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Celebrating a Quarter Century of Racing
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Arcadia Political Pasadena Imposes Watering Leaders Call California’s Restrictions as State Says Drought is Easing Constitution “Flawed” Town Hall Meeting at Dana Middle School to Discuss Possible Changes
This Weekend’s Breeders’ Cup Offers Incredible Chance to See World’s Best Thoroughbreds in Action
BY JOHN STEPHENS
It has been a tough couple of years in many ways for the profession and business of horseracing, and with its own share of problems to contend with, Arcadia’s Santa Anita Racetrack is certainly no ex-
ception. Earlier this year, a possible sale of the track followed a bankruptcy filing by Santa Anita’s parent company Magna Entertainment. And online wagering options have driven down attendance numbers at tracks across the country. Add
to this a host of complaints about the artificial ProRide track allegedly causing injuries to racehorses, and an image of but a few of the hurdles facing Santa Anita begins to come into focus. But as with any other busi-
New CERT Team Members Certified in Sierra Madre
Students listen intently to instructors at the CERT class last week. - Photo by Terry Miller BY TERRY MILLER
Spearheaded by former firefighter Gary Hood, the Sierra Madre CERT class finished its training
last week and the graduates received certificates of completion from Sierra Madre’s Mayor MaryAnn MacGillivray.
The Community Emerg e nc y R e s p o n s e Te a m (CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Us i n g t he t r a i n i n g learned in the classroom a nd du r i ng exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also
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ness, a dedicated team of track officials have been working day and night to address these and other problems, and this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup is a chance for Santa Anita to strut their stuff before the eyes of the
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Arcadia Girl Formally Crowned as 92nd Rose Queen
BY BILL PETERS
T he A rcad ia Cit y Council and the Arcadia Unified School District’s Board of Education will co-host a Town Hall meeting tonight to learn from an advocate for a California Constitutional Convention just what the proposal might entail. The two bodies have banded together to invite Matt Regan, Government Relations for the Bay Area Council, a business group in Nor t her n Ca lifor nia; and affiliated with Repair California—a political advocacy group that has turned in ballot language to call the first Constitutional Convention in California in more than 130 years—to speak on the current structure of state government and its affects on local government and to suggest changes. The Town Hall Meeting is tonight, Thursday, Nov. 5 in the Multipurpose Room at Dana Middle School, 1401 S. First Ave., Arcadia, starting at 6 p.m. Regan, who is the driving force behind Repair California’s efforts, will be speaker and facilitator. He is expected to offer solutions to the concerns of clearly disappointed local officials who believe that in spite
The legislature has been meeting in special session to cope with the problems of divvying up the Delta estuary for beneficial water use by just about everyone in the State while the California Department of Water Resources shows an easing of drought conditions in much of the State, according to its Oct. 30 report and drought map. That leaves cities like Pasadena in a confusing spot with little room to move in planning delivery of water to its citizens and businesses. Planners at Pasadena’s Department of Water and Power just one week ago issued a one-day-perweek watering schedule on the belief that the drought is still with us. The Department has declared that a Level 1 water shortage advisory remains in effect in Pasadena and that calls for mandatory water shortage procedures as called for in the Municipal Code. Between now and March 31, 2010, property owners can choose which day of the week they would prefer to water: that is, Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday. Hours for watering are restricted to before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. In announcing the cutback on watering, certain exemptions apply such as watering by hand, drip irrigation or “smart” weather-based irrigation controllers. The city remains confident that there will be rain this winter and that would reduce the need for landscape watering. Land-
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New Commissioner, Board Member Appointed in Monrovia
Arcadia’s Rainy Day Savings Address Budget Deficit
BY BILL PETERS
This weekend, the prestigious Breeders’ Cup returns to Arcadia’s Santa Anita Racetrack for an unprecedented second year in a row. - Photos by Terry Miller
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BY SAMEEA KAMAL
Rose Queen Natalie Innocenzi was formerly crowned Wednesday afternoon at the Pasadena Convention Center by Dominic DiSano, the son of the recently deceased President of the 121st Rose Parade, Gary DiSano. -Photo by Terry Miller
Two Monrovians have been appointed to City positions to fill the unexpired terms of two commission and board members who recently resigned. Jhaila Brown, an attorney, was appointed to the Monrovia Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Patricia Gonzales, which
Though an earlier look at the budget for the last fiscal year showed the city budget to be in a large deficit, city staff reported Tuesday that the budget would require just a fraction of the money from the reserve fund than previously expected for 2008-2009. In an update to the Coun-
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The Day of the Nose It was a cold and foggy morning, the kind that makes you want to just snuggle under the covers an extra while. I was not terribly thrilled to be getting out and about quite so early, but I had to be in Pasadena by 8 a.m. (a few days before daylight savings time ended--yawn). As I rounded the corner and headed north on Michillinda, I saw an animal ahead that had been run over by one or more cars. I thought it was a cat until, suddenly, the air coming through my heater vent told me otherwise. It was not a poor little cat. It was a poor little skunk. He had obviously made his last defiant squirt at mankind. Given the early hour, the cold, the damp, and the demised skunk, I was not in the best mood when I arrived at my 8:00 appointment. I became involved in matters at hand and managed to forget about the poor little skunk until, that is, my meeting was over. I returned to the car, opened the door, and was greeted by the lingering odor of skunk perfume. This, of course, upset me again. We all know the best antidote for an emotional upset. I went to the closest restaurant for breakfast. I ordered, then visited the restroom to wash my hands. As I opened the door, once again my olfactory sense was attacked. ‘Twasn’t skunk perfume. As I proceeded to wash my hands, my spirits were lifted completely by a darling little boy who was probably about three years old. He came through the same door I had, wrinkled up his nose and winced, “Eeeeww, Mommy. Somebody went poopie. Can we go in Daddy’s door?” Olfactory sense aside, I cracked up. It was apparently a day that noses were to rule because, as I ate my breakfast and leafed through an old Reader’s Digest, I read another nose anecdote. A woman was prescribed a nasal spray. Here are the directions for use: “In U. S., place the nozzle into the nostril with your head upright and depress the pump toward the bottle. In Canada, place the nozzle into the nostril with your head bent slightly forward and depress the pump. In the U.S., it is not necessary to inhale while spraying this medicine. In Canada, after taking a dose, sniff vigorously several times.” Go figure. Only the nose knows.
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I received an E-mail story a short time ago and because it was so touching I believe you will find it to be very appropriate for the column this week! The following is my edited version of this poignant real life story: My recent relocation from the big city to a small quaint college town, because of a wonderful employment opportunity, was quite an adjustment. The slower pace of life was a welcome change. The people were extremely friendly and they genuinely welcomed me into their town. My new college position was surely a dream come true. The campus was pristine with its stately New England architectural beauty and this small college has a proud reputation for graduating students with academic honors. Though my many new friends were so cordial and helpful to make my lifestyle change easier for me … something was still missing as I attempted to settle into my new rural life. One evening while watching television my interest was piqued hearing a story of a big black Lab by the name of Reggie, which was up for adoption at a local animal shelter. The dog story seemed to haunt my memory all that evening. The next morning I thought, gosh it wouldn’t hurt to go visit the shelter just to see the beautiful black Labrador Retriever that was being offered for adoption. Upon arrival at the shelter my eyes fixed upon this very sad but beautiful dog. Seeing my loving interest in “Reggie”, the shelter attendant was persistent that this dog with its melancholy nature would make a perfect companion for me. The minimum two week dog-return policy was intriguing! While I was trying to introduce myself to this beautiful animal, I was surprised to see that the Shelter employee had already packed up all of the dog’s personal items including his toys and an unopened envelope. The attendant quickly placed these items in the back seat of my car explaining that “Reggie” loves to ride in the back seat. Then as they loaded the dog into my car, Reggie sniffed his things and approvingly wagged his tale. This was the certain sign that he was pleased with me. In the excitement of having a beautiful dog and trying to locate a place for his bed pad and toys, I forgot about the unopened envelope that the shelter had sent along. Quickly Reggie grabbed two tennis balls from his toys and squeezed them into his mouth and happily paraded around me as if he wanted me to try and get the tennis balls away from him. Everywhere he went these two gooey balls were his constant companions. It seemed as though the tennis balls were the only things that truly made him happy. He never responded when I called his name Reggie. Sure he would look in my direction after the fourth or fifth time and then grudgingly obey. There was little I could do to make this very sad dog happy. It was shortly thereafter that he chewed up a couple of my shoes. It was now apparent that this arrangement was not going to work. I was stern with Reggie on several occasions and he obviously resented it as his growl indicated. Soon the friction between us got so bad that I could not wait for the two-week trial to be over. I was now determined to call the Shelter and explain my desire to return the dog. However,
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BREEDERS’ CUP RETURNS! The World’s Greatest Horses are Coming to California
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his week, Priceless Computer and Beacon Media gave away yet another refurbished computer to an area youth who was without the means to purchase one for themselves. Jillian Heinz was very much excited when she first sat down to explore the possibilities on her Ubuntu Linux machine, refurbished by the team at Priceless Computer in San Gabriel. According to Jillian’s essay, submitted through the Monrovia Weekly website, her mother has “lost a lot of clients this year and we are just trying to make our money stretch for things that we have to have, like food and rent. Having a computer at home was so much easier for me to do my homework and check my grades on school loop program.” The sixth grade student from Clifton Middle School said she was sure this computer would be just what she needed to get all her work done. Pr iceless Computer,
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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. On Sunday, November 15th at 3:00pm, Sarah Cu lberson a nd Tracy Trivas will present and sign their new book at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena. Over the past two years Sarah Culberson’s story of the search for her biological parents, and the subsequent revelation of her royal heritage in Sierra Leone, Africa has garnered widespread national media attention. Wit h appea ra nces on CN N, Good Mor ning 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, wouldbe princesses across the country but also offering important lessons about our connections to the mother continent.
