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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 VOLUME 14, NO. 77

Monrovia Rotary to Host Annual Talent Show

Settlement Ends Former Jailer’s Lawsuit

On the evening of Saturday, October 3rd, The Rotary Club of Monrovia will be hosting “Monrovia’s Got Talent”. They are searching for performers to compete for the title of the most talented act in town, a title that comes with a $500 grand prize. Rotary leaders say that they are looking for musicians, dancers, comedians, and entertainers of any and all kinds, but that the material should be suitable for those of all audiences and ages. Last year’s show was a huge success, with some 300 people attending to see the fifteen acts that made it through a rigorous screening process and onto the big stage. Those performers donated their time and their talents to help raise money for the Monrovia Rotary Charitable foundation, a foundation which in turn supports many area charities. A few examples of how the proceeds were spent this year include a $10,000 donation to furnish the children’s section of Monrovia’s new library, $10,000 in college scholarships to Monrovia High School graduates, As-

A settlement agreement with a former Monrovia Police Department jailer has resulted in dismissal of a lawsuit against the City. The plaintiff is voluntarily dismissing his lawsuit “with prejudice,” and is therefore barred from making any future claims related to the case. Rudy Ramirez, 26, filed the civil suit in May 2008, claiming that Police Sergeant Daniel Verna sexually abused Ramirez in 2000, six years before Ramirez became employed with the City of Monrovia. In response to the allegations in the complaint, the City requested that the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department conduct an investigation to determine if any criminal activity had taken place. To date, no charges have been filed against Verna. In the lawsuit, Ramirez also alleged that Verna sexually harassed him during his employment. However, Ramirez never filed any complaints with the City while he was employed there. Ramirez was released from probationary employ-

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1100 Young Women ( and a few good men) Try out for Annual Rose Court BY TERRY MILLER

The annual Rose Queen & Royal Court Tryouts were held Saturday and Monday at Tournament House. More than 1,000 Pasadena-area young women and a few good men tried out hoping to become a part of Pasadena history as they participated in

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this unique selection process. Seven finalists will be named to the Royal Court in the coming weeks. Of course, as predictable and as timely as the Parade itself - a handful of Arcadia High School boys tried out once again for the coveted Rose Court. One contestant

said “It takes a lot of courage for boys to enter” the prestigious Royal Court tryouts. Doubtful as it is that a male will be selected on the court, one hopeful said he did it to “meet girls” and another just wanted an “official” TOR photo with the bouquet of Roses.

“It’s a Beautiful Night In London”

As the young women waited for their turn to say a few words and give their first impressions to the TOR Committee on the south lawn of Tournament House, reigning Rose Queen and Arcadia resident Courtney Lee and her court gave the hopefuls a few

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JUDGE LANCE ITO PRESIDES IN PASADENA POLITICAL CAUCUS Pasadena Women’s Political Caucus Offers Unique Look at How Judges Get their Jobs

Frank Gallagher with the Pasadena Independent in hand on top the Plinth

BY JOHN STEPHENS AND TERRY MILLER

Following the appearance of an article in the Los Angeles Times last week, as well as an article printed nearly three weeks prior in this paper, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared

Friday morning at the Regency Court building in Monrovia where he announced his plans to stop the evictions. Regency Court Tenants

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In his thick Irish dialect and with absolute joy of life and passion in his heart, Pasadena artist Frank Gallagher took the internet world by stor m at mid-

night (GMT) Wednesday as friends and family watched from home and all around the world via the internet. With a copy of last week’s Pasadena Independent in hand and on parade for

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Priceless Computer and Beacon Media Award Second Computer to Local Family In the second week of the Beacon Media/Priceless Computer Back to School Computer Giveaway, our winner comes from Monrovia High School, a place where, as Francisco Baltazar

says in his essay, computers are becoming more and more necessary to complete assignments and keep up with studies. Francisco comes from a large family, seven of them in

all, including four brothers, a little sister, and their parents. Just before deadline on Wednesday, the whole family came by the offices of Beacon Media to pick up their new computer, the first such

tool in their household. In addition to working hard in school, Francisco also plays in a band, so one of his first destinations through his new computer’s web browser was to YouTube,

where he showed us a video they had made of one of their songs. Francisco’s entire family was thankful for the computer, much like all of us at Beacon Media are thankful

to Priceless Computer in San Gabriel and the hard work they put in to make this project possible. Because no one can say it better than Francisco him-

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Monrovia Association of Fine Arts Presents

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BY DOROTHY DENNE

Sitting and Complaining As I once again sit here in triple digit heat complaining about sitting here in triple digit heat, I am comforted by memories of all those September days past when-----The bulletin boards were up, the text books were numbered, and the beginning units were planned. The night-before dream, or nightmare if you will, was over for another year. (I’ve never known a teacher, no matter how competent, who didn’t have a prestarting-day dream that this was going to be the class that wouldn’t sit down, or wouldn’t get quiet, wouldn’t follow some direction or other.) All that behind, I would stand with a class list in hand and look out at a room full of eager faces waiting to hear their names. If I was lucky, the number of names would match the number of bodies, and the bodies would match the names. I remember one year, long, long ago. The class list I had been given was divided, girls and boys. I had called all the girls’ names and all were present, but there was a simply beautiful little creature, with perfect bangs and gorgeous brown eyes framed by some of the longest eye lashes I had ever seen, who had not responded to any of the names. Those big brown eyes looked about to spill tears. I said, “Now don’t worry sweetheart. I’m so happy you’re here. What is your name?” She answered, “George.” More than just my teaching skills were tested as I got out of that one. We always knew that just about the time we got the school year started and settled into routine, two things would come about--the county fair and triple digit temperatures. The school passed out free tickets to the fair which meant a day of absence for many.. That kind of annoyed me. The triple digits? They really annoyed me. There was no classroom air conditioning. Spending afternoons in a room wih thirty, plus some, bodies that were sweaty and smelly could easily make for a somewhat disgruntled teacher who would sometimes think she would rather be at the county fair. Do I miss teaching? Sometimes. Especially when I’m sitting in triple digit heat, complaining about sitting in triple digit heat.

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CITY NEWS

Letters If You Don’t Want National Healthcare, Give Back Medicare All of the angry senior citizens opposing the Obama healthcare proposal should now refuse to accept any current Medicare subsidies for their own healthcare and prescriptions. These people need to pay ALL of the costs of their own medical care out of their own pockets or via private insurance, just like the rest of us, if they want us to believe they are sincerely opposed to government healthcare involvement. Has anyone in the press asked the over60-year-old protesters (seemingly the majority) if they have volunteered to opt out of our Medicare system ? Have any of these angry people given the gov’t. back what has been paid for them so far ? To denounce a healthcare plan for all Americans as “socialist” and “intrusive” while taking advantage of an almost-identical plan exclusive to just your own age group is the height of HYPOCRISY !

