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Understanding CHURCH NEWS Before the Dodgers, Alhambra churches the Chicago Cubs Real Estate were the So. Cal. Gary Frueholz celebrate Easter. DILBECK REAL ESTATE • 626-318-9436 connection to Gary Frueholz is a Realtor with Dilbeck Real Estate, a past member of the Alhambra Planning Commission, and SEE PAGES 3-5B Major League a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist. Mr. Frueholz can be reached at 626-318-9436 or by e-mail at Baseball [email protected]. To see all of Gary’s articles on Alhambra, HEALTH visit www.garysstories.com. Gary Frueholz Is using social media making us lonelier? SEE PAGES 8B DINING Cinco de Mayo to feature salsa contest, performances. SEE PAGE 18B The Chicago Cubs trained on Catalina Island for three decades. Limericks Tavern is more than a pub. Southern California real estate and SEE PAGE 13B the Curse of the Billy Goat. SEE PAGE 26B AUTO NEWS PAGES 19-25 PAGE 2B COMMUNITY/ AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017 Alhambran Mitsuko Yamamoto celebrates 100th birthday Alhambra resident Mitsuko Los Angeles) and Arlene (Nakamura of Yamamoto celebrated her 100th birthday Alhambra) were born. The family returned in March. To help mark this milestone to the West Coast in 1950, settling in Los occasion, the Southern California Angeles. After her husband passed away Yamaguchi Association (Nanka in 1990, she moved to her home in Yamaguchi Kenjinkai) gave her special Alhambra, where she has lived for 27 years. recognition during their annual luncheon at Quiet Cannon Country Club. Mitsuko received a proclamation from the City of Alhambra and a framed Japanese calligraphy along with a bou- quet of flowers from Nanka Yamaguchi Kenjinkai Mitsuko attributes her longevity, in part, to hard work beginning at an early age. Being the third of eight chil- dren born to a poor farming family, Mitsuko remembers helping out when she was in elementary school. While the other school children her age were having lunch and playing, she would hurry home at noon to eat a quick lunch and begin making rope that would be used to tie up the family’s crops. Born in Visalia, California, and liv- ing in San Francisco at the time WWII broke out, Mitsuko’s life was disrupted when she was rounded up with others of Japanese ancestry and taken first to Santa Anita Race Track to live in a horse stable before being sent to the desolate internment camp in Heart Mountain, Wyoming. After the war and until those of Japanese ancestry could return to the West Coast, she relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota. With Mrs. Mitsuko Yamamoto are Shogo and There she lived with her husband, Remi Hayashi, children of Southern California John, in a small attic until her Yamaguchi Association President Arturo daughters Elaine (Koyama of Yoshimoto. 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I dreamt of a thriving school God bless you, that is authentically Catholic, Or- Father Philip Sullivan, OCD MEMBER FDIC sterlingbank.com thodox, and Carmelite, trustworthy Pastor of St. Therese 4/2017 CHURCH / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 3B PAGE 4B CHURCH / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017 Easter is a reminder of the new life found in Jesus BY SENIOR PASTOR PETER CHUNG For Christians, Easter is a reminder world around them by following the yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a MANDARIN BAPTIST CHURCH OF L.A. of the new life found in Jesus. His life, biblical adage to love your neighbor as result of works, so that no one may With the arrival of Easter every death, and resurrection illustrate the love yourself. boast. For we are His workmanship, cre- spring, we are reminded of new life all and mercy of God. There is nothing To understand the importance of this ated in Christ Jesus for good works, around us. After the cold weather and more precious than this new life, this sal- new life, a person must recognize the which God prepared beforehand so that snows of winter depart, flowers bloom vation found in Jesus that changes the life apart from Christ. For Christians, we would walk in them.” There are three and animals awaken from their winter- course of a Christian’s life. The new be- the life apart from Christ is a life in sin. words from this passage that stand out: long slumber. lievers are now tasked to change the Sin is every prideful thought, hurtful grace, faith, and gift. Easter is a celebra- word, or selfish act that is contrary to tion of grace because it is unmerited and God’s holy character. Sin is synonymous completely initiated by God. Easter is a with wickedness and evil. Sin cannot be celebration of faith because salvation ignored, swept under the rug and for- comes only by faith in Jesus. Easter is a gotten, or be substituted and replaced celebration of a gift because humanity by good works. Sin has to be dealt with. did not work for or earn salvation - sal- The result is that a holy God must judge vation is God’s gift to us. This is why a sinful humanity. His character de- Easter is celebrated by Christians around mands it. Justice demands it. If this is the world with such fervor and excite- true, how can humanity deal with the ment. We, at Mandarin Baptist Church problem of sin? What can mankind do of Los Angeles (MBCLA), invite you to to avoid or solve the problem of sin and celebrate with us and recognize this act wickedness and not fall under God’s of grace, place your faith in Jesus in or- judgment? The answer is that man can- der to be saved, and receive this gift from not solve the problem of sin. God. Therefore, since humanity cannot Yet, the story continues. The passage solve this problem of sin, God took the in Ephesians reminds Christians that this initiative to do so. God sent Jesus, fully salvation, although not earned, prepares God and fully man, to live a sinless life us for good works. In essence, it is a call so that He could redeem mankind. Only to change the world by loving our neigh- a sinless man could take the place of a bor. One way in which MBCLA is sinful one, and Jesus, being fully God, changing the world and loving our was able to redeem all of humanity. This neighbor is loving those whom the Bible redemption took place at the cross, refers to as the least of these – those most where, on Good Friday, the shed blood vulnerable and overlooked in society. of Jesus and His broken body paid for In Zechariah 7:9-10a, the prophet the sins of all mankind. His resurrec- writes, “Thus has the Lord of hosts said, tion on Easter Sunday, three days later, ‘Dispense true justice and practice kind- ensures the complete victory over sin ness and compassion each to his brother; and death. This is what Christians cel- and do not oppress the widow or the ebrate during Easter. This is our eternal orphan, the stranger or the poor ...” spring. This admonition is repeated in James In the book of Ephesians 2:8-10, the 1:27a, “Pure and undefiled religion in apostle Paul summarizes the work of the sight of our God and Father is this: Christ, “For by grace you have been to visit orphans and widows in their dis- saved through faith; and that not of tress ...” Mandarin Baptist Church of L.A. invites public to Holy Week worship services The Mandarin Basptist Church of that seeks to love our neighbors. Follow- Los Angeles is a community of faith, ing is a snapshot of the life of the church spurred on by salvation found in Jesus, family: 1. Partner with a local elemen- tary school to provide school sup- plies to needy families and throw- ing a Christmas party for these same families. 2. Visit Skid Row to serve food and distribute blankets to the homeless community. 3. Welcome families affected by disabilities to join our English worship service. 4. Host a free community health clinic every year in part- nership with a local university. 5. Raise funds for both an or- phanage overseas and for a clean water project in Africa. Mandarin Baptist Church in- vites people to join its commu- nity of faith and celebrate Easter together. The service time for Good Friday is April 14 at 7:30 p.m. and on Easter Sunday, April 16, for service at 9 a.m. and a special Easter celebration at 7 p.m. For more information, see Mandarin Baptist Church’s ad in this newspaper or online at http://mbcla.org. 4/2017 CHURCH / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 5B Easter in Alhambra Your Alhambra Christian Churches invite you to worship Palm Sunday, April 9, and Easter Sunday, April 16

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Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features A smart watch, a simple prescription

BY REV. CRAIG STATTON fine; but the doctor said, “You fruits and vegetables, get proper tivity can improve your health. The second thing my doc- CEO, ATHERTON need to lose some weight and rest, and get more exercise. It is always a good idea to see tor recommended was more 214 S ATLANTIC BLVD., ALHAMBRA relieve your stress. You are pre- So I bought a smart watch. your doctor before you start. fruits and vegetable. Mom (and A couple of years ago I was diabetic, and unless you deal It came with a step counter, and Walking is a simple exercise that my doctor) is right: the better I sitting in the doctor’s office af- with this now, you are in for a each day I could see how much has made a big difference for eat, the better I feel. The guide- ter experiencing some chest complicated health future.” exercise I was getting. As a com- me. It does not require a lot of lines for eating have been pub- pains and shortness of breath. The treatment he prescribed petitive person, I began to chal- equipment, just some good lished a lot of places, but here It was one of those scary doc- was not complex; we have all lenge others and compete shoes and little bit of time. If is a reminder: two or three serv- tor visits. As it turned out, I was heard it many times: eat more against myself for the most walking is not for you, swim- ings of fruit per day and two to steps each day. I was on the road ming or water aerobics provide three cups of vegetables every to a better future. But the watch a way to exercise with less pres- day with colorful vegetables be- was just the beginning. We all sure on your joints. Riding a ing the most nutritious (kale, know that healthy habits are an bicycle or taking a class with spinach, broccoli, beets, important part of healthy ag- others such as Tai Chi, yoga, squash). Older adults need ing. As we age, our bodies be- line dancing, or stretching will 1,200 mg of calcium per day gin to break down from wear get you moving. There is sim- through milk, yogurt, or and tear, and we are more sus- ply no end to the benefits: low- cheese, as well as whole grains, ceptible to disease. Healthy ering the risk of Alzheimer’s and healthy proteins, and healthy habits allow us to fight disease dementia, heart disease, diabe- fats. As we age, our metabolism and recover quicker when we tes, certain cancers, high blood slows, so sugar is not our friend. are sick. Scientists tell us that it pressure, improving sleep, Reducing the amount of re- is never too late to start living a boosting mood and self-confi- fined sugar in our diets can healthier life. Our bodies may dence, enhancing mobility, greatly improve our health. Age not completely recover from flexibility, balance, and weight. can also reduce our sense of some diseases; however, they Like I did, you can start easy, thirst, making us prone to de- have an amazing ability to and then build a balanced ex- hydration; remember to sip strengthen and renew. I needed ercise plan including good water regularly to avoid urinary to start living a healthier life, cardio exercise to get the heart tract infections, constipation, and perhaps you do too. These pumping, some strength train- and even confusion. Eating simple habits will certainly im- ing to maintain muscle mass, more fiber as we age helps our prove your life. and balance and stretching ex- digestion since it slows as we Start with exercise. It doesn’t ercises to maintain flexibility. It age. Finally, eating is a social take a lot to make a big differ- did not take long before I be- activity. We tend to eat better, ence. Studies show even mod- gan to feel the positive effects and for some reason the food erate exercise and physical ac- of exercise. You will too. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4/2017 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 7B Joslyn Adult Recreation Center Joslyn Center offers information, fellowship

The Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, Trustees & Planning for Aging Par- Registration is open at Joslyn until Fri- otherwise noted. There is limited seating, so 210 N. Chapel Ave., offers Alhambra se- ents Seminar on Thursday, April 20, at day, April 28, for the 2017 Mother’s Day registration is required. niors informational seminars, celebra- 10 a.m. A part of the Managing Elder Brunch, scheduled for Saturday, May Senior Nutrition Program lunches, in- tions, special programs, and a full range Care, Trusts & Medi-Cal series presented 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Family mem- cluding special Luncheon Celebrations, of other activities, including club meet- by Elder Law Attorney Carlos A. Arcos. bers, not just mothers, are invited to at- require registration, one day in advance. ings, dances, meals, and outings. Retirement Path Workshop Informa- tend this celebratory event co-sponsored Phone 626-4588-4455, 9:30 a.m. to Monday, April 3, is Spa Day for those tional Seminar on Thursday, April 20, at by Care 1st. The fee for each attendee is noon. The suggested donation is $3. who registered last month. From 1 p.m. 6 p.m. Presented by New York Life. $5. Senior Outings registration may be to 3 p.m., enjoy a facial, manicure, hair- Decorate Your Own Cupcake day is Registration is required for all instruc- completed online at www.cityofalhambra.org. cut, and massage. Co-sponsored by scheduled for Friday, April 21, from 9 a.m. tional classes, seminars, and health screen- (click on Government; click on Parks & Alhambra Beauty College. The next to 10:30 a.m. The fee is $2. Please regis- ings. Register at Joslyn in person, or by phone Rec. Department; and follow instruc- scheduled Spa Day is scheduled for Mon- ter by Friday, April 14. There will be at 626-570-5056, weekdays from 8 a.m.-5 tions). day, June 5. Registration opens on Mon- plenty of toppings to satisfy the palate and p.m. or register online at the City’s website, Senior Outings registration may also day, April 24. your creative spirits. Co-sponsored by www.cityofalhambra.org. be completed at Joslyn Center, weekdays Senior Outings registration for May AGA. Informational Seminars are free, unless from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. outings is on Tuesday, April 4, for resi- Barbara Streisand’s Birthday Cel- dents and Wednesday, April 5, for non- ebration takes place at lunch on Monday, Alhambra residents. Nethercutt Museum April 24, at 11 a.m.. While she hasn’t as Discover Royal Vista is on Thursday, May 18, 8:30 a.m. to 4 yet responded to an invitation to attend, San Gabriel p.m., fee: $12, and Shoreline Village is luncheon participants will enjoy her mu- on Wednesday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 4:30 sic along with the meal and, afterward, one p.m., fee: $12. of her hit movies. Transit 101 Informational Seminar Bingo is scheduled for Monday, April on Thursday, April 6 at 10 a.m. Presented 24, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Co-spon- by Mobility Management Partners. sored by AGA. Winners receive prizes. On the Move – METRO Informa- Senior Scams Informational Seminar tional Seminar on Monday, April 10, at on Tuesday, April 25, at 10 a.m. Presented 10 a.m. Presented by METRO Represen- by Alhambra Police Department, Crime tative Gayle McKinney. Prevention Unit. Coverage Beyond Original Medicare An RSVP Volunteers Appreciation Informational Seminar on Tuesday, April Dinner will be enjoying an on Thursday, 11, at 10 a.m. Presented by United April 27, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Co- • Assisted Living Healthcare. sponsored by SCAN. This dinner is a to- • Memory Care National Licorice Day is at the Se- ken of thanks for all the generous assis- nior Luncheon on Wednesday, April 12, tance provided throughout the year. • Skilled Nursing at 11 a.m. The taste of licorice will be Check with the office to find out how to shared by all in attendance. Please note become a volunteer. For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone luncheon reservation information at the Senior Outing to Natural History end of this article. Museum on Friday, April 28, from 10 (626) 289-8889 Lic. #197606796 A Senior Egg Hunt is scheduled on a.m. to 4:30 p.m., fee: $20. Registration 901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Friday, April 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 for this outing took place a.m. The fee is $3. Please register by Fri- last month; for informa- day, April 7. Co-sponsored by Care 1st. tion concerning openings, Medicare 101 Informational Semi- please contact the Joslyn nar on Tuesday, April 18, at 10 a.m. Pre- Center at 626-570-5056. sented by AGA. Friday, April 21, is the On the Move – METRO is a group last day to register for the trip designed to familiarize seniors with Cinco de Mayo-themed METRO’s TAP cards and is scheduled for brunch and Older Wednesday, April 19, at 10 a.m. Please American’s Fiesta sched- leave contact information at the front desk uled for Friday, May 5, if interested in joining the group. from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 Senior Outing to Downtown p.m. The fee is $5. The Ventura on Thursday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. brunch and fiesta, co- to 4:30 p.m., fee: $12. Registration for sponsored by Alhambra this outing took place last month; for in- Hospital and Casa formation concerning openings, please Calderon, replaces the contact the Joslyn Center at 626-570- regularly scheduled Inter- 5056. vale Luncheon. Smart watch lifestyle change much more than fashion piece CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE seems to tastes better when we share with others. Finally, my doctor recommended I get better sleep. As we age, it gets harder to fall asleep and wake up feeling rested. Our bodies make less melatonin, which we need for restful sleep. Also, we may be less active. Perhaps we are taking medications, or we may have physical problems such as sleep apnea, which make us restless or can prevent restful sleep. It is also common to get up in the night once or twice to use the bathroom. A couple of things that my doctor suggested have helped: First, exercise has helped me sleep better. I have returned to the rhythm of my childhood,where playing hard helped me fall asleep more eas- ily. Second, I created a better environment, including a regular bed- time, a quiet and dimly lit room, no TV before I go to bed, and a regular bedtime routine. I’m sleeping better, so I feel better. Following the doctor’s simple prescription for my health has changed my life. I have lost weight, and I’m coping better with my daily stress. The smart watch was a nice addition to my wardrobe, but the lifestyle change has made this so much more than a fashion piece for my wrist. PAGE 8B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017 Health & Medical News | Physicians, Dentists, Med. Centers Is social media making us lonelier? BY DR. FRANCIS COLLINS Heaviest users NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH Initially, most of us thought that facebook®, Instagram®, of social media Twitter®, and other social media applications would help were two to to bring people together. And yes, in many instances, those apps have been used to catch up with former classmates three times living thousands of miles away, to share a video of your baby’s first steps with relatives near and far, or to strike up more likely to new acquaintances while discussing the stock market or feel socially last night’s ballgame. Yet, a new NIH-funded study sug- gests that social media may also have the power to make isolated than people feel left out and alone. Based on a nationwide survey of more than 1,700 those who used young adults, researchers found that individuals who were little to no the heaviest users of social media were two to three times more likely to feel socially isolated than those who used social media. little to no social media. And that’s a concern to some in the medical field: pre- one to five, corresponding to never, rarely, sometimes, socially isolated. vious research has linked social isolation to worsening often, and always. Their perceived social isolation was There’s a chicken-and-the-egg issue here. It’s not re- physical and mental health, and even an increased risk of then calculated by adding up the answers to those four ally clear which came first: social media use leading to death. In fact, some experts have gone so far as to label questions. feelings of social isolation or vice versa. It’s possible that loneliness a major public health concern. Respondents, who were ages 19 to 32, were quite di- people who feel socially isolated look to social media to The new study, reported in the American Journal of verse in their educational level, income, and ethnicity. A help fill the void. Preventive Medicine, was led by Brian Primack and his little over half were white, with 13% African American, Or, it may be that spending hours on social media, colleagues from the University of Pittsburgh. They set 20% Hispanic, and 9% racially mixed. rather than on other activities, encourages feelings of iso- out to look specifically at social media use and its pos- Primack and his colleagues found that the top users of lation and even jealousy. That is, people may read the sible association with feelings of social isolation in young social media spent more than two hours per day on the carefully selected posts of their friends who appear to be adults. apps, visiting them on average at least 58 times per week. having fun, and become resentful of being left out. It To do so, they randomly surveyed 1,787 male and fe- Those who were the most limited users of social media may also be some combination of both. male young adults about their use of 11 popular social least spent 30 minutes or less clicking on social media The researchers say they don’t mean to imply that media applications. These included facebook, Twitter, each day, with eight or fewer weekly visits per week. people should drop social media altogether. Social media YouTube®, LinkedIn®, Snapchat®, Instagram® and The researchers found that people who spent the most is a useful tool and, for many of us, it has become an Reddit.® time on social media were twice as likely to feel more integral part of modern life. But going forward, it will be The survey also contained four questions about social socially isolated. And those who logged onto social me- important to learn how to develop and maintain healthy isolation, or lacking a sense of social belonging. For each dia apps several times each day were more than three times social media habits that add to, rather than detract from, of the four questions, participants selected a number from as likely as those who rarely used social media to feel more the quality of our lives. As with many things in life, bal- ance is key. 43/2017 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 9B For Your Good Health Exercise to improve your happiness, well being