Sarah Culberson
Now Culberson, longtime girlfriend of Beacon Media Publisher Von Raees, is hitting the road to promote her new book, “A Princess Found”, which she co - aut hored w it h w r iter Tracy Trivas. Growing up, Sarah Culberson 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 Afri-
can 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. W hat followed is an unforgettable, emotional journey of self-discovery. As Sarah forges a relationship with her father, she also begins to connect the people of Bumpe, Sierra Leone, with communities throughout North America and with our communities here in the
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San Gabriel Valley.
“A Princess Found” is the true story, the whole story, as told by Culberson herself. It’s a powerfully emot ional memoir of an adopted woman who travels across the world to meet her long lost biological father who sur vived t he 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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ART OF LIVING
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Reinecke Leads Pasadena Community Orchestra in His Second Season
Griffith Park, A Little Something for Everyone
BY SUSAN MOTANDER
The Pasadena Community Orchestra, seen here in a file photo, has been around since 1983. Alan Reinecke, the group’s Music Director, will lead the opening concert at 8:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 at the First Church of the Nazarene in Pasadena. - Photo by Bill Peters
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he Pasadena Community Orchestra advertises itself as “A continuing heritage of fine music”. Indeed! Alan Reinecke is now Music Director; as he begins his second season as conductor this orchestra is bound to flourish. Founded when PCC decided to discontinue the college orchestra program in 1983, Wayne Reinecke kept it going and served as Music Director until last year when his son, Alan was selected by the Board of Directors to take the reins. Alan Reinecke is a freelance musician in Los Angeles as a timpanist and percussionist. He has performed with the Riverside Philharmonic, Burbank Philharmonic, Pacific Symphony, Long Beach Symphony, the Pasadena Symphony, and many others. He has been a member of the Pasadena Community Orchestra for 25 years. The opening concert of the 2009-2010 season is this Friday, Nov. 6 at its usual venue, the Sanctuary of the First
Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, and starts at 8:00 p.m. Admission is free. For its opening concert, the orchestra will perform Johannes Brahms’ “Academic Festival Overture”; Charles Griffes’ “Poem for Flute and Orchestra”; Frank Martin’s “Ballade for Flute and Orchestra” and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1 in E-minor. Bra hms’ “Academic Festival Overture” was written to commemorate the conferring of an honorary degree to the composer from the University of Breslau in 1879. Rather than provide a stern piece of music, Brahms elected to incorporate songs popular with students of the day ending with the wellknown “Gaudeamus igitur”. The German song sung by students for years encourages students to rejoice while still young, but to settle down in
older age. Sibelius’ Symphony No. 1 has been described as a patriotic tome to his native Finland by some. But the composer suggests that he would prefer listeners to enjoy his musical statements rather than impose any imagery. Probably good advice. Two pieces for flute are on the program as well. The two, by Griffes and Martin, will be performed by professional flutist and educator, Bethany Pflueger. Griffes, (pronounced Griff-iss) wrote his tone poem in 1918 and is regarded as a fine moment in Impressionist music. Martin, a Swiss, wrote his work, “Ballade” in 1939 as an audition piece for entrance to a music school. Pflueger performs regularly with the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra and several other groups in Southern California, and has begun a career as a conductor as well. She is a professor of music at Glendale Community College. The Pasadena Community Orchestra is a non-profit organization supported by donations from individuals and companies. The Board of Directors include Raffi Balian, M.D., Fritzie Culick, Don Fisher, D.D.S., Sally Hall, Levon H. Keshishian, Susie Kyropoulous, JoAnne Lazar, Mark Nakatani and Bette Solomon.
“It must be made a place of recreation and rest for the masses, a resort for the rank and file, for the plain people. I consider it may obligation to make Los Angeles, a happier, cleaner and finer city. I wish to pay my debt of duty in this way to the community in which I have prospered.” In 1896, with these words Col. Griffith J. Griffith gave the City of Los Angeles 3,015 acres of land which became the park that bears his name. And the park has a little something for everyone. Do you like animals? There is the zoo the equestrian center and even pony rides for the little ones. Like animals, but don’t want to get up close and personal with the real ones, how about the Merry-Go-Round? But horses and a MerryGo Round are not the only means of transportation featured. There are bicycle rentals, the live Steamers and the miniature Griffith Park Southern Railroad. And if that weren’t enough, there is Travel Town itself, a favorite of train buffs everywhere (there is even a model railroad there). Still not satisfied? What about the Gene Autry National Center with its Museum of the American West, dedicated to the history and culture of the West and the cowboys (both real and cinematic) that gave it such romance? Or the Greek Theatre with its regular parade of summer concerts (think Hot August Nights)? And the Griffith Observatory? It is world famous. If you cannot find something to interest you at Griffith Park, you just aren’t looking. There are hiking trails and picnic area, a fern grotto and even a bird sanctuary. There are now more than 4000 acres of urban park with a wilderness area. Perhaps the best way to plan a staycation
trip to the Park is to check out the park web site: just google Griffith Park. It is a wonderful gateway to all the attractions. The park is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., but the bridal trails, hiking paths and mountain roads close at sunset. Needless to say many attractions are open much later than sunset, but only in the more urban and developed areas. Perhaps the big three are the Zoo, the Gene Autry Center and the Observatory.
Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens The zoo may not be as famous as it neighbor to the south in San Diego, but the L.A. Zoo is still a “must see” attraction in L.A. The zoo is open daily (except Christmas) from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., but ticket sales stop at 4 P.M. and the staff begins putting animals away for the night at that time. The City of Los Angeles owns the entire Zoo, its land and facilities, and the animals. Animal care, grounds maintenance, construction, education, public information, and administrative staff are City employees. However, the Zoo does get a great deal of support from the Greater Los Angeles Zoo
Association (GLAZA), a private, nonprofit, fundraising organization to support the Zoo many of whose members volunteer at the zoo. When you enter you will be given a map of the entire zoo and botanical gardens. On the map are complete listings of the times for the zoo’s bird show and information on the regularly scheduled “Animals and You” program in the children’s zoo. Or you can check at the zoo’s web site for this information in advance. The zoo has a great audio
tour which you can download from your computer or for those of us who refuse to deal with an ipod, you can call the tour on your cell phone. For English, call 866/933-4005. For Spanish, call 866/9334006. There is more information about this on the map you are given upon arrival. While the map is a “must” when there, I suggest preplanning your visit by going to the web site. There are even tips on line regarding how best to photograph the animals. You will not starve at the zoo as there are plenty of eating establishments, but they do tend to lean toward the fast food. You can always pack your own lunch, but avoid the temptation to feed
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Recipe Box Reflections
A Holiday or Everyday Beef Stew BY DEBORAH ANN NEELY
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won’t be in a “stew” this season; remember I am determined to plan ahead which is not easy for me. I am making dishes now and doubling the recipe, so I have a meal suited for friends stopping by or a few children home for the festivities. The kitchen gets crowded but I love it as long as I am not left for hours of preparation. In a large plastic bag, combine the first 8 ingredients. Next combine the oil and wine; pour over the meat mixture. Seal the bag and chill for an hour. Drain well and reserve the marinade. Cook the bacon in an oven-proof Dutch oven until crisp. Place the bacon on a paper towel to cool and then freeze a garnish to this recipe. Brown the beef in the bacon drippings. Drain and return to the Dutch oven. Sprinkle with flour and cook stirring constantly for about 1 or 2 minutes. Add the reserved marinade and the broth and bring this to a boil. Bake this covered at 300 degrees for an hour and 30 minutes or until tender. Add the carrots and onions and cook another 35 minutes.
1 (3-pound) boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large onion, sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 T dried parsley leaves ½ t salt ½ t pepper ½ t thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cup of red wine (You may sip the rest as you cook!) 2 T olive oil 4 bacon slices, cut in ¼-inch pieces 3 T flour, all-purpose ½ pound baby carrots 1 package frozen pearl onions 2 T butter 1 8-ounce package fresh mushrooms (I use cremini mushrooms.) Source: Southern Living- Christmas Cookbook 2005
Sierra Madre School and Local Restaurants Team Up for Family Night on the Town Sierra Madre School’s Annual Fund Committee is sponsoring its First Annual Family Night on the Town in Sierra Madre on Tuesday November 10th from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The family event is a fundraiser designed to bring together members of the community for an evening of good food and good friends for a great cause. Participating restaurants Beantown, Casa del Rey,
Corfu, Charcuterie, Dominos, The Only Place in Town and Village Pizzeria will donate a portion of their sales to Sierra Madre School’s Annual Fund which provides financial support for educational programs such as staff training, science and technology programs, visual and performing arts and health and safety services. Sierra Madre School is a K-8 school located in Sierra
Madre, California with an emphasis on educating the whole child. In addition to its high academic scores, Sierra Madre School is best known for its strong community and parent involvement, as well as its dynamic PTA and Annual Fund efforts. Sierra Madre School is part of the Pasadena Unified School District that serves the communities of Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.
Henry’s Market Offers Free Seminar on Healthy Fats in Your Diet Dietary fats affect arthritis, heart disease, depression and hormonal balance. Henry’s nutritionist, Janet Little, offers a free seminar and cooking demonstration on which fats are healthy and which fats are deadly. She will show how to cook with different types of healthy fats and will also talk
about Omega-3s and why you need them, as well as Omega6s and Omega-9s. To get participants off to a good start, attendees will receive a $5-off coupon for Henry’s products. The free seminars will be held on November 11 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and November 12, from
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Henry’s Farmers Market (400 W. Huntington Drive, Monrovia). Space is limited, so reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (626) 358 6845. For more information, visit www.henrysmarkets.com.
