AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SAFETY ONE OF A KIND SIERRA MADRE Monrovia Wins Sawpit Trail What Do You Really Know About Lawsuit Page 3 Energy? The “Perfect” Highland Oaks FARMERS MARKET PASADENA Page 5 Home English rose bushes were lov- ingly planted inside the white picket fence, NOW OPEN EVERY Gold Line Expansion Delayed THE WORLD AROUND US opening in a pale pink blush then matur- Pasadena Joins Foothill Transit Oops....What Just Hit Jupiter? ing to white, vine around the expanse of Board LA Going Google...A Bad Idea? fence that bends with the curved street, to WEDNESDAY UNTIL Page 4 Page11 the delight of walkers and drivers in the 8 PM neighborhood. Page 13

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 VOLUME 3 NO. 30 Budget Stalemate Ends 1 Carter Extensions Recommended Usurping of City Road Funds Averted City Council To Vote on Request and Conditions Developers of the 1 Carter Improvement Plan. faithful performance; and project and their attorneys will 4. Execute an assignment and come before the Sierra Madre The primary reason cited for assumption of the third party City Council on Tuesday, July the request for extensions is the fee reimbursement agreement, 28th and request that the city fact that the previous owner including the obligation to grant an extension of one year and developer, Dorn Platz, One fund the costs of the formation of their vested rights to develop Carter LLC, et. al., lost control of a community facilities the project and an extension of the project via foreclosure in district, assessment district of six months for the Deferred December 2008. Since that or Mello-Roos district for the Improvement Agreement time, the new owners, CS One purpose of funding the ongoing (DIA). Both the Final Vested Carter LLC has attempted to maintenance, operation and Tract Map and the DIA were complete the work within the capital replacement of the initially granted for a period of time frame required. clarifier and all other storm two years. City staff has prepared drain infrastructure. The One Carter Project a report for the council The report also indicates consists of 29 Luxury Homes in which recommends that that the previously issued Sierra Madre. both extensions be granted. Environmental Impact Report However, the recommendation findings still apply as there have While the Vested Tract requires that the developer been no changes in the project. Map grants the authority to meet certain conditions before develop the lots as approved, August 21, 2009. All of the conditions are the DIA was an additional recommended to further protect agreement entered into by the Conditions for approval the city “against financial City Of Sierra Madre and the include: responsibility in project-related City Manager Elaine Aguilar was able to 2010 budget was prepared”, said Aguilar. 1. That the developer relax a little after the California Legislature “But, we were very worried about the HOTA previous owners, One Carter, costs”. passed a budget to fix a 26.3 million dollar funds.” LLC in 2007. At that time, executes and assignment and deficit without taking gas tax revenue from There are deep cuts in this budget aimed the agreement called for the assumption assuming all of The report also offers California cities. That money is used for at addressing the gaping hole in California developer to complete numerous the obligations of the DIA alternatives for the council for Sierra Madre’s street programs, including the Revenue caused by a decline in Sales, Income, improvements including, including responsibility for both the Final Map Extension salaries for the city’s street crews. Banking and Corporation taxes. Hardest hit (partial listing) a Grading Plan, all improvements installed and the DIA Extension. The Local governments have been very concerned will be schools - $5.7 billion. The budget also Landscaping Plan, Fencing whether by the previous owner council may either grant that the state assembly and senate would cure includes deep cuts in services for seniors and or not; the recommendations with the deficit by cutting off funds. The state the infirmed.Staff/MV News - Photo courtesy Plan, Erosion Control Plan, Street Improvement Plan, 2. Payment of an outstanding the conditions as submitted; plan to withhold property tax revenue “was Office of the Governor security of $110,000; grant the extensions without already taken into account when the 2009- Storm Drain Improvement Plan and Water and Sewer System 3. Provide updated bonds for conditions; or deny the requests.

through the CUP process. Downtown Overlay Zone Repealed Public Peace, Morals 2. A new section has been and Welfare Ordinance Requirements For Conditional Use Permits Eased By Susan Henderson added requiring a CUP for new The second reading of a City construction, additions and Ordinance that will address the For many current Sierra Madre Madreans passed Measure V which CUP process and initially asked alterations. Changes (interior or costs of loud parties, gatherings and business owners who were protected the downtown area from to pay substantial fees for the right exterior) that don’t expand the floor events will be on the Sierra Madre considering moving to another structures that exceeded 2 stories, to move their businesses. While area or increase activity would not council agenda Tuesday, July 28th. location in town, the nightmare is 30 feet in height, and 13 units per those businesses chose to stay in be subject to a CUP. The ordinance, if passed, will over. acre without a vote of the residents. Sierra Madre and appeal to City establish a Police Service Fee and And while Measure V addresses Hall, other businesses who were 3. The minimum lot area changes an Administrative Fee that will For businesses that want to come issues of the design of buildings in considering Sierra Madre as their from one acre (43,560 sq. ft.) to 3,750 be assessed for multiple responses to Sierra Madre, the doors have just the downtown area, the issue of ‘use’ home may have been discouraged. square feet (original minimum size). against the person responsible and been opened wider. remained a problem. includes the owners of the property, The Sierra Madre Chamber of 4. A plant screen is required to the tenants of the property and the After months of discussion, the The DOZ revised the list of Commerce was an outspoken critic obsure off street parking from view organizers of the party or gathering. Council approved the repeal of permitted businesses in the of the DOZ and hailed its’ repeal as which was the standard prior to the The Ordinance calls for the issuance the infamous ‘Downtown Overlay downtown area and required the a victory for the continued stability adoption of the DOZ. of a warning which indicates that if Zone’ (DOZ) in an effort to police are required to respond again issuance of a Conditional Use of Downtown Sierra Madre. 5. The standards and incentives for within the next 12 hours, the fees encourage business development in Permit for businesses either not Sierra Madre. With the repeal of the DOZ, the city mixed-use were removed because of will be assessed. on the list or for businesses that conflicts with Measure V. In the event the responsible party moved from one location to another will revert to the previous standards The Ordinance, enacted in for downtown development with the is a minor, the parents or guardians 2005, was designed to “prevent within the city. The cost to business It appears that the changes are in will be held responsible. owners could have been as high as some significant changes: (partial the best interest of the public and development under the existing listing) commercial zone guidelines while $3,000.00. for the good of the general welfare of Sierra Madre. A healthy business the Downtown Specific Plan was Recently, a spa and a beauty shop 1. The list of permitted and under development”, according to conditionally permitted businesses environment is key to the continued Inside that had been doing business in success of the downtown area. a presentation made to citizens in Sierra Madre for years, each wanted has been updated. Spas, Beauty 2006. and/or Barber Shops, for instance, Strong retail sales helps generate This to move to another location. Each revenue for the city. Since that time, the Sierra was required to go through the will no longer be required to go Week... SAVE THE DATE: 4th Annual Wine & Jazz Walk benefiting NEWS the City of Hope Presented by PASADENA Page 4 Riboli Family Wine Estates/San Antonio Winery ALTADENA Page 4 October 3rd 4-7 p.m. ARCADIA Page 3 Downtown Sierra Madre MONROVIA Page 3 Tickets: $35 pre-sale and $40 day of event New**San Antonio Winery Wine Garden SIERRA MADRE Page 1 Kersting Court 6-8p.m. Stroll the streets of Sierra Madre FEATURES Visit participating businesses for a taste of wine & Calendar & Arts Page 2 local cuisine Listen to live jazz, Public Safety Page 5 Leisurely sit, sip wine & sample food in the wine Education & Youth Page 6 garden Opinion Page 7 surrounded by friends and great music! Legals Page 8 Join the merchants of Sierra Madre in the continuing Page 9 fight against cancer! Members of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce showed support Good Food & Drink Page 10 For more information please call 626-355-0024 Thursday for the extension of the Gold Line to Azusa by asking the The World Around Us Page 11 or visit Metropolitan Transit Authority to fast track the project. A new Arcadia The Good Life Page 12 www.sierramadrewineandjazzwalk.com station at First Avenue and Santa Clara Street is planned as part of the Homes & Property Page 13 extension. Members say the project would boost much needed business FYI Page 14 in the downtown area. See Story on Page 4 Photo by Dean Lee

Read The Paper Online At: www.mtnviewsnews.com 2 Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009 Calendar & Arts

Excessive Heat Warning 5-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca. Mon: Sunny Hi 100s Lows 70s Tues: Sunny Hi 100s Lows 70s Wed: Sunny Hi 100s Lows 70s Thur: Sunny Hi 100s Lows 70s Fri: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 70s Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service The City of Sierra Madre’s Summer Fun in the Park The City of Sierra Madre is offering the Summer Fun in the Park program every Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at the Memorial Park Bandshell, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd. The program is absolutely free and is for children ages 3 to 10 years. Tuesday activities start July 7 and run through August 25 and emphasize a variety of learning opportunities. Every Thursday starting July 9 though August 27 children are able to get out and get active with a fitness based program offered by Competitive Athlete Training Zone (CATZ). For Thursdays remember to bring sneakers, shorts, a t-shirt, and a water bottle. If you have questions about the program or would like specific program information please call the Community and Personnel Services Department at (626) 355-5278. WHO’S “KILLING FOR A PART?” THE MYSTERY UNFOLDS AT SIERRA MADRE L.A. Bluescasters In Concert July 26th SIERRA MADRE CONCERT IN THE PARK - PLAYHOUSE ON AUGUST 16 Sunday, July 26th 6-8 pm You, yes, you can have a chance to try out for the new play “Hate Sponsored by Supervisor Michael Antonovich Mail,” and can read for a part opposite the beautiful and glamorous Constance Bellows, star of the daytime drama “As the Soap Suds.” Formed in fall 1992, The L.A. Bluescasters is a six- There will be other hopefuls vying for roles in this major production, piece blues/ rhythm and blues band from the San some well-trained, some just drop-dead gorgeous. Speaking of Gabriel Valley. The band’s music includes traditional dropping dead, the atmosphere surrounding the auditions is so blues and updated interpretations of the blues as well as competitive and tense, that there’s the possibility of something rhythm and blues, and original compositions. drastic happening. There’s also the writer, who doesn’t want his Influenced by Jimmy Reed, Howlin’ Wolf, Peter Green, precious script corrupted by show-business hacks. There’s also the Albert King, B.B.King, T-Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, director, concerned with maintaining control of the project. the Allman Brothers Band, Stevie Ray Vaugh, and Eric It’s just a show. No one could be driven to violence over it, could Clapton, their performances are mesmerizing. they? Is imminent Death lurking nearby? “Killing for a Part” is an interactive murder mystery, presented Playing credits for individual members of The for Sierra Madre Playhouse by Karen Young, who until 2003 headed Bluescasters include the following Southern California the company Candlelight Murders. clubs and events: The Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles; Now, for one afternoon only, Sierra Madre Playhouse will have B.B. King’s, Universal City; The Trubador, Hollywood; its own murder mystery party. Mystery fans will rejoice, and those House of Blues, Hollywood; Madame Wong’s West, looking for an unusual good time will also be able to enjoy and, if Santa Monica; Madame Wong’s East, Los Angeles; and willing, participate. The 1996 Glendale Blues Festival with Jefferson Starship The cast includes Rookie MacPherson, Dan Krause, Don Savage, and Elvin Bishop. Brent Keast, Lisa Sears and Diane LeMoine. Visit the Bluescasters on the World Wide Web at: http:// Food will be provided and libations will be available. www.labluescasters.com “Killing for a Part.” Interactive murder mystery. Presented by Candlelight Murders (Karen Young) for Sierra Madre Playhouse. Sierra Madre Concerts In The Park will run every Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, Charley Cazares - vocals; Michael Taylor - piano, organ, harmonica, vocals; Sunday through August 30th from 6-8 pm. at the CA 91024. Ample free parking behind theatre. Sunday, August Bobby Waite - guitar, vocals; Tony Rivera - bass; Rick del Carmen - guitar, Bandshell - 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre. 16, 2009 at 2:30 p.m., ADMISSION: $35, , (626) 355-4318, www. slide guitar; Mike La Voie — drums, vocals Admission is free! sierramadreplayhouse.org AARP 55 Alive / Mature Driving Class August 25th & 26th - 9 am to 1 pm both days This class is designed to help mature drivers recognize their physical limitations and learn how to best compensate for them. Most insurance companies honor the class certificate by discounting insurance rates. Participants are asked to register in advance - 10 students are required - drivers over 70 must take DMV written test. Fee: $12 AARP Members, $14 Non-Member. To register, please call (626) 355-7394

Sponsored By The Sierra Madre Chamber Of Commerce Downtown Sierra Madre - Shop -Dine-Relax July 31st Aug. 21st Gem City Jazz Cats Sugar Penny Jazz/Swing Eclectic Aug. 7th Aug. 28th Timmie Down The Mellow Dz Acoustic Rock Acoustic Rock/Pop Aug. 14th Steve and Steve Acoustic Rock Kiwanis This Week: Cynthia Abernethy is making a return appearance at the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club in what was a popular program. Cynthia handles estate sales and is an expert at appraisals. Bring one or two items you would like her to tell you more about, and to appraise... It will be an interesting and possibly lucrative experience.

Arcadia’s Par-3 Golf Course – Grand Re-Opening Event! On Saturday, July 25th a nominal fee); a Putting from 10am-3pm, the City of Contest; a Closest to the Arcadia and American Golf Pin Contest; and finally a invite you to celebrate the 9-Hole Tournament. From Par-3 Golf Course Grand our quaint course to our Re-Opening. spacious practice facility, This is a free family fun Arcadia Par-3 is the perfect event “fore” you to discover place to spend time relaxing Arcadia’s newly renovated with your family and golf course located at 620 E. friends. Live Oak Avenue in Arcadia. For more information, Events that will take place please contact the Par-3 include: Demo Day offered Golf Course at 626.443.9357 by Titleist/Cobra (state of or the City of Arcadia the art clubs at unbeatable Recreation and Community prices); Kids Fun Zone Craft Services Department at Area; Barbeque Lunch (for 626.574.5113.

