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George Fasching Stops Selling Gas after Pumping 31 Years in Arcadia “Enough is Enough” Fasching Tells State Regulators By Terry Miller Photos By Terry Miller

Dozens of gas stations a rou nd Ca l ifor n ia have turned off their pumps rather than comply with a new state mandate that requires owners to purchase new, hi tech equipment in an effort to reduce polluting vapor emissions at the pump. The requirement, slated to go into effect April and known as Phase II in the state’s Enhanced Vapor Re-

covery Program, essentially forces owners of smaller gas stations to saddle the high costs of the equipment upgrades, which in Faschings case would have been around $35,000 for the Healy System that the state suggests in its mandate. According to George Fasching, the state mandates were too much to handle: he’s now going to have to spend about $40,000 to remove his 3 gas tanks and will also have to close the car wash at least for a week. Additionally, Fasching will have to lay off one employee as a result of this business decision, as well as having to clean out the three tanks on his property at Santa Anita Avenue which will hit his wallet for another $3400. The tanks will be removed within the next nine Fasching on 3

State Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Prop 8 Legal Challenges Attorney General, Governor, and nation's top civil rights groups agree: Invalidate Prop 8 The California Supreme Court announced this week that it will hear oral arguments on Thursday, March 5, 2009 in the Proposition 8 legal challenge. The National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal, and the American Civil Liberties Union — with support from civil rights groups, religious organizations, labor unions, and legal scholars—argue that Proposition 8 is invalid because it violates underlying principles of the California Constitution which prohibit Prop 8 on 10

Schiff Seeks to Stimulate Schools Rep. Adam Schiff told local school officials Friday about the $819 billion A d a m S c h i ff federal ecooutlines potential dollar handouts nomic stimulus to the local school districts plan. Friday Sch i f f, a Democratic congressman from Pasadena held a summit of sorts with superintendents and board members Schiff on 12

Eddie Logan at the 2006 Stakes named after him.

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Eddie Logan Dies at the Age of 98 after Suffering Stroke in January “Footman” was a fixture at the race track for 75 years Eddie Loga n, Sa nt a Anita’s iconic shoeshine attendant since opening day, Dec. 25, 1934, and a former boxer and Negro League baseball player, passed away at his home in nearby Monrovia early Saturday morning at the age of 98. Born in 1910, he would have been 99 on May 20. A self-described “footman,” Logan was a shining ray of optimism and good humor throughout his near 75-year reign at Santa Anita. Blessed with sparkling eyes and quick wit, Logan greeted all of his customers with a customary smile and

a work ethic truly borne of another era. “Eddie was here from the start,” said Santa Anita President Ron Charles. “I know this may sound predictable, but truly, Santa Anita will never be the same without him. He was an inspiration to all of us and I personally feel that my life has been enriched by having known him all these years. “Eddie loved racing and the people in it. He was indeed a window to our past and although he lived a very long and healthy life, we just wish we could have had a lot more time with him. I think

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Worth Learning I have to admit that I get a real high from learning something new. I also have to admit that I don't feel quite as high when I later realize that I have forgotten what I thought I had learned. But, that's another column for another day. I had a recent learning experience in the field of science. Science has never been my greatest strength, going all the way back to high school. Chemistry was the worst. Getting those chemical equations to balance was near impossible for me. Fortunately I had a very bright, scientifically-minded friend who had great difficulty diagramming sentences. I diagrammed his sentences, he balanced my equations. That worked pretty well, but the laboratory was another story. I blew all four drains out of the lab table when I forgot that one of the chemicals couldn't be mixed with water. As I recall, the teacher finally offered to “give” me a B if I would just show up regularly but keep my hands off things. Biology was a little better, though not perfect. I got a little confused by species, genus, phylum and all that stuff, but I learned it and remembered it long enough to get through

the course. Now when it came to the animal world, I had a different problem. I had trouble looking at anything floating in formaldehyde. I knew it was not amniotic fluid and the death of an animal in the name of science did not sit with me. And, I refused to dissect anything long before a conscientious refusal was fashionable. Fast forward many, many years to the present. I still do not have a great scientific mind. I have always associated bees with colonies, honey and pollen. I had no idea they are meat eaters. That is not something I learned and forgot. No one ever told me and I never read it, but now I have observed it. With the recent spate of warm weather, my friend and I were sitting on the patio of the Peacock Cafe eating sandwiches and being buzzed by a bee. He landed on my sandwich and began to nibble on the turkey. We just sat and watched him unbelievingly. He nibbled a little chunk and flew away with it. He returned and took another. The next time he returned, he

brought a buddy. They buzzed both our sandwiches. Shirley was afraid they might sting us and I was afraid I might eat them. So, we each tore off some turkey and placed it on a paper plate at the far end of the table. We watched with complete fascination as they nibbled and carried, nibbled and carried. One would occasionally tackle the other, and they would do a little tumbling act before returning to their nibbling. They became increasingly bold in the size they would try to carry off, sometimes having trouble getting airborne with the load. I don't know where they were storing their bounty but they were short trips. I've learned two things: that bees eat meat and that the lesson was worth the money and the time I spent learning it.

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Letters&Comments RE: Candidate Questions Thank you for asking for citizen input regarding the city council candidates. Since I live in Monrovia south of Huntington Drive (and 5th) and very close to the Gold Line railwayI am concerned with what our city will do about the projected increase in the noise level from the Gold Line trains. I understand The trains will be passing every 10-15 minutes, from dawn to 10 PM. I am worried about this for many reasons, sanity for one, the expected decrease in property values another. Secondly, the 210 Freeway noise should be addressed by the city council ....will the candidates promise to have the sound walls completed along both sides of the freeway in our city? Thank you very much for your concern, C. Perez Monrovia, CA What Questions Do You Want Asked of the Candidates? The Monrovia Weekly wants to know what the citizens of this community want to know about the positions of the candidates for Council and Mayor. Please submit your ideas for questions to the Weekly by email to the Editor, jstephens@beaconmedianews.com or to the office at 125 E. Chestnut. After that, we'll assemble all the questions and make sure we get real answers from the candidates. We want to know what you want to know. Dear Editor, What happened to your journalistic standards? The Monrovia Weekly's decision to print excerpts in the newspaper from it's [sic] online blog is not only alarming but appalling. Stop and think for a minute...should you really print it just because someone online said it, or asked it, or photographed it? More often than not bloggers are anonymous and can therefore say any darn thing they want regardless of the consequences, regardless of accuracy, and regardless of the damage it might cause. And the headlines you printed made the paper a participant in this unprofessional and shoddy “journalism”. Readers this week were treated to misleading and damaging headlines, several anonymous opinions and comments, an unflattering storefront photo that can only hurt the owners of Allure, a very successful family owned business, and the “F” word.

