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Jack and his daughter Jessica Laidlaw sit on the float, currently under construction at The Rosemont Pavilion. The Trader’s float was built by Phoenix Decorating Co. It’s 28ft tall, 18ft wide, and 55ft long.

Art Teacher Rides On Trader Joe's Float By Terry Miller Photos By Terry Miller

Jack Laidlaw and his daughter Jessica lost everything in the Sayre fire at the Oakridge Mobile Home park last month. As an art and film history teacher at Arcadia High School, word got around pretty fast. In fact fellow teachers were shocked to see him back to work so soon after the tragic loss of his worldly possessions. We at the Arcadia Weekly were told of Jack’s plight by the wonderful Marilyn Daleo at the AUSD and did a feature on his loss a few weeks ago. Within a day or so of our article coming out, Trader Joe’s Corporation got hold of Jack Laidlaw and offered them a chance to ride on their New Years Day float. Jack

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The Laidlaws lost everything they owned in the recent wildland Sayre fire at Oakridge Mobile Home Park said he thought about it “for amount a second” before saying he and his daughter would love to ride on the float as Joe’s honorary guests. They won’t ask me next year,” he joked! With the theme of Saturday Matinee being “Hat’s Off to Entertainment” Jack’s input was requested for the choice of Movie posters used on the float. One of jack’s selections was The Day the Earth Stood Still. A true match made in heaven! We caught up with Laidlaw and his daughter as they got a glimpse of what they’ll Trader Joe’s on 3

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2009 Rose Parade Opening Show featuring the production with Dancing with the Stars . 2009 Rose Parade Pace Car - Honda FCX Clarity TBA 2009 Theme Banner TBA Flyover- Air Force B-2 Spirit Mounted Enforcement Detail, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department TBA Pasadena Fire Department 1 Marine Corps M o u nt e d C o l o r Guard 2 American Honda 3 Prairie View A&M Un iversit y Marching Storm Band 4 Trader Joe’s 5 Sons and Daughters of the Reel West 6 La Canada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association 7 West Coast Composite Marine Band 8 RFD-TV 9 All American Cowgirl Chicks 10 Rain Bird Corporation 11 Science Hill High School ‘Topper Band 12 City of Mission Viejo

13 Pasadena City College Herald Trumpets 14 Macy’s 15 Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band 16 Valley Hunt Club Hitch & Riders 17 Vera Bradley 18 ROTARY INTERNATIONAL 19 Na Koa Alii - The Hawaii All-State Marching Band 20 Dunkin Acres Miniature Donkey 6 Hitch 21 Lions Clubs International 22 USC Float 23 USC Band 24 Farmers Insurance 25 Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament 26 City of Cerritos 27 The Royal British Legion Youth Band Brentwood England 28 Tournament of Roses President, Corky Conzonire 29 City of Alhambra 30 Alhambra Unified School District Band 31 Martinez Family 32 Sierra Madre Rose Float Association 33 New Mexico, USA 34 HolRose Parade on 5

Bollywood Dreams Become Reality for Sierra Madre Float Features Indian Dancers and Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighters Carrying a “Bride” One of the most ambitious floats to date for the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association is this year’s entry,

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The finishing touches are put on Bollywood Dreams, Sierra Madre’s most ambitious float to date. Photos by Terry Miller

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A Dose of Vitamin See By Dorothy Denne

A new year. New appointment books. New planners. New calendars. We review our past, outline our present and plan our future. This is the time when we straddle the timeline, one foot at an ending, the other at a beginning. Implied in every beginning is an ending. And yet, in every ending is a beginning. Time for a dose of Vitamin See. Vitamin See can't be purchased in any store. We have to manufacture it for ourselves. Before we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life in the new year, let us take some time to go into the manufacturing process. Time, too, when some of us get into making resolutions. I am not much for New Year's resolutions, but I think there are a couple worth making. One is to take a daily dose of Vitamin See. Take a mini-retreat. Give yourself credit for all you have accomplished then spend at least five minutes, not doing, but simply being. The other is to, every day, fi nd something to laugh about, even if it is just your own foibles. Laughter doesn't necessarily make our problems disappear, but it can put them

in abeyance. When we laugh, we allow ourselves to become more open and responsive to the gift of the moment. It is precisely in those moments when we shed our brittle shells, that joy dances into our lives, transforming and renewing our very beings. I hope you will continue to visit Dorothy's Place in the New Year. And, I hope I can help you manufacture a few doses of Vitamin See, put a smile on your lips, and put a bit of joy in your hearts. As we end the old and begin the new, I share with you an “author unknown” poem: To leave the old with a burst of song; To recall the right and forgive the wrong; To forget the things that bind you fast To the vain regrets of the year that's past; To have the strength to let go your hold Of the not worth while of the days grown old; To dare go forth with a purpose true, To the unknown task of the year that's new; To help your brother along the road, To do his work and lift his load; To add your gift to the world's good cheer, Is to have and to give a Happy New Year.

