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THURSDAY, APRIL 2 - APRIL 8, 2009 VOLUME 14, NO.27

ARMENIAN SCOUTS HOLD 40-YEAR REUNION IN PASADENA SATURDAY •By Terry Miller•

This frame was taken from the Animal Planet series “Jockeys”, starring local jockeys Mike Smith and Chantel Sutherland.

Local Jockeys Star in TV Series— But Now, Focus is on Derby Day

Approximately 350 people attended Saturday’s reunion of Armenian Scouts and their families in Pasadena Saturday evening.

I was privileged enough to be invited to the lavish, catered affair Saturday at the AGBU building on Altadena in Pasadena. Sponsored in part by AGBU which is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Armenian identity and heritage through humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs As the guests arrived and greeted friends from years past, I couldn’t help but feel the stalwart emotions even though I didn’t understand one word spoken. Luckily, I later had a translator who clued me into the various speeches by visiting scout masters from as far away as Australia.

As guests arrived they were visibly stunned with how each of their former scouting friends had changed and spent a lot of time looking at all the photos from the past that ac-

cented the walls of the AGBU hall. In fact, many guests were uploading photos they were taking on Saturday evening to Facebook for their friends in Iran who were eagerly awaiting postings of photos and details of the event. Technology that simply didn’t exist in the early days of scouting have now become a mainstream tool for almost all involved.

This particular scouting group celebrating 40 years was founded by Shahen Vartanian in October of 1968 in Tehran at a local AGBU elementary school called Nevart Gulbenkian. For the first few years the group was called Gulbenkian School Scouts Group.

The name changed to AGBU Scouts Group in mid 70s. The group started with 20 plus boy scouts. A few weeks later a girl’s scout group was added with more than 10 members. The group was headed by Jemma Ghazarian who is now the honorary head of the group in

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72ND RUNNING OF THE SANTA ANITA DERBY THIS SATURDAY •By Bill Peters•

Starting last February, Animal Planet began a TV series on the cable-only network that purports to show the lifestyle of jockeys. The series was shot at Fairplex in Pomona, Santa Anita racetrack, and at the residences of the seven jockeys featured. Much of the simulated drama surrounded the Oak Tree Meet at Santa Anita this past year.

The sort of reality-TV,

soap-opera, docu-drama show intercuts scenes of jockeys Jon Court, Aaron Gryder, Mike Smith, Alex Solis, Kayla Stra, Chantal Sutherland and Joe Talamo taking viewers behind the scenes at Santa Anita, as well as affording an inside look at these famous jockey’s activities at the track, plus intimate peeks of them at home with their families and friends.

The show, “Jockeys” has attracted a wide viewing audience that reached more than 9.2 million during its 12 half-hour segments, Animal Planet says. That has prompted the cable channel to commission a second season of seven episodes which will be expanded to a full hour. The extended series is now set to begin in August. Officials at Animal Planet believe that hour-long

segments will allow a deeper look into the world of racing, horses and the track.

Jockeys Garrett Gomez and Corey Nakatani will be added to the “cast” in the second series. Jon Court leaves the series due to a move to the Midwest.

Mike Smith, named to the Hall of Fame in 2003, and his girlfriend, jockey Chantal Sutherland, are fea-

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Sheriff’s Charge Two in Last Year’ Slaying of 16-Year-Old Sammantha Salas in Monrovia Rayshawn Blackwell a nd Nick leis Blackwell, who a re bot h a l ready i n c u s t ody for on pre v iou s of fen se s , w i l l be charged with the Jan 26, 2008 slaying of Salas and the attempted murder of her unident if ied fr iend.

T he hea r i ng or ig i na l ly slated for last week has

been postponed until mid April.

Monrovia Police Chief Roger Johnson said he was del ight ed t he t wo have been charged with Samantha Salas’ murder. Johnson credits the Monrovia Police Dept. and Sheriff’s homicide bureau as well

Salas on 3 -Photo By John Stephens

Sevak Simonian, pictured in his official Armenian Scout uniform, was one of 350 guests at the huge 40th Reunion of Scouts at the Armenian Benevolent General Union -Photo by Terry Miller

From the Superintendent’s Desk: Stimulus Dollars for AUSD •By Emily Litvack•

Superintendent of the Arcadia Unified School District Dr. Joel Shawn does not “pretend to have all the answers” when discussing the budgetary crisis his district, among all California school districts, is ensnared in. He admits that “…there are just a lot of unknowns” and that nobody is immune. But when I met with Dr. Shawn on Tuesday to ask him if and when stimulus money will

help AUSD rescind some of the well-known 41 pink slips certified teachers within the district, his response was something of a scandalous story; state officials, he said, have recently discussed the possibility of withholding Federal Stimulus dollars Arcadia was to receive at the end of March.

The state of California has three funds receiving

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When I’m not writing, I’m often reading.

As I was reading this morning, there was a line that caused the reminisce button in my brain to click on and here I go. I’m writing.

One of the characters in the book said he leaves his door unlocked as a matter of convenience. Friends know to walk in. If the doorbell rings, it’s a signal that a stranger is at the door. He makes a choice whether to answer or not.

His method wasn’t what struck me, it was the unlocked door. That started a stream of memories. When I was a child, we rarely locked our doors, either on the farm or after we moved into town. When we did, we used what was called a Skeleton Key. I think it fit every door in the county.

With no air conditioning and no electric fans, really hot and humid nights made sleeping difficult. On the farm, we would often sleep on the porch.

In town, those nights brought us downstairs to sleep on the floor. Mom usually hooked the screen door because there was a bar a couple of blocks down the street. One night, before she started hooking it, an over imbiber wandered in, thinking it was his house.

Nobody shot anybody. He apologized and wandered on.

I remember, too, the Fuller brush men, the vacuum sweeper salesmen, the Bible salesmen and the encyclopedia salesmen. They were always freely invited into the house to show their wares. Mom occasionally bought some cleaning supplies from the Fuller men.

She never bought a vacuum because on the farm we had not had electricity so, in town, for years we continued the practice of sweeping the rugs with a broom or hand carpet sweeper at least once a week then hanging them over the clothesline twice a year and beating the devil out of them.

Remember non-homogenized milk delivered to our doors in glass bottles? The cream separated to the top. In the mid-western and eastern winters, as the temperature dropped the cream froze and rose, sometimes passing the top of the bottle with its little cardboard cap perched on top. In the warm or hot weather, if no one answered his knock, the milkman simply walked in and put the milk in the icebox.

The icebox was later replaced by a refrigerator (sucking on an ice cube was never as much fun as sucking an ice chip from the iceman), but the milkman still walked in the unlocked kitchen door.

Mom would tell the Bible salesmen we didn’t need a Bible. We already had the family one which not only included the scriptures but our own family info as to who begot whom.

Sometimes the strangers would be invited in anyway to have a glass of tea or whatever. They would go through Mom’s pages with her, all the time trying to convince her that she should start a new Bible. It never worked.

One salesman hit the jackpot. He was selling an encyclopedia called The Lincoln Library. It was only one volume, but about 14 inches thick. At least it looked that thick to a seven year old girl. He promised Mom it would make me smart. She bought it.

What can I say?

The doors are now locked.

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CITY NEWS

SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE

ARTS IS A WORK OF ART

-Photos By Terry Miller

•By Susan Motander•

Imagine the Tournament of Roses House in miniature and you have the 2009 Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts. It does require imagination to think of a 10,000 sq. ft. house set on approximately 2 acres as a miniature anything, but this is.

The similarity between the two Italian Renaissance Revival homes is not surprising. Both were designed by G. Lawrence Stimson for his parents. After living in the house on South Orange Grove for a few years, the parents found the house to large and requested a smaller one in the same style.

This San Marino mansion is a result of that more modest effort.

This year the Showcase House will be open from April 19 through May 17.

On Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, the house is open from 9:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. The house is closed on Mondays.

This is the 60th anniversary of the volunteer organization which produces the showcase house and the 45th annual house. Twenty two designers worked on the interior of the house and nine on the exterior and gardens.

Proceeds from the sale of tickets to tour the house benefit the programs of the organization which include their Music Mobile™, an instrumental music competition and a youth concert.

In addition the organization also provides grants for music and art programs throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County.

As usual, the creativity of the designers is evident in everything from the metal studded, leather upholstered ceiling in the library to the

uniquely low crystal chandelier flashing light throughout the “Debutante’s Bedroom.�

One of the most dramatic spaces is the completely remodeled Master Suite which features not just the usual bedroom, bath and closet, but also a sitting room complete with a wet bar and a terrace with a 700 Lb. stone fountain (imagine getting that up the staircase).

Throughout the house there are spectacular views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the neighborhood surrounding the house.

Ever y cor ner of t he home has been redesigned.

The basement has been transformed in a separate suite with two bedrooms, a kitchen, media room and

day the Showcase House is open at 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. Tickets are not required to visit the shops, gardens or the restaurant at Showcase House. The restaurant is open during the hours the house is open for al fresco dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as for snacks and beverages.

Be aware that only flat shoes are allowed in the house. There is no photography on the showcase property. Large purses, bags and backpacks are not allowed.

The house and its gardens are on several levels and require that those attending be able to climb up and down stairs.

There is no parking near the house itself, but

office. There is a detached Tea House with an indoor/ outdoor koi pond allowing the fish to swim between the two spaces. The outdoor spaces include a container vegetable garden, an outdoor kitchen and bar, pool and even a lush native and low water plant garden.

There is a greenhouse and, of course, a tennis court.

Presiding over all the gardens is a huge jade ox.

Tickets to view the house are now available by phone, (714) 442-3872, and on line at www.PasadenaShowcase. org. Prime Time tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the house. These tickets are for tours between 9 A.M. and 1:45 P.M. on weekdays and all day on weekends.

