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Volume I, Issue 9 online at voiceofthevillage.org July 1 2010 FEATURE: Business: What no business can School News: Local resident’s community survive without - Who’s doing the What VHHS students learned producing beautification effort – page 5 teaching – page 14 “Voice of the Village”- page 18 Happy Birthday America Thank you Sunland-Tujunga

Richard Stewart For 27 years the Sunland-Tujunga Fourth of July Parade has celebrated our country’s birthday with participants ranging from Mayor Villaraigosa, Wendy Greuel and Congressman Brad Sherman to horses, pets and unicyclers. This year it looked like the Sunland-Tujunga parade was going to be another city budget casualty when the Sunland-Tujunga Rotary Club, which spon- sors the parade, was notified that the city costs of the parade had unexpectedly tripled. Many Southland communities were forced to cancel their parades, fireworks, and other events. But not Sunland-Tujun- ga; up here we will still celebrate the Fourth. So who saved the parade? Some say it is Other people say that the parade was saved by come together and donate the funds needed to put Marynance Schellenbach, matriarch of the local Li- Ellis Robertson, Past President of the Sunland-Tujun- the parade on - or lose it. End of story. ons Club and the force behind the ever-expanding ga Rotary, which puts on the annual event. As the Some say the parade was saved at a power annual Sunland-Tujunga Watermelon Festival. She parade chairman, Robertson phoned and visited the lunch at Al Read’s Restaurant involving some adult had her fill of the talk of canceling this year’s parade city offices regarding funding and permits so often beverages and three of our community’s finest: So- a few weeks ago. “Enough!” she cried at a commu- that they all know him by first name. After read- nia Tatulian, Anne-Marie Flaherty and Marynance nity leaders’ meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. ing the writing on the wall, Robertson asked Bob Schellenbach. We’re not sure what happened, what “Not celebrate this nation’s birthday? This parade Georgius, editor of “Voice of the Village,” to craft an was said at this meeting or how many adult bever- will happen if I have to underwrite it myself!” You article that calmly but firmly put the city and com- ages were involved, but the next day 30 “Save the Pa- could have heard a pin drop. munity on notice. He challenged the community to rade” donation jars were found in all the major retail continued on page 6 American Legion honors veterans at Memorial Day event Richard Stewart Flags were flying high on Memorial Day in Sunland Park. A respectful gath- ering gave tribute and honor for our veterans and service men. Jim Moore led us in a prayer and Commander of American Legion Post 377 Pat O’Brien gave a wonderful salute to our fallen heroes. O’Brien was proudly upstaged by his daughter Kelly, who sang “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Many thanks to the American Legion for its service to the community and its continuing camaraderie for our revered veterans. Pictured above is Legionnaire Richard Waldron in his original Vietnam uni- form. When asked if he had a statement for this Memorial Day 2010, he paused, bowed his head, and said “I hope that every veteran never forgets who they were, who they are, and who they will always be.” No one could say it better. Thank you, Mr. Waldron, for your continued ser- Vietnam veteran Richard Waldron vice, inspiration, and for never forgetting. attended Memorial Day events at Sunland Park. Index: Staff Acknowledgements: News...... page 2

Editor in Chief Liaison/Journalism Advisor Section Editors Web Address Features...... page 7 Bob Georgius David W. Riemer Isabella Carpio www.voiceofthevillage.org Business...... page 13 (818)523-5494 Yu Rha Choi Layout Advisor Announcements...... page 16 Amy Hwang Jeannine Crowley P.O. Box 4323 Ad Sales – Contact Georgina Martinez Sunland, CA 91041 School News...... page 18 Michael Lucas : Supervising Co-Editors Wyatt Pendleton Church News...... page 20 (818)397-3835 Julia Ginter Samantha Wilson Service Clubs...... page 21 [email protected] Katie Pelon Who We Are...... page 22 The Arts...... page 25 2 Voice of the Village Wildlife specialist educates on animal interactions

Jackie Houchin In a special community presentation June 14, Bobcats are timid cats and rarely interact with Wildlife Specialist for Los Angeles Animal Services humans. Officer Greg Randall spoke to a group of about 50 To deter wildlife, “Don’t feed them!” is a com- people on how to get along with the area’s furry – mand Officer Randall repeatedly emphasized. “It’s and sometimes ferocious – animal neighbors. The against the law and you can be fined or even do jail event was sponsored by Devil Dog Ranch Dog Train- time if caught,” he said. ing and the Sunland-Tujunga Alliance. When humans become the providers of food, Early attendees browsed the colorful, informa- water, and cover for wildlife, they encourage interac- tive displays that Officer Randall had set up on tion that often ends in serious harm to the animals, tables around the North Valley City Hall room and and sometimes to people. Some people mistakenly collected pamphlets on coyotes, bears, mountain li- think they are helping wildlife by feeding them; oth- ons, bobcats, opossums and raccoons. ers do it inadvertently. Officer Randall, employed by Animal Services Here are some of Officer Randall’s suggestions. for 20 years, is currently the only Wildlife Special- Keep garbage, ripe or rotting fruit from trees, pet ist in a program that began eight years ago. His goal foods (including birdseed), and small pets secured is to help neighborhoods better deal with wildlife Officer Greg Randall, Wildlife Specialist for Los Angeles Animal and out of reach. Clean your barbecue grill after each Services, presented tactics to minimize human interaction with use; don’t let young kids go outside in clothes they’ve conflicts – which he admits have increased in recent wildlife. months, due partially to the Station Fire, but also be- just eaten in. Keep plants and trees trimmed up from cause of residential encroachment. the ground and away from your house. Close off He made it clear that the LA Animal Services crawl spaces. Install motion-detecting lights, noise- Wildlife Division does not remove wildlife from resi- makers, or water sprayers. Add height and/or roller dential areas, but instead hopes to educate residents bars to your fences to deter coyotes. on how to lessen the probability of contact, and on It is illegal to trap any animal and relocate or what to do if a confrontation is inevitable. release it elsewhere; Officer Randall was adamant Mountain lions were first on his list due to an about this. Bears and mountain lions are the only actual sighting only days earlier near Apperson animals that have a chance at successful relocation. Street. His first warning is don’t run - it encourages Small animals and marsupials quickly die or become a chase. Instead, maintain eye contact (even show prey; they can also transmit domestic pet diseases your teeth) and make yourself appear large. Stand like distemper into the wild. If you call a licensed tall, wave your arms or a jacket above your head. pest company, their only option is to destroy the Make loud noises by shouting in a deep, command- trapped animal; better to deter them from coming in ing voice or by using a noisemaker such as a whistle, the first place. Bears have been sighted recently near Haines air horn, soda can with pebbles, or an umbrella that After the meeting Officer Randall demonstrated Canyon. These omnivores are usually non-aggres- is quickly opened/closed (sounds like bird’s wings) some of the commercial deterrents you can purchase sive, although some make false charges. Use the or waved about. These are things you can carry with to keep little and large creatures from your property. above scare tactics and give them a wide berth. you if you are hiking, as well as a few old golf balls Coyotes are numerous and have become un- Officer Randall can be contacted at or small rocks for throwing. Never stoop down, even naturally bold around humans, but they will rarely [email protected]. To report animal sightings to pick up a rock to throw; you will look like small attack anything other than a small animal (under 20 for the Animal Services database, call 888-452-7381. If a four-footed prey. Remember that a lion is an ambush large animal is threatening a person, it’s best to call 911. pounds). If you see a coyote, use the above scare tac- predator, attacking from behind; look around as you For further reading, check out tics. Never let a coyote go by without scaring it. walk and avoid overhanging rocks or trees. “Don’t Get Eaten!” by Dave Smith.

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Did anyone notice the gang of modern-day John- The Recreation and Parks Department selects the ny Appleseeds at work along Wentworth and McB- appropriate locations, chooses the varieties of trees room streets (between the Verdugo Rancho Estates to be planted, and makes sure there will be mainte- and Stonehurst Avenue) over the June 12 weekend? nance support until the trees are established. The HB Almost miraculously, these hearty souls trans- Team acquires the trees and provides the workers formed a stretch of dry, yellow hillside and roadway and the trucks to transport them. Later they will haul into a promising young forest of sturdy green trees. the water to irrigate them. Driving past, I could almost feel the coolness of At the Wentworth/McBroom site the HB Team future shade and inhale the freshness of the to-be- volunteers planted sycamores, cedars, four varieties sanitized air. of oak, two varieties of willow, and several Chinese Who’s responsible for this amazing feat? Who Pistache trees (the only non-native species, but very donated the trees, the planting forces and the water hardy). They are halfway to their goal of planting 221 that’s needed to get them established? For answers I trees. Then they will be hauling water by truck three talked to Sharyn Romano of the Hollywood Beauti- times per week to assure this young forest thrives. fication Team. If you haven’t already, drive by and view the The HB Team is a community-based non-profit work in progress. Wentworth has recently been licensed contractor, in business for 18 years, covering paved so it’s a smooth ride between Shadow Hills the areas of City Council Districts 2 and 6. They’re and Sunland-Tujunga. working with the City of Los Angeles Recreation The HB Team appreciates the ongoing support and Parks Department, which has the master tree- from CD2 and Equestrian Trails, Inc. (ETI) and hopes planting plan. to develop more partnerships at their Community The funding comes from federal stimulus grants Planting Day in the fall. Watch for the dates and plan under the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to participate. for urban forests and green job training. It pays for the trees, the planting, and the necessary water and For more about the Hollywood Beautifica- maintenance. Currently there is funding through tion Team, visit http://www.hbteam.org. next February; after that they’ll be looking for new The Hollywood Beautification Team is planting trees along financial resources. Wentworth and McBroom streets in Shadow Hills. So. Cal Shop Hop Your So Cal Hop Passport entitles you to a 15% dicount at all Shop Hop Stores durning the Shop Hop August 6-22 Wear your Charm Bracelet and SoCal Shop Hop Charm TRAINING - LESSONS during the shop hop and you will receive an additional 5% discount In Beautiful Big Tujunga Canyon Special Discounts if You Mention This Ad Your Local Store Is: Sandpaper Kisses 9927 Comerce Ave. Tujunga Ca 91042  Visit Us on Facebook 818.352.9305  www.sandpaperkisses.com 818-352-2322