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Trader Joe’s from 1 be experiencing on Jan. 1, 2009 at the Rosemont Pavilion where Phoenix Floats builds many of the larger entries in this year’s parade. A representative from Trader Joe’s also informed us that the company was putting Jack and his daughter up for four nights in a lovely hotel in Pasadena so he and his daughter can enjoy all the pre- and post Rose Parade activities, They were also gifted a couple of special jackets for the Parade which will help them keep warm during the 5 ½ mile route New Year’s Day. Additionally, Trader Joe’s executives provided the Laidlaw family a generous food allowance (from their stores, naturally) and a host of other things to help make their lives a little easier this new year. Jack’s daughter said it was a chance in a lifetime and they wouldn’t have missed this chance for the world. The “Saturday matinee” has been a central element of entertainment for nearly a century. The “Saturday matinee” has provided unequaled entertainment, delighting generations of movie goers from the Roaring Twenties to today’s Gen-Xers.

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The “Saturday Matinee” jumps from the movie screen to come to life on Trader Joe’s seventh Rose Parade entry. Whatever your favorite cinema genre, you’ll be entertained. Science fiction, Horror, Adventures and Westerns, they’re all there entertaining the “audience” float-riders, 16 Trader Joe’s crew members and their families. Colorful film strips tie all the elements together as the characters provide a moving depiction of film history. The green monster has a body of ti leaves, croton leaves, galayx leaves, silver dollar eucalyptus, onion seed and nori. The face that only a monster mother could love is created with halved summer squash, halved Brussel sprouts, yellow button mums, large lima beans, yellow split peas, nori and corn husks. The spaceship has a fine ground rice top portion accented by yellow mums, with a lower half of lavendar mums and

onion seed, lettuce seed, and yellow mums. The swamp creature is covered with green and yellow split peas, eucalyptus leaves, bells of Ireland and green anthurium and accents of Spanish moss. The giant gorilla has a face of blackbeard wheat, eyebrows of hyacinth root and pampas grass. The gorilla’s body is created with light and dark palm fiber, and his hands are covered with nori. The 3-D glasses on each of the creatures are covered

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with fine cut red strawflower and blue statice set in ground white rice frames. The theater is built with strawflower walls, onion seed floors and stairs, and features red strawflower seats. The theater is accented with red and yellow mums, silver leaf and individual lentil seeds. The deck of the float is covered with roses, orchids, carnations and daisies in collections of white, yellow, light orange, dark orange, red and purple. Bouquets feature anthurium, birds of paradise, button mums, tiger lilies, iris, flax leaves, carnations and iris. And the popcorn is – popcorn, from Trader Joe’s, as is all the fresh produce. Trader Joe’s is a neighborhood grocery story, with foods and beverages from the basic to the exotic. There are more than 2,000 unique grocery items in our label, at prices everyone can afford. We work hard at buying things right: Our buyers travel the world searching for new items; we work with suppliers who make interesting products just for us; and we make special purchases throughout the year. Our store crew members take pride in creating a fun, adventurous shopping experience for our customers. Customers tell Trader execs, “I never knew food shopping could be so much fun!” We like to be part of our neighborhoods and get to know our customers. And where else do you shop that even the CEO of the company, Dan Bane, wears a colorful Hawaiian shirt to work, and can often be found at the stores helping customers to their cars with their groceries! The green monster at the front of the float has multiple animation units in its head, providing an eerie, gimballed motion, special effects smoke shots from his mouth – and popcorn spews from his extra-large concession stand box. The swamp creature rocks back and forth and his arms flail. The robot rotates, and the giant gorilla at the rear of the float raises and lowers the “captive” rider clenched in his hairy fist; towering 28 feet above the parade route, the gorilla bends over backward to glide under the 16 foot underpass clearance near the end of the procession.

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Ringing in the Holiday Season with Henson Puppets, Rose Queen and Court

Henson puppeteer Jordan Baker (right) entertained the Rose Queen, her court, as well as the children in residence at Five Acres during the recent holiday open house.

Five Acres therapeutic treatment center for abused and at-risk children rang in its 121st holiday season at an open house that spotlighted the famous Henson Puppets, as well as guest appearances by the 2008 Tournament of Roses Queen and her Court. The program was hosted by actors Kevin Kilner and Jordan Baker. Five Acres, founded in 1888 as one of Los Angeles’ earliest orphanages, is a child and family services agency providing therapeutic prevention, treatment and education programs to strengthen families and prevent child abuse. Services include residential care and education, mental health services in homes and schools, deaf services, foster care and adoptions and domestic violence prevention. The agency serves nearly 5,000 children and families throughout Southern California annually.

Five Acres Board Chair Bill Clark with some of the Henson puppets at Five Acres’ recent open house.

All the New Year’s a Stage Sierra Madre Playhouse Announces Next Season's Productions The Sierra Madre Playhouse will offer a varied season of comedy, drama and musicals in its upcoming 30th year of operation. The new schedule of shows includes originals as well as many well-known theatre classics. Here's a sneak preview of what's on tap for the 2009 season. Go ahead, dust off that old monologue and start practicing!

run 837 performances on Broadway. and the 1938 fi lm won an Academy Award for best picture. Perennially appealing to audiences, You Can't Take It with You has become an American classic.

Jun 19 - Aug 1 Proof <By David Auburn> Another Pulitzer and Tony Award winner! David Auburn’s brilliant romantic mystery about love, madness and the boundaries of genius. Catherine is the loving daughter of deceased mathematical genius Robert. When a history making mathematical “proof” is discovered among her father’s old papers by Robert’s former student and Catherine’s new boyfriend, the bonds of love, loyalty, faith and commitment are tested in the struggle that follows.