Gee, what fun. Today was a sad, and embarrassing, day for our beloved local newspaper. Sincerely, Jennifer Ranger The Dollmakers' Kattywompus Monrovia, CA John, I’m sure you’re going to hear about this if you haven’t already – there are some of Old Town merchants very upset with your Blog Log column in today’s paper. Allure is not closed and, as far as anyone knows, has no plans to close. I suppose the blogger, who was simply attaching a caption to a photo, assumed it was closed because the front of the building has some exposed brickwork beneath the stucco that makes it looked damaged or abandoned or something. The fact is, the front of the building is about to undergo remodeling and the façade was knocked away to see what was underneath. It’s the start of a construction project, not the demise of a business. Had the blogger gone inside and talked to the shop owner, she could have known that. But she didn’t. She just posted a photo and an assumption and you just picked it up and ran with it. The blog was bad enough; re-publishing it only adds to the problem. Dick Singer Public Information Officer, City of Monrovia Hi Von: Thank you again for calling me back to hear my comments regarding the Blog Log, and please let me share one additional comment. Normally when blogs are quoted the excerpts chosen for publication are on an existing subject, issue or situation - not just the re-printing of idle chatter. Printing comments on current issues could be seen as serving the free speech we all love, but lending ink to random online chit-chat is, in my mind, another matter entirely. Thanks for listening!

to a circled column by Wally Hage, titled “The Good Life”. It gave me such a chuckle that I shared it with one of my dear neighbors. Soon I found myself meeting with two other residents on Friday mornings to have coffee and a laugh together sharing Mr. Hage’s latest column. Soon we called ourselves the “Good Laugh Girls” as other residents would drop by our coffee group to see what all the hilarity was about. Each week we anxiously rush to read The Good Life column to see if it will again appear, as he is not listed as a contributing columnist. We do hope that he becomes a regular feature columnist in your weekly Sierra Madre paper as he has brought many of us elderly residents a “Bit of Humor” and developed friendships that may not have otherwise been made. Sincerely, Mrs. Elaine Marfoglia Sierra Vista Senior Apts Sierra Madre Mr. Stephens, A special compliment: Susan Motander gave me a copy of your newspaper and it was like walking through the neighborhood and catching up on everything. It was delightful and I pray that this wretched economy doesn't change it. From now, I'll look forward to reading it. Susan has promised to bring it to me weekly. So, thanks to the both of you. Carmina R. Monrovia, CA Mr. Stephens & Staff of the Arcadia Weekly,

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Clarification: Last week’s “Blog Log” received a number of responses do to its mention of Allure Clothing and Accessories. Allure Clothing has been and is currently open for business. According the business owner, the building’s facade is being renovated by the landlord. For further information about Allure, call them at (626) 358-6945 or visit them at 417 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia.

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“Over the years, E dd ie beca me a great friend,” said Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella. “Our friendship was partly due to the admiration I had for him…to be operating his shoeshine stand as he did for all these years was remarkable. “He had that great sense of humor and he’d make you laugh. He’d talk about his days with the Kansas City Monarchs and he was just so full of life. He said his dad always told him ‘Keep your mouth shut and your eyes open, and you’ll learn something’. I hope Santa Anita maintains his shoe shine stand forever, he was one of a kind.” Funeral arrangements for Logan are pending.

Fasching on 3 months. Over the past de c a de , Fa s c h ing has spent over $125,000 to comply with state regulations just for the privilege of pumping gas for his customers. “I was only doing it as a service convenience for my customers when they came in for a car wash. I’ve already noticed a drop in the car wash business since I stopped selling gas,” Fasching told us on Tuesday. “Enough is enough”, he continued. “The never ending bureaucracy of the state of California puts tremendous demands on business people every day. The state sets mandates according to the Air Quality Control Board and gives no incentives to the businessman.” According to Fasching, there are 12,000 small gas stations like his in the state of California pumping minimal amounts of gasoline compared to the corporate giants like Mobil or Chevron. The effect of the Enhanced Vapor Recovery program on stations like Faschings would be less than one half of one percent of the pollutants they are trying to regulate. “There is no benefit to our air quality if I complied with the regulations”, Fasching asserted. “It’s definitely going to hurt my business, and cause more unemployment in the state.” “Enough is Enough… I just don’t want to deal with them anymore.” He said he’s simply fed up with the inequity of it all, referring to dealing with state mandates for small businesses. George Fasching was on the Arcadia City Council for four years and was mayor in 1993.

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Laugh with Friends Vying for Ray Bradbury’s “Wonderful Ice Cream Suit” at Fremont Centre Theatre By Fran Syverson

TWELVE REASONS NOT TO MISS “STORMY WEATHER” Multiple Barrier Breaker Lena HorneÊs Life is Chronicled in New Musical at The Pasadena Playhouse By Candyce Columbus

It looks good enough to eat—that natty tailored suit the color of vanilla ice cream! It hangs in the front window of Shumway’s Sunshine Suits, creating its own sunshiny glow. Gomez and his friends gaze at the suit, in worshipful awe, dreaming…. “If I had that suit….” thinks Gomez. “If I had that suit.…” dreams Dominguez. With The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit they’d be able to wow the ladies in their neighborhood! And Martinez—he dreams of getting Celia at least to look at him from her window. Villanazul, in a different type of dream, imagines himself as an influential speaker. What stands in their way? Only the price tag: $99.99! But as they yearn for the creamy white suit, an idea is born. Gomez proposes they all chip in to buy the suit, then take turns wearing it. Alas! Their pooled cash of $20 each doesn’t add up to the needed $100. Then along comes Vamenos. Do they want him? He’s a bit clumsy and oafish. Still, he does have $20. He’s in! But will the Wonderful Ice Cream Suit fit all five young men? They measure. They weigh. They buy! And then Gomez portions out the hours each of them will get to wear the suit as they venture forth to seek the realization of their dreams. What an hilarious hour or so we can spend

at the Fremont Centre Theatre in South Pasadena as we watch the antics of the fellows who set out to prove to themselves that anything is possible when you’re well dressed! Trading off wearing that wonderful ice cream suit are Rudy Rodriguez, Adrian Elizondo, Eddie Ruiz, Joaquin Garay III, and Daniel V. Graulau. Verona Masongsong plays the disinterested Celia Obregon, and Joy Nash the buxom temptress, Ruby Escuadrillo. Philip Sokoloff and Steven Robert Wollenberg trade off as Mr. Shumway. Paul Renteria, Andy Sell, and Robert Kerr complete the cast. While the concept of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit came from Ray Bradbury’s fertile imagination, its young men lusting after the suit did not. On opening night, the prolific writer shared how he had spent his twenties in a downtown Los Angeles tenement. He said he “knew these people and loved them,” so he even borrowed the names of his long-ago neighbors for the play. The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit is one of an ongoing selection of Bradbury’s stories being performed on the Fremont’s stage. The intimate theater provides an ideal setting for the glimpses into unusual lives that Bradbury’s fantasies always depict. His Dandelion Wine, Fahrenheit 451 and Green Town have enjoyed recent runs there, and The Illustrated Bradbury is slated for Feb. 21.

