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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009 VOLUME 14, NO. 85

Natalie Anne Innocenzi, 16, is captured in the moments following the announcement made Tuesday morning at Tournament House in Pasadena proclaiming the Arcadia teenager Rose Queen for 2010. Innocenzi, who attends Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is the 92nd Rose Queen and will preside over the 121st Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. For more photos and details of the announcement see page 13. -Photos by Terry Miller

Arcadia’s Natalie Innocenzi Selected as 2010 Rose Queen

City Pride at Stake: Delay May Risk Integrity of Baldwin Adobe

BY BILL PETERS

This photo shows the adobe structure and the attached Baldwin annex that served as the home of Arcadia’s first mayor. Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin occupied this home from 1875 to his death in 1909. The photo was taken in 1939, nine years before the property became (subsequently) the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. - Photo from the Arcadia Public Library collection

As you read this, the adobe structure located on the grounds of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia continues to deteriorate. And its condition is of grave concern to many at the County, Arboretum volunteers and a growing number of Arcadians.

Believing that the adobe might actually crumble, a group of Arcadians have begun to rally support for a project to restore not only

the adobe, but rebuild Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin’s homestead, an effort they see as returning the founder and first mayor of Arcadia to his rightful place in the City’s history. Within the walls of the adobe, Baldwin signed city incorporation papers in 1903 and it is the place he died in 1909.

The city’s history took a jolt when research turned up a shocking piece of news: the adobe in the historic collection at the Los Angeles Coun-

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Hundreds Turn Out for Health Reform Rally Twenty-Fifth Annual Fall Food & Wine Festival Vigil Held at Pasadena City Hall Monday

-Photo By Terry Miller

In an event celled “Remembering The Faces”, 150 plus area residents representing various interfaith Pasadena-area congregations marched and held vigil to mourn the 45,000+ people who die every year for lack of affordable health care.

These local citizens, who believe that the health insurance system is broken and in need of reform, gathered at Pasadena City Hall Monday night and listened to speakers including a local doctor named Donald Thomas, who practices at Huntington Hos-

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Benefits Huntington Hospital’s Trauma Unit

-Photo By Terry Miller

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A Terrible Thing: Strangled Woman Delivered to Monrovia P.D.

Caruso to Drop Lawsuit against City, Westfield

BY SUSAN MOTANDER

It had been a relatively quiet Friday night for the Monrovia Police Department.

Then Guillermo Marinero, 28, walked into the lobby and told the desk personnel, “I think I did a terrible thing.”

Marinero had parked his car in front of the station and inside was Theresa Cardoza, his girlfriend. She had been strangled. Monrovia Police officers attempted to revive the 28 year old even using the Automatic External Defibrillator unit now regular equipment for the department.

Monrovia Fire Department paramedics continued the attempt to revive the young woman to no avail. She was pronounced dead. Marinero was arrested.

On Tuesday he was arraigned on one count of first degree murder with the enhancement alleging the “personal use of a deadly weapon” according to Sgt. Jim Gates of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau.

Among other things Marinero told police, he indicated that the argument with Cardoza had taken place in the 2400 block of South Myrtle Avenue in the unincorporated section south of Monrovia.

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Harbicht: Developers Guilty of Misusing Environmental Laws

BY SAMEEA KAMAL

According to a letter sent to the city by the Westfield Vice President, the corporation has decided to withdraw its request to convert 13,500

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Yet Another Lawsuit Beleaguers Against Sierra Madre PD Ja son Jensen, 4 6, is seeking damages in federal court after a Sierra Madre police officer shot him. The incident occurred in the back of a vehicle officers impounded not realizing there was a person inside.

The officer, Henry Amos was caught by surprise when he found Jensen sleeping in the back of the hatchback after the vehicle had been towed to the Sierra Madre Police dept. Amos fired his service weapon at Jensen as

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CITY NEWS

OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009

Breast cancer: Who is at greater risk?

BY JENNIFER Y. PARK, MD

There have been several new advances in screening for breast cancer. With these new techniques, knowing your own risk for breast cancer risk is now very important. This article reviews the key factors that you need to know about your medical history to help your doctors better determine your risk for breast cancer and to be able to guide what testing should be offered to you.

Family history is one of the most important pieces of information that you can give your doctor. There is a hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome for which genetic testing is available. Two gene mutations are tested for, called BRCA1 and BRCA2. About 3-5% of all cases of breast cancer are due to mutations in these genes. In the general population, about 1/300 to 1/800 individuals carry one of these mutations.

You may be a candidate for testing for these gene mutations if you have any of the following “red flags” in either a first or second degree relative (which includes a parent, a sibling, a child of yours, or a biological aunt, uncle, niece or nephew): a person affected by both breast cancer and ovarian cancer, a person affected by breast cancer at age 40 or younger or any male family member with breast cancer.

Testing may also be warranted if there are multiple family members affected with breast cancer of any age. Certain ethnicities are also considered at increased risk for BRCA1 and BRCA2, specifically those who are of Ashkenazi Jewish, French Canadian (Cajun) or Icelandic ancestry.

The ideal person to be tested for BRCA1 or BRCA 2 is the “affected individual”, meaning the person in the family who has the early onset breast cancer or ovarian cancer. This allows testing of family members to be more specific and less costly. If that individual is not available for testing, a patient can still get tested.

Since hereditary breast cancer syndromes only account for a small percentage of breast cancers, there are other tools used to measure one’s risk. These tools (computer software programs) take into account the age at which you first started having periods, the age at which you had a first live birth, any previous breast biopsies, and your current age.

This information is then used to determine a percentage lifetime risk for breast cancer (the percent chance of having breast cancer at any point in one’s lifetime).

A screening mammo-

gram is the standard test used for early detection of breast cancer. A new type of breast cancer screening ultrasound called SonoCine (not yet FDA approved) is also available in some locations. This test can sometimes identify a cancer missed by a mammogram, particularly in women with “dense” breasts.

Breast MRI is the newest recommendation by the American Cancer Society for women at very high risk for breast cancer, meaning greater than a 25% lifetime risk. Breast MRI can also identify a difficult to diagnose pre-cancerous condition called DCIS. Screening MRI is not recommended for women with less than 15 percent lifetime risk.

Other factors that may increase your risk for breast cancer include: increasing age, delayed childbearing or having no children, late onset menopause, postmenopausal hormone usage, obesity, and alcohol usage. Despite widespread concern, there is no proven increased risk for breast cancer among oral contraceptive users or caffeine drinkers.

There is an increased risk for postmenopausal women on combination estrogen and progesterone but not for those on estrogen alone.

There are some lifestyle changes that can decrease your risk for breast cancer.

These include limiting alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy adult weight and regular physical exercise. Other factors that are associated with a lower risk for breast cancer include having children at a younger age and breast feeding for greater than six months.

Postmenopausal women can decrease their risk by shortening the duration of combination hormone therapy. For those considered at higher risk, medication can be prescribed to decrease their risk.

Monthly self breast exams and routine clinical exams by your physician are also important.

Many advances have been made in breast cancer screening and prevention.

The first step is to know your family history. Know the ages at which each member was affected by cancer and discuss this with your physician. He or she will determine if either genetic testing or advanced screening MRI is needed. If you have any lifestyle issues associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, try to change them to lower your risk, and keep in mind that early detection of breast cancer is the key to surviving!

Jennifer Y. Park, MD, FACOG, Board-Certified OB/GYN practicing in Pasadena. Her website is at www.fowh.com

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By Dorothy Denne

Gooder Days I don’t care what anyone says, I think the Good Old Days that I remember really were gooder. I know, I know.

There is no such word as gooder, but I like the sound of it. Besides, it sounds more reasonable to say the good were gooder than the good were better. Am I getting off track?

We’re told to look at the things we have today--VCRs, DVDs & iPods, microwaves, computers, air conditioning.

We didn’t need VCRS and DVDs. We had church socials and family get-togethers.

Microwaves? My mother had a wood/coal burning stove. She would start the fire then stick her hand inside to see if the air felt hot enough to roast her meat or bake her bread. A microwave saves time but loses the aromas and the comfort that stove ovens brought.

Computers? The only thing I see that necessitates computers is the size of our population. Aggravating as humans can be, I’ll take dealing with them over dealing with computers any day.

Air conditioning? Well now, I might concede here. I do like my air conditioning.

Then again, at least in retrospect, there was something special about those cardboard fans advertising the local funeral parlor. Maybe it was the social atmosphere as the ladies sat and fanned.

I think that’s what made the good old days gooder. It was the social atmosphere. We worked hard and we sweat but we took time to sit. We fanned and we talked.

We got to know each other. Neighbors were neighbors whether they lived a few feet away in the towns or a mile down the road in the rural areas.

There wasn’t a feeling of fear permeating out lives. Sure, we kids were told not to take candy or get into cars with strangers but we weren’t afraid while walking to school that a stranger would grab us.

Windows were left open and doors were unlocked. At most, a screen door might be hooked. There were no wrought iron bars or security doors.

Of course there was violence. There were areas where knifings occurred, but if you didn’t go there, you didn’t get knifed. They didn’t come looking for you.

And change? Things changed in the Good Old Days too but not so fast. When one thing changed, you had a chance to acclimate before the next one hit.

I don’t care what anyone says, the Good Old Days were gooder. I’m going to e-mail this column then turn off my computer, be sure the door is locked, stick some microwave popcorn in the oven, adjust the thermostat on the air conditioner and watch an old movie on my DVD player. If I hear a strange noise, I’ll dial 9-1-1.

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A Date With A Darling Now that I am mostly retired and grandparenting is one of my most enjoyable activities, it seems as though my family have given to me the honorary Degree of Grandfather Emeritus.