BY SHEILA YONEMOTO, PT Many people have heard about the exhilaration and high that often follows long-distance running. This can be at- tributed to the release of natural pain killing substances called endorphins and enkephalins, very similar to opium. People also report feeling better simply from doing an exercise workout due to getting more oxygen to the brain, mov- ing waste products out of the cells, and getting the natural flows of the body moving. There is another way to feel better that can be done without special equip- ment or space requirements. This method comes from the Chinese and is Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has been a physi- thousands of years old, predates acu- cal therapist for more than 30 years, special- puncture, and is designed to improve izing in integrative manual therapy, using a holistic approach. She can be reached at health. One of the many different forms Yonemoto Physical Therapy, 55 S. Raymond of this method, chi gong or qigong, Ave, Suite 100, Alhambra 91801. Sheila looks deceptively simple, but the move- also offers a “Chinese Energy” exercise class. ments affect the life force in the body The first class is free. Phone 626-576-0591 similar to acupuncture without needles. for more information or visit Chi gong improves the function of www.yonemoto.com organs and gets blood, air, and other bodily fluids moving more efficiently to practice. Sometimes it takes a little and effectively. It differs from other ex- guidance from others to get on the path ercises because it uses the message sys- to healthy living. Life is movement. The tem of the body. It requires a positive body is designed to create movement mental attitude to get the most benefits, using a network of systems. Energy is similar to doctors using visual imagery necessary to cause movement. Move- to help cancer patients go into remis- ment will also create more movement. sion. Notice how your limbs feel while sitting Many ailments get better with im- still versus when you are exercising. provements to exercise, eating, and Take a little inventory of your health sleeping habits. People hear this all the habits to see if you are moving in the time, but you actually need to feel the right direction. If not, find out what beneficial effects to turn you into a be- improvements are needed. Participating liever. At Yonemoto Physical Therapy, in an exercise and energy program like we help people transition from theory qigong could be the place to start. Brain scans show early signs of autism spectrum disorder BY DR. FRANCIS COLLINS by about age 2. However, no one had ever NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH visually tracked those developmental dif- For children with autism spectrum dis- ferences. order (ASD), early diagnosis is critical to In the new study reported in Nature, Ms. allow for possible interventions at a time Hazlett, Mr. Piven, and their colleagues set when the brain is most amenable to change. out to collect that visual evidence. They ex- But that’s been tough to implement for a amined 106 infants at high risk of ASD, simple reason: the symptoms of ASD, such based on an older sibling with that diagno- as communication difficulties, social defi- sis. Fifteen of the study’s high-risk infants cits, and repetitive behaviors, often do not went on to be diagnosed with ASD at age show up until a child turns 2 or even 3 years 2. The study also included another 42 in- old. fants with no family history of ASD and a Now, an NIH-funded research team has low risk for the disorder. In all groups, the news that may pave the way for earlier de- infants were mostly white, had similar birth tection of ASD. The key is to shift the di- weights, and comparable family back- agnostic focus from how kids act to how grounds. their brains grow. In their brain imaging Each infant underwent detailed behav- study, the researchers found that, compared ioral assessments for early signs of ASD, to other children, youngsters with ASD such as trouble babbling or making eye showed unusually rapid brain growth from contact, at 6, 12, and 24 months of age. At infancy to age 2. In fact, the growth differ- each visit, the researchers also used a mag- ences were already evident by their first netic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to birthdays, well before autistic behaviors capture detailed images of each child’s brain typically emerge. while napping. Autism spectrum disorder includes a Between the first and second scans, or range of developmental conditions, such as just 6 to 12 months into the study, the autism and Asperger syndrome, that are MRIs showed something remarkable. There characterized by challenges in social skills was a significant increase in the surface area and communication. Scientists have long of the brains of kids who would later de- known that teens and adults with ASD have velop ASD compared to other children. By unusually large brain volumes. Research- age 2, the brains of these kids were obvi- ers, including Heather Hazlett and Joseph ously larger. The researchers found that kids Piven of the University of North Carolina, whose brains grew the fastest also had the Chapel Hill, found more than a decade ago most severe social deficits. that those differences in brain size emerge CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE PAGE 10B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017 Karen H. Chao, O.D. Does your child still struggle with reading, learning? BY KAREN CHAO, O.D. It can be very frustrating to watch your child struggle with reading despite all of your hard work and best efforts to help. Searching for answers can some- times be even more difficult. Is your child an auditory learner? Does he have dyslexia or some other learning disabil- ity? Or could it simply be a fully cor- rectable vision problem? Before you say, “No, it couldn’t pos- sibly be a vision problem,” let me ex- plain. When people think of vision, they often think of the eye chart, which is used in most school screenings and pe- diatricians’ offices. What they are test- ing with that chart is how clearly one can see the letters on the eye chart. That’s all. It tells us nothing about how the child’s eyes move when reading. It is vital to understand that eye co- ordination and eye movement (tracking) Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been an problems can easily be mistaken for a Optometrist in private practice for more variety of reading and learning disorders than 20 years. In addition to general op- because their symptoms are very simi- tometric care, her services include Vision lar. Whether the student is not perform- Therapy, Neuro-Optometric Evaluation ing to potential or just struggling with for Traumatic Brain Injury, Corneal Re- reading and learning, underlying visual fractive Therapy, and Low Vision Services. deficits could be the root of the prob- She can be reached at 121 S. Del Mar lem. Ave., Ste. A, San Gabriel 91776. Phone Wendy Rosen, an educational con- Dr. Chao at 626-287-0401 or visit Web sultant specializing in vision-related site www.SGFamilyOptometry.com for learning problems, metacognition, and more information. environmental education, as well as be- a problem is with their behavior. There- ing an elementary teacher with exten- fore you need to know the various be- sive classroom experience, said in the havioral signs that signal a vision prob- book The Hidden Link Between Vision lem. For example, does your child: and Learning: Why Millions of Learn- * avoid reading? ing-Disabled Children are Misdiag- * prefer to be read to? nosed: * turn his or her head at an angle “There are inestimable numbers of when reading? children who are struggling with learn- * have more trouble comprehending ing and compromised in ways most what is read the longer he or she reads? people are unaware of, because these * read a paragraph out loud but not little known visual skills are not func- remember what was read? tioning properly. This can profoundly If your child continues to struggle impact a child’s success in school and in with reading, it’s time to get a develop- life. mental vision evaluation to determine “The symptoms of an unrecognized if your child has all the visual skills re- vision disorder can mimic other condi- quired for academic success. tions, for which many children may be classified or medicated. Because of this, Autism scans – the potential for misdiagnosing the true CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE cause of a child’s struggles is enormous.” To learn if these observations can be In addition, in the book Red Flags translated into early diagnosis the research- for Elementary School Teachers, Katie ers turned to machine learning. They Johnson, a teacher for over 35 years, dis- wanted to find out if a computer could use cussed the huge need for teachers and features captured in those MRI scans, in- other school professionals from all areas cluding the surface area and volume of the to better understand the need for iden- brain, to predict accurately which kids would develop ASD and which ones tifying eye coordination and focusing wouldn’t. In 8 out of 10 times, the com- disorders in children. puter got it right. Importantly, the com- Ms. Johnson wrote that she was puter-derived algorithm relied primarily on amazed at the answers she heard when the changes in brain surface area between she asked her struggling readers what the the ages of 6 months and 1 year to make words did when they were trying to read. those calls . “I remember one girl who said, ‘I start If the new findings can be confirmed in on the side of the page and then the more children,that may lead to a much- words start moving. When I get to needed new approach to early diagnosis for middle where the staple is and the book kids at high risk of ASD. Mr. Piven said is bending, the words fall in there and I the findings also highlight that ASD doesn’t can’t read.’ I would never have known occur suddenly and spontaneously. Rather, the disorder develops over time, beginning this was happening if I didn’t ask her.” in the first year of life or likely earlier –from The most important thing for par- genetic and environmental influences that www.sangabriel-dentist.com ents to know is that children rarely com- the North Carolina team and others are plain. The way they tell us that there is working hard to understand. 43/2017 HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 11B Diabetes, gum disease are a two-way street Ask

Q: I have diabetes, and my hygienist cause gum disease and bad breath. suggested having dental cleanings every Diabetes also lowers your immunities Dr. Dara, three to four months to avoid gum dis- and can increase the risk for many in- ease. Is that necessary? flammatory diseases, including peri- Short answer: If the gums are odontal disease. DDS healthy, it gets easier to control the dia- Gum disease can worsen diabetes and betes. If your diabetes is in control, your make it harder to control. Inflammation gums are less likely to get infection. associated with gum disease can increase Long answer: The relationship be- insulin resistance and push up blood tween gum disease and diabetes is a two- sugar levels. Dr. Dara Gashparova, D.D.S. is located at 1933 W Valley Blvd. Readers with dental questions or way street. Other mouth problems due to concerns should contact her at 626-289-6131, or e-mail [email protected]. Not only are people with diabetes diabetes more likely to get gum disease, but gum • Dry mouth, also called xerostomia: on your gums, tongue, cheeks, or roof • Using a humidifier, a device that raises the level of moisture in your home, and periodontal disease can worsen the Undiagnosed or uncontrolled diabetes of the mouth. at night. condition of existing diabetes. often cause dry mouth. Lack of saliva in What can help to keep your mouth How does it work? your mouth raises your risk for tooth healthy? • Avoiding spicy or salty foods that may cause pain in a dry mouth. Diabetes can increase the risk of gum decay and gum disease. • Rinsing with a fluoride mouth rinse • If you wear dentures, remove them and periodontal disease. High glucose • Oral thrush: A dry mouth coupled to prevent cavities. levels in your saliva, if diabetes is not every night, brush well, and soak them with a higher amount of sugar in the • Using sugarless gum or mints to in disinfecting solution or simply salt controlled, helps harmful bacteria grow. saliva can also make conditions good for increase saliva flow. These bacteria combine with food and water. a growth of natural occurring fungus in • Taking frequent sips of water. form a soft, sticky film called plaque. • Most importantly, avoid sugar. your mouth. Symptoms are sore or • Avoiding tobacco, caffeine, and al- Sugar worsens both gum disease and Some types of bacteria cause tooth de- burning sensations, white or red patches cay or cavities. Other types of plaque coholic beverages. diabetes.

