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APRIL 12, 2012 w w w . c v w e e k l y . c o m V O L . 3 , N O . 3 2 It’s Official: Time to Run to the Hometown Frank Quintero Country Fair Named Mayor By Mary O’KEEFE By Ted AYALA t is time again for the The municipal free-for-all that a n n u a l H o m e t o w n was the wrangling for who would ICountry Fair being held at finally be appointed mayor found Crescenta Valley Park at 3901 its apotheosis last Tuesday night. Dunsmore Ave. on April 21 from After the previous meeting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. which had ended in a deadlock and This is the seventh year the some grumbling, the City Council Crescenta Valley Chamber of finally named Councilmember Commerce has sponsored the Frank Quintero as the city’s new event that gathers entertainers, mayor. Outgoing Mayor Laura information booths and vendors. Friedman, who had been away “We will have live music last week in South Korea, cast the starting at 2:30,” said Steve tie-breaking vote. Pierce, chamber member. “We Quintero, who won by a 3-2 will have the wolves from margin, with councilmembers Ara Shadowland Foundation, Najarian and Rafi Manoukian the same group that is in the dissenting, had nominated himself Montrose Christmas Parade, for the position after assuring his and a dog parade, a pie eating colleagues and audience that he contest and a car show.” would not seek reelection next T h e r e w i l l a l s o b e year. entertainment on stage from “I’d like to reiterate that I will local dance companies, including not run for reelection for the City Crescenta Valley High School’s Council seat,” said Quintero in the Advance Dance. File photo moments preceding the vote. “The [event] is a fundraiser The annual Hometown Country Fair takes place on April 21 at CV Park and will include food, a dog parade and Friedman, whose vote was for the Chamber to support the carnival games like the one above from the 2010 event. decisive in Quintero’s victory, scholarships and everything we the Hindenburg Park (far west) “It was all triggered by is small with no room for names explained the rationale behind do,” said Jean Maluccio, chamber area. Nick Steinbacher,” said Mike and the memorial in Montrose her decision before the voting advisor. “We will have a silent auction Baldwin, veteran and member honors those that served during process began. Like in years past, there as well,” Maluccio said. of the memorial committee. the Vietnam era. “I hate to come back to the will plenty to eat with Korean This year there will be an added Steinbacher was 22 when he “There is no place locally where perception that my vote is barbecue and Armenian food event to the Hometown Country became the 300th Californian we can have all the names, so we breaking the tie,” she said. “All booths. Fair: a Run to Remember 5K in killed in Iraq. He was killed turned to Two Strike,” Baldwin our votes are equal and mine “And we will have an support of the Two Strike Park while serving in Baghdad on said. doesn’t carry any more weight opportunity drawing for an iPad. Memorial Wall. Dec. 10, 2006 after an improvised A committee was formed and than anyone else’s. It’s a very The tickets are $5 each and we The Two Strike Park Memorial explosive device detonated near fundraisers were discussed. difficult vote not because of what’s will only sell 500,” Pierce added. Wall committee has been raising his Humvee vehicle. “ W h e n w e s t a r t e d resting on it, because everyone “So you have one chance in 500 funds, and awareness, to build His parents, and the brainstorming about fundraising, nominated will do a fine job. But to win.” a memorial that will honor all community, had wanted him one of the ideas was to have a 5K it’s difficult because for the next There will also be carnival veterans who lost their life while honored on a memorial wall, run at some point,” said Lt. Col. see QUINTERO on page 8 rides in the parking lot near serving in the military. however the wall at Two Strike see COUNTRY FAIR on page 8 Bear of Crescenta Valley has a New Home By Mary O’KEEFE form, the bear seemed to know Oaks and Mountain Oaks, open- when the trash bins would be ing gates to backyards and go- The bear that has been din- set out. ing through garbage. Glendale ing on garbage and causing a “We know he is a male, and police spent several nights re- few nervous moments in the we are 99% certain he is the one sponding to calls of bear sight- Glenwood Oaks and Mountain that has been in the [local neigh- ings and patrolling the area. Oaks areas has been transport- borhood],” said Andrew Hughan, He was even given his own ed to a new home in the Angeles spokesman for California De- Twitter page under “Glen Bear- National Forest, but only after partment of Fish and Game. ian.” visiting one last neighborhood. The bear first became a me- Then on Tuesday morning Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s dia darling when he was found the bear ventured down to the Station received a call about a munching on meatballs in a Mayfield Avenue area. He went bear sighting at about 3 a.m. non-working refrigerator in from backyard to backyard, sur- on Tuesday. They found the the garage of a home on Beech- prising one man while he was bear, estimated at 400 lbs., in glen Drive. In the days that texting and walking in his back- the backyard of a home in the followed he was seen through- yard. Officers from CV Sheriff’s 2300 block of Mayfield Avenue out the Glenwood Oaks area in and Fish and Game arrived, at about 6 a.m., said Sgt. Mark several backyards and tipping then followed the bear as it Slater, Los Angeles County over garbage cans. Neighbors sauntered from home to home. Sheriff’s Department, Crescenta named him Meatball and most Fish and Game’s Lt. Marty Valley Station. residents kept their trashcans in Wall loaded the tranquilizer gun Looking a bit tipsy after being sedated, the Crescenta Valley bear, dubbed Tuesday was garbage day for their garage and the doors shut. and, backed by sheriff’s depu- Meatball by many, takes a look at his new home in the ANF. the neighborhood and, true to He moved between Glenwood see CV BEAR on page 8 subscribers: find out what the business of the week is offering just for you! see page 4. Page 2 www.cvweekly.com April 12, 2012 from the desk of the publisher Weather Sobering Skits from CVDAPC in the foothills A week ago, the CV Drug & Al- have and also the uncertainty enough start. cohol Prevention Coalition host- with which we sometimes face Congratulations to the “Winter’s done, and April’s in the skies, ed “Scenes From Teens – What circumstances. CVDAPC for having the guts to Earth, look up with laughter in your eyes!” Every Parent Needs to Know,” a After the skits was a directive put the questions out there and ~ Charles G. D. Roberts, An April Adoration, 1896 presentation that included skits by the student performers. “Now for hopefully providing the keys and a debate all in an effort to What” offered statistics and in- that may unlock some of the an- We have all heard the other plants have several educate parents and community formation by the students on swers. rhyme, “April showers bring contributing factors. members on the dangers of un- how parents could get involved ______May flowers.” This year I am Rain. Increased levels of derage drinking. and also reminded siblings that Tuesday morning was excit- thinking beyond just “May moisture in the soil help I was one of several performers their behavior is being watched. ing with the capture of a bear in flowers.” After last sum- plants to grow faster and and while my acting may have The final event of the night a Montrose neighborhood. The mer, I waved my white flag healthier. Water helps de- been lacking, the messages de- was a debate presented by stu- big guy was estimated to weigh of surrender to the aphids, liver nutrients to the roots to livered were solid. dents from CV High School, La about 400 lbs. and was an instant mildew, rust spots and the optimize absorption. One of the skits, “It’s Not Just Cañada High School, Valencia celebrity as residents poured out myriad of problems that Temperature. As the days Middle School Drama,” followed High School, Flintridge Prep,La of their homes to see him – once plague roses, and out they grow warmer, plants find it a discussion by two moms on the Cañada Middle School, Holy he was sedated. I understand came with the exception a easier to grow. As soil thaws behaviors and challenges faced Redeemer Catholic School and from concerned observers, how- few hardy white “iceberg” and the threat of frost is by their middle school kids as Rancho Pico Middle School. It ever, that the curious got a lit- ones. gone, plants are genetically their children in another room was moderated by L.A. County tle too close for safety, perhaps So now what shall I plant programmed to grow. stocked up on supplies from the Superior Court Judge Frederick not understanding the possible in the bare rose garden? The Wildlife. Springtime brings liquor cabinet. R. Rotenberg. danger. Thankfully “Meatball,” answer came to me last fall back the animals, birds The other skit, “It’s Ok for my Each member of the two de- as some have named him, slept at the Dish in La Cañada. and insects that left in the Child” – the skit I was in – was bate teams offered persuasive through all the excitement and Alongside their parking lot, winter. The now-renewed a snapshot of a party at a home arguments as to why their so- woke up surprised some time hidden deeply amidst flow- ecosystem provides nour- in which the parents allowed the lutions to underage drinking later after being transported to ers, vines and plants, were ishment for new plants, as kids to drink. should be employed. High points his new home deep in the Ange- splashes of orange – pump- there is a lot of eating and “They are going to drink, we included involving parents, uti- les National Forest. kins! So you can guess what being eaten going on produc- all know that,” said ‘Dad,’ actor lizing Neighborhood Watch, re- So, is he the bear that has been may replace those old roses. ing organic material and Todd Thornbury. “I would rather ducing alcohol points of purchase seen quite often of late rummag- Pumpkins are thirsty natural fertilizer. Insects have them here than someplace and holding parenting seminars. ing through trashcans in neigh- plants requiring a great deal buzzing through the gardens else. At least I can control this.” Is additional education the borhoods in Glenwood Oaks and of watering and with rain to- pollinate and in turn help As the play unfolds, things get answer? How do you get the Mountain Oaks? Or was he from tals below normal this year plants reproduce. Add rain – out of control with one party-goer message out of how harmful un- the north – from the Briggs Ter- this may not be a good idea. perfect! getting violently sick and anoth- derage drinking is and how life- race area making his way down May have to reconsider this With rumbles of thunder er taking the car keys to go buy changing the ramifications can through the storm drains? one, even though the NWS and a hard hailstorm, the donuts despite the house rules be? How do you compel parents Time – and overturned trash- predicts the showers of April deadline approaches... that “no one leaves.” to change their behavior by lock- cans – will tell. to continue… My final weather update: I wouldn’t be surprised if ing up the liquor cabinet? Does A couple of low pressure a total of one inch of rain some in the audience got a little every parent have to hide systems began to move in has fallen thus far from the squirmy at the performances and their liquor? Their medi- early Wednesday morning present storms. It will be Robin Goldsworthy is the the messages delivered. I myself cine cabinet? bringing gusty winds, 90% dry and cool as the paper have heard the, “I’d rather have While the debate may publisher of the Crescenta chance of rain, snow to the arrives on Thursday morn- them _____ under my watch” not have provided clear Valley Weekly. She can be local mountains and much ing. Then another colder speech by fellow parents. The cut answers, the fact the reached at [email protected] colder temperatures (hard storm is predicted to arrive skits were powerful reminders questions were raised or (818) 248-2740. to believe it reached into the by evening with more rain of the responsibility that parents may have been a good 80s just a few days ago!). and mountain snow for the These conditions are expect- Crescenta Valley that will ed to continue into Saturday. stay through Friday. 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Antonovich is again spon- soring the summer beach bus service from La Cres- Benefit Autistic Children centa/La Cañada Flintridge to Santa Monica Beach. The summer beach bus service costs $3 per round- By Agnes CONSTANTE Bowman received a Golden Goody allowed Bowman to select the trip for children and adults. For senior citizens Award on April 3 for her efforts in recipient. (age 60 and older) and people with disabilities, the local teenager and her spreading autism awareness and One fundraising event will be service is $1.50 per round-trip. Children under 12 uncle have organized two because it’s autism acceptance held Saturday at The Wine Cave years of age must be accompanied by a fare-paying fundraisers this upcoming month. at 2427 Honolulu Ave. in Montrose parent or guardian. A weekend to raise money to purchase “Dani is more high functioning from 7 p.m. until the facility closes. Passengers can board the summer beach bus ev- iPads for autistic children. (on the autism spectrum) and what Guests will be able to purchase ery Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from Dani Bowman, 17, she’s doing is putting three different wines for $20 and June 19 through Aug. 31 and on Labor Day, Mon- Money raised is an autistic teenager herself out there to participate in a silent auction of art day, Sept. 3. The stop locations are at Two Strike who won an iPad in will go toward encourage people to by Autistic Artists. Park at 5107 Rosemont Ave; at the County Library at 2809 Foothill Blvd.; at the Metro bus stop at the February after entering the purchase of understand autism Another fundraiser will take intersection of Montrose Avenue and Ocean View an animation contest. and to let people know place on Sunday at Panche Hair Boulevard; and at Memorial Park on Foothill Boule- She decided to give the iPads. they have strengths,” and Nails at 2339 Honolulu Ave. vard, west of La Cañada Boulevard. iPad to a non-verbal autistic child. said Liz Kelly, founder and CEO of from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds For more information about these services, call Patrick Eidemiller, Bowman’s Goody Awards. from this event will go toward toll free (888) 769-1122 or visit www.LAGoBus.info uncle, said he has seen what iPads Among the things the purchase of iPads. to make your reservations. can do for those with autism. As Bowman has done is The iPads will be a result, he and Bowman want to illustrate two anti- distributed on April raise money for more iPads. bullying books 17. CV CAN to Hold Special Olympics “It opens up a world of possibilities and voice over a Approximately 150 Special Olympics athletes for them,” he said. public service from the tri-valley region of the San Fernando Val- ley, Santa Clarita Valley, Burbank and Glendale ar- However, the fundraisers are just announcement eas are set to compete in the Third Annual CV CAN part of a larger project. about autism. Games on Saturday, April 21. The track and field Eidemiller and Bowman are Kelly also event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Susan working with Extra Special Kids, donated an Osborne field at Crescenta Valley High School, 2900 a New York-based company that iPad and Community Ave. in La Crescenta. develops apps for kids with special Athletes of all ages have been training and pre- needs. The company is also raising Dani Bowman paring to compete in various walks, runs, relays, money for additional iPads. reads from a and wheelchair races as well as field events to in- To determine which children book at a recent clude softball toss, long jump and shot put. The day’ receive iPads, Eidemiller and children’s book fair. festivities begin with athlete registration at 8 a.m. Bowman have asked applicants There will be awards presentations throughout the day and breakfast and lunch served for all athletes to describe how the devices would and volunteers. The Crescenta Valley High School make a difference in their lives. band and cheerleaders are also scheduled to per- “We’ve heard such great stories form. from people that it has really Up to 200 volunteers are needed to help organize inspired us to raise more money and run the competition, serve food and water, as to give away even more iPads,” well as to help organize and support the athletes Eidemiller said. and their families. Anyone interested in volunteer- The Centers for Disease Control ing for the event can contact Kim Villa at Kim. and Prevention estimates that [email protected]. one in 88 children has autism For more information about the Third Annual CV spectrum disorders. Symptoms CAN Games, contact event organizer Grace Chase at (818) 248-4009 or [email protected]. could include problems with social interaction, language delays and unusual behaviors Relay For Life Hosting Luminaria and interests. Ce remony On April 21 at 7 p.m. there will be a mini-lumi- naria ceremony in front of the Vietnam War Memo- The City of Glendale Commission on the Status of Women rial on the northwest corner of Oceanview and Ho- nolulu in support of the upcoming Foothill Relay for Life. Organizers will have guest speakers and then a short walk will take place around Montrose with 8th Annual Jewels of Glendale Awards Luncheon candles to celebrate, remember and fight back for those friends, family and loved ones who have lost their fight or are battling cancer. The public is encouraged to attend this event. Thursday, May 10, 2012

