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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21, 2009 VOLUME 14, NO. 42

AND THEN, THERE WERE SEVEN

Mosca Voted Out as Delegate to Council of Governments

BY SAMEEA KAMAL

- Photo by Terry Miller

Continuing our quest to make certain that every child in the San Gabriel Valley has the tools necessary for a modern education, Beacon Media and Priceless Computer recently awarded Valerie Cervantes of Monrovia a new computer. Valerie, a sixth grader at Clifton Middle School, told us that her computer she has been using was purchased more than ten years ago and that she was unable to complete her school assignments

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(l-r) Princess Ashley Thaxton, Princess Kinsey Stuart, Princess Katherine Hernández, Princess Michelle Van Wyk, Princess Natalie Innocenzi, Princess June Ko and Princess Lauren Rogers -Photo By Terry Miller

Full Coverage on Page 12

At last night’s meeting, the Sierra Madre City Council designated Don Watts and MaryAnn MacGillivray to serve as delegate and alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, ousting Councilman Joe Mosca from the position mid-term.

Mayor MacGillivray and Mayor Pro Tem Watts attended a meeting of the Council of Governments recently, which the mayor said was an interesting exercise.

Though Mr. Watts had his complaints, saying he had felt that there was little opportunity for the city to have a voice in the Council of Governments. He said he felt that Sierra Madre representatives were outnumbered and outvoted in the organization that represents 87 cities throughout Southern California.

“I tend to agree, but we have to try,” MacGillivray said.

Joe Mosca, who formerly

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Baldwin: Successful Rancher; Big-time Bon-vivant; Founder of Arcadia Alverno Neighbors Question School's “Hell, we’re giving away the land. We’re selling the climate” – Lucky Baldwin

Usage Negotiations Await School Review

BY BILL PETERS

W hen Elias Jackson “Lucky” Baldwin acquired the Rancho Santa Anita in 1875, the region was very rural with small populations. Even in Pasadena, the Indiana Colony, formed in 1873, was focused on growing citrus and walnuts, not towns and population. But in a mere 10 years all that changed. Pasadena, incorporated in 1886 had a population of almost 9,000—its incorporation spurred by citizen’s attempts to rid the city of saloons. Real estate was selling and by 1886 a real estate boom was in full swing.

Baldwin, a successful rancher and Northern California businessman, saw opportunity in land. Ever the visionary and risk-taking entrepreneur, he signed a contract with the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley Railroad Co. in 1885 to bring a line to the ranch—and that would bring buyers to his de-

"Compatibility" with Residential Area

Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin, a successful entrepreneur and the founder of the City of Arcadia.

velopment dreams. The line reached Santa Anita Ave. in 1886, just in time for Baldwin and his business manager Hyram Unruh to open properties to the public under the development name, “Baldwin”. Monrovia, just to the east, was a bustling center of land sales, but the Baldwin development for unknown reasons simply died. Unruh and Baldwin tried the scheme again in 1887, first with an announced name of “Live Oak”, but as the sales office opened, the development name was changed to “Arcadia” perhaps to extol the virtues of country living over expanding cities such as Los Angeles and Pasadena. This time, Baldwin was successful as 400 lots were sold in four days and almost sold out by April of 1887. “Hell”, Baldwin was thought to have said, “We’re giving away the land.

We’re selling the climate!” according to Sandy Snider and

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BY SAMEEA KAMAL

Some neighbors recall the early days of Alverno High School as a convent, where the sound of nuns singing would reverberate through the neighborhood.

Today, the sounds are not quite as harmonious to nearby residents, and their negotiations with the school’s administration is continuing to attempt to address the noise and traffic issues caused by the school’s renting our of its facilities for events, among other concerns.

Residents affected by the school’s facility rentals say the current administration has not adequately considered their needs and made the necessary changes to ensure their quality of life.

“While neighbors know that every school needs to have fund raising events, the

use of the Villa has become excessive to the detriment of the neighborhood,” said Carolyn Simon, one of the residents who lives across from the eastern border of the private Catholic school for girls.

The current negotiations came about when the school applied to the city for a conditional use permit to legitimize their fundraising activities. Neighbors felt little had changed even after years of complaints to the school and a lawsuit filed by a Pasadena resident who won her case.

“It’s essentially a wedding and event catering business which is not compatible with a residential neighborhood,” she said.

“The conditional use permit was for a day school, an academy with specific rules … like the gate must be

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CITY NEWS

OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21, 2009

Get Your Costumes Ready

Super Spooky Halloween Events from Rec. Departments

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By Dorothy Denne

BY SUSAN MOTANDER

Almost every city in the area is holding special events for young people this Halloween. The various cities and parks have already announced the following events: Arcadia: Halloween Fun for Kids When: Oct. 30 Time: 4:30 6:30 p.m.

Cost: Free!!

Where: Arcadia Community Center What: Goblin Games, Raffles, Costume Contest no prior registration needed, Halloween Crafts, and the favorite an “Ooey gooey” room.

Monrovia: Halloween Carnival When: October 31 Time: 3 - 6 p.m.

Where: Indoors at the Community Center What: Costume contest ages 0 - 14 (registration on day of the event) Pumpkin carving contest ages 5 - adult (preregistration required@ the Community Center Starting Oct. 20 with the first 50 registering receiving a free pumpkin - after that it is strictly BYOG - Bring your own Gourd). Judging will be in four youth age groups ranging from 5 to 17 and those adults and young people over 17 will be judged separately.

There will be a photo booth provided by the YMCA and a concession stand with snacks for sale from the Teen Advisory Board.

Pasadena: Multiple Events at Individual Park Locations.

Victory Park: Halloween Haunted House and more When: October 31 Time: 4 - 7 p.m.

Where: 2575 Paloma St. 744-7507 What: Costume Contest. Haunted House ($2 ticket) Games (10 tickets/$1) The fun is for all ages. The Haunted House is designed for young people 12 and older.

Villa Park: Haunted House and more When: October 30 Time 5 - 7 p.m.

Where: 353 Villa Street 744-6530 What: Prizes and games, candy and fun for all. Designed for those age 5 to 13 years old.

Sierra Madre: Window Painting, Downtown Trick or Treating When: Friday and Saturday October 23 & 24 Where: Downtown Stores What: Groups of 2-4 for painting the store windows. The four age groups range from 9 to 17. Applications at the Community Center - Deadline Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Painting begins at 2:30 pm on Oct. 23 and must be completed

by Oct. 24 at noon. Award winners will be announced in Kersting Court at 1:15 on Sat. October 31.

What else?: Downtown Trick or Treating (look for the signs in shop windows.) 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. October 30.

What more: Costume Contest and Parade 4:30 p.m. Sign up at Kersting Court (Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club) 5:00 p.m. Costume Parade Sierra Madre Blvd. from Kersting Court to Memorial Park.

5:30 Contest in Memorial Park at the Bandshell Categories are: Scariest, Funniest and Most Original in all age groups Ages are: walking to 2 years, 3 - 4, 5 - 7, 8 -10, 11 and up.

Must be pre-registered to enter the contest (no walk on at the park) Temple City: Halloween Carnival.

When: October 31 Time 6 - 8 p.m.

Where: Live Oak Park, 10144 Bogue What: Halloween Carnival. Games for the kids as well as candy and a strolling magician. Designed for ages from 2 to 12 or 13. Parents must accompany their children.

EDITORIAL

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PHOTOGRAPHER Terry Miller

I have been writing about aging a lot lately. That’s because I don’t have to do research on the subject. My own experience gives me enough information.

However, since I’m not alone in the process, I frequently receive stories from other sources. Like my own, some are touching, some sad and some humorous. Many are all of the above.

That said, let me share one with you that has been around a while but popped up again just recently on the internet. Economic times, or just the act of lovingly growing old together?

A little old couple walked slowly into McDonalds one cold winter evening. They looked out of place amid the young families and young couples eating there that night.

Some of the customers looked admiringly at them.

You could tell what the admirers were thinking. “Look, there is a couple who has likely been through a lot together, probably for 60 years or more.”