Once again I had the incredible joy of spending the day with my beautiful teen/queen grandaughter. Oh, how times have changed since I was a young person growing up. Today, the responsibilities and demands placed upon young people surviving the challenges of adolescence and puberty are mind-boggling! Learning the “Art of Good Parenting” is as demanding on the parents today as if they were preparing themselves to enter a science, medical or a legal profession. I believe the Charm and Brightness of our grandchildren is due largely to excellence in parenting. Many children are having serious problems because of the neglect of parents.

The parents time is evaporated daily by the demands of their employment and children are left to preschool and babysitters to provide the nurturing and parenting they so desperately require.

Once again I had the wonderful pleasure of spending this past weekend in the endearing charm of my lovely and bright teenage granddaughter Laura. I was stunned at Laura’s overnight stay baggage requirement. Now why does a fifteenyear-old teen in blue jeans need a backpack, a rolling suitcase filled with books, beauty aids, electronic entertainment and jammys for the one-night stay over with Grandmother and Grandfather?

After all the kissing and hugging rituals were completed my “One-day to become a Rhodes Scholar” granddaughter grabbed Grandma and Me and said, “Gosh I can’t wait to see my room and get settled in. Wow, it was like introducing her to her

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OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009

CITY NEWS

Priceless Computer Continues Donations to Area Kids

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The Doozies

By Tom Gammill

DeFlocked

By Jeff Corriveau

-Photo by Terry Miller

Bea con Med i a a nd Priceless Computer this week moved forward in their mission to outfit local kids in need with their own personal computer with the addition of Dominik Hernandez to our growing Ubuntu Linux Army.

Dominik’s mother submitted as essay via Beacon Media’s templecitytribune.com website on his behalf, citing recent hardships she has begun facing as a recently-single mother. Their story, the particulars of which they asked not be shared in print, is one of the most touching stories Beacon Media and Priceless Computer have received since beginning the program nearly

two months ago.

“The honesty and love for her son that jump from Ms. Hernandez’s essay are exactly the type of things that this program is meant to compliment,” said Beacon Editor John Stephens, self-confessed computer geek and co-founder of the initiative. Along with the extremely generous, ongoing contributions hardware and labor of Sultan Salahuddin, owner of Priceless Computer in San Gabriel, the program has already helped a number of local families, and there are more to come.

Applications are available on any of our newspapers’ websites; just click on Computer Giveaway App!

At the top of the page or by stopping by either company’s office.

Beacon Media is located at 125 E. Chestnut Ave. in Monrovia.

Priceless Computer is located at the intersection of Duarte and Rosemead in San Gabriel, right next to the 7-11. Stop on by. Heck, when they’re not giving away computers over there, they’re coming darn close.

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Letters RE: Three Local Businesswomen Urge You to Stick to the Word Dear Editor, how might I obtain more information about this new business? Do you have an email address or other contact information for the women in the article by Candyce Columbus in this week’s issue? I am very interested in hearing more about their business.Thank you.

- Laura Horn, Monrovia via monroviaweekly.com Hi Laura, Thanks for writing. There is a link to their company website within the story. It’s Dear Arcadia Residents, The Arcadia Community Coordinating Council was established in 1947 to facilitate the communication of local events among community organizations and more importantly, to raise funds to enable children in Arcadia to attend summer and day camps and youth activities.

The Campership Program, funded strictly by donations, provides financial assistance for eligible youth in Arcadia to attend youth activities that they otherwise would not be able to participate in.

http://www.sticktotheword. net. There is contact information on the website. Thanks again!

- John Stephens, Editor Monrovia Weekly RE; Alverno Head Calls Facility Usage Hullabaloo a “Mystery” I am appalled that the Sierra Madre Weekly would post libelous comments calling neighbors anti-Catholic and accusing neighbors of “hate”.

Neighbors on both the Sierra Madre and Pasadena side testified at City Council to ongoing noise, traffic and nuisance problems caused by

Thanks to the last minute support of the local community, this summer we were able to send hundreds of youth to Parks and Recreation activities; weeklong resident camp at YMCA; Music Camp; Cross Country Camp; Day Camp; and exciting day trips to locations such as Knott’s Berry Farm, Magic Mountain, Raging Waters, Universal Studios, and Disneyland.

The Arcadia Community Coordinating Council wishes to thank our supporters, who enabled us to provide Arcadia youth with fun activi-

party events occurring on the Alverno campus almost every weekend. Not that it should matter which side of the street the neighbor lives on.

Alverno claims to be a good neighbor, but they have violated their Conditional Use Permit by renting the grounds out for party events. Those events violate the CUP. This is an issue about what land uses are appropriate for a residential neighborhood. Perhaps Alverno could demonstrate its good neighbor policy by advising its supporters to refrain from such wild, libelous accusations against its neighbors.

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ties over the summer months.

Although the fundraising goal was not reached this year, the Coordinating Council will continue to do everything it can to provide financial support to local youth to attend various activities.

If you wish to support our efforts, please send your donations to the Arcadia Community Coordinating Council at P.O. Box 660813, Arcadia, CA 91066.

Kathleen Householder Arcadia Community Coordinating Council

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OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009

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The Belles of Bedlam show is a glimpse at the life of the “Peeling” family, a large group of sisters who run the family Inn. Many years ago a lovely Irish lass named Colleen O’Reilly, met and married an English tavern owner named Luke Peeling.

Together they brought ten daughters into the world.

After they passed from this world they left the tavern to their daughters to run. They soon received the services of Nathaniel, who lost a bet and has to pay off the bar tab of his friends - friends who can drink quite a lot.

Needless to say, he will be indentured to the sisters for quite some time to come!

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If you’re intrigued, and you should be, don’t miss the rare appearance of this off the wall, outrageous and bawdy group who’ll keep you laughing all night long.

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ART OF LIVING

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Arts Twenty-Fifth Annual Fall Food & Wine Festival Benefits Huntington Hospital’s Trauma Unit On Sunday evening hundreds of guests were treated to the premier Fall Food event in Pasadena . The Fall Food and Wine provided by top restaurants and wineries to benefit Huntington’s Center for Trauma Care Each fall, thousands trek to the annual Fall Food and Wine Festival, held in late October on the festive grounds between the Parkway Grill and the Arroyo Chop House in Pasadena. The evening is co-produced

by Parkway Grill owners Gregg and Bob Smith and Huntington Memorial Hospital. Proceeds benefit the hospital’s Center for Trauma Care – the only one available in the San Gabriel Valley.

On this 25th anniversary, event co-chairs Greg and Michele Thompson of San Marino provided spectacular offerings of stunning and sumptuous wines as well as delicious specialties from dozens of fine restaurants and wineries. The comfortable seats and art-deco look for the event’s silver anniversary event was very welcome for weary wine goers.

Participating restaurants and wineries included: Arroyo Chop House, Parkway Grill, Vibrato Grill & Jazz, Café 140 South, Smitty’s Grill, Cheval Blanc Bistro, Yamashiro, Marston’s Restaurant, Maison Akira, Gale’s Italian Restaurant and Bar, Philippe the Original, Sushi Roku, The The Langham – The Dining Room and more. Wineries include: Paradigm, ZD Wines, Rombauer, Bridlewood Estate Winery, FerrariCarano, Quixote, Road 31, Sojourn, St. Supéry among others.

2009 Silvers Sponsors are Cacique Foundation and Western Asset Management.

Patron tables .The Huntington Center for Trauma Care was established in 1983, it is the only Level II trauma center in the San Gabriel Valley. The Center provides expert medical care to victims of serious trauma and features a state-of-the-art heliport, allowing trauma victims to be treated faster than ever before.

One of the most popular and sought-after chefs in the San Gabriel valley, Daniel Dufort ( formerly of the famous La Parisienne ) was a big hit at this year’s venue with his new restaurant Cheval Blanc Bistro.

- Photos by Terry Miller

Local Princess: Found, and Headed to Vroman’s New Book by Local Author Offers Story of an American Family, an African Chiefdom, and the Daughter Who Connected them All

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n Sunday, November 15th at 3:00pm, Sarah Culberson and Tra c y Tr iva s will present and sign their new book at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena.

O ver t he pa st t wo yea r s Sarah Culberson’s story of the search for her biological parents, and the subsequent revelation of her royal heritage in Sierra L eone, A f r ic a h a s g a r nered widespread national media attention. With appearances on CNN, Good Morning America,

Inside Edition and plenty of ink in publications from Newsweek and Reader’s Digest to Glamour and Essence magazine, Culberson’s story has become a cultural sensation, appealing not only to young, would-be princesses across the country but also offering important lessons about our connections to the mother continent.

Now Culberson, long-time girlfriend of Beacon Media Publisher Von Raees, is hitting the road to promote her new book, “A Princess Found”, which she co-authored with writer Tracy

Trivas.

Grow i ng up, Sa r a h C u l berson struggled with issues of identity during her adolescence and especially in college. She would never have guessed what the truth of her past would unfold for her future. Sarah discovered that she was related to African royalty, a ruling Mende family in Sierra Leone, and that she was considered a mahaloi, the grandchild of one of Sierra Leone’s 149 Paramount Chiefs with the status of a princess.

What followed is an unfor-

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ART OF LIVING

OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009

Big Bear Lake is Fabulous in Fall

BY GREG ARAGON

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verybody knows that Big Bear Lake is a wonderland in winter, perfect for skiing, snowboarding, memorable Alpine vistas and more. But as I recently learned, the mountain resort is equally fantastic in fall, when leaves change colors, fish are biting, mountains trails beckon, and beer flows from large Oktoberfest mugs.

