WHERE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS COMES FIRST - Sierra Madre Arcadia Pasadena Altadena and Monrovia Week Ending November 16, 2007 Volume 1, No. 13 Volunteer Ham Radio Operators Lend Ad Hoc Committee Report A Helping Hand To Recommend Utility Volunteer Club Provides Extra Help For The City Users Tax To Council By Dean Lee By Dean Lee Sierra Madre’s Ad-Hoc finance would go for that,” she said. Any reasonable committee met for the last “People want their beloved library.” person might time Thursday night, sending a She also expressed adamant immediately think unanimous recommendation to opposition to any parcel tax saying, it difficult to get lost the city council - double the Utility “There is no possible way it could wearing a bright User Tax This recommendation be fair.” green dragon suit was agreed upon by all even though City Clerk Nancy Shollenberger complete with the committee had doubt that doing also opposed any parcel tax, and spiked scales and a so would cover the city’s current said a sunset clause should stay. long pointy tail but projected budget shortfall. A raise Shollenberger announced this among thousands in the UUT could generate as much week she plans to seek re-election of vampires, as $1.5 million yearly, according to in April during the same election skeletons, witches, the committee’s final report. as the UUT. Buchanan and princesses, Star The report also says that a little Councilmember/Mayor Enid Joffe Wars droids and under $2 million is needed for will also both be up for re-election in what ever else police and ambulance services. The April. The Mayor’s position rotates people could think pending Police Officer’s Association each year among the five elected up, getting lost on Initiative alone has been estimated members of the City Council. Halloween was not to cost as much as $1.3 million In the recommendations, the so unusual, in fact Allen Wolff and members of Sierra Madre’s Ham Radio Operators Club according to the report. committee also agreed to say that it happened while Committee member Tom Janzen a minority of the body thought interviewing for suggested the council place on the creation of a parcel tax was this story. A crackle came through Sierra Madre Emergency Communications Team leader the next available ballot, after the the better way to go, even though Allen Wolff’s radio, “Police have found a small child wearing a green dragon suit.” The operator UUT, another measure for a parcel it required a 2/3 vote. Janzen said announced. “He is on his way to the information booth and we will have further information tax to cover the extra costs. The people would support it as long as there.” original language, underlined and they knew what it was for. The tax Wolff explained the situation. “Well right now what we have is a lost child so what we’re hoping later amended by councilmember would be based on 2.5 cents per is that someone will see us. That’s why we keep waving the flashlight, and they’ll ask. We want to and chair of the ad-hoc committee square foot and has a potential of look for someone that might look confused, disoriented or lost. John Buchanan, stated, “If public generating $1.8 million, $300,000 Later… “Matthew’s dad has been found,” came over the radio as Wolff shows up at the information safety services are not funded with more than the UUT, he said. booth. “So there you have it,” he said as an obvious frantic (continued on page 3) additional revenue, the city will be Other parcel tax proponents said forced to shut down services.” the amount could be raised to Some took this original wording cover all of the funds needed. Fay to mean that, no matter what, even Angus pointed out the largest flaw if the UUT passed, the city could in the tax, reiterating that “religious still lose the library, senior or youth institutions are likely excluded services. Buchanan said the report from tax,” as stated in the report. should more clearly reflect that cuts She also pointed out that some in city services might be necessary. of the largest property holders in City Manager Elaine Aguilar said town are churches. the council packet needed to be At the last minute, Buchanan sent out that night and asked if brought up the idea of adding an the committee wanted to wait to advisory vote, saying that voters send the council a revised report. should decide how much and They said no, but agreed an update where the money goes, similar should be sent Tuesday. Monday to the advisory attached to South is a holiday and City Hall is shut Pasadena’s UUT measure which down every other Friday. passed Tuesday with 53 percent of Committee members Jansen, Scott the vote in that city. Hood, Dennis Keegan and Mike “It should be something like Comer, all at one point or another, measure ‘AV’,” he said. said the recommendations should He later pointed out that South not include a sunset clause, which Pasadena’s advisory vote itself got would require having the UUT 75 percent approval. reviewed every five years. They did, “Obviously people wanted to make however, agree that the council sure where the money was going, should review and explain the UUT even if they might not [have] level needed, ranging from 0 to 12 supported it,” he said. (See related percent. Pasadena story on page 4.) “If we know the money will always The committee also unanimously be needed then I don’t see a need.” supported advising the council to Jansen said. “We should avoid adopt a “Citizen’s Budget Oversight repeating the uncertainty that and Advisory Committee.” The surrounded measure F.” citizen committee should evaluate Buchanan agreed, even though how city services can be delivered every resident who spoke said more economically or efficiently, removing the sunset clause was Buchanan said. a fatal mistake that could lead Both committee and council to disapproval by the voters. To members Kurt Zimmerman and the surprise of many, only three Buchanan abstained from the final residents showed up and stayed vote on the recommendations, throughout public comment. saying they wanted to stay impartial Longtime resident Fay Angus when the report came in front of suggested a flat library tax could them at next Tuesday’s council free up money in the general fund. meeting. Joffe sat quietly in the back “I think, $100 or even $150, people of the chambers throughout the two hour long finance meeting. Note: The City of Pasadena will be putting a Utility User Tax on the ballot next year. See story on page 4.

MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com 2 MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending November 9, 2007 MountainViews-Observer WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK Pasadena Farmer’s Market Weather Wise Every Saturday to 12:30 p.m. 5-Day Forecast for Sierra Madre, Ca. SM Ham Operators B-B-Berries. Lili’s herbs, honey, Longitude W118.0, Lattitude N34.2 1 UUT Recommendation menudo & tamale stand. Bring the To Council Saturday Mostly Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s kiddies. PHS parking lot Sunday: Mostly Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s Weekly Highlights 2925 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Monday: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s 2 November City Events Tuesday: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s Rich Johnson: Café 322 Wednesday: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s I Lovc Sierra Madre Sunday Nights 3 Schools Need Support Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service Let’s Sing Opera & Broadway Arts & Dial A Ride Strike Pianist Danny Guerrero & Friends Pasadena’s UUT Vote 4 There’s No Place Like Jones 322 Sierra Madre Blvd. Police Blotter Sierra Madre (626) 836-5414 Fire Safe Council Tips 5 SMEAC Did You Know? Beantown Word Puzzle 45 N. Baldwin Altadena Art Deco School Time for Ice Cream 6 Narnia At SM Playhouse Maestra Rachel Worby (626) 355-1596 Phyllis Vandeventer Honored Lucky Baldwin’s Budget Review Begins 7 Trish Is Back 21 Kersting Court New: Stuart On Life (626) 355-1140 Hail on Marines & Veterans 8 Letter To The Editor Mary’s Market 561 Woodland Drive (626) 355-4534 9 Legal Notices The Harvey Hyde Show Every Sunday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. 10 Legal Notices Hard-hitting, high impact sports talk radio Looking Up Fire - Part 1 of 2 KSHP Las Vegas - 1400 AM 11 Live! from BURGER CONTINENTAL Classifieds 535 South Lake Avenue Pasadena Jeff’s Sierra Madre Writers 12 Pat Birdsall Inside Out Peter Dills: Table For Two Chris Bertrand: One Of A 13 Kind

Oh Yeah! College Football 14 A Student Comments on the Turkey Tussle What’s Cooking At Ascension? Sierra Madre’s Church of the Ascension has collected the best recipes from group members, family and friends and compiled them into an attractive keepsake cookbook. Come see us at Dickens Village November 16th the cook book and COME AND BE ...... testing of some of the delicious recipes will be surely please everyone, we will be located in front of Webb- Martin Realtors at 30 N. Baldwin. Nowhere to go for Thanksgiving? The cook book will also be for sale Don’t feel like cooking for 1 or 2 or 20? at local Sierra Madre merchants, and on line at www.morriscookbooks. JOIN US com These one of a kind cookbooks are available for $10.00 and make wonderful gifts. The cook book For the absolutely, positively DELICIOUS contains over 240 well- loved recipes and absolutely, positively including appetizers, main dishes, desserts and many others. Recipes FREE include the contributor’s name, nd enabling you to find the recipes of 2 Annual S.M. Canyon Family family and friends. Thanksgiving Dinner NOW WE’RE TALKING TURKEY! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! At Mary’s Market Join The Sierra Madre Fire Safe Webb-Martin Realtors has a Council Red Flag Patrol. Thanksgiving Winner! Thanksgiving Day Call 355-0741, 7135 or 9530 or email: Thursday [email protected] November 22, 2007 3:00pm Save The Absolutely, Positively EVERYONE Welcome!!! Date December 6 Bob Eklund, Columnist in this paper will sign copies of his new book, “First Star I See Tonight” Sierra Madre Woman’s Club at the Annual Interfaith Community Sierra Madre Book Store Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, November 21, 2007 Webb-Martin Realtors would like to congratulate the winner of their annual Thanksgiving Essick House 8:00am giveaway. Mr. & Mrs. George Swift of Sierra Contact: (626) 355-4379 Madre was presented with a Sheldon Free Range Turkey, turkey platter, relish tray, carving set and gift certificate for the fixings. The Swift’s plan on celebrating with their son Carl and family. Mr. Swift is pictured here with Realtor Carol Canterbury. Photo Courtesy of Webb-Martin

MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending November 16, 2007 3 I Love Sierra Madre Community Calls for Civic Investment in By Rich Johnson School System Imagine this. Two of my cousins flew out last weekend from By Teresa Baxter Minnesota just to see me in the play, “The Good Doctor.” (Hope Civic leaders and community they don’t send me a bill!) Well, while they were here I organizations Nov. 4 invited took them on a short little shopping tour of downtown. model cities from around the They even made purchases from four of the little boutique state to partake in a public shops. Needless to say my cousins proceeded to fall in forum offering examples of love with our little slice of heaven. successful measures taken to I’m relatively sure the sticker shock on the price of housing create a positive city-school will keep Joe and Dawn from following Horace Greeley’s partnership. They met at the dictum “Go west young…”. Nevertheless their enthusiasm Pasadena Senior Center. Guest toward Sierra Madre inspired me and reminded me of speakers included Burbank an antique plate my mom had on the wall of our dining City Manager Mary Alvord, room. Viewed from across the room the plate looked Santa Monica-Malibu School magnificent. Rich, glorious colors, interesting design, and Board member Ralph Mechur a beautiful country setting. However, when you got real and Hydra Mendoza from the close to the plate you discovered there were thousands San Francisco Mayor’s Office, Mayor Joffe speaks on panel calling for more investment in our schools. of little cracks and scratches invisible from any distance. who is also a Board member of I think many of us have been standing too close to the the SFUSD. decorative plate we call Sierra Madre. We have trouble grants as part of Youth Endowment should be standing room only with Local dignitaries were also Services (YES) program. Since parents because it whould be in the seeing the overall beauty, as we get caught up at all the on hand to present the current little cracks and scratches. Maybe it’s time to take a step 2002, the money from these grants best interests of the children and steps being taken to engage every has largely been used revamp the community. back and enjoy our town for its beauty. I just happen to resident of Pasadena, Altadena, have the perfect solution. Make your way downtown, say athletic facilities. The city has “We have to come together to and Sierra Madre that has a stake in also awarded all middle schools make this state work. You can’t sit to Kersting Court around dusk, and just mill around. the success of the Pasadena Unified Have dinner at one of the fleet of restaurants, dessert at with a grant to prevent bullying at home and say I want something School District and the children and violence on campuses. The to happen and do nothing about Coldstone’s and a brew at the Pub, or whatever’s brewing it serves. It was the consensus of at Bean Town, Starbucks or Steamers. Then sit outside and grant enables schools to conduct making it happen,” Gibbs said. “We most of the speakers is that it does a variety of activities that promote need to support each other.” solve the world’s problems with whoever else happens to indeed take a village to guarantee be outside. For the purposes of this excursion, don’t try to mutual respect and civility. Alvord’s Pasadena Vice-Mayor Steve student achievement. glowing report prompted the Haderlein added that community solve Sierra Madre’s problems. Leave that for the people Mendoza opened the forum sitting around Old Town Monrovia. moderator, USC Professor Manuel involvement is at levels never seen by sharing that the City of San Pastor to humorously add, “This is before. Restaurant Report: I finally made it to Lozano’s restaurant Francisco has been proactive in on North Baldwin here in Sierra Madre. And again, I not supposed to be an initiative to “The City of Pasadena’s most forming a joint effort with the move to Burbank.” efficient use of knowledge is was fortunate enough to have the talented, brilliant and SFUSD by combining forces to enact beautiful Loretta Weeks join me. We had great service Sierra Madre Mayor, Enid Joffe to provide the services and the the Partnership for Achievement. added a local perspective by backbone of the day to day,” by server Michelle. We quickly learned Michelle was the “There are a lot of things we mother of four boys so I kept waiting for her to correct sharing that the city of 11,000 and said Haderlein. “We are all [as a have been doing and so much of their school district has received community] valued.” my table manners or rap my knuckles, but she proved it is based on relationship and graciously reserved. Yours truly, Brutus Carnivorous, funding from a library grant given Then, PUSD Superintendent understanding each other’s side,” by the federal government to Edwin Diaz spoke, without notes, ordered the Rib Eye (the manly thing to do). Loretta, said Mendoza. “We’ve really taken always so classy, ordered an exotic vegetarian dish establish Internet communication extemporaneously about his a partnership approach as a city and enabled electronic capability. goals for PUSD regarding civic called Roasted Vegetable Chilaquiles (a vegetable tortilla to talk about the priorities of the casserole). Oh, my gosh. We sampled each other’s fare “We also have a youth master involvement. “This discussion is so school district.” plan that has been able to measure important at this time in regards of and, as good as the rib eye was, the Chilaquiles was Burbank’s City Manager, Mary extraordinary. What’s more, nothing I could do or say the reduction in bullying, truancy engaging the whole community,” Alvord, reaffirmed that it takes and lots of negative behaviors,” said he said. could get Loretta to trade with me. For goodness sakes, long-term goals, stating, “The go to Lozanos and order the Chilaquiles. And if you get Joffe. “This is the kind of town that elected come and go but at the end we are.” lucky enough to have dinner with Loretta in the future, of the day it is all about the kids. order what she orders. Altadena Town Council member What is unique about Burbank is Keith Gibbs stressed the importance Finally, I would love to hear what you like about Sierra that we have chosen to make the of unification in the community. Madre. Email me, and I just might mention it next week focus on the children,” she said. He implored that most events … [email protected]. The City of Burbank gives BUSD

HAM OPERATORS (cont. from pg. 1) TRAVELERS & COLLECTORS SERIES On Friday, November 16, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. the Sierra Madre Public Library’s dad held his crying son. “Travelers & Collectors” continues its 2007-2008 series in the City Council Chambers “So the dragon was Matthew and his baby blue Winnie the Pooh sweatshirt. at Sierra Madre City Hall when Rafael Mirasol presents his program “Italy with dad somehow found his way up here, a “That’s what we deal with,” he said. “We Kids”. In addition to discussing notable sites, Mr. Mirasol will be sharing tips on happy ending quickly.” Wolff said his are the eyeballs tonight but we are not how to plan a trip and handle the challenges of traveling abroad with children. call letters KC70 are federally licensed. the police,. What we are is a supplement The m event is free and open to the public through a donation by the Friends of He also refrained from calling the all them.” All police, fire, paramedics and the Sierra Madre Library. Seating is limited: first come, first served. Sierra Madre volunteer, 18 member team, “a club.” his team members were given strategic City Hall is located at 232 West Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre. For further Years ago they all “just came together,” event plans for the night and his job was information on Library services and programs please use the Library’s web site at he said. “We all had to take a test and to pace the street. www.sierramadre.lib.ca.us or call the Library at (626) 355-7186. anybody that wants to join can, but as Wolff also said team members humbly I said before we are all registered with helped people through crosswalks and the FCC.” other situations as they were stationed Wolff quickly made clear how ham radio at both ends of the 100 block of East operators differ from radios used by fire Alegria. Police estimated, Halloween or police. “They operate on frequencies night, 7,000 people had visited the street we operate on bands,” he said. “Police, by night’s end although a number of taxicabs, radio stations, they are all residents said there is usually well over assigned a frequency.” A band is a range 10,000. of frequencies, he explained. You might not see them during the Now retired, Wolff said he had many city festivities but Wolff said but taught classes in the city on ham radio they are the essential communications operations for years. “There are three for a number of other events including classes of ham radio operator’s licenses. the 4th of July parade, the Wisteria Each one of them giving different Festival and the Mt. Wilson Trail Race. privileges, the lowest is Technician, the Each event has very different problems middle is General and the top class is and needs he said. Extra Class.” “The trial race, we might radio for help Licenses are renewed every 10 years he for an injured runner, you can’t use cell said boasting that he had been an Extra phones up the hill. At the Wisteria Vine Class for years, “I’m allowed to operate we make sure the busses run and that on all ham radio frequencies allocated people get picked up and dropped off.” by the FCC,” he said. “Here tonight we are looking for lost Another call came over his radio asking children and reuniting them with their if anyone had reported seeing a families.”