Jan 16 - Feb. 21 Murder On the Bounding Main <By Jack Chansler> This comedy-mystery is set in 1953 on the luxury liner THE BOUNDING MAIN. On board, Mason Armstrong, the famous gossip columnist is shot and killed. Several passengers who had no love for the man come to the surface. Ace detective Mordecai Pierce is pressed into service to solve the case. Match wits with the detective as he wisecracks his way through mayhem and mendacity. From the people who brought you the screwball hit, BAD HEIR DAY! Mar 6 - Apr 11 Picnic <By William Inge> Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, William Inge's masterpiece about a charismatic drifter who transforms the lives of a small town beauty, her tomboy sister and a lonely local spinster over the course of one long, hot summer remains a sultry, haunting story about the dangers and beauty of longing and love in the American Midwest of the 1950's.

Apr 24 - Jun 6 You Can't Take It With You <By George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart> You Can't Take It with You opened in New York in December of 1936 to instant critical and popular acclaim. This depiction of a delightfully eccentric family, headed by Grandpa Martin Vanderhof, in collision with the stolid and Conservative Kirby's. is fi lled with energetic physical antics and a wholehearted pursuit of happiness.” Awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1936, the comedy went on to

Aug 14 - Sept 26 Sierra Madre Playhouse Summer Musical Spectacular! (To be Announced) Oct 9 - Nov 14 A Fine Monster You Are <By Monk Ferris> What monster lurks behind the locked oak door?! Join us for a wild and hilarious Halloween entertainment and find out! Sweet old Emily Holbrook is interviewing sweet young Suzette Larson for a job as secretary companion to live in her ancient family man-

sion. What happens to Suzette, her semi stalwart boyfriend, her former college roommate, the old housekeeper, the creepy doctor,

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Nov 27 - Dec 23 Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents a Christmas Holiday Festival (To be Announced) The Playhouse is located at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Reservations: (626) 256-3809. Online ticketing and other information are available online at their website, www.sierramadreplayhouse.org

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Bollywood from 1 lific film industry. Around the globe, Hindi cinema is known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bollywoodâ&#x20AC;? - a blend of Bombay (now Mumbai) and Hollywood. Annually, India produces over 800 feature films - more than any country in the world and almost three times as many as the United States. With those pictures, Bollywood is able to attract a global audience of up to 3.6 billion hearts and minds. It has won over enthusiastic audiences in countries as diverse as Russia, South Korea, Great Britain, Afghanistan, Germany and Peru. And Bollywood is increasingly popular in the United States as well: Stephen Spielberg recently forged a billion dollar partnership between DreamWorks SKG and Bollywood film conglomerate Reliance. For billions of people, Bollywood is synonymous with entertainment. Famous for romance and fantasy, the films feature eye-popping song and dance spectacles. It is not uncommon for people in India to forego a meal in favor of escaping into the dream world of Bollywood. Fans love Bollywood movies for their romantic storylines and spectacular song and dance numbers. Sierra Madre aims to create one of the most beautiful entries in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade

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If you're looking for a place to see some live music while toasting the New Year, there's three good suggestions here: from solo Blues guitar in South Pasadena, to acoustic Rock in West Covina, to full-on Dance music in Sierra Madre, complete with back-up singers and choreographed dance moves. The food and music are guaranteed to be great at all three places, so take your pick! Mario from Cafe 322, pictured here with me, looks forward to serving you on New Year's Eve, or any other night. Check out the website for hours, menu and entertainment calender. http://cafe322.com/ WED. 12/31 - NEW

YEAR’S EVE with THE SUBS @ THE DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30pm (I believe.) 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. In the bar area, but you can order food also. All ages ok. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues. 626-915-3474. WED. 12/31 - NEW Y E A R’ S E V E BLU E S w ith BA R RY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 8pm. 1009 El Centro. Reservations: 626441-2443. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/ WED. 12/31 - NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE WITH MERCY & THE MERK ETTES, 9:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Reservations for early and late dinner seatings: 3 course dinner and champagne. R&B, Disco, Funk, Rock, Motown, etc. mercyandthemerkettes.com JANUARY 1, 2009 -

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! and Happy Birthday Jane! FRI. 1/2 - The MELLOW D’z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE M AYA N BA R (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, food, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. “Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!” http://www.myspace.com/ themellowdeees FRI. 1/2 & SAT. 1/3 “THE SUBS” (Better Than Blue’s acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11:30pm.

