THE SPIRIT of SIERRA MADRE Activities for As Long As Anyone Can Remember, Independence Day Has Been a Very Special Day in Sierra Madre

WHERE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS COMES FIRST - Sierra Madre Arcadia Pasadena Altadena and Monrovia Special Holiday Edition Friday, July 4, 2008 Volume 2 No. 24 July 4th THE SPIRIT OF SIERRA MADRE Activities For As Long As Anyone Can Remember, Independence Day Has Been A Very Special Day In Sierra Madre

8 am Woman’s Club Breakfast 10 am 4th of July Parade Noon Outdoor Games at Memorial Park Noon - 4 pm Dixieland Music by “Nightblooming Jazzmen”

Food & Beer Garden Open The Fourth of July Parade is an institution in Sierra Madre. It is patriotism at its very finest and showcases the true ‘small town’ ambience of Sierra Madre that makes residents love the town so dearly. Photo - 1964 Fourth of July Parade Courtesy of Paul and Louise Neiby

MountainViews-Observer Springing Into Action: Sierra Madre Fire Fund Created THIS WEEK It didn’t take Sierra Madreans fire was going to cost the City a to set up a fund and publicize talking about? long to inquire about a “fire fund” great deal of money. There had how residents could help the City City Manager Aguilar said we Sierra Madre July 4th Events to assist the City in paying for the already been talk of who was financially,” Elisa said. don’t know yet but “probably 1 SM Fire Fund Santa Anita Fire that ravaged our going to be paying for the fire and She thought of the Sierra the end cost will be over $4 hills between April 27 and May 2, how it was going to impact our Madre Community Foundation, million.” She added that the Sierra Madre City College 2008. resources,” Elisa explained. remembering “what a wonderful money ultimately will go into the 2 Elisa Weaver, Sierra Madre “When I received the e-mail relationship we’d had with them General Fund. Deputy Director of Community from a resident stating how over the years.” Elisa pointed to As of Sunday, June 29, 41 TheTruth About SMCC and Personnel Services, had been grateful they were for all the the funds enabling the City to donations equaling $8,234.33 3 sending eBlasts to the community e-mails going out and for all the provide specific programs and have been received, according to More Fourth Of July Info and out-of-town press about the firefighters’ efforts and success in services such as Goldberg Park Treasurer Martin. 4 July Calendar of Events fire’s impact. keeping the fire from damaging and participation in the All- Foundation Treasurer Martin Rememberances “From the get-go, I knew that the their homes, I realized we needed America City Civic Recognition shared some of the notes to Fire Safe Council Did You Know? Awards. firefighters that accompanied 5 Police Blotter “Knowing this, I was donations: sure that through the “Thank you for saving my Fireworks Enforcement New Cell Phone Laws Foundation we would grandma’s house.” 6 Americafest 2008 have another successful “We were awed by the response... partnership while we by all agencies, but especially our One Of A Kind figured out how we were own good men and women of 7 New: going to pay for a multi- Sierra Madre.” Homes & Property million-dollar fire,” Elisa “Many, many thanks for saving Tips From Gene Glasco explained. Gail’s house!” 8 More Homes & Property She followed through, There were also donations from Henderson: The 2nd One e-mailing City Manager 15 Southern California Edison Johnson: What Oil Crisis Elaine Aguilar and Karin employees (plus one retiree), 9 Tolchin: Take Care Schnaider, Director of many of whom regularly hike in Administration, both of the Sierra Madre mountains. Legal Notices whom indicated enthusiasm Mary Katherine Kelley, chair 10 for the fund. of the Foundation, said, “One of Elisa contacted Benn the missions of the Sierra Madre Legal Notices Martin, treasurer of the Community Foundation is to help 11 Sierra Madre Notices Foundation, who sent the community respond quickly Peter Dills: Table For Two a Donor Contribution in emergency situations. We were Star Chefs Form, saying, “I’m sure the honored to be able to help set up 12 EklundL Looking Up Board will approve.” Mary this fund immediately to deal Jeff’s Pics Katherine Kelley, chair of with the fire and its aftermath.” Birds Eye View 13 Senior Happenings Bill Messersmith - President of Sierra Madre Firefighters Assn and member the Foundation, responded Donations should be sent Inside Out of SMCF, Mary Katherine Kelley - Chair of SMCF, Sierra Madre Police Chief affirmatively, and the to Sierra Madre Community Marilyn Diaz - Elisa Weaver - Deputy Director, Sierra Madre Community SPORTS: wheels were in motion. Foundation, P.O. Box 716, Sierra 14 Heels Down! Services and Steve Heydorff, Sierra Madre Fire Chief How much money are we Madre 91025. Going To Yankee Stadium 2 MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008

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MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 4 MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 Weather Wise 5-Day Forecast Fourth Of July Sierra Madre, Ca. Mon: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s After the Parade activi- Tues: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Sierra Madre Girl Scouts, part of the Mt. Wil- Wed: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s ties continue in Memorial Thur: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s son Council, will lead the Parade on Friday, July Fri: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Park where several local Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service 4, that will feature 70 entries, including Parade nonprofits will provide Marshals, Sierra Madre Fire Department. Also STEAL THESE food and patriotic trinkets in the Parade will be Sierra Madre City Council BOOKS!! for sale. Sierra Madre Fire- Hardbacks and trade members and county, state and U.S. politicians. paperbacks fighters’ Association will for serious readers at liquidation prices! The Parade starts at 10 a.m., July 4, at Essick open the traditional Beer Some fiction, lots of old and Garden. new nonfiction: House Woman’s Club location at Sunnyside ad History, Politics, Sierra Madre Blvd. and continues down Sierra Current Affairs Technology, Madre Blvd. to Sierra Vista Park. The Woman’s Matt Bosse is the chair- Business, man of the Fourth of July Marketing Club will provide complimentary breakfast Literature, Committee. Sierra Language, starting at 8 a.m. Linguistics Madre Community Foun- Biography Science Representing the Sierra Madre Rose Float are dation will accept dona- Religion Biography Princess Hanna Storlie, Princess Alexandra tions for the Committee ALL BOOKS MUST Flores, Escort Andrew Pirrone and Escort at P.O. Box 716, Sierra GO! Timothy Crilly. Madre, CA 91025. NO BOOK MORE THAN $1! Sat., July 5, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. 225 S. Sunnyside Ave., Sierra Madre Sierra Madre Summer Fun in the Park Get out & get active! July 8 – August 28 The Community and Personnel Servic- es Department is offering fun and inter- active programs all summer long. Each Tuesday and Thursday the fun will begin at 9:30 – 10:30 am at the Memorial Park Bandshell, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd. Programs are geared towards youth ages 3-10 years old but people of all ages are welcome to enjoy. Tuesday activities will consist of different programs including; July 8 Arts Commission Crafts July 15 Folk Dancing July 22 Police Department Safety Awareness July 29 LA County Arboretum Crafts August 5 Los Angeles Zoo, Meet the Mammals August 12 Recycling Fun August 19 TBA August 26 Southern California Lyric Theater Every Thursday starting July 10 CATZ (Competitive Athletics Training Zone) will be providing a fitness program designed for youths from 9:30 – 10:30 am. The program includes sports and games and encourages kids to get out and get active during these summer mornings. The Pasadena-based company places a high value on being healthy and active and has tailored youth fitness programs to meet these goals. Don’t forget to bring your sneakers and a water bottle!

MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 5 Environmentally Speaking, Did You Know? Fire Safe Council 8 Safety Tips For “Announcements and Observations” The State Fire Marshal’s Chantry Flat Road. Several fires have started Barbecues and Grilling Office has completed on this public road over the years. This fact has By Pat Birdsall the study for California brought our Fire Department to the important foothill communities decision to close the road for the 4th of July. 1. Fire- Fire is the most destructive force in the universe and you are inviting into your backyard for and informed local This important decision needs explanation to a little cookout. The first thing you need is a fire extinguisher. governments of the forest users who will not remember to check local Next you need to know your fire and know how to control it. Every year grills and smokers cause expansion of their “Very conditions before they drive to the gate at Arno thousands of fires, hundreds of injuries, dozens of deaths and millions of dollars in damage. You High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.” Sierra Madre’s Drive and find that they have to turn around. need to know how to cut fuel supplies, extinguish fires and call the fire department. Always have one former WUI, Wildland Urban Your Help is Needed! Sierra Madre Fire Safe person in charge of the fire at all times. You should also know something about treating burns. Interface Zone, skirted around the foothills in a Council will be stationed at the gate to explain the 2. Food Safety- Bacteria eats every kind of food you can think of. It grows at any temperature above topographical fashion that has now be extended conditions to the public. Participate in the Red freezing and stays alive until the temperature hits 165 degrees F. Every second you give it between to the east west boundary of all lands north of Flag Fire Patrol by calling 355-9350 or 355-0741 these two temperatures it’s multiplying and causing disease in your food. So, until it goes in your Grandview Ave. This is based on fire behavior and volunteer 2 hours of your time to help with mouth or on the grill, it needs to be kept cool. After serving, it goes back in the refrigerator. modeling that demonstrates that it is a wind foothill patrols and gate monitoring. Do not do 3. Instructions- Grills, gas or charcoal, and smokers have very specific ranges of operation. Don’t driven fire, pushing burning embers miles ahead this on your own without contacting us. assume that your new grill works just like the last one. If you can’t find the manual itself, go to the of the flame front, that causes the most fire starts The next Sierra Madre Fire Safe Council meeting manufacturer’s website. and loss of homes. In the 1991 Oakland Hills is July 7, 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. We 4. Location- Location is everything when it comes to placing your grill or smoker. Your manual will fire, the disaster event that led to the formation will be going over more information on Red Flag tell you the minimum distances around your unit that must be kept clear. of the California Fire Safe Council chapters, now Fire Patrol and how to make your home safe from numbering 180, in one eight hour period a house ember intrusion. For information call 355-9350 5. Gas Safety- The number one cause of gas grill fires is an obstruction in the path of the fuel. This caught on fire every 11 minutes. or 355-0741. largely takes place behind, underneath, or inside your grill where you do not look. This means you In Sierra Madre, last April’s fire started on the need to regularly inspect your gas grill for problems. At the first sign of a problem turn off your control valves, turn off the fuel tank and disconnect everything. Gas grills produce a great deal of heat that can melt through hoses, knobs and other parts. Sierra Madre Police Blotter 6. Charcoal Safety- Charcoal grills are the cause of far more fires than a gas grill. The number one During the week of Sunday, June 22nd, to Saturday June 29th, the Sierra Madre Police problem is lighting the charcoal. Lighter fluid causes all kinds of problems. It turns into a heavy gas Department responded to approximately 281 calls for service. at a relatively low temperature. While liquid lighter fluid burns, evaporated (gaseous) lighter fluid Monday, June 23rd: explodes. Follow the instructions exactly. 2:14 PM- Theft, 200 block of West Montecito Ave. A man realized $120.00 dollars was 7. Grease- Bad enough that you are using flammable materials to do your cooking, but the food itself stolen from his wallet. The theft took place at an unknown time and location. is creating more. Flare-ups are more than a nuisance, they are potentially lethal. Grease that collects Tuesday, June 24th: in your grill builds up over time. A clean grill is a safer grill. This goes for smokers too. 4:39 PM- Theft, 00 block of East Highland Ave. A woman reported the theft of her laptop 8. Smoke- Smoke gets in your hair, clothes, eyes and lungs. Smoke from your grill or smoker contains computer. The value of the computer was unknown and took place between 10/21/2007 and carbon monoxide, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH), and other dangerous substances. 11/23/2007. As much as we love the smell of the smoke from our outdoor cooking it’s best to enjoy it from a Thursday, June 26th: distance. 10:38PM- Arrest, 200 block of Sierra Madre Blvd. A motorist was stopped for a traffic Barbecues can be great summer social gatherings, just keep them safe and Bon appetite! violation. A records check revealed the driver’s license was suspended/ revoked. The about.com Altadena resident was cited and released on a written promise to appear in court. Rduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink Friday, June 27th: Brought to you by: 1:45PM- Arrest, 00 block of Kersting Court. A woman reported seeing a suspicious man. Sierra Madre Environmental Action Council* Further investigation revealed the man was under the influence of alcohol. The man was (SMEAC) arrested for public intoxication and booked at Pasadena Jail for remand. P. O. Box 85 2:58PM- Vandalism, 600 block of East Sierra Madre Blvd. The suspect(s) used blue spray Sierra Madre, Ca. 91025-0085 * We meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Park House (Senior Center) in Hart Memorial paint to write on a wall. Investigation revealed the incident took place between 1:00 PM on Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. - Please join us- Your thoughts and comments are welcome... For more information 6/25 and 2:45 PM on 6/26. call Pat Birdsall (626) 355-7290 Saturday, June 28th: Arrest, 200 block of Sierra Madre Blvd. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed the driver’s license was suspended/ revoked. The La Puente resident Don’t Forget New Rules of the Road was cited and released on a written promise to appear in court. 1. Carpool lane - 1st time $1068.50 starting 7/1/08 (The $271 posted on the highway is old). Don’t do it again because 2nd time is going to be double. 3rd time triple, and 4th time license suspended. 2. Incorrect lane change - $380. Don’t cross the lane on solid lines or intersections. 3. Block intersection - $485 4. Driving on the shoulder - $450 5. Cell phone use in the construction zone. - Double fine as of 07/01/08. Cell phone use must be “hands free” while driving. 6. Passengers over 18 not in their seatbelts - both passengers and drivers get tickets. 7. Speeders can only drive 3 miles above the limit. 8. DUI = JAIL (Stays on your driving record for 10 years!) 9. As of 07/01/08 cell phone use must be “hands free” while driving. Ticket is $85 with costs added. The Treasures of Sierra Madre It’s parade time again! Hooray! There is nothing in and when its the world like the Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade and packs stations Pasadena Summer nothing more defining of the spirit of Sierra Madre. competed for When I first moved to California in 1994, what first the business attracted me to this town was its uncanny physical of local hikers likeness to the small New Jersey town I grew up in; and resort the layout of the downtown, the tree-lined streets, the camps, and ART FESTIVAL architecture of the commercial part of town, and that through the small town feel. It all looked so much like the tiny “high times” Centennial Square / Pasadena City Hall little borough of my youth. Bernardsville, population of the 60’s s0!).4).' 7368 (basically unchanged since I was a BHS student), and 70’s in Garﬁeld Avenue & Holly Street is located in the rolling, wooded hills of the central the “canyon” s3#5,0452% part of northern New Jersey. The hills surrounding to the heated By Kim Clymer-Kelley the quaint little downtown area are covered with political battles s*%7%,29 beautiful turn-of-the-century estates, huge stone and lazy days at Beantown of today, Sierra Madre SATURDAY & SUNDAY s#%2!-)#3 mansions separated by meandering stone walls, has (charbored many treasures. Those treasures winding “mountain” roads (we call them mountains, can be found everywhere in its local traditions, s0(/4/'2!0(9 but I think that the high point in Bernardsville is some personalities, businesses, atmosphere, scenic beauty, JULY 12 & 13, 2008 600 feet above sea level), meadows that are teaming quaintness and soul. s#,/4().' with deer at dusk, weekend polo matches and fox Most locals can tell you about the treasures of hunts. Only the downtown has sidewalks. The people Sierra Madre. We each have different things that 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. s!.$-/2% of the town are now all upper-middle class, though we value here in town, things that have touched us when I was growing up, there was also literally “the and that remind us daily of what a special place this s'REATENTERTAINMENT s&REE!DMISSION other side of the tracks” - a section we called “Little is. But for those of you who are spending your first FINE ART THROUGHOUTTHEDAY Italy.“ It consisted mostly of the descendants of the 4th of July here and who are not so familiar with Italian craftsman and servants of the original wealthy those treasures, I want to share with you my favorite & CRAFT s)NTERNATIONAL&OOD#OURT estate owners. But even this section has been mostly things. Though all of the town is beautiful and the s#HILDRENS renovated and spruced up since I was a kid and now mountains are my soul, the “Canyon”, with its twisty is home to the lower-upper-middle class families of and somewhat confusing narrow streets lined with DISPLAYS !MUSEMENT!REA the town. Even in my day the town was very “white small peculiar little homes and inhabited by some of bread” and rather dull. ”Little Italy” was about as the towns more eccentric residents, is my favorite part Beneﬁtting An Animal Rescue Foundation interesting as the town got. Our only other local color of town. In the canyon is a secluded little historical was provided by Congresswoman Millicent Fenwick business called Mary’s Market. It has been around who, despite her huge wealth and power tooted since the early 1900’s and is a favorite hang out for around town in her VW Beetle, puffing on her cigar, canyonites. But my favorite attraction in the canyon with the her two giant schnauzers crammed in the is at the entrance to what is called the “lower canyon”. back seat…and my favorite resident, “Lizzy”. “Lizzy” There, at the corner of Woodland and Sturtevant is a was an older woman, no one knew quite how old - stone wall. This wall is known by those familiar with she had been around town as long as anyone could it as the “Free Wall”. It is where all of the canyon’s remember and had always been old. She was either residents bring their things that they no longer want mentally handicapped or a little crazy…no one knew or need so that others in the canyon can make use of which. Rumor had it that “Lizzy” was actually quite them. The charitable and eco-conscious spirit of this wealthy and was the heir to a lot of money, but on any wall speaks volumes of the community. Beantown is given day, you could see the short, stocky old woman another of my favorites. Some have referred to it as CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: walking the streets of Bernardsville in her frumpy “Sierra Madre’s living room” I simply call it home. I REVA MATTSON (San Marino) RON REGALADO (Simi Valley) sweats, white bobbed hair held back with a headband have been a regular here (as usual, I am writing to you Oil Paintings Photography or to one side with a barrette or bow, revealing her from Beantown) since it was less than half the size HECTOR PEREZ (San Gabriel) TERESE MILLER (Monrovia) Metal Sculpture Gourd Art liver-spotted, ruddy, pudgy face, head turned down, it is now. Everyone I know in town I met here. Even GINA DAVIS (Pasadena) JOSHUA SARAFIN (Huntington Beach) eyes focused at her feet, hands clasped behind her with all of the changes over the last few years, it still Jewelry Fine Art back holding onto the leash of her equally scruffy remains a very special place to our community. Other and frumpy wire-haired fox terrier, who she dragged local treasures include remnants of the past such as a del Mano Productions Event along behind her as she shuffled down the sidewalks Lizzie’s Trail Inn, the Richardson House, E. Waldo ).&/ swww.delmanoprod.com of town. If you happened to pass her on foot, she Wards, the Pinney House, our beloved wisteria vine, would mutter unhappily at you as you passed by. and the ruins of Bailey’s old cabin at the top of Bailey Everyone, including me, snickered at her and made Canyon. Annual events such as fun of her behind her back, but as I got older, my view Pioneer Days, The Huck Finn of her changed. I began to see her as a wonderful gift Fishing Contest, Wisteria Day, to our little “Pleasantville” - our intriguing, quirky, and Mt. Wilson Trail Race are little splash of color. also indicative of the character Though what attracted me to Sierra Madre originally of our town. But what sets us was its physical resemblance to my hometown, it was apart from the rest of what my first Sierra Madre 4th of July Parade, that made I call “the soulless, cultural me fall in love with the town’s spirit. I will never forget vacuum of Los Angeles” is our that parade and delighted in telling my friends back residents. We welcome with east about the experience. I relished every moment the open arms, all of the Lizzys of spectacle from the beginning (the Sierra Madre City the world. It is a refuge for the College Marching Band) to the end (the Sierra Madre eccentric, the off-beat, and the City College Marching Band…again) and everything different people of the world. It in between (the hysterically funny political floats, the is a place where they can hide “Stogey Men“, the “Varmint Council”, fiddling Uncle or where they can be open Sam, belly dancing Katralia, the old Honda Civics and accepted for who they and the Deloreans, the Shriners, the rock bands on are. I believe that this is partly flatbed trucks, and the scouts and ball teams). It because Sierra Madreans are totally captured and defined the city and told me what generally a very accepting the people and town of Sierra Madre was all about. It bunch, but mostly because told me that I had indeed found a place I could call there is a little Lizzy in nearly home. all of us here in Sierra Madre… Since moving to town after my divorce in 1999, and that is why it is such a leaving for 6 years to run the pack station and then special place…that is the true returning to town once again, I have become familiar treasure of Sierra Madre. with all of the backstreet offerings of the town and So all of you have a wonderful have met many of the wonderful locals. I have heard 4th of July…enjoy the concerts, many stories about what Sierra Madre was like in the the “Beer Jail”, the cookouts, distant and not so distant past, how it has changed, the sack races and the egg how it has stayed the same, what establishments tosses, the water fight (tip: if used to occupy what building. The legendary and the you don’t want to get wet, roll notorious of the different eras. There is one thing I up your windows) and most of can say for sure, Sierra Madre is and always has been all the Parade. a unique and extraordinary place. From its roots as Mention This Ad And Get 10% off regular price BBQ related Items. a sanitarium through its checkered past of brothels, Peace Out! Offer limited to in stock items only. and speakeasy, and on through the days of orchards MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 www.mvobserver.com 6 MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008

