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SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2011 VOLUME 5 NO. 12 SIERRA MADRE ISSUES A YELLOW 90 Year Old Sierra Madre Resident FLAG ALERT Saves Little Girl The City of Sierra Madre has issued a Yellow By Susan Henderson the City of Arcadia Fire Flag Alert. The County of Los Angeles Public Department. Shear was Works Department has issued a Phase 1 Mud- Sierra Madre resident, John Shear taken by ambulance to flow Forecast. has a reputation for being a really Huntington Memorial A Phase 1 indicates that small isolated debris and mudflows are possible nice guy, and that was before he, Hospital in Pasadena at specific locations. heroically at age 90, stopped a horse for further evaluation. Streets may be flooded or blocked by debris. Woodland Drive, Skyland from running over a little girl. Shear is said to have Drive, and other streets may be closed due to blockage. Should debris According to track officials, last suffered several broken flows occur overnight, crews will begin clearing the following morning. Saturday, as John was working as a bones but is expected Parking restrictions are now in effect in the Upper and Lower Canyon Paddock Gaurd at Santa Anita Race to fully recover. during Yellow or Red Flag alerts. Vehicles parked on the streets may be Track, a 3 year old gelding named Shear, a former jockey, towed at owner’s expense. Sea and Sage was in the walking has been a gaurd in the The affected streets are: Mount Wilson Trail, Churchill Rd., Skyland Dr., ring with nine other horses who paddock at Santa Anita Fern Glen, Fern Dr., Idlehour Ln., Canyon Crest Dr., Orange Dr., Wood- were readying for the upcoming and at one time Holly- land Dr., Brookside Lane (upper, middle, and lower segments), Sunny- race. Sea and Sage wheeled, free- wood Park since 1962. He turned side Lane, Sturtevant Dr., and Yucca Trail. Overnight parking restrictions ing himself from his handler and 90 on January 17th of this year. through the rest of the city are lifted during Yellow or Red Flag Alerts. in a 180 degree about-face, sprint- In an interview after a rail fell on The City Public Works Department may determine that Upper Brook- ed towards the opening Shear was him and broke his leg inseveral side Lane and the very northern portion of Woodland Drive will be closed guarding just outside the walking places several years ago, he told a re- and a temporary debris wall will be erected. ring. As seen live on simulcast tele- porter that, “Retirement was never Residents in the affected areas are urged to be "set" to leave at a moment’s vision, Shear, instead of dropping an option. I’ve worked since I was notice and may choose to voluntarily evacuate. In the event the City re- the perimeter rope he was hold- 14 years old,” said the Britishborn, ceives a Phase 2 or Phase 3 alert from the County, a Red Flag Alert will be ing and protecting himself, ran in 5-foot-4, 115-pound one-time issued that will most likely include mandatory evacuation orders. Evacu- front of the loose horse and threw jockey, trainer and exercise rider. ated residents will not be allowed to return into an evacuation area until himself in front of and on top of the “I’ll never retire. I’m physically fit. the order is lifted. For additional information and updates: young girl in the crowd, who ap- I don’t put on weight. Sometimes I peared to be three or four years of drive Diane (his wife of more than John Shear, pictured above on PHONE: City Hall - 626-355-7135 (business hours 7:30am – 5:30pm) duty at Santa Anita, risked his Police Dept - 626-355-1414 (non-emergency, 911 for emergencies) age. 40 years) crazy because I climb up life in order to save a little girl. City Website (http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/) Sea and Sage collided with Shear, on ladders and do things around The picture in the inset shows Emergency Radio Station: 1630AM who remained conscious, respon- the house. But I can’t be idle.” John in 1956. Archived Photos sive and was moving when he was With that said, well wishers hope UPDATE: JAPANESE CULTURAL EVENT attended to by on-site First Aid that John will have a speedy recovery. IN MEMORIAL PARK TO INCLUDE RED personnel and later by members of CROSS BOOTH CIVIC CLUB PREPARES FOR MAIN EVENT Those wishing to make a contribution to the Red Cross for the disaster relief effort in Japan may do so at Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre “Catch The Wave” will be the theme Blvd., on Friday, March 25, from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. The Red Cross of the Sierra Madre Civic Club’s an- will have representatives at the park during the “Sierra Madre Japanese nual salad luncheon and Chinese Cultural Night, which the event participants requested go on as planned, Auction on Saturday, April 9, 2011 out of honor and respect for the Japanese people as they cope with the at 11:30 a.m. The event will be held devastation resulting from the earthquake and tsunami. All are invited in the LaSalle High School Audito- to come to the park in a communal expression of solidarity and concern rium, corner of W. Sierra Madre for our “neighbors to the west” in their time of need. Blvd. and Michillinda Avenue. Planning a big splash for this For updated information on the event programming, please call the Sierra Madre main event are Co- Sierra Madre Public Library, 626-355-7186. Information is also available Chairs Jean Coleman, Karma Bell on the Sierra Madre City Facebook or website, www.cityofsierramadre. and their committees. They prom- com. This event is sponsored by Tokyo City Keiba (TCK), Yakult USA, ise the best beach party in town. Santa Anita Park, and U.S. Equine, Inc. The day’s highlight is the Chinese CITY POSTPONES ACTION ON Auction with Anita Thompson re- turning as Auctioneer Extraordi- HIGHLAND AVENUE PROPERTY naire. She keeps the action rolling By Bill Coburn at a fast pace and with great hu- mor. There will be a large variety After receiving numerous com- ing, improving and preserving the of quality items, each which can be Co-Chairs Karma Bell and Jean Coleman, with surf board in tow, are ments from residents near the for- City’s supply of housing affordable won for a small amount of money. preparing to “Catch The Wave” at the club’s annual Chinese Auction mer church/YAC at 186 W. High- to persons and families with low There will also be a silent auction on April 9th land that indicated that they were and moderate incomes. In addi- with some very special items to be uncomfortable with the speed at tion, the Governor’s proposed bud- bid on. The top prize of the day is the money hat, a This will be a day to remember, the best party in town which the City has seemingly ac- get calls for abolishing the CRA, beautifully designed beach hat by Sheila Woehler and (and sand-free). Tickets are $25.00 with prior pur- celerated the process to construct eliminating the possibility of using paying the very lucky number winner a whopping chase a must. Proceeds of this main benefit supports low to moderate housing at the site, CRA funds to develop the prop- $250.00. the club’s very generous annual charity giving. the City Council decided not to al- erty. These two occurances have The event is also popular for its salad luncheon with low staff to enter into negotiations led to the City accelerating the For tickets and more information all Reservations a delicious variety of gourmet salads provided by Chair Shirley McGillicuddy at (626) 355-8715. with Heritage Housing Partners, process of converting the property. members. instead appointing Council Mem- And, as Mayor Mosca informed bers MaryAnn MacGillivray and the residents, because the land was Josh Moran to meet with neighbors acquired with CRA funds and des- Sierra Madre Paramedic Lifesavers to discuss why the site was headed ignated for low to moderate hous- in that direction and to request in- ing, the only way to avoid that is to Paramedic Subscription Program put as to what the neighbors would have the City acquire the property like to see happen with the site. from the CRA funds using General Sierra Madre, who subscribe of the Lifesavers Paramedic important program. Fund money, and the City doesn’t to the program by paying Subscription Program To subscribe to the Sierra The property was acquired by the have enough General Fund money an annual membership fee, you will be provided with Madre Lifesavers Paramedic avoid any additional out-of- emergency medical services Program, please fill out the City more than a decade ago using to make that happen. Do you know it can cost in pocket costs associated with with no additional costs. membership application CRA funds and designated for low excess of $1,000 if you are ambulance transportation Your subscription to the form provided in this article and moderate housing. During the At a recent Council meeting, the transported to the hospital their individual insurance program will perform and send it in with your development of the recent Hous- Council appropriated $25,000 for during an emergency by carrier does not cover. similarly to a secondary payment. ing Element (part of the General the retention of a consultant to as- an ambulance? Members of Residents who do not have insurance plan, with no out- Plan), it was reiterated that the site sist with the development and eval- the Sierra Madre Paramedic health insurance, and are of-pocket cost to you. This Please mail the completed was designated for low to moder- uation of Request for Proposals for Lifesavers Paramedic subscribers to this program program is provided to all application and payment ate income housing, to help the the development of the property. Subscription Program will would pay nothing out-of- residents of the City of Sierra to: Sierra Madre Fire City comply with state designated By entering into negotiations with never have to worry about pocket if they were to be Madre with an annual cost of Department Attn: Lifesavers Regional Housing Needs Assess- Heritage Housing Partners, staff such a cost. transported to the hospital $30.00 per resident. Annual Subscription Program, 242 ment (RHNA) requirements for was hoping to save that $25,000 The Sierra Madre Paramedic by ambulance. renewal to the Lifesavers W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra that type of housing. Nothing for the CRA. However, the outcry Lifesavers Paramedic One emergency call for Paramedic Subscription Madre, CA 91024, or you has been done with the property, from the site’s neighbors caused Subscription Program is Emergency Paramedic Program happens every may visit the Sierra Madre though for a while, the City’s Youth Council to delay entering into ne- an official program offered services can cost in excess fiscal year on July 1st, and City Hall and subscribe to Activity Center was located there. gotiations until outreach with the by the City of Sierra Madre of $1,000. Additionally, lasts a full 12 months. We this program in person. Recently, the Community Redevel- community has been explored which offsets the cost many insurance companies highly encourage every opment Agency (CRA) adopted a further. of emergency medical do not cover the full cost of resident in the City of Sierra Application on page 3 5-year plan that called for expand- response and transport. these services. As a member Madre to participate in this Residents of the City of

Read The Paper Online At: www.mtnviewsnews.com 2 Mountain View News Saturday, March 19, 2011 CALENDAR Sierra Madre Historical Weather Wise VOLUNTEER Preservation Society 5-Day Forecast and OPPORTUNITY Sierra Madre Books Sierra Madre, Ca. TRAFFIC VOLUNTEER Mon: Showers Hi 60s Lows 40s Present: Tues: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s Police Department Traffic Volunteers will serve at com- Wed: Showers Hi 60s Lows 40s munity-wide special events and in emergency situa- Thur: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s tions assisting with directing traffic at intersections and on streets, staffing barricades, and assisting pedestrians Author Michele Zack Fri: Showers Hi 60s Lows 40s signing her award winning book: Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service crossing in crosswalks. Traffic Volunteers will be trained to in the proper procedures for directing traffic and pro- Southern California Story: CITY OF SIERRA MADRE vided uniforms for their service. Seeking a Better Life in Sierra Madre

CALENDAR OF EVENTS DUTIES: Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City Hall 232 Sunday March 20th from 1:30 -3:30 pm W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 626-355-7135 - Assist with traffic control at events or in emergency At Sierra Madre Books NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: situations. 52 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. March 22, 2011 6:30 pm - Direct traffic by voice, hand or other signal. Arts Commission - 2nd Wednesday @ 6:30 - Follow applicable City safety rules and regulations. Sierra Madre, Ca. Community Services - 3rd Monday @ 6:00 - Inform staff of any issues that may arise. - Interact with the public sometimes under stressful cir- Library Trustees - 4th Wednesday @ 7:00 cumstances in a fair, calm and understanding way. PASADENA’S ONE CITY, ONE Planning Commission - 1st & 3rd Thursdays 7:00 Senior Community - 1st Thursday @ 3:00 QUALIFICATIONS: STORY FINALE Tree Advisory - 3rd Wednesday @ 7:00 Have a valid Class C California driver’s license for the The 2011 Pasadena Public Jordan grew up in Texas and past five years as well as the ability to maintain insurabil- Library One City, One Story Oklahoma. She received her ity under the City’s Vehicle Usage Policy. Must possess a celebration will conclude MFA in creative writing from 1630 AM current American Red Cross certificate in First Aid/CPR/ Saturday, March 26, from 3 Columbia University and a Free on-air publicity for local events AED for Schools and the Community, or the equivalent, to 5:30 p.m. at the Pasadena BA in English and political Sierra Madre’s new community radio station is now accepting within three months of appointment. Must be available Convention Center science from Wellesley scripts for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about to volunteer evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must Ballroom, 300 E. Green St. College. Her short fiction community events. PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no complete a background verification process and success- with Theatre Americana’s has appeared in numerous charge. The station operates 24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on fully complete the training provided by the Department. USO Show “One for literary journals, including the AM dial. the Boys” followed by a StoryQuarterly and The Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have Please visit the city’s website at www.cityofsierramadre. community conversation Carolina Quarterly. She their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre com for more information and to download a flyer and with author Hillary Jordan. lives in New York. Community Information Radio. This new radio station covers application. The author will join Library the city of Sierra Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Director Jan Sanders as they One City, One Story is Arcadia, and Monrovia. discuss Jordan’s experiences designed to broaden and In a nutshell, your event must: first envisioning and then deepen an appreciation of • Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity writing Mudbound. reading and literature in • Be open to the public the community, engage • Be of general interest to local citizens A question-and-answer participants in dialogue and BEST USED BOOK SALE session from the audience bring Pasadenans together ­ Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your will follow. by promoting greater event and e-mail it to [email protected]. Spring Break is almost upon us, and you may need a good book to pass the time! understanding of differing City of Sierra Madre Community Arts Commission Presents: Jordan’s prize winning points of view. An Exhibition By Paul Fairbanks Plan on visiting the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library debut novel tells the story You are invited to view the latest work of the Artist, Paul Best Used Book Sale for an excellent selection of books at of two families and their For more information visit Fairbanks, who hails originally from the land of the Bean reasonable prices. The sale will be held Friday April 1st, struggles in post-World War www.onecityonestory.com and the Cod. His natural ability to capture nature in its 3pm to 7pm and Saturday April 2nd, 10am to 2pm. II Mississippi as the forces of or call (626) 744-7270. changing moods over the course of 48 years has allowed change and resistance collide him to be represented in many private collections. Enjoy Your Spring Break options will include a beautiful collec- with terrible consequences. the fruits of his adventure! tion of coffee table books - American Indians, art, specialty Paul Fairbanks' Exhibition thru April 1, 2011 cookbooks, new fiction, offerings from The National -Geo Sierra Madre City Hall - 232 West Sierra Madre Bl. graphic Society, health books for women and Twilight Se- AWARD-WINNING COMPOSER Sierra Madre, CA 91024 ries for your teens. Collectors of vintage reading will find WRITES ORIGINAL MUSICAL a selection of old and noteworthy books. As always, tables outside the library will be filled with hardback fiction and PRODUCTION FOR LOCAL non-fiction for $1.00 each, paperbacks for 25 cents (or 5 for Eat - Shop - Worship in STUDENT PERFORMERS Sierra Madre! $1.00) Also, check out a new selection of children’s books. The Friend’s Best Used Book Sale continues to be the orga- The Pasadena Musical Theatre Program Announces nizations major fundraiser to support the on-going library Three Performances for Summer Session needs for equipment and programs. For the best finds shop Coffee Houses: The Pasadena Musical Theatre Program (PMTP) announced in and outside the library and visit early. The Sierra Madre that for the first time, students in the summer session will perform Beantown Coffee House & Bakery - 45 N. Baldwin Public Library is located at 440 W Sierra Madre Blvd. in an original musical production, Jasper in Deadland. Written Starbucks - Kersting Court Sierra Madre and directed by award-winning composer and lyricist Ryan Scott Oliver, the pop-rock musical is a featured event in the 2011 Festi- Fine Dining: val of New American Musicals. Oliver, who grew up in Sierra Madre and attended Pasadena Cafe 322 Unified schools, is also writing the music for Disney’s upcoming 322 W. Sierra Madre Bl. musical, Freaky Friday. He is the Artistic Director for PMTP, a ZUGO’S formerly known as Ugo’s nonprofit musical theatre training program committed to bring- 74 W. Sierra Madre Bl. ing the highest quality in music and theatre education to students who live or attend school in Pasadena, Altadena or Sierra Madre. Charcuterie 120 W. Sierra Madre Bl. "Jasper in Deadland represents the Pasadena Musical The- atre Program coming full circle," said Phil Hopkins, president of Four Seasons Tea Room The Pasadena Musical Theatre Corporation's Board of Directors. 75 N. Baldwin "Our hope is that this is the first of many new musicals that will be written by PMTP alumni and premiered by our company.” Corfu 48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. During the six-week summer program, students in 7th – 12th grades will participate in rehearsals and performances of Jas- per in Deadland. Children in 4th-6th grades will perform in The Great Shopping: Junior Follies, a combination of Broadway and Vaudeville classic Laurel’s Apparel & Treasures songs, dances, and comedy routines. Selected students will also 71 N. Baldwin perform in an abridged version of Shakespeare’s classic A Mid- summer Night’s Dream. Angel’s Everywhere 26 N. Baldwin PMTP’s summer session takes place Monday through Friday, June 28-August 5 at Pasadena High School. This isn’t a Leonora Moss theatre camp, but a unique performing arts educational program 9 Kersting Court where students develop their skills and talent in acting, sing- ing, and dance. PMTP’s teaching artists are all working theatre Iris Intrigue professionals. 49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Students will also have the opportunity to participate Belle’s Nest in conservatory style classes and master classes with Broadway 55 N. Baldwin performers. A WONDERFUL CAT NEEDS A LOVING HOME Brown’s Classic Interiors “We love the work of Ryan Scott Oliver,” said the Tony 64 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 3 year old “Cassie” was res- cued in January and was award-winning songwriting team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Charlotte’s Jewelers temporarily adopted by a Flaherty. “He’s a fresh and talented new voice, and his songs are 40 N. Baldwin local woman to prevent her filled with wit, gusto, and melody.” from being killed. Savor The Flavor She is so sweet and very For information about The Pasadena Musical Theatre 11 Kersting Court loving, kind of a calm peace- Program or to register for the summer session, visit www.pasade- ful lap cat, that just wants to namusicaltheatre.org. Priority registration takes place from April Once Upon A Time hang out with her person, 1-May 1. 14 W. Sierra Madre Bl. get belly rubs, doesn’t like other cats, that’s why she The Pasadena Musical Theatre Program...bringing high Baldwin Jewelers may be perfect for a quiet re- quality vocal music, theatre and dance education to children in 15 Kersting Court tired person or couple as an Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre since 1995. Visit us at www. only cat. If interested please pasadenamusicaltheatre.org. contact 626-355-7290. Churches DALLAS RAINES TO M.C. ANGEL GALA Episcopal Church of the Ascension - 25 E. Laurel (626) 355-1133 Dallas Raines will be the M.C. at the Cancer Support Congregational Church - 170 W. Sierra Madre Community's Angel Gala on April 16 2011. Dallas Raines (626) 355-3566 is a certified broadcast meteorologist and is the chief me- teorologist for ABC 7 eyewitness news. Foothill Center For Spiritual Living - 49 S. Baldwin (626) 836-2022 Honorees at the Gala will be Betty Ferrell, professor and Greek Evangelical Church research scientist at the City of Hope, and Jacobs Engineer- 69 Suffolk Avenue (626) 355-2153 ing, the well-known international engineering firm locat- ed in Pasadena. Dr. Ferrell has been in oncology nursing Sierra Madre Church of Christ for 33 years with emphasis on pain management, quality 212 N. Lima (626) 355-1817 of life, and palliative care. Jacobs Engineering has been a Sierra Madre United Methodist strong and valued donor and supporter of the Cancer Sup- 695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (626) 355-0629 port Community for many years. Bethany Christian The Angel Gala will be held on April 16 2011 at the Wes- 93 N. Baldwin (626) 355-1403 tin Pasadena, 191 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena. St. Rita Catholic Church The event is a major area social function and a fundraiser 38 N. Baldwin (626) 355-1292 for the Cancer Support Community. Last year the event and much more! raised more than $150,000. More than 300 guests are expected. Cost is $200 per person. Reservations can be made at 626-796-1083.