GPD Targets Impaired Drivers with Oakmont Country Club Checkpoint Glendale Police Department Traffic Unit will 3100 Country Club Drive, Glendale 91208 be conducting a DUI/drivers license checkpoint on April 13, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 8:30 p.m. and 3 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have Honoring Women of Courage the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving deterrence and provide the great- Lori Hartwell, Christine Hovnanian est safety for officers and the public. Officers will be contacting drivers passing Betty Porto, Margarita Navarro, Suzonne Slaughter through the checkpoint and looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment. They will also be checking to ensure drivers are properly licensed. Special Chair’s Recognition Gem Scholarship Award DUI checkpoints along with regularly scheduled & high visibility DUI enforcement serves as a proven Eileen Givens Aimee Yeghiayan deterrent with the goal of removing impaired driv- ers and heightened awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Tickets are $65.00 per guest ($30.00 for students). The checkpoint was funded by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the Ticket deadline: Friday, May 4, 2012 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Please help Glendale PD: Report Drunk Drivers – For more information, please call (818) 548-4844 or e-mail [email protected] Call 911! Page 4 • April 12, 2012 NEWS www.cvweekly.com Searching for Peace at Ocean View and Honolulu By Brandon HENSLEY

Every Friday evening for an hour and a half, on the northwest corner of Ocean View Boulevard and Honolulu Avenue, stands Roberta Medford and her group, the Montrose Peace Vigil. They hold signs calling for peace, en- during the insults flung their way – gestures or verbal barbs – from drivers. “I can’t be angry,” said Medford. “I figure we’re here. We’re doing what we want.” Medford, a retired UCLA li- brarian, is from Cincinnati and on this day she gets into a discus- sion with another vigil member over the Dodgers rivalry with the Reds in the 1970s. “We’re like a family here. Be- side politics, we talk baseball, movies,” she said. But if everything seems fine, everything is not. There is an issue over the territory the vigil occupies. Their corner is where the Vietnam memorial is, as well as a flagpole, and every Friday Photos by Anni SIEGEL CV Weekly ABOVE: Since September, the peace vigil has hoisted a telescoping auxiliary before the vigil folks gets there, flagpole that displays a flag at half-staff. BOTTOM:The official DoD an- retired firefighter and World War nouncement is posted of those who died in service over the past week. Subscribers! II veteran Bill Dodson comes and takes down the American flag. Af- Don’t forget ter the vigil leaves, he returns to to show your card put it back up. and receive your reward The peace vigil doesn’t think he This week’s featured business: has a right to do this. “We’ve talked to him. We’ve AUTO HUTCH waited here for him, asked him 10% Off any labor 4465 Ramsdell Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214 not to take it down,” said Med- 818.249.6117 OR 818.470.8297 ford. “He said, ‘Yep, as long as you’re here I’m going to take it down.’” Across the street on the south- east corner, U.S. war veterans have taken up their spot. On this day, there are only two people present, Mike Baldwin and War- ren Spayth, both Vietnam veter- property. stan. But they’d still like to see ans who belong to the American The Montrose Shopping Park the original flag back. Legion. They have miniature Assn. was given the right by This conflict is not fueled by ha- American flags planted in a semi- Glendale City Council to make tred. Medford laughed when talk- circle on the grass. Spayth sits in calls on issues like this, and they ing about it and said she sees the a folding chair and acknowledges have given permission to Dodson “other side” in the grocery store drivers that honk their horn in to do what he pleases with the often. Spayth said vigil members appreciation. flag. are nice people, but maybe just Their purpose for coming every “It really isn’t a constitutional naïve. Friday is to simply support the issue, it’s a jurisdictional one,” “They don’t have to be there but troops, they said, not to oppose Drayman said. they want to be there because it’s the peace vigil. But Spayth said Dodson declined to be inter- a memorial and we take excep- Dodson takes down the flag be- viewed for this story. tion,” Spayth said. cause the vigil stands where the “They can’t give permission Baldwin said he and Spayth memorial is. to take the flag down,” said See- do not talk to Dodson, and that “If they stood on the other ley. “That’s the basic issue here, what he does has no relation to corner that flag would be flying is that they’re discriminating why they are there every Friday. over there. I haven’t spoken to against people that are protest- “I think the shopping center them but I think the flag would ing the wars … and it’s not con- can fly the flag when they wish be there,” he said. “The memorial stitutional. The ACLU is looking or wish not to,” Baldwin said. means something to us for vets.” at it. Whether we take it or not I Medford said it’s important for “They feel we’re desecrating don’t know.” her group to protest anyway. the memorial by holding peace Any legal action the vigil would “To exercise that right is more vigils,” said member Jeanne take is not immediate, according important than their silly theory Levaieri. “Of course we’re not.” to vigil members. Besides, Seeley about us disgracing this site, “That’s not constitutional,” said said, “If we had to take all the cas- which of course we’re not,” she Dick Seeley, a volunteer for the es we get, we’d have to get about said. “It couldn’t be more Ameri- ACLU and a Korean War veteran. 3,000 attorneys.” can.” “That’s an issue I think that the Since September, the peace All of this ‘couldn’t’ is an exam- ACLU would look at.” vigil has hoisted a telescoping ple of what makes America great, John Drayman was mayor of auxiliary flagpole that displays said Drayman. Glendale in 2008 when the flag a flag at half-staff. On it they “A perfect demonstration that controversy started. He said the post the official Department of our constitution is alive and well, flagpole and the memorial – built Defense announcements from that our democracy is vibrant and in 1968 – were privately funded, the past week of those who have it plays out in our little town ev- even though they are on Glendale died in service, mostly in Afghani- ery Friday,” he said. NEWS April 12, 2012 • Page 5 www.cvweekly.com Sunland-Tujunga Celebrates with Easter Carnival

By Sammi SLAYBACK

After over 50 years of successful Easter carnivals, the Sunland- Tujunga Chamber of Commerce held yet another this past week- end, April 6 through April 8. Rides, games, food and live music held at Sunland Park kept families occupied on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Easter egg hunts were held for children on both Saturday and Sunday with a special appearance from the Easter bunny. Ronald McDonald also made a guest appearance to visit the kids and participate in Saturday’s festivities. The entertainment was ongoing, giving families plenty of time to enjoy the live music, carnival treats and a wide variety of games, funhouses and rides. Children danced with their parents to songs performed by bands such as Papa Stew’s Band on Saturday and The Happiness Country Band and Mighty Joe Young Band on Sunday. Being sure to take advantage of the rare opportunity, parents made sure to get pictures of their children with the Easter Bunny that also participated in the many activities. The carnival packed up Sunday night but will be back next year for another encore. Sponsors of the event included Century 21 Crest, C&M Print- ing, Pet Medical Center – Sunland and Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. – Sue Akin. Three Arrested for Cellphone Robberies

Three suspects robbed three tol stuck in his waistband in an Deputies also located a BB gun teenagers several minutes apart attempt to coerce the victim to that resembled a real pistol in the Photos by Sammi SLAYBACK from each other as they were give up any valuables. Fortu- suspects’ car. walking home from school on nately a nearby citizen who ob- The male suspects were identi- April 5 at about 3:30 p.m. in La served the robbery and yelled at fied as Austin Cho, 24, of Granada Crescenta. the suspects, forcing them to flee, Hills; Young Kum, 24, of Los An- The victims, all students at interrupted this robbery. The vic- geles; and Edward Shin, 24, of Crescenta Valley High School, tim was not seriously injured by Los Angeles. The suspects were were just blocks away from the the assault. booked for robbery at the Cres- school as they were approached The other two victims were centa Valley Sheriff’s Station and separately by the suspects within forced by threats from the sus- are being held in lieu of $100,000 several blocks of each other. Two pects to surrender a cellphone, bail. of the victims are 17 years old and cash and a baseball cap. Students are reminded that the third is 15. After interviewing the three they should always walk to and Crescenta Valley Station patrol victims, deputies realized that the from school in groups and to al- deputies initially responded to description of the suspects and ways be aware of their surround- the intersection of Foothill Bou- the car seen in the robberies was ings. levard and Glenwood Avenue in the same. This information was Anyone who may have infor- response to a robbery call. While relayed to assisting units. Within mation about these robberies is conducting their investigation at minutes, an alert deputy from the asked to contact the Crescenta that location they soon learned Sheriff’s Department COPS Bu- Valley Station Detective Bureau that two additional robberies had reau located the suspects in the at (818) 248-3464, or anony- taken place on nearby Ramsdell parking lot of a shopping center at mously through Crime Stoppers Avenue. the corner of Foothill Boulevard by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), The victim on Foothill Boule- and Pennsylvania Avenue in La texting the letters TIPLA plus the vard reported that he was slapped Crescenta. All three suspects tip to CRIMES (274637), or using and kicked by one of the suspects. were arrested and the victims’ the website http://lacrimestop- The suspect also displayed a pis- stolen property was recovered. pers.org. IBEW to the City’s Contract Offer: ‘No!’ By Ted AYALA their way to the dais to respectfully his frustration at the council dais. for apprenticeship applications, air their grievances. Among them “If the goal of [Glendale] is to Glendale will be the last choice. You Throngs of Glendale Water & was James Dowell, a lifelong produce inexpensive and reliable won’t find a lineman that will come Power workers – joined by their resident of Glendale with over 30 power, I think we’ve missed the from DWP or Burbank to work colleagues from Los Angeles’ DWP years of service with the GWP. He mark,” he said pointing to issues of here. In other words, you’ve created and numbering in the hundreds – decried the city’s transferring of aging infrastructure. “The phrase a training ground: [apprentices who loudly paraded outside of Glendale funds from the GWP to its general ‘pay me now or pay me later’ comes become skilled] are just leaving. If City Hall Tuesday evening, many fund. The funds are used by the city to my mind. The oldest steam skilled workers have a choice that of them filling the chambers and to pay for public services. generation system in Glendale was makes more sense, they’ll leave. We the lobby on the first floor. The “Due to this annual transferring commissioned in 1941. Fifty to 60 need the city to support the GWP reason for their grievance is the of funds, GWP is unequipped to percent of the auxiliary systems are as a whole – and we need a fair and rejection on Monday night by maintain its own infrastructure the original systems. That includes equitable contract. [Does Glendale] the International Brotherhood of and incapable of providing a fair motor control and wiring. Nothing really want to be at the bottom of a Electrical Workers Local 18 of the contract to its workers,” he said. lasts forever.” utility wage scale?” city’s contract proposal. “The money the city transfers to Touching upon the reasons for his When asked for a statement on At the heart of the rejection was its general fund affects the [GWP] union’s rejection of the city’s offer, the issue, City Spokesperson Tom a requirement that would increase rate that residents pay – not the Briggs was direct. Lorenz declined to comment. employee contributions to union’s workers’ wages. The transfers are “If you don’t pay a competitive “The rejection of the last and final retirement fund. preventing the department from wage, you won’t keep skilled [contract proposal] would be on [the According to the city, GWP paying fair wages to retain a skilled people,” he said. “You lose that IBEW],” he said. “We don’t discuss employees pay 8.5% of their salaries workforce.” experience. It takes two years negotiations publicly.” into their retirement funds. Of that James Briggs, who works at the to fill in positions currently at Inquiries with the IBEW had not the city covers .5%. Briggs Power Plant and is a six- GWP. It takes a long time to learn been returned as of this article’s Many union employees made year employee of the GWP, voiced the trade. When you’re seeking publication. Page 6 • April 12, 2012 NEWS www.cvweekly.com Montrose Search and Fallen Firefighter Rescue Responds to Missing Honored San Diego Hiker

Dr. John Rodarte talks to potential Montrose Search and Rescue members at a recruitment meeting held at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station.