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Relay For Life continued from page 3 Society directs all of the proceeds from nights pounding the pavement to se- bringing the sign to life, it stayed lit the event to patients and survivors cure an amazing line up of rock bands, until the sun rose on Sunday morning. here in our area. DJs, drill teams, Drama Club perfor- The track was lined with more than 200 The American Cancer Society is mances, garage bands and more. Her luminaria bags purchased in memory at work in communities all across the hard work certainly paid off. Oldies of or in honor of those battling cancer. country providing programs aimed at DJ/Emcee Chuck Burgess kept the vi- Yone Benitez, a local cancer survivor, reducing the risk of cancer, detecting nyl spinning and the program moving spoke during the ceremony. Websites cancer as early as possible, ensuring throughout the event. Early Sunday morning the Fight proper treatment, and empowering The opening ceremonies included Back Ceremony led by Sheryl Buhr- Business Cards people facing cancer to cope and main- Heroes of Hope speaker Danella Putna, Sanchez inspired the group to take ac- tain the highest possible quality of life. a five-year cancer survivor; the Sun- tion and continue fighting back against No one could have predicted last land/Tujunga Chamber of Commerce cancer all year long. LOGOS fall that 20 committee volunteers, 25 ribbon cutting ceremony; and most The 2011 Relay For Life of Sun- teams and more than 250 community importantly, a Survivor Lap around land/Tujunga Communities will be members would come together for 24 the track with inspirational music in held in the early spring at Verdugo Lables consecutive hours and raise more than the background. Hills High School. If you are interested $45,000. Councilman Paul Krekorian joined in forming a team, joining a committee Event chairperson Heather L. Bur- the fight and spoke that evening to or becoming a sponsor, please contact POSTCARDS gess and co-chair Ann-Marie Dodge all of the guests and participants at Lisa Cleary, American Cancer Society worked long hours with their amazing the event. Accompanied by his field Community Development Manager, at Catalogues committee to pull together this 24-hour assistant Andrew Hennigan, Council- 626-848-8329. celebration. The program featured man Krekorian addressed the group, FLYERS Newsletters food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and engaged with local constituents and E-mail Marketing midnight snacks all donated by local walked several laps on that track. establishments and service organiza- The Luminaria Ceremony led by tions throughout the community. Teri Ann Dodge featured a 30-foot www.foothillgnd.com Entertainment chairperson Sandy “HOPE” sign built by her son, husband, PRINT DESIGN • WEB DESIGN • MARKETING Shaffer-Broms spent many days and daughter and family friend. With lights Local resident drives community beautification effort

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A local resident’s hometown pride and sunscreen, and let’s have some fun Richard “Bandito” Stewart read got the attention of local government, improving our community. Black’s piece and sensed that he might and as a result Foothill Boulevard will It all started with local resident have found a kindred spirit; Stewart be clean and ready for this year’s hard- Tracy “Model A Man” Black, who pub- regularly maintains the “Bandito Park” won Fourth of July parade. lished an announcement in the May property along Tujunga Canyon Boule- The Council District 2 Clean issue of Voice of the Village calling for vard and creates artistic displays there. Team will clean Foothill Boulevard community volunteers to join him in Stewart met with Black to discuss how in preparation for the parade. All are adopting sections of Foothill Boule- they might work together. invited to participate in the cleanup vard to clean up and maintain; some- “That meeting was a bust,” Stew- effort. Simply arrive at the North Val- thing that Black has been undertaking art said. “Tracy wasn’t interested in or ley City Hall parking lot, 7747 Foothill for years. impressed by all the ‘Bandito’ hoopla; Blvd. in Tujunga, on Thursday, July 1 “As our city does less and less to he just wants clean streets.” As Rotary at 7:30 a.m. The CD2 office will supply improve our town, we as residents and Club president, so does Stewart - espe- tools (brooms, shovels, rakes), trash business owners must step up to the cially with the Fourth of July parade bags and bottled water. Wear work plate and take charge and do it our- coming up. Stewart invited Black to clothes, bring your own work gloves selves,” he wrote. last Wednesday’s Rotary meeting to continued on page 9

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Richard Stewart The Elks Lodge is soon going to need a velvet rope outside to handle the long lines of people wanting to get inside to enjoy the Dance Night Party at the Elks events. Well, that might be stretching it a bit, but last Saturday night’s event, spon- sored by the Sunland-Tujunga Shadow Hills Rotary Club with The Way To Hap- piness Band, definitely raised the roof in Tujunga. Besides the normal 80-90 people present enjoying old dancing favorites like Aretha Franklin, Santana and Chicago, George Allen showed up with his bag- pipes jammed with the band. Earl Bouchard’s burritos were a big hit, and the Dance Contest brought extra excitement to the event. Trophy winners for their stylistic and high spirited danc- ing are: Sally Hall and Celia Eiben for Swing; Mandy Van Auken and Stephen Brennan for Free Style; Phil and Ellen Gingrich for Foxtrot; Lucy Metcalf, Gloria Gallegos, Ana D’Alelio and Karen Berger for Salsa; Molly Sisken, Christopher Caspary and Kristina Lalor for Rock and Soul. The bad news is you won’t see The Way To Happiness Band at the Elks Lodge next month; the good news is that you will see them playing their tunes down Foothill Boulevard in the Fourth of July Parade. And even better news is that they are the featured band at the Verdugo Hills Fireworks Festival. Look for them on the Fourth, and hopefully we will see them back again at the Elks Lodge in September. 8 Voice of the Village Why isn’t my body doing what I want it to do?

Judith Cutler This question seems to be causing a lot of concern and confusion for taking different medications for years on end for each symptom, and many people today. There is so much information available to sometimes taking additional medications to prevent the existing you from TV, the Internet, health newsletters, and health medications from interacting adversely with each other. product ads that most of us simply can’t figure out In the natural healthcare model, the patient’s what is occurring or how to address it. symptoms are addressed using minerals, glandu- My intention is to help you understand lar extracts, amino acids, herbal extractions and what is causing your body to be in an undesir- vitamins. able, low energy or generally uncomfortable The natural solution is preferable, from condition, and the most effective means to our viewpoint, because it’s non-toxic and restore your health and vitality so your creates no unwanted side effects. How- body will give you what you need. ever, unless the underlying cause for I don’t want to make this long or the condition is discovered, relief is complicated, because it isn’t. These are temporary because the solution still findings observed by myself and my eliminates only the symptoms. colleague over a combined period of Both the medical doctor and the 40 years of research and practice in natural health practitioner frequently the health field. make dietary recommendations to as- If you had no birth defects or sist the healing process. Both of these congenital conditions when you were solutions offer some relief to the indi- born, and you were relatively healthy vidual from the discomfort and com- for the first portion of your life, then plications of the problem. something happened a While there, the The real question becomes, what was travelers donated 500 toothbrushes and causing the gland or organ to malfunction toothpaste to an orphanage that takes in in the first place? When you find the- cor high-risk children suffering from AIDS. long rect cause, the problem can be solved and the the way to create illness or deterioration. What person doesn’t need to take pills or capsules for was that something? years on end to keep the symptoms from coming In our clinical observation, the body was subject- back. ed to stressors that suppressed the ability of the body’s The causes that we are consistently finding for most major glands and organs to function properly and maintain health problems (unless there has been an accident or injury health. Then sickness, low energy, aches and pains ensued. that created a structural obstruction) are the presence of fungus and The stressors take the form of parasites, fungus, bacteria, viruses, chemicals parasites, bacteria, or viruses located in the glands, organs, lymphatic system and heavy metals that the body has been exposed to. They create a biological in- or bloodstream. When these invading organisms are found and eliminated with terference within the cells and tissues of the various glands and organs that will precisely customized nutritional formulas, the symptoms disappear because the stop or impede normal function, causing a variety of problems. These problems cause has been eradicated. are known by hundreds of medical names such as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, This is the simplicity of how real health is restored. When this occurs, you are hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, inflammatory diseases, cancer, arthritis, again free to enjoy your life and pursue your goals unhampered by pain, fatigue irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, lupus, dermatitis, and more. and physical distress. This is a winning result worth achieving. Giving symptoms a specific name dictates a particular drug protocol that is understood to alleviate those symptoms, but it does not necessarily result in Nutritionist Judith Cutler is the founder of BioTech Solutions. She can be the discovery of the underlying physical cause that created those symptoms. reached at http://[email protected] or 818-353-7454. This is where the conventional medical model falls short. It results in patients The importance of true healing