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SIERRA MADRE Sierra Madre Police Blotter LAUNCHES WISTARIA BLOSSOMS ON THE RUNWAY During the week of Sunday, March 6th, to Saturday March FACEBOOK PAGE 12th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to AND OTHER approximately 406 calls for service. See crimereports.com for SOCIAL MEDIA updated information. TOOLS Sunday, March 6th: 8:37 PM- Possession of Marijuana/1oz or less, Nathaniel We have all heard a Trail. An officer saw two vehicles trespassing in the 1 Carter lot over the last couple area. Further investigation revealed that both drivers had years about social media marijuana in their possession. The officer cited and released and social networking. the drivers from Monrovia and San Gabriel. Websites like Twitter, Monday, March 7th: Facebook and LinkedIn 8:50 PM- Use Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain have millions of users who Credit/Etc, 200 blk. Mariposa Ave. A Sierra Madre accessing current, updated resident checked her banking account and noticed that information. The City of an unauthorized $210.11 purchase was made at a market Sierra Madre City Council without her consent. recently decided to tap into Tuesday, March 8th: these resources to provide 9:00PM- Use Another’s Personal identification to Obtain up-to-date information to Credit. This investigation involves the unauthorized use of its residents and interested the victim’s debit/credit cards at various locations outside community members. A Sierra Madre. multi-pronged effort has Thursday, March 10th: been launched, expanding 8:58 AM- Outside Agency Assist, San Carlos/Orange the City’s presence in these Grove Ave. A Sierra Madre officer heard a broadcast from arenas. Arcadia Police Department regarding a burglary in progress People can now “Like” the Attending the Fashion Show will be (l to r): Magnolia Boutique Owner, Karen Cristi, Models on Arbolada Drive, just south of the southern border of Betty Mackie and Melissa Shute, and Chair Sheila Pierce. Sierra Madre. The officer checked the area and noticed a City’s Facebook Page where they will find updates on suspicious white Ford Taurus with tinted windows. The In honor of the city’s 117 sick House, the Woman’s show’s commentator. officer stopped the car and saw that one of the passengers community meetings, events, and updates from year old vine, it will be Wis- Club historic clubhouse, 550 matched the description of the burglary suspects. Arcadia taria Blossoms on the Run- W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Tickets are $25.00 each with PD was notified of the stop of the possible suspects and each Department. For the proceeds supporting residents and community way when the Sierra Madre responded to the scene. Witnesses identified the suspects Woman’s Club holds its an- For another blossom choice club philanthropies. For and they were placed them under arrest. members who may not be club members will step out ticket reservations contact registered on Facebook, or nual Fashion Show and Lun- 11:02 AM- Prowling/Peeking in Door/Window, 400 blk. cheon on Saturday, March modeling fabulous fashions Event Chair Sheila Pierce at W. Sierra Madre Blvd. An unknown suspect looked into a for those who are interested from Magnolia of Arcadia. 626-355-8332. in learning more about 26, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. The girl’s bedroom window while she was changing clothes. As event will be held in the Es- The boutique shop owner, soon as the girl noticed, the suspect held up an I Phone. The Facebook, the Library will Karen Crisi, will be the Submitted by Phyllis Chapman incident occurred about two weeks ago about midnight. be offering seminars on how to use it and how to Friday, March 11th: protect your privacy. Sierra Madre Paramedic Lifesavers 12:16 AM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Santa Anita Ave and Orange Grove Ave. An officer stopped a motorist for a Content will also be posted Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed that on Twitter where people can Paramedic Subscription Program the motorist was driving under the influence of alcohol. The follow the City’s updates officer arrested the Monrovia resident and took him to the at @CitySierraMadre. Pasadena Police Department for booking. The City will also begin utilizing LinkedIn for Saturday, March 12th: recruiting and additional 10:35 AM- Alter/Forge/Falsify Certification of Ownership, social networking. Grandview Ave and Santa Anita Ave. An officer stopped a car for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation Implementation of these revealed that the suspect had a false 2011 registration tab social media tools fulfills attached to the rear plate. The officer arrested the Monrovia one of the City’s Strategic resident for false evidence of registration, possession of Plan objectives under the stolen property and petty theft with prior convictions. The goal “increase and broaden officer booked the suspect at the Century Regional Detention community involvement Facility. and trust”.

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10-day Water Pipeline Low Radiation Shutdown Levels Expected to Takes Effect The city will enforce a ban Reach California on outdoor watering with very few exceptions until Health Department exposure. Taking potassium pipeline water deliveries Iodide tablets is not an advises against taking effective precautionary resume March 28. This will potassium iodide (KI) as include washing cars and measure. watering lawns and gardens. a precaution for possible “We are taking this matter The Metropolitan Water radiation exposure seriously. Taking Potassium District of Southern Iodide tablets can present California, which supplies Although reports released last a danger to people with about 60 percent of week suggest that radiation allergies to iodine and Pasadena ’s water, is from Japan’s crippled shellfish or who have thyroid planning a seismic retrofit Fukushima reactors was problems,” said Dr. Eric of the F.E. Weymouth expected to reach California Walsh, Pasadena ’s public Water Treatment Plant in Friday the U.S. Nuclear health officer. “ California LaVerne. MWD will stop all Regulatory Commission said has a plan for responding water deliveries to Pasadena levels would be low and not to radiological emergencies, and many other foothill dangerous. and this plan is coordinated communities through its “All the available information locally with all public health Upper Feeder Pipeline continues to indicate Hawaii, departments for rapid during the project. Alaska, the U.S. Territories response.” and the U.S. West Coast are Walsh added that the “This is an extraordinary not expected to experience Pasadena Public Health water shortage situation Park Named in Honor of Sid Tyler any harmful levels of Department expresses that we are about to radioactivity,” the agency condolences to the victims of experience,” said Phyllis About 50 residents, city officials, only officially designated pocket “Sid was a strong proponent fire and police came out Tuesday park was named for Tyler by the for an update to the Open Space said through its Office of the devastating earthquake Currie, general manager of morning for the unveiling of a Pasadena City Council in 2010. and Conservation Element of Public Affairs. and tsunami in Japan . PWP. “It’s entirely unrelated boulder bearing a plaque with Tyler, who represented District the General Plan,” said Tornek. NRC also explained that The department, along with to weather. Rain or shine, former Councilmember Sid 7 on the Pasadena City Council “He worked diligently to ensure United States protective its state and federal partners, this shortage will continue Tyler’s name engraved into it from 1997 to 2009, devoted that parks in District 7 and actions recommendations is monitoring the situation until MWD can turn on its signifying the new Sidney F. much of his time and energy throughout Pasadena were given are implemented when closely and will implement pipeline again and resume Tyler Park to the protection of trees, open adequate funding and attention, projected doses could exceed any necessary steps to its usual water deliveries.” Located on the median space and parks. Pasadena’s first and he took a personal interest 1 rem to the body or 5 rem protect the public’s health “While this water shortage between South Lake Avenue and tree protection ordinance was in renovations to parks in the to the thyroid. A rem is a if the situation changes. is very serious, we must Lakewood Place), Pasadena’s adopted during his tenure. district.” measure of radiation dose. Partner agencies include keep things in perspective The average American is the California Department in light of the situation we exposed to approximately of Public Health, U.S. are seeing in Japan ,” Currie Holden to Run for State Assembly By Dean Lee Sid Tyler, Ann Marie Villcana 620 millirems, or 0.62 rem, Environmental Protection added. “Here we have a of radiation each year from Agency, Federal Emergency temporary obstacle that, and Paul Little. Looking beyond local politics Holden said balancing the natural and manmade Management Agency with a bit of effort from sources. Region IX and the California everyone, can be easily in tackling the state’s current state budget, increasing challenges, Councilmember revenue and eliminating In making protective action Emergency Management overcome with relatively recommendations, the NRC Agency. little impact,” she said. Chris Holden announced the structural deficit are Monday his intent to run critical. He also said he takes into account a variety For more information on The earthquake in Japan for the California State plans to establish priorities of factors that include emergency preparedness, also “reminds us that this Assembly representing the and identify the appropriate weather, wind direction visit www.cityofpasadena. emergency water shortage 44th District now held by resources that will re- and speed, and the status of net/disaster or www.cdc. is a good exercise in Assemblymember Anthony establish California as a the problem at the reactors. gov. For more information earthquake preparation as Portantino. serve with…” Holden said. “I great state with endless Every 24 hours levels about public health concerns a similar catastrophic event Holden made the am off to a strong start and opportunity. reaching California could go related to the nuclear could cut off our water announcement by email to look forward to gaining even “I am optimistic and up officials said. emergency in Japan , call the supply,” Currie advised. friends and neighbors saying more support as the race confident that we can achieve The Pasadena Public Health California Department of The pipeline shutdown was his decision comes in light of progresses.” great things,” he said. Department is advising Public Health information originally scheduled to end Portantino being unable to Holden said endorsements The district currently includes against taking potassium line at (916) 341-3947 at 11:59 pm on March 27. run again due to term limits. include, Pasadena Mayor the cities of Altadena, iodide (KI) as a precaution Monday through Friday This week, MWD pushed “With more than a year Bill Bogaard, former mayors, Duarte, Pasadena, La Cañada against possible radiation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the construction schedule before the June 2012 open Rick Cole, Bill Paparian, Flintridge, Mayflower back eight hours and primary, and encouraged councilmembers Steve Village, South Pasadena, and anticipates turning on the by early endorsements Madison, Terry Tornek, Temple City, as well as most pipeline at 8 a.m. on March from community leaders Margaret McAustin, Steve of Arcadia, part of Monrovia, 28. and elected officials I have Haderlein, Victor Gordo, and unincorporated Los Joyce Streator, Bill Crowfoot, PWP encourages its served with or currently Angeles. customers to stay informed with daily updates and Final Ballots Counted, Results Announced potential schedule changes The machine count was votes (100%) PUSD Board of Education at www.cityofpasadena.net/ performed for the remaining City Council District 4: Seat 6 (Tom Selinske and shutdown or by calling the vote-by-mail and provisional Gene Masuda – 1,476 votes Sean J. Baggett). Jomsky will Water Shortage Hotline ballots received on election (37.4%), Jill Fosselman complete and certify the at (626) 744-8888. Water day March 8 in the mail – 1,406 votes (35.7%), official canvass of the city of waste can also be reported and personally delivered Khatchik Chahinian – 575 Pasadena results this week, on the website and through by voters to Pasadena City votes (14.6%), Allen Shay – which will be presented to the Fukushima Daiichi Power Plant, Japan the hotline. Hall and polling places. The 441 votes (11.1%), and Ranil Pasadena City Council for results, for city council and Perera – 40 votes (1.0%) final certification approval Citizen Journalism Meet-up mayor, of Wednesday’s count, City Council District 6: Monday, March 21. He will Learn not just how combined with the count on Steve Madison – 2,440 votes provide the certified canvass Pet of the March 8, is as follows: (55.2%) and Carolyn Naber – for the PUSD results this to blog but how to Week Mayor: Bill Bogaard – 12,202 1,974 votes (44.7%) week as well for certification report the news votes (100%) Based on these results, approval by the Board of City Council District 1: City Clerk Mark Jomsky Education. The Pasadena Community Jacque Robinson – 1,328 will conduct a runoff Results are considered Network and this newspaper votes (74.7%) and James election Tuesday, April 19, unofficial until the canvasses are holding a workshop on Smith – 448 votes (25.2%) for Pasadena City Council are certified. For more Citizen Journalism. City Council District 2: District 4 (Gene Masuda information call (626) 744- This group is the place where Margaret McAustin – 1,241 and Jill Fosselman) and 4124. aspiring journalists can learn from trained professionals story using the power of Poets to Hold Literary Speak Doo Dah and support their local video, audio and print along Every year, for the last month with local and community by covering with online social media four years, Literary Speak regional poets. Bring your Holds Queen what’s really happening in The next meeting is March and C Debra partners, with family and friends. Bring a their neighborhoods. 15 from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. at Perry’s Joint, bring poetry date for a fun and cultural Tryouts We will put the news in the Pasadena Community Network - Studio G, 2057 N. Lilly, a beautiful, two year to the Pasadena community extravaganza. April 9, 2011 This year’s Pasadena Doo your hands. Learn how and beyond. Literary Speak at 2051 N. 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ARCADIA TEAM WINS WINTER LEAGUE The 2011 Winter League came to an end with the tried the sport can be playing in a game after two ARCADIANS SUPPORT JAPAN Santa Anita Bowling Green Club garnering first or three games. “Easy to learn, Hard to master.” Arcadians are rallying to provide support for charity-research-tool#Location:Default place in the Trophy Level Championship games That’s the way the sport is. If you’d like to try it, the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in 2. What and where to donate against the bowlers from the Long Beach Lawn go to the web site: www.lawnbowling-arcadia. Japan. If you are looking for a list of non profit charities Bowling Club March 12th.At the Groves Lawn com. Lots of information for you there. Or, you The Facebook page of Scott Shimamoto offers that are working with the Japanese government, Bowling Club in Irvine, California. can call Gene Plunkett at 626-351-5327 and get an invitation to a benefit comedy show he is visit the U.S. Agency for International The Santa Anita Bowlers were Marinko Tudor, the lowdown. producing Saturday, March 26 from 7 p.m. – 10 Development, or USAID, at Shuman Chan, Margi Rambo p.m. at Zapata Vive Restaurant, 101 S First Ave. www.usaid.gov and Dewey Tse. Congratulations He is offering 10-minutes to each stand-up In response to the earthquake and Tsunami on a well played season. comic who brings at least five people to the show in Japan, the U.S. Agency for International There are several “leagues” or donates $50 to the cause. Development (USAID) is dispatching a Disaster going on in the lawn bowling Admission for others is $10 per person. Assistance Response Team (DART) and has sport. The “Winter League” has Meanwhile, First Avenue Middle School mobilized its partners, the Fairfax County Urban two divisions. One is the Trophy student Showta Fred Moriyama’s Facebook Search and Rescue (USAR) Team and the Los Level for the more seasoned page encouraged friends to wear red and white Angeles County Search and Rescue Team. Each bowlers and the Development on March 24th to remember those lost, and to USAR team will be composed of approximately Level for the newer lawn bowlers support those that are missing by following the 72 personnel, search and rescue canines and that haven’t matured fully. step-by-step web code link instructions to an approximately 75 tons of rescue equipment. The Another ‘league’ is the “Valley invitation that ends with #5: Pray, as well as links USAR teams will be accompanied by USAID League” that Santa Anita bowls to organizations that are collecting donations: disaster experts who will assist with assessments in. This is a three club league http://www.google.com/tsunami_relief.html of the situation. between Alhambra, Pasadena http://www.redcross.org.uk/Donate-Now/ 3. How you can help and Santa Anita. In other parts Make-a-single-donation/Disaster-Fund (Red Following a major disaster, most relief of the southland there are the Cross donation by phone: text “REDCROSS” to organizations and emergency responder agencies Gold Coast, Inland, and several 90999 to add $10 (billed to phone bill) are extremely busy, even if they are outside others. They have their “World http://www.worldvision.org/ the affected area. Organizations can become Series” in the “Waterbury All All smiles on the faces of the Santa Anita Bowling Green Finally, the Los Angeles County Sheriff overwhelmed with too many volunteers. The League Championship.” Club winning team in the Southwest Division Trophy Level Department has issued an advisory about best time to sign-up to volunteer is during a Lawn bowling is an easy sport Championships. Shuman Chan, Marinko Tudor, Sybil Bernash donations to bogus organizations. non-disaster time. This allows you to train with from The Groves (host club), Margi Rambo and Dewey Tse to learn. Many that have never Experts indicate that the best donation is a disaster relief organization to be ready when the money so that supplies can be purchased close next emergency strikes. to the affected areas. This saves on transportation To find a training or volunteer opportunity THE FOOD TRUCKS ARE BACK costs and logistics. go to www.CaliforniaVolunteers.org and enter The event is one of several upcoming promotions amid the expansion of racing to a five-day Unfortunately, while many people are extending your zip code, select “Public Safety and Disaster race week beginning Wednesday, March 23. The horse track will also re-institute it’s “Free Fridays” a helping hand, criminals use the opportunity to Preparedness” from the pull down menu. You will promotion beginning March 25. And all patrons will receive free General Admission on April 1, 8 cheat and steal from those who are trying to help receive a list of potential opportunities in your and 15 in advance of the final day of Santa Anita’s 74th winter/spring meeting on April 17. those in need. area, such as joining a Community Emergency The track will also offer free box seats while they last on those remaining Free Fridays, as well as The following three sections will help you make Response Team (CERT). $2 beers, soft drinks and hot dogs. a better decision on how to provide help to others while protecting yourself, if you decide to assist: For more information about fraud, becoming a volunteer, and USAID’s emergency humanitarian Arcadia Police Blotter 1. Protect yourself from fraud assistance programs, please visit the following For the period of Sunday, March 6, through Saturday, March 12, the Police Department responded to A. The Federal Trade Commission, the nation’s websites: 980 calls for service of which 116 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of consumer protection agency, has provided a FRAUD the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. “charity checklist” to advise consumers about http://www.stopfraud.gov/protect-massmarket. donating wisely to charities. html Sunday, March 6: If you are asked to contribute to a charity, you http://ag.ca.gov/consumers/general.php Around 2:19 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted at Live Oak and Fourth when a vehicle was observed should: http://sheriff.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/lasd/ traveling over the center divider. An intoxicated 29-year-old male Hispanic driver was arrested for a. Ask for the name of the charity if the crimeprevention/fraudandidentitytheft DUI. telemarketer does not provide it promptly; DONATIONS 2. Loss prevention personnel from Macy’s advised that they had detained a woman for theft around b. Ask what percentage of your donation will www.usaid.gov/our_work/ 3:13 p.m. The suspect entered the store with two handbags and filled them with merchandise while support the cause described in the solicitation; humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/ in a fitting room. She also switched a $127 price tag on a sweater with a $12 tag and paid for the c. Verify that the charity has authorized the http://www.usaid.gov/cgi-bin/goodbye?http:// item. She then exited the store where she was contacted by loss prevention employees. A private solicitation; www.interaction.org/crisis-list/interaction- person’s arrest was made, and a 51-year-old Asian was taken into custody for petty theft and over d. Do not provide any credit card or bank members-support-japan-earthquake-response $600 in stolen merchandise was recovered. information until you have reviewed all http://www.redcross.org/ information from the charity and made the VOLUNTEERING Monday, March 7: decision to donate; http://californiavolunteers.org/index.php/ 3. Units were dispatched to the 2500 block of South Fourth around 8:46 a.m. in reference to a e. Ask for a receipt showing the amount of the disaster_volunteering/detail2 forged check report. A check was mailed by a business to an insurance company, and it was later contribution and stating that it is tax deductible; http://www.cert-la.com/index.shtml discovered that the check had been altered with a different payee name and amount. and Deputy Robert Boese III 4. Shortly before 1:00 p.m., a victim came to the station to file a fraud report. On March 2, a bank f. Avoid cash gifts. For security and tax record Captain Mike Parker representative contacted the victim and asked about some unusual transactions in the City of purposes, it’s best to pay by check – made payable Sheriff’s Heaqdquarters Bureau – Newsroom Westlake. The victim went online and confirmed that unknown suspect(s) had used his credit card to the beneficiary, not the solicitor. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department account information to make unauthorized charges in Oxnard, Ventura, and Westlake. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive (323) 267-4800 Tuesday, March 8: and unfair business practices in the marketplace [email protected] 5. An attempted robbery occurred at Advantis, 1041 South Baldwin, around 10:50 a.m. Two male and to provide information to help consumers www.lasd.org African-American suspects, armed with replica black semi-automatic handguns, entered the store spot, stop, and avoid them. To file a complaint and pointed the guns at the victim. The suspects told the victim to kneel on the ground and then or get free information on consumer issues, visit pulled out zip ties. Fearing that he was going to be shot after being tied, the victim grabbed one of www.ftc.gov or call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP the suspect’s guns and used it to hit the suspect multiple times in the face. The second suspect then (1-877-382-4357); TTY: 1-866-653-4261. Watch used his gun to pistol whip the victim on the back of his head. The suspects fled the scene on foot, a new video, How to File a Complaint, at ftc.gov/ but they were later apprehended in the 700 block of Arcadia. The juvenile suspects, ages 15 and 16, video to learn more. were taken into custody for attempted robbery, commercial burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, The FTC enters consumer complaints into the false imprisonment, conspiracy to commit crime, and drawing/exhibiting imitating firearm. After Consumer Sentinel Network, a secure online being booked at the City jail, they were transported to Eastlake Juvenile Detention Center. database and investigative tool used by more than 50% off 2 months rent 6. Around 1:22 p.m., a vehicle was observed traveling 79 mph in a 25 mph school zone, and the car 1,800 civil and criminal law enforcement agencies subsequently rear-ended another vehicle at Holly and Duarte. A 19-year-old male Hispanic driver in the U.S. and abroad. was arrested for reckless driving, excessive speed, no proof of insurance, and driver’s license not in B. The State of California Department of possession. Justice, Office of the California Attorney General, regulates charities and the professional Wednesday, March 9: fundraisers who solicit on their behalf. The 7. Between 3:30 p.m. to 6:43 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 1400 block of Orlando. purpose of this oversight is to protect charitable Unknown suspect(s) entered the home by pushing out a window that was in a laundry room door. assets for their intended use and ensure that the The suspect(s) then ransacked rooms and stole jewelry, a laptop computer, and a digital camera. charitable donations contributed by Californians 8. A 2001 white Toyota Tacoma was stolen from the 1800 block of Oakwood around 10:10 p.m. The are not misapplied and squandered through victim actually saw the vehicle being driven away by the suspect. Officers conducted an area check, fraud or other means. The main elements of the but the vehicle was not found. Attorney General´s regulatory program are found as the following link: Thursday, March 10: http://oag.ca.gov/charities 9. Units were dispatched to the 400 block of Arborlada around 8:46 a.m. regarding a residential Charity Research Tool burglary in progress. Two male suspects were seen trying to enter house through a bedroom A searchable database of the information window. While the residents were calling the police, the suspects left the location in a vehicle driven returns that charities file annually with the IRS by a third suspect. Sierra Madre Police stopped the suspect vehicle at Santa Anita and the 210 is available on the Attorney General´s website. Freeway, and three African-American suspects, two 25-year-olds and a 29-year-old, were arrested The database allows donors to research a charity for residential burglary, and possession of burglary tools. Two of the suspects were also charged before making a decision to give: with felony parole violations. http://oag.ca.gov/charities/ 10. Shortly after 10:00 a.m., APD officers assisted parole officers from the California Department of Corrections in the 800 block of West Duarte. During a parolee detention, it was discovered that the subjects were in possession of a large amount of marijuana for the purpose of sales. A 27-year- old male Asian was arrested for possession of marijuana for sale, felon/addict in possession of firearm, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, outstanding felony warrant, and receiving stolen property. Two female Asians, ages 25 and 29, were also taken into custody for possession of marijuana for sale. Friday, March 11: 11. Around 1:51 a.m., a traffic stop was initiated at Baldwin and Huntington for a code violation. Officers detected the odor of alcohol from the vehicle and a field sobriety test was conducted on a 21-year-old female Hispanic driver. It was determined that she was operating the vehicle while intoxicated and was arrested for DUI. 12. A traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation was conducted at Santa Anita and Orange Grove around 1:00 p.m. Record checks of the two occupants revealed that the driver was on parole for burglary and a 53-year-old male Hispanic passenger had 2 outstanding warrants and was also in possession hypodermic needles. The passenger was arrested at the scene without incident. Saturday, March 12: 13. Around 3:52 p.m., a victim came to the station to report a fraud. A possible suspect, who worked at a loan company, had access to the victim’s personal and financial information. The suspect then used that information to make 10 unauthorized transactions from the victim’s checking account for a loss of over $1,600.