1100 Young Women ( and a few good men) Try out for Annual Rose Court

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Continued from 1 words of wisdom, telling each of them not to worry and to be sure to enjoy the experience. As ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses and the City of Pasadena, the 2010 Rose Queen & Royal Court will reign over the 121st annual Rose Parade and the 96th annual Rose Bowl Game on January 1. The parade, themed “2010: A Cut Above The Rest” is sure to once again be a New Year’s Day celebration seen by millions of people

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around the world. Not all was celebratory, however. Casting a somewhat dark cloud over the beginning of the annual festivities, TOR President Gary J. DiSano died on Sept. 20. Before his death, it was DiSano who chose the theme, “2010: A Cut Above the Rest” for the January 1 Parade. DiSano said about his theme, “the Tournament strives to put a Parade and Game together every year which are better than the last, we look forward to exciting Pasadena and the world once again with our spectacle.” Disano was 62 years young. “Gary was an enthusiastic and fun-loving individual,” said Jeffrey Throop, Executive Vice President of the Tournament of Roses. “He was passionate about the Parade and Game and never let any setbacks inhibit his dedication to the organization. He will be greatly missed.

Throop said that next year’s Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game will be held on in honor of their recently departed president.

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competition. (free T-shirt for first 25 registrants) Additional challenge entries are $5 each. Financial assistance is available. All skate park rules will be applicable. Competitors will be required to wear elbow, knee, and helmet safety equipment. Lending their sponsorship support to the Skate Spectacular event are Stix Ride Shop, Monrovia; Advantis Rideshop, Arcadia; Boarders; Immortal; Target;

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Wendy’s, and Monrovia Weekly. In between the challenge and open skate competitions, from 2:45 p.m. to 3:25 p.m., the band Zentonic will perform in concert. Entertainment will also be provided by DJ Roy Mix. For more information, call the SAFYMCA at (626) 3599244, or visit the website at www.safymca.org. T he SAFYMCA is located at 501 S. Mountain Ave. in Monrovia.

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ART OF LIVING

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Arts Ray Bradbury, Elizabeth Pomeroy to Headline Duarte Author Fest The legendary Ray Bradbury, Pulitzer Prize-winning Los Angeles Times columnist and author Hector Tobar, and best-selling author D. J. MacHale along with local author and historian Elizabeth Pomeroy will headline the 7th annual Duarte Festival of Authors on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. As always, the festival will showcase a rich sampling of the diversity of literary talent who live and work in Southern California, offering Ray Bradbury

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books to appeal to a wide variety of tastes: fiction and nonfiction, adventure, suspense, romance, travel, mystery, inspirational, spiritual, poetry, educational, historical, young adult and children’s titles. Tobar, author of “The Ta t t ooed S old ier,” a nd “Translation Nation: Defining a New American Identity in the Spanish-Speaking United States” will lead off the festival’s main speakers at 11 a.m. MacHale, whose young adult following of readers is legion for his bestselling fantasy series of novels, “Pendragon: Journal of an Adventure Through Time and Space,” will speak at 12:30 p.m. The ever-inspirational Bradbury, author of the “Martian Chronicles,” and “Fahrenheit 451,” as well as dozens of other books and hundreds of short stories and

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plays, will speak at 3:30 p.m. His latest book is “We’ll Always Have Paris,” a collection of 22 short stories. Other authors scheduled to appear are Elizabeth Pomeroy, “Pasadena, A Natural History;” Patricia Kokinos, “Angel Park: A Novel”; Mystery writer/magician, Gerald Schiller, “The Man Who Defied Death;” Paul Eremenco,” My Doctor, My Predator;” Jeff Sherratt, “The Brimstone Murders;” Kwei Quartey, “Wife of the Gods;” S. Kay Murphy, “Tainted Legacy, The Story of Alleged Serial Killer, Bertha Gifford;” Anne Carter, “Point Surrender;” Gayle Carline, “Freezer Burn;” and Ona Russell, “The Natural Selection,” set against the backdrop of the Scopes trial. There will also be a host of other treats for festival-

goers. Stewarts Antiques of Beverly Hills will offer an appraisal clinic for antique books, jewelry, art and other small treasures from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The public is invited to have their items appraised for a $5 donation per item collected to benefit the Duarte Library. Art lovers will enjoy an exhibit by local fine artists. The festival will also offer a variety of special activities for children. Food and refreshments will also be available. Presented by the Friends of the Duarte Library, the festival will take place in the park at Westminster Gardens, 1420 Santo Domingo Ave. Admission is free. For more information visit friendsoftheduartelibrary.com.

all of Trafalgar square and the global internet village to see, t he Sa n Ma r i no artist took the stage (aka Trafalgar Square’s Fourth Plinth) for one hour as part of the hugely popular Plinth Project. “It’s a beautiful night here in London” an exhilarated Gallagher said as he was placed on the plinth for his sixty minutes of fame, most of which was spent constructing a model of his famous giant pots and all the while sharing his running commentary on life and its wonders. As Gallagher erected his pot, he recited some poetry and mentioned his friends and family as well as thanking Antony Gormley, the artist and man behind the original idea for Plinth Project, for the opportunity to showcase his talents in such a unique fashion. While Gallagher may not yet be a king or elder statesman, he looked quite at home on the fourth plinth which sits near the famed Admiral Nelson’s column at Trafalgar square. The living statue, Gallagher was one of 2400 people selected for this project, which broadcasts one hour segments of each Plinther’s design round the clock via their web site, located at oneandanother. co.uk. Many of Gallagher’s friends and other expats of the UK were watching the artist’s plinth performance from just below the plinth in London, as well as those back home in the comfort of his favorite local pub and eatery, Brits on Colorado Blvd. At one point he paused, saying “Wait a minute, I think I have a T-shirt on underneath this shirt.”

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Then he undid a few buttons of his trademark blue denim shirt and proudly displayed the shirt which read “BRITS Warm Beer, Lousy Food”, “See Peter,” said Gallagher in reference to the popular Pasadena pub’s owner, “Here ya go, how’s that for advertising!?” At one point Gallagher’s cell phone rang and as he answered, trying to explain that he was busy and atop a plinth in London, Frank looked a bit stunned by this caller’s motive. He then held the phone out to the audience below in Trafalgar Square and said while laughing, “Hey, isn’t this unbelievable? The first call I get while on the plinth and this guy wants

money!” Later on, Ga llagher took a call from someone other than a debt collector: In a live telephone call with Beacon Media photographer Terry Miller, Gallagher asked him to “say hello to all the guys for me.” Regarding his life here i n Pa sadena , Ga l lagher said, “I’m living in Heaven. That’s what they say about Ca lifor nia; it’s Heaven. And you know what, Terry… Terr y, the people there; they’re the greatest in the world!” As he proceeded to build the frame of his pot Gallagher talked and joked with the growing crowd of spectators and curious onlookers and pulled out large

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winding road for biking. A nice morning shower had slicked it up and that looked foreboding. We cheered as the swimmers changed into their biking gear, we cheered especially when they peddled in from the long bike ride, and we cheered as the runners made the turn for the last mile to the finish line. It was that moment that we realized if we wanted to see the finish, we had to get down that same road. I did not like that I could not see the finish line as we started our brisk walk with our lab puppy in tow. He may have been towing us actually. We made it to the finish only to realize the car was back the other way for at least a mile. How could we complain? The “triathletes” and families headed back and I guess the excitement powered us on. Finally the bikes were loaded and we headed home with plans for a celebratory dinner that evening. I will never compete in a triathlon, but I can certainly be in good shape for dinner. The crowd was growing in number so I knew I wanted something quick and easy to serve. I thought of chili or soup, but wanted something with more of a special feeling to it. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse and pat the roast dry. Rub in seasoning. Place in a foil lined 13x9 in. pan. Pour barbecue sauce and small can of chicken broth over the roast. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake roast for approximately 1 ½ hours or until fork tender. Carefully pour drippings into a Dutch oven and shred the roast with two forks. Add shredded pork to the Dutch oven, along with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium low for another 30 minutes. Stir often. The soup ate like a meal to all the people with sore muscles! That actually included all of us that simply made it to the finish line to watch!