City of Sierra Madre NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: Citywide From: The City of Sierra Madre Subject: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 1273 OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VARIOUS BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS. The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to review an ordinance amending the UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1997 EDITION and adopting by reference the 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, and amendments thereto; the 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, and amendments thereto; the 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, and amendments thereto; the 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, and amendments thereto; the UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 2006 EDITION, and amendments thereto; the CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2007 EDITION; the 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, and amendments thereto; and amending portions of TITLE 15 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code. DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre City Council meeting City Council Chambers Tuesday, November 13, 2007 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide; in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, State of California. By Order of the City Council Anne McIntosh, Interim Director of Development Services

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MountainViews-Observer PASADENA Pasadena Set To Vote Next Arts Bus & Dial-a-Ride Year On Utility User Tax Drivers Threaten Strike By Dean Lee Similar UT Measure Narrowly Passed In So. Pasadena A possible bus driver’s By Dean Lee after the UUT was brought before the strike announced Monday by council. Last week a bill passed the U. S. Teamsters at Pasadena’s regular All eyes were focused on South Pasadena House of Representatives unanimously city council meeting not only Tuesday when 53.47 percent of the extending the moratorium again for has Arts Bus riders on alert but voters said yes to a utility tax increase of another seven years. The bill now waits the company in question, First three percent. The cities of Pasadena and for President Bush’s signature. Transit, just acquired LaidLaw Sierra Madre paid particular attention as Kurtz said the changes reflect new who operates the Dial-a-Ride they also have User Utility Tax measures wireless technology and cell phones. services for a number of San going before the voters in 2008. At Monday’s meeting Pasadena council Gabriel cities including Sierra South Pasadena’s also had an advisory member Steve Haderlein asked Kurtz Madre. Measure AV which was of particular how “low income” families would be The acquisition was so quick; interest to Sierra Madre where city treated under the new UUT. “It is some Dial-a-Ride drivers said officials are bracing for an uphill battle. (regarding low income) a different they don’t know who they work Measure AV asked: “If the 3% increase definition being used right now for for. “That’s a good question?” a in the Utility User’s Tax is approved, the UUT than is used with some of the Sierra Madre Gateway Coach Photo By Teresa Baxter should not less than 65% of the funds other programs that the city offers low driver said. “We were just notified of the us services.” generated by the increase be expended income, senior and disabled reductions merger but I don’t know if this bus is for…” or wavers for.” Kurtz said. “We think A driver said their contracts, as well operated by First Transit yet or not. as the one offered, still makes them the Shocking to some was the fact that it’s appropriate to look at that and bring Eric Tate the business representative for 75 percent of the voters said yes to the something back.” lowest paid transit operators in Southern the Teamsters Local 848 said 41 Pasadena California. The deal turned down was so advisory measure, meaning 21 percent She also said any adjustment would drivers were given a final contract offer said no to the tax but yes to where have to be amended in the city code but ridicules Tate said none of them wanted from First Transit a week ago, to which to repeat it. they wanted it to go. According to did not say what amount defines low all but one driver turned down Sunday Sierra Madre city council members any income. A low income code amendment A driver later said they were offered a night. base pay of $9.25 per hour with a 25 cent advisory measure on their ballet in April will come back to the council at their The drivers said if negotiations could not would mandate that all the UUT funds Nov.19 meeting. Kurtz said the later annual raise. be met they would strike asking for the Kurt said the city’s contract was a flat would go to police and a newly created date was set not to confuse it with the city to end its contract with First Transit. paramedic program. ballet initiative. fee but should be covered by the city’s “My reason for coming tonight is to living wage ordinance. “That’s something In Pasadena, the city council According to Citizens for Responsible advert a strike from happening in the unanimously agreed on Monday night Government, a group set to defeat we could look into,” she said. “We could city of Pasadena,” Tate said. “First definitely look into whether these wages to set their own similar UUT Measure D the measure, Pasadena’s low income Transit is a contractor known for tying for a special February 5, 2008 election. exemption limit is $12,000 per meet our standards.” to push substandard wages off on their The drivers also claimed some of the city’s However, this was not before first household. employees.” declaring an emergency deeming that Councilmember Margaret McAustin busses were unsafe although Pasadena He said they were asking that a clause, city staff said they are all check by driver the city could lose $10.4 million in vital questioned UUT annual audits. “It is “terminate for convenience,” in the city’s funds for city services such as their own not entirely clear to me, independent daily before going out as well as having contract with First Transit be enacted to pass State CHP mandated inspections police and fire if language in the existing audits of what?” she asked. “Are we giving the transit operator 90 days notice annually. UUT was not changed to keep up with auditing tax, are we auditing the fund? One bus rider spoke on behalf on the Sierra Madre Community and Personnel current codes. When I read this it’s missing those last drivers saying the invisible work they do Services Director, Michelle Keith assured The special election will cost Pasadena a few words.” should be acknowledged and that the city residents that any strike would not surprising estimated $450,000 compared Kurtz said the council had discretion should stand for “quality of life.” directly affect services in Sierra Madre. with $30,000 for a regular election. over what was to be audited. “What “It really would be sad to see the city suffer The cities drivers themselves said none of Critics of Measure D have already we found in talking to people was, for something that could be diverted.” them are a part of any union so a strike opposed the language used saying it’s they wanted to know whether the She said. would be impossible. misleading. The measure was written expenditures from this fund would be Pasadena City Manager, Cynthia Kurtz One Sierra Madre bus driver said, “It’s by former Sierra Madre City Attorney audited.” She explained. “It’s not the said the city had been notified by First the drivers that are going to lose, we live Michael Colantuono and states that only thing, we can audit revenue coming Transit who was prepared if the labor paycheck to paycheck and in the strike the UUT ordinance will be updated in, service providers collecting the tax dispute ended in a strike. last year, it went on so long because First to treat taxpayers equally regardless on our behalf.” “We would not be able to intervene in Transit is able to pull drivers from all over of technology used. Some considered According to Pasadena city staff, the their labor negotiations,” she said. “They the country. These drivers can’t afford to this the first move towards a tax on the lowest UUT rate in California is 1 have assured us they have a plan to allow have it go longer than a few days.” internet if the federal government were percent and the highest is 11 percent. to ever lift a ban currently in place. Sierra Madre’s ballot measure calls for 12 The need for a special election had percent thus, if passed, may become the been criticized previously although no highest rate paid in the state. Pasadena’s Local Coffee Roasters: public comment was given at Monday’s UUT varies from 7.67 percent to 9.40 meeting. percent depending on the utilities and There’s No Place like Jones Pasadena City Manager Cynthia Kurtz would stay the same. said their intention was not to tax the In both Pasadena and Sierra Madre the By Teresa Baxter internet. An internet tax ban, first UUT needs only a simple majority to approved in 1998 and twice renewed, pass. Jones Coffee Roasters was set to expire Nov. 1st, just one week has been a part of the Pasadena caffeine scene since 1994, but with Owners Re-Open Burger Continental conglomerate shops located on virtually Fire Officials Had Declared Landmark A Total Loss every street corner it can be easy to overlook this hometown gem. Jones not only serves the best brew around, they are also the grower, roaster and importer of their premium specialty coffees. Mireya Jones oversees the business along with her son, Chuck. Mireya’s passion for Owner Mireya Jones Photo By Dean Lee coffee was inherited from for the farmers and their families. growing up on the family-owned coffee “The students did not understand that farm in Guatemala that has spanned three estate coffees follow the same principles of generations. The Finca Dos Maria plantation fair trade and sustainable farming practices,” has a reputation supporting humane said Chuck. “We have employed families for working conditions and environmentally- generations, supplied housing and have friendly farming practices. Originally, the provided a learning institution on the farm only sold their beans to Europe, prior plantation.” to the coffee craze that took hold of the U.S. Mireya does not limit her passion for life in the 1990s. solely to the coffee industry. She has dabbled “Then my father suggested we see what we in to many successful pursuits including could do in the Unites States,” she said. “I stints as a radio broadcaster, an allied was raised on the coffee estate and was very medical worker and events coordinator. excited about bringing it here.” Altruistically, she has served on the LA It was a slow building process due to Philharmonic and USC Medical Center Photo By Teresa Baxter the fact that many were not aware, at the boards. More recently she has chosen to time, that coffee came from anywhere but volunteers for organizations that benefit Columbia. It was through the efforts of her from her expertise. Despite assessments that had declared the restaurant a “total loss” and sons Larry, Jr. and Chuck that their family predictions that the ‘People’s Landmark’ would never be the same, Burger “I was very politically involved in the last finca (farm) eventually earned recognition few years and I sort of got away from where Continental has re-opened. A beloved Pasadena area hangout, and home as one of the “Best of the Bean” by the LA I wanted to be which is here [at the store],” to Harvey Hyde’s weekly radio broadcasts was only out of action for a week. Times, in 2006. she said. This also allows her the time to The restaurant is so popular that while a reporter for this paper was gathering Jones Coffee Roasters currently supplies be involved in mentor program that assists facts less than 24 hours after the fire, 40-50 patrons came by with their Caltech with all of their coffee needs on women from Central America that are a condolences, well wishes and questions about when the restaurant would the campus. Chuck shares that at first the part of the industry. It is one of the most reopen. The fire, which damaged part of the ventilation system and kitchen, students created a minor uproar on with enlightening things that she has ever done, was no deterrent for die hard fan’s of the eatery. The restaurant has resumed school administrators. They asserted that she shared. regular business hours, seven days a week. For more information or a look the venues were not following the trend of Jones Coffee Roasters is located at 537 S. at their menu, go to: www.burgercontinental.com progressive campuses to sell only fair trade Raymond Ave., in Pasadena. coffees that provide a dignified living wage MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending November 16, 2007 5 SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

During the week of Sunday, October 28th, to Saturday November 3rd, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 318 calls for service.

Sunday, October 28th:

2:05 AM – Disturbance, 500 block West Highland Ave. A resident called to report three to five males fighting in the street. Upon arrival they were gone; however, a resident reported a prowler in their backyard. Officers arrested two males, one was booked for prowling the second for a curfew violations. Both were booked and released on a written promise to appear. 3:45 PM – Warrant arrest, 242 West Sierra Madre Blvd. A man came to the station to obtain a vehicle release. A records check revealed he had an outstanding arrest warrant. The man was taken into custody and released on a written promise to appear. Monday, October 29th: 10:22 AM – Disturbance, 100 block West highland Ave. A resident called to report a neighbor upset over her doing laundry. Upon arrival officers’ conducted a records check which revealed an outstanding arrest warrant on one of the involved parties. He was arrested and released on a written promise to appear.

Tuesday, October 30th: 7:21 AM – Trespassing, Santa Anita Canyon (Chantry Flats) Road. A resident reported bicyclists on the road disobeying that the road is closed. Upon arrival officers found two cyclists were found in violation of trespassing on land declared closed. They were issued written promised to appear and released. 7:42 PM – Commercial Burglary, 58 west Sierra Madre Blvd, The Bottle Shop. The business owner called to report three male Hispanics stole two 24 packs an two 12 packs of Corona Beer and fled. Officers conducted an investigation, but were unable Sierra Madre Fire Safe Council to locate any suspects. The case is under investigation by the Detective Bureau. TIP OF THE WEEK Friday, November 2nd: From Caroline Brown The Angeles National Forest and the Mt Wilson and Bailey CanyonTrails 4:29 PM – Stolen vehicle report, 700 block West Sierra Madre Blvd. A resident reopened, November 8, 2007, after having been closed for two weeks. It is reported her white 1995 Ford Explorer stolen. The Ford, 4ABR005 was stolen important for the public who uses these areas to have access to them when high between 5:00 PM, 10:31 and 4:00 PM, 11/03. The suspect is known to the reporting fire alerts are over so that people will understand and respect the restrictions party. when they are in force. Some of the cooler, foggy mornings that proceeded the opening, led people to Saturday, November 3rd: think they could go hiking again. We have to remember that these conditions for the most part made it just better fire fighting weather. There are still fire 9:42 AM – Auto burglary, 400 block Mariposa Ave. A resident called to report fighters on the line in the Santiago Canyon area. the rear window smashed and his car stereo was stolen. The car was parked in the Richard Halsy, director of the California Chaparral Institute in San Diego, was apartment buildings carport at Friday evening and discover this morning, 11/3 at the guest speaker at the recent So. Calif. Chapter of the American Society of 9:30 am. The owner estimated the loss at $200.00. Foresters. His admonition to us all: Make your home fire proof. The chaparral ecosystem is there as nature intended. Brush directly under your control can 11:25 AM – Vandalism, 300 block East Grandview. A resident reported her car had and should be correctly modified, but learn what you need to know and act on been egged. The car was parked Friday 11/2 at 5:00 PM and discovered the damage it in making your structure as fire proof as possible. Saturday, 11/3 at 11:25 AM. No repair estimate was available at this time. Look on line at www.firecenter.berkeley.edu and link to toolkit or home assessment and you will get a look at how to reduce the vulnerable parts of your home. There will be no regularly scheduled Fire Safe Council meeting in December. A Thermo‑gel demonstration will be on November 18, 12‑2 P.M. at Mary’s Market in the Canyon. For more information contact the Sierra Madre Fire Safe Council at 355‑0741 or 355‑9350. E‑mail: [email protected].

