to take care of reclamation Act requires that there must be an immediate community from the founding on its own. need for action to late-agendize a matter, and, of the original parish in 1908 • An airtight agreement that Vulcan that the immediate need must have come to the (originally named as St. Teresa ceases mining in 2038. attention of the local agency after the agenda Church) through the end of the • In 2038 Azusa gets the reclaimed land was posted. Instead, Duarte officials contend Centennial celebration in 2008. to be designated for open space. that this move is an after-the-fact change of • Institution of on-site monitoring of mind by some members of the Azusa Council. The author is the current St. air quality. Health and safety issues have to be “Instead of voting on the CUP/Reclamation Rita pastor, Monsignor Richard first and foremost. If there are any health and Plan motion as they did on May 17, they have Krekelberg. He has done an safety issues noted by the state air resources now decided that they would rather continue outstanding job in organization board or AQMD, mining activities stop until the item to allow more time for negotiation and writing of this book. The addressed. with Vulcan,” said Duarte City Manager, history is divided into four 25-year • Annual rather than bi-annual review Darrell George, reflecting on both the June 8 sections, which parallel the tenure of Vulcan. If any negative impacts are found and June 21 votes. of previous religious orders and with air or water, Vulcan is to cease operations Sierra Club lawyers have also questioned the diocesan priests assigned to both until problems are mitigated or addressed. legality of City Council reconsideration of the St. Rita Church and St. Rita School. Monsignor Krekelberg, author of the new book, autographs copies for • An additional tax imposed on tonnage Vulcan proposal. Msgr. Krekelberg included parishioners. to provide additional revenues to address In a letter read to the Azusa Council pertinent information in each unforeseen problems and “to fund certain at the June 21 meeting by Sierra Club section, from world to national to state to county to town history. Many photographs of the town, the former social and recreational programs in the city representative, David Czamanske, and signed and present church buildings, the school, personnel, parishioners, and students are included. which could include a new library”. by Joan Licari, chair of the San Gabriel Valley • An endowment fund and set aside Task Force, Angeles Chapter of Sierra Club, Also included are recollections, along with personal photographs, from many former and current parishioners. funds to maintain and establish trail heads, the letter states. St. Rita Church is a reflection of the town of Sierra Madre in that there is a highly stable population. It is acquire open space. “The City Council had an opportunity interesting to read the stories of those older parishioners as they describe the town and parish/school of their Azusa Council Member Uriel Macias said he on May 17 to defer a vote on Vulcan’s proposal youth. had spoken with Vulcan officials and they until such time as such limited modifications The book is almost 400 hundred pages in length, beautifully illustrated and printed, and contains almost assured him that they were willing to work could be made to the proposal, but chose 1800 photographs. Copies are available for $55 each from the St. Rita Parish Office, 50 E. Alegria Ave., Sierra with Azusa on issues of concern and “raise not to. The City Council can not at this time Madre or call 626/355-1292. Local delivery of books can be provided. the bar on what we expect, what I expect reconsider a vote already taken under the personally were this project to go forward.” assertion that such reconsideration is a re- He said that what he took with him to the visiting of the vote taken on May 17.” Vulcan meeting were a few pages from the In 2008, the Duarte City Council Draft EIR that were given to him by Duarte’s established a $700,000 fund entitled the “Fight Mayor Margaret Finlay and Council Member Against Vulcan Expansion” in response to John Fasana and a list of items given to him by the anticipated mining expansion plans by Save Our Canyon. “Some of them overlapped Vulcan and its potential adverse impact on as to what my concerns are. They were valid Duarte residents. For more information concerns.” about the City of Duarte Fight Against Vulcan Council Member Macias said he has also Expansion activities, call Duarte Deputy City encouraged Vulcan to sit down with Duarte Manager, Karen Herrera at (626) 357-7931, and Save Our Canyon people and listen to ext. 221.

BARGAIN BOOK SALE AT SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY Quality Books for Only A Buck! The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library will hold a Bargain Book Table Sale inside the Library, Monday, June 21 through Saturday, June 26, during the Library’s open hours. This month’s featured topics will include Fiction, Cookbooks, Biographies, Animals, Wildlife, Time Warner and Children’s books. All volumes are in good condition and will be sold at the low, low price of $1.00 each. These every-other-month book sales provide funding for Library resources and programs. Are your bookshelves bursting at the seams? Is it time to weed out the old to make room for the new? Your donations of gently used books are appreciated, and will help maintain our book sale inventory. Books in bags or boxes may be dropped off at the back of the Library, by the basement door. For more information call (626) 355-7186, or visit our website at www.sierramadre.lib.ca.us. The Sierra Madre Public Library, located at 440 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, is open Monday through Wednesday from Noon to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday from Noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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I PET FIRST-AID KITS & CLASSES Acoustic Live Karaoke. They provide a songlist and if you want to sing a tune For more information on the Sierra Madre Aquatic Center II Dave will back you up with his Amazing Brasstek Guitar. Buy a $1 Raffle Ticket Summer Movie Nights, please contact the Community Any questions please E-mail Sabrina at for a chance to play “VEAL or NO VEAL” at 12:00 Midnight - the winning ticket and Personnel Services Department at 626-355-5278. [email protected] will take home $20, $40 or a Veal Chop! (which is kinda like the equivalent of Sorry no pets allowed at this event Let’s Make A Deal’s DUD.) Wacky Karaoke is what it sounds like to me!!! 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. Full bar. Live from Burger Continental WED. 6/30* - “WHO LEFT THE BARN DOOR OPEN?” Bluegrass Night with The Harvey Hyde Show WRECK ‘N’ SOW @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7 - 10pm. 322 W. Sierra 535 So. Lake Ave. Pasadena (626) 792 - 6634 Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. *originally listed as Every Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm 6/23 - this is the one I warned you about! http://www.myspace.com/wrecknsow Hard-hitting, High impact sports talk radio “WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY” @ THE BUCCANEER, 9pm. KSHP Las Vegas - 1400 AM Bring your favorite vinyl records and play an entire side on the house turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045.

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SUN. 7/4 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. 4th of July Sunday BLUES Brunch! http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ SUN. JULY 4TH - NEW ASTROTURF @ the American Legion Canyon City - Post 180 in Azusa, 2 - 6pm. NO COVER, no obligation to buy drinks (full bar) or food (the meal is a rib dinner for $10, reservations: 626-334-9938) 819 N. Loren Ave. All are welcome. All-American Folk/Rock & Classic Country. http://canyoncitymusic.wordpress.com/ SUN. 7/4 - “OPERA TO BROADWAY” VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack ‘em in! MONDAY JULY 5th - SIERRA MADRE 4th OF JULY PARADE, 10am - starts at Sunnyside & heads east on Sierra Madre Blvd. down to Sierra Vista Park, where the Fire Dept. hoses down the crowd in the official “water zone”! Look for yours truly with the Alverno High School group - GO JAGUARS! MON. 7/5 - MAX BUDA BAND @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA, 9pm. Corner of Fair Oaks & Union behind the Container Store. Enter thru alley off of Holly Ave. 626-577-6583. Chester, Jerry, Ted, Bruce, Peter and Nick on noisemakers. An eclectic mix of jazzed-up rock. One of my favorite bands. Every FIRST Monday night.

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THURS. 7/8 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, Brews & BLUES Every Thursday. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ FRI. 7/9 - The MELLOW D’z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, coldest beer in town! Classic Rock and beyond! Every Friday. SAT. 7/10 - CELEBRATION ON THE COLORADO STREET BRIDGE with Live Music from SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES, MERCY & THE MERKETTES, NEW ASTROTURF and many more, 6 - 11pm. WRECK ‘N’ SOW outside the Orange Grove entrance, 5:30 - 7:30pm. $13.50 in advance (maybe $15 at the gate?) 626-441-6333. Food, beer/wine, classic cars. kids activities & entertainment, etc. Always a great summer night under the stars! www.pasadenaheritage.org SAT. 7/10 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. Full bar & great Italian food! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Country/Jazzy Folk, and always quality musicians. SUN. 7/11 - YVONNE PEREA @ MEMORIAL PARK BANDSHELL IN DOWNTOWN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 8pm. FREE concert in the park, sponsored by the SPERO Foundation, a newly formed, Sierra Madre-based philanthropic organization. $1 tacos, $1 water and $1 cookies!!! Folk, Blues, Rock. SUN. 7/11 - “OPERA TO BROADWAY” VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack ‘em in! FRI. 7/16 - The Sin Twins Rhythm & Blues Review @ Arcadia Blues Club, 10:00 p.m. with Bobby Bluehouse at 7:30 p.m. $15.00. 16 E. Huntington Dr. 626- 447-9349. Full bar & kitchen, pool tables, BIG room. Sort of a Blues Brothers thing, with a whole big band build-up with horns, chick back-up singers, etc. Quite the production and lots of familiar faces from other local bands. www. arcadiabluesclub.com SAT. 7/17 - Billy Vera & The Beaters @ Arcadia Blues Club, 10:00 p.m. with Bobby Bluehouse at 7:30 p.m. $15.00. 16 E. Huntington Dr. 626-447-9349. Full bar & kitchen, pool tables, BIG room. Remember when they used to play at the Sunset in Sierra Madre 30 years ago??? (for you newcomers - that’s Cafe 322 now!) www.arcadiabluesclub.com Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all... Hope to see you out & about, SierraMadreSue [email protected]

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New Metro Fire Retardant Sprayed Fare Hikes Around Rose Bowl Brush areas surrounding primary tools firefighters use Take Effect the Rose Bowl Stadium will as a preventive measure and be treated with the wildland to contain fires in untreated Thursday fire retardant Phos-Chek on areas. Wednesday, June 30, from 9 Phos-Chek helps keep trees a.m. to early afternoon. and grassland from burning. The Pasadena Fire Its main ingredients are Department will take this phosphates and fertilizers proactive approach to that prevent the ignition of diminish potential hazards fire and assist in regrowth during the Fourth of July of areas after a fire has been holiday and into the summer extinguished. season. For more information call Fire retardant is one of the (626) 744-7276.