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I would like to help others realize that they can be that change.” Said Innocenzi. “If I was 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.” Well Natalie did become the 92nd Rose Queen - selected out of 1100 young women who tried out for the time-honored tradition. Queen Natalie is a senior at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy where she is on the junior varsity tennis team and participates in track and field. She is also a member of the Amnesty International Club and, as a member of the board for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Teens, Natalie started an Alzheimer’s Awareness week at her school. Innocenzi has lived in the Pasadena-area her entire life and plans to stay in California for college where she’ll study occupational or physical therapy with an emphasis in gerontology. Her parents are Robert and Jeannette Innocenzi. She has one sibling, Kevin, 14. As an official ambassador of the Tournament of Roses, Queen Natalie will participate in approximately 150 community and
media functions along with Rose Princesses Katherine Margarita Hernández, 18, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; June Ko, 17, Arcadia High School; Lauren Samantha Rogers, 17, Blair High School; Kinsey Elizabeth Stuart, 18, Pasadena City College; Ashley Renee Thaxton, 17, John Marshall Fundamental High School; Michelle Louise Van Wyk, 17, La Canada High School. The 121st Rose Parade will take place on Friday, Ja nua r y 1, 2010 at 8:0 0 a.m. (PST) featuring spirited marching bands from throughout the nation, majestic floral floats, and highstepping equestrian units.
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Griffith Park, A Little Something for Everyone Continued from 5 the animals; this is a major no no as they are on well regulated diets. General Admission Prices: Adults (ages 13 - up) -$13; Seniors (age 62 and up)$10; Children (ages 2 to 12)$8: Children (under 2)-Free and Parking is free. Gene Autry Museum This is a part of the Gene Autry National Center. It was originally called the Autry Museum of Western Heritage and is now properly referred to as the Museum of the American West, but like the television show, Disneyland (which was never actually called that) everyone just calls it the Gene Autry Museum in honor of the man who was the driving force behind its establishment. Autry was a “singing cowboy” on the radio and in various B movies and serials during the 1930s through the early 1950s; he then moved on to television. Think: “Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” “Back in the Saddle Again,” “I’ve got Spurs that Jingle Jangle Jingle,” and his most popular, “Rudolph, the Red Nosed Reindeer” and you have Gene Autry. Since he was not a great actor, he was wisely cast as Gene Autry, a singing cowboy from the radio who gets into
various adventures. Acting may not have been his strong suit, but he was an astute businessman and amassed quite a fortune (he used to own the Angles) and dedicated a part of that fortune to the museum he established. There are wonderful exhibits of Western Art at the Autry. I especially love the Bierstadt and Moran paintings, but there are also special exhibits which change on a regular basis. Check the museum web site for information on these which currently include “Dreamers in Dream City” (the photos and stories of some of the people who shaped L.A.), “charting the Canyon (an exhibit regarding the Grand Canyon) and “Seasonal Overture” (the oil
paintings of Karen Kitchel. But are subject to change in January. What I love (and what youngster are thrilled by) are the exhibits dedicated to the history of the cowboys, but real and imaginary. There is even a section where kids can dress up for photos and another where with the assistance of a blue screen, they can “star” in their own western oater. This is a place for grandparents to bring the grandchildren. We can point out such memorabilia as the same Dale Evans Cowgirl outfit we got for Christmas one year or the Roy Rogers lunch box which toted our PB&J sandwiches to elementary school. The Autry shows us the West and the “West is Billy the Kid, buffalo stampedes,
snakeskin boots, cavalry charges, Colt firearms, ‘wanted’ posters, the Oklahoma land rush, wagon trains, ‘wild west shows’, western movies” and more as their web site points out The museum is open Tue - Sun from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. except on Thursday when it stays open until 8 P.M. It is closed on Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission: $9.00 for Adults, $5.00 for students (1318) and seniors (60+), $5.00 Adult Students (18 and over with ID), $3.00 for children (3-12). Free for children under 3. Parking is free in the lot it shares with the Zoo. Both can be reached from the 134 Freeway using the Zoo exit.
Griffith Observatory On the other side of the park is the Griffith Observatory. Located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood, it is reached via Los Feliz Blvd. Exit the Southbound 5 Frwy at Los Feliz West and proceed to Hillhurst turning right and following the signs. Perhaps one of the most popular things about the observatory is that admission to the building and grounds is FREE. There is a nominal charge to see shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. The opening show,”Centered in the Universe,” takes visitors on a journey of cosmic exploration and discovery. The second program is “Water Is Life.” It leads viewers on a search for water, and therefore the possibly of life beyond Earth. Lastly there is “First Light: The Telescope Changed Everything” which explores the night sky and how Galileo’s observations changed our understanding of the universe. There are eight shows each weekday and ten shows each weekend day. The schedule for shows is described on the observatory’s web site. The planetarium is closed on Mondays. Tickets to the shows are only available at the observatory and there is a strict schedule on when tickets go on sale for each show. Ticket Prices for shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium are: Adults and Children 13 years and older $7.00; Seniors (60 years and older) and students with ID - $5.00; Children 5-12 years $3.00. Small children (under 5 years) are FREE (but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian). The shows at the planetarium are NOT designed for small children and they will ONLY be admitted to the first show each day. In addition to the planetarium there is the 200-seat Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. Seating for all events here is on a walk-in, first come, first served basis. “The Once and Future Griffith Observatory” is a 24 minute film about the history of the
Observatory and an overview of what the observatory has to offer. It is a good starting point and is narrated by...Leonard Nimoy (so who else?). This show is usually shown every hour on the hour. On the first Friday of each month at 7:30 P.M., the Observatory presents “All Space Considered” in this Theater. It is “an inside look at the most talked-about subjects in astronomy, space science, and space exploration.” The 90-minute presentations are offered free to the public. Check the web site for the current show. In addition to these multimedia presentations, there are several exhibit halls at
the observatory. The Wilder Hall of the Eye examines the history and progress of man’s observation of the skies. The Ahmanson Hall of the Sky focuses on our sun and moon. It has one of the largest solar telescopes in the nation open to the public. The W.M. Keck Foundation Central Rotunda is the original observatory building and features a Foucault pendulum (think of the foyer of the Smithsonian in D.C.) The Cosmic Connection is a corridor which leads from the old building to the new expansion. It features a time line of the universe. This new addition is the Gunther exhibit gallery with even more static and interactive displays. And there are more exhibits outside the observatory. There is the Monument to Astronomers, and observation Terraces. The thing I have always found a little strange has always been the Rebel without a Cause Monument. James Dean or Galileo Galilei? This is after all the 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo and therefore the International Year of Astronomy. That alone is a great reason to visit the observatory.
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Celebrating a Quarter Century of Racing
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Continued from 1 racing world at large. In a recent interview with Santa Anita’s Ron Charles, the track President was optimistic that this year’s Breeders’ Cup will regenerate the public’s interest in thoroughbred horses and ignite a flood of horseracing fans turning out in person for two high-profile days of live racing. Ticket prices have been cut to levels lower than those seen in previous years, making this year’s installment of the two-day world class event more affordable than ever for horseracing fans, gamblers and curious spectators alike; and as always, a 50 to 1pick to win will more than pay for a day at the track for even the most ravenous hotdog and beverage consumers out there. First announced in April of 1982 by leading thoroughbred owner and breeder John R. Gaines, the Breeders’ Cup has served as a positive step toward not only promoting racing, but uniting the industry itself. Since then, Breeders’ Cup Limited has enjoyed immediate and widespread support from the industry through annual nomination payments for stallions and one-time nomination payments for those stallions’ offspring. Since the inaugural running at Inglewood’s Hollywood Park a quarter century ago, the Breeders’ Cup has established itself as the season-ending championship of thoroughbred racing. These days, the Cup is firmly entrenched in American racing lore with a history and tradition all its own while also serving as a deciding factor in Eclipse Award voting. The Eclipse Awards, which honor Horse of the Year and other champions in the sport, are voted on annually by representatives of Daily Racing Form, the National Turf Writers Association and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. In 2006, every Eclipse Award participated in the Breeders’ Cup, something not ever before achieved. With each Breeders’ Cup race worth between half a mil-
lion and $5 million, the day has been a magnet for the most outstanding equine competitors from all around the world. American champions such as Azeri, A.P. Indy, Alysheba, Cigar, Personal Ensign, Ferdinand, Sunday Silence, and countless others have demonstrated greatness at past Breeders’ Cup meets. European-based horses have also come and conquered on American soil. In 1984, Alain de Royer-Dupre saddled
year at a different racetrack in North America on a rotating basis. In 2009, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships returns for a second-straight year to California - the place where it all began way back in 1984. For the fourth time since then, Santa Anita will host the Oak Tree meeting at the two-day event (November 6th and 7th) with 14 total races worth a total purse of $25.5 million. Attending the Breeders’ Cup World Championships
the Aga Khan’s Lashkari to win the first Breeders’ Cup Turf. The late Francois Boutin brought over the great mare Miesque in 1987; she was the heroine of the Mile that year and she returned the next year to win again, making her the first multiple Breeders’ Cup race winner. France-based trainer Andre Fabre has had a talented contingent over the years with four winners from 39 starters but Arcangues will be remembered as his standout performer. In 1993, Arcangues stunned the world with his win in the Classic, paying $269.20, which still stands as the highest payoff in Breeders’ Cup history. More recently, Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has brought his top runners from Ireland and England and Raven’s Pass took the Breeders’ Cup Classic in last year’s meet, also held at Arcadia’s Santa Anita Park. Typically, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships is held each
has always been special for both the real horse racing enthusiast and the more casual racing fan. Each year, the Breeders’ Cup tries to enhance the horse racing fan’s experience by providing more opportunities for fans to become deeply involved in the event. This year, Breeders’ Cup and the Oak Tree Racing Association are offering a “virtual jockey experience” featuring real prizes for top virtual contenders. This state-of-the-art horse racing software promises fans the opportunity to ride their favorite 2009 Breeders’ Cup contender in full 3-D on 41-inch plasma screens. Over 100 of each contender’s traits and attributes are replicated to provide the most realistic simulation of this premier event possible. Trophies will be awarded on both Friday and Saturday for the fans winning with the fastest race times. The Breeders’ Cup Virtual Jockey Challenge will take place in the breeze-
way south of the Kingsbury Fountain on the grandstand side between the paddock and racetrack. “Giving the fans the opportunity to interact with top champions in a way never done before at any horse racing venue, let alone the prestigious Breeders’ Cup Championships, is definitely exciting, “ said Mike Calderone, CEO of Horse Racing Simulation. “The more engaged the fans are in every aspect, the better it is for the sport of horse racing in general, and we’re excited that Breeders’ Cup Ltd feels the same way.” “Providing the best two days in racing is what the Championships are all about, and anything we can do to further enhance a fan’s experience at the track is important to us. We expect the fans to really enjoy this fun, entertaining addition to our event. We look at it as entertaining and educational, as well,” said Peter Rotondo, Breeders’ Cup Vice President of Media and Entertainment. Horse Racing Simulation LLC has been providing virtual horse racing programs for over ten years and owns and operates the world’s most widely distributed horse racing game and largest virtual online racing community. Horse Racing Simulation LLC also develops custom, branded horse racing games, including since 2007, the Breeders’ Cup horse racing game, which can be found here. At last year’s Breeders’ Cup, more than $100 million in winning wagers were returned to fans at the track and at various betting locations around the globe. Can’t get enough? More information is available on the Breeders’ Cup Web site, www.breederscup.com, and fans can now follow the Breeders’ Cup tweetage at twitter.com/breederscup. For those not able to attend, cable sports network ESPN will televise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships live for the fourth straight year. And of course, more coverage of the event can be found online at www.arcadiaweekly.com.