By Mary O’KEEFE Department. Sheriff’s Substation, Red Cross The search began Sunday at and BORSTAR (Border Patrol Montrose Search and Rescue 6:30 p.m. It resumed Wednesday Search, Trauma Rescue Unit), team members are assisting other at 6:30 a.m. and continued until San Bernardino County Sheriff’s search and rescue teams near San dark. The terrain in the Arroyo Search and Rescue, San Diego Diego for a missing desert hiker. Tapiado area is extremely rugged Mountain Rescue, Sycuan Fire Guillermo Pino, 24, has been with loose dirt and steep terrain. Department, as well as Montrose missing since Sunday at about It is described as having many Search and Rescue. noon. He and his family were ravines, washes and mud caves in MSR members left at 4 a.m. on exploring the caves in an area the area that has been dubbed as Wednesday morning. The team is called Arroyo Tapiado, two miles “Badlands.” trained in mine rescue, one of the from the mouth of a wash. Over 50 searchers are taking few rescue teams in California By Mary O’KEEFE Pino is described as a “fairly part in the search including that has that type of training. experienced” hiker, according to San Diego Sheriff’s Search and The team was approached many Fire engines from across Los Angeles County, including Glendale and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Rescue with two dogs, Borrego years ago by representatives from L.A. County Fire, lined the overpasses of the Foothill (210) Freeway the Office of Emergency Services Friday afternoon to honor a fallen comrade. who said there was a shortage Capt. David Bailey, 50, died while exercising at Camp 14 in Saugus. of mine rescue teams in the He was an 18-year veteran of the L.A. County Fire Department. state, said MSR member John Firefighters stood at attention as the hearse carrying his body and the McKently in an earlier interview fire department procession traveled beneath them. with CV Weekly. Bailey’s body was being transported from Burbank to Santa Clarita. MSR decided to the take the training and has continued with Photos by Mary O’KEEFE follow up training. BELOW: Firefighters from departments including Glendale, Angeles National Forest and Los Angeles County honored fallen firefighter Capt. David Bailey as “The caves are formed by water, his body was transported from Burbank to Santa Clarita on Friday. so the walls will be smooth and I understand there is water in them [normally],” said Mike Leum before leaving for the San Diego caves. The rainy weather will make the search in the caves difficult. Recently Montrose Search and Rescue held a recruitment night when they explained what the team does including their training requirements. “It was great to have a number of people turn out,” said Dr. John Crescenta Valley High School Rodarte, member of MSR team. “We have a tight knit community, FALCON SOFTBALL it is good to see so many [who] want to help.” Fundraiser Team members are volunteers who get paid $1 a year. They respond to rescues in local areas, like Angeles National Forest, and outside the area like Wednesday’s trip to San Diego. Members are trained through the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s 2428 Honolulu, Montrose (818) 957-1313 Academy and train throughout the year in everything from Tuesday, April 17 5 - 9 pm rappelling out of a helicopter to climbing a wall of ice. Eat in, Take Out, or even have it “I don’t want people to be delivered to the Cave. deterred by the initial amount of training time,” Rodarte said. Mention "CV Softball" and 20% of proceeds “[MSR] is a life-changing thing to from Guiseppe's and Wine Cave be a part of.” benet our team! NEWS April 12, 2012 • Page 7 www.cvweekly.com Preparing for Memorial Wall CLASSIFIED Veterans from the American ADS Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) carried two long ARE DUE ON flagpoles into the Crescenta Valley Water District yard in the MONDAY 4700 block of Rosemont Avenue. BY NOON. The poles will eventually be used for the Two Strike Park Memorial CALL Wall for which funds are currently being raised. The flagpoles will Lisa Mitchell stand at either side of the wall. @ 818.248.2740 They were donated by veteran Andy Gero and his wife Marie. The next fundraiser is a 5K run that is being held on April 21. For information, contact the The CVWD storage yard will house two poles that will eventually be CV Chamber of Commerce at installed at the Memorial Wall (818) 248-4957 or visit www. planned for Two Strike Park. twostrikememorial.org. Reduction of Teachers in EEELP By Jason KUROSU David Samuelson, assistant from making the kind of cuts superintendent of Human to programs that we truly don’t As part of the Glendale Resources for the district, want to have to make.” Unified School District’s efforts reported a “worst case scenario The board later approved the to weather the storm of the projection of a 31.5% cut to full- resolution for reducing EEELP, state’s budgetary cuts, the day preschool and school-age many of the board members board of education approved the child care and a 17.5% cut to indicating they were approving reduction or discontinuance of half-day preschool programs.” the resolution “with regret.” some teachers in EEELP (Early Samuelson went on to say, Education Extended Learning “These cuts will mean a loss Program). of $991,260 to the Glendale Obituary “This is another one of those Unified School District. This troubling areas in which the will be a loss of services for 161 Serge Kimack state government is sending to 205 students with a resulting mixed messages,” said GUSD loss of 7.5 teachers, which we Superintendent Dick Sheehan at call FTE – full time equivalent.” the board of education’s meeting However, EEELP staff on April 3. “I know they’ve members that receive lay- pinned a lot on next year’s off notices will be offered taxes and a tax increase to save opportunities to apply for a education, but what the public behavior intervention assistant doesn’t realize is that education position within the district, is going to be cut regardless, it’s part of the Special Education Feb. 5, 1921 – just to what extent we’re being programs. The same position April 1, 2012 cut.” was offered to those EEELP Serge Kimack, longtime The school district made members laid off last year. resident of Montrose, passed similar cuts to EEELP last year, However, many of those laid away in his sleep April 1. He was La Crescenta laying off 15 teachers and 17 off last year were able to retain 91 years young. YOUR educational assistants. their jobs before the end of the Serge was born in Sidliska, HOMETOWN “History’s repeating school year and Samuelson is Poland on Feb. 5, 1921. At PHARMACY itself,” said Sheehan. “In the hopeful that the same trend will 19 he was drafted into the Since 1926 government’s budget, [Brown occur this year, as the budget Soviet Army. After the war he Independently owned. Conveniently located. is] cutting EEELP, the extended cuts are less drastic this year. escaped from the USSR and Come Meet Our Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff learning for our preschool “Cuts hurt,” said board of after a 10-year struggle was All Designer Greetings Cards always at 1/2 price!! students, and child care for after education member Joylene finally able to immigrate to the school.” Wagner. “We’re not immune USA. We accept all major insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, Molina, Anthem Blue Cross, ExpressScripts, and Scan In 1957 he landed in New York took a job as a welder in 2764 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta • 818.248.5851 Buffalo and traveled the United CRIME BLOTTER States looking for a place to call April 9 7:22 p.m. home for his family. He finally 2400 Rockdell Street settled in Southern California in La Crescenta, a man April 8 working for Sears & Robuck. and woman, both 18 years Ramsdell Avenue He was faithful to his family old from La Crescenta, and the overpass at the and his church. In his retirement were arrested for being Foothill (210) Freeway in he managed Ukraine Cultural drunk in public. According La Crescenta, a big rig was Center, was a real estate mogul to the Crescenta Valley stolen from the location and loved spending time with Sheriff’s report, deputies overnight. “my junk.” responded to a call He is survived by his daughter concerning a disturbance. April 7 Tamara Kimack; son William They arrived and the two 800 block of Wiladonda (Lori) Kimack; daughter Virginia teenagers were yelling and Drive in La Cañada Timpson; and son John (Jill) screaming at deputies and Flintridge, a car alarm was Kimack. Also by grandchildren became belligerent. The activated and a resident Janine, Nicole, Johnathan, drunken teenagers were found the doors of his Joelle, Tyler, Michael, Alex, apparently celebrating a vehicle were unlocked but Casey and Corey and great friend’s birthday and could nothing was stolen at 2:25 grandchildren Malae, Akua, not understand why the a.m. Lucien and Kenzie. deputies were bothering In lieu of flowers, donations them. April 4 are requested for St. Andrews “We can’t have a 3000 block of Alabama Ukrainian Orthodox Church, few drinks?” one of the Street in La Crescenta, 1456 Sutherland St., Los underage teenagers a 1998 Mazda four-door Angeles, CA 90026. allegedly said to the deputy. sedan was stolen between Services were held on They were both arrested 7:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, April 6 at Forest Lawn for being drunk in public at Hollywood Hills. Page 8 • April 12, 2012 NEWS www.cvweekly.com CV BEAR from Cover COUNTRY FAIR from Cover ties, found the bear and tranquilized Wall wanted to make certain the the bear was safely loaded into the was transported far enough into the Dave Worley, committee member. him. bear was in a deep sleep, especially tube-cage. forest that he should not find his Originally the thought was “He has been tranquilized but he with so many people around. Chanel, 3, and Brinae, 5, Yanez way back to his old Crescenta Valley to have the race down Foothill is still moving,” Wall said. The bear “We wouldn’t want the bear to had been standing by patiently neighborhood. Boulevard but then the chamber crawled over a fence and finally wake up and take [a swipe] at a kid with their mother Ashanti Ramirez “I think we got this guy early offered the Hometown Country came to rest near a potted plant taking a picture,” Hughan said. waiting for the bear to be carried enough [before he got too used to the Fair as a venue. alongside an apartment complex in “You never want to be between out. Brinae said she was surprised area],” Hughan said. “He won’t find The run has been mapped out the 2400 block of Montrose Avenue. where a bear is and where he wants how big the bear was. his way back to [Montrose] Glendale at Crescenta Valley Park with Several neighbors came out to to be,” Wall said. When asked if it was scary, Chanel but let’s hope he doesn’t find his way the help of Chris Evans, a CVHS see what was going on as news and After the bear was safely said she was not scared. into another neighborhood.” graduate and co-head track coach sheriff helicopters circled the area. tranquilized, sheriff’s deputies Although the bear originated in For now Meatball appears happy at Golden Valley High School. “I heard the helicopter and saw and fish and game officers carried the Verdugo Mountains, Hughan in his new home. “I hope this becomes an annual my neighbor’s [home on the news],” him to a tube-like bear cage and said the bear would adapt to the “He was good. They took him out event,” Worley said. said Landon Armstrong. “I live right loaded him in for the trip to Angeles forest. of [the cage],” he said. “We spoke to The total needed to build the across the street.” National Forest. “They are smart, industrious the [game] warden and he said [the memorial is $75,000; $30,000 has The bear was tranquilized with The many residents that had animals,” he said. bear crawled] out of the trap (cage), already been raised. two darts and another that was gathered around the apartment Although the bear got used to grumpy and groggy but good.” Worley had been on the administrated manually, Hughan complex watched the bear being his easily accessible dining area For more photos of Meatball, visit patriotism committee in Glendale said. carried out. They applauded as in Glendale and La Crescenta, he www.cvweekly.com. when they were building their memorial wall, about 20 years ago. QUINTERO from Cover “They have a fund that they year I have to work with everybody. again and I take him at his word. who seemed bemused by last with whoever the next mayor is.” continue to [help] add names or for “I wish I could vote for each one I feel that extending this courtesy week’s deadlock, spoke with bitter Councilmember Ara Najarian for maintenance and upkeep,” Worley of them. By voting ‘no’ it seems like to him is just that – it’s a courtesy disappointment over his loss, his part offered conciliatory words said. I’m not confident in them, which is that I would extend to anyone else claiming that the position should to the new mayor. It is hoped the 5K will help raise the furthest thing from the truth. on the dais. Since I know that both have been his. “I look forward to working with needed construction funds this But I’m going to vote for one and Mr. Manoukian and Mr. Weaver “If Mr. Quintero is voted mayor, [Quintero] in the years ahead. He year, and supply supporting funds only one because Mr. Quintero has will serve in the next few years, I it will be the first time, since I has been a stable, creative, and in the future. been on the Council for three terms; personally don’t see the harm [in remember, that a councilmember driving force. I hope that, regardless Several veterans who are not served as mayor twice. He’s asked my vote for Quintero]. I hope that has served [as mayor] twice during of what is said tonight, whether he running have donated the entry fee for the courtesy of a third term as none of them sees it as a slight or a their term,” he said. “It has never runs for mayor or not, he considers of $20 for students who wish to run mayor for his last year in office. personal attack.” been done before. Traditionally it running for reelection next year. I but need financial help. Rosemont He has promised that he won’t run Councilmember Manoukian, would’ve been my turn to be mayor. will personally be one who will not Middle School teacher and former I urged my colleagues to respect hold him to a pre-election promise.” Student Run Los Angeles coach All Are Welcome in this House that. I voted for them when their “Congratulations, Mayor Terry Parker is gathering names of St. Bede the Venerable turns were up.” Quintero,” spoke Weaver at the end students to run. Roman Catholic Church He also appeared to make a jab of the vote. Anyone who wishes to join the welcomes all to share in at Quintero’s promise not to seek As his first act, Mayor Quintero 5K can do so by visiting www. worship every Sunday at reelection. presented former Mayor Friedman twostrikememorial.org and filling 7:30 am, 9:00 am, “Talk is cheap. Action is what with a plaque commemorating her out the form. Runners are also able 11:00 am and 5:30 pm. matters. To me that’s what matters,” mayoral term. His mayoral term will to sign up the day of the event. Weekday Masses every he said. see the city grappling with various The day will start with a run and morning M-F 8:10 am. But ultimately he was resigned to issues and problems unprecedented end with the Hometown Country the inevitable outcome of the vote. in the city’s history – something Fair. Volunteers from JROTC and Reverend Monsignor The Catholic Church Antonio Cacciapuoti, pastor “It’s apparent that the [tie- Mayor Quintero understood by Prom Plus Club will be at the is open to all. breaking] vote has already been eschewing any speeches of thanks. fair and run to help anyone with St. Bede Roman Catholic Church is located at pretty much cast. It is unfortunate. “We have business to get to,” he questions. 215 Foothill Boulevard, La Cañada Flintridge But I do look forward to working said tersely.

12th Annual Foothills Relay For Life May 12-13 at Clark Magnet High School ★Team Captain Meeting Thursday, April 19 6 p.m. J's Maids office, 3550 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta ★Paint the Town Purple Day & Mini-Luminaria Ceremony Saturday, April 21, 7 p.m. Corner of Honolulu and Oceanview, Montrose Come and be inspired while we Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back. Watch for the purple footprints throughout Montrose and please thank the shop owners for supporting Relay For Life.

★4/28 Rummage Sale • Saturday, April 28 8 a.m.-1 p.m. J's Maintenance lot, 3550 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta Your donations are welcome!