Teens and young adults with type 2 dia- ease Control and Prevention (CDC), • For youth with type 2 diabetes, nearly Youth with type 2 betes develop kidney, nerve, and eye dis- SEARCH researchers examined how 20% developed a sign of kidney disease eases – as well as some risk factors for heart quickly and often youth developed signs by the end of the study, compared to about diabetes develop disease – more often than their peers with of kidney, nerve and eye diseases, among 6% of youth with type 1 diabetes. type 1 diabetes in the years shortly after the most common complications of dia- • For youth with type 2, about 18% complications more diagnosis. The results are the latest find- betes. They also measured several risk fac- developed nerve disease, versus about 9% often than type 1 peers ings of the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth tors for heart disease. Participants had dia- with type 1. study, published Feb. 28 in the Journal of betes an average of under eight years at • For youth with type 2, about 9% de- NIH, CDC funded study finds many in both the American Medical Association. the end of the study. veloped eye disease, compared to about groups quickly develop kidney, nerve, eye Funded by the National Institutes of The study is the largest of its kind in 6% of youth with type 1. diseases. Health (NIH) and the Centers for Dis- the United States. Key findings are: CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE PAGE 12B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017 Alzheimer’s drug can grow new tooth structure BY JOHN CHAO, D.D.S. By using an Alzheimer’s drug, dental researchers at King’s College London have been able to experimentally grow Smile Talk tooth structure in the laboratory, as re- ported by the Guardian. The therapy relies on a drug called tideglusib, which has been assessed as a potential Alzheimer’s treatment, and which is known to be safe for clinical use. Previous work by the team has shown that the drug stimulates stem cells in the center of the tooth, triggering them to develop into odontoblasts (specialized tooth cells) and boosting the production For more information, contact of dentin, allowing larger defects to be Dr. John Chao at 626-308-9104. reversed, according to Prof. Paul Sharpe, Visit Dr. Chao’s Web site, who led the work at King’s College Lon- chickenswelcome.com don. In the study, published in Scientific ter undergoing multiple treatments. The Reports, the scientists drilled holes into new method, which would encourage the teeth of mice, inserted a biodegrad- natural tooth repair, has the potential to able collagen sponge soaked in the drug eliminate these issues, according to the and sealed the tooth with a dental adhe- scientists. sive. The new treatment would not elimi- The therapy works by enhancing the nate the need for the dentist’s drill, how- natural ability of teeth to repair them- ever, since decaying sections of the tooth selves through the activation of stem cells would still need to be removed. in the soft pulp at the center. Of course, it is best to avoid getting Normally, this mechanism is limited cavities altogether by sensible avoidance to repairing small cracks and holes in of excessive sugars and observing good dentin, the solid bulk of the tooth be- home care habits. Regular visits to your neath the surface enamel. dentist will also ensure that small new Now scientists have shown that the cavities don’t become deep ones. natural process can be enhanced using Dr. Winnie Wong, a dentist based in tideglusib, the Alzheimer’s drug, allow- Hertfordshire, said: “Clinically speaking, ing the tooth’s own cells to rebuild cavi- the best material is always natural tooth ties extending from the surface to the structure, so I’m sure this method will root. be encouraged by most dentists.” Restoring the tooth’s original dentin Dr. Wong added that the therapy structure is preferable because dental could “cut down on trauma caused by cements used in conventional fillings dentists who are slightly overzealous in weaken the tooth, leaving it prone to their caries removal. I think it would be future infections, and inevitably erode welcomed amongst patients, as no one or detach. likes going to the dentist to have fillings In the case of large cavities, the tooth and injections, no matter how nice we may eventually need to be extracted af- are!” she said. Youth with type 2 diabetes – CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE were identified at five clinical centers – • Measures for two risk factors for heart Kaiser Permanente Southern California in disease (hypertension and arterial stiffness) Pasadena, University of Colorado in Den- were greater for youth with type 2 but ver, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medi- close to equal for a third risk factor (car- cal Center, University of North Carolina diovascular autonomic neuropathy). at Chapel Hill, and Seattle Children’s Hos- Though youth with type 2 diabetes pital. Wake Forest University in Winston- showed signs of complications more of- Salem, North Carolina, served as coordi- ten in nearly every measure than their nating center. peers with type 1, many youth in both The researchers looked at factors in- groups developed complications. cluding glucose control, body mass index, “There’s often the assumption that waist-to-height ratio and blood pressure, young people don’t develop complications but no factor could explain why people from diabetes, but that’s just not true. We with type 2 developed more complications saw that young people with diabetes are than counterparts with type 1. developing signs of major complications By about age 21, about a third of par- in the prime of their lives,” said Dr. Bar- ticipants with type 1 diabetes and about bara Linder, a study author and senior three-fourths of participants with type 2 advisor for childhood diabetes research had at least one complication from dia- within the NIH’s National Institute of betes or were at high risk for a complica- Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Dis- tion. eases (NIDDK). “Particularly for youth Type 1 diabetes typically develops in with type 2, this research demonstrates the young people. In type 1, the body does clear need to learn how to reduce or delay not make insulin, a hormone needed to the debilitating complications of diabetes, live. In type 2 diabetes, the body does not itself a huge challenge for young people make enough insulin or does not use in- to manage.” sulin well. In the past, type 2 diabetes was SEARCH examined 1,746 youth with extremely rare in youth, but occurrences type 1 diabetes (averaging about 18 years have risen alongside the obesity epidemic. old) and 272 with type 2 diabetes (aver- Find health information on diabetes at age age about 22) between 2002 and 2015. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-informa- All were diagnosed before age 20. Youth tion/diabetes. 4/2017 DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 13B Dining & Entertainment Restaurants What’s Happening for Food & Fun Around Alhambra For advertising rates and other information, contact Alhambra Chamber of Commerce • 104 S. First St. • Alhambra, CA 91801 Tel: 626-282-8481 • Fax: 626-282-5596 • www.alhambrachamber.org

Patrick O’Neill, who manages Limericks in Alhambra, puts the final touches on a drink. More than a pub, Limericks Tavern serves fine food, fun BY ADRIANA MAESTAS There is nothing like Limericks in Alhambra, a pub that is welcoming of fami- lies and folks who want to eat a good meal and have access to American and European craft beers. Limericks is a modern Irish pub where customers can find a wide selection of beers and cocktails, in addition to an en- tertaining environment with plenty of tele- visions for guests to watch sports and other Shepherd’s Pie. events. This pub stands out in a neighbor- hood of Asian dining establishments. “Ideally, we want people to feel comfort- able and welcome, whether they are watch- ing football or doing brunch; we want this place to be the first option,” said Patrick O’Neill, the manager of Limericks in Alhambra. “They will get high quality food and a comfortable atmosphere.” The menu is impressive with a variety of Braised Short Ribs American staples like mac and cheese and sliders to the more typically Irish dishes like corned beef and cabbage and shepherd’s pie. The focus is on quality and comfort, where you can enjoy a tasty meal with your beer and relax. Mr. O’Neill said that the restaurant is focusing on using non- GMO, freshly sustained food, so some of the menu items will change based on the availability of ingredi- ents. For beer connoisseurs, there are 60 different beers on draft, includ- ing some local brews like Ohana and Angel City that get rotated in the bar. If you want shots or cocktails, Limericks has you covered. Families and children are wel- come at Limericks, especially dur- ing the lunch and dinner hours. As the evening progresses, the environ- ment does become more pub-like. But pub staff aims for comfort and making customers feel like they are visiting a home away from home. The environment is casual and un- pretentious with green accents and dark wood. Limericks is located at 300 W. Main St., Suite 110. The pub is open from noon to midnight Sunday through Thursday and from noon to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information, phone 626-872-1504, or visit the Limer- icks website at limerickstavern.com. PAGE 14B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017 Fine Dining for Thai Cuisine

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The Performing Arts Center will present Trio Emporte at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 23. Performing Arts Center presents internationally acclaimed Trio Emporte Alhambra Performing Arts Center Concerto for two cellos in G minor with (APAC), under the direction of Chef/Ar- the Esterhazy Chamber Orchestra of tistic Director Bill Yee, will present Trio Calabasas. Emporte featuring internationally ac- Pianist Tae Yeon Lim, a native of claimed pianist Dr. Tae Yeon Lim on at 7 South Korea, has performed a public re- p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Sage Granada cital at Palos Verdes Library and at Mu- Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. sic @ Noon Series at Pasadena Presbyte- Hellman Ave. Alhambra. rian Church and won the Special Award Kathy Oh freelanced with many pro- at the MPE Loeb Competition. In 2012, fessional orchestras such as San Francisco she won the prestigious Beverly Hills Au- Ballet Orchestra, California Symphony ditions with a trombonist. As for the Orchestra, and Sacramento Symphony prize, she performed in Trinity Lutheran Orchestra. She has a large, private studio Church, Manhattan Beach and “Music and freelances around the greater Los in the Mansion” recital series in the Angeles area, enjoying diverse opportu- Beverly Hills’s historic “Greystone Man- nities in music. sion” as an active cham- Yong Mi Choi has worked on a multi- ber musician. faceted career as a soloist, chamber mu- APAC is a member of sician, orchestral musician, and teacher. the Consortium of While in Korea, Yong Mi was a member Southern California of the Seoul Symphony Orchestra for five Chamber Music Present- years and frequently performed with vari- ers and the Alhambra ous orchestras, including the Korean Chamber of Commerce. Symphony, the Bucheon Philharmonic, Admission is free. and the Incheon Philharmonic Orches- Free-will donations are tra. As a soloist, Yong Mi has been fea- accepted during intermis- tured with the Kangnam Symphony Or- sion. Seating is limited, so chestra, the Prime Orchestra and the first come, first served. Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra. For more information, Cellist Billy Tobenkin, as cellist of the contact Mr. Yee at 626- genre-bending chamber music group The 230-5435, or e-mail Whyman Project, was a winner of the [email protected]. 2014 Beverly Hills Auditions. Highlights Refreshments are by in 2015-16 include a three-city tour with Le Cordon Bleu trained The Whyman Project at venues such as chef Mario Bolanos and the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills Pastry Chef Catherine as well as a performance of the Vivaldi Shaffer. AHS presents Kiss Me Kate – CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Rios, Rachel Rivera, Rebecca Rodriguez, Eugenie Situ, Sara Suen, George Vong, and Angelina Yang. Students have been rehearsing daily since Jan. 11 under the direc- tion of AHS Theater Arts Director Rachel Snow-Fornari. Other pro- fessionals working with the students are choreographer Tess Johnson, vocal director Jared Pugh, AHS orchestra director Mark Trulson, and AHS theater volunteer Lew Snow. Presale tickets (purchased before April 6) are $8 for students, $10 for adults, and $15 for VIP seating. They are available from AHS drama students or at https://ahs.myschoolcentral.com/. Tickets are also available at the door for $10 (students), $12 (adults) and $18 (VIP, if available). As this is a fundraiser, there will be a bake sale. In addition, roses will be available for delivery to performers. For more information, go to www.alhambrathespians.com, or contact AHS Theater Arts Director Rachel Snow at [email protected]. PAGE 16B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017