14. Shortly before 5:00 p.m., units responded to the 1000 block of Don Pablo regarding an attempted suicide. A 72-year-old man locked himself inside his bedroom and consumed a large amount of prescription medication. A suicide note was found at the scene, and the man was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and psychological evaluation.

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 6Mountain Views News Saturday, March 19, 2011

From the desk of the City Manager.....Scott Ochoa ANTHONY CHAVEZ, GRANDSON OF THE LATE Monrovia Controller Reports LABOR ORGANIZER, TO SPEAK AT DUARTE’S 7TH Redevelopment Agency Failings ANNUAL CESAR CHAVEZ VOLUNTEER PROJECT DUARTE, CA, March 15, 2011 – Anthony When the Controller first an- mind, however, that California investments and opportunities Chavez, the grandson of the late labor nounced this investigation a redevelopment law has been provided by RDAs wouldn't organizer, Cesar Chavez, will speak about his month ago, many people pre- "reformed" several times in the yield the necessary narrative late grandfather’s enduring civil rights legacy dicted that the report would last 25 years. Further, many of to eliminate redevelopment. th come back with a scathing re- the legislators - and even the After all, given the Governor's as part of the City of Duarte’s 7 annual Cesar view of redevelopment. Not Governor himself - are former proposal it is much easier to Chavez community volunteer project on March wanting to disappoint, Con- local government elected of- highlight a handful of RDAs 26. Chavez, 25, grew up participating in United troller John Chiang carried ficials who know what RDAs and make a broad pronounce- Farm Workers’ marches, picket lines and political out his orders and produced a do and how. Thus, from an ment on all RDAs. Of course, campaigns. report that intimates that rede- insider's perspective, it would I suppose we could do the The service-learning program, sponsored by velopment is the embodiment seem that if the State wanted same exercise in reverse - that Duarte’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth of waste, fraud and abuse. The every RDA to function at op- is, look at handful of dysfunc- and Westminster Gardens, will take place at agencies he looked at have their timum efficiency and effective- tional school districts (Comp- Westminster Gardens Retirement Community, share of successes and failures; ness, the State certainly has the ton, Oakland, Los Angeles, LA but somehow the successes are knowledge and the legal tools, Community College District, 1420 Santo Domingo Ave., beginning at 9 a.m. overshadowed by the emphasis and they would be well within come to mind) and make broad The event will also feature a performance by on the shortcomings - namely their rights, to have the Depart- pronouncements on all school Ballet Folklorico Mestizo and the announcement revenue that would otherwise ment of Housing and Commu- districts. Still, such eye-for-an- of winners of a Cesar Chavez Essay contest for be better spent at the State's nity Development, the Attor- eye tactics do not advance the Duarte High School students, sponsored by the discretion. Forgetting, for the ney General, and - yes - even overall cause. In the end, the Duarte Teen Center. moment, that much of the the State Controller, to simply Governor needs to be willing Following the program, community revenue that the State desires enforce the laws on the books to compromise; being resolute volunteers will plant an herb garden and would not even exist were it not today. But this isn't about good enough to "burn the village in complete other gardening chores within for the investment of the RDAs government; this is about mon- order to save it" is not a prac- Westminster Gardens. in the first place, the Control- ey. This is about one drowning tical policy in modern political ler highlights these reported person trying to keep their head discourse. And using the State The annual Cesar Chavez volunteer shortcomings as evidence of above water by dragging down Controller as a marionette isn't event is one of a number of volunteer project, programs and events undertaken by the mysterious existence and the person nearest them. Alas, much better. Duarte’s Promise – the Alliance for Youth. In 2000, Duarte was officially named an funding of the RDAs. Keep in focusing on the improvements, America’s Promise “Community of Promise.” Since then more than 100 local businesses, organizations, individuals, government, schools and communities of faith have partnered in a commitment to ensure that the needs of young people are served through five promises including opportunities for youth to give back through community service. For more information or to volunteer for the project, call Duarte’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth at (626) 303-0863, or email volunteer coordinator Gary Smith at gsmith@ accessduarte.com. $1.85 MILLION, YEAR-LONG OVERHAUL OF SAN GABRIEL RIVER BRIDGE TO START IN APRIL DUARTE, CA, March 15, 2011 – The San Gabriel River Bridge, a heavily trafficked thoroughfare linking Huntington Dr. in Duarte and Foothill Blvd. in Irwindale, will undergo a $1.85 million structural improvement and repair project beginning in April. Funded and managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, the project is expected to take one year to complete. During that time, the number of travel lanes across the bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction. Heavy traffic congestion should be expected especially during peak commuter hours. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes during these periods. For more information, contact the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, (1-800) 675-4357. BURRTEC WASTE SERVICES TO CHANGE SCHEDULES IN DUARTE Burrtec Waste Services plans to notify customers in the northeast section of the City of Duarte of a schedule change for trash pick-up. Customers who regularly have trash pick-up on Monday will be switched to Friday trash service, effective April 1. Affected customers can expect to receive notice in their March billing mailing that a change is coming. Burrtec will continue to do courtesy pickups in that area through the end of April as needed for those who may forget. If customers forget, they can call Burrtec to arrange a courtesy pick-up. Burrtec notes the change will cut down the number of days Burrtec trucks are in the City from six days a week to five days a week, which is more efficient from a cost perspective and more “green” environmentally. For more information, customers can contact Burrtec at (1-800) 325-9417, or the City of Duarte at (626) 357-7931, ext. 221.


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PõFSLimited time offer. YoGa maDre left the location and had possibly taken alcohol without paying for it. A loss prevention employee had followed the juveniles and gave their location. An officer responded and detained the juveniles. Dur- ing a cursory search, a broad-tip marker was discovered on one of the subjects and a knife was found on the other subject. It was determined that he was already on probation for a weapons offense. Both subjects were determined to be gang associates from Duarte. The juveniles were arrested for the of- fenses, cited, and later released to their parents. Grand Theft Auto Recovery On March 4 at 11:33 a.m., a Deputy Public Conservator from Adult Protection came in to report a stolen vehicle from a protected person that lives in the 1300 block of Orange. The vehicle was entered into the stolen vehicle system and later located near the corner of East Los Angeles and Sherman. Shooting at an Inhabited Dwelling On March 4 at 6:46 p.m., dispatch received a call of shots fired and a vehicle racing away from the area of Canyon and Colorado. Officers responded and set up a crime scene after confirming that shots had been fired. No victims were located. The suspects were driving a dark black or charcoal, four-door vehicle with a sun roof. The exact make and model are not known, but may possibly be a Nissan Altima or similar vehicle. The suspects were not located. Vehicle Pursuit - One Suspect Arrested On March 7 at 7:08 p.m., a suspicious vehicle was reported parked in the 1300 block of South Cali- fornia. The vehicle was gone when officers arrived. A short time later, the vehicle returned. An officer in the area observed the vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop. The vehicle failed to yield and slowly drove around the block. As it turned north onto California from Los Angeles, the vehicle accelerated, and the officer advised he was in pursuit. As the vehicle attempted to turn east onto Huntington, it collided with another car, and then became stuck on the center divider. The driver and both passengers fled on foot. The male driver was arrested a short distance from the vehicle. The two passengers, a male and a female, were not located. There were no injuries and only minor damage. Burglary tools were found in the suspect's vehicle. Investigation continuing. Hit and Run Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence On March 8 at 1:21 a.m., witnesses reported a hit and run collision in the 700 block of South Ivy. The suspect struck a parked vehicle and fled the scene. An officer located the suspect driving at Hillcrest and Fifth. The driver admitted to the collision and was determined to be driving under the influence. He was arrested. Possession of a Controlled Substance On March 8 at 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington -re garding a possible theft investigation involving a female suspect refusing to cooperate with security. When officers arrived, they located the female suspect on Huntington and detained her. Officers determined the female to be under the influence of a controlled substance and found her to be in possession of methamphetamine and vicodin. She was arrested and taken into custody.

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 7 More News For You Mountain Views News Saturday, March 19, 2011 One Community Plans Transportation Summit LA COUNTY Students With Epilepsy BOARD OF A discussion about the Environmental Impact of the SR-710 Project is being held by the Win First Committee Test grassroots community organization One Community. The intent is to get the community SUPERVISORS engaged in the planning process of the Environmental Impact Statement Report for the 710 Huff Legislation Gives Children With Gap Closure. It is believed the event will be an essential follow-up to the questions that were APPROVE ANTI- Epilepsy Access to Emergency Medication asked about the 710 Freeway. PUPPY MILL SACRAMENTO: Legisla- that practice changed two In Mid-January of 2011, One Community hosted a Transportation Summit in Pasadena ORDINANCE tion authored by Senator years ago when a nursing about Regional planning for the area. At that Summit, the group received many questions to Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) education consultant to the our expert panel about regional planning issues and in particular how to solve the 710 Gap passed its first policy test Board of Registered Nursing for the area. LOS ANGELES COUNTY in the Senate Education (BRN) arbitrarily decided The Los Angeles Coun- Committee and will move that school nurses were not The public is encouraged to attend in order to have their voices heard. What happens regard- ty Board of Supervisors forward in the legislative authorized to train or super- ing the 710 Freeway may have an irrevocable impact on the area. to ensure that community unanimously approved an process. SB 161 would au- vise anyone to administer voices are heard during this public comment period. All comments made by constituents ordinance spearheaded by thorize all California school Diastat. Mayor Michael D. Anto- districts to allow school about concerns or issues relating to the 710 Freeway get placed on the record, and are later The decision had a pro- addressed through the MTA's Environmental Impact Statement Report. novich to reduce animal employee volunteers to ad- cruelty associated with minister emergency medi- found impact. In response, nurses refused to train The upcoming meeting is called "Series 3: Scoping-Going on the Record." puppy mills. cal assistance to students with epilepsy when they school personnel to admin- ister Diastat and schools Wednesday, March 30 “This ordinance will close experience seizures while puppy mills, which have on campus. The Huff legisla- would no longer allow staff 6pm-8pm to administer the drug, even Lake Avenue Church historically abused ani- tion will help protect nearly mals by placing them in 94,000 California children if staff had already received 393 N Lake Avenue medical training. Pasadena, CA 91101. overcrowded and un- who have been diagnosed For more meeting locations, go to: sanitary conditions with- with epilepsy. The mea- “Parents of children who http://www.metro.net/projects/sr-710-conversations/ out adequate veterinary sure has the full support of suffer from epilepsy were care, food and water,” said the Epilepsy Foundation of told that they must be avail- If you would like to RSVP, please contact Joanna Amador at 323-349-0661, ext. 16 or via Antonovich. California. able to come to school im- email at [email protected]. mediately to administer Under the ordinance, “I’d like to thank members of the Senate Education Com- Diastat,” said Senator Huff. One Community: A Grassroots Think Tank, is lead by Barry Gordon. which applies to the Coun- “This placed thousands of ty’s unincorporated areas, mittee for their support and hope for similar results as children in extreme danger breeders will be required since Diastat treatment must to: the bill moves forward,” said Governor’s Council on Physical Senator Huff following the be administered immediate- -- wait until dogs are at hearing. “My legislation al- ly after a seizure has begun. Fitness and Sports Announces least 12 months old before lows school employees, who There really is no other op- breeding them volunteer and are trained, to tion to help a child during -- keep puppies on prem- administer life-saving medi- a seizure. Children begin Opening of 2011 Spotlight Award ises until they are at least cation when a child suffers experiencing brain damage eight weeks old an epileptic seizure. I’m within a matter of minutes Nominations -- separate pregnant fe- pleased that the Senate Edu- without treatment and any males at least three days cation Committee is putting further delay can lead to 6th Annual Awards to by Anthem Blue Cross Foun- licensee of the Blue Cross before they give birth the health and safety needs death.” dation will be open through Association promotes An- -- and provide nesting of our children first.” Shine a Light on Cali- June 30th. The award win- them Blue Cross’s inherent SB 161 has the support of boxes for the moms and the California Association fornia’s “Champions ners will be announced in commitment to enhance their pups Children with epilepsy are for Fitness” September. the health and well-being of prone to prolonged seizures of School Business Officials, Los Angeles, CA (State- individuals and families in Also, all new pups will have and need immediate access Health Officers Association NewsWire) Mar 11, 2011 "As a founding sponsor of communities that the com- to be micro-chipped at four to live-saving emergency of California, Special Edu- -- Chairman of the Califor- the Governor's Council on pany serves. The Foundation months and pet stores will medication. Diastat Acudial cation Local Plan Area Ad- nia Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, focuses its funding on stra- have to disclose the source is a pre-dosed preparation of ministrators and numerous Physical Fitness and Sports, our Anthem Blue Cross tegic initiatives that address of their animals. diazepam gel and is the stan- county boards of education. Jake Steinfeld, announced Foundation is proud to con- and provide innovative solu- The ordinance will be dard, out-of-hospital treat- Senator Bob Huff serves as that the Council is now ac- tinue as the Title Sponsor of tions to health care challeng- mailed out to all of the ment for prolonged seizures. the Senate Republican Cau- cepting nominations for the the Spotlight Awards. This es, as well as promoting the County’s 88 cities urging Schoolteachers and staff cus Chair. He represents por- 2011 Spotlight Awards pre- annual statewide competi- Healthy Generations Pro- them to adopt a similar or- tions of Los Angeles, Orange sented by the Anthem Blue tion does an outstanding gram, a multi-generational were once allowed to admin- dinance. To read the full ister this safe and effective and San Bernardino coun- Cross Foundation. The sixth job of encouraging ongoing initiative that targets specific text of the ordinance please ties. You can follow Senator annual Spotlight Awards will healthy activity among mil- disease states and medical emergency treatment when visit http://animalcare. a student suffered a seizure Huff on Twitter @bobhuff99. give recognition to Califor- lions of California children," conditions. These include: lacounty.gov. nians who positively impact said Pam Kehaly, President, prenatal care in the first tri- in the classroom. However, the physical activity, fitness Anthem Blue Cross. "We are mester, low birth weight ba- levels and well-being of Cali- so proud that overall, during bies, cardiac morbidity rates, fornia children and youth. our work with the Council, long term activities that de- “Our Council is honored to our Foundation has provid- crease obesity and increase award the teachers, princi- ed more than $2.3 million in physical activity, diabetes pals and other great leaders grant funding since 2005 to prevalence in adult popula- who work hard every day support efforts to instill life- tions, adult pneumococcal to help our kids,” said Jake long healthy habits and ac- and influenza vaccinations Steinfeld. “These are the tive lifestyles." and smoking cessation. The people who won’t let any- Research shows that regu- Foundation also coordinates thing get in the way of their lar physical activity during the company’s annual associ- passion to help kids grow up childhood and adolescence ate giving campaign and its active, healthy and fit. These helps build healthier bones parent foundation provides are our heroes.” and muscles, increases self- a 50 percent match of associ- esteem, and reduces the ates’ campaign pledges. ®AN- Nomination forms for the risk of obesity and type 2 THEM is a registered trade- 2011 Spotlight Awards are diabetes. mark of Anthem Insurance now available online at www. Companies, Inc. The Blue CalGovCouncil.org/Spot- About the Governor’s Coun- Cross names and symbol are light for: cil on Physical Fitness and registered marks of the Blue Principal of the Year Sports Cross Association. To learn Non-Profit Organization more about the Anthem Blue of the Year The California Governor’s Cross Foundation please vis- Teacher of the year Council on Physical Fitness it www.wellpointfoundation. Parent Association of the and Sports is a non-profit, org. Year non-partisan organization Event of the Year dedicated to promoting Park and Recreation Pro- physical activity for all Cali- gram of the Year fornians with an emphasis on A seventh award, School of children and youth. Council the Year, will be given to members include Chairman the three grand prize win- Jake Steinfeld, Vice Chair- ners of the 2011 Governor’s man Peter Vidmar, and Cali- Challenge Competition – a fornia sports legends such as contest among k-12 schools Tony Hawk, Laila Ali, Misty that encourages students to May-Treanor, and Jerry be physically active 30-60 Rice. Governor’s Council minutes a day, at least 3 days Key Initiatives include the a week for 4 weeks. A special Governor’s Challenge, the recognition will be given to Governor’s Council Spot- eleven school districts and light Awards one County Office of Educa- Presented by An- tion for their support of chil- them Blue Cross dren’s fitness. F o u n d a t i o n , the Governor’s As the presenting sponsor Council Activity of the Spotlight Awards, An- Guide, the Live them Blue Cross Founda- Like a Cham- tion, is making it possible for pion Tour pow- the Council’s three Schools ered by Anthem of the Year to win fitness cen- Blue Cross and ters valued at $100,000 and Exercise is Medi- gold medalists in the other cine. Founding categories to receive $10,000 sponsors are the in cash prizes to further pro- Anthem Blue mote physical activity for Cross Founda- children in their community. tion, and Kaiser “I am thrilled that Anthem Permanente. Blue Cross Foundation has once again stepped up to For more in- sponsor the Council’s Spot- f o r m a t i o n light Awards,” said Tom Tor- visit www.Cal- lakson, State Superintendent GovCouncil. of Public Instruction. “There org. About the is nothing more important Anthem Blue than honoring the individu- Cross Founda- als who dedicate their lives tion Through to improving California chil- charitable grant dren’s health and fitness.” making, the An- them Blue Cross Nominations for the 2011 Foundation LLC, Spotlight Awards presented an independent Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com Mountain8 Views News Saturday, March 19, 2011 EDUCATION & YOUTH BLAIR HIGH SCHOOL AND CHINESE MIDDLE SCHOOL EXCHANGE SCHOOL DIRECTORY On March 10th, Blair High School and No. 161 Middle School of Beijing, China held Alverno High School their 11th year of cultural and 200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 educational exchanges between (626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick the schools. Fifty-four students E-mail address: [email protected] and their director, Mr. Liu and a Arcadia High School few teachers, spent an afternoon 180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 at Blair visiting various Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: David L. Vannasdall classrooms and exchanging information with each other to Arroyo Pacific Academy foster continued camaraderie 41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, between our students, and this (626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke year, the visiting 10th grade E-mail address: [email protected] students of school 161. Each Barnhart School year the Chinese students 240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 venture to the United States (626) 446-5588 Head of School: Joanne Testa Cross and visit some of our key cities Kindergarten - 8th grade – New York, Los Angeles, Las website: www.barnhartschool.com Vegas, and finally Pasadena, where they spend some time Bethany Christian School with the students of Pasadena 93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Polytechnic School and at Blair. (626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl The exchange is fostered by E-mail address: [email protected] the members of the Pasadena Carden of the Foothills School Sister Cities Committee with 429 Wildrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 626/358-9414 major logistical planning and 626/358-5164 fax [email protected] arrangements made by Cathy Wei, who also teaches Chinese The Gooden School 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 at Pasadena City College. Pictured from left to right: Hongyan yu, Judy Boehr, Yani Tang, Cathy Wei, Dianne Moore, Various grade levels are chosen (626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano Dawei Ding, Alan Lamson, Xinhua Jiang, Valencia Jones, Trudell Skinner, Elizabeth website: www.goodenschool.org for the annual trip. Pomeroy, Daqing Wang, Josephine Chong, Christina Deng, Bob Aronoss This year, at the conclusion High Point Academy of the visit at Blair, School 161 some basic Chinese language which was initiated through of room, board and travel 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road presented a check to Blair in the skills, and about the culture and computer conferencing between for 1 teacher and 3 students Pasadena, Ca. 91107 626-798-8989 amount of $1,000 to be used history of China. the schools started by retired from Blair to visit their school website: www.highpointacademy.org over time to help pay for future On March 4th Jiang Xinhua, Blair teacher, Rich Miyagawa for the years 2011, 2012 and cultural promotional activities. the Vice Chairwoman of the . The delegation was warmly 2103. Morning Bridge, the LaSalle High School Additionally, this year, Xicheng District Committee of received by Blair staff and over travel agency who has made the 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. the Pasadena Sister Cities the Chinese People’s Political a breakfast of fresh sweet and arrangements for School 161 for (626) 351-8951 Committee has paid for Conference (similar to our savory Chinese baked goods all of their trips has additionally website: www.lasallehs.org a scholarship to send one Deputy Mayor who supervises and tea there was reminiscing offered to cover the air expenses Monrovia High School gregarious Blair student, Cairo the Education field). Board along about past trips, sharing about for one teacher and one student 325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 Briceno, a junior, to join a with the Assistant Director, each of the school’s education from Blair as well. Ms. Christina (626) 471-2000, group of Poly students who will Daqing Wang, the principal of and culture. There was an Deng, the General Manager Email: [email protected] be going to China for a visit school 161, Dawei Ding and exchange of gifts and photos to of Morning Bridge, made this Norma Coombs Alternative School March 17-26. Cairo was chosen the director of Curriculum and be treasured by all. generous offer in honor of her 2600 Paloma St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 from applicants at his school Instruction at Beijing Middle In order to further promote father, Mr. Deng Hao, who was a (626) 798-0759 Principal: Dr. Vanessa Watkins for the honor and privilege School #4, Hongyan Yu and a and enlarge the exchange former director of school 161. In E-mail address: [email protected] of representing Blair in this teacher at the Xicheng Foreign program, Mr. Ding, principal of addition, Mrs. Trudell Skinner, exchange of cultures. All of the Language School, Yani Tang #161 school, announced at this principal of Blair, was invited by Odyssey Charter School students have been busy over came to Blair to celebrate our meeting that they would like to Principal Ding to be their guest 725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 the last several months studying long-standing relationship cover the land expenses at School #161 in celebration of (626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill their 100th anniversary. website: www.odysseycharterschool.org Pasadena High School Catholic Schools Week at La Salle 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. (626) 798-8901 Principal: Dr. Derick Evans La Salle High School participated in National Catholic website: www.pasadenahigh.org Schools week by organizing various and massive community Pasadena Unified School District donation drives. 351 S. Hudson Ave. Pasadena, Ca. 91109 Following the School’s theme ‘”Get in the Game” students (626) 795-6981 website: [email protected] were asked to bring in Teddy Bears and other new or gently St. Rita Catholic School used stuffed toys on Monday to donate to the Department 322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 of Pediatrics at Huntington Hospital. Tuesday was Book (626) 355-9028 website: www.st-rita.org Donation Day and students dressed as their favorite author Sierra Madre Elementary School or literary character while donating books to Madison 141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Elementary School in Pasadena. (626) 355-1428 Principal: Gayle Bluemel Wednesday was Teen Issues Day and students were E-mail address:[email protected] informed, motivated and entertained by various speakers Sierra Madre Middle School who talked about important issues and challenges faced 160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 by young people every day. Thursday was Hat Day where Top back row; from left, Sophia Ratkovich ’11, John Auer ’11, (626) 836-2947 Principal: Gayle Bluemel students donated new hats, caps and beanies to City of Hope, Henry Smither ’11 Connor Jenkins ’12, Hayden Picker ’12, Kelly Contact person: Garrett Newsom, Asst. Principal while wearing all sorts of colorful and creative chapeaus. Ikeda ’12, Kyle Brumm ’12, Pamela Nankani ’11. Middle row; E-mail address: [email protected] Friday was Blanket Day and students donated blankets to the Cynthia Louie ’12, Christian Regalado ’12, Kathryn Haderlein ’12, Walden School Door of Hope, a transition home in Pasadena. Leanne Bishara ’11, Liz Sepetjian ’11. Front row; Luke Piscitello 74 S San Gabriel Blvd ’11 and Chloe Cross ’11 Photo courtesy John Blackstock Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166 www.waldenschool.net Weizmann Day School 1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 (626) 797-0204 Lisa Feldman: Head of School Wilson Middle School Looking Into The Life Of A Teenager 300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 By Meaghan Allen (626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln E-mail address: [email protected] Pasadena Unified School District Last Sunday, we turned our clocks one hour forwards. Many of 351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 (626) 795-6981 Website: [email protected] you, like myself, were probably wondering “Why?” or “What is the purpose?”. It is a pain to change our daily rituals and sleeping patterns an hour, because most of us are still functioning at the previous time, arriving to appointments and get-togethers one hour PUSD REOPENS ENROLLMENT off of schedule. Well, I did a little research on the topic and my PERIOD FOR 2011 – 2012 SIGNATURE results were quite interesting. PROGRAMS Daylight Saving Time (DST) was not proposed until the late Applications Accepted February 28-March 4 for Limited Spots nineteenth century, when New Zealand entomologist George in College & Career Pathways and Spanish/Mandarin Chinese Vernon Hudson approached the concept of advancing the clock two Dual Language Immersion Programs hours to lengthen the amount of sunlight available for his studies. But it was not until William Willet, an English builder, conceived The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) announced that it will accept student applications for its Signature Programs that the concept of why the clock should be moved forwards in 1905. offer themed or specialized instruction for elementary and high He believed that people were wasting precious sunlight during the school students during a second priority open enrollment appli- summer by sleeping in, and on February 12, 1908, he and Robert cation period from February 28-March 4, 2011. Pearce convinced England to pass the first Daylight Saving Bill. Today, England, America, most of Canada and Russia still practice A limited number of spots remain available for students who DST, whereas most of Asia and South America no longer practice wish to attend one of the District’s Signature Programs but do not reside in the attendance area for that school. The two Signa- the time transition due to a rise in energy consumption, public ture Programs are: safety, and the simple hassle of people adjusting. Luckily, when we change our clocks in the fall, we will gain an • College & Career Pathways at PUSD high schools that hour’s rest. If only we could always gain an extra hour instead of offer a college preparatory curriculum with specialized course lose one, at least we would be getting the better part of the bargain. study in the following areas: Then we won’t have anxious students rushing into class a half hour o Health Careers o Creative Arts, Media & Design late because they forgot to change their clock (true story). All in all, o Information & Technology DST is a fairly new concept in history, and it will be interesting to o Engineering and Environmental Science see how long it will last. o Business and Entrepreneurship o Arts, Entertainment and Media • Dual Language Immersion, starting in Kindergarten, where students learn core academic subjects in English and an- other language: o Spanish at San Rafael Elementary o Mandarin Chinese at Field Elementary The 2011-2012 Open Enrollment second priority application pe- riod for PUSD Signature Programs begins Monday, February 28 and will end Friday, March 4, 2011 at 5 p.m. Applications are accepted online at www.openenrollment.info. Families who need internet access or help completing the online application can visit PUSD’s District’s Welcome Center, located in Room 121, 351 South Hudson, Pasadena. Computers and as- sistance are available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To contact the Welcome Center-Office of Permits, call 626-396- 3600, extension 88340. Students must reside within the areas served by PUSD: Altade- na, Pasadena and Sierra Madre. Students applying for Pathways must be current 8th graders or current 9th graders who do not reside in the attendance area of the Pathway they are choosing. Students applying for Dual Language Immersion Programs must enter Kindergarten in Fall 2011 and be 5 years old on or before December 2, 2011. Students accepted into a signature program are granted a permit which will not be renewed if the student declines to remain in the program.

Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 9 GOOD FOOD & DRINK Mountain Views News Saturday, March 19, 2011 Nikki C’s The Pride of Rosemead Blvd. Cooking Camp comes to La Canada A few years ago I met Joe Caiello Jr. at the Race Track, he is the owner of one of the most popular restaurants in the region, Nikki C’s. The restaurant is lovingly named after Joe’s beautiful daughter. The High School this Summer! menu at Nikki C’s is a blend of Italian classics with a dash of American flair. Though the dinning area is modest, the restaurant has managed to entertain broad appeal with its loyal patrons. On the walls you will find a collection of photos dedicated to the thoroughbreds that gallop a few blocks away. The vision of those hard charging animals is contrasted with the warm and inviting candlelight that floods the restaurant. The bar area parades several TV’s for the sports enthusiast. If you listen closely, you will soon discover that many of the patrons of Nikki C’s have come to understand that the restaurant pledges a friendly fraternity. Several of the frequent customers choose a place at the bar and forgo a traditional table. They gathered once again at a familiar stretch of wood, and they know that they will soon be regaled in the intriguing and enriching stories that keep them coming back. Of course, it does help that there are two very attractive bartenders in Somayeh and Paulette. The appetizers are legendary here and you will soon discover that scores of customers come for the tantalizing flavors of the top left of the menu. In the past, I have sampled nirvana in the short rib tacos ($16 dinner). I know what you might be thinking, TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills

I wrote about (.99) tacos at El Torito, those are okay; these are fantastic. I can make a further recommendation, the shrimp cocktail martini ($10). It may seem like a safe and unadventurous choice, but it is a winner! This past Sunday after a day at the races, a group of us, including Roll up your sleeves, feel the dough between educational environment where campers can the legendary Arcadia Real Estate agent Phil Daniels, headed to your fingers and get ready to slice and dice at learn to read recipes, cook and bake, work safely Nikki C’s. The restaurant was predictably crowded. On a night such Cooking Camp, La CaÒada’s newest savory in a kitchen, and explore creative food ideas in as this is best to have a drink, sit back and enjoy some conversation summer cooking program for kids and teens meal preparation while encouraging a lifelong before dinner. If you are in a hurry, it is wise to make a reservation; 7 to 16 at La Canada High Schools culinary appreciation for healthy eating. otherwise you should arrive anticipating a wait. The food is part kitchen! So whether your child is interested in becoming of the entertainment here, and my guess is that since the Caiello’s are Italian, they know a few things about entertainment. I wanted Starting June 20th, the Cooking Academy a head chef or simply a maker of a mean pesto steak, but one of the “Dills’ Ten Commandments” is to exclusively invites your child to take an exciting culinary sauce, Cooking Camp is a wonderful opportunity order steak at steakhouses. Fallen creatures, as they say, so, I journey during one or more of our nine, one-week to expose your child to new foods that encourage violated my own commandment. I ordered a Bone in Rib Eye summer Cooking Camp sessions in La CaÒada. them to expand their culinary palates and can ($34 weekends). I asked the server if there was such a thing on Each taught by our experienced Le Cordon Bleu serve as an ideal entree to culinary pursuits! Just the menu. “Yes, there is” and because I suggested it, Joe has added trained chefs, who love working with kids and ask the parents that came last year!! two other bone-in steaks to the menu. My steak was cooked to young teens. Don’t wait, classes this summer will fill quickly perfection, I consider that an act of pardon from the chef for a From Blueberry Muffins to Cheese Raviolis, as it is our first year in La Canada! losing day at the track. The prices are affordable here and I was Quiche to Double Chocolate Fudge, our hands- rewarded in breaking my own set rule. The steak was as enjoyable on workshops focus on cooking from scratch Enroll online at http://www.summerartacademy. as many of the pricey restaurants that I frequent in Pasadena. using fresh, seasonal ingredients and time tested com and create a freshly baked family memory On a budget? Check out their $7 lunch menu. It too is a winner. Coming to Monrovia, Nikki C’s sister restaurant ,Sena on Myrtle. It promises to be a winning exacta!! culinary techniques. today! Or call us at 866-507-COOK for more Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and information! If you are looking for a place where the people, food and atmosphere are irresistibly blended than you will enjoy Nikki C’s Nikki C’s 470 S. Rosemead Pasadena (626) 792-7437. Parking in rear. As always, check out the website for hours and updates. Watch Dining with Dills every Sunday Night at 7 PM on Charter 101. Email me your thoughts at [email protected].

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Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 10 Mountain Views News Saturday, March 19, 2011 ARTS & ENTERTAIMENT SEAN’S SHAMELESS REVIEWS: MUSIC THIS WEEK I hope I didn’t miss anything! Keep those cards and letters coming..... I’ve had the emphatic gratification of discovering one of the SUN. 3/20 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El truly amazing albums from last year. Sun Airway is composed Centro. 626-441-2443. Sunday BLUES Brunch! http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ of the fierce duo of Philadelphia natives Jon Barthmus and SUN. 3/20 - ANNUAL WISTARIA FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN SIERRA MADRE, 9am - 5pm. Arts & crafts fair, food booths, tons of live music and purple blossoms! ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW, HORSES ON Patrick Marsceill. Their tour-de-force, imaginatively titled ASTROTURF, ? AND THE WISTARIANS, LEN MENDOZA, DAVE SHELTON and many more. I drove by the debut record, Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier is world-famous vine today and I think it’s going to be a great bloom this year. a genuine work of art. While the album’s appellation may SUN. 3/20 - “OPERA TO BROADWAY” VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, seem pretentious, that isn’t true for the actual tunes on the 7-10pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836- record. “Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier” is an 5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack ‘em in! Sean Kayden impeccably crafted, dreamy indie-pop laced, neo-psychedelic TUES. 3/22 - “JC & Friends Songwriter Serenade” @ MATT DENNY’S ALEHOUSE & RESTAURANT IN opus of grand magnitude. It’s an amalgamation of silky-smooth ARCADIA, 7 - 9:30pm. 145 E. Huntington Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Full bar & kitchen, all ages. A weekly acoustic show of songwriters playing original songs, either as a solo or duo act, outside on the electronics, shoegazer sounds, melodic tones, haunting ambience and atmospheric essence. covered, heated patio. This week’s artists: Brooke Williams, Jeffrey Michaels, and Sweet Potatoes. http://www. “Sun Airway’s” tightly composed introduction album encompasses a sonorous experience jchyke.com/ for fans of this musical persuasion. At the WED. 3/23 - LISA FINNIE & JOHN PALMER re-duet @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS IN GLENDALE, same token, music listening thrill seekers are 7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor musical delights and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics in for an unexpected treat in the most epic Artist: Sun Airway in the Red Carpet Wine Bar. Outdoor temptations available just outside courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck. www. Album: Nocturne of Exploded Crystal redcarpetwine.com proportions. Chandelier FRI. 3/25 - THE MELLOW D’z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 5:30 - 7:30pm. 322 To paint a better portrait, Sun Airway’s W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Great happy hour discounts on food and drinks from 4:30-6:30. Acoustic sound is a hybrid of experimental electronic Release Date: October 26, 2010 Rock faves. specialists Animal Collective and the Label: Dead Oceans FRI. 3/25 - SWING DANCE PARTY with FLAT TOP TOM & HIS JUMPCATS @ CAFE 322, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. delightfully delicate vocals of Coldplay’s Chris Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, dance floor. Martin. Does it really get any better than that? SUN. 3/27 - “OPERA TO BROADWAY” VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, Lyrically speaking, Barthmus and Marsceill 7-10pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get supply blissful, happy-induced, uncomplicated words. Barthmus subtly executes the line there early - they pack ‘em in! “I’m just looking for the perfect sentence to keep us alive” in “Swallowed By The Night”. At WED. 3/30 - LISA FINNIE & JOHN PALMER re-duet @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS IN GLENDALE, 7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor musical delights and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics face value, the lyrics are simple, but it’s beneath the surface where the true meaning lies. in the Red Carpet Wine Bar. Outdoor temptations available just outside courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck. www. We’ve all at some point in time felt this way and despite the lucid lyrics, the real beauty is redcarpetwine.com the way Barthmus sings. He isn’t showy or grandiloquent in presentation. There is a gentle WED. 3/30 - The Mellow D’z @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-10:00 PM. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818- cadence to his delivery. You can’t help but to believe in what Barthmus is representing and 248-2722. Great food and drinks to go with cool acoustic jams. www.ovbistro.com also the way he feels. There is an astonishing element to this rhapsody. It’s difficult to put into *****NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2011 DOO DAH PARADE! Parade Day is Saturday, April words, but it’s a record that can be deemed as the soundtrack to one’s own individual life. 30th, 11:00am in East Pasadena. Be part of one of the most colorful and unique experiences around! Go to: pasadenadoodahparade.info -- and under “Entry Form” sign up now! Queen tryouts will be held on Sat. 4/2 @ Something truly unique is likely to be unraveled for the open-minded patron. Listeners will the American Legion. easily become lost in the pensive mood the album effortlessly demonstrates. Isn’t that what ADAMS’ PACK STATION at Chantry Flat, Angeles National Forest is now booking music for the Spring/ music is all about? Something so rare and enchanting that you feel attached to it as if grants Summer season. Email Deb Burgess for info. [email protected] (From the 210 Fwy in Arcadia/ you the answers to your own past without ever knowing what your own history entailed. The Sierra Madre, Take Santa Anita Avenue North until it dead-ends at the parking lot.) Stay tuned to the Music lyrics will navigate you through your own plight while the soaring melodies will guide you News for artists, dates and times. JC Hyke, Jeannie Willets, 2 Frets Lower, Tom Renaud, Lisa Turner & Friends, to your own personal utopia. Tim Tedrow and many more! “Nocturne of Exploded Crystal Chandelier” is a rapturous, indisputably pleasurable, indie Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show pop-rock composition. Nothing about the record rings false or overly exaggerated. It’s pitch- biz, after all... Hope to see you out & about, SierraMadreSue [email protected] perfect from beginning to end. Downright contagious, utterly vigorous, and even mystical, there’s no denying the replay value that can be found here. Not much can be said for most artists these days, but the potential for Sun Airway is immeasurable. It’s the quintessential time to discover the exquisiteness of “NOECC”. It’ll surely keep you warm in these spring nights and cool you off in the midst of the forthcoming summer. Words of advice, it’ll be best to put on those shades Sun Airway, because the future is looking awfully bright for you guys. Key Tracks: “American West”, “Shared Piano”, “Your Moon” Grade: 10 out of 10. Jeff’s Pics The Book Report The Alienist In this epic, beauti- by Caleb Carr fully written masterwork, The year is 1896, the Pulitzer Prize winning place, New York City. author Isabel Wilkerson On a cold March night chronicles one of the great New York Times re- untold stories of Ameri- porter John Schuyler can history: the decades Moore is summoned long migration of black to the East River by citizens who fled the his friend and former South for northern and Harvard classmate Dr. western cities, in search Laszlo Kreizler, a psy- of a better life. From 1915 chologist, or “alienist.” to 1970, this exodus of On the unfinished Wil- almost six million people liamsburg Bridge, they view the dead body of an changed the face of America. Wilkerson com- adolescent boy,and a prostitute from one of Man- pares this epic migration to the migrations of hattan’s infamous brothels. The newly appointed other peoples in history. She interviewed more police commissioner, Theodore Roosevelt, in a than a 1000 people, and gained access to new highly unorthodox move, enlists the two men data and official records. With stunning historical in the murder investigation, counting on the re- detail, Wilkerson tells this story through the lives served Kreizler’s intellect and Moore’s knowledge of three unique individuals. Wilkerson brilliantly of New York’s vast criminal underworld. They are captures their first treacherous and exhausting joined by Sara Howard, a brave and determined cross-country trips by car and train and their new woman who works as a secretary in the police de- lives in colonies that grew into ghettos, as well partment. Fast-paced and gripping, infused with as how they changed these cities with southern a historian’s exactitude, The Alienist conjures up food, faith, and culture and improved them with the Gilded Age and its untarnished underside: discipline, drive, and hard work. Isabel Wilkerson verminous tenements and opulent mansions, won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing for her corrupt cops and flamboyant gangsters, shining reporting as Chicago bureau chief of The New opera houses and seamy gin mills. A great read! York Times. The award made her the first black woman in the history of American journalism to The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of win a Pulitzer Prize and the first African Ameri- America’s Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson can to win for individual reporting. GREASE 2011