We welcome your support and invite you to form a team in our 24 hour walk to fight cancer. Visit FoothillsRelayForLife.com for more information. April 12, 2012 www.cvweekly.com Page 9 VIEWPOINTS My Thoughts, Exactly Treasures of the Valley » Jim Chase » Mike lawler Our Year of Living Goodbye Dominick’s, and Adventurously Hello Antiques Market I’m sure my wife would If so, they must be holding flowers and card routine, It’s with great sadness and block! Dominick came up market that will concentrate agree that when she their angelic sides and too. I may be challenged shock that our community with the “See it made!” on antiques. married me 26 years ago gasping for air in heaven. in the disposable income learned that Dominick’s slogan for their sign, and On Saturday morning, today, she had no idea I’m pretty sure we were department, but I’m not Pizza at Foothill and he proudly installed a April 21, tents will go up what she was signing at least right about our stupid.) Ramsdell, a CV institution window to the kitchen so on the corner of Foothill up for. Poor woman. But kids. Yes, our four progeny One year later, how’d for almost 50 years, has his customers could watch and Briggs where vendors lucky me. are healthy, independent, we do on our adventure closed. It was opened in 1956 him toss and spin the pizza will sell such items as used On that unseasonably wise beyond their years quest? We made a valiant by the Garofano family and dough. Dominick and Marie books, vintage linens and cold, early spring day over and, for the most part, well attempt, to be sure. sold to the Russo family in were a team, with Dominick tablecloths, antique crystal, two and a half decades on the way to realizing Although we didn’t quite 1970. La Crescenta “old- in the kitchen and Marie at china and small furniture. ago, standing together their own dreams of make it to 25, we came timer” Bill Costello shared the cash register. As well, community groups, in the outdoor gazebo family, faith, careers and a awfully close, including some of their early history, At one point they decided such as the Historical Society at the Saddleback Inn fulfilled life. May it be ever making several long bike the Garofano years, with me. that to create a truly Italian of the Crescenta Valley, will in Lake Arrowhead, we so. Amen and amen. rides (one as far as 65 Dominick Garofano, an atmosphere in the dining be there. It will operate on said our vows before God, As to my career? Bwah- miles round trip from Italian immigrant, learned room – the customers should an every other Saturday my favorite uncle (who hahaha. Chortle. Guffaw. Duarte to Long Beach his cooking skills in the be serenaded. And of course, basis through June. They just happened to be a Snort. Titter. That’s a and back), an attempt army of all places! After who better to sing for the still have spots available, Presbyterian minister) good one. You know that to summit Mt. Whitney, WWII, he and his wife Marie crowd than their 10-year-old and if you’d like to sell there, and a handful of family steep, upwardly mobile the highest peak in the ventured to California, daughter Nancy? She sang call (818) 230-5858, or visit members who drove up rise to a creative corner continental U.S., cross- where Dominick got a job her heart out, accompanying them on Facebook. the winding mountain office on Madison Avenue country snowshoeing at the popular Hollywood herself on a giant accordion This market will be roads through pea West I mentioned above? in Mammoth Lakes, Italian restaurant Casa hung around her neck. That a charity event with a soup fog for the event. It quickly began looking hiking to the top of Mt. D’Mor. Frank Sinatra, Dean must have been priceless! portion of the profits to go Sometime later, as we more like a dive off a steep Baldy, riding with the CV Martin and Mario Lanza The Garofano family to “The Firehouse,” a youth planned our future plans cliff not long after I left Weekly team on a “float” were regulars. With some created a family atmosphere house just down Foothill and dreamed the dreams the ad (mad) agency world in the annual Montrose restaurant experience under at Dominick’s that continued at St. Luke’s Episcopal. of the just-married, we and went freelance nearly Christmas Parade and his belt, Dominick and Marie under the ownership of the The Firehouse provides a promised each other that 16 years ago. quite a few others. It has opened the first “Dominick’s,” Russo family. Dominick’s safe place for local teens to upon reaching our 25th And so, a year ago been an adventurous year, a “Happy Days” style drive- was an unofficial community hang out in off-school hours anniversary, we would our 25th anniversary to say the least. in restaurant on Los Feliz. center with Little League where they can play video celebrate by taking a trip was upon us and there So how are my wife and By the mid-50s they team dinners, school games, listen to music, and to Europe, specifically was no way in financial I celebrating our 26th decided they’d like to open fundraisers and community if they absolutely have to, do Austria and Switzerland. fantasyland that we would anniversary today? Here’s Dominick’s as a sit-down meetings held there on homework. Surely by then our be going on any European a clue: it isn’t in the Alps, place near where they lived a regular basis. Anyone The Firehouse depends kids would be grown adventure. I mean, if we but it does involve the in the growing community of who has spent any time at on the community to donate and independent. Surely couldn’t afford the gas Matterhorn. And even La Crescenta. They bought a all in La Crescenta has a snacks for these hungry too, my upward career to drive to San Diego, though the gas to Anaheim lot at Ramsdell and Foothill, Dominick’s memory. It will teens, and Reverend Beverly path in the ad biz would flying to St. Moritz was will cost almost as much carved out of the grape be missed, and we mourn its Craig of the La Crescenta have provided enough absolutely, ridiculously as airfare to see the real vineyards that dominated passing. Church of Religious Science financial stability by then out of the question. thing, can you really put all four corners of that Even as we say good- has answered the call. She’s to afford such a romantic So instead of letting the a price on true love? (Men, intersection. Win’s Burgers bye to Dominick’s, we gain the official sponsor of the getaway. Surely we would 25 year milestone pass the answer to that one is was already there on their a new feature on Foothill Foothill Antiques Market, have the time to relax like “just” any another “Absolutely not!” Got it?) new lot, but soon moved. Boulevard – the Foothill and she had assigned a with an overseas trip in anniversary night out with I’ll see you ‘round town. Interestingly, that building Crafts and Collectables portion of the proceeds to celebration of a quarter a nice dinner, some flowers was moved a half-block east Market. A couple of months buy food for the Firehouse! century of wondrous and a card – we decided to down Foothill, and today ago, the Montrose Harvest Thanks Reverend Craig! wedded bliss (we were celebrate in an unusual © 2011 WordChaser, Inc. exists as Senior Nacho. Market ended the Thieves’ Jim Chase is an award- newlyweds, okay?). way for an entire year – winning advertising copywriter Dominick’s opened in the Market part of the Harvest But as Leslie Nielsen by attempting to complete and native of Southern California. summer of 1956 and was Market in favor of more once said in the movie 25 low cost, semi-local Readers are invited to “friend” his a hit from its opening day. craft-oriented vendors, and Mike Lawler is the president “Airplane,” “Don’t call me mini “adventures” during My Thoughts Exactly page on Face- That first night the line of in the bargain raised the of the Historical Society of the Shirley.” I’m also reminded the 12 months until our book. Also visit Jim’s new blog with customers stretched west booth price for vendors. That Crescenta Valley. past columns and additional of the sage Yiddish saying, next anniversary. (Yes, thoughts at: http:// on Foothill across Ramsdell spurred several vendors to Reach him at “Man plans, God laughs.” ladies, I did the dinner, jchasemythoughtsexactly.blogspot.com/ and halfway down the next get together and start a new [email protected]. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appreciates ‘Reflections’ something inside me always feels just speeder rear-ending a gasoline tanker and chances are if you own a car, maintenance schedule will help I opened the paper one beautiful a little bit sad. I often feel that people truck really illustrates what a bad it needs some work. Results of keep your vehicle safe, dependable Thursday morning and immediately don’t take the time to find out when idea it is to extend the 710 Freeway community car care events held and on the road longer. And our new smiled. For there was the title of From other religious or cultural holidays with a several mile long tunnel. throughout the country in 2011 show system will give you the reminders the Desk of the Editor, waiting to greet occur, and if they do know, they don’t Can you imagine the consequences that many consumers are neglecting that you need to stay on top of this me: “Easter, Passover Reflections.” really care. I’m sure you can imagine of such a fire in a tunnel? Only the their cars, with more than eight out maintenance. Thank you, thank you, thank you my face when I went on to read Sue toxic smoke and fumes would escape of 10 vehicles failing at least one To help consumers become more Robin for remembering that this time Kilpatrick’s Weather in the Foothills. the ventilation shafts, sharing all component of the vehicle inspection comfortable with the auto service of year plays host to another religion’s How nice it was to not only receive the pollution with whatever unlucky process. National Car Care Month and repair process, the Car Care (besides Christianity) holiday. This well-wishes for both holidays, but neighborhoods CalTrans might is the perfect time to focus on your Council also recently introduced a [past] weekend wasn’t just Easter, it also a short explanation of each! How choose for those facilities. vehicle’s maintenance needs. new video entitled “Auto Service was Passover, too! sincere and well-rounded to do a little Please let your elected state To help motorists “be car care and Repair: What to Expect” that Now, as a Jew living in La research, and thus become educated representatives know extending the aware,” the non-profit Car Care provides a wealth of information Crescenta, I understand that there in each, and then go on to share this 710 is a bad idea whose time has Council has introduced a new on such topics as finding the right is a very small fraction of Jewish knowledge with others. passed. We need a better way to online service schedule, free to all auto repair facility, what to expect people in this area compared to our So, a huge thank you to the CV transport all kinds of freight and it motorists throughout the country. at the shop and what questions to Christian friends, but often it can Weekly staff for making me feel shouldn’t be with trucks intermixed The personalized schedule and ask. The video also covers the real get very isolating around the time of included, too. with passenger vehicles. e-mail reminder service, powered by truth about consumer rights and the major Christian holidays- including Paige Harris Sharon Weisman DriverSide.com, can be customized manufacturer’s warranty. Christmas/Hanukah time. Imagine La Crescenta Glendale by motorists at the council’s newly For more helpful information, check being repeatedly wished a Happy introduced website, www.carcare. out the council’s free digital Car Care ____, when in fact you don’t actually Fire Should be Warning National Car Care Month Offers org. Whether you do it yourself or Guide. celebrate that holiday! I appreciate The massive fire on the 134 Freeway Opportunity take your car to a professional service Rich White, executive director the sentiment behind the phrase, but Saturday night, April 7, caused by a April is National Car Care Month technician, following a preventative Car Care Council Page 10 • April 12, 2012 VIEWPOINTS www.cvweekly.com The Baptism By Mary O’KEEFE some of Saturday’s service most moving parts of the church is an important at St. Bede’s was familiar. evening. These 12 people, foundation that, despite LETTERS On Saturday, my It was a long service, who had been so dedicated dips in attendance, is still daughter Molly and I about three hours, but with their studies and a strong institution in the attended a baptism at St. the church was beautiful religious certainty, were world. Bede’s the Venerable in La and the music reflective. not alone – someone had The pastor explained Cañada. It was, however, a little their back. the act of baptism forgives WANTED! After two years of like being at a concert and Msgr. Antonio all sins, clears the slate so classes, Josh Lacey was to waiting for that main band Cacciapuoti, St. Bede’s to speak. (All letters must be be baptized and we were to show. I had talked to pastor, told the 12 they “It was amazing but honored that he wanted to Josh about this ceremony were joining a family of in retrospect not a lot has 350 words or less) share it with us. for so long I was anxious to Christians throughout the changed,” Josh said after Josh is 19, and he see it finally happen. world. the baptism. “But it has Send CV WEEKLY your has dedicated every A small pool sat on For that moment there made me more confident in Wednesday for two years the altar stage. Women was no division between my spiritual life and I am thoughts and comments to learning his faith and carrying jars of water denominations. Josh was part of a family.” on any of our articles or preparing for the baptism walked down the aisles being welcomed as my And isn’t that a feeling and confirmation. I asked and poured the water into children and I had been we all want, a sense happenings in our community Josh why he wanted to the pool. Twelve people when we were baptized. of belonging? be baptized and why St. were being baptized, all I guess this is what What a great and we’ll share them with the Bede’s. He told me his dad dressed in brown robes Holy Week is all about. family to be had asked him to come to with rope belts. Their For Christians, it is part of. rest of our readers! church several times, but sponsors stood behind a time to remember he kept putting it off. them and throughout the our history, a time to Mail letters to: Crescenta “Then one day I went entire ceremony, until reflect on why we to church and it all made they stepped into the pool, chose to follow Valley Weekly; P.O. Box 543; sense to me. It just seemed they had their hands on the teachings right,” Josh said. their ward’s shoulders. For of Christ Verdugo City, CA 91046 or via We are Episcopalian, so me, this was one of the and why email at [email protected]. Me and Cancer – We Know A Lot of The Same People By David SCHIMIDT 40th birthday, about five years brain tumors were so numerous run-ins with this evil. Siblings a cure that drives me to host prior to his death. I mention we were told, “there were too who have battled melanoma Relay and motivates me with This year marks the fifth his age because I am 40, and many to count.” Additionally and friends losing limbs from the energy needed to keep the year that I will be involved cannot help but wonder how the news that nothing long cancerous tumors. Co-workers Relay walkers, entertainers, with the American Cancer different my life would be right term would be helpful came arriving in the office with that sponsors, cancer fighters and Society’s Relay for Life and the now if I was faced with knowing right before her being given a scared look in their eyes. My survivors pumped up. fourth year that I am working my days were short upon this life expectancy of three to six step-father (my dad from the As I sit here reading and with the beautiful people of La earth. months from that day. time I was 11) was taken a editing what I have written, I Cañada/Montrose to keep their Flash forward about It was a day too many have little over a year ago and a am overwhelmed by emotion event something special. As the 27 years. It was a Saturday experienced and a day every childhood friend lost his wife because I am one of the lucky master of ceremonies for the morning in early 2004 at about one hopes to eliminate for in early March after her three- ones. Lucky to have been cancer first day’s entertainment and 6 a.m. when I got a call from future generations. year fight with a rare form of free my entire life, lucky to have events I am typically asked to my oldest sister explaining to Both my parents were brain cancer that currently has had the time with those I’ve share “my cancer story.” me that my mom had been fighters. Mom however a 0% survival rate. loved who have lost their cancer Sharing my story is a bit diagnosed with cancer. She said had the benefit of years of These experiences have battle, and lucky to have cancer daunting as I usually share of mom’s diagnosis, “It isn’t research development and pushed me into a more proactive survivors in my life. the Relay stage with cancer good.” I was familiar with my cancer treatments which mindset and – trust me – I’ve Over the years, Relay survivors, people in the heat of sister’s tone, as it was the were not available to my dad. had a few lumps and moles has given me a chance to do their cancer battle, and those same tone she had when she So she decided to fight and checked out, too. Cancer has no something constructive in the who have moved the proverbial had to deliver the news of my from diagnosis day one she conscience. It is a monster that fight against cancer and I do so mountain in order to do their father’s passing, Christmas Eve determined she would do lurks in the dark always ready alongside an army – an army part in researching a cure for in 1977. Just one day before everything possible to beat this to attack. of people who have become this horrible disease. A disease mom’s diagnosis, she was at disease. And fight she did. Cancer is scary. It scares my extended family and whom that is no respecter of persons, work. She was 69 years old at As many know all too well, me and it scares me because I inspire me. Each year, together, and which randomly and the time and simply too full of watching Mom, a woman who know I haven’t lived a “pure” we build hope that one day without reason inflicts its evil energy to retire. I know because had always been the epitome life. I don’t always make good we will find a cure. And every on far too many. My story is that she tried to retire not once, but of health, go though rounds of nutritional decisions and it’s year, I am humbled by the of a spectator, a bystander if you twice. chemo and weeks of radiation only recently that I can say I opportunity to meet some of the will, who has been watching Mom still cooked every meal took a toll on us all. We saw her am tobacco free. But I still love strongest and most beautiful cancer combat since the age for my stepfather, kept up with lose her hair and her ability to be in the sun, and I still love people this world has to offer, of 6. I have seen this war from the laundry, shopping and with to stand tall as the cancer beach vacations, and the fact is joining me at Relay and for this an up close and personal view, the housework in the house she attacked her spine, choking off … it is impossible for any of us cause. witnessed some success stories, fought to keep when my father the functions of the nerves that to completely remove ourselves So that’s my cancer story and far too many losses to feel past away decades earlier. She run along it. We watched her from all carcinogens. And that and also why I participate in victorious … yet. also walked three to five miles eyesight fade as brain legions is precisely why I choose every Relay For Life each year and My introduction to cancer along the roads of Big Sandy, continued to grow in number year to be part of this wonderful will do so as long as I am able to at 6 began with the loss of Tex. with my sisters a few days and size and we listened to her event, the Foothills Relay for join others as a warrior against my father to non-Hodgkin’s per week. breathing become a laborious Life. a disease that must be wiped lymphoma. As a boy of 5, I That same pillar of tenacity, act. And we watched in horror I fantasize every year prior out. remember seeing my father my mother, was initially taken as the combination of the affects to this event that we, up there at Come out and join us as we (and remember, 5 year olds to the hospital as a result of of her cancer, and her cancer Clark-Magnet High School, will anticipate together that this view fathers as untouchable, what was thought to be a mild treatments, reduced her by raise that one magical dollar will be the year of the cure! infallible and as heroes) too stroke. What she was told was nearly half, turning her into not that will be the last needed and I hope to see everyone at weak to independently get out they found lung cancer, which much more than an 80 lb. bag of will finally fund that miracle Clark Magnet School, 4747 of his recliner, stationed in the they were certain was “stage bones. This went on for months, cure and forever rid the world New York Ave. in La Crescenta middle of our living room. I 4.” Mom had been a smoker well beyond her six- month of this evil monster. I believe the weekend of May 12-13. remember seeing the tumor on but she’d quit smoking in 1970 initial life expectancy, which we will find a cure for cancer, David Schimidt is the his neck grow, distorting his (when she became pregnant was both a blessing and a curse. and I believe we are close. emcee for the annual Foothills face to almost unrecognizable. with me). As if hearing stage When she became paralyzed we It is that faith in a cure that Relay For Life. To find out At that age I just thought dad 4 lung cancer wasn’t enough, took turns at her bedside. leads me to empty my pockets how to take part or support was sick, and sick people get doctors went on to explain her I’d love to tell you that my year after year because I don’t Relay, visit the web page better. It was only later that I lung cancer had metastasized parents were the start and want to walk away with that http://foothillsrelayforlife. discovered dad found out he had in her spine, adrenal glands, finish of my experience with final cure research dollar in com/2012event.htm. inoperable cancer around his chest and brain. In fact, the cancer, but sadly, I’ve had other my pocket. It is my belief in April 12, 2012 www.cvweekly.com Page 11 www.cvweekly.com YOUTH CV Girl Scout Troop 391 Earns Bronze Award By Sammi SLAYBACK left, so we need to save the golf course. With a 3-par, 18- space we have.” hole course and 27-tee driving ince the Girl Scouts of Over the course of their range, the Verdugo Hills Golf the USA was founded project, the girls have learned Course is a rare commodity. Not Sa century ago, the much about the history of the only is its structure uncommon organization has thrived and golf course, which they passed but its hours of operation and now boasts a membership of over on to friends and family. The usage for school activities set three million girls and adults land was originally a Wikanga it apart from other competing throughout the nation. The Indian village located half way courses. girls of Crescenta Valley’s Troop between the San Gabriel and The girls have been fighting 391 have carried on the Girl San Fernando missions. The to raise awareness and preserve Scout tradition of community village acted as a place of refuge the golf course in various ways. involvement by participating and shelter for padres who They have written letters to Los in preservation efforts for the frequently had to make the trip Angeles City Council members Verdugo Hills Golf Course. between locations. Paul Krekorian and Richard Guided by troop leader Sharon The land was eventually Alarcon asking them for their Hales, for the past three years purchased by five doctors who support, scootered in the the fifth-grade girls of Troop built the golf course. After the Sunland-Tujunga 4th of July 391 chose to take on the project passing of the last surviving parade passing out balloons of raising awareness about the owner in 2004, the property and fliers, and met with news preservation of the Verdugo was sold to Snowball West reporters to voice their concern. Hills Golf Course. The project Investments. In addition to these activities, has earned the troop the Bronze What the girls of Troop the girls will be hosting a booth Award, an honor given to Girl 391 want to share with the at the Arbor Day celebration Photo by Sammi SLAYBACK The girls of Troop 391 stand in front of the Verdugo Hills Golf Course. Scout troops after completing community are the plans the on April 28 at Two Strike Park They earned their Bronze Award for their preservation efforts. three years of service. investment company has for in order to further educate the “Our community needs more 28 of the 58 acres of land. community of their cause. troop member Hanna Wright. and see all of your friends.” open spaces and recreational According to their research, one While the scouts have been “You get to do a lot of fun things spaces,” member Ellie Kohn proposal is to build 229 homes actively participating in their said when asked why she and in place of the golf course and community on a regular basis, her fellow troop members chose driving range. the Girl Scouts organization such a challenging endeavor. The Girl Scouts are attempting isn’t only about hard work. “There isn’t much open space to save what is a very unique “It’s [also] really fun,” said Team Helps Restore Local Trail On Saturday, 16 members of the St. Francis High School Mountain Bike Team joined 50 other high school mountain bikers for a hard yet rewarding day of trail work in the Angeles National Forest on a segment of trail that was damaged during the Station Fire. Under the guidance of local trail advocates Banner Moffatt and Stephen Messer of the Concerned Off Road Bicyclists Association (CORBA), the students were divided into smaller groups to perform specific tasks such as brush clearing, trail widening and route relocation. Thanks to the students’ contributions, the trail system in now much safer for cyclists and hikers. Saturday’s work was performed on a popular mountain bike trail behind JPL called Upper Brown. The students used their mountain bikes to ride six miles to the trail work area with some students and coaches using trailers to tow up the equipment and hand tools needed to complete the job. Despite temperatures reaching 90 degrees, the students put in almost eight hours of work and their efforts made a major impact on the quality of the trail. The St. Francis High School Mountain Bike Team is currently in its fourth season of TOP: From left, Daniel Balsam, Austin Hamilton, Sean Bird Matt Kubly competition in the SoCal High are hard at work on the trail. School Mountain Bike League. ABOVE: Taking a break are team members (from left) Austin Hamilton, Contributed by Coach Lee Scott Marshall, Nick Bedford, Philip Saulny, Nathaniel Blakely, Sean BIRD Bird, Matt Kubly, Chris Sercel, Coach Nick Gualtieri and Will Towne. Page 12 • April 12, 2012 YOUTH www.cvweekly.com Future Scientists Invade Valley View Cafeteria By Misty DUPLESSIS the opportunity to learn with touch. ideas.” the school for its support for the everything they needed to know All those in attendance “All the schools in the area first annual school wide event. Each year the fourth grade about doing a science project had the privilege of meeting work so well together,” said Photo by Misty DUPLESSIS students of Valley View team up from choosing a topic to forming students from Clark Magnet Goethals. BELOW: Fourth grade student with partners to test hypothesis, a conclusion. High’s robotics team 696. Goethals said the science fair Jonathan Magna tests for conduct experiments and form Fourth grader David Students enjoyed a sort of tag event was a success and credited properties of density. scientific conclusions as they Melendez and his partner made game with Raul, a mini robot explore different aspects of a marshmallow launcher out that was programmed to spin science. of a mousetrap, but ran into a and move randomly on its Although it was mandatory for problem when the wind kept own. Clark’s Queen Hannah’s fourth graders to participate, 50 blowing the marshmallows off Revenge, who won the title of students in grades one through course. The young scientists Best Quality during this year’s five enthusiastically chose switched out the marshmallows Rebound Rumble competition, to take part in this scientific for jelly beans and turned their also joined the fun. adventure with encouragement experiment into a device that Many students enjoyed from the PTA. visitors of all ages enjoyed running after the robot as they The PTA helped transform playing with. tried to anticipate its next move the school cafeteria into a In addition to the hands- and playing catch with the laboratory where students saw on fun the students had, they basketball-throwing machine. the effects of tornados, learned received a special visit from Goethals credited a mother about the mystery of quicksand volunteer students of the at Mountain Avenue for sharing and tested delicious fruit drinks Crescenta Valley High School a lot of materials with Valley for Vitamin C. Science and Medicine Academy View and for giving her “great Several weeks prior to the who were stationed at posts event, PTA President Myra ready to help students make goo Goethals set up an after school out of common household items, workshop that gave all students test gravity and make toys glow Dancing Fun at Village Christian