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 3 AROUND THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009 REMEMBRANCE gifted gardener, cook, and homemaker. Shirley Lee (Holmes) Richter entered Mrs. Richter was preceded in death by her eternal life Wednesday morning, June 10, husband of 53 years, Fred Robert Richter. 2009. She is survived by a son, Fred Lee (Susie) Shirley was born March 30, 1927 to Lee Richter of Alta Loma, CA; a daughtyer, and Muriel Holmes in Bakersfield, CA. Deborah Lynn (Rob) Sutherland of Henry’s Farmers Market Has Come to Town! She lived in Bakersfield, Queen Creek, AZ; six Sierra Madre, Canada, and grandchildren, Matthew Bullhead City before retiring (Heather) Richter, Jessica By now, most everybody knows that of Monrovia. Location is Park and Ride Lot, with her husband, Fred, in Sutherland, Timothy (Jaime) Henry’s Farmers Market, located at 400 corner of Myrtle Av, and W. Pomona Ave. Chino Valley, AZ. Richter, Amanda Sutherland, She was an excellent business Rachel Sutherland and W. Huntington Dr. in Monrovia, is off and Also, 5th Annual Expo 50 plus, Seniors manager for his husband’s Joanna Richter; and six great running since their Grand Opening Day, June Going Green! September 12th, 2009, 11 am construction business, FW grandchildren: Adrianna, 17th. However, I find lots of newsy stuff about to 2 pm, at 925 S. Shamrock Av., Monrovia. Richter Associates for many Camden, Adilyn and Caleb Henry’s in the Monrovia Insider published For information, 626-219-4444. Listen to years, and also served as a Richter (Matthew) and by the Chamber of Commerce. First of all, this, Free Mammograms, Sunday, Sept. 13th, Noah and Leighla Richter justice court clerk. She was it is definitely a “family-friendly food store, 9am-2pm., by appointment only, income an active member, during (Timothy). her healthy days, of Bethany A service celebrating her life recalling to mind mom-and-pop grocers restrictions apply; free health screenings, free Church Sierra Madre, First was held at Eleventh Street and butcher shops of the 1950s, dating back educational classes, free raffles, free food, Baptist Church Bullhead Baptist Church, 990 West to 1943, as a family-owned business selling and bring recycle items, newspapers, bottles, City, and First Baptist Church 11trh Street, Upland, CA truckloads of fresh, local peaches on a street reusable clothes, old cell phones, household Chino Valley. She was active on Saturday, June 13, 2009, corner in San Diego”. Today Henry’s has 30 and office items, old computers and TVs. in Women’s Missionary with Pastor Jarrell Jones, and Union, supporting mission her brother-in-law, the Rev. markets located throughout San Diego, Los As I mentioned in last week’s column, projects at home and around the world, Ernest Richter, officiating. Angeles and Orange Counties, the Inland Foothill Unity Center’s Back To School and volunteered with the Yavapai Regional Stone Mortuary is assisting with final Empire and Coachella Valley. On that Distribution is coming up, August 20th, 9 Medical Center’s Auxiliary. She was a arragements, Opening Day, the first 200 people received am - 5pm at the Race Track. More than 1300 Editorial a free bag of groceries and those whose first needy children are outfitted for school. It is What’s Sick About Health Care in America name was Henry (or Henrietta?) received a a sight to behold, the gleeful look on those free deli sandwich card! Too late for that but young faces as they pick out backpacks, sox, President Barack already. However, do you ever think about the all can benefit from the freshest of fruits and shoes, uniforms or other clothing, school Obama has said the fact that the uninsured only see a doctor when time has come for the situation has escalated? There is no proactive vegetables to help guarantee a really healthy supplies, underwear, positively everything, change in our health approach to health care for the uninsured. The lifestyle. even haircuts. Naturally, it takes many, care system. Now. uninsured also often put the rest of us at risk by A couple of other worthwhile tid-bits from many volunteers to accomplish this annual And I agree. Of the not treating contagious diseases early. many things that When we speak of the millions of people who the Insider: Electronic Waste Collection feat. If you can spare a few hours, call Joan place a real burden have lost their jobs, many are eligible for Cobra Event, August 22, 9 am to 4 pm, hosted by the Whitenack or Betty McWilliams at the on our economy, the (COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and City Center, 626-358-3486 [email protected].. cost of health care is Budget Reconciliation Act, which became law the most burdensome in 1986. COBRA gives you the right to choose Monrovia and impacts the most to temporarily keep the group health insurance substantial public improvements to the trail and, Susan Henderson people, both financially benefits that you and your family would otherwise and emotionally. I am lose after you lose your job.) The problem with City Again Wins ‘Sawpit most importantly, the trial had been in use by the willing to bet that most that, however, is that when a person loses their Trail’ Lawsuit; Gate public for decades. of those reading this column are currently faced job, they lose their income and COBRA requires with rising health care costs and problems with that you pay the full premium – (what your Coming Down Soon After more than a year in the court system, both the delivery of health care services right now. employer was paying and what you were paying). the trial court and appellate court have now What’s the rush? Well, you tell me. The other day How do you do that without a job? The City of Monrovia has won in court again in agreed that the public continues to have a right I heard Harry Truman (in a recording of course) And For those against changing Medicare: The its continuing efforts to keep the Sawpit Trail to use the trail. say that we badly need to reform our Health Care waste, fraud and abuse that currently permeates accessible to the public. system. That was in 1945. Despite the fact that our health care system cost us far more than any City Manager Scott Ochoa asked hikers and there are vast differences in Barack Obama and of the proposed Health Care Reform packages The State Court of Appeals took just two days neighbors to be patient as the dispute now moves Harry S. Truman, the fact remains that the way would. The country could stop more than $100 to uphold a trial court ruling in favor of the toward resolution. It will be a few weeks yet, he this country handles billion in insurance City, concurring that the residents of Monrovia said, before all the legal i’s are dotted and t’s are health care has been Examples Of Why This System company subsidies have the right to continue to use the trail for crossed. a problem for a long as part of Medicare. recreational purposes, including the portion that time. And, whenever Must Be Changed...Now! Do you realize that, runs across private property near Norumbega “In the coming days, we will work with the the subject has come for instance, that Drive. City Attorney, Public Works and Community up , while superficial Family A: Paid a $50 co-pay for TWO pills insurance companies Services Departments to remove the gate and attempts were made we at Kaiser. mandate that people Mr. and Mrs. Steve Buckner, owners of the other obstructions,” Ochoa wrote in his Weekly have done nothing but Family B: Doctors requested (not the patient) over 65 currently in property, put up a gate across the trail more Report, posted on the City of Monrovia website. play Pollyanna politics and performed lens replacement the workforce accept than a year ago, blocking access to hikers and with health care in this surgery on a man in the final Medicare Coverage as dog-walkers, saying that the trail was on their “Based on the history of this case and the bad country and that is really stages of cancer. (He died shortly their primary provider property and that walkers where disturbing their blood between the Buckners and many of the sick. thereafter.) without decreasing dogs. Attempts by the City to mediate the dispute folks who hike the trail, we will also keep the Police Department briefed as well. Let’s face it, even today, Family C: $900,000 hospital bill for fully their premium? That’s failed and the matter ended up in court. you can count on one right – employees insured cancer patient - 3 month “It is probably worth noting,” he continued, “that, hand, the number of stay - No Surgeries involved. over 65 who pay for The City’s position was that, while the Buckner’s people in the House medical insurance, are owned the property, the trail was on a County in trying to settle this matter out of court, the and Senate that do Family D: Immediately following High automatically enrolled Flood Control easement across the land that City had offered to pay for the construction of not receive money School graduation, on her 18th in Medicare Part A. predated their relatively-recent purchase, that a more substantial fence between the Buckner’s from some health care birthday, insurance coverage They continue to the County and City had agreements in place to home and the trail. The Buckner’s instead chose industry related source. dropped for a child, formerly pay their medical allow City use of the easement, the City had made to litigate.” So do you really think college bound, who developed a insurance premiums those in Washington brain tumor. Both parents were at the same rate. That Altadena are listening to us or to employed with health care means that when there the hands that put them coverage. Medicare was forced to is a claim, the insurance Schiff Helps Secure Funds for Local Infrastructure in office? And while provide coverage because the company, which we have many elected insurance company claimed continues to collect Projects Funding will help create local jobs officials, some I know that because the young lady was the full premium, bills personally and respect no longer a student, they could not Medicare first and only On Thursday, the House passed the Altadena Library. The Main Altadena Library and trust, even they are continue coverage. pays the portion of the Department of Transportation, and Housing is 41 years old and in desperate need of walking on eggshells Family E: Filed bankruptcy when their share bill that Medicare does and Urban Development and Related repair, renovation, and expansion to provide when it comes to putting of medical bills exceeded $20,000. not cover. And yet, Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 3288), modern library services. It is overcrowded a foot down on health (Privately insured family) they keep collecting which included funding Rep. Schiff helped and shows the effects of past earthquakes care reform. Note: 50% of all bankruptcy filings the full premium. How secure for three local construction projects with cracks in the ceilings, concrete slabs, This is not a partisan are the result of medical expenses. much would costs be issue. It is a true issue of reduced if just that in the 29th Congressional District. The three and windows. It lacks energy efficiency, the people. And it really practice would stop? programs will help the region’s economy, has antiquated lighting, has encapsulated doesn’t matter who gets credit for accomplishing $100 Billion Dollars! relieve congestion, add to the quality of life of asbestos throughout which needs removal, real reform, we need it now. Don’t be fooled by It is really time for the American people to insist local residents, and improve safety. and is non-ADA (Americans with Disabilities the rhetoric that it will add to our deficit, for on health care reform, now. We don’t need to Act) compliant. In addition, old bookstacks according to the experts “….the biggest driving procrastinate any more, nor do we need another “This bill will help create jobs through do not meet seismic codes and cannot be force behind our federal deficit is the skyrocketing band aid remedy for a hemorrhage. We don’t infrastructure spending and will improve the retrofitted because of age and welding. cost of Medicare and Medicaid.” need to have any more people filing Bankruptcy quality of life in our region,” said Schiff. “We This funding will be used for design and For opponents of Universal Health Care: There just to keep afloat in the face of medical bills. need to get our economy moving again and engineering studies as well as construction. are 45.6 or 46 million Americans without We don’t need another person dying because of projects like these will not only improve our This funding will improve the quality of life coverage (that by the way is a 2007 statistic. Given lack of health care coverage. And we need to region’s infrastructure, but will also produce for the entire community and will assist the the millions of Americans that have lost their jobs stop turning a blind eye to insurance companies local construction jobs.” since then, 14,000 Americans lose their coverage and pharmaceutical companies and health care library in continuing providing much needed daily, the number is much higher). Those that providers who double and triple dip into the pot, The bill included $500,000 for the Alameda public services in a safe environment. are uninsured are still treated when there is an just because they can. Corridor-East in San Gabriel, which will help “This is a wonderful opportunity for the emergency and the expense for that treatment What’s sick about health care in America? Just construct a 2-mile railroad trench for trains is born by the taxpayers. But you know that about everything! Altadena Library which, as an independent to travel underneath roadway bridges in the library district, is traditionally wholly City of San Gabriel. The current railway has dependent on property tax revenue for its Nominations for Sierra accounted for three crossing collisions, with funding,” said Dale E. LaCasella, President, to the City/Community of Sierra Madre one motorist killed in 2002. Pedestrian safety Board of Trustees. “It will be a substantial Madre Honors are now have demonstrated a true partnership which will also be improved for students at nearby step toward realizing our goal of making the being accepted assists in and provides services, programs schools. library fully accessible to all residents.” or enhances the general welfare of the “Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) Construction Sierra Madre Honors… a Recognition community as a whole. Lastly, Monterey Park will receive $250,000 Authority is extremely pleased at the to widen the on and off ramps of the 60 and Appreciation Dinner will recognize POLICE CHIEF’S SPECIAL AWARD assistance Congressman Schiff has given all out-going City Commissioners as well freeway (SR-60) at Paramount Boulevard to Presented by the Sierra Madre Chief of Police us over the years,” said allow for increased vehicular capacity. The as extraordinary community members, to an individual who has demonstrated Rick Richmond, Executive Director ACE organizations, and employees for their project is vital to relieving traffic congestion outstanding dedication to duty (employee) Construction Authority. “We hope that with along this freeway corridor and providing contributions to the community. Please or service (community) in resolving a his support we will be able to begin some take a moment to view the five awards listed access to the newly redeveloped Market Place community law enforcement related issue early construction before the end of the year Shopping Center which will improve the below and nominate any person you feel is which will work to create jobs and improve eligible for such an honor. Applications may PUBLIC SAFETY AWARD local economy in this underdeveloped area of safety in our community and we thank him the city. Paramount Boulevard also provides be obtained at City Hall or the City website Presented by the Mayor to an individual, for his continued aid.” at www.cityofsierramadre.com should you either an employee or citizen, who took access to the south side of the City of Monterey wish to make a nomination. Alternatively, action to protect and maintain the safety of The overall project will eliminate an estimated Park and the northern portion of the City you may submit a one page description of the community by taking lifesaving action 420 hours of vehicle delay each day at four of Montebello, and as these cities grow, the person/entity and why they should be crossings, the busiest of which, San Gabriel congestion is increasing proportionately. PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD (EMPLOYEE Blvd., carries 37,500 vehicles per day. It will honors. Nominations must be submitted to OF THE YEAR) “I am grateful for the initiative and hard work the Mayor’s Ad-Hoc Committee at City Hall help improve air quality by cutting hundreds by Congressman Adam Schiff in securing Presented by the Mayor upon the of tons per year of cancer-causing air toxins no later than Monday, July 27th at 4:00 pm. recommendation of the City Manager the needed funds for the widening of the and greenhouse emissions by eliminating Paramount Boulevard off-ramp along the GEORGE MAURER (LIFETIME SERVICE) (nominated by other city employees) to idling cars and trucks at the crossings. AWARD an extraordinary city employee who has 60 freeway which will be the gateway to our Presented to a person/entity that most represented remarkable customer and public The broader project will create 8,964 jobs and new Monterey Park Market Place Shopping strongly represents a commitment to serving service as well as dedication to the citizens of it also received federal funds in the recovery Center,” said Monterey Park Mayor Mitchell and volunteering, which is the true spirit of Sierra Madre over the course of a year package. The Alameda Corridor-East Ing. “This project will generate approximately Sierra Madre Construction Authority has already secured 90 new construction and engineering jobs in If you have questions regarding Sierra commitments of approximately 70% of the our City. It is good news for the San Gabriel WISTARIA AWARD Madre Honors… program you may contact project’s cost in non-Federal funds. Valley region especially during this slow In recognition of City/Community the Community & Personnel Services economic climate.” partnership, presented to a local business or Department at 626 355-5278 or by e-mail at The bill also included $400,000 for a organization whose major contributions [email protected] renovation and addition project at the

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 4 Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009

Annual National Night Pep Boys Evacuated After Scare Study On Employees stood outside Out Is In Its 26th Year the Colorado Boulevard Accuracy The Pasadena police a message to criminals Pep Boys Tuesday afternoon of Organic Department is participating letting them know that for hours after a weld in a in the “26th Anneal National neighborhoods are organized major support beam failed Night Out,” a unique crime/ and fighting back. threatening the collapse of Foods drug prevention event Along with the traditional the building. sponsored by the National display of outdoor lights Pasadena Building and Approved Association of Town and front porch vigils, cities, Safety officials determined To protect and inform Watch and local Target towns and neighborhoods the auto parts store should consumers, the Board of Stores. This year’s event celebrate National Night remain closed workers said Supervisors approved a motion has been scheduled for Out with a variety of events as they started to go home. by Supervisor Antonovich Aug 4. The National Night and activities such as: block The store was open later in directing the Chief Executive Out campaign involves parties, cookouts, visits form the week. Officer and the County’s citizens, law enforcement local police departments, Pasadena police sectioned Agricultural Commissioner to agencies, civic groups, parades, exhibits, flashlight off a large area around conduct a study to determine business and neighborhood walks and youth programs. the building with yellow the accuracy of organic claims watch groups and local Nation Night Out has proven caution tape and cars being made by super markets. community officials. Last to be an effective, inexpensive repaired could be seen still “Consumers have the right year, worldwide, over 37 and enjoyable program to hoisted in the air suggesting to know that foods advertised million people participated promote neighborhood everyone left in a hurry. Building inspectors visit store after roof fails as organic are grown free in National Night Out. spirit and police-community of pesticides, insecticides, The event is designed to partnerships in our fight for Gold Line Extension Approval Delayed herbicides, antibiotics or heighten crime and drug a safer nation. genetic modification,” said prevention awareness; For more information It was standing room only Antonovich. strengthen neighborhood call the Pasadena Police at Thursday’s Metropolitan spirit and police-community Department Community Transportation Agency’s Geoffrey Baum partnerships; and send Services at (626) 744-7659. board meeting and although most were there to find out Appointed to the future of the county’s CCBG Reclaimed Water Long Range Transportation Plan —including the Gold The California State Line Foothill Extension— Senate voted unanimously Study Reviewed any decision was put off until to confirm Geoffrey The Los Angeles County Southern California are September. Baum’s appointment to Board of Supervisors facing significant challenges Also put off were Westside the Community Colleges’ unanimously approved in their efforts to acquire Subway project’s including Board of Governors. a motion by Supervisor water,” said Antonovich. LA Mayor Antonio Baum, a member and past Michael D. Antonovich to “These issues include Villaraigosa’s pet project president of the governing study increasing reclaimed environmental concerns, “subway to the sea,” an The Gold Line at Del Mar Station board of the Pasadena water for non-drinking increasing costs to transport extension of the Purple Line Area Community College down traffic-choked Wilshire County Supervisor Michael District, will be serving a six- purposes. water from outside the Antonovich, wanted to Reclaimed water is region, groundwater Boulevard. San Gabriel year term. The 17-member officials have been at odds make sure the money for rail board, primarily appointed highly treated, filtered and contamination, and projects was not reallocated. disinfected wastewater that compliance with Federal and with Villaraigosa’s project as by the governor, sets policy it competes with the Gold There was also concern about and provides guidance for can replace or supplement State mandates regarding an end date for a number of groundwater supplies. water quality.” Line Foothill Extension for the 72 college districts and federal funding although projects including the Gold 110 campuses that make up Common uses for reclaimed The motion directs the Line Extension. The plan water include irrigation, Chief Executive Office both are now partly funded the California Community through Measure R. calls for a 2017 completion Colleges system. wetlands restoration, aquifer and the Director of Public date although many want to recharge, vehicle washing, Works to investigate on the Pasadena Mayor Bill Baum has served as Bogaard said, as he waited see it built by 2013. Members assistant dean of the air conditioning cooling feasibility of a comprehensive of the “I will ride” campaign towers, and other industrial reclaimed water strategy and in the audience, he did not Annenberg School for see any disadvantage in the had “build it by 2014,” on the Communication at the uses. a report back to the Board of backs of there t-shirts. “Water agencies across Supervisors in two weeks. delay. University of Southern “I don’t see a clear risk to Bogaard said he thinks California since 2001. He the interest of the foothill construction in Pasadena, for also worked for C-SPAN the extension to Claremont, Mayor Bill Bogaard af- City Joins Foothill Transit extension by delaying ter addressing the MTA as executive producer from approval of the long rage will begin within 12 month 1999 to 2000 and as a senior of approving the plan. criticized Villaraigosa who Authority Governing Board plan,” Bogaard said. “It was at the meeting only to producer from 1989 to sounds like the project has “When that project is 1993. From 1994 to 1999, he constructed, the MTA will vote and for about 15 minutes. the necessary support from He did apologize saying he served as the assistant vice this MTA board.” have no choice but to provide president for marketing the necessary operating was in the backroom on a At issue was the Measure R conference call with state and public relations at revenues listed for highway subsidies,” he said. “That will Claremont McKenna allow it to go into operation.” lawmakers over the state’s projects and programs. budget deficit. College. Board members, including Many in the audience State and federal leaders recognize the key role community colleges play 40 Years After: Now a Misson to Mars? in training the workforce Local reporters four decades ago Mon- Apollo 11 Astronauts, Edwin “Buzz” Al- and spurring economic day, not lucky to be in Huston Texas, were drin, Michael Collins and Neil Armstrong recovery and growth. The briefed at one of the second best places to be used an invitation to the Oval Office Mon- members of the Board of as mankind first walked on the moon, the Jet day to urge President Obama to consider a Governors perform the Population Laboratory in Pasadena. mission to Mars. vital role of keeping the core And 40 years later in the center’s von Kár- mission of the community mán Auditorium, the exact briefing room, colleges at the forefront of JPL Historian Erik Conway lectured on discussion, especially with events that led up to the historic landing and the budget challenges facing the intricate role robots at JPL played leading the colleges. Foothill Transit’s 24-member important component in up to the flight. He also explained the diffi- joint powers authority (JPA) meeting this community’s culties there might be in landing a person on formally announced Monday transportation needs,” Mars. Pet of the Week the welcoming of the City said Bogaard. “I welcome One big problem he said was weight. Any of Pasadena as a full voting the opportunity for us spacecraft with a human crew would weigh member of the agency’s to participate in a more thousands of pounds. He also said that if we governing board. formal relationship. The were to go anytime soon funding would have “Pasadena is an important City of Pasadena will be had to be approved years ago. He said there part of the region and the was no chance we could ever land on the red represented on the Foothill planet before 2020. home of many employers in Transit Governing Board by Scientists also theorize that before go- the region,” said Michael De Councilwoman Margaret ing to the Mars we need to revisit the moon. La Torre, Chair of Foothill McAustin.” Conway said the problem is that all the tech- Transit’s Executive Board. The County of Los Angeles nology today is building shuttles not rockets. JPL’s von Kármán Auditorium Dana, a five year old, “Their inclusion in the Board of Supervisors was the brindle colored beauty agency’s governing make final JPA member to ratify Residents Encouraged To “Do-It- walks well on leash, enjoys up will only help Foothill the inclusion of Pasadena petting and has been to Transit’s pursuit of high at their May 2009 meeting. Yourself” General Plan Workshops a few events where she quality public transit service played well with volunteers The entire process took residents are encouraged to the General Plan. in the area.” approximately one year. and other dogs too! Dana What makes Pasadena attend facilitator training City staff are meeting with has already been spayed Foothill Transit Governing “Foothill Transit was special? What are the and obtain a Do-It- business and neighborhood Board Members Richard and can go home with you created to meet the public unique qualities that Yourself (DIY) community organizations in July, today! Barakat from Bradbury transportation needs of the should be preserved and workshop kit to discuss August and early September The regular dog adoption and John Fasana from San Gabriel and Pomona protected? What are the vital questions with local but can’t reach every group fee is $120, which includes Duarte initially reached out Valley’s and to be integral most important challenges neighborhood, business, in Pasadena . The Do-It- medical care prior to to leaders in Pasadena to parts of the communities facing Pasadena in the next service and social groups, Yourself workshop kit will adoption, spaying or inquire about their interest we serve,” said De La Torre. 10 years? and provide feedback to support many more group neutering, vaccinations, in joining the Foothill “Having Pasadena join is The city of Pasadena city staff. discussions across the and a follow-up visit with a Transit JPA. Following a natural development in will soon be updating the The DIY workshop kits community and provide participating vet. these informal discussions, General Plan – a guide will be available at a briefing city leaders with additional Please call 626-792-7151 the growth of the agency. for future development Wednesday, Aug. 5, from feedback about the General formal request to join the We look forward to their and ask for A252560 or and quality of life – and 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Fair Plan and the future of come to the Pasadena Foothill Transit JPA from participation and leadership.” needs to hear from the Oaks Conference Room Pasadena . City of Pasadena Mayor Humane Society & SPCA, Foothill Transit was community about how to (basement room 039) at Additional special events 361 S. Raymond Ave, Bill Bogaard was received formed in 1988 through a plan the future. Public Pasadena City Hall , 100 N. include a series of tours Pasadena CA, 91105. by the agency in February joint partnership between works projects, traffic Garfield Ave. The briefing in August, community Our adoption hours are 2008. Membership in the 20 cities in the San Gabriel mitigation measures, will include an overview meetings in September and 11-3 Sunday, 9-4 Tuesday, JPA requires unanimous and Pomona Valleys and zoning decisions and other of the General Plan update October, and a citywide Wednesday, Thursday, and ratification by each member the County of Los Angeles planning and development process, a review of the open house in November. Friday, and 9-3 Saturday. city council and the County to meet the growing projects must be consistent DIY workshop kit contents For more information Directions and photos of of Los Angeles. transportation needs of the with the General Plan. and step-by-step training visit www.cityofpasadena. all pets updated hourly “For many years, Foothill As part of the update on how to facilitate a net/generalplan or call 744- may be found at www. region. process, Pasadena community workshop on 6807. Transit has been an pasadenahumane.org Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 5 Public Safety Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009