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Altadena’s Art Deco PASADENA, Calif. Conductor Rachael Worby is used to taking a bow to bravos after a performance of The Elementary School … Pasadena POPS, the orchestra she has Photos and Story served as Music Director since 1999. By Virginia Olive Hoge But on Saturday, October 20, in honor of National Arts Awareness Month, the maestra received applause for her Some things in life ‘performance’ as a supporter of the live aren’t fair, and one theatrical arts in greater Los Angeles of them is that tiny when Women in Theatre presents her Altadena, California has with a Red Carpet Award at a special not one but two beautiful luncheon at the Castaways Restaurant Art Deco architectural in Burbank. Award presenters will masterpieces: Eliot include director and choreographer Middle School and Cate Caplin, actress Wendie Malick, Altadena Elementary and singer Marianne Murphy. Rachel Worby School. “We are so excited to be able to It is to the latter this recognize and honor Rachael as one of Laureate Conductor of the Wheeling column is devoted, our Red Carpet Awardees this year,” says West Virginia Symphony Orchestra – as though I promise to Talmadge Ragan, President of Women “inspiring and accessible.” write about Eliot later. in Theatre. “The judging committee Worby has earned equally enthusiastic This beautiful Altadena th Elementary school was built in 1915 by movement in the late 1900 century) has selected her to receive the award this year accolades for her expansion of The the architectural firm Marsh, Smith and many representatives in architecture because she exemplifies the spirit of our Pasadena POPS’ education programs. Powell (which specialized in educational seen here as well. But certainly, this was mission with Women in Theatre and she These include: Let Music Ring, an institutions and designed, among other the first “modern” architectural style, sets a sterling example of achievement.” intensive three-year program for buildings, Hollywood High and Barnum and despite the relatively short life of the Joining Worby as award recipients are underserved children at Middle Schools Hall in Santa Monica) in the Art Deco Deco movement, so many treasures were a diverse group of women from a variety in Pasadena and Los Angeles County style - one of the most “optimistic” of left from it. of fields who share one interest, to that brings POPS musicians and their architectural genres. The style began The school’s interesting details are vigorously and tirelessly promote the arts. conductor back each month to the in reaction to the high optimism of the many, so I urge you to call the school Honorees include: Sharon Graine, writer same school to interact repeatedly early twentieth century, when there were and ask for a tour; you will be glad you and director; Robin Lithgow, Elementary with the same children; Exploring so many truly important developments did! When there, check out the high- Arts Coordinator for Los Angeles Unified Music at the Sycamores, a year-round in science and technology, which made ceilinged hallways or the classroom School District; Beverly Sanders, actress; program especially tailored for the the future look so full of promise. window design (some of the original Estherleon Schwartz, cantor and founder boys at The Hathaway-Sycamores Architecture of the period was pressed to interior elements have been altered, but of Voices of Hope; Jenny Sullivan, actress residential treatment center, providing look “modern” and this freedom allowed some remain). Also, don’t miss the 1915 and director; Penelope Torribio, master them with lessons in music and life- school bell timer encased in its original many architects to be more inventive than puppeteer and singer-songwriter; Gloria enriching experiences; and Side by Side they had ever been. Artistic inspiration wooden box in the front office, still operational! Watts, children’s theater director; and by Symphony, a mentoring program for was drawn from geometric sources, Lisa Wolpe, Artistic Director of the aspiring young musicians that provides a borrowing imagery from sources such as Los Angeles Women’s Shakespeare side-by-side rehearsal and performance machinery and ship design. Company. experience with professional musicians. There is something indescribably “ship- “When I learned that I’d been selected “Too often people tell children to hang like” about Altadena Elementary, and the to receive a Red Carpet Award, I was onto their dreams. But dreaming is not design is a pre-cursor to the Streamline thrilled,” recalls Rachael Worby. “It’s enough,” says Worby. “You can only Moderne style of the 1930’s; you feel it always gratifying to have your hard keep a dream alive with extremely hard walking towards the main octagonal portico with its beautiful deco grillwork. work recognized. But when I saw who work. So, I work to inspire the children It is important to remember that the my fellow recipients were, I felt this by teaching them discipline and the Art Deco style was seen as the “latest” overwhelming sense of humility. These reward that comes from setting a goal, thing for a city witnessing, on Mount are such illustrious women, working then doing what it takes to reach it.” Wilson, the field of astronomy taking veritable miracles in our community on Judging by the awards she has won in massive, unprecedented leaps forward a daily basis. I’m honored to share this addition to the Red Carpet Award, Worby with discoveries and developments that award with them.” practices what she preaches. She has been were attracting world-wide attention Worby may not be giving herself quite honored with the Spirit of Achievement (and visitors to the city from all over enough credit. Under her guidance, The from Albert Einstein College, the the world, many who stuck around). Pasadena POPS has not only tripled Women of Excellence award from the One of the most striking elements of the number of its performances from YWCA, a Doctor of Humanities from the design of Altadena Elementary (and four to twelve – with performances on Marshall University, a Doctor of Letters Eliot) is the horizontal red brick-work, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings and the Presidential Medal of Honor for set in snowy white concrete that creates throughout the summer at Descanso her consummate lifetime achievements such an interesting, graphic effect in Gardens in La Canada Flintridge – but from Claremont University. In 1994, she each building. The planning of this dramatically increased its reputation for received a Presidential appointment to brick design work is done to aesthetic artistic excellence. the National Council of the Arts and, in precision, and yes, it is very modern! As Robert Thomas, music critic for the 1990, was nominated for an ACE Award Interestingly, the design is so good that it Los Angeles Newspaper Group recently for programs she created, narrated and remains “modern” even to today’s eyes. Altadena Elementary 743 Calaveras Street remarked, “The evening was also pure conducted for the Disney Channel. It is also important to remember that this Worby…In an excruciating format “But the greatest award, by far,” says was not the first “new” architectural style Altadena, CA 91001 (626) 794-6229 (musicians will tell you that an entire Worby, who often describes herself as ‘a seen in the area. Arts and Crafts (a “new” program of short pieces is much harder chick with a stick,’ “is successfully sharing to play well than a Mahler symphony), with others what Leonard Bernstein, a the orchestra delivered sharp, sensitive musician I admire more than any other, News? Story Ideas? playing throughout the evening.” The called the gift and joy of music.” Los Angeles Times has hailed Worby To submit a profile all you have to Call The MountainViews-Observer 626-836-5100 – who is also Artistic Director and do is, visit http://ellen.aol.com/ and [email protected] Conductor of the American Music submit your community’s profile Festival in Cluj, Romania, and THE MUSICAL “NARNIA” IS THE HOLIDAY SEASON SHOW AT SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE - OPENS NOVEMBER 23 WHAT: “Narnia”. A musical. WHO: Book by Jules Tasca. Lyrics by Ted Drachman Music by Thomas Tierney. Based on the novel “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis. Directed by Alison Kalmus. Musical director: Lance Merrill. Musical director: Dianne Harmel. Produced by Ward Calaway and Alison Kalmus. Presented by Sierra Madre Playhouse and Southern California Lyric Theatre. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatic Publishing Co. WHERE: Sierra Madre Playhouse 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre 91024. Abundant free parking behind theatre. WHEN: November 23- December 23, 2007. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 Sundays at 2:30. Saturday matinees at 2:30 on December 8, 15 and 22. Sundays at 7 p.m. on December 16 and December 23 ADMISSION: All seats $20 Tuesday, December 18 at 8 p.m. RESERVATIONS: (626) 256-3809 Wednesday, December 19 at 8 p.m. ONLINE TICKETING: Thursday, Dec. 13 & 20 at 8 p.m. www.sierramadreplayhouse.org

MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending November 16, 2007 7 Alverno, Arroyo Pacific Academy, La Salle, Maranatha, Pasadena High School, St. Francis, Sierra Mesa Middle School, The Barnhart School, The Gooden School, Field Elementary, Sierra Madre Elementary School, Bethany Christian, St. Rita’s, Wilson Middle School, Odyssey Charter School, Norma Coombs Ed Alternative School, Weizmann Day School and the PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUSD Board Budget Phyllis Vandeventer SCHOOL DIRECTORY Study Underway Honored By Candace Siegle snakes, bearded dragons, Alverno High School By Teresa Baxter 200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Alverno High School tarantulas, and other (626) 355-3463 math teacher Phyllis interesting creatures. Head of School: Ann M. Gillick In the initial step required to formally formulate a Vandeventer has received While chair E-mail address: [email protected] set budget for the upcoming year, Interim Assistant the Youth Science Center of the Alverno Math Arroyo Pacific Academy Superintendent Michele McClowry presented a budget 2007 Service Award Department, Ms. Van 41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, assumption to provide focus during the Board’s budget for building the vision, expanded department (626) 294-0661 development process. mission, and policies offerings to include Principal: Phil Clarke In a sense, the Board is predicting, or assuming, the that have made the YSC statistics and finite math, E-mail address: [email protected] school district’s future economic condition based on summer program such as well as strengthening Bethany Christian School preliminary revenue projections, budget guidelines a success. As head of the the high school’s program 93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 and assumptions, enrollment projections, while also program in Hacienda to offer students the option (626) 355-3527 discussing issues related to staffing and potential Heights since 1995, Ms. to complete five years of Principal: James Lugenbuehl budget reductions. Vandeventer’s creative math in four years. She E-mail address: [email protected] According to McClowry, the budget is meant as program has enriched moderates the Gaming The Gooden School a means to support the goals and objectives of the the lives of thousands of Company Club, where 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Governing Board in providing the best possible children throughout the students play strategy (626) 355-2410 educational programs for all students. It is a lengthy San Gabriel Valley and games such as chess. Of Head of School: Patty Patano process with the results not being made to the public sparked their interest in course, while having fun website: www.goodenschool.org until June 2008, at which time it will be refined into the sciences. they are learning logic and LaSalle High School what the Board agrees to approve and adopt. At the awards and strategies of how to solve 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. Most projections were met with approval with gala celebration, Ms. math problems! (626) 351-8951 Principal: Patrick Bonacci the exception of the amount allotted and provided Vandeventer received Phyllis Vandeventer website: www.lasallehs.org regarding students with special education needs. commendations from the earned her BA in McClowry shared that she intended to analyze the California State Assembly, mathematics and her Norma Coombs Alternative School whole Special Ed program so that it may meet a support Los Angeles County, the M.A.T. in the teaching of 2600 Paloma St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 (626) 798-0759 service level at the same amount as in the prior year if State Board of Equalization, mathematics from UCLA. Principal: Dr. Vanessa Watkins at all possible. and the Diamond Bar City She also holds certificates E-mail address: [email protected] Superintendent Edwin Diaz went on to assert that Council as well as the YSC in programming in C, increased funding is needed to maintain the program, Service Award. and microcomputer Odyssey Charter School 725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 stating “We can’t [meet expectations] with the amount Ms. Vandeventer communications from Mt. (626) 229-0993 given by the State, it costs more than you get.” Board often calls on Alverno San Antonio College. Head of School: Lauren O’Neill member Renatta Cooper also brought to light the students to help promote A popular teacher at website: www.odysseycharterschool.org recent escalation of children born with autism that and explain science to Alverno, Ms. Vandeventer Pasadena High School will need increased attention in the future educational younger kids at Science also received the Teacher 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. process and the funding needed to meet those needs. Center booths at such of the Year Award from (626) 798-8901 According to a recent study, ten years ago autism was Pasadena-area events Sierra Madre Rotary last Principal: Dr. Derick Evans diagnosed in 1 out of 10,000 children and considered a as the Arcadia Water May. She loves music and website: www.pasadenahigh.org rare disorder. Today, autism is diagnosed 1 out of 150 Festival, where Alverno plays violin in both the Pasadena Unified School District children—a growing epidemic with no known cure. girls showed youngsters La Mirada and Bellflower 351 S. Hudson Ave. Pasadena, Ca. 91109 how to properly handle Symphony Orchestras. (626) 795-6981 website: [email protected] PCC Board Elects New Trustee St. Rita Catholic School TRISH’S TRUTH 322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 By Teresa Baxter (626) 355-9028 Is Thanksgiving More Principal: Joanne Harabedian In a race that pitted sage wisdom against youthful website: www.st-rita.org enthusiasm, the impeccable public service record of Than Just a Holiday? one candidate edged out the up-and-coming future Sierra Madre Elementary School 141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 hopeful for the coveted seat on the Board of Trustees By Trisha Collins (626) 355-1428 at Pasadena City College. Principal: Gayle Bluemel Former four-term Pasadena Council member and It seems like there are certain things, or customs, E-mail address:[email protected] that happen each Thanksgiving holiday. Like how mayor, Bill Thompson was elected over PCC alumni, Sierra Madre Middle School Charles Nelson. Thompson’s current posts also include somewhere, a little kindergarten class is going to put 160 N. Canon chairing both the volunteer Rose Bowl Aquatics on a play where half the class dresses as pilgrims and Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Center Board and the Entrepreneurial Board of the Native Americans, while the others are left to be the (626) 836-2947 Rose Bowl Operating Company. Thompson is still an foods and utensils. Families all over will be going Principal: Gayle Bluemel active intellectual-property attorney in Los Angeles. grocery shopping for all the mouth-watering food Contact person: Garrett Newsom, Asst. Principal they’ll prepare. You’ll find countless mothers across E-mail address: [email protected] Join Us for Alverno High School’s the country spending days on trying to perfect the Weizmann Day School turkey and getting the stuffing just right. In one school 1434 N. Altadena Dr. Open House on November 18 or another, kids will be making paper turkeys from Pasadena, Ca. 91107 (626) 797-0204 Please drop by our beautiful campus on tracing their hands and teachers will mysteriously turn Lisa Feldman: Head of School Sunday, November 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. for up absent days before the four-day weekend. Then there’s the day before Thanksgiving. Oh what Wilson Middle School Alverno’s Open House. It’s a great opportunity a hectic and frightful day that always is! Markets are 300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 to meet our students and learn more about (626) 449-7390 overflowing, and you can’t find a turkey to save your Principal: Ruth Esseln everything that Alverno has to offer. We are a life. Shoppers can be seen racing to get that last can E-mail address: [email protected] Catholic, college-prep high school where girls of cranberry sauce and the last apple pie on the shelf waiting just for them. And then finally, the actual Pasadena Unified School District enjoy a strong faith community, leadership 351 S. Hudson Ave. opportunities, excellent academics, lots of Thanksgiving Day comes. All over you’ll find people Pasadena, Ca. 91109 activities, and quality arts and sports. No expecting guests, finishing cleaning up the house, (626) 795-6981 putting the last few touches on the food. Later, relatives Website: [email protected] reservations for open house are necessary. arrive, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and close Alverno is located at 200 N. Michillinda Ave. friends. Everyone can be seen in rooms laughing, in Sierra Madre, 2 ½ blocks north of Sierra enjoying each other’s company, and of course, Madre Bl. Call (626) 355-3463 x 235 for more overeating. information. Though the Thanksgiving holiday is pretty busy and sometimes chaotic…I love it. I love how on We hope to see you there! Thanksgiving you can watch reruns of Charlie Brown’s Foothill Thanksgiving from dawn until dusk. I love watching the Macy’s Parade even though I’m a little jealous that Computer Services Arroyo Pacific Academy it’s usually snowing there and never here. I love how everyone just seems nicer on Thanksgiving, people 20+ years in Sierra Madre just seem to be much more friendly. I also love all the PC Computer Repairs Open House Sunday Thanksgiving sales at the mall! Besides, what do you think that 4-day weekend is for, anyway? So people like & Electronics Consulting Nov. 18, 12 noon to 3PM me can have plenty of time to save a couple pennies at the mall around the Thanksgiving holiday, of course! Dave Felt 355-8315 41 W. Santa Clara Street And who can forget the football? Not exactly one of my favorite parts of Thanksgiving, but its almost as Arcadia, CA. symbolic as the turkey itself. It’s just another family- bonding time where family members can crowd around the biggest T.V. in the house, whooping and For more info hollering for their favorite team. When this Thanksgiving rolls around, I hope you take a little time out of your busy schedule to acknowledge 626-294-0661 all the blessings that surround you. Most simple things we tend to take for granted, so why not put this Thanksgiving into literal terms, show your appreciation to someone and give thanks.