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photographs of his family and friends. “And my best friend when I didn’t have one,” said Frank as he revealed a poster-sized shot of Bonze, his ever faithful dog. He then held up a copy of last week’s Pasadena Independent which featured the exclusive story previewing Gallagher’s London appearance. He thanked Terry Miller and the Pasadena Independent for their support. He t h a n ked a l l h i s friends and supporters including Joan Winchell. Explaining each photograph and always a broad Irish smile on his face, Gallagher oozed enthusiasm and st ressed the importance of friendship and humour. “Without laughter”, asked Gallagher, “what’s the point of living?” Not to be left out was Gallagher’s love interest,

no doubt watching intently from her stateside computer screen. “She’s a g reat g irl!” said Frank as he placed on the pot an image of his g i rlf r iend K ate back i n Pasadena, whom he later said he plans to marry next January. A nd t here wa s a lso praise for some of the greats whose work has inspired this local artist. As he placed a large image of Samuel Beckett, dramatist and poet whose work offers a bleak outlook on human culture, he praised the work another author, Cormick McCarthy, as “the best writer living today.” To see Gallagher’s one hour on the plinth as well as all the other eccentric individuals who participated in this project, visit:http://www. oneandother.co.uk./ participants/Frank_G

With Good News and Bad News, MAFA Has Reasons to Celebrate the Arts BY SUSAN MOTANDER

It is the old joke “I have good news and bad news.” The good news is very good in this case and the bad news isn’t as bad as it could be. The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) has closed its Route 66 Gallery in the Aztec Hotel (that is the bad part), but the plans for its annual Fine Arts Festival are going strong (and that is a very good part). The Celebrate the Arts Festival will be held on October 10 and 11 and returns to its traditional location, Monrovia’s Library Park. This year the theme is “Celebrate the Arts - Where Culture Unites.” The purpose of the festival is twofold. It promotes the art of those who live in this area and region as well as supporting art education in local schools, both public and private. Over the years MAFA has made donations of more than $50,000 to supports art education in schools and after school programs. T h is yea r M A FA is working with the Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts and they will be presenting live entertainment and other art venues throughout Old Town for both of the days of the festival. The fine arts and crafts exhibit will feature more than just the art of those creative people who live in this area.

There will be live music and entertainment on several stages in the park. Also look for the hands on art experiences for not just kids. but adults as well. These are family friendly activities. There will be a student art display in the park as well as a silent auction. And just so that visitors are not overcome by culture with a capital C there will be the San Gabriel Valley Comic Book Festival (Who says that comics aren’t ART?). There will also be food booths and informational booths from local nonprofit organizations. Remember this event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. For more information call (626) 802-7873 or check their web site at http:// www.monroviafinearts. org.

But then there is the not so bad, “bad news.” For some time MAFA has had a gallery at the Aztec Hotel on Foothill Boulevard in Monrovia. Fortunately, the organization has recently been going through what the members refer to as “tremendous growth”. Unfortunately that growth resulted in duplication of efforts in its several venues. As an all volunteer organization it became unmanageable. Therefore, the Route 66 Gallery at the Aztec has been closed, temporarily. Kathy Reese, owner of the Aztec said that any time MAFA wants to reopen the Gallery; she will be more than glad to host them. “I hope they reopen it soon,” Reese said, adding “I’m told they hope to have it running again in January.” And that is the good part of the bad news.

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relaxed with a cold apple cider and a free concert by Yodeling Merle, a one man country band playing twang so smooth, he had all the kids dancing. From here I walked across the street and found a five-foot-tall ostrich standing next to a cage full of peacocks and a duck-filled pond. Next to the birds I wondered around an actual 1876 farm house, surrounded by an old west saloon and cemetery built for cowboy stunt shows and fake gun fights. Near here, I discovered the charming, cottage-like Apple Dumplin’s Restaurant, where I lunched on home-made chicken and pasta and a slice of apple pie. After lunch, I drove up Oak Glen Road, past wooded hills, apple orchards and New England-type landscape, to Oak Tree Village (www.oaktree-village.com), a 14-acre outdoor complex of shops, restaurants, old west “gun fights,” and other family fun. The highlight of the village is an animal park with goats,

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ne complaint many people have about visiting local museums is the cost. Almost all local museums have at least one free day a month. It merely takes a little research to find those days. Check their web sites or call the museum. But that research takes time. The good news is that several museums in Los Angeles and Orange Counties will be free for all or part of the weekend of October 3 and/or 4. There are 22 museums participating in the event. Those open both days are The Armory Center for the Arts (145 North Raymond in Pasadena, the California

African American Museum (Exposition Park), California Science Center (Exposition Park), Craft and Folk Art Museum (5814 Wilshire Blvd in L.A.) Fowler Museum at UCLA, The Getty Center (1200 Getty Center Drive,

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The good news is that several museums in Los Angeles and Orange Counties will be free for all or part of the weekend of October 3 and/or 4. L.A.), The Getty Villa (17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades - reservations are required), Museum of Latin American Art (628 Alamitos Avenue, Long Beach), Orange County Center for Contemporary Art (117 North Syca-

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Those open free on Sunday will be the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana (2002 North Main Street), The Grammy Museum at L.A. Live (Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street, L.A.), Hammer Museum at UCLA, the Museum of Contemporary Art (250 South Grand Avenue, L.A.), Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (Exposition Park), and the Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N Sepulveda Blvd, L.A.). For more information about these museums or check their web site at musuemsla.org. There you can find a full list of participating museums, as well as an interactive map of all the museums locations across Southern California. This is an opportunity that is too good to miss.