Presented by: Michael DiPaolo, Ph.D. Day: Tuesdays Location: Time: Lecture: 7:00 - 9:00 Pacific Clinics Training Institute Registration begins at 6:30 2471 E. Walnut Street Light Refreshments Provided Pasadena, CA 91107 Questions: Call the NAMI Office at 626-577-6697 Bipolar Spectrum Disorders: Education for Families January 13 Understanding Bipolar Spectrum Disorders January 20 Treatment for Bipolar Spectrum Disorders Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders: Education for Families February 3 Schizophrenia: A Brain Disorder February 10 Schizophrenia: Treatment & Compliance State of the Art Treatment for Major Mental Illness: Education for Families February 17 Psychosocial Rehabilitation & Why it’s the Optimal Treatment February 24 Family Roles and Skills that Promote Recovery Learn more about our sponsors & presenter: Pacific Clinics: www.pacificclinics.org NAMI: www.Nami.org Michael DiPaolo, Ph.D.: www.DrMichaelD.com

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CTRL + Z Now let us begin that time of year when we need to undo everything. It can be sad, in some ways, as you say goodbye to precious children who live so many miles away. It can be sad as you place that last ornament in the box and remember how many Christmases past you packed away that same ornament. You remember parents and grandparents who had played such an important part in making your life meaningful and special. Think about it though! What would our lives be like without these feelings and memories? As I undo all the decorations, I look forward to another year of making memories with my family and friends. Not all the times ahead will be good, but they will all be parts of my life. Now, as I undo, I must take the important step of cleaning out the refrigerator after all the holiday meals. Any fattening dip or appetizer must be

removed to prevent further snacking. Any small servings of turkey or fish must be disposed of for safety reasons. And all holiday desserts must hit the trash before one more spoonful crosses your lips. Personally, I love getting everything cleaned up and all the dishes washed and put away once the holiday eating has come to an end. But usually, I find that a bit of entertaining to follow the sometimes stressful family time can be relaxing and enjoyable. Do not let the “undo” of Christmas be a lonely time. I plan to invite some friends over, just one couple at a time, and have a quiet and relaxed dinner. Casual dishes, paper napkins, jeans and sweatshirts, and beer in a bottle make the evening all about the good times. The best recipe for these double dinner dates is called Beef and Wild Rice Casserole. Not a real creative name for a delicious dish. Grab a big pan and make twice the recipe; you can freeze some for later.

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s the blue jet t a x ied down t h e r u n w ay, I sat by t he window with a cold bee r. When the engines f ired I jumped up and watched the giant bird soar into the sunset. It was a beautiful sight, enhanced by a front row seat in an elegant hotel. My getaway to the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center began Friday when a friend and I checked into a 7th-floor suite, overlooking the airport. The spacious room included a 32” flat screen TV, surrounded by a sofa and cushy chairs; an office area with desk and wireless Internet; a full-size dining table with chairs. It also offered a King bed, small refrigerator and coffee-maker. But my favorite amenity was the wall of windows overlooking the airport. From here, we watched planes take-off and land also got memorable views of the sun setting behind the hills of Los Angeles. When not relaxing in the room, we explored the hotel and nearby vicinity. Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, the two-tower, 488-room Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel is designed in contemporary luxury and elegance. The lobby is bright, spacious and modern and the exterior entrance yields a desert, Palm Springs-like motif, with earth stones and water features. Next to the lobby is a gift shop, and the Daily Grill, where we ate our fi rst night. Known for hearty portions of classic American food, the restaurant has 1940’s charm and features intimate booths and a full bar area

for watching games or meeting friends. It is also open for breakfast and lunch. Our dinner at the grill began with a Trio of Hummus appetizer with sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata Olives and traditional Hummus, served with Grilled Flat Bread and Cucumbers. We then enjoyed Mahi Mahi Amandine, with lemon butter sauce and grilled vegetables; and Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, with shallot white wine reduction and mixed greens. For dessert we split an exciting Key Lime Pie with raspberry puree, whipped cream and lime zest. In the morning I worked out in the stateof-the-art hotel gym. I began in the weight room and fi nished in the cardio room on the stair-climber. I then rejuvenated in the Jacuzzi, which is located in a beautiful outdoor patio area with fi re pits and cabanas. After soaking, we took a free hotel shuttle to Universal Studios City Walk, where we browsed a myriad of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Back at the hotel, we relaxed by the pool. In the evening we walked five minutes to Fry’s Electronics, which is no average department store; it is a must-see Burbank tourist attraction. With a giant alien space ship jetting from the main entrance, the store is a tribute to Hollywood “B-Movies.” Besides electronic equipment and aliens, there are army men, Godzilla-like monsters, old movies, and even a diner called the Atomic Café, where guests can eat while sitting in classic cars.

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The Do's •Camping is permitted only on the night of Dec. 31. •A permanent position on the sidewalk may be maintained along the parade route beginning at noon on Dec. 31. The “Blue Line” is the honor line. All persons and property such as blankets, chairs, etc., must remain on the curb until 11 p.m. on Dec. 31. At that time spectators may move out to the honor line. •Small, professionally manu-

factured barbeques elevated at least one foot off the ground are allowed on the parade route, 25’ from buildings or other combustibles. A fire extinguisher must be readily available. • Minors under the age of 18 may be on the parade route from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. only if they are under the supervision of adults. • Dress for cold weather. Children and senior citizens may need extra layers

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CITY NEWS

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Library Nearing Completion Enterprising Monrovia By Susan Motander