Lynn Walker I was reminded recently of why it is so important over time. The person can be walked through a pro- we cause the other person. The negativity of our an- to do true healing at some point in one’s life. Many cess of releasing not only the problem, but the power ger leaves us momentarily, giving us a false sense of people believe that therapy and coming to terms or energy that problem holds within the person. release, but then it returns to us exponentially larger with some issue in their lives is enough. I do not. By seeing all problems as spiritual lessons, one after gathering additional darkness not only from I believe that therapy can help us identify prob- can turn something that has been a lifelong negative the person to whom it was initially directed, but also lems and issues. The process might uncover and dis- into a true positive, learning from the experience so from any stray darkness contained in the collective cover problems within; however, I am not convinced they never have to face that same issue again. This is unconscious found along the journey. that therapy helps us rid ourselves of the negative true enlightenment and a skill that, once learned, can Releasing toxic energy from our bodies is the energy those issues carry with them. If we do not be used effectively toward healing future problems. only way to be sure that we will no longer suffer the release this energy, it continues to bombard our bod- I was having a discussion with someone who was ill effects of its toxicity. This is what true healing is ies with negative destruction over and over again, very angry with me; we could not agree on a solution all about: the release of negative energy in order to eventually causing the body to enter a state of “dis- to a complex problem in society. I attempted to ex- allow the body to come back to balance and restore ease.” plain my background to illustrate why I approached itself from “dis-ease” to ease and wholeness. I have spoken with and worked with so many the issue from a unique perspective; my perspective Lastly, I wish to address the many requests I people who have had years of therapy; while many seemed to cause great distress. When I mentioned receive from individuals who would like healers to of them are able to freely express themselves and the that I tend to “think outside the box” because of my solve painful problems by e-mail. While true heal- problems they have identified and worked on, they own path to healing after years of illness, I was told ing and profound enlightenment can and often do continue to hold the dark energy of those problems that he knew all about self-healing as he had read a happen in an instant, the process leading up to that within their spirits and bodies. They have not healed book on physical therapy and successfully used the instant involves time. We live in a world that pro- the issue; they have only found a place for it that is exercises to treat a bum knee. While I understood vides us instant access to almost everything, and emotionally manageable. When a mind, body and his point, I could only note the deep anger that he unfortunately this has led us to believe that anything spirit (as one) have not fully healed something, it continued to hold within him. Although he might that takes time is boring, unworthy or outdated. can continue to fester and attract more negativity to have successfully treated his knee with exercises and Spiritual growth and healing of the body, mind itself, eventually causing illness. knowledge, he had not been able to release any of and spirit is not a destination, but an exciting life- Energy work and spiritual healing guides a per- the deep anger; the energy associated with the anger long journey that should be treated with great rev- son toward completely uncovering and discarding might have caused his “dis-ease” in the first place. erence. If you find someone who is willing to give those problems, beliefs and issues that have found When we target others with our own anger, we you instant advice without taking into account how their way into our subconscious and conscious minds usually end up causing ourselves more distress than you arrived at the problem you are facing, you have continued on page 10 Help Wanted Home health care wanted for an elderly man living in the Tujunga area. Part-time wanted. Light housekeeping/ light cooking $10hr. Male or Female Mon-Sun. 8am-10am/ 4pm-7pm Needed A.S.A.P/ Must speak English Please call Janet (661)965-2505 Voice of the Village 9 Can your diet make Local Resident - continued from page 5 discuss joining forces to clean up Foothill Boulevard before the parade (the city performs after-event you smarter? cleaning). Meanwhile, Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Jennifer Clary and Kevin Haberer Council First Vice President Tomi Lyn Bowling had If the physical, ethical, and environmental ben- also read Black’s call to arms. She e-mailed his sug- efits of a meat-free diet have not yet convinced you gestion that the city might be able to provide sup- that veganism is a worthwhile commitment, then plies for the cleanup effort to City Councilmember consider that herbivores have higher IQs than om- Paul Krekorian’s office. nivores. “He has some very good ideas. We can help According to a study conducted with muster the troops if you can assist with the goods,” 8,179 subjects at Southampton University, men and Bowling wrote. women who do not consume meat have IQ scores “We’d be happy to assist, and can provide the that are five points higher on average than those of water, tools… trash bags, and order a dumpster,” their omnivorous peers. Research studies have also replied CD2 Senior Field Deputy Jackie Keene. shown that children with high IQs tend to adopt The Foothills Forum (TFF) Web site (http:// and maintain strict meat-free diets as young adults. www.thefoothillsforum.com) provided the perfect Dr. Catharine Gale, a principal research fellow at venue for coordinating ideas, plans and activities; the University of Edinburgh, explains that the cor- you can view the parade route cleanup conversation relation between intelligence and veganism can be here: http://bit.ly/djtFjq. largely attributed to the simple fact that “brighter The plan came together; one person’s commit- children grow up to think more about what they ment to improve his community motivated other eat.” In other words, children who take the time to locals, and even our city councilmember’s office, to think about and empathize with their once living support and contribute to the cause. Best of all, you meals are less likely to embrace a diet that compro- can be a part of it - just arrive at North Valley City mises admirable human qualities like compassion, Isaac Newton, Mark Twain, and Thomas Edison did Hall on the morning of July 1 and help out. The proj- self-discipline, and a commitment to the greater not consume meat products. For a more comprehen- ect should be completed by 10 a.m. good. sive list of influential herbivores, please visit http:// “There is a possibility that I may have to work Many omnivorous parents are concerned www.happycow.net/famous_vegetarians.html. on Thursday. So today, I started weeding and pulling and annoyed when their son or daughter announc- Analysis of the aforementioned research the suckers growing from the bottom of the trees. I es a commitment to veganism. After all, feeding studies conducted at Southampton University and went from Mount Gleason down to Oro Vista on the a vegan child may involve preparing new dishes, The University of Edinburgh, as well as a look at north side. Tomorrow I will make it to the park and incorporating new foods into the family’s diet, and the many achievements of herbivores throughout then start up the south side. This way if I do have researching to find vegan-friendly restaurants. Just history, show that a vegan diet not only nourishes to work on Thursday all the weeding and tree trim- remember that these inconveniences will ultimately the body; it also fuels the mind. Go vegan and get ming will be done so all that will need to be done prove worthwhile, since research shows that chil- smarter! is sweeping and picking up trash,” Black posted on dren who omit meat from their diets are more likely “Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, TFF July 24. to develop into intelligent and healthy adults. It is which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop This kind of dedication deserves admiration - also interesting to consider that some of the most harming all other living beings, we are still sav- and assistance - from all of us. brilliant people throughout history have advo- ages.” - Thomas Edison cated a meat-free diet. There is documentation that Gobble Green restaurant is located at Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, 10045 Commerce Ave. in Tujunga. Learn more at http://www.gobblegreen.com. 10 Voice of the Village Weighty Matters by Myles Mellor

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True Healing continued from page 8 cheated yourself of some important learning that might prevent you from more pain in the future. Any time we do not learn a lessons from an experi- ence, we become destined to repeat the lesson with higher stakes in the future. Be prepared that deep healing is not always comfortable, easy or quick. It is not about you receiving only nur- turing; is only about you becoming whole again. Growth is often painful but, worth it. Lynn Walker is the owner and founder of Awaken to Spirit and can be found online at http://www.awakentospirit.com or contacted by e-mail at [email protected]. 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Home Depot tried and Mother David Romley Nature gave it her best shot with the Attorney and motorcycle enthusiast Station Fire; it looks like even a disas- trous city budget will not dampen the Bikes are interesting, but the rid- his 2008 Can-Am Spyder spirit of Sunland-Tujunga. Even the ers are even more fascinating; each Roadster. One might ask, theme of this year’s parade, chosen one with his or her own compelling “Is that really a motorcy- by Robertson, seems unstoppable: life story to tell. Sunland resident Den- cle?” Canadian company Sunland resident Dennis Carranza rides a “A New Beginning.” nis Carranza’s life and his ride, a 2008 Bombadier Recreational 2008 Can-AM Spyder Roadster. It’s not too late - you can be a hero Can-AM Spyder Roadster, are right up Products, which also man- too. The parade will happen this year, there on the interest scale. ufactures Sea-Doo, Ski- but more money is needed to cover Carranza’s mother brought him Doo, snowmobiles, Evinrude outboard I can say is, “Wow, what a ride.” The bills and expenses. to Los Angeles from their native El motors, and a variety of other power- Spyder’s two front wheels and Y-chas- Salvador when he was only two years sport products, markets it as a cross sis truly makes it corner like a sportscar, New Haven old. They settled in a downtown barrio between a motorcycle and a sports car. and it has enough power to easily light continued from page 7 where he grew up helping his mother It is reported that entertainer Jay Leno, up the rear tire. Stopping is a dream, sell homemade tamales in the mean avid classic car and motorcycle collec- with its three-wheel ABS disc brakes western town and taught physically streets and, as he tells it, fighting every tor, purchased the first Spyder bearing that are all activated by a single right- and mentally challenged children and day for survival. Most of the kids in his serial number 001 and that it was per- foot lever. Unfortunately, or perhaps young adults how to ride horses. neighborhood were in gangs and sold sonally delivered to Leno’s garage in fortunately, we never came close to the All Nations Church acquired the drugs. Many boyhood friends simply Burbank. He can often be seen at the 200 mph reading on the speedometer, property where the ranch once stood, disappeared, ending up in prison or Rock Store in Malibu on Sunday morn- and I still wonder whether the Spyder and has donated an area off Foothill victims of violent crimes. Carranza ings riding his Spyder. will actually reach such a velocity. Car- Place for New Heaven on Earth Ranch vividly remembers one night when I had the pleasure of riding with ranza won’t say. He just smiles. to build, maintain and operate the he saw a young man stabbed 17 times Carranza one Sunday morning, and Johny Carpenter Arena and riding pro- during a gang attack. Yet somehow he he seemed to be as fascinated with grams. rose above it all, beat the odds, finished my Roadstar Warrior as I was with The board meets the last Thursday school, and is now the lead foreman his Spyder. So, we switched bikes and of every month at 7 p.m.; locations vary. in a major San Fernando Valley print headed west for what turned out to be If you are interested in participating shop. He is married to Sessia, a cosme- a 100-plus mile race to Santa Barbara or supporting New Heaven on Earth tologist, and has one son with another and back. 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Thundering Hooves Ranch offers equestrian programs Jane Shaw When the Lukasiewicz family and Erik Olson are three for $20 and the Jackpot Round is $20 for of the horses just wanted to snort and walk up closer brought 10 cows to their Thundering Hooves Ranch each two-man team with a 100 percent payback. to the cows. on Big Tujunga Canyon Road, trainer Jane Shaw’s Lukasiewicz and Olson are also planning a repeat Shaw runs a camp program and the Thumbs Up first job was to introduce the “city horses” to the of their successful City Slickers program. A group of Thumbs Down riding club at Thundering Hooves. “country cows.” city folk came out and spent the day riding horses, Olson and Lukasiewicz, who manage Thunder- learning to rope and to sort cattle on horseback. They ing Hooves, host several competitions and clinics camped out overnight by Big Tujunga Creek, which that involve the cows. Their big Team Sorting Buckle runs through Thundering Hooves. Erik and Jen gave Series started June 13, and will continue June 20, July the City Slickers an introduction to handling pistols 11 and July 25. Starting at 4 p.m., two-man teams of safely and got them shooting with blanks. The City riders take practice runs where they are assigned; for Slickers even participated in a mock quick-draw example, cow No. 5. The team has to separate out competition. Call 818-352-9305 to get more informa- cow No. 5 from the herd of 10 cows, and then con- tion about any of these programs. tinue on to cow No. 6, then No. 7 and so on. The team There was a period of adjustment with Shaw’s that separates out the most cows wins. Practice runs horses when the cows were first brought in, but most