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Indecent Exposure

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“Get your clothes on, Ethel!” I’m wanting to say that line came from a song inspired by the streaking culture in the ‘70s. I’m sure many people were offended by the 500 nude participants at the University of Maryland in 1973 that started the whole phenomenon, and the rash of streaking incidents that followed. In fact, when I was in 5th grade, my ‘almost boyfriend’ streaked past my house one night, and of course I did my best to feign offense (even though I was secretly disappointed that I didn’t see anything). The funny thing is that the same people who are so opposed to being exposed to the human body will often think nothing of taking a 5% down payment (or less) from a 560 FICO on a seller carry back. Dawn Rickabaugh is a RE broker with expertise in seller financing and RE notes (trust deeds). www.NoteQueen. com 626.641.3931. Always consult with your CPA, tax attorney and/or financial advisor before selling property or paper

They’ll take 10% down (or less) on a commercial property, or a high end luxury home and feel pretty nifty getting the price they wanted. And they won’t even try to be private about it. In fact, they’ll march right over to the County Recorder and acknowledge their dirty deed in the public records! That’s what I call Indecent Foreclosure Exposure. Of course we know that most of these note holders will be surprised at the discounts they’ll have to take when they go to sell their prized promissories (promissory notes), if indeed they can sell them at all. And the reason is the exposure to foreclosure. No investor wants to be left holding the bag when these statistically risky loans begin to default. These deals just don’t have enough duds on . . . they’re shamelessly streaking around without enough protective equity, which all too often translates into capital losses. Now let me back up for just a minute. I’m obviously having some fun here, and I don’t want you to get the idea

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that these types of transactions are intrinsically evil. In this arena, morality is subjective . . . it depends on what sellers need and want at the time. The only thing I find objectionable is watching a na-

ive seller sustain a nasty financial surprise that significantly affects their quality of life. It can make sense to endure foreclosure exposure, but sellers need to have a realistic grasp of the inherent risks and

rewards. And if you’re a real estate agent, then you’d help yourself and your client by facilitating an understanding of both the short and long term implications of the owner financing

strategy they are considering. If taking 5% down is the only way to quickly sell a property at a good price, and the seller understands the risks, then why not? There are definitely risks in NOT selling: •extended DOM - how many more mortgage payments will they make waiting for the next buyer? •the risk of further depreciation (more price reductions) •renting it out instead, accepting negative cash flow and lots of repairs after the tenants are gone •inflation - it’s not a matter of ‘if,’ but ‘when,’ so the sooner they sell for a fair price, the better. Selling for less now can ultimately provide more value than selling for more later So, selling with a scantily clad seller carry back can make sense . . . at least there’s a chance of collecting the desired equity. It just wouldn’t be realistic to expect to sell the note without taking a substantial haircut. To reduce indecent foreclosure exposure, sellers can ask for a larger down payment, or use a lease-option or contract for deed. And if they really want to shield the property, they can put it in a Title Holding (Land) Trust.

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1430 Avenue 64, Pasadena. Close to Old Town Pasadena & L.A. Fantastic opportunity to live at the end of the cul-de-sac in the Johnston Lake Community. Features 4 bed/3 baths + bonus room w/bath in basement. Situated on 29,820 sq.ft. lot. Association pool, meadow & lake access. Spacious rooms w/good lay-out. Expansion potentials. Don’t just drive-by this one! Must see the entire property to appreciate! (AVE)

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This beautiful 4bdrm 2bth home has a wonderful open floor plan, up-dated kitchen, double door entry, fireplace, large windows all around, flat yard with fruit trees. Located on a Cul-De-Sac and motivated seller. (C2265)

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T h i s 3 b e d r o o m , 1.75 b a t h h o m e h a s a b e a u t i f u l formal living room, family room with an eat-in area and sits on a 930 0 sq. f t. lot. This home has a 2 c ar detached garage with R .V. parking. (M111)

1304 Santa Anita. Arcadia 3bdrm 1.75bth contemporary home surrounded by schools and great recreational activities. Good floor plan, includes cozy living room w/FP, dual purpose dining/family room w/wet bar, spacious galley style kitchen w/built-in appliances. Covered patio, separate BBQ area, grass covered backyard, RV parking, and 2-car garage. (S1304)

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This beautiful 1 bedroom has new carpet, vinyl flooring & paint. Large living room, oversize bedroom, kitchen w/ new appliances. Spacious & private balcony. Security gated parking. Great Location with a spectacular panoramic view of San Gabriel Mountains. Close to PCC & Cal Tech. (COR)

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CITY NEWS

SEPTEMBER 24 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Settlement Ends Former Jailer’s Lawsuit Continued from 1 ment in October 2006, 10 months after he was hired. Ramirez sued the City 19 months after that, charging that department managers had failed to stop Verna from harassing him. The City earlier won part of the case when the court dismissed a claim by Ramirez that he was retaliated against by the department when he

was released from employment. Both the settlement itself and the amount to be paid Ramirez were approved by the governing board of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA), a self-insuring group of 22 Los Angeles County cities, including six in the San Gabriel Valley – Monrovia, Alhambra, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Glen-

Judge Lance Ito Presides in Pasadena Political Caucus

dora and El Monte. Monrovia’s participation in the ICRMA is based on a per-case deductible, and since Monrovia had already spent its deductible preparing to defend the case, the full cost of the settlement became the responsibility of the consortium and it was that group’s board, not the Monrovia City Council, that voted to approve the settlement.

Monrovia Rotary to Host Annual Talent Show Continued from 1 sistance that helped fund ProActive Tutoring, a venture that has provided over 1,800 hours of one on one tutoring to Monrovia students, as well

as ongoing sponsorship of Monrovia’s summer concerts in the park Auditions will be held Saturday, September 26th from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Santa Anita YMCA.

Those interested in auditioning for the contest or in information regarding tickets to the event should contact Denise Harvey (626) 4834861, or by email at denise@ monroviatravel.com

Library Park Getting Its Final Touches

Judge Fischer,a life member of the Women Lawyers Association, talks about her career as Judge Lance Ito looks on. Photos by Terry Miller

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The final phase of remodeling for Monrovia’s Library Park is now underway, with construction beginning Monday, September 21 and an anticipated completion date of October 30, or first week of November, depending on the progress of work. Three projects are being done simultaneously: •A large public fountain is being installed at the Myrtle Avenue entrance to the park, at the head of the main walkway to the Public Library.

•Behind the Library and along Primrose Avenue, installation of new playground equipment is taking place, along with refurbishing of the band shell, re-landscaping and re-seeding of the park lawns. •In front of the Library, a Veterans Memorial is being installed at the base of the flagpoles Watch for temporary No Parking signs south of the main entrance to the Library, on the west side of Myrtle, on an as-needed basis; also, tem-

porary closure of the sidewalk (west side of Myrtle) whenever the contractor has material deliveries or as needed. There will be two major deliveries for the fountain vault and bowl, each of which will require a crane. No definite date has been set for those deliveries. The direct walkway to the Library from Myrtle Avenue will be closed to public access during the construction, and the construction area will be fenced. No traffic interruption is expected.