Tokyo Table’s beautiful outside patio is now fully open. The patio is the perfect place to enjoy lunch under the sun or a romantic date in the evening. Take a load off your feet inTokyo Table’s outdoor patio Toridoll Dining California, LLC, has announced that square-foot Alhambra location seats 243 guests, includ- Tokyo Table’s beautiful outside patio is now fully open. ing the fashionable patio. Tokyo Table is a chic Japanese fusion eatery at 100 Enjoy the fresh air The patio is open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday E. Main St., Suite 100, Alhambra, that draws a bustling through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and crowd with its classic plates and unusual specialties. The and special ambience Saturday. The seating capacity of the patio area is 90. menu focuses on Japanese dishes served in an innova- It’s the perfect place to enjoy a nice lunch under the tive setting, and each dish has a unique creation story, while enjoying the food sun. There is a pyramid-style flame patio heater to warm made with love. a chilly evening, perfect for a romantic date or as a hang- Tokyo Table in Irvine was established in 2008, and it out place. has been a popular share-style restaurant. Its service ap- to ceiling retractable doors open a 720-square-foot out- Tokyo Table features almost 140 menu items, fun- proach focuses on “family serving family,” where the door patio seating to the 900-square-foot main dining to-share plates, robata (Japanese traditional grill), salad guests gather around “The Table” to enjoy shared-style area. The main dining area features two levels of fixed and carpaccio, entrée and ishiyaki (hot stone grill), dining with heartfelt service. seating, a large round private room, and full service bar, noodles, sushi and sashimi, sushi rolls, dessert, and more Interiors of the Alhambra location were designed by all with views of the wide-open kitchen. with a full bar experience. There is something for ev- Tyler Crouse of Interior Design Collaborative with the Designs embrace an organic modern style that re- eryone. goal of embracing open-air dining to its fullest. Floor flects the popular food and beverage menu. The 6,138- For more information, visit www.tokyotable.com. Intimate, Casual Wine Experience Happy Hour Every Sunday 3 p.m. to Close Tues.-Fri. 3-6 p.m.

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FAMILY EXCURSIONS Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Fee: $32 (All ages welcome) - Code: SP17-9003 Join us on the 55th anniversary of the Re- naissance Pleasure Faire, where fantasy rules and whimsical delights take flight, where worlds co-exist and dreams come to life. Im- merse yourself in a village of more than 1,500 costumed performers and artisans in- cluding dazzling acrobats, internationally acclaimed musicians and entertainers, jug- gling jokers and jesters, willful wenches, and jousting knights are ready to celebrate. Complete with 16th Century games, rides, arts, crafts, food, music and dance, recreat- ing the celebratory spring day in 1574 when the world arrived to entertain Queen Eliza- beth in the English Seaport of Deptford. Hollywood Museum Trilogy Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: $42 (All ages welcome) - Code: SP17-9004 Experience some of the most iconic attrac- tions in the City of Hollywood. Trip will include Hollywood Wax museum which is the longest running wax museum in the United States. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium to see the world’s most unbe- lievable exhibits of scrap car part robots, pieces of duct tape art, and genuine shrunken heads. Finally, the Guinness World Records Museum where it will show- case records from the great to the gross, in a fun up-close look at pop culture, sports, space, technology, etc. All three museums are located on the famous Hollywood Bou- levard along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Payment and registration Payment can be made with cash (exact amount only), MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, personal check or money order. When paying by check include a driver’s license num- ber and expiration date. All fees are payable in full at the time of registration. Register by phone (626-570-3242) or online at website www.cityofalhambra.org us- ing a MasterCard, Visa, or Discover Card, in person at the Alhambra Park office, 500 N. Palm Ave., or by mail c/o Community Ser- vices Dept., 111 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801. Registration is required for all Family Excursions. Space is limited. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18. PAGE 18B DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017

When everyone is Irish – for a day

St. Patrick’s Day, 2017 More than 100 people participated in Downtown Alhambra’s eighth annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl on March 17. Pub Crawl draws 110+ More than 100 people participated in Downtown Alhambra’s eighth annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl on March 17. Led by Bagpiper Aaron and emcee host Dameion “Lucky” Smith, crawlers visited Ohana Brewing Co., 28 West, Big Catch Seafood, Tokyo Table, Shakas, Azul Ultra Lounge, Big T Mini Mart, and Limericks Tavern to celebrate the holiday with green beers and specials all throughout the night. “I did not expect so many people from the very beginning, with Ohana being a packed house!” said Roxine Ami, event coordinator. “Pub Crawl 2017 was a successful and surprising event. We had an on-duty police officer playing the bagpipes along with Aaron, amaz- ing raffle prizes donated by the Downtown businesses, and free T- shirts. “Thank you to all the bars and restaurants that participated and thank you to all the new crawlers and for everyone who has joined us MAY 1, 2017 year after year. We hope to see you all next year.” Cinco de Mayo to feature Salsa Contest, performances

Join the Alhambra Downtown Asso- ciation from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 5, for a Salsa Contest in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. There will be live music and perfor- mances. The event will take place at Shorb Garden between Lovebirds Cafe, 10 S. First St., and the Utilities Department, 68 S. First St. Contestants will curate their special red or green chili salsas, and judges will taste test and choose the top three winners. There is no fee to enter the contest. Applications are available at the Cham- ber of Commerce, 104 S. First St., or by requesting one with an e-mail to [email protected]. The appli- cations are due by Saturday, April 29. For more information, e-mail [email protected], or contact the Chamber at 626-282-8481. 4/2017 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 19B Automotive News | Auto Dealers, Repairs, Services Ford announces new features for commerical trucks Ford Motor Co. has announced updates V10 with 320 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. to its broad commercial vehicle lineup and of torque is available for both F-650 and introduced programs dedicated to its fleet F-750 models with the Ford-built and commercial customers this week at The TorqShift HD 6-speed automatic trans- Work Truck Show, America’s largest work mission. truck event that took place in Indianapolis Ford is also the only medium-duty in March. truck manufacturer that designs and At a press conference on March 14, Ford builds its own diesel engine and transmis- announced updates to its 2018 Transit van sion combination, ensuring the lineup and introduced an expansion of its powertrain will work seamlessly with all Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier chassis components and vehicle calibra- (QVM) program. The company also an- tions, and providing customers with nounced a sales milestone, and accepted streamlined service. The 6.7-liter Power Work Truck magazine’s 2017 Medium-Duty Stroke® V8 turbo diesel delivers best-in- Truck of the Year award for its F-650 and class standard 270 horsepower and 675 F-750 trucks. lb.-ft. of torque, plus available engine Transit updates outputs of 300 horsepower with 700 lb.- Ford Transit became America’s best-sell- ft. of torque and 330 horsepower with 725 ing commercial van in 2015, and in 2016 Ford Transit, America’s lb.-ft. of torque. The diesel engine is it became America’s best-selling van – out- best-selling van. backed by an unsurpassed standard five- selling even minivans. Already offering a year/250,000-mile limited warranty. See best-in-class variety of 64 configurations, a dealer for details. tended-length running boards; push-down title. In voting for the award, professional Transit expanded its versatility for 2018 Ford Commercial Vehicle Center manual parking brake. fleet managers were asked to consider which with new features designed to reinforce its The new Ford Commercial Vehicle • More useful: power-folding short-arm of the nine competing trucks best fit their Built Ford Tough pedigree and help make Center program includes more than 670 heated mirrors with turn signals; AM/FM fleet requirements, including application it even more useful on the job. dealers nationwide committed to offering stereo with audio input jack, microphone effectiveness, durability, quality, servicing, The rearview camera that is standard on fleet and commercial customers the ve- and Bluetooth interface; D-pillar assist maintenance and lifecycle costs. The award the Transit van and passenger wagon moves hicles, financing options and service sup- handles for medium- and high-roof mod- was presented at Ford’s press conference above the rear doors on medium- and high- port their businesses need. This program els. today. roof models for 2018. It will remain next replaces and expands upon the • Better-looking: forged alloy dual rear The F-650 and F-750 lineup includes to the license plate on low-roof models. groundbreaking Ford Business Preferred wheel package; Charcoal leather-trimmed, Regular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab Transit will also get a locking glove box Network that was originally introduced in heated seat package. body styles, as well as straight-frame, kick- as standard equipment, as well as a new rear 1986 as Main Street USA. Ford F-650 and F-750 up frame Pro Loader and a dedicated trac- door exit handle and rear LED cargo lamp Commercial Vehicle Center dealers of- Work Truck magazine named Ford F- tor model for heavy towing applications. switch. New optional equipment available fer a wide selection of in-stock Ford com- 650 and F-750 its 2017 Medium-Duty Ford remains the only manufacturer to for model year 2018 includes: mercial vehicles, and use a proprietary di- • Tougher: heavy-duty cargo area floor- Truck of the Year. This is the second con- offer a gasoline-powered engine in the me- ing; heavy-duty rear scuff plate kit; Ex- secutive year F-650 and F-750 has won the dium-duty truck segment. The 6.8-liter CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE APRIL SPECIALS