of their diligence to maintain the excellence of city services and the school’s educat ion prog rams t he relationship between state and local governments has broken down. In the joint letter released in October the two elected bodies say that “it is apparent that California’s system of government is fundamentally flawed.” The Council and the Board have invited Regan to speak to what might be involved in calling for a Constitutional Convention. Repair California, the group behind the effort to call for a Constitutional Convention, and spurred on by the business council headquartered in the Bay Area, will sponsor a Convention-calling initiative which is to appear on the Nov. 2010 ballot. Two propositions would appear, one to amend the current requirement that both houses of the legislature call for a convention with a two-thirds majority and to propose a Convention in 2011; the other proposition would then approve the calling of the convention and set rules for selecting delegates to the convention and limit issues which could be heard. Any changes to the constitution would then be put before the voting public for approval on the statewide ballot in 2012. An oddity of a sort is that the group will use the initiative system in order to change it. They say, “…our initiative system has been hijacked, [and] the only way to reform our state is through a Constitutional Convention.”—by way of citizen initiative. Under Regan’s leadership, the Bay Area Council, a business group with all major California businesses represented as members, supports a method by which representatives to a Constitutional Convention would be chosen. Regan’s idea is to randomly select citizens. Other important issues to be determined under Regan’s proposal include issues to be covered by a constitutional convention. Controlling subjects to be discussed will be paramount. The California Constitution currently allows a convention to be called only by a two-thirds vote of both houses of the state legislature. Regan dismisses the legislative system in place as dysfunctional and believes that the Assembly and the Senate could hardly be expected to agree on calling
Matt Regan, Director of Government Relations, Bay Area Council will present the views of the Bay Area Council and Repair California in calling for a citizen’s constitutional convention at a Town Hall Meeting tonight, Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. at Dana Middle School, Arcadia.
for something as controversial as a constitutional convention. Therefore, the initiatives will be put before the electorate to decide the will of the people. Voter approval would be needed for any Constitutional revision. The Arcadia elected officials, in their letter, offer the Town Hall Meeting as “a great opportunity to bring Arcadians together to reflect on and discuss the current structure of state government and how it affects us locally.” Repair California hopes to overthrow the legislature’s authority to call a Constitutional Convention and replace it with what Jim Wunderman, president and CEO of the Bay Area Council called “a citizen’s constitutional convention.”Vigintis
This important subject will be presented Thursday, Nov. 5 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at a Town Hall Meeting at Dana Middle School, 1401 S. First Ave., Arcadia. The event is co-hosted by the Arcadia City Council and the Arcadia Unified School District Board of Education.
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Exploring a Rugged Interior with Gray Lines of Alaska: Part 1
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I’ve taken a few cruises along the coast of Alaska and all were amazing. The endless, rugged beauty that passes by the windows and decks of the cruise ship is unforgettable. And the shore excursions into port cities are exciting. But on my last journey to Alaska I wanted to see things from a different angle. I wanted to experience the mountains, glaciers, wilderness and people of the “last frontier” in greater depth. To do this I booked a weeklong tour with Gray Lines of Alaska. My Gray Line getaway began in early July, when a friend and I flew to Fairbanks, where we met a Gray Line representative, who led us aboard a comfortable charted bus. From here we drove to the Westmark Hotel in Fairbanks. At the hotel we met other Gray Line guests and then checked into a modern room. After unpacking we met our tour leader in the lobby and she gave us a brief orientation about our upcoming adventure. At about 6 pm, we explored the small town charm of Fairbanks, where gold mining history coexists with art deco buildings, native peoples and rugged individuals. Located 358 miles north of Anchorage at the end of the Alaska Highway, Fairbanks is known as “The Golden Heart of Alaska.” Because of its location, Fairbanks sees remarkable temperature fluctuations, ranging from
65 degrees below zero in the winter to more than 90 degrees in the summer. When we walked around town, the sun’s rays shot down like laser beams. In the morning we took a charter to Gold Dredge No. 8, near Fairbanks, the only gold dredge in Alaska still open to the public. Between 1928 and 1959, hundreds of thousands of ounces of gold passed through the five-deck dredge, which functioned as a gigantic mechanical gold pan. The tour began with a wooden train ride through an actual mine, where we met a “miner” working below. The miner wore a microphone and told us of gold mining techniques used in the early 1900’s, and about the harsh conditions miners faced. Out of the tunnel, we saw a black bear as we passed old mining cabins, a flowing stream and old mining equipment. The train stopped at a visitor’s center, where we
watched workers pan for gold at a real working mining slide. We were then handed a bag of dirt and a pan and went mining for ourselves. After this we toured giant Gold Dredge No. 8, a National Historic Site. Besides mining equipment, the site is a museum with items such as mammoth tusks and other prehistoric bones dug up by the dredge. We concluded our visit with a hearty miner’s lunch of stew and biscuits. Next week I continue my Gray Line tour through Alaska’s rugged interior. I will board the legendary McKinley Express Railroad, meet champion Iditarod racers and dogs, take a paddle boat to a Native Alaskan village, encounter killer whales and much more. For more info of Gray Line of Alaska and its tour packages, visit: www.graylineofalaska. com or call (800) 5442206.
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NOVEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Pasadena Imposes Watering Restrictions as State Says Drought is Easing
Continued from 1 scape watering, according to the Pasadena DWP, accounts for around three-quarters of all residential use of water used in the city. Other nearby city water systems continue long-time conservation policies but are not reliant on State water deliveries as provided by the Metropolitan Water District as Pasadena. Pasadena pumps 35% of its water from local wells in the Raymond field
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.
Sarah Culberson
Tracy Trivas
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On Sunday, November 15th at 3:00pm, Sarah Culberson and Tracy Trivas will present and sign their new book at Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena.
and draws 65% of its water needs from the MWD. Surrounding cities have imposed water restrictions as well. Sierra Madre prohibits hand watering of paved areas, fountains, unless re-cycled, water served in restaurants unless requested, water leaks, and day-time lawn watering. Monrovia completed wateruse audits for the city almost 20 years ago, but has not conducted any since. Their Water Conservation Program is on the books and encourages efficient use of the natural resource available that is obtained from the city’s rich aquifer. Similarly, Arcadia encourages careful use of water. Arcadia’s website offers tips on saving water. The California Department of Water Resources
maintains a Drought Operations Center to keep tabs on water supplies throughout the state. The Center warns that the unseasonably wet October storms did not significantly reduce the accumulated water supply deficit. But they report that while the last water year has not been too far below normal, the January to September period left the state pretty dry. While on guard, the DWR reports that there has been easing of drought conditions throughout the State. The San Gabriel Valley receives the majority of its rain in the local mountains that yearly recharges its aquifers. A typical rainfall year produces about 19 inches of rain. Last year’s figures stood at shy of 18 inches in most of our communities.
First Presbyterian Invites Community for Handel’s Messiah and Other Holiday Favorites Music lovers are so fortunate to live in the Los Angeles area. Our city is known for excellent arts, culture and music. From the Hollywood Bowl to the Disney Concert Halls to our great theaters that have been home to best Broadway musicals. For those who live in the San Gabriel Valley, you will not need to go far to experience a great performance this holiday season. The choir and orchestra from First Presbyterian Church of Monrovia will be performing selections from Handel’s Messiah and other popular Christmas favorites on Sunday, December 6th, at 7:30pm. Handel’s Messiah is one of the greatest musical pieces ever written and has been performed hundreds and hundreds of times for almost 300 years in churches and concert halls around the globe. Messiah was intended as a thought provoking work for Easter and Lent, but has become a Christmas tradition. Messiah consists of three sections, the first of which focuses with the
Advent and Christmas stories that pave the way for the coming of Jesus Christ. The Hallelujah Chorus concludes part 2 which describes the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. The concert will be led by Music Director, Peter Green. Dr. Green serves as the Music Department Chair, and Assistant Chair of the Visual & Performing Arts Division at Glendale College and has recently released his first classical chamber music CD. The concert will also include several accomplished soloists including Nicholas Preston Johanna Kent, Jan Freemyer, Linda Sharpe, and Jennifer Miller, as well as organist Dr. Anita Hanwalt , orchestra, and the church choir (with over 60 people!). FPC is located on the corner of Myrtle and Foothill at 101 E. Foothill Blvd. in Monrovia. There is no charge but there will be a “free will offering.” Childcare will also be provided. Please call (626) 3583297 for information.
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Continued from 1 are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. Sierra Madre Fire Chief Stephen Heydorff thanked CERT Instructors Captain Cano and Inspectors Monzo and Mendenhall for a job well done. After the various emergency scenarios were finished, the students returned to the classroom. Just like in the Fire Department, students then discussed these scenarios in an incident debriefing. At the end of the ceremony, the Mayor MacGillivray handed out the Certificates of Graduation and Chief Heydorff handed out the CERT equipment bags generously donated by Dr. & Mrs. Neiby.