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On Schedule. Within Budget. Words not often associated with a major project, but words which apply to Monrovia’s new library according to both Carlos del Campo, the project manager for the contractor and City Manager Scott Ochoa. The new building, which replaces the outdated 1954 library, has its dedication scheduled for April 4. Bernards, the contractor, through its representative, del Campo, asserts that they will have the construction complete by the end of March. But the library may not open for several more weeks as the staff and books need to be resettled from their temporary location at the Wilcox Youth Center. In addition to the construction there is also the landscaping of the entire park. There will be a terraced walkway from the library’s entrance to Myrtle Avenue as well as well marked reflection areas near the monuments in the park. A new play area will also installed along with pergolas on the four sides of the library to provide shade. And yes, the old bandstand will remain. But the library itself is the real gem. The main entrance includes two sets of double doors in a arched entryway which will be lined with benches (as del Campo pointed out, this will prevent people from walking to close to the sides and hitting their heads), the first set of doors allows access to a meeting room and rooms for the Friends of the Library when the library itself is not open. The second set of doors opens into an airy two story lobby. This lobby area will give access to the chil-

dren’s wing to the south, the adult and teen areas in the North wing and to the staff areas and offices to the west. Windows just under the eaves provide lots of natural light and a special noise deadening material, Eurospan, will ensure that the library will maintain an appropriate hushed tone. The upper level windows and the use of Eurospan are found throughout the structure. Floor to ceiling windows can also be found in both reading rooms. In addition there are computer terminals in the children’s young adult and adult areas. The children’s wing has an area that has been dubbed the Big Cozy which will feature large overstuffed furniture, perfect for snuggling up with a book. There is also a story room at the very south end of this wing. It will be outfitted with a sound and projection system. The North Wing will house a young adult reading area, the adult stacks and a Heritage Room which will be outfitted with Warren Hile furniture. Hile’s studio produces reproduction craftsman furniture here in Monrovia. The Heritage Room will house the library’s collection of Monrovia materials. The west and south walls of the library have been fitted with shades to cut down on heat while promoting the use of natural light. The building of the structure was done with a green attitude. According to del Campo, the project is expected to receive at least certification as a LEED project, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. This requires recycling as much of the construction waste as possible and the use of sustainable materials in the construction as well as energy savings in the use of the facility. “We hope to get a silver LEED rating,” del Campo said, “but are sure of the certification.”

The city of Monrovia is in the planning stages of applying to the state for Enterprise Zone status for a large part of the city, according to Redevelopment Specialist Lauren Vasquez. If approved by the state, Zone status would give economic incentives including tax advantages and hiring tax credits to businesses within the zone. Vasquez who is leading the staff team preparing the application said that staff members in the planning department are preparing the exact map of the areas to be included in the zone. She stated that zone requirements are very detailed and so the map will not be completed until the end of January. The entire application which may run as many as 400 pages will not be completed until close to its March 27 deadline. “The application process is very complex,” said Vasquez. “There are at least 10 cities applying for the four zones the state will select this year and our application must define the complete program.” Required in the application are not only the exact map of the areas to be included, details of each of the programs the city intends to develop to aid businesses in the area along

with detailed reports including Environmental Impact Reports. “We have not yet completed our application process and are still developing the programs the city will provide,” Vasquez said. She explained that the city will be working with the Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officers of businesses with the zone, if approved, to make them aware of the advantages of the plan. One benefit is the hiring tax credit. According to Vasquez, businesses within the enterprise zone which hire employees who live within the zone, can receive tax credits. The zone will encompass both commercial and a large portion of Monrovia’s residential areas. Other tax advantages are sales and use tax credits, as well as business expense deduction, among others. It is the city’s responsibility, should the zone be approved, the provide programs to the businesses to ensure they individuals involved understand and use these advantages. The city will be notified if the zone has been approved by the end of June 2009. The city’s fiscal year begins July 1.

Los Angeles Conservation Corp Begins Work On Duarte's Encanto Nature Walk Project The Los Angeles Conservation Corp has begun removing non native plants along the west bank of the San Gabriel River in Duarte. It is the first step in the development of the City of Duarte’s proposed Encanto Nature Walk project. When completed next spring it will welcome visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the river area. The City is putting at-risk youth to work in the project by contracting with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for construction of the river trail and viewpoint. “Right now we’re starting to pull out all the Oleander bushes, Eucalyptus trees and non native grasses along a 1,400 foot stretch north from Puente Largo Bridge. Next month we’ll start on the project overlook,” said Teague Weybright, program director for the Los Angeles Conservation Corps. The project also calls for the removal of a chain link fence and non native plants which currently isolate visitors from the attractive river environment. Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina provided $150,000 in Proposition A funds toward the project. Duarte’s street maintenance staff will provide long term maintenance for the project and will receive training for native landscape maintenance from Amigos de los Rios. In the meantime, the portion of the Encanto Nature Walk project that involves the construction of a bioswale and outdoor classroom in Encanto Park has been temporarily suspended

as a result of the current budget crisis in the State of California. The major grant funding for that portion of the project was provided by the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountain Conservancy (RMC). Last week, the RMC notified the City of Duarte in a letter that “due to all actions beyond our control it is required that the RMC notify all grantee that we must suspend all project grant agreements effective immediately.” The letter cited in part: “The Pooled Money Investment Board (PMIB) voted yesterday (December 17, 2008) to freeze all disbursements from AB 55 loans (Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA) loans) with the exception of accrued interest and necessary to pay the day-to-day operational needs of the state for the balance. “…No future loans or higher amount of loan renewals will be approved until the budget crisis is resolved in a manner sufficient to allow the state to resume issuing bonds.” “Although the City is disappointed about the current freeze on all state grant funds that delays the imminent construction of the bioswale and outdoor classroom project, we still have a valid grant agreement with the RMC that can be funded at a later date, stated Deputy City Manager Karen Herrera. Ideally the project will be able to be restarted in Fall of 2009 in conformance with CEQA requirements. For more information, call the City of Duarte (626) 357-7931, ext 221.