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EPA Est. MPG EPA Est. MPG EPA Est. MPG City 16 • Hwy 24 City 21 • Hwy 29 City 17 • Hwy 24 STK #: 6766R STK #: 6731R STK #: 6681R VIN #: WONDRIES VIN #: WONDRIES VIN #: WONDRIES 1FTMF1C84HKC45004 DISCOUNT PRICE 2FMPK3G9XHBB16939 DISCOUNT PRICE 1FM5K7B82HGB40111 DISCOUNT PRICE 400 S. Atlantic Blvd. AUTHORIZED FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY REPAIR AND PARTS FACILITY SERVICE DEPT. SALES, PARTS and SERVICE Alhambra WE SPEAK YOUR SALES, PARTS and SERVICE LANGUAGE – SPANISH, CHINESE, OPEN 7 DAYS AA WEEKWEEK 626.289.3591 VIETNAMESE 1-866-377-1807 All advertised prices are in addition to government fees and taxes, and finance charges, any dealer document preparation charge and any emission testing charges. On approved credit. Photos for illustration purposes only. All prices in this ad expire 4-30-17. PAGE 20B AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017 Mazda’s best-selling compact crossover SUV a remarkable value The previous Mazda CX-5 ended its mentum that has made the model an un- tenure as a compact crossover SUV seg- equivocal hit. ment favorite, winning the praise of au- The 2017 CX-5 hits a sweet spot in tomotive critics and the hearts of consum- the compact crossover SUV segment for ers. CX-5 became Mazda’s best-selling its refinement, quality, craftsmanship, de- vehicle in the U.S. Its successor, the all- sign, efficiency, safety and dynamics new 2017 CX-5, arrived in late March at among a long list of other reasons. No dealerships nationwide with a starting matter which trim level is selected, CX-5 MSRP of $24,045, building on the mo- also represents a remarkable value.

2017 Mazda CX-5 is priced beginning with an MSRP of $24,045.

Browning Mazda The entry CX-5 Sport trim features 17- ACTIVSENSE Package, adding High Beam inch alloy wheels, black cloth-upholstered Control, Lane-Departure Warning, Lane- seats, cruise control, air conditioning, Keep Assist, Mazda Radar Cruise Con- of Alhambra power windows, power mirrors, trol and Smart Brake Support. pushbutton starter, LED headlights, vari- Adding greater levels of equipment yet FASTEST GROWING MAZDA DEALER able intermittent windshield wipers, car- is CX-5 Grand Touring, adopting black peted floor mats, a 40:20:40 split-folding or parchment leather seating surfaces, 19- rear seat, Smart City Brake Support and inch alloy wheels, 8-way power driver’s power door locks. seat with power lumbar support, Mazda6 Additionally, CX-5 comes standard SiriusXM satellite radio, rain-sensing wip- with MAZDA CONNECT™, which pairs a ers and heated exterior mirrors. Other 7-inch color touchscreen and Com- additions include Adaptive Front-lighting mander-control-knob-operated system, LED fog lights and LED tail infotainment display that incorporates lights. Finally, CX-5 Grand Touring’s Pre- AM/FM/HD radio, vehicle diagnostics, a mium Package comes with a windshield- backup camera, Bluetooth phone and au- projected Active Driving Display with dio integration and two USB ports for Traffic Sign Recognition, a power front phone connectivity and charging. passenger seat, heated rear outboard seats, The CX-5 Touring adds a six-way heated steering wheel and windshield power driver’s seat, leatherette seating sur- wiper de-icer. faces with Lux Suede inserts, Blind Spot All models come standard with the 2017 Consumer Guide® Automotive 2017 Best Buy Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, SKYACTIV-G 2.5 engine and 6-speed heated front seats, rear privacy glass, auto- SKYACTIV-DRIVE automatic transmission. Mid Size Car Class Winner leveling LED headlights, a six-speaker Front-wheel drive is standard, with audio system, Mazda Advanced Keyless Mazda’s predictive i-ACTIV all-wheel Entry, leather-wrapped steering wheel and drive available on all trim levels. 1200 West Main Street shifter handle, illuminated vanity mirrors, Alhambra, CA 91801 a rear center armrest, rear HVAC vents, For more information on the CX-5 or dual-zone climate control, rear USB ports any other Mazda, phone Browning Mazda and a reclining rear bench seat. at 877-932-3444. Further building on CX-5 Touring is Mazda North American Operations Pre-Owned Cars the Preferred Equipment Package, which is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and over- includes a BOSE(r) 10-speaker audio sys- sees the sales, marketing, parts and customer starting at $5995 tem with CenterPoint 2 and AudioPilot service support of Mazda vehicles in the 2, a power glass moonroof, power liftgate, United States and Mexico through more www.AlhambraMazda.com navigation, auto-dimming mirrors with than 600 dealers. Operations in Mexico are Homelink and auto on/off headlights. managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Sales: 877-972-3444 • Service: 877-972-4111 • Parts: 877-972-3555 Customers can also opt for the Touring i- Mexico City. Ford Commercial Vehicle Center - FROM PREVIOUS PAGE agnostic software, Commercial Vehicle Tools, to recommend the most appropri- ate vehicle specifications for a customer’s specific business needs. They offer test drives at customer locations for maximum convenience, as well as a range of unique fleet vehicle financing options and incen- tives. All Commercial Vehicle Center dealer employees are cross-trained by the factory to provide customers with knowledgeable, trustworthy support – from sales to finance to service. To maximize customer vehicle uptime, Commercial Vehicle Center dealer service departments are open at least 55 hours per week, and new stocking programs help improve parts availability. Ford’s new Com- mercial Advantage Rewards loyalty pro- gram lets customers earn a range of factory benefits that can be redeemed at any Com- mercial Vehicle Center location. Ford Motor Company is a global automo- tive and mobility company based in Dearborn, Mich. With about 201,000 employees and 62 plants worldwide, the company’s core business includes designing, manufacturing, marketing and servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks and SUVs, as well as Lincoln luxury vehicles. For more information regarding Ford and its products and services, please visit www.corporate.ford.com. 4/2017 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 21B 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport joins powerful Nissan SUV lineup The 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is more seat, 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, than an extension of the popular Rogue, 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with rear which in calendar year 2016 became seat center armrest and rear seat heating/ Nissan’s number one selling model. While cooling center console vents. Also avail- sharing the Rogue name, platform and able are a 6-way power adjustable driver’s numerous advanced safety and security seat, heated front seats, leather-appointed features, Rogue Sport stands on its own seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and as a stylish, nimble, fun-to-drive and af- shift knob, and heated steering wheel. fordable compact SUV. Leather-appointed seating is standard on “The combination of the new Rogue the SL grade. Sport and the immensely popular rede- Behind the 2nd row seat is up to 22.9 signed 2017 Rogue will appeal to a broad cu. ft. of cargo space (up to 61.1 cu. ft. audience and offers a wide spectrum of with the 2nd row seat folded down), ac- features and price points for SUV buy- cessible through the wide rear door. The ers,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, new Rogue Sport also offers the innova- Product Planning, Nissan North America, tive Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System (SV Inc. “While we expect Rogue to continue and SL grades). Included as standard on to appeal to owners with young families, all grades are a cargo area cover and six Rogue Sport fills a need for singles and luggage hooks (four floor, two side). couples who want more space and versa- The instrument panel features Fine Vi- tility than the average sedan for everyday The “right sized” 2017 Rogue Sport sion electroluminescent gauges and 5.0- urban use and social activities.” inch center meter color display with Ad- The Rogue Sport has a 2.3-inch shorter giving Rogue Sport a powerful presence. has a coefficient of drag of 0.33. vanced Driver Assist™ Display. The front wheelbase and a 12.1-inch shorter overall The front is highlighted by a dynamic, The 2017 Rogue Sport is available in center console includes an integral arm- length than Rogue, helping make it more sporty front grille and sophisticated head- 10 exterior colors – led by the bold Mon- rest and storage compartment, along with maneuverable in city traffic and an ideal light design with LED signature Daytime arch Orange and Nitro Lime. Other col- a 12-volt power outlet. Rogue Sport SV size for tight city parking spaces. Other Running Lights, halogen headlights with ors are Mocha Almond, Magnetic Black, and SL grades include Nissan Intelligent helpful city adventure features range from auto off function, and available fog lights. Brilliant Silver, Gun Metallic, Palatial Key™ with Push Button Start. up to 61.1 cubic feet of cargo space (2nd Also available are LED low-beam head- Ruby, Pearl White, Glacier White and Standard interior features include row seat folded) and available innovative lights with auto on/off function and High Caspian Blue. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (SiriusXM® Divide-N-Hide(r) Cargo System to the Beam Assist (HBA). The 5-passenger Rogue Sport interior subscription required, sold separately), 4- Around View(r) Monitor (AVM) with The Rogue Sport exterior also features is designed to keep up with owners’ active speaker AM/FM/CD audio system with Moving Object Detection (MOD)4. a large rear opening and a wide rear body lifestyles. It has the commanding ride auxiliary audio input jack, USB connec- Sporty exterior, premium interior appearance – along with sleek LED boo- height of a compact SUV combined with tion port for iPod® interface and other The Rogue Sport exterior starts with merang-shaped taillights and rear spoiler. a driver-oriented cockpit that provides a compatible devices, Siri® Eyes Free5, an “emotional geometry” exterior design, Other exterior details include body-color sporty, fun-to-drive feel. Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, presenting a strong contrast between dy- front and rear bumpers, black wheel arches Rogue Sport incorporates Nissan’s RearView Monitor, Streaming Audio via namic movements of volume and geomet- and roof molding, body-color outside “gliding wing” interior design, providing Bluetooth®, Hands-free Text Messaging ric and sharp edges and details. The sleek, mirrors with available integrated turn sig- spatial symmetry with a sense of togeth- Assistant (compatible smartphone re- compact body projects powerful fender nals and heated outside mirrors. Also of- erness – combining a wide-open feeling quired) and RearView Monitor. Also avail- volume and a wheel-oriented stance, along fered is a power sliding moonroof with with areas for personal space. Seating in- able is dual-zone automatic air condition- with agile and robust lower body sides, sliding shade and roof rails. Rogue Sport cludes a standard 6-way adjustable driver’s CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE PAGE 22B AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017