Our political system is somewhat perplexing to some people and when we go to the voting booths how much do we really know about any candidates let alone the legal professionals hoping for a judicial seat? Last week a Superior Court Judge - one who became a big part of everyone’s living room presiding over the famed O.J. Simpson murder trial - took charge of a quite different set of circumstances. Renowned Judge Lance A. Ito moderated a panel of distinguished jurists: Wanda Dorgan, Dale Fischer, Judith Levey Meyer and Hilleri Grossman Merritt Wednesday evening in Pasadena’s Main Library. The event, co-chaired by the Honorable Lara L. Lar-

jian who and later elevated him to Superior Court judge in 1989. Ito earned his Bachelor’s Degree with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles and his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley’s School of Law in 1975. He then joined the Los Angeles district attorney’s office in 1977, working in the hardcore gang unit and the organized crime and terror unit, among others. As a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, Ito is regarded as an expert in the area of the use of spokenlanguage interpreters in courtroom proceedings and regularly teaches at the Judicial College of California and Chapman University School of Law. Ito currently resides in Pasadena with his wife Margaret “Peggy” York,

obvious love of his job, Ito asked each panelist to give detailed accounts of how they approached the difficult and sometimes frustrating process. The rather thin audience, most of whom were lawyers, law students and other legal professionals listened intently to each speaker as they described obstacles and opportunities they faced in attaining their goal. Each one of the panelists conveyed the importance of knowing influential people in the Governor’s office in the process of applying for judicial posts. Getting one’s foot in the right door is half the battle, according to at least one judge. “It certainly helps to have the right connections” Wanda R. Dorgan pointed

Governor’s Promises at Regency Court Made Official On Monday Michelle Uzeta, Litigation Director of the Housing Rights Center– Los Angeles, announced that she had received a letter from Craig Diamond, the attorney representing Star Holdings of Illinois, owners of Regency Court Apartments in Monrovia, confirming what Governor A r nold Schwa rzenegger had promised the disabled residents last Friday at his press conference. In an email to the residents, families, and support-

ers Uzeta stated that she had received a fax this morning from Diamond confirming all four of the terms set out in her demand letter of September 18th including the reinstatement of all the developmentally disabled individuals purged from Regency Court’s waiting list. Uzeta stated in her message to the residents that the only point yet to be resolved is whether Regency Court will assert senior status to refuse admission or placement on the waitlist of peo-

ple with disabilities in the future. She confirmed that the Housing Rights Center will continue to pursue its discrimination complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing until it is clarified and confirmed that Regency Court cannot exclude prospective residents on the basis of age under state and federal fair housing laws. Uzeta’s September 18th letter to Diamond is available on our website, monroviaweekly.com

Judith Levey Meyer ( right)and Judge Hilleri G. Merritt were also on the panal

ramendi and Diane PetersonMore, was a detail-oriented look into how a lawyer might start the process of becoming a judge. The panelists each shared their own experiences and discussed the numerous obstacles and challenges facing potential candidates. In his case, Judge Ito who was appointed to the Municipal Court in 1987 by Governor George Deukme-

the first woman to attain the rank of Deputy Chief in the Los Angeles Police Department and who recently retired as Chief of the Los Angeles County Police. Ito and his wife enjoy restoring homes and currently reside in their 3rd restored home. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. With great humor and

out. Dorgan and the other panelists pointed out that competition is sometimes stiff and getting your name mentioned in the right circles could influence whether you get a chance at all. A more complete look at each of the panelists and judges attending the event is available on our web site, pasadenaindependent.com

13 SEPTEMBER 24 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

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367 Monterey Pines Drive, Arcadia

Offered at $1,298,000.

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!

Doormats made from recycled flip-flops.

from beautiful fabric samples that would have otherwise ended up in the trash. Stuffed with eco-friendly fiber made from corn, they are also hypoallergenic. In addition, sellers make repurposed wood bowls and sell old vintage suitcases that can be stacked and used as an occasional table. With so many creative and quirky re-imagined products on this website, it is easy to be friendly to the earth and chic at the same time. Viva Terra is another website that sells handcrafted f ur nit ure a nd acces sories with a commitment to pure ingredients, and a philosophy of ecological friendliness and harmony with nature.

One of my favorite products is a doormat made from recycled flip-flops that were found in a factory and destined for the dump. They are a rugged and colorful way to welcome guests and no one would mind wiping their feet on these! Other doormats for sale on the site are made from recycled plastic; all those water bottles that end up in landfills are being turned into colorful and indestructible products for the home. If you’re looking for something to hang on your walls, there is a mirror made from empty oil drums, crafted by Haitian artists; it’s way to re-imagine waste in a manner that also promotes

2010 Santa Anita Avenue, Sierra Madre Offered at $1,198,000.

ARCADIA SCHOOLS! This well maintained home is

located near the top of Santa Anita Avenue and offers a wonderfully open and spacious floor plan. There is a garden atrium with trickling waterfall and Koi pond in the center of the home. It offers 2,995 sq feet with a large family room, 4 bedrooms, (2 master suites) 3 baths, pool, spa, mountain view and a 12,339 sq ft lot. You won’t want to miss this dreamy home!

751 Oak Crest, Sierra Madre $1,098,000 • $3,500 Lease price Imagine the possibilities! Situated on an acre of land, this famous Sierra Madre glass Pyramid home offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the San Gabriel Mountains, city lights and valley. The Pyramid features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3,327 sqft and a large sunk-in fireplace. The Master Suite has a private patio & an Egyptian motif bathroom. A spiral staircase takes you to the 2nd bedroom high within the Pyramid’s peak. There is a Zen garden pond, hot tub under a pergola and a look-out point. The 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house offers the same views and completes this property. Wouldn’t you like to own such an icon?

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638 Manzanita Avenue, Sierra Madre Offered at $1,098,000.

This decorator perfect home offers 2,792 s.f. with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The lot is 12,177 s.f. and has over 50 rose bushes as well as plum, orange, peach, and lemon trees. There is a formal living room with high ceilings, cherry wood flooring, family room, a Master Suite with a newly updated bathroom, a spiral staircase leading to a loft. There is a storage room with wall-to-wall cabinets. This contemporary style home is a delight!

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1106 Windsor, South Pasadena Offered at: $1,098,000 Located in the desirable South Pasadena School District as well as one of the most sought after locations of South Pasadena, the Library District, this lovely Craftsman home was built in 1907 and has been recently updated with all the modern conveniences and boasting the latest colors. There is an updated family kitchen, 3 updated baths, the formal dining room is being used as the family room and the attic has been converted to a guest room/play room and has 2 closets, a kitchenette and a bathroom. Additionally, there is a spacious rear yard with play set and a workout room with air conditioning attached to the garage. The home is 2008 +/- sq. feet on a 7092 sq. foot lot and 4 bedrooms. This one won’t last!

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1906-S and 1931-S......................................... $20 and up 1909-S VBD................................................... $400 and up 1914-D ........................................................... $75 and up 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1926-S and 1931-D............................. $5.00 1924-D ........................................................... $15 All other before 1934 2¢ each Foreign Coins (exc. Canada cents) ................ 3¢ each and up Proof Sets Confederate Currency (before 1928) U.S. Paper Currency (before 1928)

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Offered at $6,880,000. Located in the guard gated estate area of Whispering Pines is this incredible Tuscan Villa Estate which is better than new. This exquisitely detailed 6,500 sf home has 6 bedrooms (5 suites) & 6 bathrooms. Situated on over an acre lot, it offers incredible views of the mountains, valley and city lights. The highest quality workmanship & materials were used to construct this “one of a kind” estate home which includes a gourmet kitchen, elevator, wine cellar, his and hers offices, 4 car garage, infinity saltwater pool & spa, waterfalls & lush gardens.