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Michael Bublik, M.D. Ear, Nose, and roat Photo by Charlotte BOWEN Facial Plastic Surgery In Sun Valley, the elementary PTF (Parent Teacher Fellowship) at Village Christian Schools Head and Neck Surgery hosted a hoe down for its families. They enjoyed a barbecue dinner and dancing to a country-western band in a festive setting. Everyone had the chance to learn the Electric Slide line dance and being New options together for a fun evening. available now for Chronic Sinusitis and Allergy CCNS Celebrates Easter Students at Crescenta-Cañada 1370 Foothill #100, La Cañada • 800 S. Central #204, Glendale Cooperative Nursery School (818) 649-3919 • [email protected] (CCNS) celebrated Easter by dying eggs then hunting for them in a traditional Easter egg hunt. Students awaited the arrival of the Easter bunny for weeks with director Nita Imm preparing arts and crafts, reading Easter stories and teaching Easter songs to the Darling Ducks (3-year-old program) and the Busy Bears (4-year-old program). Parents lent a hand and were in attendance for the Easter egg hunt, which included a song performance from the children. They hopped and sang while wearing bunny ears and wiggling bunny noses. “I love teaching the children about the coming of spring, new life and Easter,” said Imm. As a cooperative, CCNS is guided by a volunteer board of directors to establish policies and guidelines while parents join together to manage the day-to- day activities and maintenance of the school. CCNS is Christian based and is non-denominational. TOP RIGHT: Annalina Fogerty colors Easter eggs. RIGHT: Miro Nauha and AJ Spiotto work on eggs. April 12, 2012 www.cvweekly.com Page 13 SPORTS Babe Herman Tournament: CV 12, Notre Dame 4 Falcons Get Offensive in Babe Herman Tourney CV lights up the scoreboard “We’re playing games. It’s been all week at Stengel vs. non- huge. We had those huge gaps in our league foes. schedule so it was so frustrating,” said Coach Phil Torres. “Playing By Brandon HENSLEY well helps, and pitching well helps too.” or some Southern The Falcons have won five in California students, a row and eight of their last nine Fspring break might be games. In those eight wins they are about hitting the beach and riding averaging just over seven runs. the waves. For the Falcons baseball Against the Notre Dame team, spring break is about hitting Knights, CV was able to break the grand slams and riding waves of game open in the third inning. They offense. chased pitcher Tommu Wilson, who CV hosted the 46th annual Babe was charged with four runs in two Herman Tournament at Stengel innings. In the third, Russo drove Field this week, and the Falcons in two runs to make it a 4-1 lead, advanced to the championship game and then junior Cole Currie’s base with a 12-4 win over Notre Dame on hit plated two more for a 6-1 lead. Tuesday. The championship game It didn’t get much prettier for the was to be played on Wednesday Knights in the fourth. CV scored in eight innings (regulation lasts vs. Chatsworth at 7 p.m., although five more times, thanks to two more seven innings). the rain that fell threatened to RBIs by Currie. Kyle Murray, who came on as postpone the game as of press time. “We all hit pretty well. Guys were a reliever in the eighth for Chas In beating Notre Dame, the on base for me and I just happened Turansky, drove a pitch off of Falcons improved to 10-4 overall. to put the ball in play and good James Santore to centerfield to They beat Hoover 5-0 behind a things happened,” Currie said. score Patrick Adams, who was the dominant pitching performance Currie said the offensive winning run. Eastern had scored by Elliot Surrey last Friday to run explosion was expected, eventually. in the top of the eighth when Tom their Pacific League record to 4-0. “Yeah, I mean, we talk about Bordi tripled home Steve Priolo to CV was in the National Division it all the time. Once we hit, we’re make it 8-7. in the Tournament. The winner going to hit, and the past two teams Vikings starting pitcher Mike Turansky – who entered in the Photos by Leonard COUTIN of the National side plays the have paid the price for it,” he said. Marchitto struggled through a bad fourth – settled down … until the TOP: Troy Mulcahey’s sacrifice American Division winner for the Starting pitcher Murray went six first inning. He gave up a grand eighth innings, of course. fly at Tuesday’s game against championship. The Falcons won innings and gave up four runs on slam to center off CV third baseman The Babe: Notre Dame helped the win for Crescenta Valley. Mulcahey the tournament last year. three hits. He struck out seven. Ted Boeke, making it 4-0 Falcons. The tournament is named in overcame struggles on the mound CV’s offense has finally come The Falcons play at Mater Dei on Eastern took advantage of CV honor of Babe Herman, who was on Saturday against Eastern alive. Ted Boeke hit a grand slam Saturday at 11 a.m. They resume pitcher Troy Mulcahey’s poor control born in Buffalo in 1903 but moved High School. on Saturday against Eastern High their Pacific League schedule on and tied the game in the second. to Glendale when he was still a BOTTOM: Starting pitcher Kyle School in a game the Falcons won April 17 at Glendale at 3:30 p.m. Mulcahey lasted just one and two- toddler. Herman ended up playing Murray pitched a strong six innings Tuesday, allowing just in extra innings on a walkoff RBI by Quick Hits: third innings and was replaced by for the Brooklyn Dodgers and three earned runs. Murray had Kyle Murray. Sophomore Michael The one trouble spot CV had this Johnu Psatlis (Mulcahey was still enjoyed a successful career, retiring the game winning hit on Saturday Russo hit another grand slam on week was on Saturday against a allowed to bat). The game was in 1937. He returned to Glendale propelling the Falcons to a 9-8 Monday in a 16-2 win over Redondo team from New Jersey, the Eastern tied in 7-7 in the third, and after and worked as a scout for several victory. Union. Vikings. CV pulled out a 9-8 win that both pitchers Marchitto and teams until 1964. CV, Hoover Tri Meet at Burroughs By Leonard COUTIN Esparza placing third (4:32). Tyler Bradshaw once again won both jumping identical marks of 18- and the 300H (41:31) with Falcon Falcon Parker Averill had a the pole vault (12-0) with teammate 7. This is the second time this year lead sprinter Justin Maturan The Burroughs Indians hosted its triple win in the sprint 400m dash Logan Rodgers taking third (10-0) distance runner Duncan has long winning the 100 (11:44). Springfield first track and field tri meet against (53:31), the shot put (36-11½) and and Burroughs securing second (11- jumped. won the 200m (22.75). the Falcons and the Tornados at its discus (110-6). Alex Damia had a 6). Thomas Hwang won the high The CV girls triumphed over both new memorial stadium on April 5. close second to Averill in the 400m A refreshing surprise was a jump (5-8). Falcon hurdler senior Burroughs 94 to 41 and Hoover 118 The Falcons varsity boys and (53:37) and Adam Akopyan placed win by Falcons Mike Duncan and Josh Straschewski streaked to 12 as well. girls performed with precision, third (55:19). Justin Springfield in the long jump, through both the 110HH (15:00) see TRI MEET on next page scoring against rival Indians and Tornadoes and taking many first and second placements, not only in WELCOME TO THE FAMILY. Lives are the relays and sprints, but also in not only field events. Although the meet is scored Mountview Senior Living is a community that lived here, separately like a dual meet, the cultivates friendship and inspires an adventurous spirit, where they are athletes race together at the same time in all the events. CV boys caring is what we do for each other. That’s a real community. enriched. scored 101 to Burroughs 35, and That’s an Elmcroft community. 124 to Hoover’s 11. “I am happy with how the meet went. We had quite a few [personal Assisted Living | Memory Care records] in events,” said CVHS head coach Mark Evans. “They did Private rooms available, starting at $3108. a great job with the facility … It was fun to be the first track meet Companion rooms available, starting at $1595. on the new surface and refurbished stadium.” Call to schedule your personal visit! The Falcon boys won the 4x100 relay 44.95. 818.248.6737 Burroughs’ lead distance runner Anthony Monroy had a dual win both in the 1600m (4:22) and 3200m (9:46) with Falcon Gabe Collison running the lead in the 3200m during most of the 2640 Honolulu Ave. | Montrose, CA 91020 | ElmcroftSeniorLiving.com race. Nick Beatty took second in Lic# 197607164 the 1600m (4:31.06) with Aaron Page 14 • April 12, 2012 SPORTS www.cvweekly.com TRI MEET from previous page