moving forward Lease a 2017 Yaris iA for $149 / mo. Special lease for MPG: 32/40 (City/Hwy) 2017 Yaris iA $149 monthly lease payment plus tax with $1,999 down at signing. 36 month lease with 12,000 miles annually. • 6-Speed Automatic Transmission • Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs and Brake Assist Lease a 2017 RAV4 LE The 2017 Toyota 86 new 860 Special Edition. for $229 monthly lease payments plus tax with $1,999 down at signing. Toyota injects style, technology in EXTERIOR: 17" Steel Wheels with Wide Vent Covers Power Outside Mirrors Roof 2017 Toyota 860 Special Edition Rails, Rear Spoiler Privacy Glass- Rear The 2017 Toyota 86 will turn more Side, Qtr & Liftgate dual-zone automatic climate control. heads than ever with the new 860 Special The 86 is all about driving perfor- INTERIOR: :Entune Audio, 6.1" Touch- Edition that adds stand-out styling, pre- mance, and the 860 comes with new per- screen Display Steering Wheel Audio/ mium features and performance technol- formance technology that driving enthu- Bluetooth Controls Backup Camera Reclin- MPG: 23/30 ogy. ing & Fold-Flat 2nd Row Seats Remote siasts will appreciate. Each special edition Keyless Entry System 12V Power Outlets (City/Hwy) “The 86 is recognized by enthusiasts will come with a 4.2-inch multi-informa- (3), USB P for its impressive driving performance and tion display that features a G-force meter its value-oriented price tag,” said John *Contact Mgrs Paul Luong or Quang Huyhn and stop watch, and displays vital infor- Direct line 626-414-2528 or 626-524-0579 Myers, Toyota national manager vehicle mation such as horsepower and torque Email: [email protected] marketing and communications. “The curves, engine coolant and oil tempera- Email: [email protected] 860 Special Edition will amplify these core tures and MPG. elements with an added dose of premium The 2017 860 Special Edition will be styling mixed with performance technol- available in dealerships later this March, Wondries Toyota ogy.” and is available with either a 6-speed 1543 W. Main St. • Alhambra • 626.289.8000 On the outside, the 860 Special Edi- manual transmission or a 6-speed auto- visit our Web site: www.wondriestoyota.com tion will command attention with its ex- matic transmission with paddle shifters clusive Supernova Orange paint that is and Dynamic Rev Management® technol- Toyota Care Get complimentary contrasted by its black body stripes, rear ogy. The manufacturer’s suggested retail when you buy or lease a new Toyota spoiler, heated outside mirrors and 17- price (MSRP) will be $29,155 for the inch alloy wheels. Topping it off, the spe- manual transmission and $29,875 for the cial edition gets LED fog lights and a automatic transmission, excluding the unique aerodynamic underbody panel for delivery, processing and handling (DPH) added style and function. The special edi- fee of $885. The DPH fee for vehicles tion will also be available in Halo White, distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and only 860 units of each color will be and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary. made. Limited warranty and Toyota Care The interior features the perfect com- Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic bination of luxury and performance with new-vehicle warranty applies to all com- heated front seats in black leather with ponents other than normal wear and orange stitching. The same contrasting maintenance items. Additional 60-month black and orange theme continues to the warranties cover the powertrain for leather-trimmed steering wheel, shift boot 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mile- and parking brake lever. Each 860 Special age limitation. The 86 also comes stan- Edition features a unique center console dard with Toyota Care, a complimentary placard that signifies its exclusivity. plan covering normal factory-scheduled Additional premium features include maintenance and 24-hour roadside assis- smart key with push-button start and tance for two years or 25,000 miles, touch-activated door unlock, as well as whichever comes first. 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE coal and Light Grey, along with available ing. The available Remote Engine Start Gun Metal or Piano Black finishers. (RES) system7 provides flexibility to start “The Rogue Sport interior belies its the Rogue Sport remotely using the key- affordable pricing, with use of premium less entry fob. materials and long list of available com- The 2017 Rogue Sport also has a num- fort and convenience items,” said Mr. ber of available connected technology and Bunce. “Though more compact than smartphone integration features, includ- Rogue, the new Rogue Sport fully mea- ing NissanConnectSM with Navigation, sures up in terms of features that make Mobile Apps and Services. It offers a 7.0- driving more enjoyable for both driver and inch color touch-screen display, Nissan passengers.” Voice Recognition for navigation and au- 2.0-liter engine, 4-wheel independent dio, SiriusXM® Traffic and SiriusXM® suspension, advanced safety technology Travel Link(™ (SiriusXM® subscription The Rogue Sport, as worthy of the required, sold separately). NissanConnect “Sport” name, offers balanced dynamic Services powered by SiriusXM® performance – combining a responsive, (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold efficient 2.0-liter engine with nimble han- separately) is standard on Rogue Sport SL dling and cornering. Rogue Sport uses the models. Also available is Around View(r) same CFM (Common Module Family) Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object platform as Rogue, and both vehicles are Detection (MOD)4 and Intelligent Cruise available in a choice of front-wheel drive Control (ICC)8. or an available intuitive All-Wheel Drive Two interior colors are offered, Char- system. 4/2017 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 23B

Volkswagen of America continues the journey of bringing a new midsize SUV to the Ameri- can market, the Volkswagen Atlas. Volkswagen Atlas Weekend Edition demonstrates go-anywhere appeal The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas expand to a 17.7 cubic-foot container. In that will hit American roads this spring addition, the Weekend Edition features was designed to let people live a life as big base carrier bars for attaching accessories as their imaginations. Recently, at the for skis, snowboards, kayaks or bikes. 2017 Chicago Auto Show, Volkswagen of Reaching the extra roof storage or help- America, Inc., demonstrated how the At- ing small children into the vehicle is easy las can be enhanced with smart accesso- with practical side steps. ries in a new concept, the Atlas Weekend Inside the Atlas Weekend Edition, a Edition. robust cargo divider provides a safe, pet- Volkswagen enthusiasts may appreci- friendly barrier behind the second row, so ate the throwback to the “Weekender” that pets can ride in comfort. The Week- packages offered on the classic Vanagon end Edition’s second row also features an and Eurovan pop-up camper models. The innovative universal tablet mount that al- Atlas Weekend Edition integrates several lows passengers to bring any popular va- available accessories that enhance the riety of touchscreen tablet along for a get- Chattanooga-built SUV’s versatility with away. The design provides easy access to innovative cargo solutions. the home button on the most common The Weekend Edition concept is based models, and the tablets can use the Atlas on an SEL Premium model, equipped available Media Control feature using Wi- with a 3.6-liter VR6® engine making 276 Fi technology for Android and iOS tab- hp and an 8-speed transmission, paired lets and smartphones. with Volkswagen’s advanced 4Motion® all- Other Volkswagen accessories built wheel drive with Drive Mode Select. into the Atlas Weekend Edition concept Riding on 18-inch Prisma wheels fin- include window and hood deflectors, a ished in a custom anthracite gray, the At- heavy-duty trunk liner with seat-back cov- las Weekend Edition features a modern erage, a privacy cargo cover, all-weather variation of the pop-up roof-the Urban rubber mats, splashguards, and wheel Loader cargo box. When empty, the Ur- locks. Many of these accessories will be ban Loader offers a sleek, minimized ap- available from Volkswagen dealers when pearance; when needed for hauling, it can the Atlas goes on sale this spring.

BMW 530e iPerformance BMW to showcase hybrid electric vehicles at the 2017 New York International Auto Show Fresh off its world debut in Detroit, the new BMW 530e iPerformance is the latest addition to BMW’s growing family of plug-in hybrid iPerformance vehicles. The BMW 530e iPerformance combines BMW eDrive electric drive concept and a 4-cylinder gaso- line engine to achieve 248 hp providing 310 lb-ft of torque and a 0-60 time in 6.1 seconds. Purely electric driving for the BMW 530e iPerformance is possible for up to 15 miles. The BMW 530e iPerformance combines improved performance elements and enhanced design components of the BMW 5 Series with the most advanced personal driver connectivity features available including optional Gesture Control, the latest gen- eration Head-Up Display, Remote 3D View, improved Voice Control, as well as op- tional Remote Control Parking and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, the next step toward semi-automated driving. The 2018 BMW 530e iPerformance will be available in U.S. showrooms this spring starting at $51,400 and the BMW 530e xDrive iPerformance for $53,700. PAGE 24B AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017

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2017 Jeep® Compass The new 2017 Jeep® Compass expands the brand’s global reach with an un- matched combination of attributes that includes legendary and best-in-class 4x4 off-road capability, advanced fuel-efficient powertrains, premium and authentic Jeep design, superior on-road driving dynamics, open-air freedom, and a host of innovative safety and advanced technology offerings. A truly global all-new com- pact SUV, the 2017 Jeep Compass will be manufactured in Brazil, China, Mexico and India for consumers in more than 100 countries around the world. 4/2017 AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 25B