Sierra Madre Mayor MaryAnn MacGillivray presented with certificates post completion. - Photo by Gary Hood
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as I was dialing the number, I noticed the envelope that the Shelter had given to me and that I had mislaid, was lying beside the telephone. Quickly I hung up the phone as I read the instructions written on the outside of the envelope … To The New Owner of My Dog If You Are Going to Return The Dog … Do Not Open This Envelope! Thinking this note from the dog’s previous owner might help me to bond with this beautiful dog, I quickly tore open the envelope that read as follows: I just got back from my last car ride with my Lab after dropping him off at the animal shelter. He sensed that something was wrong when he saw that I left him with his pad and toys at the shelter. Well something was wrong! You see my Army Unit was unexpectedly being deployed to Iraq. Since my parents are gone and I have no siblings my precious Lab has been my family for the past six years almost as long as the Army has been my life. Since I was never married it has been just my Lab and me, friends inseparable. This is the reason that I want to share with you some vital information about your newly acquired dog, so that it will make it easier for you to bond with him. His name is not Reggie; it is “Tank” as that is what I drive for the U.S. Army. I just could not give up my dog entirely so I kept his real name Tank a secret in hopes of one day returning to retrieve my loyal dog from the shelter. Upon de-
ployment to Iraq I made one request of the Army that in the event that I would not return home that they would make a call to the Animal Shelter to notify them that they should make my Lab available for adoption. Tank loves tennis balls and as you may know they are his constant companions. He would constantly squeeze two balls into his mouth and diligently try to a squeeze a third one into his mouth while looking up at me for a special reward. He has never accomplished putting three tennis balls into his mouth at one time, but I know one day he will do it just for you. He loves little pieces of a hot dog and he will respond to most any of your commands whenever you say, “Tank, I have a treat for you”! Now, I hope and pray that you will make Tank a part of your family and that he will adjust and come to love you in the same way that he loved me. The unconditional love that my dog gave to me is what I took with me to Iraq as an inspiration to do something selfless, to protect innocent people from those who would do terrible things. If I have to give up Tank in order to do my job, then I am glad to have done so. I hope I have honored him by my service to my country and my comrades. As I folded the letter signed by Sgt Paul Mallory, I remembered the story! Paul was a local kid that was killed in Iraq a few weeks ago. Everyone in this small town knew and admired Paul. He received the Silver Star when he gave his life to save three buddies. At this point I knew Tank
was my dog … now and forever. I leaned forward in my chair and stared at this beautiful but sad dog and quietly said, “Hey Tank, come here boy! The dog’s head whipped up, his ears cocked and his eyes brightened. Once again, I whispered “Tank, it’s just you and me now”. His tale swished in front of me as he tilted his head searching to hear that name again. I kept whispering his name and stroking his ears and rubbing his shoulders. Then as I put my head upon his head and hugged him he could not stop licking my face. Then I said, “Tank let’s play ball”. It is almost too much for me to describe that moment. Quickly, Tank pulled away from my grasp and disappeared into the next room. Soon he returned looking me straight into my eyes and waging his tail ferociously as he had finally squeezed three tennis balls into his mouth. Please Remember... Veterans Day is November 11, 2009. It is our opportunity to recognize all of those brave military individuals who have fought and died to protect our country’s freedoms. Yes, it is a special time for us to “Thank” those men and women in our Military Forces who have ... and those who are now bravely serving this Country so proudly, in order for us to enjoy our Great American Lifestyles. It is a time for us to reflect upon how blessed we are to live in this Great Nation. May God specially bless our Veterans and all of the Men and Women troops who are deployed everywhere throughout this World and May God continue to bless America.
COMMUNITY
NOVEMBER 5 - NOVEMBER 11, 2009
Communityy Obituary
Earline Mountjoy BY SUSAN MOTANDER
I was lucky to get to know Earline Mountjoy. I say I was lucky in that she was not an easy person to get to know, not that she was unpleasant. Quite the opposite. Earline was a quiet person who was content to be a supporter of the things she loved rather than the star. Fi rst on t hat l ist of things she supported was her husband Dick, followed closely by the rest of her family especially her children Michael, Dennis and Judy. Her good friend Peggy Mew wrote of her “A quiet, behind the scenes supporter of many projects, Earline never wanted to be in the limelight.” But never assume that this stay at home Mom was a push over. She was the strength and backbone of her family supporting them in every way she could. Her son Dennis said that “Mom was most proud of her family and keeping us together.” This may not have been such as easy task as she was both a political wife and the mother of a politician. Her hu sba nd of 57 years, Dick, was a councilman in Monrovia and served as its mayor several times. He went on to represent the district first in the Assembly and later in the State Senate. Their son, Dennis, followed in his father’s footsteps in the Assembly. And Earline was always there to support them and keep them in line. She did support them in every way she could. What would a Mountjoy fundraising political Bar-B-Que be without “Earline’s Beans” (I do hope someone learned how to make these Best in the World Baked Beans) or a Christmas party at their house without that wonderful cheesy, spicy dip the name of which was bound to turn people off until they
tried it? A nd she had st rong opinions of her own, but never forced them on anyone. She just moved forward with a quiet assurance in her family and her family and with a strength she gained from her faith in God. She loved her family, her home and Monrovia which according to Mew, she called “God’s Count r y” a nd I always t hrough she was talking about the United States. She was a patriot and a dedicated supporter of her husband and son’s political ambitions. She also had a delightfully, sometimes wicked (but only among friends), sense of humor. She loved practical jokes and would laugh along with others at those perpetrated upon her.
I remember the year I convinced her that Dick was going to be the Grand Marshall of the Monrovia Christmas Parade. It wasn’t until she was seated in the car that we removed the signs for Dick replacing them with the ones which indicated she was the Grand Marshall. Many people were touched when Dick kept his arm around her throughout the parade. They thought it was affection; he was keeping her from bolting from the car. But eventually she forgave me. Earline attended the Sierra Madre Congregational Church for many years and lived her faith. She was an active volunteer with the Children’s Hospital Guild as well as volunteering at Arcadia Hospital, telephoning shut-ins and visiting those
who could not be reached on the phone. She loved gardening, cooking and entertaining. Those beans and the “Monkey Vomit Dip” along with her legendary mountains of cookies and luscious pies will never be forgotten. She once even baked a 6 foot long cake in the shape of the state of California to celebrate the passage of reapportionment. Earline was born in S ea rc y, A rk a n s a s , a nd moved with her family to California when she was a few weeks old. She married Dick, her high school sweetheart shortly before graduating from Monrovia Arcadia Duarte High School (MAD). Earline will be missed by her husband, ret ired Senator Dick Mountjoy, son Michael and daughter-in-law Suzie Mountjoy, son former Assemblyman,Dennis Mountjoy, daughter Judy and son-in-law Gary Schaeffler, grandchildren Tammy and Trevor Whittemore, Michael and Nicholas Mountjoy, Heidi and Richard Stevens, Tyler and Kyle Schaeffler and great-grandchildren Diego, Sarah, Richard, Summer, and Lelia sister Evelyn Thompson and her many friends. While I will miss Earline, I am glad that I knew her and am now only sorry for those of you who did not have the chance to do so. The service for Earline is scheduled for Thursday, November 5th at 10:00 a.m. at Sierra Madre Congregational Church, 170 W Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Graveside at Live Oak Memor ial Park, 200 E Duarte, Monrovia, Reception to follow at the Aztec Hotel, 311 W. Foothill Blvd., in Monrovia.
Sierra Madre Writer Tells It Short, But Not Always Sweet BY BILL PETERS
For centuries, writers have been fascinated with the challenge of telling a story in 1000 words or less. Today, it is a popular, albeit difficult, form of fiction showing up in bookstores. Short story telling is known as flash-fiction. Linda Courtland is a Sierra Madre resident whose book “Somewhere to Turn” is more than a simple writer’s exercise into brevity, it is a compilation of previously published works of some of the most hilarious, and, yes, outrageous, stories. For 159 pages, Courtland weaves her 37 short stories in a recklessly creative fashion that leaves you laughing, tearing up and sometimes befuddled as her off-the-wall characters cope with day-to-day issues. Each vignette has all the elements of a full story, although I confess some confusion as Courtland finds it necessary to skip details to get on with her protagonist-conflict-complications-resolution story formula. Still, you clearly get the picture in some of the stories that are imaginatively graphic. From the friendless Facebook user, to the temp-worker dolphin with an orca boss, the stories are easy to read, but leave the reader pensive about how she could possibly have come up with some of her ideas
Linda Courtland, seen here at a book signing during a release party to celebrate the publication of her new flash-fiction book “Somewhere to Turn”.
and conclusions. The title of the book is taken from the first section, very short stories, in which she relates how an anthropomorphic GPS known as Brad wins the heart of a young lady until he becomes too bossy. As Brad, the GPS, says, “You have reached your destination!” You might say she turns him off. Courtland’s works have appeared in Shroud Magazine, Buffalo Carp, Six Sentences and People of Few Words— publications devoted to flash fiction. She has won several awards for her efforts and was accorded the privilege of reading some of her works before the Soul-Making Literary, a group in the Bay Area which operates as a chapter of the National League of American Pen Women. “Somewhere to Turn” is available at the Sierra Madre Books in Sierra Madre.
Alverno Artists Paint ‘Most Haunted’ Window in Sierra Madre Alverno sophomores Carolyn Chalfant, Holly Coates, and Laura Mejia won first place in the 14-17 age category of the Sierra Madre Haunted Window painting competition. Their creepy cemetery painting will haunt shoppers at the Charcuterie through the Halloween season. “They took the initiative,” says Alverno art teacher Tim Lewis. “The girls did everything on their own and created a winning piece of seasonal public art.”
Laura Mejia, Holly Coates, and Carolyn Chalfant with their blue ribbon window painting.
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Halloween Candy Buy Back Program Nets 1,043 Pounds of Candy
New Commissioner, Board Member Appointed in Monrovia Continued from 1 ends in June, 2011. Andy Bencosme, a Realtor, was appointed to the Monrovia Library Board to fill the
unexpired term of Amit Sen, which ends in June, 2010. The appointments were made by Mayor Mary Ann Lutz with the concurrence of
the city Council at the Nov. 2 City Council meeting. They followed open interviews with candidates for the two positions.