City of Sierra Madre Environmentally Speaking, Did You Know? ORDINANCE NO. 1295 Created By Pat Birdsall AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SUBSECTION D OF SECTION 9.32.060 TO NARROW FACTS, MYTHS & WHAT DO YOU REALLY ITS APPLICABILITY TO LEAF BLOWERS AND AMENDING OTHER APPLICABLE KNOW ABOUT ENERGY? PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 9.32 Whereas, the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre makes the following findings: 1. Leaf blowers have a negative THE FOLLOWING SURVEY IS COURTESY OF PLANET FORWARD: impact on the public health and welfare by disrupting the rest and relaxation of our residents through the excessive noise that these devices generate. For this reason, it is essential that non-work hours, weekends, and holidays be protected and reserved for the benefit of our community without the intrusion of excessive noise; 2. Leaf blowers endanger the health and WHAT AMERICANS KNOW AND BELIEVE ABOUT THE POWER THAT FUELS OUR WORLD welfare of our residents by dispersing dust which may at times contain harmful pollutants. This Ordinance is designed to WILL ABSOLUTELY SHAPE THE POLITICAL AND PERSONAL CHOICES WE MAKE AS WE protect our community from the potential harmful effects of dust; TRY TO MOVE THE PLANET FORWARD. SO, HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW? TAKE OUR Whereas, this Ordinance is categorically exempt from the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 21000) of QUIZ, AND FIND OUT HOW YOUR ANSWERS COMPARE TO THE NATIONAL SAMPLE IN Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)) pursuant to the State CEQA PUBLIC AGENDA’S ENERGY LEARNING CURVE SURVEY, CONDUCTED IN ASSOCIATION Guidelines Section 15308 in that the provisions of this Ordinance protect the environment from noise, emission, and dust WITH PLANET FORWARD. pollution. 1. LESS THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE 6. CARS IN EUROPE AND JAPAN ARE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: WORLD’S OIL IS LOCATED IN THE UNITED REQUIRED TO GET MORE MILES PER SECTION 1. Section 9.32.020 of Title 9 is hereby amended by deleting “powered gardening equipment” and its definition. STATES, BOTH ON LAND AND OFFSHORE. GALLON THAN CARS IN THE UNITED SECTION 2. Section 9.32.020 of Title 9 is hereby amended by revising the definition of “holiday” to read as follows: A) TRUE B) FALSE STATES. “‘Holiday’ means and includes New Year’s Day (January 1), Memorial Day (the last Monday in May), Independence Day C) DON’T KNOW A) TRUE B) FALSE (July 4), Labor Day (the first Monday in September), Thanksgiving Day (the fourth Thursday in November), and Christmas C) DON’T KNOW Day (December 25).” 2. MOST OF THE OIL THAT THE UNITED SECTION 3. Section 9.32.020 of Title 9 is hereby amended by adding a definition for “Leaf blower” to read as follows: “‘Leaf blower’ means any portable machine used to blow leaves, dirt and other debris off sidewalks, driveways, lawns or STATES IMPORTS COMES FROM THE other surfaces.” MIDDLE EAST. 7. GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IS A FOSSIL SECTION 4. Section 9.32.060 of Title 9 is hereby amended to read as follows: “A. Daytime Exceptions. Any noise source A) TRUE B) FALSE FUEL. which does not produce a noise level exceeding 80 dba at a distance of twenty-five feet under its most noisy condition of C) DON’T KNOW A) TRUE B) FALSE use shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 9.32.030, 9.32.040 and 9.32.050 between the hours of seven a.m. and C) DON’T KNOW nine p.m. daily except Sundays and holidays, when the exemption herein shall apply between ten a.m. and six p.m. B. Emergencies. Emergencies are exempt from this chapter. C. Construction. Notwithstanding any other provision of this 3. BY REDUCING THE LEVEL OF SMOG chapter, including section 9.32.100, between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m. daily, except Sundays and holidays IN THE UNITED STATES, WE’VE GONE when the exemption herein shall apply between ten a.m. and six p.m., construction, alteration or repair activities which are A LONG WAY TOWARDS REDUCING 8. USING CROPS LIKE CORN TO authorized by a valid city permit shall be allowed if the noise level at any point outside the property plane shall not exceed 85 GLOBAL WARMING. PRODUCE ETHANOL INCREASES FOOD dba. D. Leaf blower. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, including section 9.32.100, no person shall operate A) TRUE B) FALSE PRICES. a leaf blower within the City outside of the hours of eight a.m. to seven p.m., Monday through Saturday, and ten a.m. to 6 C) DON’T KNOW A) TRUE B) FALSE p.m., Sundays and holidays. The foregoing prohibition shall not apply within any commercial zone. Noise generated by leaf blowers within any commercial zone shall be regulated by other sections of this Chapter.” C) HOTLY DEBATED SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability 4. DRIVING GASOLINE-POWERED of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance or the rules VEHICLES AND USING COAL TO 9. NUCLEAR POWER IS A TYPE OF adopted hereby. The City Council of the City of Sierra Madre hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other GENERATE ELECTRICITY BOTH RENEWABLE ENERGY. sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable. CONTRIBUTE TO GLOBAL WARMING. A) TRUE B) FALSE SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California A) TRUE B) FALSE C) DON’T KNOW Government Code section 36937. C) DON’T KNOW SECTION 7. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the 10. OVER THE LONG RUN, THE PRICE same to be published according to law.

OF OIL WILL GO UP BECAUSE SUPPLIES PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 14th day of July, 2009. 5. AMERICANS USE THE SAME ARE DIMINISHING AND DEMAND IS AYES: MacGillivray, Watts, Buchanan, Mosca, Zimmerman NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None AMOUNT OF ENERGY PER PERSON AS INCREASING. EUROPEANS. A) TRUE B) FALSE A) TRUE B) FALSE C) DON’T KNOW C) DON’T KNOW Sierra Madre Police Blotter FIND OUT HOW YOUR ANSWERS COMPARE WITH OTHER AMERICANS ON PAGE 14 During the week of Sunday, July 12th, to 6:30 am and 4:45 pm. The bike was valued at Saturday July 18th, the Sierra Madre Police $250.00. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink Department responded to approximately 5:24 PM – Arrest, Unlicensed Driver and Brought to you by: 232 calls for service. Possession of Marijuana. A motorist was Sierra Madre Environmental Action Council (SMEAC) Sunday, July 12th: stopped for a traffic violation. A records P.O. Box 85 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91025-0085 check revealed the driver was unlicensed. Your thoughts and comments are welcome... 12:34 PM – Residential Burglary, 510 The driver admitted to having marijuana in Woodland Drive. A parolee at large was the car. The driver was arrested and issued a identified as the suspect in the theft of citation for the violations. an amplifier and a guitar stolen from the locked garage of an acquaintance. The Thursday, July 16th: www.mtnviewsnews.com crime occurred between Sunday, 3/01/2009 2:34 PM – Residential burglary, 400 block of and Friday 3/13/2009. No loss estimate was Grove Street. A laptop computer, an XBOX, available. two IPODs and an IPHONE were stolen when 5:11 PM – Annoying Telephone Calls, 600 unknown suspect(s) gained entry through an block Ramona Ave. A man and woman in unlocked rear door. The crime occurred on Florida made several threatening telephone Thursday, 7/16/2009 between the hours of calls to the victim. The investigation revealed 7:30 am and 12:30 pm, 07-16-09. The loss was the telephone number was now out of service. estimated at $1,500. The investigation is ongoing. Friday, July 17th: Tuesday, July 14th: 6:25 AM – Vandalism, 600 block West 4:49 PM – Petty theft, 200 block of Mariposa Highland Ave. Suspect(s) smashed the rear Street. An unlocked black and white 26” window of a gray Dodge van. The crime men’s Polaris mountain bike was taken from occurred between 8:30 pm, Thursday, the back porch of a residence. The crime 7/16/2009 and 6:00 am Friday, 7/17/2009. The occurred on Tuesday, July 14, 2009 between loss was estimated at $300.00. RICH Johnson Consumer Products That Flopped It was probably Beer folks tried to sell us plain water. Yeah, a hot summers day yeah, it was their heralded Rocky Mountain when Plato coined Spring Water but hey, where was the kick? the phrase, “Necessity (who) is the mother Pond’s, the facial cream folks came out of invention.” I have a theory that as the with Pond’s Toothpaste in the mid 1970’s. outside temperature rises, the creative The problem was no one would stick juices in our brain start to sizzle and come something made by Pond’s in his or her alive. This causes us to feverishly start mouths. Clairol, on the other hand, got thinking of ways to survive the debilitating people to stick something in their mouth in SIERRA heat. I suspect most inventions and new 1979 called a “Touch of Yoghurt.” Too bad products were created in the summertime. it was shampoo. Apparently it didn’t taste MADRE’S Just for fun let’s take a look at some notable very good. And get this; Clairol had flopped FARMERS consumer items that failed. three years earlier with another shampoo Pepsi Cola lead the way with a product called, “Look of Buttermilk.” Colgate, you MARKET! called Pepsi AM. They tried to market Pepsi know the toothpaste company, tried to get AM (really, just regular Pepsi) as a breakfast people to eat something. It was their new drink. They figured having caffeine in it line of frozen food called Colgate’s Kitchen would make Pepsi AM a perfect refreshing Entrees. Maybe with a little Touch of Wednesdays alternative to coffee, particularly on a hot Yoghurt. Never mind. summer morning. Uh-uh. The Redux Harley Davidson came out with a line of Company put out a drink called “Cocaine” perfume that, uh, tanked. The Mattel Toy 3-8pm that had three and a half times the amount Company came out with a Ken doll in 1993 of caffeine as found in a can of “Red called “Earring Magic Ken.” Gone was the Fresh vegetables and Bull.” The FDA shut them down in 2007 classy tuxedo replaced by a mesh t-shirt, seasonal fruits from because they were “illegally marketing their purple leather vest, and earring. It was soon drink as an alternative to street drugs.” By referred to as the Gay Ken doll and quickly California the way, you can still buy cocaine in Europe vanished off shelves. family farms. (Probably both kinds.) If you want to read up on these And while we’re on the subject of drinks, wonderful failures pick up the book Specialty foods, vegetarian how about bottled water for pets? Yep, it’s “Brand Failures” by Michael Haig. And true. A company marketed “Thirsty Dog” if you want to see pictures of “Thirsty and vegan dishes, ethnic and Thirsty Cat,” bottled water for cats Dog” and other items listed above visit foods and hot food - and dogs. It came in two delicious flavors, http://www.walletpop.com/specials/ Everything you’ll Crispy Beef and Tangy Fish. The Coors top-25-biggest-product-flops-of-all-time. find at the farmers market has been made or picked Your Ad Could Be Here!!! fresh, is pesticide-free An ideal way to keep your business visible and preservative-free. Advertise In The MountainViews News Free public parking on Mariposa. Great readership & Rates! Let us show you how! 626-325-3111 Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 6 Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009 EDUCATION & YOUTH News from Berklee College SCHOOL DIRECTORY of Music Pasadena Resi- Alverno High School dent Earns Place on 200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Dean’s List at Berklee (626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. Gillick College of Music E-mail address: [email protected] Arcadia High School 180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 BOSTON, MA - Berk- Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: David L. Vannasdall lee College of Music announces that Fulate Paizula of Pasadena Arroyo Pacific Academy has earned placement on the 41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, (626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke Dean’s List for the spring semes- E-mail address: [email protected] ter of the 2009 academic year. To be eligible for this honor, a Barnhart School full-time student must achieve 240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 a grade point average of 3.4 or (626) 446-5588 Head of School: Joanne Testa Cross above; a part-time student must Kindergarten - 8th grade website: www.barnhartschool.com achieve a grade point average of 3.6 or above. Bethany Christian School The Berklee curriculum 93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 focuses on practical career (626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl E-mail address: [email protected] Members of the class of 1979 gathered for a group picture during their 30-year high preparation for today’s music school reunion near the Villa at Alverno High School. (Photo by Belle n’ Beau) industry. Four-year degrees are Carden of the Foothills School offered in Performance, Jazz 429 Wildrose Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 626/358-9414 Alumnae Gather at Alverno High School Composition, Music Production 626/358-5164 fax [email protected] & Engineering, Film Scoring, The Gooden School With more than 200 peo- and vegetable platters. out the night. Following the Music Business/Management, 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 ple in attendance, alumnae Alumnae enjoyed a slide- reception in the Villa, each Composition, Music Synthe- (626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano from selected classes at Al- show that showcased their individual class went to sis, Contemporary Writing & website: www.goodenschool.org verno High School had a class with pictures and an off-campus location to Production, Music Education, LaSalle High School Songwriting, Music Therapy, 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. joyful reunion on Saturday, music from the year they continue the celebration at and Professional Music. (626) 351-8951 Principal: Patrick Bonacci July 11, 2009. The reunion graduated. Current student 8pm. Some of the locations Berklee College of Music website: www.lasallehs.org was at 5pm in the Villa Del ambassadors were on hand included Café 322, El Tori- was founded on the revolution- Monrovia High School Sol d’ Oro on campus and to offer campus tours for the to, and various homes of lo- ary principle that the best way 325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 was a special reception for visitors and everyone was cal alumnae. “A wonderful to prepare students for careers (626) 471-2000, email: [email protected] the classes of 1964, 1969, having a good time traveling time was had by all, thanks in music was through the study and practice of contemporary Norma Coombs Alternative School 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, down memory lane. “I en- to the team at Alverno who 2600 Paloma St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 music. For over half a century, (626) 798-0759 Principal: Dr. Vanessa Watkins 1994, 1999, and 2004. joyed talking to the ambas- put it all together,” said El- the college has evolved constant- E-mail address: [email protected] The alumnae were treated sadors because it reminded len Behrens Hoffman ’74. ly to reflect the state of the art of Odyssey Charter School to a Mexican theme with me how intelligent and fun “The food was great, the music and the music business. 725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 a bar that included mar- the girls at Alverno are,” said margaritas were yummy, With over a dozen performance (626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill and nonperformance majors, website: www.odysseycharterschool.org garitas and beer, as well as Katrina Patton ’04. and the Villa looked beau- a diverse and talented student delectable catering from Belle’n’ Beau Photogra- tiful. We’re lucky to have Pasadena High School body representing over 70 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. Chiquita Bonita in Pasade- phy was available to help such a perfect setting for countries, and a music industry (626) 798-8901 Principal: Dr. Derick Evans na which offered carnitas, capture the evening with a gathering like that. It al- “who’s who” of alumni, Berklee website: www.pasadenahigh.org quesadillas, and shrimp to- special class photos as well ways brings back so many is the world’s premier learning Pasadena Unified School District stadas, as well as fresh fruit as candid pictures through- memories.” lab for the music of today - and 351 S. Hudson Ave. Pasadena, Ca. 91109 tomorrow. (626) 795-6981 website: [email protected] Mud Pie Parent ‘n’ St. Rita Catholic School Ceramic Art Work- 322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 shop! Ages 6 & up Me Art Workshop - (626) 355-9028 Principal: Joanne Harabedian Workshop will be taught Ages pre-school – website: www.st-rita.org at Paint ’n’ Play a real working 5 yrs. old Sierra Madre Elementary School ceramic studio! Located at 418 141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 S. Myrtle Avenue, Old Town Workshop will be taught (626) 355-1428 Principal: Gayle Bluemel E-mail address:[email protected] Monrovia at Paint ’n’ Play a real work- ing ceramic studio! Located Sierra Madre Middle School Hey kids want to play in 160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 clay? Come experience, prac- at 418 S. Myrtle Avenue, Old (626) 836-2947 Principal: Gayle Bluemel tice and learn “hand building” Town Monrovia Contact person: Garrett Newsom, Asst. Principal and ceramic glazing. This Parents are encouraged to E-mail address: [email protected] class is packed with a fun proj- stay and help their little ones Weizmann Day School ect for kids and you will also explore the joy of clay. In- 1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 structors help to insure per- (626) 797-0204 be creating a functional piece Lisa Feldman: Head of School of art that will last a lifetime. sonal attention as the chil- We will teach you techniques dren explore their creativity Wilson Middle School while learning the wonders 300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 to guide you through the won- (626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln ders of clay. of clay and ceramics! E-mail address: [email protected] Wednesday, August 12, Wednesday, August 12, August 19 and August 26, Pasadena Unified School District August 19 and August 26, 351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 Time: 3-5pm. $68 + $20 ma- Time: 1:30-2:30pm. $65 + (626) 795-6981 terial fee. $15 material fee Website: [email protected]

Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department Sports Camp

Sports Camp features a variety of fun sports activities for youth and is held at Arcadia High School, 180 Campus Drive. Week I (July 27-31) is the Pee Wee Sports Camp, CLASSIFIEDS which is available for youth entering grades 1-4. Week II FOR RENT (August 3-7) and III (August 10-14) are the Traditional Sierra Madre Luxury Apts. Sports Camp, which are available for youth entering grades HOUSE FOR RENT 5-9. The cost is $110 per session and includes daily round- 2br 1bath $1450 & 2br 2bath $1550 1 BR/1BA trip transportation, a daily beverage, camp-t-shirt, weekly Mountain View, garden cookout and team awards. Each week there are two excur- 139 Esperanza setting, Excellent Condition sions (Tuesday and Thursday). Campers will swim in the spac & quiet, pool, a/c, ldry Front Yard/Parking 2 cars afternoon on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Each 355-5072 Newly remodeled kitchen counselor participates in the organized activities with their A/C group. Some of the sports activities include swimming, flag HOUSE FOR RENT $1200/mo football, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and other fun Lovely W. Laurel Avenue Walk To Downtown group games. Participants will learn fundamentals and en- Home In Sierra Madre 626-893-0473 gage in team sports activities. Children of all athletic skills 3BR/2 BA w/Pool Refrig/Stove inc. and abilities are welcome. For more information please call $2800/month the Recreation Office at 626.574.5113. Contact: (310) 874-4288

Includes a 10 class series and 2 1/2 hour private therapies from our step up menu.

Limited time offer. Go to yogamadre.com for more information.