Weekday Matinee tickets for tours between 2 P.M. and 3:45 P.M. on Tuesday and 2 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are also available at $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

As usual there will also be shops at the showcase house (part of the proceeds from the sales at the shops also benefit the showcase’s projects promoting the arts and music). Docent lead Garden Tours are held each

there is complimentary parking and shuttle service from the Rose Bowl, Lot 1. On April 19 and 25 parking will be at Pasadena City College, Lots 10 & 11 (Northeast and Southwest corners of Green and Holliston.

More information can be obtained at the organization’s web site: www.PasadenaShowcase.org.

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Jockey from 1 tured players in the series.

Showing their personal lives, there are scenes of them moving into a new townhouse in Sierra Madre late last year. While they chide each ot her about portioning out closet space and other trivial personal matters, there is plenty of footage of races that often show the physical rigors and dangers encountered dur ing t he sprints. “There are no ifs or when’s about it,� Smith says in the first episode, “you’re going to get hurt.

The only question is, how bad.� The comment highlights the action pictured of the extreme competitiveness and physical nature of racing. The camera, dramatically positioned at the Santa Anita track, site captures the thrills and spills of racing a visual demonstration of the physical harm that jockeys face in every race.

The series is enjoyable, if a bit overly dramatic at times. Does this mean that Smith could be an up and coming actor? No, he demures. “I really enjoy doing the show—it tells a lot about jockeys and their lives. Still, it can be boring waiting for set ups and on-camera trying to act natural,� he says.

Among Smith’s accomplishments in his 28-year professional career, is winner of the Preakness, Kentucky Derby and 10 Breeder Cup races.

Canadian-born Sutherland takes it all in stride, but then as one of Canada’s top riders and with her upward trend in this year’s jockey standings (at the current Santa Anita meet she is 11th as of this week) she has faced more hurdles than a camera lens. But she sees herself as competing here successfully. “There’s a lot of competitiveness [at the track] especially with the trainers‌we’re competing among ourselves and it’s the trainers and owners we want to ride for.â€?

Top ranked trainer, Bob Baffert, agrees. Baffert, a long-time Arcadia resident, is a three-time Kentucky Derby winner and is now a finalist in the nomination to be named to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame winners will be announced on August 14 in Saratoga, NY. Baffert is also seen in the “Jockey� series. The highly competitive Baffert holds the Santa Anita Derby record for most wins by a trainer.

Young jockey Joe Talamo, (he is 19 years-old) lives in Monrovia, and his exper iences a round t he hardened professionals is another centerpiece of the TV show. Talamo is now the 4th ranked jockey at the

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Santa Anita winter meet and eleventh in terms of purse winnings. Aaron Gryder, a West Covina native and local resident, speaks about the tough competitive nature of racing in several of the episodes. This season, Gryder holds the 13th rank in jockey standings.

W hile t he T V show is enticing to viewers, the point of the series is to entice a new generation to thoroughbred horseracing and specifically to Santa Anita. Several of the jockeys are now preparing for an important race which will occur at Santa Anita on Saturday, April 4. Derby Day, the 72nd running of the Santa Anita Derby, is this Saturday. A battle between Pioneer of t he Nile and Pamplemousse seems to be the centerpiece of what the $750,000 guaranteed purse for the race is all about.

Other activities at the track on Derby Day will include a 5K run and a special booksigning by Lafitte Pincay, Jr., in a pre-release of “Lafitte: Anatomy of a Winner� an autobiography of racing’s winning-est jockey which gives a critical look at the man, his lifestyle and details of his 39-year career.

Information for racegoers: Gates at Santa Anita Park open at 10:30 a.m. with the first post at 12:00 p.m.

DERBY DAY TRAFFIC INFORMATION

The City of Arcadia has announced the closure of Baldwin Ave. from the Foothill Freeway to Huntington Dr. to vehicular traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 4 to accommodate the Santa Anita Derby Day 5K Walk and Run. Santa Anita Westfield Shopping Mall will be closed to vehicles during that same period.

Clocker’s Corner at Santa Anita Racetrack will be available by entering through Gate 5 located on the eastern side of the track at Colorado Place and Huntington Drive.

Clocker’s Corner will open at 5 a.m. and remain open throughout the day.

Gates at Santa Anita open for the Santa Anita Derby at 10:30 a.m. with the first post at 12:00 a.m.

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ART OF LIVING

Art of Living

•Bill Peters Music News and Reviews•

San Gabriel Valley Music News Now Online

Jacob Harrington decided to put on three additional eyes for his art project.

-Photos By Terry Miller

LOCAL CREATIVE ARTISTS PITCH IN FOR ROOM 13 AT ELIOT SCHOOL One of only Two Innovative Art after-school-projects in the US •By Terry Miller•

Cheyenne Goddard, 12, is into Japanese animation and is a big fan of BIZ Media.

Her goal at the ripe old age of twelve is be an animator for that company.

Cheyenne was one of about 20 plus students when we visited the program last Thursday. She explained to us what this class meant to her as she drew an animated girl on the back of this reporter’s notepad. Cheyenne said, without stopping to look up while she was drawing, that this was what she hopes to do when she gets out of school.

Judging from the style she already has, she’s well on the way to becoming a successful artist in her chosen field.

If room 13 offers anything, it might just open the doors for this talented young artist to pursue her dreams.

11 Year old Matt Klein was working on a watercolor and said “ It’s cool up here “ referring to the Classroom 13. “My regular art teacher (during the school day) is great but a bit more strict than Room 13.” Klein added.

He said he gained a great deal of knowledge from Patty Hurley as he watched here do landscapes and with her encouragement, created his own.

Room 13 is based on four cornerstones principals: 1 Creative Freedom and Expression. 2. Philosophical

Inquiry. 3. Business practices and 4. Reciprocal learning.

The original idea for Room 13 came via young Scottish artist Robert Farley, who hoped to have a creative, unstructured art class after school. Seems simple enough, but many school districts across the world have strict rules and guidelines that they have to follow that limit what art teachers can and cannot do.

The 6th – 8th grade students at Eliot School on Lake Avenue were immersed in the program for two weeks before they started to attend two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

It all began in 1994 when a group of students established their own art studio in Room 13, Caol Primary School near Fort William, Scotland.

They ran the studio as a business, raising funds to buy art materials and employ a professional artist in residence to work with them.

Slowly and organically, Room 13 grew to establish a network of such studios throughout the UK and abroad.

Drawing on the talents of the many skilled individuals who associate with the international studio network, Room 13 now offers professionally run courses and creative workshops,

painting holidays, expeditions, training and all manner of creative development for ‘adults of all ages.’

Room 13 offers a unique experience which aims to be different, challenging, engaging and above all, fun.

Room 13 is a social enterprise organization which encompasses an expanding network of linked studios worldwide.

Surrounding these studios is an international community of artists, educators, thinkers and other professionals who share their work

Beacon Media News announced today that in addition to its news beat covering community news for Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre and Pasadena, a new webpage begins today devoted to a complete coverage of music news in the San Gabriel Valley.

John Stephens, editor of the Beacon Media newspapers, has named Bill Peters, music reviewer and reporter for Beacon Media, as Music Editor for the on-line service.

“Called ‘Bill Peters Music News and Reviews’ the page will for the first time offer news

and information of interest on the internet to residents of our coverage area. Beacon Media newspapers has consistently covered classical music on a weekly basis since 1998 and is proud to continue that tradition on the internet with daily updates to our local music scene,” Stephens said.

Peters said he hopes to offer the community a combination of music news, an events calendar. The site will also contain information about the people who are involved in music in our area, our music organizations, musicians and

the happenings that are not regularly reported here.

“As we develop the site,” Peters noted, “we will rely on music groups to provide information about their concerts, personnel, and the music they will play. We encourage any groups planning concerts to send an e mail with information, pictures and even MP3 tracks that we can post to whet the appetite for the really good music being heard in our area.”

The e mail address is editor@Petersmusicnews.com

and their thinking.

While we were visiting the class last week, a local artist, Don Watson, stopped by to see first hand, what all the fun was about. So excited was this cartoon set artist, who worked on the original Flintstones ( among others) during the golden era of cartooning, that he offered his services as a guest art teacher. He showed those in attendance on Thursday how a sponge is used in painting some backgrounds.

The founding members of Room 13 at Eliot School in the PUSD school district are Paddy Hurley and Tom Coston of the Lightbringer Project and Jessica and Andrew Edelstein of Project Design Studio who are Artistic Directors. These four individuals have set the creative juices

flowing in these young minds starting Feb 23.

“It’s the one thing that’s not part of the structured school day, that offers the students ownership over their own time, their own creative expression, and, ultimately, their own learning.” – said Patricia Hurley, managing Director of Room 13.

“Being able to put in a creative studio at a school that is ready for it, is our quest. But it costs money to do that, in people and materials. And we are hoping that individuals and contributors support this initiative and its value in the school culture.”

-Tom Coston, President Once studios are set up, they become self-sustaining, with a little help from artist friends and art lovers in the community.

Jessica a nd A ndrew Edelstein of Project Design Studio are Artistic Directors for Room 13 USA. Jessica also represents tbwa/ chiat/day who is a supporter of the Room 13 initiative worldwide.

A ndrew Edelstein showed us a unique portfolio of digital photo portraits that the students had shot themselves of their peers using available light. Edlestein set up a camera on a tripod and the rest was essentially up to the kids. The stunning results would make any professional see the wonderful artistic potential in these young teens. The students were excited with not only photography but the way the images show their individual character. The images stood out more than the conventional generic “school portrait” public schools tend to use for their yearbooks.

Edelstein has big plans for the photographs these students create. He hopes to encourage the students and powers that be in the school board to allow the students the self expression to use their images in the yearbooks and eventually get away from the forula photographs that are associated with the companies that shoot school portraits on contract basis.