Bradbury was honored recently by the Pulitzer Prize committee with a lifetime achievement certificate for his contributions to American letters. The French government awarded him the rank of Commander of Arts and Letters, and Bradbury proudly displayed the accompanying medal on opening night. Alan Neal Hubbs, resident director of Ray Bradbury’s Pandemonium Theatre Company, directs The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit. Bradbury and Raquel Lehrman are the producers. John Blankenchip’s colorful set evokes the sense of an inner city block and, ultimately, a local bar. Scenic artist is Xavier Cabrera, with construction by David Mauer. Elliott Woodruff is stage manager, assisted by Robert Kerr. Costume designer is Kathryn Poppen. Peter Strauss is credited for lighting design, and Robert Arturo Ramirez for sound design. Graphic design is by Kiff Scholl. Philip Sokoloff is publicist. So don your own best “ice cream suit” and come for a bundle of laughs at this lighthearted fantasy playing Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. through Sun., Feb. 15. The Fremont Centre Theatre is at 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena. Tickets are $20 general, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students. For reservations or more information, call 323960-4451; or for on-line ticketing, go to www. Plays411.com/raybradbury. Free parking is available on streets or behind the theatre.

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Conceived and written by Sharleen Cooper Cohen (suggested by the biography “Lena Horne, Entertainer” published by Chelsea House) and directed by Michael Bush the west coast premiere of “Stormy Weather” opened at the Pasadena Playhouse on Friday, January 30 to a standing ovation. “Stormy Weather” continues through March 1. The Pasadena Playhouse is located at 39 E. El Molino Avenue. Tickets are available by calling 626-356-7529, by visiting the box office (12 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily) and online at www.PasadenaPlayhouse.org.

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Lovely LISA FINNIE is beginning a monthly engagement at CAFE 322 in Sierra Madre this Saturday, Feb. 7th, and no doubt she’ll be backed by some fine musicians. I used to think of her as a Country singer, and although she does cover some classic Country and Americana material, she puts her own Jazzy spin on it, which makes her perfect for Cafe 322’s clientele. Lisa also hosts a weekly radio show on KCSN every Sunday evening, 5 - 7pm called THE DYLAN HOURS. Tune in to 88.5 on your FM radio dial or listen on the Web at kcsn.org. THURS. 2/5 - THELONIOUS DUB @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. No cover charge. “A complete misunderstanding of both jazz and reggae.” Every Thursday. FRI. 2/6 - 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. 2/6 - DREAD ZEPPELIN, THE LATE BLOOMERS and DC3 @ SIER R A M A DR E SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 7pm. 141 W. Highland. 1st annual “Family Concert” fund raiser. Tickets at both School campuses and The Bottle Shop: $50 for 1st three rows, $25 floor, $10 balcony. I think Tortelvis’ kids go there... FRI. 2/6 - “THE SUBS” (Better Than Blue’s acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30 11:30pm. 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. FRI. 2/6 - BOBBY BRADFORD MOTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERR A MADRE, 8:30 - 11:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. A fixture on the local jazz scene, Bobby Bradford is best known for his early 70’s work with Ornette Coleman, and was one of my brother Rick’s early musical influences. SAT. 2/7 - BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am

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Now Wash Your Hands Myself and my country men have survived many an age without the use of toilet seat covers (I had to be told how to use one in 1998), sanitized kitchen wipes (what’s wrong with vinegar and a paper towel?) and anti-bacterial air de-odorizer spray? What? JUST OPEN A WINDOW! Obviously, I’m being a tad facetious but I do feel that there needs to be a limit on the amount of chemicals that consumers use on their bodies and in their air supply in the name of cleanliness. Also, have you ever noticed that the people who are addicted to the hand sanitizers are often the ones who are always sick? Breaking down the body’s natural bacterial defenses by killing the good and bad bacteria can weaken the body’s ability to fight off infections and illness. Gyms are hot beds for germs due to the influx of many different users and convenient surfaces. Rubber, plastic, towels and carpet are perfect receptacles for cold and sickness bacteria, staph aureus, klebsiella, enterobacter and E. coli. Although the chances of the bacteria or virus surviving long enough to be passed from person to person are slight, I am an advocate of keeping cleanliness a priority in my gym. According to the Abby Ellin, a columnist for the New York Times, methicillinresistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA (a strain of staph) has been found in gyms and other hot moist environments, but it is usually passed to people through sharing razors or towels, or skin to equipment contact with open sores. I don’t know about you, but the last place I am going to share a razor or towel is at the gym and I make sure I cover up my gaping, open sores with band-aids at all times. Yuck.

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It’s hard to believe that only 90 minutes before dipping my toes in the water I was sitting in traffic on the 210 freeway in Pasadena. But that’s about how long it took for me to get out of town and into the Olympic-sized swimming pool at Pala Casino Resort and Spa. Located in the city of Pala, about half the way between San Diego and Los Angeles, Pala Resort offers Vegas-like gambling action and entertainment, while at the same time giving visitors a relaxing place to escape to. My Pala getaway began when a friend and I checked into the resort’s 507-room, fourdiamond hotel. We then found our spacious ninth floor suite where we quickly unpacked and headed down to the pool area. Here we ordered a couple beers at the pool bar and then swam and sat in the Jacuzzi beneath the shadow of the majestic Palomar Mountains. Once rejuvenated, we were ready to experience the casino. Featuring 2,300 state-of-the-art slot machines and 87 table games the casino probably has something for every gambler. From penny machines to those that can gobble up $100 bills, slots include favorites such as video poker, “Wheel of Fortune,” as well as new comers like “Cash Express,” “Coyote Moon,” “Wolf Run,” and mechanical roulette. For table game-lovers, there is Pai-Gow, Baccarat, every kind of poker, the new Pala Craps and Pala Roulette, and of course my favorite, Blackjack. Table antes rang from $5 to $5,000. After losing my allotted amount of money

in the casino I joined my friend for a sure thing at Mama's Cucina Italiana, the resort’s gourmet Italian restaurant. Led by Chef Luciano Cebelli, the place serves up antipastos, homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood, meats, and wines from its cellar to complement any meal. For our dinner we split a salmon and halibut Carpaccio appetizer, with thinly sliced fish marinated and topped with emulsion of lemon, olive oil and avocado. I followed this with Pollo Balsamico with sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts and garlic in a balsamic reduction. My friend had chef Luciano’s tender version of sautéed Ossobuco, with vegetables and served on a bed of saffron risotto. Back in my suite I checked my email and enjoyed a panoramic view of the mountains and pool, while enjoying a basketball game on the huge plasma television. In the morning, after a corn beef and hash breakfast at Pala Café, I worked out at the fitness center. After this I strolled poolside to the fullservice Pala Spa, where I indulged in a 50-minute, deep-tissue, therapeutic massage. The state-of-the-art spa features 14 treatment rooms including two Couples Suites; a full-service salon; and a boutique gift shop. The resort also boasts big name entertainment at the 2,000-seat Pala Events Center, where The Pretenders will perform on March 6 at 8 pm. Pala Casino Resort Spa is located at 11154 Hwy 76, Pala, CA. 92059. For current room specials and reservations, call (877) WIN-PALA or visit: www. palacasino.com