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Rose Pruning Primer Dear Garden Gal, Itís my first year in our new home. The house came with a small, very pretty garden in front with 13 rose bushes. Iíve never taken care of roses before. Is it time to prune? How do I do that? Agog in Altadena Dear Agog: Many plants, like roses, head into carbohydrate-storing mode when temperatures dip below 55 degrees. By this time of year, when nighttime temps reach 45 degrees, theyíre resting in dormancy. Even with our warm sunny days exceeding 70 degrees, the cold nights and the daily temperature fluctuation of more than 20 degrees puts roses out of their growing season. We prune plants in Southern California when theyíre dormant. The estimated height of winter dormancy is January 15, but for most

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6:37 p.m. – Residential burglary, 300 block East Highland Ave. A beige 2000 Toyota Camry was stolen from the garage. The side garage door was unlocked and used to gain entry. The crime occurred Sunday, 12/14 between noon and 4:00 p.m. No loss estimate was available.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15TH: 7:17 a.m. – Arrest, trespassing, 621 East Sierra Madre Blvd. A transient, sleeping in a tent was discovered camping inside the city’s fenced maintenance yard. The man was arrested and issued a citation for the violation and released on a written promise to appear. 6:22 p.m. - Arrest, Kersting Court. An intoxicated man was reported refusing the leave Lucky Baldwin’s. The man was found seated on the sidewalk, intoxicated and unable to care for himself. The man was arrested and transported to the Pasadena jail for remand.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16: 8:17 a.m. - Arrest, felony false evidence of registration. Unauthorized access to computers, 600 block Mariposa Ave. A Sierra Madre motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed his driver’s license was suspended/ revoked. The car he was driving had stolen current registration tabs, but per DMV the registration was expired. Further investigation led the officer to believe that the motorist’s mother, a DMV employee, who was the passenger in the car, had given her son the fraudulent registration. The driver and passenger were arrested and transported to the Pasadena Police for remand. DMV investigators responded to handle the entire investigation. 3:30 p.m. – Arrest, the Altadena Sheriffs’ Department recovered the beige Toyota Camry that was stolen last Sunday. The two female juveniles were in possession of the car and taken into custody. Det. Gonzalez followed up and identified an additional burglary in Altadena. The case is currently under investigation.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18: 11:15 a.m. – Vandalism, 82 West Sierra Madre. The glass window on the east side of the business had 1 ft x 2 ft swirls scratched into the glass. The damage occurred between Thursday, 12/11 and Thursday, 12/18. No dollar loss estimate was available. 10:40 p.m. – Arrest, 232 West Sierra Madre Blvd, Memorial Park. A man was arrested for theft of utility (electricity) services and loitering in the park after closing time. The man was arrested and transported to the Sierra Madre PD jail. The man was later released on a citation.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19: 3:22 p.m. – Arrest, Baldwin Ave and Arbolada Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed his driver’s license was suspended/revoked. The driver was arrested and released on a written promise to appear.

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3:22 a.m. – Arrest, 80 East Grandview Ave. A motorist was stopped for traffic violation. During the investigation the driver was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol, DUI. The Pasadena resident was arrested and transported to the Sierra Madre Police Department. 11:15 a.m. – Vandalism, 200 block South Canon Ave. A mail box was struck with a baseball bat. The crime occurred between Friday evening and Saturday morning. No loss estimate was available.

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Units responded to the 00 block of Christina around 2:15 a.m. in reference to a domestic violence incident. Investigation revealed that during an altercation, the suspect struck his girlfriend in the face with closed fists and open hands. A 37-yearold Caucasian was arrested for inflicting corporal injury to a cohabitant. Around 4:38 p.m., loss prevention personnel from Nordstrom advised that they had detained a man for fraud. The suspect selected merchandise and said that he did not have his Nordstrom credit card with him and then presented a driver’s license. The salesclerk noticed that the license appeared to be fraudulent, but she continued with the transaction while another employee contacted the accountholder. The accountholder indicated that he had his driver’s license and credit card in his possession. When loss prevention agents approached the suspect, he dropped his bags of merchandise and ran towards an exit. He was combative and even bit one of the agents, but he was finally subdued. A private person’s arrest was made, and the 31-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for commercial burglary, assault, theft of access card, and felony parole violation.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15: Around 11:18 a.m., units were dispatched to the 300 block of West Palm regarding a fraud report. The victims went to Nordstrom to pay their credit card statement and discovered an unauthorized charge of $2,886.44. Unknown suspect(s) had obtained their account information by unknown and made a purchase online. Officers responded to the 600 block of Fairview in reference to a grand theft that took place between 4 p.m. on December 12 and 5 a.m. on December 13. While away for the weekend, the victims’ juvenile son decided to have a party without permission. The victims returned and discovered numerous items stolen from the house, including Christmas presents and a $300 bottle of tequila.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16: Around 5 a.m., units responded to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 120 West Las Tunas, regarding an audible burglary alarm activation. Officers found the front door shattered and suspect(s) had pried open a safe. The suspect(s) took cash, gas card, and sets of car keys. A Wachovia bank fraud investigator came to the station around 2:13 p.m. to file a fraud report. He indicated that on October 6, a 42-year-old female Hispanic cashed a fraudulent business check in the amount of $5,395.