I began a recent fall getaway to Big Bear at Honey Bear Lodge (www.honeybearlodge.com), located a short walk from “The Village,” Big Bear’s charming downtown community of shops, restaurants, art galleries and pubs.

Here, a friend and I checked into a large, comfortable loft room.

Sleeping two to six people, the room came with a queen bed on the first floor and one in the upstairs loft.

It also had a futon; television; work station with free Internet; microwave and refrigerator; and an old-styled wood burning fire stove. The room’s high vaulted ceilings gave things a spacious lodge feeling, and stunning views of Big Bear Lake and surrounding mountains completed the post card experience.

After acquainting ourselves with the room and the thin, 7,000-ft air, we drove to The Aspen Grove, one of the best places to experience Big Bear’s fall colors. From October to November, a variety of local trees, including the “glowing” aspen, transform from flourishing greens to spectacular hues of gold, ambers and yellows.

For dinner we found Sweet Basil Bistro, an inti-

Stunning views of Big Bear Lake and surrounding mountains completed the post card experience mate Italian eatery, known for home made pastas, sauces and creative creations. Led by Chef Sally Hill, the bistro was packed with locals when we sat down. With helpful advice from our friendly server, we

enjoyed crab cakes, lobster ravioli, grilled salmon and local beer.

After dinner we stopped at Nottingham’s pub for shuffleboard, and closed the evening with karaoke at Murray’s

In the morning we drove along the lake to Lucky Bear Fishing Charters (luckybearfishing.com), where we met guides Mike and Trish Marzell, boarded their modern pontoon boat, and motored into the lake with six fishing lines in the water.

As we trolled for trout, Mike and Trish told stories of Big Bear history and lore, and pointed out million-dollar mansions lining the banks.

When we got to Trout Alley, a line began to shake and my friend reeled in ft-long fish.

And shortly thereafter I reeled in one of my own. We had successfully caught dinner.

Back on land, we put the fish on ice and then drove up the mountain for one of the newest and coolest attractions in Big Bear: zip lining with Flying Bear Zip Lines (flyingbearziplines.com). This thrill takes guests 100 ft above the forest on cables for magical views. Once strapped into a safety harness, we clipped on to the cables and rode five different zip lines from giant boulders to treetops in semiTarzan fashion.

We concluded the day at Oktoberfest, located at the Big Bear Convention Center.

Running through Oct 31, this extravaganza features German bands, polka dancing, log sawing, beer drinking, a petting zoo and much more.

For more info on Big Bear and current activities, visit: www.bigbear. com or call (800) 4-BIGBEAR.

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throughout North America and with our communities here in the San Gabriel Valley.

“A Princess Found” is the true story, the whole story, as told by Culberson herself. It’s a power-

fully emot iona l memoir of an adopted woman who travels across the world to meet her long lost biological fat her who sur vived the brutal eleven-year civil war in Sierra Leone.

Meet Sarah Culberson and Tracy Trivas on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore (695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena).

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The service is free to qualifying residents of Los Angeles County.

If a County resident is pregnant, live with or care for children younger than six months old, work in health care or emergency medical services, are between the ages of 6 months and 24 years, or have a chronic health problems or a compromised immune system and are between the ages of 25 to 64, they are urged to consider getting this vaccination.

Those who do not have insurance will be able to receive free vaccinations at 14 locations in the area from October 24th to November 7th.

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ANTI-GANG INJUNCTION BID MOVES FORWARD A Superior Court Judge has set Dec. 18 for a hearing aimed at issuing a preliminary injunction against two Monrovia gangs.

Judge David Yaffee of Los Angeles Superior Court set the hearing date during a court proceeding on Tuesday, October 20.

The injunction is being sought by the City of Monrovia and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office against 21 specifically-named members of the Du-Roc Crips gang and 17 members of the Monrovia Nuevo Varrio gang.

They, and other members of both gangs, were served with court papers and hearing notices by police and sheriff’s deputies in two operations on October 14 and 21.

The permanent injunction, if ultimately granted by the Court, will specify that identified members of the two gangs cannot congregate in public, drink alcohol, unlawfully possess weapons or cause graffiti inside of, or within 100 yards of, a “safety zone” that covers specific portions of the City and adjacent unincorporated County area – from Mountain Avenue on the east to Fifth Avenue on the west, and from Live Oak Avenue on the south to Foothill Boulevard on the north.

Violation of the injunction will be a misdemeanor, the same as any violation of a court order.

Mayor Mary Ann Lutz called the petition for an injunction, “another major step in our long-term strategy to eliminate gang crime and violence from our community.” She stressed that the injunction “…is just one more item on a long list of programs and initiatives that we will use every day to reduce the influence of criminal gangs in our community.”

She also thanked District Attorney Steve Cooley and his staff, along with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, for partnering in the effort.

Councilmember Tom Adams hailed the progress of the initiative. “We’ve been working toward this point for more than a year,” he said, “and I’m hopeful that we’ll have the injunction in place soon. We’re giving our Police Department one more important tool in the fight against gang violence.”

Councilmember Joe Garcia said, “an injunction against gang activity would be targeted to protect the neighborhoods most affected by gangs.

It’s going to mean safer and quieter streets, and that’s good news for the folks impacted most by these gangs.”

Councilmember Clarence Shaw also voiced strong

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OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009

CITY NEWS

Sierra Madre Firefighters Train with Live Fire Truck City Will Have 14 New Firefighters after Saturday Graduation

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BY TERRY MILLER

Sierra Madre Fire Marshall Richard Snyder was on hand Sunday when the team of Sierra Madre and other area firefighters got a chance to practice their skills in a live fire situation a with the North Tree Fire Training vehicle .

The vehicles train firefighters in a live fire environment, using customized scenarios to fitting a particular department’s needs.

Scenarios Include: Kitchen fires, second story bedroom fires, hazardous material, basement, garage and ceiling rollover fires.

According to professionals in the field, the Mobile Live Fire Trainer provides an excellent educational opportunity for line personnel, volunteers, recruits, and academy firefighters.

According to Snyder, the dept. gets to practice with this state of the art Live Fire Truck ( North Tree Fire International) about twice a year.

The truck, one of the largest of its kind, allows firefighters to practice dealing with the 700- 800 degree heat of a burning building and the smoke that inevitably comes with fire.

It is more of a ceiling rollover with flames spreading wall to wall to a depth of one to two feet. According to their website: North Tree International says: “A flashover is not an environment that we want firefighters to be in but we want to teach them to recognize the signs so that they can reduce the chances of being caught in a flashover.”

A total of 50 firefighters participated in Sunday’s exercises at the City Yard

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and 35 of those were Sierra Madre firefighters. Other area departments included: Baldwin Lake, Pinkerton and Arcadia.

As the firefighters prepared to enter the burning rooms, there was obvious adrenalin pumping as well as H20. The first firefighter to enter manned the water nozzle and the number two firefighter being the leader, and the number 3 enter the building humps the hose.

They work as a well oiled machine and quickly assess the situation and extinguish the fire as quickly and safely as possible. Each team quickly got the door open and entered the smoke and fire was visibly rolling over the ceiling, the door closed. Within a few minutes, the men and women returned from their “fire” to a briefing from their respective Commanding Officers. With the sweat pouring from their brows, one seasoned senior firefighter patted the new recruits on the back. “Hey, don’t worry if you made a mistake here. You’re learning, that’s what’s important here.”

Synder concurred and said this is some of the best training any young firefighter can get. Monies from the general fund pays for the training and usually the other cities involved kick in amounts to train their respective firefighters.

On the long, elaborate vehicle which resembles a large Winabago, there are two fire rooms on the main floor and one fire that is raised into place hydraulically to form a second floor. An “L” shaped corridor leads to the front room on the first floor that contains a “Hazmat” rack fire.

Tragically, the 42-yearold Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy, who was reported missing after he went for a run in the Cleveland National Forest just outside of Corona, was found dead on Tuesday.

Deputy Zoltan Tombol’s body was found at at the base of a cliff near a fire road at about 2:20 p.m. in Riverside County. How Tombol died has not been released, an autopsy is scheduled to be conducted Wednesday.

Tombol was reported missing at about 6:30 p.m.

Sunday evening by his wife after he missed a routine appointment to pick up his son from a relative’s house, according to authorities.

Tombol’s g ray Ford F-150 pickup truck was then found Monday by Corona police at the end of a fire access road south of Green River Road and Highway 91.

A multi-agency search team of more than 100 from Los Angeles County and Riverside County sheriff’s departments in collaboration with the Volunteers with the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit as well as Corona and Brea police searched to locate him.

The team included some on horseback, some with dogs, ATVs and two helicopters.

They canvased a three-mile area in the forest, where he frequently went to go running

Deputy Zoltan Tombol was a 19year veteran of the Sheriff’s Dept.

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and hiking.

Tombol was a 19 year veteran of the department and well respected by his colleagues. He was the first on the scene in April 29, 2002 when his fellow colleague, Deputy David March was shot to death during a traffic stop on Live Oak Avenue in Irwindale. Tombol at the time worked the gang unit at Temple station. He currently worked out of the training bureau in Whittier. He was also a former member of the U.S. Army’s elite 82nd Airborne Division.

Tombol leaves behind a wife and 14 year old son.

Bargain Book Table Sale at Sierra Madre Library The back room on the first floor contains a kitchen range top fire that is combined with a room rollover or flashover fire. The upper room contains a bed fire. The firefighters quickly learn how to deal with all of the possible scenarios with and with temps. Averaging at 500-700 degrees, they get quite a workout There are many options for fire scenarios within the MLF T. Entrance can be made to any of the first floor fire rooms from the entry corridor or through an exterior door to directly to each room from the outside. Entrance can also be made by placing a ladder the second story and entering through the second floor doorway. Fire rooms can be ignited individually, in se-

quence, or all at once.