Metro fares for regular riders will change effective July 1. However, there will be no change in discounted Chalk One Up For a World Record fares for seniors, students, she laughed. “They actually She also said they decided not disabled and Medicare Although it has yet to be thought it was tons of fun and it to fly officials from Guinness recipients. Fares on the finalized with the Guinness builds excitement.” World Records, located in Metro Silver Line, the bus World Records, this year’s Chalk Hurley explained the winning London England, to the Chalk service connecting the Festival made history Father’s process, “We had adjudicators, Festival. “That would have been Day weekend having over we signed up about 14 prominent something else we would have San Gabriel Valley and 179 murals, all over four feet, people in the community,” she to pay for.” South Bay, with stops in being painted at the same time. said. “Like, we had, Paul little She did say after being downtown Los Angeles, Organizers said they shattered [former councilmember] here accepted, they would be able to also will remain the same. the number needed, 150. and Councilmember Chris claim, “Guinness World Records The regular cash fare will “They still need to accept all Holden and other heads of holder.” go up from $1.25 currently of our paperwork,” said Patricia boards or community leaders.” The festival also, each year, to $1.50. Hurley, Managing Director She further explained they has its own set of winners. Best Metro fares will remain Light Bringer Project. “And each had to stand in front of one of festival, first place went to there is a lot of paperwork of the chalk murals for at least Gustavo Lozano for his mural in A converted water tanker on loan from Sierra Madre helps out among the lowest of any last year with applying Phos-Chek. Photo D. Lee/MVNews major transit agency in the involved in this.” 5 minutes watching and timing memory Michael Nimitsil. Not only did the event each artist. They then wrote Nimitsil a professional nation. According to MTA organizers, including the Paseo down the name of the artist and photographer and devotee New 511 Phone Service as a result of expanding Colorado, have to submit took a picture with a yard stick. of mountaineering, died service and keeping the lid paperwork, but each of the Each mural had to be over four mysteriously last year trying to on fares for decades, Metro artists did as well, making feet to qualify she said. reach Aconcagua, the highest To Outsmart Traffic riders today only pay 26 the check in process more Hurley said the Guinness summit of South America. City of Pasadena’s said Ara Najarian, chairman percent of what it costs to complicated she said. World Records charges a fee, Best of festival second place Department of of the Metropolitan operate Metro buses and “The artists had a good sense of “We also had to buy the rights went to Britney Lee and third Transportation joins other Transportation Authority trains. Under the new fare humor about the whole thing,” to show the logo, about $200.” went to Randall Williams. officials from Metro, Orange of Los Angeles County. structure, the “farebox” and Ventura counties, “We don’t have the money recovery ratio will increase Big Staffing Cuts in Adopted City Budget Caltrans and CHP in or the land. But thanks to slightly to 28 percent. The city council adopted next Pasadena. Councilmember Steve time positions citywide, reduce introducing 511 and GO511. freeway monitoring and Due to the deep economic year’s $725.4 million budget Haderlein was the only opposing benefits for new hires close com, new automated toll- other technology, we do recession, Metro had faced Monday night, less $16.2 million vote saying he could not support six libraries on Fridays, saving free phone and Internet have real time information an historic $250 million from last year. According to taking the ladder company out $200,000 increase the length of services, respectively, that on traffic bottlenecks so we operating deficit in the city staff $4 million alone is of service which could lengthen time between tree trimming, provide 24/7 on-demand can avoid getting stuck. We fiscal year starting July reductions in staffing including response times in his district. saving $50,000 and delaying updates on traffic, trip also can steer commuters to 1, 2010. Metro has been defunding one police sergeant Mayor Bill Bogaard was absent or deferral of city facility planning for public transit public transit, carpools and buffeted by a sharp drop position and 23 other positions from the meeting led by Vice maintenance. The city will also and connections with car vanpools simply by calling in local transportation within the police department. Mayor Victor Gordo. save $700,000 by increasing the or vanpools throughout 511 or Go511.com on the sales tax revenue and fare Fulltime positions in Fire Chief Dennis Downs said processing time on business Southern California. Internet.” box revenue along with transpiration, Water and Power, they had to reduce expenses to licenses, and parking violations. The new service provides “The CHP/Caltrans Traffic cuts in state transportation pubic health, parks, planning the point where public impact is Although, the city plans schedule information Management Center will funding. and development and other unavoidable. He also explained full enforcement of business for all the bus services in assist in providing first- To balance the budget, departments citywide including the reduction will save $125,000 license fees, with a one-time Pasadena including the hand traffic information to more than 500 Metro jobs the Assistant to the City Manager for the remainder of the current amnesty period. They are also Pasadena Area Rapid Transit motorists, assisting them in are being eliminated and position will be eliminated or fiscal year and $725,000 in considering the sale of surplus System (ARTS). The service navigating their way around there have been steep cuts defunded staff said fiscal year 2011, which begins city property, reducing janitorial debuted recently after being incidents and planned in administrative overhead Also at issue, a temporary Thursday. services and reducing outreach previewed by employee closures,” said Assistant and other expenses. The ‘brown-out’ of a truck company Reduction measures also for public health programs. transportation coordinators Chief Dan Bower, California fare change – only the at Fire Station 32 servicing East included freezing 50 vacant full throughout Pasadena. Highway Patrol. third in the last 15 years – Commuters can simply call 511 is the three-digit is necessary to bring in an Street Resurfacing Extends Into Evenings 511 or visit Go511.com to get number synonymous with estimated $24 million in some noise in the evening spread, compacted, and help with their travel in Los travel information, and can additional revenue. The city of Pasadena Public may be unavoidable”, they cooled. The paving operation Angeles, Orange and Ventura be called in many cities and Works Department said that advised, “but only from 8 to is estimated to take about one counties. Callers are given counties throughout the Orange Grove Boulevard 10 p.m.” hour at each intersection. automated voice prompts United States. The service Pet of the at Colorado Boulevard and Work, that started Thursday, “We’ll do our best to to access the information also offers extras like bike Holly Street, adjacent to consisted of grinding minimize any disruption they need. On the Internet, information, links to area Week the freeway off-ramps, is down the old pavement caused by this construction” traffic and travel information airports and taxi services, scheduled for continued in preparation of the said Steve Wright, city for these counties as well as even the latest local weather resurfacing work Monday. resurfacing. The grinding engineer. “City inspectors neighboring San Bernardino reports. Work will take place operation was expected to be will be on the job site most and Riverside counties is Locally, 511 traveler between the hours of 8 p.m. noisy but the work tended to of the time and will be happy available. information services and 10 p.m. in the vicinity of last less than 30 minutes at to answer your questions or The 511 service complements are provided by the Los the freeway off-ramps at the each intersection. provide assistance if needed. the city of Pasadena’s own Angeles County Service intersections of the streets to Monday the pavement Look for someone wearing a website for street advisories Authority for Freeway be repaved the department overlay will be placed, a city identification badge.” related to construction and Emergencies, in partnership added. quieter operation that is For information call street paving in Pasadena, with Metro, the Orange “Due to mandated freeway nonetheless longer as the Department of Public Works www.cityofpasadena.net/ County Transportation ramp closure restrictions; material must be placed, at (626) 744-4720. trafficadvisory Authority, Ventura The 511 phone and internet County Transportation PCC Study services are being fine- Commission, the California tuned and new features Highway Patrol and the Program at such as making it accessible California Department of on mobile devices and the Transportation. the Oregon ability to handle Spanish In Los Angeles County, Abbey, an adorable, nine- Shakespeare voice prompts will be added Metro will keep the 1 (800) month-old kitten is so in coming months. The COMMUTE phone number much fun. She is outgoing, Festival in service has debuted in a test where the public can speak playful and sweet. Abbey August mode so the public can give to a live operator weekdays has a sensitive stomach feedback to further improve from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and and will need special food 511. weekends from 8 a.m. to that is easily purchased at Don’t miss the opportunity “Building new freeways is 4:30 p.m. Operators speak veterinary offices and many to experience one of the oldest not the way to beat traffic,” English and Spanish. pet stores. Abbey is already and most respected theater spayed and can go home celebrations in America Citizen Journalism Boot Camp with you today! as Pasadena City College offers a study program at the Learn not just how The regular cat adoption to blog but how to fee is $70 which includes Oregon Shakespeare Festival the spay or neuter surgery, in Ashland, Ore., Aug. 7, report the news through Aug. 14, 2010. Akira Kurosawa’s film of the forms are available in the microchip, vaccinations, same name; and American English Division Room and a free follow-up health This year’s tour marks the 31st Get hands-on multimedia consecutive year that PCC Night by Richard Montoya C245. The PCC Oregon check at a participating vet. and Culture Clash. Shakespeare program is journalism training! What Please call 626-792-7151 has traveled to the festival. makes news? Is it better to Participants will see seven The program cost is $720 on the web at http://www. and ask about A266096 (based on double occupancy). pasadena.edu/divisions/ use a video instead of a still or come to the Pasadena plays, receive backstage tours photo? How can I get this of the Elizabethan Theater, A single supplement fee of english/ashland/index.cfm Humane Society & SPCA, $860 is available for a private and on Facebook at PCC story out? 361 S. Raymond Ave , and interact in personal class Pasadena Community sessions with the actors and room. Cost also includes Ashland 2010. along with the internet. Pasadena CA , 91105 . tickets to all seven plays and For more information about Network and this Free orientation June 29, Our adoption hours are directors. newspaper are holding The 2010 festival features the class sessions with the reservations, all other costs, 11a.m.- 1p.m. at the PCN 11-3 Sunday, 9-4 Tuesday, actors and directors. Payment and class meetings, contact a seminar on Citizen studios 2061 N. Los Robles Wednesday, Thursday, and Shakespeare’s Hamlet; Henry Journalism. Putting the IV, Part I; Merchant of is due June 24. both PCC Instructors Dr. Ave. #109. For more info Friday, and 9-3 Saturday. All participants will be Dustin Hanvey, (626) 585- news in your hands. Learn contact Aaron Wheeler Directions and photos of Venice; and Twelfth Night. how to find the story, the In addition, students will enrolled in courses through 3251, dahanvey@pasadena. (626) 794-8585. Cost of the all pets updated hourly PCC and may enroll for edu; and Prof. Christopher tools needed to capture the six week camp is $10 which may be found at www. watch Pride and Prejudice, story and the means to tell based on Jane Austen’s novel; credit or non-credit. McCabe, (626) 585-3190, covers all instructional pasadenahumane.org Brochures and enrollment [email protected]. the story using the power materials and equipment. Throne of Blood, inspired by of video, audio and print Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com Public Safety & Health 5 Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010 SIERRA MADRE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The Sierra Madre City Council encourages citizen participation in its decision-making process Arcadia Police Blotter through the use of citizen commissions. Currently, there are six citizen commissions established by the For the period of Sunday, June 13, through Saturday, June 19, the Police Department responded to 819 Council to advise and assist in dealing with specific problems (presently the Planning Commission has calls for service of which required 151 formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the the responsibilities of the Cultural Heritage Commission). These advisory bodies are able to study a major incidents handled by the Department during this period. variety of issues and problems in detail. After gathering all pertinent information, hearing arguments, and weighing values, they recommend to the Council what they consider the best action to take. In Sunday, June 13: certain situations, commissions are empowered to make specific decisions, subject to appeal to the 1. Sometime before 12 noon, victim noticed her two (2) car seats and miscellaneous CD’s had Council. Public notice on all commissions are prepared in compliance of the Maddy Act. been stolen from her vehicle in the 900 block of Arcadia Avenue. Should you wish to apply to be a commissioner, applications may be obtained at City Hall or the City 2. At approximately 7:30 p.m. victim reported unknown suspect(s) fraudulently obtained and website at www.cityofsierramadre.com should you wish to apply. Applications will be accepted until used her social security number to open various accounts from 2003 to 2004. A report was all positions are filled; however the first review will take place July 6, 2010. completed regarding this identity theft. Monday, June 14: COMMUNITY ARTS COMMISSION 3. At approximately 2:20 p.m., victim reported that unknown suspect(s) somehow obtained The mission of the Community Arts Commission is to promote the community’s interest in, victim’s credit card information and made several unauthorized charges to the credit card on June 10, awareness of, and appreciation for the arts; to provide support and encouragement to artists living 2010. in the community; and to increase the community’s participation in the arts. 4. At 5:15 p.m., a male Hispanic, approximately 35-45 years of age, was sitting in a parked vehicle Meets the 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber at Albertsons, located at 298 East Live Oak. A victim reported witnessing indecent exposure. The vehicle was last seen driving eastbound on East Live Oak. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION The Community Services Commission is responsible for overseeing the City’s recreation and Tuesday, June 15: community services programs. The Commission oversees the use of park facilities and matters 5. Between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., a vehicle was burglarized in the 300 block of East Huntington relating to the community’s recreational and service needs. Drive. A computer briefcase and desktop were stolen by unknown suspect(s). Meets the 3rd Monday at 6:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber 6. Between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., unknown suspect(s) entered victim’s residence in the 00 block of West Forest Avenue. Suspect(s) gained entry through a window which had been pried open. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Property loss was a laptop computer and various articles of jewelry. The responsibilities of the Library Board include the following: establishing Library policies and Wednesday, June 16: programs to ensure that quality programs are provided to the community, recommending an 7. Sometime between March 1, 2010 and today’s date, in the 400 block of East Huntington annual budget to the City Council for approval, and ensuring that efficient and effective services Drive, victim’s check never reached its recipient. The check was stolen, altered and cashed by an are provided at the Library. unknown suspect. The suspect’s driver’s license information was obtained and detectives will be Meets the 4th Wednesday at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Conference Room following up for check fraud violation. 8. In the 400 block of East Live Oak Avenue, at attempted residential burglary occurred between PLANNING COMMISSION 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to gain access to victim’s apartment by prying The responsibilities of the Planning Commission fall into two broad categories: consideration of open the front window screen. It appears suspect(s) were unable to gain access and fled the location current land-use (i.e. applications for General Plan amendments, zone changes, specific plans, undetected. conditional use permits, tract maps, variances, and appeals of staff land-use decisions); and advising the City Council on City initiated amendments to the City’s General Plan. Thursday, June 17: Meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber 9. Between 6:00 p.m. on June 16th and 8:30 a.m. this date, unknown suspect(s) depressed the door handles’ bolt on the rear door of a residence in the 300 block of West Duarte Road. Access was SENIOR COMMUNITY COMMISSION gained and suspects stole a rifle, TV, laptop and cash. The Senior Community Commission is responsible for defining the needs, locating and publicizing 10. At approximately 10:15 p.m., a male Asian, 33 years of age, who was the ex-boyfriend of the available resources, and coordinating and initiating services and opportunities for the senior victim, grabbed victim by the arm and took her outside of Bar Louie Restaurant, 400 South Baldwin population of Sierra Madre. Avenue. Victim contacted mall security officers who responded, however, the suspect had left the Meets the 1st Monday at 3:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber area, out of sight. TREE ADVISORY COMMISSION Friday, June 18: The Tree Commission is an advisory body to the Director of Public Works, City Manager, Planning 11. Between 5:00 p.m. and 9:35 p.m., a male Asian, age 51, was arrested for spousal abuse in the Commission, and City Council. The commission shall make recommendations to the Director of 1600 block of Rodeo Road. An argument had escalated into a physical altercation where the victim Public Works, City Manager, Planning Commission and the City Council as appropriate on matters sustained a bite mark, bruising to her wrist and soreness to her neck. involving care and maintenance of City-owned trees and trees on private undeveloped property. 12. Between 10:00 a.m. and 1:50 p.m., unknown suspect(s) pried off the screen to a bedroom Meets the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm, in the City Hall Council Chamber window with an unknown tool in the 1000 block of West Duarte Road. Once inside, suspect(s) stole miscellaneous jewelry, clothes, shoes and items from the victim’s purse. Saturday, June 19: 13. At approximately 11:20 a.m., officers were dispatched to Macy’s Department Store, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding an Asian female, 66 years of age, who had been shoplifting. She was apprehended by loss prevention personnel who subsequently placed her under arrest by private person. Officers then transported her to the Arcadia Jail. 14. At approximately 9:15 p.m., a traffic collision occurred involving a vehicle and two pedestrians at the intersection of Second Avenue and Bonita Street. Minor injuries occurred. Monrovia Police Blotter During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 655 service events, resulting in 131 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events: Criminal Threats / Gang Injunction Violation On June 11 at 8:54 p.m., Special Enforcement Team members observed a male suspect who was wanted for criminal threats and was in violation of the anti-gang Injunction. As they attempted to stop the subject, he fled and jumped the fence of a nearby business and hid between several large trucks. Containment of the area was established and a police canine was requested from Irwindale Police Department. The canine unit arrived and a responsible person for the then-closed business arrived and allowed officers to enter. The suspect refused commands to exit; the canine was deployed and the suspect was taken into custody. Three counts of violating the gang Injunction were added to the booking. Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision On June 12 at 12:55 a.m., an officer was traveling west on Duarte Road and noticed a vehicle with loud music playing. When he attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver accelerated, turned into a parking lot, and turned off his headlights. The officer contacted the driver and determined the driver was under the influence. He was arrested. The driver claimed he had not been drinking prior to the stop, but his blood alcohol level was found to be above the legal limit. Possession of Methamphetamine On June 13 at 8:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to an alley in the 600 block of West Foothill regarding two subjects arguing. When officers arrived, they saw a female come out from under a partially open garage door. The female was carrying some items in her hand. Officers thought the female was possibly stealing something from inside the garage. When they approached the female, they discovered a male subject was still inside Crime Prevention Workshop! the garage. The male subject was also detained. The officer saw the female had something clenched in her hand. He ordered her several times to show her hands. When she opened her clenched hand, two baggies of Arcadia Senior Services and the Arcadia Police Department will be offering a Crime methamphetamine were revealed. Nothing was found on the male subject. Both subjects had permission to be Prevention Workshop on Thursday, July th 8 from 10-11am at the Arcadia Community on the property. The female was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. Center. This important workshop will focus on key elements of crime prevention tips for Commercial Burglary On June 13 at 3:53 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 1600 block of South California regarding senior citizens including personal safety, home safety and crime prevention. a suspect attempting to break into the business. The suspect fled the location prior to officers arriving. An employee of the business was watching a security monitor when he saw a male suspect break through the For additional information please call the Arcadia Senior Services Department business gate. Employees from the business chased after the suspect, who fled the area in a black truck. Officers 626.574.5130. were unable to locate the suspect or vehicle. Investigation continuing. Vehicle Theft On June 13 at 4:47 p.m., a victim parked and locked her black Toyota truck with camper shell in a business RESIDENTS CAN BECOME WATER-WISER AT parking lot in the 1600 block of South Mountain. The owner returned to the parking lot two hours later and discovered the vehicle missing. Investigation continuing. PWP’S H20 ACADEMY Sexual Assault On June 13 at 5:01 p.m., an officer responded to the report of a sexual assault. A 26-year-old female subject Pasadena Water and Power experts will teach residents how to outsmart the current water was walking in the area of Madison and Colorado when she was approached by a male suspect approximately shortage at a free workshop Saturday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Salvation Army Pasadena 16 to 18 years old. The suspect grabbed the female's buttocks. The suspect continued to follow the female Tabernacle, 960 E. Walnut St. and attempted to grab her a second time. A struggle began, but the female was able to fight off the suspect. The suspect was last seen riding a black bicycle, wearing black clothing and possibly gray pants. The Foothill Air Support helicopter responded to the area to help search for the suspect, but the suspect was not located. The three-hour seminar will cover: Investigation continuing. Burglary * Top 10 ways to save the most water and money indoors and out On June 14 at 3:13 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 200 block of West Chestnut regarding two * How to conduct a home water audit and compare yours to average and efficient homes subjects in black clothing to the rear of the building, attempting to break into a car. The caller reported the * How much water is right for your landscape subjects were crouched down near a red Civic in the alley. When officers arrived, they found the hood of one * How to keep your landscape healthy through the hot summer and change of seasons vehicle was ajar, but the suspects had fled the area. Later that day at 11:21 a.m., the owner of the business * How to check for water leaks and what to do if you find one reported that a vehicle owned by an employee had been burglarized. Investigation continuing. * How to read your water bill and meter Grand Theft Auto * How to test your soil On June 14 at 11:52 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Highland regarding a grand theft report. * What alternatives to traditional landscaping work best for Pasadena’s climate The vehicle was last seen on June 12 in the morning. The vehicle is a gray, 1994 Honda Civic. The vehicle has a * What efficient irrigation devices like smart controllers and drip irrigation can do for you. dent on the hood and a small fire sticker on the left window. All keys are accounted for and no glass was found on the ground where the vehicle was parked. Investigation continuing. Each PWP customer who attends the workshop will receive a water-saver kit valued at $40, Grand Theft Auto and PWP water customers will also have a chance to win a “smart” irrigation controller, with On June 15 at 9:48 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of South Primrose regarding a stolen vehicle. installation, worth $650. The vehicle is a blue, 1998 Honda Civic. The vehicle was later found in the north alley of the 800 block of West Foothill. While officers were in the area recovering this vehicle, they located another stolen vehicle, a 1999 PWP customers may register at www.cityofpasadena.net/savewater or (626)744-3715. Honda Accord that was reported stolen to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. Investigation continuing.