Prop 8 from 10 its change from by way of a simple majority vote. According the proposition’s detractors, Proposition 8 violates a basic principle of equal treatment under the law by taking away rights only from one group of people. California Attorney General Jerry Brown is also asking the Court to invalidate Proposition 8 on the ground that certain fundamental rights, including the right to marry, are inalienable and cannot be put up for a popular vote. On November 10, 2008, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger stated that he hoped the Court would overturn Proposition 8. On CNN, he said of Proposition 8’s passage,

“It’s unfortunate, obviously, but it’s not the end, I think that we will again maybe undo that, if the court is willing to do that, and then move forward from there and again lead in that area.” On November 19, 2008, the California Supreme Court agreed to hear the legal challenges to Proposition 8 and set an expedited schedule. Briefing in the case was completed on January 21, 2009. The California Supreme Court must issue its decisions within 90 days of oral argument. On January 15, 2009, 43 friend-of-thecourt briefs urging the Court to invalidate Prop 8 on 11

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THE ALLURE IS (NOT) GONE By Matzah Grrl

Full Post: http://www.livinginmonrovia. com/archives/739 Apparently Allure is doing well…good for them. The sign is being renovated. Apologies for assuming the shop was going away. January 29th, 2009 12:46 pm - Owner of Allure said: My husband and I are and always have been the owner’s of Allure and we are not going out of business. No one should trust rumors and falsification that is posted in blogs like this. Or take the word of local newspapers that obviously do not check the facts. We are doing very well unlike others who are suffering in this deteriorating economy. The owner of the building has decided to restore the front of the building but she does not have a finishing date as of yet. Sorry about the messy look, hopefully it will be done soon. We are really happy with our store and our loyal customers and are here to stay! January 29th, 2009 1:50 pm - Anonymous said: I heard the rumor that allure was closing down and checked it out myself! I talked to the owner myself when I went in and happily found out that it is a RUMOR. Allure is still open for business with no intention of closing down! I am so glad to hear that, it is my favorite store to shop at. February 3rd, 2009 4:17 pm - Frazgo said: My daughter will be happy to hear Allure is staying open, I knew from the ladies at Paint N Play it was staying open. Sierra Cup is awesome. They give plenty to the community, do fun stuff in that courtyard for free. Been there for open Mike yet? Interesting pool of talent showing up. Nice to see them give the young adults in town a place to show case their stuff. And Now a Word from Our Lawyers…

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Prop 8 from 10 Prop 8 were filed, arguing that Proposition 8 drastically alters the equal protection guarantee in California’s Constitution and that the rights of a minority cannot be eliminated by a simple majority vote. The supporters represent the full gamut of California’s and the nation’s civil rights organizations and legal scholars, as well as California legislators, local governments, bar associations, business interests, labor unions, and religious groups. In May of 2008, the California Supreme Court held that laws that treat people differently based on their sexual orientation violate the equal protection clause of the California Constitution and that same-sex couples have the same fundamental right to marry as other Californians. Proposition 8 eliminated this fundamental right only for same-sex couples. No other initiative has ever successfully changed the California Constitution to take away a right only from a targeted minority group. Proposition 8 passed by a slim majority of 52 percent on November 4 of last year. This challenge was filed by the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU on November 5, representing Equality California, whose members include many same-sex couples who married between June 16 and November 4, 2008, and six samesex couples who currently want to marry in

California. The California Supreme Court has also agreed to hear two other challenges filed on the same day: one filed by the City and County of San Francisco (joined by Santa Clara County and the City of Los Angeles, and subsequently by Los Angeles County and other local governments); and another filed by a private attorney. Serving as co-counsel on the case with NCLR, Lambda Legal, and the ACLU are the Law Office of David C. Codell, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP, and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. The case is Strauss et al. v. Horton et al. (#S168047). For more information, go to: http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courts/supreme/ highprofile/prop8.htm

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City News COMMUNITY MEETING Middle School Student WILL KICK OFF BICYCLE Arrested for Assault The Pasadena Police Depart- ziness and nausea from exposure to MASTER PLAN UPDATE ment was called to the campus of the pepper spray. An update of Pasadena’s Bicycle Master Plan will begin with a community meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., room S249. The public is invited to offer comments and suggestions during meeting, which will be hosted by the Pasadena Transportation Department, the newly formed Bicycle Master Plan Advisory Committee and Ryan Snyder Associates, the consulting firm that will develop the new master plan. The existing master plan, titled Century of Bikes, was adopted in 2000. It encourages bicycle riding and proposes improved conditions for those already riding. Most of the projects in the 2000 plan have been completed, with 60 lane miles identified with signage and

stripes. A bike map, bike parking and promotion of bike safety were also integral to the plan. The update, which will examine the full range of actions that could be taken to qualify for related state and federal funds, is expected to require more innovation as the city of Pasadena considers bicycle boulevards, traffic calming devices and other treatments. An initial needs analysis will determine the visibility, safety and connectivity of Pasadena’s bicycle network for beginning and experienced cyclists. The advisory committee is comprised of local cyclists, bicycle advocacy groups, bike shops and city staff. For more information call visit www.cityofpasadena.net/transportation and click on Bicycle Master Plan or call (626) 744-7254.

Wilson Middle School today on what was thought to be a hazardous material spill. Two of the Pasadena Department’s Safe Schools Team were among the first of the officers to arrive. Due to their previously established relationships and knowledge of staff and students, they were quickly able to discern that a student of the school had intentionally sprayed numerous other students with pepper spray. The Pasadena Fire Department was on scene to triage, treat and transport the several students and adults who experienced minor diz-

City Leaders Barking up the Wrong Trees

Fairbanks Group Stay of Execution Takes a Giant Granted for Step Forward Ficus and Local Realtors move to erase their footprints on our planet. The Pasadena Realtors John and Marion Fairbanks and Kevin Sweeten-- joined TreePeople’s “PlantA- Tree” program to support communities in planting and caring for trees, thereby reducing man’s “carbon footprint” on earth. Last year the trio purchased 15 trees as part of their “Close An Escrow, Plant A Tree” celebration. In addition, they also “rescued” 5,000 feet of rain forest with a donation to the Arbor Day foundation. The Fairbanks Group has already begun the year with a tally of 3 closed escrows and the promise of more in 2009, hoping to plant even more trees in their quest to help pro-

tect the environment and eliminate greenhouse gases. “Our clients are thrilled with the idea of participating in this project with us, knowing their involvement in the purchase and sale of their homes has a positive effect on the future of our world,” said John. TreePeople is one of the largest independent environmental organizations in the world and has pioneered more than 200 tree-planting groups across the globe. The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization of nearly one million members, working with the U.S. Forest Service to plant trees in America’s national forests.

“The thirteen year old juvenile freely admitted that he sprayed his classmates,” says Chief of Police Bernard Melekian. “He knew the officers and when simply asked if he had something to do with this incident, he told the officers what had occurred. What could have been a long, drawn out investigation with no immediate resolution was remedied quickly and expediently, so that everyone could get the help that they need.” Because of the severity of the attack and the number of victims the juvenile will most likely be charged with assault.