Member of the graduating class said the fire trainer was an invaluable tool for their next call which just might be a real fire. According to Sierra Madre Fire Marshall Rich Synder this training was a real “eye opener” for many of the new graduates.

The Fire Academy will graduate 14 new members who will be joining the Sierra Madre Dept. ranks and bringing the total number of firefighters for the city to 54.

This will bring the compliment of female firefighters to 5 for the City of Sierra Madre.

The Graduation ceremony will be held Saturday at the Youth Activities Center (YAC) .

The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library will have a Bargain Book Table Sale inside the Library, Monday, October 19 through Saturday, October 24, during the Library’s public open hours. Feat ured topics will include Fiction, Mysteries, Poetry, Biographies (with an emphasis on Musicians), Children’s, and Specialty Books. All books are in good condition and will be sold at the bargain price of $1.00 each.

These every-other-month book sales provide funding for Library resources and programs.

The Sierra Madre Public Library, located at 440 West Sierra Madre Bou-

levard in Sierra Madre, is open Monday through Wednesday from Noon to 9 p.m., Thursday and Friday from Noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information on all our Library activities and services, please call (626) 355-7186, or visit our website at www.sierramadre. lib.ca.us.

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CITY NEWS

Caruso to Drop Lawsuit against City, Westfield Continued from 1 square feet of retail space into restaurant use.

“Although we are confident that the City made the correct determination and that it would be vindicated in Court, the opportunity to join Westfield Santa Anita is an attractive one for a number of other retail uses,” Westfield said in a statement.

“Consequently, we do not believe that the dedication of time, resources and funds necessary to defend the Caruso lawsuit is warranted under the circumstances.”

Caruso confirmed that they would be dropping the lawsuit against Westfield and the City of Arcadia following the withdrawal, but said they could not comment further due to the pending lawsuit Westfield filed against Caruso (when).

According to former mayor and Councilmember Bob Harbicht, Caruso will drop the lawsuit once the city rescinds approval of the Westfield restaurant project, which they discussed in a closed session before Tuesday’s council meeting.

The council will probably take action at the next meeting to officially rescind the approval, he said.

“The city feels confident that had the lawsuit gone through, it would have found in our favor and in Westfield’s favor, and that we did the proper thing,” Harbicht said. “I think what happened is it would take a year to get through the courts and Westfield decided it’s not worth waiting that long to get the result.”

Mayor Pro Tem Peter Amundson, who joined Councilman Gary Kovacic as the only two votes against the additional expansion when the issue was first brought before

the council in July, said he thought it was a good thing that Westfield decided to vacate their request.

“I think more assessment of the total development is needed,” Amundson said.

“This was an unusual situation where Westfield was constantly making small impacts that eventually were going to add up to a large impact with parking, traffic, sewage and all that.”

A mu nd son s a id he thought Westfield needed to look at the impact as a whole.

“I think they’re on the right track now,” he said.

“They’re going to look at all the plans and put it on their review.”

Harbicht said he felt both Westfield and Caruso are guilty of using the California Environmental Quality Act for their own corporate purposes, and that neither has a particular concern for the environment.

“It’s just a way to get a competitive advantage, but Arcadia and its residents are caught in the middle,” he said.

Neither lawsuit has been paid for with city funds, as the development agreement with the city requires that any legal action be paid by the developers.

Harbicht said he hopes to see Westfield withdraw their lawsuit against Caruso as well.

“They’ve held up the Caruso project for nearly two and a half years now and it’s going to be held up even longer,” he said. “I’d like to see them do the right thing and withdraw that lawsuit and work together.”

Councilman Amundson agreed, saying he would like to see Santa Anita and Westfield cooperate better.

“Westfield definitely needs some more parking and Santa Anita needs more revenue,” he said.

Officials from Arcadia First, a group of Arcadia residents and business owners supported by Westfield, said they had no position on the withdrawal of the request.

Anti-Gang Injunction Bid Moves Forward Continued from 8 support for the initiative, pointing out that safeguards against abuse and a long history of success has made an anti-gang injunction a tool that works, but still protects individual rights.

“This will go a long way toward cleaning up some specific problems in our affected neighborhoods,” he said. “At the same time, it is rightly aimed at individuals and not whole categories of people, and it protects the rights of the individuals involved – it gives them due process and their day in court. I wholeheartedly support this effort to obtain an injunction and I hope it is granted.”

Councilmember Becky Shevlin pointed to the “many other anti-gang programs that the City and community have developed over the years,” saying, “an injunction will be a good step forward, but it does not solve the problem by itself. We have a comprehensive set of programs in place to prevent gang affiliations and to provide alternatives to gangs. This is more than just a police problem, and we’re attacking it with a variety of resources.”

Monrovia Police Chief Roger Johnson said that if an injunction is issued, his department, the Sheriff and District Attorney would evaluate the effectiveness of the injunction continuously and report back to the court periodically. The Monrovia Police Department also would report to the City Council on its impact on crime and gang activities one year after an injunction takes effect.

Chief Johnson said, “We continue to work with our community partners to take

a wide approach to gang intervention. From the School District and YMCA to Monrovia’s churches, youth groups and neighborhood organizations, this is a communitywide effort on every front. The injunction is an important part of that overall plan.”

A gang injunction is an order, issued by a judge after a hearing that prohibits specifically identified individuals with proven gang affiliations from engaging in specific gang-related activities in a specific geographical area.

In support of the gang injunction, Monrovia Police, the City Attorney, Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputies and the District Attorney’s Office compiled a long list of crimes that have occurred over time in the City and adjacent County area, tied to the two local gangs, along with a list of individuals who have been convicted of, or are suspected of, involvement in those crimes.

Other activities that police believe contributed to or enabled the criminal involvement of specific individuals were also documented, as was the geographic area in which the crimes and the related activities took place.

The documents regarding the specific individuals’ gang involvement, activities and geographic locations have been submitted to the court.

After the Dec. 18 hearing, the judge will rule on whether those specific individuals are to be prohibited from the specified activities within the specified safety zone.

The injunction is being sought by the City of Monrovia and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Racetrack to Slash Purses by 10 Percent

A Terrible Thing: Yet Another Lawsuit

Strangled Woman Delivered to Monrovia P.D. Continued from 1

This placed the case directly in the Sheriff’s domain. Marinero is in custody in lieu of $1,020,000 bail.

The initial autopsy of Cardoza ruled the death as “manual strangulation,” but Gates said final autopsy results would not be available until the toxicology results were completed which could take a few months.

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Jensen’s lawsuit names the city, the police department, and Officer Amos, and claims Mr. Jensen suffered from violat ions of his constitutional rights, assault and batter y and negligence.

The City of Sierra Madre has until the first week in November to respond to the suit.

Sighting a significant downturn in wagering brought on by the struggling economy, Arcadia’s Santa Anita Racetrack announced this week that it would cut overnight purses by 10 percent for the upcoming Oak Tree meeting.

With the reductions slated to take effect this Saturday, the track is wasting no time in implementing the new policy ahead of hosting the Breeders’

Cup, one of horse racing’s most prestigious events, on Nov. 8.

According to track officials, wagering was down 12 percent compared to last year through the first 16 days of racing at the Oak Tree meet.

The meeting began Sept.

30 and runs through Nov. 8, including the Breeders’ Cup world championships on Nov. 6 and 7.

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Congressmen Urge Metro to Include Foothills in Long Range Plan Lack of MTA Action Could Cost County Hundreds of Millions in Federal Funding A bipartisan coalition of fourteen Members of Congress wrote to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors requesting that the board include three local rail projects in its long range transportation plan. The letter, spearheaded by Representatives Adam Schiff (CA-29), David Dreier (CA-26), Judy Chu (CA-32), and Grace Napolitano (CA-38) calls on the Metro Transit Authority (MTA) to include the Gold Line Foothill Extension, Gold Line Eastside Extension Phase II and Crenshaw/South Bay Transit Corridor in Metro’s New Starts funding priority list. The three projects could potentially bring hundreds of millions of federal dollars to Los Angeles, which would create jobs and help reduce congestion. If these projects are not included in Metro’s New Starts funding priority list, Los Angeles might not be eligible for federal New Starts funds for years to come.

“The MTA long range plan does not currently have a strategy to access much-needed federal funds for several years,” said Rep. Schiff. “If the Board does not include these projects, we leave hundreds of millions of federal dollars on the table that will be directed elsewhere in the country. At a

time when our unemployment rate is among the highest in the nation, the MTA Board cannot afford to overlook the economic imperative to include these projects in its long range plan and bring dollars and jobs to the region.”

“Regardless of where you live in southern California, traffic congestion and air quality impact your quality of life,” said Rep. Dreier. ‘In order to combat gridlock and its effects, we must pursue effective transit alternatives and prioritize our entire region’s needs. We have a broad, bipartisan group of Members agreeing on the need to do just that. It’s our hope that the MTA Board will join us in moving forward to help secure the federal resources needed to create jobs and invest in an infrastructure that works for all southern Californians.”

“We need a federal strategy that truly leverages the billions of dollars being raised

by Measure R and gives the county the most bang for its buck,” said Rep. Chu. “If the Gold Line Foothill and East Side extensions and Crenshaw Line are excluded from entering the federal process, myself and the rest of the local Congressional Delegation will very literally have our hands tied from helping meet our community’s transit needs.”

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City Pride at Stake: Delay May Risk Integrity of Baldwin Adobe Continued from 1

"Tell them you care. And make it a strong letter!"