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Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 6 EDUCATION & YOUTH Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010 Alverno Class of 2010: Strength for the Future SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Alverno High School 200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 (626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick E-mail address: [email protected] Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: David L. Vannasdall Arroyo Pacific Academy 41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, (626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke E-mail address: [email protected] Barnhart School 240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 (626) 446-5588 Head of School: Joanne Testa Cross Kindergarten - 8th grade website: www.barnhartschool.com Bethany Christian School 93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 (626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl E-mail address: [email protected] Carden of the Foothills School 429 Wildrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 626/358-9414 626/358-5164 fax [email protected] The Gooden School 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 (626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano website: www.goodenschool.org High Point Academy 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 626-798-8989 The Alverno Class of 2010 lets loose after the ceremony website: www.highpointacademy.org Family and friends of the Alverno High do that for the rest of your life. Some people Cheryl Iwamoto, Isabella Jusay, Jenae LaSalle High School School graduating class of 2010 gathered believe that a life is measured by how much Kitaguchi, Gabriella Legaspi, Eva Little, 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. on the school’s terrace to celebrate the money you have, or how many people you Melissa Long, Courtney Lynn, Meghan (626) 351-8951 Principal: Patrick Bonacci achievements of these young women. know; I disagree. I believe that life is about Malooly, Mia Mediano, Melissa Miranda, website: www.lasallehs.org The graduates’ college plans range from how much love you have, and what you do Shelby Mitchell, Chanel Mucci, Annemarie the major campuses of the universities of with that love.” Norton, Karen Opara, Angelina Pellegrino, Monrovia High School California to a Historically Black College Sara Pfeiffer, Emily Purnell, Jasmine Rao, 325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 in the southeastern United States, to small, The Alverno Class of 2010 has already Anya Richards, Brenna Robinson, Lillya (626) 471-2000, email: [email protected] revealed one of its passions: service to private eastern schools and some of our best Roldan, Arriel Sanchez, Lauren Sanchez, Norma Coombs Alternative School local campuses. others. The 57 members of the class gave Elise Torres, Jordan Turner, Morgan Turner, more than 18,500 hours to service to others 2600 Paloma St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 Marlies Urbauer, Victoria Vega, Taylore (626) 798-0759 Principal: Dr. Vanessa Watkins Los Angeles County Deputy Public over their four years of high school. Weldon, Sydney Wikkeling-Marotta. Defender Alexandra McConnell, Alverno E-mail address: [email protected] Class of 1999, was commencement speaker. The members of the Class of 2010 are: Alverno High School is the independent, Odyssey Charter School She thanked Alverno for empowering her to Safiya Al-Sarraf, Amelia Alvarado, Briana Catholic, college-prep high school for girls 725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 discover her own strength and the passions Alvarado, Julie Bailey, Chelsea Bejjani, in Sierra Madre. Its college-prep curriculum (626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill that have spurred her to make a career in Chelsea Bond, Mariel Briones, Gabrielle and emphasis on empowering young website: www.odysseycharterschool.org the law. “Strength is standing up for what Bruno, Melody Bueno, Dominique Campos, women attracts students from public and Jessica Capra, Lena Carino, Chelsea Cubas, Pasadena High School you believe in, even if it is not the most private schools throughout the San Gabriel 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. popular point of view. Strength is embodied Gina Dance, Kelsey Dunn, Bethany Valley. The school will celebrate the th 50 Dwyer, Lana El-Farra, Djanelle Estacion, (626) 798-8901 Principal: Dr. Derick Evans in each and every one of you,” she told the anniversary of preparing young women for website: www.pasadenahigh.org graduates. “The best advice I can give you is Xiomara Garza, Deandra Gomes, Sage the future with a series of exciting events figure out what you’re passionate about, and Alossi-Grobes, Megan Hofilena, Katherine during the 2010-2011 school year. Pasadena Unified School District Howard, Bassant Ibrahim, Rebecca Iraheta, 351 S. Hudson Ave. Pasadena, Ca. 91109 (626) 795-6981 website: [email protected] La Salle’s Michael Perry Places Third in State Track Meet St. Rita Catholic School 322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Pasadena, CA - Senior Michael Perry took third in (626) 355-9028 Principal: Joanne Harabedian the long jump Saturday, June 5, at the California State website: www.st-rita.org Championships for Track & Field at Buchanan High School in Clovis, CA. Sierra Madre Elementary School Perry’s top mark of 23’- 2.5” bettered his own school 141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 record by almost six inches. His third place finish (626) 355-1428 Principal: Gayle Bluemel represents the highest finish in school history for La E-mail address:[email protected] Salle Track & Field athletes. Perry’s accomplishment in Sierra Madre Middle School the long jump places him and La Salle third out of 1,442 160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 member high schools in the state CIF. Four of Perry’s (626) 836-2947 Principal: Gayle Bluemel jumps at State Finals equaled or bettered his previous Contact person: Garrett Newsom, Asst. Principal personal record of 22 feet 8.75 inches, set last week at E-mail address: [email protected] the Southern Section Masters. His jump series was 22’- Weizmann Day School 10.25”, 23’-2.5”, 21’-0.75”, 21’-5.75”, 22’-8.75”, 22’-9.5”. th 1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 Going into State Prelims, Perry had the 14 best mark (626) 797-0204 out of the 30 jumpers who qualified. He moved into the Lisa Feldman: Head of School 9th spot after prelims, and then up to the rd3 spot after finals. He was the only long jumper in the finals who Wilson Middle School improved upon his previous marks and set a personal 300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 best. Complete results for the long jump and all the Michael Perry (626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln Track & Field events at the State Championships can be E-mail address: [email protected] viewed at: http://www.sml1.com/recordtiming/cif2010/ Pasadena Unified School District Jacob E. Bernstein 351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 Hillsides Special Education School Celebrates Named to Dean's List (626) 795-6981 Website: [email protected] Six Graduates Jacob E. Bernstein from Sierra Madre was named to (PASADENA, CA)--Graduations can be the Dean's List at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, viewed as the end of a major milestone for the spring 2010 semester. for students. Graduations can also Bernstein graduated this Super Splash be viewed as the beginning of a new spring with a B.S. in biology. journey. For graduates at Hillsides Penn State Behrend's Dean's Education Center, graduation is a List recipients must earn at ‘Tween Bash moment to reflect on the previous years least a 3.5 grade point average Saturday, July 10 at 2:30 p.m. of challenges and accomplishments, for the semester in which they while looking toward a future that can are awarded. Calling all tweens between the ages of 8 and 14 be bright, filled with hope, and success. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is a comprehensive years of age! Join us for a story, an assortment Hillsides Education Center, a special residential college offering of captivating crafts and other amusing education school in Pasadena serving 34 bachelor's, six associate, students who have learning disabilities four pre-professional and two activities. There will even be a short video and or severe emotional disturbances, held graduate degree programs some tasty refreshments. Dive right into this its commencement ceremony on June with 22 minors to more than 4,700 students. special event just right for the older kids only 22. Teachers and staff briefly introduced For more information, visit the graduates, sharing stories about each behrend.psu.edu. at the Arcadia Public Library! one of them, expounding on their talents and abilities, the smiles that greeted everyone and the confidence and self- expression they found throughout the years. “What is unique about our graduations is that we have six graduates and six valedictorian speeches,” said Jay Bechtol, director of Hillsides Education Center. “We are extremely proud of each student and impressed with what each one has to say.” Each graduate approached the podium and thanked someone for helping them throughout the years, whether it was providing comfort, guidance or education. One young girl, who also lives at Hillsides, the foster care children’s charity, acknowledged that she came to the residential facility with many challenges and is leaving with many accomplishments. She thanked the professional staff for helping her get to where she is now—proud of whom she has become and the prospect of where she is going. Others thanked teachers for simply being there when they needed someone to talk to, while others thanked the charity’s caregivers for their patience, love, and for having a father figure. “Graduation is a wonderful day at Hillsides, in particular for all the staff at Hillsides Education Center, who dedicate year after year to working with our students in providing them a quality education,” said Joseph M. Costa, Hillsides Chief Executive Officer. “We couldn’t be prouder of them and are excited about their future. Hillsides will continue to care and be a supportive community for them and we are confident of their future success.” Bechtol shared with the audience that each graduate is enrolled in college or a vocational training program, a major accomplishment for each students and for the special education school in Program.