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A residential burglary occurred in the 1900 block of Watson around 1:50 p.m. A neighbor living in the 1900 block of Lee saw a male AfricanAmerican jump over his fence in the backyard and a few minutes later he jumped back over and fled in a SUV type vehicle that was parked on Wisteria. Officers inspected the home on Watson and discovered that the suspect had forced open a sliding glass door, ransacked a bedroom, and stole about $10,000 in jewelry. Shortly after 5 p.m., units were sent to the 00 block of Lucille in reference to a fraud report. The victim checked her account online and discovered the unauthorized withdrawal of $1,727 from her checking account.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18: Between 4:30 a.m. on December 16 and 10:50 a.m. on December 18, a grand theft occurred at Hilton Garden Inn, 199 North Second. A 45-yearold male Hispanic rented a room for a few days and upon his departure it was discovered that he had stolen a television, microwave oven, lamps, iron, coffee maker, and other miscellaneous items from the room. The total reported loss was about $1,520. Around 6:41 p.m., units were dispatched to JC Penney regarding a theft that just occurred. A male Hispanic took several bottles of cologne and hid them in a shopping bag while in an elevator. When he was confronted outside the store, he dropped the bag and fled on foot. Officers later located the 35-year-old suspect and a record check revealed that he had a prior conviction for robbery and an INS hold for being a previously deported alien. A private person’s arrest was made, and the suspect was taken into custody for petty theft with prior conviction and a felony warrant.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19: Officers responded to Domenico’s, 245 North Santa Anita, regarding a fight in progress. A male victim was punched and kicked by two male Hispanics during an argument. The victim sustained a fractured nose and several lacerations to his face, and he was transported to Huntington Memorial Hospital for treatment. Around 11:43 p.m., officers located a vehicle with a stolen license plate at Longden and Holly. Surveillance was conducted on the vehicle and a woman later entered the vehicle and drove away. A high risk stop was made and a 54-year-old Caucasian was detained. A search of the vehicle revealed a baggie containing a crystalline substance resembling methamphetamine and an open bottle of vodka. The driver smelled of an alcoholic beverage but refused a field sobriety test or a chemical test. She was arrested at the scene for receiving stolen property, possession of a controlled substance, and driving while under the influence. During the booking process, a bindle of crystalline substance was found in her pocket, so she was also charged with possession of a controlled substance in a jail facility.

was made, and the 21-year-old Asian was taken into custody for grand theft. Over $1,059 in merchandise were recovered. Around 10:51 p.m., JC Penney loss prevention personnel advised that they had detained a 19-yearold male Hispanic for stealing a gold necklace; however, he had given the necklace to a woman who was driving a red Ford F-150. Officers located the vehicle and detained the 19-year-old Indian. Private persons’ arrests were made, and the man was taken into custody for petty theft and the woman for receiving stolen property.

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2:49 a.m. - Peace disturbance 700 block California Ave. 1:00 p.m. - Vehicle burglary 700 block W. Huntington Dr. 1:24 p.m. - Threatening 500 block Linwood Ave. 1:30 p.m. - Vandalism 800 block W. Colorado Blvd. 8:25 p.m. -Attempted grand theft auto 500 block W. Huntington Dr.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16: 8:00 a.m. - Residential burglary 2000 block S. Fifth Ave. 12:01 p.m. - Trash picking on California Ave. 3:09 p.m. - Objects thrown at vehicles on E. Olive Ave. 5:22 p.m. - Soliciting 100 block N. Mountain Ave. 7:47 p.m. - Drug activity 200 block S. Encinitas Ave.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17: 12:52 a.m. - Suspicious vehicle 900 block Ridgeside Dr. 12:19 p.m. - Fraud report 1000 block E. Royal Oaks Dr. 4:44 p.m. - Threatening 300 block E. Scenic Dr. 5:56 p.m. - Petty theft 100 block E. Colorado Blvd. 9:28 p.m. - Fight in progress 500 block W. Huntington Dr.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18: 8:02 a.m. - Drug activity on E. Royal Oaks Dr. 10:40 a.m. - Threatening 700 block Mountain View Ave. 5:00 p.m. - Commercial burglary 2000 block California Ave. 7:54 p.m. - Family disturbance 400 block S. Lincoln Pl. 9:23 p.m. - Soliciting 600 block E. Olive Ave.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19: 6:53 a.m. - Fire assist 200 block E. Central Ave. 11:46 a.m. - Fraud report 800 block Genoa St. 7:00 p.m. - Mental evaluation 1000 block S. Ivy Ave. 8:25 p.m. - Lost/stolen license plates 500 block Ranchito Rd. 9:24 p.m. - Vandalism 100 block W. Foothill Blvd.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20: 12:20 a.m. - Peace disturbance 700 block W. Duarte Rd. 11:25 a.m. - Forgery report 2000 block Encino Ave. 3:12 p.m. - Welfare check 900 block Norumbega Dr. 6:13 p.m. - Weapons offense on W. Chestnut Ave. 7:42 p.m. - Personal robbery 800 block W. Colorado Blvd.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21:

Loss prevention personnel from Sport Chalet advised that they had detained a man for theft around 3:09 p.m. The suspect selected a backpack, removed ski goggles and gloves from their packaging, placed them in the backpack, and left the store without making payment. A private person’s arrest

8:08 a.m. - Found property 300 block S. Fifth Ave. 2:14 p.m. - Soliciting on W. Central Ave. 5:00 p.m. - Commercial burglary 200 block N. Mayflower Ave. 6:28 p.m. - Residential burglary 700 block W. Duarte Rd. 10:22 p.m. - Fraud report 200 block N. May Ave.