Anyone who wishes to know more about the program should visit: www. lightbringerproject.com, or www.room13scotland.org or call Patricia Hurley locally at 626.590.1134. They are always in need of art supplies so anything you donate would be most welcome.

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ART OF LIVING

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Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage

By Greg Aragon

R a ncho L a s Pa l ma s Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage is a magical place in the middle of the desert, but is no optical illusion. It is 240 lush acres of lakes, pools, palm trees, flowers, fountains, golfing greens, beautiful Spanish Colonial A rch itect u re a nd much more.

I recently escaped to the resort for a weekend of relaxation and culinary delight.

My g e t aw ay b eg a n when a friend and I checked into an elegant suite, overlooking the resort’s lake and 27-hole Ted Robinsondesigned golf course. Spacious and quiet, the room featured a large flat screen TV, two queen beds, minibar, coffee-maker, bathroom with vanity area, and free

wireless Internet.

T he a men it ies were plush, but the suite’s best feature was its lake-front patio. Here we sipped coffee in the morning and wine at night, while enjoying warm desert wind and watching golfers on the green and ducks and swans in t he water.

Beyond the patio, the Rancho Las Palmas spreads out like a Hawaiian village with Spanish Architecture.

The resort’s desert palette is a soothing mixture of beige, sand and ivory colored structures. Around every corner are archways, French doors, swirling staircases, trickling fountains and healthy gardens. And between every opening there are swaying palm trees, whispering in the wind.

One of my favorite resort locations was the relaxing adults-only Tranquility Pool. For those who like

Salas from 1 poned to April 15. as the gang task force who worked closely toget her on this investigation.

T he shoot i ng c a me du r i ng a t u r f ba t tle bet w e e n black and Latino ga ng s i n the Monrovia area. Salas mother’ Jeanette Chavez, said she was notified of the arrests last evening.

Cousi ns R ayshaw n Bla ck wel l a nd Nick lei s Blackwell were scheduled t o a ppea r i n Pa s a den a Superior Court on Thursday for an arraignment, but the hearing was post-

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The city of Monrovia recent ly pu rcha sed t he house in which the Blackwell’s resided and where numerous gang shootings have taken place on Sherman Avenue. Wednesday morning the city demolished the house with plans to have the property be used by Monrovia Reads and Plays and, possibly, to use it for the building of more Habitat for Humanity housing like the units currently under construction only a few doors north on Sherman Ave. Jeanette Chavez, mother of the slain 16 -year-old, was on hand to witness the demolition, agreeing with Mayor Ha mmond a fter -

peaceful pool settings, this is a great place to unwind.

And for those who bring their kids there is Splashtopia, a two-acre water adventure, with a 425 -foot lazy river; two, 100-ft.-long water slides; a waterfall; a sandy beach; a café and bar; and a huge swimming pool, with fountains and sprinklers. When I visited in late March, Splashtopia was packed with happy kids and their families.

T he k id s may have Splashtopia, but when it comes to classy and creative food, the resort offers the bluEmber Restaurant for grownups.

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LAND, 8pm. 1814 W. Foothill Blvd. 909-981-5515.

Beer/wine, burgers, dogs & homemade potato chips. Band plays in big, outdoor patio. Their first (and hopefully not last) time here. Classic Rock that sounds “just like the record!”

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70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking. 21 & over. Packed house. R&B, Funk, Disco, Motown, Rock.

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Birthday Boy TIM TUTWILER (pictured, left) will be celebrating this weekend at the BUCCANEER LOUNGE in SIERRA MADRE. On FRIDAY, APRIL 3rd he’ll be doing his Rock duo thang with buddy Eric, opening for Psychedelic/Alt-Rock band THE SUNDOWNERS, and then on Saturday night he’ll be doing the sound for Disco Dance divas, MERCY & THE MERKETTES (Mercy pictured on the right.) So drop by one or both nights and wish him well.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM!

FRI. 4/3 The MELLOW D’z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (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

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MDB @ JUANITA’S RESTAURANT & BAR IN HIGHLAND PARK, 8pm sharp. Featuring “The Rescuer” Dan Fisher on Keys, “Stringman” Jeff Ingwalson on Bass, Doug “Downtown” Birmingham on Drums; with songs by Guitarist, Matt Davis. 5930 York Blvd. 323-254-4200. $5 cover. Beer/wine, Mexican food. Also appearing: The 454’s, P’Cow, Good Grief, and Spider Problem. Sounds like Rock to me! http://www.juanitasrestaurantandbar.com/

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TIM TUTWILER (and friend Eric, whose last name I don’t know) and the SUNDOWNERS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045.

Full bar, no cover, pool table. Birthday boy Tim & Eric doin’ the Rock duo thang for the first set.

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BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. Saturday BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner. com/

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Open Mic Night @ the FRETHOUSE in Covina.

309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar for performers or audience. Sign-up starts at 7:30. If there aren’t enough slots for everybody they’ll make a list for the next month, and call you. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. The show starts at 8:00. They’ll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show! www.covina.com/frethouse/

MARTINI DIARIES featuring JEFF STETSON & friends @ COLOMBO’S ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE IN EAGLE ROCK, 10pm - 1am. 1833 Colorado Blvd.

323-254-9138. Full kitchen & bar. Jeff sez: first set will be Jazz & then evolve into “Acid-Lounge-JazzRock!” 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month.

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BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner. com/

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Have Lunch with NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food in a comfy setting. Bring the family!

Acoustic Folk/Rock, Classic Country.

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THE DRIVE @ CHRONIC CANTINA IN UPLAND, 3 - 6pm. 220 N. Central Ave. 909-931-4410.

Keith Neal on Guitar & vocals, Javany Martinez on Bass & vocals, Buggs Manocchi on Drums & vocals.

Classic Rock Music. Starting a weekly gig (but CALL FIRST ‘cause last week they cancelled.)

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OLD CALIFORNIO, I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., and WHISPERING PINES @ THE GRAND OLE ECHO IN ECHO PARK, 5pm. 1822 Sunset Blvd., L.A. First show of the season. Free admission, all ages. BBQ on the patio. Americana, Alt-Country.

OLD CALIFORNIO’s CD release party. They were awesome at the Buc last week!

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“OPERA TO BROADWAY” VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm.

322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack ‘em in!

4/7 -

“TAPAS TUESDAY” @ MARY’S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON with BRIAN GUTHRIE, KEN PERRY & ANNIE M, 6 - 7pm (acoustic Guitars, vocals) and STEVEN RADICE & JEAN SUDBURY, 7 - 9pm (Ukulele, Violin, Mandolin, vocals) 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534.

Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD! “TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA” @ CAFE 322 with QUIZ MASTER MIDGE, 8pm. $2 to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

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aka MAX BUDA @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-8365414. No cover, full bar & great Italian food. Eclectic jazzy rock stuff from Chester & the boys.

“WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY” @ THE BUCCANEER, 9pm. Bring your favorite LP records and Dan Besocke will play entire sides on his turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045.

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LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover, all ages. Country/Western/Jazz torch singer and guitar player.

The MELLOW D’z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (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.

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I guess you know by now I love to plan a party. My mother’s 80th birthday party was so much fun to plan that I have committed to the 85th birthday as well. I am hoping I will not have to supply quite as much wine at the next one but who knows?

I got through labor twice by focusing on the next Christmas party I had to plan. It is an obsession but a fun one!! My next venture is to host a Stock the Bar shower for a favorite neighbor’s daughter and her fiancé. I decided that an oldfashioned cocktail party would be fun and I love a theme to help me with ideas. Now I am not talking corny and no games please but just an ambience to make a party feel special.

My plan for drinks will be to have the usual wine and beer but to also set up a martini bar to honor Dean Martin and his “pack”. I am creating four different recipe cards for a variety of martinis and I will have all the ingredients needed for each concoction. One of the recipes will be for a favorite chocolate martini for the dessert part of the evening, in hopes we can draw the men into the den when it is time to open the gifts.

There are so many flavors for the martini now but I definitely plan to have a regular dirty martini to satisfy those not in to the fruity taste.

I turned to my mother for the food ideas since she was always the queen of parties in the 50’s and 60’s. Yes, she still does quite well with entertaining but I needed the recipes from her “prime”! We decided to utilize the chafing dish for sweet and sour meatballs, a recipe I shared in an earlier article. We are going to put together the traditional spinach balls, cheese dip, and salmon platter. I do intend to serve a hot dish I had last weekend at a

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We were competing for the last bite of this dish and begged the men not to cook steaks for us because we were stuffed with apricot delight, along with a few martinis. Never put the women at the table of appetizers.

My party is in a few weeks but be sure I am planning Easter lunch too and will report on my tried and true spring casseroles next week. Please share some party dishes with us on the blog this week. Memorial Day is on the horizon too!

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Coffee, Sweets & Such La Petite France Bakery Not just cakes and desserts but a plethora of choices even not on the menu! Just ask for Chef Daniel and he will immediately come up with catering ideas from breakfast, lunch to a sumptuous cavalcade of home-cooked Mediterranean cuisine.

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Patticakes: The dessert Company Located in Altadena and featuring such heavenly and huge dessert delights as: Truffle dark chocolate flourless cake with dark chocolate truffle cream. finished with chocolate curls. Or if that’s not quite your cup of tea, try their old fashion :four layers of Devil’s Food chocolate cake with a white chocolate mousse center. Glazed with dark chocolate ganache. 1900 North Allen, Altadena (626) 794-1128

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Corfu Restaurant Family owned Greek and International homestyle cuisine set in a casually comfortable décor. Dishes range from waffles to rack of lamb with everything prepared from scratch. 48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, (626) 355-5993

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Season brochures are available, simply by visiting Cal Phil at 1120 Huntington Drive in San Marino or calling 626.300.8200.