Carrotwood Trees on Colorado Blvd

asadena City Council decided Tuesday morning not to remove ficus and carrotwood trees along Colorado Boulevard. Al least for now. The or ig inally cit y plan would have replaced current trees with ginkgo and palm fan trees and subsequently caused a minor uproar in the community of environmentalists and just plain citizens who love the older trees. City staff had introduced several options: cutting down some of the trees or not removing one tree and adding ginkgoes and palms. The new plan(s) may return at the next city council meeting

Schiff on 1 from nine area school districts where he provided estimates of how much each might receive. The Stimulus passed the House on Wednesday, but is currently stalled in the Senate, pending possible revisions aimed at garnering the 60 votes necessary for passage. The summit was held at Eliott Middle School in Altadena. According to Schiff, Pasadena Unified School District could receive about $21 million from the stimulus package; Alhambra Unified would get about $17.5 million; San Gabriel Unified would receive $3.9 million from the package, Schiff told local officials. In addition, the Temple City Unified School District would get about 2.8 million in stimulus funding; South Pasadena Unified would receive about 1.4 million; Arcadia Unified could receive $4 million. Facing $1.8 million in reductions in 2009-10, the Temple City district may have to fire some teachers, however, infusion of federal money could help save jobs Other local districts are facing millions in state funding cuts including mid-year cuts - for the next two years, ranging from $1.8 million in Temple City to between $8 million and $12 million for the PUSD.

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Dear Garden Gal, I haven’t yet pruned my hydrangea this season. A few years ago I pruned it according to a book that said, “prune to the second joint” which I took to mean almost all the way down to the ground. I realized my mistake when it took two years for the plant to grow out again. Now I usually prune it very lightly. But what if I just skip the pruning this year entirely? -Hydrangea Happy in Highland Park

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Dear Happy, It’s good that you haven’t yet pruned! Our freak winter weather of a couple of weeks ago

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OP SU EN N. HO 1- U 3P SE M Narcissus fail to flower? May be end of lifespan and new bulbs forming.

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Dear Garden Gal, I am getting frustrated with my winter vegetable garden. I’ve allocated 20 square feet for lettuce seeds which turns out to be way too much lettuce for two people. And, oh brother, my six broccoli plants aren’t producing enough for the bugs. Realistically, how much land does one need to grow enough food to live on? -Annoyed in Altadena

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This lovely home has been meticulously updated. It features wood flooring, crown molding, charming fireplace in living room, French doors opening to a large deck and rear yard. The kitchen is totally remodeled and offers: granite counters, cherry-wood cabinets, Thermador gas range, wine cooler, Travertine flooring, under-cabinet lighting and large pantry. 1,117 Sq. Ft. Home, 3 Bd 1 Ba, 8,100 Sq.Ft. Lot.

390 W. Highland , Sierra Madre Offered at $600,000.

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This charming Mediterranean home is in great condition and offers spacious rooms; coved ceiling in living room and in formal dining room. The living room offers a fireplace, there is beautiful wood flooring throughout, French doors/windows; an updated kitchen with granite counter, stove & tile flooring. There is also a charming breakfast room with built-in hutch. Both bathrooms have been updated, CA & heat & 2-car detached garage. 1,781 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, $4,125 security deposit.

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Dear Sans, Some varieties of narcissus bulbs will repeat bloom for many years, up to eight years. If your bulbs are continuing to issue green foliage without blooms these may actually be juvenile bulbs that have grown off of the mother plant. Narcissus bulbs usually flower in year two. Be sure to leave foliage intact and on the plant until it dies back completely. Sometimes cutting the flower allows the bulb to store more energy for its next bloom cycle. Don’t neglect to feed your bulbs in the fall as the roots begin to grow and the shoots are readying to emerge for the winter. You might also want to dig up one or two of your bulbs to examine the roots. Make sure they’re fat and filled with water. If the roots or bulbs are soggy, smelly or mushy you might

was a great reminder not to prune most winterdormant plants until we’re sure the final frost has passed. Trouble is, we can never scientifically know when that date is. So, we estimate. We estimate the dead of winter at January 15. And just like PeeWee Herman says, “Everyone’s got a big But!” Here it is February, with unseasonably warm days and cool to cold nights. It’s still possible for plants to freeze back for another six weeks or so. So. You still have time to prune your hydrangea. If you possibly can get to it before early April, don’t neglect at least some pruning. Tip it back, and now you know the second joint means the second from the top of the plant, not the bottom, remove all spent blossoms from last year, remove dead and crossed branches. Basic sanitation goes a long way toward making a plant happy and pruning is just that.

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If you are a regular reader of my articles you k now t ha t I con st a nt ly remind both buyers and sel lers of rea l est ate to read everything, and I do mean everything. We too often will proceed to sign a document just because t he rea l est ate agent or escrow officer says to do so. Not a very good idea, as you maybe signing for something that you would not normally agree to or s hou ld not do. T he r e cou ld be cond it ion s or cost s t hat you may u nknowingly be assuming. I have seen t h is a number of times by those who h ave pu rc h a s ed a property that is on leased la nd, not rea l i zi ng t hat there is a monthly lease pay ment to be made. There have been buyers who, unknowingly, agree to assume an assessment that was not paid by the previous owner, and cases where a buyer d id not r e a d t h a t t he y a r e a s suming a sellers past due homeowners associat ion dues. So reading everything, before signing, is a must. Now how could this following case have happened when the professionals, whose responsibility is to read every-

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could close? I wish that I could be a f ly on the wall when all of the attorney’s get t oget her t o at tempt t o solve t h is bu nd le of errors. Could this effect eit he r of t he r e a l e s t a t e agents and their agencies to lose t heir rea l est ate licenses? There is a poss ibi l it y t h a t t h i s cou ld h a p p e n , m ay b e n o t t o the agency but the agents could be put on suspension or and be required to take additional training before they could again practice real estate. Does the Title Company have a responsibility? Maybe not, but I am certain that the buyers attorney will go for deep pocket s a s well as for the pockets of all of the others involved w it h t he t ra nsact ion. What about the lender, or holder of the first? What was their responsibility, if any? Will the holders of the second and third notes file any litigation to gain ow ner sh ip of t he prop erty? I would think they a re bei n g h a r med a nd would want some form of compensation. This is a rea l mess, and wish that I could report the solution to you. Lou on 19

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LENA KENNEDY TO BE COMMUNITY GRAND MARSHALL OF 27TH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY PARADE The political consultant and community activist will be honored at Red, Black and Green Honors Luncheon on Saturday, February 7 As a member of the National Finance Committee - Obama for America who organized four successful fundraisers in Pasadena for then-Senator Obama, political consultant and community activist Lena Kennedy has had her share of exciting moments – including meeting and working closely with both the President and First Lady. But when Kennedy, President of L.L. Kennedy & Associates, learned that she had been selected Community Grand Marshall of Pasadena’s