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The registrant(s) has (have) commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT L.A., CA 90056. This Business is conducted by: AN under Federal, State, or common law (See section CA 91745, JANET KNOX, 13517 W. SUTTER CT., File No. 11-0302933 to transact business under the fictitious business File No. 11-0254666 INDIVIDUAL. Signed: KEITH COLLINS JR. This 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: FONTANA, CA 92336. This Business is conducted The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Mountain Views News by: CO-PARTNERS. Signed: KIMBERLY DINKINS. HOME DECO SUPPLY CO., 851 E. WILLOW ST., Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from PINK NAILS, 7565 LAUREL CANYON BLVD., Angeles County on 02/18/11. The registrant(s) has Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755. Full name of registrant(s) the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. N. HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605-3149. Full name (have) commenced to transact business under the Angeles County on 03/04/11. The registrant(s) has (have) is (are) CHUNZHE LI, 851 E. WILLOW ST., A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be of registrant(s) is (are) YEN TRUONG, 14630 fictitious business name or names listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT commenced to transact business under the fictitious SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755. This Business is conducted filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement LIMEDALE ST., PANORAMA, CA 91402. This 02/14/09. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement File No. 11-0395318 business name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: CHUNZHE LI. This does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. expires five years from the date it was filed inthe The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights Signed: YEN TRUONG. This statement was filed office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business HOME CENTRE ESCROW, 19344 STEFANI AVE., the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A Angeles County on 02/25/11. The registrant(s) has of another under Federal, State, or common law with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The CERRITOS, CA 90703. Full name of registrant(s) is new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed (have) commenced to transact business under the (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions 02/16/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced filing of this statement does not of itself authorize (are) HOME CENTRE REAL ESTATE/MORTGAGE, prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not of fictitious business name or names listed above on Code)Publish: Mountain Views News to transact business under the fictitious business the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in INC., 19344 STEFANI AVE., CERRITOS, CA 90703. itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement Dates Pub: Feb. 26, March 05, 12, 19, 2011 name or names listed above on 01/02/2011. violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, This Business is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, expires five years from the date it was filed inthe NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business Signed: DUANE E. WHITE. This statement was State, or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT five years from the date it was filed in the office of and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The File No. 11-0248815 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Dates Pub: March 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 on 03/15/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 filing of this statement does not of itself authorize The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed prior to that date. The to transact business under the fictitious business name the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in D. ALLEN’S BRIDAL & TUX, 2619 SATURN filing of this statement does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT or names listed above on 10/08/2003. NOTICE- This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, AVE., HUNTINGTON PARK, CA 90255. Full the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name File No. 11-0242822 Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the File No. 11-0362185 or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business name of registrant(s) is (are) ANA GONZALEZ, in violation of the rights of another under Federal, The following person(s) is (are) doing business date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News 8088 FLORENCE AVE., DOWNEY, CA 90240. State, or common law (See section 14411 et seq. as: PERFECT MEDIA, 1519 ESSEX ST., L.A., new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed IMPROV PRINT; XACT PRINT, 1329 N. BRIARGATE Dates Pub: March 12, 19, 26, April 02, 2011 This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Business and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain CA 90021. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not LN., COVINA, CA 91722. Full name of registrant(s) Signed: ANA GONZALEZ. This statement was filed Views News YESENIA ELIZABETH ROJAS, 7342 HANNO ST., of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious is (are) SALIM KASSIS, 1329 N. BRIARGATE LN., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Dates Pub: Feb. 26, March 05, 12, 19, 2011 DOWNEY, CA 90240. This Business is conducted by: Business Name in violation of the rights of another COVINA, CA 91722. This Business is conducted by: AN File No. 11-0335451 02/15/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: YESENIA E. ROJAS. under Federal, State, or common law (See section INDIVIDUAL. Signed: SALIM KASSIS. This statement The following person(s) is (are) doing business to transact business under the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT This statement was filed with the County Clerk of 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County as: INDUSTRY REFRIGERATION, 9731 name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This File No. 11-0227960 Los Angeles County on 02/14/11. The registrant(s) Mountain Views News on 03/09/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to LOCHINVAR ST., PICO RIVERA, CA 90660. Full Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: has (have) commenced to transact business under Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 transact business under the fictitious business name or name of registrant(s) is (are) SAL CHICO, 9731 the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. SECRETWHITE, 2025½ 28th ST., L.A., CA 90018. the fictitious business name or names listed above names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious LOCHINVAR ST., PICO RIVERA, CA 90660. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be Full name of registrant(s) is (are) ERIC L. GREENE on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Name Statement expires five years from the date it was This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement III, 2025½ 28th ST., L.A., CA 90018. This Business expires five years from the date it was filed inthe File No. 11-0393807 filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Signed: SAL CHICO. This statement was filed does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ERIC office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business The following person(s) is (are) doing business Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights L. GREENE III. This statement was filed with the Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The as: MAGGIE’S BEAUTY AND GIFT SUPPLIES The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the 03/03/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced of another under Federal, State, or common law County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/10/11. filing of this statement does not of itself authorize AND FLOWER SHOP, 608 59th ST., L.A., CA use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation to transact business under the fictitious business (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in 90001. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) OLIVIA of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common name or names listed above on 11/19/93. NOTICE- Code)Publish: Mountain Views News business under the fictitious business name or names violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, XOCHITECATL, 5513 S. SAN PEDRO ST., L.A., law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years Dates Pub: Feb. 26, March 05, 12, 19, 2011 listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business CA 90011. This Business is conducted by: AN Code)Publish: Mountain Views News from the date it was filed in the office of the County Name Statement expires five years from the date and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News INDIVIDUAL. Signed: OLIVIA XOCHITECATL. Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A Dates Pub: March 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 This statement was filed with the County Clerk of must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this File No. 11-0235161 new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be Los Angeles County on 03/15/11. The registrant(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT statement does not of itself authorize the use in this The following person(s) is (are) doing business filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT has (have) commenced to transact business under File No. 11-0353344 state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation as: DOYEN LANDSCAPING; DOYEN, 4257 does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a File No. 11-0286731 the fictitious business name or names listed above The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: LA of the rights of another under Federal, State, or MICHIGAN AVE., L.A., CA 90063. Full name Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement PENITA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 3599 ATLANTIC, common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and of registrant(s) is (are) ABISAIN AGUILAR of another under Federal, State, or common law REBORN TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, 217 E. 140th expires five years from the date it was filed inthe LONG BEACH, CA 90807. Full name of registrant(s) Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News ESPINOZA, 4257 MICHIGAN AVE., L.A., (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions ST., L.A., CA 90061. Full name of registrant(s) is office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business is (are) VANESSA LEON, 26826½ DENKER AVE., Dates Pub: March 12, 19, 26, April 02, 2011 CA 90063. This Business is conducted by: AN Code)Publish: Mountain Views News (are) WILLIE ANTOINE CROCK, FRED JARRAH, Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The GARDENA, CA 90247, RUBEN LEON, 3151 PACIFIC INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ABISAIN AGUILAR Dates Pub: Feb. 26, March 05, 12, 19, 2011 217 E. 140Th ST., L.A., CA 90061. This Business is filing of this statement does not of itself authorize AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90807. This Business is FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ESPINOZA. This statement was filed with the conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Signed: WILLIE the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: VANESSA File No. 11-0326847 County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/11/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ANTOINE CROCK. This statement was filed with violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, LEON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact File No. 20110339186 the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 02/23/11. or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business of Los Angeles County on 03/08/11. The registrant(s) LA TRADING & SALES, 9068 PASSONS BLVD., business under the fictitious business name or names The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News has (have) commenced to transact business under DOWNEY, CA 90240. Full name of registrant(s) is listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious MORAN REAL ESTATE 80 W. SIERRA MADRE business under the fictitious business name or names Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 the fictitious business name or names listed above on (are) MARIA L. REYES, 9068 PASSONS BLVD., Name Statement expires five years from the date BLVD., # 105 SIERRA MADRE, CA. 91024. Full listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name 03/03/11. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement DOWNEY, CA 90240. This Business is conducted it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A name of registrant(s) is (are) James M. Moran, Jr., Statement expires five years from the date it was filed FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT expires five years from the date it was filed in the office by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: MARIA L. REYES. new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be 641 W. Orange Grove, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024. in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious File No. 11-0394391 of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed with the County Clerk of filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Business Name Statement must be filed prior to The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this Los Angeles County on 03/02/11. The registrant(s) does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Signed: JAMES MORAN. This statement was filed that date. The filing of this statement does not of PARADIS, 1726 N. VERMONT, L.A., CA 90027. statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state has (have) commenced to transact business under Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Full name of registrant(s) is (are) PARADIS DANISH of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of the fictitious business name or names listed above of another under Federal, State, or common law 03/04/2011. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced Business Name in violation of the rights of another DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, 880 N. ALAMEDA another under Federal, State, or common law (See section on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions to transact business under the fictitious business under Federal, State, or common law (See section ST. #326W, L.A., CA 90012. This Business is 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: expires five years from the date it was filed inthe Code)Publish: Mountain Views News name or names listed above on N/A.. NOTICE- This 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. Mountain Views News office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Dates Pub: Feb. 26, March 05, 12, 19, 2011 Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from Mountain Views News Signed: MARK PEDERSEN. This statement was Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. Dates Pub: March 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County filing of this statement does not of itself authorize FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be on 03/15/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in File No. 11-0239619 filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT to transact business under the fictitious business File No. 11-0370180 violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, The following person(s) is (are) doing business does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a File No. 11-0272038 name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business as: FEDERAL FINANCIAL HOME SOLUTION Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the ONSITEPCTEK, 1460 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., L.A., and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News CENTER; FEDERAL FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS of another under Federal, State, or common law RON CRUZ PEST CONTROL, 2612 DEERFORD date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A CA 90007. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) EFRAIN Dates Pub: March 12, 19, 26, April 02, 2011 CENTER, 12623 IMPERIAL HWY. #200, SANTA (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions ST., LAKEWOOD, CA 90712. Full name of new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed AVALON, 1460 W. WASHINGTON BLVD., L.A., CA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670. Full name of registrant(s) Code)Publish: Mountain Views News registrant(s) is (are) BRENDA JOYCE CRUZ, 2612 prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not 90007. This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT is (are) MAXXFUND INVESTMENTS, 1247 Dates Pub: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 DEERFORD ST., LAKEWOOD, CA 90712. This of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Signed: EFRAIN AVALON. This statement was filed with File No. 11-0335706 YOSEMITE DR., L.A., CA 90041. This Business Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: Business Name in violation of the rights of another the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 03/10/11. The The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Signed: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BRENDA JOYCE CRUZ. This statement was filed under Federal, State, or common law (See section registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact business ORTIZ PRODUCE; TACOS ORTIZ; DBI CHECK ESTELA GARCIA. This statement was filed File No. 20110339187 with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: under the fictitious business name or names listed above CASHING SERVICE, 4808 W. WASHINGTON with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on The following person(s) is (are) doing business 02/18/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to Mountain Views News on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement BLVD., L.A., CA 90016. Full name of registrant(s) is 02/14/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced as: BIOEMER GIRL PARTNERSHIP 311 E. transact business under the fictitious business name or Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 expires five years from the date it was filed in the office (are) DBI HOUSING, INC., 4808 W. WASHINGTON to transact business under the fictitious business GRANDVIEW AVENUE SIERRA MADRE, CA. names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name BLVD., L.A., CA 90016. This Business is conducted name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This 91024. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) Andrew Name Statement expires five years from the date it FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this by: A CORPORATION. Signed: DAVID A. IRIAS. Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from N. Arthur 11 E. Grandview Ave., Sierra Madre, was filed in the office of the County Clerk. Anew File No. 11-0387356 statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state This statement was filed with the County Clerk of the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. Ca. 91024; Christa J. Arthur 11 E. Grandview Ave., Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed The following person(s) is (are) doing business of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of Los Angeles County on 03/03/11. The registrant(s) A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024; Shirley J. Arthur 11 E. prior to that date. The filing of this statement does not as: SWEET CAFÉ, 8839 W. VALLEY BLVD., another under Federal, State, or common law (See section has (have) commenced to transact business under filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement Grandview Ave., Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024; Rick of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious ROSEMEAD, CA 91770. Full name of registrant(s) is 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: the fictitious business name or names listed above on does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a M. Arthur 11 E. Grandview Ave., Sierra Madre, Ca. Business Name in violation of the rights of another (are) LE HUE DIEP, 2628 E. MAUREEN ST., WEST Mountain Views News 01/29/2007. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights 91024; This Business is conducted by: A GENERAL under Federal, State, or common law (See section COVINA, CA 91792. This Business is conducted Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 expires five years from the date it was filed inthe of another under Federal, State, or common law PARTNERSHIP. Signed: ANDREW N. ARTHUR. 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code)Publish: by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: LE HUE DIEP. office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions This statement was filed with the County Clerk Mountain Views News This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The Code)Publish: Mountain Views News of Los Angeles County on 03/04/2011. The Dates Pub: March 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 Los Angeles County on 03/14/11. The registrant(s) File No. 11-0370359 filing of this statement does not of itself authorize Dates Pub: Feb. 26, March 05, 12, 19, 2011 registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact has (have) commenced to transact business under The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: THE the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in business under the fictitious business name or names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT the fictitious business name or names listed above LOAN DOCS, 375 REDONDO AVE. #121, LONG violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT listed above on 3/2/2011. NOTICE- This Fictitious File No. 11-0271927 on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement BEACH, CA 90814. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business File No. 11-0254665 Name Statement expires five years from the date The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: expires five years from the date it was filed inthe LOGAN CROW, 375 REDONDO AVE.#121, LONG and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A THE YELLOW AWNING CO., 8432 HARRISON office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business BEACH, CA 90814. This Business is conducted by: AN Dates Pub: March 12, 19, 26, April 02, 2011 GLAMOUR NAILS, 16851 VICTORY BLVD. new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be ST., PARAMOUNT, CA 90723. Full name of Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The INDIVIDUAL. Signed: LOGAN CROW. This statement STE 5, VAN NUYS, CA 91406-5560. Full name filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement registrant(s) is (are) JUAN J. RIOS, 8432 HARRISON filing of this statement does not of itself authorize was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of registrant(s) is (are) PHUONG NGUYEN, does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a ST., PARAMOUNT, CA 90723. This Business is the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in on 03/10/11. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to File No. 11-0334054 19714 LULL ST., WINNETKA, CA 91306. This Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: JUAN J. violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, transact business under the fictitious business name or The following person(s) is (are) doing business Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. of another under Federal, State, or common law RIOS. This statement was filed with the County Clerk or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business names listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious as: PENINSULA MAINTENANCE, 30730 VIA Signed: PHUONG NGUYEN. This statement (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions of Los Angeles County on 02/18/11. The registrant(s) and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News Name Statement expires five years from the date it was RIVERA, RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles Code)Publish: Mountain Views News has (have) commenced to transact business under Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious 90275. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) KEITH County on 02/16/11. The registrant(s) has (have) Dates Pub: March 5, 12, 19, 26, 2011 the fictitious business name or names listed above Business Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. RUTHERFORD, 30730 VIA RIVERA, RANCHO commenced to transact business under the fictitious on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the PALOS VERDES, CA 90275. This Business is business name or names listed above on 01/02/2011. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT expires five years from the date it was filed inthe File No. 11-0409903 use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: KEITH NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires File No. 11-0242692 office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common RUTHERFORD. This statement was filed with the five years from the date it was filed in the office of The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The THE COMMERCIAL SOUND SPECIALISTS, law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 03/03/11. the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name BELLE ROSE INDUSTRIES, 3463 ROXANNE filing of this statement does not of itself authorize 2892 N. BELLFLOWER BLVD. STE 398, LONG Code)Publish: Mountain Views News The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact Statement must be filed prior to that date. The AVE., LONG BEACH, CA 90808. Full name of the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in BEACH, CA 90815. Full name of registrant(s) Dates Pub: March 19, 26, April 02, 09, 2011 business under the fictitious business name or names filing of this statement does not of itself authorize registrant(s) is (are) JILL FRANKS, AARON violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, is (are) JUANITA ORTIZ, 131 S. BARRANCA listed above on N/A. NOTICE- This Fictitious the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name FRANKS, 3463 ROXANNE AVE., LONG or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business AVE., WEST COVINA, CA 91791, GABRIELLA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Name Statement expires five years from the date in violation of the rights of another under Federal, BEACH, CA 90808. This Business is conducted by: and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain Views News LOPEZ, 3023 HEATHER RD., LONG BEACH, CA File No. 11-0368372 it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A State, or common law (See section 14411 et seq. HUSBAND and WIFE. Signed: JILL FRANKS. Dates Pub: March 05, 12, 19, 26, 2011 90808. This Business is conducted by: A GENERAL The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be Business and Professions Code)Publish: Mountain This statement was filed with the County Clerk of PARTNERSHIP. Signed: ALFREDO LOPEZ. This TRADELINKS INTERNATIONAL, 6119 KATRINA filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement Views News Los Angeles County on 02/14/11. 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This statement Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 12 Mountain Views News Saturday, March 19, 2011 LEFT TURN/RIGHT TURN HOWARD Hays FOREIGN POLICY GREG Welborn As I See It TRANSFORMATIONS I’d like to mention a few stories and have been the best prepared for them. Candidate Obama promised a radical people of Libya rose up, and from last week’s Mountain When my wife called me from another room that transformation of the United States, and we retreated behind pleas Views News, in case you Thursday night, though, as NHK interrupted as President he has steadfastly embarked to the U.N. to pass some missed them. regular programming, it wasn’t to see damage on a program to bring life to that promise. resolution or the other to at Page 1: Japanese Cultural caused by rough shaking. We watched aerial shots While he has been checked somewhat on least show we care. To add Night is scheduled for Friday, of waves of brown muck engulfing roads, fields and the domestic front, he has been far more insult to injury, hoping to March 25, at Memorial Park. neighborhoods; carrying along whatever houses, successful – if that’s the word we actually export this warped view of There’ll be a Sumo demonstration, Samurai cars, trains or boats lie in their path; leaving want to use – in foreign affairs. The radical foreign policy to other allies, we instructed costumes, Taiko drumming and “lots of Japanese ocean freighters aground on freeways, buses atop transformation of our foreign policy is now the Saudis not to intervene in Bahrain, only to food and festivities”. Mayor Mosca will introduce buildings, communities flattened. the L.A. Consul General of Japan, along with execs complete, and the results are disastrous not see them ignore the directive and do precisely from the Tokyo horseracing scene. My wife got on the phone with sisters outside only for millions of people who look to the the opposite. Not only do our enemies mock The first member of my wife’s family I met, over Tokyo to make sure they and their families were United States for leadership, but also for us, but now our erstwhile allies ignore us. 25 years ago when he was here on business, was okay. We were able to reach them from Sierra those of us at home. my brother-in-law Akira. I told him I’d always Madre, but they were unable to reach a sister’s The abdication of moral leadership is now been intrigued by that Japanese deference towards in-laws in Sendai, or to reach anyone who knew The blue print for President Obama’s foreign complete. No serious observer can have any one another. He explained, “You’ve got half the how to reach them. (My wife just tells me the policy make over was described in detail in doubt that this president will not lead, does population of the United States, in an area the size latest NHK report is of a thousand bodies washing the July 2008 document he commissioned, not know how to lead, and believes that the of California, of which two-thirds is mountainous ashore in Miyagi Prefecture.) entitled “Strategic Leadership: Framework very act of leading in international affairs is and uninhabitable. So, over the centuries, people for a 21st Century National Security Strategy”. counterproductive to our interests and to have had to learn to get along with one another.” Page 5: The Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena Its authors consisted entirely of people from the interests of representative democracies Page 2: Southland author Naomi Hirahara, whose is set to open “Meiji: Japan Rediscovered”, at the the left who truly believe we should live in a across the globe. The cop on the beat has parents were raised in Hiroshima, will appear end of the month. Featured are arrays of artwork “post-American world” in which the concept gone home to nurse his perceived wounds. March 17 at the Sierra Madre library. Acclaimed and intricate craftsmanship, primarily for export, of internationalism dictates that the U.S. can The irony in this situation can’t be missed. writer of mysteries with Japanese themes, she’s from the late-nineteenth, early-twentieth century only pursue its interests in concert with other The Arab League actually asked the U.S. to also written on Japanese farming and gardening in period when Europe and America embarked on powers, but that it may never pursue them intervene, and yet this president still sees U.S. California. their discovery of the wonders of Japan. alone. action of any type as an act of imperialism or unjustified aggression. We won’t go in on our Getting to know my wife-to-be, I told how I’d Cell phones and other communications down. The key summarizing phrase in this document own, and we won’t go in even when asked. moved from up north to the big city of Los Angeles. Trains stopped. Family members unable to states that “such leadership recognizes that We’ve surrendered, and the war hasn’t She replied, “You don’t know what a ‘big city’ is; contact one another as workers stay overnight in in a world in which power is diffused, our really even started yet. Radical Islamists you’ve never been to Tokyo.” She took me there, their office buildings or walk home. Government and she was right; like half-a-dozen Manhattans buildings, as well as Tokyo Disneyland, open their interests are best protected and advanced will read the same message, and they will side-by-side, but new, with ten times the neon. doors for those needing a place to stay. when others step up and at times lead be emboldened. Bin Laden hit the nail on If you’re ever in Ginza, check out the exhibition alongside or even ahead of us”. The White the head when he told the world that when floors in the Sony building; you’ll see what’ll be Statistics become numbing. Ten thousand House even trotted out its representative, Ben people see a weak horse and a strong horse, showing up at Best Buy five years from now. dead. Thousands more unaccounted for. Millions Rhodes, last week who told reporters that they are naturally attracted to the strong Going the other direction on the timeline, being without power, fuel, food and drinking water “this is the Obama conception of the U.S. role horse and pull away from the weak horse. accustomed to century-old buildings regarded - let alone a job to go to in the morning. One in the world – to work through multilateral The attacks on our interests will only increase as artifacts, there’s a different perspective when statistic that caught my eye dealt with the town organizations and bilateral relationships to after this shameful abdication of leadership. walking through a wooden temple in Kyoto of Minami-Sanrikucho, which had a population make sure that the steps we are taking are The world will become a more dangerous and whose floors were already well-trod at the time about the same as Sierra Madre’s. Two-thirds of amplified.” unstable place as rogues and dictators seek to Jamestown was founded. Later in a taxi, I look that population was swept away. expand their territories and power. at the tourist map and tell the driver, “This looks Here’s the translation of all that into plain interesting - the Imperial Palace”. The cabbie hates The Japanese coastline was moved twelve feet. English. We’re going to wait until the When the United States fails to act – fails to to disappoint but explains it’s not the real thing; The earth shifted on its axis. This was not an event members of NATO, or the members of lead – it doesn’t result in greater international that the original was destroyed in a fire and what’s of a generation, but rather one of a millennium. the U.N. Security Council, or the member cooperation; it results in less. Other countries, there now is a reproduction dating back only to of the EU, or the members of some other sensing that they are alone without a natural 1740. Page 13: Another “As I See It” column, and organization tell us it’s O.K. to do something leader won’t band together to pick a new (maybe) readers wonder, “How does he get his before we do it. And the result? leader, they will simply scramble to act more Page 4: A program celebrating the Japanese inspiration, anyway?” Often, I’ll turn to a news in their own self interests without regard to Goodwill Garden at Sierra Madre School will webpage and click on a story just to get riled by The President of the United States told the multilateral relationships. What good is a take place there on March 19. The Garden, dating the playground name-calling exchanges between world publicly that Moammar Gadhafi had bilateral, trilateral or multilateral relationship from 1931, fell into disrepair during the War, but adversarial left/right comment-posters. Today, was lovingly restored under the guidance of Lew though, although postings were from those same to go, and then he didn’t lift a finger to make if there is nobody to lead it? Obama has kept Watanabe - an artist whose work is part of our partisan contributors, they were of one voice: one it happen. Gadhafi, rightly sensing weakness his promise; he has transformed the U.S. into community. of prayer, compassion, sympathy, encouragement in the leader of the free world (who by the a sad, pitiful, scared sheep waiting to follow and solidarity with Japan. way doesn’t even accept the fact that he is someone else’s lead while hoping that the After JFK’s assassination, regular TV programming the leader – see the quote above) ordered wolf doesn’t knock at our door. was not resumed until after the funeral. It took Our sensei at the Pasadena Buddhist Temple full assault on rebel forces, has likely by now awhile to return to the regular broadcast schedule compared enlightenment to the sun: It’s always recaptured much of the rebel capital, promises About the author: Gregory J. Welborn is a after 9/11. As part of our cable package, we there; and although you may not see or sense it in gruesome retribution against his own people freelance writer and has spoken to several subscribe to NHK - the Japanese public TV the dark of night or behind the clouds on a stormy that want nothing more than to be free, and civic and religious organizations on cultural network. We’ve had it on straight for a few days day, it’s still there, nonetheless. will likely make good on that promise as we and moral issues. He lives in the Los Angeles now. stand by and watch. area with his wife and 3 children and is active I wondered about the sun symbolized on the in the community. He can be reached at Ever wonder why bamboo is such an integral part Japanese flag being red, rather than yellow. Red is This was the singular foreign policy test case [email protected]. of Japanese landscapes? Since ancient times, they the color of the sun when seen through the ashen of this administration. Here was a foreign realized its inter-weaving root system held the soil plume of a volcanic eruption or the billows of event which could in no way be attributed to together, helping protect from earthquake damage. smoke from a forest fire. But it’s still there, and his predecessor. Under his watch, the people The Japanese have always lived with earthquakes, when the smoke clears it returns - undimmed. of Egypt rose up, and we dithered. The