MountainViews-Observer PASADENA Police, Fire Team Up Fireworks Enforcement Students Hit Double with may seem innocent but New Cell Phone Laws By Dean Lee can reach temperatures of 2,000 degrees. By Dean Lee Chunks of watermelon “When you put that into flew everywhere Tuesday perspective, 2,000 degrees morning during a actually can melt copper For the thousands demonstration by the and or aluminum,” he of students at city’s police and fire said. “So you really have Pasadena City departments showing to ask, how safe, is the College Tuesday’s just how unsafe illegal sparkler I’m handing off new cell phone law fireworks can be. to my child?” does not just mean After lighting the fuse He also said people having a phone of a confiscated explosive don’t always report “hands Free” while buried within the large injuries related to illegal driving on local watermelon, the firefighter fireworks because they streets. PCC police in charge ran but only got are afraid of legal action said Wednesday a few feet away before or embarrassed. Sierra the new restrictions Governor Arnold Firefighters apply 10,000 gallons of fire retardant also extend to the school’s a large plume of smoke around Rose Bowl Photo D. Lee/MVO Madre Fire Helped apply Schwarzenegger signed emerged, followed a loud the Phos-Chek. parking lots as well. the cell phone legislation bang. another 20,000 outside. large forest fires. The only A spokesperson for the in September of 2006. Fire spokesperson Lisa Pasadena Battalion Fire difference is added color PCC police said all traffic Amber alert signs along Derderian said, “That’s Chief Kevin Costa started so it can be seen from laws extend on campus the 210 freeway have been what it can do to flesh,” as the morning off explaining the air she said. Tuesday’s because the school’s warning drivers for the last people then examined the what safety precautions retardant was clear. funded by the state. “this week. Local reports say scattered remains lying the city takes every year Costa said last year there is not private property as within the first few hours yards away. before the Rose Bowl were over 200 calls for some may think.” about 20 drivers around Police said new this year fireworks show. He said illegal fireworks resulting It was also said they the San Gabriel Valley will be check points set up they spray about 10,000 in over 1,000 pounds of plan to enforce the law were issued tickets for to confiscate fireworks. gallons of Phos-Chek explosives seized. Police immediately although it taking without a headset Although police would around the bowl area. said the enforcement was unclear if anyone on by California Highway not disclose all the Derderian said this year period lasts 14 hours. He the campus has yet gotten Patrol. locations they said the the fire retardant cost also said not to call 911 to a cell phone ticket. The only exception to the primary focus would be about $4,000 more. She report fire works unless It was also unclear if the law is a medical or traffic the Rose Bowl. They said said the price had been there is a fire or someone school’s Cadet Program emergency although tow about 15,000 people show going up but the this year is hurt. He said to call will enforce the law. One truck drivers, emergency up to see the fire works was the highest. She also the local police at (626) Cadet said joking, “just personnel and police may inside the Rose Bowl and said the retardant is the 744-4501. Firefighter examines another thing for us to use two-way-radios the same used in drops during Costa also said sparklers watermelon d o.” law states. Cadets are assigned A second more stern law Playhouse District Sizzles With Jazz This Summer to, transportation, that also went into effect parking and general Tuesday bans anyone The series kicks off on chanteuse Liela Avila, Association President. police department office under 18 from the using By Teresa Baxter July 6 with the Elliot Caine The Dave Culwell Trio, The Playhouse District assignments among other a cell phone, pager, laptop Quintet. Latin-Jazz meets the “Jazz Camp All-Stars”, Association is a California things. or any other electronic The Pasadena Playhouse Bop, catchy originals and Cubano Bop, and many non-profit formed in A number of students communication or mobile District Association Blue Note classics from more. From blues to Latin 1995, which serves to said they were completely service device while presents its Fifth Annual the Lee Morgan inspired and smooth jazz, the enhance and promote unaware they could be driving. Free Summer Jazz Concert trumpeter. Caine has series promises to have the Playhouse District as pulled over in the parking Both laws carry a Series starting the first received accolades in something for all music the historic, cultural and lots. One student said she minimum fine of $20 for week of July. The concert the Los Angeles Times, lovers. thriving heart of Pasadena. thought the school should the first ticket and $50 series will take place and the L.A. Jazz Scene “Summer is about For more information, have warning signs. thereafter. Added court every Sunday evening, among other publications, relaxing and having fun. contact Josephina Mora Another student also said fees in Los Angeles County July 6 through August 31 said Josefina Mora, a What better way to enjoy at the Playhouse District it was unclear and that can range from $90 for from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. spokesperson for the this summer than with Association, 626-744-0340 he would just text people the first ticket to $190 for at the Vroman’s outdoor district. nine free weekly summer or via email at jmora@ instead, something the the second according to courtyard, located at 695 The series will feature jazz concerts in the playhousedistrict.org law still allows. televised news reports. E. Colorado Blvd. The an eclectic roster of up- Playhouse District in such concerts are free and open and-coming and notable a cozy setting?” said Paul to the public. jazz performers such as Jacoy, Playhouse District Ararat Guild to Hold Benefit Barbeque $40 with proceeds to benefit the Los The San Gabriel Valley Ararat Guild Angeles Ararat Home and Nursing Care ‘Americafest 2008’ will hold its annual “Old Fashioned Facility. There will be western music 82nd Annual 4th of July Celebration at the Rose Bowl Summer Barbeque” on Saturday, July and dancing. For more information, call 19; from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are 626-351-8137. Americans celebrate the day our fledgling country declared its independence Old Pasadena Film Festival Brings Movies to in 1776 with fireworks, family gatherings, plenty Rooftops Basements, Alleys and Courtyards of food and good fun. At Green Street; and “roof- Laemmle’s One Colorado the Rose Bowl in Pasadena American Cinematheque top sci-fi,” with THE Theater. Distant Lands, the they have been doing it presents the Old Pasadena WAR OF THE WORLDS specialty travel bookstore consistently since 1926. Film Festival, a three- (original 1953 version) in Old Pasadena, will This year Drum Corps week free movie series screened on the top-deck host TRAVEL films while International (DCI) that unites film with of the same multi-story the festival will conclude Marching Music’s Major urban settings, featuring structure. with a special “date night” LeaguesTM, presents five more than 20 screenings, The films of Audrey showcasing the irresistible of the country’s best Drum celebrity appearances Hepburn will be featured teen-dream musical, and Bugle Corps, and a and works by emerging on the large outdoor GREASE in Mills Alley. world-class fireworks show filmmakers happening on screen in the central One Old Pasadena Film that will thrill and delight Fridays and Saturdays, Colorado Courtyard. Festival includes several families from throughout July 11 through 26. In There will be an all-night celebrity and author Southern California. collaboration with Old presentation of the Peter appearances. Actress Ann Performing their precision Pasadena Management Jackson’s LORD OF THE Robinson (Imitation of music and field shows will District and One RINGS with a sunrise Life) will introduce the be The Academy from Colorado, this district- Hobbit breakfast, also in original THE WAR OF Tempe, AZ, Blue Devils wide festival will take the Courtyard. Armory THE WORLDS, a film from Concord, CA, Pacific place in basements, on Center for the Arts will in which she starred, on Crest from Diamond Bar, to the World” by in the Rose Bowl have walls, in courtyards, shops be the location for weekly Friday, July 11 at 10:00 CA, Phantom Regiment developing revolutionary been a treasured Pasadena and theaters throughout showings of innovative P.M. on the roof of the from Rockford, IL, and choreography methods and tradition for 80 consecutive this famous and historic shorts and digital works Schoolhouse Parking Santa Clara Vanguard from precisely firing fireworks to years. We consider our 4th downtown. All Old by emerging filmmakers structure. Director Tobe Santa Clara, CA. Drum music at the biggest events of July celebration as one Pasadena Film Festival and students from Art Hooper (Poltergeist, Corps International has around the globe. of our core events.” screenings, appearances Center College of Design, Invaders from Mars) developed into a powerful, As our community comes The Rose Bowl is and events are free and Pasadena City College as will introduce the non-profit, global youth together to celebrate accessible, safe and open to the public. well as from the Armory screening of his classic activity with far reaching the American Spirit of affordable with general The Festival will showcase itself, with introductions TEXAS CHAINSAW artistic, educational and Freedom the Rose Bowl admission tickets priced a variety of genres by filmmakers and faculty. MASSACRE on Friday, organizational influence. will honor all the men and at $13 each and children that reflect the urban Other themes include July 18, 10:00 P.M. in the Their message of “excellence women who have served 7 and younger admitted environment of alleys, MENTAL HYGIENE basement of the same in performance and in life” and are actively serving free. Parking is $15 per car. courtyards and buildings. SHORTS, shown in high structure. Archivist and has been delivered to more in the Armed Forces, at The Americafest Family Most films are screened in schools in the 1950s and historian Rick Prelinger than 7.2 million young home and around the Fun Zone with plenty unique outdoor settings 1960s. At the time, these (Ephemeral Films) people from more than world. Local members of barbeque and other and unconventional were billed as a means of will present MENTAL 15 countries, ages 13-22 of the active military culinary treats, beverages, spaces, and are themed to delivering social guidance HYGIENE SHORT involved in performing arts and their families will be crafts, product exhibits, fit their location, including for supposedly wayward FILMS on Saturday, July in the United States. Each admitted free by showing inflatable rides for the “basement horror,” with youth (Mercantile Alley). 19 at 10:00 P.M. in Mills summer some 400,000 their current military kids and more opens mid TEXAS CHAINSAW There will also be a special Alley. Other appearances people attend live Drum identification at the Rose afternoon and continues MASSACRE introduced family matinee of one of are to be announced. All Corps events. Bowl box office the day of throughout the day and by the director himself the most beloved family screenings, appearances Fireworks show producers, the event. evening. Information is Tobe Hooper, shown in the musicals of all time, and events are at www. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza, Darryl Dunn, General available by calling (626) lower level of Schoolhouse MARY POPPINS shown oldpasadenafilmfestival. has become known as the Manager of the Rose Bowl 577-3101. Parking Garage, 33 E. on the big screen at the com. “Fireworks Ambassadors Stadium said, “Fireworks MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 7 Homes and Property