The little old man walked right up to the cash register, placed his order with no hesitation and then paid for their meal. The couple took a table near the back wall and started taking food off the tray. There was one hamburger, one order of French fries and one drink.

The little old man unwrapped the plain hamburger and carefully cut it in half. He placed one half in front of his wife. Then he carefully counted out the French fries, divided them into two piles and neatly placed one pile in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink, his wife took a sip and then set the cup down between them.

As the man began to eat his few bites of hamburger the crowd began to get restless.

Again you could tell what they were thinking. “That poor old couple. All they can afford is one meal for the two of them.”

As the man began to eat his French fries, one young man stood and went over to the old couple’s table. He politely offered to buy another meal for the old couple to eat. The old man replied that they were just fine. They were used to sharing everything.

Then the crowd noticed that the little old lady hadn’t eaten a bite. She just sat there watching her husband eat, and occasionally taking turns sipping the drink. Again the young man went over and begged them to let him buy them something to eat. This time the lady explained that no, they were used to sharing everything together.

As the little old man was finishing eating and was wiping his face neatly with a napkin the young man could stand it no longer. Again he went over to their table and practically insisted on buying them some more food. After being politely refused again, he finally asked a question of the little old lady.

“Ma’am, why aren’t you eating? You said that you share everything. What is it that you are waiting for?”

She answered.......”The teeth.”

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Baldwin: Successful rancher; Big-time Bon-vivant; Founder of Arcadia Continued from 1

An 1878 Stereopticon view shows the Baldwin home and the lake in the foreground.

in his purported city. Various histories accuse Baldwin of outright chicanery such as bringing in peons of the Pacific Electric gang then building a line from Oneonta station (in San Marino) to Arcadia, or maybe moving “citizens� from area to area to be counted in order to meet the population minimums.

Nevertheless, the incorporation election was held July 27, 1903 with 39 voters approving the move. In the election, Baldwin was elected Mayor with a plurality of 38 votes. The Board of Trustees voted in were Melville Lawrence (operations manager of Baldwin’s Hotel Oakwood), H. A. Unruh (ranch manager), D. P. Unruh (Hyram’s son), and Hull McClaughry (Anita Baldwin’s husband).

Ranch foremen Charles and Elmer Anderson were elected to position of Treasurer and

The Doozies

Baldwin, a skilled poker player is seen in a playful photo.

Marshal, respectively and J. P. Cavallier became City Clerk. The signing of incorporation of the City of Arcadia took place in one of the

rooms in the adobe section of the Baldwin Home at the historic center of Arcadia, now the Arboretum.

Those worried that Arcadia would become a wideopen city were certainly prescient: the Board of Trustees approved the sale of a liquor license less than two months following the election for incorporation to Baldwin’s daughter, Clara BaldwinStocker. The cost of a license was set at $40. Eventually there were nine “entertainment� locations and Baldwin’s racetrack, Santa Anita Park, opened in 1907 (citizens, in 1912, demanded that liquor sales be stopped).

Through the Pacific Electric, Tally-Ho tours brought folks to Arcadia for entertainment and tours of the ranch.

At age 80, in 1909, Baldwin whose health was in decline, had a bout of influenza

that deepened into pneumonia that finally led to his death. In one of the rooms of the adobe that served as a part of a wood-frame annex that Baldwin added some 30 years earlier, Baldwin died on March 1, 1909.

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Pat McAdam’s excellently written and researched book, “Arcadia, Where Ranch and City Meet�. Snider, now retired as Associate/ Curator-historian at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens , has extensively researched and written about Baldwin’s life and is the basic source for this series.

During this period, Baldwin, a self-described bonvivant, had a personal life in turmoil. He was constantly in court on scandalous charges. According to the Arcadia Historical Museum, he was “involved� with his cousin, Veronica Baldwin. She shot him in the arm at his Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco in 1883. From jail, she told a reporter, “He ruined me in body and mind. That is why I shot him.� Later, she filed a paternity suit against him. Baldwin was married four times, first to Sarah Ann Unruh, then, Mary Ford Cochrane, to Jennie Dexter (Anita Baldwin’s mother) who was 16 years-old (Baldwin was 48) and to the 16 year-old Lillie Bennett (he was 56).

Meanwhile, ranch and real estate business continued. Although the lots in the Arcadia development sold well, there was a realestate bubble that burst soon after, leaving the new community to languish. Baldwin returned to his agricultural pursuits. As a result the ranch became monetarily successful in 1891 as Baldwin planted and shipped out produce from his 16,000 lemon and orange trees, 2,000 pomegranates, 3,000 walnut trees, 5,000 almond, 2,500 peach, 2,000 apricot and 1,000 fig trees. His vineyards produced some 384,000 gallons of wine and 55.000 gallons of excellent brandy annually.

Because of his business dealings in Northern California, Baldwin continued to spend the majority of his time in San Francisco. He finally settled on the Santa Anita Rancho in 1900.

Eventually, as the real estate market returned to an upswing, and tourism became popular, Baldwin filed for incorporation papers—which required a minimum population of 500—with a census of 642. Knowing his intent, in 1902 the Anti-Saloon League fought his attempts to incorporate as a city listing, among other things, ribaldry, horse racing, gambling and gaming. Others doubted Arcadia had the required number of full-time residents. They insisted Baldwin had no such thing as 600 residents

will a year earlier that named associates, former wives and even an illegitimate child as beneficiaries as well as his two daughters, Clara and Anita. Although the estate had been appraised at $25 million, debts reduced the value to about $11 million.

Nevertheless, by the time voluminous litigation of the estate was completed, in 1913, the estate had recovered enough to have a value approaching $20 million, with Clara and Anita inheriting $10 million each.

The founder of Arcadia was certainly no saint.

He possessed a flamboyant personality and the conniving and unfettered manners of entrepreneurs of his day.

Still, Baldwin’s visions of opportunity at the Rancho Santa Anita as a rancher and real estate developer has left us with an important legacy in the establishment of one of Southern California’s premier communities.

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OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21, 2009

“The Foreigner” Arrives at the Sierra Madre Playhouse

BY FRAN SYVERSON

Such mystique a foreigner can bring to a small town full of folks who’ve never had the chance to travel to other countries! Charlie Baker is endowed with that mystique when he arrives at Betty Meeks’s fishing lodge in Georgia. In actuality, Betty is the one who does the endowing. She’s never traveled nor met a “foreigner,” and is thrilled when her longtime friend S/Sgt. Froggy LeSueur (Mark Rainey) arrives and announces that his pal Charlie will be staying at the lodge for the weekend. There the fun begins, with many a hilarious cultural and linguistic misinterpretation!

Froggy means well. He knows that Charlie is totally depressed because his wife flaunts her many indiscretions before him. A weekend at the fishing lodge should give Charlie a relaxing getaway, Froggy is convinced.

But not Charlie—he’s painfully shy, miserable at small talk, and panicky at having to be with other guests.

Froggy to the rescue. He concocts a scheme wherein he’ll introduce Charlie as a foreigner who knows no

English. The fake language barrier will protect Charlie from having to speak with anyone. Voila!

This deception leads to hilarious situations when other people talk in front of him, fully confident that Charlie understands not a word. Catherine Simms’s uncertain engagement and very certain pregnancy …a scheme to cheat Betty out of her lodge…a diabolical plot to “cleanse” the area of undesirables…Charlie is privy to all these conversations.

But, of course, he can reveal nothing, because he “doesn’t speak English.”

Shortly he gains a most unlikely tutor. Ellard Simms is Catherine’s somewhat mentally challenged younger brother. Charlie and Ellard hit it off from the start. Ellard begins to teach Charlie some basic words. He’s so delighted with himself when Charlie—playing along—manages to pronounce the words.

Never mind that they’re replete with a Southern accent in which one-syllable words become two syllables: “egg” becomes “ai-yeg” and lamp becomes “lay-amp.” The breakfast scene between the

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with Betty’s lodge and Catherine’s fortune.

Still, the impending personal tragedies are merely the background for the exuberant, comical gymnastics of the late Larry Shue’s farce, one that has received numerous awards since its 1984 debut.