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com Good Food and Drink 7 Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010 Protecting Cyberspace as a TABLE FOR TWO National Asset By Peter Dills Happy Fourth A recent government proposal to give companies, search engines and hardware Hot Dogs and Parades, isn’t that what it’s all about for the 4th of July? the President broad powers to shut down manufacturers to immediately comply with I did a little research and here are a few fun facts about the Hot Dog. the Internet in case of a declared cyber- any emergency measure or action put into emergency is currently being debated. While place by the Department of Homeland • Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport consumes six times the need for the government to be able to Security or face serious fines and penalties. more hot dogs, 725,000 more than Los Angeles International Airport and take swift and decisive action in the face As ominous as this simple directive sounds LaGuardia Airport combined. • In 2007, consumers spent more than $4.1 billion on hot dogs and sausages -- the equivalent of of serious cyber-threats that threaten our on its face the practical implications of such more than 1.5 billion pounds -- in United States grocery stores. national infrastructure is becoming more of a plan could run far deeper than they appear • Americans will eat enough hot dogs at major league ballparks this year to stretch from RFK a necessity these days, would-be opponents at first glance. The basic justification for this Stadium in Washington, D.C. to San Francisco’s AT&T Park. That’s more than 22 million dogs. of such sweeping powers worry about the proposed legislation is the need to counter • New Yorkers consume more hot dogs than any other city, beating out Chicago and Los Angeles. potential for misuse. During the recent the very real threat of an attack on our • Use a spatula or tongs to cook your hot dog on the grill. They can lose moisture and tasty juices unrest in Iran, the Iranian government tried national infrastructure. Other governments when pierced by a fork. its level-best to shut down Internet access with the same concerns have similar • On Independence Day, Americans will enjoy 150 million hot dogs, enough to stretch from in order to keep unfavorable reports about legislation granting similar powers to their D.C. to L.A. over five times. its activities from reaching the outside respective governments already in place but We know were the best parade is, but what about the best Hot Dog? I have two places for you. The first world. The government didn’t fail in its at this point we may want to step back and is The Market Grill in Monrovia. Why do I like it? They make the buns right on the spot and they are efforts to staunch the flow of information ask ourselves if we really want to emulate New England Style, it is the same bun that you would use for a Crab Sandwich. There are three dogs to for lack of effort but they failed for the lack their leads on this issue. The Chinese choose from - The Naked Dog at ($3.95), the Dirty Dog with chili for ($4.50) and The Mad Dog with of a concerted, pre-planned effort. Would- government currently has the ability to shut bacon and green chilies for ($4.75) be opponents of the proposed law also down parts of their Internet for reasons of The newest in delivering dogs is Slaw Dogs, conceived by local entrupuerner Raymond Byrne and worry about the potential for whatever National Security but that might not go over his mother. I went against my own rule of visiting a brand new restaurant. After all, why not, it’s a administration that happened to be in so well with the freedom-loving American hot dog, or so I thought. The menu is huge and that little Japanese guy that you see eating 50 dogs in power at the time might be tempted to crack public for various reasons. As more and twenty minutes on ESPN would be proud. Slaw Dogs is much more than just the proverbial dog, its down on their opponents through use of more of our collective lives and business are menu boosts links, sausages, bratwurst and hot dogs. The real attraction are the toppings, let me just the new legislation. Whether these fears centered on cyberspace activities, the need say the possibilities are endless. Here is a sample: chili...celery...cheese... Russian dressing... carrots... are unfounded or not, the fact remains that to protect our digital infrastructure becomes garlic mayo.. Feta... olive mix... mustard, cole slaw... can I stop now; I think you get the idea. You can get this new proposed does give wide-ranging more pressing as time goes on. Failure in the “original” Slaw Dog for ($4.99) that comes with chili, cheese, mustard or go all out as I did and get powers to the government to do things this endeavor is simply not an option but the “Green Monster” at ($5.59) this was a good choice with roasted green chili, chipotle mayo, grilled that would’ve been very difficult to achieve success cannot come at the expense of our onion, pepper jack and spicy garlic salsa. previously. The actual legislation (titled liberty and our privacy. Since this mission My daughter and I couldn’t decide on a sweet potato fries or regular fries so we did a combo at ($4.99), the “Protecting Cyberspace as a National is mandatory the challenge our government it was good, but I can’t give these the Peter Dills way thumbs up on them. Raymond was honest enough Asset Act” or PCNAA) would require now faces is how to accomplish these ends to say that they came out of a bag, much like the private companies such as ISP’s, software without sacrificing who we are. Counter and 38 degrees; the sweet potatoes are frozen, but acceptable. I wish someone in the area would make them fresh, then, I would get really excited. The star of the show was the corn on the cob for ($2.99), man, WRITING SERVICES was that good! I read a few things on the Internet about Could you use help in preparing written communications for your business? I have the prices being a little high. I don’t agree, the prices extensive experience in writing and editing business documents including brochures, are reasonable and there are combos and kid plates proposals, newsletters, resumes, customer success stories, press releases, and articles available. For you hamburger lovers there are choices in that arena as well. All and all I think even for you on for newspapers and magazines. the fence hot dog lovers give Slaw Dogs a try. Come on, Current work includes writing the column, “Looking Up with Bob Eklund,” in I know you’ve chowed down a few Dodger Dogs and a Mountain Views News, and writing newsletters for the Mount Wilson Observatory. I Costco Dog or two. recently published a book, First Star I See Tonight: an Exploration of Wonder, and am Take the training wheels off. finishing a second book, Winds Aloft. Happy Independence Day, as we consider the soldiers For writing samples and resume, see my web site: www.bobeklund.com. Bob Eklund that are an ocean away. [email protected] (310) 216-5947 May our protectors be protected. SIERRA MADRE’S FARMERS MARKET! Please listen to 790 KABC Talk Radio every Sunday afternoon at 5 PM, for Dining with Dills. E mail me at [email protected] Wednesday 3-7 pm Fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits from California family farms. Specialty foods, vegetarian and vegan dishes, ethnic foods and hot food - Everything you’ll find at the farmers market has been made or picked fresh, is pesticide-free and preservative-free. Free public parking on Mariposa. REMEMBRANCE EDITH SHANE TIMES SQUARE NURSE This beautiful Obituary was submitted by Aaron R., a close and valued friend of Edith Shain. Edith Shain died at her home in Los Angeles, California at the age of 91. She is universally recognized as the VJ Day Times Square Nurse. The iconic picture of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square in 1945 not only represents the end of WWII but also the beginning of the Baby Boomer generation. The picture has appeared on the front cover of LIFE Magazine more than any other photo and is celebrated as the most recognized photos of the 20th century. Born in NYC on June 29, 1918 to a Turkish explorer who was featured in Geographic Magazine as one of the greatest explorers who travelled the world by foot. He ended his journey when his traveling partner was Happy Hour 322 malled by a Bangladesh tiger. Edith. at only 4 foot 9. attended NYU during 1945 to Great food under 5 bucks! obtain her nursing degree with intentions $5 martinis ~ $3 Pints of imported beers of joining the service as an Army Nurse after graduating. She worked at the then $3 cocktails ~ $3 vino's prestigious Doctor's Hospital (which no longer exists) as a psychiatric nurse. When 4pm - 6:30 Tues thru Sun she heard the news on the radio that WWII had ended, her nursing friend, Lucille, and Early Bird Dinner Special she went to Times Square that morning to celebrate as the Nation would later collect. 20% off your check every day 4:00 When she exited the subway with her girlfriend, an unknown sailor grabbed and - 6:30 kissed the then 27 year old nurse which was photographed in spontaneity by the acclaimed LIFE Magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstadt. The picture ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY Great Live appeared as an inside small picture that encapsulated the historic day the following month in LIFE Magazine. Music Edith, who subscribed the the magazine at the time, was "embarrassed" when she saw the photo of herself and would not tell the world who she was until she wrote to Eisenstadt ("Eisie" as she would call him) in 1982 No Cover, No Minimum and told him she was the famed nurse that held the curiosity of millions throughout the decades. Eisie would testify that Edith was indeed the mystery nurse in the photo and they became good friends until his passing at the age of 98 years. Edith moved to Los Angeles, California in 1947 and became an elementary school teacher. Over a dozen men over the decades had written to Edith claiming to have been the sailor. In retrospect, Edith would laugh and tell her public that she simply did not know who the sailor was because her eyes where closed. "It was a long long kiss, but I figured since he was fighting for our country, I would let him kiss me." The kiss became immortal and is even resilliant amongst today's youth. The image recently appeared in the movie "Night Out At the Museum." Edith attended the 60th anniversary of the celebration of VJ Day in Times Square which is celebrated August 15th. The President to the Times Square Alliance claimed that it was the largest attendance of photographers in any event he had seen in the city. Edith accredited her good health and longevity to a healthy diet, cardio exercise and a good attitude. She was grand marshall of numerous parades commemorating Veterans nationwide, she laid the wreath at the WWII tomb in DC, and has appeared in numerous television appearances. She received a proclamation from the President of the United States claiming the photo to be a symbol of world peace. A 25 foot statue was erected in San Diego, California of the famous kiss by the acclaimed artist Seward Johnson of Johnson & Johnson. People who know the picture loved the photo, however, when people met Edith personally, they found out that the historic iconic figure was just as beautiful as the photo itself. She is survived by her three sons, grand-children, great-grandchildren.

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Rosetta’s Blind Date With Asteroid Lutetia The European Space Agency’s comet-chaser certain and will also investigate the composition out to be a “C-type,” which contains primitive That is because although metallic asteroids Rosetta is heading for a blind date with asteroid of the asteroid—and herein lies another mystery. compounds of carbon. do exist, they are thought to be fragments of the Lutetia. Rosetta does not yet know what Lutetia Planetary scientists believe that Lutetia is a However, some measurements suggest that metallic cores of larger asteroids that have since looks like—but beautiful or otherwise, the two been shattered into pieces. If Lutetia is made of will meet on July 10. metal or even contains large amounts of metal, Like many first dates, Rosetta will meet Lutetia Dr. Schulz says that the traditional asteroid on a Saturday night, flying to within 2,000 classification scheme will need rethinking. miles of the space rock. Rosetta started taking “C-class asteroids should not have metals on their navigational sightings of Lutetia at the end of surfaces,” she says. May so that ground controllers could determine Asteroid science stands to gain once this any course corrections required to achieve their observational conundrum is resolved, because intended flyby distance. Rosetta’s data will provide a valuable collection The close pass will allow around two hours of of “ground truths” that can be used to resolve rendezvous (good imaging). The spacecraft will conflicting Earth-based observations, not just for instantly begin beaming the data back to Earth Lutetia but for other asteroids as well. and the first pictures will be released later that For 36 hours around the moment of closest evening. approach, Rosetta will be in almost continuous Rosetta flew past asteroid Steins in 2008, and contact with the ground. The only breaks will other space missions have encountered a handful come as Earth rotates and engineers have to of asteroids. Each asteroid has proven to be an switch from one tracking station to another. individual, and Lutetia is expected to continue the Good contact is essential because the trend. uncertainties in the asteroid’s position and shape For a start, no one knows what Lutetia looks may demand last minute fine-tuning to keep it like. Orbiting in the main belt of asteroids centered in Rosetta’s instruments during the flyby. between Mars and Jupiter, it appears as a “The skeleton of the operation is in place, and we single point of light to ground telescopes. The have the ability to update our plans at any time,” continuous variation in its brightness makes it says Andrea Accomazzo, ESA Rosetta Spacecraft clear that Lutetia is rotating and has an uneven Operations Manager. surface. These observations allow astronomers to Rosetta encountered asteroid Steins in 2008 Stay in touch with the flyby as it happens, by estimate its shape visiting the Rosetta blog: http://webservices.esa. and size, but their determinations all differ. Lutetia is an “M-type,” which could mean there int/blog/blog/5/ Initially it was thought that Lutetia is around primitive asteroid, left unchanged for billions of are metals in its surface. “If Lutetia is a metallic You can contact Bob Eklund at: b.eklund@ 55 miles in diameter but only mildly elliptical. A years because no planet consumed it as the Solar asteroid, then we have found a real winner,” says MtnViewsNews.com. more recent estimate suggests 80 miles, with a System formed. Indeed, most measurements Rita Schulz, Rosetta Project Scientist for the pronounced elongation. Rosetta will tell us for appear to back this picture, making the asteroid Paris-based European Space Agency (ESA).

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com Left Turn / Right Turn 9 There’s been so much to write about. Sixty- (COIN) strategy. The military’s mission Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010 becomes not only defeating an enemy but staying HOWARD Hays to “rebuild society and government”, which could take “years and decades”. Douglas Macgregor, retired colonel and West Point classmate of As I See It McChrystal’s, states, “The idea that we are going to spend a trillion dollars to reshape the 
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PõFSLimited time offer. Y G D taxpayers of around $160 billion a year. 3-star general), Special Representative Richard o a ma re When something goes on for so long, it Holbrooke and National Security Advisor Jim disappears from the headlines. When somebody Jones (Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, for prominent says catty things about those he’s whatever reason, is spared the barbs). There’s also supposed to work with, let alone report to, that’s the obvious advantage of a $600 billion Pentagon another matter. budget, vs. $50 for the State Department, to The story of the day is Michael Hastings’ article throw around. in the current ROLLING STONE on the (former) A major dispute with Ambassador Eikenberry commander of our forces in Afghanistan, Gen. involves McChrystal’s devotion to President Stanley McChrystal. After reading a number Hamid Karzai. It would be nice to see Afghanis of articles about the article, I read the article providing security in Afghanistan, but it’s itself - and regret that attention will focus on the difficult to find those willing to protect a regime personalities, rather than on the questions the seen as incompetent, corrupt, and in power article raises about the war itself. solely because of a stolen election. In a cable last This is not the story of an insubordinate break January Eikenberry described Karzai as “not an with an established mission, as in Gen. Douglas adequate strategic partner”, and warned that “We MacArthur’s desire to expand the Korean War will become more deeply engaged here with no into China (arguing that conquering communism way to extricate ourselves short of allowing the in Asia would save us having to do it in Europe). country to descend again into lawlessness and Nor is there the hypocrisy of an administration chaos.” McChrystal dismissed the Ambassador’s promising to heed the advice of the generals, then warnings as merely an attempt to cover his own forcing out those who deviate from the party line rear end in the event things don’t work out. As - such as happened when then - Army Chief of author Hastings puts it, “The need to build a Staff (and current Secretary of Veterans Affairs) credible government puts us at the mercy of Gen. Eric Shinseki foretold the need for more whatever tin-pot leader we’ve backed – a danger troops to fight an inevitable insurgency prior to that Eikenberry explicitly warned about in his the invasion of Iraq, or when former CENTCOM cable.” Cmdr. Adm. William Fallon warned against Hastings also points out the irony that the continuing the drumbeat towards war with Iran. “COIN doctrine” McChrystal is so devoted to is, Gen. McChrystal’s story is of one who spent in fact, inspired by defeats; the French failure in his time in the world of black ops, rather than at Algeria in 1962 and the American withdrawal the Pentagon, and never learned how to use the from Vietnam in 1975. There’s also the fact that media to advance one’s agenda without it looking our enemy, Al Qaeda, has pretty much left the like you’re using the media to advance one’s country - having shifted operations to Pakistan. agenda. He’d gotten into trouble before; most Rather than accounts of the sniping notably in advancing the myth that former NFL between Gen. McChrystal and members of star and Army Ranger Pat Tillman was killed the Obama Administration, perhaps the most by enemy rather than by friendly fire (Tillman’s significant observation in the article is made mother Mary later wrote, “The false narrative, by one of McChrystal’s senior advisors; “If which McChrystal clearly helped construct, Americans pulled back and started paying diminished Pat’s true actions.”). Later, he attention to this war, it would become even leaked to the press his recommendation for less popular”. As author Michael Hastings 40,000 additional troops while the Obama puts it, “counterinsurgency has succeeded administration was in the midst of deliberations, only in creating a never-ending demand for in a clumsy attempt to influence the outcome. the primary product supplied by the military: According to Hastings’ article, McChrystal perpetual war.” remains devoted to the counterinsurgency

in Redevelopment Funds to the state coffers with Local Government another quarter of a million dollar check on the way. When cities are cut year after year, reducing Budgets Should Not staff by 20 percent, giving up employees in the Be The Solution economic development, the precise department By Senator Bob Huff used to energize business and revenue in the city, we have to ask ourselves…where does it stop? As California stands at the edge of financial On the county level, public safety and social insolvency, many of us would recognize the services have taken a big hit as well. Under the Governor’s lean budget proposal as a step in the Governor’s May Revise, select convicted felons right direction. There is still much to do, however. sentenced to three years or less would serve Behind closed doors, and around consecrated their sentence in county jails instead of State tables of negotiations, there will be a plethora of institutions. This would bring a savings of $244 “solutions” to the State’s over-indulgent spending million to the State, while leaving counties on the behavior. But one solution that ought to be a hook for much of the bill. Some counties quite non-starter in these discussions is the forcing of simply don’t have the staff or are already at court our local governments to help balance California’s imposed population caps, however, forcing the books. counties to choose between releasing criminals Despite the fact that budget analyses have early or further cutting local services to pay for been starkly silent on the issue, this budget it. State cuts to social and health care services will definitely have a significant impact on our will require the county and the public sector to cities and counties. While city governments are bare the cost of those seeking services no longer working to keep their promises of improving provided by the state. safety and local infrastructure, the State has made As a former council member and mayor plans to siphon local redevelopment agency myself, I understand the struggles of our local funds and local Highway Users Tax Account, governments. I continue to fight for our cities or “HUTA” funds. One local Redevelopment and urge the Governor and my colleagues in the Agency in my district is already on their way Legislature to be mindful of the implications to to losing $1.1 million to the State over the next our citizens and businesses of any decisions to sap two years without any hope of recovering those local government funds to pay for the State’s fiscal funds. In HUTA funds, the Governor proposes transgressions. taking upwards of $650 million in the next fiscal Senator Bob Huff serves as the Senate Republican th Caucus Chair. He represents portions of Los Angeles, year. Like wise, another city in the 29 District Orange and San Bernardino counties. You can follow has already sent off a check worth $1.2 million Senator Huff on Twitter @bobhuff99.

ARTISTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS the family members and Villa staff further insight into the individual and their needs. Open Houses 6/26 & 6/27 CREATE SPECIAL ART WORK The annual art therapy program and the adult Open Saturday 2-4pm Villa Esperanza Services invites you to a FREE Art art classes were made possible through generous 363 Heather Heights Ct., Monrovia Gary Lorenzini $ 699,000 Exhibit – ANGEL FRAMES: A Collection of Very grants from The Green Foundation and the Rowe Special Art. and Gayle Giesen Trust. Open Saturday & Sunday 2-4pm The art will be on display at the Armory Center 224 Hacienda Dr., Arcadia Gary Lorenzini $4,388,000 Villa Esperanza Services, a non-profit for the Arts through August 30th. The Armory is 3560 Mountain View Ave., Pasadena Susan Stone Rey $ 648,000 1345 Inverness Dr., Pasadena Janie Steckenrider $1,175,000 organization devoted to the care and education of open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m., children, adults and seniors with developmental except when the Community Room classes are in Open Satudray & Sunday 2-5pm disabilities, celebrates their artists at the gallery session. Call The Armory for the exact schedule, 577 Fairview Ave., Arcadia Meena Thakral $ 468,800 opening of, “Angel Frames: A Collection of 626-792-5101. Additional exhibits are scheduled Very Special Art”. The family-friendly exhibit for Light Bringer Project’s 24-Hour Gallery July Open Sunday 2-4pm launches Sunday, July 11, 2010, from 2:00 – 4:00 12-August 28, Kathleen’s Restaurant – September 314 E Newman Ave., Arcadia JimYounessi $ 608,000 p.m. at the Armory Center for the Arts located 2010, and The Body Firm – October 2010. 1941 Highland Oaks Dr., Arcadia Jeff & Darlene Bowen $ 848,000 at 145 North Raymond Avenue, in Pasadena. If you are interested in hosting the art exhibit or 2159 Highland Vista Dr., Arcadia Jeff & Darlene Bowen $ 998,000 The event is free and open to the public. The wish to find out more about Villa’s programs and 1725 Holly Ave, Arcadia Dee Chou $1,080,000 2413 S 3rd Ave., Arcadia Ted Javidpour $1,195,000 adult collection of work was created during an services please call (626) 449-2919 or visit www. 1011 Rodeo Rd., Arcadia Peggy Fong Chen $1,349,800 art class at the Armory Center for the Arts and VillaEsperanzaServices.org. 1020 Fallen Leaf Rd., Arcadia Dee Chou $2,680,000 Villa’s Dimensions Adult Day Program. Villa’s Villa Esperanza Services is a nonprofit 1130 Fallen Leaf Rd., Arcadia Peggy Fong Chen $3,789,000 children created their masterpieces through the organization offering a lifeline of services for 955 W Hillcrest Blvd., Monrovia Sue Vogel/Sandy Radey $ 859,500 art therapy program that takes place at Villa’s individuals with disabilities and their families, 2424 Oswego St., Pasadena Vukovich & Chen $399-$599,000 School. Local artists work with the students on making Villa unique. Villa serves over a 2573 E Villa St., Pasadena Patricia Dmytrow $ 515,000 a variety of art types including Jackson Pollock thousand individuals a year, ranging in age from 2511 Monte Vista St., Pasadena Bill Lee $ 579,000 style paintings; collaborations on large and small 2 to 95 who may be challenged by autism, Down 121 Marion Ave., Pasadena Valiquette & Jenkins $ 585,000 painted canvases; as well as small painted figures. syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Alzheimer’s or other 610 S Orange Grove Bl. #1, Pasadena Kelly Myers $ 695,000 2440 Las Lunas St., Pasadena John Kermgard $ 779,000 Because communication is one of the greatest developmental disabilities. Villa’s programs bring 50 Esperanza Ave #C, Sierra Madre Ash Rizk & Victor Mansour $688,000 challenges for the individuals of Villa Esperanza hope to these individuals and their families and 9558 Workman Ave., Temple City Elmer Black $ 515,000 Services, art therapy allows them to express their generate meaningful life improvements. Each 6373 N Encinita Ave., Temple City Gary Lorenzini $ 625,000 hopes and desires. Participants are encouraged to of Villa’s special needs programs are delivered practice their social skills while working with the by expert, dedicated staff and supported by a Open Sunday 2-5pm artists and friends on these hands-on creations. wide range of community volunteers. For more 4825 Arden, Temple City Howard Lu $ 588,000 Art is a way for them to express thoughts and information please call (626) 449-2919 or visit us feelings visually rather than verbally and gives at www.VillaEsperanzaServices.org. Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 10 Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010 OPINION STUART TOLCHIN HAIL Hamilton Mountain Views News Do We Need Grandparents Day? My Turn Today, only 6 percent of this picture to my daughter and nieces Publisher/ Editor American households and nephews and they just did not seem Susan Henderson have grandparents living very interested. I understand that really in the same home as their these now fortyish adults have little or no Environmentalists City Editor grandchildren. Sixty years remembrances of the man and other than Dean Lee NOT To Blame ago, when I was growing looking for resemblances they were just Greg Welborn’s article, “Gulf Disaster Compliment of up, it seemed that every not very interested. Really I had a similar Environmentalists “ (June 19), was an unabashed rehash Sales home had a grandmother reaction when I was shown pictures of of recent attempts--by conservatives like Sarah Palin, Rush Patricia Colonello living together with the mother and father deceased relatives who had been killed at Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity--to shift blame from BP to 626-355-2737 and children. This is not to say that any Babba Yar. (I never know what information environmentalist for the Gulf Oil Spill. It is no secret that 626-818-2698 of us were very happy about the situation. I should presume readers have. Babba Yar I seldom agree with Greg’s views, but that doesn’t mean Grandparents were weird. They had strange was a big hole that was dug by the Germans I don’t respect his opinions. It’s just that in this case he is accents and stared out the window and at the end of World War II. The whole dead wrong--AGAIN! Art Director didn’t seem to care about the things that the was dug in the Ukraine, at a time when Greg begins by asking the right question: “Why are we rest of us thought were important. I had it was clear the Germany was losing the Allison Kirkham drilling at 5,000 feet in the first place?” But concludes with one grandmother who looked up funerals war. Nevertheless, with the assistance of the wrong answer. in the papers and would take the bus to Ukrainian Gentiles, hundreds or thousands “Because environmentalists have succeeded in closing Production Assistant attend the funerals of people she didn’t even of Jews were rounded up and forced to off the Arctic circle area of Alaska (a 30-year moratorium know. The strange thing is that really no dig the huge hole after which they were Richard Garcia in place) and have rendered the Pacific and nearly all the one else in the family though this behavior machine-gunned and fell to their death in Atlantic coast off-limits to oil production, we have to drill peculiar. I guess everyone else understood the big hole.) Photography deep, at a 1,000 feet or more, and after that have to drill re- that attending these events allowed her to What more is there to say? There ally deep, at 5,000 feet.” Jacqueline Truong experience some happiness at still being is information about the past that we need Lina Johnson Blaming environmentalists for the Gulf Oil Spill--because alive. In addition to that the funerals she to know even if we would rather remain of a perceived “radical unrealistic environmental ideology”- attended probably consisted of people who ignorant. Often this information comes Contributors -is like charging the victim of a crime with the crime itself spoke one of the languages she understood from just being in a kind of constant contact because of their idealistic utopian views on law enforcement. Teresa Baxter and gave her some comfort. I really don’t with our older relatives and without this The real reason for the disaster is GREED! Money is made Pat Birdsall know because English was not one of the knowledge of our own histories we are by oil production not environmental protection. The result Bob Eklund languages she mastered and I really never sometimes unable to understand even is that for the past 40 years there has been no serious effort Howard Hays had many conversations with her. I just our own emotions. Perhaps generational by BP and other oil companies to develop new, better tech- Paul Carpenter thought she was weird. isolation has something to do with the fact nologies to clean up oil spills when they happen. Still I valued my grandmother’s residents of the United States consume two- In recent hearings on Capitol Hill, Congressman Ed Stuart Tolchin presence and still can taste her cabbage thirds of the world’s anti-depressant drugs. Kim Clymer-Kelley Markey of Massachusetts grilled representatives from the borsht and sweet and sour meatballs. Really, I believe that the lack of appreciation top oil and gas companies on the revealing ways in which Christopher Nyerges Although today I am attempting to follow a and knowledge about the sacrifices Peter Dills they had allocated resources. Over three years, they had vegan diet (and am doing a pretty good job and ordeals faced by our forbearers has spent “$39 billion to explore for new oil and gas. Yet, the Hail Hamilton of it) I will sample the cabbage soup when something to do with the difficulties we are average investment in research and development for safety, Rich Johnson it is offered in a restaurant ignoring its beef facing today. Our parents, grand parents, accident prevention and spill response was a paltry $20 Chris Bertrand broth and small pieces of meat. The reddish and great grand parents did what they million a year.” Mary Carney color of the soup together with its unique could to make it possible for us to have the ““Part of the reason is there have been so few big spills,” La Quetta Shamblee aroma immediately brings to mind my opportunity to lead better lives. Statistics BP chief operating officer Doug Suttles told NBC’s Tom Glenn Lambdin grandmother. As I think of her I think of my now show that in places like California Costello on the TODAY show. “The events haven’t driven Greg Wellborn father weeping after her death. It was the only many people are not making the best of the technology change that’s out there,” Suttles said. “I think time I saw my father cry and the memory of these opportunities. Do you know that in Ralph McKnight this event probably will.” he and my grandmother provide my with a California more money is spent on prisons What is Suttles Talking about? Where has he been the Trish Collins kind of centering and connectedness which than on Universities? Pat Ostrye last few years? I can think of a several recent big oil spills I feel is a very vital part of me. Thinking Something is radically wrong. involving BP. In fact, the company has been at the center of Editorial Cartoonist about it now I think that the close contact Perhaps a step in the right direction would two of the nation’s worst oil and gas–related disasters in the Ann Cleaves with my grandmothers (for a while both be for all of us to stop focusing on the last five years. my paternal and maternal grandmothers satisfaction of minor needs such as being In March 2005, a massive explosion ripped through a Webmaster lived with our family) developed within me constantly entertained and trying to live to be John Avery tower at BP’s refinery in Texas City, Texas, killing 15 workers a kind of understanding and compassion a hundred without losing our hair and teeth. and injuring 170 others. Investigators later determined that that does not resonate within today’s more We are probably going to fail at that anyway the company had ignored its own protocols on operating the isolated and egocentric children. and perhaps our lives would be better spent Mountain Views News tower, which was filled with gasoline, and that a warning Along this line, my regular readers (I trying to understand something else like the system had been disabled. has been adjudicated as like imagining such people exist) will recall nature of our own existence through contact a newspaper of General In August 2006, a year and a half after the refinery that a couple of months ago a picture of my with our own family histories.. Maybe a way explosion, technicians discovered that some 4,800 barrels of Circulation for the father appeared next to my article. This to start is to begin celebrating Grandparents County of Los Angeles oil had spread into the Alaskan snow through a tiny hole picture was there to celebrate the hundred day a few times a year. in the company’s pipeline in Prudhoe Bay. BP had been in Court Case number year anniversary of his birth. I showed GS004724: for the City warned to check the pipeline in 2002, but didn’t. It was later of Sierra Madre; in Court RICH Johnson determined that BP had ignored opportunities to prevent Case GS005940 and for the spill and that “draconian” cost-saving measures had led the City of Monrovia in Name Your Poison to shortcuts in its operation. Court Case No. GS006989 Other problems followed. There were more spills in Alaska. and is published every And BP was charged with manipulating the market price of Saturday at 55 W. Sierra propane. In that case, it settled with the U.S. Department of I owe a profound apology to the hard-fisted drinkers of Sierra Madre Justice and agreed to pay more than $300 million in fines. Madre Blvd., No. 302, for never focusing a column in their direction. You see, I was never one Sierra Madre, California, Time will tell whether the accident that killed 11 workers to imbibe in drinks made from hard liquor (that is, of course, except and sent the Transocean Deepwater Horizon drilling rig – a 91024. All contents are for the “slurpee-esque” drinks such as margaritas and pina coladas.) copyrighted and may not $500 million platform as wide as a football field – floating to So, please forgive me. I devote this column to those of you who may the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico was simply an accident or be reproduced without the not be able to read it due to temporary blurred vision. express written consent of something else. the publisher. All rights Bloody Mary… is a combination of tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce and vodka. Not This much is clear: In the year before the accident, BP reserved. All submissions surprisingly it is called by the “single most popular mixed drink,” by the Smirnoff Vodka once again aggressively cut costs. A reorganization stripped to this newspaper become Company. Credit is given to Fernand Petiot a bartender in a famous Parisian bar named 5,000 jobs from its payroll, saving BP more than $4 billion the property of the Harry’s. Credit is also taken by a Harry’s regular aka Ernest Hemingway. The drink was in operating costs, according to Fadel Gheit, an investment Mountain Views News and named after Mary Tudor, queen of England in the early 1500’s who earned the nickname analyst for Oppenheimer. may be published in part by not letting a week go by without terminating the life of at least one protestant (How’s On April 27, as the U.S. Coast Guard worked with BP or whole. that for a reality show idea?) engineers to guide remote control submarines nearly a mile underwater in a futile effort to close a shut-off valve, Opinions and views Martini… a short drink made with vermouth and gin, has many potential namesakes. BP told investors that its quarterly earnings were up more expressed by the writers One is the Martini & Rossi Company, which was making vermouth in the 1820s. Another than 100 percent over the last year, beating expectations by printed in this paper do not candidate was Friedrich von Martini, a Swiss firearms inventor who supplied the British a large margin and topping a decade of outperforming its necessarily express the views with Martini-Henry rifles in 1871. The drink in question was said to have had, “the kick competition. and opinions of the publisher of a Martini.” Replace the lemon twist or green olive in a martinia with a pearl onion and Environmentalists are not to blame for the current Gulf or staff of the Mountain you have a “Gibson” named after illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. Oil Spill. Greed--corporate greed--is the real culprit. This is Views News. Margarita… a combination of tequila, lime juice and Triple Sec has multiple claimants. a disaster that has been years in the making and is solely the Mountain Views News is L.A. bartender named Daniel Negrete says he invented the drink circa 1936 in Mexico after fault of BP. It is their irresponsible greed-driven actions that wholly owned by Grace a girlfriend named…Margarita. Well, a gal named…Margarita Sames claims ownership caused the blowout; and it is their irresponsible greed-driven Lorraine Publications, having it invented for her in an Acapulco bar circa 1950. half-measures since the spill began that have prolonged the Inc. and reserves the right disaster. to refuse publication of Harvey Wallbanger… created with orange juice, vodka, and Galliano can thank a 1950’s advertisements and other surfer dude for inspiring it. After a particularly poor performance in the curl, he started materials submitted for downing this concoction created by legendary Sunset Strip mixologist Duke Antone. publication. Tom Collins… made with gin, citrus juice, soda water and sugar (leave out the sugar and Letters to the editor and you call it a “Rickey”) Created during the Civil War by a John Collins, the name was correspondence should be changed because a sweeter gin named “Old Tom” replaced the original dry gin. sent to: Don’t confuse the “Rickey” with the “Mickey or Mickey Finn.” That drink was named after Mountain Views News a shady San Francisco bartender who in the 1890’s would drug drunk sailors for a variety 80 W. Sierra Madre Bl. #327 of reasons. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Grog… was named after a British admiral, Edward Vernon who, in the mid 1700’s watered Phone: 626-355-2737 down liquor during long voyages. He wore a coat made out of fabric named grogram Fax: 626-609-3285 earning him the nickname, “Old Grog.” By the way, George Washington’s estate, Mount email: [email protected] Vernon, is named after “Old Grog.” Booze… is named after a Colonel Booze, a 19th century (that’s the 1800s for you sober guys and gals) distiller who sold liquor in bottles shaped like log cabins. Mountain Views Hooch… is credited to the Klondike Gold Rush days when a tribe of Alaskan Indians News known as the Hoochinoo brewed a mixture of yeast, flour, and molasses. It was so popular Mission Statement with miners, that in 1898, the local newspaper called it that “joy-dispensing hooch.” The traditions of the community So, if you see me in the bar at Café 322 and enjoyed this column, belly up next to me sailor newspaper and and buy me my favorite libation, a Shirley Temple. That would be 7-up and grenadine. the concerns of And, di you know until 1933, seven-up went under the name “Lithiated Lemon.” Kinda our readers are snappy huh? this newspaper’s top priorities. We support a prosperous community of well- informed citizens. We hold in high regard the values of the exceptional quality of life in our community, including the magnificence of our natural resources. Integrity will be our guide.