- Bob Weber, President, Los Voluntarios ty Arboretum and Botanic Garden, long regarded as the historic Hugo Reid Adobe was, in fact, not the 1840 Reid structure, but rather an 1854 adobe built by Joseph Rowe, a subsequent owner of the Santa Anita Rancho property. The Rowe adobe was added to by Baldwin when he acquired the land in 1875.

He retained the adobe, and then added a wooden-frame wing that included a broad veranda looking out over the lake, according to recent research.

The Rowe adobe was restored in the 1958 restoration project under the direction of The Arboretum Foundation, then called the California Arboretum Foundation. The planning and construction was carried out by one of California’s most respected archaeologists, William J. Wallace. Under the restoration plan, the Baldwin wing was razed. The adobe that was thought to have been a Hugo Reid dwelling was cleared to its foundation and rebuilt based on what was believed at the time to be a typical California adobe of the 1800s - although that project went forward without any specific documentation proving that the adobe had ever belonged to Hugo Reid.

In fact, the 1958 restoration also removed some of the walls within the adobe. The Reid adobe was apparently located nearby, but not at the restored location. It was these new and important historical revisions that encouraged Sandy Snider, an expert on Baldwin’s life and former curator of the historical section at The Arboretum, and Lauragene Swenson, past President of Los Voluntarios, to form a committee to bring to light elements of the new research and to begin a drive to save the adobe and replace the Baldwin home.

The Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee formed to bring attention to the newfound research. The photographs taken by Wallace’s wife, Edith, prior to restoration work, were uncovered

by Snider in the California State Park Library in Sacramento and floor plans of the original adobe and Baldwin annex were found through the searching of County

records and other sources

by Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation trustee William W. Ellinger, III. The issue has been on the table at the Arboretum under its list of important garden projects for at least two years. It appears to continue to languish. In late September, the Curator of Historic Collections at The Arboretum, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, said that Requests for Proposals had been sent out and one had been received by that time. Following that, Bishop reported, an Evaluation Proposal Committee would be formed consisting of County and citizen participation to select a restoration architect to produce drawings and construction plans.

Some delay is accounted for due to the arrival of a new CEO at the Arboretum, Richard Schulhof, who is now only in his third week at the post. Several County officials involved in Arboretum management were contacted for this article, but at this time none have returned calls to confirm what if any movement has occurred relative to the adobe project.

A g roup of A rcadia residents met to review the research by Snider and Ellinger to determine what action might be appropriate to get the restoration underway. Forming as the Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee, members Carol Libby, Jean Parrille, Joe Eisele, Lauragene Swenson, Bishop, Snider, Scott Hettrick and Sho Tay, presented the results of the research at Libby’s Arcadia home on Oct. 4 to outline the importance of rebuilding the founder of Arcadia’s 1875 home as well as the adobe he built onto. Just shy of 100 dignitaries attended the event which drew interest from Michael Antonovich, Supervisor of the fifth district of which both the City of Arcadia and The Arboretum reside; County employees who serve at The Arboretum, including the CEO, Schulhof; several Foundation trustees; members of Los Voluntarios, the cadre of volunteers at The Arboretum; three former mayors, and the current Mayor of Arcadia, John Wuo; as well as a number of long-time residents of the area active in community affairs. The

At an event of 100 community dignitaries to raise interest in restoring the Baldwin adobe and home, Arcadia city councilman and former mayor, Gary Kovacic reminds the crowd that a lack of interest from the community lost Anoakia, Anita Baldwin’s mansion. Without public funding and little interest from the community, the estate was torn down and replaced by a real estate development. - Photo by Bill Peters

urgent nature of the restoration project was recognized by those at the event.

Burks L. Hamner, President of the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation, says that Foundation trustees are “all in support of [the Baldwin Adobe Restoration project].”

“We want to do it,” he said. The Foundation, Hamner said, has endorsed the concept as it has been discussed over the past years.

Several Trustees of the Foundation were on hand at the Oct. 4 event which Hamner cited as support for the project and the “wonderful effort by [the Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee] working together to make it happen.”

But, he pointed out, without a specific restoration proposal it would be hard for the board to say more than the work has the general support of trustees. Hamner did say that the Baldwin-adobe project would “definitely be endorsed and will be supported financially” by the Foundation. “We’re all enthusiastic about the project.”

Beacon Media has received an advance copy of a letter which will be released Friday to a group of volunteers. Los Voluntarios will be receiving a newsletter next week with a call to action. The call comes from the group’s President, Bob Weber. Los Voluntarios is a group of 300 volunteers who have guided school and visitor tours of the Arboretum grounds with special attention devoted to the historical section. This group is responsible for the spring Baldwin Bonanza, craft items in the

-Photo By Terry Miller

gift shop and for maintaining the Gardens for all Seasons in addition to the tours. The men and women serving can represent as much as 30,000 volunteer hours and most serve for many years. Their activities are seen as central and vital to the overall success of The Arboretum.

In the Los Voluntarios newsletter, Arbovitae, Weber spells out in dramatic detail the role the volunteers—and the community—must take to see both this project and other improvements to all the historical buildings come to fruition.

Weber notes that “Los Vols”, as Los Voluntarios are commonly known, often point out the areas at The Arboretum that need attention, but, he writes, “they overwhelmingly chose the historical buildings.” Weber cites general deterioration, paint that is peeling, termite and dry rot damage and reports

that many in the group “have voiced your sadness that we have let these buildings get to that condition.” He urges Los Vols to take immediate action to support restoration of all the buildings, beginning with the Baldwin Adobe Restoration project, “to bring back Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin’s home as it looked over 100 years ago.”

“The lack of attention to our historical buildings must end. History is important and the history of The Arboretum is especially important,” Weber says in his letter. Weber encourages his membership to write Arboretum administrators and the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation trustees “today about your feelings regarding the historical buildings.

“Tell them you care,” he exhorts them. “And make it a strong letter!”

The story behind the research and what has been

turned up is extraordinary.

Ellinger becomes excited when he describes the plotplan of the adobe and the Baldwin home as it was drawn by Dr. Wallace and his restoration group, the archeologist who was hired to perform the 1958 restoration of the adobe. The 1958 drawing shows that the adobe had four rooms-a room with a fireplace installed by Baldwin, two rooms and a closet. The addition added

by Baldwin was attached to the room with the fireplace and extended west to contain seven rooms that included a parlor, dining room, kitchen and storage, a guest room and servants quarters.

Next week: Restoring the Baldwin Home.

A peek inside what the interior of the adobe and the Baldwin home looked like before and during the 1958 restoration and prior to the demolition of the Baldwin annex.

OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009

CITY NEWS

Arcadia’s Natalie Innocenzi Selected as 2010 Rose Queen

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Continued from 1 Arcadia resident Natalie Anne Innocenzi16-year-old Rose Princess and student at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy was selected by the Tournament of Roses as the 92nd Rose Queen this morning.

Speaking with the Pasadena Independent last week after being selected as one of the seven finalists, Innocenzi said she was humbled by her selection at that she knew the competition was stiff.

“I hope to show that everyone can make a difference. It only takes one person to make a change and I would like to help others realize that they can be that change.” Said Innocenzi. “If I were to be selected as Rose Queen, that would be an incredible honor, but I believe that everyone on the court is qualified for the job.”

The seven finalist Rose Princesses were announced early last week. They included Ashley Thaxton, 17, of Altadena, John Marshall Fundamental; Michelle Van Wyk, 17, of La Canada Flintridge, La Canada High School; Kat herine Hernandez, 18, of Pasadena,

Flint ridge Sacred Heart Academy; June Ko, 17, of A rcad ia , A rcad ia H igh School; Kinsey Stuart, 18, of South Pasadena, Pasadena City College; Lauren Rogers, 17, of Altadena, Blair High School.

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Hundreds Turn Out for Health Reform Rally

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Continued from 1 pital in Pasadena. One of his patients, P.J. Johnson also said a few words. Johnson was uninsured and needed financial support to pay for treatment for her 3-year-old-son, who had Giardia, an intestinal parasite.

Receiv i ng a id f rom Young and Healthy, a local health care assistance group, Johnson was able to get a lowcost Kaiser Permanente plan with the help of Dr. Thomas and that local organization.

In honor of the vigil on Monday, several members of area clergy spoke about healthcare, either in sermon,

discussion or homily, during the coming weekend Sabbath services, including Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater, Rabbi Alan Lachtman, Rev. George VanAlstine, Rev. Matthew Colwell, Rabbi Sharon Brous

and Rabbi Ari Margolis.

Marchers traveled along Colorado Boulevard to Arroyo Parkway and gathered on the four corners of the Arroyo Parkway intersection in a silent vigil.

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new college dorm room…as she began rearranging the room for study, snacks and entertainment.

But, suddenly this near High School graduate reverted back to a young pre-teen as she invited her Grandmother to hop up onto the bed so that the two of them could have their usual” Girl Talk”. “Hey, Grandpa…why don’t you go fix peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, like old times for Gram and Me” and we’ll be down in a little while. Tears f looded my eyes with joy as I overheard them reminiscing past overnight stays.

Shortly after we finished our peanut butter and jelly sandwich snack, Laura whipped out her cell phone and I was sure this was to begin a long yak session with a teen friend. Instead it was short and sweet inquiry to her girlfriend to be sure that she had fed and watered her dog while she was away. My remark, “was your friend busy, as your call was so short” and her reply choked me up again.

“Oh, no Grandpa, this is my precious time with you and Gram and I want it to be special.”