Stan Kelly reprises his directorial role, immediately following his summer run of “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

David Calhoun’s set evokes the sense of a comfy, mildly rustic lodge living room. A wall of faux boulders brackets the room, and maple chairs, wood stove and chimney, and a brown sofa invite guests to relax.

Adding authenticity are a red lantern, fishing net and oar, wood scuttle, barometer, vintage “Coke” plaques, and a “vacancy” sign. Calhoun’s construction crew includes Justin Larsen and producer Ward Calaway.

Larsen is stage manager. Lois Tedrow returns as costume designer, a talent for which she is well-known at t he Playhouse. Ba r r y Schwam is sound designer,

two of them, complete with a fencing duel with their knives, had the opening night audience in stitches.

Why, Ellard even “teaches” Charlie how to read—and Shakespeare, at that! What a romp, as we watch the linguistic shenanigans. J.R. Mangels nearly steals the show as Ellard.

Not to be missed is the scene in which Charlie is cornered into telling a funny story in his fake-native tongue.

Kudos to Jon Powell for mastering those non-words for his soliloquy, and the wild gesturing to emphasize the actions. That alone is worth the price of admission!

The locals adore their token foreigner. As Betty, Joanie Marx smothers Charlie with her maternalistic Southern hospitality. Under the warm attention of Catherine (Lindsay Ballew) and other folks at the lodge, Charlie segues from shy to affable.

But he still has to contend with Jay Bingham as the Rev. David Marshall Lee, a selfrighteous, double-dealing fraud who is in cahoots with brash, overbearing Owen Musser ( Jack Kennedy) as they scheme to abscond

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31. Belgian river 32. Corm of the taro 33. Clairvoyant 34. Pasta 35. Old Testament book 38. Oscar de la ___ 39. Part of TNT 40. Back talk 45. Rise 46. “... ___ the cows come home” 47. Benefits derived from wealth

49. Because of 50. Tie 51. Artery that feeds the trunk 52. ___ a million 53. Pro follower 54. Physical suffering 55. Ingrid’s “Casablanca” role 56. Canvas shelter used on camping trips 57. Exactly 58. Soft food for infants;

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NELA Gallery Night Showcases Artistic Gems of Highland Park

BY NINA KATHRYN HAUPTMAN

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In the cultural treasure trove that is Southern California, there are hoards of entertaining and enriching activities just a short walk from Los Angeles Metro train tracks.

While So Cal may be better known for its freeways than its rail transit, the fact is that there are a plethora of local recreation destinations that are well suited for train travel.

And why not take the train when heading out for some weekend recreation and revelry? There is no circling around like a ravenous shark, waiting to pounce on the nearest available parking spot. One can enjoy cocktails aplenty without having to worry about a DUI (or worse).

On the train, it is possible to just relax and forget all about the headaches and hassles of driving in notorious L.A. traffic.

In recognition of this, we bring you the first installment in a series of articles on places and activities that can be easily accessed from the Metro Gold Line. Each week will feature a new local gem.

This week, the Gold Line brought me to the Highland Park stop, to the Northeast Los Angeles Arts Organization (NELA) Gallery Night. This event occurs from 7-10pm on the second Saturday of each month, when local artists showcase their wares for the public in a festive environment.

Little Tokyo/ Arts District

Union ion Station Statio

Sonia Romero's "Tree of Life in Los Angeles" (Acrylic and Block Printing on Canvas) is an Escheresque look at the Escheresque L.A. Freewayscape.

My first visit was to 2 Tracks studio at 131 N Ave. 50 (about a ½ -mile walk from the train station; just make a right on Figueroa and another right on Ave. 50). The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the crowd jovial. A shot of tequila was offered for $4, a full meal

of nopales, frijoles, tamales and more for just a dollar more. The art was colorful, rich and heavily Mexican, just like the dinner spread.

After absorbing the artwork at 2 Tracks, I hopped right next door to the Avenue 50 Studio (the galleries are

Sonia Romero stands outside her print studio, She Rides The Lion, located on Ave. 50 in Highland Park. - Photo by Oscar Castillo

connected). Here was more bright, Mexican-style work, with an emphasis on 3-dimensional form. At the back wall of the studio stood a giant shrine to the legendary Mexican film personality Cantinflas, flanked with old movie posters and adorned with candles

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Mariachi Plaza

Pico/Aliso

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and bright yellow and orange fruits and flowers.

Death was a recurring theme of the evening’s, artwork, which was fitting considering El Día de los Muertos is just a few weeks away. In fact, people in full Day of the Dead face paint were spotted throughout the night.

Next stop was She Rides the Lion, located in the same building as the first two galleries, towards the rear. The studio is run by Sonia Romero, whose work is highly illustrative, and features bright but highly controlled colors and masterful use of line and texture.

Sonia acknowledged being “hand-raised by the Chicano art scene in Los Angeles,” as her parents were both artists themselves. “I really love Gallery Night,” she stated, “because it creates a sense of community in Highland Park and Los Angeles.”

Next, it was off to Moppet Studio at 5101 Monte Vista St. Although this gallery was only a few blocks away from the Ave. 50 cluster, I felt like I had stepped into a completely different world. Here, the walls were adorned with the deeply personal and introspective work of Carol Es. Carol’s works are featured in numerous private and public collections, including the Getty Museum, Brooklyn Museum, UCLA Special Collections, the Jaffe Collection, and Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. She has exhibited

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OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21, 2009

“The Foreigner” Arrives at the Sierra Madre Playhouse

Recipe Box Reflections

By Deborah Ann Neely

Turkey Dressing want to get everyone together at our lake house.

Why? I want my adorable new one-year-old lab to be where he can run and play and swim all day. I have a fabulous kitchen there and even a set of china. And that fresh mountain air breezing across the lake is the only thing that could make a wonderful day of eating feel truly complete.

For Christmas I don’t want to plan a five course meal for Christmas Eve, only to be followed up by an equally time consuming Christmas day brunch. I want to enjoy my children and relax and talk and drink a glass of wine instead of polishing silver and then hand washing it after dinner. Yes, I do love to cook, but sometimes our time is much more valuable. This year, I’m planning to cook some things ahead of time and freeze some key items that are just plain necessary for the holidays. I will share those recipes in the coming weeks.

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I have already elaborated for several weeks about how I love the football season and how I dream about my days as team mom for my son’s little league football teams every year.

Autumn recipes are rich and flavorful and tailgate appetizers are like golden treasures among my friends who compete every year to see who’s found something new and delicious. Funny thing is that the guys prefer the “oldie goldies” when it comes to game day eats!

I do find one major stress brewing this time of year t hough besides my class full of 12 and 13-yearold students! I know any day now we will begin to discuss when, where, what, and how to do Thanksgiving and Christmas for 2009. I was considering something different this year but who knows how that will fly. My brother and his family only make it our way once a year, so some seem to think the plans revolve around that issue. I am leaning toward being rebellious!

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Beat eggs, add milk, salt, soda. Add sifted meal and f lour; mix well. Add melted shortening and mix until well blended. Pour into a greased pan and cook until done at 450 degrees for 25 minutes and then 350 degrees until sides pull away from the pan.

Watch carefully.

To make the dressing crumble the bread you made and pour enough chicken or turkey stock over it to moisten. Let it stand a minute and then mix. Add 4 eggs and stir well. Add 1 cup minced onion, pepper and salt. Pour into a slightly greased pan and cook at 300 degrees until brown.

This so simple and so delicious. Even the children eat this dressing.

I am adding a new twist on the cranberry sauce this year though.

Crush the contents of a 1 pound can of cranberry sauce with a fork. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 tablespoon of prepared mustard. Mix and chill.

Remember it is time to start planning and make sure you do things you want to do this year. Family time is the gift of the seasons to come.

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Turkey Dressing 4 eggs 3 cups buttermilk 3 ¼ cups meal 1 ½ cups flour 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon soda ¾ cup melted shortening, stock, onion

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A n ne Ma r ie At wa n and Ruth Thompson are in charge of properties. Calaway and John Johnson did the program design and production photography, while Johnson and Kelly created the poster art. Philip Sokoloff is publicist.