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Business and Professions Code)Publish: itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious File No. 10-0797501 expires five years from the date it was filed in File No. 10-0748829 as: A. Z TRAKING, 461 W. HARVARD ST., Mountain Views News Business Name in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is (are) doing business the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing business GLENDALE, CA 91204. Full name of registrant(s) Dates Pub: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2010 another under Federal, State, or common law (See as: BEL AIR DESIGN PRO; BEL AIR Business Name Statement must be filed prior to as: JESSICA’S EMPORIUM, 4160 TWEEDY is (are) AREN ZADOURIYAN, 461 W. HARVARD section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions MOVING SERVICES: EURO CRYSTAL that date. The filing of this statement does not of BLVD., SOUTH GATE, CA 90280. Full name ST., GLENDALE, CA 91204. This Business is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Code)Publish: Mountain Views News LIGHTING; EXOTIC EVENT RENTALS; itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious of registrant(s) is (are) IMILCE Y. MARTINEZ, conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: AREN File No. 10-0734812 Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 EURO CAR RENTAL; EURO RENT A CAR, Business Name in violation of the rights of 3569 NORTON AVE. #A, LYNWOOD, CA ZAROURIYAN. This statement was filed with the The following person(s) is (are) doing business 1401 S. ROBERTSON BLVD., L.A., CA 90035. another under Federal, State, or common law (See 90262. This Business is conducted by: AN County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/21/10. as: WALNUT CROSSFIT AND EQUIPMENT, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Full name of registrant(s) is (are) PAYMAN section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions INDIVIDUAL. Signed: IMILCE Y. MARTINEZ. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact 20848 CARREY RD., WALNUT, CA 91789. Full File No. 10-0796518 MOLLAREZA, 1407 S. ROBERTSON BLVD., Code)Publish: Mountain Views News This statement was filed with the County Clerk of business under the fictitious business name or names name of registrant(s) is (are) ROBERT ANTHONY The following person(s) is (are) doing business L.A., CA 90035. This Business is conducted Dates Pub: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2010 Los Angeles County on 06/02/10. The registrant(s) listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name MARTINEZ, 2516 HAYLEY CT., WEST COVINA, as: MANHATTAN NAILS & SPA, 3407 by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: PAYMAN has (have) commenced to transact business under Statement expires five years from the date it was filed CA 91792. This Business is conducted by: AN INGLEWOOD AVE. #B, REDONDO BEACH, MOLLAREZA. This statement was filed with FILE NO. 10-0769573 the fictitious business name or names listed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ROBERT A. MARTINEZ. CA 90275. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE above on 6/1/10. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Business Name Statement must be filed prior to This statement was filed with the County Clerk of DANH HUYNH, KIM VU, 8364 VARIEL AVE., 06/10/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Statement expires five years from the date it was that date. The filing of this statement does not of Los Angeles County on 05/28/10. The registrant(s) CANOGA PARK, CA 91304. This Business is to transact business under the fictitious business The following person(s) has/have abandoned filed in the office of the County Clerk. Anew itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious has (have) commenced to transact business under conducted by: HUSBAND and WIFE. Signed: name or names listed above on 6/10/2010. the use of the fictitious business name: EMPIRE Fictitious Business Name Statement must be Business Name in violation of the rights of another the fictitious business name or names listed above DANH HUYNH. This statement was filed with NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement ESCROW, 220 S. INDIAN HILL BLVD. STE. F, filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement under Federal, State, or common law (See section on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on expires five years from the date it was filed in CLAREMONT, CA 91711. The fictitious business does not of itself authorize the use in this state 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: expires five years from the date it was filed inthe 06/10/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious name referred to above was filed on 4/9/2010, of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the Mountain Views News office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business to transact business under the fictitious business Business Name Statement must be filed prior to in the county of Los Angeles. The original file rights of another under Federal, State, or common Dates Pub: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2010 Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The name or names listed above on 9/9/2007. that date. The filing of this statement does not of number of 20100488664. The business was law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and filing of this statement does not of itself authorize NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious conducted by: A CORPORATION. This statement Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in expires five years from the date it was filed in Business Name in violation of the rights of was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 File No. 10-0817797 violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common law (See on 06/07/10. The business information in this The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business Business Name Statement must be filed prior to section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions statement is true and correct. (A registrant who FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT CASH & CARRY; A+B FOODS; SEA & FARM, 1740 and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News that date. The filing of this statement does not of Code)Publish: Mountain Views News declares as true information which he or she File No. 10-0746969 E. OLYMPIC BLVD., L.A., CA 90021. Full name of Dates Pub: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2010 itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Dates Pub: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2010 knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: registrant(s) is (are) MEGA MEX ENTERPRISES, Business Name in violation of the rights of JEAN-ROBERT DOIZAN/PRES. MANUEL AUTO REPAIR, 5801 S. CENTRAL INC., 1740 E. OLYMPIC BLVD., L.A., CA 90021. FILE NO. 10-0810649 another under Federal, State, or common law (See FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Publish: Mountain Views News AVE., L.A., CA 90011. Full name of registrant(s) This Business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions File No. 10-0772487 Dates Pub: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2010 is (are) MANUEL DE JESUS CRUZ MORAN, Signed: JESUS TOVAR. This statement was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Code)Publish: Mountain Views News The following person(s) is (are) doing business 5801 S. CENTRAL AVE., L.A., CA 90011. This with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on The following person(s) has/have abandoned the Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 as: BLINGDOM FASHION ACCESSORIES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. 06/15/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to use of the fictitious business name: LARA’S MEAT BOUTIQUE, 24242 SYLVAN GLEN RD. UNIT File No. 10-0747123 Signed: MANUEL DE JESUS CRUZ MORAN. transact business under the fictitious business name or & PRODUCE MARKET, 11734 COLIMA RD., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT C, DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765. Full name of The following person(s) is (are) doing business This statement was filed with the County Clerk of names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious WHITTIER, CA 90604. The fictitious business File No. 10-0768898 registrant(s) is (are) GLENDA U. JAMES, 24242 as: ALTA DENA BALDWIN PARK DAIRY, Los Angeles County on 06/02/10. The registrant(s) Name Statement expires five years from the date it name referred to above was filed on 12/07/07, in the The following person(s) is (are) doing business SYLVAN GLEN RD. UNIT C, DIAMOND BAR, 4390 MAIN AVE., BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706. has (have) commenced to transact business under was filed in the office of the County Clerk. Anew county of Los Angeles. The original file number of as: MARALEX, 4479 CASA GRANDE CIR. CA 91765. This Business is conducted by: AN Full name of registrant(s) is (are) RAMESHBHAI the fictitious business name or names listed Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed 20072693772. The business was conducted by: A #473, CYPRESS, CA 90630. Full name of INDIVIDUAL. Signed: GLENDA U. JAMES. N. PATEL, BHARTIBEN R. PATEL, 4390 above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not LIMITED PARTNERSHIP. This statement was filed registrant(s) is (are) ALEX EVANGELISTA, This statement was filed with the County Clerk of MAIN ST., BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706. Statement expires five years from the date it was of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on 06/14/10. 4479 CASA GRANDE CIR. #473, CYPRESS, Los Angeles County on 06/07/10. The registrant(s) This Business is conducted by: HUSBAND and filed in the office of the County Clerk. Anew Business Name in violation of the rights of another The business information in this statement is true and CA 90630, MARVIN MALIWAT, 314 223rd has (have) commenced to transact business under WIFE. Signed: RAMESHBHAI N. PATEL. This Fictitious Business Name Statement must be under Federal, State, or common law (See section correct. (A registrant who declares as true information ST. #1, CARSON, CA 90745. This Business is the fictitious business name or names listed statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Signed: ALEX above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Angeles County on 06/02/10. The registrant(s) has does not of itself authorize the use in this state Mountain Views News SIGNED: MARGARITA GARCIA/MANAGER. EVANGELISTA. This statement was filed with Statement expires five years from the date it was (have) commenced to transact business under the of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the Dates Pub: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2010 Publish: Mountain Views News the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on filed in the office of the County Clerk. Anew fictitious business name or names listed above on rights of another under Federal, State, or common Dates Pub: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2010 FICTITIOUS 06/07/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced Fictitious Business Name Statement must be 5/1/05. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the fictitious business filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement expires five years from the date it was filed in Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News File No. 10-0832272 File No. 10-0817058 name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- does not of itself authorize the use in this state the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 The following person(s) is (are) doing business The following person(s) is (are) doing business This Fictitious Name Statement expires five of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the Business Name Statement must be filed prior to as: COPY REPAIR GUY, 1435 W. 9th ST. #1, SAN as: ANOMALOUS SIGHTINGS, 3644 W. 59th years from the date it was filed in the office of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common that date. The filing of this statement does not of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT PEDRO, CA 90732. Full name of registrant(s) is PL., L.A., CA 90043. Full name of registrant(s) County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious File No. 10-0751426 (are) CHRISTOPHER CHILTON SMITH, 1435 W. is (are) ERIN WESLEY, 3644 W. 59th PL., L.A., Statement must be filed prior to that date. The Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News Business Name in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: 9th ST. #1, SAN PEDRO, CA 90732. This Business CA 90043. This Business is conducted by: AN filing of this statement does not of itself authorize Dates Pub: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2010 another under Federal, State, or common law (See NEW VISION, 2120 E. CESAR CHAVEZ AVE., is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ERIN WESLEY. This the use in this state of a Fictitious Business section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions L.A., CA 90033. Full name of registrant(s) is CHRISTOPHER CHILTON SMITH. This statement statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Name in violation of the rights of another under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Code)Publish: Mountain Views News (are) JORGE RAMIREZ, JUANITA RAMIREZ, was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles Angeles County on 06/15/10. The registrant(s) has Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 File No. 10-0780954 Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 7532 11th ST., BUENA PARK, CA 90621. This County on 06/17/10. The registrant(s) has (have) (have) commenced to transact business under the et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: The following person(s) is (are) doing business Business is conducted by: HUSBAND and WIFE. commenced to transact business under the fictitious fictitious business name or names listed above on Mountain Views News as: DULCES OCASIONES, 401 E. 11th ST. #401, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Signed: JORGE RAMIREZ. This statement business name or names listed above on N/A. N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 L.A., CA 90015. Full name of registrant(s) is File No. 10-0756619 was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires expires five years from the date it was filed in (are) BIANCA B. GARCIA, 1124 OAK ST., S. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: County on 06/03/10. The registrant(s) has (have) five years from the date it was filed in the office of the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT PASADENA, CA 91030, SANTOS C. ESCOBAR C and M PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, 10507 commenced to transact business under the the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Business Name Statement must be filed prior to File No. 10-0822468 DE CASTANEDA, 5404 HUNTINGTON DR., WESTERN AVE. #3, DOWNEY, CA 90240. fictitious business name or names listed above on Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing that date. The filing of this statement does not of The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: L.A., CA 90032. This Business is conducted by: Full name of registrant(s) is (are) ANDREA N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement of this statement does not of itself authorize the use itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious P.E.G.S., 20959 CONRADI AVE., TORRANCE, CO-PARTNERS. Signed: BIANCA B. GARCIA. LOPEZ, 10507 WESTERN AVE. #3, DOWNEY, expires five years from the date it was filed in in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Business Name in violation of the rights of CA 90502. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of CA 90240. This Business is conducted by: AN the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious of the rights of another under Federal, State, or another under Federal, State, or common law (See ANTONIO GARCIA JR., 20959 CONRADI Los Angeles County on 06/08/10. The registrant(s) INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ANDREA LOPEZ. This Business Name Statement must be filed prior to common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions AVE., TORRANCE, CA 90502. This Business has (have) commenced to transact business under statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los that date. The filing of this statement does not of Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News Code)Publish: Mountain Views News is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: the fictitious business name or names listed Angeles County on 06/03/10. The registrant(s) has itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Dates Pub: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2010 Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 ANTONIO GARCIA JR. This statement was filed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name (have) commenced to transact business under the Business Name in violation of the rights of with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Statement expires five years from the date it was fictitious business name or names listed above on another under Federal, State, or common law (See FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 06/16/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced filed in the office of the County Clerk. Anew N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions File No. 10-0727507 File No. 10-0813481 to transact business under the fictitious business Fictitious Business Name Statement must be expires five years from the date it was filed in Code)Publish: Mountain Views News The following person(s) is (are) doing business The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 as: JOSE AUTO MOBILE SERVICE, 5131 DE CALIFOENIA’S METAL RECYCLING, 7949 This Fictitious Name Statement expires five does not of itself authorize the use in this state Business Name Statement must be filed prior to LONGPRE AVE. #17, L.A., CA 90027. Full name BRUNACHE ST., DOWNEY, CA 90242. Full years from the date it was filed in the office of the of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the that date. The filing of this statement does not of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of registrant(s) is (are) JOSE ROSARIO BARTOLO, name of registrant(s) is (are) MARIA VICTORIA County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name rights of another under Federal, State, or common itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious File No. 10-0747801 5131 DE LONGPRE AVE. #17, L.A., CA 90027. VALENCIA, CARLOS ALBERTO SANCHEZ, Statement must be filed prior to that date. The law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Business Name in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is (are) doing business This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. 7949 BRUNACHE ST., DOWNEY., CA 90242. filing of this statement does not of itself authorize Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News another under Federal, State, or common law (See as: PAMPERED BUNNY SPA & MAKEUP, 1762 Signed: JOSE BARTOLO. This statement was filed This Business is conducted by: HUSBAND and the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Dates Pub: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2010 section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions WRIGHT ST., POMONA, CA 91766. Full name with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on WIFE. Signed: MARIA VICTORIA VALENCIA. Name in violation of the rights of another under Code)Publish: Mountain Views News of registrant(s) is (are) LOURDES PADILLA, 05/27/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 1762 WRIGHT ST., POMONA, CA 91766. This transact business under the fictitious business name or Los Angeles County on 06/15/10. The registrant(s) et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: File No. 10-0769626 Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. names listed above on JULY 3, 2008. NOTICE- This has (have) commenced to transact business under Mountain Views News The following person(s) is (are) doing business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Signed: LOURDES PADILLA. This statement Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the the fictitious business name or names listed Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 as: EMPIRE ESCROW, A NON-INDEPENDENT File No. 10-0755558 was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name BROKER ESCROW, 220 S. INDIAN HILL The following person(s) is (are) doing business County on 06/02/10. The registrant(s) has (have) new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed Statement expires five years from the date it was FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BLVD. STE. F, CLAREMONT, CA 91711. as: G & D TEST ONLY, 11862 PRAIRIE AVE. commenced to transact business under the prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not filed in the office of the County Clerk. Anew File No. 10-0780324 Full name of registrant(s) is (are) CENTURY #C, HAWTHORNE, CA 90250. Full name of fictitious business name or names listed above on of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Fictitious Business Name Statement must be The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: EXECUTIVE REALTY, 220 S. INDIAN HILL registrant(s) is (are) MARIA BARRIOS, 11148½ N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement Business Name in violation of the rights of another filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement REVIEW, 834 S. BROADWAY #902, L.A., CA BLVD. STE. F, CLAREMONT, CA 91711. This ORCHARD ST., EL MONTE, CA 91731. This expires five years from the date it was filed in under Federal, State, or common law (See section does not of itself authorize the use in this state 90014. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) OMER Business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the AKEIL, 3749 McLAUGHLIN AVE., MAR Signed: JEAN-ROBERT DOIZAN. This Signed: MARIA BARRIOS. This statement Business Name Statement must be filed prior to Mountain Views News rights of another under Federal, State, or common VISTA, CA 90066, NEJAT MARIZADEH, 118 statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles that date. The filing of this statement does not of Dates Pub: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2010 law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and S. WEATHERLY DR. #110, L.A., CA 90048. Angeles County on 06/07/10. The registrant(s) has County on 06/03/10. The registrant(s) has (have) itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News This Business is conducted by: A GENERAL (have) commenced to transact business under the commenced to transact business under the Business Name in violation of the rights of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 PARTNERSHIP. Signed: NEJAT MARIZADEH. fictitious business name or names listed above on fictitious business name or names listed above on another under Federal, State, or common law (See File No. 10-0817453 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 2009. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions The following person(s) is (are) doing business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Los Angeles County on 06/08/10. The registrant(s) expires five years from the date it was filed in expires five years from the date it was filed in Code)Publish: Mountain Views News as: LAS AMERICAS DISTRIBUTION, 1740 E. File No. 10-0826181 has (have) commenced to transact business under the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 OLYMPIC BLVD., L.A., CA 90021. Full name of The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: the fictitious business name or names listed Business Name Statement must be filed prior to Business Name Statement must be filed prior to registrant(s) is (are) MEGA MEX ENTERPRISES, J.R. DEPUTY BUILDING INSPECTOR, 819 W. above on 06/06/10. NOTICE- This Fictitious that date. The filing of this statement does not of that date. The filing of this statement does not of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT INC., 1740 E. OLYMPIC BLVD., L.A., CA 90021. POPLAR ST., COMPTON, CA 90220. Full name Name Statement expires five years from the date itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 20100764439 This Business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. of registrant(s) is (are) JESUS REYNOSO, 819 it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A Business Name in violation of the rights of Business Name in violation of the rights of The following person(s) is (are) doing business Signed: JESUS TOVAR. This statement was filed W. POPLAR ST., COMPTON, CA 90220. This new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be another under Federal, State, or common law (See another under Federal, State, or common law (See as: MANCINETTI CONSTRUCTION with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions MANAGEMENT, 130 E. MONTECITO AVE., 06/15/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to Signed: JESUS REYNOSO. This statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state Code)Publish: Mountain Views News Code)Publish: Mountain Views News SIERRA MADRE, CA. 91024. Full name of transact business under the fictitious business name or was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the Dates Pub: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2010 Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 registrant(s) is (are) MATTHEW MANCINETTI, names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious County on 06/16/10. The registrant(s) has (have) rights of another under Federal, State, or common 130 E. MONTECITO AVENUE, SIERRA Name Statement expires five years from the date it commenced to transact business under the law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MADRE, CA. 91024. This Business is conducted was filed in the office of the County Clerk. Anew fictitious business name or names listed above on Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News File No. 10-0770673 File No. 10-0733689 by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: MATTHEW Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 The following person(s) is (are) doing business The following person(s) is (are) doing business MANCINETTI This statement was filed with prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not expires five years from the date it was filed in as: EXCELLENCE RE VISTA REALTY, 8615 as: GIA’S ART PHOTOGRAPHY, 13050 BAHIA the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FLORENCE AVE. STE. 101, DOWNEY, DR., CERRITOS, CA 90703. Full name of 06/03/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced Business Name in violation of the rights of another Business Name Statement must be filed prior to File No. 10-0802492 CA 90240. Full name of registrant(s) is registrant(s) is (are) GIANNIAN VALDIVIA, to transact business under the fictitious business under Federal, State, or common law (See section that date. The filing of this statement does not of The following person(s) is (are) doing business (are) EXCELLENCE ENTERPRISES OF 13050 BAHIA DR., CERRITOS, CA 90703. This name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious as: VINTAGE AND THEN SOME, 19009 MONTEBELLO, INC., 14566 WHITTIER Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This Fictitious Name Statement expires five Mountain Views News Business Name in violation of the rights of LAUREL PARK RD. #369, DOMINGUEZ BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90605. This Business Signed: GIANNINA VALDIVIA. This statement years from the date it was filed in the office of the Dates Pub: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2010 another under Federal, State, or common law (See HILLS, CA 90220. Full name of registrant(s) is is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Signed: was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions (are) VAN BUSH, 19009 LAUREL PARK RD. MICHAEL A. OYOQUE. This statement was filed County on 05/28/10. The registrant(s) has (have) Statement must be filed prior to that date. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Code)Publish: Mountain Views News #369, DOMINGUEZ HILLS, CA 90220. This with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on commenced to transact business under the filing of this statement does not of itself authorize File No. 10-0869657 Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. 06/07/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced fictitious business name or names listed above on the use in this state of a Fictitious Business The following person(s) is (are) doing business Signed: VAN BUSH. This statement was filed to transact business under the fictitious business N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement Name in violation of the rights of another under as: PACIFIC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES, 208 E. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on name or names listed above on 6/4/10. NOTICE- expires five years from the date it was filed in Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 CARSON ST. STE. 101, CARSON, CA 90745. Full File No. 10-0788794 06/11/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: name of registrant(s) is (are) CAROLYN IMPAT, The following person(s) is (are) doing business to transact business under the fictitious business from the date it was filed in the office of the Business Name Statement must be filed prior to Mountain Views News 318½ E. CARSON ST., CARSON, CA 90745, as: KNUCKLEHEAD INN, 2350 SIERRA name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name that date. The filing of this statement does not of Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19,and 26, 2010 ROWENA MEER, 208 E. CARSON ST. STE. 101, CREEK RD., AGOURA HILLS, CA 91301. Full This Fictitious Name Statement expires five Statement must be filed prior to that date. The itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious CARSON, CA 90745. This Business is conducted by: name of registrant(s) is (are) ANGELINE HART, years from the date it was filed in the office of the filing of this statement does not of itself authorize Business Name in violation of the rights of A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Signed: CAROLYN 2350 SIERRA CREEK RD., AGOURA HILLS, County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name the use in this state of a Fictitious Business another under Federal, State, or common law (See IMPAT. This statement was filed with the County CA 91301. This Business is conducted by: AN Statement must be filed prior to that date. The Name in violation of the rights of another under section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/24/10. The INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ANGELINE HART. This filing of this statement does not of itself authorize Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 Code)Publish: Mountain Views News registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los the use in this state of a Fictitious Business et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 business under the fictitious business name or names Angeles County on 06/09/10. The registrant(s) has Name in violation of the rights of another under Mountain Views News listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name (have) commenced to transact business under the Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 Dates Pub: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement expires five years from the date it was filed fictitious business name or names listed above on et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: File No. 10-0741613 in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious 6/5/10. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement Mountain Views News FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business Business Name Statement must be filed prior to expires five years from the date it was filed in Dates Pub: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2010 File No. 10-0759301 as: GREEN RECYCLING SERVICES, 3780 that date. The filing of this statement does not of the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing business CORONA AVE., NORCO, CA 92860. Full name as: KREAKTION, 12102 PARAMOUNT BLVD. of registrant(s) is (are) RONALD JAMES YORK, STE. 103, DOWNEY, CA 90242. Full name of 3780 CORONA AVE., NORCO, CA 92860. This registrant(s) is (are) RUBEN BURCIAGA, 10814 Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. BENFIELD AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90241. This Signed: RONALD JAMES YORK. This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Signed: RUBEN BURCIAGA. This statement Angeles County on 06/01/10. The registrant(s) was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles has (have) commenced to transact business under County on 06/04/10. The registrant(s) has (have) the fictitious business name or names listed commenced to transact business under the above on 4/28/10. NOTICE- This Fictitious fictitious business name or names listed above on Name Statement expires five years from the date 6/1/10. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A expires five years from the date it was filed in new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement Business Name Statement must be filed prior to does not of itself authorize the use in this state that date. The filing of this statement does not of of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious rights of another under Federal, State, or common Business Name in violation of the rights of law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and another under Federal, State, or common law (See Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Dates Pub: June 05, 12, 19, 26, 2010 Code)Publish: Mountain Views News Dates Pub: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2010 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 10-0790017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: M&G EXPRESS TRANSPORT, 8902 STAMPS RD., DOWNEY, CA 90240. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) MIRLENIS CALDERON, 8902 STAMPS RD., DOWNEY, CA 90240. This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: MIRLENIS CALDERON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/09/10. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact business under the CLASSIFIEDS FOR RENT Sierra Madre Luxury Apartment 2 Bedroom 391A W. Sierra Madre Bl. (Downstairs Unit) New tile floor, kitchen appliances, private balcony A/C/Storage Coin Op Laundry Room $1350 per month Earl (626) 893-0473 FOR RENT For Rent – 297 Mariposa St. in Sierra Madre – 3-bedroom, 1-bath. Great fenced-front yard. Close to park and restaurants. $1500 a month. 626-255-7255 William Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 12 Homes & Property Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010