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 OPINION Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009 HOWARD Hays month executive salaries, stock dividends, to take our packages to the Post Office. Mountain Views As I See It marketing, and lobbying expenses? Where Perhaps the most honest explanation came I’m writing this on the Douglas and Boeing, but this wasn’t an health care is not treated, as by Greg from Sen. Jim DeMint (R - S.C.), who said a News fortieth anniversary accomplishment of government or private Wellborn in his column last week, just few days ago, “If we’re able to stop Obama like “every other industry”? (Wellborn on this, it will be his Waterloo. It will break Publisher/ Editor of the Apollo 11 enterprise - We did it. moon landing and Long before Fox News and MSNBC, we had compared U.S and Canadian health care him.” The president responded, “Think Susan Henderson yes, I’m old enough Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, Frank systems, concluding that if we want to about that. This isn’t about me. This isn’t to remember - sitting Reynolds, Howard K. Smith, Jules Bergman determine which is preferable, we should about politics. This is about a health care City Editor spellbound in front and Eric Sevareid telling us, “We did it.” “just ask the Canadians”. Last month, a system that is breaking America’s families, Dean Lee of the Zenith with Most of all, as Walter Cronkite ad-libbed Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey did breaking America’s businesses and breaking my family figuring “Go, baby, go!” at liftoff, and “Oh boy, oh just that. When asked whether the U.S. or America’s economy. And we can’t afford the Director Of Sales & that iridescent blob descending the ladder boy!” as the module descended to the lunar Canada had the better health care system, politics of delay and defeat when it comes to Marketing must be one of the astronauts. I wasn’t surface, his inability to find words at the 82% of Canadians said they preferred their health care. Not this time, not now. There Ann Luke sure if some maleficent quicksand wouldn’t moment of touchdown was all the rest of us own, thank you.) are too many lives and livelihoods at stake.” engorge the first boot to touch the surface, needed to confirm that, in fact - We did it. It took eight years from JFK’s announcing When President Kennedy announced that (626) 325-3111 but as soon as the words “This is one small It remains a profound and enduring his intentions to Congress to our landing “we choose to go to the moon”, he knew we’d Art Director step for a man . . . “ crackled through the accomplishment. It also remains a on the moon. It’s been 64 years since be leading other nations in the exploration static, I said, “We did it” - as if I’d somehow sometimes shaming reminder of what “we” President Truman delivered his message to of space. As his younger brother Ted is now Allison Kirkham been personally involved. are capable of, as in, “If we can send a man Congress insisting on “ . . . health security arguing for health care reform, it’s rather Production Assistant My parents, brother and sister and an to the moon, why can’t we . . (fill in the for all, regardless of residence, station, or to catch up with the rest of the developed uncle who helped design the fueling system blank)”. I’ll take my own suggestion and race -- everywhere in the United States. We world, acting under the conviction that no Richard Garcia on the B-17 said, “We did it”. Families “fill in the blank”. should resolve now that the health of this U.S. Senator, let alone a Kennedy, and his across the country, kids watching in If we can send a man to the moon, why can’t Nation is a national concern; that financial family should be any more entitled to the Photography class, imbibers watching in bars, mission we have a health care system where decisions barriers in the way of attaining health shall best available medical care than any other Jacqueline Truong specialists in Houston, launch controllers are made with one’s doctor, rather than by be removed; that the health of all its citizens American family. When health care reform Lina Johnson at Cape Kennedy and those who built an insurance company? Where families deserves the help of all the Nation.” is enacted, it won’t be all that important rocket components in Seal Beach, Downey, don’t find themselves one catastrophic It can’t be a matter of cost; many in Congress to apportion credit and/or blame among now raising this concern wouldn’t allow Democrats and Republicans, liberals and Contributors Huntington Beach and Canoga Park said, injury or illness away from bankruptcy? “We did it.” The commitment came from a Where an estimated 150,000 Americans enactment of the Medicare prescription conservatives - I just want to be able to say, Teresa Baxter Democratic president and the landing took don’t leave the country every year to obtain drug benefit plan without it prohibiting “We did it.” Pat Birdsall place during a Republican administration, affordable treatment? Where would-be the government from negotiating lower Bob Eklund but it wasn’t a Democrat or Republican innovators and entrepreneurs aren’t stuck prices. Maybe it’s all that lobbyist cash ($35 P.S. Stuart Tolchin endeavor - We did it. The National in dead-end jobs out of fear of losing their million in lobbying from the top 20 health I want to let reader Val Usle know I appreciate the letter in response to my July Kim Clymer-Kelley Aeronautics and Space Administration, health coverage? Where employers don’t insurance and pharmaceutical companies in the first quarter alone); if FedEx and UPS 11 column. I’ll conclude by quoting Will Christopher Nyerges barely a decade old, taxpayer funded have to slash payrolls and wages due to through congress, worked with corporate skyrocketing insurance premiums? Where were able to pour that much into campaign Rogers, as well: “I belong to no organized Peter Dills giants Grumman, Rocketdyne, Raytheon, more than 30 cents out of every health care coffers, there’d probably be a drive to party. I am a Democrat.” Hail Hamilton North American Rockwell, McDonnell dollar isn’t spent on overhead, million-a- eliminate the “public option” of being able Rich Johnson Chris Bertrand HAIL Hamilton Virginia Hoge American Values STUART Tolchin On...LIFE Mary Carney Respect is something you earn by your I’m not confusing example: DO YOUR JOB! NO EXCUSES La Quetta Shamblee capitalism with Glenn Lambdin • A person’s word is their bond—trust & We sent some of the items back and unbridled greed, but loyalty go hand-in-hand In the middle conversed among ourselves noting Greg Wellborn unbridled greed is • All of us have a duty to leave the world a of the week my that this was absolutely the worst Ralph McKnight what we have today. better place than we found it. wife and I joined restaurant experience of our lives. Trish Collins I don’t begrudge My mother, her brother and sister were another couple As we spoke my wife directed our anyone who makes at a Colorado Pat Ostrye the first college graduates in their family. attention to a man and a woman seated millions of dollars My dad’s father worked the gold field of Street Restaurant near us. The couple was obviously Editorial Cartoonist honestly by their Alaska before he went bust and returned for a late dinner. overhearing our conversation and the Ann Cleaves own efforts, whether it’s inventing a more to California. His brother was a doughboy Our friends prefer restaurants that man was glaring at us with of those if efficient light bulb or just doing a job, any in WWI and a merchant marine in WWII. are generally more exclusive than looks could kill stares. The man walked Webmaster job--blue collar, white collar--to the best the Coffee Shops that my wife and John Avery My mom’s father and his mother and father over and introduced himself as the of their abilities. That’s what America is ran a newspaper for 40 years in Quincy, I usually patronize. But this was a owner of the restaurant who had been about--at least that’s what I was taught California before they moved to San special occasion and my wife suggested dining with a restaurant critic.(Not Advertising Inquiries in high school. What I can’t stomach Francisco after my great-grandfather died. a place that was a little fancier. And the best night of his life, I’m sure.). He Contact: is the collusion between big business & My grandfather worked as a line-a-type fancier it was with a lit patio and explained that he had recently fired the big government--including state & local operator all through the Great Depression. candles and special flaming lanterns to entire staff and had recently installed a government. I can’t digest the insidious generate atmosphere. We were seated ANN LUKE He was lucky to have a job and he knew it. brand new staff with brand new ideas. corruption that permeates all levels of When I was a kid one Christmas I asked in the patio and my wife asked that He did admit that the small oversights 626-325-3111 American society. This is what I call the my mom why grandma always kept a place the candles be lit so that we might be involving the lack of candles, sparkling “tyranny of capitalism” and it is rapidly set at the dining table and four places set in able to read our menus. Unfortunately, water, and unsweetened iced tea were PATRICIA PLUNKETT causing our nation’s demise. the kitchen. I asked her how come our other the likeable waiter informed us that problematic but explained that the Look around and what do you see: the there were no candles available. This 626-818-2698 relatives never came to Christmas dinner? undercooked chicken and the wilted awarding of no-bid government contracts She told me I didn’t have any other relatives was only the first of many unusual lettuce were the results of his new according to who you know, lobbyist and that the empty settings were a family problems. chef’s attempt to prepare old dishes everywhere you turn doling out millions to tradition started in the Depression. My I ordered Perrier and was told by the in a new way. My wife explained that Mountain Views News curry favors from politicians, unnecessary friendly waiter that sparkling water formerly MountainViews grandparents felt blessed having an income she liked Caesar salad in the old way— and costly consultants being paid by & believed it was their duty to feed those was not carried in the restaurant. that’s why she ordered it. Finally, the Observer has been taxpayers, the revolving door of regulators “Fine”, I said. “What sparkling waters adjudicated as a newspaper less fortunate than themselves. owner said he did not like the tropical leaving government to represent the very Are our core values so different today? do you carry?” None”, was the prompt pear quesadilla either and that it of General Circulation for businesses they used to regulate, the list response from the waiter. “Do you the County of Los Angeles I don’t think so. I still believe in the would be removed from the menu. could go on and on ad infinitum. This isn’t American Dream; I still believe in the hope have unsweetened iced tea?” “No, As we tried to remove ourselves from in Court Case number free-market capitalism; this is corporate- but we have a very flavorful, zesty GS004724: for the City of the promise of America; I still believe the conversation he presented us with government cronyism, welfare for the in the limitless opportunities America has sweetened raspberry iced tea.” While a $25 gift certificate which I’m sure he of Sierra Madre; in Court wealthy. This is socialism for the greedy, this disturbing conversation was Case GS005940 and for the to offer. But I also believe that America is thought would ensure our return to power-crazed, rich, elitist few. a work in progress, and that America has a progressing we were all increasingly his establishment. . City of Monrovia in Court My dad was a lawyer. He may not have been aware of the sounds of something Case No. GS006989 and is long way to go to realize its dream and its As I think about the evening it’s clear a millionaire, but he made an honest living. promise. like a jack-hammer disturbingly to me that if Americans and Mr. published every Saturday He worked hard to support his family. He torturing our senses. My wife politely at 31C East Montecito, I grew up reading Frank Norris, Sinclair Restaurant owner want to get out bought a house & paid his taxes. He even Lewis, Jack London, Upton Sinclair, John interrupted my conversation with of the mess we’re all in then we can’t Sierra Madre, California, volunteered to serve his country in WWII. the waiter and asked if he could do 91024. All contents are Steinbeck, Ernest Hemmingway, Raymond spend our time fantasizing about new He was a good father & a good husband. Chandler, James M. Cain, Mark Twain, & something about the sound and dishes. We need to do the best we can copyrighted and may not He always treated people with respect and perhaps have the individual making be reproduced without the Herman Melville--just to name a few. I still right now and maybe forego some never asked anyone to do something he like watching the movies of William Wyler, the noise killed. Well, this the waiter fancy dinners. WE can stop making express written consent of wasn’t willing to do himself. He taught me could do. He immediately left our table the publisher. All rights Frank Capra, Billy Wilder & John Ford. excuses and stop waiting for someone five guiding principles that have served me These books & movies taught me about disappeared for a couple of minutes else to take care of us and take care reserved. All submissions to well: and the sound ceased. this newspaper become the important American values. They taught of business. Sure things will still be • Life is a gift to be cherished and that every me that America can be better, can always The meal continued and we were unfair and there will always be lots to property of the Mountain day should be lived to the fullest; served undercooked chicken wings, Views News and may be improve; if people are willing to stand up complain about but still will be able to • Cheaters don’t prosper—in the real world, for what is right. wilted and unpleasant Caesar Salad, feel pretty good about ourselves even published in part or whole. there are no shortcuts to success; and inedible Asian pear quesadilla.. Opinions and views expressed without the tropical pear quesadilla. by the writers printed in this paper do not necessarily express the views and GREG Wellborn opinions of the publisher or patient the right to have the procedure. to secure one’s wallet. It never works out staff of the Mountain Views Red Drug Blue Drug This is already being done in England that way. News. Mountain Views decision made by the patient and his or and Canada. Patients literally die News is wholly owned by In a moment her doctor. I can’t think of anything more because of these government-mandated Finally, we should focus a little attention Grace Lorraine Publications, of candor at last personal or representative of my freedom decisions. Even here in the U.S., elderly on the whole issue of healthcare cost Inc. and reserves the right night’s address than having the freedom to make my patients on Medicaid in Oregon are being increases. Everyone seems to think it’s to refuse publication of on healthcare, own medical decisions. If Obamacare denied treatments and are instead told to a bad idea. As I look at the situation advertisements and other President Obama becomes law, that basic human right will consider physician-assisted suicide. in this country, rising costs aren’t materials submitted for told us all just how disappear with the stroke of a pen. evidence of a problem; they’re evidence publication. bad government-run healthcare is going Both these techniques will become of a tremendous benefit. Quality to be and just how much freedom we’re If you listened to the entire Presidential primary tools to contain healthcare costs healthcare (like a quality automobile) is All letters to the editor and going to lose. Since the mainstream address, you would have noticed that if Obamacare becomes law, and that a discretionary expense. As income rises, correspondence should be press has all but ignored this comment, I cost savings is the primary goal in this should scare us all. In an ideal world, people tend to buy higher quality, and sent to: thought it would be appropriate to focus legislation. Again, in concept that we could all make healthcare choices higher quality costs more. The richer a Mountain Views News another week’s column on healthcare. sounds great, but let’s look at some without concern for what it will cost. society becomes, the more it can afford to 80 W. Sierra Madre Bl. #327 of the techniques that will be used to But that world will never exist. I have spend on research and exotic techniques Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 President Obama used the example of reduce costs. One of the most profound a simple philosophy here. I want to be to sustain life longer. Our life spans and Phone: 626-355-2737 a red drug and a blue drug to make his techniques is actually in practice today. It’s able to make as much of that decision the quality of our lives here in the U.S. Fax: 626-609-3285 main point. Pardon me forgetting which called Sustainable Growth Rate, or SGR as possible. If I’m asking my insurance have increased dramatically in the last email: was which, but in essence he said (and I for short, and Medicare employs it to company to pay for some of it, I realize 70 to 80 years. Life expectancy used to [email protected] paraphrase), “if you have a red drug that simply reduce the payment they a r e they have a right to weigh in on the be 65, now it’s 85. Does anyone want to costs a lot and a blue drug that costs a willing to make for medical procedures. decision too. At least in that situation, return to the costs and quality of 1930’s little, and they both do the same thing, It mandates cuts in physician payments I have some negotiating room. If they healthcare? why wouldn’t you choose the blue drug?” to lower costs. Medicare reimbursements unjustifiably deny a treatment, I can sue. Mountain Views He went on to explain that a key plank are already 30% lower than what private There is give and take in this system. I, for one, am perfectly happy to pay more in his plan will be the establishment of insurance companies pay, and they’re for a higher quality product or service. News Under the government system, a More importantly, and critically for the Mission Statement some new department which will make scheduled to decrease by 21% more next these assessments for the benefit of all year. Physicians are getting to the point government bureaucrat will tell my character of our nation, I want to retain The traditions doctor what can and can’t be done. There the right to make that decision myself. If the community healthcare consumers. of not accepting Medicare patients or of getting out of medicine altogether. Think will be no give and take, and I’ll have the I want to scrimp on healthcare by buying newspaper and That’s a powerful statement, but I’m not about your own situation. How fair same negotiating rights as I do with the the cheapest coverage I can and forego the concerns of sure many people realize just how much would it be for the government to simply DMV or post office… that is to say, none!! medical appointments, that should be my our readers are personal freedom they will lose under announce that your pay will shrink by I find it almost incomprehensible to think right. However, if I want to purchase a this newspaper’s Obama’s proposed healthcare reforms. 21% next year just so we don’t have as that Americans are willing to lose this higher quality insurance policy and pay top priorities. We In concept, it’s great to think that we can much inflation? And how long would basic freedom and to put their medical for higher quality care, that too should support a prosperous save costs by using the least expensive you stay in that business if it continued? care in the hands of a D.C. agency. Of be my right. I don’t think many of us community of well- drug. But the reality is that rarely do When you personalize this, it’s obvious course, the truth is that Americans are truly prepared to have a nameless, different drugs do the exact same things. why it’s a lousy idea. overwhelmingly do not want to do this. faceless bureaucrat telling us what we can informed citizens. Poll after poll shows that 85% of us are do or how long we can live. That’s not the We hold in high Most of the time there is a reason for the difference, and using one drug over the Another devastating technique which satisfied with our medical coverage. America I know. regard the values other is impacted by what our specific will affect all our lives is something of the exceptional illness and symptoms are. Every time I called “comparable effectiveness”. Kind Everything that is being proposed in Gregory J. Welborn is an independent quality of life in our talk to a doctor (and with a family of 5 of a catchy, innocent sounding phrase the name of cost saving will destroy opinion columnist. He writes and community, including and an aging parent, that means I talk which describes a process by which a that satisfaction and deny us our basic speaks frequently on political, economic the magnificence to lots of doctors), I’m amazed at how government agency determines whether human right to make our own medical and social issues. His columns have of our natural complex the selection of drugs and/or a patient will live long enough to benefit decisions. And what’s ironic about this appeared in publications such as The Los procedures is. Up until now, making from a procedure or surgery. If the is that the Congressional Budget Office Angeles Daily News, The Orange County resources. Integrity just concluded that Obamacare will Register, The Wall Street Journal and USA will be our guide. the selection of which drug to use or agency concludes that the patient will not which procedure to have has been a enjoy enough benefit, they will deny the INCREASE costs, not decrease them. It’s Today. He can be reached at g.welborn@ a devil’s bargain to give up one’s freedom mtnviewsnews.com. 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 8 Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009 Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation #16, L.A., CA 90006. Full name of registrant(s) is common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and 07/21/2009. File No. 09-1058070 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or (are) JENNY BONILLA, 940 S. MAGNOLIA AVE. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and #16, L.A., CA 90006, GLORIA MARTINEZ, 2517 File No. 09-0986145 Publish: Mountain Views News MBP expires five years from the date it was filed in AISPURO CLEANING SERVICES, 2016 E. Professions Code) BOULDER ST. #5, L.A., CA 90006. This Business The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, August 1, 2009 the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious 119th ST., L.A., CA 90059. Full name of registrant(s) Publish: Mountain Views News Business Name Statement must be filed prior to th is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. BAMBINO INS. AGENCY, 5646 N. ROSEMEAD is (are) VIRGINIA BARAJAS, 2016 E. 119 ST., Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 Signed: JENNY BONIILA/OWNER. This BLVD., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780. Full name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT that date. The filing of this statement does not of L.A., CA 90059. This Business is conducted by: AN itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious INDIVIDUAL. Signed: VIRGINIA BARAJAS/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los of registrant(s) is (are) MOKHTAR MOHEB File No.2009-1043653 Business Name in violation of the rights of OWNER. This statement was filed with the County File No. 09-1056875 Angeles County on 07/07/09. The registrant(s) has MOKHTAR, 10271 BRISTOL DR., ALTA LOMA, The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: another under Federal, State, or common law (See Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/14/09. The The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: (have) commenced to transact business under the CA 91737, HAKEEM F. HAKEEM, 763 LAYLAND CATALINA TRAVEL AGENCY 3865 Fairmeade section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact LUXE GROUP, 3730 SAN FERNANDO RD., fictitious business name or names listed above on DR., DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765. This Business Rd. Pasadena, Ca. 91107. Full name of registrant(s) Code) business under the fictitious business name or names GLENDALE, CA 91204. Full name of registrant(s) 07/07/2009. is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. is (are) Azucena B. Martin, 3865 Fairmeade Rd. Publish: Mountain Views News listed above on 07/14/2009. is (are) MURADYAN ARMEN, 1214 N. JACKSON NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Signed: MOKHTAR M. MOKHTAR. This Pasadena, Ca. 91107. This Business is conducted by: Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires ST., GLENDALE, CA 91207. This Business five years from the date it was filed in the office of statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: AZUCENA MARTIN. five years from the date it was filed in the office of is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Angeles County on 06/30/09. The registrant(s) has This statement was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name MURADYAN ARMEN/OWNER. This statement Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing (have) commenced to transact business under the Los Angeles County on 07/12/09. The registrant(s) STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles of this statement does not of itself authorize the use fictitious business name or names listed above on has (have) commenced to transact business under File No. 09-1093240 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use County on 07/14/09. The registrant(s) has (have) in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation JULY 1998. the fictitious business name or names listed above on The following person(s) is (are) doing business in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation commenced to transact business under the fictitious of the rights of another under Federal, State, or NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires March, 1978. as: YOUR PHOTO DOC’S, 270 SAN of the rights of another under Federal, State, or business name or names listed above on N/A. MARCOS ST. APT. A, SAN GABRIEL, common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and five years from the date it was filed in the office of NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires CA 91776. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) Professions Code) five years from the date it was filed in the office of Professions Code) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name five years from the date it was filed in the office of LUANNE LYNCH, 270 SAN MARCOS ST. Publish: Mountain Views News the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Publish: Mountain Views News Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name APT. A, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776. This Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Signed: LUANNE LYNCH. This statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the rights of another under Federal, State, or in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles File No. 09-1051206 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or File No. 09-1027033 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and of the rights of another under Federal, State, or County on 07/20/09. The registrant(s) has (have) The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and The following person(s) is (are) doing business Professions Code) common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and commenced to transact business under the BANNERS SOLUTIONS, 8141 E. 2nd ST. STE. Professions Code) as: FRANKLIN EXPRESS TRUKING, 531 E. Publish: Mountain Views News Professions Code) fictitious business name or names listed above on 625, DOWNEY, CA 90241. Full name of registrant(s) Publish: Mountain Views News OAKS ST., COMPTON, CA 90221. Full name Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 Publish: Mountain Views News MBP 07/20/2009. is (are) GIOVANNI PEREZ, 1699 CLUB DR., Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 of registrant(s) is (are) CESAR VARGAS, 531 E. Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, August 1, 2009 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement POMONA, CA 91768. This Business is conducted OAKS ST., COMPTON, CA 90221. This Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT expires five years from the date it was filed in by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: GIOVANNI FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: File No. 09-0966620 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious PEREZ/OWNER. This statement was filed with the File No. 09-1050188 STATEMENT Business Name Statement must be filed prior to County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/13/09. The following person(s) is (are) doing business CESAR VARGAS/OWNER. This statement was The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: that date. The filing of this statement does not of filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County EL ZAZONAZO DE DON BURRO, 312 W. 7th File No. 09-1113380 The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact as: SALAZAR FURNITURE, 585 GENOK’S The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious business under the fictitious business name or names BLVD., SAN FERNANDO, CA 91340. Full name on 07/08/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced ST., L.A., CA 90014. Full name of registrant(s) is Business Name in violation of the rights of to transact business under the fictitious business name (are) OMAR AGUSTIN, ISABEL BECERRA, 321 AS THE FLAME BUILDS, 15344 LA SALOS listed above on 07/13/2009. of registrant(s) is (are) JOSE LUIS DE JESUS DR., WHITTIER, CA 90603. Full name of another under Federal, State, or common law (See NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires SALAZAR, EVERARDO DE JESUS, 8707 ELM or names listed above on 07/08/2009. N. VIA VISTA, MONTEBELLO, CA 90640. This registrant(s) is (are) JACOB BURCIAGA, 15344 section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions five years from the date it was filed in the office of ST., L.A., CA 90002. This Business is conducted NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Signed: LA SALOS DR., WHITTIER, CA 90603. This Code) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Signed: JOSE five years from the date it was filed in the office of OMAR AGUSTIN This statement was filed with the Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Publish: Mountain Views News Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing LUIS DE JESUS SALAZAR/OWNER. This the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/26/09. Signed: JACOB BURCIAGA/OWNER. This Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Angeles County on 07/13/09. The registrant(s) has of this statement does not of itself authorize the use business under the fictitious business name or names Angeles County on 07/22/09. The registrant(s) FILE NO. 2009-1093825 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or (have) commenced to transact business under the in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation listed above on N/A. has (have) commenced to transact business under STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and fictitious business name or names listed above on of the rights of another under Federal, State, or NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires the fictitious business name or names listed above OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Professions Code) 07/13/09. on 07/22/2009. The following person(s) has/have abandoned Publish: Mountain Views News NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and five years from the date it was filed in the office of the use of the fictitious business name: Professions Code) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 five years from the date it was filed in the office of expires five years from the date it was filed in GALLARDO’S NOTARY SERVICES, 415 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Publish: Mountain Views News Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing E. COMPTON BLVD., COMPTON, CA Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Business Name Statement must be filed prior to 90221. The fictitious business name referred to File No. 09-1050890 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation that date. The filing of this statement does not of above was filed on 04-25-08, in the county of The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the rights of another under Federal, State, or itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Los Angeles. The original file number of 2008- BARBARA DUNN T-SHIRTS, 6475 E. PACIFIC of the rights of another under Federal, State, or File No. 09-1009292 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Business Name in violation of the rights of 0732859. The business was conducted by: CO- COAST HWY. #406, LONG BEACH, CA 90803. common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Professions Code) another under Federal, State, or common law (See PARTNERS. This statement was filed with the Full name of registrant(s) is (are) BARBARA DUNN, Professions Code) MR. SIM’S HAIR FASHIONS, 4132 TWEEDY Publish: Mountain Views News section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions County Clerk of Los Angeles on 07/20/2009. 