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MountainViews- Observer Publisher/ Editor Susan Henderson City Editor OPINION Dean Lee Stuart Tolchin On...... Marine Corps Birthday & Photography Veterans Day Jacqueline Truong LIFE By Hail Hamilton Contributors There’s Still Tomorrow Marine Corps Birthday Hail Hamilton th “Your eyes are said that eating animal’s protein November 10 is the birthday of the United States Pat Birdsall Marine Corps. We’ve all heard the words from Bob Eklund so clear. Your isn’t good for human beings and skin is so soft. that particularly milk products are the Marine Corps Anthem: “From the halls of Jeff Brown Can I touch damaging. The book recommends Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli…” But do we really know why Paul the Cyberian your cheek?” Who is she talking – well, pleads with the reader, to semper fidelis is a lifelong pledge of allegiance among Marines—both Kim Clymer-Kelley to? Did Brad Pitt just walk into stop eating animals. The book active duty and veterans. It is the sacred oath of the one generation Peter Dills the room? I look around but Brad promised that avoiding such foods of Marines to another, of the living to the dead, a solemn promise Rich Johnson Pitt isn’t there, she’s talking to is would eliminate the symptoms of that “once a Marine always a Marine”. Those of us who have taken Chris Bertrand ME – in my new identity as the diabetes, heart problems, gout, this oath will honor it to our dying day. Virginia Hoge VEGAN. Alzheimer’s disease, problems We know the cost in blood, sweat and tears Marines have paid over the more than two hundred years defending the United States Caroline Brown It’s happening a lot lately - associated with inflammation strangers tell me that I’m glowing. such as rheumatism and arthritis, of America. We have traditionally been the first to feel the sting of Stanley J. Forrester battle. We have also been the first to die in defense of freedom. We Vivianne Parker What’s causing this remarkable and gastric problems as well. phenomenon? I’m 63 years old, It seemed ridiculous how could have served our country as its knights-in-armor on the wall and at Teresa Baxter I’ve been diabetic for 15 years a simple dietary change reverse the gate safeguarding the castle of liberty. Patricia J. and have gout and related kidney the progression of these life- We have been the first to fight in all of America’s many wars. We malfunctions. I had been strictly threatening without medication were the first to join the French and English on the Western Front in Student Correspondents following my doctors advice and and at no cost? World War I. It was Marines that put the Stars and Stripes atop Mt. Pasadena High School was taking 16 pills a day including Oh, I forgot – in order to Sirabachi giving hope to all the other Marines fighting the Japanese Alverno High School 3 separate diabetic medications increase weight loss exercise is on Iwa Jima in the final months of World War II. It was Marines Oak Crest Institute which I was required to take recommended to affect ones basic who landed at Inchon Bay cutting off the Communists in the Korean of Science several times a day. Though I was metabolic rate and allow digestion War. It was Marines who were the first combat troops to land in at Trisha Collins faithfully following my doctor’s to take place more rapidly and DaNang in the Vietnam War. And it was Marines who spearheaded Editorial Cartoonist advice, my condition continued efficiently. the “War against Terrorism” in Iraq and in Afghanistan. Semper Ann Cleaves to deteriorate and I saw my future Three or four days later I glanced fidelis, “once a Marine always a Marine”. as a blind amputee. My father had at the book again & began to just Web Master Veterans Day gone blind from diabetes (diabetic follow the diet. For some reason th John Avery retinopathy) and died at about my I also decided to stop drinking November 11 is Veterans Day—the day the nation honors all the For Advertising Inquiries present age as a consequence of diet beverages and coffee and men and women who throughout our 231 year history as a nation contact: diabetes related heart attack. fried foods and refined grains and have served in the military. It is that one day of the year when To combat these conditions easily digestible carbohydrates like veterans reemerge from the shadow of civilian life into the limelight JULIE PUTERBAUGH doctors instructed me to lose potatoes and rice. This happened as heroes. And make no mistake about it; each and every veteran 626-836-6524 weight. Over the years I have tried without much thought – I just did deserves the honor we bestow on them as heroes for their service every diet program, all costly and it. Ten days later, I simply stopped to the United States. It is there unselfish service in the defense of MountainViews-Observer freedom that we honor. (Mountain View News) has been all of limited benefit as I would taking my diabetic medications- adjudicated as a newspaper of initially lose weight and then all 13 pills and remarkably when Although World War I officially ended on June 28, 1919, with the General Circulation for the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, the actual fighting between the County of Los Angeles in Court regain it eventually reaching the I tested my blood sugar levels they Case number GS004724: for the weight of 273 pounds in April. were normalized! About a month allies and Germany ended seven months earlier with the armistice City of Sierra Madre; in Court that went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the Case GS005940 and for the City After that I stopped weighing later I went to the doctor and with th of Monrovia in Court Case No. myself completely for 5 months. his consent I discontinued the eleventh month of 1918. Armistice Day, as November 11 became GS006989 and is published every known, officially became a holiday in the United States in 1926, and Friday at 37 Auburn Avenue, Suite In August I went with my use of my gout medications. And 7, Sierra Madre, California, 91024. friend John to watch his son –knock on wood – I haven’t had a a national holiday 12 years later in 1938. On June 1, 1954, the name All contents are copyrighted and was changed to Veterans Day to honor all U.S. veterans. may not be reproduced without pitch. During the game his father gout attack yet. the express written consent of the started talking about a diet that And I’ve lost 40 pounds! publisher. All rights reserved. All In 1968, new legislation changed the national commemoration submissions to this newspaper has allowed him to throw away So, why not think more about become the property of the all his medications. He said that what you’re eating and how you’re of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became MountainViews-Observer and apparent, however, that November 11th was the date of historic may be published in part or whole. energy was inexhaustible and in living your life. Read about the Opinions and views expressed by fact he did look great. Thinking I effects of a VEGAN DIET. I’ll see significance to many Americans, especially the veterans of World the writers printed in this paper do War I many who were still alive and understood firsthand the relief not necessarily express the views would regret it, I asked about his you around soon in Sierra Madre and opinions of the publisher or staff special diet. It was all in a book – I’m the one with the clear eyes they felt when the killing stopped. Therefore, in 1978 Congress of the MountainViews-Observer. returned the observance to its original date. MountainViews-Observer is called the China Study by Colin T. and the nice skin and will probably wholly owned by Grace Lorraine Campbell. be eating an eggplant salad – or Publications, Inc. and reserves the right to refuse publication of Rather than hear more about maybe some Baba Ganoush--- advertisements and other materials some crackpot diet I told him I’d See ya’ in the produce section… submitted for publication. get the book on the way home. And All letters to the editor and Stuart Tolchin correspondence should be sent to: I did. I scanned it an hour or so. It MountainViews - Observer 280 W. Sierra Madre Bl. #327 Letter To The Editor Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Phone: 626-836-5100 Fax: 626-836-5103 Stain Removal email: [email protected] On September 9th, 1997, the Sierra Madre City Council passed Ordinance 1136, which revised the City Code’s definition of “family” to mean “only persons related MountainViews- by blood, marriage or adoption living together”. All others were to be termed Observer “housekeeping units.”