One Of A Kind: Featuring unique homes & gardens and the people who create them Story and Photos By Chris Bertrand The Gardens of San Diego’s Balboa Park An early June trip to also explains why the streets and access seem so grown. The San Diego allowed me convoluted. One has to climb the steep mesa to get f u j i d a n a to tour that nearby up there! wisteria arbor, city’s magnificent, Many of Balboa Park’s gardens were planted adjacent to 1200 acre park just nearly a century ago for the 1915-6 Panama- the koi pond, north of downtown. California Exposition celebrating the completion p r o v i d e s Though we think of of the Panama Canal. Yet were only part of the w e l c o m e New York’s central larger plan for an urban cultural and horticultural shade from Chris Bertrand park as probably the jewel for San Diego which now includes 15 major the strong largest, the Big Apple’s museums. There is likely a museum to suit any San Diego flagship greenbelt for interest: Art, Automotive, Air and Space, Natural sun. San-Kei- that city is only 843 acres. I finally realize why History, Sports, Railroad and Veterans Museums, En garden is it is I always felt a bit overwhelmed (and often to name just a few; world class performing arts a favorite for lost) when visiting there in years past. I never venues like the Old Globe Theater and, of course, af ter-hours understood how big it was. the famous San Diego Zoo. Our personal favorite w e d d i n g s , Visited by more than 12 million people a year, has always been the Reuben H. Fleet Science photographs Balboa Park, with its 15,000 tress of more than Center. and events, 350 different species, ranks among the nation’s The legacy of the intricate Spanish-Renaissance which can be Best City Parks, according to a study published in style architecture lives on in some of the signature coordinated December, 2009’s Forbes Magazine. Many visitor’s buildings along the famous El Prado pedestrian through the first view of the park is the memorable Cabrillo walkway and the Spreckels Organ Pavilion, where J a p a n e s e Bridge towering over the 163 freeway as it delves free pipe organ concerts are regularly held. F r i e n d s h i p through the parkland. Kate Sessions, known locally as the “mother of G a r d e n ’ s designated an All American Rose Selection Set aside as park area early in the city’s Balboa Park” had a significant hand in the early offices. Display Garden, boasts 2500 roses creating quite development, the land initially stood as treeless, design of the landscaping. She also popularized The Moon Viewing Deck offers a view of the a heady fragrance. This one is well worth the time! undeveloped mesa land with wide erosion marks several, now commonplace species, like the South deep canyon below, where construction is now Patterned after the Spanish Castle gardens on the step sandy sides, similar to those rapidly African bird of paradise plant called Strelitzia, underway for an expansion that will eventually at Alcazar, exquisite fountains tiled in the disappearing mesas along I-5 and 805, and just one the queen palm and the poinsettia, which later encompass 11.5 acres. Don’t miss the Tea Pavilion, Moorish style colors of yellow, green and vivid of a series across the city that now bear the names become synonymous with San Diego, due to the for a delightful respite from touring the gardens, turquoise provide the foundation for 7,000 bright of neighborhoods like Clairemont Mesa, Kearney Ecke Poinsettia operation in suburban Encinitas. where you’ll find many teas and Japanese foods. annuals bordered by boxwood hedging. It was Mesa and Mira Mesa. The mesa topography During the Depression, the California Pacific The most photographed location in the park is the reconstructed to reflect the original Richard International Exposition was held in 1935-6, lily pond fronting the historic Botanical Building. Requa design from 1935. and more landscape, structures and cultural First named, La Laguna de las Flores, or Lake of If you want more, more more botanica you can organizations were added. the Flowers built of wood lattice work to shade the venture into the Palm Canyon, the 1935 Cactus Several favorite areas stand out as must see stops delicate plants inside. Park aficionados consider Garden, the Casa del Rey Moro Garden, the in a garden visit to Balboa Park. I seem to have these two of the most cherished assets in the park. Persian Water Rug Garden, the Zoro Garden and developed an affinity for Japanese Gardens, and When built, it was the largest lath structure in the the Desert Garden! A tram with several stops the one here is small at only two acres, though world, housing 2100 permanent plants including ferries visitors from parking and tours are offered, delightful, and peaceful. The entry stone, a gift ferns, orchids, palms, other tropical plants plus mostly on weekends. A friendly visitor center is from San Diego’s sister city, Yokohama, is inscribed seasonal displays. located in the House of Hospitality near the El with the kanji symbols of San-Kei-En, translating Another stunning moment was coming upon Prado Restaurant, a worthy culinary stop with to “A Three Scene Garden.” the Moreton Bay Fig, planted about a century outside seating. I was lucky enough to chat with a few of their ago. Some 120 feet across and over 60 feet high, As with all gardens, Balboa Park is always in a devoted and knowledgeable staff and volunteers, the breadth of the tree is simply amazing and state of change and refreshment. That’s part of its who sported traditional Japanese gardening breathtaking! I saw my first in Honolulu, and this beauty, though best enjoyed while wearing your footwear, which allow for good traction and one is even larger. sturdiest walking shoes! flexibility in the discipline and art of Japanese Every major city park, whether it’s in Alaska, For more information, visit Balboa Park’s website pruning of trees. Florida or San Diego usually includes a rose at www.BalboaPark.org . For more information All the favorite Japanese plants (or substitutes more garden. Also popular for weddings, the three about the Japanese Friendship Garden within the tolerant of the San Diego climate) are reverently acre, Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden, park, visit www.Niwa.org "Timing the market" in real estate doesn't work the way it does with stocks. Homes are bought and sold more out of necessity than to make an easy buck. However, some indicators give a clue when it's a good time to buy. Like now! Despite the fact that rates are low and prices may still drop, now is the time to move if you have good credit and funds for downpayment. It would be a mistake to "wait and see" if rates or prices fall any more. Why? Rates are low now because of federal bailouts, but continued low rates can fuel inflation. Fear of inflation causes "the Fed" to raise those rates. Waiting for a lower price on a home while interest rates rise could make the home more expensive. Example: purchasing a home now for $177,000 at 5% could make the total cost around $370,000 by the end of the loan term. But what if you wait for prices to fall more, and next year you get that home for $160,000. You saved $17,000 - right? Wrong! If rates rise 2% during that time, you could pay over $400,000 over the life of the loan - $30,000 more than if you bought now! If the math is still fuzzy to you, talk to an agent and crunch the numbers. You'll be glad you did. Luther Tsinoglou has just been named the top producing sales agent in Dickson Podley Realtor's Sierra Madre office for 2009, making the top 10% at the company overall. Luther has been licensed and practicing real estate since 1992. He specializes in residential and income property in Southern California. Luther can be reached at his direct line (626) 695-8650 or at [email protected].