6475 E. PACIFIC COAST HWY. #406, LONG Publish: Mountain Views News BLVD., SOUTH GATE, CA 90280. Full name of Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 Code) The business information in this statement is true BEACH, CA 90803. This Business is conducted Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 registrant(s) is (are) MARGARITA INGRAM, 12344 Publish: Mountain Views News and correct. (A registrant who declares as true by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: BARBARA Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 information which he or she knows to be false, DUNN/OWNER. This statement was filed with the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT REVA ST., CERRITOS, CA 90703. This Business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT is guilty of a crime.) SIGNED: CYNTHIA C. County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/13/09. File No. 09-1041567 is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: File No. 09-0994460 GALLARDO/CO-PARTNER. MARGARITA INGRAM/OWNER. This statement The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STATEMENT Publish: Mountain Views News business under the fictitious business name or names SPEEDY LK LIQUOR, 3036 E. 4th ST., LONG was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles FAMILY REAL ESTATE NETWORK, 1518 Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 County on 07/06/09. The registrant(s) has (have) RUSTIC CT., DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765. Full File No. 09-1095098 listed above on 07/13/2009. BEACH, CA 90814. Full name of registrant(s) The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires is (are) KHOA XUAN LE, 13212 HAZEL ST., commenced to transact business under the fictitious name of registrant(s) is (are) ROSARIO GARCIA, CONSENTIDO HUICHOL, 10832 VALLEY five years from the date it was filed in the office of GARDEN GROVE, CA 91844. This Business is business name or names listed above on 07/06/2009. JOSE ANTONIO MEDRANO, 1518 RUSTIC MALL #A, EL MONTE, CA 91731. Full name of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: KHOA NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires CT., DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765. This Business registrant(s) is (are) PRIMITIVO RIOS, VICTOR Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing X. LE/OWNER. This statement was filed with the five years from the date it was filed in the office of is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. DE LA CRUZ, AMADO GONZALEZ, 654 NOTICE OF PETITION TO of this statement does not of itself authorize the use County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/10/09. the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Signed: JOSE ANTONIO MEDRANO This WILLOW DR., BREA, CA 92821. This Business ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. of the rights of another under Federal, State, or business under the fictitious business name or names of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Angeles County on 07/01/09. The registrant(s) has Signed: PRIMITIVO RIOS. This statement ROBERT LEE RUSH common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and listed above on 7/10/09. in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation (have) commenced to transact business under the was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles CASE NO. GP014526 Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires County on 07/20/09. The registrant(s) has (have) Publish: Mountain Views News five years from the date it was filed in the office of of the rights of another under Federal, State, or fictitious business name or names listed above on common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and OCT. 8, 2002. commenced to transact business under the Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name fictitious business name or names listed above on To all heirs, beneficiaries, Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Publish: Mountain Views News five years from the date it was filed in the office of 07/20/2009. creditors, contingent creditors, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of this statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement File No. 09-1049757 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name expires five years from the date it was filed in and persons who may otherwise be The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious interested in the WILL or estate, or CRYSTAL CLEAN COIN LAUNDRY, 10915 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Business Name Statement must be filed prior to ROSECRANS AVE., NORWALK, CA 90650. Full Professions Code) File No. 09-1033757 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation that date. The filing of this statement does not of both of ROBERT LEE RUSH. name of registrant(s) is (are) SOON IN KWON, Publish: Mountain Views News The following person(s) is (are) doing business of the rights of another under Federal, State, or itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious 30216 AVENIDA DE CALMA, RANCHO PALOS Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 as: SALGADO TIRES SERVICE #3, 11903 E. common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Business Name in violation of the rights of VERDES, CA 90275. This Business is conducted WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90606. Professions Code) another under Federal, State, or common law (See A PETITION FOR PROBATE by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: SOON IN KWON/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Full name of registrant(s) is (are) RUBICELIO Publish: Mountain Views News section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions has been filed by SHEILA H. OWNER. This statement was filed with the County File No. 09-1055398 Code) Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/13/09. The The following person(s) is (are) doing business SALGADO, IDALIA SALGADO, 11903 E. Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 WASHINGTON BLVD., WHITTIER, CA 90606. Publish: Mountain Views News THOMPSON in the Superior registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact as: STREET SERVICE AND SUPPLY, 1609 Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 business under the fictitious business name or names CHESTNUT HILL DR., WALNUT, CA 91789. Full This Business is conducted by: HUSBAND and FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Court of California, County of WIFE. Signed: RUBICELIO/OWNER. This File No. 09-0968801 listed above on 07/13/2009. name of registrant(s) is (are) JUDY MARINEZ, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME LOS ANGELES. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 1609 CHESTNUT HILL DR., WALNUT, CA 91789. statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STATEMENT five years from the date it was filed in the office of This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Angeles County on 07/09/09. The registrant(s) has GUARDIAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, File No. 09-1095408 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Signed: JUDY MARINEZ/OWNER. This (have) commenced to transact business under the 12614 LEFFINGWELL AVE., SANTA FE SPRINGS, The following person(s) is (are) doing business THE PETITION FOR PROBATE Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los fictitious business name or names listed above on CA 90602. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) CHRIS as: DIRECT MEDIA ADVERTISING, 7112 requests that SHEILA H. of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Angeles County on 07/14/09. The registrant(s) has 07/06/2009. VIGIL, 8152 STRUB AVE., WHITTIER, CA 90602. FISHBURN AVE., BELL, CA 90201. Full name in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation (have) commenced to transact business under the NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. of registrant(s) is (are) ALEJANDRO FLORES, THOMPSON be appointed of the rights of another under Federal, State, or fictitious business name or names listed above on five years from the date it was filed in the office of Signed: CHRIS VIGIL This statement was filed 7112 FISHBURN AVE., BELL, CA 90201. This common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and as personal representative to N/A. the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Signed: ALEJANDRO FLORES/OWNER. administer the estate of the Publish: Mountain Views News five years from the date it was filed in the office of Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing 06/26/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to of this statement does not of itself authorize the use transact business under the fictitious business name or This statement was filed with the County decedent. Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/20/09. The Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation names listed above on JUNE 26, 2009. of the rights of another under Federal, State, or NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of this statement does not of itself authorize the use business under the fictitious business name or THE PETITION requests the File No. 09-1042360 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and five years from the date it was filed in the office of names listed above on 07/20/2009. The following person(s) is (are) doing business of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Professions Code) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement decedent’s WILL and codicils, as: G.C.I. MEDICAL SUPPLIES, 12053 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Publish: Mountain Views News Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing expires five years from the date it was filed in if any, be admitted to probate. PARAMOUNT BLVD., DOWNEY, CA 90242. Full Professions Code) Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious name of registrant(s) is (are) EVELIN L. BERNAL, Publish: Mountain Views News in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Business Name Statement must be filed prior to The WILL and any codicils are 2800 KANSAS AVE., SOUTH GATE, CA 90280. Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the rights of another under Federal, State, or that date. The filing of this statement does not of available for examination in the This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. File No. 09-1024839 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Signed: EVELIN BERNAL/OWNER. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business Professions Code) Business Name in violation of the rights of file kept by the court. statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los File No. 09-1078523 another under Federal, State, or common law (See Angeles County on 07/10/09. The registrant(s) has The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: as: SIN CITY SHOPS, 18472 MESCAL ST., Publish: Mountain Views News ROWLAND HTS., CA 91748. Full name of Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions (have) commenced to transact business under the TOP GUN LEGAL SERVICES, 375 REDONDO Code) A HEARING on the petition will fictitious business name or names listed above on AVE. #203, LONG BEACH, CA 90814. Full name registrant(s) is (are) HUILING WANG, 18472 MESCAL ST., ROWLAND HTS., CA 91748. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Publish: Mountain Views News be held in this court as follows: N/A. of registrant(s) is (are) STEVE McCANN, BRYAN Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires McCANN, 768 ORIZABA AVE. #8, LONG Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. File No. 09-0976659 07/31/09 at 9:00AM in Dept. A five years from the date it was filed in the office of BEACH, CA 90804. This Business is conducted by: Signed: HUILING WANG/OWNER. This The following person(s) is (are) doing business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME located at 300 E. WALNUT ST., the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Signed: BRYAN statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los as: GUILT FREE KITCHEN, 901 E. ALOSTA STATEMENT Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing McCANN/OWNER. This statement was filed Angeles County on 07/08/09. The registrant(s) has AVE. #4380, AZUSA, CA 91702. Full name of File No. 09-1112773 PASADENA, CA 91101 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on (have) commenced to transact business under the registrant(s) is (are) MEGAN ZUMPANO, 901 E. The following person(s) is (are) doing business in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation 07/16/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to fictitious business name or names listed above on ALOSTA AVE. #4380, AZUSA, CA 91702. This as: STAR OF TOBACCO #2, 16365 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or transact business under the fictitious business name or N/A. Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. HARBOR BLVD., FOUNTAIN VALLEY, IF YOU OBJECT to the granting common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and names listed above on 7/16/09. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Signed: MEGAN ZUMPANO This statement was CA 98208. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) of the petition, you should appear Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires SAAIDA GHAMLOUCHE, 8231 HOWE ST., Publish: Mountain Views News five years from the date it was filed in the office of five years from the date it was filed in the office of filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name on 06/29/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced PARAMOUNT, CA 90723. This Business is at the hearing and state your Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing to transact business under the fictitious business name objections or file written objections of this statement does not of itself authorize the use or names listed above on N/A. SAAIDA GHAMLOUCHE/OWNER. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of this statement does not of itself authorize the use statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los with the court before the hearing. File No. 09-1067545 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Angeles County on 07/22/09. The registrant(s) Your appearance may be in person The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of the rights of another under Federal, State, or of the rights of another under Federal, State, or five years from the date it was filed in the office of has (have) commenced to transact business under GARCIA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE, 564 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name the fictitious business name or names listed above or by your attorney. HYDE PARK, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302. Full name Professions Code) Professions Code) Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing on 07/22/2009. of registrant(s) is (are) JUAN MANUEL GARCIA, Publish: Mountain Views News Publish: Mountain Views News of this statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement 564 HYDE PARK, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302. Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation expires five years from the date it was filed in IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT of the rights of another under Federal, State, or the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious contingent creditor of the decedent, Signed: JUAN M. GARCIA/OWNER. This File No. 09-1066893 Business Name Statement must be filed prior to statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and The following person(s) is (are) doing business File No. 09-1017751 Professions Code) that date. The filing of this statement does not of you must file your claim with Angeles County on 07/15/09. The registrant(s) has as: AM PM SMOG, 6401½ E. 64th ST., L.A., CA itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious (have) commenced to transact business under the The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Publish: Mountain Views News the court and mail a copy to the 90003. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) DEVONEY TACOS MORALES, 17026 E. CYPRESS ST. #B, Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 Business Name in violation of the rights of fictitious business name or names listed above on another under Federal, State, or common law (See personal representative appointed 7/15/09. NOLBERTO, 11147½ BERENDO ST., L.A., COVINA, CA 91722. Full name of registrant(s) is CA 90044. This Business is conducted by: AN section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions by the court within four months NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires (are) MIRIAM CASTRO, UBALDO MORALES, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Code) five years from the date it was filed in the office of INDIVIDUAL. Signed: DEVONEY NOLBERTO/ 16123 ABBEY ST., LA PUENTE, CA 91744. This File No. 09-0975503 from the date of first issuance OWNER. This statement was filed with the County Publish: Mountain Views News the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Business is conducted by: HUSBAND and WIFE. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/15/09. The Signed: MIRIAM CASTRO/OWNER. This HOIN PARK FISH MARKET, 1041 S. PRAIRIE of letters as provided in Probate of this statement does not of itself authorize the use registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los AVE. #13, INGLEWOOD, CA 90302. Full name of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Code section 9100. The time for in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation business under the fictitious business name or names Angeles County on 07/07/09. The registrant(s) has registrant(s) is (are) RICARDO VALENZUELA, STATEMENT filing claims will not expire before of the rights of another under Federal, State, or listed above on 07/15/2009. (have) commenced to transact business under the ANA M. VALENZUELA, 359 BRETT ST., File No. 09-1102051 common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires The following person(s) is (are) doing business four months from the hearing date Professions Code) fictitious business name or names listed above on INGLEWOOD, CA 90302. This Business is five years from the date it was filed in the office of N/A. conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. as: MODERN TECH, INC., 199 W. LAS noticed above. Publish: Mountain Views News the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name TUNAS DR.#4, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776. Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Signed: RICARDO VALENZUELA This statement Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing five years from the date it was filed in the office of was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles Full name of registrant(s) is (are) MODERN of this statement does not of itself authorize the use the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name County on 06/29/09. The registrant(s) has (have) TECH, INC., 199 W. LAS TUNAS DR. STE. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 4, SAN GABRIEL, CA 91776. This Business File No. 09-1014221 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing commenced to transact business under the fictitious of the rights of another under Federal, State, or is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Signed: kept by the court. If you are a The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of this statement does not of itself authorize the use business name or names listed above on N/A. XAVIER HUSMAN/PRES. This statement J.S. TRUCKING, 13721 LOS ANGELES ST. common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires person interested in the estate, you Professions Code) was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles APT. F, BALDWIN PARK, CA 91706. Full name of the rights of another under Federal, State, or five years from the date it was filed in the office of County on 07/15/09. The registrant(s) has (have) may file with the court a Request of registrant(s) is (are) JUAN V. SALDANA, 13721 Publish: Mountain Views News common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name commenced to transact business under the for Special Notice (form DE-154) LOS ANGELES ST. APT. F, BALDWIN PARK, Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 Professions Code) Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing fictitious business name or names listed above on CA 91706. This Business is conducted by: AN Publish: Mountain Views News of this statement does not of itself authorize the use 07/22/2009. of the filing of an inventory and INDIVIDUAL. Signed: JUAN V. SALDANA/ FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement appraisal of estate assets or of any OWNER. This statement was filed with the County File No. 09-1018836 expires five years from the date it was filed in Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/07/09. The of the rights of another under Federal, State, or The following person(s) is (are) doing business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious petition or account as provided registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact as: AM PM SMOG, 6401½ E. 64th ST., L.A., CA Business Name Statement must be filed prior to business under the fictitious business name or names File No. 09-1009551 Professions Code) in Probate Code Section 1250. A 90003. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) MARKITA The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Publish: Mountain Views News that date. The filing of this statement does not of listed above on N/A. itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Request for Special Notice form is NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires YOUNG, 1147½ BERENDO ST., L.A., CA 90044. 1. WORLD FINANCE NETWORKING.COM 2. Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Business Name in violation of the rights of available from the court clerk. five years from the date it was filed in the office of JACK OF TRADES, 7439 LA PALMA AVE. #593, another under Federal, State, or common law (See the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Signed: MARKITA YOUNG/OWNER. This BUENA PARK, CA 90620. Full name of registrant(s) FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing is (are) SIR GEORGE M. LOVELAND, 7439 LA File No. 09-0977294 Code) Petitioner In Pro Per of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Angeles County on 07/07/09. The registrant(s) has PALMA AVE. #593, BUENA PARK, CA 90620. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Publish: Mountain Views News in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation (have) commenced to transact business under the This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. MISS KINK’S CLOSET, 11551 CECILIA ST., Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or fictitious business name or names listed above on Signed: SIR GEORGE M. LOVELAND/OWNER. SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670. Full name of SHEILA H. THOMPSON common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and 07/07/2009. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Professions Code) This statement was filed with the County Clerk of registrant(s) is (are) STEPHANIE MARINEZ, 11551 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Los Angeles County on 07/06/09. The registrant(s) CECILIA ST., SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA 90670. STATEMENT Publish: Mountain Views News five years from the date it was filed in the office of File No. 09-1095280 Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 has (have) commenced to transact business under This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. 118 W. BONITA AVENUE the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name the fictitious business name or names listed above Signed: STEPHANIE MARINEZ This statement The following person(s) is (are) doing Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing on N/A. was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles business as: 1. SIAM PARAGON 2. SUPER FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT BEE INSURANCE, 9204 ALONDRA File No. 09-1059024 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires County on 06/29/09. The registrant(s) has (have) SIERRA MADRE CA 91024 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation BLVD., BELLFLOWER, CA 90706. Full The following person(s) is (are) doing business five years from the date it was filed in the office of commenced to transact business under the fictitious name of registrant(s) is (are) MANAT as: 1. JED 2. ER-MAN, 23323 ANCHOR AVE., of the rights of another under Federal, State, or the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name business name or names listed above on JUNE 29, common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and THAWIMUEANLAN. This Business is 7/11, 7/18, 7/25/09 CARSON, CA 90745. Full name of registrant(s) Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing 2009. conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: is (are) TERESITA T. REFUERIO, ERNESTO A. Professions Code) of this statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires MANAT THAWIMUEANLAN. This statement REFUERIO, 23323 ANCHOR AVE., CARSON, CA Publish: Mountain Views News in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation five years from the date it was filed in the office of was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles CNS-1637146# 90745. This Business is conducted by: HUSBAND Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name County on 07/20/09. The registrant(s) has (have) and WIFE. Signed: TERESITA T. REFUERIO/ common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing commenced to transact business under the OWNER. This statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT fictitious business name or names listed above on Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/14/09. The Professions Code) of this statement does not of itself authorize the use File No. 09-1016810 Publish: Mountain Views News in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation 07/20/2009. registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact The following person(s) is (are) doing business NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement business under the fictitious business name or names Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or CLASSIFIEDS as: ATTENTION DEFICIT PROMOTIONS, common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and expires five years from the date it was filed in listed above on 07/14/09. the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 1201 S. GILBERT ST. #20, FULLERTON, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Professions Code) 92833. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) RYAN Business Name Statement must be filed prior to FOR RENT five years from the date it was filed in the office of File No. 09-0995238 Publish: Mountain Views News that date. The filing of this statement does not of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name MINARDI, 896 S. GARFIELD AVE., MONTEREY The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 PARK, CA 91754. This Business is conducted by: itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing 626 ENT., 1010-A CYPRESS AVE., COVINA, CA Business Name in violation of the rights of Sierra Madre of this statement does not of itself authorize the use AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: RYAN MINARDI/ 91724. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) 626 ENT., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT another under Federal, State, or common law (See Luxury Apts. in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation OWNER. This statement was filed with the County LLC., 1010-A CYPRESS AVE., COVINA, CA File No. 09-0968202 section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Clerk of Los Angeles County on 07/07/09. The 91724. This Business is conducted by: A LIMITED The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Code) 2br 1bath $1450 & 2br common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact Publish: Mountain Views News Professions Code) LIABILITY COMPANY. Signed: KYLE WOMEN & CHILDRENS ESSENTIALS, 4770 2bath $1550 business under the fictitious business name or names KALANI MABREY/OWNER. This statement was CESAR CHAVEZ AVE. #C, L.A., CA 90022. Full Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 Publish: Mountain Views News listed above on FEB. 2009. Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on name of registrant(s) is (are) TERESA TINKLER, Mountain View, garden NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 07/01/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to DAVID AHDOOT, 1049 RANCHO RD., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME setting, five years from the date it was filed in the office of transact business under the fictitious business name or ARCADIA, CA 91006. This Business is conducted STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 09-1095281 File No. 09-1043658 the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name names listed above on 07/2007. by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Signed: spac & quiet, pool, a/c, ldry Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing The following person(s) is (are) doing The following person(s) is (are) doing business NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires TERESA TINKLER This statement was filed business as: 1. SIAM PARAGON 2. SUPER as: JOHNNY’S CHOP SHOP, 16058 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use five years from the date it was filed in the office of with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 355-5072 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation BEE INSURANCE SERVICES, 5265 SHARONHILL DR., WHITTIER, CA 90604. Full the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name 06/26/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to HOLLYWOOD BLVD., L.A.., CA 90027. name of registrant(s) is (are) JOHN DIAZ, 16058 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing transact business under the fictitious business name or Full name of registrant(s) is (are) MANAT SHARONHILL DR., WHITTIER, CA 90604. This common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and of this statement does not of itself authorize the use names listed above on N/A. THAWIMUEANLAN. This Business is HOUSE FOR RENT Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Professions Code) in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: Signed: JOHN DIAZ/OWNER. This statement was Publish: Mountain Views News of the rights of another under Federal, State, or five years from the date it was filed in the office of MANAT THAWIMUEANLAN. This statement Lovely W. Laurel Avenue filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles 07/10/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Professions Code) Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing County on 07/20/09. The registrant(s) has (have) Home In Sierra Madre transact business under the fictitious business name or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT commenced to transact business under the names listed above on N/A. Publish: Mountain Views News of this statement does not of itself authorize the use Three Bedroom/ File No. 09-1002284 Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation fictitious business name or names listed above on NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires 07/01/2009. five years from the date it was filed in the office of The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: of the rights of another under Federal, State, or 2 Bath w/Pool DRY WALL PIONEER’S, 1149 E. MERCED NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and expires five years from the date it was filed in Available May 1st Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing AVE., WEST COVINA, CA 91790. Full name of File No. 09-0969636 Professions Code) registrant(s) is (are) MANUEL FLORES, 1149 the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious of this statement does not of itself authorize the use The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Publish: Mountain Views News Business Name Statement must be filed prior to $2800/month in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation E. MERCED AVE., WEST COVINA, CA 91790. AMS CO., 15719 WALBROOK LN., HACIENDA Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 that date. The filing of this statement does not of Contact: Steve at of the rights of another under Federal, State, or This Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. HTS., CA 91745. Full name of registrant(s) is itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Signed: MANUEL FLORES/OWNER. This (are) SAMUEL C. SERNA, 15719 WALBROOK Business Name in violation of the rights of (310) 874-4288 Professions Code) statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los LN., HACIENDA HTS., CA 91745, HERIBERTO another under Federal, State, or common law (See Publish: Mountain Views News Angeles County on 07/02/09. The registrant(s) has section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Pub. 07/20, 07/27, 08/03, 08/10/2009 SERNA, 1012 JUNIPERO DR., DUARTE, CA FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT (have) commenced to transact business under the 91010, ISAIAS SERNA, 15017 WADKINS AVE., File No. 2009-0983121 Code) HOUSE FOR RENT fictitious business name or names listed above on GARDENA, CA 90249. This Business is conducted The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Publish: Mountain Views News FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Pub. 07/27, 08/03, 08/10, 08/17/2009 File No. 09-1059073 JULY 2, 2009. by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Signed: T. F. MAX, INC. RELAX STATION 2236 S. San 1 BR/1BA The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires SAMUEL SERNA. This statement was filed with the Gabriel Blvd. Rosemead, Ca. 91770. Full name five years from the date it was filed in the office of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 1. LE’LIZ SKIN THERAPY 2. LE’LIZ SKIN County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/26/09. of registrant(s) is (are) T. F. Max, Inc. 2236 S. San STATEMENT 139 Esperanza THERAPY AND CONSULTANCY, 1001 W. the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact Gabriel Blvd., Rosemead, Ca. 91770. This Business Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing File No. 09-1101339 Excellent Condition CARSON ST. STE. R, TORRANCE, CA 90502. Full business under the fictitious business name or names is conducted by: A CORPORATION. Signed: TIE The following person(s) is (are) doing business name of registrant(s) is (are) LIZA VALENCIA, 19 of this statement does not of itself authorize the use listed above on N/A. FENG ZHANG. This statement was filed with the as: URBAN SPAWORKS, 331 CONCORD Front Yard/Parking 2 cars RIVERSIDE, IRVINE, CA 92602. This Business is in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/30/09. ST. #1, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245. Full name of conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: LIZA of the rights of another under Federal, State, or five years from the date it was filed in the office of The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to transact registrant(s) is (are) TAYLOR FANNELL, 331 Newly remodeled kitchen VALENCIA/OWNER. This statement was filed common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and CONCORD ST. #1, EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245, with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name business under the fictitious business name or names A/C Professions Code) Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing listed above on N/A. CYNTHIA PARKS, 978 S. MUIRFIELD RD., 07/14/09. The registrant(s) has (have) commenced to Publish: Mountain Views News L.A., CA 90019. This Business is conducted $1200/mo transact business under the fictitious business name or of this statement does not of itself authorize the use NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires Pub. 07/13, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03/2009 in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation five years from the date it was filed in the office of by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. Signed: names listed above on 7/7/09. CYNTHIA PARKS/OWNER. This statement Walk To Downtown NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires of the rights of another under Federal, State, or the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles 626-893-0473 five years from the date it was filed in the office of common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing County on 07/21/09. The registrant(s) has (have) the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name File No. 09-1017694 Professions Code) of this statement does not of itself authorize the use The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: commenced to transact business under the Refrig/Stove inc. Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing Publish: Mountain Views News in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation fictitious business name or names listed above on of this statement does not of itself authorize the use ESTRELLA SHOES, 940 S. MAGNOLIA AVE. Pub. 07/06, 07/13, 07/20, 07/27/2009 of the rights of another under Federal, State, or 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 Legals Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009