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You recycle. You pick up trash on the sidewalk. You make every effort to tread a bit lighter on this earth. But what can you do when it comes to decorating your home? For home accessories, there are plenty of sustainable and recycled products that will satisfy your inner decorator and support your eco-conscious lifestyle. Etsy, my favorite go-to website for handmade crafts and accessories, is a marketplace where thousands of individual sellers offer up their creative goods. O ne sel ler on E t s y makes beautiful frames that are salvaged from wood siding found after Hurricane Katrina. Completely rustic and organic, some of the frames still have rusty staples and nails in them. Instead of going to a landfill to sit out the rest of eternity, these frames can hang on your wall and show off your family pictures, or be used as a mirror. Other searches on Etsy for salvaged products produce incredible handmade goods such as pillows made

Reni Rose (626) 355-8400

Offered at $698,000.

Escape to the serene hills of Sierra Madre to your own, cozy hideaway. This beautifully maintained home exudes an aura of comfort and peacefulness. There are charming, relaxing patios and city light, treetop and mountain views. The new kitchen offers granite counters, stainless steal appliances and cherry wood cabinets. Also includes: a brick fireplace in the living room, French doors, a formal dining room, office/den, 2 bedrooms (one opens to the back patio w/fountain) 1.5 baths and 1,460 square feet. Experience life at a pace that is sure to slow you down what are you waiting for?

285 Sturtevant Drive, Sierra Madre Offered at $689,500. Tucked away at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains in Sierra Madre you’ll find a relaxing hide-away to come home to! The interior of this home has been freshly painted. The living room features a fireplace, is filled with natural light and is open to the kitchen.The floor plan offers 2 bedrooms and 1 ½ baths downstairs and situated upstairs is a grand master suite that features a mountain view, a fireplace, vaulted ceiling, spacious closet, and a large bath complete with soaking tub, separate shower and double sinks. The house is 2,038 s.f. and the lot is 7,029 s.f. Here is your opportunity to live in Sierra Madre!

291 N. Garfield, Pasadena Offered at $555,000

This charming 1915 California Bungalow features cathedral/exposed beam ceiling and French doors and windows that contribute to the light, bright, and spacious feel of this home. Wonderfully updated kitchen and bathroom plumbing, electrical, CA/heat, and hardwood flooring allow you to move right in. Located just minutes from many Pasadena amenities: Old Town, City Hall, Pasadena Playhouse, Paseo Colorado, Pasadena Library. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a spa. This is a great condo alternative!

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The Arroyo Food Co-op will hold a community involvement and membership launch meeting Saturday October 10, 2009 at 9:00 am at the Altadena Community Center. At this event the co-op will unveil its plans to establish a community driven food co-op grocery store serving the greater Altadena-Pasadena area. A co-op is a member owned organization that exists for mutual benefit. There are many co-op forms including agricultural, worker and rural electric cooperatives. Credit unions are also another well-known form of cooperative. The history of co-ops goes back into the mid-1800s. During the stress of the industrial revolution a number of attempts were made by the citizens of England to band together to reduce the cost of living. Community feedback will be welcomed and charter co-op memberships will be available. Light refreshments will be served. The Altadena Community Center is located at 730 E. Altadena Dr. in Altadena. For more information visit www. arroyofoodcoop.com

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Continued from 1 had been given thirty day eviction notices from the management company late last month. The 30 day notice, issued from Professional Property Management, LLC, a division of Star Holdings of Illinois, LLC also allegedly purged all developmentally disabled individuals from its waiting list for vacancies. Attempts to contact Gerald Walters of the Property Management Corp. who manages the units have gone unanswered. As tenants and supporters gathered outside the Regency Court that August day, people held photos

of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who devoted her life helping end some of the obstacles the Developmentally Disabled by founding Special Olympics. This was apparently the driving force behind the Governor’s action. Apparent ly, news of these Monrovia residents plight took more than three weeks to get to the Governor’s desk, and it seems that his office only became aware of the evictions after an article appeared in the Los Angeles Times early last week. Monrovia Weekly was the first newspaper to print

the story and publish it online. Currently, Beacon Media staff are attempting to better relations between the newspaper and the Governor’s Office. Said Editor John Stephens of the issue, “It is inspiring to see the impact newspaper reporting can have on public policy makers in times of such community distress. I only wish that the Governor’s office was more attentive to smaller, community-oriented papers. The Times can’t do it all, and I shudder to think what might have happened had they not picked up the story,

MAFA to Present 46th Annual Festival “Celebrate the Arts” It is one of the longest running fine art festivals in Southern California. MAFA’s art events not only promote local and regional artists, but also support arts education in public and private schools. In last many years, when budgets cuts have adversely affected our schools, MAFA’s donations of more than $50,000 have supported art education in after-school and inschool programs. MAFA has also funded school teachers through mini-grants in Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Duarte and Arcadia. Other local organizations supported by

MAFA are Foothill Unity Center, Boys and Girls club of Monrovia and the YMCA. This year MAFA is expanding the event in collaboration with another art group – Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts and will present live entertainment and other art venues throughout Old Town on both days. Event features include local and regional artists displaying, selling and demonstrating their arts, hands-on art experiences for kids and adults, family friendly activities, student art displays, a silent auction, the San Gabriel

Valley Comic Book Festival, live entertainment on a multistage setting, local non-profit booths and of course, plenty of food. Monrovia Association of Fine Arts presents its 46th annual arts festival “Celebrate the Arts - Where Culture Unites” in Old Town Monrovia on Sat. & Sun., October 10th and 11th from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Monrovia Library Park, 321 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. The event will be free and open to the public. For more infomation visit monroviafinearts.org

and ours had continued to go unnoticed.” Calls to the Governor’s office for more details of his plan to help the local residents have not immediately been returned.

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Holy Angels School Celebrates Record Fundraising On Wednesday, September 16th, Holy Angels School in Arcadia celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of its five-year campus revitalization campaign with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the school campus. Unveiled at the event were three new structures including an open air lunch structure, new boys and girls restrooms, and a resurfaced blacktop, all of which were recently completed with funds procured during the campaign. Several local companies were honored at the event as thanks for their generous contributions to these efforts, including Valley Roofing, Mur-Sol Construction and Southeast Concrete. Special recognition was also given to Rudy Castillo, owner of Monrovia-based RC Masonry, who donated labor and materials to complete the lunch structure and in whose honor it will be dedicated. The Murray Company, a local mechanical contractor, was also honored for their donation of plumbing materials and labor needed to completely remodel the boys and girls restrooms. Despite the recent poor economy, the 2008-2009 development campaign was the most successful in the school’s

Labor and materials to complete the new outdoor lunch structure at Holy Angels School were donated by Rudy Castillo, owner of Monroviabased RC Masonry.

recent history, according to school administrators. “We are indebted to the parents of our school who so generously supported our fundraising efforts, even at great sacrifice to their own families,” said Ted Carroll, Principal. “Likewise, the generosity of RC Masonry and Murray Company were exceptional and closed the gap in funding needed to complete our two key projects. It is this kind of parental and community support that is the hallmark of Holy Angels School.” The lunch structure, bathrooms and blacktop projects follow exterior painting of the school and rebuilding of the handball courts, completed during the 2008-2009 school year.