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Richard Stewart Wow, did I luck out last Thursday night by go- screaming, yelling, high fives and hugs. I’d call it ing to the Steel Pit to watch the Lakers-Celtics final New Year’s Eve times 10. game. The place was completely packed, wall-to-wall This place gets an A+ on the entertainment report people. Needless to say I didn’t see too many green card: friendly service, great music and TV on every jerseys. The Lakers fans were out in force. wall. You don’t have to drive to the West Side or the What an experience. It was so wonderful hearing Sunset Strip for nightlife entertainment. Check out the all of the cheers at every Lakers score. In the final Steel Pit - they have it all, without the velvet rope. quarter you could cut the excitement in the air with a knife. And the house came down at the final buzzer,

Who’s doing the teaching? Corsica’s Deli 8111 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. L-R: Fran, Nick, Bozz on Bass Nell, Alahnah, Julia, Mary, Victoria, Sally, Estelle, Sonia, Bob When it’s all said and done, what are we impart- have been plenty of unlikely successes that point this ing to others? There are many more teachers than out. The great ad and marketing campaigns have both meet the eye. When I was growing up, my neighbors word of mouth and clever multimedia presentations, were involved with my upbringing. The grocery but most importantly great products and services store owner, my friends, the principal, and the custo- that people talk about to each other, thereby creating dian were all people we counted on for knowledge. a buzz. The list of teachers has grown since the com- That buzz factor is word of mouth. puter age, and it has become increasingly difficult It is possible to grow a business or vocation with to monitor every single source of information that word of mouth alone. I’ve seen some really out-of- comes into our children’s lives, let alone our own. the-way places that I am surely convinced a business Formal instruction is just one avenue that peo- could not do well in, because no one could possibly ple get information, but what about those reluctant find them. Literally hidden from street view, no sign, teachers of our society that go unnoticed? At times no ads, no anything; yet they are found and flourish- they might seem silent as they do not have the larg- ing simply by referral. Rosa’s Tutoring Center est distribution of their communication. Whose word do you trust? A friend, an expert, But there is good news that might be right under a mentor, the principal? I remember once I was hav- 8530 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. our noses. ing a talk with my youngest daughter; for the longest On the positive side, there is such a thing as word time we’ve been trying to get her to drink more water. of mouth. I am impressed in this digital age that “Your body needs it; half your body weight in ounces people talking to people can be stronger, and have is water…” to no avail. Then one day she came home, greater impact, than any other form of advertising proud as can be, with an empty 1.5 liter water bottle or marketing ( I am not advocating that businesses and exclaimed “I drank it all today, plus another half drop their marketing and ad campaigns). Just you a bottle.” I was shocked. She has such a string bean of and me stating that something is worthwhile will body at 12 years old. I asked “what happened?” create a big effect in addition to all other forms of She said her favorite teacher told her all about communication. We do this all the time with movies how good water is for the body, so she decided to or great places to eat, or where to take our pets, and drink more (she has since cut back on the volume of who to buy what from. water, but at least she still drinks it). There actually is no business that can survive I guess I wasn’t the trusted voice on the matter. without it, and if you are living and breathing you Rest assured, someone is doing the teaching and the Sicari Plumbing are using this form of communication more often spreading of news - good or bad. If we make every 8109 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. First row: Sonia, than not. There might be big bucks thrown around effort to spread good news, we’ll see more of it, and Fran, Sally, Victoria, Mary, Estelle, Jim. Second row: by huge corporations to get you to do something or receive more of it. Jose, Phil. Third row: Sam, Adam, Johnny buy something, and this can have impact. But word So spread the word! of mouth between you and I has impact too; there

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Chamber of Commerce holds mixer event at Rise-N-Shine Café Sonia Tatulian On May 19 the Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce held a mixer at Rise-N-Shine Café, located at 9685 Sunland Blvd. in Shadow Hills. The owner of the cafe made the best fried chicken and potato salad that I have ever tasted. Honorary Sheriff candidates Esko Vaananen, Pat O’Brien and Richard Stewart were present. Everyone came up and introduced themselves at the microphone and told us what business they are from. We ended the evening by giving our thanks to our hostess and presenting her with a trophy from the Chamber. 16 Voice of the Village Announcements

Support VHHS aquatics at “aloha” fundraiser

Beverly DeLuca Aloha is the theme of the evening Tickets are $10 and are available isn’t one penny in the budget for this as the Verdugo Hills High School now. Come meet our Watermelon program. The team is 100 percent re- Though the Water Polo/Aquatics Team and the Princess, sponsored by the VHHS sponsible to raise all the funds needed Verdugo Hills pool Hula dance team hold a joint fund- Aquatics team, and cast your vote to to have an aquatics program at our raiser at Verdugo Hills High School elect her as Queen of the Watermelon high school. is full of water Auditorium on Saturday July 24 at Festival. Verdugo Hills High School 2009- 5 p.m. Though the Verdugo Hills pool is 2010 Boys Water Polo Team place third for the summer The spirit of aloha will be alive full of water for the summer season, in the All City CIF finals; not bad for a and well in Tujunga, as the Hula this pool is not available to the VHHS. school without a pool! season, this pool is School will perform traditional danc- The team must rent pool time and take ing with food, music, leis and more. buses to various locations for games To purchase tickets or get more informa- tion, contact Beverly de Lucia at 818- not available to the Aloha attire is encouraged to support and practice. This costs more than 429-2528 or [email protected]. this festive theme. Silent auction gift $3,000 for the pool rental alone. These VHHS Aquatics Team. baskets will be available. are tough times for LAUSD, and there

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Vacation Bible School at Enjoy barbecue Sunland Neighborhood after the parade After the Fourth of July parade, your American Legion will be having Church a barbecue at the Post with hot dogs and hamburgers. Come celebrate with our warriors! Sunland/Tujunga Post 377 is located at 10039 Pinewood Ave. Sunland Neighborhood Church, 10632 Oro Vista Ave., will be having in Tujunga. Vacation Bible School July 12-16 from noon-4 p.m.

All invited to Sierra Ronnie Cross seeks Club picnic friends and family The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club invites the community to our annual July picnic at the newly opened Deukmejian Wilderness Park, located at 3429 Markridge Road Family and friends of Ronnie Cross, a.k.a. CrossFire, are missed sorely. I can’t between Dunsmore and New York avenues in La Crescenta, on Saturday, July 10 at see much anymore, but I imagine your loving faces and voices all the time. I’m in 8 a.m. The early hour is best on a hot summer day, and for a hike to the old oak tree a nursing facility right now but hope to get back out on my own soon. It would be conducted by Hike Leader Bob Thompson. great to hear from you, so if you would like to reconnect, just call for me at 559-855- Refreshments will be served and families are welcome. This is a free event. Please 7545 or write to me at 35680 Wish I Ah Road, Auberry, CA 93602. contact Wayne Fisher at 818 353-4181 for further information. Open poetry reading Oktoberfest fundraiser at Bolton Hall luncheon July 31 The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga will present its third in a series of open poetry readings on Sunday, July 25, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Bolton Hall All are invited to enjoy a fundraiser luncheon sponsored by Harry Dick- Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga. Admission is free. inson at the American Legion on July 31. Cocktails will be served at noon, The featured poets will be Marlene Hitt, one of the previous Poet Laureates followed by lunch at 1 p.m. American Legion Post 377 is located at 10039 of Sunland-Tujunga, and Dorothy Skiles. Both are very active in the Sunland- Pinewood Ave. in Tujunga. Tujunga poetry community and longtime residents of this area. The menu will include stuffed cabbage, bratwurst, sauerkraut, German New and seasoned poets, as well as neighbors and friends, are welcome. potato salad, German chocolate cake, and apple strudel. Entertainment will For more information, contact Dorothy Skiles at [email protected] or visit the include Oompah-pah music by Ivan Ponkelsnik. Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga Web site, http://www.villagepoets.org. Reservations and early ticket purchase are recommended. the cost is $12.50 per person. For tickets or more information call 818-353-9856. Friends of the Library All invited to Cowboy bookstore open

The Friends of the Library bookstore, located inside the Sunland-Tujunga Church and barbecue library, is open every day. New donations are being received, so gently used books are being placed The Center for Spiritual Living of La Crescenta is having its seventh annual on the shelves every day. Stop by the bookstore and purchase an almost-new Cowboy Church and Western Barbecue on Sunday, July 11 at 10 a.m. book for a gift or for yourself, and enjoy a visit with our dedicated volun- Skeeter Mann and The Lost Canyon Rangers will provide good old country teers. You just might find that book you have been looking for; there are western music during the celebration service, with Rev. Beverly Craig giving books on almost every subject. Donations of gently used books are accepted spiritual messages after each song. After the service there will be a Western bar- (no encyclopedias, please) and we can arrange to pick up large donations. becue with steak, chicken, salads, beans, and corn. Barbecue tickets are $20 for The money received from book sales help support the library. The funds adults, $12.50 for youths ages six to 12, $7 for kids five and under. go toward purchases of new books, DVDs for children and adults, youth The Center is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. in La Crescenta. Please call programs, and the summer reading programs for children. 818-249-1045 for ticket reservations. Also, check out the movie schedule at the library. Yes, you will now be able to watch a movie at the library with the Friends’ purchase of a public performance license and soon the hardware for viewing movies on a large screen in the library’s multipurpose room. “Leslie The mission of the Friends is to provide financial and volunteer sup- port to the Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library. Our special focus is children, in whom the Friends wish to encourage the lifelong love of the library and Gives Back” reading. third annual blood drive  Obituary 

On Thursday, July 8, from 2-8 p.m. there will be a blood drive at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 7315 Apperson St. in Tujunga. Teresa Barrios, 95 Leslie Hedge was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia called A Mass of Christian Burial for Teresa R. Barrios, 95, of Chico, Calif., former Hairy Cell Leukemia when she was 24 weeks pregnant, and credits blood resident of the Sunland-Tujunga area for 63 years, was held June 14 at Mission donations with saving her life and the life of her unborn daughter. She now Rey, with burial following at San Fernando Mission Cemetery in Mission Hills, encourages blood donations that can save the lives of others. For more about Calif. her, visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lesliesjourney Barrios passed away on June 5, 2010, at her residence in Chico. She was born Your blood donation can save two to three lives of the patients at January 18, 1915 in Kilgore, Texas to parents Antonio and Teresa Rivera. the Providence Health Systems Hospitals. Please help ensure that our com- Barrios is survived by her two daughters, Connie Noel and Jo Walker and nu- munity has an adequate supply of blood this summer. merous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She Every donor will receive a coupon for a pint of Baskin Robbins ice will be missed by all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus “Jesse” cream. To schedule an appointment please go to http://www.lesliegives. Barrios. Arrangements are under the direction of Affordable Mortuary; send con- givesblood.org or for more information call 818-926-6245. dolences online at http://www.affordablemortuary.net. 18 Voice of the Village School News Second annual Anti-Drug Walk a success

Local students marched on Foothill Boulevard in the Second annual Anti-Drug Walk.