Performances at Cal Phil Festival on the Green start at 7:30 p.m., with the gates of The Arboretum opening at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking. The Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia. Tickets range from $20 to $95, with subscriptions

concerts. To purchase tickets for Cal Phil Festival on the Green, call 626.300.8200 or visit www.calphil.org. Box office hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sunday afternoon matinee performances at Cal Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall begin at 2 p.m., with pre-concert “Talks with the Maestro” at 1 p.m. Walt Disney Concert Hall. Walt Disney Concert Hall is located

Music News from 7 BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. Saturday BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner. com/

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SHANTYTOWN @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks. Classic Rock Jams, Blues.

These guys are great! http://www.myspace.com/ shantytown1

SAT. 4/11 -

FATSO JETSON doin’ the late late show @ CAFE 322, 11pm or so. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

626-836-5414. Full bar, no cover. Great Italian food if you get there earlier for dinner & enjoy the Jazz band. Hard Rock from Mario & Larry, etc.

EASTER SUNDAY, 4/12 -

BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner. com/

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Grant Park Easter Softball - All Are Welcome! Not A League - Just For Fun & The Love Of The Game! Corner Of Cordova & Michigan In Pasadena, 3 Blocks West Of Pcc. Batting Practice 12:30, Game Time Asap. Bring Your Glove, Bat, Chair, Ice Chest, Guitar, Ukulele, Etc.

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For the main course I choose Cajun swordfish with a spicy corn relish, mashed potatoes and fresh ca r rot s a nd squash. My friend enjoyed surf and turf with petite filet mignon and Australian lobster tail.

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I’m really glad to see that the Diet Industry has allowed the lowly Carbohydrate back into our lives after a good 5 years of ousting. Much like the come backs of Brittany Spears (headshaving and rehab) and Fat (trans and unsaturated), Carbohydrates have now been allocated the titles “good and bad” and have been down graded from being the enemy, to something a dieter reluctantly lets back into their diet, with the proviso that they don’t gain any weight. Because, apparently it’s the carbohydrate’s fault.

Carbohydrates are split into three groups: simple (sugar), complex (starch), and fiber. One thing the multi-million dollar Diet Industry doesn’t report is that carbohydrates give us the energy to perform all body functions and muscular exertion. The Industry also omits to point out that if we reduce our intake of carbohydrate, then we are often getting rid of a valuable source of fiber. Furthermore, fat burns on a carbohydrate flame meaning that carbohydrates regulate the digestion and utilization of the fats we take in. Isn’t the whole point of dieting to lose fat? Therefore, why would we omit the very thing that decides whether it is stored or used?

Notwithstanding, I think it is important to point out the difference between the media-labeled “good” and “bad” carbohydrate. Obviously, the more natural the food source, the healthier and this correlates to carbohydrates too. Carbohydrates that are high in fiber, are the best combination as the fiber helps to regulate the body’s absorption of glucose, and in turn regulates insulin levels. Eating a high starch, natural food and its attached fiber (baked potato and skin) is far healthier than eating the starch alone.

“Bad Carbohydrates” often refers to a more processed food; a food that is high in carbohydrate rather than just a simple or complex.

For example, brown rice would be a “good carbohydrate” and crackers would be a “bad carbohydrate” because of the amount of processing. Bad carbohydrates also include potato chips, cookies, cake, and white bread.

It is very important to note that “bad carbohydrates” are often unhealthy because they are very high in saturated fat and sugar, not just that they are high in carbohydrate. That misunderstanding is how carbohydrates became the enemy in first place.

In conclusion, there is no special formula to losing weight; it is calories in versus calories out. People who lose weight on diets that cut out one of the major components that our bodies require to survive (protein, carbohydrate or fat), is doing so because they have reduced their caloric intake not because Carbohydrates are BAD!!

Lynda Linforth owns Train Inc., a personal training studio in Arcadia that offers fitness programs for all needs and abilities. Specializing in post rehab, all trainers are nationally certified through either ACE or NASM and Lynda is a Licensed Nutritionist. Please ask about our Self Defense and Bride and Bikini Boot Camp classes at 626 447 1049 or at lyndalinforth@gmail.com.

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Selina from last time is still available.

King, an adorable seven year old, cattle dog mix is looking for a new home. This handsome fellow is even cuter in person. He likes long walks and is a really fun dog to have around. If you can give him a home, please come meet him today!

The regular dog adoption fee is $110, which includes medical care prior to adoption, spaying or neutering, vaccinations, and a follow-up visit with a participating vet. King qualifies for our Senior for Senior program in which a person over 60 can adopt a pet over five for free!

Please call 626-792-7151 and ask for A246009 or come to the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, 361 S. Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA, 91105. Our adoption hours are 11-3 Sunday, 9-4 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 9-3 Saturday. Directions and photos of all pets updated hourly may be found

Top 1% of Prudential Realtors Nationwide Reni Rose (626) 355-8400 110 Coburn, Sierra Madre Offered at $1,365,000.

A Perfect 10 -- Stunning is the only way to describe it - Built in 2004, this magnificent 3500+ sf home is one of a kind. There are 3 large master suites (one downstairs) including an impressive secluded master with sumptuous bath and tranquil view of the mountains/valley, plus the Jack & Jill bedrooms and 5 baths.

Other features include soaring ceilings, expansive windows, large family room, gourmet kitchen & breakfast area with window seating, wood flooring, plantation shutters & more. Call today for more details and for a private showing of the PERFECT 10!

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Country living just 30 miles from Los Angeles! Build your dream home on this wonderfully private and secluded property which is zoned for horses and consists of about 8 acres with approximately 2.2 of them being on a gentle slope. There is a possible development opportunity to build 2 to 3 homes. Buyer to verify with the City of Glendora.

2075 Santa Anita Avenue Offered at $1,195,000.

Special Financing creates an awesome opportunity to own this prestigious home in North Sierra Madre and an added bonus of ARCADIA SCHOOLS. Even Julia Childs would love the remodeled kitchen and new appliances. With over 3,000 sf of luxury on a 15,000 sf lot you can enjoy the sounds of the backyard waterfall or simply relax in the spa. Your family and guests will arrive on the circular driveway and enter to enjoy the many amenities including 2 family rooms, wood flooring, plus 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 updated baths. Call for details on the special financing being offered.

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Offering Arcadia Schools, this home is located is the highly desirable “Highlands” community of North Arcadia. It has been lovingly maintained for the past 44 years and was updated in 1997. The rooms are spacious and light filled. The 12,781 sf lot offers a spacious back yard with sparkling pool, mountain view, lanai and patio. The home is 2,217 sf with a family room, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces and CA & heat. This one won’t last!

321 E. Grandview, Sierra Madre Offered at 1,075,000.

Extraordinary in Detail – This house has a rich blend of history and craftsmanship. It was built in the 1890’s and its design reflects discriminating taste and art. The master suite is enhanced with a spectacular view from the balcony and steam sauna. You can entertain handsomely in the large country kitchen or around the saltwater pool and spa. Additional features include: family room, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2,621 sf home, 12,297 sf lot, tranquil mountain view and detached music room. If character, privacy and warmth are in your plans, this home is just right for you! Call to preview before it is too late.

2025 Carolwood, Arcadia, Ca Offered at $1,048,000.

Situated in Highland Oaks with awarding winning Arcadia Schools, this home offers: : 2,985 sq.ft. (which includes the 664 sq.ft. of basement) with a 22,440 sf lot., 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, family room, 2 fireplaces, 2-car attached garage & a 664 sf finished basement currently being used as a media room and 5th bedroom.

1912 S. 7th Place, Arcadia Offered at: $848,000

Close your eyes -- and picture your special home. This lovely updated home is really something special. Located in the much sought after Arcadia School District, this open and airy home features 3 fireplaces, a master suite with walk-in closet and luxurious new bath, Jack & Jill bedrooms, an oversized garage with tons of storage and a sparkling pool. Offers: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2,355 sf home, a 7,196 sf lot, updated with copper plumbing, electrical, a new roof and is ready for you to just move in! To see this special home call 626-355-8400.

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rights activist from Villa Park Community Center to Jackie Robinson Center.

The ethnicaly diverse group of young people sent a message of peace and love in a community that has had more than its fair share of racial violence in recent years and months.

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Everyone’s talking about it, Peace on Earth that is. On Saturday one hundred plus youths and concerned parents took to Pasadena streets to get their message across. Honoring the legacy of Caesar Chavez, the hundred strong group marched in solidarity with the farm worker

Offered at $848,000.

Situated on a large 11,134 sf lot, this property is for those who love to entertain. Spacious living room w/vaulted ceiling and fireplace.

Large kitchen opens to Family Room. Kitchen has wood flooring, Sub-Zero refrigerator,water purifier, self-cleaning double ovens, built-in desk. Sliding doors from Family Room to deck w/large lattice covered patio and private rear yard. Master Suite w/his & hers closets. Home is 2,222 sf, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Updated Baths, 3-Car Garage w/storage & work bench.

1745 La Cresta, Pasadena Offered at $848,000.

Owner remembers the architect as being a Frank Lloyd Wright understudy. This home offers wonderful tranquil views of the mountains and Brookside Golf Course. For those who love to golf, this property is conveniently located just one mile from the Brookside Country Club. The floor plan is open and spacious and offers pleasant views from almost every room of the home. There are modern touches, walls of windows, new carpeting and new interior paint. 2,238 sq. ft. home, 3 beds, 2.5 baths, 2250 sq.ft.lot

50 W. Dayton, Pasadena Offered at $798,000 or lease $3,200/mo.

Old Town Pasadena – truly urban living at its finest! This dramatic loft-style, single level condo located on the top floor is just steps from fine dining, shops, theaters and the Gold Line. The complex epitomizes today’s trend of a live/ work lifestyle – ideal for the sophisticated buyer looking for an ultra modern living environment complete with industrial design elements. Features: soaring 14-foot ceilings, fireplace, stainless steel accents, GE Monogram stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, separate laundry room, 1379 Sq. Ft., 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 2 Balconies, 2 parking spaces.