27th Annual Black History Parade on Saturday, February 21, she was both thrilled and humbled. “It is such an honor to be asked to be Grand Marshall,” says Kennedy, who now serves as co-chair of the National Women’s Leadership Initiative. “I have been helping political candidates and community leaders reach out to the community for over 20 years and I’ve never stopped loving what I do. I can’t imagine doing anything else. To

have my work acknowledged in this very special way means so much to me.” Kennedy will be honored at the city’s Red, Black and Green Honors Luncheon on Saturday, February 7 at Brookside Clubhouse Restaurant near the Rose Bowl. Past Community Grand Marshalls, plus this year’s Grand Marshall nominees, will be recognized as well. The luncheon, which will take place from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., will also include

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„Gala de Monte Carlo at the Villa‰ The Shakespeare League of Pasadena will hold its 2009 Gala Event on Saturday, February 7, at the Villa del Sol d’Oro on the Alverno High School campus, 200 N. Michillinda, Sierra Madre. The festive evening is a pre-production event heralding the League’s 2009 Benefit Production of The Wizard of Oz. This year’s Gala has found a new home at the historic Villa and will include a cocktail reception (complete with a Cinderella Carriage ride), silent auction, dinner catered by Santa Anita Gardens, dancing to the music of the “Sound Waves,” and gaming tables. For those who would like something faster than a carriage, a weekend lease on a Maserati will be up for auction. The public is invited and advanced reservations are

Maurice Lee Muehle with his son and granddaughters

Maurice L. Muehle, a prominent Los Angeles attorney for many years and a graduate of Monrovia High School, died Friday (January 30, 2009) at St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica. He was 75 and had been in ill health following a stroke in December 2007. Muehle was a civil litigator who represented many firms and entrepreneurs in the U.S. and internationally on a wide range of business litigation Issues and corporate and transactional matters. His practice took him frequently to Europe, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. He often championed clients he considered underdogs and supported civil liberties cases and causes. He hosted many fundraising events in his home for Democratic Party candidates. Muehle had been in prac-

tice with his stepson Scott Whitman since 1983 in the Los Angeles firm of Muehle & Whitman. Muehle retired shortly before becoming ill (the firm is now Scott L. Whitman, Inc.). A native of Los Angeles, Maurice Lee Muehle (pronounced ME-lee) was born on August 10, 1933, to Maurice Joseph Muehle and Ella Virginia Schrauff Muehle. Muehle was a member of the class of 1951 at Monrovia High School, where he played varsity basketball and was student body vicepresident, and he was an honors graduate of Occidental College, with a major in economics. He received his law degree in 1958 from the University of Southern California Law School, where he had been a member of its law review. After his graduation from

USC, he joined the district attorney’s office in Oxnard and prosecuted courtroom cases. Muehle was a member of the southern California law firm of Harned Pettus Hoose before starting his own firm in the early 1960s. As a private lawyer, Muehle always believed in negotiation and was proud of doing so successfully rather than having to take cases to court. His clients, who included people from the worlds of politics and the arts as well as business, considered him a tough and astute lawyer with an unshakeable sense of integrity. Following his stroke, Muehle underwent rehabilitation from his home in Marina Del Rey and traveled to see family and friends despite his worsening condition. He was a longtime fan of the USC Trojans football team and horseracing at Hollywood Park and Santa Anita, and an inveterate reader of history and fiction. Muehle’s wife, the former Patricia Ann LaLonde Whitman, whom he married in 1966, died in April 2007 following a long illness. His previous marriage to Adrienne Ruth Maurice on 17

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required. The Wizard of Oz will be performing at the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena March 6 and 7. Proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena and the L.A. County Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For the Cure. For further information and tickets, call (626) 683-8025 or go to www.shakespeareclub.org.

„Las Alas Continues to Serve‰

Las Alas members held their December Holiday Dinner at Beckhams Place in Pasadena. Many members brought books for Operation School Bell and had a wonderful night. Thanks go to Barbara McMillan, Gale Willhite and their social committee.

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Susan Luhring lead the Philanthropic Committee, who supply Hug-A-Bears to Arcadia and Monrovia Fire Departments, as well as Arcadia Methodist Hospital Pediatrics. At January’s meeting, Julie Miller, Donna Salter and their membership committee planned dinner with great salads from Green Street, Pasadena. The highlight of the evening was Robin Evans, R.D., who sopke on “De-Mystifying Nutrition.” She was very informative and answered many questions. Looking ahead, members will be putting together Valentine bags for Country Villa Retirement Home.

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Department is pleased to announce the Buzz Hotline number, (626) 574-3880. You can now call daily to find out the status of all our programs. We will be announcing rain dates, special events and other important information that needs to be passed on to the participants of our daily programs. The Buzz Hotline is up and running right now, so feel free to use it anytime. „Senior Dance Every Monday Afternoon‰

Come to the Arcadia Community Center. 365 Campus Dr. on Mondays, 1:15-3:45 p.m., and kick up your heels to a live band. Tickets are $3 at the door and include refreshments. Now that’s a deal. For more questions, contact Arcadia Senior Services at (626) 574-5130.

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Arcadia Councilmember Peter Amundson at the City Council’s annual Commissioners’ Recognition Dinner on January 8, at the Community Center. The theme was the USO with professional entertainment and prime rib dinner catered by Matt Denny’s.

Empty House Party co-chairs, Gretchen McNally and Delise Menik, flank Marti Farley, benefit chair, and Joy Sullivan, president of the 2009 Pasadena Showcase House of Design.

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Members of the Arcadia Historical Museum Commission hosted former Library and Museum Director Janet Sporleder for lunch at the Derby on January 15. (L-r) Commissioners: Vince Foley, Ruth Gilb, Janet, honoree; Dana Dunn, curator; Margaret Barrows, Marsha Burkhaler, Joe Feghali; standing, Alice Wang and chair Floretta Lauber. Sporleder retired the end of December after 29 years of distinguished service.

Robin Evans, R.D., recent speaker at Las Alas, with Nancy Keathley, chair, and Julie Miller, membership.

Arcadia social and civic leaders Jan and Doug McEachern, regulars at the Empty House parties, enjoy the ambience of the January 14th soiree.

Goodbye and thank you. After 38 years of faithful service, Arcadia mail carrier Bill burns, who covered the Santa Anita Oaks, is show here with (l-r) hostess Ruth Reeder of Oaklawn Rd., Patsy Hahn, Annette Wheat (cohostess), Betty Jennyson, Pat Earl, and Jim Potter, enjoying donuts and coffee. Others dropped in to say “thank you.”