If you were in Sierra Madre then, you will recall the outrage. A headline proclaimed, Mission Statement “City Council Defines Family Morality”. There was standing room only and hours of The traditions of protest at City Hall, many angry phone calls and letters, and wide media attention. Pushed by then councilwoman Mary Ann MacGillivray, Ordinance 1136 was widely the community seen as an effort to define “morality” for Sierra Madre. MacGillivray said, “The newspaper and City Council should take a moral stand….to maintain the traditional definition of the concerns of our family as separate from any other living arrangement.” She reportedly was sending a readers are this moral message to the rest of the country “in an era in which family values are under attack.” newspaper’s top priorities. Many citizens were deeply offended. Quoting one citizen, “… Two people who love We support each other and live together are a family, not a ‘housekeeping unit’. This ordinance is a prosperous a supreme offense to people who choose not to marry, or who legally can’t.” Quoting another, “As a teacher, I…..[think] the definition proposed here doesn’t represent community of well- the values I want the children of our community to learn. The fact that we have this informed citizens. small-town feeling shouldn’t mean we are small-minded.” We hold in high As a member of a “nontraditional” Sierra Madre family, I recently decided that I was regard the values going to research having this offensive ordinance removed at long last from our city codes. of the exceptional quality of life in With some research, though, I delightedly learned that on November 25, 2005, the our community, City Council quietly and unanimously passed Ordinance 1234. Section 2 simply including the reads, “Code Amendment. Section 17.08.020 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code is hereby amended to repeal the definition of ‘family’ therein.” magnificence of our Ordinance 1136 had been overturned! The newspapers surprisingly made no obvious natural resources. mention of it, considering what a firestorm of protest it caused in 1997. Integrity will be our Clearly we have evolved. As I was told recently by a member of the Sierra Madre guide. City Council, “There is no definition of family in the code – at all. The only time you generally see a definition of family in the law is when one is trying to limit certain people….our code is inclusive of all. Most cities in California do not attempt to define who or what a family is….family is whatever you say it is. This way, no one is excluded from the definition.” The fact that there are different types of families here is a reflection of Sierra Madre’s wonderful diversity. We have married and unmarried families. We have straight and gay/lesbian families. We have these with and without children--blood-related, adopted, and foster children. As the church that my family attends frequently reiterates, “Love makes a family.” How very true. Get The Best Rates For Legal Notice Publication! So, for all of you who didn’t know about Ordinance 1234, rejoice! Know that the Call (626) 836-5100 or stain of Ordinance 1136 has been removed, for good. email us at: [email protected] Ron Longo, Sierra Madre MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending November 16, 2007 9 The following person (s) is (are) doing authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious another under Federal, State, or common business as: PARAMOUNT AUTO PARTS, Business Name in violation of the rights of law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and 6723 N. Paramount Blvd Long Beach, CA another under Federal, State, or common Profession Code) First filing: 90805. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 LEGAL NOTICES Sal Abdallat 6723 N. Paramount Blvd Profession Code) First filing: 450708MG 4320701DV File No. 06-20072394123 who declares as true information, which expires five years from the date it was filed Long Beach, CA 90805. The business is 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a in the office of the County Clerk. A new conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare 450701AU 450709MG File No. 20072514562 STATEMENT crime.) This statement was filed with the Fictitious Business Name Statement must that all information in this statement is true FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person (s) is (are) doing County Clerk of Los Angeles County on be filed before that time. The filing of this and correct. (A registrant who declares as STATEMENT business as: JUSTMAN PACKAGING & Oct 25, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) statement does not of itself authorize the use true information, which he or she knows 450702AU File No. 06-20072514182 The following person (s) is (are) doing business DISPLAY, 5819 Telegraph Rd Commerce, not commenced to transact business under in this state of a Fictitious Business Name to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME as: SHARP EYE PHOTOGRAPHY 3677 Louise CA 90040. Full name of registrant (s) the fictitious business name or names listed in violation of the rights of another under statement was filed with the County Clerk STATEMENT St Lynwood, CA 90262. Full name of registrant is (are) JUSTMAN PACKAGING & above. Federal, State, or common law (See section of Los Angeles County on Sept 21, 2007. The following person (s) is (are) doing business (s) is (are) Rodolfo A. Lopez 3677 Louise St DISPLAY, 5819 Telegraph Rd Commerce, NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) The registrant (s) has (have) not commenced as: ASC FUNDING GROUP, INC. 616 S. Del Lynwood, CA 90262. The business is conducted CA 90040. The business is conducted expires five years from the date it was filed First filing: to transact business under the fictitious Mar Ave #D San Gabriel, CA 91776. as: AN INDIVI-DUAL. I declare that all as: A CORPORATION. I declare that all in the office of the County Clerk. A new 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 business name or names listed above. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) ASC information in this statement is true and correct. information in this statement is true and Fictitious Business Name Statement must 430713MM NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement FUNDING GROUP, INC, 616 S. Del Mar Ave (A registrant who declares as true information, correct. (A registrant who declares as true be filed before that time. The filing of this expires five years from the date it was filed #D San Gabriel, CA 91776. The business is which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a information, which he or she knows to be statement does not of itself authorize the use 420701ED File No. 06-20072366210 in the office of the County Clerk. A new conducted as: A CORPORATION. I declare crime.) This statement was filed with the County false, is guilty of a crime.) This statement was in this state of a Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name Statement must that all information in this statement is true Clerk of Los Angeles County on Nov 08, 2007. filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles in violation of the rights of another under STATEMENT be filed before that time. The filing of this and correct. (A registrant who declares as true The registrant (s) has (have) not commenced to County on Oct 22, 2007. The registrant (s) Federal, State, or common law (See section The following person (s) is (are) doing statement does not of itself authorize the use information, which he or she knows to be false, transact business under the fictitious business has (have) commenced to transact business 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) business as: SC INSULATION, INC., in this state of a Fictitious Business Name is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed name or names listed above. under the fictitious business name or names First filing: 1067 Eaglemont Ave Whittier, CA 90601. in violation of the rights of another under with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires listed above 01/01/1989. 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 Full name of registrant (s) is (are) SC Federal, State, or common law (See section on Nov 08, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) five years from the date it was filed in the office NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement 430707DV INSULATION, INC., 107 Eaglemont 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) commenced to transact business under the of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business expires five years from the date it was filed Ave Whittier, CA 90601. The business is First filing: fictitious business name or names listed above Name Statement must be filed before that time. in the office of the County Clerk. A new 430708AN File No. 20072421276 conducted as: A CORPORA-TION. I declare 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 on 11/08/2007. The filing of this statement does not of itself Fictitious Business Name Statement must FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME that all information in this statement is true 420707DV NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious be filed before that time. The filing of this STATEMENT and correct. (A registrant who declares as five years from the date it was filed in the office Business Name in violation of the rights of statement does not of itself authorize the use The following person (s) is (are) doing true information, which he or she knows 420708AN File No. 20072337196 of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business another under Federal, State, or common in this state of a Fictitious Business Name business as: MASTER MECHANICS, 2309 to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Name Statement must be filed before that time. law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and in violation of the rights of another under W. Ana Horst Pl Santa Ana, CA 92709. statement was filed with the County Clerk STATEMENT The filing of this statement does not of itselfProfession Code) First filing: Federal, State, or common law (See section Full name of registrant (s) is (are) Donald of Los Angeles County on Oct 17, 2007. The The following person (s) is (are) doing authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) Skenandore 2309 W. Ana Hurst Pl Santa registrant (s) has (have) not commenced business as: CENTRAL CATERING Business Name in violation of the rights of 450709MG First filing: Ana, CA 92709. The business is conducted to transact business under the fictitious SERVICES, 14506 Bahama Ave Compton, another under Federal, State, or common 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all business name or names listed above. CA 90220. Full name of registrant (s) is law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and 450710AU File No. 20072501368 430701DV information in this statement is true and NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement (are) Maria R. Morales 14506 Bahama Profession Code) First filing: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME correct. (A registrant who declares as expires five years from the date it was filed Ave Compton, CA 90220. The business is 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 STATEMENT 430702DV File No. 06-20072402260 true information, which he or she knows in the office of the County Clerk. A new conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare 450702AU The following person (s) is (are) doing business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This Fictitious Business Name Statement must that all information in this statement is true as: THE COMMUNITY GROUP 9541 Flower St STATEMENT statement was filed with the County Clerk be filed before that time. The filing of this and correct. (A registrant who declares as 450703AU File No. 06-20072513058 Bellflower, CA 90706. Full name of registrant The following person (s) is (are) doing of Los Angeles County on Oct 25, 2007. The statement does not of itself authorize the use true information, which he or she knows FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (s) is (are) Ricky Deren Jones 9541 Flower St business as: MONDRAGON WASTE registrant (s) has (have) not commenced in this state of a Fictitious Business Name to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This STATEMENT Bellflower, CA 90706. The business is conducted SERVICE, 4743 E. Olympic Los Angeles, CA to transact business under the fictitious in violation of the rights of another under statement was filed with the County Clerk The following person (s) is (are) doing business as: AN INDIVI-DUAL. I declare that all 90022. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) business name or names listed above. Federal, State, or common law (See section of Los Angeles County on Oct 12, 2007. as: HI QUALITY CLEANING SERVICE information in this statement is true and correct. Aaron Mondragon 4743 E. Olympic Blvd NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) The registrant (s) has (have) not commenced 14156 E. Firestone Blvd Santa Fe Springs, CA (A registrant who declares as true information, Los Angeles, CA 90022. The business is expires five years from the date it was filed First filing: to transact business under the fictitious 90670. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) Theresa which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare in the office of the County Clerk. A new 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 business name or names listed above. E. and Willie Gurubel 14156 E. Firestone Blvd crime.) This statement was filed with the County that all information in this statement is true Fictitious Business Name Statement must 420701ED NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. The business is Clerk of Los Angeles County on Nov 07, 2007. and correct. (A registrant who declares as be filed before that time. The filing of this expires five years from the date it was filed conducted as: HUSBAND AND WIFE. I declare The registrant (s) has (have) not commenced to true information, which he or she knows statement does not of itself authorize the use 420702ED File No. 06-20072366209 in the office of the County Clerk. A new that all information in this statement is true transact business under the fictitious business to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This in this state of a Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name Statement must and correct. (A registrant who declares as true name or names listed above. statement was filed with the County Clerk in violation of the rights of another under STATEMENT be filed before that time. The filing of this information, which he or she knows to be false, NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires of Los Angeles County on Oct 23, 2007. The Federal, State, or common law (See section The following person (s) is (are) doing business statement does not of itself authorize the use is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed five years from the date it was filed in the office registrant (s) has (have) not commenced 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) as: KETNA’S BEAUTY & THREADING, in this state of a Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business to transact business under the fictitious First filing: 3960 Studebaker Rd Ste 103 Long Beach, in violation of the rights of another under on Nov 08, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) Name Statement must be filed before that time. business name or names listed above. 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 CA 90808. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) Federal, State, or common law (See section not commenced to transact business under the The filing of this statement does not of itself NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement 430708AN MODHA INTERNATIONAL, LLC, 11808 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) fictitious business name or names listed above. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious expires five years from the date it was filed E. Florence Ave Ste J Santa Fe Springs, First filing: NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires Business Name in violation of the rights of in the office of the County Clerk. A new 430709AN File No. 20072421643 CA 90670. The business is conducted as: 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 five years from the date it was filed in the office another under Federal, State, or common Fictitious Business Name Statement must FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. I 420708SB of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and be filed before that time. The filing of this STATEMENT declare that all information in this statement Name Statement must be filed before that time. Profession Code) First filing: statement does not of itself authorize the use The following person (s) is (are) doing is true and correct. (A registrant who 420709SB File No. 20072339486 The filing of this statement does not of itself11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name business as: EL TACONASO, 2751 Firestone declares as true information, which he or she FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 450710AU in violation of the rights of another under Blvd South Gate, CA 90280. Full name of knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This STATEMENT Business Name in violation of the rights of Federal, State, or common law (See section registrant (s) is (are) Sulma Serrano 2751 statement was filed with the County Clerk The following person (s) is (are) doing another under Federal, State, or common 450711AU File No. 20072504235 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) Firestone Blvd South Gate, CA 90280. The of Los Angeles County on Oct 17, 2007. The business as: WHEEL316, 4741 Firestone law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME First filing: business is conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. registrant (s) has (have) not commenced Blvd South Gate, CA 90280. Full name of Profession Code) First filing: STATEMENT 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 I declare that all information in this to transact business under the fictitious registrant (s) is (are) Rick Dorn 9850 Eugenia 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 The following person (s) is (are) doing business 430702DV statement is true and correct. (A registrant business name or names listed above. Ave Fontana, CA 92335. The business is 450703AU as: C.E. F.1840 E. Artesia Blvd Long Beach, CA who declares as true information, which NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare 90805. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) Loc 430703DV File No. 06-2007275795 he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a expires five years from the date it was filed that all information in this statement is true 450704AU File No. 06-20072512945 Quy Nguyen 1840 E. Artesia Blvd Long Beach, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME crime.) This statement was filed with the in the office of the County Clerk. A new and correct. (A registrant who declares as FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CA 90805. The business is conducted as: AN STATEMENT County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Fictitious Business Name Statement must true information, which he or she knows STATEMENT INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in The following person (s) is (are) Oct 25, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) be filed before that time. The filing of this to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This The following person (s) is (are) doing business this statement is true and correct. (A registrant doing business as: PROFESSIONAL not commenced to transact business under statement does not of itself authorize the use statement was filed with the County Clerk as: RENOVATION CLOTHING 503 N. Sage Ave who declares as true information, which he or MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT, 8441 S. the fictitious business name or names listed in this state of a Fictitious Business Name of Los Angeles County on Oct 12, 2007. Rialto, CA 92376. Full name of registrant (s) is she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This Broadway Ave Los Angeles, CA 90003. Full above. in violation of the rights of another under The registrant (s) has (have) not commenced (are) Renato Ruiz and 503 N. Sage Ave statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los name of registrant (s) is (are) Francisco NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement Federal, State, or common law (See section to transact business under the fictitious Rialto, CA 92376. The business is conducted as: Angeles County on Nov 07, 2007. The registrant Espitia Garcia 8441 S. Broadway Ave expires five years from the date it was filed 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) business name or names listed above. CO-PARTNERS. I declare that all information in (s) has (have) not commenced to transact Los Angeles, CA 90003. The business is in the office of the County Clerk. A new First filing: NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement this statement is true and correct. (A registrant business under the fictitious business name or conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare Fictitious Business Name Statement must 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 expires five years from the date it was filed who declares as true information, which he or names listed above. that all information in this statement is true be filed before that time. The filing of this 420702ED in the office of the County Clerk. A new she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires and correct. (A registrant who declares as statement does not of itself authorize the use Fictitious Business Name Statement must statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los five years from the date it was filed in the office true information, which he or she knows in this state of a Fictitious Business Name 420703Ds File No. 06-20072329261 be filed before that time. The filing of this Angeles County on Nov 08, 2007. The registrant of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This in violation of the rights of another under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME statement does not of itself authorize the use (s) has (have) not commenced to transact Name Statement must be filed before that time. statement was filed with the County Clerk Federal, State, or common law (See section STATEMENT in this state of a Fictitious Business Name business under the fictitious business name orThe filing of this statement does not of itself of Los Angeles County on Oct 18, 2007. The 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) The following person (s) is (are) doing in violation of the rights of another under names listed above. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious registrant (s) has (have) not commenced First filing: business as: XTREME VINYL WINDOWS, Federal, State, or common law (See section NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires Business Name in violation of the rights of to transact business under the fictitious 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 10725 Foster Ave Santa Fe Springs, CA 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) five years from the date it was filed in the office another under Federal, State, or common business name or names listed above. 430709AN 90670. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) First filing: of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement Luis Granador 3654 E. 60th St Huntington 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 Name Statement must be filed before that time. Profession Code) First filing: expires five years from the date it was filed 430710AN File No. 200724195324 Park, CA 90255. The business is conducted 420709SB The filing of this statement does not of itself11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 in the office of the County Clerk. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 450711AU Fictitious Business Name Statement must STATEMENT information in this statement is true and 420710MG File No. 20072339184 Business Name in violation of the rights of be filed before that time. The filing of this The following person (s) is (are) doing correct. (A registrant who declares as true FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME another under Federal, State, or common 450712AU File No. 20072504325 statement does not of itself authorize the use business as: HOBBY FUSION USA, information, which he or she knows to be STATEMENT law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME in this state of a Fictitious Business Name FUSION HOBBIES USA, 2427 Azusa Ave false, is guilty of a crime.) This statement The following person (s) is (are) doing Profession Code) First filing: STATEMENT in violation of the rights of another under West Covina, CA 91792. Full name of was filed with the County Clerk of Los business as: 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 The following person (s) is (are) doing business WWW.WHATWOULDYOUPAY.COM, 340 450704AU as: LA PROMESA 339 w. 77TH St Los Angeles, Federal, State, or common law (See section registrant (s) is (are) TRSL, INC., 325 Sara Angeles County on Oct 11, 2007. The th 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) Jane Ln Placentia, CA 91792. The business registrant (s) has (have) not commenced W. 12 St San Pedro, CA 90731. Full name CA 90003. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) of registrant (s) is (are) Silvestre Luna and 450705AU File No. 06-20072431536 David A. Palocios 339 W. 77th St Los Angeles, First filing: is conducted as: CORPORATION. I declare to transact business under the fictitious th 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 that all information in this statement is true business name or names listed above. Japhet Vargas, 340 W. 12 St San Pedro, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME CA 90003. The business is conducted as: AN 430703DV and correct. (A registrant who declares as NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement 90731. The business is conducted as: CO- STATEMENT INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in true information, which he or she knows expires five years from the date it was filed PARTNERS. I declare that all information The following person (s) is (are) doing business this statement is true and correct. (A registrant 430704DV File No. 06-20072377053 to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This in the office of the County Clerk. A new in this statement is true and correct. (A as: CLASSIC HIT REC 4455 Van Horne Ave who declares as true information, which he or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME statement was filed with the County Clerk Fictitious Business Name Statement must registrant who declares as true information, Los Angeles, CA 90032. Full name of registrant she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This STATEMENT of Los Angeles County on Oct 25, 2007. The be filed before that time. The filing of this which he or she knows to be false, is guilty (s) is (are) David Novoa and Oscar Guerrero statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los The following person (s) is (are) doing registrant (s) has (have) not commenced statement does not of itself authorize the use of a crime.) This statement was filed with 4455 Van Horne Ave Los Angeles, CA 90032. Angeles County on Nov 07, 2007. The registrant business as: SECURITY FORCLOSURES, to transact business under the fictitious in this state of a Fictitious Business Name the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on The business is conducted as: CO-PARTNERS. (s) has (have) commenced to transact business 10419 Hayford St 22E Bellflower, CA 90706. business name or names listed above. in violation of the rights of another under Oct 12, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) I declare that all information in this statement under the fictitious business name or names Full name of registrant (s) is (are) Linda A. NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement Federal, State, or common law (See section commenced to transact business under the is true and correct. (A registrant who declares listed above on 11/07/2007. Brown 10419 Hayford St 22E Bellflower, CA expires five years from the date it was filed 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) fictitious business name or names listed as true information, which he or she knows to NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires 90706. The business is conducted as: AN in the office of the County Clerk. A new First filing: above 09/17/2007. be false, is guilty of a crime.) This statement five years from the date it was filed in the office INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information Fictitious Business Name Statement must 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business in this statement is true and correct. (A be filed before that time. The filing of this 420703DS expires five years from the date it was filed County on Nov 08, 2007. The registrant (s) Name Statement must be filed before that time. registrant who declares as true information, statement does not of itself authorize the use in the office of the County Clerk. A new has (have) not commenced to transact business The filing of this statement does not of itself which he or she knows to be false, is guilty in this state of a Fictitious Business Name 420704DS File No. 06-20072338420 Fictitious Business Name Statement must under the fictitious business name or names authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious of a crime.) This statement was filed with in violation of the rights of another under FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME be filed before that time. The filing of this listed above. Business Name in violation of the rights of the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Federal, State, or common law (See section STATEMENT statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires another under Federal, State, or common Oct 18, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) The following person (s) is (are) doing in this state of a Fictitious Business Name five years from the date it was filed in the office law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and not commenced to transact business under First filing: business as: IMPRINTS FOR KEEPS, 1015 in violation of the rights of another under of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Profession Code) First filing: the fictitious business name or names listed 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 E. Fondale St Azusa, CA 91702. Full name of Federal, State, or common law (See section Name Statement must be filed before that time. 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 above. 430710AN registrant (s) is (are) Mikki Ann Soto 1015 E. 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) The filing of this statement does not of itself450712AU NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement Fondale St Azusa, CA 91702. The business is First filing: authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious expires five years from the date it was filed 430711DS File No. 20072420004 conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 Business Name in violation of the rights of 450713AU File No. 20072504484 in the office of the County Clerk. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME that all information in this statement is true 420710MG another under Federal, State, or common FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name Statement must STATEMENT and correct. (A registrant who declares as law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and STATEMENT be filed before that time. The filing of this The following person (s) is (are) doing true information, which he or she knows 420711MG File No. 20072338801 Profession Code) First filing: The following person (s) is (are) doing business statement does not of itself authorize the use business as: HARRY TWOMBLEY to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 as: AMIGO CONSTRUCTION 3200 Child Ave in this state of a Fictitious Business Name TRUCKING, 15502 Grovehill La Mirada, statement was filed with the County Clerk STATEMENT 450705AU South El Monte, CA 91733. Full name of in violation of the rights of another under CA 90638. Full name of registrant (s) is of Los Angeles County on Oct 12, 2007. The following person (s) is (are) doing registrant (s) is (are) Carlos E. Santana 3200 Federal, State, or common law (See section (are) Harry Gharrett Twombley and Maria The registrant (s) has (have) commenced business as: MELANIE FINE JEWELRY 450706MG File No. 06-20072513882 Child Ave South El Monte, CA 91733. The 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) Lopez Sermeno 15502 Grovehill La Mirada, to transact business under the fictitious BY APPOINTMENT, 1 Via Di Roma FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME business is conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. First filing: CA 90638. The business is conducted as: business name or names listed above. Wlk Long Beach, CA 90803. Full name STATEMENT I declare that all information in this statement 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 HUSBAND AND WIFE. I declare that all NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement of registrant (s) is (are) Melanie Overett The following person (s) is (are) doing business is true and correct. (A registrant who declares 430704DV information in this statement is true and expires five years from the date it was filed 1 Via Di Roma Wlk Long Beach, CA as: SAILES CONSULTING GROUP 4253 as true information, which he or she knows to correct. (A registrant who declares as true in the office of the County Clerk. A new 90803. The business is conducted as: AN Kestone Ave Culver City, CA 90232. be false, is guilty of a crime.) This statement 430705DV File No. 06-20072376775 information, which he or she knows to be Fictitious Business Name Statement must INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information Full name of registrant (s) is (are) MAX was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME false, is guilty of a crime.) This statement was be filed before that time. The filing of this in this statement is true and correct. (A DEVELOPMENT, LLC, 12501 Wagner St Los County on Nov 07, 2007. The registrant (s) has STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles statement does not of itself authorize the use registrant who declares as true information, Angeles, CA 90066. The business is conducted (have) commenced to transact business under the The following person (s) is (are) doing County on Oct 25, 2007. The registrant (s) in this state of a Fictitious Business Name which he or she knows to be false, is guilty as: A LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY. I declare fictitious business name or names listed above on business as: GONZALEZ HOUSEKEEPING has (have) commenced to transact business in violation of the rights of another under of a crime.) This statement was filed with that all information in this statement is true 05/03/2002. CO., 3316 Palm Ave Lynwood, CA 90262. under the fictitious business name or names Federal, State, or common law (See section the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on and correct. (A registrant who declares as true NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires Full name of registrant (s) is (are).Graciela listed above 09/29/1966. 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) Oct 12, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) information, which he or she knows to be false, five years from the date it was filed in the office Gonzalez 3316 Palm Ave Lynwood, CA NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement First filing: not commenced to transact business under is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 90262. The business is conducted as: AN expires five years from the date it was filed 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 the fictitious business name or names listed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County Name Statement must be filed before that time. INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in the office of the County Clerk. A new 420704DS above. on Nov 08, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) The filing of this statement does not of itself in this statement is true and correct. (A Fictitious Business Name Statement must NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement not commenced to transact business under the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious registrant who declares as true information, be filed before that time. The filing of this 420705SB File No. 06-20072351806 expires five years from the date it was filed fictitious business name or names listed above. Business Name in violation of the rights of which he or she knows to be false, is guilty statement does not of itself authorize the use FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME in the office of the County Clerk. A new NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires another under Federal, State, or common of a crime.) This statement was filed with in this state of a Fictitious Business Name STATEMENT Fictitious Business Name Statement must five years from the date it was filed in the office law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on in violation of the rights of another under The following person (s) is (are) doing be filed before that time. The filing of this of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Profession Code) First filing: Oct 18, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) Federal, State, or common law (See section business as: JB PRODUCTIONS, 3521 statement does not of itself authorize the use Name Statement must be filed before that time. 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 not commenced to transact business under 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) Tweedy Blvd South Gate, CA 90280. Full in this state of a Fictitious Business Name The filing of this statement does not of itself450713AU the fictitious business name or names listed First filing: name of registrant (s) is (are) Carmen Jara, in violation of the rights of another under authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious above. 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 CA 90280. The business is conducted as: AN Federal, State, or common law (See section Business Name in violation of the rights of 450714AU File No. 20072492878 NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement 430711DS INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) another under Federal, State, or common FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME expires five years from the date it was filed in this statement is true and correct. (A First filing: law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and STATEMENT in the office of the County Clerk. A new 430712AN File No. 200723294633 registrant who declares as true information, 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 Profession Code) First filing: The following person (s) is (are) doing business Fictitious Business Name Statement must FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME which he or she knows to be false, is guilty 420711MG 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 as: GEAR FOR TODDLERS 12813 Alburtis Ave be filed before that time. The filing of this STATEMENT of a crime.) This statement was filed with 450706MG Artesia, CA 90701. Full name of registrant (s) statement does not of itself authorize the use The following person (s) is (are) doing the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 420712MU File No. 20072367573 is (are) Frank Arriola, Jr. 17813 Alburtis Ave in this state of a Fictitious Business Name business as: GO ACE IT, 411 Kelton Ave Oct 15, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 450707MG File No. 06-20072514189 Artesia, CA 90701. The business is conducted in violation of the rights of another under #232 Los Angeles, CA 90024. Full name of commenced to transact business under the STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all Federal, State, or common law (See section registrant (s) is (are) Ori Lev and Patrick fictitious business name or names listed The following person (s) is (are) doing STATEMENT information in this statement is true and correct. 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) Suh, 411 Kelton Ave #332 Los Angeles, CA above on 09/24/2007. business as: ORA APPS TECHNOLOGIES, The following person (s) is (are) doing business (A registrant who declares as true information, First filing: 90024. The business is conducted as: A NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement 15716 S. Normandie Ave #3 Gardena, CA as: H.M. POOLS 8119 Grimsby Ave which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 GENERAL PARTNESHIP. I declare that expires five years from the date it was filed 90247. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) Asif Westchester, CA 90045. Full name of registrant crime.) This statement was filed with the County 430705DV all information in this statement is true and in the office of the County Clerk. A new Taj 15716 S. Normandie Ave #3 Gardena, (s) is (are) Linda I. Martinez 8119 Grimsby Clerk of Los Angeles County on Nov 06, 2007. correct. (A registrant who declares as true Fictitious Business Name Statement must CA 90247. The business is conducted as: AN Ave Westchester, CA 90045. The business is The registrant (s) has (have) not commenced to 430706MG File No. 06-20072410567 information, which he or she knows to be be filed before that time. The filing of this INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare transact business under the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME false, is guilty of a crime.) This statement was statement does not of itself authorize the use in this statement is true and correct. (A that all information in this statement is true name or names listed above. STATEMENT filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles in this state of a Fictitious Business Name registrant who declares as true information, and correct. (A registrant who declares as true NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires The following person (s) is (are) doing County on Oct 22, 2007. The registrant (s) in violation of the rights of another under which he or she knows to be false, is guilty information, which he or she knows to be false, five years from the date it was filed in the office business as: JERUSA TRUCKING, 829 W. has (have) commenced to transact business Federal, State, or common law (See section of a crime.) This statement was filed with is guilty of a crime.) This statement was filed of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 101st St Los Angeles, CA 90044. Full name under the fictitious business name or names 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County Name Statement must be filed before that time. of registrant (s) is (are) Jaris Gonzalez listed above 10/10/2007. First filing: Oct 17, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) on Nov 08, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) The filing of this statement does not of itself and Rosenda Carcamo 829 W. 101st St NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 commenced to transact business under the not commenced to transact business under the authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Los Angeles, CA 90044. The business is expires five years from the date it was filed 420705SB fictitious business name or names listed fictitious business name or names listed above. Business Name in violation of the rights of conducted as: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. in the office of the County Clerk. A new above 08/15/2007. NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires another under Federal, State, or common I declare that all information in this Fictitious Business Name Statement must 420706SB File No. 06-20072352277 NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement five years from the date it was filed in the office law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and statement is true and correct. (A registrant be filed before that time. The filing of this FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME expires five years from the date it was filed of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Profession Code) First filing: who declares as true information, which statement does not of itself authorize the use STATEMENT in the office of the County Clerk. A new Name Statement must be filed before that time. 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a in this state of a Fictitious Business Name The following person (s) is (are) doing Fictitious Business Name Statement must The filing of this statement does not of itself450714AU crime.) This statement was filed with the in violation of the rights of another under business as: CARMEN JARA BEAUTY be filed before that time. The filing of this authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Federal, State, or common law (See section SALON, 3521 Tweedy Blvd South Gate, CA statement does not of itself authorize the use Business Name in violation of the rights of 450715AU File No. 20072504484 Oct 24, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) 90280. Full name of registrant (s) is (are) in this state of a Fictitious Business Name another under Federal, State, or common FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME commenced to transact business under the First filing: Carmen Luz Jara 3521 Tweedy Blvd South in violation of the rights of another under law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and STATEMENT Federal, State, or common law (See section Profession Code) First filing: The following person (s) is (are) doing business fictitious business name or names listed 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 Gate, CA 90280. The business is conducted th above on 10/19/2007. 430712AN as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) 11/10; 11/17; 11/24 and 12/01, 2007 as: SPACE DESIGN USA CO 3115 W. 168 St First filing: 450707MG Torrance, CA 90504 Full name of registrant NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement information in this statement is true and th expires five years from the date it was filed 430713MM File No. 20072385526 correct. (A registrant who declares as true 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 (s) is (are) Katsumi Haitsuka 3115 W. 168 St in the office of the County Clerk. A new FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME information, which he or she knows to be 420712MU 450708MG File No. 20072513803 Torrance, CA 90504. The business is conducted Fictitious Business Name Statement must STATEMENT false, is guilty of a crime.) This statement was FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME as: AN INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all be filed before that time. The filing of this The following person (s) is (are) doing filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles 45701AU File No. 06-20072514178 STATEMENT information in this statement is true and correct. statement does not of itself authorize the use business as: LUXENTI, LUXENTI County on Oct 15, 2007. The registrant (s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person (s) is (are) doing business (A registrant who declares as true information, in this state of a Fictitious Business Name PHOTOGRAPHY, FOTOS LUXENTI, has (have) commenced to transact business STATEMENT as: RED DRAGON INVESTMENT which he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a in violation of the rights of another under LUXENTIS FOTOR, LUXENTI PORTRAITS, under the fictitious business name or names The following person (s) is (are) doing business 1333 Light View St Monterey Park, CA 91754. crime.) This statement was filed with the County Federal, State, or common law (See section LUXENTI SPORTS PHOTO, LUXENTY listed above on 1996. as: OLA FIANANCIAL 8921 Beverly Blvd Full name of registrant (s) is (are) Eugenio Clerk of Los Angeles County on Nov 06, 2007. 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) WEDINGT PHOTO, FOTOS CHAVARRIA, NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement Pico Rivera, CA 90660. Full name of registrant Duran 1333 Light View St Monterey Park, The registrant (s) has (have) commenced to First filing: 1729 N Avalon Blvd Wilmington, CA 90744. expires five years from the date it was filed (s) is (are) Oscar Ortiz and Daniel Ledezma CA 91754. The business is conducted as: AN transact business under the fictitious business 10/27; 11/03; 11/10 and 11/17, 2007 Full name of registrant (s) is (are) Jose in the office of the County Clerk. A new 8921 Beverly Blvd Pico Rivera, CA 90660. The INDIVIDUAL. I declare that all information in name or names listed above on 2004. 430706MG Salvador Chavarria 1729 N. Avalon Blvd Fictitious Business Name Statement must business is conducted as: CO-PARTNERS. I this statement is true and correct. (A registrant NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires Wilmington, CA 90744. The business is be filed before that time. The filing of this declare that all information in this statement who declares as true information, which he or five years from the date it was filed in the office 430707DV File No. 06-20072421278 conducted as: HUSBAND AND WIFE. statement does not of itself authorize the use is true and correct. (A registrant who declares she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME I declare that all information in this in this state of a Fictitious Business Name as true information, which he or she knows to statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Name Statement must be filed before that time. STATEMENT statement is true and correct. (A registrant in violation of the rights of another under be false, is guilty of a crime.) This statement Angeles County on Nov 08, 2007. The registrant The filing of this statement does not of itself The following person (s) is (are) doing who declares as true information, which Federal, State, or common law (See section was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles (s) has (have) not commenced to transact authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious business as: MATUTE’S GENERAL he or she knows to be false, is guilty of a 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) County on Nov 08, 2007. The registrant (s) has business under the fictitious business name orBusiness Name in violation of the rights of CONSTRUCTION, 3930 Ursula Ave Los crime.) This statement was filed with the First filing: (have) commenced to transact business under names listed above. another under Federal, State, or common Angeles, CA 90008. Full name of registrant County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 10/20; 10/27; 11/03 and 11/10, 2007 the fictitious business name or names listed NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires law (See section 14411 at seq. Business and (s) is (are) Hector Geovani Matute 3930 Oct 19, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) 420706SB above 11/08/2007. five years from the date it was filed in the office Profession Code) First filing:11/10; 11/17; 11/24 Ursula Ave Los Angeles, CA 90008. The not commenced to transact business under NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement expires of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business and 12/01, 2007 450715AU business is conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. the fictitious business name or names listed 420707DV File No. 06-20072187665 five years from the date it was filed in the office Name Statement must be filed before that time. I declare that all information in this above. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business The filing of this statement does not of itself statement is true and correct. (A registrant NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed before that time. authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious The filing of this statement does not of itselfBusiness Name in violation of the rights of MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com 10 MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending 16, 2007 City of Sierra Madre LEGAL NOTICES COURTESY NOTICE City of Sierra Madre NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: Property Owners within a 300-foot radius From: The City of Sierra Madre To: City-wide Subject: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 07-09 From: The City of Sierra Madre (120 WEST SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD) Subject: First Reading of Ordinance 1272, amendment and adoption Applicant: Pacific Pantry, LLC of the 2007 edition of the California Fire Code and the 2006 edition of 320 North Halstead Street, Suite 140B the International Fire Code. Pasadena, CA 91107