180 Santa Anita Court, Sierra Madre Offered at $608,000

This cottage has loads of curb appeal and is located just a short walk to the quaint village of Sierra Madre & Sierra Vista Park.

The inviting and open floor plan will inspire you to entertain or simply have a quiet evening at home. This 1165 sq. ft. home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lot is 6,318 sq. ft. There is a 400 sq.ft. attic which will be great for storage. The yard has been professionally landscaped and has auto sprinklers.

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LIBRARY FRIENDS ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE

It is time to clean up, clean out and turn in your unwanted books to the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library at their annual book drive.

Gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, records, sheet music, etc. can be brought to the parking area behind the Library (accessible from southbound Santa Anita Avenue); volunteers will

help you unload your vehicle. Hours are from 9 am to 12 noon, Saturday, May 2.

The items will be turned into money through their sale in the Friends Book Store.

All proceeds go to the direct benefit of our library, to support children’s programs, online databases and other needs.

Arcadia Rotary Salute to Seniors The annual City of Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive on Tuesday, May 12 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The City of Arcadia has proudly proclaimed this day as, “Older Americans’ Day”. The 2009 Arcadia Senior Citizen of the Year will be announced at this luncheon. The celebration will feature a lunch,

audience participation, and entertainment; cost is $5.00 non-refundable. Sales start for Arcadia residents on Tuesday, April 14 at 1:00pm and Wednesday, April 15 at 9:00am for the public at large. There will only be three hundred tickets available.

F o r m o re q u est i o n s, pl ea se contact Arcadia Senior Services at 626.574.5130.

BUS TRIP TO FESTIVAL OF BOOKS AT UCLA SPONSORED BY FRIENDS OF THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Friends of the Arcadia Public Library are extending an invitation to attend the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the UCLA campus on Saturday, April 25. This free celebration of the written word offers an opportunity to hear popular writers discuss writing, read from their work and sign books.

Panel discussions on topics ranging from autobiography to yoga, as well as cooking, history, screenwriting, mystery and poetry are available. There are hundreds of booths to browse and shop for books, calendars, posters, arts and crafts. Children will be entertained by storytell-

ers and autographs by characters such as The Cat In The Hat. Food stands offer a variety of menu items.

Round trip bus transportation cost is $5 per person. Bus pickup will be in front of the Arcadia Public Library at 8:00 am; estimated time of return is 6:30 pm. Reservations will be available on a first-come first-served basis.

Forms for signup are available in the Friends Bookstore in the Library, 20 W. Duarte Rd. Orientation material will be mailed back. If there are further questions regarding the bus, please call 626 447 4280.l

ALL THAT JAZZ The City of Arcadia Senior Services Department is presenting an evening of, “All That Jazz”. Discover the Golden Age of Jazz and the history behind teeming jazz centers like the Palladium, the Tiranon and the Rendezvous Ballroom. William E. Thomson, Professor Emeritus of Music from USC, discusses jazz greats like Gillespie, Parker, Nellie Lutcher and others.

Enjoy delicious Hors D’oeuvres during intermission before we settle down to experience the rousing soulful sounds of a Jazz Ensemble which members of the band have

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money from the stimulus: Title I, Special Education, and the Fiscal Stabilization Fund. When congress permitted Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, it quickly became the largest federally funded educational program in the nation. Title I allocates supplemental funds to school districts with the intention of helping struggling students to succeed in the curriculum.

When AUSD was allotted dollars for its Title I and Special Education funds in the stimulus, both were strictly protected by law.

And despite the district’s pressing issue of teacher layoffs, those funds could not—by any means—be used to keep some teachers in the classrooms. The Fiscal Stabilization Fund, on the other hand, helps to balance the state budget.

Ironically, the strictly protected Title I and Special Education funds Arcadia was to receive are now up in the air, as is a suitable and perhaps only description. Jennifer Kuhn, director of K-12 Education for the Legislative Analyst Office (LAO), proposed that the governor’s office not “commit” to allocating the funds to AUSD. The LAO argued to use the funds to backfill the state’s staggering $8 billion deficit, as the district’s lobbyist Jack Frost and the Califor-

RETIRED TEACHERS TO HEAR DR.”SKIP” RIZZO SPEAK ON MEMORY ENHANCEMENT Are you forgetting to remember? Is retrieving information from your memory bank becoming more difficult? If so, the California Retired Teachers’ Association #71 (CRTA) invites you to hear a presentation by Dr. Albert “Skip” Rizzo, creator of the Memory Enhancement Seminars for Seniors (MESS). Affiliated with the University of Southern California School of Gerontology and the Institute for Creative Technologies, Dr. Rizzo has designed his MESS program specifically to assist senior citizens in learning skills for memory maintenance and enhancement. He will offer some simple strategies that can be a significant asset for improving memory.

Dr. Rizzo holds several degrees in psychology: a Ph.D. from the State University of New York-Binghamton; a Master’s degree from the University of New Orleans; and a B.A. from the University of Hartford. Along with his work as a research scientist, he also teaches a USC School of Fine Arts course entitled “Visual Arts and Technology.” He is currently directing a Virtual Reality system for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in returning military personnel. Dr. Rizzo is very active on the conference circuit and as a public speaker. He has received many honors in his field and has numerous publications to his credit.

performed at Downtown Disney and the San Antonio Winery.

This special evening of jazz is for individuals age 50 and over and will take place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. Cost of the event is $10.00 which is nonrefundable. Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, March 24 for Arcadia residents and Wednesday, March 25 for the general public. A priority list will be established at 12pm to determine sale order which starts at 1pm.

For more questions, please contact Arcadia Senior Services at 626.574.5130.

Dr. Rizzo will present his program at the California Retired Teachers’ Association #71 luncheon meeting on Friday, April 10, at 11:30 a.m. The group meets at the Senior Center Building in Arcadia Park, 405 W. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia, next to the Lawn Bowling Greens.

Guests are welcome to come enjoy the luncheon and to hear Dr. Rizzo speak. The cost of the luncheon for members and guests is $9. The reservation deadline is Friday, April 3.

For more information, please call John Gera at (626) 286-0714. Membership in CRTA is open to all retired educators and to any others interested in joining.

(CASBO) report. But the governor’s office declined this, favoring that the stimulus dollars be allocated to schools. Dr. Shawn says Kuhn’s proposal is “not as likely,” with respect to the governor’s decision. He added, “Frankly, it’s all just talk right now.”

However, he said “Our funding is tied up in Prop 98.” Proposition 98 guarantees that educational systems receive a percent of the state budget but with shorter state revenues, the schools will receive less. Dr. Shawn argues that an $8 billion deficit cannot be quelled without substantial cuts and because 60% of its recent budget cuts were derived from educational systems, he cannot deny the looming possibility of cuts for AUSD. He ended the interview with, “Politics are politics and its not all black and white.

We will continue to communicate all that we know with the public and really appreciate the dialogue.” This was no understatement, I should add.

In fact, Dr. Shawn hosts a blog, “The Superintendent’s Budget Discussion,” on the AUSD Portal that is nothing short of powerful. It packs the power of knowledge and passion in one clear, concise discussion— updates written in lucid prose and a string of comments from the public to follow. “Nice” said “In the news this week, Obama berated AIG for distributing millions of dollars worth of bonus money to executives despite receiving billions in US government bail out money. What would Obama do (WWOD) if he were to get wind about how our superintendent rather cut teacher jobs than to first consider a personal pay cut? Mr. Shawn, if you are an Obama supporter, then you need to do the right thing.” Of course, for the senselessly rude and sometimes pressing comments Dr. Shawn’s blog receives, it receives laudatory and knowledge-seeking ones as well. Ernesto and Antoneth Fong write, “We are fortunate to live in such a caring and supportive community and feel blessed by the level of education that is afforded to our children by these wonderful teachers.” Pep Manning writes, “To Dr. Shawn, I really appreciate your willingness to have this forum. The decisions you have the responsibility to make are extremely difficult, and to take the time to explain, and answer questions, is truly a breath of fresh air.”

Some of Arcadia’s heavy hitters endorse the blog. Bill Klipstein, Arcadia Education Foundation Treasurer responds to the public regularly. Joann Steinmeier, president of the AUSD Board of Education, left a lengthy comment as well. An array of parents, alumni, locals and pink-slipped teachers alike—they are all on the blog, discussing opinions for all to read. I definitely recommend “The Superintendent’s Budget Discussion” for those looking for a wellrounded analysis on the state’s budget woes.

As the story develops, Dr. Shawn blogs to keep Arcadia’s residents in the know.

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•Obituary• Mrs. Ann Blake (March 10, 1916 - March 6, 2009) Mrs. Ann Blake, ninety-three, an Arcarcadia resident for over er 50 years, passed away peacefully at her home on March 6th with her loving family in attendance. She was a career homemaker and the wife of Griffin S. Blake, a former president of the Arcadia Asso-ciation of Realtors, rs, who predeceased her

in 2006.

Mrs. Blake is survived by her daughter Caroline Blake of Los Angeles, so Robert Blake of Arcadia, and sister, Mrs. Forrest Hightower of Summerville, South Carolina.

Interment will take place next to her husband at the Seal Cemetery in Washington Parish, Louisiana.

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In the third year, 1971, a cub scouts group was added to the organization, headed by Armineh Hovsepian, who later married the founder. The following year a Brownie group was added, along with groups of boys and girls Venturers.

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Scouting in Armenia began sometime around 1912.

Scouting developed abroad among the refugees who had survived the genocide of 19151916 or those that had fled the new communist occupation.