For all the fun that “The Foreigner” brings, it also thoughtfully reminds us of the nuances and pitfalls of our interpretation of others’ customs. Enjoy this late fall comedy at the Sierra Madre Playhouse any weekend through Sat., Nov. 14. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Admission is $20 general, $17 for seniors (65+) and students (13-17), and $12 for children 12 years and under.

The Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. City lots offer free parking. Pre-theater dining at local restaurants on Baldwin Avenue and Sierra Madre Boulevard can enhance the play-going experience. For ticket reservations or more information, phone (626) 355-4318, or visit the website, www.sierramadreplayhouse. org, for online ticketing.

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Musical Flights of Fantasy

BY BILL PETERS

A new season starts for the Pasadena Symphony on Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Several changes have been made for the 2009-2010 season. First, a starting time for the symphony, 8:00 p.m., is new this year. Also, no formal dinner has been planned as the Symphony and its wealthy supporters are downsizing. But that doesn’t mean the evening will be without its celebrations. Maybe the black-ties will muted, but a special reception for the symphony’s conductor, Jorge Mester will celebrate the beginning of his 25th year; a Peruvian ensemble will colorfully fill the plaza as concert-goers arrive; an allstar arts/science duo will give pre-concert information; and a jazz combo will entertain at a post-concert event following the opening concert. The music to be performed by the Pasadena Symphony is firstrate and this fine professional orchestra is worth hearing.

For the first time, all opening night concert events are open to the public and free except the special reception for Mester, and even that is a nominal charge.

Before the music gets under way, a special champagne toast-reception to honor Jorge Mester will take place at the Pasadena Convention Center at 6 p.m. You don’t have to know someone to get in—just purchase a $30 ticket—and that will allow you to raise a fluted glass of champagne in honor of Pasadena Symphony conductor Mester’s 25th season. The Symphony Association apparently has planned these events so that you can have some pre-concert fun, get off to dinner and return in time to enjoy the pre-concert talk on the music at 7:00 p.m., or arrive in time to enjoy the symphony’s Music on the Plaza Series with INCA, a Peruvian Ensemble, and then take your seats to enjoy what is likely to be one of the liveliest concerts openings of classical literature in some years. A post-concert reception is open to the public in the Gold Room at the Civic Auditorium where the Pasadena Student Jazz Combo will perform.

Jorge Mester will conduct Claude Debussy’s “Nocturnes” and Gustav Holst’s “The Planets”.

Debussy’s “Nocturnes” include three orchestral studies, “Nuages”, “Fêtes” and “Sirènes”. Debussy described each suite in ethereal terms, but today his chimera is heralded for its lush instrumentation. Written in 1897-1899, these pieces are forwardthinking in that they move

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Pasadena Symphony conductor Jorge Mester announces the 20092010 season at a press conference in August.

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musical composition out of the Romantic era and into a 20th-century impressionistic style that formed the basis of music composition for that century and is still basic to even today’s contemporary composers.

Holst’s “The Planets”, written in 1914-1916, moves the musical composition world forward again with a programmatic style music that is forceful, and dramatically pictorial. Using the planets, but not earth, to bear as astrology rather than planetary, Holst’s series of mood-pictures, as he called them, brings a unique look at styles just burgeoning during the time he was writing this work. He seemed to be influenced by Debussy, Arnold Schoenberg and Igor Stravinsky, among others, but adds his unique solid melodies within a more modern structure.

The Pasadena Master Chorale will join with the Pasadena Symphony to perform these works.

This opening concert is a part of the Arts & Ideas Festival, presented bi-annually by a consortium of Pasadenaarea arts, science and cultural institutions. The theme of the 2009 Arts & Ideas Festival, which begins Oct. 23 and runs through Nov. 8, is ORIGINS. In honor of the Symphony’s performance of

“The Planets”, the 7:00 p.m. pre-concert talk will bring Dr. Byron Adams, Professor of Composition and Musicology at UC Riverside to talk about Debussy and Holst’s music and Dr. Kevin Baines, Principal Scientist at JPL, will discuss the various programs now underway by NASA at the La Cañada Flintridge facility, presumably the solar systems’ planets and not astrology.

Subscription tickets are available for 3, 4 or 5 concerts at various rates. Single ticket prices range from $25 to $75. The Family-Pak program allows children under age 14 to secure a ticket for $10 when one full-priced adult ticket is purchased.

The Student Sound Check Card, $30 allows attendance to all Pasadena Symphony concerts, but student ID is required. Parking is available at the Pasadena Center for $7 and at Paseo Colorado for $6. Valet parking is also available. The special opening night reception for Jorge Mester is $30.

The Pasadena Symphony opening night concert at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium is at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 with special events beginning at 6:00 p.m. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium is at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Information: (626) 7937172, ext. 16.

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Love Blooms at Sierra Madre PlayhouseLocal Actors Marry Sierra Madre residents Barry Schwam and Lydia Bangtson met during an acting class at Sierra Madre Playhouse. Assigned a Neil Simon love scene to work on, soon they weren’t acting. Their dramatic meeting blossomed into real life love. The couple celebrated their nuptials on Saturday, October 10 at the picturesque and historic Church of Ascension in Sierra Madre. Members of the wedding party Candyce Columbus and Dan Bullard also met through SMP. She cast him as one of the leads in “The Real Inspector Hound” in 2000 and another romance bloomed on the boards. Bridesmaids Koni McCurdy and Patricia Wylie also have a connection to the Playhouse. Wylie recently directed McCurdy in “The Importance of Being Earnest.”

Groomsman Nick DaltonPawle (husband of McCurdy) cast Barry as an actor in their traveling burn prevention educational show and groomsman Sidney Javet is a sometimes member of The Threetles.

Family members mother Millie Schwam and her daughter and son-in-law Leslie and Gary Landers flew in from Arizona and Lydia’s sister and brother-in-law Rita and

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Cynthia Hsiang, an adjunct professor of Asian Music and director of the Chinese Music Ensemble at Pasadena City College, she began her professional careeer as a guzheng (Chinese zither) soloist and composer with the Taiwan National Chinese Orchestra and is considered an authority on the gu-zheng and the yangqin (butterfly harp). Ms. Hsiang graduated from Taiwan Normal University, and has received her Master degree and Ph.D from UCLA. She has assisted motion picture studios collaborating with such prominent film composers as Maurice Jarre and James Horner.

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The Classical Kaleidoscope concert series is sponsored by the Arcadia Public Library Foundation. Admission is free. The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia.

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o say Oasis of the Seas is massive or huge would be an understatement. To call it is a giant floating city would fall short. Demonstrative adjectives of size do not do this mega-vessel justice. It has to be seen to be truly appreciated.

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By Dawn Rickabaugh

Avoid the 7 Deadly Mistakes Sellers Make When They Carry Paper (Part Two of Seven) Last week’s #1 Deadly Mistake was to take a small down payment. This week we’ll talk about Deadly Mistake #2: Don’t ask for the buyer’s SS# and don’t run a credit report, (or, if you’ve actually done these things, try to lose the credit application and report so it’s unavailable to give a prospective note buyer).

There have been a few times I’ve been able to offer a really good price for a note, just to have the deal fall apart because the note holders couldn’t come up with social security numbers for the Payors.

The investors out there that will pay the most for your note (ask you to take the smallest discount) will want you to have a Social Security number on the buyers (note Payors), and they’ll Dawn Rickabaugh is a RE broker with expertise in owner financing and RE notes. www.NoteQueen.com 626.641.3931

want their FICOs to be 620 or above.

There are note buyers out there that will buy your note even if you don’t have the buyer’s SS#, but they’ll probably be offering you a LOT LESS for your note.

And even a great note by all other accounts will be hard to sell if the Payors’ credit scores are low. It’s almost impossible to sell a note where the FICOs are coming in below 600.

Why? Because, statistically speaking, the lower the credit score, the greater the chances that the buyer (note payer) will default.