One Of A Kind: Featuring unique homes & gardens and the people who create them By Chris Bertrand Heritage Square Museum of Homes… Literally!

I’ve often wondered about the unusual grouping of homes on the West side of the 110. You probably know what I mean… As you whiz by the Avenue 43 exit in Highland Park, eight historic buildings plus a railroad car perch next to the freeway. The structures Chris Bertrand have been acquired since Heritage Square’s inception in 1969. According to their website, the buildings were moved here to create, “a sanctuary to preserve, restore and interpret the following buildings and Southern California’s rich history.” Your walk back through the architectural history of Los Angeles stretches back to 1876, and reflects an eclectic mix of architectural and construction styles that typify the buildings erected in Los Angeles since the Industrial Revolution and the railroad transformed American life. Efficient transportation helped precipitate the land boom of the 1880’s, when the Los Angeles area population doubled. New residents brought with them varied styles, and developed their own signature on those designs. Volunteer docents, dressed in period clothing, offer insights into life inside the homes brought here to preserve our heritage. Rescued from demolition elsewhere, the process of restoration and maintenance is ongoing, and relies on fundraising and donations from the community. Donation in kind is often the case here, and once that led to unexpected traffic snarls and accidents on the 110. A local paint company provided the materials to adorn the Hale House, a Queen Anne-Eastlake style built by land speculator and real estate developer, George W. Morgan in 1887. The colorful and intricate style for this era’s home included many hues of paint. The donor company went all out, applying 99 colors to the home. Speeding traffic on the 110 came to a screeching halt, causing pileups, and requiring a more sedate re-painting of the home. The current exterior colors were carefully reproduced from chips in many shades of greens and pink, removed during the home’s restoration. During the tour, our knowledgeable docent called attention to the cost of the various components and structures that form the home. Expensive, hand carved wood detailing led later to machined, yet still intricate ornamentation. When stained glass was beyond reach, colored glass Above: The Mansard Roof at the Vally Knudsen Garden panels, like those on the Hale House were used. Some of the interiors have Residence was unusual for the West Coast. Below: The Hale been furnished with appliances of the day, as well as furniture, and we all House, built in 1887 enjoyed a peek into the toaster of the era, dual light fixtures that could switch back to gas (more reliable) when the electricity went out, painted began restoration, and moved the home from its original location at 1315 wood floors vs. the more expensive hardwood flooring, etc. Mount Pleasant Street from the Boyle Heights area. Colonial Dames then Faux is apparently not a new concept, as pointed out in the Hale House, donated the house and furnishings to Heritage Square in 1995. At the time of its construction, the home was probably the finest and most expensive home to be built in Los Angeles. The Perry Residence is currently being stripped of 130+ years of paint, in preparation for a refreshed exterior appearance. The Valley Knudsen Garden Residence, a working class Victorian abode, was built with a Second Empire, French Mansard roof. Quite unusual for California. Napoleon II mandated this exterior appearance and roof style in 19th century Paris to provide a uniform appearance on the city’s tree-lined boulevards. Gleaned from the property where Huntington Hospital now stands, a barn in the Queen Anne Cottage style offers Gothic-influenced gables and rooflines. It was originally built to house horses and a carriage for Dr. Osborne, on staff at the hospital. Later, it was converted to an apartment and garage. The Lincoln Avenue Methodist Church was sliced into six pieces in 1981, and moved to the site from Orange Grove and Lincoln Avenue in Pasadena. Unfortunately the stained glass windows were stolen prior to the move. Fundraisers hope to restore the windows someday, and the curator asks for photographs families might have of the church’s interior. The Ford House was a more simple structure, built by the Beaudry Brothers in downtown Los Angeles back in 1887. What makes this home so significant is the original wood carvings done by the owner, John Ford. His carvings were utilized in many famous locations, including the California State Capitol, the Iolani Palace in Hawaii and Leland Stanford’s private rail car. The tour group I joined, from Monrovia, found the Longfellow- Hastings Octagon House surprisingly efficient and well-endowed will closets and storage. Quite atypical for 1893. The clerestory windows and windows on all sides of the home provided excellent ventilation. The first and the final stops on the tour is the Palms Depot. Originally part of the Southern Pacific rail system, it was used for passenger and freight service until 1933, then became a “Big Red Car” stop until 1953. The Palms Depot can be seen in several movies, including Little Rascals and Laurel and Hardy films. The museum is open weekends, for special educational, entertainment and fundraising programs, exhibitions or events. To tour Heritage Square, volunteer or attend one of the concerts and events, check their website at www.HeritageSquare.org, or call them at 323-225-2700. Upcoming Saturday Classic and Silent Movie Nights will feature silent comedies on July 12, film noir classic Dressed to as well. Paneling in the wainscot called Lincrusta, with the appearance of Kill on July 19 and the musical, Meet me in Saint Louis on July 26. Free embossed leather, was actually manufactured using pressed paper. concerts at the Square will be on three Thursdays. Doors open at 4:00, with Other buildings brought to the property include the architecturally performances beginning at 4:30 p.m., with performances by Pasadena City significant, 1876-built Perry Residence. A group called the Colonial Dames College Jazz Band on July 17, the Susie Hansen Latin Band on July 31 plus Orquesta Salsumba on August 28. MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 8 MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 Homes and Property Come Rain or Shine: Powerful Tips For Selling Your Home By Gene Glasco offer is unacceptable to you, it may be in Maybe you are moving to a larger home to accommodate a your best interest growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or to have your sales associate respond purchasing a townhouse for retirement. Whatever the reason for with a counter offer. Whenever the move, you will need to take the necessary steps to sell your considering an offer, ask yourself if home for the best possible price, within a reasonable amount of you would purchase the property time. Where do you begin? for the amount offered. Always be If you are like most people, you will start by seeking assistance willing to negotiate, especially if from a professional. A local real estate sales associate, who knows the prospective buyer is pre-qualified for a mortgage, and they your neighborhood, can help you determine a fair market price. guarantee a short escrow closing of less than 30 days. There is a The sales associate should also recommend the extent to which backlog of inventory on the market right now, and many sellers you should make repairs or improvements to your home. competing with you for buyers. In a down market, your asking In order to select a real estate professional who is right for you, price --comparatively speaking—should be set at least three to ask family, friends and neighbors for referrals. Once you have five percent lower than the competition. Once you decide what identified a qualified professional, the rest is chemistry. Is the terms are acceptable, let your sales associate negotiate with the sales associate someone with whom you would like to work with prospective buyer to work out the best agreement for you. You’ll closely? Do you feel comfortable with the sales associate as your need to be patient while the buyer arranges financing and as the partner? Working with you to give you advice and acting as your real estate company compiles and prepares pertinent data. representative? Does he or she practice a consultative selling Careful planning and sound advice from a real estate approach, focusing on the long-term client relationship and on professional can make selling your home a very satisfying the importance of exceeding client needs and expectations or is experience. For further information, please see my website at he or she caught up in the proverbial hard sell? www.GeneGlasco.com or call 626.456.4366 and ask The Gene- The brokerage firm that your agent is associated with is also Kelly Team at Century 21 Ludecke to learn how we can market important. Research the firm’s success rate and commitment and sell your house or residential income property for maximum to quality service. Do they offer guidance with mortgages value within a relatively short period of time. or any discounts for other home related of moving services? Determining your home’s fair market value is one of the most important decisions you will make during the home-selling/ buying process. Your sales associate can help you set a fair price based on local market conditions. For instance, she or he will provide sales prices and other statistics of homes similar to yours that have sold. Make sure he or she gives you information regarding PENDING sales, which are a real time indicator of market values. Prospective buyers will be comparing your home to others on the market. Therefore, setting a competitive price can determine if your property will sell quickly or languish on the market for month after money loosing month. For the first offer made, it is rare that the prospective buyer matches the asking price. If the offer is reasonably close to the asking price, carefully consider the offer before turning it down. Curiously, it is the first offer that can often be the best offer. If the first

MountainViews- Observer Publisher/ Editor OPINION Susan Henderson Something To Think About Rich Johnson: City Editor Dean Lee Commentary from Susan Henderson What? An Oil Crisis?