Scouting then ceased to exist in Armenia.

In 1929, The World Scout Bureau recognized the Association of Armenian Scouts (HAI ARI) based in France, while the association did not have its own territorial base, it made an exception. This Scout Association was the first and only association to receive recognition as an exile Scout Association.

In 1989, communism collapsed and the independent Republic of Armenia emerged in 1991. The French based As-

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There are approximately 20,000 Armenians in the San Gabriel Valley and Glendale’s Armenian population has surged by 65 percent since 1990, with more than one in four of Glendale’s residents now claiming Armenian descent Glendale, which has the highest concentration of Armenians outside Armenia, is now home to over 52,000, up from 31,402 in 1990.

Aside from Asian Americans, Armenian’s are one of the fastest growing immigrant populations in the U.S. Few of us know much about the rich culture and diversity of these people who are our friends and neighbors.

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sociation of Armenian Scouts in Exile, expressed their wish that Scouting in Armenia should become a part of the World Scouting Organization as soon as possible. It helped in the process of creating a national Scout Organization in Armenia.

In 1994, HASK (Armenian National Scout Movement) was officially founded. Hask has over 2,035 members, boys and girls, spread throughout the entire country. The French exile group expressed its desire to withdraw from World membership in order to allow Scouting in Armenia to become a member of the World Organization.

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Monrovia’s Studio 55 printed and displayed the historic photos and an comprehensive slide show documenting the last 40 years Armenian Scouting, its service as well as those who participated in so many events, so may years ago.

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EGGS-TRA FUN PLANNED AT MONROVIA SPRING EGG HUNT AND YMCA HEALTHY KIDS EVENT Kids and their families will be in for loads of healthy fun when the annual City of Monrovia Spring Egg Hunt and Santa Anita Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day combine as one big event on Saturday, April 11. The fun takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Recreation Park, 620 S. Shamrock Ave., in Monrovia.

In addition to the popular egg hunt which annually attracts as many as 2,000 kids, this year’s event will offer a wide variety of activities for all ages, including games, contests, stage performances and demonstrations. Family games will include an

egg relay, three-legged race, and wheelbarrow race. There will also be carnival games. Purchase a wristband for $10 for unlimited carnival games and booths.

Dozens of exhibitors will offer free giveaways and information to help keep kids healthy, active and safe. Among the exhibitors will be the Monrovia Unified School District Nutrition Network, City of Monrovia Fire Dept., Monrovia Reads and Plays, Juice it Up, Trader Joes, Premier Design, and Healthy Families affiliated with Nancy Bond Insurance in Monrovia.

Arcadia Celebrates Indian New Years’ Day ItÊs Ugadi in Andhra & Karnataka!

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Japan Day Celebrated at Dana School in Conjunction With Japan Stakes at Santa Anita Park Dana middle school students were treated to a special day of Japanese culture Friday when sumo wrestlers and karate experts graced the auditorium stage to the childrens’ delight.

In addition to the martial arts, Dana Middle School classes had the opportunity to learn about origami and calligraphy, videos about Japan and its culture as well as the opportunity to try on Samurai Warrior outfits and headgear.

Sumo wrestlers Troy Collins and Dan explained to the students that the ancient art of Sumo is about respect for one another and deep understanding of the culture from where it was borne.

Karate experts Tstomu Takahashi and Takeshi Saito worked a few routines and held the audience spellbound.

Meanwhile at the Track for Japan Stakes: A former leading trainer in the United States who returned late last year from a one-year suspension for a medication violation, Patrick Biancone on Saturday realized his second victory since his reinstatement when Stream Cat captured Santa Anita’s 53rd running of the Grade III, $100,000 Tokyo City Cup at 1 ½ miles.

After a ground saving ride along the rail, jockey Joseph Talamo sent Stream Cat to the lead in midstretch and they had enough in reserve to stave off the fast-closing bid of favored Big Booster by a neck with Medjool another two lengths back in third.

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worked out great.” The winning time over Santa Anita’s Pro-Ride surface was 2:31.92.

Big Booster, the 6-5 favorite who had closed belatedly for third in last year’s Tokyo City Cup, was returning from a five-month freshening for trainer Mike Mitchell. Stream Cat, sent off at odds of 9-2, was coming off a tenth place finish in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap on March 7.

Prior to Saturday’s start, Biancone removed the blinkers that Stream Cat had worn since early in his career, and the equipment change seemed significant.

“Going longer, I wanted him to relax quicker,” explained the 56-yearold French-born trainer. “Sometimes, on older horses, when you take off the blinkers, it’s roughly the same effect

as when you put them on. You can change their style, you know?”

Stream Cat returned $11.40, $4.20 and $3.40 to his backers. Big Booster, ridden by Rafael Bejarano, paid $2.80 and $2.40 while the show price on Medjool, with Michael Baze aboard, was $6.40.

Biancone had entered the day with but a single victory from 47 starters this year, that win coming with Nownownow in the Grade II San Fernando Stakes at Santa Anita on Jan. 17 with Talamo in the saddle.

It has been a tedious climb back for the trainer who led the nation in purse earnings in 2006 when banking over $5.3 million and who trained Horse of the Year All Along in 1983.

Owned by Fab Oak Stable, Hurley and Goldthorp, Stream Cat earned $60,000 for the partnership which brought the 6-year-old gelding’s career figure to $705,610 from a lifetime record of 7-1-4 in 22 starts.

Earlier in the afternoon, Triumphant Flight scored an upset victory in the 52nd running of the $87,800 San Miguel Stakes for 3-year-olds when setting the pace under Victor Espinoza and finishing one-half length ahead of Charlie’s Moment while covering six furlongs in 1:09.54.

Despite two wins and two seconds in four previous starts including a three-length victory in the $123,000 Barretts Juvenile at Fairplex Park last September, Triumphant Flyer was dismissed at odds of 7-1, second longest in the field of six.

The California-bred son of Chullo paid $16.40, $6.40 and $3.20.

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Last Monday morning “RupaYoga”, which is held at the Elk’s Lodge on Huntington Drive in Arcadia, offered a unique and educational Indian instrumental music concert by Geetha and Frank Bennets for the seniors and the handicapped who attend Rupa Dore’s regular fun yoga class.

The Hindus of Nepal begin their new year Nava Varsha in the third week of March, and the people of Kashmir start the Kashmiri Lunar year - Navreh - in the second week of March. The southern Indian states of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh begin their new year - Ugadi - in late March or early April. The Maharashtrians celebrate their new year Gudhi Padwa, during the same time.

The Telugu and the Kannada New Year falls on the first day of the month of Chaitra (MarchApril). People in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka states in the South of India believe that Lord Brahma began the creation of the universe on this auspicious day of Ugadi.

People prepare for the New Year by cleaning and washing their houses and buying new clothes.

On the Ugadi day they decorate their houses with mango leaves and “rangoli” designs, and pray for a prosperous new year, and visit the temples to listen to the yearly “Panchangasravanam” as priests make predictions for the coming year. Ugadi is also known as an auspicious day to embark on any new endeavor.

In Maharashtra, the New Year is celebrated as Gudhi Padwa - a festival that heralds the advent of spring (March-April). Early on the morning of the first day of the Chaitra month, people finish their ablutions, wear new clothes and decorate their houses with colorful “rangoli” patterns. A silk banner is raised and worshipped, and greetings and sweets are exchanged.

People hang “gudhis” on their windows on this day to celebrate Mother Nature’s bounty. A “gudi” is a decorated pole with a brass or a silver vessel placed on it.

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Several days later the subject of Dolls with Tattoos came up once again. This time I listened intently as the “Tattoo Lady” had displayed on her worktable a variety of tattoo samples.

With a curious sly smile and a twinkle in her eye, she asked me which tattoo did I like best? Immediately I became worried. This may be her late arriving mid-life crisis. I visualized seeing a tattoo upon her ankle, shoulder or some other more discretely hidden location.

Unknowingly, “Her I Gotcha” retaliation was now in-place for my earlier flippant remarks. I gullibly swallowed her hook, as I was concerned that hiding behind this tattoo subject could be many other strange interests such as, body piercing, leather jackets and hip-hop music. I thought how could this demure, quiet, feminine Grandmother be indulging in such cult-like thoughts and possible behaviors.

When I began my difficult inquiry with her into the subject...she immediately turn-on me with a strange grin and said, “WALLACE”, which is my formal name that is never used in our house, “haven’t you heard that “Barbie” is turning 50 this year and she will be flaunting a tattoo or two?” Well, since my doll collection does not include a beautifully tattooed Barbie doll, I was thinking perhaps I should keep in touch with the changing times.”

My comment was, “Oh, sure you should also consider a butterfly tattoo upon your shoulder.

Her immediate reply, floored me as she said “You know I was trying to please you by giving you first choice of one of the sample tattoos that I was considering!”

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I had been fooled! At this point of her revenge, I promised “The Doll Lady” that next time she introduces an outrageous subject, that I will be much more tuned into her … acting abilities.

The Tattooed Doll conversation finally became serious and my most admired sweetheart began to state her poignant views upon the questionable display of “body art”, body piercing, pregnant, and divorced doll gal pals for children to enjoy. She indicated her desire to label this type of children’s play dolls as the “Tramp Dolls” of playtime. She did not want to corrupt her doll collection with this disgusting type of dolls.

Japan from 16 the wire, he picked it up.” Added Kruljac, “He’s Charlie’Moment, who edged favored Turk by one length while ridden by Danny Sorenson, paid $4.60 and $2.60. Turk, with Joel Rosario in the saddle, returned $2.40 to show.

“This horse has such a big heart,” Espinoza said after dismounting from the winner trained

by Eric Kruljac. “He’s tried hard in all of his races. Today, we had the one hole, so we really didn’t have much choice except to just let him run away from there. The fractions (22.44 and 45.49) helped us. From the three eights pole to

just a nice, gutty colt.”