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other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): Faustino Saavedra and Maria G. Saavedra, husband and wife as joint tenants Recorded: 01/31/06, as Instrument No. 06-0228068, of Official Records of Los Angeles, California. Date of Sale: 01/07/09 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA The purported property address is: 417 LOS ANGELES AVE, MONROVIA, CA 91016-0000 Assessors Parcel No. 8515-011-040 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $364,218.39. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.” Date:12/12/2008 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Camale Smith, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure. com Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. FEI#1002.101804 12/18,12/25,01/01/2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S No. 1164374-02 APN:

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title, possession, condition or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $395,293.62. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. As indicated below, Wachovia Mortgage, FSB, made the following efforts to contact the borrower, but contact was not made. Use of autodialer to contact borrower, manually dialed calls to the borrower, mailed correspondence to the borrower containing a toll free number for Wachovia Mortgage, FSB, and regarding the delinquency, Mailed brochure to the borrower regarding options to avoid foreclosure. For sales information: Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm (619) 590-1221. CalWestern Reconveyance Corporation, 525 East Main Street, P.O. Box 22004, El Cajon, CA 92022-9004 Dated: December 10, 2008. (R-211349 12/18/08, 12/25/08, 01/01/09)

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The Arcadia/Monrovia chapter of the San Gabriel Valley Jr. All-American Football and Cheer League was recently awarded the Jose Reyes Sportsmanship Award—a triumph, considering that the award in question hasn’t been won by the team in 20 years. The Jose Reyes Award honors sportsmanship. Throughout the season, teams are graded not only on how well they perform, but how well they behave. The Arcadia Indians’ attitudes were

consistently positive and sportsmanlike, resulting in the award. The Arcadia Indians’ Midget Division, comprised of middle-school age boys from both Arcadia and Monrovia, took home the honors. Their head coach, Mike Morales, couldn’t have been prouder. “These boys pulled together and became a family.” He named outstanding players Josh Morales, Adrian Barrios, Jake Medel, Geo Munoz, and Tyron Vaughn. “They were captains of the team, and they showed great leadership. Seven to ten kids never played before, but the captains were able to make them confident and better players. Also, being leaders inspired these boys to stick with each other, to come together as a family.” Together with volunteer coaches Rick Munoz, Gabriel Medel, Miguel Barrios, John Atherton (who is also the wrestling coach at Monrovia High), Danae Devon, and Teresa Morales, the team finished the season strong, making it all the way to the League Semi-Finals. Their overall record was 6 wins and 3 losses. The San Gabriel Valley Jr. All-American Football and Cheer League has many chapters throughout the valley. It encompasses ages 6-14 and requires a 2.0 grade point average. There are six divisions in each chapter: Jr. Gremlin, ages 6-8; Gremlin, ages 8-10, Jr. Pee Wee, ages 11-12, Pee

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Wee, age 12, Jr. Midget, ages 12-13, and Midget, ages 13-14. The boys are sorted by weight in addition to age, which is why there is such an overlap of the 12 year age group. With the exception of the Jr. Gremlins, who play flag football, the rest of these teams are full-fledged tackle football, just like the pros. For all the Midget players, this finale marks the end of their Jr. Footballer careers. The boys will go on to play High School Football at both Arcadia and Monrovia High Schools, while Coach Morales will move down the age ranks to coach his younger son, Isaiah, who will be on the Pee Wee level. The same coaches follow their teams, staying with them throughout their Jr. Footballer experience. When Coach Morales was asked who he’ll root for when Monrovia High faces off against Arcadia High and his former players go head to head, he laughed. “That’ll be a fun game! I’ll have to be for Arcadia, as my son will be on that team, but I’ll root for all my boys. I love them all.” Coach Morales encourages anyone interested in the League to sign up “as soon as possible!” He gives out his own cell phone number to anyone who wants to know more:

(626) 389-7929. The deadline for applications is May 1st, 2009, but sign-up are beginning right now, in January. The Arcadia Indians are always recruiting, in every age group. Though the season won’t begin until July 2009, Trudi Atherton, the coordinator and recruiter for the Football and Cheer teams, urges anyone interested to get information through hotline (626) 359-4677. Photo Midget Indian caption/The Midget Indians Team of 2008. Photo Arcadia Football Trophy caption/L-R: Coaches Mike Barrios, Rick Munoz, Mike Morales, Gabriel Medel, and John Atherton hold the Jose Reyes sportsmanship trophy. Also coaches but not pictured: Danae Devon and Teresa Morales.

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