Director Of Sales & I was listening to the radio last week when it was announced that the Since 1946 baby boomers, Marketing Supremes - the court that is, had made yet another decision that would generation X’ers, Y’ers, et al, have Ann Luke make one wonder what planet they live on. Citing the 2nd Amendment enjoyed bypassing the culture (626) 325-3111 of the Constitution, the court overturned a ban on the ownership of shocking fallout caused by a handguns in Washington, D.C. All of the pistol packing NRA members truly cataclysmic event. Those Art Director in the country were happy as hell. After all, they said, the law does immediately preceding us baby boomers endured the Allison Kirkham prevemt felons and mentally ill people from owning guns. However, stock market crash, depression and World War II. Photography until a person has committed a crime, more often than not with a gun, or until a person has Well kids, we have arrived. Think about it. Escalating fuel Jacqueline Truong shot up his office complex, we don’t really know they shouldn’t have had a gun in the first prices will impact every corner of our culture and society. place. Too bad we don’t have crystal balls for gun store owners to use in order to prevent Are the big bad oil companies really the villains? Millions Lina Johnson Contributors a potential nutcase from buying a gun. Guns should not be a household staple. They are of Americans who own stock in any of them would argue weapons of death, so why would you want them in your home? no. Investors would argue they are simply taking advantage Pat Birdsall of a dramatic increase in the demand for their product. Bob Eklund We can argue forever about whether or not we need and should own guns. The first defense Look at India and China. As an example, the New York Jeff Brown for those who support gun ownership is the Constitution. The second amendment. Our Times reported last November that car purchases in China right to bear arms. But, have you read the Constitution since you were forced to memorize passed Japan in 2006 and will surpass the US in 2015. Is it Stuart Tolchin it as a child? Have you really read it since you became an allegedly responsible adult? For, I any wonder? The population of China as of 2003 was 1.3 Kim Clymer-Kelley believe if you have, you will find that the world has changed significantly since it was written billion and the population of India stood at 1.13 billion. Christopher Nyerges and the circumstances that lead to the creation of much of the Constitution no longer exist. So, what’s the plan? Most any solution we implement Peter Dills There are many parts of the Constituion that are in dire need of revision and the Second will not have an effect for several years. However, I think Hail Hamilton Amendment is one. starting is better than keeping our heads firmly buried underground. First off, I suggest drilling in the Alaskan Rich Johnson It reads, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of National Wildlife Reserve commonly called ANWR. Chris Bertrand the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Now remember, this was written The area they want to drill in is only 5 football fields big. Virginia Hoge at a time when there was a bona fide fear of a hostile government coming ashore and taking And our continued dependence on foreign oil leaves us Mary Carney over the colonies. (You know, kinda like we take over other countries now). But in this day vulnerable to any armed conflict that would cut off the La Quetta Shamblee and age, do we really have the same concerns? Last night when you went to sleep, were you supply. (To those who argue oil companies would conspire worried about the British kicking in your door? At your last neighborhood watch meeting, to keep encroaching into more acreage…SURE. Not Teresa Baxter did you sit around with neighbors and plan a strategy for when the British arrived on your with the eyes of the internet upon them. ) Bill Coburn block? And, if we would be honest, we know that no one buys a gun to arm themselves as Next, why not take a tip from our politically correct Glenn Lambdin part of a ‘well regulated militia’...... or do they? friends in France? Did you know 80% of their energy Student Correspondents Seems to me that not so long ago there was an encampment of citizens that decided they comes from nuclear power? In fact, France has 59 nuclear Pasadena High School needed to arm themselves and develop their own militia. Remember the Branch Davidians? reactors running. They generate so much excess power Our response was a contradiction to the very interpretation of the second amendment that the French earn around $5,000,000,000 (that’s billion) a Alverno High School year just in the energy they export. Their commitment Oak Crest Institute to nuclear energy resulted from being hammered of Science by the 1974 oil crisis. Lets build more reactors. Go Trish Collins to world-nuclear.org for a plethora of information. Editorial Cartoonist The quickest fix I can think of is already being discussed in board rooms around the world, particularly Detroit. Ann Cleaves U.S. automakers having seemed to never take fuel Web Master fficiency very seriously are looking at SUV and truck John Avery sales plummeting. I’ll bet we will finally see a serious commitment to raise the ol’ mpg. And since profit is the For Advertising Inquiries motivator, the change will probably be quick. In fact, I contact recommend redirecting some of your anger toward the ANN LUKE oil companies and hurling it at automakers. If that upstart 626-325-3111 or automaker Toyota can make a car that gets 50 mpg then JULIE PUTERBAUGH why can’t GM or Ford? 626-836-6524 The energy problem is not going away. And the days of “cheap” gas are gone. So, in addition to wind, solar and harnessing methane coming out of the south end of MountainViews-Observer northbound Holsteins and Guernseys, lets get serious (Mountain View News) has been about nuclear power and drilling for accessible oil. I’m adjudicated as a newspaper of sure my good friend Susan Henderson will keep an eye on General Circulation for the County of Los Angeles in Court Case number those big bad oil companies for us. (Wish I owned Exxon GS004724: for the City of Sierra stock). Madre; in Court Case GS005940 and for the City of Monrovia in Court Case No. GS006989 and is published every Friday at 31C East Montecito, we embrace today. Throughout modern history especially, Sierra Madre, California, 91024. All when organized groups have attempted to arm themselves contents are copyrighted and may not the government has swooped down on them without be reproduced without the express written consent of the publisher. All reservation. So we do on occaision realize that an armed Stuart Tolchin On...LIFE rights reserved. All submissions to citizenry is not a good thing. this newspaper become the property of the MountainViews-Observer and may be published in part or whole. In the real world in America, guns, primarily owned by Opinions and views expressed by those claiming protection afforded by our Constitution, are TAKE CARE the writers printed in this paper do not necessarily express the views used not to develop or sustain that ‘well regulated militia’. and opinions of the publisher or staff They are used to terrorize, kill and maim. But I guess, Many of us have benefited from the huge drown and we gained some respect for our of the MountainViews-Observer. according to the five Supremes, those deaths and injuries appreciation in real estate. Our increased net own resilience. MountainViews-Observer is worth has not realistically been connected to Younger people, it seems to me, have not had wholly owned by Grace Lorraine are just collateral damage needed in order to maintain a Publications, Inc. and reserves ‘well regulated militia’. Right. our individual talents, industry, or foresight. the opportunity to develop this appreciation the right to refuse publication of It would be nice to pretend we knew what of self-reliance. Somewhere along the line, advertisements and other materials submitted for publication. When the Founding Fathers sat down to write The we were doing--- maybe, some of us did---I families (or what was left of families after didn’t. Now times seem to be changing and the divorce) became child-centered and All letters to the editor and Constitution, they were creating rules to govern a mere correspondence should be sent to: 2.7 million people. Not 281 million people and not with yet we continue to view our present affluence continually showered their children with toys MountainViews - Observer weapons as technologically advanced as we have now. Our as an entitlement. The amounts we receive and presents- so many gifts that the indulged 280 W. Sierra Madre Bl. #327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 society has become so defiled with guns everywhere...our as compensation for our labor often seem children viewed these awards as entitlements Phone: 626-355-2737 schools, our churches, our homes. Guns are at the disposal completely disconnected from the actual rather than as recognitions of individual Fax: 626-609-3285 work or the quality of the work we do. We are efforts. Perhaps the parents were attempting email: [email protected] of the sane and the insane, the criminally disposed and those who just fly off the handle because they can. We have people guaranteed pensions and benefits not based to buy respect which would overlook our shooting randomly when you drive down the freeway. We on what we do now but instead in recognition individual defects as law-breaking parents MountainViews- have children dying because guns are lying around carelessly for what we have done in the past whether or involved with drugs, philandering, or all Observer in their homes. Before the next seven days pass, I can assure not it was of benefit to anyone. This seems encompassing narcissism (it was pretty Mission Statement you there will be another needless killing in our midst. And fair, doesn’t it? universal you know and probably everyone The traditions not one of those bullets will have been fired by a member of Of course, it’s fair for old folks like me but carried some guilt).Anyway, it didn’t work! of the community any well regulated militia. Not one. why are younger people entitled to anything? The younger generations have lost respect newspaper and This is intended as a joke; but it crystallizes a for technologically hopelessly ignorant the concerns of our I once had a father who was sitting in a place much like the certain attitude. Older people (65+) generally miscreant-parents and grandparents. It has readers are this Bucananeer, minding his own business when a man walked grew up in tougher times. We were not been said that the experience of self respect newspaper’s top up to him and shot him, thinking he was someone else. Shot surrounded by loving parents who showered is merely a reflection of how respectfully priorities. him dead. He didn’t shoot him in the course of protecting us with gifts and attention. We had few one treats other people. Well, for whatever We support his property or the country. He shot he because he had a possessions of our own and treasured what reason, people, especially younger people a prosperous gun and he could. My mother lost her husband. We lost we had. I think the vast majority of this older seem to have lost self respect. community of well- our father. My children lost their grandpa all because the generation worked our way through college I believe that this personal disrespect is informed citizens. Constitution says that everyone has the right to bear arms and did not have to rely on huge governmental demonstrated not just by the obvious body- We hold in high whether they need to or not. loans or family support. Most of the men were piercings, tattoos, and disfigurements, (after regard the values subject to the agony of the draft associated all it just might be a matter of changing of the exceptional You can stick your head in the sand if you want to, you can with the Viet Nam War. Our personal wars aesthetic tastes—but I doubt it- those things quality of life in our huff and puff about your rights, but gun violence does not often involved huge misunderstandings with must hurt!) but also by the inability or at community, including discriminate when it claims a life. Just because you never parents of the World War II generation who, least disinclination to maintain committed the magnificence of plan on going hunting with Dick Cheney doesn’t make you understandably, first viewed the Viet Nam relationships or maintain a long term our natural resources. safe either. A bullet doesn’t make a u turn because you are War from a very different perspective. For dedication or commitment to anything. Integrity will be our a card carrying NRA member. It is time that we grow up me, at least, my desire to avoid the draft, Perhaps the older generations are to blame guide. and realize that everything that we can have isn’t necessarily and not leave the Country and everyone as our chronically destructive relationships good for us. and everything I knew and go to Canada, have taught our kids that there’s no reason to required me for the first time to actually try very hard as that which we all claim is the realize that I had to take some responsibility most precious will end in disaster anyway. (By the way, to my good neighbor, Bob, you may not write for my life and take action. I believe that for Well that’s it. I just hope that we all haven’t any letters to the editor in response to this. We have been most of my generation this necessity to deal been crippled by fortuitous abundance arguing over this subject for six years!). alone with the power of government was a because it looks like there’s tough sledding life-changing and powerful experience. We ahead and most of us here don’t even have could not rely on the unpredictable tides to winter clothes. save us because it felt like we were about to