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There was little doubt that the jump were taken by Falcons Emily patiently waited for the new Zeke’s vs. Falcons were serious about attaining Beglarian (5-0), Walker (4-10) and stadium since the 1994 decision tri meet victories. Starting off with a Grace Keller (4-8). by the city council to tear down So Cal Heating 50:38 in the 4x100 relay, the Falcon “Burroughs is a team we need to the former stadium. Finally the team of Claudia Sepulveda, Noel beat in cross-country so I am happy new state of the art facility was Wong, Emmy Walker and Kayleigh with how the distance athletes completed, and dedicated on Feb. Carrillo took the victory. ran,” said Evans. “We had three 25. The facility will now be the The CV distance tripled with lead boys under 5:00 in the 1600 for the home for Burroughs, Burbank and runner Cali King winning (5:25) first time. Aaron Esparza had a PR Bellarmine-Jefferson high school and teammates Megan Melnyk in the 3200 of 9:53. We competed athletes. The long awaited stadium (5:33) capturing second and Erika very well in both the boys and girls cost in excess of $12.1 million. A war Johnson (5:36) securing third. distance races.” memorial honoring fallen soldiers Sepulveda had a dual win in the Despite the strong performances, was placed at the entrance of the 100H (16:63) and 300H (49:19). Evans was concerned about how the stadium. Courtney Iannelo won the 400m athletes will fare when retaking the The renovation project consisted (1:02.37) and teammate Ruby field after spring break. of a new athletic field with artificial Hannah placed second (103:50). “Spring break is a tough time turf for football and soccer; a Carrillo, who has been a lead because we come back to our new all-weather track; areas for supporter in points all season, again toughest league meet against shot put, discus events for long had a stellar victory winning both Arcadia,” he said. “We will have jump, triple jump; ADA accessible the 100m (12:31) and 200m (25:95) practices all [break] week for those bleachers; new lighting and a new On a chilly spring morning bottom of the second with a as well as anchoring both relays. in town. Those on trips are expected scoreboard; concession facilities on at Two Strike Park, SoCal run off three singles by John Senior Brooke Moultrie and frosh to train.” both the home and visitor sides; Heating held on to beat Zeke’s Gelsinger, Ethan Godby and Haley Witzeman won the 3200 with The new Burroughs Memorial new restrooms and storage, and a 5-4 in a Crescenta Sports William Allen. Zachery Roh, identical time (12:19). Stadium was a welcome change new parking lot with bus drop-off Association Pinto League Jack Mawhinney, Petersen, The top three slots in the high for the athletes. Burroughs has and refreshed landscaping. game. and Bayles all singled to give The game, held on SoCal Heating two more runs Saturday, March 31, started in the last inning. Monarchs Have Success out with Zeke’s pitcher With one last chance to Charlie Stewart striking come back, Zeke’s batter out the first two batters and Evan Boyle homered, and in Tourney getting help from outfielder batters Jordan Lamm, Jake Jarrett Brewer, who made Weingarten, Stewart and The La Crescenta Monarchs, an amazing home-run saving Gelsinger all singled to bring a newly formed travel baseball catch to end the inning. the score to 5-4. team for 9-year-old boys, won SoCal Heating’s Jacob SoCal Heating pitcher Roh second place in the Maddogz Petersen pitched an equally ended the rally by striking out April Fools Day Baseball strong inning by getting all the last batter leaving Zeke’s Tournament held in East Los three putouts on the first with bases loaded and one run Angeles on Sunday. Together three batters he faced. In shy of tying the game. for only three months, this is the second inning, SoCal All in all it was a fun the boys first tournament win. Heating’s bats came alive game and a bright spot in an Pictured are (bottom row) Robbie with six hits for three runs otherwise overcast southern Mansour, Aaron Kim, Nathan Lee, with Richie Ryan and Daniel California March day. Boon Fay, Elijah Lee and Tyler Yu. In Bayles each smacking triples. Contributed by Jon the top row are David Case, Tommy Zeke’s battled back in the WEINGARTEN Italia, Ryan Kim, Jason Kim, Evan Aceytuno and Brendon Pehar. Newest CVHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Announced The fourth Crescenta Valley Sweeney, Scott Harper, Kerry and graduated from four-year tremendous athlete in women’s League and All-CIF water polo High School Athletic Hall of Zwart, Lauren Hawthorne, the schools. basketball and track and field player for the Falcons in 1976 Fame banquet and ceremony 1986 CIF Championship Softball Scott Harper was the CIF for the Falcons and earned a and helped the team advance to will take place Saturday, May Team and Nada Kawar. Player of the Year for the Falcons scholarship to UCLA where she the CIF finals. 26 at the Angeles National Golf Darren Beer was an All-CIF in 1976 after scoring 128 goals scored points in the shot put and Kerry Zwart-Bell was one of Club in Sunland. baseball player for the Falcons in during the season when the discus for the Bruins in the 1997 the greatest female athletes to A reception starting at 5 p.m. 1985 as well as Pacific Leaguer CV team fell in the CIF team and 1998 NCAA meets and was ever compete at CV. She won will give people a chance to MVP. He went on to play at USC championship 9-8 to Cabrillo also an Academic All-American the state championship in the socialize and dinner will start where he holds Trojan records for High School. those years. She represented the shot put in 1978 as well as the promptly at 6:45 p.m. The appearances and games started Lauren Hawthorne is country of Jordan in the 1996 CIF and Master’s titles that year banquet program including the and has been an assistant considered one of the best and 2000 Olympics. and was the CIF and Master’s induction ceremony will begin baseball coach at CV since 1991. women’s tennis players to ever Paul Steinbacher was a champion in the long jump in at 8 p.m. Dan Berry will be honored play at CV and holds the school tremendous football player for 1979. She was an All-American The nine inductees chosen for posthumously and is credited record for most victories. She the Falcons CIF championship in the pentathlon at USC and the class of 2012 is made up with starting the CV softball was a member of four straight team in 1973 and helped anchor still holds the school record in of several former outstanding program in 1983 and guided league championship teams from the defense for Head Coach that event. athletes and coaches as well as a the Falcons to the CIF title 2000-03. She was a multiple Gordy Warnock, a 2010 CV Hall The 1986 CIF title for the CIF championship softball team, in 1986, a 5-4 victory over league champion in singles and of Fame inductee. He earned all- softball team is the only one for the only one in school history. The Woodbridge. He led the Falcons doubles and was All-CIF from league and All-CIF honors that that sport in school history and inductees are Darrin Beer , Paul to 20 Pacific league titles and 2001-03. year. that team was coached by Dan Steinbacher, Dan Berry, Dale many of his players transferred Dr. Nada Kawar was a Dale Sweeney was an All- Berry. April 12, 2012 www.cvweekly.com Page 15 BETWEEN FRIENDS Surprises, Fun at Annual Smart-A-Thon By Robin GOLDSWORTHY throwing coconuts at them. But all silliness was tossed More than 130 folks turned aside as pencils were poised out to see just how smart they over paper when the trivia test were at the 24th annual Smart- was administered. A-Thon held on March 28 at After 25 minutes of answering Verdugo Hills Hospital. 68 questions, it was time to The event is the primary put pencils down and tally the fundraiser for the Mary Pinola/ scores. CV Chamber Education A quick review of the answers Endowment Fund that has and the teams of the Crescenta awarded over $100,000 since its Valley Town Council and Clark inception in 1990. Magnet Faculty tied for first; Participants paid $35 for the CV Chamber and Glendale the chance to not only test Unified School District tied for their trivia knowledge, but second; and VHH, the CV Drug also enjoyed entertainment & Alcohol Prevention Coalition provided by CV Sheriff’s Capt. and Bob Smith Toyota all tied David Silversparre who tickled for third place. Organizer the ivories accompanied by Jean Maluccio was pleased songstress Lt. Angela Shepherd. with the event, especially with incredible to work with,” said for me, and Elen In addition to enjoying a the assistance offered by the Maluccio. “From their head chef Borja who works tasty lunch provided by the hospital. Joel Hernandez to Kenny Tse with Mr. LaBella.” hospital, guests could bid on “The staff at VHH is who always has the room ready 60 baskets in a silent auction. Some lucky(?) participants were randomly selected to take part in a hula dancing contest TOP: Hula dancers included Holly after donning a colorful grass Heurkins, Danette Erickson and Dennis skirt. The contest was non- van Bremen. ABOVE: Festive balloons gender specific – both men dotted the VHH Council Room. LEFT: and women swiveled, gyrated Teams included Michele Doll, Lisa Yeghiayan, Cindy Charles and Aimee or performed some other act Yeghiayan from Prom Plus (far left) and that could be construed as hula Odette Suarez, Marian Mirsky, Todd dancing. The performers were Thornbury and Dennis van Bremen good sports, thankfully, and representing the CV Town Council. the audience restrained from Photos by Leonard COUTIN “Along The Royal Inca Road” McGroarty Arts – A Travelogue at Kiwanis Center Hosts “Just The 3,200-mile Inca Road National Geographic grant, Cañada Flintridge residents as was built over 500 years ago Karin spent seven months well as for residents of nearby to link the outposts of the traveling along the historic communities. Individual California” Exhibition Inca Empire. Join renowned Inca Highway down the spine performances are $8 a person. adventurer Karin Muller at of the Andes and along the Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with the Kiwanis travelogue held coast of Chile. This journey pre-show entertainment at at Flintridge Prep on April 21 resulted in an international 7:10 p.m. to see her travel this route, television documentary series, For further information, spinning it into a modern “Along the Inca Road,” on or to order tickets visit www. tapestry of faces and memories, National Geographic, a book lacanadakiwanis.org, or call while intertwining a chronicle published by the Adventure (818) 790-9901. Payment of the Inca and how they lived, Press, articles and photos in advance can be made by worshipped, and warred. In for National Geographic sending a check to Kiwanis this expedition she searches for and other publications. She Club of La Cañada, P.O. Box remnants of the ancient road, frequently returns to Peru as 33, La Cañada Flintridge, CA while offering a rare glimpse an expert lecturer for National 91012. into the descendants of the Geographic, the Smithsonian Tickets are available at the Almost 50 talented artists exhibited their work at the first Inca. and other organizations. door. Major credit cards are annual Art Fair & Gallery at McGroarty Arts Center where Muller is an acclaimed author, Kiwanis has sponsored these accepted. 300 guests enjoyed this year’s theme “Just California.” Artists filmmaker, photographer and adventures for the past 50 from Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles and beyond submitted their adventurer. Supported by a years for the enjoyment of La best works for the opportunity to present and sell their art in a professional setting. Visual artists were invited to exhibit and sell their work in two curated gallery spaces and at booths in the outdoor art fair. VHH to Hold Free Medicare This split presentation format allowed artists to present to the community even if they did not want to enter work in the curated galleries. Educational Seminar A portion of the proceeds from the artwork sold from the gallery As a community service Council Room, located on the Supplement plans. will support programs at McGroarty Arts Center. to all the Baby Boomers fourth floor lobby. The event is for educational For more information about future events, call (818) 352.5285 coming into the Medicare The seminar will help new purposes only and no plan- or visit www.mcgroartyartscenter.org. system and for those seniors Medicare patients with their specific benefits or details will already on Medicare, Verdugo questions about benefits and be discussed. Refreshments Hills Hospital (VHH) will be types of health plans available will be served. providing a free Medicare to them. Various topics will be To RSVP, call (818) 952- educational seminar, “Turning discussed including the basics 2227. 65.” The seminar will be held of Medicare, prescription drug VHH is located at 1812 on Wednesday, April 18 from 6 plans, Medicare Advantage Verdugo Blvd., Glendale, p.m. to 7 p.m. in the hospital’s plans and Medicare 91208. Page 16 • April 12, 2012 BETWEEN FRIENDS www.cvweekly.com People Making Expo to Benefit Seniors When three local residents got News together at a recent networking (Mrs.) Terry Walker has been chosen by The La Cañada Kiwanis event, they realized that they Club Selection Committee as the 2011 La Cañadan of the Year. had something important in According to a release by the committee, Walker’s broad based common: their concern for the volunteer activity and community service over many years welfare of senior citizens. From demonstrate that she is a worthy recipient of this prestigious this meeting an idea was born, award. a senior healthy living expo that Walker served as the Chamber’s chairman of the board for could bring services together in three terms and is currently serving as centennial chairman with one location for an afternoon Jennifer Seastrom. During her time on the board she promoted of fun and education for the and instituted many programs and procedures, benefitting the community’s senior citizens. entire community, that are enjoyed today and will for years to The Senior Healthy Living come. Expo will be held on Saturday, The La Cañadan of the Year awards luncheon will be on April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 2 at Descanso Gardens, Van de Kamp Hall. at 4105 Ocean View Blvd., at Photo by Al Restivo ______the corner of Montrose Avenue, Senior Healthy Living Expo organizers Vanessa Terzian, Chris Motte, and The following local residents were among 1,371 students named in Montrose. Patty Prange. to Biola University’s fall 2011 dean’s list for academic excellence: Organizers Patty Prange, other, better care for the elderly and savings, I’ve been able From La Crescenta Samuel Cho; from La Cañada Flintridge Chris Motte and Vanessa is an absolute must. to help them and I will be Miya Joo and Anna Tichon. Terzian are from different “With families spread out, available at the expo to provide Biola students are placed on the dean’s list to honor those with professions. Prange operates time constraints and distance, some helpful guidance,” Motte a grade point average of 3.6 or higher while enrolled in 12 of more Gentle Hearts Home Care; we find that the elderly are said. credit units and whose cumulative grade point average is at least Motte is a financial planner, and left to manage for themselves. There will be free admission a 3.2. This past fall, 33% of Biola students achieved this academic Terzian is an elder law attorney. Members of the community to seniors and a host of services goal. All three share concerns about want to keep their loved ones at will be available at no charge ______how seniors are treated and home, so with all the talent we including medical and dental Laura Emmons of La Cañada, a sophomore at Westminster the care they receive. With this have in this community, this is wellness checkups. Many more School in Simsbury, Conn., earned honors for the winter 2012 in mind, the trio assembled very possible,” said Terzian. services for seniors will also academic term. community professionals with Motte added that his be available. In addition, there ______similar interests and planned experience has shown that will be free refreshments and Natalie Sherif of La Cañada, a sophomore at Gettysburg the expo. senior citizens are often worried entertainment. College, participated in the spring 2012 production of Romeo & Prange has been involved in about finances and maintaining Free parking will be available Juliet. senior services since 1997. a life style they have come to on the premises and at nearby ______“We need to … provide better depend upon. Holy Redeemer Church where Nicholas Kelly of La Crescenta has been named to the dean’s care for the elderly and we “I’ve worked with many free shuttle service will be list at Pacific University (Ore.) for fall semester 2011. can do it by supporting local seniors, and they all seem provided. Kelly is among 283 of Pacific’s 1,603 undergraduate students to businesses that share our to share a concern about the Early registration is urged achieve this high academic honor. concern for the well-being of economy and whether their and can be arranged by calling To qualify for the dean’s list at Pacific, a student must achieve senior citizens,” she said. She savings will last throughout (818) 248-4278. The first 100 a term grade-point average 3.70 (4.00 scale) and complete 12 or added that in these times when their lifetime. With their registered will receive a free more graded hours. families not living near each current portfolio of investments lunch. Campbell's Questions About Automotive Today’s Real Estate? Complete Auto Repair Ask Phyllis! Foreign & Domestic The Ins and Outs of FHA Financing 818-541-9288 A buyer’s perspective. if the appraiser notes any Dear Phyllis, They listen to the news and peeling paint it will need to 2735 Honolulu Avenue Montrose My husband and I want to are sometimes a bit skittish be removed prior to closing. Open M-F 8am to 6pm help our son and daughter- about jumping into the In 20 years of selling real in-law purchase a home. We housing market. But if they estate, I have never seen an License #182271 won’t be giving them a 20% have been looking at homes appraiser make this condition down payment, but likely for any length of time, they for a conventional loan. close to 10%. I spoke to our have seen a lot of overpriced If your son is in a more bank branch manager who homes and or homes in poor competitive price range, suggested that they obtain an condition. Well-priced homes bidding on move-in ready FHA mortgage as they allow that are move-in ready are homes (one that will qualify lower down payments. When in hot demand (especially for FHA financing), his we met with our Realtor®, he in the lower price ranges). having FHA financing will told us that most home sellers Frequently they sell in be a deterrent to the seller. frown upon FHA financing. multiple offer situations, Because the seller’s Realtor® Why would the seller care giving the illusion of a seller’s will know of the potential what kind of loan the buyer market. pitfalls, in a multiple offer obtains? Can you offer A seller’s perspective. situation, his offer will be less further explanation? Their home has dramatically attractive. Puzzled dropped in value. Inventory There is another type of is tight, there is likely not a FHA loan you should look Dear Puzzled, lot of competition. If their into. It’s the FHA 203K. Congratulations on helping home is priced according to This loan funds the buyer’s your son and daughter-in-law today’s market, the seller had repairs and improvements purchase their first home. a lot of showings. They may after the buyer closes escrow. Prices and interest rates have hoped for higher offers, It is much less common, more are low and won’t remain so after all there are so many complex and you should forever. buyers out there looking. only deal with a lender very Much of what appears in the FHA loans have different experienced with this type of media is conflicting – prices underwriting criteria than financing. are falling, it’s a buyer’s conventional loans. The market, or inventory is low biggest obstacle to FHA Phyllis Harb is a Realtor with and it’s a seller’s market. loans is the appraisal. The Prudential California Realty. Confusing as it is, it often appraisers are much stricter She may be contacted at feels that it is both a seller’s and often add conditions to (818) 790-7325 or by email market and a buyer’s market. the appraisal. For instance, [email protected]. April 12, 2012 www.cvweekly.com Page 17 LEISURE Revisiting a Classic – ‘Titanic’ in 3D By Charly SHELTON million. It is a 15-year-old movie, available on DVD and VHS, “Titanic” was the most and yet it still makes money. successful movie of all time Amazing. until “Avatar.” Both are James The only problems that Cameron films. And now “Titanic” this reporter can find lie in is back in 3D for the first time on the inherent issues with the the big screen in 15 years. conversion process. In order to “Titanic” follows the story of take a 2D film to 3D, the edges young lovers Jack (Leonardo of the frame have been moved DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate to suit each eye. This results in Winslet) when they meet and ghosting images at the far end fall in love on board the maiden of the frame (where one eye voyage of Titanic and how they sees something that the other react during the sinking of the doesn’t). This may not affect ship. Whether you enjoy the most of today’s directors, but romance between the two lovers for Cameron, who really knows or the historical significance frame composition and makes or the special effects, this film each frame look like a postcard appeals to almost everyone as shot, this cuts into his frame. among the greatest films of all The audience is not only aware as extras in a shot. At 7 years old, TOP: The unsinkable time. of the ghosting, but it actually I got to be an extra in the scene of ship Titanic set sail The film, originally released hinders things that we need to the port that “Titanic” set out of. from Queenstown Christmas of 1997, grossed $1.8 see. However, for a 15-year-old Understandably, this film holds (now known as Cobh), billion, the highest in history movie about a sinking ship, it a very special place in my heart, Ireland on April 12, to that point, only beaten by still looks better than most of and I’m sure it does for many 1912 and sank at 2:20 “Avatar” in 2009. After an the movies made since then. The others, too. It is one of those a.m. on April 15. $18 million touch up and 3D effects are amazing – both digital movies that speaks to everyone. RIGHT MIDDLE and conversion process, “Titanic” is and practical – and they stand up And back on the big screen, this BELOW: The set of “Titanic” back on the big screen and raking to today’s standards. is the perfect time to show it to the movie with actors in in the dough. In its first five My father Mark Shelton new viewers, to see it how it’s front of a green screen. The little boy, in the hat and days, from Wednesday, April 4 to worked on the film and had some meant to be seen. uncomfortable shoes, is Sunday, April 8, the re-released of the best effects sequences in Rated PG-13, I give this film 5 reporter Charly Shelton. “Titanic” took in just over $25 the film; both he and I were used out of 5 stars. Titanic – It Wasn’t Just a Movie By Charly SHELTON Because so many Facebook The Titanic was the flagship of ticket. That’s $104,760 by today’s p.m. from a nearby ship that had and Twitter updates show that the White Star Line, the largest standards! Even the third class stopped for the night due to the This Saturday night and into some kids today don’t know that and most luxurious sailing accommodations were much icy conditions. Phillips responded Sunday is the 100th anniversary Titanic was real, here is a little ship ever made up to that time. nicer than other ships at the to this warning by cutting the of the sinking of the Titanic. history of the actual event. It was the largest ship on the time, and much nicer even than other ship off saying, “Shut up! water, beating out the former many of their own homes. Shut up! I’m working Cape Race.” record holder by 100 feet. The The ship left port from Cape Race, Newfoundland was Titanic could carry 3,547 people, Southhampton, England around handling all the transmissions of which 2,435 were passengers. noon on April 10, 1912. After from Titanic passengers. Phillips On its maiden voyage, it was stopping in Cherbourg, France was busy sending private carrying about half its capacity a few hours later to take on messages for passengers and with 1,320 passengers and 907 passengers and then stopping he paid no heed to the several crewmembers. again for passengers and warnings, most of which never The ship was organized into supplies in Queenstown, Ireland made it to Capt. E. J. Smith. three classes: first, second (now Cobh, Ireland) on April 12, Titanic struck an iceberg just and third. The first class she set out for New York across 20 minutes before midnight accommodations were incredibly the North Atlantic. on April 14, 1912. Due to low luxurious, with promenade suites On April 14, Titanic radio visibility (no moonlight), no (like the one Rose stayed in with operator Jack Phillips received binoculars for the watchmen a private open air promenade six iceberg warnings from other and a calm sea (couldn’t see the deck) at $4,350 for a one-way ships including one at 10:30 see TITANIC on next page Then & Now | Trader Joes Courtesy of the Historical Society of CV