ORDINANCE NO. 1298 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 9 (“PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE”) BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.48 REGULATING RESIDENCY AND LOITERING OF REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Title 9 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 9.48 to read as follows: “CHAPTER 9.48 SEX OFFENDER RESIDENCY AND LOITERING RESTRICTIONS Sections: 9.48.010 Legislative findings. 9.48.020 Definitions. 9.48.030 Registered sex offender prohibition/child safety zone. 9.48.040 Registered sex offender prohibition/residential exclusion zone. 9.48.050 Registered sex offender prohibition/single-family and multi-family dwellings. 9.48.060 Registered sex offender prohibition/hotels. 9.48.070 Responsible party prohibition/single-family and multi-family dwellings. 9.48.080 Responsible party prohibitions/hotels. 9.48.090 Eviction requirements. 9.48.100 Offenses Constituting Nuisances. 9.48.110 Nuisances; Recovery of Abatement Expenses 9.48.120 Penalty/Enforcement. 9.48.130 Criminal Penalties Do Not Satisfy Administrative or Civil Actions. 9.48.140 Applicability. Section 9.48.010 Legislative findings. A. On November 7, 2006, the voters of the State of California overwhelmingly approved Proposition 83. the Sexual Predator Punishment and Control Act, commonly referred to as” Jessica’s Law”, so as to better protect Californians, and in particular, to protect the children of California from sex offenders; B. Proposition 83, as codified in subsection (b) of California Penal Code section 3003.5, prohibits any person who is required to register as a sex offender under Penal Code section 290 (hereinafter referred to as a “registered sex offender”) from residing within 2,000 feet of any public or private school, or any park where children regularly gather; C. Proposition 83, as codified in subsection (c) of Penal Code section 3003.5, authorizes local governments to enact ordinances that further restrict the residency of any registered sex offender; D. Subsection (a) of Penal Code section 3003.5, enacted in 1998 prior to Proposition 83, prohibits registered sex offenders who are on parole from residing in a “single-family dwelling” with another registered sex offender during the parole period, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. For purposes of this state statute, “single-family dwelling” does not include a residential facility such as a group home that serves six or fewer persons. E. The City is becoming an increasingly attractive place for families and children because of the City’s largely residential character; F. There are many places in the City where children frequently gather such schools, parks, a library, day care centers, youth activity centers, classes and group activities for children; G. The City is concerned with recent occurrences within the City, the San Gabriel Valley and the County of Los Angeles and elsewhere in California where multiple registered sex offenders have been residing together in violation of Penal Code section 3003.5; H. By enacting Chapter 9.48, the City intends to eliminate any potential conflict of land uses in residential neighborhoods and to reduce the potential dangers associated with multiple registered sex offenders living near families with children and places where children frequently gather. Chapter 9.48 also regulates the number of registered sex offenders permitted to reside in multiple family dwellings; I. In addition to public and private schools and local parks, the City further finds that other public places that children frequently gather, such as child care centers, should also be protected from registered sex offenders; J. In order to foster compliance with the intent of this ordinance, Chapter 9.48 also establishes regulations for property owners who rent residential facilities to registered sex offenders; K. Based on City data, once this ordinance becomes effective, there will be .12 remaining square miles within the City’s residential zones where registered sex offenders can still reside; and L. Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution authorizes the City to enact and enforce ordinances that regulate conditions which may be public nuisances or health hazards, or that promote social, economic or aesthetic considerations; M. California Government Code section 38773.5 authorizes cities to pass ordinances that provide for the recovery of attorneys’ fees in any action, administrative proceeding or special proceeding to abate a nuisance; N. Registered sex offenders who reside within a Residential Exclusion Zone and Responsible Parties who knowingly rent any Single family dwelling or Multi-Family dwelling, and/or hotels, motels, or inns to more than one (1) Registered sex offender create a public nuisance that is injurious to the public health, safety and welfare; O. This Ordinance is required for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety of the citizens of the City. Section 9.48.020 Definitions. For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply: A. “Child” or “children” shall mean any person(s) under the age of eighteen (18) years of age. B. “Child care center” shall mean any licensed facility of the State of California, Department of Social Services, that provides non-medical care to children in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of children on less than a twenty-four (24) hour basis, including, but not limited to, a family day care home, infant center, preschool, extended-day care facility, or school-age child care center. C. “Child safety zone” shall include any area located within three hundred (300) feet from the nearest property line of a child care center, public or private school, park, public library, commercial establishment that provides a child’s playground either in or adjacent to the establishment, a location that holds classes or group activities for children, and/or any school bus stop. D. “Hotel” shall mean a commercial establishment that rents guest rooms or suites to the public on a nightly, weekly, or monthly basis, and shall include a motel, a bed and breakfast and an inn that operates in such capacity. E. “Loiter” shall mean to delay, linger, or idle about a child safety zone without a lawful purpose. F. “Multi-family dwelling” shall mean a residential structure designed for the permanent residency of two (2) or more individuals, groups of individuals, or families living independently. This definition shall include a duplex, apartment house, and a condominium complex, but shall not include a hotel. G “Owner’s authorized agent” shall mean any natural person, firm, association, joint venture, joint stock company, partnership, organization, club, company, limited liability company, corporation, business trust, manager, lessee, servant, officer, or employee, authorized to act for the property owner. H. “Park” shall include any areas owned, leased, controlled, maintained, or managed by a public entity which are open to the public where children regularly gather and which provide recreational, cultural, and/or community service activities including, but not limited to, playgrounds, playfields, and athletic courts. I. “Permanent resident” shall mean any person who, on a given date, has obtained a legal right to occupy or reside in, or has already, as of that date, occupied or resided in, a single-family or multi-family dwelling or a hotel, for more than thirty (30) consecutive days. J. “Property owner” shall include the owner of record of real property, as recorded in the office of the county registrar-recorder/county clerk, as well as any partial owner, joint owner, tenant, tenant-in-common, or joint tenant, of such real property. K. “Registered sex offender” shall mean any person who is required to register under section 290 of the California Penal Code, regardless of whether or not that person is on parole or probation. L. “Residential exclusion zone” shall mean any area located within two thousand (2,000) feet from the nearest property line of the subject property to the nearest property line of a child care center, public or private school, park, or public library. M. “Responsible party” shall mean a property owner and/or a property owner’s authorized agent. N. “Public or Private School” shall mean any place of learning including the following: institutions of learning for minors, whether public or private, offering instruction in those courses of study required by the California Education Code and maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education; nursery schools, kindergartens, Sunday schools, elementary schools, middle or junior high schools, and senior high schools. O. “Single-family dwelling” shall mean one permanent residential dwelling located on a single lot. For purposes of this Chapter, single-family dwelling shall not include any state-licensed residential facility which serves six or fewer persons and is exempted under California Penal Code § 3003.5. P. “Temporary resident” shall mean any person who, on a given date, has obtained a legal right to occupy or reside in, or has already, as of that date, occupied or resided in, a single-family or multi-family dwelling or a hotel, for a period of thirty (30) consecutive days or less. Section 13.59.030 Registered sex offender prohibition/child safety zone. A registered sex offender shall be prohibited from loitering in a child safety zone. Section 9.48.040 Registered sex offender prohibition/residential exclusion zone. A registered sex offender shall be prohibited from becoming a permanent or temporary resident in any residential exclusion zone. Section 9.48.050 Registered sex offender prohibition/single-family and multi-family dwellings. A. Same dwelling. A registered sex offender shall be prohibited from renting or otherwise occupying a single-family dwelling or a unit in a multi-family dwelling with another registered sex offender, regardless of the permanent or temporary residential status of either registered sex offender, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. B. Multiple dwellings. A registered sex offender shall be prohibited from renting or otherwise occupying a unit in a multi-family dwelling as a permanent resident if there is another unit in that multi-family dwelling that is already rented or otherwise occupied by a registered sex offender as a permanent resident, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. C. Temporary residency. A registered sex offender shall be prohibited from renting or otherwise occupying any single-family dwelling or any unit in a multi-family dwelling as a temporary resident. Section 9.48.060 Registered sex offender prohibition/hotels. A. Same hotel room. A registered sex offender shall be prohibited from renting or otherwise occupying the same guest room in a hotel with another registered sex offender, regardless of the permanent or temporary residential status of either registered sex offender, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. B. Separate hotel rooms. A registered sex offender shall be prohibited from renting or otherwise occupying a guest room in a hotel s a permanent resident if there is another guest room in that hotel that is already rented or otherwise occupied by a registered sex offender as a permanent resident, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Section 9.48.070 Responsible party prohibition/single-family and multi-family dwellings. A. Same dwelling. A responsible party shall be prohibited from knowingly allowing a single-family dwelling or a unit in a multi-family dwelling to be rented or otherwise occupied by more than one registered sex offender, regardless of the permanent or temporary residential status of either registered sex offender, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. B. Multiple dwellings. A responsible party shall be prohibited from knowingly allowing more than one unit in a multi-family dwelling to be rented or otherwise occupied by a registered sex offender as a permanent resident, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. C. Temporary residency. A responsible party shall be prohibited from knowingly allowing a single-family dwelling or any unit in a multi-family dwelling to be rented or otherwise occupied by a registered sex offender as a temporary resident. Section 9.48.080 Responsible party prohibition/hotels. A. Same hotel room. A responsible party shall be prohibited from knowingly allowing a guest room in a hotel to be rented or otherwise occupied by more than one registered sex offender, regardless of the permanent or temporary residential status of either registered sex offender, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. B. Separate hotel rooms. A responsible party shall be prohibited from knowingly allowing a guest room in a hotel to be rented or otherwise occupied by a registered sex offender as a permanent resident if there is already a registered sex offender renting or otherwise occupying another guest room in that hotel as a permanent resident, unless those persons are legally related by blood, marriage, or adoption. Section 9.48.090 Eviction requirements. If, in order to comply with Section 9.48.070 or Section 9.48.080, a responsible party is required to terminate a registered sex offender’s tenancy or other occupancy, the responsible party shall comply with all applicable state law procedures and requirements governing the eviction of tenants of real property. If, in accordance with these procedures and requirements, a court determines that such termination is improper, the responsible party shall not be in violation of this Chapter 9.48 by allowing the registered sex offender to remain as a tenant or other occupant. Section 9.48.100 Offenses Constituting Nuisances. Any Single family dwelling, multi-family dwelling or Hotel operated or maintained in a manner inconsistent with the occupancy requirements of this chapter or the restrictions of Penal Code section 3003.5 is declared to be unlawful and is defined as and declared to be a public nuisance that is injurious to the public health, safety and welfare. Section 9.48.110 Nuisances; Recovery of Abatement Expenses. A. In any civil action, administrative proceeding or special proceeding, including but not limited to those brought to abate a public nuisance, the prevailing party will be entitled to recovery of all costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses provided that the attorneys’ fees will only be available in those actions or proceedings in which the City has provided notice at the commencement of such action or proceeding that it intends to seek and recover its own attorneys’ fees. In no action or proceeding will an award of attorneys’ fees exceed the amount of reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the City in the action or proceeding. B. Moneys due to the City pursuant to this chapter may be recovered in an appropriate civil action. Alternatively, such liability may be enforced by special assessment proceeding against the parcel of land upon which the nuisance existed, which proceedings must be conducted in a manner substantively similar to the proceeding prescribed in Chapter 8.16 of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code relating to assessment for abatement of property nuisances. Section 9.48.120 Penalty/Enforcement. Notwithstanding any other penalty provided by this Code or otherwise by law, any person who violates this Chapter 9.48 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and in addition, the City may enforce the violation by means of a civil enforcement process through a restraining order, a preliminary or permanent injunction, or by any other means available by law. Section 9.48.130 Criminal Penalties Do Not Satisfy Administrative or Civil Actions. Neither arrest, prosecution, conviction, imprisonment, nor payment of any fine for a violation of this Chapter shall satisfy or diminish the authority of the City to institute administrative or civil actions seeking enforcement of any or all of the provisions of this Ordinance. 9.48.140 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: A. Tenancies or other occupancies which commenced prior to the effective date of this ordinance, or to the renewals of any such tenancies; or B. A registered sex offender who committed the offense resulting in such registration prior to the effective date of this ordinance.” Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Ordinance or the rules adopted hereby. The City Council of the City of Sierra Madre hereby declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable. Section 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its passage and adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937. Section 4. CEQA. This Ordinance has been determined not a “project” for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines and the City’s local CEQA Guidelines. Section 5. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of July, 2009. AYES: MacGillivray, Watts, Buchanan, Mosca, Zimmerman NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre COURTESY NOTICE COURTESY NOTICE To: City-wide To: City-wide From: The City of Sierra Madre From: The City of Sierra Madre Subject: Congestion Management Program (CMP) Subject: Request for Extension of Vested Rights Applicant: City of Sierra Madre for One Carter - Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 54016 Applicant: Brian Sosner – CS One Carter LLC The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to review the City’s compliance with the Los Angeles County will conduct a public hearing to review the applicant’s request for a one (1)-year extension of Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Congestion Management Program (CMP) pursuant to vesting rights of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 54016 (One Carter) recorded on August 22, California Government Code Section 65089. 2007. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 16.52.080.C.(1) and California Government Code Section 66498.5(C), a subdivider may request a one (1)-year extension of vested rights within 2 DATE AND TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING (two) years of the recordation of a vesting tentative tract map. City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre DATE AND TIME OF MEETING PLACE OF MEETING City Council Meeting City Council Chambers City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre Tuesday, July 28, 2009 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. City Council Meeting City Council Chambers (meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 Tuesday, July 28, 2009 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect (meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 thereto. All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, one may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence one may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information on delivered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information this subject, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355-7135. on this subject, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355-7135. By Order of the City Council By Order of the City Council Danny Castro, Development Services Director Danny Castro, Development Services Director