The winning purse of $57,480 boosted Triumphant Flight’s earnings to $206,543 for owner Tyler Seltzer. The colt was purchased for $36,000 at the Barretts October Sale in 2007.

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„Body Language and Legends‰ I had never heard an Indian story teller before.

On March 15th, the Arcadia Historical Society presented one of the most fascinating and somewhat metaphysical telling of myths and legends ever of the Tongva Indian Triby by Mark Frank Acuña.

When he spoke of the eagle, he took on the look and movements of an eagle, the same of the raven and owl. Each story had a moral lesson, but the legends kept young and old watching with undivided attention.

The Tongva tribe are Indians of the San Gabriel Valley.

Mr. Acuña attended both San Gabriel Mission Grammar School and San Gabriel Mission High School, graduating in 1955. He received his A.A. from Mt. San Antonio Community College in 1957, then spent a year studying at San Luis Rey Mission, and returned to school at California State University at Los Angeles and received a B.A. (1964) and an M.A. (1966) in English and art history, graduating Summa Cum Laude.

He taught English and California Indian Studies at Mt. San Antonio Community College for 32 years where he became an advisor to both the Chicano Student Union and the Native American Student Association. He was awarded Educator of the Year in 1986 and after retiring, received a Professor Emeritus Award in 1998.

He worked for the Gabrieleno-Tongva Tribal Council as “Dance Captain,” retiring from that position in March of 2000. He was a tribal language teacher and was cultural liaison between the Council and the City of Santa Fe Springs and the Tongva Village Project, the City of San Gabriel and the Smith Park Expansion and the Red Box-San Gabriel Mountain Native American Interpretive Center, where he is presently the tribal ethnobotanist.

Refreshments were served by Society members at the conclusion of the meeting. President Ruth Dunlop thanked all who contributed to the successful program.

„Sierra Madre Civic Club Hosts Fiesta Party‰ Ole! says Sierra Madre Civic Club, inviting you to a Mexican Fiesta as they hold their annual luncheon and auction Saturday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. This will take place in La Salle High School Auditorium, corner of W. Sierra Madre Boulevard and Michillinda Avenue.

An afternoon of fun and excitement is promised by co-chairs Nancy Fox, Vickie Vernon and Suzanne Decker. Highlighting the day is the auction with a variety of over 100 quality items that can be won for only a nominal donation. Returning is Anita Thompson, auctioneer extraordinaire, who keeps the action moving at a fast pace and always with her great humor.

There will also be a silent auction and a gorgeous money hat designed by Sheila Woehler that will pay a whopping $250 to the lucky winner (a true Mexican hat dance).

Darlene Crook and Marlene Enmark have planned a menu of delicious salads for the lunch.

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A traditional teahouse with a koi pond and a wrap around creek grace one of the lovely garden areas. In addition to this elegant estate, Stimson is also famous for his design of the South Orange Grove Wrigley Mansion, headquarters for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.

You are certain to be delighted by the magical transformation of the interior of the mansion by this year’s top designers. Afterwards, you are welcome to enjoy the gardens with a docent-led tour or leisurely explore them on your own. The gardens are a testament to the creative talents of our many landscape designers.

In 1943, aftwr 26 years of Stimson family ownership, the property was sold to the family of Dr. Charles H. Strub. As executive vice president of the Los Angeles Turf Club, Dr. Strub was known as the “guiding spirit” for the development of Santa Anita Park racetrack. The home was occupied by the Strub family until Mrs. Strub’s death in 1968.

Enjoy a snack, light breakfast, lunch or early dinner in the Restaurant at Showcase and meander through the Shops at Showcase as you hunt for unique items to purchase. The gardens, restaurant and shops are open to the public without a ticket any day during Showcase hours.

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They make it happen. The VIPs of the San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre (l-r) Richard Allen, music director; Rikki Lugo, renowned choreographer; Sally Baldwin, president of the S.G.V.M.T., with her husband, Mayor Harry Baldwin of San Gabriel.

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Utilizing drama, comedy, song and spoken word, Walker creates unforgettable portraits of three unique and fascinating women in love. As we meet them and 12 other men and women that inhabit their worlds, we are taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Journey into the depths of what lies beneath the surface of their lives - the joys and the vulnerabilities, and experience a very human story about hope, love and reclaiming oneself.

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Star power Christopher Sanders, as Emile de Becque, with a multitude of credits, flew in from the East Coast for this concert. Shown here with his co-star, Victoria Strong as Nellie, a veteran of the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, having played 12 roles on that state.

It will be a Mexican Fiesta when Sierra Madre Civic Club holds its annual lunch and auction on April 18.

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On March 19 at 11:55 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of South Canyon regarding two male juveniles walking back and forth from the front to the side of a residence.

The teens were seen carrying a safe away from the property and left in an older Honda Accord parked east of the location. The suspects entered the residence through an unlocked rear door, right after the residents left the home. Investigation continuing

On March 20 at 8:36 p.m., Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department air support called Monrovia Police Department and requested officers to assist a deputy who was attempting to detain a burglary suspect in the City of Duarte. The family of the suspect was becoming threatening toward the deputy. Officers responded and assisted the deputy with this incident.

Vandalism Arrest.

Hit and Run Traffic Collision.

On March 19 at 2:28 p.m., officers responded to the 800 block of West Walnut after a caller reported two male subjects writing graffiti on mailboxes. The officers arrived and located the two suspects. The reporting party positively identified the two suspects and they were arrested. The reporting party will be receiving the $100 graffiti bounty for reporting the incident, which led to the arrest of the vandals.

On March 21 at 2:48 a.m., a driver in a white Toyota pickup truck was driving south on Peck Road when he hit a parked vehicle. The driver in the white truck fled the scene southbound. Officers responded and searched the area, but the suspect was not located. The damaged vehicle was stored as the owner could not be located.

Investigation continuing.

Suspicious Person / Receiving Stolen Property / Suspect Arrested.

On March 20 at 3:15 a.m., officers were called to Hidden Valley regarding a suspicious person seen tampering with vehicles. An area check was made, but the subject was not located.

A short time later, a male subject matching the description of the suspicious person was seen walking in the 200 block of North Mayflower.

He was contacted and found to be in possession of property which belonged to a victim on Patrician Way. The suspect was then arrested for possession of stolen property. Investigation continuing.

Grand Theft Auto.

On March 20 at 7:01 a.m., officers went to the 200 block of West Lemon regarding the theft of a vehicle. On their arrival, the victim reported his 1993 Honda stolen. The victim parked and secured his vehicle in front of the location the evening before at about 9 p.m. He returned the next morning at 7 a.m. and his vehicle was missing. No broken glass was found on the ground where it had been parked. Investigation continuing.

Vehicle versus Pedestrian Injury Traffic Collision.

On March 20 at 5:33 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Pomona regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a 5 year old pedestrian.

Officers arrived and summoned Monrovia Fire Department paramedics to tend to the young boy.

Apparently, he was with an older brother and was attempting to walk across Myrtle to be with another older brother. He stepped between two parked cars and walked out unexpectedly into the street and was struck by a vehicle. He was taken to a hospital where his injuries were determined to be minor and he was later released.

Residential Burglary.

On March 21 at 12:49 p.m., an officer went to the 800 block of West Olive regarding a burglary. On arrival, the victim told the officer that he had been working out of town between March 8 and March 19. He had left his garage door unlocked. When he returned, he went into his garage and discovered some plumbing and bathroom accessories missing. Neighbors were contacted, but no one saw anything unusual.

Investigation continuing.

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On March 21 at approximately 4:12 p.m., Victorville Police Department was in pursuit of a stolen vehicle. The suspect was reported to be suicidal and had a gun. They turned over the pursuit to the California Highway Patrol. When the vehicle went into El Monte, CHP turned over the pursuit to El Monte Police Department. The pursuit ended in a business parking lot at Magnolia and Huntington in Monrovia. The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Monrovia officers assisted in traffic control only during the incident.

SIERRA MADRE Sunday, March 15th:

9:53 PM - Identity Theft, 300 block Toyon Road. Citibank alerted a resident of two unauthorized purchases made at Wal-Mart. The purchases were made with in a two hour period, Sunday, 3/15/2009 between 7:37 pm and 9:35 pm at different stores. The total estimated loss is $1,284.91.

Monday, March 16th: 5:28 AM – Arrest, Domestic battery, Vista Circle Drive. Officers responded to a call of an physical assault in-progress. Officers determined an argument escalated to a fight where a man struck another man, causing a laceration to the victim’s forehead. The suspect was arrested for

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10:07 PM – Arrest, Suspender/revoked driver’s license, 180 South Michillinda Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation. A records check revealed the man was driving on a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for the violation and released of a written promise to appear.

Wednesday, March 18th: 1:23 PM – Lost or stolen license plate, 00 block North Baldwin Ave. A motorist reported the rear license plate from her car was missing.

The license plate was discovered missing at 11:00 am Wednesday, 3/18/2009. The car was parked in the rear parking lot of Bean Town.

10:28 PM – Arrest, Suspended/revoked driver’s license, 1900 block Santa Anita Ave. A motorist was stopped for a traffic violation.

During the investigation the driver was unable to produce a picture ID. The driver was arrested and transported to the Sierra Madre Jail for identification. He was booked for driving unlicensed and suspended; he was issued a citation and released on a written promise to appear. The driver’s vehicle was towed.

Thursday, March 19th: 4:10 PM – Petty theft, 400 block West Sierra Madre Blvd. R/P reports his air compressor was stolen from his apartment’s carport. The crime occurred between 10:00 pm Tuesday, 3/17 and 12:00 pm Thursday, 3/19. The loss was estimated at $200.00.