The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that on November 12, The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that 2007, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, the Sierra Madre City Council will conduct a Public Hearing, to thePlanning Commission will conduct a public hearing hear testimony regarding the proposed adoption of Ordinance 1272, an amendment to Section 15.24 to consider a request to make physical improvements to the structure and open a restaurant with an of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code regarding the amendment and adoption of the 2007 addition of “on-sale” liquor license at 120 West Sierra Madre Boulevard. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section the California Fire Code and the 2006 International Fire Code. 17.37.020, approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission is required whenever there is a conversion of uses and/or physical alterations to the property within the Downtown DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING Overlay Zone. City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre City Council meeting City Council Chambers DATE AND TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre Tuesday, November 13, 2007 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Planning Commission meeting City Council Chambers Thursday, November 15th, 2007 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect (meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 thereto. Posted: October 27, 2007 All interested persons may attend this meeting and the Planning Commission will hear them with respect thereto. By Order of the City Council PROJECT LOCATION: 120 West Sierra Madre Boulevard is in the City of Sierra Madre, County Elaine Aguilar, City Manager of Los Angeles, State of California.

City of Sierra Madre APPEAL: The decision of the Planning Commission is subject to a 10-day appeal period to the City NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Council. If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the Planning Commission in court, one may be limited to raising issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence To: City-wide delivered to the Planning Commission at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further From: The City of Sierra Madre information on this subject, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355- Subject: SECOND READING OF Ordinance 1272, AMENDMENT AND 7135. adoption of the 2007 edition of the California Fire Code and the 2006 edition of the International Fire Code. By Order of the Planning Commission Anne Browning McIntosh, AICP The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that on November 27, Interim Director of Development Services 2007, at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, the Sierra Madre City Council will conduct a Public Hearing, to hear testimony regarding the proposed adoption of Ordinance 1272, an amendment to Section 15.24 City of Sierra Madre of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code regarding the amendment and adoption of the 2007 addition of NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING the California Fire Code and the 2006 International Fire Code. To: Citywide DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING From: The City of Sierra Madre Subject: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 1273 OF THE CITY OF City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre SIERRA MADRE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING VARIOUS BUILDING CODE City Council meeting City Council Chambers AMENDMENTS. Tuesday, November 27, 2007 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to review an ordinance amending the UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect CODE, 1997 EDITION and adopting by reference the 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, and thereto. amendments thereto; the 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, and amendments thereto; the 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, and amendments thereto; the 2007 CALIFORNIA By Order of the City Council, PLUMBING CODE, and amendments thereto; the UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND Elaine Aguilar, City Manager HOT TUB CODE, 2006 EDITION, and amendments thereto; the CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2007 EDITION; the 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, and amendments thereto; and amending CORPORATION. I declare that 7860 Paramount Blvd #c30 Pico portions of TITLE 15 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code. MVO001001 File No. 20072422399 all information in this statement is Rivera, CA 90660. Full name of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME true and correct. (A registrant who registrant (s) is (are).Young Taek STATEMENT DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING The following person (s) is (are) doing declares as true information, which Yun 7860 Paramount Blvd #c30 Pico business as: LOTUS HENNA, 2888 E. Walnut he or she knows to be false, is guilty Rivera, CA 90660. The business is City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre No. 12, Pasadena, CA 91107. Full name of of a crime.) This statement was conducted as: AN INDIVI-DUAL. City Council meeting City Council Chambers registrant (s) is (are) Paula Broussard, 2888 filed with the County Clerk of Los I declare that all information in this E. Walnut No. 12, Pasadena, CA 91107. The Angeles County on Oct 30, 2007. statement is true and correct. (A Tuesday, November 27, 2007 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. business is conducted as: AN INDIVIDUAL. The registrant (s) has (have) not registrant who declares as true (Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 I declare that all information in this commenced to transact business information, which he or she knows statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true information, which he under the fictitious business name to be false, is guilty of a crime.) This or she knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) or names listed above. statement was filed with the County All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect This statement was filed with the County NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Clerk of Los Angeles County on thereto. Clerk of Los Angeles County on October Statement expires five years from Oct 26, 2007. The registrant (s) has 23, 2007. The registrant (s) has (have) not the date it was filed in the office of (have) not commenced to transact commenced to transact business under the the County Clerk. A new Fictitious business under the fictitious PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide; in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, State of fictitious business name or names listed Business Name Statement must business name or names listed above. California. NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Statement be filed before that time. The filing above. expires five years from the date it was filed of this statement does not of itself NOTICE-The Fictitious Name in the office of the County Clerk. A new authorize the use in this state of a Statement expires five years from By Order of the City Council, Fictitious Business Name Statement must Fictitious Business Name in violation the date it was filed in the office of be filed before that time. The filing of this of the rights of another under the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Anne McIntosh, Interim Director of Development Services statement does not of itself authorize the use Federal, State, or common law (See Business Name Statement must in this state of a Fictitious Business Name section 14411 at seq. Business and be filed before that time. The filing in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See section Profession Code) First filing: of this statement does not of itself FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME declares as true information, which Clerk of Los Angeles County on 14411 at seq. Business and Profession Code) 11/03; 11/10; 11/17 and 11/24, 2007 authorize the use in this state of a STATEMENT he or she knows to be false, is guilty Oct 29, 2007. The registrant (s) has First filing: 440702DV Fictitious Business Name in violation The following person (s) is (are) of a crime.) This statement was (have) ended to transact business 11/1; 11/8; 11/15 and 11/22, 2007 of the rights of another under doing business as: FEDERACIO filed with the County Clerk of Los under the fictitious business name or MOV001002 440703DV File No. 06-20072442935 Federal, State, or common law (See she knows to be false, is guilty Angeles County on Nov 01, 2007. names listed above on 10/29/2007 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME section 14411 at seq. Business and of a crime.) This statement was The registrant (s) has (have) not NOTICE-The Fictitious Name MVO001002 File No. 20072451203 STATEMENT Profession Code) First filing: filed with the County Clerk of Los commenced to transact business Statement expires five years from FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person (s) is (are) 11/03; 11/10; 11/17 and 11/24, 2007 Angeles County on Nov 01, 2007. under the fictitious business name the date it was filed in the office of The following person (s) is (are) doing doing business as: DRAGON 440705DV The registrant (s) has (have) not or names listed above. the County Clerk. A new Fictitious business as: QUALITY MAINTENANCE EXPRESS, 1301 E. Rosecrans commenced to transact business NOTICE-The Fictitious Name Business Name Statement must be REPAIRS AND GARDENING, 620 Spring Ave #109 Compton, CA 90221. 440706DV File No. 06-20072431537 under the fictitious business name Statement expires five years from filed before that time. 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Kim Kelley shares her stories about the real evening after we had fed the animals and Monrovia High School’s Juan O. Escaño fires and near misses in Big Santa Anita put them to bed for the night. We were up Sr. Astronomy Research and Education Canyon Pat 1 of 2 watching television when one of us got up Center Brings New Life To Observatory and saw flames leaping up from the lower With all of the wildfires in the news picnic grove…right outside the gate to Photo by Aaron Dominquez lately, I am reminded of what it was the pack station. We ran out of the house like living under the constant threat of and over to the where we saw the fire. A “FIRST LIGHT” IS THE TERM a forest fire ravaging our canyons and huge bonfire had been built in the steel ASTRONOMERS USE for the mountains. The Big Santa Anita Canyon barbeque and on the cement pad around “opening night” of a new telescope. has not experienced a fire since the fire the base of it. A man was feeding it with For the Mount Wilson 60-inch, it was of ‘53. That fire, known as the Monrovia enormous branches that extended out of December 8, 1908. For the 100-inch Peak Fire, swept through the canyon the fire and off the edge of the cement Hooker Telescope, it was November 2, and destroyed many cabins and Hogee’s over the dry grass and leaves that covered 1917. And for Monrovia High School’s Camp…one of the last trail camps in the the ground. new 12-inch, it was November 1, 2007. canyon. Pack Station owner Bill Adams, “What the #@$% are you doing?” we At a ceremony in the high school’s main caught off guard by the speed at which screamed at the startled man. “Put that lobby that evening, the refurbished the fire spread, was forced to evacuate the out!!! Are you crazy???” In a feeble attempt observatory was dedicated and given station in the middle of the night leaving to douse the fire, he turned and emptied the name “The Juan O. Escaño Sr. behind all of his belongings and the pack his bottle of Sprite on the towering Astronomy Research and Education animals. He led them all to the safety of the flames. Patrick ran to the barn to grab the Center.” Mr. Escaño’s son, Juan O. upper corral and prayed for the best. The big silver water fire extinguishers…they Escaño, recruited a number of co- fire raged up the hill below the north side are best for brush-type fires. He arrived sponsors to equip the observatory, and of their house…miraculously jumping all with them and emptied them on the fire, their joint contributions are valued at between $250,000 and $500,000. of the structures…and continued up the reducing its size to something much more Escaño, a television producer, was filming a Spanish-language home-improvement hill on the south side, taking out all of manageable. He left and returned with a series in Monrovia last April and learned about Monrovia the growth on the hillside and along the bucket, which he filled at a nearby faucet. High School’s efforts to refurbish an observatory that had perimeter of the corral. All of the animals The man responsible for the blaze stood been created on its campus several decades ago. He decided escaped harm, except for a few ember puzzled (and of no help whatsoever) to raise the funding and equipment to create a high-quality, burns on some of their backs….close call. as we kicked dirt on the embers on the state-of-the-art observatory for the high school as a legacy Since then all of the forest in the canyon ground and stomped out hot spots on the project for Monrovia and a fitting tribute to his father, who and around the station has regrown. cement pad. “That was the stupidest thing died June 24. The many stories I had heard of that fire I have ever seen,” I scolded, and the others In addition to its main instrument—a Meade 12-inch haunted me every fire season…especially joined me in reprimand. LX200 RC telescope with high-end accessories (including a when the Santa Anas roared through “No English.” the man replied, “No CCD camera)—the observatory has new floors, new paint, the station. From my home I could hear English.” Good thing, I guess…we were fiber-optic wiring, inlaid wood paneling, and two additional the winds howl through the canyon not being kind. telescopes. toward the south and then somehow There were two other fires; one was a change direction and come barreling small one along the road about a third over the hillside adjacent to the house in of the way from the top. It was contained Escaño pointed a northerly direction with the sound of to a few acres and again was probably out that the new an oncoming train. It would rip across caused by a careless smoker. The second equipment gives the parking lot, taking the observatory the down huge branches ability to transmit and and sometimes even receive images at high trees, stirring up speed. Fiber optics enough dust to make will allow images the nearby barn barely from the telescope visible. These were the to be flashed on a winds that fanned the screen in the school ‘53 fire and made it move so quickly. The auditorium, where Monrovia High’s new 12 Inch telescope (top), Juan Escaño, hundreds of students cabin owners of the Sr. (left), Students check out revamped Observatory canyon take great care can view them. (bottom) Photos By Chris Bertrand “This will give us the of the canyon and are opportunity,” said Escaño, “to home-grow the next Kepler or Galileo. very conscientious LAST WEEKEND’S CHANGE TO STANDARD TIME has given me a whole new about maintaining perspective on morning. Before the time-change I was waking up regularly around “defensible space” The recent spate of Southern California Wildfires has 7:00 (without an alarm clock). Now, 7:00 has become 6:00—but my body’s internal around each one of reminded all of us how vulnerable and precious our canyons clock thinks it’s 7:00, and wakes me up. Should I roll over and try to go back to sleep the cabins. It was this are. The above photo is from one of sevveral San Diego for an hour? Not if I listen to the classic Persian poet Rumi. He said, “The morning attention to safety that county fires this year. Photo Courtesy of SDSU breeze has secrets to tell you. Do not go back to sleep.” kept a recent cabin fire So I’ve decided to become a 6:00- instead of a 7:00-riser. I’m enjoying watching from taking the rest of the canyon with one we encountered on the way down the the dawn, and the sun coming up, and my thoughts seem a bit fresher and more it…amazing considering the extremely mountain one morning. We saw smoke interesting than they do later in the day. The air actually smells fresher, too, and it’s dry years we have had and with the canyon and then flames as we descended the road. nice and quiet in that hour before most people get started. However, to get enough being so overgrown and dry. Each time we rounded a bend we got a sleep, I guess I’ll also have to go to bed an hour earlier, and maybe skip the late-night In the time I spent at the station, there better picture of what was happening. As news shows on PBS. That’s the hard part. were several potentially disastrous we came around a bend about a half-mile FALL: SLOW TIME situations involving fire that immediately from the bottom we saw a complete little After the time change: come to mind…ones that well illustrate ravine engulfed in flames. As we reached Waiting for time to happen how inevitable it is, when an urban the straight-away above the debris basin And get on with it! population exists in such close proximity near the bottom we saw a car burning on If you’d like to learn more, you can contact Bob at [email protected]. to the wilderness, that human error (or the side of the road. A Sierra Madre city stupidity) will cause such disasters. Every worker in a golf cart was putting on his (Unless otherwise attributed, poems used in this column are copyright © Robert L. Eklund.) weekend scores of city folks descend on the fire coat and radioing in the fire. When we canyon. Most are relatively well-seasoned drove past the burning car we could feel outdoors people, but there are some who the heat from the fire instantly heat up the come for the adventure and to party. They interior of our car. Worried that I might have no clue what is considered respectful need to return to the station to move and appropriate behavior for such a sacred the animals to safety if the fire got out of location…no clue about the dangers of control, we decided to just run down to a wilderness area…no clue as to what a McDonalds to pick up some lunch and threat humans are to such a place…it is return to see what would happen. The merely an extension of the streets or of first trucks to arrive passed us on our way their own backyard…a playground that down Santa Anita Avenue. We were only poses no more threat to them than Tom gone 15 minutes at the most, but when we Sawyer’s Island in Disneyland. There returned, every emergency vehicle within were two near disasters at Chantry while miles was already at the gate and on the I was there…the first was caused by a road. In the air were helicopters dropping careless smoker casting away a butt into water and large cargo jets dropping the brush near lower parking lot. My son foscheck. We sat at the gate and watched came running into the pack station lot as men from the Azusa Canyon fire camp screaming fire. It was a dry fall evening arrived and marched, shovels in hand, up and the fire station personnel had left for the road to the fire. Within an hour and a the day. We called the Sierra Madre Police half it was mostly out…confined to only and reported it. With no fire hose long forty-some acres…though it looked like a enough to fight it with, we gathered all of lot more. When we were finally allowed the garden hose at the station and hurried to drive the road back to the station it them over to the fire-house. We combined was almost dark. We drove through what them with those found around the station, looked like a war zone…there were dirt, hooked them all together and stretched mud, water, debris and glowing hunks of them out just long enough to reach the wood all over the road. The guard rails edge of the quickly spreading fire. It was were off their posts which still stood along rapidly consuming the brush in the area, the road, the tops of each in flames or had ignited one small tree, and now had glowing like tiki torches lining a walkway. flames that were leaping about thirty feet Fire hoses were still stretched across the in the air. We were just ready to turn the road in several spots and trucks and men hose on when we saw the fire engine from continued their cleanup and check for Sierra Madre coming up the road. The fire hot spots. It was an amazing job that they was nearly out when the county trucks did…an incredibly quick and full-blown arrived. They sent the usual hook and response that saved our canyon. The ladder, pumper, urban search and rescue car that started the fire turned out to be truck, several ambulances, and a bevy of stolen and set on fire by two young men sheriff cars…followed soon by a helicopter from the city…they were caught by the swooping in to check on things…this was Sierra Madre police when they returned the normal response to any emergency in to check out the damage a few days later. the canyon…anything from a fire such as Another example of what can happen this to a broken ankle to someone feeling when the perils of city life encroaches on faint after hiking “cardiac hill“. wilderness. Another close call happened late one MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com 12 MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending 16, 2007 BIRD’S EYE VIEW By Pat Birdsall Jeff’s Pics From the Comfort of Your Own Home

The Book Reports First Star I See Tonight: An Exploration of Wonder Pretty soon it won’t be necessary to leave the confines by Robert l. Eklund (2007) of our homes at all. In this, the age of computers, we can converse with one another via e-mail; pay our bills, order products such as In this brand new publication, Amateur Astronomer Robert Eklund clothing, books, movies and even groceries. Why, we can even meet the man or invites the scientist and poet to set aside their differences for a night- woman of our dreams without ever getting out of our chairs. to come outside, stand very still as the sun sets, feel the earth turning If it isn’t on the Internet it comes directly to our doors. Don’t know who to eastward, be dazzled by a moonrise, catch a falling star, walk with hire to trim those trees, re-pave your driveway or re-roof you home? Have no the constellations, ride a rocket to Jupiter and finally look back at the fear- several selections in the form of business cards will be tucked into every Home Planet with new eyes. In poetry, prose and picture the author, crevice of your front door. When you open it, the cards cascade around your along with illustrator Virginia Hoge, has written about his love for feet. They land in the house, outside the house and all points in-between. If the heavens. David Levy, co-discoverer of the Comet Shoemaker- you’re lucky, a discount coupon for pizza will be among them so while you’re Levy writes, “In his marvelous book, Bob Eklund follows the pondering who to hire for the tree trimming, the driveway and the roof, you tradition of those few writers who don’t tell us how to appreciate can at least do so unencumbered by lunch preparations as the pizza will come the sky, but why we must.” As to why Mr. Eklund wrote this book, he states, “I write straight to your door. for all who love the starry night. And even the stormy night full of raindrops and I understand that the Fuller Brush Company might be gearing up for door- snowflakes. The beauty of these things is never far from us.” Mr. Eklund was raised to-door service once again, so no need to venture out for cleaning products. among astronomers on the Yerkes Observatory grounds as both his Grandfather and In addition to women, Avon is now using men to sell their beauty products mother worked there. He currently helps with education and public outreach at the door-to-door. When you hear the familiar “Avon calling,” it might be in a deep Mount Wilson Observatory and writes the weekly Astronomy column in this paper. baritone. Somehow I have a problem with someone with hairy knuckles trying This book is for anyone who loves the night sky and its wonders. to convince me that one shade of lipstick is better than another. Although, come to think of it my mother had an Avon lady with a rather hirsute upper lip and Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War she always wore gloves. Hmmm, I never thought that perhaps they were hiding by Michael J. Neufeld (2007) hairy knuckles. We don’t even need to leave our cozy confines for spiritual enlightenment if This is a new comprehensive biography about Von Braun, which we don’t want to. Quite frequently that is also brought to our doors via a pair of covers his life and his influence on space exploration. Wernher von well-dressed people with bibles at the ready. Braun (1912–1977), was the chief rocket engineer of the Nazi Reich, One thing that can’t be delivered electronically or to your door however is and was involved in the creation of the V-2 rocket that caused major laughter, friendship, camaraderie and the human touch. To quote a line from a destruction in Europe during World War II. Following the war, Streisand song, “People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.” von Braun and many of his colleagues surrendered to the Allies. A few went to the Soviet Union and helped develop the rockets that brought forth Sputnik. 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Call Available November 15th Shown By 626-710-0651 Appointment only Call Aloma Law Scene One - Take One DVD Review (626) 616-8886 Silverado (1985) This sprawling well made Western stars Kevin Kline, Danny Glover, Scott Glenn and Kevin Costner as four unwitting unlikely heroes who cross paths on their journeys and eventually join forces against some very bad guys. Little do they know that the Town (Silverado), where their family and friends live, has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and his murderous crew. It’s up to this sharp shooting foursome to save the town. Wonderful western directed by Lawrence Kasdan! The Party (1968) Blake Edwards wrote and directed this hilarious film about an Indian actor named Hrundi (Peter Sellers) who ruins an entire shooting day on an epic major film in which he’s cast as an extra. A secretarial error results in the accident prone Hrundi being invited to a big Hollywood party thrown by the studio chief. Follow some wonderful gags, misunderstandings and accidental destructive acts that make it a fun, unpredictable and enjoyable film. Wonderful location in a fancy 60’s house. The end is a bit of a letdown, but overall lots of fun!