Then » Previously occupied by a small market called appropriately Now » Trader Joe’s leased the property from Glendale and last year moved Honolulu Market, in 1955 this property at 2460 Honolulu Ave. became a Ford their very popular La Crescenta store to this beautiful new building in Montrose. dealership. It lasted nearly 50 years under various owners, and in 2003 went The La Crescenta store was famous for its lack of parking, and some predicted out of business permanently. It was then bought by the City of Glendale, and that their new location, with 65 dedicated parking spots, would have plenty of as seen here was temporarily used as overflow parking for the Montrose space. But true to form for Trader Joe’s everywhere, their new parking lot is Shopping Park. always filled to over-capacity. Page 18 • April 12, 2012 LEISURE www.cvweekly.com

TITANIC from previous page waves lapping on the edges the compartments. his duties. He didn’t give any This reporter will be heading care to join, please feel free of the bergs), Frederick Fleet At 12:05 a.m. the order orders, didn’t oversee anything. to the pub to drink a toast to to meet us at Gilligan’s this and Reginald Lee, who kept went out for evacuation. The He didn’t even inform his crew those lost on Saturday night Saturday. lookout from the crow’s nest, passengers were roused from of the circumstances. Some around 11:30 p.m. If you would didn’t see the iceberg directly in their cabins and told to put on crewmembers only knew there their path until it was too late. their life belts had meet on deck. was a problem when they saw a Rather than ramming straight Many didn’t comply, taking the life boat floating away from the CVWeekly.com’s into the berg, which may have warning as a joke and instead ship and called in to ask why. damaged the bow but saved decided to play soccer with the The Titanic sank in only two the vessel (Titanic’s sister ship chucks of ice on deck. hours and 40 minutes after ‘Net Notes’ Olympic rammed and sank the Capt. Smith was faced with impact at 2:20 a.m. on April Uboat U103 with its bow and the hard fact that there weren’t 15, 1912. She was the largest This Week Online remained afloat ), First Officer enough life boats to save commercial ship at the time and William Murdoch, who was in everyone on board. There were when she sank, according to the command at the time, decided a total of 20 life boats, each British Board of Trade report, to call a “hard-a-starboard” to tested for 68 people having a 1,514 people went down with try and turn to the left. He also total capacity of 1,178 people her. Only 710 out of 2,224 souls rang “full astern” to put the total – about half of the amount aboard were saved; 68% of the engines in reverse. This caused on board, and about one third of total passengers and crew lost the ship to slide along side the number Titanic was licensed their lives on Titanic. the iceberg, making impact at to carry. The White Star Line, This week we can remember 11:40 p.m., April 14, 1912. The however, decided that they those lost. Whether by observing iceberg, once thought to have would have fewer life boats to a moment of silence or taking gashed the hull of the ship, is give a wider deck space and an part in a Titanic tea on April now believed to have repeatedly unencumbered view of the sea. 20, however one chooses to Check out our Net Notes by scanning struck the hull, bending the This crushing reality made commemorate this event – take the QR code above with your smart steel plating and popping the Capt. Smith despondent, some time to remember those phone or go online to www.cvweekly. rivets, allowing water in to flood hindering his ability to perform who died. com and click on Videos.

Wine & Kabob – A New Tradition

New in Montrose – owners Rafik and Ruben opened their doors on Feb. 4 – this European Mediter- ranean restaurant boasts some of the best food and outdoor views in town. Located at the corner of Broadview and Ocean View on the upper floor, the interior has been newly redecorated in a sophisticated manner. Wine & Kabob offers a wide selection of wine to pair with their fantastic food. The appetizers are unique, with a particular favorite being the yogurt jalapeno dip. They also have a roasted beet and poached pear salad that brings a smile to the face of diners. Their chicken Lula kabob has just the right blend of spices and is cooked to perfection. The chicken breast kabob is juicy and tender, the saffron rice is fluffy and the grilled okra is a special treat. Lunch specials are served Monday through Friday, starting at a modest $9. Come to try the food and you’ll be spoiled by the service. Wine & Kabab is located at 3600 Ocean View Blvd. in Montrose. April 12, 2012 www.cvweekly.com Page 19 JUST FOR FUN Weekly Horoscope P rovided by horoscope.com April 09, 2012 - April 15, 2012

A ARIES March 21 - April 19 G LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 You might be looking for excitement and You might notice the presence of novelty on Monday when a conversation Neptune in your work and health zone. results in a date. You’ll feel much Changes at work could occur gradually, happier overall by the time this week is but if you know what you want out over, mainly because your ruler Mars of your job, you can find better work turns direct in Virgo. Frustration and the that truly fulfills you. You’re a lot more gnashing of teeth will be a thing of the sensitive in general, and you might need past and life will become easier again. periods of quiet away from crowds in You combine dynamism with a mystical order to recharge your batteries. If by John Deering and John Newcombe approach, which could work in your you’ve experienced some strange love favor, especially if you can make time karma recently, this should begin to to meditate and listen to your dreams. shift. You have a chance to transform an awkward relationship. B TAURUS April 20 - May 20 The Sun is in Aries and your Twelfth H SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 House, so you could be feeling more Ongoing partnerships and friendships vulnerable without really knowing why. seem upbeat and positive, but new Make time to sort out your priorities and love affairs could be perplexing. You reflect on what you really want. It might might wonder why you’ve lost your not be the obvious choice. You could ability to control events. You’re at the have an intuitive insight about money start of an interesting learning curve and finances as Venus aspects Uranus. in this respect. Issues seem upbeat It’s also possible that you could receive regarding your health and well-being. a windfall. Mars turns direct in your You might want to invest in some new creative and romantic zone, meaning gym equipment even if you have to get you can make progress in budding a loan or use credit. You need a good projects and relationships. workout every day to positively channel all your energy. C GEMINI May 21 - June 20 You might feel like playing social I SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 roulette when Venus and Uranus align Don’t let your friends dampen your on Monday. Go somewhere different spirits. Saturn retrograde in your social and take a risk by moving in new circles. zone suggests they may be affecting It might just pay off. You have a spiritual your creativity or perhaps criticizing advantage in your career, if you can use your latest sweetheart. If you feel good, it. Make sure to keep a list of your goals carry on and ignore them. They’re where you can see it so you’ll stay on probably jealous. New friendships track. Pay attention to your intuition, happen when you’re having the most too. It might save you a lot of time and fun. These will reflect your latest effort. It could be the quickest route to interests and moods. Mars turns direct success. in your career zone, which will put an end to any lack of progress, especially CANCER June 21 - July 22 in your career. You’re eager to forge ahead in your career, but you could meet with some J CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 uncertainty and insecurity. The ongoing Progress could have been difficult lately presence of Uranus in your career zone with both Mars and Saturn retrograde. could hint at finding work that gives you Trying to get ahead may have seemed more freedom. It might be time to set like an uphill struggle. But being the goals that fill you with excitement and kind of person you are, quitting is not enthusiasm. Mars turns direct on Friday, an option. The good news is that Mars which will help matters along. You may turns direct later this week, so things are have been busy yet felt frustrated at looking up. Make sure you stay ahead the same time. Soon you’ll feel more of the game by focusing on what you relaxed. Your family could rebel against want rather than what you don’t want. some of your choices. It’s a good habit to get into. Romance and creativity are well starred. E LEO July 23 - August 22 You might want to take that leap of K AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 faith but find that you doubt yourself. It’s important that you not doubt This won’t get any easier over the days yourself this week, especially if you have Pet ahead. If you want to take a risk, don’t an idea that could be worth its weight think. Just do it. Monday could bring in gold. At least talk it over with friends a chance meeting that fills you with and get some feedback. Mars will turn of the excitement and brand new ideas. A direct in your joint financial zone, which conversation could make the future is good news as you may have been seem brighter and happier. Mars turns through a period of delay and general Week direct in your personal financial zone, frustration with loans, credit cards, and which is bound to ease the frustration other financial dealings. Soon you’ll you’ve felt lately regarding money. notice the difference. Kick-start your social life by entertaining more. F VIRGO August 23 - Sept. 22 “When you’re feeling blue, You could have a brainstorm that . PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20 hug me.” reveals a solution to an ongoing You could get a brilliant idea that inspires Biscuit financial situation. Don’t immediately you to redecorate your home. The early presume that you can’t have what you part of the week could see you investing want. With negotiation, it’s possible, in paper, paint, and furnishings. The CV Weekly loves to hear though you might need to put in some presence of Neptune in your sign may about your pets! Send a pic extra effort. Mars finally turns direct mean that you feel closer to everyone. and small cap to in your sign, which will help you feel a You’ll be even more open and sensitive [email protected], to whole lot better. You’ll notice that you to their feelings. But make sure you don’t share your lovable pets face fewer obstacles and begin to make give too much in your desire to help with the community! progress. There is still financial benefit others and end up exhausted. Make sure to be gained from learning something you do nice things for yourself, too. You new. deserve it.

Sudoku Puzzle #12 (3/21/2011)