Richard Stewart The Sunland-Tujunga Shadow Hills Rotary Club More than 200 students and After the walk the students gathered at the park, is proud to report that we had yet another success- enjoying hot dogs, music and listening to speakers ful Anti-Drug Walk produced and directed by the adults walked from Bolton describing their experiences involving overcoming Verdugo Hills High School and Delphi LA Academy Hall down Foothill Boulevard drugs. The Interact students led the others in educa- Interact Clubs. tional games about street drugs. They then divided More than 200 students and adults walked from to Sunland Park. Anti-drug into groups and shared personal stories involving Bolton Hall down Foothill Boulevard to Sunland drugs and the drug-related damage they have seen. Park. Anti-drug booklets were distributed, and many booklets were distributed, and We can be proud of our local students; despite residents thought they had been transported back to many residents thought they the often depressing news regarding the youth of the ‘60s as the police escorted high-spirited chanting today and the toll of drugs, they are a bright spot in students marching down the street. had been transported back to Sunland-Tujunga. It’s so refreshing to note the difference with our the ‘60s as the police escorted Special thanks to Rotarian Carol Loweree, who Sunland-Tujunga students. They are the good guys, worked with the kids on both Anti-Drug Walks and standing up against drugs. We will not speculate or high-spirited chanting students has been instrumental in the success of this activity. discuss the irony of young anti-drug walkers as they marched past the five or six medical marijuana out- marching down the street. lets on Foothill Boulevard. Lessons learned producing “Voice of the Village”

David W. Riemer Liaison/Journalism Advisor, VHHS As if an omen of the course things would take for the 2009-2010 school year, I found myself at the outset of my second year as Journalism advisor to Verdugo Hills High School’s student newspaper, La Yuca, staring at a budget sheet with zero dollars allocated to publish the paper for the year. The zero stared straight back like a one-eyed Cyclops, (is there another kind?) malignant and empty. We would be out of business if the pending deal with the Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce had not come through. Dino Stirpe, longtime Leadership advisor at VHHS, had been working for months with Fran and Ray Loiselle, Chamber members and liaisons for the proposed project, to have the newspaper staff help the Chamber put together a community newspaper in exchange for publishing the school paper. And now I was preparing for the first of what would become a year of bi-monthly evening meetings of the group responsible for the “good news newspaper,” - Voice of the Village. The most important part of this project for me, as a teacher and journalism advisor, has been the real-world experience my students have received. They have had an intensive tutorial in areas of journalism that our class never could equal. First, they had real, firm deadlines. With La Yuca, we always have wiggle room; not so for the Voice. Second, the business side of the organization had to support the editorial side. With La Yuca the business side was unimportant; on the Voice, it was crucial both for Voice and for La Yuca. Advertisements pay for both the Voice and La Yuca; they are a blessing. But advertisements trickle in and have to be squeezed onto crowded pages at the last minute; sometimes they have to be created from scratch. So they are also a curse, especially for the layout department. I remember assigning a particularly difficult logo for an ad to one of our best graphic artists. Yu Rha worked for hours trying to transform an oval fabric patch with the company’s logo into a digital image. After several unsuccessful renderings, it occurred to us to check the company’s Web site. Voila! Copy and paste. The early days of generating and placing ads, developing a system of monitoring them (color? b/w? 1/2 page? Business card?), fitting them proportionally throughout the paper, dealing with last minute additions - all of this directly demonstrated to the students the interdependence of the business and editorial sides. Third, the arrangement whereby we were responsible only for layout and design, not reporting and writing, pointed to the separation of content from format in journalism. I would be remiss not to mention the most important characters in this scenario: the editorial staff of La Yuca. These dedicated young people unfailingly put in dozens of extra hours every month to assure the on-time publication of Voice of the Village. We once spent an entire day of winter break, teeth chattering in the continued on page 22 Voice of the Village 19

Origins of the English language

Judy Young English is one of the more difficult languages to are normally in brackets [ ]. The country or countries a as in the word “doubt.” There are other silent letters in learn. When one looks at the history of English, it is no word originally came from will typically be in abbrevi- some words, and it’s good to be aware that they exist. wonder! There are words that come from nearly every ations. The symbol > shows where something is from, Some consonants have two distinct sounds, de- part of the world, and as early as the beginning of the going earlier in written history. The guide to the ab- pending on the word or place in the word they are written word. Some examples are French, Old French, breviations of languages or countries is the languages in. These are “C” “G” and “S”. The C sound can be a Middle French, Old English, Russian, South African list at the beginning of the dictionary. hissing “S” sound, as in “cent” and “cereal” or a “K” Dutch, Latin, Irish and Italian, to name just a few. Because of this big mix of languages, we get a wide sound, as in “cool” and “cut.” The “G” sound is often Derivations are where the word is derived, or comes variety of ways words and sounds are pronounced. the sound as in “girl” but can also be the “J” sound, as from. They are a good thing study in a dictionary when The result is that there are many speech rules that work in “judge” or “courage.” learning English. most of the time, but that there are some exceptions to It’s good to keep a sharp eye on exceptions to rules Derivations help one to gain a better understand- watch for. when learning to speak and understand English. Look- ing of the word and its present-day meaning. Deriva- Some letters in words and combinations of let- ing at derivations gives one a good start on this. tions will show what the word originally meant and ters are silent. One of these is the “gh,” as in “night,” what it originally sounded like. They are commonly “height” and “weight.” The “gh” also can have an “f” Judy Young teaches speech and accent reduction in the Foothills area. Visit http://www.SimpleAc- found either before after the definitions of a word and sound, as in the word “laugh.” The “b” can be silent, centReduction.com for more information. 20 Voice of the Village Church News Our Lady of Lourdes preschool welcomes contributions Lois Higgins Preschool Coordinator The volunteers and donations keep coming in to Our Lady of Lourdes Rose Cottage Preschool project. After an article appeared in the February edition of Voice of the Village, a young man dropped by and offered his concrete finishing professional services. He worked with a team of volunteers to build a beautiful path of concrete that stretches 90 feet to com- plete the handicap accessible ramp. But it did not end there. A colleague of general contrac- tor Paul Lindsey wanted to help. At Lindsey’s suggestion, Joe Epel, owner of Tempo Industries, graciously do- nated the hand railing for the path. He appointed his best and most artistic welder, Arturo, to build the railing for the ramp. All parts and accessories Tempo Industries donated a handmade railing to Our Lady of Lourdes Rose Cottage Preschool. were painted by Epel’s powder coating technicians. Tempo Industries is a world- the best opportunity for every child. The push is on to get the school Lowe’s or other building supply stores renowned company manufacturing Arturo hand-welded more than opened by the end of August, and there are also appreciated. high-quality iron furniture and bar- 150 feet of railing for the accessible is an imminent need for volunteers to If you can help the preschool, stools for patios and outdoor kitchens, ramp. He took pride in the total project help finish up all the major and minor please call the school office at 818-353- sold around the world. Epel is the as he checked every weld and corner. projects, including an asphalt parking 1106 or stop by the site, located at 10267 founding president and always makes He knew children would be using the space, a walkway at the front entrance, Tujunga Canyon Blvd. in Tujunga. You it his goal to help others, especially railing and made sure it was safe for landscaping, cleanup, painting, and can help make the vision become a re- children in need. Epel understands that them. He said he was honored to make murals to cover inside and outside ality for the community. life starts in childhood, and he wishes a contribution to God. walls. Gift cards to Home Depot, AUTO BODY • SALES • SERVICE • PARTS Faith Lutheran Church to NNissanSpecialist.comissanSpecialist.com hold special service Jake Dameron There are a number of churches nestled in the foothill community of Sunland-Tu- CHECK OUT junga. Throughout the years OUR the landscape has changed; PRE-OWNED Sunland-Tujunga, like many VEHICLES small communities in the Los Angeles urban area, is faced 2000 HONDA CIVIC COUPE AUTOMATIC VIN 097192 $4995 OBO with new issues related to un- employment, crime, increase in the homeless population, IN-HOUSE FINANCING - NO BANKS and other problems. These needs create greater demands on public service agencies, charitable organizations and churches. Churches are now more limited in their ability to reach out and provide needed Body & Paint Inc. assistance. Charles P. Collier, Pas- tor of Faith Lutheran Church located at 7749 Apperson St. in Tujunga, stated it is his church’s goal to make a differ- 7432 Foothill Blvd. Tujunga, CA 91042 ence by meeting with community members of faith living in the neighborhood to determine their concerns and to explore both their spiritual and other needs. In order to do this, a special service has been scheduled at Faith Lutheran 818-353-1696 Church on Sunday, July 11 at 10 a.m. The program will consist of a blend of con- temporary and traditional music, telling the story of the life of Jesus Christ in both FREE INSPECTION • FREE ESTIMATE scripture and song. Dress is casual. Following this service there will be a free pic- nic lunch for members and guests in the church patio area, which is immediately adjacent to the church sanctuary. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Crescenta Valley’s Recommended Worship Ensemble of Faith Lutheran Church. Crescenta Valley’s Recommended Faith Lutheran Church will also offer a Vacation Bible School with the theme “Bold Believer” July 19-23 from 9-11:30 a.m. for children and young adults ages NISSAN SPECIALIST 5-18. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge to parents. NISSAN SPECIALIST For more information call Faith Lutheran Church Pastor Charles P. Col- We've been serving the Foothill communities for nearly 30 years. lier, or Office Administrator Katherine Galbo, at 818-352-4444. Voice of the Village 21 Service Clubs Working Together for Change