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, July 25, 2009Good Food & Drink TABLE FOR TWO By Peter Dills California Wine Bars It just may be the Cheese Shop; I learned volumes about Wine new Starbucks in and Cheese. The shop is located in an Old America someday. It Skateboard shop, but you would never know wouldn’t be a grand from the penetrating wines that caught me invention, more of attention at every tipping. Assistant Gretchen a social evolution. I first heard about wine approximates that they have over 400 different bars from my dearly departed father many labels in any week available for sale. Here is years ago. He would charm me with grand the Midas Touch for the natives that feel we tales of European wine bars, where groups of have a place of paradise in California. The people would gather for social stimulation, shop only carries California made Wines. You taste the different varieties of grapes that know one thing; you are never going to get an were typically found in France and occasional undernourished grape due to lack of sun. The cultivated in Riesling, Germany. He had a Cheese selection extends past our California

way of romanticizing those smoke filled wine Borders, something about the cows roaming. bars, I could picture a man with a mustache, Each week the wines available change and an exceptionally well tailored man in his offer one a good rotation to keep the palate tuxedo, he was dignifying each guest which entertained. On my visit CWC was featuring arrived with an antiquity of manner that gave Zinfandels. You can purchase a taste for the person a pampered impression that they around ($4), for a 5oz glass you pay around were an aristocrat. My imagination is not that ($11), and a flight is in the ($20) range. I engaged that I could achieve that feeling here think the flight is the way to go. On my visit in California, amongst the sandy shores that they was offered a mixed white flight, available forbid a man a tuxedo. Our way is different in with Wines from Lodi, Paso Robles and an California and we ride upon the fashionable exceptional glass of Vok 2007 Verdelho El trends of casual wear. Pomar for ($7.50) a glass. Another winner is Over the past few years’ wine bars have San Simeon Chardonnay at ($5) a glass. Get been popping up in cities around LA, not at on their mailing list to be updated on times the rate Starbuck’s is appearing but each city to meet wine maker and enjoy their class. My seems to be entrenching and embracing some. only disappointment was a short supply of Pasadena has Pop, Vertical and Heritage. California Sparklers. Again, just my opinion Sierra Madre has one Monrovia claims one as and my preference. The Cheese selection is well. also skimmed from the finest buckets in the Tom Dugan is a retired Federal Postal business. I was well pleased with the Barely Agent. I don’t know why but he didn’t strike Buzzed Cheese that Asst. Fromagier Gretchen me as Cliff Claven from Cheers. Tom is as gave me. If you know your wine, or want calm as the come, and he gives you the shark to learn about wines, I recommend a visit to routine at first, I don’t know too much about California Wine and Cheese. wines. It didn’t take long and he was telling Peter Dills, www.peterdills.com me more in an hour about wines that I hear California Wine and Cheese 115 W. in a month. Maybe this guy is the person they Colorado Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-6500 modeled Cliff Claven after? Tom gave me Watch The Chef Knows Saturday an Olympic tour of his California Wine and Afternoons at 3 PM on KJLA TV

Your Ad Could Be Here!!! An ideal way to keep your business visible Advertise In The MountainViews News Great readership & Rates! Let us show you how! 626-325-3111

SIERRA MADRE’S FARMERS MARKET! Wednesday 3-8pm Fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits from California family farms. Specialty foods, vegetarian and vegan dishes, ethnic foods and hot food - Everything you’ll find at the farmers market has been made or picked fresh, is pesticide-free and preservative-free. Free public parking on Mariposa. 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 Opinion, The World Around Us Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25,11 2009

Looking Up With Bob Eklund NASA Images Show an Object Has Hit Jupiter On the morning of July 20—exactly 15 years after Leigh Fletcher, a NASA postdoctoral fellow at JPL who Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 impacted Jupiter—another worked with Orton during these latest observations said, object crashed into the giant planet. The impact occurred “Given the rarity of these events, it’s extremely exciting exactly on the 40th anniversary date of man’s first landing to be involved in these observations. These are the on the Moon. most exciting observations I’ve seen in my five years of Following up on a tip by an amateur astronomer, observing the outer planets!” Anthony Wesley of Australia, that a new dark “scar” had The observations were made possible in large measure by suddenly appeared on Jupiter that morning, scientists the extraordinary efforts of the Infrared Telescope Facility at JPL in Pasadena used the infrared capabilities of the staff at Mauna Kea—including telescope operator William Keck II Telescope on the 14,000-foot summit of Mauna Golisch, who adroitly moved three instruments in and out Kea, Hawaii, to confirm that an impact had just occurred. of the field during the short time the scar was visible on The scar, appearing dark against Jupiter’s bright surface, is the planet, providing the wide-wavelength coverage. about the size of the Pacific Ocean. MY PERSONAL RECOLLECTION OF THE The images show the likely impact point to have been SHOEMAKER–LEVY 9 IMPACT might not be out of near Jupiter’s south polar region, with a visibly dark scar order here. I was at Mount Wilson Observatory on the and bright upwelling particles in the upper atmosphere night of July 16, 1994, when the comet’s first fragment detected in near-infrared wavelengths and a warming of struck Jupiter. The Observatory was holding an Open the upper troposphere with possible extra emission from House for the press and others that evening, with the 100- ammonia gas detected at mid-infrared wavelengths. inch telescope trained on Jupiter. “We were extremely lucky to be seeing Jupiter at exactly As it turned out, that first collision took place just out of the right time, the right hour, on the right side of Jupiter sight, on Jupiter’s back side, and so was not actually visible to witness the event,” said JPL scientist Glenn Orton. “We at the moment of impact. However, the dark scar from couldn’t have planned it better.” the impact soon came into view as the planet rotated. This image was taken at 1.65 microns, a wavelength And I remember sensitive to sunlight reflected from high in Jupiter’s that for several days atmosphere, and it shows both the bright center of the scar thereafter, I was able (bottom left) and the debris to its northwest (upper left). to see the impact “It could be the impact of a comet, but we don’t know for scars on Jupiter sure yet,” said Orton. “It’s been a whirlwind of a day—and with my own 6-inch this coming on the anniversaries of Shoemaker–Levy 9 amateur telescope. and Apollo 11 is amazing.” For more Shoemaker–Levy 9 was a comet that broke into more information, you than 20 pieces before the fragments hit Jupiter between can contact Bob Photo by Aaron Dominquez July 16 and 22, 1994. It was co-discovered by Carolyn at: b.eklund@ Shoemaker and David H. Levy. MtnViewsNews.com The Book Report Jeff’s Pics Books for your consideration A Very Bad Idea Is LA Going Google? The City of Los Angeles is seriously routinely sign confidentiality agreements considering replacing its existing application and are held to well-defined standards of suite with the Google family of online conduct that often define stiff penalties for applications known collectively as Google even minor infractions. As public employees Apps. Google Apps consists of Gmail, they are directly responsible to the public Google Calendar, Google Talk, Google Docs which they serve. Google’s true level of and Google Sites. The collective package of commitment to user and data privacy has services take advantage of the huge collection yet to be clearly defined in this context. The of Cloud Computing resources available to question of to whom Google will be directly Google (mainly its huge server farms and responsible to in the event of a data breach its comprehensive software development or the unauthorized release of confidential teams) and offers its users a light, quick and information has yet to be answered and the well-developed suite of online tools that rival question is not if an unauthorized release the best of the desktop productivity suites of information will happen but when it will Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, rocket launched in the presence of more than commercially available. Google’s extensive happen. Anyone who has order something and the Greatest Race the World Has Never a million spectators who had gathered to experience in delivering on-line services online and then began to receive unsolicited Seen by Christopher McDougall (2009) witness a truly historic event. It carried Neil and content successfully and consistently emails for offers of a better deal on very Full of incredible characters, amazing Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Mike Collins would naturally place it at the head of any similar products has some idea of how bits athletic achievements, cutting edge science, to the last frontier of human imagination: list of eligible candidates for assistance with and pieces of information about us gets ‘out and pure inspiration, Born to Run is an the moon. Rocket Men is the thrilling story, transitioning an organization through the there’. One has to wonder how soon it will epic adventure that began with one simple and it restores the mystery and majesty to steps involved in the move to become a be before people begin to receive emails question: Christopher McDougall sets off to an event that may have become too familiar total Cloud Computing advertisements from DUI find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance for most people to realize what a stunning Enterprise. The benefits The proposed benefits Attorneys for their services runners and learn their secrets, and in achievement it represented in planning, of such a shift in data do not outweigh the after having been pulled the process shows us that everything we technology, and execution. Through management and storage very real potential for over for suspicion of a DUI thought we knew about running is wrong. interviews, twenty three thousand pages of strategy are many and the mishandling of because the online record Isolated by the most savage terrain in North NASA oral histories, and declassified CIA include Fault Tolerance, confidential information of the incident somehow America, the reclusive Tarahumara Indians documents on the space race, Craig Nelson Reliability and a Dedicated ‘got out’. Having an online of Mexico’s deadly Copper Canyons are re-creates a vivid and detailed account of Disaster Recovery model and the security risks bank account or an online custodians of a lost art. For centuries they the Apollo 11 mission. From the scientific that would rival the fastest involved with the email account is not the have practiced techniques that allow them to to the magical, readers are taken right into of its kind available to any public storage of official same as having public run hundreds of miles without rest and chase the cockpit with Aldrin and Armstrong and major data management documents and records. records pertaining to us down anything from a deer to an Olympic behind the scenes at Mission Control. Rocket enterprise. One of the more stored online, even if they marathoner while enjoying every mile of Men is the story of a great achievement and attractive features of all this hi-tech wizardry happen to be hosted by the same company. it. Their superhuman talent is matched by a twentieth-century pilgrimage; a voyage is the reduced cost of operation. Since the The former represents a personal decision to uncanny health and serenity, leaving the into the unknown motivated by politics, physical resources involved are owned by the release information about ourselves and that Tarahumara immune to the diseases and faith, science, and wonder that changed the hosting company, the main costs to the city decision is made by us. The latter represents strife that plague modern existence. With course of history. would be the ‘leasing’ of space for storage that decision being made for us. the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious The Open Secret by Tony Parsons (2008) and other fees accrued for maintenance and The idea that a private business entity loner who lives among the tribe, the author consulting. Any upgrades of the hardware would somehow be more qualified and was able to uncover the secrets of the Perhaps the whole story of feeling like a separate person is simply and only a and software utilized by the system for this better able to handle a project involving Tarahumara and also to find his own inner project would more than likely be absorbed public services is not a new one. At this point ultra-athlete, as he trained for the challenge metaphor pointing to another possibility. And supposing that suddenly this whole by Google. in time we now have sufficient evidence to of a lifetime: a fifty-mile race through the Just about everything in this proposed show that this often is not the case at all and heart of Tarahumara country pitting the individual construct could evaporate and there would only be emptiness? Could it be switch comes up pluses from a purely the reason for this is simple: Businesses have tribe against an odd band of Americans, business viewpoint but unfortunately for the different priorities than Public Institutions. including a star ultramarathoner, a beautiful that, like a vacuum, emptiness is suddenly absolute fullness? The absolute fullness which pro-switch advocates the proposed benefits The Charter School experiment, Private young surfer, and a barefoot wonder. With do not outweigh the very real potential for Prisons and the various Defense Contractors a wit and exuberance, McDougall takes us is wholeness, a wonder and an indescribable love that is unconditional. And there could the mishandling of confidential information involved in the current wars in Iraq and from the high-tech science labs at Harvard and the security risks involved with the Afghanistan have shown us very clearly that to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks be the realization that all of that seeking and longing and struggle is also already absolute public storage of official documents and these private businesses answer only to their across North America, where ever-growing records. First and foremost on the list of bottom line and Google is most certainly numbers of ultrarunners are pushing their wholeness, an all-embracing love. And that love which we have longed for, has never concerns is the matter of who will have a business in every sense of the word. Any bodies to the limit, and, finally, to the access to records stored on Google’s servers. problems that the City of Los Angeles has climactic race in the Copper Canyons. left us but constantly sings to us through our senses and in every part of the aliveness The public citizen has the expectation that with its information systems will best be which is happening . . . reading these words, information pertaining to them will be dealt with by investing in and upgrading Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on treated confidentially and only be shared their existing infrastructure. There is simply the Moon by Craig Nelson (2009) sitting, breathing, hearing, feeling and thinking. It is all there is, as it is with those parties directly concerned. Those no way that they will be able to outsource the At 9:32 A.M. on July 16, 1969, the Apollo 11 entrusted with the information thus far have handling and processing of these sensitive been the various public departments directly records and ensure that the legal standards of involved with the processing and storage data confidentiality and data integrity will be of those records. Under normal conditions upheld. For the City to believe that Google there are safeguards in place to ensure will handle their business as well as they can that private information is only released is a very bad idea. to authorized parties. Public employees

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, July 25, 2009 The Good Life SENIOR HAPPENINGS FYI: Cellular Plans Designed Recipe of the Week: CHANGE, DON’T YOU For Older Americans Artichoke, Avocado & JUST HATE IT? (NAPSI)-There are an estimated 250 Chicken Salad million cell phone subscribers in the Ingredients: Things are not like they used to be. All this simple things. We know that we don’t have United States. And while people ages Terttu's Special Dressing (see make-ahead recipe below) reliance on electronics and the constant need to go to the movies at $10 a head to enjoy a 50 to 65 are just as likely as younger 1 (14-oz.) can artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained people to have cell phones, only 68 ½ cup pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced to be in communication is driving us crazy. pleasant evening with friends. We have tools percent of those age 65 and older have 10 oz. cooked chicken, shredded The need to constantly be in touch grabs us that experience offers to realize that the things them. 1 (10-oz.) bag chopped romaine lettuce all, yet the stress it creates can be bad. Over- that marketers push on us are not changes we As the nation’s largest member 2 ripe, Fresh Avocados, peeled, seeded and chopped all, it seems that life around us is changing too must adopt. organization dedicated to helping Terttu's Special Dressing Ingredients fast. So are we ready to flex our mental muscles; people 50 and over improve the quality 1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar Yet, the law of life is change. Nothing is ever get our minds in the right shape to handle the of their lives, AARP is using the power 1 tsp. soy sauce the same as it was. The challenge is our ability challenging times as the future has a way of of its nearly 40 million members to 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil to adapt to these changes. A lot of that abil- arriving unannounced? There are changes help make basic cell phone plans more 2 Tbsp. light Caesar dressing ity boils down to our willingness to learn new occurring that we must accept. Banking and accessible. Salad Directions things. I’m not proposing that we all become bill paying on line is now standard, yet is ac- By and large, older Americans are 1. Gently toss a small amount of the dressing with computer geniuses and walk around with a tually easier when you know how to do it. looking for flexible, competitively each of the artichoke hearts, olives, chicken. Reserve Bluetooth stuck in our ear for instant com- Let us embrace change despite the uncer- priced calling plans. These plans are remaining dressing. munications. What is important is that we be tainty that accompanies it. John F Kennedy offered by Consumer Cellular, the 2. Place lettuce in a large flat serving bowl. Toss with half willing to learn and grow. It actually can be once said “Change is the law of life, those who exclusive wireless provider to AARP of the reserved dressing. fun and allows us to get out of the rut that we look only to the past or the present are certain members. 3. Top lettuce with the artichoke hearts, olives, chicken pretend to like because it seems safe. to miss the future.” The relationship between the two and avocados. organizations was established after 4. Serve immediately and pass remaining dressing on When was the last time you went to school? Got a question? Ask Bruce by phone - (626) AARP challenged the telecom the side. While that seems like decades ago (yes, it 335-3412 or e-mail: [email protected]. industry to develop cell phone plans Dressing Instructions was), the local community colleges offer an This article is provided by Bruce Lamarche, a that eliminate early-termination fees, amazing array of courses to learn. Classes member of Society of Certified Senior Advi- long-term contracts and mandatory 1. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, mix all dressing can be either academic or more skill or hobby sors®, www.csa.us. Bruce’s company, R & B binding arbitration. Consumer ingredients. oriented. The cost is minimal. Reverse Mortgage Services (Glendora) helps Cellular was selected as the AARP With the economy in a shambles, we as se- seniors make an informed decision about ob- member benefit provider because 2. Shake well before using. niors have more tools to deal with the chang- taining a reverse mortgage. www.LASenior- it met AARP’s rigorous service and *Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado policy standards. averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados es than younger folk. We have the ability to Mortgage.com adjust the quantity accordingly. know how to live on a budget and to enjoy the “As the cost of daily living rises, AARP members are paying greater Serving Suggestions: attention to how they spend their Serve with garlic bread for a delicious meal. money,” said AARP’s Adam Sohn. “Consumer Cellular appreciates the For Your Funny Bone basic service needs of our members A man and a woman go to the carnival every year. Every time the and understands that they consider man says,”Anna can we ride them airplanes that goes up for a couple obstacles, like early-termination fees, of minutes then comes back down?” when purchasing a wireless plan.” The woman always replied by saying,”We don`t need to spend any Benefits of Consumer Cellular’s extra money on them airplanes,its to expensive.Ten dollars is ten service include: dollars. • No early-termination fees, no long- Tom, the pilot, said,” Larry, every year I hear you say you want to term contracts and no mandatory ride my airplanes, and every year Anna says it`s too expensive. I`ll binding arbitration in customer make you a deal, if I do all of my flips and tricks with you in there contracts; with me, and you don`t say one word, I`ll give you the ride for free. • Free basic phone with purchase of a Anna and Larry discussed it and decided they would take the deal. calling plan; add a second phone for They got up in the air and Tom did all of his tricks and flips. just $10 and share monthly minutes; Tom said,”Larry I just knew you`d say something on that first • Phones from leading manufacturers, flip,but you didn`t! such as Motorola and Nokia, including Larry replied,” i was going to say something when Anna fell out, but basic, flip and camera phones; ten dollars is ten dollars. • Transfer existing cell number; • Hearing aid-compatible phones; • July Birthdays Top-ranked customer support based in the U.S.; Joanne Gheezo, 7/5; Martha Griffin, 7/8; Beverly Medicare: A Summary • Risk-free satisfaction guarantee Turko, 7/11; Anthony Gheezo, 7/27; and Betty within the first 30 days or 30 minutes, Hansen, 7/30 Franklin Delano Roosevelt pushed Social Se- pay doctor bills. It is an optional program. It doesn’t whichever comes first. curity through Congress but only after many po- cover all of the needed services. Like Medicare Part “Many mature adults don’t want Quote: litical battles. Lyndon Baines Johnson then pushed A, Part B is bare bone partial coverage with few to deal with the high monthly fees and long-term contracts associated Life is great. Don’t let circumstances and society fool you Medicare through Congress but again only after frills administered by the Federal Government. with traditional mobile plans. With into believing it’s not. ~Adabella Radici many political battles. Now Barack Obama is try- And like Medicare Part A, Part B costs money to Consumer Cellular, AARP members ing to push health care reform through Congress obtain and requires co-payments and deductibles. and consumers across the country can and the battles are just beginning. Enrollment in a Medicare Advantage Plan and/ enjoy wireless service with confidence Sierra Madre Aquatic Center is Open One of the battles is over the way health care or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan requires an through simple, low-cost phones Come cool off during the summer season, June 15th thru and plans, without having to sign services should be provided. Another battle is enrollment in Medicare Parts A, B or both depend- September 7th an intimidating contract,” says John Lap Swim over the way these health care services should be ing on the policy. Marick, Consumer Cellular CEO. M/W/F: 6 am to 7:45 am funded. Medicare Advantage Plans, also called, “Medi- Mon thru Fri: 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Like so many others, my wife and I are on care Part C”, are private plans that give supple- To learn more about the new plans or to sign M/W/ Th/ F: 8:15 pm - 9:15 pm Social Security and depend on Medicare to pay at mental coverage to Medicare Parts A and B. Some up for affordable cellular service and have Sat & Sun: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm a free phone shipped directly to you, visit *Special Senior Price (62 & over): Daily admission is $1.50 least a portion of our health care costs. It is a fair Medicare Advantage Plans include some coverage www.ConsumerCellular.com or call (888) 437-9221. AARP members also qualify for or Seasonal Pass is $59.00. For Public Swim times or more question to ask how these possible new changes to for prescription drugs but there are others that do information, please call (626) 355-2356 our health care system will impact on our Medi- not. They carry a monthly premium and they may additional benefits and discounts. care coverage and on our family budget. My guess have a requirement for co-payments and a deduct- Pasadena Highlands Sponsors Bingo Prize is that there are a huge number of other families ible. In some cases, but not all, a Medicare Advan- Pasadena Highlands, an independent and assisted living community, is proud to provide a special gift asking the same question. tage Plan will pay for itself. There are 33 different basket on the first Tuesday of each month. Bingo takes place every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Hart Park A review of the high points of Medicare seems Medicare Advantage Plans approved by Medicare House / Senior Center in Memorial Park. The game begins at 1:30 pm but those wishing to play must in order. in this area. Compare these plans on Medicare’s arrive 10 minutes before to secure your Bingo cards. Medicare’s web page at www.medicare.gov lists web page. Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for your chance to win this special prize and learn more about the Pasadena Highlands. all of the things covered by Medicare Parts A and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, also called, B. It guides the reader through eligibility, the ap- “Medicare Part D”, are private plans that give pre- plication process, the benefits and the premiums. scription drug coverage to Medicare Parts A, B and Activities: Unless listed differently, all an appointment. It also lists all of the insurance companies and sometime C. They carry a monthly premium, re- activities are at the Hart Memorial Park (Senior Wednesday: Wii Wednesday Virtual Reality games (bowling, tennis, boxing,etc.) HMOs that market approved Medicare Advantage quire a co-payment and they often have a deduct- Center) 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre 2nd Wednesday of the month: FREE Legal Plans and Medicare Drug Plans and lists them by ible. Again, a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Lunch Program: Monday- Friday at the Consultations 10-11:30 am. Appointments region. It has a handy chart that shows what these may pay for itself but not necessarily. See Medi- Intervale Café -12:00 Noon-Call (626) necessary. Call 355-7394. private plans offer, what they cost and rates them care’s web page for a comparison of the 51 different 355-0256 to make your daily reservation. Thursday: Game Day- 1:00PM- 3:30PM- as to the quality of their service. Part D plans available in this area. Suggested donation $2.00 for seniors (60+) Poker, UNO, Scrabble, Cribbage, The one thing the web page doesn’t do is give Medicare says, “Medicare drug plans may and $3.75 for visitors. Chess, Checkers, Backgammon, Pinochle... a simple description of the various kinds of Medi- have a “coverage gap” which is sometimes called a Monday: Free strength Training Class with you name it. volunteer Lisa Brandley 1:00-1:45 Yoga- 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM $6.50 for seniors care options. This is my attempt to make a compli- ‘donut hole’ ”, (pronounced doughnut hole). Look (50 and over) Call 355-5278 for more cated system easy to understand. I’ll leave the rates, out for those “donut holes”, they are ‘do not pay for Tuesday: Bingo- 1:30PM- 3:30 PM .25c per information card benefits and eligibility requirements to those not this prescription holes’ and they can be expensive. Friday: Ping-Pong 1:30 PM fighting the battle of word count. Consider the purchase of Medi-gap insurance to Yoga- 5:30 PM- 7:00PM Instructor Andrea Walsh- $6.50 for seniors (50 and over.) Call Saturday: Senior Club for those 55 and Medicare Part A is public insurance intended protect you from evil donut holes or get a prescrip- 355-5278 for more information older- Brown bag lunch at 11:30AM to help those on Social Security pay their hospital tion drug plan that doesn’t have any. 3rd Tuesday of each month-Free financial Meeting at Noon- Bingo at 12:30 PM- only bills. Enrollment is automatic when you start to There are also Medicare Supplement Plans. consulting: 10-12 noon. Call 355-7394 for .25c per card draw Social Security benefits. It doesn’t offer com- They are private plans that pick up some of the prehensive coverage nor is it a program with many gaps in coverage left by Medicare Parts A and B. It’s Senior Opportunities and Excursions frills. It is bare bone partial coverage administered all very complicated and medical insurance cover- Monthly Excursions: by the Federal Government. It costs money to ob- age deserves close attention. tain and requires co-payments and deductibles. Hollywood Bowl- August 21- An evening of Jazz with Diana Krall Medicare Part B is also public insurance for Senior to Senior is a monthly column written by those on Social Security but it is intended to help Bill Robinson for the Mountain Views-Observer Free Blood Pressure Clinic- Second Tuesday of each month 11:00 AM- Noon No appointment necessary Senior Stretch and Balance- A free class designed by volunteer instructor Teryl Willis, for seniors to refresh SIERRA MADRE’S FARMERS MARKET! the joints, soothe the spine, and improve balance. Come and join in some simple and gentle exercises, a little light yoga, and a bit of easy tai chi. On Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Free Lawn Bowling Lessons: The Santa Anita Bowling Green Club will have beginning lawn bowling lessons Wednesday 3-8pm each Saturday morning starting at 10:00 AM. Located just north of the golf course at 405 S. Santa Anita Ave.< free parking> For information call Gene at 626.351-5327.