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He met his wife Jan in 1979 and they were married in 1984. He helped raised his step-daughter Tracy and in 1987 their daughter Laura was born. He is survived by his

wife Jan Stoikowitz, daughter Laura and step-daughter Tracy Mitchell (all of Sierra Madre). Also survived by his mother Charlotte Stoikowitz (also of Sierra Madre), brothers Tom Stoikowitz (wife Lorine) of Pasadena, Frank Stoikowitz (wife Debbie) of San Juan Capistrano and Alex Stoikowitz of Waldport Oregon. He is predeceased by his brother Jack Stoikowitz. He will be remembered at a graveside service this Saturday the 26th of September at 11:30 a.m., at the Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery. There will be a celebration of his life after the service at the home of Jan Stoikoiwitz in Sierra Madre.

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Outdoor Education Center Finds Temporary Home at Descanso Even though most of the flames have been put to rest, and containment is at hand, the effects of the Station Fire are very evident as many communities and businesses are now working to rebuild, reorganize and restore properties and livelihoods. The fire has also made for some interesting collaborations – one such local alliance involves Descanso Gardens and the Clear Creek Outdoor Education Center located in the Angeles National Forest off Highway 2. Because the fire forced the closure of Clear Creek’s facilities in its aftermath, the science school needed a place to continue to offer their outdoor experiential learning

to the thousands of students who participate each year. Founded in 1924, the organization provides several day and overnight programs to students in the LAUSD. While the Station Fire didn’t destroy main buildings on Clear Creek’s property, it did damage electrical and phone lines; when the Forest Service closed the area to the public after the fire, Clear Creek organizers needed to quickly find a way to save their programs. “We all know Descanso Gardens and how beautiful it is and so we contacted the Education Staff to see if we could bring some of our programs to the Gardens,” says Ron Kupka, Outdoor Educa-

tion Program Coordinator for Clear Creek. Lisa Fuhrer, Manager of Education Programs at Descanso says: “We were happy to help out Clear Creek by offering the use of the Gardens for their day trips. This is one way we can partner with others in the community to further our shared mission of educating children about nature.” About 300 students from about 750 schools participate in the Clear Creek day trip program and they mostly come from the San Fernando Valley and East Los Angeles. Today, the Descanso/ Clear Creek collaboration in-

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Sunday, September 6: 1. Between 8:00 a.m. on August 23 and 7:30 a.m. on September 6, a residential burglary occurred in the 200 block of Carolwood. Unknown suspect(s) smashed a dining room window to enter the home. Once inside, the suspect(s) took miscellaneous jewelry. 2. A petty theft from vehicle occurred between 11:15 p.m. on September 5 and 7:45 a.m. on September 6 in the 900 block of West Huntington. Unknown suspect(s) entered the locked vehicle by unknown means and stole $250 from the glove compartment.

Monday, September 7: 3. A victim came to the station around 9:12 a.m. to file a fraud report. The man claimed that his 33-year-old son had stolen his credit card and made over $1,620 in unauthorized charges between May 23 and June 4. The victim was not desirous of prosecution.

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Tuesday, September 8: 5. Shortly before 1:00 a.m., units responded to the 100 to 1 Bar, 100 West Huntington, in reference to a fight in front of the location. While en route to the scene, Dispatch advised that one of the involved parties had fled in a silver Mercedes. An area search was conducted, and the suspect vehicle was stopped at Santa Anita and Diamond. A 24-year-old male Caucasian driver was contacted and ensuing investigation revealed that he had a suspended license and a $30,000 outstanding misdemeanor warrant. A green leafy substance resembling marijuana was also found on his person during a consent search. The man was arrested without incident. 6. A bicyclist was stopped at Huntington and Gate 3 around 10:56 p.m. for a code violation. A record check indicated that the 50-year-old Caucasian was on probation for burglary, and a consent search revealed tools that are commonly used in burglaries. The man was taken into custody and booked at the City jail.

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ed, but the suspects were not found. 8. Around 2:43 p.m., officers were dispatched to the N’Connect kiosk located at Westfield Mall regarding an embezzlement report. A 31-year-old male Asian employee failed to deposit earnings to the bank on several occasions and also stole cash from a safe.

Thursday, September 10: 9. Three auto burglaries were reported at a Coco’s parking lot, 1150 West Colorado, between 3:30 p.m. on September 9 and 12:07 a.m. on September 10. Unknown suspect(s) smashed car windows and removed property. 10. A representative from First Bank came to the station around 2:02 p.m. to file a forgery report. On August 17, a female suspect cashed a $976 counterfeit check at the location.

Friday, September 11: 11. Around 4:08 a.m., units were dispatched to Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, regarding a disturbance. Officers contacted two occupants in a room, and a consent search revealed methamphetamine and a glass-smoking pipe hidden underneath a mattress. A 46-year-old male Caucasian and a 39-year-old female Caucasian were both arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. 12. Officers responded to Santa Anita and Duarte around 6:51 a.m. in reference to a possible DUI driver. Upon arrival, a male driver was found asleep at the wheel with the car still running. Ensuing investigation revealed that the man had taken about 50 sleeping pills in an attempted suicide. He was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and psychological evaluation.

Saturday, September 12: 13. Shortly after 3:00 a.m., units were dispatched to Santa Anita Inn, 130 West Huntington, in regards to a vehicle theft. The victim went to a party at the location and later fell asleep. When she awoke, her car keys were missing and her car was stolen. She believes that two male Hispanic partygoers may have taken her vehicle. 14. Two auto burglaries occurred between 6:00 p.m. on September 11 and 11:00 a.m. on September 12; one in the 800 block of Monte Verde and the other in the 300 block of Cambridge. In both incidents, the suspects took the in-dash radio/navigation system and a third row seat.

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Homicide / Suspect Arrested On September 11 at 12:10 p.m., officers went to a residence in the 500 block of West Duarte Rd. regarding a medical assist. The caller reported his girlfriend was having a heart attack. Officers arrived and could not get the

A A personal personal approach approach financialtoplanning financial planning caller to open the door immediately, but he eventually did. Police and paramedics found the victim lying on the upstairs bathroom floor. Paramedics pronounced her dead at the scene. Officers and detectives felt the condition of the body and the changing stories of the boyfriend were suspicious enough to call in Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Homicide. Based on the investigation, the boyfriend was arrested for murder. The investigation continues.

Vehicle Burglaries On September 13, there were four reported vehicle burglaries that occurred during the evening in the 100 block of South Ivy, the 100 block of South Encinitas, and the 100 block of North May, which could be related. None of the burglarized vehicles had signs of forced entry, which possibly indicates they were entered by the use of a lock pick or master key of some type. Investigation continuing.

Suspicious Subject / Possession of a Controlled Substance / Possession of Burglary Tools / Suspect Arrested On September 13 at 9:58 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Greystone and Grand in regards to an occupied suspicious vehicle. As the officer arrived, he observed a male subject standing next to the open passenger door. The subject entered the vehicle and made furtive movements near the front seats, as if he was concealing an object. The suspect was detained and determined to be on probation for possession of burglary tools. A search of the vehicle was made and a small quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana was found inside the vehicle. The officer arrested the subject for possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Further searching of the vehicle resulted in finding numerous house, vehicle, and padlock keys; one of the keys was filed down as a master key. Two digital cameras and a laptop computer were also found in the vehicle, which were held for observation pending further investigation. The suspect was booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana, possession of burglary tools, and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container. Based on the amount of keys found in the suspect’s possession and the suspect being arrested in close proximity to where several vehicle burglaries occurred, there is a possibility the suspect in this case was involved with those crimes. Investigation continuing.