Smart tip: Have the buyer provide their SS# by filling out a credit application (1003) and signing it, run credit, and if it doesn’t come back above 620, run from the deal, unless . . .

There are always ways to compensate for the risk of lending (your equity) to a buyer with poor credit, but still, it’s a tough conversation with credit scores in the 500’s.

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If you’re going to do the deal anyway, be sure to take a larger-than-average down payment, and be willing to season the note (collect at least 12 months of payments) before trying to sell your note if you want a decent price for it. You might even want to work with the Payors to improve their credit

scores before you put your note on the market.

And even if you’re not thinking of selling your note, don’t you want a strong investment that doesn’t have you addicted to Milk or Magnesia? Don’t you want to leave a good asset to your heirs and beneficiaries?

Putting your transac-

tion together in a way that will make your paper (note) valuable on the secondary market, will automatically assure you that you’ve placed yourself in the most powerful position possible, no matter what happens down the road. It provides the most f lexibility long term.

If the down payment is small, and the buyer’s credit scores are low, then I highly recommend that you consider using the Title Holding (Land) Trust. (But only if you don’t plan on cashing out. You can’t sell a beneficial interest in a trust the same way you can sell a note).

This excerpt is taken from “Seller Financing on Steroids: Pumping Paper for Power, Peace and Profits,” a guide that can be downloaded for free at: www.

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Always consult with your CPA, tax attorney and/or financial advisor before selling property or paper.

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Love Blooms at Sierra Madre PlayhouseLocal Actors Marry Continued from 7 George Enyedi, Ward Calaway and John Johnson, actor/director Erin Kathleen, actor/set designer David Calhoun, actor Jane Park and occasional stage manager Catherine Korrison.

After a joyous and heartfelt ceremony everyone enjoyed a delightful reception in the church hall with delicious hors d’oeuvres and a sumptuous meal catered by Matt and his capable Bean Town crew.

Two of Barry’s kindergarten friends joined him for a couple of a capella songs, the bride and groom were toasted with panache by Dalton-Pawle and Barry performed a tender and touching rendition of “Desperado” for Lydia on his infamous Theremin. Dancing to a unique mix of music selected by the couple got guests up on their feet to culminate a most fun and festive evening.

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OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21, 2009

Mosca Voted Out as Delegate to Council of Governments Continued from 1 served as the representative, said that it was important to have a voice within the process at a regional level.

“Not engaging has more serious consequences,” Mosca said.

Mosca discouraged the council from replacing him in the middle of the term due to the work he is currently working on in his position representing the city to he organization, but said that he would still participate alongside whoever was selected.

MacGillivray said she

wanted to see a new perspective in the representation to work towards having Sierra Madre’s voice heard, despite Mosca’s assurance that he had been speaking up for the city and the regional as a whole.

Councilmember Kurt Zimmerman proposed a compromise that would select Watts as a delegate due to his development experience and Mosca as the alternative.

“When you walk away from the regional voice, you’re going to get state mandates, but [if replaced] I’m afraid we are taking Joe’s three and a half

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years of work and throwing it away,” Zimmerman said.

Watts agreed that Joe was valuable in the organization and its process of sending representatives to the Southern California Association of Governments because he “knows the culture.”

The public hearing on the delegation prompted accusatory statements about Mosca’s work for the city, while other residents acknowledged Watts’ experience.

In the end, a motion to select Watts as delegate and MacGillivray as the alternate passed 3-2.

City Reaches Tolling Agreement on Development Projects

BY SAMEEA KAMAL

After considering their own concerns with the Stonehouse and One Carter projects in Sierra Madre and those of the community, the City Council approved a tolling agreement last night that would put the litigation on hold pending approval of the application for a subdivision.

If the application for a subdivision is approved, the settlement will proceed to be finalized. If it fails to pass, the city and developers will return to negotiations.

The approval came after multiple discussions among the council members, questions to the developers and comments during the public hearing and resulted in a number of amendments to the agreement with the developers.

The development group Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP. stepped in to take over the litigation for prior developer Dorn-Platz, who city council members said left a big mess to

be cleaned up.

According to City Attorney Sandra Levin, the basic structure of the application has been modified over the past year.

Representatives from Manatt said they have scaled back on the amount of grading and build-able lots that their predecessor had originally planned, reducing the original amount of lots from 35 to the current 20.

“It is not our intent to grade anything more than we have to,” said Susan Hori, partner for the firm. “A framework starts with a settlement agreement, it’s a tentative map.

We’re here in good faith and we’re willing to work with the neighbors.”

Though the council felt some requests, such as a preliminary agreement to allow certain building exceptions, was too early to approve with in-depth analysis on the area, the developers said they needed to lay out certain guidelines in

order to move forward.

Councilmembers called their experience with the Pasadena-based Dorn-Platz a “nightmare” and a “horror”, and said they did not want to take more risks with a new developer.

Residents living next to the developments spoke at the meeting regarding the impacts of the construction on their homes, such as large amounts of dust, noise, and ground vibrations.

The motion to approve the tolling agreement included stipulations to restrict grading and height on certain lots, and to require the developer to meet directly with neighbors as soon as possible to lessen the impact on their homes.

The agreement also requires that Lot 3 of the property be left as open space, which the developers said would be a huge financial loss.

Having addressed many doubts on part of the council and community, the motion was passed unanimously.

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Continued from 1 From an initial pool of more than 1,100 hopeful young women, the seven members of the 2010 Tournament of Roses Royal Court were announced Monday at Tournament House from a group of 26 finalists. As ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses, the Royal Court members will attend more than 150 community and media functions leading up to the 121st Rose Parade and 96th Rose Bowl Game on January 1st of next year.

On Tuesday morning, one of these seven princesses will be selected as the 2010 Rose Queen.

The seven young ladies selected as this year’s Rose Princesses are Natalie Anne Innocenzi ,16, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Katherine Margarita Hernández , 18, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; June Ko, 17, Arcadia High School; Lauren Samantha Rogers, 17, Blair High School; Kinsey Elizabeth Stuart, 18, Pasadena City College; Ashley Renee Thaxton , 17, John Marshall Fundamental High School; and Michelle Louise Van Wyk, 17, La Canada High School.

This announcement follows a month-long process in which more than 1,100 Pasadena-area young women participated. According to Tournament of Roses officials, the selection of these particular seven young women was based on a range of qualities including their public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, community involvement and overall personality.

“We are very pleased with our final choice and officially welcome the Royal Court members who will be representing the Tournament of Roses for the 2010 events.

These young ladies were

selected from a pool of the most talented and poised in the Pasadena area. They are truly remarkable and will be wonderful ambassadors for our Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game,” said Alex Aghajanian, Chairman of the Queen and Court Committee.

Meet the 2010 Rose Court: Natalie Anne Innocenzi, 16, is an Arcadia resident and senior at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. She is on the junior varsity tennis team at her school and participates in track and field. She is a member of the Amnesty International Club and as a member of the board for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Teens, Natalie started an Alzheimer’s Awareness week at her school. She has lived in the Pasadena-area her entire life and plans to stay in California for college where she plans to study occupational or physical therapy with an emphasis in gerontology. Her parents are Robert and Jeannette Innocenzi. She has one sibling, Kevin, 14.

Katherine Margarita Hernández, 18, is a Pasadena resident who also attends Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy where she is president of the science club, a member of the student council and business editor of the school’s yearbook. She enjoys running and is in her second year as team captain of her school’s varsity track and field team. Katherine has been honored as a scholar by the National Hispanic Recognition Program, and as a student-athlete in the Mission League All-American Team. She plans to study biology in college and pursue a career in medicine. In her spare time, she volunteers at Plaza de la Raza, a non-

profit educational center focused on providing enrichment programs. Her parents are Roland and Margarita Hernández. She has two older siblings, Scott, 22, and Charlie, 20.