Later in the afternoon I knocked on Laura’s door to invite her down stairs to enjoy her favorite kid dinner of “Sloppy Joes”. I was surprised that she was not resting and watching TV,

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but instead she was reading a book titled “Purity”, written by a Christian Pop Artist, Rebecca St. James.

My curious question as to what t he book “P ur it y” was about, Laura greeted me with a very enthusiastic answer.

Well Grandfather, it is just a wonderful reminder of what my mom and dad have taught me about the great importance of a pure mind, a pure mouth and the joy of keeping myself pure for that very special person that God, one day will bring into my life for marriage.

I quickly turned away to hide my tears once again. I told Laura to hurry down for dinner and kiddingly said, “And after ward we may have time for playing Monopoly. Her, “do you promise Grandpa,” was another highlight of her visit.

Our after dinner table top conversation finally got around to School, Studies, Grades and Homework. I ask Laura how her interest in Marine Biology was going. She assured me that her summer internship at Sea World in San Diego was a most wonderful experience even if sometimes it involved… clean up behind those “Most Beautiful Mammals.”

The typical Grandparent question… “How are your grades” was met with an interesting commentary.

Well my dad has coached me with some of my classes to make sure I am keeping pace with the classes.

So what else are you keeping busy with? Well, you know Grandpa; I have my little brother Sean to watch over, as he continuously wants to go into my private “Off Limits” bedroom to play with my electronic games. He says, this keeps his batteries charged.

And Sean is not kidding; as he keeps my batteries charged also as I am constantly chasing him out of my “Stuff”.

Reflecting back upon Laura’s visit, I believe this is typical teen behavior when parenting and grandparenting responsibilities are given the highest priority in the home. My dedicated and talented son and daughterin-law parenting team can be so very proud of their successful efforts in raising my beautiful and talented grandchildren.

Well that was my “Date With a Darling” Granddaughter Laura Jean that I shall never forget. I am so thankful to God for the wonderful parents he has inspired to “Care Enough” to give their beautiful children “The Very Best, parenting possible.

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(L to R): Store Manager Laurie Williams, Store Assistant Manager Will Borjas, RCS Board Member Elena Elkina, RCS Executive Director Greg Wessels, RCS Board Member Pete Hettema, RCS Board Vice President Ralph Ramirez, and RCS Board Member Donna Benjamin.

In an economic climate in which businesses seem to be struggling to keep their doors open, Vons in Pasadena at 155 W. California Blvd. proves that business is still going strong with a generous donation of $10,000.00 to Rosemary Children’ Services through the Vons Foundation.

“The Vons Foundation is 100% funded by Vons employees,” says Laurie Williams, Pasadena Vons Store Manager, “It is great to see the money go to a local organization and to see our money really put to work.”

Williams also explains the Pasadena Vons’ special connection to Rosemary Children’s Services. “One of our former employees was a resi-

dent at one of the Rosemary Children’s Services’ cottages about 34 years ago. Rosemary Children’s Services has been providing care to Pasadena for many, many years.”

With a 10% State Budget Cut to Foster Care Placement Services and Group Homes, as well as a reduction in funding to Mental Health Services, the Vons Foundation grant could not have come at a better time.

“We are extremely grateful to the Vons employees and the Vons Foundation for this generous grant, “says Jennifer Radics, Development Director for Rosemary Children’s Services. “This grant will allow us to continue providing much needed quality services to the ‘at-risk’ youth in Pasadena.”

Asian Business Expo Slated for November 4 at Masonic Lodge in Arcadia

Kevin Zimmerman – President of Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Josephine Louie from HSBC at the press conference Wednesday morning. -Photo by Terry Miller

The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Arcadia Chinese Association and Arcadia Masonic Center will combine forces for the ever growing 4th Annual Asian Business night November 4.

The event brings together Asian businesses to meet with representatives of the city, chambers of commerce, fire and police departments as well as other organizations who help promote and provide services to businesses in the area.

Admission to the event is only $5 and will include refreshments and we’re told some spectacular Chinese cuisine. There will be a raffle and seminars for those interested in starting a small business and how they might obtain SBA loans by Wai Chun, SVP, United Commercial Bank.

The business expo if from 5:30 - 8:30 with mini seminars at 6:15pm. For more information call the Chamber at (626) 447-2159

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Leven Oaks Gets into the Halloween Spirit Residents of Leven Oaks got out their carving knives Tuesday for the annual ritual of pumpkin carving in preparation for the Halloween holiday. Monrovia’s Trader Joe’s was kind enough to donate the pumpkins to the retirement home for this special event .Staff at the small retirement home spearheaded by Marsha Coronado, assisted some seniors with their designs while others simply had a great time creating their own spooky jack-o-lantern. The results will be on display at the Myrtle Avenue senior center and in some residents’ own rooms.

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ing included Ester Shannon, 91, (left with hat), Henrietta Hinojas 94 ( center below) and Elma Green (99 next) month and many other residents who devoted two hours of their day in the gardens of Leven Oaks Tuesday.

Leven Oaks is privately owned by Lisa Magno, an advocate for seniors and a commissioner for the Area on Agency. The Leven Oaks is a 1911 Historical Hotel designed to resemble a Swiss Chalet...

We’re not sure if the Swiss celebrate Halloween, but the folks at Leven Oaks believe the spirit is alive and well in Monrovia!

OCTOBER 22 - OCTOBER 28, 2009

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Explore The Arboretum and experience nature-related art and craft projects, storytelling, games, music, face painting, photo opportunities, and lots of tricks and treats!

Special surprises for all children dressed in costume!

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Magnolia: Style, Selection and Service

BY SAMEEA KAMAL

They say that nowadays you just can’t find good customer service. But a customer of Magnolia Boutique, located on Foothill Avenue, said she loves their service so much that she doesn’t give out her own business cards, but Magnolia’s instead.

Store owner Karen Crisci opened the boutique in 1998 with the help of her husband and mother-in-law, she said.

After spending 25 years of doing sales and marketing for a cruise company, where she coordinated many of the travel company’s events, the shop owner wanted to live near her family and open a store that would allow her to use her design skills.

“I was always very, very creative,” she said. “My number one asset is that I’m an idea person.”

Magnolia sells clothing, jewelry, gifts and home décor.

The store also provides event and wedding planning services, mural paintings and silk floral designs. The seasonal holiday decorating for homes and businesses is Magnolia’s mainstay, the owner said.

The clothes are designed for women in their thirties, forties or fifties – for a woman on the go, Crisci said.

“I put together different looks- I can outfit you for anything,” she said.

According to staff, the store’s personalized service in helping customers select clothing is what makes it unique.

“We care about how the person looks,” Crisci said. “I won’t just say to someone, ‘Oh you look great’ - it has to come from the heart. We would only put someone in an outfit we

know is right.”

According to Kimberly Toy, an employee of the store who specializes in floral designs, working at the boutique feels like a family environment.

“I see the difference in what we do and what other people do,” Toy said. “When I go to a store I want to feel like I’m welcome, like people will meet my needs.”

Toy, who has worked at the boutique for ten years, said Magnolia applies that mindset to the way they serve customers.

“We go out shopping together a lot and we’ll say, maybe Mrs. Smith would like this, and then we’ll call them up and ask,” she said.

Crisci tries to find clothing that is age appropriate, but also stays on top of current trends.

“People shouldn’t be afraid to try things. Animal print is very in this season, and so are colors like teal, electric blue and purple,” she said. “Pearls and strands are in, too” Crisci tries to buy only clothes manufactured in the United States, though it can be difficult to do, she said.

Despite the poor economy, the store owner says the recession has made her and her employees work harder and that business is growing and thriving as a result.

“I’m not going to allow it to get me down,” she said. “It really lets you know what you should do all the time.”

Magnolia has been able to maintain all its employees, with no reduction in hours for anyone.

“Everyone who works

here is a creative person,” she said.

Crisci believes in treating her customers like family, too.

“If people don’t come for a while, I’ll call them and say, you haven’t been here,” she said. “You don’t have to buy anything but I just want to know if you’re okay.”

Crisci is an Arcadia resident who says the city is a comfortable place to be.

“I love the city so much,” she said. “Growing up, I would come to visit my aunty and I’d think, I want to live here someday.”

The store owner said her family traveled a lot growing up, and a visit to the art museums in Europe was probably her biggest influence.

According to Dr. Cathleen Jones, an Arcadia resident who has shopped at the store since it first opened, the selection is unlike any other store, especially in Arcadia.

Jones said she particularly enjoys Magnolia’s selection of glasses, which she is famous for wearing at work. She owns about thirty pairs in different colors and designs, which her patients have come to love.

“People come to see me to see what kind of glasses I have on, and I have several people that come in and compare them,” she said. “We spend more time talking about Magnolia than about their blood pressure.”

Jones said that many of her male patients who come to see her also shop at Magnolia, too.

“Husbands will go there and ask, what does mywife want?” she said. “She’s a big hit.”

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Anxious in Arcadia Dear Anxious, You’re right to question planting times in Southern California. Our extended summer temperatures plus unattended teens roaming on a sugar high are a recipe for heartache. But since winter vegetables and scruffy trickor-treaters are annual occurrences let’s make the best of them. Cool crops such as lettuces, some onions, members of the Brassicaceae or cole family (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, radish, collard greens and broccoli), as well as peas, many carrots, spinach and chard, all depend on, yes, cool weather. And even as we anticipate the optimal 60 degree growing temps

by Thanksgiving, daytime highs are still approaching 90 degrees, which is just too flicking hot for tender herbaceous plants. Wait until early November to plant. And then, plant part of your winter garden by seed, adding another row or variety every week or two as the weather cools.