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Happy Valentines Day Each year as this very special day comes along I am always reminded of the great joy it was to celebrate Valentines Day as a young child. Our lives were so simple at that time that celebrating Valentines Day was a most thrilling time. What a joy it was to send and to receive a very meaningful Valentine greeting. Not long ago I ran across one of those Old Time valentines similar to the one shown above in some of the memoirs that we have treasured over the years. I had an incredible flash back to that time. A wonderful memory of my Third grade elementary school teacher, Mrs. Beckman. She made Valentines Day such an exciting time by asking each classroom person to bring one valentine for each member in the class. It was like a classroom party, receiving 20 to 25 cards from other students. Oh, how the excitement would build as you tore open the various valentines to see who cared enough to send you a beautiful valentine. Mrs. Beckman would always make sure that every student in the classroom received valentines. She kept a grab-box of extra valentines to insure that each student received at least ten valentines. She said, the box of extra valentine greetings were from students who had forgotten to sign or address the cards. This guaranteed that every student had the joy of opening several valentines.

Today, we are so busy with our daily “Must Do Things” that many people treat this as just another day. That Valentine Greetings are for lovers only. A box of candy, flowers or possibly a dinner out, is gifts only those in Love! I was stunned this last Christmas when we received a Christmas Card that said, that they would not be sending cards in the future as the expense of cards and postage had become to expensive??? How sad, I thought, that the decision to send a greeting card to a dear friend would be measured by the expense to send it. Some people have lost sight of fact, that the greatest reward for sending a “Love Note” or a “Gift” … is the joy that You receive, from sending it! Today’s electronic cards are nice, but they are somewhat sterile and meaningless in comparison to receiving a personalized handwritten note from that someone you care about. This beautiful holiday: Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers. It is a time for you and for me, to send a personal Love Note to ALL of those whose friendship we treasure. What a great time to tell them that you love them and were thinking of them very specially. I too, want to send you a very special greeting. Happy Valentines Day! E-mail comments to wallygoodlife@at&t.net

Congratulations to Arcadia Rotary Club for its $25,000 donation to the “Next Generation of Love” project at Methodist Hospital for the expansion of the North Tower. (L-r) Laura Freedman presents check to Sue Francis, president of the hospital Foundation, and Dennis Lee, CEO and president of the hospital, with Bruce McCallum, Rotary president.

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Brown ended in divorce. He is survived by three children, Lisa, Casey, and Eric Muehle; four stepchildren, Tony, Mike, and Scott Whitman, and Linda Whitman Van Hook; and thirteen grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 7, at The Gardens, The Ritz-Carlton, 4375 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Muehle’s favorite charities and institutions, including the American Civil Liberties Union, the University of Southern California, the American Humane Society, and the American Stroke Association.

a Black History presentation by Pasadena City College (PCC). Kennedy has shared what she calls her “grass-roots approach to assisting candidates” with an impressive roster of politicians, ranging from California Speaker Karen Bass and former Assemblywoman Carol Liu to Presidential candidates Al Gore and Jesse Jackson. She is also renowned in political circles for her ability to coordinate successful community conferences. Most recently, under Kennedy’s guidance, the National Women’s Leadership Initiative hosted a national, high profile meeting in Chicago in October 2008. Attendees included Barack and Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey

and female elected officials from throughout the United States. Tickets for the Red, Black and Green Honors Luncheon are available for $50/person. For more information, call 626.744.7300 or visit the Jackie Robinson Community Center, located at 1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena. The Brookside Clubhouse Restaurant is located at 1133 Rosemont Avenue in Pasadena. The Black History Parade will take place on February 21, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. – starting at Charles White Park at Ventura and Fair Oaks and ending at Robinson Park at 1081 North Fair Oaks. A Black History Festival will follow, from noon to 4 p.m., at Robinson Park.

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A SIMPLE QUESTION: Q ) Our home Warranty Company, under the warranty plan, is replacing the air conditioner, which is on the roof of our town home. They want us to pay for the crane to lift the unit to the roof. I thought that was covered under the warranty, so why should we be responsible for payment? A) This question does come up from time to time, but normally after the unit has been installed. I have reviewed a number of the warranty plans regarding the replacement of the air conditioner units, certainly not all of the plans. The warranty company will repair the unit, or will replace the unit under conditions. Others will offer a rebate and the property owner can purchase their own replacement unit. When the warranty company installs the air conditioner adjacent to the property, there is no additional charge, and a few will charge for the crane if required to lift the unit to a rooftop, especially if it is higher than a single level. All of the warranty companies warranty folders that I have read, do have a minimum service charge – between $35 and $50.00 – in addition to the possibility of a crane charge. Read your agreement, as it is all in the print.

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POLICE ARCADIA

Sunday, January 18: Shortly before 2 a.m., an assault and brandishing incident occurred at the Denny’s parking lot, 7 East Huntington. Four victims advised that three male suspects (one African-American and two Caucasians or Hispanics) exited their dark green Jeep Grand Cherokee and began punching one of the male victims for unknown reason. When the other victims tried to break up the fight, they were also battered by the suspects. The suspects then entered their vehicle and intentionally drove towards the victims. A female victim was struck in the leg by the vehicle, and the suspects left the scene. Shortly thereafter, the suspects returned, exited the vehicle, and one suspect pulled out a handgun and pointed it at the victims. The suspects then re-entered the vehicle and left the scene. A report was forwarded by Vernal Police Department, located in Utah, that a female adult was being held against her will by her boyfriend and they were staying somewhere in Arcadia. Officers located the suspect’s vehicle and detained the 30-year-old male Caucasian suspect. The female victim was found at Extended Stay, 401 East Santa Clara, and she indicated that she voluntarily left with the suspect; however, she has been beaten repeatedly about the face and stomach by the suspect. The suspect was arrested for inflicting corporal injury, and the victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment.

Monday, January 19: Between 2:57 p.m. on January 18 and 12:01 p.m. on January 19, a grand theft occurred at Hilton Garden Inn, 199 North Second. A male suspect used a fake California driver’s license and a pre-paid credit card to rent two rooms. He then stole two flat screen televisions from the rooms. When motel staff tried to charge the cost of the televisions onto the credit card, the transaction was denied. A residential burglary occurred between 9 p.m. on January 16 and 8 a.m. on January 19. Unknown suspect(s) entered the garage by unknown means and stole golf clubs, fishing equipment, and a credit card. The suspect(s) then made unauthorized purchases with the stolen credit card.

Tuesday, January 20: Units responded to the 1000 block of West Huntington regarding a battery that just occurred. The victim advised that she was confronted by her ex-boyfriend outside her apartment complex, and he tried to force her into his car. He grabbed her hair, bent her wrist backwards, and kicked her in the leg. When he saw police units approaching the location, he fled in his vehicle. An area search was conducted, but the 21-year-old Hispanic was not found. Around 10:45 a.m., officers were dispatched to Ralph’s, 1101 West Huntington, in reference to a grand theft that occurred between 7:22 p.m. and 7:26 p.m. on January 19. While conducting

inventory, an employee discovered that 21 bottles of alcohol were missing. A review of the surveillance video revealed that a male Hispanic, 20-30 years of age, took the bottles and concealed them in his jacket and pants.