June Ko, 17, is a senior at Arcadia High School and resides in Arcadia. She is the publicity secretary for the Senior Men and Women, an organization of seniors who participate in community service activities; the president of LEO (Leadership, Excellence, Opportunity) Club, a worldwide organization dedicated to serving those in need; and has been a school site Leadership-team representative for 3 years. She is also actively involved with Apache News, a student-run television news broadcast, and has played the violin for 12 years. June plans to attend New York University or the University of Southern California where she’ll study to become a broadcast journalist. Her parents are Chan and Hye Ko, and she has one sister, Diane, 22.

Lauren Samantha Rogers, 17, is a senior at Blair High School and lives in Altadena. She is active on her school’s swim team and has made it to the Rio Hondo League finals for the last three years. She is a member of the Bright Futures Scholars Support Program, a leadership program that promotes public speaking and has participated in the Rotary International 4-way speech contest. She previously volunteered at Huntington Memorial Hospital. Lauren plans to attend the University of California at San Jose and study speech pathology. She enjoys swimming, reading and playing Sudoku. Her parents are Douglas and Myran Rogers. She has one sibling,

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arrangement will have double its impact when reflected in the mirror below.

In an entry hall, hanging a mirror above a console will allow you to check your lipstick before you answer the door when greeting guests, or make that final hair check before you run out the door. But it’s also a great way to welcome guests by setting the tone for the rest of the house; you’ll be making a statement right off the bat with any interesting or unusual mirror.

Mirrors can also be a great way of showcasing that incredible frame you found at the local flea market or antique store.

Instead of filling the frame with art, fill it with a piece of antique glass. Make it the focal point of the room, and you’ll instantly have a conversation piece.

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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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Large mirrors hung at eye level will catch light and enhance the size of the room.

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To add extra sparkle to a fireplace, hang a metallic mirror above it, and place accessories that are equally shiny, such as a few silver frames or tall metallic candleholders. Your eye will instantly be drawn to the shimmer and it will become the focal point of the room.

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A wall of mirrors will certainly give the illusion of space, but by disguising it a bit, you add a hint of mystery. Put étagères, or backless bookcases in front of a mirrored wall. This will add interest by reflecting your books and objects, and create the illusion of space in a way that isn’t obvious.

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Ashley Renee Thaxton, 17, is an Altadena resident and attends John Marshall Fundamental High School. She is National Honor Society president, and librarian for the musical club. Ashley is a part of her schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marching band and

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Michelle Louise Van Wyk, 17, attends La Canada High School and resides in La Canada. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the varsity song squad at her high school. She serves as the National Charity Leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior class president, and is actively involved in Girl Scouts where she has completed the Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards and has received various leadership awards. Michelle has danced ballet since the age of three.

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Her parents are David and Judy Van Wyk, and she has one younger brother, Matthew, 13.

The 2010 Rose Queen will be announced at the Tournament House on Tuesday, October 20 at 9:30 a.m.

The newly selected Rose Queen and Royal Court will reign for an entire year until the new court is selected in October of 2010.

The 121st Rose Parade themed 2010: A Cut Above the Rest will take place Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at 8 a.m. and will feature floral floats, equestrian units and marching bands from all around the Pasadena area. Following the Rose Parade, the 96th Rose Bowl Game will kick off at 2:10 p.m.

On January 7, the Tournament of Roses will also host the No. 1 and No. 2 BCS-ranked teams in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. The Game will kick off at 5 p.m. from the historic Rose Bowl Stadium.

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The Social Whirl

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Guild Continued for hospital staff; host an annual December toy and book drive, and each May host a “baby shower” to provide new clothing for the tiniest patients.

Members of Monrovia Guild thank the community for its generous support so that we can continue their work. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has provided the hope of good health and happiness to children and their families since its founding in 1901.

Arcadia Woman’s Club Opens the Season with Panache The champagne brunch on September 16 was an overwhelming success. Members and guests all wanted to see the completed refurbishing of their historic clubhouse.

The new décor was greeted with raves.

A delicious brunch was catered by Debra Amos. A total of 19 new members have joined in the last few months.

Mae Craig delighted everyone with her fall decorations using scarecrows.

Following the member-

ship brunch, the first club meeting was held on October 7 and brought out one of the largest crowds in years.

President Floretta Lauber stated to the membership that her goal is to bring the Woman’s Club of Arcadia back to its number one spot in the community.

“We have brought the clubhouse back,” states Lauber. “Now we will be impacting the community with our new thrusts…first on the list is joining the Domestic Violence

Action Coalition that was started in the neighboring community of Covina after the murder in 2007 (by her husband) of one of their citizens, now 26. California Federation of Woman’s Clubs have banded together to bring awareness to each of their cities.

Women interested in visiting and learning more about the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs, can call (626) 355-6945.

A quintet of Pasadena notables were honored Saturday, October 3,

by Pasadena Museum of History as the 2009 “Contemporary History Makers” as a festive benefit dinner and auction in the museum’s Fenyes Estate gardens. (L-r) Larry Mantle, Betsey and Sid Tyler, and Denise Nelson Nash joined an elite roster of individuals honored with this designation since the award was inaugurated in 2000. The event raised more than $75,000 in support of the museum’s educational programs. Photo by James Staub Among the many VIP guests at Adobe Restoration dinner were: (l-r) Councilmember Gary and Barbara Kovacic (Lucky Baldwin), City Clerk Jim Barrows and Commissioner Barbara Barrows.

Councilmember Bob Harbicht with county Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich at garden dinner party for “The Baldwin Adobe Renovation.”

Arcadia Assistance League Ushers in Fall with Oktoberfest Honorary Event Committee members: the Honorable Bill Bogaard, Brenda and Bill Galloway. Photo by James Staub. At the Pasadena Museum Soree

These innovative gals really know how to put on parties. I try to never miss this fall event. Hosts this year were Jan and Doug McEachern, who opened their beautiful terraced gar-

dens at their Fallen Leaf home in the upper Rancho, on September 28, to a fun group who enjoyed polkas, good Ger ma n food a nd beer.

The password was “Ger-

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Co-chairs were Nancy Perkins and Karen Tanner.

Remember the Community Calendar?”

The Chamber of Commerce is asking all organi-

zations to remember to register their big events in the Community Calendar at the Chamber office. This helps to avoid unfortunate overlapping and duplications of events on the same day.

Monrovia Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Fall Luncheon Mon rov i a Gu i ld of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles will present their 11th Annual Fall Luncheon on Sunday, October 18. The theme for the major fundraiser this year is “Picture This…” They are expecting more than 200 guests at Arcadia Community Center.

All of the luncheon tables will be artfully decorated

by Guild members to reflect this theme. The luncheon will be prepared by Guild members and served by local high school volunteers.

You will enjoy a fashion show by Magnolia in Arcadia, modeled by members.

Another highlight of the event is a beautiful boutique by the Greenhouse in Pasadena, which also supports Childrens Hospital. The raffle is another way for guests to enjoy the afternoon. Co-

chairs for the event this year are Diana Knight and Jean Horne.

This annual luncheon is the Guild’s pride and joy, with all proceeds going to their project at Childrens Hospital - the Clinical Imaging Research and Technology Program. Included in this project is their support for the purchase of a stateof-the-art MRI scanner for the new hospital due to open in 2010.

The Monrovia Guild was organized on November 11, 1948 and are proud to celebrate 61 years of service.

The Guild is comprised of more than 80 active and associate members whose only goal is to support Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

Throughout the year, they work to support C.H.L.A. by providing monthly treats

Hostess Carol Libby with Arcadia Mayor John Wuo at adobe restoration dinner.

(L-r) President of Arcadia Coordinating Council, Jodi Little, introduced guest speaker, Jo Ann Carey, at the Council’s first meeting October 7. Her subject was “Square Foot Gardening.” She promotes planting 4x4 foot space with vegetables. Very interesting

Former president of the Hospital Foundation (l-r) Sue Francis greets new C.E.O. of the Arboretum, Richard Schulhof, with president-elect of the Chamber, Sho Tay, at Restoration Committee dinner, held in the gardens of Carol Libby.