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Page 20 • April 12, 2012 JUST FOR FUN www.cvweekly.com SUDOKU Answer Answers from 03/15/12 CALENDAR this AMES TO SPEAK AT CLUB The event is in honor of Maja California is offering an eight week 56 2 74 8 1 9 3 Ed Ames is coming to La Cañada! Trochimczyk, the outgoing poet course in La Cañada and Glendale He will be the guest speaker for the laureate of Sunland-Tujunga for titled “Freedom from Stress, La Crescenta Valley Republican 2010-12, and welcomes Dorothy Frustration & Anger.” 7 9 13 6 2 4 8 5 Women Federated meeting today, Skiles as the new poet laureate of In April and May, the mediation Thursday, April 12 at the La Cañada Sunland-Tujunga for 2012-2014. class titled “Happiness from a Flintridge Country Club from 11:30 The program will include music Different Source” takes place on 48 3 1 9 5 6 2 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $25. RSVP and individual and group readings Fridays and Sundays. to Ellen by calling (818) 248-0924 of poetry. For more details, see On Friday, April 13, 20, 27 and or Molly at (818) 248-4825. village poets.org. A reception will May 4, 11, 18, 25 the class takes 6 17 2 8 9 3 5 4 Ames is an entertainer famous follow the Passing of the Laurels. place from noon to 1 p.m. at for his songs “Try To Remember,” For more info, visit www. Crescenta-Cañada YMCA, 1930 “My Cup Runneth Over”, stage mcgroartyartscenter.org or Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. The 2 4 9 51 3 7 6 8 career “The Fantasticks,” “Carnival,” telephone (818) 352-5285. cost is $5. and “South Pacific” and television The McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 On Sunday, April 15, 22, 29 and roles Mingo on “Daniel Boone” McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga May 6, 13, 20, 27 classes are from 8 3 5 4 7 62 1 9 and others. Ames has been active 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Griffith in conservative politics for some COFFEE GALLERY EVENTS Manor Park Building, 1551 Flower time and has appeared and been Coffee Gallery in Altadena hosts St. in Glendale. The cost is $10. 9 2 4 8 3 1 57 6 a speaker at many functions. a variety of events every week. Call (323) 223-0610 or visit La Cañada Flintridge Country Tuesdays are “Comedy Open MeditateInLA.org. Club, 5500 Godbey Drive, La Mic” from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. All 3 5 86 2 7 9 4 1 Canada comics get to do a five-minute PACIFIC ELECTRIC ‘RED CAR’ ON set. Performers range from those LITTLE LANDERS AGENDA ‘TENNESSEE IN SUMMER’ AT performing for the first time to When transportation and San 17 6 9 5 4 83 2 SIDEWALK STUDIO seasoned professionals. Hosted Fernando Valley are mentioned Sal Romeo ETC and SST by Scott Berger. in the same sentence, congestion Productions will present Joe Thursday is “Artisan Alley” from and crowding also are spoken Besecker’s award-winning play, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Artisan Alley about. It was not always that way. “Tennessee in the Summer,” based includes two featured musical On Saturday, April 14, David Coscia, on the life of the famed playwright acts, two musical open mics (open a native of the San Fernando to anyone in the community), the Tennessee Williams at Sidewalk Valley, will present information on works of a featured artist in the Studio Theatre in Burbank on the growth of the San Fernando back room (art changes every two Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Valley and how the Valley and its weeks), and a live DJ. Hosted by and Sundays at 3 p.m. from April inhabitants became so mobile. The Definition. 13 through May 20. The Depression, the War, changes Friday is “Music Open Mic” from Tickets are $20 each and can in people’s needs and habits all 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Music open mic be purchased by calling (800) affected the development of this allows anyone in the community 838-3006 or online at www. great Valley. Coscia’s book “Pacific to come on stage and sing a song brownpapertickets.com. For Electric Red Car and the Growth or play a tune. The sign-up sheet more information, call (818) of the San Fernando Valley” will stays open throughout the night 558-5702 or visit online at www. be available for purchase after the and everyone gets to perform sidewalkstudiotheatre.info. program. twice. Rotating hosts. Sidewalk Studio Theatre, 4150 His presentation is at 1 p.m. Saturday is “Potlikker Showcase” Riverside Dr., Burbank at Bolton Hall Museum. Parking from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. that available at the Elks Lodge, uphill offers an eclectic mix of musical at 10037 Commerce. MEET LA CAÑADA/LA CRESCENTA performers, poets, spoken word Everyone is welcome. Free CANDIDATES readings, Americana music and a admission. Donations gratefully TEAPAC and the Republican live DJ. Hosted by DJ Beatgozon. accepted. Light refreshments Club of the Foothills have two Finally, Sundays are also “Music served after the program. “back to back” Tea Parties Open Mic” from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Please join us for this interesting scheduled to meet face to face Music open mic allows anyone and informative program and with candidates seeking political in the community to come on reminisce how transportation in positions in political offices at the stage and sing a song or play Los Angeles was not as difficult as state and national levels. a tune. The sign-up sheet stays it is now. Rick Williams, candidate for open throughout the night and Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 California U.S. Senate, Jenny everyone gets to perform twice. Commerce Ave., Tujunga at the Worman, candidate for California Hosted by King. corner of Commerce and Valmont. U.S. Congress, 28th District and For more information, call (626) www. Little Landers Historical Greg Krikorian, candidate for 398.7917 or visit http://www. Society. org California State Assembly, 43 funkylittlecoffeehouse.com. District will be at both Tea Parties to Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake, SENIOR HEALTHLY LIVING EXPO share their conservative approach Altadena A senior healthy living expo to resolving the major issues facing is being held on Saturday, April the state and nation. Candidates DAVISON TO GIVE AAUW 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free will answer questions and share PRESENTATION services from eldercare experts; their concerns. American Association of free admission. There will be The first event is on Saturday, University Women, Glendale entertainment, free parking and April 14 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., and branch, presents Joyce Davison, refreshments. Events during the is hosted by Bob Ruby at 2628 local resident and president day include medical wellness Pinelawn Dr. in La Crescenta. RSVP of Ahead with Horses. This a checkup: by a local physician, to Bob at (818) 249-5053 or Phil nonprofit organization that eldercare legal services by Vanessa (818) 249-8425. provides unique and effective Terzian, blood pressure assessment Sunday’s event takes place on development therapy through by Gentle Hearts Home Care, plus April 15 also from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. horses and the environment to much more. at the home of Mary and Miles disabled, disadvantaged and To register, call (818) 248-4278. Wollam at 4900 Hillard Ave. in La other special needs children. She It is taking place at 4105 Ocean Canada. RSVP to Mary W. (818) 952- will give a presentation on April 14 View Blvd. in Montrose. 7040 or Mary S. (818) 790-1959. from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on how Come in casual attire and light this organization helps children DEMS TO HOST ASWAD refreshments will be served. Please physically, mentally, socially and A meeting of the Cañada RSVP so that the hosts can be emotionally, enabling them to live Crescenta Democratic Club will properly prepared. more independent and better lives. be held on Sunday, April 15 from Due to redistricting, La Cañada The presentation is part of brunch 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the home of and La Crescenta now share the (tickets are $25), at Oakmont Lloyd Komesar in La Cañada. same U.S. Congressional (28th), Country Club, 3100 Country Club Members will be reviewing a State Senate (25th) and State Dr. in Glendale. Call (818) 246-9457 slate of candidates for possible Assembly (43rd) districts. for more information. endorsement by the club. Guest speaker Dr. Adnan Aswad will bring MCGROARTY HOSTS PASSING OF MEDITATION CLASSES OFFERED a presentation, “Storms in the Arab THE LAURELS Kadampa Meditation Center Spring: Syria and Beyond. “ The Sunland-Tujunga Poetry California is a non-profit No charge. Members and and Literature Committee is organization that offers meditation newcomers are all welcomed. celebrating the “Passing of the classes to help people find inner For more information, visit Laurels” on Sunday, April 15 at 3 peace and happiness. Currently, canadacrescentadems.org or call p.m. at The McGroarty Arts Center. Kadampa Meditation Center Nalini at (818) 249-9691. April 12, 2012 www.cvweekly.com Page 21 RELIGION NOTES & NODS Saying ‘Hola’ to Church Alpha is Here! Do you have questions about life? Questions like, “Is there a God? Why am I here? Where am I going? Is there more to life?” of the Ascension You are invited to attend the Alpha Course, By Brandon HENSLEY hosted by St. Luke’s Anglican Church, on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. held at 5022 Hook Maybe it was fitting that Tree Road in La Cañada. This 10-week course the last service in Tujunga is a practical introduction to the Christian faith for Church of the Ascension which offers answers to some key questions was Easter Sunday. In three about life and God. Each weekly session begins days, it will experience a with an informal dinner followed by a large- new beginning of sorts, as it group learning time and ends with small-group will hold its first service at discussion and interaction. St. Luke’s of the Mountains Alpha began in London and is now held in in La Crescenta. thousands of churches around the world. Join Like St. Luke’s, Ascension the thousands who have found answers to their is an Episcopal church, and questions. All backgrounds, religions, and a Spanish speaking one at viewpoints are welcome. that. It is now combining For more information, contact Vern Vander- with St. Luke’s in an effort pol at (626) 795-1422, the church office at (818) to be more resourceful and 249-5100 or visit www.stlukesanglican.org. an attempt to build the congregation. Financial Peace University at “Given their size, they Light on the Corner don’t require two full sets of Most people struggle to make ends meet. buildings, two campuses,” St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church at Rosemont Avenue and Foothill Boulevard is the new They just have too much month left at the end said St. Luke’s Vicar Bryan home for congregants of Church of the Ascension in Tujunga. of the money. If you have made mistakes and Jones. “You can put more City and has been at Church at noon so there was no stay with the church now? feel like your money vanishes each month, you resources into ministries of the Ascension since 2008. rescheduling necessary for “We’re hoping they will. are not alone. In fact, 70% of Americans live and missions if we don’t He makes his way down to the move. We’ve already had some paycheck to paycheck, regardless of income. have to support two Tujunga every week from “I am happy to do this joint meetings of leaders,” Financial Peace University is designed to buildings.” his home in Palmdale. He with Bryan. My members he said, while adding both teach you and your family how to get out of “The idea is to have a new said he’s enjoying his time are excited to be in touch churches recently had a debt, stay out of debt and build wealth. You’ll congregation with multiple in Southern California. with new members,” meal and worship service meet with your class each week to watch the members,” said Ascension “It’s a new experience. Vallares said. He said together. video lesson and participate in discussions and Priest Jorge Vallares. It’s a wonderful thing,” he Ascension’s members come “It’s exciting because accountability groups that will change your It has been a rocky said. from not only Tujunga, but we’ll have resources for whole attitude about money! history for the church in His church will bring over also Montrose and the San ministry here because we’ll Please join us at Light on the Corner Church, Tujunga. It had served the about 80 members. Jones Fernando Valley. be a bilingual, multicultural 1911 Waltonia Dr., Montrose on Sunday, April community for decades will do an English service “We’ve known each other parish, much more than 15 at 4:00 p.m. before closing in the early at 10 a.m. and Vallares and we’ve been working either was before, so we’re Questions can be sent via email to LeLani- 1990s. It reopened in 1999 will do one in Spanish at closely on this the last few quite happy with it,” Jones [email protected] or call (818) 249-4806. Sign before holding its last noon. Jones noted that months,” Jones said. said. up at lightonthecorner.org. service on Easter Sunday. Ascension’s services in Does Jones think most of Vallares is from Mexico Tujunga were usually Ascension’s members will RELI GIon Service DIRECTORY

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Lutheran Church Light on the Corner Church in the Foothills To be in our Pastor Jon Karn 4001 La Crescenta Avenue / La Crescenta Service 1700 Foothill Blvd. 1911 Waltonia Scott & Kathe Wood, Pastors / 818-249- 5805 La Cañada Flintridge Drive Directory Montrose Sunday Services 8:30, 10:15 & 11:45 AM contact Worship Services S unday School (818) 249-4806 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Celebrate Recovery & The Landing 9 a.m. Fridays @ 7:00 PM Lisa Mitchell on Sundays on Sundays Sunday services 10:45 a.m. New name... Pastor Bruce Johnson at Pastor Bruce Johnson www.lightonthecorner.org same friendly people! (818) 248-2740 www.lcifoothills.org /818-790-1951 visit us at www.cvchurch.com Page 22 April 12, 2012 BUSINESS

» M o n t r o s e S h o p p i n g Pa r k N e w s » Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Commerce Why You Will Want New Business Welcomed in to Try Montrose Montrose and La Cañada Change and new golf classic and scholarship April 13 at noon for Walk beginnings have come to the fundraiser is on Thursday, this Way, 2253 Honolulu Ave. » Mary Wine & Kabob area again. Walk this Way on May 3 at Verdugo Hills Golf Come join us as we welcome Dawson Honolulu Avenue has come Course! This is going to be a the new owner to town. Light under new ownership. Long great event that you do not refreshments served. time owner Julie Kumjian want to miss! Giuseppe’s May business mixer on sold her store to one of Pizzeria, Sake Sushi, Three Wednesday, May 2 from her favorite clients, Edna Drunken Goats and All in 7 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Andy’s Baghoumian. Walk this Way Stop Pizza will provide the Transfer and Storage, 3464 calls itself, “A neighborhood food and is included free with N. Verdugo Road in Montrose. shoe store.” They have been your entry! Refreshments Drinks and food provided in business for 24 years and along with great raffle prizes. have worked hard to build a Golf Classic and reputation for being number Scholarship Fundraiser on one in customer care. They Thursday, May 3 from noon offer a wide selection of the to 4 p.m. at Verdugo Hills finest name brand quality Golf Course, 6433 La Tuna shoes that are fashionable, » Melinda Canyon Road in Tujunga. chic, durable, and most clarke Taste of Montrose on importantly, comfortable. are provided throughout the Sunday, May 6 along Walk this Way is located course! Our golf tournament Honolulu Avenue. The Taste Montrose Wine and Kabob is brand new and waiting for you! at 2253 Honolulu Ave. in begins with a putting of Montrose is a wonderful You know how I love to write about house” treat, a simple plate of roasted Montrose. They invite you to challenge at 10:30 a.m., opportunity to get a small restaurants and food, especially when broccoli. Yum! I had never had it come in and browse at your followed by lunch at 11 a.m. “taste” of the many fine I have something new and exciting to prepared this way before. The entrees leisure. They have a very and our shotgun start at noon. participating Montrose report. All I needed to hear from my here are a variety of marinated knowledgeable staff waiting Remember, this is our annual restaurants and surrounding friends Mark and Wendy was, “Have and grilled meats, poultry, and fish to offer their expertise in scholarship fundraiser that areas. Tickets are available you tried the new restaurant yet? We prepared kabob style. My boneless helping you find the perfect provides scholarships to for purchase at the Chamber did and it’s really good.” So good in chicken was served with fluffy white shoe. local graduating seniors Office. fact, that they want to go back with us rice, a broiled tomato and sliced Please join us for a ribbon from Crescenta Valley and Verdugo Mountains 10k next time they are in town. Mark and red onion. The meats are cooked on cutting at Walk This Way Clark Magnet high schools. Trail Run and Hike on Wendy own property in the shopping the kabob but arranged and served on Friday, April 13 at noon. For more information about Sunday, May 6 starting at park and used to run beloved Country off the kabob for a nice, easy to eat Light refreshments will be making a donation, please Brand Park. Log onto www. Classics. presentation. Do try the glass jar of provided. contact the Chamber office runtheverdugos.com for more My curiosity got the better of me sumac on your table. It is made from Just up the hill off Ocean at (818) 249-7171 or mail a information. and I decided to check it out. I’m so the bark of trees in the Middle East View on Foothill Boulevard, donation of any amount to 12th Annual Foothills glad I did! Montrose Wine and Kabob and used to season rice and meat. I you will find Zina’s Healthy the Montrose-Verdugo City Relay For Life on May 12 is where Pasta Preziosa used to be. had never heard of this before and Corner. This cute new lunch Chamber of Commerce, 3516 and May 13 at Clark Magnet A lot of money was spent to totally really enjoyed trying something new. counter-style restaurant N. Verdugo Road, Glendale, High School, 4747 New York remodel everything starting from the My dinner was bliss and I enjoyed prides itself on offering the CA 91208. Ave., La Crescenta. outside in. The interior now features getting a “to go” meal out of it. freshest, healthiest food Remember that our Artwalk on Saturday, May rich, warm Mediterranean colors I wish I had saved room for baklava that is not only affordable membership campaign is 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and brand new tables and chairs. and Armenian coffee but alas I was but tastes great. Innovative ongoing. For only $99 you can the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Everything is very elegant and all of plumb full. But not to worry, there salads with all kinds of become a member or renew Honolulu Avenue. Artists will the tables are set with sparkling wine will be a next time, and a next. wonderful ingredients, an outdated membership. be on hand to display their glasses upon entrance. You must give this place a try. I Mediterranean fare and a Becoming a member ensures work and music will be filling Upon being seated we were can’t wait to go back and have dinner beautiful outdoor seating your business listing in our the air. welcomed by Tina with a on the patio with the little white lights area all make for a wonderful 2012-13 directory and a Memorial Day ceremony on complimentary basket of breads and a and view of the mountains. To get a dining experience. If you listing in our online digital Monday, May 28 at 8 a.m. at plate of Danish white cheese, radishes taste for what I shared here please can’t stay to enjoy the patio, directory. The directory the Vietnam War Memorial and fresh mint. We ordered the mixed visit our blog at www.shopmontrose. order your food to go. You is a great resource that is on the northwest corner of olives platter and babaganush dip to com. won’t be sorry you did. Zina’s used by many people in the Honolulu and Ocean View. start. Montrose Wine & Kabob is located is located at 2242 Foothill community. Melinda Clarke The Mediterranean diet is so on the second floor of 3600 Ocean Blvd., just east of Ocean View As always, please Executive Director delicious and healthy. Chef Rafi’s View Blvd., behind Baked. Call them Boulevard, right at Young remember to shop local and Montrose-Verdugo City Babaganush is made with roasted at (818) 248-5113. Street. support the local businesses Chamber of Commerce 3516 N Verdugo Road eggplant, garlic, lemon, olive oil and Mary Dawson serves as vice Don’t forget! The Montrose- in your community! Glendale, CA 91208 tahini (sesame) sauce. Dipping their president for the MSPA board. Verdugo City Chamber of Upcoming Events (818) 249-7171 fresh pita bread into it was heaven. She and her family own Commerce’s 16th annual Ribbon cutting on Friday, www.montrosechamber.org Then along came another “on the Revelation Tops and Mountain Rose Gifts. April 12, 2012 www.cvweekly.com Page 23

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