Meanwhile, Grit your teeth and tamp down all those witty comments you practice in the mirror just before Jack Skellington lands on your roof with his reindeer. Because

deep down, you know very well it just doesn’t advance your property values to be flippant with teenage visitors ringing your doorbell. Go on; give them two Peanut Butter Cups. They will outgrow this, I swear, as St. Joseph is my witness. Eventually they’ll settle into a career and pay into your social security benefits. Be cool. Be proactive.

Do your garden prep. Clean out and turn under spent summer plants. Amend your beds with organic mulch, such as composted manure or composted green and brown matter from your lawn. Brassicaceae thrive in deep fertile soil. Booyah! Organic matter saves on fertilizer cost and application time. If using raised beds, check for signs of burrowing animals and plug or block holes now with wire mesh or inverted glass bottles, which rats can’t chew through.

If planting your winter garden from seed space rows 24” apart, setting seeds ¼” deep in groups of three to five every two inches. As they

sprout, thin to 12”, using the thinnings in salads, stir fries, sandwiches or for garnish.

Be sure to thin for maximum crop yield. Water regularly – slowly, two times a week – and mulch to conserve water and prevent weed germination.

Remember that drought can stress the plants, especially as they emerge, and that weeds harbor pests and pathogens, so eliminate them.

Insect pests, especially harlequin beetles, favor cole crops. Your best prevention is crop rotation. If possible, do not plant in the same location for three years. Lightly turn the soil regularly, to kill eggs and larvae which may nest in the soil, taking care not to disturb feeder roots extending outside of the plant’s drip line. Floating row covers will help block insect infestations and bird traffic, but vigilance works, too. If buying plants from the nursery, ask about resistant varieties which may be immune to soil-borne pathogens. Now go on. Relax. Answer the door. Happy Halloween.

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The original note is the â&#x20AC;&#x153;green stuff,â&#x20AC;? itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the currency, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;the thing youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re selling;â&#x20AC;? itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a negotiable instrument.

A copy just wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do! The original John Hancock of the Buyer/Payor, even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not very attractive, fluid or sophisticated, is the silver lining in your paper.

Losing the original note is akin to committing Original Sin all over again, and do you really want that on your Dawn Rickabaugh is a RE broker with expertise in owner financing and RE notes. www.NoteQueen.com 626.641.3931

conscience? Wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you have enough to worry about on Judgment Day? And it kind of makes sense, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t it? Would you be able to pay your mortgage by sending in a nice photocopy of your check to Bank of America? Or the Federal Government? (Wait, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own all of the real assets in the country yet, right? Sorry, got ahead of myself).

I was recently working with a probate attorney in Los Angeles who is liquidating an estate holding a $500,000 seller carry back note, secured by a commercial property.

I was able to offer the estate more than the Payor on the note was offering, so we were ready to open escrow,

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but none of the heirs/beneficiaries could find the original note. And that put the estate/ note holder in a very awkward position. The Payor could potentially cause problems if he found out and wanted to contest the loan.

So, instead of alerting the Payor that they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the original note and asking him to sign a new one, (which he probably would have refused to do) they just decided to go the path of least resistance and let him refinance them off at a lower price than they could have gotten if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d had all their ducks in a row.

Smart tip:

Keep your ORIGINAL note in a safe place . . . and

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while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at it, place all the other important note documents right alongside it. These include: a copy of the deed of trust or mortgage, the buyers credit application (1003) and credit score, escrow instructions, escrow closing statement/HUD-1 settlement statement, title insurance (you should have a lenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy) and hazard insurance documents (youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the Loss Payee, right?).

If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m buying your note, I want to be the legal holder of the note, so I need the original note in my possession, and the note properly endorsed to me: (â&#x20AC;?For value received, Pay to the Order of Dawn Rickabaughâ&#x20AC;? and it must be signed and dated by the Note Seller).

If the original note is in my possession, and is properly endorsed to me, then I am a holder-in-due-course, which gives me some substantial protection should any legal issues arise.

In some cases where the original note cannot be found, you can purchase a bond, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expensive. In essence, a third party company may be willing to insure the payment on a note that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be located, but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll charge you through the nose for it.

This excerpt is taken from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seller Financing on Steroids: Pumping Paper for Power, Peace and Profits,â&#x20AC;? a guide that can be downloaded for free at: www.NoteQueen.com.

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

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Located in the guard gated estate area of Whispering Pines is this incredible Tuscan Villa Estate which is better than new. This exquisitely detailed 6,525 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. Visit www.367Monterey. com and www.367Montereypines.com for more photos and information.

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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! Visit www.110coburn. com for more photos and information.

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the bedroom.

Fashion is another way to inspire a design scheme in a room. If you have a favorite designer or see an original look on the runway, you can easily create that look in a room.

One of my favorite projects was inspired by fashion. To create a stylish and smart bachelor pad in San Francisco, we looked to the client’s favorite wool suit as a guide. By mimicking the colors and tailoring of men’s clothing, we were able to translate this handsome look into his flat. We even upholstered the walls of his den with men’s suit fabric – the light wool ticking helped create the perfect retreat that was sophisticated and masculine.

Look through your closets to see what colors you are drawn to, what shapes you like to wear. Are they loose and flowing, or fitted and tailored? You may not want your home to be as tailored and pulled together as your work clothes; but it’s a great way to start noticing the details and awakening to your preferences.

So before you start any home project, find your inspirations. Spend some time studying what you like and don’t like (that’s just as important!). Pour over books and magazines, photographs and pictures. The force for your design project is right there under your nose, and this exercise will open up your creativity and help you find exactly what you want.

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on a sofa like that. Soon, a custom piece of furniture becomes original through an infinite source of ideas.

A muse for your design project can be found in anything. Books are just one source to find your motivation.

I once found a fabric while I was out shopping one day that had a lovely octagonal pattern on it; this became the inspiration for a railing I designed for a balcony.

Some of your favorite photographs can inspire you to create a beautiful room. A photograph I had taken of a neighbor’s tree became the source of a design scheme for a guest room. The leaves on the tree were turning a magnificent orange, and this was set off by the clear, bright blue sky in the background.

The color of the sky became the color of the walls in the guest room, and the orange of the leaves on the tree became an accent color for the room, found in the throw pillows and accessories. We even painted an old dresser orange with a high-gloss finish.

A bouquet of flowers can give you color inspiration. Pink roses in a silver julep cup can be a lovely scheme for a feminine bedroom. The soft green of leaves and the pale pink of a flower petal can inspire wall color, fabrics, f loor coverings, anything. The silver of the julep cup can translate into elegant and glamorous accessories for

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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? Visit www.751Oakcrest.com for more photos and information.

Offered at $749,000.

This adorable California Bungalow is location on a distinctive and desirable street near the Arroyo Seco. Featuring wood flooring, wood paneled walls & ceilings, French windows throughtout. 1060 sq. ft., 2 bdrms, 1.75 ba, and a 350 sq. ft. permitted studio with loft and built-in cabinetry. Don’t miss this one! Visit www.496californiaterrace.com for more photos and information.

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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? Visit www.833canyoncrest.com for more photos and information.

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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! Visit www.291garfield. com for more photos and information.

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This top floor unit has plenty of natural light. Within this 1,268 sq.ft. condo are 2 bdrms and 2 baths, there is a separate laundry room. Also included are 2 parking spaces side by side.

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y house a nd office are filled w it h books.

Piled with books. There are books stacked on coffee tables, side tables, bookshelves, desks, and chests.

You name it, there’s probably a stack of books on it.

And the amount of inspiration in all of those pages is endless.

Books on architecture (Roman, Greek, Mid-century modern, Classical, Neoclassical, Arts and Crafts, Art Deco, Bauhaus); books on fashion; books on the Hamptons; books on palaces; books on window treatments and slipcovers; books on every designer and design style this century; auction catalogs and copious amounts of magazines.

While I love to decorate with books (stacks of books on coffee tables are always very chic), I also find inspiration in them.

Everything can be interpreted into your home.

If you’re trying to start a design project, it’s important to start looking for what grabs you, what draws you in. It could be a shape, a pattern, a color that strikes you; whatever it is, it can translate into your design project.

Before I start a project with a client, I ask them to cull through magazines and books, and mark everything they like and don’t like.

This could be a paint color, the lighting in a room, a sofa style – anything. Essentially, they are pictures of a dream they have. I use their selections to hone a design scheme that is a reflection of them and their lifestyle.

Then I pour through endless pages of books looking for inspiration based on their feedback. Before I make a custom piece of furniture, I bring lots of photographs to my upholsterer, explaining that I want a pleat like this, a banded skirt

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Marles, Duggan Lead September Sales at Century 21 Village

Veteran real estate sales associates Nathalie Marles & Emily Duggan were recently congratulated by Andy Bencosme, Managing Broker of Century 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre for leading the office in home sales for the first half of September.

Marles finished the period with just under 2 million dollars in sales. “2008 was a very successful year for Nathalie and it looks to be another one this year” remarked Bencosme “I love having someone with Nathalie’s expertise in our office because it allows us to service clients in more ways than just the traditional residential brokerage.” Bencosme was referring to Marles being a certified as a Home Retention Consultant, assisting homeowners with loan modifications. “One of the greatest aspects of this certification is being able to help homeowners stay in their homes” said Marles.

Duggan has two transactions in Sierra Madre & Pasadena totaling just under two million dollars. Their

LEGALS OTHER PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0092320 Title Order No. 09-8260624 APN No. 5780-015-011 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/08/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE 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 MARIA CHAVEZ, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 09/08/2006 and recorded 09/15/06, as Instrument No. 06 2058196, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 10/29/2009 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 designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 858 ENCINO WAY, MONROVIA, CA, 910164320. 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 $441,208.79. 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

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Fairbanks Group Posts Strong 3rd Quarter Sales

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or the third straight quarter, t he Pa sadena based Fairbanks Group, a Coldwel l Ba n ker rea l est ate off ice located on Lake Ave., posted sales s t r on g enou g h t o ea r n top honors for the office which includes Realtors Joh n a nd M a r ion Fa i r banks and Kevin Sweeten.