Send your social and club news to “The Social Whirl,” e-mail your photos and announcements to : socialwhirl@ beaconmedianews.com

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OCTOBER 15 - OCTOBER 21, 2009

Three Local Businesswomen Urge You to Stick to the Word Inspirational Tidbits Meet Post-It Notes in New Online Venture

Pictured at a meeting to work on their website are Stick to the Word partners (from left) Susan Merritt, Janna Delgado and Juli Biondi. - Photos by Ralph Delgado

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Personal and financial challenges led three local women, Janna Delgado of Monrovia, Susan Merritt of La Cañada and Juli Biondi of Shadow Hills to combine their collective abilities. United by family, friendship and faith they decided to develop an inspirational business.

They plan to have their website, www.sticktotheword. net, launched by October 15.

It will offer the first of several inspirational products, Stick to the Word Post-It Notes, which will feature uplifting Biblical scriptures about Hope and Peace.

In keeping with the goal of their business venture, the history of how Delgado and Merritt formed their friendship is an inspirational story unto itself. Merritt was first married at a very young age to Ralph Delgado. They had two sons, but divorced after five years. Sixteen years later Ralph married Janna at which point she met Merritt, the mother of his sons. Their

relationship was always cordial, but their friendship solidified when both Janna and Ralph Delgado supported Merritt through her second divorce. “ T hey were so ca r ing,” says Merritt, “and they helped me through a very difficult time. As a result Janna and I became close friends.”

Formerly a legal secretary in Century City, Delgado left the 70-hour work week behind several years ago with the idea that she wanted to re-enter the business world in a different capacity.

“I began working on a book of verses from the Bible organized according to topic that could be used when someone wants a specific quote or reference to use in a greeting card or letter.”

Merritt recalls, “I found that writing encouraging scriptures on post-it notes and putting them on my bathroom mirror and the night stand next to my bed

really helped me when I was going through a very difficult time, during a divorce.”

Hoping to do something that would be of help to people as well as generate some income, Delgado and Merritt began discussing the possibility of going into business together.

“We found that we could work together and use the same scriptures,” Delgado explains.

Biondi (Merritt’s sister) joined them saying, “Why don’t we make a product out of this that we can sell?

I think a lot of other people would find it helpful and it might be a good business opportunity for us. We wanted to do something that was profitable, significant and had some meaning.”

“We decided to start with inspirational post-it notes and to sell them via the internet. They are small and portable. You can put them anywhere such as on your refrigerator or your daily planner,” Delgado says, “so

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They incorporated as SJX2, Inc. in spring of 2008 with a plan to “start small and build their business incrementally.” The process of understanding the cyber information highway enough to set up the website and work with vendors for the packaging and the notes has been a long learning experience for them. And the women are quick to admit that they have “made some mistakes along the way.”

Although they each participate in all aspects of the new company’s operations, each partner brings a different skill set to the venture. Delgado has put the strong organizational and administrative skills she gained during her legal assistant work to good use.

After leaving the medical profession as a R.N., Merritt supervised and the design and construction of several homes, so she applied her creativity to visualizing the company’s logo and website design. Biondi worked in the television broadcast industry in media management and promotions for over 25 years at the WB network, the Disney Channel and the Reelz channel. Her experience in the entertainment industry gave them some much needed business and marketing savvy.

“We had quite a laugh deciding what our titles would be,” laughs Delgado.

“Juli is the CEO, Sue is the CFO and I’m the COO!” Coming up with a name for their website and product also turned out to be a family activity. “After considering and rejecting many possibilities,” says Delgado, “Sue’s youngest son, Luke, said we should call it Stick to the Word. We liked it and decided it was perfect.”

Many hours were spent researching and categorizing the verses for Stick to the Word, and the research and development is an ongoing

Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz has proclaimed October Toastmasters’ Month, in celebration of the nonprofit organization’s 85 years helping members learn to feel comfortable speaking in front of groups.

WildChatters Toastmasters Club celebrated Toastmasters 85th anniversary with a special “birthday” meeting on October 6, 2009.

In a statement to group, Mayor Lutz said, “on behalf of the City of Monrovia do hereby proclaim the month of October 2009 to be Toastmasters’ Month in the City of Monrovia and encourage all Monrovia citizens to recognize the many accomplishments and opportunities in communication and leadership this outstanding organization has realized for people everywhere. “ Toastmasters provides a supportive learning environ-

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As they celebrate the culmination of their efforts the partners agree that the most rewarding aspect has been their collaboration.

Following the launch of the website, they plan to begin production right away on four more Stick to the Word Post-It Note collect ions: Stress, Finances, Anxiety and Provision. Eventually they want to launch other products including the publication of Delgado’s book and a line of t-shirts. “We are excited and optimistic t hat we have found our niche,” says Delgado, looking forward.

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Usage Negotiations Await School Review

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T he neighbors have hired a lawyer per request by the city to try and negotiate a situation that suits both parties.

According to Simon, noise from events and accompanying traffic is worse at the lower end of the hill where the main driveways are, but permeates uphill as well as a few blocks away from the campus.

“The school has tried to appease neighbors, they have said they want to be good neighbors, but nothing has changed as far as that,” Simon said. “It seems like Alverno’s recent goal was to marginalize it and make it see like only a few people had a problem, yet it is a big problem to many.”

However, because people have been complaining for so long without seeing results, they stop calling, she said.

Some neighbors said that while they enjoy being near the school and having the kids around, they fear that the expansion in the school’s master plan will lead to more congestion.

“Ultimately the cumulative effect is sacrificing the quality of life and property value,” Simon said. “Quality of life, to me, is a large issue.

We want a balance.”

Stephen Berentsen, a Sierra Madre resident who lives a block away from the school, said that while evening school events such as PTA meetings are not a problem, larger events have resulted in property damages to cars and things left in nearby driveways such as condoms, beer cans and cigarette butts.

“It’s not a onet i me thing,” he said.

Alcohol has also been a concern, including sightings of underage drinking after school hours and a lack of regulation on hard liquor at events, Berentsen said.

The school’s usage has also affected property values and has made selling homes difficult, neighbors report.

“We moved across the street from a school, so in a way it’s our own fault,” said one neighbor, who wishes to remain anonymous. “But it feels like (the school administration) is not listening.”

Berensten sa id t hat when he tried to sell his home last year, a buyer in escrow dropped out immediately after reviewing the school’s master plan, which the realtor recommended before buying the house.

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“I think if someone’s moving close to a school they should expect to experience a reasonable amount of noise in the normal hours, nothing excessive,” he said.

Neighbors also say that despite the current complaints, the school has not stopped booking events.

“One resident is only allowed three yard sales a year,” Simon said. “This is fundraising gone amuck. No school should do fundraising every weekend.”

Cu r rent ly A lver no is offering neighbors one “quiet” weekend a month which would prohibit private events. Neighbors say this is not enough because city and school events may still take place on that weekend.

“Imagine being across the street from a neighbor that has a party with 100200 people every weekend,” she said.

According to Simon, the neighbors would like for the city to reject the permit, or to approve it only with conditions that protect the neighborhood quality of life.

“I support the school completely- the faculty, and the students - but there are so many things we’ve been through as a neighborhood,” she said. “The neighborhood has been meeting for years, we need real changes to the way they fundraise.”

Neighbors also said that while they are unhappy with the school’s business side, they fully support the students’ educations.

“Some neighbors don’t want to put up signs, some of the girls get offended,” Simon said. “We don’t want to put up signs either, but we’re forced to.”

The neighbors would like to see fewer events that end at an earlier time, an Al-

verno security guard present at private events and alcohol use regulation.

“Make (events) more lucrative- say, we’re only going to do ten a year,” Berentsen suggested. “Instead of five grand charge 10 or 12 grand and have it be more sought after.”

The school has agreed to a series of stipulations that they have been following for some time, said Ann Gillick, head of the school.

“When we started our whole master planning process we had a series of meetings, and then we met with small group of neighbors and came up with (some measures),” she said. “Unfortunately the neighbors were supposed to go back to their constituency groups, but they never followed up.”

Gillick said the school has being doing some of the measures anyway. The school stopped hold i ng events on Fridays, among other agreements, to show good faith.