Saturday, March 21st: 11:23 AM – Theft from a vehicle, 300 block Camillo Street. Two pairs of glasses and a CD case were stolen from an unlocked pick-up truck.

The crime occurred between 12:00 pm Friday, 3/20/2009 and 8:30 am Saturday, 3/21/2009. The loss was estimated at $180.00.

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advised that she received notification that several Borders’ stores were burglarized yesterday, so she checked her surveillance video. When reviewing the video, she discovered that two male Hispanic suspects stole about 50 DVD’s and Blue Ray movies. The total loss was about $2,000.

Tuesday, March 17: Around 10:10 a.m., a victim came to the station to report an identity theft incident. Unknown suspect(s) acquired the victim’s personal information, made fraudulent charges on two different credit cards, and withdrew cash from his checking account. The total loss to date is almost $3,000.

Officers were called to the AMC Theaters located at Westfield mall around 8:00 p.m. regarding a man detained for vandalism. Investigation revealed that a 28-year-old male Caucasian was under the influence of multiple prescription medications and alcohol, and he began suffering hallucinations. Believing that he was being followed, he went into a family restroom at the theater and used a cigarette lighter to set off the sprinkler system, resulting in the flooding of the restroom and the main hallway.

It was determined that the subject was a danger to himself so he was transported to a hospital for a 72-hour hold.

Wednesday, March 18: A traffic stop was initiated in the 100 block of East Huntington around 12:24 a.m. for several vehicle code violations. A 38-year-old male Asian driver was contacted and it was determined that he was operating the vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested at the scene without incident.

The Department received several extortion reports over the past few days regarding a man calling the victims and demanding $30,000. He also threatened to harm the victims and their family members if he did not get the money.

Because the suspect made so many calls to numerous victims throughout the area, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be handling the cases.

Sunday, March 15:

Thursday, March 19:

Between 9:00 p.m. on March 14 and 12:10 a.m. on March 15, an auto burglary occurred in the 100 block of North First. Unknown suspect(s) smashed a car window and stole a purse, camera, and clothing items for a total reported loss of almost $4,000.

Macy’s loss prevention personnel advised that they had detained a female juvenile for theft around 2:00 p.m. The girl took clothing items into a fitting room, cut the security sensors with scissors, concealed them in a shopping bag, and left the store. Additional stolen property from Wet Seal, Charlotte Russe, Spencer’s Gifts, and Cali-ONE were also recovered. The 16-year-old Caucasian was arrested for commercial burglary and possession of burglary tool.

A theft investigation was conducted at the high school, and it revealed that several male students were involved in stealing cell phones from other students’ backpacks. The stolen cell phones were then sold. A 15-year-old Caucasian student was arrested for grand theft from person; a 15-year-old Hispanic and a 16-year-old Caucasian were arrested for receiving stolen property; two other students were suspended from school for attempted theft.

Around 2:17 p.m., units were dispatched to Westfield mall regarding a male subject detained by security personnel for sexual battery. Investigation revealed that a 24-year-old male Asian suspect groped and rubbed his hands across intimate parts of 7 employees at Gilly Hicks. A private person’s arrest was made, and the man was taken into custody.

Monday, March 16:

Shortly after 11:00 a.m., a victim came to the station to file an identity theft report. Unknown suspect(s) obtained the victim’s personal information by unknown means, acquired a Kohl’s credit card, and made gift card purchases totaling $1,500.

Units responded to Borders located at Westfield mall around 4:58 p.m. regarding a commercial burglary that occurred between 6:23 p.m. and 6:39 p.m. on March 15. The manager

Friday, March 20: Loss prevention personnel from JC Penney advised that they had detained a female juvenile for theft around 1:00 p.m. The girl was seen concealing merchandise in bags hanging from a baby stroller. A private person’s arrest was made, and the 16-year-old Hispanic was taken

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Prior to award of the Contract, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the forms provided and in the manner described in the Bid Documents. Contractor shall comply with PCC § 4108 with respect to subcontractor bond requirements.

CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICES CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS APRIL 2009 The City of Arcadia (Owner) will receive sealed bids for the TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION AT HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND FIRST AVENUE AND SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND SANTA CLARA STREET Project. The Project, which involves furnishing and installing traffic signal poles, vehicle and pedestrian indications, LED’s, video and ILD detection, safety lighting, conduits, conductors, signage and pavement striping and markings, must be completed within 90 calendar days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the

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into custody for grand theft.

Almost $720 in property was recovered. She was later cited and released to her father who was present while she committed the thefts.

Around 7:00 p.m., units responded to the 600 block of Fairview in reference to a domestic disturbance. A male suspect was contacted but he refused to open the front door and was belligerent towards the officers. After 24 minutes, the suspect finally complied and opened the door but he continued to ignore officers’ orders.

The 22-year-old Asian was eventually taken into custody for obstructing/resisting.

Pursuant to PCC § 22300, the successful Contractor may substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the Owner.

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Saturday, March 21:

Between 5:00 p.m. on March 20 and 8:15 a.m. on March 21, a grand theft occurred at REI, 214 North Santa Anita. Unknown suspect(s) stole a $2,500 bicycle from the store.

Shortly after 5:00 p.m., officers were sent to Borders regarding shoplifting suspects who had returned to the store.

The manager recognized the suspects as those who had stolen DVD’s and Blue Ray movies on March 15. Private persons’ arrests were made, and Hispanic suspects, ages 18 and 40, were taken into custody for commercial burglary.

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The nation’s newspaper publishers, busy rearranging their printing presses and mouse pads to comply with the new standards, were grossly unavailable for comment.

SIERRA MADRE WEEKLY PUBLISHER BUYS AIG, THE STAR NEWS AND 6 OF THE 7 DWARVES •By Sir Snotty Windbag III• Pictured here in front of the international headquarters of world renowned news service Beacon Media, President Barack Obama was heard to comment, “Now let’s all go get some pizza, okay? Great.”

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O’Reilly, a longtime furniture sales representative and father of two boys, had a plethora of broadcast and print interviews within three days of joining Obama’s cabinet. He told Larry King on Tuesday night that his role models include Bruce Springsteen, Barry Bonds and Vin Diesel.

In his thirty-minute chat with The King, O’Reilly confessed to “fooling” the IRS “once or twice.” But he assured the public of his trustworthiness. He said, “Those were my younger years. I liked to test the law like any other self-respecting thirty-six year old, you know?” He laughed.

O’Reilly said he does not know precisely what the responsibilities of a commerce secretary are but is sure he’ll “figure something out on the plan,” he told King.

do”, said the President in a rare, unscheduled appearance outside Beacon Media’s Chestnut Ave. headquarters, “is make sure that Main Street knows that the U.S. government is behind them one-hundred percent [when they choose to advertise with Beacon Media.]”

Though the details of the plan are sparse, the President did say that such payments will be made either from the massive TARP bailout fund, or in the cash resale equivalent in 1997 Chevrolet Cavaliers, a large kitty of which the government recently found itself the proud owner.

Distressing Unemployment Figures Show Uncle Sam Now Unemployed

•By Sir Snotty Windbag III•

Seen here ‘busking‘ for a bailout of some kind, Uncle Sam was seen strolling down Sierra Madre Blvd last week playing a cheap Stradivarius he bought from one of his Republican congressman when he got his pink slip from voters in November.

Sam who has until now

been virtually guaranteed employment for life was said to be suicidal as he wandered aimlessly down towards Arcadia, muttering unintelligible somethings.

Paramedics were called and Sam was taken to a nearby sanatorium where he now rests comfortably atop a stack of American flags.

Contrary to industry analysts thinking that newspapers are on the way out in this Google infested, worm ridden environment, Beacon Media publisher Von Raess and Co-Publisher Sir John Stephens today announced that their mega-corporation has acquired the Notorius AIG and renamed the company anagram to - All Is Good! Slated for the CEO position of the company is Stephen Colbert.

They still plan on insurance services for their new acquisition but are believed to have a new philosophy on making money. “We are gonna offer free health, life, home and car insurance to anyone who can tell us why supermarkets have “express” checkout lanes but allow people to use hundreds of coupons for a purchase of 15 items or less.

Additionally the Beacon Empire, which puts out 5 million newspapers around the city of Sierra Madre, will buy out the illegally published ”Mountain View Observer” and another little-known struggling daily, the Pasadena Star News. It seems that the MVO publisher has finally agreed with her two readers and the L.A. County Superior Court that “the time has come for a change.” Scribe D. Lee Marvin is devastated by the news and plans on retiring his quill. It’s this philosophy that has taken what was once just an Arcadia dream, Core Media, to Beacon Media’s appointed place of the newspaper map, on Chestnut Street in Monrovia.

As for the Star News

staffers reaction, no one could be reached for comment as the entire staff was outside Octomum’s house (except former f latfooted crime blog reporter Frank G. who was busy eating raw fish with the Pasadena Chief of Police on Monday ) on the breaking-wind story of another baby’s diaper arriving, making a deposit and subsequently being thrown into t he landfill behind Octomum’s house where thousands of seagulls are hovering night and day for the lastest in the pickins.

But photorazzi Raul Roa of the Star News has just been assigned a photo story that will make octomum look like yesterday’s diapers. The veteran photog will now cover the minute by minute doings of Major Bill Bogaard. Bogaard was recently promoted by the Pasadena Independent, to this high ranking position as Bogy had been “mayor for far too long.” We needed “a change in direction in the city council” admitted Sid & Nancy Tyler. “Bogaard has been cracking that whip for so long, it is about time we promoted him.”

Subsequently Bogaard will now wear Military fatigues to Council meetings and coverage will stream live via India through Pasadena Now and Then’s new website sect ion called “ Stars and Stripes Now and Forever.”

Plans for the Star News’ future include a total redesign and offering a page 3 girl to the mix. “It worked in the UK” according to rising newspaper magnate, John

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