From the Inside Out An Ongoing Series of Personal Points of View on Health … By Mary Carney Where Did I Put...... Where did I put my keys? My glasses? I know that word - but it just won’t get to my tongue … What’s his / her name ? Is this just a “senior” moment? Or is it a beginning symptom of a more disturbing pattern - will I “get” Alzheimer’s? The real question is, what am I feeding my brain? Sugar? Fast digesting carbs but not being physically active enough to burn them up as fast as they digest? Is my brain being clouded by medication side effects? You know … the ones warning us “don’t drive” after taking this? What about those pain killers? Prozac? Valium? Antidepressants designed to alter the brain? This summer I was introduced to a nutritionally dense, very absorbable liquid fruit juice that tasted a bit like blackstrap molasses. Shortly thereafter I learned (via home- made CD) about a mid-80’s gentleman with Alzheimer’s whose doctors had given him two weeks to live, and thus stopped his medications. The family arranged to put him in “a home for mom and dad,” because of the care needed. The owner asked the family if he could be given a three-ounce bottle of this liquid nutrition a day. Sure, why not? Well … one week later he was more alert and eating. Two weeks later he was talking, then sitting up and walking. Continuous improvement, alert and smiling when family came to visit, enjoying short car trips, and, when the facility provider took him flying as part of the home’s enrichment program, wished he had learned how to fly years earlier. And he was given the opportunity to hold onto the controls and fly on his own. Several years ago, when we the California Medical Board was investigating how to regulate alternative care providers (viz CA SB 577), Dr. Hyla Cass, MD, ND, Psychiatrist at Cedars-Sinai, testified. An expert on brain function, her testimony focused on the importance of proper nutrition for the brain. She, too, reported instances of reversing Alzheimer’s and dementia through simple dietary changes, with some supplementation, accompanied by gentle internal cleansing to support the body’s elimination processes. I was so impressed! A doctor testifying to the principles of exactly what I had become convinced were essential for health. When my eyes or brain are fuzzy, I know I need more nutrients. Fresh veggies and fruits, no sugar or fast digesting carbs, more protein - mixed nuts are a good start. Since I’m not on any medications, I don’t have to deal with those side effects. But when I think that at my age most people are on at least 9 to 13 medications a day - all of which interfere with the body’s enzyme processes and reduce or cut off information between your body’s cells to the brain, what else can we expect? Taking charge - knowing that what we put inside is what’s going to be reflected outside … may you enjoy this holiday season by eating deliciously and wisely from the inside out. © 2007. Mary Carney is a Certified Practitioner offering holistic “Integrative Development Services,” including Polarity, Reiki, Onnetsu Life Force Infrared Energies and more, for stress reduction and energy enhancements that support innate healing capabilities. For more information, 626-355-6225 or [email protected].

MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending November 16, 2007 13 One Of A Kind: Featuring unique homes & gardens and the people who create them Stories and Photos by Chris Bertrand Monroe “Cottage”: Monrovia Founder’s First Home

The Lees, new LA residents from Connecticut, decided to purchase a historic Monrovia home earlier this year. After months of search for just the right home, this one tugged at their heartstrings. With its 1884 construction date comes charm, history, tradition, several remodels and additions including indoor plumbing, plus a host of modern day challenges. Much of what the Lees have learned about the Monroe The Monroes lived in a tent on the property while their “Cottage” comes from historical “Cottage” was built in 1884. and heritage organizations, old photographs and just plain hearsay. Debi Lee and I made a visit to the Monrovia Historical Museum on Palm, to see what they might have in documentation and history about their home and its builder, William N. Monroe. We found a wealth of Monroe artifacts there, some framed copies of packing labels from Monroe’s fruit company, two books on Monrovia history (copies available for sale) and two charming and articulate octogenarian docents who brought the town’s history alive for us. A photo of the town in the late 1800’s shows their home with a young tree at the northwest corner, that could be the young fig or rubber tree (both have been mentioned) that grew to shade four homesites by the time it was removed TABLE FOR TWO in 2003. According to the Monrovia Centennial Review book by Peter C. Ostrye from 1986, By Peter Dills Monroe was one of four founders of the community, though not the first Red White Bluezz resident. After a Union Army stint leading to the rank of Major in the Civil The deal that I made with the owner here at The Newspaper War, he joined his father-in-law, Milton is that I can write about any restaurant that I want and that I Hall, in the construction of several would try to reach the flavor of my friends here in The Sierra railroad routes in California, Utah, Madre area. So, it might be that Red White + Bluezz has an ad Texas and Mexico. When he “retired” somewhere near this column. But, I can also write about the slurpees at The AM PM from that venture and vagabond life if I so desired!!! in his mid-thirties, he set off to Los Angeles in 1875 for a settled down Red White + Bluezz is the ‘new hot spot’ of Pasadena. I find myself there at the bar life of raising fruit and a family. In the at least once a month; it has a great vibe, nice bar, friendly service and pleasing jazz/ process of deciding where to build a blues music on most nights. home, Monroe, always a mover and shaker, became active in Los Angeles One of my favorite afternoons is enjoying a Sunday Brunch there. Le Cordon Blue business and political circles, though a Chef Brian Haskins has assembled a menu that is very ambitious. This is not a buffet brief interlude took him back to Texas but rather a sit down menu; I sampled four of there dishes. First up... The Pony for construction on Huntington’s Up, a 26 oz bone in rib eye with three eggs any style, simply scrumptious ($45). Southern Pacific Electric. Debi Lee examines framed fruit crate labels from Monroe’s company at Monrovia Historical Museum. Surf and Turf Benedict, served on toasted sour dough bread, with certified Angus Upon his return, word was out that Filet Mignon and Maine Lobster ($29). The Tree Hug… Organic Yogurt served in E.J. “Lucky” Baldwin was selling 30 a granola basket with fresh berries.($11). My favorite…Blue Corn Cakes, served acre parcels of his ranch. Monroe bought several, amassing 210 acres, and moved with strips of bacon with wild berries ($11). Yum, the bacon is worth the price of his family into a tent at the current 225 Monroe Place in 1884. A single story cottage admission alone. Other entrees that looked appealing…..The Monte Cristo ($16) was erected that year, and the family moved in. Only a year later, Monroe went on to and their signature omelettes at ($14) build “The Oaks”, a grand residence on Primrose, and Monroe’s brother then moved into the cottage. No gut wrenching champagne here, Red White + Bluezz offers seven or eight glasses Along the way, pieces of the homesite were sold off, and the original street address one by the glass. If you are into Bloody Mary’s, Red White +Bluezz offers a full bar. On block south changed as the lot shortened to front on Monroe Place. Improvements my Sunday visit a trio was playing in the bar with the music piped out to the patio ensued, including plumbing, gas, electricity, and a second story evolved. Since indoor where we were sitting. plumbing was added later, the pipes and hot water heater run outside and on the All in all a great experience perimeter, instead of up the core, as today’s homes often do. When the time came to expand the cottage, the Lees were told by one Monrovian, Three Stars the entire one story structure was raised to become the top floor of the current home, Prices are on the high end, but if you are out for a special occasion who cares. $10 intricate roofline and all. The Monroe Historical Museum director was doubtful this to $45 per entrée. was the case, yet I heard this story a couple of times when I mentioned the cottage to local history buffs. Hours 11 AM to 2 PM The first floor now boasts 13 foot ceilings, with a mysterious “dead space” between Reservations a must!!! the first and second floors. The Lees would love to see pictures of that first remodel, or any other photos of the home if anyone has them. Unearthing the fascinating Red White + Bluezz 70 S. Raymond Pasadena details of earlier iterations of the structure will require some detective work, as much For complete menu and prices check out www.redwhitebluezz.com of the home has undergone updating several times. Word around town is that a local antiques collector owns the iron bed from the cottage’s early days. Likely, there are For other great restaurant suggestions tune in every Sunday other pieces around, too. Night to The Chef Knows. Channel 16 and Channel 57 The home the Lees bought in 2007 was already accepted into California’s Mills for Direct and Dish Network. Have I missed your favorite Act status. This act is a two-edged sword of tax benefit with use, maintenance restaurant? Please e mail me at [email protected] and preservation restrictions. For a property tax incentive intended to preserve historical homes and the heritage of our communities, the homes require earthquake retrofitting, a historical plaque and strict guidelines on exterior changes to the home. Each individual community oversees the Mills Act homes within their borders, and rules and regulations vary from city to city. The Lees have been on a steep learning curve for historic home maintenance and preservation, after their previous Connecticut home was of 1950’s vintage. Their electrician, Yiannis Arvanitidis, is a frequent visitor, slowly unraveling old crawlspace mysteries of electricians past. They’ve learned more than they probably wanted to know about earthquake retrofitting and cohabitating with local wildlife in the past few months. Each month new challenges arise to maintain or restore the grace and beauty of the past, while raising a growing family in the technology age. Despite the challenges, I don’t think they’d trade this special home for anywhere else in LA. Have an interesting home garden or person who helps create them, that might be of interest to our readers? Contact [email protected]!

MountainViews-Observer 37 N. Auburn Avenue #7 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.836.5100 Fax: 626.836.5103 www.mvobserver.com 14 MountainViews-Observer | Week Ending November 9, 2007 SPORTS PHS GETS CLOSE BUT MUIR TAKES TUSSLE 13-9 View From The Commentary By Treavor Robinson, PHS Student The Bulldogs of Pasadena High suffered a crushing By Stanley J. Forrester Couch defeat to the John Muir Mustangs. This cross- OH YEAH!!! COLLEGE FOOTBALL town rivalry ‘has been College football is the most exciting game played in American sports. Several played in the Rose Bowl, nights ago I was T.V. channeling, (In case you didn’t know, the difference between where legends have been channeling and surfing is that with channeling you must watch the show up to made and found, for more one commercial.) Well I channeled upon a Mid-American conference football then 50 years’. game between the Chippewa’s of Central Michigan and the Broncos of Western On November 8, 2007, Michigan. The last five minutes of the game was so exciting I was transformed earlier in the day, the back forty years to a screaming collegian. I was yelling for my team to get the Pasadena Bulldogs had ball and score or to stop the other team from scoring. These young men on both their last run through of sides of the field had no quit in them. They took their lumps and blows and kept plays as they got ready on trying. If I am not mistaken the lead changed four times within the last two for the victory of Turkey minutes. And to show you what these guys were made of, the last play of the game Tussle. As the day went on Western Michigan needed to score. They did not but they kept the ball alive for the tension started to build thirty seconds trying to score. That football was tossed back and forward about up because you are usually six times. so excited about who is After I finished watching the game I paused for a moment and thought about going to win or lose. Not why we like college ball so much. Part of it is the excitement but a larger part is the me and my friend Tyler. pure sport. That is, these kids are playing their hearts out and not receiving any We knew who was going money. I say that not to devalue the fact that they are receiving a college education, to win this year because we which in and of itself is worth a lot of money both at the time of receiving and later knew that one of the main in life. stars, Michael Harrison But then, that lead me down another path. When there is an allegation that’s also known as ‘Trumpet ‘ was a senior and he wasn’t Despite the loss, the PHS Bulldogs narrowed the gap. In proven that a player has accepted money the university takes a big hit. For 2006, the Bulldogs lost by 15 points. (pictured above) This instance, the rumors had been around a long time about Reggie Bush and family. going to let the eleven year streak of losing ruin year rivalry ended with only a four point difference. I hope that Reggie is clean and did not accept any money or gifts. But what can Photo courtesy PHS Athletics he do about mom and step-dad? If they lived rent-free can the University be his whole year in football punished? I can see it now, Pete goes up to the Bush household and tells them that and in graduating. So as the second half started and Pasadena they cannot accept this house, they must move. Isn’t that a bit of a burden to put As the time clocked 7:00 and John Muir kicks it off to Muir, we pretty much knew upon the university? How would the coach know where the parents are living? If kicked it off to Pasadena we knew that the that the game was going down from there the NCAA has placed that responsibility on the university then each school will Bulldogs were going to win the Victory because a John Muir player ran the ball need a dean of “ What’s The Family Up To”. I want to apply. The job will have to Bell. So, as the first half ended Pasadena back to the fifty yard line. In the second come with perks and a hefty expense account, how else will you be able to keep was finally up for once and up strong. half, Muir scored a touch down beating track of what the parents are doing? There will be a lot of traveling, I mean after When the Bulldogs were going back to Pasadena by four. The final score was 13 all these kids come from all over the country. Then there will have to be some the locker room, my friends and I were to 9. This was a low scoring game on each undercover work, you know snooping around to see if the poor kid’s family is talking about them - praying that they just side and hard fought hard. The defense now suddenly driving upscale automobiles. But will the driving of a new car be a stayed focus and would not get too cocky for each school handled the offense of the true indication of wrongdoing? The job will be difficult but I think I am up to the in the locker room. We didn’t want them other. It’s just that Muir scored that early position. One other thing I want my salary for my new dean position tied to the thinking that they had finished doing touch down in the second half giving them salary of the head football coach at most schools and for those with top ranked what they had to do, because has the night the victory. basketball programs I want it tied to their salary. went on the Mustangs were going to get Talking to people after the game every Where there is true cheating on the part of the athlete then the university should smarter with their plays and stronger on one was disappointed, but also proud take the hit, but the parents. That’s too much, my thoughts from the couch. their defense. on how our guys played the game of football. Although my friends weren’t really disappointed because PHS is just just going to win in basketball, the parents where a little upset because if their son was a senior they where going to have to put up with the sadness of the losing of Pasadena High in the Turkey Tussle, again.

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