At the September 22 meeting, the neighbor’s attorney listed mitigation measures that the school has agreed to review. Neighbors say they are waiting to hear feedback on these measures.

“We have no complaints on school events relating to the girls,” Simon said. “We support Alverno School.”

Not all neighbors mind the noise, however. Gina Lovano, who has lived across from the southern side of the school for fifteen years, said that hearing music from the school is “the most beautiful thing.”

Lovano said the school has been a very good neighbor and that she has had the opportunity to meet celebrities like Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor and others when the school invited residents to come to film screenings.

“We get a lot of benefits, more than the cost of the noise, so it works out,” she said. “I enjoy it, seeing people having fun and enjoying themselves.”

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1. At midnight, units were dispatched to Club Arroyo in reference to a battery. A female Hispanic suspect bumped a female victim several times on the dance floor. In frustration, the victim bumped the suspect back and the suspect shoved and pushed the victim. Not wanting a confrontation, the victim returned to her table. Shortly thereafter, a second female Hispanic suspect approached the victim and struck her in the face with the heel of her shoe. The victim fell to the floor and the second suspect pulled violently at the victim’s hair. While this was taking place, the first suspect pulled another female victim to the floor by her hair and struck her multiple times in the head. Both suspects fled the scene prior to officers’ arrival.

2. Between 11:00 p.m. on September 26 and 10:30 a.m. on September 27, a 1994 white GMC pickup truck was stolen from 411 East Huntington.

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Monday, September 28:

2:12 PM - Arrest, Suspended/Revoked driver’s license, 600 block of W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. A DMV records check revealed the motorist’s driver’s license was suspended/ revoked. The driver was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released on a written promise to appear.

3. Officers were called to Westfield Mall around 11:38 a.m. in reference to a terrorist threat report. The victim advised that an employee working at a kiosk had made verbal threats on several occasions. A 28-year-old male Hispanic suspect and a 19-year-old male Hispanic where contacted. A pat down search of the younger adult revealed that he had a baggie containing an off-white rocky substance consistent with rock cocaine, so he was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The 28-year-old was arrested for making terrorist threats, and a consent search of his vehicle revealed a digital gram scale, stack of small plastic baggies, a baggie of white powdery substance resembling powder cocaine, and a baggie of white crystalline substance resembling methamphetamine.

7:55 PM - Arrest, Suspended/Revoked driver’s license, 200 block S. Mountain Trail Ave. Officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. A DMV records check revealed the motorist’s driver’s license was suspended/ revoked. The driver was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released on a written promise to appear.

Tuesday, September 29th: 12:22 AM – Arrest, Possession of Marijuana, Sierra Madre Blvd/Michillinda Ave. An officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. During a search of the vehicle the officer found illegal marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. The motorist was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released on a written promise to appear.

4. Around 10:09 p.m., a traffic stop was made for an expired registration tag at Santa Clara and Fifth. A record check indicated that the 36-year-old male Hispanic driver was on parole for spousal abuse. Marijuana and a bindle of an off-white crystalline substance were found during a parole search of his vehicle. He was taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana in a vehicle, and felony parole violation.

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Tuesday, September 29:

3:13 PM – Vandalism, 200 Block San Gabriel Ct. The reporting party called the police department to report that unknown suspects vandalized her vehicle sometime between 1:35 PM and 2:05 PM while it was parked in front of her neighbor’s house. The officer discovered a thin scratch on the passenger side of the vehicle that extended from the rear tail light, to the front fender of the vehicle. Damage is estimated to be under $400.00.

5. Around 1:35 a.m., officers observed a male subject jumping over a locked gate and into the front yard of a residence in the 100 block of La Porte. A 35-year-old Caucasian was detained and a record check revealed that he had a no bail warrant and he was also in possession of marijuana. The suspect was arrested at the scene without incident.

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For the period of Sunday, September 27, through Saturday, October 3, the Police Department responded to 977 calls for service of which 153 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

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6. Shortly after noon, an indecent exposure incident occurred at Camino Real and Second.

A female jogger was flagged down by a male motorist. As she approached the black or blue sedan, a male Hispanic or Caucasian suspect exposed himself and then drove away.

Wednesday, September 30: 7. A Wells Fargo bank representative came to the station to file a fraud report around 9:18 a.m. Between August 28 and September 1, a 45-year-old female Asian suspect deposited 10 checks totaling over $29,500 at several bank

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8. Units were dispatched to Albertsons, 298 East Live Oak, around 3:00 p.m. in reference to a fraud investigation. Two Caucasian suspects purchased items from the store on several occasions by using fraudulent checks.

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A 42-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man were taken into custody for commercial burglary and forgery.

Thursday, October 1: 9. Officers responded to the 4000 block of Rowland in El Monte in reference to a spousal abuse incident that occurred at the Westfield Mall parking lot shortly after midnight. During an argument, the husband forced his wife into a car by twisting her arm and he also pulled her hair to keep her from getting out of the car. A 24-year-old male Hispanic was taken into custody for inflicting corporal injury to spouse.

10. A traffic stop was conducted in the 900 block of South Baldwin around 4:56 p.m. for an expired registration tag. The 21-year-old male Hispanic driver had several outstanding warrants totaling $71,000, and he was also driving on a suspended license. He was taken into custody without incident.

Friday, October 2: 11. Around 3:43 p.m., units were dispatched to AMH regarding a male juvenile who was admitted with multiple stab wounds.

The 16-year-old victim advised that 3 male Asian teens attacked him for no apparent reason in the 00 block of East Duarte. He was punched and kicked, and one of the suspects produced a knife and slashed him in the arm and head area. The suspects took the victim’s wallet and cell phone during the struggle and then they fled in a gray vehicle driven by a fourth suspect.

12. Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of South Baldwin in reference to a grand theft and vandalism report. The landlord believed that the evicted female Hispanic tenant had stolen light fixtures, ceiling panels, doors, etc. before vacating the building. The suspect also vandalized the location by damaging walls and other property.

Saturday, October 3: 13. A grand theft occurred at Cash Box KKTV located at 612 East Live Oak around 1:22 a.m. The victim had rented a karaoke room and when she and her friends went outside for a few minutes, unknown suspect(s) stole a designer scarf, cell phone, and a car key from the unsecured room. The total reported loss was about $700.

14. A 48-year-old female Hispanic was arrested at Nordstrom around 3:13 p.m. for commercial burglary and fraud. Investigation revealed that she had obtained the victim’s account information by unknown means and made unauthorized purchases telephonically.

She had the merchandise delivered to her home in the 500 block of Peachtree, and she went to Nordstrom to return the items for cash when

she was apprehended.

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Commercial Robbery / One Suspect Arrested On October 2 at 4:17 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding a subject being chased by store security. Three subjects had exited the business and one of the subjects had stolen a jacket. When security tried to detain the subjects, one of them brandished a large knife and fled with the jacket. Store security gave chase and a witness called police. Police arrived and contained one of the suspects in a two-cityblock area around Bonita and Los Robles. A perimeter was established and the Foothill Air Support helicopter heard the call over the radio and responded. Officers from Irwindale and Arcadia Police Departments were requested, along with two canine units, one from Pasadena and one from El Monte Police Departments. After an extensive search, the suspect was located by one of the canine units and the suspect was taken into custody.

Petty Theft On October 2 at 7:16 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 600 block of South Myrtle during the street fair regarding a petty theft that just occurred. Two male suspects entered the store and took two black ski masks and two pairs of black gloves. The suspects ran from the store without paying for the listed items and were chased by the owner of the store. Two street fair employees came to the store owner’s aid and chased the fleeing suspects. The suspects dropped the stolen gloves and one of the ski masks and fled the area in a vehicle that was parked nearby. Officers arrived and searched the area for the suspects, but they were not located. Investigation continuing.

Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence / Suspect Arrested On October 4 at 12:16 a.m., officers were dispatched to a complex in the 200 block of South Fifth in regards to a traffic collision. The driver of a pickup truck drove into the driveway of the complex and collided with the garage door of a residence and a fire hydrant. As a result of the collision, the fire hydrant was broken

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