Chamber of Commerce: Chamber of Commerce Message from the President board member honored Sonia Tatulian Sonia Tatulian The Sunland-Tujunga Chamber The Fourth of July parade is ON. of Commerce would like to recog- Thank you to all who so generously nize one of its board members, contributed and collected monies for Phil Tabbi, who has lived in and this event. It’s been said before, but contributed to our community for bears repeating: our community comes more than 35 years. together when needed. Tabbi has served as a volunteer After finding out only weeks be- for Our Lady of Holy Rosary Food fore the parade applications were to Bank. He is a past president of the go out, the Rotary (which sponsors the Chamber of Commerce, an Honor- parade) was notified that certain fees ary Deputy Sheriff, and Chairman and permits that had been waived in of the Easter Carnival. He has been previous years were now being im- an active member of LAPD National posed. Upon researching the cost of Night out for the last 15 years. these fees and permits, the total came Tabbi is an associate with Abbot to more than $12,000. Immediately the Industrial Supplies in North Hol- call was put out to community organi- lywood, working with commercial zations and businesses. Collection jars supplies. One of the company’s and fundraisers started popping up the 2009-2010 school year the Commu- products is Liquid Alive Bacteria, everywhere, and once again, our com- nity Fund granted more than $4,000 to which can be used in septic tanks munity succeeded and our community help provide sporting equipment for or drains. It is non-toxic, eliminates is rewarded: the Fourth of July parade the boys’ varsity athletics, supplies for odors, contains no acid and liquefies is ON! the boys’ water polo team, uniforms for grease. The parade will start at 10 a.m. the girls’ track team, and helped to pay The Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce To contact Tabbi call 818-599-8246. Sunday, July 4. There are estimated 60- pool rental fees for the varsity swim recognized Phil Tabbi for his contributions to the community. plus parade entries, which will follow team, just to name a few. With all the the usual route on Foothill Boulevard cutbacks and additional fees imposed from Mt. Gleason to Sunland Park. On recently, this has allowed several of behalf of the Sunland-Tujunga Cham- our programs to continue. ber of Commerce and The Rotary Club, On July 21 the Sunland-Tujunga Retirement Planning Associates our heartfelt thanks and gratitude go to Chamber of Commerce will be co-host- Stocks Tel (818) 781-7721 Ext. 25 each of our community organizations ing another mixer event at Southland Fax (818) 787-2232 and businesses that rallied to make this Nursery, located at 7415 La Tuna Can- Municipal Bonds parade possible. And to every indi- Efax (847) 628-0426 yon Rd. in Sun Valley. From 6-8 p.m. Closed-End Funds [email protected] vidual who dropped in their contribu- come and enjoy the beautiful ambiance tions, thank you for caring and helping of the nursery, meet and greet some Mutual Funds to make it happen. our local business and organization James A. Ellis Retirement 7145 Woodley Avenue But wait, there’s more! At 4 p.m. representatives, have some food and Sunland-Tujunga Employer Plans Van Nuys, CA 91406-3932 the gates will open at the Verdugo refreshments, listen to the music, and Lions Club Registered Representative of, and securities offered through, J.K.R. & Co. Inc. Hills High School football field. For enjoy the fun. See you there. Wish- Member NASD, SIPC $5 each participants can join in all the ing you a great summer - stay cool, and fun - play games, dance, listen to the remember to shop on The Rock. music, eat some great food including watermelon provided by our friends in On July 21 the the Lions Club, find out who won the Sunland-Tujunga Chamber Sunland-Tujunga Honorary Sheriff’s Race, and at 9 p.m. watch a spectacular of Commerce will be fireworks show. co-hosting another mixer All the proceeds from this event event at Southland Nursery, will go to the Sunland-Tujunga, Shad- ow Hills Community Fund, which in located at turn will provide matching funds to 7415 La Tuna Canyon Rd. any group or organization within the in Sun Valley, Verdugo Hill High School that holds a fundraiser for events or activities. In from 6-8 p.m Ann Marie Flaherty, CPA

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Lessons Learned - continued from page 3 unheated journalism room at VHHS, The editors of La Yuca who have in the meadows of UC Davis); Wyatt trying to figure out what pages would designed and laid out the Voice are: Julia Pendleton (succumbing to the lure of be in color. Ginter, Co-Supervising Editor (bound the open road); and Samantha Wilson The students have learned a great for the heartland at Oberlin College (returning junior). deal from this experience. Mostly, they in Ohio); Katie Pelon, Co-Supervising Next year new challenges await; this have learned how challenging it is to Editor (headed to surf the academic year we are grateful for the commitment work with other people to produce waves of the University of California, of the Chamber in helping us keep La a product that is the result of real Santa Cruz); and Section Editors Yuca a vital force at Verdugo Hills High collaboration and teamwork. I am proud Isabella Carpio (returning junior); Yu School. of my students and of their contributions Rha Choi (soon to be beachside at UC (Left to right) Kenny Lamm, Robin Lamm Rosales, Eleanor Lamm, Shreen White, to the creation and production of Voice San Diego); Amy Hwang (returning Chuck Lamm of the Village. junior); Georgina Martinez (soon to be Free agent with every policy.

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1003065 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL Voice of the Village 23 There’s gold in our hills Part I: Local land owner cries “Gold!” Cecile Page Vargo Long before the cry of gold was heard on Sut- Two years before Francisco Lopez’ fateful dig for ter’s Mill in northern California, stories were told of wild onions, Andres Casstillero, a Mexican miner- the yellow flakes being found on property near Sau- alogist, joined Francisco in Southern California. Near gus that was once owned by Mission San Fernando. San Fernando they had found water-worn pebbles of This was in 1834 during California’s Mexican iron pyrite. From there, Francisco obtained mining period. Small shipments of gold were being made tools and began searching for gold around the area. to New England during the days of hide and tallow Perhaps it was mere coincidence that he found the trade. American Indians apparently brought gold to wild onions for his sister, while actually on a search the old mission. It was believed that the padres were for gold. The rest became a story that many of us secretly mining the gold and hiding it on the mis- have read in our California history books. sion grounds. By 1840 or 1841, an American Indian From 1842 to 1855 the areas of Rancho San Fran- named Rogerio supposedly found gold in Little Tu- cisco, in and around Placerita and San Feliciano can- junga Canyon. yons, were prospected and mined. In 1843 Francisco In 1842 Francisco Lopez sat down to have his Lopez brought another visitor from Mexico: Fran- lunch under one of California’s huge old oak trees, cisco Garcia. After visiting the placer locations in in the area we now know as Placerita Canyon. While these canyons, Garcia returned to Sonora. He came sitting there with his servant, he remembered to dig back six months later with experienced placer min- up some wild onions as his sister had requested he ers known as gambucinos. bring some back for her. He dug around the soil In San Feliciano Canyon, 212 pounds of gold where he found the onions and discovered flecks of were taken out. Over several years Sonoran Jose yellow. Salzar found $12,000 worth of gold. It’s interesting Soon the cry of gold was to be heard in the to note that the first parcel of California gold dust pueblo of Los Angeles. The cry quickly spread coined in the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia was taken throughout Southern California from Santa Barbara from the San Fernando placers. to San Diego. Mexican prospectors began digging Abel Stearns, a Los Angeles merchant, shipped and washing the canyons, yielding two dollars per 18.34 ounces of gold around Cape Horn, which was day per miner. deposited at the mint July 8, 1843. Gold was shipped Francisco was a member of a prominent Cali- to the mint for several years afterward. Miners in the fornia family from the early days. His father was a San Fernando hills still reported discoveries as late leading citizen of Los Angeles, and a Latin scholar. as 1859. His mother was a teacher, and also from a promi- Along with gold discoveries, there are always the Pasadena Union, hit close to home for Sunland- nent family of the time. His aunt and cousin were legends of fabulous lost mines. Supposedly San Fer- Tujunga residents. The Union reported that “30 miles owners of Rancho San Francisco. His brother, Pedro, nando Mission American Indians brought gold from up Tehunga (Big Tujunga Canyon) is said to be the was majordomo of the Mission San Fernando. “Lost Padres” gold mine to the Fathers. The mine location of the ‘Mina de los Padres’.” Of course the Pedro and Francisco Lopez were both granted was located somewhere in the mountains north of exact location of the mine was unknown, but tremen- ownership of the Rancho Tujunga lands. A scholar the mission, and was worked in the early 1800s. One dous wealth was apparently pulled from the mine, himself, Francisco had been educated in Mexico tale has it that the mine was located in Pacoima Can- until the American Indians supposedly massacred City, where he learned techniques of prospecting yon under the flood control reservoir. the padres and removed all traces of it. and mining at the famous Colegio de Mineria. Another story that appeared October 29, 1987, in To be continued.