Arcadia’s Rainy Day Savings Address Budget Deficit Continued from 1
Like trick or treat in reverse, Mayflower Elementary School second grader, John Maines, hands over a bag of Halloween candy to be weighed at the school’s candy buy back day. For every pound of candy turned in, children received a prize and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a new bicy-
cle. All five Monrovia elementary schools participated in the Healthy Halloween candy buy back program which collected a total of 1,043 pounds of candy from students. The candy will be donated to the Armed Services YMCA at Camp Pendleton. The program was spearheaded by the Monrovia
Youth and Family Network, a coalition of local organizations that includes the Monrovia Unified School District, Santa Anita Family YMCA, and Champions for Change – Network for a Healthy California. Bikes were donated by the SAFYMCA and Stan’s Bicycle Monrovia.
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cil at Tuesday night’s meeting, staff was happy to report that instead of the $500,000 previously approved for use of the reserve fund, the city would need to use only $54,891 - 0.12% of the general fund budget of $45 million, said Hue Quach, director of the administrative services department. “That really essentially came from a lot of departmental cuts that were implemented,” Quach said. “We did a great job in terms of watching the budget. “ The decrease in the deficit also comes from a discount of $251,000 the city received from a prepayment on its annual retirement program for paying in advance, which is essentially part of the budget, he said. The staff also updated the overall revenue projection for 2009-2010, which has a shortfall of about $960,000. Additionally, the adopted budget projected $286,000 to be used from reserves - a total shortfall of $1.25 million for next year. To address the deficit, staff provided three different options for the council to consider in order to balance the budget. The council unanimously voted to defer a street rehabilitation project scheduled for the spring, which gives the city staffers time to monitor the economic situation, Quach said. “It’s a good option, because those projects don’t typically take place till April or May, and that gives us time
to continue to monitor the economic situation,” he said. “Of course, if the economy improves and there’s some signs that it is slowly improving that would essentially mean it works itself out.” If conditions don’t improve, the option still gives staff time to bring the data back to the council to reconsider in February or March, he said. The other option included using the remaining $450,000 of reserves from the 2008-2009 fiscal year, in addition to funds that had already been approved from reserve fund use and projected revenue from a user fee increase adopted in August. Making further budget cuts was the final option, which would mean cuts to services that our community are accustomed to and at this time council did not consider as there are other viable options. This option would involve continuing with the street rehabilitation, he said. “Essentially, the option (chosen) provides time needed to monitor the economy,” Quach said. “It’s a nice measurable approach so were not overreacting to something that may not be needed.” The city has also saved on vacancies and other contract negotiations, as well as a number of cuts already made, he said. “What is remaining on this list are critical services,” Quach said. “However, the underlying understanding is if the economy gets bad, then these are items that must be reviewed. It’s not something
the council is considering but option is available.” Quach also said although the staff recognizes that there are still many concerns and the unemployment rate is still high, there are signs that the economy is slowly improving. “Overall the city’s finances are in great shape and that’s really attributed to the councils decisions they made over the past years, and their conservative approach to savings for a rainy day,” he said. According to Mayor John Wuo, the council sees delaying the street rehabilitation project as a way to buy time until the economy improves. “The option (chosen) to me is almost a no-brainer,” Wuo said. “The reason we’re doing that is because the entire state and nation is buying time in the hopes that the economy gets better, that the housing industry gets better and that people have money they can spend money on travel and sales tax purchases.” The option allows for the most flexibility, said Mayor Pro-Tem Peter Amundson. “It allowed us to return $450,000 that had been authorized previously from reserves to be returned to reserves,” he said. “It allows us to fill two police positions that are waiting to be filled. Public works felt that deferring slur seal of the roads could be done without negative impact on safety and driving conditions.” “We all agree that we can’t spend more than what we take in,” Wuo said. “Compared to many other cities Arcadia is in a very good position.”
New Zoning Standards for Parking in the Sierra Madre Canyons The City Council’s recently appointed Canyon Zone Committee is developing new zoning standards that would pertain to the Upper and Lower Canyon a rea s. T he Com m it tee identified parking issues and accessibility of the Canyon to emergency response vehicles, as major concerns. To assist with the review process, the City of Sierra Madre and the Canyon Zone Committee are currently conducting a comprehensive review of the parking conditions in both the upper and lower canyons. Planning,
Public Works, Police and Fire Departments will work with a traffic engineer to evaluate general circulation and parking issues. Throughout the process, Canyon residents may notice an increase in public safety presence as well as members of the Canyon Zone Commit tee in t he streets as they survey parking conditions and street access for emergency vehicles. The council said that they wished to remind all residents to be mindful of the current parking restric-
tions; including overnight parking, red curbs, and time restrictions, as the current restrictions will continue to be enforced. The Canyon Zone Committee will begin discussions of the parking review at their November 17 meeting. For more information please call 626-355-7135.
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Zap the Garden with Winter Color, Texture, Structure Dear Garden Gal,
any special needs: watering only when the soil is dry? Place near to a wall for wind protection or reflected heat? Sun tolerant or shade loving? Having a conversation with your nursery professional is always a good idea because you rely on their expertise for success.
I want to spruce up a couple of areas around the garden but I’m avoiding too much planting in flower beds to conserve water. Can you recommend a few plants or techniques for injecting some winter color without wasting water, money and time?
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Another great idea from our friends at the L.A. County Arboretum: “Around the World in 127 Acres.” This series, which still has a couple of weeks to go, is worth your
Dear Beth, Gardens are getting smaller, for exactly the reasons you mention: limited resources. So, the answer is pots. To conserve water, money and time, pick one area for sprucing. Select the house or garden area you’ll be looking at a couple of times a day, so you’ll be cheered by your handiwork. The front door is the logical focal point if this is your main access to the house, if you have lots of visitors or if the front door is visible from the street. Maybe you have a favorite place in your back yard, or maybe your teens use a place in the backyard often. In that case, you might have to convert that area to a cactus bed, but that’s a column for our marriage and family counselor. Be realistic about the space you want to accent. Don’t buy a tiny pot and expect it to zing if you live at the Wrigley Mansion. (If you “live” at the Wrigley Mansion, there’s an officer here who’d like to speak with you.) Check out Asian Ceramics in Duarte for a vast selection of vessels, from glazed ceramic to terra cotta to zinc planter boxes. Their “seconds” can be great bargains. I also recommend Potted on Los Feliz Boulevard in Atwater Village for unusual, sometimes zany, always colorful pots and containers. We’ve just missed their fab annual sale (September and again in January) but at their website (www.pot-ted.com ) you can sign up for a holiday discount coupon, well worth the mouse click. If you’re really broke or you just want to save the planet, go to Freecycle.org for a mostly very awesome network for finding stuff that’s too good to throw out. Okay, pots selected. Buy planting mix (2 cubic feet, $10.99 at Persson’s Nursery), and 10% to 20% pumice stone (not lava rock, not perlite) to mix in for
undivided attention. Botanical information consultant Frank McDonough is leading these “woods walks” to share some of the 18,000 catalogued plants at the Arboretum. Sorry you missed World Wide Wood a nd P i rate Plants? You betcha you are! Here are the two upcoming installments that are not to be missed. Grab sensible walking shoe, a recyclable bottle of water, and a hat’s always a good idea in SoCal. Please call 626.821.4623 to register; limited to 20 people. $5 for members, $7 to general
public. Nov. 11, 15 - Singing Thorns & Drunken Elephants: AnimalPlant Relationships A tour of the African and Australian section plants that looks at the sometimes necessary, sometimes nefarious, and sometimes hilarious relationships that animals form with them. Dec. 2, 6 - From the Stairway to Heaven to the Gates of Hell: Sacred, Spiritual, and Ritual Plants A look at plants in our collection that that have spiritual and ritual significance to the world’s religions, and some that may have created religion itself.
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drainage, and fertilizer of your choice for dilute feedings every month or so. Plants. The traditional winter offerings for Southern California are annuals, code for replace after a season. Come on, this is garden, not a television network! Antirrhinum majus, Snapdragon, Matthiola incana, Stock, Papaver nudicaule, Icelandic Poppy, are lovely and colorful, but branch out a bit, if only for economy’s sake. Look for perennials that have interesting foliage, berries, texture or structure. Loropetalum chinense, Razzleberri or Chinese Fringe Flower has really cool 1” long clusters of twisting pink flowers in spring and striking purple foliage year round. The Sunset Western Book calls this plant, “subtly beautiful,” and they’re the experts so listen up. This plant wants to grow to six to 10 feet tall and wide, but will take heavy pruning. Winter hardy succulents are a good choice for splashy color and easy care. California Cactus Center on Rosemead in Pasadena is really worth a field trip if you’ve never been. They carry other-worldly plants that make you want to say, “Ouch, you’re not even wearing long sleeves! Put that plant down!”