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Browning Mazda New Century BMW 1200 W. Main St. 1139 W. Main St. 626-576-2800 626-570-8444 Alhambra Nissan Sierra Acura 726 E. Main St. 1700 W. Main St. 626-289-6161 Alhambra 626-284-8533 Alhambra • Chrysler, Dodge • Jeep • Ram Volkswagen Alhambra 1100 W. Main St. 1811 W. Main St. 626-537-2400 866-426-2915 Goudy Honda Bob Wondries Ford 1400 W. Main St. 400 S. Atlantic Blvd. 626-576-1114 626-289-3591 Kia of Alhambra Wondries Toyota 1247 W. Main St. 1543 W. Main St. 626-289-0000 626-289-8000 KEEP ALHAMBRA GREEN. The Chamber of Commerce urges all residents to shop locally for their new or used cars and trucks. PAGE 26B REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2017

Real Estate News | Residential, Commercial, Loans Southern California’s Understanding Real Estate historical connection Gary Frueholz DILBECK REAL ESTATE • 626-318-9436 Gary Frueholz is a realtor with Dilbeck Real Estate, a past member of the Alhambra to Chicago Cubs, Planning Commission, a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist and a Certified International Property Specialist. Mr. Frueholz can be reached at 626-318-9436 or by e-mail at [email protected]. To see all of Gary’s articles on Alhambra, visit www.garysstories.com. Major League Baseball Gary Frueholz

BY GARY FRUEHOLZ, DILBECK REAL ESTATE Gabriel Valley and Long Beach, bought a The Chicago Cubs won their first huge mansion on Orange Grove Boule- World Series in 108 years last fall. This vard, and purchased Catalina Island in broke the longest streak of frustration in 1919. The Wrigley stamp was all over major league baseball history and more Southern California real estate. importantly ended the “Curse of the Billy Wrigley the businessman decided to Goat.” arrange a marriage between his new real Southern California real estate is inex- estate holdings and the baseball team. tricably linked to the Chicago Cubs. The Starting in 1921, spring training for the Cubs conducted their spring training in Cubs was moved to Catalina Island. Southern California as early as 1903, and Part of the motive for moving spring tragically the connection also exists training to Catalina was that publicity as- through the death of their Southern Cali- sociated with a major league team like the fornia-bred Rookie of the Year second Cubs would help promote his new real baseman Kenny Hubbs. estate venture as a tourist attraction. Cubs fans humorously blamed all this After acquiring controlling interest in bad luck on a curse that had been laid on the Santa Catalina Island Company in the club by one of its own fans, William 1919, Wrigley proceeded to build hotels, Sianis. Turns out Mr. Sianis had a pet billy restaurants, added steam ships, improved goat that accompanied him everywhere. utilities, and even constructed a casino for Think of your pet dog. dancing and movies. Like savvy entrepre- The Cubs even allowed Mr. Sianis, the neurs, William Wrigley Jr. saw the poten- proprietor of a popular bar near Wrigley tial and synergism of combining his real Field, to bring his billy goat named estate with other assets like his baseball Murphy to Cubs regular season baseball team. And the 1921 relocation of Cubs games. But when club policy changed near spring training coincided with these new the end of the 1945 season and Murphy real estate assets coming on line. was banned from entering the stadium, As the “Roaring Twenties” progressed, an enraged Sianis cast a curse on the Cubs Santa Catalina Island bloomed into a fa- forbidding them to ever win another vorite Southern California tourist site. World Series. Over the years the “Curse How much is attributed to the Cubs hold- of the Billy Goat” and the Cubs became ing spring training is hard to estimate, but synonymous. Only with the events of this clearly the range of efforts by William last fall do Cubs fans feel the curse finally Wrigley Jr. to upgrade Catalina had im- is behind them. pact. Over most of the 20th century, the Typically the Cubs would come out to Chicago Cubs were owned by the Wrigley the island via Wrigley’s steamship, the S.S. Family of chewing gum notoriety. Will- Catalina, in early February and train un- iam L. Wrigley Jr. became majority owner til late March. At that time, the team in 1921, and three generations later the would take a train back to Chicago with family sold the club in 1981. numerous stops to play exhibition games. The Wrigley Family also was promi- In one spring training game on the is- The Curse of the Billy Goat nent in Southern California real estate. land with the New York Giants in 1932, Murphy and William Sianis are informed of the change in policy with respect to billy William Wrigley Jr. appreciated the warm 12 future Hall of Fame players were in the goats attending Cubs games. This piece of baseball lore was the oft cited reason for the winters and acquired land in the San lineups. Included in this group were Cubs not even getting to the series again after 1985. They finally won it all in 20016.

Rogers Hornsby, Billy Herman, Gabby Hartnett, John McGraw, and Mel Ott. A few years later, a young radio announcer for the Cubs who also wrote a baseball col- umn for the Des Moines Dispatch came to cover spring training for the Cubs. His name was Ronald Reagan. The Cubs would hold spring training on Catalina Island through 1951. So for three decades the Chicago Cubs were part of the Southern California landscape. Other teams, such as the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburg Pirates, Saint Louis Browns, and Philadelphia Athletics, also trained in Southern California during this period. In the 1960s, the Cubs tried training in Long Beach and ultimately settled for Arizona as a spring training site. The Cubs connection to Southern California also had a tragic side. The bad luck of the Cubs was exacerbated by the tragic death of their 1962 Rookie of the Year second baseman Ken Hubbs. Hubbs was a native Southern Californian from Colton. He was a three-sports star at Colton High School, senior class presi- dent, and a devote Mormon. Recruited by the Cubs in 1959, Hubbs The Wrigley family donated its mansion on Orange Grove Boulevard to the Tournament of Roses in 1958. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4/2017 REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 27B

Renters vs. landlords: Commercial Real Estate Mark Paulson is a Realtor in Alhambra specializing Who wins in 2017? in the sale and leasing of commercial real estate. He has been a real estate professional since 1976. By Mark Paulson about $516. It’s expected to lower to about The answer to the question of who is $347 in 2017, reflecting about $168 in coming out ahead in the apartment mar- savings annually. However, whether a rent increase is value in 2017 is less than the historical ket - renters or landlords - has been fairly The projected savings for each market considered a hardship or a rent decrease is average, it is said that renters are get- clear for a while now. Renters have rarely in the top 10 metros was calculated by sub- considered a win for renters depends on ting less sensitive to changes in rent and caught a break since many major markets tracting the annual change for 2017 from the perspective of residents in each mar- vice versa. began to recover from the Great Reces- the average annual change in rent from ket. Where renters are less sensitive to No matter how sensitive renters are sion in 2010. 2010-2016. Out of the 54 major U.S. change, the savings or increase may be a to the change in price, there’s no dis- That may change in 2017. metros analyzed, some 36 showed annual minor factor in their housing decisions. puting that having extra money in their The recovery years of 2010-2016 saw savings ranging from $8 to $2,647, with For this analysis, the long-term aver- pockets after rents are due will be a wel- rent growth rise 150 basis points (bps) average decreases of about $360 from the age for elasticity was calculated and com- come change from the boom recovery above the long-term average, and renters average 2010-2016 price. pared with 2017’s figure. If the elasticity years. only began to see relief from continual Also included in the analysis was a cal- price hikes toward the end of last year. This culation of change in elasticity, which is a year promises to show further declines in measure of how sensitive consumers are some markets where rents have risen the to price changes. In this case, greater or most. lesser degrees of elasticity reflect how rent- Though apartment renting is not a zero ers react to changes in rent. Generally, SOLD!SOLD! SOLD!SOLD! sum game, slower rent growth in 2017 is housing is an inelastic product, which expected to benefit renters more than means that the change in price doesn’t sub- landlords. Nationally, during the last six stantially affect the quantity demanded. years, the average annual rent increase was

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The Chicago Cubs trained on Catalina Island for three decades making the Cubs part of the Southern California landscape and giving West Coast fans a chance to see great players, even if they were playing exhibition games. Los Angeles had its own Wrigley COMING SOON Field, built by the millionaire Cubs owner in 1925 to house the original Los Angeles Angels, the Cubs’ farm team in the Pacific Coast League. The minor league Angels were affiliated with the Chicago Cubs from 1925-1957. Located at 425 E. 42nd Place, L.A., the field housed the new Major League Los Angeles Angels in 1961 before the Franklin Hills Angels moved in to play home games at the new Dodger Stadium in 1962. L.A.’s Wrigley 1901 Hollyvista Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 Field, which seated about 20,457 in 1961, was demolished in 1969. 3BD/3BA; Contemporary Home; Amazing Views Modern finishes; outdoor decks www.1901Hollyvista.com Chicago Cubs connection to L.A. – $1,895,000 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE and Banks and Santo found themselves PARTIAL INVENTORY was positioned to be a key element of an pallbearers at Hubbs funeral in Colton. infield that was already featuring future The business acumen and generosity Jefferson Park Leimert Park of the Wrigley family is legendary. The Hall of Famers Ernie Banks and Ron USC Adjacent USC Adjacent Santo. Wrigleys created the Catalina Conser- Coming Soon! • 1400 Sq. Ft. 3BD / 2BA 1027 W 49th St. Los Angeles, CA 90037 Ken Hubbs was always someone to take vancy in 1972 to preserve the natural Beautiful Craftsman Character Home. 1440 Sq. Ft. 3BD / 2BA • Fully Remodeled. on a challenge. He had a fear of flying and beauty of the island, donated their man- Fully Remodeled. Beautiful Craftsman Character Home. decided to test this fear by taking flying sion on Orange Grove Boulevard to the Approximate Price: $640,000 Approximate Price: $575,000 lessons. In January of 1964 he received Tournament of Roses, and were involved his pilot’s license. Only a few weeks later in numerous other charitable activities. on Feb. 13 the plane he was piloting And through their love of Southern Cali- crashed on a trip from Provo, Utah, to fornia and baseball, the Wrigleys con- Colton in a severe snow storm. The Curse nected our local real estate to the World of the Billy Goat had a very serious side Champion Chicago Cubs. Around Alhambra your source for Real Estate News and Advertising

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