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The brave, clean, and reverent.” aircraft industry was bringing many families into town at a time when building With those words, 10 We- materials were hard to get. belos Scouts from Pack 307 left He tells us that very few people drove west on Wentworth past their acre, their Cub Scouting days behind because the road ended abruptly and it appeared to die away in the small “mys- and entered the world of Boy terious forest” at the end of the road. “And why did they want to drive to the end Scouts. Each boy walked across of this dirt road? Because it was there, I guess,” he writes. a ceremonial bridge embla- At that time, the very end of Wentworth wasn’t visible to the unknowing zoned with the 12 principles of drivers. One could easily get stuck before coming to the end of it in the decep- the Scout Law and flanked by tively deep sands of this “road without pity.” The sand would grab them by the an honor guard from Boy Scout wheels and hold them down. Not everyone got stuck, but enough did to make Troop 307. After crossing the life a bit more interesting. The Gotts would help them out, as did all followers of bridge, each boy was welcomed the “Code of the Wash.” Think of the dust on the floor of the tent, the windblown into the troop with a Scout sand in the sandwiches. handshake and a collection of Gotts points out that today the sands of Wentworth are still there, the decep- new insignia for his uniform. tive little trap still waiting. The old tent could be right on the golf course now, a At the June 13 ceremony tourist attraction right there on the fairway. 11 boys received the Arrow of Some of us who study history sincerely admire the courage, inventiveness Light Award, the highest honor Beneath a canopy of neckerchiefs, Zachary Rigdon and hard work involved in starting a home, then on to building a community in Cub Scouting. Each of them crosses the ceremonial bridge from Cub Scout Pack 307 from tree, rock, sand, and chaparral. Examples are numerous. had assembled an arrow com- to Boy Scout Troop 307. Elmer Reavis built his own home on Samoa in Tujunga from fieldstone sur- memorating the award. Several rounding his property, even though he was almost completely blind and needed Photo by Brenda McAlpine boys displayed shadow boxes filled help to read the level. Building with fieldstone without bulldozers, backhoes or with mementos from their years in are also excited to be able to go camp- cranes had to be hard on the body, but satisfying; a man and his wife would cre- ate a small home from next to nothing. Many of those houses are still standing Cub Scouts. ing more often. and now are at the mercy of the big machines. The 2010 recipients of the Arrow of Loebs likes the fact that Boy Scouts Men and women came from other rough territories; one couple arrived Light Award from Pack 307 are: Tyler have patrol leaders, which Cub Scouts from Wyoming with a three-year-old child and a baby on the way. That was dur- Adams, Jason Brar, Kai Dunn, Justin do not. He is already planning his first ing the Great Depression, when the only way to survive was to grow beans. They Lirones, James Loebs, Santiago Lopez, achievement - “I want to earn my To- came to Sunland to start a business. Husbands and wives worked together with tem Chip,” he said. Samuel Markham, Patrick Rhodes, their children, parents, aunts and uncles, sometimes all living in one house. We His mother Patti, who served as an Connor Rigdon, Zachary Rigdon, and know that this way of life has always been, and is being repeated once again with Andrew Schnieber. All except Adams Assistant Den Leader, said her son’s new families. have joined Troop 307. attitude has been one of the great ben- Some might not understand the fascination with learning our own local his- What will these boys miss about efits of scouting. tory. A little girl came to the museum once and asked, “Why do you keep all this Cub Scouts? “He’s taken scouting seriously; old stuff?” “I’ll be missing all of my old he’s accomplished all of the goals he My answer is twofold. In order to evaluate our own lives we need to see friends,” Loebs said. set for himself. In the blink of an eye, what came before us. We can then apply the information to the present and to “Pinewood Derby,” said Lopez, he’ll be an Eagle Scout.” the future. If every person living on the old Indian-Mission-Rancho Tujunga land who usually had one of the fastest cars “It’s amazing how much these would enjoy a kinship with our place and its development, we will also develop in the annual racing event. kids have grown and matured over the a kinship with all people living on it. It is precious land that we will take care of. Schnieber said he would miss hav- last five years,” Den Leader Deepak We still struggle with rock and sand and chaparral, much more in this mil- ing Jazmin Lopez as his Den Leader. Brar added. lennium, but we are never defeated. The boys are also anticipating new Pack 307 and Troop 307 are chartered adventures as Boy Scouts. Dunn said by the United Methodist Church of Tujunga. he is looking forward to more outdoor Cub Scouting is for boys in first through fifth activities, and doing things he couldn’t grades. Boy Scouting is for boys ages 11 to 17. Shadow Hills girl makes do in Cub Scouts. Schnieber and Lopez pageant state finals

Christina Hernandez Kiara Leilani Hernandez of Shadow Hills, age 5, has been cho- Lic. #672324 Serving the Foothill Communities sen as a state finalist in the National Carpentry American Miss California Pageant, to Additions Mike Brainard be held August 7 at the Marriott Hotel 10202 Pinewood Ave. in Anaheim. Repairs Tujunga, Calif 91042 The pageant is for girls ages four Restorations [email protected] through 18. The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet petition, and setting and achieving of roses, and will represent the state personal goals. The pageant seeks of California in the national pageant at to recognize the accomplishments of Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. each girl while encouraging her to set The National American Miss goals for the future. Metal Flake pageants are dedicated to celebrating Hernandez’ activities include ice America’s greatness and encouraging skating, cheerleading, T-ball and gym- its future leaders. Each year the pag- Kandies nastics. She recently ran in the Lupus eant awards thousands of dollars in Race for Life law enforcement charity scholarships and prizes to recognize event, and will also participate in the Pinstriping and assist in the development of young Ride to Arrest Cancer. Hernandez is women nationwide. All activities are the youngest of five children. At this age-appropriate and family-oriented. Flames point in her life her dream is to be a The National American Miss pag- mom. She also enjoys baking chocolate eants are for today’s girls, who will chip cookies and barbecuing at home Graphics become tomorrow’s leaders. The pag- with the family. Hernandez’ sponsors eant program is based on inner beauty include The International Alliance of as well as poise and presentation, and Restoration Paint Theatrical Stage Employees Local 33 offers an “all-American spirit of fun and various entities within the Los for family and friends.” Emphasis is Angeles Police Department. and everthing in www.headcasekustomart.com placed on the importance of gaining self-confidence, learning new skills, Families interested in learning more about this youth program can between. learning good attitudes about com- www.myspace.com/headcase220 visit http://www.namiss.com. Voice of the Village 25 The Arts We Celebrate them All McGroarty Arts, YMCA team up to offer children’s classes