Fresh vegetables and seasonal fruits Meals-on-Wheels: Meals are delivered to homebound seniors by volunteer drivers through the YWCA Intervale from California family farms. Lunch Program M-F (with frozen meals for the weekend.) $2.00 suggested donation per day. Call Susan Garcia at (626) 858-8382 for more information. Specialty foods, vegetarian and vegan dishes, ethnic foods MEALS-ON-WHEELS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER and hot food - Everything you’ll find at the farmers market has MEALS TO OUR HOMEBOUND NEIGHBORS **ONCE A MONTH OR WEEKLY** been made or picked fresh, is pesticide-free and preservative- Please contact Darlene Traxler at 626.355.0256. free. Free public parking on Mariposa.

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 Home & Property Mountain Views News Saturday, July 25,13 2009

One Of A Kind: Featuring unique homes & gardens and the people who create them By Chris Bertrand The “Perfect” Highland Oaks Home

Chris Bertrand When Darin and children. You can see and feel it at the front door, Wendy Gruber found adorned with a beautiful hand painted sign wel- the perfect home in coming visitors from all the family. 2003, it only existed in Darin’s head. The High- Darin’s architectural training and Wendy’s Re- land Oaks home was overgrown with ivy and altor’s eye combined to put all the appealing three decades of shrubbery gone feral. The good yet very family friendly and functional touches news to Darin, a designer and construction proj- throughout the home. The bathrooms, though el- ect manager, was that the owners hadn’t done any egant with Noche travertine, Brazilian granite and remodeling at all. Nothing needed to be un-done. other gorgeous materials, proclaim their owners. They made a family leap of faith, and closed on A custom designed butterfly mosaic for the girls’ the house, moved in and had their third child all bath, and classic car replicas displayed through- in the same week. All five of them squeezed into out their son’s bath. their future dream home, which sported only two The master suite was definitely built as a sooth- bedrooms but a tantalizing 270 feet of curving ing retreat, with nearly espresso brown walls. A street frontage and a plethora of possibilities. stunning angled fireplace was raised on a gener- When Darin quickly hauled away the ivy and ous granite hearth, providing casual seating and shrubbery jungle, uncovering keen neighborhood putting the mesmerizing flames at eye, actually, interest, many thought he had already expanded pillow level. The intricate carved mantle, a “find” the house. The front yard became the Gruber’s Darin is proud of, remains toned down and un- pride and joy, with the proverbial front yard swing, derstated in its monochromatic white. hand decorated by local muralist Moira Love. Muralist, Moira Love, brought the love of reclin- 60 English rose bushes were soon lovingly plant- ing on the back yard grass to the girls’ bedroom. ed inside the 200+ feet of new white picket fence. The entire ceiling became a mural, with sky and 55 more roses, opening in a pale pink blush then clouds in the center. The corners of the ceiling maturing to white, vine around the expanse of provide peripheral vision of the actual variety of fence that bends with the curved street, to the de- trees located outside the bedroom. Above each light of walkers and drivers in the neighborhood. girl’s headboard, is their own personal mural, one Within a few short months the Grubers ex- of a dancer and the other a horse. panded out and around; anywhere but up. This Construction clients love Darin’s keen eye, vi- family loves a sprawling ranch style home. The sion and creativity, plus his ability to pull just the young Gruber girls, though, pined for their previ- right contractors, artisans and materials into a ous home, so Darin created a mini version of it as project, whether it’s a new bathroom, a new drive- a playhouse in the back yard. way, a new rose garden or…. Though both parents are busy with the profes- Gruber Home Improvement 626-221-1900 or sions, home and the family revolves around the [email protected]

South El Monte Among SIERRA Top 10 Cities With Increased MADRE’S Property Values in L.A. County FARMERS MARKET! South El Monte, CA, July 20, 2009 – The The increased valuation is due in part to City of South El Monte has been chosen the City of South El Monte’s diligent efforts among the top 10 cities with the highest posi- to improve the quality of life by creating eco- Wednesdays tive increase in assessed valuation for 2009 nomic developments that generate sales-tax by the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office. revenue, which amounted to more than $4 3-8pm In a time when home values have declined million dollars, coupled with substantial in- Fresh vegetables and and foreclosures have risen, South El Monte’s frastructure improvements and municipal seasonal fruits from property values have increased by 3.5%. rehabilitation programs. California family farms. For its evaluation, the Assessor’s Office Business development continues to flour- considered South El Monte’s diverse land use ish, including the South El Monte Villa (30 Specialty foods, vegetarian pattern, the demand for industrial and com- single-family detached homes), a mixed-use and vegan dishes, ethnic mercial development in 2008, and the acces- senior housing development on Peck Road, a foods and hot food - sibility to the 10, 60, and 605 freeways that soon-to-open Arco gas station on Rosemead Everything you’ll provide ready access to points throughout Boulevard replacing an auto-dismantling Southern California. business, and Plaza del Sol Neighborhood find at the farmers market Although numerous economic develop- Shopping Center that redeveloped an under- has been made or picked ments took place, the greatest share of South developed, 9-acre block with a CVS drugstore fresh, is pesticide-free and El Monte’s value increase is attributed to and Superior Warehouse Grocery Store to be preservative-free. Free transfers of existing residential, commercial, joined by a Marshalls Store along with other public parking on Mariposa. and industrial properties. regionally known retailers in Winter 2009.

Open Houses 7/25 & 7/26 Open Saturday 2-4pm 4823 Arden Dr. Temple City $ 618,000 Open Sunday 2-4pm 401 W Duarte Rd #1 Arcadia $ 499,000 2501 Albert Way Ave. Arcadia $ 865,000 1327 Oak Meadow Rd. Arcadia $1,988,000 845 N Glendora Ave. Glendora $1,250,000 245 N Bradoaks Ave. Monrovia $ 849,000 1609 N Allen Ave. Pasadena $ 544,900 75 Auburn Ave. Sierra Madre $ 849,000 500 W Montecito Ave. Sierra Madre $1,118,000 1737 Hill Dr. So Pasadena $ 699,800 Open Sunday 2-5pm 461 Patrician Way Monrovia $ 949,000

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 Mountain14 Views News Saturday, July 25, 2009 FYI

Facts, Myths & What Most 2012. In Japan, they currently average 45 miles per gallon. Fuel standards for vehicles in the U.S. Americans Know About Energy: remain at around 25 miles per gallon. A recent bill Quiz Answers - From Page 5 passed by Congress ramps that up to at least 35 mpg by 2030. 1. Less than five percent of the world’s oil Who Agreed With You? is located in the United States, both on On this question, the Energy Learning Curve™ land and offshore. survey found 56 percent who said “true,” 18 TRUE. Only 2.4 percent of the world’s known percent who said “false” and 26 percent who said oil reserves are in the United States, and North “don’t know.” America - including the U.S. - has just 3.2 percent. Bigger players: Central and South America, with 7. Geothermal energy is a fossil fuel. 9 percent; Africa, with 9.5 percent; Europe and FALSE. Geothermal energy - steam and water Eurasia, with 11.6 percent; and the Mideast, with made hot by the Earth’s own heat - is not a fossil 61 percent. fuel. Fossil fuels, on the other hand, are the Who agreed with you? remains of plants and animals, turned into fuel by If you got this one wrong, you’ve got lots of millions of years of exposure to the heat of the company. Only five percent of the national earth. sample of participants in Public Agenda’s Energy Who Agreed With You? Learning Curve™ survey, done in association For this question, we asked participants in the with Planet Forward, said the U.S. has less than Energy Learning Curve™ to tell us what energy five percent of the world’s oil. More popular, but sources they think of when they think about fossil wrong, guesses: 11 percent said we’ve got over fuels. Coal and oil were each pointed to by over a half; 17 percent put our share at 5 to 10 percent; third of the survey participants, and gasoline and about a fifth said we’ve got a quarter to half of the natural gas were each named by about a fifth of supply; and a third estimated our share at 11 to survey participants. But nearly a third were unable 25 percent. to name a fossil fuel and others wrongly said wind and solar power are fossil fuels. 2. Most of the oil that the United States imports comes from the Middle East. 8. Using crops like corn to produce . The U.S. imports about 60 percent of FALSE ethanol increases food prices. the oil it needs, but about half of that comes from HOTLY DEBATED. Groups like the World Bank countries in the Western Hemisphere, such as have blamed biofuels for driving up food prices Canada, Mexico and Venezuela. Only about 16 by using land for fuel instead of food production. percent comes from countries in the Persian Gulf, Biofuel advocates say other factors, like rising mostly Saudi Arabia. world demand for food and energy prices Who agreed with you? themselves, play a bigger role in food prices. On this Energy Learning Curve™ question, 65 Who agreed with you? percent of survey participants said “true,” 24 On this question in the Energy Learning Curve™ percent said “false,” and 10 percent said “don’t survey, 59 percent said “true,” 28 percent said know.” “false” and 13 percent said “don’t know.”

3. By reducing the level of smog in the 9. Nuclear power is a type of renewable United States, we’ve gone a long way energy. towards reducing global warming. FALSE. Nuclear power is not a fossil fuel but FALSE. The techniques used to reduce ozone the supply of uranium is limited, so this is not a and the sooty “particulates” that cause visible renewable source of energy. Renewable energy smog, like smokestack “scrubbers” and catalytic sources, which have supplies that can be converters on cars, don’t have any effect on the replenished and won’t run out, include solar power invisible greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide. So , wind, hydroelectric, ethanol and geothermal. while the EPA reports that pollutants which cause visible air pollution have fallen over the past Who Agreed With You? several decades, emissions of gases linked to For this question in the Energy Learning Curve global warming have increased. survey, we asked people to name a renewable source of energy. Thirty percent could not think Who Agreed With You? of one; and nuclear power, named by 8 percent On this survey question, Energy Learning Curve™ of participants, was the most popular of the researchers found 52 percent who said “true,” 36 wrong answers. But there were plenty of correct percent who said “false” and 12 percent who said identifications of renewable energy sources: “don’t know.” wind, named by 45 percent of Energy Learning Curve™ survey participants; solar, by 40 percent; 4. Driving gasoline-powered vehicles and hydroelectric, by 24 percent; ethanol, by 6 using coal to generate electricity both percent; geothermal, by 4 percent, and biofuels contribute to global warming. and biodiesel, by 2 percent and 1 percent. TRUE. Fossil fuels - gasoline, coal and natural gas - produce greenhouse gases, the main cause 10. Over the long run, the price of oil will of global warming. They account for 80 percent of go up because supplies are diminishing U.S. energy use and their supply is limited. and demand is increasing. Who Agreed With You? TRUE. Energy experts agree that one of the Asked about what contributes to global warming, biggest trends – and challenges – is that world 54 percent of Energy Learning Curve™ survey energy demand is going to skyrocket over the next participants said it is affected “a lot” by vehicles twenty years, as countries like China and India that use gasoline; 39 percent said the same about expand their economies and people there are able using coal for power plants; and 21 percent said to afford cars, bigger homes and more gadgets. nuclear power plants contribute “a lot,” even The International Energy Agency projects that though nuclear plants do not emit greenhouse energy demand will grow 45 percent by 2030, gases. and demand for oil, coal and natural gas will grow Pre-Sorted 240 West Huntington Drive Standard faster than new supplies come on line. So it’s very Post Office Box 60021 U.S. Postage PAID likely prices will go up. Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 Permit No. 255 5. Americans use the same amount of Arcadia, CA Who Agreed With You? City of energy per person as Europeans. Arcadia FALSE. Americans use a lot of energy: our per On this question in Public Agenda’s 2009 Energy ion capita total in 2006 was over twice as much as Learning Curve™ survey, 70 percent said “true,” S BROCHUrRmEa!t THI info r SAVE ll the ts fo in Europe - a robust 334.6 million BTUs (British 24 percent said “false” and 6 percent said “don’t ins a even ARCADIA POSTAL conta s and It asse gust. know.” or cl - Au Thermal Units) here compared to 146.2 million f June CUSTOMER over there. Who Agreed With You? SCORING Most of us know that Americans are using a whole Running Low: 0-4 correct answers lot of fuel. On this question, 73 percent of Energy Plugged In: 5-8 correct answers Learning Curve™ survey participants said “false,” Fully Charged: 9-10 correct answers City of Arcadia 8 percent said “true” and 19 percent said “don’t know.” To learn more about the ways we find, produce 2009 Summer and make energy, check out “Did You Know...? 6. Cars in Europe and Japan are required Fast Facts About Energy” and our energy and Concert Series environment issues page. And for more about to get more miles per gallon than cars in public attitudes and knowledge about energy the United States. issues and possible solutions, see the results of City Hall West Lawn TRUE. In Europe, vehicles average about 37 miles the Energy Learning Curve™ survey, done by 240 West Huntington Drive NEW per gallon and are set to get 50 miles a gallon by TIME Public Agenda for Planet Forward. • Every Thursday, 6:30 – 8pm • FREE Kids Fun Zone featuring Where To Find The games, crafts and activities Mountain Views News (partial listing) July 9, 2009 August 6, 2009 Sierra Madre Pasadena Arcadia Hodads Cold Duck Post Office Albertson’s Fasching’s Car Wash “Beach Tunes” “70s/Top 40” Starbucks Ralph’s Hastings Rod’s Cafe J Beantown City Hall Post Office July 16, 2009 August 13, 2009 SM Library Walkway nr Vromans Fresh N Easy Howlin’ Blues Boogie Band Jumpin Joz Happy’s Liqours Main Library “Blues” “Jump/Swing” Bottle Shop Robin’s Monrovia August 20, 2009 Webb Martin/ Trader Joe’s July 23, 2009 Dickson-Podley Altadena Dollmakers Rockit Scientists Rubber Soul Realtors Library Community Center “Tribute to the Baby Boomers” “Tribute to the Beatles” SM City Hall Sheriff’s Department The Monrovian July 30, 2009 Senior Center Webster’s or call The Coffee Gallery Silverados SPONSORED IN PART BY ARCADIA 626-325-3111 “Country” TRANSIT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

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