Their website is really pretty, too: www.cactuscenter.com. Here you’ll find lots of beautiful and unusual succulents and good advice on keeping them alive. Here are a few to look for: Sedum brevifolium or Sedum album, ground cover sized plants, will spread and make a lovely drape over the side of a pot. Some varieties have red tinted leaves or turn a reddish bronze in winter. Sedum dendoideum is a branching plant to 3 feet tall and wide with 2” long leaves, yellow green with bronze tinting. My all-time favorite, Sedum nussbaumerianum, Coppertone Stonecrop, is a rich, bronze. A finger-leaved Senecio barbertonicus, Succulent Bush Senecio, grows over 3 feet tall, with bright green leaves, and is hardy to 25 degrees. Mass plantings of ornamental grasses or grasslike sedges are striking and easy care. Try Aristida purpurea ‘Chino Hills’, which has purple leaves and grows to 30” tall or Carex glauca, Blue Sedge, only six inches high and drought and cold tolerant. At the nursery make sure to ask about the coldhardiness of any species you buy, and if your selection has
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It’s tempting to offer a low interest rate to entice a buyer to give you a fat, juicy price for your property. It’s OK if that gets the job done and you’re happy with it, but you just have to know that you’re writing in the discount you will ultimately take on your note. Don’t write a seller financed note at 5%, amortized over 30 years, and then get offended when a note buyer offers you .60 cents on the dollar. They’re not being mean or predatory, it’s just the natural consequence of how you structured your deal. Perhaps you’re happy making 5% on your money . . . if so, great, sit back and collect those payments! But no experienced note investor will buy a note at a 5% yield. They’re going to want a minimum of 9-12%. There are only 3 companies in the country that want to buy a 5% note at face value. That’s Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA, and none of them are going to buy a seller financed note. There is usually no reason to give a borrower, who may not even be able to get a conventional loan, the same kind of low rate they could get with the best bank loan Dawn Rickabaugh is a RE broker with expertise in owner financing and RE notes. realestatenotes@ beaconmedianews.com
out there. This only benefits the borrower. Smart Tip: Charge at least 2-3% more than the market rate. If you’re going to take back a note (especially if you want it to be worth something on the secondary market) charge the highest interest rate that you can, without violating usury laws, of course. Sellers will say, “The buyer said they could get 5.25% from Bank of America, so I gave them 5%.” Why would they ask you to carry the financing if they could get 5.25%? They probably couldn’t, and even if they could, you should
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charge a premium (more than the going rate) for the ease of the financing you’re providing and the closing costs you’re saving them. So, if a typical buyer can get a 6% 30-year-fixed down at the local bank, then you should shoot for at least 8-9%. This not only gives you a fair return for the service you’re providing and the risk you’re taking, but also greatly decreases any discount that you will take when you go to sell your note. But sometimes, buyers have you over a barrel. They’ll say, “Take it or leave it . . . if you won’t give me the terms I’m asking for, I’ll go to the next desperate
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California living at its best! This stunning Tuscan Villa Estate located in the guard-gated community of Whispering Pines has fabulous views. Featuring 5 master suites and 6 bathrooms, this home is as comfortable as it is beautiful. The backyard features a salt-water pool and spa and an outdoor kitchen. With too many amenities to list this home is truly one you have to see for yourself! Call today to make this dream home yours! ARCADIA (MPINES)
Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Nestled among fruit trees and glorious oaks sits this traditional 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath home on a 17,000 sq ft lot. Entertain from the privacy of the secluded deck and prepare your feast from a designer kitchen. Maple floors and plantation shutters only add to the home’s charm. Tired of hunting? Come and see this treasure. SIERRA MADRE (MON265)
Charming California Bungalow! This 1915 California Bungalow is not only charming but is listed on the National Historic Register. It is a 792 sq. ft. home with a 1981 sq. ft. lot. Updated with all the modern comfort: new kitchen, new bathroom, new plumbing, updated electrical, new AC and heat. Additionally, it has a private backyard with a spa. Great Location! Great condo alternative! Call today! PASADENA (GAR)
Splendid in the City. This 1787 sq. ft. Townhouse is centrally located and is close to schools and shopping. It has been tastefully remodeled through out with a Splendid master suite with vaulted ceilings that opens to a special veranda! If security is important, you will be glad to know that this 3 bed 2.5 bath home is in a gated community. Secure your future by calling for your private showing. SIERRA MADRE (ESP)
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How To Hire (And Work With) A Designer
Designers have an intimate knowledge of resources you may not have access to. They coordinate the entire project, saving you time from calling and orchestrating contractors, vendors and the like. They will see it through from start to finish, down to the last piece of art or final accessories. Once you’ve figured out the scope of your job, interview designers by having them come over for a consultation. At this point, they will give
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Offered at $6,880,000. Located in the guard gated estate area of Whispering Pines is this incredible Tuscan Villa Estate which is better than new. This exquisitely detailed 6,525 sf home has 5 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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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.
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If you’ve ever done your own design project, you know that it can easily become frustrating, leaving you collapsed in a heap of catalogs, fabric swatches and paint samples. Whether you are mired in fabric choices and furniture selection, don’t know any vendors, or can’t stick to your budget, a design project can be a monumental challenge. Enter the designer. Working with a design professional isn’t as perplexing or outof-reach as it may seem. A designer will help you get focused and create a beautiful space that not only meets your needs, but works within your budget. From consulting by the hour, to the planning, shopping and finishing touches, a designer will help you make the choices to get the most out of your dream and your dollar. First, figure out the scope of the job. Do you just need help picking color? Perhaps just one room needs a makeover, or even the whole house. Some designers will come in to consult by the hour to help you pick paint colors, fabrics or even do a furniture plan or some shopping. If you need a room or the whole house spruced up, a designer will work with you in creating a design plan. Armed with fabric and paint swatches, furniture plans, sketches, specifications and drawings, the designer will present you with a creative vision – a beautiful, budget-friendly space to meet your needs and match your lifestyle. After you’ve settled on a design scheme, the designer will work to put all of the pieces together: ordering and tracking fabrics, ordering or designing furniture, arranging vendors, coordinating work schedules, keeping track of the budget, shopping, and pulling together every last detail.
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1106 Windsor, South Pasadena Offered at: $1,098,000 Located in the desirable South Pasadena School District as well as one of the most sought after locations of South Pasadena, the Library District, this lovely Craftsman home was built in 1907 and has been recently updated with all the modern conveniences and boasting the latest colors. There is an updated family kitchen, 3 updated baths, the formal dining room is being used as the family room and the attic has been converted to a guest room/play room and has 2 closets, a kitchenette and a bathroom. Additionally, there is a spacious rear yard with play set and a workout room with air conditioning attached to the garage. The home is 2008 +/- sq. feet on a 7092 sq. foot lot and 4 bedrooms. This one won’t last! Visit www.1106windsor.com for more photos and information.
496 California Terrace, Pasadena 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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you a general vision, but not a comprehensive design plan – that comes after they are hired. This step is important to find out if you and the designer are compatible and share the same ideas. You may be drawn to a designer because they have a certain signature style. But most professionals are trained to work in every genre, from very traditional to super modern. It’s all about delivering the client’s vision in the design business. Be sure to ask how their payment works. Some designers require a retainer if you have a large, comprehensive project. Others may have an upfront design fee, paid in advance, based on the whole project, or per room. Some designers will charge by the hour, based on the actual time they spend on the project. Markups are another part of a designer’s charge, and may be combined with the fees mentioned above. It’s a percentage designers charge for buying your fabrics, tothe-trade items or furniture at wholesale. This gives you access to items you wouldn’t discover on your own, especially
specialty items. In essence, it’s what you pay for personal shopping; it not only saves you the time, but the designer has the knowledge of materials and access to products that will make your design project unique. Design budgets can go over, like a construction job, so be forthright with yourself and what you want to spend. But it’s the designer’s job to make your budget stretch the farthest and get the most for your money. Once you hire a designer, remember that you’re the boss! Listen to their suggestions, because they are the experienced professional; but in the end, you have to live in the space and feel comfortable. They are there to guide you, but they are also there to give you exactly what you envision. In the end, working with a designer can be a rewarding experience, taking the pain and frustration out of a design project. You are paying for their creative insight, in-depth knowledge and experience at managing all the work of a project, and it can be worth every penny.
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.
291 N. Garfield, Pasadena Offered at $555,000
This charming 1915 California Bungalow features cathedral/exposed beam ceiling and French doors and windows that contribute to the light, bright, and spacious feel of this home. Wonderfully updated kitchen and bathroom plumbing, electrical, CA/heat, and hardwood flooring allow you to move right in. Located just minutes from many Pasadena amenities: Old Town, City Hall, Pasadena Playhouse, Paseo Colorado, Pasadena Library. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a spa. This is a great condo alternative! Visit www.291garfield. com for more photos and information.
111 De Lacey #417, Pasadena, CA Offered at $540,000. Live in the heart of Old Town Pasadena and enjoy all of the amenities that are walking distance from this lovely condo: Tiffany’s, the Goldline, many restaurants, theatres and shops. 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. Easy access to the Freeways. What more could you ask?
303 E. Colorado Boulevard, Monrovia Offered at $2,250 per month.
Charming Craftsman built in 2003. Located just a few blocks from Old Town Monrovia, this super clean 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home boasts quality workmanship throughout and has 1,667 square feet , situated on a 4,639 sq. ft. lot. Open floor plan, stone flooring, granite counters in the kitchen,separate laundry, attached garage for 2 with direct access. Bdrms upstairs. Fenced rear yard, automatic sprinklers. Available Nov 1.
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LEGALS CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECEMBER 1, 2009 – 7:00 P.M. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (Redevelopment Law) Section 33490, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the City of Arcadia City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, to hear testimony of all interested persons for the purpose of reviewing the Five Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program (2010-2015) and evaluating the progress of the redevelopment project area. Copies of the draft Implementation Plan are available for review in the Development Services Department, Economic Development Division, City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed Five Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program (20102015). You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to the proposed item you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting, please contact the Development Services department at City Hall (626) 574-5408. Please contact the Department at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when special services are needed. This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting. Publication Requirements - Arcadia Weekly Publish - Thursday, October 29, 2009 Thursday, November 5, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 Thursday, November 19, 2009 Post – Street light pole – 7 E. Huntington Drive (Denny’s) (10/30/2009) Street light pole – 6 E. Huntington Drive (retail stores) Street light pole – 300 E. Huntington Drive (Souplantation) Street light pole – 41 E. Wheeler (Post Office)
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI (BUSINESSES, PROFESSIONS, TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE BUSINESS PERMIT AND LICENSE REVIEW BOARD. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Arcadia (“City Council”) on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at Arcadia City Hall, City Council Chambers, located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California 91007. At the public hearing, the City Council will consider the adoption of an Ordinance amending certain sections of Article VI (Businesses, Professions, Trades and Occupations) of the Arcadia Municipal Code concerning the Business Permit and License Review Board. At said time and place, an opportunity will be afforded to all those interested and the public in general to be heard. All persons are hereby advised that should
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Sunday, October 18: 1. A suspect ent ered a n u nlocked vehicle and stole propert y while it was parked and unoccupied at 40 0 S. Baldwin Avenue ( West f ield Shoppi ng Tow n). T he cr ime occur red bet ween 3:15 p.m. a nd 8:0 0 p.m. Items taken were a laptop computer, iPod, a cellular phone, and miscellaneous personal documents. 2. Short ly after 10:0 0 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. Investigation led to the arrest of the driver for an outstanding warrant.