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13 OPINION Mountain Views News Saturday, March 19, 2011 Mountain STUART Tolchin...... On LIFE IS THIS THE WAY THE WORLD ENDS? Now I really miss Charlie Sheen. acting without the assistance of Man was completely behavior we have lost the sense of our own vulnerability Views Do you remember when your TV ignored. Well not completely - Present at the seminar to natural forces. We have lost contact with the rise News screen was filled with non-stop was the highly successful and famous author Michael and fall of cultures throughout history, and we have lost images of Charlie self- destructing Crichton. contact with the universal spirituality that may be man’s Publisher/ Editor in front of a camera or a microphone This guy, all 6 feet nine of him, armed with his good only salvation. No, surprise-surprise, individual Man Susan Henderson or whatever happened to be handy? looks, his millions, and his Harvard Medical Degree, is not alone in the center of the Universe. Even if not Didn’t you feel superior to the whole argued that the whole focus was too anthropocenrtic placed there by God, there still exists within each of us City Editor thing? Why would anyone care about (right too Man- focused)and that the present ecological a common, but obscured, genetic memory that we can Dean Lee the misadventures of some spoiled, measurements indicated only the cycles of Nature. access in order to survive. We need all our resources drug-abusing, grown up adolescent He argued that more attention should be given to the to pay attention to what is actually going on inside and who didn’t know how lucky he was and could not observation and collection of data rather than the outside of us and to not be diverted by competitive Sales stop making a fool of himself? Of course I watched formulation of half-baked quasi-scientific theories not economic and political bickering. Patricia Colonello everything I could about Charlie and I felt so smug. supported by hard evidence. Otherwise we become a world of observers; of Hollow 626-355-2737 Now I can’t stop watching the ongoing, never Even though Crichton was the only person I had Men, mere witnesses to our own destruction. Well, 626-818-2698 ending story of the Japanese earthquake, tsunami, heard of before the conference (you know Jurassic Park, enjoy your week and try and be aware of whether it is and potential nuclear meltdown disaster. This must ER creator, Andromeda Strain, Disclosure, et. al.) I felt a bang or a whimper we are hearing. You might want Production be the most photographed disaster in history and still he was out of his element. Shortly after the Conference to check out the famous poem, The Wasteland by T.S. we don’t know anything. First question: Whatever he had the temerity to die from cancer, which meant he Eliot wherein the images of water reflect the lack of Richard Garcia happened to our super-civilization’s ability to make was hiding some very important information from us spirituality within post-modern America. reliable predictions about the future? During the past in the first place. I guess that’s the real problem. None Photography couple of decades there have been millions of words of us know who to believe. Notwithstanding all the Death by Water Lina Johnson written about the predicted ecological disasters that media coverage, it really is impossible to know what’s By T.S. Eliot Chris Bertrand are “anthropogenetically” caused. I learned this fancy going on and part of that problem is that the “People Phlebas the Phoenician, a fortnight dead, word at a conference I attended at Cal Tech wherein in the know”, or who should be in the know, either are Forgot the City of Gulls, and the deep sea swell Contributors ecological disasters were discussed in terms of carbon lying or are withholding information. As of right now, And the profit and loss. Teresa Baxter footprints, and carbon monoxide expelled into the according to Anderson Cooper on CNN, the Japanese atmosphere because of the industrial methods used Prime Minister is furious that the Power Company that A current under sea Pat Birdsall to raise cows. Also emphasized, of course, was global runs the Nuclear Facility is not being truthful about Picked his bones in whispers. As he rose and fell Bob Eklund warming resulting in glacier melting and resultant the dangers, causes and probable consequences of this He passed the stages of his age and youth Howard Hays flooding. All sorts of potential horrors were mentioned disaster. Entering the Whirlpool. Paul Carpenter with the focus being on the short-sighted behavior of What is this nonsense? Some private company, Stuart Tolchin industrial societies that see only short term profits rather mainly interested in making a buck or a yen, is solely Gentile or Jew Kim Clymer-Kelley then staying cognizant of long-term consequences. The responsible to cope with the disaster? Yes, the World O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, Christopher Nyerges focus was on the irresponsible behavior of Man, while has gone mad, but in its madness I’m afraid that we are Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as Peter Dills the destructive potential of unaided natural forces all imperiled. In the midst of our own self-protective you. Hail Hamilton Rich Johnson RICH Johnson Chris Bertrand HAIL Hamilton My Turn Mary Carney La Quetta Shamblee THOUGHTS ABOUT MARY’S MARKET Glenn Lambdin THE RECESSION If you visit Mary’s Market and Canyon Café in the canyon part of Sierra Greg Wellborn Madre, don’t look for Mary. She’s not there. The all new Mary goes by the Ralph McKnight AND WHAT KEEPS name Carolyn and she is terrific. I must warn you though that Carolyn is a professional belly builder. She can bake 10 pounds on you. In fact, I’m Trish Collins FUELING IT sure you can gain weight just by smelling the wafting fragrance of the Pat Ostrye bakery treats. (I think that’s why so many people hike up to Mary’s) Dorothy White Economic recessions are caused the recession -- at least I’ll probably get in trouble for missing some names, but she is ably assisted by Connie, aka Webmaster by a decline in GDP growth, according economic definition Conchita, and John, aka Giovani. Mary’s has seven tables (I think) inside and a few tables John Avery which is itself caused by a of “recession.” However, outside. They also have a counter with four or so stools. In another throw back to the sixties slowdown in manufacturing unemployment continued (or considerably earlier) Mary’s only takes cash, which is fine because the menu is extremely Mountain Views News orders, falling housing prices to rise to 10%, and many reasonable. has been adjudicated as and sales, and a drop-off in business leaders still expected A trip to Mary’s is like time traveling back to the sixties. The area is very rustic and a newspaper of General business investment. The a W-shaped recession in 2010- there is a screen door at the entrance. I also say that because a large part of the canyon Circulation for the Coun- result of this slowdown is 2011. That is to say, if the Fed population looks like they moved south from the Haight-Ashbury district in San Francisco. ty of Los Angeles in Court falling employment, and rising raises interest rates, or the You remember Haight Ashbury; where the flower children hung out in the sixties? They may Case number GS004724: unemployment, which causes a government raises taxes after all be up in the canyon. for the City of Sierra slowdown in retail sales. This a recovery starts, the economy Madre; in Court Case creates a downward spiral in could be pushed back into I am going to ask the city to build a three-story parking structure for Mary’s Market. She GS005940 and for the manufacturing and recession. needs more accessible parking. But don’t let that stop you from going. The trip is worth it. City of Monrovia in Court increased layoffs. A stock What keeps fueling the You get there by going up Mountain Trail north of Grandview to Sturtevant Drive. Turn Case No. GS006989 and market decline can be a result recession are the following: right, drive down to where it veers left and turn left on Woodland Drive. Drive up to the of a recession, but is often a parking area and park. She is open Tuesday through Saturday from 7am to 5pm. Saturday is published every Satur- 1. Stagnating oil prices day at 55 W. Sierra Madre cause itself. This is called the and Sunday from 8am to 3pm. Closed Mondays. business cycle. (easily surpassing the $ Blvd., No. 302, Sierra 100 a barrel), driven by My friend showed me a few classified ads out of an English newspaper. They were as follows: Madre, California, 91024. One of the causes of the current geopolitical uncertainties, Free Puppies: ½ cocker spaniel and ½ sneaky neighbor dog. All contents are copy- recession was that the Fed was the collapse of stock markets Free Puppies: Mother is a Kennel Club registered German Shepherd. And the father righted and may not be slow to raise interest rates when and subsequent diversion is a Super Dog, able to leap tall fences in a single bound. reproduced without the the economy started to boom of speculative investment Cows for sale: Never bred. Also, 1 gay bull for sale. express written consent of in 2004. Low interest rates in market and the expected Joining nudist colony! Must sell washer and dryer. the publisher. All rights 2004 and 2005 helped created oil production cuts by the Wedding Dress For Sale. Worn once by mistake. reserved. All submissions the housing bubble. Irrational OPEC. For sale: Complete 45 volume set of Encyclopaedia Britannica. No longer needed, to this newspaper become exuberance set in again as 2. Continued escalation of got married and wife knows everything. the property of the Moun- many investors took advantage prices of staple foods due Don’t forget that those pesky pirates are running around Sierra Madre. “Treasure Island” tain Views News and may of low rates to buy homes just to the effect of “second be published in part or is playing for the next few weeks on Saturdays at 11:00 am at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. to resell. Others bought homes round” increased costs of You must know that these fairy tale theatre plays are interactive with the children and that whole. they couldn’t afford thanks to crude oil and raw materials, Opinions and views means these will be lifelong memories for our young kids and grand kids. Treat them to this interest only loans. along with wage increases, experience. For reservations of information call (626) 355-4318. (I saw Cinderella THREE expressed by the writers the prices of manufactured In 2006, when higher rates times. It was worth it to watch Prince Charming dance with every little girl in the audience! printed in this paper do products, abusive margins finally kicked in, declining of companies and brokers not necessarily express housing prices caught many and a totally inefficient the views and opinions homeowners who had taken administration and lack of of the publisher or staff loans with little money down. mechanisms to control the of the Mountain Views As they realized they would ceaseless speculation, with News. lose money by selling the house consequent rises in inflation for less than their mortgage, and subsequent contraction Mountain Views News is they foreclosed. An escalating of consumption. wholly owned by Grace foreclosure rate panicked many 3. Increasing inflation rate Lorraine Publications, banks and hedge funds, which and unbridled growth of Inc. and reserves the right had foreign debt and current to refuse publication of bought mortgage-backed account deficit as a result advertisements and other securities on the secondary of the above two points, materials submitted for market, and now realized they with a consequent drop in publication. were facing huge losses. state revenues and loss of By August 2007, banks became Letters to the editor and purchasing power of workers afraid to lend to each other correspondence should in a near future due to salary because they didn’t want be sent to: increases below the inflation these toxic loans as collateral. rate or the freezing or This led to the $700 billion Mountain Views News reducing them. bailout, and bankruptcies or 80 W. Sierra Madre Bl. 4. Slow to non-existent government nationalization of #327 increase of net employment Bear Stearns, AIG, Fannie Mae, Sierra Madre, Ca. due to the continuation of Freddie Mac, IndyMac Bank, 91024 the housing slump and the and Washington Mutual. By resulting domino effect in December 2008, employment Phone: 626-355-2737 the construction sector, was declining faster than in the Fax: 626-609-3285 linked with the proverbial 2001 recession. email: drop in state revenues and [email protected] In 2009, the government the consequent contraction launched the economic of investment in basic Mountain Views stimulus plan. It was designed infrastructure and social News to spend $185 billion in 2009. services. 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MESSENGER Spacecraft Enters Mercury Orbit After more than a dozen laps through the inner solar system and six maneuver, but the spacecraft still will have plenty of propellant for planetary flybys, NASA’s MESSENGER spacecraft was scheduled orbit adjustments during its yearlong science campaign. to move into orbit around the planet Mercury on March 17. The After the burn, the spacecraft is scheduled to turn toward Earth durable spacecraft-carrying seven science instruments and fortified and resume normal operations. Data will be collected by Deep against the blistering environs near the Sun-will be the first ever to Space Network antennas and transferred to the Mission Operations orbit the innermost planet. Center at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Md., to be analyzed. “From the outset of this mission, our goal has been to gather the first global observations of Mercury from orbit,” says MESSENGER The maneuver - which will be completed at a time when Principal Investigator Sean Solomon, of the Carnegie Institution of MESSENGER is more than 96 million miles from Earth - places the Washington. “At the time of our launch more than six and a half probe in an orbit that brings it as close as 124 miles to Mercury’s years ago, that goal seemed but a distant dream. MESSENGER is surface. The spacecraft was scheduled to begin its first full orbit now poised to turn that dream into reality.” around Mercury on March 18, and the probe will continue to orbit Mercury once every 12 hours for the duration of its primary To move the spacecraft from its wide-ranging orbit around the mission. Sun to an orbit around Mercury is a complex maneuver. First, the solar arrays, telecommunications, attitude control, and autonomy “For the first two weeks of orbit, we’ll be focused on ensuring systems have to be configured for the main thruster firing (known as that the spacecraft systems are all working well in Mercury’s harsh a “burn”), and the spacecraft, operating on commands transmitted thermal environment,” says APL’s Eric Finnegan, the MESSENGER last week from Earth, is turned to the correct orientation for Mission Systems Engineer. “Starting on March 23 the instruments MESSENGER’s Mercury orbit insertion maneuver. will be turned on and checked out, and on April 4 the science phase of the mission will begin and the first orbital science data from “The marathon cruise phase of the MESSENGER mission is nearing To slow the spacecraft down sufficiently to be “captured” by Mercury will be returned.” the finish line,” says Solomon. “We are extremely excited by the Mercury, MESSENGER’s main thruster has to be fired for about 15 prospect that orbital operations will soon begin.” minutes. This burn slows the spacecraft by 1,929 miles per hour and While in orbit, MESSENGER’s instruments will perform the first consumes 31 percent of the propellant that the spacecraft carried at complete reconnaissance of the cratered planet’s geochemistry, http://messenger.jhuapl.edu/news_room/presscon_multi7.html launch. Less than 9.5 percent of the usable propellant at the start geophysics, geological history, atmosphere, magnetosphere, and You can contact Bob Eklund at: [email protected]. of the mission will remain after completing the orbit insertion plasma environment. Ask jai…… Ask jai is a weekly column that will strive to honestly answer your job search questions relating to job searching techniques, networking skills, resume writing and interviewing. The employment situation is getting better, however, it is still a challenge finding were the jobs are located and how to get pass the “gate-keepers”. As an Executive Recruiter I was privy to working directly with Corporate Sock Puppets...to the rescue! Recruiters and understanding their process in selecting which candidates to interview and hire. I will candidly answer your questions, possibly bluntly answering you questions, but I will be totally honest. My objective is to help you achieve your employment goal. Many of the blogs that I like inner “soap-box hero” in to the topic at hand. This Q: How do I get motivated to search for a job? I’ve been unemployed for a long time. I did finish High School and I have to visit daily have a section many people and the online can be an effective strategy completed a medical billing program from a private trade school. I have never worked for more than a couple of months in a for posting comments version of these discussions for changing the tone and medical setting yet I would like to get a job doing what I was trained to do. Where do I go? Myra about the preceding have the propensity to do confidence of an online article or the subject of the same on a much larger discussion group in the conversation. Some of the scale and for a much larger hands of a skilled operator, Dear Myra: more mainstream blogs group of participants at one especially if they can escape The words money and survival have always been great motivators for me. I am making an assumption you are surviving financially with larger audiences time. These blogs also bring detection by sowing the and therefore not in a desperate need for a job ... at least not yet. And I hope you will never be in a desperate situation, either can attract hundreds of out a certain type of online seeds of mis-information, financially or to survive. To say all that … I am guessing you really want to find work in the field you love and for which you commenters depending behavior that’s not usually fear, uncertainty and doubt paid for an education. Fortunately for you, the medical and healthcare fields are the key areas to find employment. You did not upon the topic. I often find found in other single-topic where none previously indicate why you have only worked a few months, and how long you have been unemployed. I would strongly suggest you contact myself skipping the actual blogs and this behavior is existed. These tactics also the school where you completed the medical billing program and ask for their assistance in finding a position. Trade schools are article and heading straight commonly called “Sock have the benefit of existing constantly contacted by employers searching for people to hire. Go on-line and do some research for jobs in your local area. Type to the comments section to Puppetry” in the online online where information in the browser Medical Biller and Healthcare as a few of your keywords. Contact all the hospitals and medical facilities in your see what others have to say world. A “sock puppet” is and viewpoints are often area. Then contact Doctor, Dentist and other medical offices. Don’t forget to look for medical billing positions with Insurance about something that may an online identity created presented as true facts just companies (that could be another infinite number). Use the telephone to call and make contact with key decision/hiring makers. have been well covered in for an expressed purpose because someone read them Send your resume and cover via e-mail. Register with all temporary agencies. I am sure Work-At-Home is possible as long as you the news. On the technical of allowing one poster to somewhere else online. As have the technical equipment. Your resources and employment (how about the word “potential”) as a Medical Biller should be blogs that I frequent, the appear to be a different social media becomes a never-ending. To further encourage and motivate you I have reprinted statistical information from the U.S. Department of Labor- most common trend is poster or multiple different more dominant news source Bureau of Labor Statistics www.bls.gov : for commenters to share posters and post views that and place for discussion their personal experiences may not be congruent with of matters big and small Current and Projected Employment for Medical Billers: in relation to the topic the true views of the poster. throughout the world 2008 Employment 528,800 at hand. Sometimes the Often a sock puppet will (witness the latest revolts 2018 Employment 609,600 conversations do devolve post comments or reviews in North Africa and the into bouts of partisan that support a product or Middle East), the ability to Employment Change (Increase) 80,000 bickering (eg, Mac vs. viewpoint that they have influence online discussions Growth Rate 15% PC, Linux vs. everything, a vested interest in while would be a valuable tool etc). Most often these disparaging products or indeed to have on ones’ side. Employment is expected to grow faster than average (should this be in blue?). Automated and electronic billing processes have exchanges are all about the viewpoints that compete Apparently the US military streamlined billing departments, but job growth is expected due to an increasing number of transactions, especially in the rapidly transfer and showcase of with those of their agrees with this assessment. growing healthcare industry. technical knowledge. On interests. Sock Puppets are Ntrepid, “online persona The following websites should be useful in further assisting you in your job search: pop culture and celebrity distinguished from their management service”, sites, the camps usually close kin known as “trolls” has been awarded a $2.76 Medical Biller Associations websites: www.ambanet.net, www.pmbausa.com, www.physicians.com, and www.aapc.com . A divide themselves into for by the fact that trolls most million contract to set up, Medical Biller is a secure profession and obviously an excellent career path and job security. and against based upon often post comments that maintain and monitor large the commenters’ personal are meant to inflame the numbers of “sock puppet” Everything you ever wanted to know about how to get a job ….but did not know who to ask. ASK jai. Send opinion of the current celeb participants or disrupt accounts in order to your questions to: [email protected] or visit website www.resumeandcareerservicesc, or call being discussed. On the discussion altogether. influence online discussions 310-858-85821. political blogs I frequent, the Where trolls seek to disrupt in areas of the world where an ounce of spare fat and plenty of tight friend named Chata defies all negative comments section is a much or derail conversation, sock the US would like to have its muscle to fill out her petite stature in all rumors you may have heard about the different animal altogether. puppets attempt to influence interests better represented. the proper places. Her bone structure personality traits and behaviors that Politics and political the discussion by presenting Head’s Up: Talk isn’t that is striking with alluring curvature are “typical” for her breed. She puts discussions in general have themselves as interested cheap and it’s better left to including a dramatically “to-die-for” you at ease the moment you are in her a tendency to bring out the parties with input relevant the professionals. Happy Tails slim waist (don‘t I wish!). Her senses are presence, both with her body language extremely keen, and her heart is bigger and her eye contact. She respects others by Chris Leclerc and warmer than that of any other dog more than most humans do, in my I believe I have ever known. Chata lives opinion and she is a great “nanny” to THE PURSUIT OF HOPPINESS quite the life of leisure, with her family her baby brother, Charlie. She displays of 4 humans including 2 small children, humility by lowering her head slightly Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you had a wonderful time! I am CHARMING CHATA and a 2-year-old Chocolate Lab named when you first greet her, then she begins writing this prior to the holiday, so I hope that I will have had a At 48 years old (or 48 years young, “Charlie Brown”. She is amazingly aware her child-like writhing back and forth wonderful time, too. St. Patrick’s Day is probably the only day when depending on your perspective!) I have of how lucky she is to have been adopted with her tail swiftly whipping from one there might be a run on cabbages and potatoes at the market. It’s a day come to appreciate true friendship more into a fabulous family who loves and side of her groin to the other. She lets to exhume that old Crock-pot you received as a wedding gift so many than ever before in my life. I must say cares for her beyond expectation. When out a tiny whimper now and then when years ago, rinse off another year’s worth of dust and bug carcasses, and that I feel blessed to have obtained many Chata looks directly into your eyes, I tell she is really excited, as if to say “I am so throw in some well-marbled beef. Everyone praises Crock-pots for loyal friends over the years, and for that you she melts your heart. She is truly a glad to see you”. Contrary to what some their hassle-free ease. “Just turn it on and go about your day!” I don’t I am very grateful. One thing that came charm. One might then ask, “What kind people think about her breed, Chata think I’d be able to go about my day knowing that a kitchen appliance might catch the to mind for me recently as I reflected on of dog is Chata?” Chata is what is most is by far one of the most sensitive and apartment complex on fire. this fact, is that most of my closest and commonly known as a Pit Bull, but her loyal canine companions that I have Since I obviously don’t do the Crock-pot thing, I just had to do some light research to dearest friends are quite a lot different official breed title is American Pit Bull ever known. As humans beings, we see how they’ve sexed up this mainstay of the 1970’s newly married housewife. As if to from me in many ways. Some are much Terrier. So, are you surprised that such have learned to be very careful not to answer my question, the first image that popped up on the older than I, and some are considerably a sweet, loving dog could be a Pit Bull? jump to conclusions about one another, Crock-pot website was of four guys cheering (supposedly younger. Many do not look anything like Well, you shouldn’t be, and here is why. regardless of color, race or creed. In fact for some for some sporting event), with an “entertainment” me; they are not the same color, shape or there are laws that prohibit us from such triple Crock-pot set before them. It is essentially three little size and many come from very different Known for their intelligence and profiling. Crock-pots joined in a long base. I found this hilarious, cultures. Several of my dearest friends loyalty, American Pit Bull Terriers since guys watching sports and Crock-pots were two of do not walk or talk like me nor do they make excellent, loving and very Well, I say it’s high time that we learned the things least likely to be associated in my mind. My speak my language, yet they know me protective companions despite the bad to apply the same moral principals to husband, however, found the idea totally plausible, saying intimately and love me unconditionally. reputation they have gained due to the way we view and treat man’s best the little pots probably held cream cheese and Hormel No “Where and how”, one might ask “could the unfair press they receive. They are friend! Many rumors have been spread Beans chili (apparently something he used to enjoy in his you have found such genuine friendships commonly confused with the American indicating that Pit Bulls are vicious college days). in people with whom you have so little Staffordshire Terrier, and apparently dogs that are likely to attack, but in Even if I don’t actually do the cooking, I love traditional in common?” The answer is simple: First in the eyes of the United Kennel Club reality they are quite the opposite, and corned beef, cabbage, and root vegetable meals. However, of all, I am drawn to diversity when it (UKC), they are indeed considered again let’s remember that each dog is an like fish and chips and shrimp tacos; corned beef and comes to personal interaction with other to be the same breed, however many individual. It is well put in the old adage cabbage is one of those things that you have to have with human beings, and secondly, I spend a disagree. Some AKC (American Kennel “You Can’t judge a book by its cover”. beer. Similar to Oktoberfest, you could do wine, but just lot of my time hanging out with animals! Club)-registered American Staffordshire Yes, some Pit Bulls are not friendly, but know that everyone else will be swinging a frothy stein. I’m Fortunately the humans and animals Terriers are dual-registered as American that is true of every breed and the reason definitely more of a wine person than a beer person, but I’ve I spend time with are kind and open- Pit Bull Terriers with the UKC. The most likely lies in the fact that they learned to, if not love, at least like a few beers. As with most minded enough to accept me just the AKC, on the other hand does not have been either neglected or treated of my articles, here’s another huge, obvious disclaimer –I way I am, and I accept them in the same allow a UKC-registered American cruelly. The Pit Bull was originally bred know next to nothing about beer! My comments are purely for your amusement and to way, therefore friendship is, for the most Pit Bull Terrier to be registered as an to fight, (who’s warped idea was that?) make you feel more knowledgeable by comparison. part, inevitable. American Staffordshire Terrier. To be but thankfully, breeding dogs to fight My first beer experiences were just about washing the stuff down fast enough to not dual-registered, the dog must first be an has since been outlawed. If we assume grimace by letting the flavor linger on my palate. Like with other foods you don’t Among my closest canine companions AKC-registered American Staffordshire things about a dog based on appearance initially like, it is possible to acquire a taste for them if you pair them with something is one in particular that has made such Terrier and then it can be registered or breed, are we not breaking our own you already like. Here enters beer-able foods (pizza, barbeque, hot wings, etc.). At a positive impact on me that I decided with the UKC as an APBT -- but not moral law as human beings to refrain first I enjoyed Coronas, but my beer enthusiast friend discouraged me from drinking to write about her. I consider her an vice versa. Having said all of that, I am from judging one another based on this “low-brow brew” in public. (So my husband and I occasionally enjoy a couple in inspiration, and I think her example an individual who would rather steer race or national origin? I say treat every private.) New Castle is good, and we discovered Dogfish Head Pale Ale after watching could help do away with one of today‘s clear of canine breed titles and labeling dog with kindness, approach them with an interesting documentary about harsh competition in the American beer market. most damaging urban myths about altogether. To me, it is much more care, and respect them as you wish to Although I’ve only dared tasting it once, I am a frequent buyer of Black Goat Ale for dogs. The friend I am referring to is important that each dog be recognized be respected. If man wants the dog to my dad (name changed because he fears a run on the stuff). If you’ve never had the an 8 year old little girl named “Chata“. as an individual, each with his own behave kindly, man must be kind to pleasure, this stout is the color of motor oil. Since I’ve never tasted motor oil I can’t Chata has a beautiful, shiny golden unique personality characteristics and the dog. After all, dogs are people, too. stretch the comparison further, but my dad loves it. One beer creation I would like to coat with matching smiling eyes. She is qualities, the same way we strive to view Thanks, Chata for being a charming try is “Guinness punch.” Originating in Jamaica, this cocktail combines Guinness stout, symmetrically near-perfect from one our fellow human beings. example for your breed! sweetened condensed milk, and spices. Hey, it sounds too weird not to be good! Who side of her body to the other. She’s as fit as My beautiful American Pit Bull Terrier knows, maybe it even goes well with corned beef! a fiddle and healthy as a horse, with not 15 THE THE GOOD LIFE Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 12, 2011 YOUR HEALTH MATTERS SENIOR HAPPENINGS Today’s Subject: Activities: Unless listed differently, all activities are at the Recipe of the Week: Hart Memorial Park (Senior Center) 222 W. Sierra Quick Chicken Paella Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre Achoo! aka Atchoo, Kerchoo, Ad Nauseum Lunch Program: Monday- Friday at the with Sugar Snap Peas Intervale Café -12:00 Noon-Call (626) blooming plants, keep your windows closed 355-0256 to make your daily reservation. INGREDIENTS: in the evening hours. If your nose is already Suggested donation $2.00 for seniors (60+) 1/2 cup dry white wine inflamed, a neti pot or any other type of sinus and $3.75 for visitors. 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads MENU BELOW 1 1/2 teaspoons salt rinse can be useful. 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Have you ever had the feeling that you lost my vegetables, especially broccoli. At the end of ited In-Home nursing care will something but could not quite figure out what? the year, I could use that time to eat some Apple This has been bugging me all week long. It is a fritters. provide a special prize on the 4th INCOME TAX TIME good thing I lost my mind years ago or this might Another way I could save time is to cut down on Tuesday of each month. Bingo cause me to lose it. I remember the day I lost my my daily exercise. I am not sure who came up with takes place every Tuesday at 1:30 Don Brunner will be volunteering his time once again mind but I cannot remember anything after that the idea of exercising every day. Just think about pm in the Hart Park House / Se- to assist seniors with filing their 2010 tax return. The date. what 15 minutes a day would add up to. In one nior Center in Memorial Park. service is free but appointments are necessary. All week long, I had this nagging feeling in the week that would be 105 minutes, in a month it Every Wednesday - February 9th to April 6th 1 pm back of my head that I had lost something and would be up to 455 minutes and in a year it comes The game begins at 1:30 pm but to 2 pm Hart Park House / Senior Center, 222 W. that it was something rather important. I sat down to 5460 minutes, which amounts to 91 hours. those wishing to play must ar- Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (in Memorial Park). in my easy chair and tried to think about it but In addition, taking a shower everyday may be rive 10 minutes before to secure Please call the Senior Desk at (626) 355-7394 to make who can think at times like this? considered a waste of time by some. Think of the your Bingo cards. Join us on an appointment. I was looking for whatever it was I lost all time I could save by cutting down on my shower the 1st & 4th Tuesday of each through the house. I finally was going through my time. 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She has Where volunteers bring the library to snickers. You would think after all these years this insidious idea of bathing regularly. If it were you! For more information, please call I would become accustomed to such royal up to her, I would take three or four showers a day. Ana Valencia at (626) 355-7186. treatment. But my argument is, a person can only be so clean • Sierra Madre Aquatic Center, 611 E. I finally broke down and confessed, “I don’t know for so long. If God meant us to be clean all the what I lost but I just feel like I’ve lost something time, why did he make so much dirt? Sierra Madre Blvd., will be open for this week. I just can’t put my finger on it.” I remember when my wife was away for two weeks spring lap swimmers & walkers start- “Do you remember,” she said thoughtfully, “where I saved an enormous amount of time by recycling ing March 14 through June 12. Hours: you were when you lost whatever you lost?” my dishes. After all, I don’t mind eating after me. 12 noon to 2 pm (Sunday, Mon- I reflected for a moment and then confessed to her Those two weeks I used the same silverware, dish day, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday) that it was last Sunday right after I got up that I and coffee mug for the entire time. And, contrary and 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Tuesday & LUNCH & LEARN sensed I had lost something. to my wife’s theories, I lived. Wednesday). Cost is $100 per person Join the Senior Community Commission at the Si- My wife was about ready to leave the room and When my good wife found out what I was thinking for a spring pass (no daily admission). erra Madre Hart Park House / Senior Center for a then she stopped and looked at me and said, “You about, she made a very good point. According to This is a great opportunity for low FREE presentation. Lunch is available for a $2 do- do remember we lost an hour this week?” her, I could save an enormous amount of time by impact exercise in a heated pool. For nation by calling (626) 355-0256 by 12 noon the “So,” I said sheepishly as I closed my sock drawer, not trying to think up ways to save time. day before. “I won’t find it among my socks.” The truth of the matter is, time cannot be saved. more information, please call With that mystery solved, I had another one to It can only be used wisely. The Bible makes this (626) 355-5278. contemplate. This one probably is bigger than point clear on a number of occasions. “To every anything else I could ever think of. How can I thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose DIAL - A - RIDE make up for lost time? under the heaven:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV). Every year I go through the same rigmarole. And, “And that, knowing the time, that now it is TICKETS No sooner am I adjusted to the time then the high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our Tickets can now be government changes that time for me. 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Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 16 Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 19, 2011 HOMES AND PROPERTY One Of A Kind: Featuring unique homes and gardens and the people whoe create them Story and Photos By Chris Bertrand Xerox Lends Habitat A Corporate Hand… For a Year! Paul McAnnally- across the country in 2011. Another Xerox Linz Joins San employee is going on social service leave for Gabriel Valley a similar kind of organization, Hacienda, in Habitat for Humanity North Portland, bringing affordable housing Monrovian, Paul to the local Hispanic community there. Yet McAnnally-Linz, has another colleague will build a community been a Xerox employee greenhouse in the San Francisco Bay area since the fall of 1983. that will provide the opportunity for special He applied last year for needs individuals to build their own micro the company’s Social Service Leave program businesses. There are also fabulous projects when Xerox invited its employees to submit working with at risk youth in Chicago, re proposals for community involvement projects. invigoration homes in Washington DC and Linz says, “Xerox initiated the program in the planting Scout troops in poorer sections rural 1970’s, acknowledging that donating money Kentucky and Indiana.” wasn’t a difficult thing for them at the time. When asked why he chose Habitat for But letting their top people go (out for a year Humanity, Linz chuckles, “I have been on service projects) was more of a sacrifice.” ‘infected’ by the Habitat concept of getting “There’s no formal relationship between people into housing they own, so I applied in Xerox and SGV Habitat,” he continued. “My September, 2010, and was notified in December project is one of seven Xerox is supporting that I had been approved to work at the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity for 2011.” During the year Linz will take on construction management, drawing on his Xerox project management and real estate experience which included moving the Xerox office form Monrovia to El Segundo last year. Sonja Yates, the Executive Director of SGV Habitat, commented “When the opportunity came up in August last year Paul and I Paul Linz (R) with two members of Sherman Avenue build families from 2010, Sonya strategized together to come up with a winning (center) and Olga (L) Quiros. proposal. We (SGV Habitat) have two very ambitious projects on our plate right now, in sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. “It’s always been my desire to retire into addition to some smaller ones. We’re in pre- Linz will spearhead the completion of a Habitat, he continued. “This has become the development for five condo homes on Geneva series of technical documents and processes trial run. I love my company and appreciate Street in Glendale, and will break ground on that will lead to obtaining the public benefit the opportunity to represent two great March 5th. Paul will be the day in and day out conveyance of 25% of the 5.17 acre site. organizations, Xerox and San Gabriel Valley site manager. His work at Xerox focused on SGV Habitat will then build nine new Habitat for Humanity”. Yates continued logistics and on time delivery. He’s the perfect affordable bungalow homes for successful “It’s extraordinary that even in the difficult person to help us streamline our construction Habitat applicants. The remaining 75% of the economic times we all face today, that Xerox processes so we can touch more lives by land will be converted from army barracks has continued this service program. We’re building more homes.” into park land by the city of Pasadena. going to use this time to accomplish the two The second project is another “animal” “It’s very complicated, and Paul’s the right things that are on our local plate for Habitat.” all together, but also draws from Linz’s person to take this on,” smiled Yates. strengths in process development. He will When asked about the transition from To volunteer at or donate to the San work on the public benefit conveyance for Xerox to Habitat, Linz said, “I feel great about Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity, or the next Habitat project at the Desiderio it. After 27 years at Xerox, I am enjoying to learn about applying to purchase a Army Reserve Center in Pasadena. Habitat’s different flow and organization, Habitat home, visit their website at http:// Located below the Old Colorado Street bridge; and the younger people on the staff, the www.sgvhabitat.org or call 626-387-6899. the land where the Army Reserve Center 20-somethings have shared their energy and sits was made surplus as a part of the 2005 zeal. I always put 110% into what I do, but this Base Realignment and Closure Commission definitely rejuvenates and recharges.” SIERRA MADRE’S BEAUTIFUL HOMES ... 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Have you done your “spring cleaning” yet? If you’re selling your home, it’s essential to take care of the details, both inside and out. Since buyers first see your property from the street, there are some steps you can take to pique their interest in seeing more. Obviously, color makes an impact. Emphasize two or three colors in your flowerbeds and shrubs, and coordinate your blooms with the seasons, be it spring or summer. Also make sure your trees and shrubs are properly sized to the house and grounds, and not blocking any of your home’s positive features. Perfectly maintaining your lawn is critical while you’re listing, since a well-manicured lawn powerfully symbolizes your pride of ownership and attention to maintenance. You can reduce the time invested in mowing and watering if you can do some simple landscaping with rocks, ornamental grasses and drought-tolerant plants. The sound of water also turns buyers on. Even if you don’t have a pond, you can achieve the same effect by installing a small fountain in the front yard, or even running an electric fountain on your porch or deck. Finally, there are a couple of architectural flourishes that add interest, such as colorful window boxes, a trellis with flowering vines, or even a pretty new mailbox. Contact your agent for a wealth of other ideas to attract buyers.