Wednesday, January 21: While talking with a woman in the 100 block of La Porte Street at about 6:50 a.m., an officer was approached by a 26-year-old man from Los Angeles who identified himself as a friend of the female. The officer learned that the male had an outstanding warrant and was on probation for narcotics violations. The male was arrested and during a search, marijuana and other narcotic paraphernalia was found on his person. The male was booked at the Arcadia City Jail on the warrant and additional charges. At about 9:15 a.m., officers located a reported stolen vehicle in the parking structure of 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue. The stolen vehicle was found by use of a police unit equipped with an ALPR or Automated License Plate Reader which alerted the officer to a “hit” on the stolen vehicle. After the vehicle left the location, a high risk traffic stop was conducted and officers detained the driver. Investigation revealed that the stolen vehicle report was unfounded and was the result of a divorce dispute.

Thursday, January 22: Shortly before 1 a.m., a residential burglary was reported in the 1000 block of Alta Vista. The burglary occurred between about 9:45 p.m. on January 21 and 12:45 a.m. January 22. Unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked converted shed that was being used as living quarters and stole a 12 gauge shotgun. A home in the 100 block of West Pamela Road was burglarized between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The resident returned home to find the home ransacked with a loss of jewelry and cash. Officers found the point of entry to be a forced open, side door, leading to the kitchen.

Friday, January 23: Sometime overnight, four vehicles were vandalized at two different locations. Three vehicles had tires slashed and rear windows shattered in the 1000 block of Catalpa. One vehicle had similar vandalism damage inflicted to it in the 300 block of Ellen Way. The incidents were discovered at about 7 a.m. Although the incidents are similar in nature, the victims share no relationship and at this time, the crimes appear to be random. Between 12:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., a home in the 100 block of West Leroy was burglarized. The resident discovered the home ransacked and called the police. Officers found that the point of entry was an unlocked bathroom window. The loss is unknown at this time.

Saturday, January 24: Two auto burglaries occurred between 12:10 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. in the area of Clark Street and Kardashian Avenue in an industrial area of South Arcadia. Windows were smashed on the vehicles

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to gain entry and the thieves made off with loss of cell phones and a purse. Several acts of vandalism that were similar in nature were reported to have occurred sometime overnight in the 100 block of Fano Street, the area of Bonita Street and First Avenue, and in the 100 block of Wheeler Street. Graffiti was found in spray paint on a parked box truck on Wheeler and also on business and alley walls at the Bonita and Fano locations. A swastika was also found sprayed in paint at a construction site on Fano. The victims and locations are not related and do not appear to be specific targets of these acts of vandalism.

SIERRA MADRE Sunday, January 18:

3:58 p.m. – Arrest, suspended/revoked driver’s license, Michillinda Ave. and Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A DMV records check revealed the motorist’s driver’s license was suspended/revoked. The driver was arrested and released on a written promise to appear.

Tuesday, January 20: 7:32 a.m. – Annoying telephone calls, 300 block Wistaria Way. The resident’s caregiver reported receiving annoying telephone calls from her ex-boyfriend. The ex-boyfriend was counseled and advised to cease calling. The caregiver declined criminal prosecution.

Wednesday, January 21: 12:57 a.m. – Arrest, illegal narcotics, 400 block Sturtevant Dr. Officers responded to a 911 call of a possible fight in-progress. Officers detained and interviewed two people. During the investigation, officers found one person to be under the influence of a controlled substance and in possession of illegal narcotics. The person was arrested and transported to the Pasadena Police jail facility for booking and housing. 12:45 p.m. – Arrest, suspended/revoked driver’s license, 180 South Baldwin Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A DMV records check revealed the motorist’s driver’s license was suspended/revoked. The driver was arrested and released on a written promise to appear.

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Saturday, January 24:

5:53 p.m. – Residential Burglary, 500 block Auburn Ave. A 40-inch Sony television and an Apple desktop computer were stolen. Forced entry was made to the front house, which also provided access to a rear rental apartment. The crimes occurred Saturday, 1/24/09, between 9:30 a.m. and 5:50 p.m. The loss is estimated at about $4,700.

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Monday, January 19: 7:40 a.m. - Personal robbery 100 block W. Duarte Rd. 2:30 p.m. - Bicycle theft 500 block Sombrero Rd. 5:03 p.m. - Commercial robbery 300 block W. Huntington Dr. 5:18 p.m. - Relieving oneself in public 100 block W. Foothill Blvd. 7:00 p.m. - Drug activity 500 block W. Duarte Rd.

Tuesday, January 20: 1:23 a.m. - Petty theft 600 block Terrado Dr. 9:30 a.m. - Police impound 600 block W. Olive Ave. 9:43 a.m. - Vehicle burglary 2000 block S. Peck Rd. 1:24 p.m. - Grand theft 400 block Concord Ave. 11:15 p.m. - Threatening 500 block E. Almond Ave.

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Wednesday, January 21: 2:30 a.m. - Warrant arrest 400 block W. Duarte Rd. 11:23 a.m. - Family disturbance 200 block E. Foothill Blvd. 1:25 p.m. - Utility tampering 400 block E. Cypress Ave. 7:26 p.m. - Attempted theft on E. Huntington Dr. 8:54 p.m. - Drug activity 300 block W. Olive Ave.

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Thursday, January 22: 5:23 a.m. - Death report 600 block W. Duarte Rd. 10:08 a.m. - Narcotics investigation 2000 block Encino Ave. 4:30 p.m. - Shoplifting 100 block W. Foothill Blvd. 7:00 p.m. - Vehicle burglary 700 block W. Foothill Blvd. 11:34 p.m. - Grand theft 1000 block S. Alta Vista Ave.

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12:24 a.m. - Grand theft automobile 100 block W. Chestnut Ave. 8:13 a.m. - Drug activity 500 block S. Violet Ave. 10:12 a.m. - Residential burglary 2000 block S. Fifth Ave. 1:45 p.m. - Soliciting 200 block N. Fifth Ave. 7:42 p.m. - Attempted burglary 1000 block S. Alta Vista Ave.

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Saturday, January 24:

12:57 p.m. – Traffic Collision, 20 North Baldwin Ave. An elderly female motorist lost control of her car as she was parking in front of the Sierra Health Fitness Center. The car jumped the curb and collided with a planter box. The driver was uninjured, but she was transported to the hospital for observation.

12:40 p.m. - Commercial burglary 2000 block S. Mountain Ave. 6:00 p.m. - Vehicle burglary 200 block E. Lime Ave. 6:27 p.m. - Shots heard 600 block Monterey Ave. 10:03 p.m. - Assault report 400 block Holly Ave. 11:58 p.m. - Curfew violation 800 block Ridgeside Dr.

Friday, January 23:

Sunday, January 25:

10:47 p.m. – Criminal threats, 300 block North Lima St. A man reported that he received several threatening telephone calls from an acquaintance. The man was non-desirous of criminal prosecution, but requested the incident be documented.

1:54 a.m. - Vandalism 400 block Genoa St. 4:20 p.m. - Vehicle tampering 700 block E. Palm Ave. 7:10 p.m. - Relieving oneself in public 300 block W. Huntington Dr. 9:26 p.m. - Commercial robbery 800 block E. Huntington Dr. 9:41 p.m. Soliciting 100 block W. Cypress Ave.