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Business and registrant(s) has (have) commenced to Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 registrant(s) has (have) commenced to FILE NO. 2008-1124196 Professions Code) transact business under the fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME transact business under the fictitious STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT Publish: MountainViews-Observer business name or names listed above STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME business name or names listed above OF USE OF FICTITIOUS Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 on N/A. File No. 08-1181971 STATEMENT on N/A. BUSINESS NAME NOTICE- This Fictitious Name The following person(s) is (are) File No. 08-1106695 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name The following person(s) has/have FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Statement expires five years from the doing business as: TAYLOR MADE The following person(s) is (are) Statement expires five years from the abandoned the use of the fictitious STATEMENT date it was filed in the office of the PRODUCTIONS, 849 W. DUARTE doing business as: ORIENTAL date it was filed in the office of the business name: SALON 6708, File No. 08-1162040 County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business RD. APT. M, MONROVIA, CA 91016. RELAXATION PLUS, 1532 S. DEL County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 6708 ROSEMEAD BLVD., PICO The following person(s) is (are) doing Name Statement must be filed prior to Full name of registrant(s) is (are) MAR AVE. #B, SAN GABRIEL, Name Statement must be filed prior to RIVERA, CA 90660. The fictitious business as: MARY’S CANYON that date. The filing of this statement VIERRA TAYLOR, 849 W. DUARTE CA 91776. Full name of registrant(s) that date. The filing of this statement business name referred to above was CAFE & MARKET, INC. 561 does not of itself authorize the use in RD. APT. 9, MONROVIA, CA 91016. is (are) CLA INVESTMENT & does not of itself authorize the use in filed on DEC. 13, 2001 in the county Woodland Drive, Sierra Madre, Ca. this state of a Fictitious Business Name This Business is conducted by: AN DEVELOPMENT, INC., 1532 S. DEL this state of a Fictitious Business Name of Los Angeles. The business was 91024. Full name of registrant(s) in violation of the rights of another INDIVIDUAL. Signed: VIERRA MAR AVE., #B, SAN GABRIEL, CA in violation of the rights of another conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The is (are) CAROLYN DAPPER 256 under Federal, State, or common law TAYLOR. This statement was filed 91776. This Business is conducted by: under Federal, State, or common law business information in this statement SAN GABRIEL COURT, SIERRA (See section 14411 et seq. Business and with the County Clerk of Los Angeles A CORPORATION. Signed: CEO. (See section 14411 et seq. Business and is true and correct. (A registrant who MADRE, CA. 91024. This Business Professions Code) County on 07/02/08. The registrant(s) This statement was filed with the Professions Code) declares as true information which is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Publish: MountainViews-Observer has (have) commenced to transact County Clerk of Los Angeles County Publish: MountainViews-Observer he or she knows to be false, is guilty Signed: CAROLYN DAPPER. This Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 business under the fictitious business on 06/20/08. The registrant(s) has Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 of a crime.) SIGNED: DESIREE statement was filed with the County name or names listed above on N/A. (have) commenced to transact business MARINO CORRALES/OWNER. Clerk of Los Angeles County on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NOTICE- This Fictitious Name under the fictitious business name or FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Publish: MountainViews-Observer 06/30/08. The registrant(s) has (have) STATEMENT Statement expires five years from the names listed above on N/A. STATEMENT Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 commenced to transact business under File No. 08-1162978 date it was filed in the office of the NOTICE- This Fictitious Name File No. 08-1123847 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the fictitious business name or names The following person(s) is (are) doing County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Statement expires five years from the The following person(s) is (are) doing STATEMENT listed above on N/A. business as: JOHNNIE’S NEW Name Statement must be filed prior to date it was filed in the office of the business as: THE ADVANTGARDE File No. 08-1087047 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name YORK PIZZA & CAFE, 8166 that date. The filing of this statement County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business GROUP, 7840 FIRESTONE BLVD. The following person(s) is (are) doing Statement expires five years from the SUNSET BLVD., L.A., CA 90046. Full does not of itself authorize the use in Name Statement must be filed prior to STE. 103, DOWNEY, CA 90241. Full business as: ALAA JAFAR, 15810 E. date it was filed in the office of the name of registrant(s) is (are) D.P.C. this state of a Fictitious Business Name that date. The filing of this statement name of registrant(s) is (are) JUAN GALE, STE. 133, HACIENDA HTS., County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business ALLIANCE, INC., 433 N. CAMDEN in violation of the rights of another does not of itself authorize the use in JIMENEZ, 10350 VERNON AVE. #6, CA 91745. Full name of registrant(s) Name Statement must be filed prior to DR. #600, BEVERLY HILLS, CA under Federal, State, or common law this state of a Fictitious Business Name MONTCLAIR, CA 91763, OCTAVIO is (are) ALAA JAFAR, 9928 ALPINE that date. The filing of this statement 90210. This Business is conducted (See section 14411 et seq. Business and in violation of the rights of another PONCE, 11238 GLAD HILL ROAD, ST., RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA under Federal, State, or common law WHITTIER, CA 90604, LEONOR 91730. This Business is conducted by: does not of itself authorize the use in by: A CORPORATION. Signed: B. Professions Code) th this state of a Fictitious Business Name SHAMOON. This statement was filed Publish: MountainViews-Observer (See section 14411 et seq. Business and GONZALEZ, 803 W. 40 PL., L.A., AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ALAA in violation of the rights of another with the County Clerk of Los Angeles Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 Professions Code) CA 90037. This Business is conducted JAFAR. This statement was filed under Federal, State, or common law County on 06/30/08. The registrant(s) Publish: MountainViews-Observer by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP. with the County Clerk of Los Angeles (See section 14411 et seq. Business and has (have) commenced to transact FILE NO. 2008-1162084 Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 Signed: JUAN D. JIMENEZ. This County on 06/18/08. The registrant(s) Professions Code) business under the fictitious business STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT statement was filed with the County has (have) commenced to transact Publish: MountainViews-Observer name or names listed above on N/A. OF USE OF FICTITIOUS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Clerk of Los Angeles County on business under the fictitious business Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 06/24/08. The registrant(s) has (have) name or names listed above on JUNE Statement expires five years from the The following person(s) has/have File No. 08-1124215 commenced to transact business under 6, 2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME date it was filed in the office of the abandoned the use of the fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing the fictitious business name or names NOTICE- This Fictitious Name STATEMENT County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business business name: CLAUDIAS business as: PAWS HERE, 13720 VIA listed above on JULY 1, 2008. Statement expires five years from the File No. 08-1162040 Name Statement must be filed prior to BEAUTY SALON, 8517 LONG DEL PALMA #F, WHITTIER, CA NOTICE- This Fictitious Name date it was filed in the office of the The following person(s) is (are) that date. The filing of this statement BEACH BLVD., SOUTH GATE, 90602. Full name of registrant(s) is Statement expires five years from the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business doing business as: CLAUDIA’S does not of itself authorize the use in CA 90280. The fictitious business (are) BONNIE ZIEGLER, ROBERT date it was filed in the office of the Name Statement must be filed prior to BEAUTY SALON, 8517 N. LONG this state of a Fictitious Business Name name referred to above was filed on ZIEGLER, 13720 VIA DEL PALMA County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business that date. The filing of this statement BEACH BLVD., SOUTH GATE, CA in violation of the rights of another SEPT. 16, 2003 in the county of Los AVE. #F, WHITTIER, CA 90602. This Name Statement must be filed prior to does not of itself authorize the use in 90280. Full name of registrant(s) is under Federal, State, or common law Angeles. The business was conducted Business is conducted by: HUSBAND that date. The filing of this statement this state of a Fictitious Business Name (are) RITA NEVAREZ, 8517 LONG (See section 14411 et seq. Business and by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The business and WIFE. Signed: BONNIE does not of itself authorize the use in in violation of the rights of another BEACH BLVD., LONG BEACH, CA Professions Code) information in this statement is true ZIEGLER. This statement was filed this state of a Fictitious Business Name under Federal, State, or common law 90280. This Business is conducted Publish: MountainViews-Observer and correct. (A registrant who declares with the County Clerk of Los Angeles in violation of the rights of another (See section 14411 et seq. Business and by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 as true information which he or she County on 06/24/08. The registrant(s) under Federal, State, or common law Professions Code) RITA NEVAREZ. This statement knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) has (have) commenced to transact (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Publish: MountainViews-Observer was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME SIGNED: CLAUDIA PEREZ / business under the fictitious business Professions Code) Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 Los Angeles County on 06/30/08. The STATEMENT OWNER. name or names listed above on N/A. Publish: MountainViews-Observer registrant(s) has (have) commenced to File No. 08-1141088 Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME transact business under the fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 Statement expires five years from the STATEMENT business name or names listed above business as: LEGAL SERVICES date it was filed in the office of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 08-1077391 on 6/30/08. SUPPORT GROUP, 419 NO. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing NOTICE- This Fictitious Name LARCHMONT BL. #143, L.A., CA STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to File No. 08-1105107 business as: B&M REPAIR, 3778 Statement expires five years from the 90004. Full name of registrant(s) is File No. 08-1113024 that date. The filing of this statement The following person(s) is (are) doing FOSTER AVE., BALDWIN PARK, date it was filed in the office of the (are) RONALD SAMPSON, 419 NO. The following person(s) is (are) does not of itself authorize the use in business as: THE FINANCIAL CA 91706. Full name of registrant(s) County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business LARCHMONT BL. #143, L.A., CA doing business as: ALA-ALA SA LA this state of a Fictitious Business Name STORE, 30 N. RAYMOND AVE. STE. is (are) ROBERTO HERNANDEZ Name Statement must be filed prior to 90004. This Business is conducted by: 2008, 249 S. OCCIDENTAL BLVD. in violation of the rights of another 100, PASADENA, CA 91103. Full name JR., 3778 FOSTER AVE., BALDWIN that date. The filing of this statement AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: JUAN #306, L.A., CA 90057. Full name under Federal, State, or common law of registrant(s) is (are) ADEPEGBA PARK, CA 91706. This Business is does not of itself authorize the use in CARLOS REYES. This statement of registrant(s) is (are) ELIGIO G. (See section 14411 et seq. Business and ROGERS, 2622 E. VANDERHOUF conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. this state of a Fictitious Business Name was filed with the County Clerk of BARADAS, 249 S. OCCIDENTAL Professions Code) DR., WEST COVINA, CA 91791. Signed: ROBERTO HERNANDEZ in violation of the rights of another Los Angeles County on 06/26/08. The BLVD. #306, L.A., CA 90057. Publish: MountainViews-Observer This Business is conducted by: AN JR. This statement was filed with the under Federal, State, or common law registrant(s) has (have) commenced to This Business is conducted by: AN Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ADEPEGBA County Clerk of Los Angeles County (See section 14411 et seq. Business and transact business under the fictitious INDIVIDUAL. Signed: ELIGIO ROGERS. This statement was filed on 06/17/08. The registrant(s) has Professions Code) business name or names listed above G. BARADAS. This statement was FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME with the County Clerk of Los Angeles (have) commenced to transact business Publish: MountainViews-Observer on N/A. filed with the County Clerk of Los STATEMENT County on 06/20/08. The registrant(s) under the fictitious business name or Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Angeles County on 06/23/08. The File No. 08-1141110 has (have) commenced to transact names listed above on N/A. Statement expires five years from the registrant(s) has (have) commenced to The following person(s) is (are) doing business under the fictitious business NOTICE- This Fictitious Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME date it was filed in the office of the transact business under the fictitious business as: RED LT PERSIMMON name or names listed above on N/A. Statement expires five years from the STATEMENT County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business business name or names listed above NAILS & SPA, 21750 E. VALLEY NOTICE- This Fictitious Name date it was filed in the office of the File No. 08-1162040 Name Statement must be filed prior to on 06/09/08. BLVD. STE. B, INDUSTRY, CA Statement expires five years from the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business The following person(s) is (are) that date. The filing of this statement NOTICE- This Fictitious Name 91789. Full name of registrant(s) is date it was filed in the office of the Name Statement must be filed prior to doing business as: CLAUDIA’S does not of itself authorize the use in Statement expires five years from the (are) LY PHAM, 10395 LA TORTOLA County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business that date. The filing of this statement BEAUTY SALON, 8517 N. LONG this state of a Fictitious Business Name date it was filed in the office of the CIR., FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA Name Statement must be filed prior to does not of itself authorize the use in BEACH BLVD., SOUTH GATE, CA in violation of the rights of another County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 92708, THU THAO NGUYEN, 8832 that date. The filing of this statement this state of a Fictitious Business Name 90280. Full name of registrant(s) is under Federal, State, or common law Name Statement must be filed prior to ANTHONY DR., HUNTINGTON does not of itself authorize the use in in violation of the rights of another (are) RITA NEVAREZ, 8517 LONG (See section 14411 et seq. Business and that date. The filing of this statement BEACH, CA 92647. This Business this state of a Fictitious Business Name under Federal, State, or common law BEACH BLVD., LONG BEACH, CA Professions Code) does not of itself authorize the use in is conducted by: A GENERAL in violation of the rights of another (See section 14411 et seq. Business and 90280. This Business is conducted Publish: MountainViews-Observer this state of a Fictitious Business Name PARTNERSHIP. Signed: LY PHAM. under Federal, State, or common law Professions Code) by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 in violation of the rights of another This statement was filed with the (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Publish: MountainViews-Observer RITA NEVAREZ. This statement under Federal, State, or common law County Clerk of Los Angeles County Professions Code) Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (See section 14411 et seq. Business and on 06/26/08. The registrant(s) has Publish: MountainViews-Observer Los Angeles County on 06/30/08. The STATEMENT Professions Code) (have) commenced to transact business Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME registrant(s) has (have) commenced to File No. 08-1162772 Publish: MountainViews-Observer under the fictitious business name or STATEMENT transact business under the fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 names listed above on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 08-1076250 business name or names listed above business as: L.O.V.E. COMMUNITY NOTICE- This Fictitious Name STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) on 6/30/08. OUTREACH, 2501 INDUSTRY WAY FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Statement expires five years from the File No. 08-1142006 doing business as: CHELA’S NOTICE- This Fictitious Name STE. F, LYNWOOD, CA 90262. Full STATEMENT date it was filed in the office of the The following person(s) is (are) doing TACOS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN Statement expires five years from the name of registrant(s) is (are) L.O.V.E. File No. 08-1105075 County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business business as: WHOLESALE HOME FOOD, 1416 BEVERLY BLVD., date it was filed in the office of the COMMUNITY OUTREACH, The following person(s) is (are) doing Name Statement must be filed prior to DEALS, 2461 E. ORANGETHORPE MONTEBELLO, CA 90640. Full County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 2501 INDUSTRY WAY, STE. F, business as: DONG’S ART CO. that date. The filing of this statement AVE. #210, FULLERTON, CA 92831. name of registrant(s) is (are) DIAZ Name Statement must be filed prior to LYNWOOD, CA 90262. This Business LTD., 5651 SULTANA AVE. APT. does not of itself authorize the use in Full name of registrant(s) is (are) INVESTMENT ENTERPRISES, that date. The filing of this statement is conducted by: A CORPORATION. A, TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780. Full this state of a Fictitious Business Name TU CASA REALTY GROUP, INC., INC., 1416 BEVERLY BLVD., does not of itself authorize the use in Signed: WILMA J. NEWMAN. This name of registrant(s) is (are) WEI in violation of the rights of another 2461 E. ORANGETHORPE AVE. MONTEBELLO, CA 90640. this state of a Fictitious Business Name statement was filed with the County DONG HUANG, 5651 SULTANA under Federal, State, or common law #210, FULLERTON, CA 92831. This Business is conducted by: in violation of the rights of another Clerk of Los Angeles County on AVE. APT. A, TEMPLE CITY, CA (See section 14411 et seq. Business and This Business is conducted by: A A CORPORATION. Signed: under Federal, State, or common law 06/30/08. The registrant(s) has (have) 91780. This Business is conducted Professions Code) CORPORATION. Signed: JULIO GRACIELA DIAZ / PRES. This (See section 14411 et seq. Business and commenced to transact business under by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: WEI Publish: MountainViews-Observer MALDONADO/PRES. This statement statement was filed with the County Professions Code) the fictitious business name or names DONG HUANG. This statement was Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 was filed with the County Clerk of Los Clerk of Los Angeles County on Publish: MountainViews-Observer listed above on MAY 1998. filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles County on 06/26/08. The 06/17/08. The registrant(s) has (have) Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Angeles County on 06/20/08. The FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME registrant(s) has (have) commenced to commenced to transact business under Statement expires five years from the registrant(s) has (have) commenced to STATEMENT transact business under the fictitious the fictitious business name or names FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME date it was filed in the office of the transact business under the fictitious File No. 08-1141435 business name or names listed above listed above on 06/04/2008. STATEMENT County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business business name or names listed above The following person(s) is (are) doing on 6/20/08. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name File No. 08-1183945 Name Statement must be filed prior to on 06/20/08. business as: S.N.S. INC., 761 E. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Statement expires five years from the The following person(s) is (are) doing that date. The filing of this statement NOTICE- This Fictitious Name GREEN ST., STE. 3, PASADENA, Statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the business as: COZY TRUCKING, 202 does not of itself authorize the use in Statement expires five years from the CA 91101. Full name of registrant(s) date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business N. ROCK RIVER DR., DIAMOND this state of a Fictitious Business Name date it was filed in the office of the is (are) VALENTIN SEPANI, 761 E. County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed prior to BAR, CA 91765. Full name of in violation of the rights of another County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business GREEN ST., STE. 3, PASADENA, Name Statement must be filed prior to that date. The filing of this statement registrant(s) is (are) ROOMSTYLE, under Federal, State, or common law Name Statement must be filed prior to CA 91101. This Business is conducted that date. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in INC., 202 N. ROCK RIVER DR., (See section 14411 et seq. Business and that date. The filing of this statement by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name DIAMOND BAR, CA 91765. Professions Code) does not of itself authorize the use in VALENTIN SEPANI. This statement this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another This Business is conducted by: A Publish: MountainViews-Observer this state of a Fictitious Business Name was filed with the County Clerk of in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law CORPORATION. Signed: YAQIN Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 in violation of the rights of another Los Angeles County on 06/26/08. The under Federal, State, or common law (See section 14411 et seq. Business and YU / CEO. This statement was filed under Federal, State, or common law registrant(s) has (have) commenced to (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Professions Code) with the County Clerk of Los Angeles FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME (See section 14411 et seq. Business and transact business under the fictitious Professions Code) Publish: MountainViews-Observer County on 07/02/08. The registrant(s) STATEMENT Professions Code) business name or names listed above Publish: MountainViews-Observer Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 has (have) commenced to transact File No. 08-1159994 Publish: MountainViews-Observer on 6/24/2003. Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME business under the fictitious business The following person(s) is (are) doing Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name STATEMENT name or names listed above on N/A. business as: SCHOOL BUS LIGHT Statement expires five years from the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 08-1055793 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name COVERS, 12331 LOUIS AVE., FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME date it was filed in the office of the STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing Statement expires five years from the WHITTIER, CA 90605. Full name of STATEMENT County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business File No. 08-1106694 business as: CHINO ON DECK date it was filed in the office of the registrant(s) is (are) HERMALINDA File No. 08-1142577 Name Statement must be filed prior to The following person(s) is (are) doing CIRCLE, 12188 CENTRAL AVE., County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business NUNEZ, 12331 LOUIS AVE., The following person(s) is (are) that date. The filing of this statement business as: WIN XING CO., 129 E. #582, CHINO, CA 91710. Full name Name Statement must be filed prior to WHITTIER, CA 90605. This Business doing business as: DYNAMICS does not of itself authorize the use in GARVEY AVE., MONTEREY PARK, of registrant(s) is (are) JOE ALEX that date. The filing of this statement is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. CONSULTING SERVICES, 11708 this state of a Fictitious Business Name CA 91755. Full name of registrant(s) MARTINEZ, 6431 ORTEGA CT., does not of itself authorize the use in Signed: HERMALINDA NUNEZ. ARTESIA BLVD., ARTESIA, CA in violation of the rights of another is (are) LIHONG LISA ZHAO, 129 CHINO, CA 91710. This Business is this state of a Fictitious Business Name This statement was filed with the 90701. Full name of registrant(s) is under Federal, State, or common law E. GARVEY AVE., MONTEREY conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. in violation of the rights of another County Clerk of Los Angeles County (are) VILMA CAILO-PEREZ, 11708 (See section 14411 et seq. Business and PARK, CA 91755. This Business is Signed: JOE ALEX MARTINEZ. under Federal, State, or common law on 06/30/08. The registrant(s) has ARTESIA BLVD., ARTESIA, CA Professions Code) conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. This statement was filed with the (See section 14411 et seq. Business and (have) commenced to transact business 90701. This Business is conducted by: Publish: MountainViews-Observer Signed: LIHONG LISA ZHAO. This County Clerk of Los Angeles County Professions Code) under the fictitious business name or AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: VILMA Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 statement was filed with the County on 06/13/08. The registrant(s) has Publish: MountainViews-Observer names listed above on 6/30/08. CAILO-PEREZ. This statement was Clerk of Los Angeles County on (have) commenced to transact business Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 NOTICE- This Fictitious Name filed with the County Clerk of Los FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME 06/20/08. The registrant(s) has (have) under the fictitious business name or Statement expires five years from the Angeles County on 06/26/08. The STATEMENT commenced to transact business under names listed above on 6/13/08. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME date it was filed in the office of the registrant(s) has (have) commenced to File No. 08-1046998 the fictitious business name or names NOTICE- This Fictitious Name STATEMENT County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business transact business under the fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing listed above on 07/01/08. Statement expires five years from the business as: 1. SAMBA SOCCER 2. NOTICE- This Fictitious Name date it was filed in the office of the File No. 08-1183910 Name Statement must be filed prior to business name or names listed above rd The following person(s) is (are) doing that date. The filing of this statement on N/A. AV FUTBOLITO, 45431 23 ST. Statement expires five years from the County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business business as: E.C.S. COMPANY, does not of itself authorize the use in NOTICE- This Fictitious Name WEST, LANCASTER, CA 93536. date it was filed in the office of the Name Statement must be filed prior to Full name of registrant(s) is (are) County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business that date. The filing of this statement 16549 VALENCIA AVE., FONTANA, this state of a Fictitious Business Name Statement expires five years from the th CA 92335. Full name of registrant(s) in violation of the rights of another date it was filed in the office of the RAUL ROSSIL, 38519 11 ST. E., Name Statement must be filed prior to does not of itself authorize the use in is (are) EDUARDO GONZALEZ, under Federal, State, or common law County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business PALMDALE, CA 93550, ROBERT that date. The filing of this statement this state of a Fictitious Business Name 16549 VALENCIA AVE., FONTANA, (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Name Statement must be filed prior to ROSSIL, 2261 OHIO AVE., SIGNAL does not of itself authorize the use in in violation of the rights of another CA 92335. This Business is conducted Professions Code) that date. The filing of this statement HILL, CA 90755. This Business is this state of a Fictitious Business Name under Federal, State, or common law by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: Publish: MountainViews-Observer does not of itself authorize the use in conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. in violation of the rights of another (See section 14411 et seq. Business and EDUARDO GONZALEZ. This Pub. 07/04, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25/2008 this state of a Fictitious Business Name Signed: ROBERT ROSSIL. This under Federal, State, or common law Professions Code) statement was filed with the County in violation of the rights of another statement was filed with the County (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Publish: MountainViews-Observer Clerk of Los Angeles County on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME under Federal, State, or common law Clerk of Los Angeles County on Professions Code) Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 07/02/08. The registrant(s) has (have) STATEMENT (See section 14411 et seq. Business and 06/12/08. The registrant(s) has (have) Publish: MountainViews-Observer commenced to transact business under File No. 08-1152216 Professions Code) commenced to transact business under Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME the fictitious business name or names The following person(s) is (are) Publish: MountainViews-Observer the fictitious business name or names STATEMENT listed above on 04/01/2005. doing business as: STEELE WATER Pub. 06/30, 07/07, 07/14, 07/21/2008 listed above on N/A. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 08-1077170 MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 11 date it was filed in the office of the 6/6/2008. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business NOTICE- This Fictitious Name LEGAL NOTICES (cont.) STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to Statement expires five years from the File No. 08-1045800 that date. The filing of this statement date it was filed in the office of the The following person(s) is (are) does not of itself authorize the use in E. DIAZ. This statement was filed with The following person(s) is (are) doing does not of itself authorize the use in County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business doing business as: FLUE VUE this state of a Fictitious Business Name the County Clerk of Los Angeles County business as: JESSICA’S FLOWERS this state of a Fictitious Business Name Name Statement must be filed prior to INSPECTION, 22101 ERWIN ST. in violation of the rights of another on 05/15/08. The registrant(s) has (have) AND CREATIONS, 13122 in violation of the rights of another that date. The filing of this statement P-118, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91367. under Federal, State, or common law commenced to transact business under HAWTHORNE BLVD., HAWTHORNE, under Federal, State, or common law does not of itself authorize the use in Full name of registrant(s) is (are) (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the fictitious business name or names CA 90250. Full name of registrant(s) is (See section 14411 et seq. Business and this state of a Fictitious Business Name GEORGE KHOURY, 22101 ERWIN Professions Code) listed above on N/A. (are) MARIO ENRIQUE FUENTES, Professions Code) in violation of the rights of another ST., P-118, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91367. Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name 514 E. 25th ST., LONG BEACH, CA Publish: MountainViews-Observer under Federal, State, or common law This Business is conducted by: AN Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 Statement expires five years from the 90806. This Business is conducted by: Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 (See section 14411 et seq. Business and INDIVIDUAL. Signed: GEORGE date it was filed in the office of the AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: MARIO Professions Code) KHOURY. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business ENRIQUE FUENTES. This statement FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Publish: MountainViews-Observer the County Clerk of Los Angeles County STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to was filed with the County Clerk of STATEMENT Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 on 06/17/08. The registrant(s) has (have) File No. 08-1096457 that date. The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on 06/12/08. The File No. 08-1006116 commenced to transact business under The following person(s) is (are) does not of itself authorize the use in registrant(s) has (have) commenced to The following person(s) is (are) the fictitious business name or names doing business as: STREAMLINED this state of a Fictitious Business Name transact business under the fictitious doing business as: 1. SHE HITZ FILE NO. 2008-1025960 listed above on 6/17/08. SERVICES, 166 MADELINE DR., in violation of the rights of another business name or names listed above on ENTERTAINMENT 2. CHANGE BY STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT NOTICE- This Fictitious Name MONROVIA, CA 91016. Full name of under Federal, State, or common law N/A. NETYRA 3. JEWEL BY LEONA 4. OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Statement expires five years from the registrant(s) is (are) GLEN FRANCIS (See section 14411 et seq. Business and NOTICE- This Fictitious Name HDP 100 ENTERPRISE 5. PRODUCT NAME date it was filed in the office of the MITCHELL, 166 MADELINE DR., Professions Code) Statement expires five years from the 626 6. TAIKEN ANTHONY, 20300 The following person(s) has/have County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business MONROVIA, CA 91016. This Business Publish: MountainViews-Observer date it was filed in the office of the VANOWEN ST., WINNETKA, CA abandoned the use of the fictitious Name Statement must be filed prior to is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 91306. Full name of registrant(s) is (are) business name: CAMPOS RIVERA’S that date. The filing of this statement Signed: GLEN MITCHELL. This Name Statement must be filed prior to NETYRA CHARMAINE OWENS, FLOWERS, 1205 N. LONG BEACH does not of itself authorize the use in statement was filed with the County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME that date. The filing of this statement BILLY LAWRENCE MOSS, 20300 BLVD., COMPTON, CA 90221. this state of a Fictitious Business Name Clerk of Los Angeles County on STATEMENT does not of itself authorize the use in VANOWEN ST. #26, WINNETKA, CA The fictitious business name referred in violation of the rights of another 06/19/08. The registrant(s) has (have) File No. 08-1025961 this state of a Fictitious Business Name 91306. This Business is conducted by: to above was filed on 12-17-07 in the under Federal, State, or common law commenced to transact business under The following person(s) is (are) doing in violation of the rights of another CO-PARTNERS. Signed: NETYRA county of Los Angeles. The business was (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the fictitious business name or names business as: FLORERIA CAMPOS under Federal, State, or common law CHARMAINE OWENS. This conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The Professions Code) listed above on 6/19/08. RIOS, 139 N. LONG BEACH BLVD. (See section 14411 et seq. Business and statement was filed with the County business information in this statement Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name STE. 3, COMPTON, CA 90221. Full Professions Code) Clerk of Los Angeles County on is true and correct. (A registrant who Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 Statement expires five years from the name of registrant(s) is (are) CARMEN Publish: MountainViews-Observer 06/06/08. The registrant(s) has (have) declares as true information which date it was filed in the office of the CAMPOS, 912 OAKS ST., COMPTON, Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 commenced to transact business under he or she knows to be false, is guilty FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business CA 90221. This Business is conducted the fictitious business name or names of a crime.) SIGNED: CARMEN STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME listed above on JUNE 6, 2008. CAMPOS. File No. 08-1096458 that date. The filing of this statement CARMEN CAMPOS. This statement STATEMENT NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Publish: MountainViews-Observer The following person(s) is (are) does not of itself authorize the use in was filed with the County Clerk of File No. 08-1026677 Statement expires five years from the Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 doing business as: HEIDI’S HAIR this state of a Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on 06/10/08. The The following person(s) is (are) doing date it was filed in the office of the SALON, 350½ W. FOOTHILL BLVD., in violation of the rights of another registrant(s) has (have) commenced to business as: MODERN AUTO SPORT, County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business FILE NO. 2008-1026676 MONROVIA, CA 91016. Full name of under Federal, State, or common law transact business under the fictitious 11500 WHITTIER BLVD., WHITTIER, Name Statement must be filed prior to STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT registrant(s) is (are) HEIDI L. OWEN, (See section 14411 et seq. Business and business name or names listed above on CA 90601. Full name of registrant(s) that date. The filing of this statement OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 166 MADELINE DR., MONROVIA, Professions Code) 6/10/08. is (are) PAULA SANCHEZ, OSCAR does not of itself authorize the use in NAME CA 91016. This Business is conducted Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name ORTEGA, 5877 S. METTLER AV., this state of a Fictitious Business Name The following person(s) has/have by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: HEIDI Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 Statement expires five years from the LOS ANGELES, CA 90003. This in violation of the rights of another abandoned the use of the fictitious OWEN. This statement was filed with date it was filed in the office of the Business is conducted by: A GENERAL under Federal, State, or common law business name: MODERN AUTO the County Clerk of Los Angeles County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business PARTNERSHIP. Signed: PAULA (See section 14411 et seq. Business and SPORTS, 11500 WHITTIER BLVD., on 06/19/08. The registrant(s) has (have) STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to SANCHEZ. This statement was filed Professions Code) WHITTIER, CA 90601. The fictitious commenced to transact business under File No. 08-1077814 that date. The filing of this statement with the County Clerk of Los Angeles Publish: MountainViews-Observer business name referred to above was the fictitious business name or names The following person(s) is (are) doing does not of itself authorize the use in County on 06/10/08. The registrant(s) Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 filed on 4/04/08 in the county of Los listed above on 6/19/08. business as: WELCOME 2 VALET this state of a Fictitious Business Name has (have) commenced to transact Angeles. The business was conducted NOTICE- This Fictitious Name PARKING, 12650 SHERMAN WAY, in violation of the rights of another business under the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The business Statement expires five years from the #16, NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA under Federal, State, or common law name or names listed above on 4/9/08. STATEMENT information in this statement is true date it was filed in the office of the 91605. Full name of registrant(s) is (See section 14411 et seq. Business and NOTICE- This Fictitious Name File No. 08-1045444 and correct. (A registrant who declares County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business (are) PETER WOOLVETT, DANIEL Professions Code) Statement expires five years from the The following person(s) is (are) as true information which he or she Name Statement must be filed prior to ALVAREZ, 7151 RESEDA BLVD. #15, Publish: MountainViews-Observer date it was filed in the office of the doing business as: SMOG TIME, knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) that date. The filing of this statement RESEDA, CA 91335. This Business Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 13260 SHERMAN WAY UNIT B, N. SIGNED: OSCAR ORTEGA. does not of itself authorize the use in is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS. Name Statement must be filed prior to HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605. Full name Publish: MountainViews-Observer this state of a Fictitious Business Name Signed: PETER WOOLVETT. This FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME that date. The filing of this statement of registrant(s) is (are) KHACHIK Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 in violation of the rights of another statement was filed with the County STATEMENT does not of itself authorize the use in PETROSYAN, 1285 OAKRIDGE DR., under Federal, State, or common law Clerk of Los Angeles County on File No. 08-1007224 this state of a Fictitious Business Name GLENDALE, CA 91205. This Business FILE NO. 2008-1026676 (See section 14411 et seq. Business and 06/17/08. The registrant(s) has (have) The following person(s) is (are) in violation of the rights of another is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT Professions Code) commenced to transact business under doing business as: FOCUS POINT under Federal, State, or common law Signed: KHACHIK PETROSYAN. OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Publish: MountainViews-Observer the fictitious business name or names SURVEILLANCE, 946 W. BLUE (See section 14411 et seq. Business and This statement was filed with the NAME Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 listed above on 6/15/08. ASH RD., WEST COVINA, CA 91790. Professions Code) County Clerk of Los Angeles County on The following person(s) has/have NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Full name of registrant(s) is (are) Publish: MountainViews-Observer 06/12/08. The registrant(s) has (have) abandoned the use of the fictitious FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Statement expires five years from the MARGO D. ARROYO, 946 W. BLUE Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 commenced to transact business under business name: MODERN AUTO STATEMENT date it was filed in the office of the ASH RD., WEST COVINA, CA 91790. the fictitious business name or names SPORTS, 11500 WHITTIER BLVD., File No. 08-1055161 County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business This Business is conducted by: AN FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME listed above on 3/12/08. WHITTIER, CA 90601. The fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing Name Statement must be filed prior to INDIVIDUAL. Signed: MARGO D. STATEMENT NOTICE- This Fictitious Name business name referred to above was business as: LA REAL ESTATE & that date. The filing of this statement ARROYO. This statement was filed with File No. 08-1044861 Statement expires five years from the filed on 4/04/08 in the county of Los LOANS, 11397 MODENA LANE, does not of itself authorize the use in the County Clerk of Los Angeles County The following person(s) is (are) doing date it was filed in the office of the Angeles. The business was conducted PORTER RANCH, CA 91326. Full this state of a Fictitious Business Name on 06/06/08. The registrant(s) has (have) business as: RIGO & SON TIRE County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The business name of registrant(s) is (are) LA REAL in violation of the rights of another commenced to transact business under SERVICE, 5119 E. OLYMPIC BLVD., Name Statement must be filed prior to information in this statement is true ESTATE & LOANS, LLC, 11397 under Federal, State, or common law the fictitious business name or names LOS ANGELES, CA 90022. Full name that date. The filing of this statement and correct. (A registrant who declares MODENA LANE, PORTER RANCH, (See section 14411 et seq. Business and listed above on 6/06/08. of registrant(s) is (are) ROBERTO does not of itself authorize the use in as true information which he or she CA 91326. This Business is conducted Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name GARCIA, 30 N. 3rd ST., ALHAMBRA, this state of a Fictitious Business Name knows to be false, is guilty of a crime.) by: A LIMITED LIABILITY Publish: MountainViews-Observer Statement expires five years from the CA 91801. This Business is conducted in violation of the rights of another SIGNED: OSCAR ORTEGA. COMPANY. Signed: LILIANA ARIAS Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 date it was filed in the office of the by: AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: under Federal, State, or common law Publish: MountainViews-Observer / MGR. This statement was filed with FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business ROBERTO GARCIA. This statement (See section 14411 et seq. Business and Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 the County Clerk of Los Angeles County STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to was filed with the County Clerk of Professions Code) on 06/13/08. The registrant(s) has (have) File No. 08-1026715 that date. The filing of this statement Los Angeles County on 06/12/08. The Publish: MountainViews-Observer FILE NO. 2008-1026677 commenced to transact business under The following person(s) is (are) doing does not of itself authorize the use in registrant(s) has (have) commenced to Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT the fictitious business name or names business as: COMPANY ALBERTINA, this state of a Fictitious Business Name transact business under the fictitious OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS listed above on N/A. 1506 W. GAGE AVE., LOS ANGELES, in violation of the rights of another business name or names listed above on FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME NAME NOTICE- This Fictitious Name CA 90045. Full name of registrant(s) is under Federal, State, or common law 6/12/08. STATEMENT The following person(s) has/have Statement expires five years from the (are) EDGAR R. HERNANDEZ, 1506 (See section 14411 et seq. Business and NOTICE- This Fictitious Name File No. 08-1004804 abandoned the use of the fictitious date it was filed in the office of the W. GAGE AVE., LOS ANGELES, CA Professions Code) Statement expires five years from the The following person(s) is (are) doing business name: EDDIE’S MARKET County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business 90045. This Business is conducted by: Publish: MountainViews-Observer date it was filed in the office of the business as: STRATEGIC MEDIA 217 Michigan, Pasadena, Ca. 91106 Name Statement must be filed prior to AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: EDGAR Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business ENTERTAINMENT TEN-10, 20300 The fictitious business name referred to that date. The filing of this statement R. HERNANDEZ. This statement Name Statement must be filed prior to VANOWEN ST. #26, WINNETKA, above was filed on 4/04/08 in the county does not of itself authorize the use in was filed with the County Clerk of FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME that date. The filing of this statement CA 91304. Full name of registrant(s) is of Los Angeles. The business was this state of a Fictitious Business Name Los Angeles County on 06/10/08. The STATEMENT does not of itself authorize the use in (are) BILLY MOSS, 20300 VANOWEN conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. The in violation of the rights of another registrant(s) has (have) commenced to File No. 08-1045280 this state of a Fictitious Business Name ST. #26, WINNETKA, CA 91306. business information in this statement under Federal, State, or common law transact business under the fictitious The following person(s) is (are) doing in violation of the rights of another This Business is conducted by: AN is true and correct. (A registrant who (See section 14411 et seq. Business and business name or names listed above on business as: GLOBAL TOOLS & TIRE under Federal, State, or common law INDIVIDUAL. Signed: BILLY declares as true information which Professions Code) 6/10/08. SUPPLIES, 5120 E. WASHINGTON (See section 14411 et seq. Business and LAWRENCE MOSS. This statement he or she knows to be false, is guilty Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name BLV., COMMERCE, CA 90040. Full Professions Code) was filed with the County Clerk of of a crime.) SIGNED: CAROLYN Pub. 06/23, 06/30, 07/07, 07/14/2008 Statement expires five years from the name of registrant(s) is (are) ANGELES Publish: MountainViews-Observer Los Angeles County on 06/16/08. The DAPPER. date it was filed in the office of the CAMPOS, 5944 GOTHAM ST., BELL Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 registrant(s) has (have) commenced to Publish: MountainViews-Observer FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business GARDENS, CA 90201. This Business transact business under the fictitious Pub. 07/04/2008, 07/11/2008, STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME business name or names listed above on 07/18/2008, 07/25/2008 File No. 08-1076127 that date. The filing of this statement Signed: ANGELES CAMPOS. This STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing does not of itself authorize the use in statement was filed with the County File No. 08-1024042 business as: PACIFIC MACHINE this state of a Fictitious Business Name Clerk of Los Angeles County on The following person(s) is (are) doing SHOP, 10946 KADOTA ST., in violation of the rights of another 06/12/08. The registrant(s) has (have) business as: SCOVEL’S TOWING/ POMONA, CA 91766. Full name of under Federal, State, or common law commenced to transact business under MICHAEL’S AUTO MODERN registrant(s) is (are) JAIME PEREZ, (See section 14411 et seq. Business and the fictitious business name or names TOWING, 4000 MEDFORD ST. #C, 719 N. AMADOR, ONTARIO, CA Professions Code) listed above on N/A. LOS ANGELES, CA 90063. Full name 91764. This Business is conducted by: Publish: MountainViews-Observer NOTICE- This Fictitious Name of registrant(s) is (are) MICHAEL J. AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: JAIME Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008 Statement expires five years from the GARCIA, 5642 NORWALK BLVD., PEREZ. This statement was filed with date it was filed in the office of the WHITTIER, CA 90601. This Business the County Clerk of Los Angeles County FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL. on 06/17/08. The registrant(s) has (have) STATEMENT Name Statement must be filed prior to Signed: MICHAEL J. GARCIA. This commenced to transact business under File No. 08-0868574 that date. The filing of this statement statement was filed with the County the fictitious business name or names The following person(s) is (are) doing does not of itself authorize the use in Clerk of Los Angeles County on listed above on N/A. business as: DIAZ ELECTRIC C0, this state of a Fictitious Business Name 06/10/08. The registrant(s) has (have) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name 1501 WALNUT WAY, LONG BEACH, in violation of the rights of another commenced to transact business under Statement expires five years from the CA 90813. Full name of registrant(s) under Federal, State, or common law the fictitious business name or names date it was filed in the office of the is (are) SERGIO E. DIAZ, 1501 (See section 14411 et seq. Business and listed above on 4/1986. County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business WALNUT WAY, LONG BEACH, CA Professions Code) NOTICE- This Fictitious Name Name Statement must be filed prior to 90813 This Business is conducted by: Publish: MountainViews-Observer Statement expires five years from the that date. The filing of this statement AN INDIVIDUAL. Signed: SERGIO Pub. 06/16, 06/23, 06/30, 07/07/2008