Leslie Fischer Two local organizations, Mc- ing arts programming to our common Other lessons address how differ- Groarty Arts Center and the Verdugo service area – from La Crescenta to ent types of lines can work together Hills Family YMCA, have come to- Sunland and Shadow Hills. This part- to make texture, and her version of gether to offer affordable children’s nership is an opportunity to pool our the game Pictionary entices students painting and drawing classes to the strengths and areas of expertise, bring to not only draw whole words, but to YMCA after-school daycare program. community organizations together to find imaginative ways to depict even In the spring of this year, Mc- avoid overlapping offerings, and to the syllables of a word such as “ad- Groarty Executive Director Claire create a rich and rewarding environ- ven-ture.” Knowlton and YMCA’s Executive ment for children and their families.” After-school visual art classes Director John Loussararian met to The art program reinforces the are offered at the Verdugo Hills Fam- discuss the possibility of offering Mc- YMCA’s mission to provide value- ily YMCA on Wednesday afternoons. Groarty’s children’s visual arts classes based programming rooted in the McGroarty and the YMCA hope to ex- at the YMCA. Both quickly and enthu- concepts of respect, responsibility and pand their programming in fall 2010 siastically embraced the concept, and caring. to include performing arts classes. just days later solidified the program The program launched in March; Programs at McGroarty Arts details. feedback from the students and par- Center are funded by the California Offering high-quality nurturing ents has been positive. Especially Community Foundation, Annenberg arts classes is McGroarty Art Center’s well-received is the instructor, Monica Foundation, Ralph M. Parsons Foun- trademark. The Center sought to ex- Hicks. One parent, Paula Helstrom, dation, James Irvine Foundation, Los pand its footprint in the community went out of her way to express her Angeles County Arts Commission, and meet the growing demand for thanks for having the art classes at the and the Department of Cultural Af- classes beyond the capacity of its pri- YMCA. fairs, City of Los Angeles. McGroarty mary location, and to interact with the “My daughter has been wanting Arts Center is located at 7570 Mc- community in new and deeper ways. to take an art class for the longest time, Groarty Terrace in Tujunga. For more Many of the Center’s recent classes and I have never been able to find a information, please contact the Center have reached capacity. class that had a time or place that was at 818-352-5285 or visit http://www. Knowlton identified the impor- convenient to my work schedule. This mcgroartyartscenter.org. tance of expanding services offsite class works out perfectly since [my while still keeping true to McGroarty’s daughter] is already at the YMCA. She Monica Hicks instructs the new after-school art teaching philosophy of offering small loves the class and the teacher. I hope class at the Verdugo Hills Family YMCA, offered in cooperation with McGroarty Arts Center. classes focused on the process of art- that the McGroarty Art Center con- making with one-on-one attention. tinues with this program,” Helstrom McGroarty had recently launched a e-mailed Knowlton. series of offsite classes for low-income Hicks observes the benefits of senior citizens and for children at- creative expression firsthand. She has tending various LAUSD campuses in watched numerous children who be- fall 2009. With the new YMCA part- gan the class very reserved, afraid to nership, the offsite class rosters have “do it wrong,” and has watched them PLUMBING PROBLEMS? grown even further. open up and trust themselves as art- This collaboration was also a good ists. fit for the YMCA, which was looking “It is extremely rewarding, help- Sicari Plumbing to address the specialized needs of its ing kids through this process,” she members by outsourcing arts classes said. To The Rescue! to an organization already expert in Hicks said her classes aim to give staffing and designing a multidisci- children the “opportunity to think on plinary, innovative arts program. their own, use their intellect and ex- “We recognized the need in the periences to create something amaz- community for expanding arts pro- ing.” She does this through exercises gramming because the public schools in which she selects a word of the day, budget cuts have drastically lessened for example “love.” She then leads a the ability to incorporate arts into conversation about love: what does it MAIN the school curriculum,” Loussararian look like? Smell like? Can you draw said. “Together we (the YMCA and me a story that depicts love? How can McGroarty) can make a greater impact artists depict an emotion using visual DRAIN than we can individually by provid- language as well as words? 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I was a little disheartened by his rejection (which was actually worded very kindly), but I kept going, poking around here and there, sending off a few more queries. At the time I didn’t realize that you should only query agents who represent your particular genre, nor was I aware that things like scam Mary Russo agencies exist. Unwisely, I followed a link to a (scam) agency that came up on salad up to three hours ahead; cover my next search. Of course they accepted me, and I just about flipped my gourd A Caprese salad served with with plastic film, keep refriger- when they said “Yes! We want to represent you!” Meanwhile, I racked up three prosciutto di Parma, salami, olives, ated, adding the dressing, salt, and or four more rejections from other, reputable agencies. French baguettes, San Pellegrino pepper just before serving. Slice After the initial “Holy cow, I have an agent!” wore off and they recom- sparkling water, and San Antonio the tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. mended a paid critique through a branch of their own agency, I got suspicious Classico Chianti. Cool and refreshing Remove the stems from the basil, and started checking them out. Much to my horror, I discovered they were on - one of my favorite meals. You can and make the dressing. The meat a list of scam agencies and immediately cancelled my agreement with them. be creative and use yellow tomatoes, platter may be prepared up to Brush-With-Death-of-Potential-Future-Career averted, I took a step back to see or yellow and red tomatoes. You one day ahead; cover with plastic what I could do to get a real agent and not be such a ditz about this process. will feel like you are in Italy enjoy- film, and refrigerate. Best to have On the bright side, my encounter with the scam agency had me take a look ing a light summer meal. Fresh fruit, us slice your prosciutto di Parma at the benefits of getting a critique done. I invested in a professional critique pizzelle cookies, and biscotti would and dry salami on the same day, or through The Visions Group (http://www.thevisionsgroup.net). This was one be a nice dessert to serve. Makes 6 one day before you will serve it. of the best moves I made throughout the entire process, as it helped me to Servings tighten up and focus the novel. Jean Heller also gave me some invaluable ad- Ingredients Caprese salad vice on what to do, and what not to do, to locate and land an agent. 6 Roma tomatoes or 3 large Arrange tomatoes, mozzarella Bolstered by this, I stopped querying and went through the manuscript tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick slices, and basil leaves alternately again, taking time to clean it up. While doing that I perused more blogs of 1 lb fresh mozzarella, drained, overlapping on a platter. Whisk agents and editors: Nathan Bransford’s, BookEnds, Query Shark, etc. I read sliced 1/4 inch thick olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the recommendations and tips from various industry newsletters and 1 bunch fresh basil leaves together. Pour over tomato salad. organizations. I studied up on what to do, how to format the query, what to in- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Season with salt and pepper to taste. clude, what not to include, and continued my search for representation around 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar the end of August 2008. Salt Meat Platter with Bread Then I saw an article from the Writer’s Digest newsletter about 28 agents Freshly ground black pepper Arrange prosciutto di Parma who were looking for writers - impeccable timing! I looked over the list of 1 lb prosciutto di and dry salami on a platter, adding agents and contacted Ellen Pepus (www.signaturelit.com) with an e-mail que- Parma, sliced thin the olives in the center. Slice the ry. While I waited for a response, I got going on a second novel. 1/2 lb dry salami, sliced thin baguettes with a serrated knife; Ellen replied a few weeks later requesting a partial (insert happy dance 1/2 pint cracked mari- place in a basket. Heating the here). Shortly after that she asked for the full manuscript (insert happy dance nated green olives baguettes just before slicing tastes as here). In November 2008 she offered representation and sent me her contract 1/2 pint black Greek olives if you just baked them fresh. Serve (insert girlish screams of delight followed by happy dance here). 1/2 pint dry black olives the San Pellegrino or San Antonia I’m very, very happy I persisted in my search for an agent, as Ellen just San Antonio Classico Classico Chianti. Some folks (like closed a three-book deal with Kensington Press for me! The first book in the Chianti (optional) me) enjoy having a glass of each. series, “Hunted by the Others,” was released in bookstores everywhere May San Pellegrino sparkling water 4, 2010. 2 fresh crispy French baguettes Bona Fortuna! (good luck) (Find out more about Sunland author Jess Haines and her books at her Web site http:// (heated in a 350 degree oven www.jesshaines.com. This article was originally published on the GLA blog http:// for 8 minutes - optional) Note: You will find some of these www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog and is reprinted with their permission.) ingredients at Corsica’s Italian Deli Directions in Sunland. Call Mary at 818-352-7213. 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In Beautiful Big Tujunga Canyon ERIK OLSON 818. 352.9305 Riding Instructor / Trainer / Cattle Sorting / Roping Voice of the Village 27 The Poetry Corner The blackness of crows in the branches, God has blessed this nation Croaking black crows were everywhere, Tujunga The white sand that shade filigrees, In so many ways I was immersed in deep sadness, The scent of the canyon around me - May we always give Him due praise Winter storms wailed within me Robert Ligon I thank God for giving me these. May it be, may it be I was poisoned by gloominess. I have always cherished the spring, I always read The Voice of the Village The canyon’s bright beauty enfolding, Come on people sing with me Always charmed by its joyful call, That is my solid choice in the village. My spirit responds to its touch. May it be, may it be But now my poor heart is aching Teenagers are deciding whether The glory of life swells within me – Lord, may it be And in my soul winds shrill and prowl. to go to Sunland Park I thank God for giving so much. May your stripes not fade, and IN THIS COUNTRY or go to their very good and very Copyright 1975, 2010 your stars never fall smart high school at Clark, Marynance Schellenbach America, may you always stand tall Life is bitter; dark is your soul, Should they go get healthy May the lives we’ve lost not But dreams you have are fresh and sweet. snacks at nearby Safeway? have died in vain You know not who is next to you Or should they go to their America, long America, long live your name! And everyday your pain grows deep. La Crescenta Barber Ray? © 1991 David Wayne Jones Nation, honor, love and conscience Tujunga has many places to shop and eat live your name All Rights Reserved Have long vanished, become worthless, There are not many places that it cannot beat. David Wayne Jones Why did these sad days come our way I will always live in Tujunga be- And turned our life to death song? cause of the fun and sun May your stripes not fade, It’s an idiot that rules your life, If you do not watch what you eat, and your stars never fall Lies and lewdness rule as your king you may have to take a good run. America, may you always stand tall May the lives we’ve lost not Deaf to your call, they sold their soul The Scent have died in vain And their conscience to the devil. America, long live your name! If you have dough you have honor, of the Canyon Founded on dream You’ll have women of all colors, Let freedom ring You will rule them, although by force. By Marynance Schellenbach It is spring Since then it has run throughout the land You harvest that which you have sowed. The sibilant sound of the water, May it never change out there Should you intend to stay alive? The whisper of wind in the trees, Be ignoble and deceitful. A place for everyone Susanna Khachatourian The flickering green of the sunlight - From everywhere they come Or else become an anchorite I thank God for giving me these. A light in a dark world I opened the window of my room, At least you’ll save your aching soul. Some pray for luck and good fortune, The songs of the birds ‘round about me, A nation full of hope Spring’s fragrance slipped in unseen, Others curse and damn their bad luck, The dancing delight of the leaves, I got drunk by its sweet perfume. May it be, may it be The rich are vain and disdainful, The touch of the breeze on my forehead - Everything was unsoiled and clean. Come on people sing with me Who scorn and sneer at the needy. I thank God for giving me these. May it be, may it be But my heart was covered by clouds, What is this life we endure? The warmth of the sun on this June day, Lord, may it be I was grievous and heartbroken. It was become prison to us The harmonious hum of the bees, Frustrated by my bad luck, I’ve lived here all my life It consumes us by mortal wounds. The coolness of shade that refreshes - I was captive and an orphan. Now I see us rising up against the strife While we are ignored by one and all. I thank God for giving me these. And one thing I know

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Call for artists to benefit Station Fire survivors Ariyana Gibbon Healing from the Ashes, a new some of the remnants of the Station wood and stones, electrical parts, and Gibbon at healingfromtheashes@live. non-profit program presented in co- Fire. Healing from the Ashes was lots of broken dishes and glass. The com or visit http://www.healing- operation with the McGroarty Arts granted permission by some property abundance and variety of these materi- fromtheashes.org. Some artists have Center in Tujunga, seeks artists inter- owners and renters in the Vogel Flats als are perfect for mixed media art or already begun work; more artists are ested in creating art from some of the region to rescue remnants from their mosaics. Working with found objects is needed while materials last. We are salvaged remnants of the Station Fire fire debris for the purpose of making an opportunity to stretch one’s imagi- especially interested in artists from the in the Vogel Flats region. art. With respect and sensitivity to the nation and try new things. Foothill communities. This all-volunteer program was owners, an interesting assortment of We encourage collaborative works The Station Fire was a wildfire that created to benefit survivors of the Sta- materials was gathered by Gibbon and as well as individual works. The ex- started on August 26, 2009, and took tion Fire through the creative arts. Its volunteers. The vision is to repurpose hibition is planned for September in five weeks to fully contain. More than focus is to offer help where it is needed and recycle these salvaged materials Sunland-Tujunga, just a few minutes 160,000 acres of the Angeles National the most: the people who did not have into art that will be featured in an art from where the fire was. Proceeds will Forest burned and 90 homes were lost. insurance at the time of the fire. The show fundraiser and sold for benefit of be donated to the households that sup- It was the largest fire in the history of program was inspired and initiated by survivors who did not have insurance plied the materials. Los Angeles County. Vogel Flats, once local artist Ariyana Gibbon, who lost on their properties. Artists who wish to use their cre- a charming hamlet nestled in the forest her home in an October 1994 fire in the Salvaged materials include mol- ative skills to benefit survivors of the near Tujunga Canyon, lost 39 of about Angeles National Forest. ten aluminum, rusted tools, utensils, Station Fire are encouraged to e-mail 45 homes. For more information, see Healing from the Ashes is look- chunks of melted glass, tiles, broken examples of their art, a biography or Vogel Flats Fire Victims on Facebook. ing for more artists to create art using knickknacks and pottery, charred Web site ASAP, before July 12. Contact LIQUOR MARKET CHECK CASHING WESTERN UNION 8301 Foothill Blvd. www.websdv.com