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Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 17 SPORTS Mountain Views News Saturday, March 19, 2011 CALIFORNIA NECTAR HEADS FIELD OF EIGHT IN GRADE III SANTA PAULA ARCADIA, Calif.– With turf marathon standouts Champ Pegasus and Bourbon Bay in Dubai, Hollywood Derby winner Haimish Hy finds an opportunity to gain ground in the division in Sunday’s 60th running of the Grade II, $150,000 San Luis Rey Stakes at 1 ½ miles over Santa Anita’s Camino Real Turf Course. The 4-year-old colt, trained by Art Sherman and to be ridden by Garrett Gomez, heads a cast MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE RIGHT of eight set for the second in Santa Anita’s series of grass marathons. The series is climaxed by the HYBRID GOLF CLUBS FOR YOUR GAME Grade II, $150,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap I think the hybrid You have to make sure of two things when at 1 ¾ miles that traditionally closes the meet, this golf clubs are going you are replacing your longer irons. If you HAIMISH HY LIKELY FAVORITE IN SUNDAY’S year on April 17. GRADE II SAN LUIS REY MARATHON to wind up being don’t buy the hybrids in a set you are going to Classy California Nectar is the most a better invention get different shafts from different companies. accomplished of eight entrants in Sunday’s Haimish Hy, Garrett Gomez, 123; Romp, Alonso than the sand Even thou you bought a regular shaft from companion feature, the 26th running of the Quinonez, 118; Flacon Rock, Brice Blanc, 118; wedge. I have to ad one company that doesn’t mean it is going to Imponente Purse, Chantal Sutherland, 118; one more thought. be the same regular shaft of another company. Grade III, $100,000 Santa Paula Stakes for 3-year- IF you buy the The second thing you have to be careful of if old fillies at 6 ½ furlongs. Buenos Dias, Martin Pedroza, 118; Restless right one for your you don’t buy your hybrids in a set is the loft Haimish Hy closed from 18 lengths behind to Soul, Joseph Talamo, 118; Juniper Pass, Rafael game. on the clubs. finish third, 3 ¼ lengths behind Champ Pegasus Bejarano, 118, and Dahoud, Joel Rosario, 118. and runner-up Bourbon Bay, who were noses Multiple stakes victor California Nectar, That is where my problems began early on. Can you believe apart crossing the wire in the marathon series winner of the Grade II Santa Ynez Stakes at how incredible I was buying different hybrids and the lofts seven furlongs on Jan. 15, holds a distinct class were too close together. opener, the Grade II San Luis Obispo Stakes at 1 it is to stand in ½ miles on Feb. 19. Champ Pegasus and San Luis advantage over her opposition in the Santa Paula. the middle of the The following chart will help you understand Rey defending champion Bourbon Bay have since Prior to the Santa Ynez, she was victorious in the fairway 200 yards what you have to purchase for a replacement been designated to compete in the $5 million $100,000 California Breeders’ Championship. from the green club: Dubai Sheema Classic on March 26. A California-bred daughter of Stormy Atlantic and you get to pull trained by Doug O’Neill for breeder Suarez out one of those That leaves Haimish Hy as the most likely 17 degree hybrid would replace a 2 iron or Racing, California Nectar has undergone a brief beautiful replacement clubs instead of a 3 5 wood to take advantage of the void, and the $10,000 iron? That is exactly where the problems 20 degree hyrid would replace a 3 iron or bargain purchase appears to be on the rise with freshening since tiring to a well-beaten fifth in begin. You better hope that you bought the 7 wood earnings that already have reached $305,980. Santa Anita’s Grade I Las Virgenes Stakes on Feb. correct 3 iron replacement. From the minute 23 degree hybrid would replace a 4 iron “He tried to run with them (Champ Pegasus 9. Patrick Valenzuela, who was aboard for a neck I heard about the hybrids I have referred to and Bourbon Bay),” Gomez said following the victory over Las Virgenes winner Zazu in the them as replacement clubs. 27 degree hybrid would replace a 5 iron San Luis Obispo, “and it was his first time going Santa Ynez, has the return call in the Santa Paula. a mile-and-a-half. He actually ran a really good “She had a hard little campaign and she got a Of course I have a reason why I call them 31 degree hybrid would replace a 6 iron race. If he runs back to that, he’ll be super tough.” little tired,” said O’Neill, “so we kicked her out replacement clubs. I bought three of them A Kentucky-bred son of Ecton Park, Haimish after the Las Virgenes and gave her a couple before it dawned on me that I was just buying In closing I have to explain one last thing to you. Not all companys have the same degree Hy has done his best running on grass. Following of weeks on the farm. She’s come back strong them because I liked them, not because they and we think she’s got a big chance on Sunday.” were correct for my game. That is when I did of loft. Some companies might make a 24- his victory in last November’s Grade I Hollywood some research that I will share with you. 28-32 degree set of hybrids. The one thing Derby at 1 ¼ miles on turf, Sherman tried California Nectar has posted a 3-3-0 record in The Rules of Golf states that you are allowed to keep in mind is that you are REPLACING conventional dirt for the first time, and Haimish eight races for earnings of $218,800. She will be to carry 14 clubs in your bag. Let’s do some a club in your bag. You don’t want two clubs Hy finished sixth in Santa Anita’s Grade II San the 123-pound high weight on Sunday while each math. You probably use a driver, putter, with the same loft. Fernando Stakes. of her opponents carries 118. pitching wedge, sand wedge and LOB. That’s I hope this helps you out the next time you He had closed strongly to win the Hollywood Her primary opposition in the Santa Paula five golf clubs and nine to go. Most of you head out to buy a couple of hybrid golf clubs Derby in his longest race prior to the San Luis could be provided by a pair of first-out maiden have a 9-8-7-6 irons. Now we have nine clubs for your game. Obispo while exhibiting his affinity for marathons winning fillies: Warren Williamson’s Mildly and four to go. If you would like to learn more, contact Bobby as well as the grass. With a 5-1-2 record in 12 Offensive scored by 4 ¼ lengths in her first out for at www.igolffixes.com career starts, Haimish Hy has won 3 of 5 races trainer Carla Gaines with a sizzling six furlongs on turf. He carries high weight of 123 pounds in over a wet fast track in 1:08 1/5. Bejarano rides. Live from Burger Continental, Pasadena Sunday’s marathon while conceding five pounds Hout Bay, trained by John Sadler for Keith to each of his seven opponents. Abrahams, rallied strongly in her debut to win by The Harvey Hyde Show His opposition in the San Luis Rey includes 1 ½ lengths while covering 5 ½ furlongs in 1:02 535 So. Lake Ave. Pasadena (626) 792 - 6634 Imponente Purse, fourth in the San Luis Obispo, 4/5. Joel Rosario rides. Every Thursday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm less than a length behind Haimish Hy; Juniper The complete field for the Santa Paula Stakes, Pass, fifth in the San Luis Obispo; Romp, second with jockeys and weights in post position order: Hard-hitting, High impact Sports Talk Radio to Bourbon Bay in last year’s San Luis Obispo; Tiz the Route, Blanc, 118; Joe Ja, Corey Nakatani, KSHP Las Vegas - 1400 AM Buenos Dias, second to Champ Pegasus in last 118; Dawnie Macho, Victor Espinoza, 118; summer’s Del Mar Handicap; Falcon Rock, a close California Nectar, Patrick Valenzuela, 123; Hout fourth in the Del Mar Handicap, and improving Bay, Rosario, 118; Justenufappeal, Talamo, 118; New Zealand import Dahoud. Restless Soul, a Top Debutante, David Flores, 118, and Mildly 7-year-old British-bred mare, will be making her Offensive, Bejarano, 118. first U.S. start in open company. The San Luis Rey will be contested as the fifth The complete field for the San Luis Rey Stakes, race on nine-race program with the Santa Paula with jockeys and weights in post position order: going as the eighth. First post is at 12:30 p.m.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011 SECTION B Treasures of Sierra Madre The People The Vine Sierra Madre is a town that would not exist if it were not for the volunteer efforts of its citizenry. Such History of Sierra Madre’s 116-Year Old efforts have kept the Wistaria Festival a mainstay of Sierra Madre culture since 1918. This year, the By Phyllis Chapman Wistaria Festival Committee has decided to initiate a tradition that we hope will be carried on for Wistaria* Vine generations to come. This year as we celebrate the beauty of “The Vine” that has is such an important In 1894, William and Alice Brugman to help the war effort. part of our culture, we shall also bestow the honor of “Treasure of Sierra Madre” on six citizens who purchased a home on what was then 12,000 people attended called Piedmont, which is now called the event. This was the have exemplified the kind of volunteer spirit and commitment that makes this town what it is today. W. Carter Ave. The house had been beginning of many built one year before by builder Amos Wistaria festivals that took place Trussell for his daughter Winona and year after year. Sierra Madre became son-in-law Edward B. Jones when known as the Wistaria City. Many they married. It was the first wedding local organizations, including the celebrated in early Sierra Madre. Board of Trade (now the Chamber of Commerce), the Woman’s Club, the The Trussells and the Jones had a Masons and Eastern Star, the Sierra change of plans, sold to the Brugmans Madre Volunteer Fire Dept., etc. were and moved away. To enhance her involved. new home, Alice Brugman and her Many homemade items, fancy work, neighbor Mrs. W. B. Crisp, drove by ceramics, artwork, gift books, and horse and buggy to the R. H. Wilson Wistaria fragranced perfume, hand Pioneer Nursery in Monrovia and lotion and bath salts were sold at for $.75 purchased a gallon can of booths under the vine. Luncheons wistaria. It was the Chinese Wistaria and teas were served, often with variety (Wisteria sinensis). She young Japanese women wearing their planted it in a corner of her front kimonos. porch remarking to her neighbor: The hard work and money earned “They say Wistaria grows fast.” And at the vine by the Woman’s Club grow it did. paid off the mortgage of their first clubhouse. One year the Fire Dept.