City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre CITY OF SIERRA MADRE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING To: City-wide To: City-wide

From: The City of Sierra Madre From: The City of Sierra Madre

Subject: Second Reading of The City of Sierra Madre gives notice that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to Ordinance no. 1281, consider adoption of Ordinance No. 2008-1278, amending Article 5 of the Sierra Madre Subject: Second Reading of amending Section Ordinance no. 1280, Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.34. 15.04 of the Sierra adoption of the Very Madre Municipal Code High Fire Hazard FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE No. 2008-1278: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY regarding amendments Severity Zone. COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE AMENDING ARTICLE 5 OF THE SIERRA and adoption of Chapter MADRE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 5.34 REGARDING STATE VIDEO 7A of the California The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant Building Code. FRANCHISES OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY to State of California law, that on July 8, 2008, The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, the Sierra Madre to State of California law, that on July 8th, 2008 City Council will conduct a Public Hearing, to The additional Chapter 5.34 adds State Digital Video Franchise requirements to the at 6:30 p.m. or soon thereafter, the Sierra Madre hear testimony regarding the proposed adoption City Council will conduct a Public Hearing, to of Ordinance 1280, an Ordinance recognizing Municipal Code, consistent with State Model Ordinances. hear testimony regarding the proposed adoption and adopting the updated Very High Fire Hazard of Ordinance 1281, amending Section 15.04 Severity Zone, as set by the State, to be applied to the homes North of Grandview in Sierra Madre This Ordinance enables the collection of PEG Fees from state video franchises and of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code regarding amendments and adoption of Chapter 7A of the for the purposes of applying fire resistive Building addresses Customer Service Penalties as well as Procedures for Appeal of Denial of an California Building Code relating to Fire-Resistive Standards. Encroachment Permit. Building Standards to be applied to homes in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. DATE & TIME PLACE OF OF HEARING HEARING DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING DATE & TIME PLACE OF OF HEARING HEARING City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre City Council meeting City Council Chambers City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre Tuesday, July 8, 2008 232 W Sierra Madre Bl City Council Meeting City Council Chambers City Council meeting City Council Chambers Tuesday, July 8, 2008 232 W Sierra Madre Bl (meeting begins at Sierra Madre, Tuesday, July 8, 2008 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (meeting begins at Sierra Madre, 6:30 p.m.) CA 91024 (Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 6:30 p.m.) CA 91024

At the Public Hearing, the City Council will hear and consider oral and written testimony All interested persons may attend this from any person interested in the proposed Ordinance. All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. Posted: June 24, 2008 them with respect thereto. Posted: June 27, 2008 ______Posted: June 27, 2008 Deputy Director of Community & Personnel Services City Manager Elaine Aguilar City of Sierra Madre City Manager Elaine Aguilar MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 12 MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 TABLE FOR TWO An Evening With Star Chefs Raises By Peter Dills $150,000 to Benefit School for Teenage Mijares Sunday Brunch What is the oldest restaurant in Pasadena? I will give you a small Girls clue. Outdoor dining and when Paul McCartney is in town (I understand he is single once again ladies), yes the Beatle, he has Los Angeles been known to sip a Margarita at this historic landmark on more may have been in the midst of a than one occasion. record-breaking e-mail Peter Dills at thechef- Time is up - It’s Mijares’ Mexican Restaurant. I have to wonder why heat wave, but [email protected] this itinerant restaurant critic does not spend more time at this place. over 450 sup- It is one of the jewels of Pasadena and a short enough drive that I can porters gathered actually enjoy a drink, as I contemplate that next meal. at the historic Santa Anita For you gringos like myself it is pronounced Me Har-ees. Now you can feel like a local when Park in Arcadia you spring this place on that beautiful girl, or handsome guy. Sunday Brunch is constructed with to help Rose- a purpose here and it will be a hit with almost any friend, or family member. They give you mary Children’s a selection here that will overwhelm the first timers and keep the regulars coming back. It is Services (RCS) certainly one of the better brunches in town and when you factor price you will feel you hit one do some record out of the park. For around ($17) for adults and ($7) for children this place is priced to compete. breaking of its What’s on the menu that is worth a visit? Virtually all of their popular main menu items, including own and raise RCS Exec Dir. Greg Wessels, Chairman Sandy Harris, hon- chili relanos, tacos, pork ribs, chorizo, fajitas, seafood salads and fruit salads and a list of over 10 a cool $150,000 oree Simms Teramoto and MC Michaela Pereiera of KTLA TV different desserts. What about their award winning Margaritas? Of course they still have those at its 45th annual and Mimosas for you elite sparkling wine drinkers. You driving the group, they also offer coffee “Evening With ta, who received this year’s “Golden Star and orange juice. They have an omelet station that is top shelf, and of course they have fruits and Star Chefs” gala. This year’s proceeds will Award.” A Business Support Manager for benefit The Rosemary School, the agency’s salads to nibble on. Bank of America Premier Banking & In- There is a nice patio area to relax and enjoy the summer breeze with your margarita. I love non-public school for at risk, troubled vestments, Teramoto first became involved teenage girls. the mariachis as they energetically parade the patio, and will serenade your date with a favorite with RCS nearly ten years ago, when she tune for a few bucks. If you are in a hurry be warned as Sunday Brunch can get busy here as it is “It was warm, no doubt about it,” said responded to an ad in a local paper ask- Tamika Farr, Development Director. “But ing for mentors for the teenage girls at The popular, and not a secret. it didn’t stop anyone from turning out to Rosemary School. Get there early and relax! Tell Tommy and R-Lene, Peter sent you. Two thumbs up. help us continue to do the great work we “We paired her with a girl who asked to Mijares 145 Palmetto Dr. Pasadena (626) 792-2763 Please call ahead for exact prices. do at The Rosemary School. This past week be mentored by ‘a lady who wears a suit to Tune into the Chef Knows This Sunday Night at 8 PM on KJLA TV was graduation. The success stories the work,’ ” recalled Executive Director Greg girls share – some are going on to college, Wessels, who presented Teramoto with her some are getting jobs, some are amazed to award. “Since that time, Simms has become be graduating at all – never fail to move an invaluable member of the Star Chefs me and amaze me. They’ve beaten some committee, served for six years on the incredible odds. Thanks to our generous Board of Directors and, for the past seven supporters, we can now offer our girls even years, has arranged for her colleagues at more opportunities to excel.” the bank to prepare special holiday gifts for One supporter in particular – Michaela the girls in one of our group homes. Simms Pereira, co-anchor of KTLA-TV’s Morn- is a treasure, the best gift of all.” ing Show – was particularly generous, Farr But, as Teramoto sees it, she is the one added. Pereira had agreed to return, for the who benefits the most from her involve- second year running, as Master of Ceremo- ment at RCS. “Although it was a tremen- nies. “Michaela has so many organizations dous honor and very exciting to be rec- asking her to become involved,” said Farr. ognized at Star Chefs, you get far more “We are honored that she has become such out of it than you could possibly know,” a staunch supporter and friend to us.” she explained. “There are children in our Sandy Harris, chairman of the Star Chefs community who are neglected, abused and committee, had equal praise for the ven- abandoned. RCS gives those children a dors. “What’s that expression? If you can’t safe environment. To those of us who have stand the heat, get out of the kitchen,” never had anything but that, it seems basic. said Harris. “Well, this year, our vendors To the children at RCS, it means the world. proved they are the best of the best. Star And it means the world to me to be able to Chefs wouldn’t have been the stellar suc- contribute.” cess it was without them.” Established in 1920, Rosemary Children’s Restaurants that took part in “An Eve- Services is one of the oldest West Coast ning with Star Chefs” were: 561; Angel- charities that helps boys and girls of all ena’s; Barn Burner; Castle Catering; Celes- ages who have suffered abuse, neglect and tino Ristorante; Choctal Ice Cream; Dona abandonment. Its programs include a Fos- Rosa; El Cholo; Firefly Bistro; FrontRun- ter Family and Adoption Agency, which ner; Il Fornaio; Madeleine’s Restaurant and helps over 550 children, annually, through- Wine Bistro; McCormick and Schmick’s; out Los Angeles County and portions of Mi Piace; Pasadena Baking Company; San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange the Dining Room at the Langham; Twin Counties; a Non-Public School providing Contractor’s License No. 910674 Palms; The Westin; and Whole Foods. specialized education in a small structured Joining them as well were representatives environment; a Mental Health Program to from 4 Copas Tequila; Miller Brewing provide individual and group therapy and Company; Mission Wine and Spirits; and training in various life skills; and the Resi- Peet’s Coffee and Tea. Corporate sponsors dential Program which includes Rosemary of the event included Shilo Inns, Far East Cottage and four group homes. National Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and San- For more information about Rosemary ta Anita Race Track. Children’s Services or to arrange a tour, Yet undoubtedly the brightest “star” of call 626.844.3033 or visit www.rosemary- the evening was volunteer Simms Teramo- children.org.