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 13 The Good Life Mountain Views News Saturday, June 26, 2010 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS SENIOR HAPPENINGS Today’s Subject: FYI: Recipe of the Week: Your Digestive Health - Part 2 Some Relief For Seniors Very Best Blueberry Cobbler Recipe In The “Doughnut Hole” Health Tips From Dr. John Talevich INGREDIENTS: by Lori Abbott Last week, we discussed the bare essentials 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries of healing the digestive tract. I pointed out Californians who’ve fallen into the that, by chronically overtaxing the organs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract of digestion, a state of inflammation and Medicare “doughnut hole” should soon 1/2 lemon, juiced dysfunction develops. Let's look at some find some relief in the mail. The federal 1 cup white sugar, or to taste commonly recommended aids to relieving the government has started sending out 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour symptoms of gastric distress. the first round of $250 rebate checks to 1 tablespoon butter, melted help eligible Medicare Part D enrollees 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Digestive Enzymes: pay for their prescription drugs. During each phase of digestion, a different 4 teaspoons baking powder Last year, 382,000 Californians 6 tablespoons white sugar set of chemicals is secreted. We have reached the drug coverage limit and hydrochloric acid in the stomach, bile salts had to start paying the entire cost of 5 tablespoons butter in the gall bladder, and pancreatic enzymes their prescriptions until they reached 1 cup milk from the pancreas. Additionally, there are the catastrophic coverage threshold. 2 teaspoons sugar enzymes from the lining of the intestines in At AARP California, Christina Clem 1 pinch ground cinnamon play; all of these assist in completely breaking down food. Due to persistent overtaxing says the rebate checks signal the of these systems, it can be very helpful to eventual end of the dreaded coverage DIRECTIONS: gap known as the “doughnut hole.” Dr. John Talevich, D.C. has practiced in Sierra Madre supplement them. Nutritionally minded Lightly grease an 8 inch square baking dish. for thirty years. His clinic, LifeWorks! Chiropractic, health care practitioners are familiar with the “This is the first step in one of the new benefits of the new health care law. And Place the blueberries into the baking dish, and offers patient-specific approaches to the alleviation use of these supplements, or you may want mix with vanilla and lemon juice. Sprinkle of pain and individually tailored wellness programs. to try some on your own as they are non- it is also the first step, when it comes prescription items. to Medicare Part D and the ‘doughnut with 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of flour, ~Probiotics hole,’ to closing the ‘doughnut hole’ by then stir in the tablespoon of melted butter. Set 2020.” aside. Various kinds of bacteria live along the digestive tract. In fact, there are more bacteria than there Clem says Part D enrollees will are cells in your body! Some are beneficial and necessary, while others are not. A high-potency, automatically receive the checks In a medium bowl, stir together 1 3/4 cups dairy-free probiotic can reseed the digestive tract, reducing the population of pro-inflammatory when they reach the gap in coverage, of flour, baking powder, and 6 tablespoons organisms. This is especially important after taking antibiotics, as the "good" bacteria are depleted by the medications. Further, avoid the sweetened yogurts and drinks touting probiotics. Stick to so there’s no need to apply or take sugar. Rub in the 5 tablespoons butter using high quality formulas, generally found in powdered or capsule forms. additional action. She also cautions your fingers, or cut in with a pastry blender people to be wary of scam artists who until it is in small pieces. Make a well in the ~Herbs and Extracts are on the prowl. center, and quickly stir in the milk. Mix just There are a handful of tried and true herbs for digestive comfort and healing: ginger, peppermint, “People who are trying to help you get until moistened. You should have a very thick slippery elm, and comfrey are some. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is very helpful in treating it faster or get it through some other batter, or very wet dough. You may need to add heartburn. Unlike whole licorice, it won't raise blood pressure. You can take two tablets before each site. If you get reports of someone a splash more milk. Cover, and let batter rest meal, allowing them to dissolve slowly in your mouth. Another heartburn helper is d-limonene. who’s trying to help you get that check for 10 minutes. However, don't use this if pregnant and avoid using synephrine-containing formulas, as they harbor faster, it’s a scam and that should be unwanted side-effects (generally found in stimulating, weight loss formulas). reported to your police department or Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees to the state Attorney General’s office.” C). Spoon the batter over the blueberries, These are a just a few ideas about the function and healing of the digestive tract. Keep in mind that, Starting next year, those who fall with a little bit of work and a few lifestyle changes, you can resolve most digestive inflammatory into the prescription drug doughnut leaving only a few small holes for the berries to problems. hole will receive a 50 percent discount peek through. Mix together the cinnamon and 2 teaspoons sugar; sprinkle over the top. Next week, we will look at H.pylori, a little bug that has garnered a lot of attention. on brand name drugs. The discounts continue to grow until the coverage Have a healthy, happy week! Dr. John gap is eliminated in 2020. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated In the meantime, if you think you’ve oven, or until the top is golden brown. A knife LifeWorks! Chiropractic Center reached the doughnut hole and haven’t inserted into the topping should come out received a check within a few months, clean - of course there will be blueberry syrup Individually Tailored Wellness Programs Clem says having your prescription on the knife. receipts handy will be helpful when 31 S. Baldwin Avenue Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 talking to Medicare. Let cool until just warm before serving. This 626-355-4710 can store in the refrigerator for 2 days. Methodist Hospital Laguna Beach Pageant of the Masters Nutritional Information Join the Sierra Madre Community & Personnel Services Department Offers Free Hip and Amount Per Serving Calories: 478 | Total Fat: on this annual excursion to see art come alive. Knee Seminar July 10 12.9g | Cholesterol: 34mg Date & Time: Friday, July 9th – 4:30 pm to 11:30 pm Cost: $48.00 per person inc. transporation & ticket Hip or knee pain keeps many people June Birthdays This excursion includes time to visit the Festival of the Arts or have dinner on your own from doing the things they love. As- pirin, ibuprofen and other pain medi- Pat Fujiwara, Nellie Haynes, Laura Aguilar, prior to the show. The bus will depart & return to the Community Recreation Center, 611 Florence Brown, Mary Carney, Theresa Daley, E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Reservations need to be made in advance by either cations are temporary fixes. Method- Ann Disbrow, Ann Durgerian, Joan Ellison, Ruth ist Hospital will offer a free seminar Kirby, Irene Kudirka, Marilyn McKernan, Anne going online at www.cityofsierramadre/onlineregistration , visiting the Recreation Center Montgomery, Trini Ornelas, Martha Spriggs, Patricia Starkey or visiting the Hart Park House/Senior Center. Please call (626) 355-5278 ext. 227 in Lewis Hall at 300 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia at 9 a.m. Saturday, $7.00 - 50 & over. Please July 10, on hip and knee pain and how Activities: call 355-5278 for more to find a more permanent solution. Unless listed differently, all information The public is invited to attend this activities are at the Hart Wednesday: seminar and hear orthopedic surgeon Memorial Park (Senior Center) 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., 11 –11:45 am: Balance Gary Moscarello, MD, discuss hip and Sierra Madre Class with Teryl. FREE knee replacement techniques. class designed to improve balance & refresh the Combining advanced techniques, Lunch Program: Monday- leading edge technology, state-of- joints Friday at the Intervale 2nd Wednesday of the the-art facilities and skilled surgeons, Café -12:00 Noon-Call nurses and staff, the Methodist Hos- month: FREE Legal (626) 355-0256 to make Consultations: 10-11:30 pital Hip and Knee Center features your daily reservation. am. Appointments call computer navigation systems, ceramic Suggested donation $2.00 355-7394 and all-metal implants, mini-incision for seniors (60+) and Wii Wednesday - 1:00 technique for less pain and quicker re- $3.75 for visitors. pm or call the senior desk covery and cell-saver device for mini- Monday: at 355-7394 to arrange mal blood loss. 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm: another time & day to Although the seminar is free, seat- Strength training with learn how to play. No ing is limited and reservations are Lisa Brandley. FREE class previous experience or required. Please call 888-388-2838 to of stretching with light skills required and it is reserve a seat. In addition to free park- hand weights while you great exercise. ing, Methodist Hospital also offers sit. Thursday: Tuesday: 1:00 to 3:30 pm: Game free valet parking and mobility carts. 2nd Tuesday of each Day. Join us for UNO For more information, please month FREE blood and Poker with Bridge on call 626-898-8000 or visit www. pressure checks by the 2nd & 4th Thursdays; methodisthospital.org. Methodist Hospital; 11 so please call for more am to 12 noon information. 3rd Tuesday of each 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm: Yoga; month FREE financial $7.00 - 50 & over. Please consulting; 10 -12 noon call 355-5278 for more call 355-7394 for an information appointment Friday: 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm: 1:00 pm: Ping Pong BINGO; cards are only Saturday: 11:30 am: 25 cents each so stop by Senior Club brown bag & play lunch and BINGO at 5:30 pm to 7 pm: Yoga; 12:30 pm

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Meals are delivered to home- bound seniors by volunteer drivers through the YWCA Intervale Lunch Program M-F (with frozen meals for the weekend.) Call the YWCA at (626) 214-9460 or Darlene Traxler at (626) 355-0256 for more information. MEALS-ON-WHEELS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER MEALS TO OUR HOMEBOUND NEIGHBORS **ONCE A MONTH OR WEEKLY** Please contact Darlene Traxler at We Can Save You Water ! 626.355.6220 or (626) 355-0256. MONTHLY EXCURSIONS

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