For the last four con-

combined sales were just under four million dollars. The announcement was made at the weekly office sales and marketing meeting.

A long time resident of Sierra Madre and an agent for over 19 years at Century 21 Village, Emily offers her clients the talents of a smart and savvy realtor who knows the foothill areas thoroughly.

For both buyers and sellers,

Emily also puts her experience and contacts to work.

Contractors, handymen, painters, decorators and landscapers, Emily has all their names and numbers.

Both Nathalie Marles and Emily Duggan or any of the friendly Village agents can be reached at 38 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra Madre or by telephone 626.

355. 1451.

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 indebted-ness 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: 09/30/2009 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-914-01-94 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.

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authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 16, 2009 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.

IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative ap-pointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hear-ing date noticed above.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Re-quest for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RANDY DOW COY Case No. BP119049 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RANDY DOW COY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Fritz Coy in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Fritz Coy be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests

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secutive years, the Fairb a n k s g r oup h a s b e e n r a n k e d a s t he o f f i c e’s number one sales team.

With total sales this year to date in excess of $28 m i l l ion , t he g roup h a s a lready sur pa ssed la st year’s total sales figures in only nine months. “ T he e c o n o my h a s st abilized somewhat , prov id i ng a deg ree of st abi l it y for bot h home

buyers and sellers,” said John Fairbanks. “We ant icipat e a n even busier fourth quarter.”

Fairbanks noted that a new upsca le complex c a l led De L a cey P l a ce h a s a l r e a dy s old mor e than 25% of its inventory a t pr ices r a ng i ng f rom $895,000 to over $2 mill ion, a st rong fact or i n t he g roup’s recent sales success.

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Sunday, October 4: 1. Around 6:13 a.m., units responded to Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, regarding a battery that just occurred.

The victim advised that he had told his friend that he was gay, and his friend then struck him numerous times in the face causing minor injuries. The victim was transported to a hospital for medical treatment, and a 48-year-old male Hispanic was arrested at the scene.

2. Between 11:00 p.m. on October 3 and 10:05 a.m. on October 4, an auto burglary was reported in the 00 block of West Sycamore. Unknown suspect(s) entered two vehicles parked in a driveway, ransacked the glove compartments, and stole a GPS unit from one of the vehicles.

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to the 200 block of Hillgreen regarding black bears nesting at several different locations in the neighborhood.

For the past several months, the bears ate fruit from fruit trees, rummaged through trash cans, and damaged fences. Officers found several nesting sites and sprayed repellent at the locations hoping to deter the bears from returning. The Department of Fish and Game was contacted regarding the possibility of either trapping and relocating the bears or destroying the bears, and the decision was made that if the animals were seen again then they must be destroyed before someone was injured.

8. Loss prevention personnel from JC Penney advised that they had detained two Hispanic female juveniles for theft around 8:48 p.m. The girls took merchandise into fitting rooms and then hid the items on their persons and in their bags. Private persons’ arrests were made, and a 15 and 17-yearold were taken into custody.

Thursday, October 8:

3. Shortly before 10:00 a.m., a victim came to the station to file a grand theft report. The victim owns a satellite dish installation company and a 34-year-male Hispanic employee had forged job invoices and received payment for services that were never rendered.

4. JC Penney loss prevention personnel advised that they had detained a man for theft around 2:30 p.m. A 43-year-old African-American was seen hiding bottles of perfume in a large black bag that he had brought into the store, and he was also wearing a stolen jacket. A private person’s arrest was made, and the man was taken into custody for grand theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.

9. Around 6:10 p.m., officers returned to the 200 block of Hillgreen regarding a black bear in a backyard. Since all the deterrents had failed and for the safety of the residents, the bear was killed and the Department of Fish and Game responded to remove the carcass.

10. Units were dispatched to the 1700 block of El Vista around 7:25 p.m. regarding a vehicle theft report. The victim advised that his car was stolen and officers later located the vehicle and a high risk traffic stop was made.

The driver turned out to be the victim’s daughter, and investigation revealed that she had permission to use the car but her father had wanted to teach her a lesson after an argument. A 53-year-old male Caucasian was arrested for making a false police report and the 18-year-old female was taken into custody for an outstanding misdemeanor warrant.

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Friday, October 9:

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5. Between 5:40 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., a 1991 red Honda Accord was stolen from the Westfield Mall parking lot.

6. A residential burglary occurred between 6:00 p.m. on October 4 and 3:00 p.m. on October 6 in the 400 block of West Duarte. Unknown suspect(s) made forced entry through a sliding glass window, and the suspect(s) stole several television sets, computers, cash, and other property.

11. Between 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 1000 block of West Huntington.

Unknown suspect(s) entered the apartment through an unlocked window and stole cash and jewelry.

12. A second black bear was seen in the 200 block of Hillgreen around 8:20 p.m., and the bear was also destroyed.

Wednesday, October 7:

13. Seven auto burglaries occurred between 5:00 p.m. on October 9 and

7. Around midnight, units responded

Saturday, October 10:

11:20 a.m. on October 10th. The burglaries occurred in the 200 and 400 blocks of San Antonio, 500 and 600 blocks of San Luis Rey, and 300 block of Santa Cruz.

14. A grand theft from vehicle occurred at a Marie Callendar’s parking lot, 820 South Baldwin, between 2:30 p.m. and 2:50 p.m. Unknown suspect(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a handbag containing a large amount of cash.

Sierra Madre PD During the week of Sunday, October 4th, to October 10th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 296 calls for service.

Monday October 5th 9:48 AM – Arrest, Driving without a driver’s license, Sierra Madre Blvd/ Mountain Trail. The Officer stopped the driver of a vehicle for not stopping for a posted stop sign. During the Officer’s investigation, the Officer discovered the driver did not have a valid driver’s license. The driver was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released in the field on a written promise to appear.

10:59 PM - Arrest, Driving without a driver’s license, 100 block West Sierra Madre Blvd. An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation.

Further investigation revealed the motorist was driving with an expired driver’s license. The motorist was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released in the field on a written promise to appear.

10:30 PM - Arrest, Driving on a suspended/revoked driver’s license, Baldwin Ave/ Orange Grove Ave. The officer stopped the driver of a vehicle for a Vehicle Code violation.

The officer discovered the driver had a suspended/revoked driver’s license.

The driver was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released in the field on a written promise to appear.

Monrovia PD During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 517 service events, resulting in 121 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:

Burglary / Grand Theft On October 9 at 12:08 p.m., Monrovia Police Department received a call from a business in the 400 block of East Huntington that services ATM machines throughout several counties. They reported that they suspected an employee of tampering with the machines and possibly taking approximately $8,000. They had requested the employee come to the office for a training session, which he did. The company interviewed the suspect, who admitted taking more than $22,000 over the course of two to three months. The officer arrested the suspect and later determined all of the thefts had occurred in the Riverside County Area. Riverside Sheriff’s Department was notified and the investigation is continuing.

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6:11 PM – Arrest, Domestic Violence, 400 block Ramona Ave. The victim called the police department and claimed that after an argument, her boyfriend pushed her into a wall, causing damage to her glasses and injury to her head. The boyfriend was arrested for domestic violence and transported to Pasadena Jail for remand.

On October 9 at 11:46 p.m., officers responded to a restaurant in the 600 block of West Huntington. Two subjects had been in an argument, and one claimed the other brandished a knife at him, but could not describe the knife and his recollection grew vague. The other party claimed the first subject had tried to fight with him, and he had simulated pulling a knife out to scare him off. Ultimately, both parties refused to prosecute and no arrests were made.

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Wednesday October 7th

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On October 10 at 4:05 a.m., a subject called to report he had observed someone tampering with his car. The male suspect had fled south on May toward Foothill when he realized he was being watched by the victim. Officers were in the area and set up a perimeter and began a yard-to-yard search. The suspect was not located; however, the property from the theft

and clothing from the suspect was found discarded in the area. All of the stolen property was recovered.

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Domestic Violence / Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Violation of Parole /Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia / Suspects Arrested On October 10 at 9:03 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 600 block of West Duarte to a 9-1-1 call of a woman screaming for help.

Upon arrival, officers found a female outside of the apartment with blood on her face, neck, and clothing. The female stated she was battered by her live-in boyfriend, who was still inside the apartment. The male subject was contacted and detained. During the investigation, it was determined the male had battered the female during an argument and she had sustained a minor injury to her face. The female then went to the kitchen and armed herself with two large kitchen knives.

She returned to the bedroom to continue the altercation, and during a struggle, she cut the male on the face and on several of his fingers. The female was found to be on parole and a parole search for the knives was made inside the bedroom. During the search, officers found narcotics paraphernalia belonging to the female. Both suspects were arrested and booked for domestic violence. The female suspect was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, and a parole hold was obtained.

Battery / Suspects Arrested On October 11 at 9:36 p.m., an officer responded to a parking lot at Olive and Myrtle regarding disturbing subjects. Officers arrived and were directed to a fast food restaurant where the victim had gone. As the officer arrived, he saw the suspect approach the victim from behind and hit him on the back of the head. The officer could not see if the suspect used his hand or if he was holding a weapon.

When the suspect raised his hand to strike the victim again, the officer activated his taser. The suspect was eventually arrested and taken into custody. After further investigation, it was determined that both subjects were aggressors in the altercation.

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