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Looking Up With Bob Eklund CLASSIFIED: For Rent SIERRA MADRE LUXURY APARTMENTS Music Of The Spheres 2BR - 1 and 2 BA Starting At $1350 SOUNDS OF THE Pool - Garden Setting Mountain View vibrating, somewhat like a gigantic bell, at very low frequencies— Call: 355-5072 EARTH—The first thing an alien race is likely approximately 5 minutes per oscillation. These “5-minute to hear from Earth is oscillations” are actually resonating sound waves, like notes Photo by Aaron Dominquez chirps and whistles. In trapped in an organ pipe (the music of the sun is far too low for reality, these are the human ears). Since 1984, USC Professor Ed Rhodes and colleagues sounds that accompany have been studying 5-minute oscillations in minute detail at the the aurora. Now ESA’s Cluster mission is showing scientists how Mount Wilson 60-foot tower telescope. to understand this emission and, in the future, search for alien Following its construction 100 years ago by Mount Wilson worlds by listening for their sounds. Observatory founder George Ellery Hale, the 60-foot tower Scientists call this radio emission the Auroral Kilometric immediately became the world’s prime focal point for solar Radiation (AKR). It is generated high above the Earth, by the physics when Hale discovered the Sun’s magnetic field with it on same solar particles that cause an aurora to light the sky beneath. June 25, 1908. “We can now determine exactly where the emission is coming On the same date this year, the USC astronomers who now run from,” says Robert Mutel, University of Iowa, who conducted the tower celebrated both the tower’s 100 years of continuous the three-year study with colleagues. Consisting of four nearly observations and the 100th anniversary of Hale’s breakthrough. identical spacecraft flying in formation, Cluster allows scientists “It was the first discovery of magnetic fields anywhere off the to precisely time when the aurora’s radio waves washed over each earth,” said Rhodes. of the four satellites. Using this information, they can triangulate Hale’s discovery opened a whole field of solar research. His the points of origin of the radio emission, similar to the way GPS measurements revealed the magnetic origin of sunspot activity, navigation works. which may have a significant influence on Earth’s temperature. AKR was discovered by satellites in the early 1970s. It is blocked Rhodes and his group now have photographs and maps for from reaching the ground by the ionosphere, the upper reaches almost two complete 11-year sunspot cycles. No other telescope of Earth’s atmosphere. This is just as well, because otherwise it has such detailed information, Rhodes said, and his group is would overwhelm the transmissions from all our radio stations. analyzing the mountains of data from one cycle with the help of It is 10,000 times more intense than even the strongest military a NASA grant. radar signal. “Whenever you have aurora, you get AKR,” says The analysis will help future scientists understand the sunspot Mutel. That includes aurorae on other planets, too. Visiting cycle and the extent of its effect on Earth’s temperature. spacecraft have seen aurorae and detected AKR on Jupiter and Saturn, the two largest gas giants in our Solar System. If you’d like to learn more, you can contact Bob at b.eklund@ SOUNDS OF THE SUN—At Mount Wilson Observatory in the mvobserver.com early 1960s, the discovery was made that our Sun is

BIRD’S EYE VIEW Jeff’s PicsBy Jeff Brown By Pat Birdsall The Book Reports Ladies of Liberty: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation by Thanks Shop Lifters Of America! Cokie Roberts (2008) Author & Journalist Cokie Roberts looks back at some of the remarkable women Recently I wrote a column about shopping for a new steam iron and flatware. Several who helped our young country in a time of need. Taken from journals, letters, months ago I wrote about plastic packaging that made it virtually impossible to remove and other primary sources, many previously unpublished, Roberts brings to a flashlight from its impenetrable container. I didn’t realize I would be revisiting both life the extraordinary accomplishments of these women who were mothers, topics but, I am. free thinkers, first ladies, educators and explorers. A wonderful collection of I did buy the flatware at my favorite home away from home, Target...I mean, “tar- biographical portraits and behind the scenes stories of these women. Zhay.” Granted it’s not high-end, but it’s attractive. At least I think it is....I haven’t been able to remove all of it from its box to get a closer look. Packaging!! I got so ticked off that I walked away from it. The packaging looked innocuous at first-- just remove those Adopted Son: Washington, Lafayette, and the Friendship two adhesive dots holding the “plastic from hell” in place. Not a problem, just slip the that Saved the Revolution by David A. Clary (2007) covering off the top of the box and pop the flatware out. %!@&%$#@! A problem....I This is a wonderful account of the relationship between Washington and the bond worked on each side of the plastic trying to pull it off. This puppy was going nowhere!!! that grew between them. This is a biography of two heroes set within the context After trying for what seemed like an eternity I finally used all the strength I could muster, of our country’s struggle for independence! It reads like a novel, full of action an to pull straight up. Voila! Out it came. On the bottom of the box I noticed a large Z, as in passion. Clary documents the surprisingly close relationship between the “father” Zorro. I’m convinced it was industrial strength glue. Now to remove the display pieces of our country, the commander of the war, with a heritage in the English tradition, and I’m in business! “Not so fast my little consumer,” was the message I got loud and and the young Marquis de Lafayette, a nineteen-year-old wealthy French aristocrat clear. They were held down by something that resembled straws. When I calmed down I who came to America, becomes a general in the Continental Army, and a national thought I would just get the wire cutters and get this over with. Well, color me red....they hero in America and France. Clary argues that although each man was a hero of the just slipped right out! I’m sure the person in charge of packaging at the cutlery plant has American Revolution, it was their partnership that helped the American Victory, some sadistic tendencies that should be addressed by a mental health professional. At any rate, Fort Knox and any maximum-security prison in the world could learn a thing or two about security from this packaging company. We can all thank the shop- The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the lifters of America for this very annoying and wasteful inconvenience for the rest of us. Constitution by David O. Stewart (2007) Well, I’d better put a Band-Aid on this cut I got from the sharp plastic. I just need to This historical narrative drawn from the records of the Constitutional get it out of the paper.... Convention and its members’ letters, is a wonderful account of the document’s creation. The debates are all included, as are all of the convention’s personalities. It is a fast-paced narrative of those important four hot summer monts. Stewart begins with the period just before the convention, as states quarreled with each other and the slow move toward a Constitutional Convention really began as a SENIOR HAPPENINGS... small conference at George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon. By Pat Birdsall My Dearest Friend: Letters of Abigail and John Adams FYI: Recipe of the Month:

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They need water to breed...Look for anything that can hold butter in a large non-stick 1818 to his son, John Quincy. The letters are both personal and also deal skillet until crisp-tender. Toss with national and world issues. Hogan states: “You really get a sense of water for more than a few days; rain gutters, buckets, dirty swimming pools, bird baths, tires, trash cans and with zest and juice of 1 lemon, what it was really like during the Revolution, emotionally, physically, others should be drained and/or cleaned regularly.... 1 cup smoked salmon pieces, 3 and intellectually.” mosquitoes need only a bottle cap full of water! Tbsp chopped dill and 12 oz. Limit outside activity at dusk and dawn, wear long cooked pasta. This Glorious Struggle: George Washington’s sleeves and pants and use repellants, reading the labels Parmesan-Roasted Revolutionary War Letters by Edward G. Lengel (2008) carefully. 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She stepped on a treadmill and said, “Honey, if represents the powerful forces of American freedom, democracy and morality you bought this for me, I would look like I did in high school.” over oppression and evil in his emotional portrait of an idealist, naïve, patriotic “Sweetheart,” he said gently, “it’s a treadmill, not a time machine.” politician who, after being sent to Washington (a symbol of liberty and * * * * democracy) as a junior senator matures in wisdom, fights political corruption One day, a man came home and was greeted by his wife dressed in a very sexy nightie. “Tie me up,” she purred, “and within his state’s political machine, and guards American values as a moral you can do anything you want.” So, he tied her up and went golfing. hero. Also starring Jean Arthur, Harry Carey and Claude Rains. * * * * Fifty-one years ago, Herman James, a North Carolina mountain man, was drafted by the Army. On his first day in basic training, the Army issued him a comb. That afternoon the Army barber sheared off all his hair. On his second John Adams (2008) day, the Army issued Herman a toothbrush. That afternoon the Army dentist yanked seven of his teeth. On the Paul Giamatti stars in this sweeping HBO seven-part- third day, the Army issued him a jock strap. The Army has been looking for Herman for 51 years. miniseries that chronicles the amazing life of founding father John Adams: revolutionary leader, America’s first ambassador to England, the People don’t notice whether it’s winter or summer when they’re first Vice President and the second President. Characters include Abigail Adams happy. ~Anton Chekov~ (Laura Linney), George Washington (David Morse), Thomas Jefferson (Stephen Dillane), and Benjamin Franklin (Tom Wilkinson). Based on the Pulitzer Prize Activities: Monthly Excursions: winning book by David McCullough. Unless listed differently, all activities are at the Hart Memorial Park (Senior *For reservations and further Center) 222 W. 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While others cm, to working 6+ months with a birth problem were drifting in for the next program, there that was exacerbated by surgery, that has gone Thursday: Game Day- 1:30- 4:00 PM Poker, Blood Pressure Clinic The SM was still a line interested in seeing just what the from being excruciatingly painful to almost Bunco, Scrabble, Cribbage, Chess, Checkers, Paramedics do blood pressure Onnetsu (Japanese for life force healing energies) pain free – and finding that old surgical scars Backgammon, Pinochle...you name it. readings on the 2nd Tuesday of each wand felt like. are disappearing – all are comforting validations Yoga: 5:00-6:30 PM- For seniors and others who month from 11-12:00 noon Healing life force energies have been identified to me that what is available out there in the want to go slow (can be done in a chair) Instructor: – by NASA in 1965, no less – as specific infrared alternative community is well able to support Andrea Walsh Fall Prevention and Home Safety frequencies between 7-15 or 8-14 nanometers someone’s healing process. $6.00 for those 50 & over-$7.50 for those under 50. 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Talking to some of the world’s that hands-on healing is indeed an important brightest minds, from all kinds of backgrounds contribution to the get-well focused individuals. and experiences … sometimes one has to leave So it was fun to share what I know from 33+ town for just that reason. In the meantime, next years experience with healing life force energies. week Sierra Books will have more copies of the And the biggest point of all is the importance of book by Dr. Toro Abu on “Your Immune System” activating and supporting an individual’s own that goes over how the individual immune Foothill Computer Services inner and personal healing capability. And it system works, and how healing energies enable it was really reinforcing to have an ICU nurse to work more efficiently and practically. 20+ years in Sierra Madre come up for a demo, and start purring. And an From The Inside Out - it-s energy all the way. acupressure therapist. A chiropractor wanted a Hope there was lots of fun and relaxation over the PC Computer Repairs private session to see if he could incorporate the 4th to boost your current supplies, and stimulate technique in his practice. A couple people with you to do more for yourself. Blessings from the & Electronics Consulting backs rather torqued and stenosised. world outside the one many of us have come to Dave Felt 355-8315 Finding processes that support healing, having call “home” … MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 14 MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008

A Riding Workout is a Great Way to Start Your Day!

The Bright Promise School of Riding Family - Colleen McEvoy, works out prior to heading out to the barn for her workday. These images were taken during a morning workout, beginning at 6 am. This workout uses more adrenaline than any treadmill, life cycle or elliptical machine. And it sure looks like a lot more fun! Heels down! Photos courtesy L. Laramendi Duarte Youngster to Compete at Yankee Stadium 3%26).'9/53).#% '%-0,5-").' DUARTE, CA, July 2, 2008 third base. His road to the finals ,OCALLY/WNED/PERATED – Demitrius Pontikes will soon began with a first place ribbon for live the dream of many young all-around in the local competi- !)2#/.$)4)/.).'(%!4).' baseball players to someday com- tion hosted by DYAC in Duarte 3!,%3 3%26)#% pete at Yankee Stadium. And on March 15. At the sectionals in ).34!,,!4)/. to say he’s excited would be an Pico Rivera last May, he won a first

understatement. place all-around medal, advanc- &2%%%34)-!4%3 The 12 year-old son of David ing to the Major League Team and Latrina Pontikes of Duarte Championship competition held has successfully pitched, hit and at Angel Stadium in June where run his way to compete at the Na- he won a first place plaque. But #/00%22% 0)0%3 tional Finals of the 2008 Aquafina winning at the team champion- Pitch, Hit & Run program to be ship level does not automatically 7ELL$O)T!LL&!5#%43,%!+$%4%#4)/. held on July 14 at Yankee Stadium advance one to the finals. Scores +)4#(%.!.$"!4(2%-/$%,3 in New York. Pitch, Hit & Run is based on throwing pitches at a $2!).!.$3%7%2#,%!.).'7!4%2 the official skills competition of designated “Strike Zone” target, (%!4%237%4!#+,%/,$&)8452%3 &2%%%34)-!4%3 Major League Baseball. It is a free hitting from a stationary tee for program for youngsters ages 7 to distance and accuracy, and run- !,,-!*/2"2!.$3 14, designed to encourage youth ning from a second base to home %MERGENCY participation in baseball and al- plate, 160 feet, for time, are com- low youngsters to showcase their pared nationally to the other 30 3ERVICE pitching, hitting and running abil- MLB All-Around Champions to !VAILABLE ities. The program is established determine the top scorers in each in geographic regions surround- age group to advance the national ing each of the 30 Major League finals competition. %-ONTECITO 3IERRA-ADRE Baseball team markets. Prior to leaving for New York, More than 600,000 boys and Demitrius will be honored by the 3TATE#ONTRACTOR,IC girls nationwide participated in Duarte City Council at it meeting this year’s competition. Only three on July 8. per age group, a total of 12 young- National Finalists will arrive in sters, advance to the National lev- New York to a flurry of festivities, el. Demetrius, who will enter the including a welcome reception, 8th grade at Northview Interme- Major League Baseball brunch diate School this fall, will compete and All-Star FanFest. Then they in the 11 to 12 age group. will compete on-field at Yankee “I couldn’t believe it when I Stadium prior to the MLB All-Star heard the news. I’m so excited,” Week Home Run Derby and shag said the young man, who began fly balls in the outfield during the playing baseball with the Duarte Home Run Derby. On July 15, they Youth Athletic Club (DYAC) at will attend the All-Star Game. the age of five. “We’re all very excited. It’s a A multi-talented player, Demi- great opportunity,” said David trius has played the positions of Pontikes. pitcher, catcher, shortstop and