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sponded to the 200 block of Kruse regarding a male subject writing graffiti on a real estate sign in front of a business. The reporting party saw the subject head toward Myrtle and followed him. He asked the suspect why he was tagging his property. The suspect denied having done anything and went toward the rear of another business. Officer Garcia arrived and found the suspect under a vehicle. He was detained and arrested. A can of spray paint was located. The suspect later admitted to tagging the sign. The reporting party is received $100 from the Police Department’s Graffiti Bounty Program.

Vehicle Burglary On September 15 at 8:50 p.m., a female subject entered the police lobby to file a report. The female stated that someone had broken into her vehicle the night before through the sunroof and had stolen clothing items. She reported that her husband’s vehicle was also broken into, but nothing was taken from it. Investigation continuing.

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PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by SAU T NGUYEN, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 06/05/2006 and recorded 06/09/06, as Instrument No. 06 1272349, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 10/01/2009 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designa-tion, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 1200 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE 1, ARCADIA, CA, 91007. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $322,773.75. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening

bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 08/16/2009 R E C O N T R U S T COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.64387 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/2009

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ith much sadness the family of Edward Joseph Zubok Jr. announces his passing. Born Edward Joseph Zubok Jr. in a suburb of Chicago, Illinois on September 16, 1938 to Marie DeSalvia and Edward Zubok Sr. He was 71 years old celebrating his last birthday a few days before his passing. He died with his wife Lena by his side at their home in Arcadia, CA. Edward and his wife Lena of over 40 years raised their 3 daughters in that Arcadia home. Edward is survived by his wife Lena, daughter Melissa (Allgood) and husband Robert, grandchildren Ashley, Melanie, Bailey and Max; Daughter Michelle, g randchildren Dominic, Vincent, and Nicholas; and Daughter Cristina and fiancé Joseph, grandchildren Aston and Enzo. Edward and his family moved West to California, settling in the city of Monrovia where he attended what was then MonroviaDuarte High School. Edward graduated in 1956 as Valedictorian and Senior Class President. Edward attended Occidental College on a full scholarship, was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and founder of the Newman Catholic Commu-

nity. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Cal State Los Angeles. Edward was a dynamic person and embarked on several careers throughout his life t hat ra nged from probation officer, car salesman, Civil Engineer for L . A . Cou nt y for 15 years, Aerospace Engineer at Northrop for 15 years, and his most fulfilling, a teacher for El Monte Unified School District until his retirement in 2006. While working for L.A. County, Edward met Lena, the love of his life, after a whirlwind courtship of 3 months marrying on April 3, 1968 in a small ceremony surrounded by friends and family. One of Edward’s passions was organized sports. He coached for 15 years in the AYSO league of Temple City and the Temple City Little League, Girls Softball and could be often seen

on the side lines of a field at Live Oak Park offering words of encouragement to the players. Edward’s other passion was horse racing. The racing form was his daily paper. He could often be found at the Santa Anita Race Track for early morning workouts handicapping the day’s races and talking with the trainer of his horse. Over the years he made many friends there which to him family. Edward was a smart, charismatic, generous, compassionate and loving spirit. He had a fierce handshake even in his final days. He will be deeply missed by many people who knew him as a father, husband, friend, coach, and teacher. H i s f a m i ly w a s h i s pride and joy. We welcome all to come celebrate his life: Friday September 25th, 6 - 8:30 pm for Rosary Services at Douglas & Zook Mortuary , 600 E. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia CA 91016. M e m o r i a l M a s s, S at ur d ay S e pt e m be r 26th at 10 am, at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 370 Campus Dr. Arcadia CA 91007. Reception to follow at Domenico’s Italian Restaurant, 236 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia, CA.

Station Fire Aftermath: Continued from 17 volves students using the Gardens as an outdoor learning lab to engage in science studies such as photosynthesis, plant communities, weather cycles, animal classifications and more. As of now, the Clear Creek program will continue at Descanso through the end of the year. Descanso is not charging Clear Creek for the use of its facilities. “Our goal is to expose

children to scientific lessons in a hands-on manner and we’re grateful that we can continue doing it here at Descanso,” says Mark Gardina, Outdoor Education Director at Clear Creek. Gerardo Salazar, Clear Creek Outdoor Education Administer, agrees, adding that the Descanso experience could continue for many students beyond their school visit. “We are encouraging the students to come back to

Descanso with their parents and see what they’ve learned here,” he says. “The Gardens is a valuable resource for us educators but parents, too.” Additionally, Salazar says that Clear Creek is also using the opportunity at Descanso to teach children the proper respect for being in a public garden. “We’re giving them lessons on how to act and behave, and remind them that this is not a park,” he says. “This garden is special.”

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By Tom Gammill Priceless Computer and Beacon Media Award Second Computer to Local Family

This week’s winner of a Computer from Beacon Media and Priceless Computers is Fransico Baltazar, an eleventh grader from Monrovia High School. Pictured with him as he tries out his new computer are his brother and sister, Emanuelle and Tamara Espinosa 12 and 10, respectively. - Photo by Terry Miller

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self, what follows is a slightly edited version of the essay he submitted through the Monrovia Weekly web site. In the past my brothers and I have suffered in school projects due to not having a computer, so we could really use one since we have even failed projects at school due to not having a computer. Right now we all have to go use the computer elsewhere and not in our home. It’s pretty sad because we are 5 kids in need of a computer, but just can’t afford one. We wish we had a computer and so we wouldn’t have to ask our family members like our cousins and other relatives to

use their computer, and sometimes they make a bad face, but we can’t do anything about that bad face because its either we do the work or fail the class, and usually everything in school nowadays needs to be typed and so we have to go out of our house and go somewhere else to find somebody that would let us use their computer. My brothers and I not only need a computer for school but also for things like jobs applications, which are usually now online and so we can’t apply for work because of the same reason. If we just had a computer we would accomplish so many things. All of us in the family have

even learned to type quickly because sometimes people don’t want us using their computers, so we try to finish the job even faster. People not wanting us to use their computers all the time is understandable, but if they don’t let us, then where are we suppose to go? And so we beg you; we really need a computer! It would help us in a way nobody else has helped us before. I’m about to enter the eleventh grade and I know for a fact that I’m going to need a computer and my brother, who also is in the same grade, will need it too. Eleventh grade is a really hard grade and colleges look at that grade more than anything. We can’t afford to mess up this year, so we would really appreciate if you would help us out. -Francisco Baltazar Monrovia, CA Applications are still being accepted at any of our paper’s web sites, which can all be accessed through our main corporate site, beaconmedianews.com. Applications are also available at Priceless Computer, located in San Gabriel, CA at 6913 -B Rosemead Blvd, just at the intersection of Rosemead and Duarte. You can also reach Priceless by phone at (626) 237-2020, or on the web at pricelesscomputer.com.

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