Recipients of the 1st Wistaria Treasure of Sierra Madre Honor are: (left to right) Jan Reed, Phyllis Chapman, Eph Konigsberg, Marjorie “Mama Pete” Peterson and George Maurer with Mayor Joe Mosca. Not pictured is Honoree George Enyedi. Photo by S. Henderson/MVNews Their contributions to Sierra Madre In addition to his responsibilities Nursery School which opened in 1944, have been too numerous to list. They as Treasurer, George was primarily she has had a direct impact on many A partial view of the vine at the Solts residence. The vine has grown do, however, have a common love, responsible for saving the Sierra of the town’s current civic leaders from a gallon can in 1895 to (estimates) 1.5 million luxuriant lavender the Foothills village of Sierra Madre. Madre Playhouse and The Sierra who attended her Nursery School blossoms, 250 tons, More than one acre in size, 500 foot branches, Each has volunteered decades of Madre Cemetery from financial ruin. years ago. Her picture as a young 40 blossoms per sq. foot. Growth rate (per various experts) from 24″ service to the city and each still makes He also served as treasurer of the Sierra Madrean appears in the book in 24 hours to 26″ in 48 hours substantial contributions today. They Sierra Madre Mountain Conservancy Southern California Story: Seeking Named by the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest are an inspiration to all who meet and the Sierra Madre Environmental the Better Life in Sierra Madre. blossoming plant in the world Named one of the seven horticultural them. You can meet them this Sunday Action Council. He received the wonders of the world, along with the redwood forest in Sequoia at the city’s Wistaria Festival. They Citizen of the Year Award in 1999 George Maurer – National Park, Brazil’s tropical jungle in the Amazon Valley, Mexico’s will be in Kersting Court for the and the City of Sierra Madre’s George Xochimilco floating gardens, India’s gardens of the Taj Mahal, Japan’s formal presentation at noon. Maurer Lifetime Service Award in Yokohama rock gardens, and the gardens of Buckingham Palace. 2010 and is a member of the Sierra Photo By S. Henderson/MVNews Eph Konigsberg – Madre Kiwanis Club.

Phyllis Chapman – Mr. Brugman, a mining engineer, parked 30,000 cars on the parking lot was in Mexico when the vine was that existed in Floral Canyon. (This planted. He died in 1899 and Mrs. is now Sierra Meadow Dr.). Easter Brugman sold the home in 1906. The sunrise services were among vine property changed hands until it was activities. People came from all over purchased in 1913 by Henry T. and the world and extra street cars were Estelle Fennel. Mr. Fennel, who was added to handle the crowds. Among a bit of a horticulturist, loved the the famous were Fritz Kreisler, Janet vine, and gave it devoted care, even Leigh, Mary Pickford, and Norman building support trellises. Rockwell. These two helped select the festival’s Wistaria Queen. Packard Former Mayor, Former Citizen Of The Although the Wistaria is a vigorous Automobile Co. used the vine as a Year in 1974, Retired from the Sierra grower, the added support of the backdrop to advertise its automobile. Madre Volunteer Fire Department, trellises may have contributed to On December 5, 1936, Carrie Ida George Maurer has done it all. So this vine’s phenomenal growth. The Lawless purchases the vine property Sierra Madre’s Older American much so that annually, the City of arbors prevented the end tendrils from Mrs. Fennel, who was now a of the year in 2008, Eph is a Sierra Madre bestows the “George from hanging down and causing the widow, for $17,000.00. December founding member of Sierra Madre Maurer Lifetime Service Award” to tender terminal buds to die from the 5th was Mrs. Lawless’ birthday, Community Foundation, which a deserving citizen or business that added weight. Wistaria requires and according to one account, she provides comprehensive services for Phyllis Chapman is, without a doubt, understands that Community Service good drainage, certainly provided was making a present to herself of administering charitable endowments the Sierra Madre Historian. Just ask is the life blood of Sierra Madre. by this hilly, terraced location. There the world’s largest bouquet. Also a that benefit both the donor and the her any question about Sierra Madre George is also an active member of the may also be an underground spring widow, her husband William J (Bill) community of Sierra Madre — today since its inception and she can give you Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club.. providing water to the tap root. Lawless was mayor of Sierra Madre and in perpetuity. He also served as the answer. A resident for more than during 1928-29. She, herself, was a a Library Board member, a member six decades, she is an active member Jan Reed – The vine eventually destroyed the successful businesswoman having of the Historical Society, a member of the Sierra Madre Civic Club, The original home, growing into the founded the Weaver Jackson Beauty of the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club and Sierra Madre Historical Preservation walls and fireplace and causing the Co. in Los Angeles and was active in is “the guy who had the great idea to Society, The Sierra Madre Woman’s roof to collapse. Mr. Fennel built a the community, serving as president underground the utilities up on North Club, The Sierra Madre Garden Club new home 200 feet to the north (the of the Woman’s Club and the Garden Baldwin,” . A resident of Sierra Madre and much more. Chosen in 1980 as present upper home) and trained the Club. for decades, Eph’s community service the Citizen Of The Year she is truly vine to grow up to, but not covering exemplify the Spirit of Sierra Madre a walking encyclopedia of all things the new residence. A portion of the Mrs. Lawless spent a small fortune and makes him a genuine “Treasure”. Sierra Madre. foundation of that original home was (around $100,000) enhancing the saved to continue to provide support grounds of her new property and George Enyedi – Marjorie “Mama Pete” Peterson – for the vine as its branches extended caring for the vine. When the festivals such a distance. were held they often lasted for the weeks the vine was in bloom, not just When the vine was in bloom, the for one day. Mrs. Lawless, a patron of Fennels would invite friends to the arts, also sponsored vine activities come and enjoy the blossoming all year long. plant. Visitors also came from Pasadena’s main hotels: The Green, She hosted art exhibits, musicales, The Huntington, and The Raymond. and poetry readings. Nearby residents In 1918, the Fennels opened the objected to the constant activity and vine to the Sierra Madre Chapter took their complaints to the City of the American Red Cross, which Council. Nothing was done as Mrs. For years, Jan served the town as sponsored a very successful fundraiser Lawless (continued on page B2) vinw Publisher and Editor of the Sierra Madre News for 14 years. She also *Wistaria is commonly spelled either wistaria or wisteria, but since it has given countless volunteer hours was named in 1818 for Caspar Wistar of the University of Pennsylvania through her involvement with the to honor his contributions to science, it probably is properly Wistaria. Sierra Madre Community Foundation, the Friends of the Library, the Civic A resident of Sierra Madre for more Club and the Woman’s Club. She was Inside: than eight decades, Mama Pete, as she the first woman to be invited to join Longtime Sierra Madre resident is affectionately known has provided Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club, and was George Enyedi has been an nurturing support of the community also a very active member of Sierra Wistaria Festival 2011 outstanding volunteer for more than through her involvement with the Madre’s Centennial Committee. four decades. For eight years, Enyedi, Woman’s Club, The Civic Club and Jan was bestowed with the honor Schedule of Events a CPA, volunteered his services to more. She served as Grand Marshall of Citizen Of The Year in 1994 and the City of Sierra Madre Finance of the Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade continues to contribute to the well Festival Map Department. In 2008 he was elected and was The Citizen of the Year in being of Sierra Madre today. City Treasurer, a position he still holds. 1982. As the proprietor of Mama Pete’s and much more!

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VINE HISTORY (cont. from B1) in 1992 to film again for his presented the argument that California Gold program. the vine existed before these Sierra Madre and the Chamber See the World’s Largest Blossoming Plant neighbors purchased their of Commerce quickly Art & Garden Faire, 150 juried artisans, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. properties. organized and combined the annual Vine viewing with a Village restaurants featuring indoor and outdoor dining In recognition for her downtown street fair. A shuttle contributions to the community, bus is provided, and people Student Art Sale at the Creative Arts Group the Garden Club planted another procure tickets to see the vine Wistaria in the terraced garden at a pre-scheduled time. Free Live music featuring 15 musical acts in outdoor locations on the west side of what is today the Solt’s garden. It blooms a bit The Guinness Book of World Special Wistaria Festival US Postal Stamp cancellation later than the original vine and Records has named the Vine See some of Sierra Madre’s historic sites – Lizzie’s Trail Inn, E. Waldo Wards, the plaque commemorating the the World’s largest flowering occasion is gone. plant. It is estimated that at The Richardson House, The Pinney House the height of bloom it has When Mrs. Lawless died in 1.5 million blossoms with 40 Memorial Park Fun ‘n Food 1942, she provided for the blossoms per sq. ft., weighs vine by leaving a legacy to her 250 tons and has branches There’s something for the entire family! nephew and heir, Bruce McGill, that extend 500 feet. Wistaria to continue care of the property is a member of the pea family with a committee headed by the though its seeds resemble a flat Garden Club President. In 1944, bean. Seed pods burst open Sunday, March 20, 2011 - Rain or Shine the property was purchased by in the summer. The plant is Richard and Marian Thayer. deciduous, losing its leaves in Marian is the daughter of M. the winter. Wistaria seeds were Penn Phillips, a well-known brought from China by Marco Vine viewing: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. developer of desert property. In Polo in the 13th century. Art & Garden Faire: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1944 the vine was overgrown and in poor condition. Richard Thayer Today, the vine covers planned to chop it up and get rid approximately one acre. Over of it. A protest was raised and an the years, it has shown distress association was formed to protect and seemed to be dying. Take old fashioned Trolley to see the Vine: the vine, with money provided to Experts have been brought in pay property taxes and provide from Cal Tech, Occidental, Tickets: Required to enter vine-viewing grounds. Shuttle ticket serves as entry year-round care for the vine. and Cal Poly Pomona. Correct ticket pruning, treatments with In 1961, after Richard Thayer hormones, and vitamin B have died, the lot was split. Marian helped the vine to recover and $12 per person day of event; Seniors and kids 6 – 16, $7, age 5 and under free married builder Ronald Cook to flourish. To help maintain who developed the west side of the Vine’s health, records of the property with homes and built vine growth and care are now Old Walk Through Serene Sierra Madre to see the Vine: the present Solt home for he and kept on a computer log. The Marian in1962. The upper home Vine seems to produce its Note: It’s about 1 mile uphill. Free walk-in ticket is required. was sold to Joseph and Marie greatest flowering after a cold Feeney who raised eight children winter followed by a sudden there. In 1972, Ron and Marian hot spell. sold the lower home to Bob and Free Gateway Coach shuttle from Gold Line (Sierra Madre Nell Solt. In the late 1990s, Joe What is the correct spelling Villa Station) to and from Sierra Madre Feeney died and Maria sold the for wisteria—wisteria or property. It was purchased in wistaria? In the Sunset 2003 by the present owners, Dan Western Garden Book it is WISTARIA FESTIVAL MUSICAL LINE UP and Dana Dorrance. spelled wisteria. Sierra Madre GET A SPECIAL POSTMARK Vine Stage has always spelled it wistaria. CANCELLATION TO CELEBRATE THE Ron Longo 9 - 11am By the 1970’s Vine Festival According to L. A. County Michael Zubia 11am - 1pm activity had about ended. It Arboretum and Botanic SIERRA MADRE WISTARIA FESTIVAL. Ron Longo 1 - 3pm started up again in the late 70’s Garden senior biologist Jim Dick Bertrand 3 - 5pm when sponsored for one day Bauml and Librarian Joan De each year by the Chamber of Fato, the plant was named to Kersting Court Stage Commerce. The Sierra Madre honor Caspar Wistar (1761- Bruce and Pamela Forman 11am - 12:30pm Beautification Committee was 1818), an American physician Michael Zubia 1:15 - 2:30pm the yearly sponsor in the 1980’s. and teacher, who taught at the Len Mendoza 3 - 4:30pm Approximately 500-600 people University of Pennsylvania. Jailhouse Inn Stage attended the festival each year. Among his accomplishments, Tremoloco 11am - 12:15pm In the spring of 1989, Huell he wrote the first text-book on Chico’s Bail Bonds 12:30 - 1:30pm Howser came to film the vine anatomy. When the name of Homegrown 1:45 - 2:45pm for his program Videolog, which the genus Wisteria was put into ? And the Wistarians 3 - 5pm aired on KCET. The next year, the books, it was incorrectly Charcuterie Stage approximately 6,000 people came spelled, says De Fato. So, one Event: The Sierra Madre Wistaria Festival, Gem City Jazz Cats 11am - 12:15pm to view the vine. The festival could say that all along, Sierra Date: Sunday, March 20, 2011 Ocho X 12:45 - 2pm organizers were unprepared for Madre has correctly spelled Hours: Open 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Dave Shelton 2:30 - 4:30pm such a turnout; lines stretched Wistaria! Location: Kersting Court in Sierra Madre during Festival for two blocks. Howser returned Sierra Madre Boulevard and Baldwin Memorial Park Stage Bring postcards or letters and mail them from this special Emcee: SierraMadreSue Behrens event post office and your friends will be surprised when Horses on Astroturf 12noon - 1:15pm they receive mail with this extraordinary postmark. Snotty Scotty and the Hankies 1:45 - 2:45pm Aluminum Marshmallow 3 - 4:15pm This postal cancellation has been announced and printed All-star Jam in the park, 4:45 to 6 in the U. S. Postal Bulletin which is distributed worldwide. To accommodate collectors from out of the area, the Sierra Additional between act entertainment provided by Madre Post Office will cancel postcards and letters upon students from Alverno High School request with the Wistaria Cancellation for 30 days after the event. To postmark a letter after the event go to Sierra Madre Acts, Times and Stages subject to change without notice. Post Office and request the Wistaria Postmark on your mail.

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While one of them sang tain Views News whose area lead the other two sang back-up with a pleasant little oink, of expertise is making sense immediately. But who? Where? To help him think of what to do, King Cole took a leisurely oink sound that was their trademark. out of nonsense. She brings Gradually as new music styles became popular, the out the truth in those Fairy drive through the countryside. As he passed a farm he noted Tales that we have all believed something almost unbelievable—a cow making fantastic Trotters found themselves without bookings. Even the for hundreds of years! leaps—jumping over other cows, sometimes two or three wolf would no longer act as their agent. Of course, the A true ‘Super Senior’ writ- cows in one leap. Maybe, just maybe—that was the solution wolf, known for his gouging business deals, could find no ing is just one of Dorothy’s to his problem. When approached, the farmer said he would other clients, so he turned to another line of work—writing many interests. She traveled gladly rent Cowleen to King Cole as she had been such a for the scandal sheets. Oh, what dreadful stories he wrote the world with her late hus- bad example to the other cows. Cowleen was happy to leave; about celebrities—mostly untrue. He even wrote one such band and developed an inter- she had been yearning for a change and some city life. item about the three little pigs, saying they had once posed est in photography. You can nude for a centerfold with apples in their mouths. catch up with her almost any day, walking around town. She “The Cow Jumped Over the Moon” turned out to be a keeps busy with her civic activities, and she still loves to travel a great act. Cowleen made several feints; then to a drum roll, ABSOLUTELY FALSE. lot. When asked what were her next travel plans, she had not yet made her fantastic leap over a gigantic papier mache moon. made up here mind, but she was certain she was going somewhere After two weeks had passed however, Cowleen became This item, however, had the effect of propelling the Trotters this year. Then she thought about and said, “Probably Hawaii”. homesick. She missed the clover-filled fields, the playful back into the limelight and soon they were receiving offers Her spin on classic fairy tales are a delight. Whenever they have calves and especially a good gossip with the other cows. from Branson and Palm Springs. But they were no longer appeared in the paper, readers call and/or write complimenting She wanted to go home. Fortunately at this point, Tommy interested in show biz. Even though the wolf had collected the ‘tale’. So, just in case you’ve missed a tale or two, here are five Tucker regained his voice. Cowleen was fired and Tommy exorbitant commissions, they had saved enough money well known fairy tales, according to Dorothy! once more became the show’s star. to buy a spacious wolf-proof brick house with a luxurious Cowleen returned to the farm, where although she regaled mud bath in the back yard. They did not wish to give up her cohorts with tales of her life in show biz, she was much their comfortable new life style for days on the road; make- THE TRUE TALE OF happier back at the farm. She was truly a contented cow. up sessions (all that pink body powder-ah-choo), tail HUMPTY DUMPTY curling (ouch), rehearsals, and above all, costume fittings, which had always been troublesome because of their weight After his fall, Humpty Dumpty, TOM, TOM, THE PIPER’S SON... problems. Now, they would sometimes assemble outside unconvinced that he could not be put back Stole a pig and away he run. on a summer evening and entertain their neighbors with together again consulted a plastic surgeon the old routines. As for giving up their careers, they had no who assured him that of course, he could be Tom was an honest boy and he had not stolen the pig. regrets... restored to his former self. In fact, it would Because the pig was the runt of the litter, a kindly farmer had be a real coup for the doctor to perform given the scrawny little creature to Tom. Tom’s vegetarian CINDERELLA such a feat. During the surgery however, the surgeon talked parents were far from being overjoyed about their son’s continuously on his cell phone and was so distracted that as acquisition, but they did allow him to keep the pig as a pet. It had been one year since the royal wedding and all was a result Humpty Dumpty was not reconstructed as he had Tom named his new pet Primrose. Since his family not well at the palace. The prince had turned out to be a lazy expected, but instead had a waistline! lived on a farm, it was no problem to indulge Primrose lout who spent most of the time singing along (off key) with Now our hero was actually quite proud of his new with rich cream, eggs and corn. With this diet Primrose the karaoke machine at Old King Cole’s. Even worse, the physique—so much so that he refused to answer to Humpty became plump and pretty. Furthermore, she had a pleasant palace was heavily mortgaged. With no money for servants, Dumpty (which was a nickname imposed by bullies personality which endeared her to family and friends. Cinderella had to work harder than ever keeping the palace clean. anyway), and asked to be called by his given name, Eggbert. There was one strange thing about Pride is all very well, but it doesn’t pay the bills and his health Primrose. When Tom took her for a Then came the inevitable—foreclosure! Cinderella and the insurance company had refused to pay for his surgery. walk around the farm on a leash he prince had only one option—to move back to her former Cracked and addled eggs were not covered by his policy. So had made for her, she made frequent home. Things had changed at the old place. Cinderella’s step- in the true American way, Eggbert sued the plastic surgeon. stops and would begin pawing in mother had become interested in politics and spent her days The jury consisted primarily of Vegans who, with very little the dirt, all the while giving little at party headquarters stuffing envelopes, making telephone deliberation, found in favor of Eggbert. squeals. It was as though she was calls, and was even thinking about running for political After all he had gone through—the fall, the surgery and trying to tell him something. It was office herself. The step-sisters, tall and well coordinated, had the lawsuit, Eggbert was so worn out that he needed a puzzling, but one day Tom listened become star players on a women’s basketball team known vacation. He decided to take a cruise where he hoped to closely and realized she was saying as the Rapid Rabbits. They had used some of the big bucks meet some neat little egglettes. Though there were some “Oui, oui.” (Primrose was a French they were making for cosmetic surgery, a good hairdresser cute chicks on board, Eggbert really didn’t care for “older” pig). What do French pigs do? They dig for truffles...those and a fashion consultant, and had become very pretty girls. women—they were too hard-boiled for his taste...forgive very expensive, subterranean delicacies. Now they could be choosy about their dates. Cinderella the expression. He decided to try the swimming pool where, might be content with a deadbeat prince with a shoe fetish, With this discovery, Tom and his family began making but the sisters dated only professional athletes. as he approached, he heard the cry: “Last one in the pool is weekly trips to the Farmer’s Market with the truffles that a rotten egg.” By this time, as you can well imagine, Eggbert sold at a very high price. Tom’s father, who had been a piper As the step-sisters’ appearances had improved, so had their was becoming (to put it euphemistically), a bit “over-ripe” with a rock band, gave up his musical career, which he had dispositions. They sincerely sympathized with Cinderella and took this comment as an ethnic slur, but decided, good always disliked because it involved so much time on the and decided to do something to relieve her financial distress. egg that he was, to let it pass. road, and concentrated on the truffle business. Finding a job for Cinderella was no problem. With her housekeeping skills, she landed a job on TV demonstrating Humpty Dumpty then discovered what all cruise A spacious sty was built for Primrose where she lived out passengers do—FOOD! He proceeded to eat six meals a cleaning products. The prince was another matter. Finally, her life in contentment. When she gave up truffle digging, he was hired as a mascot for the Rapid Rabbits. Wearing a day, or to put it another way—one continuous meal. As a she taught the skill to her piglets who took over, keeping result, he regained his former ovate shape. fluffy, white bunny suit, he greeted fans, posed for photos the Farmer’s Market supplied with truffles for the gourmet and passed out discount coupons for carrotburgers. 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