Monday, October 19: 3 . D u r i n g n i g ht t i me hou r s a s u s pec t s m a s hed t he rea r dr iver’s w indow of a vehicle pa rked i n t he 9 0 0 bloc k of Panorama Drive. The suspect entered the vehicle and stole a DV D player. 4. At about 10:15 p.m., an officer saw a pick up t ruck driving in a reckless manner in the area of Baldwin and Workman Avenues. The officer attempted a t raffic stop and the t ruck f led. A short pursuit ensued unt il it ter minated when t he suspect lost cont rol of his vehicle and struck a fire hydrant, shearing it off. The 23 -yearold suspect, from Temple City, was arrested and charged with reckless driving and evading a police officer.
Tuesday, October 20: 5. S omet i me over n ig ht , su s pects entered a residence in the 160 0 block of Highland Oaks Drive and stole several kitchen appl ia nces f rom t he g a ra ge. The home is undergoing a remodel and was vacant at the t ime. Ent r y to the home was made t h rough a n u nsecu red garage door. 6. At about 7:0 0 p.m., officers responded to t he Skate Pa rk at 10 0 S. Second Avenue refe r e nc e p e r s o n s i n t he p a r k smoking marijuana. Contact wit h t wo juveniles led to t he issuance of citations for possession of marijuana.
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7. A round 9:0 0 p.m., a ma le suspect entered the east doors of Macy’s Depa r t ment Store located at 4 0 0 S. Ba ldw in Avenue. T he ma n g r abbed t went y- t wo pa i r of des ig ner jeans and f led from the store to a waiting pick up truck. The man put the jeans in the bed of the t ruck and the suspect left the area undetected. Loss is approximately $1,50 0.0 0. 8. Short ly before 3:0 0 p.m., officers responded to a possible embez z lement t hat occu r red at the 99 cent store located in t he 10 0 block of east Duarte Road. Invest igat ion led to the a r rest of a 2 0 -yea r - old ma le employee for grand theft. The loss is reportedly to be more than $2,000.00 over a two-year t ime period.
Thursday, October 22: 9. Bet ween 4:0 0 p.m. and 8:0 0 p.m. a 1991 Acura Integ ra was taken from the parking lot of the Westfield Shopping Town. T he veh icle wa s recovered unoccupied t wo days later by the Los Angeles Police Department. 10. Around 10:00 p.m., officers responded to t he Peck Road Conservation Water Park, 5401 Peck Road on the report of an assault. Upon officers arrival the suspect had already f led. T he v ict i m, a homeless per son, had been engaged in an arg ument with another. The a rg ument t ur ned heated a nd the suspect st ruck the vict im t h ree t i mes w it h a hatchet causing moderate injur y. The vict im was t reated at Methodist Hospital.
Friday, October 23: 11. At about 3:0 0 a.m., a man w a s w a l k i ng h i s dog i n t he C ou n t y P a r k , 4 0 5 S . S a n t a Anita Avenue. Upon return to his truck a suspect was stealing a tool box from the bed of the t ruck. The vict im confronted the suspect and a fight ensued. The suspect overpowered the vict im and f led with the tools. T he v ict i m su f fered m i nor injur y. 12. Short ly before 2:0 0 p.m., a 43 -yea r - old fema le f rom L os A ngeles wa s a r rested at Abercrombie and Fitch at the Westfield Shopping Town for b u r g l a r y. T h e w o m a n e n t ered t he st ore w it h a la rge “booster bag” and filled it with $1,150.0 0 wort h of men’s colog ne. After leaving the store she was apprehended by security officers who notified the police. The woman was also placed on an immig rat ion detainer by the U.S. Department of Immig rat ion Customs and Enforcement.
Saturday, October 24: 13 . A pa c k a g e w a s s t ole n
f rom t he f ront porch of a residence in the 40 0 block of west Longden Avenue. U PS delivered the item and short ly thereafter a suspect ran up to t he home a nd st ole it . T he theft was captured on sur veillance video. 14 . B e t we e n 6 :10 p. m . 7:4 5 p.m., a vehicle was burglarized while it was parked in the 60 0 block of Dua r te Road. Sus pects made entry to the vehicle by smashing the passenger side rear window. Two iPods were taken.
Sierra Madre PD During the week of Sunday, October 18th, to October 24th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 273 calls for service.
Sunday, October 18th 3:33 PM- A rrest, Stolen Vehicle, Foothill Blvd/ Michillinda Ave. A n officer stopped a motorcyclist for a Vehicle Code violat ion. While speaking to the driver and passenger, the officer saw t hat t he motorcycle’s ignition was punched out. The driver and passenger gave con f l ict i ng st at ement s about t he ow nersh ip of t he motor cycle, and could not provide proof of ownership and could not explain why they had the motorcycle. Bot h t he dr iver a nd pa ssenger were a r rested for s u s pic ion of mot orc yc le t he f t . L A P D of f ic e r s l a t e r confirmed w it h t he owner of t he motorcycle t hat it had been st olen hou r s ea rl ier i n Holly wood.
Monday, October 19th 11:41 A M - R e s ide nt i a l Bu r glar y, 50 0 block Santa A nita Ct. Unknown suspects entered the residence while the homeow ner w a s s leepi ng i n s ide her bedroom. Ent r y into the residence wa s made t hrough a r e a r do or t h a t le a d s i nt o the kitchen. Once inside, the suspects removed a dime slot machine from the dining room and left through the front door. The suspect s were descr ibed as three male Hispanics, 25 -30 years old, last seen driving a grey Toyota Camry westbound on Santa A nita Court.
Tuesday, October 20th 11: 5 9 A M - C om merc i a l Bu r g l a r y, 5 0 bloc k We st S ier r a Madre Blvd. A male suspect entered a liquor store and took t wo 1. 75 L b o t t l e s o f “ G r e y Goose” vod ka. T he suspect then ran out of the store without paying for the vodka. The incident was caught on video su r vei l l a nce c a mer a . Tot a l
loss was est imated at $140.0 0. A crime bullet in was sent out to surrounding police departments. At this t ime, the suspects are st ill at large.
Wednesday October 21st 12:08 AM – Arrest, Driving on a suspended/revoked driver’s license. Baldwin Ave/ Hampton Ave. A n officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code v iolat ion. Fur t her invest igat ion revea led t he motor ist was driv ing on a suspended/ revoked driver’s license. The motorist was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released in the field on a written promise to appear. 3:15 AM-Vandalism, 100 block East Sierra Madre Blvd. The report ing part y called the police department to report that u n k now n subjec t s sh a t t ered the rear window of his vehicle. No personal belong ings were taken from the vehicle and no ot her da mage wa s repor t ed. There is no suspect informat ion.
Friday, October 23rd 1: 0 2 A M - Veh ic le Bu rg l a r y, Wi nd sor L a ne/ Sier r a M a d re Blvd. T he repor t i ng pa r t y f l a g g e d dow n a n of f ic e r t o report that unknown suspects broke the passenger side window of h is veh icle a nd took a black briefcase, a passport, c hec kbook , a nd hou se key s from inside. The loss is ap proximately $120.00. There is no suspect informat ion. 11:25 PM- A rrest, Driving Under the Inf luence of A lcohol, Sier ra Madre Blvd/ Mount a in Tra il Ave. A ma n ca lled t he pol ice reg a r d i n g a po s s ible i nt ox ic a t e d d r i ve r. T he ve hicle was pulled over and the driver failed the field sobriet y tests. The driver was arrested for m i sdemea nor DU I a nd t ransported to the Sierra Mad re Pol ice Depa r t ment for a breath test. The arrestee was later t ransported to the Pasadena Pol ice Depa r t ment Ja i l for remand.
Monrovia PD During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 596 service events, resulting in 94 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:
Vehicle Burglaries On October 22 at 11:25 a.m., a n off icer wa s dispatched to an apartment complex in the 8 0 0 block of West Colorado regarding a vehicle burglar y.
The victim reported that someone had broken i nt o h is ve hicle overnight and had stolen some items. The vehicle was parked in its assig ned carport to the rear of the complex. No suspect s were seen or heard. W hile t he off icer was t a k ing the report, another tenant from the same complex notified him that his vehicle had been broken into also, and property had been stolen from it. This victim did not see any suspects either. Invest igat ion cont inuing.
Burglary On October 23 at 12:42 p.m., a n off icer wa s dispatched to t he 50 0 block of Nor t h A lt a Vista regarding a home being burglarized. The suspects had broken the rear French doors t o g a i n ent r y. T he su spec t s r a n sa cked t he upst a i r s bed rooms, t a k i ng jewel r y boxes and coins. The house has an alarm system; however it was not act ivated by the residents when t hey left t he house. Neighbors did not see or hear a ny t h i ng u nusua l. I nvest iga t ion cont inuing.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon / Robbery On October 25 at 3:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to a hospital in Baldwin Park regarding a subject in the emergency room who had been assaulted a nd robbed. The v ict im told pol ice he h a d been d r iv i ng and talking on his cell phone when he thought he saw a pol ice of f icer. He pu l led over, possibly on Sixth Avenue just south of Duarte, to finish his phone conversation. He exited his vehicle and was talking on his phone, when a male suspect came up behind him and asked him for money. When the vict im told the suspect he didn’t have a ny money, t he suspect pu l led out a g u n a nd a sked t he vict im for his wallet and car keys. The vict im handed over his wallet, but refused to g ive the suspect his car keys. Three other suspects appeared and t hey all beat t he vict im, but the victim held onto his car keys. The suspects eventually f led and t he vict im was able to get into his car and drive to his g irlfriend’s house in Monrovia, and she then drove him to t he hospital. Invest igat ion cont inuing.
Commercial Burglary On October 25 at 7:47 p.m., a detective was on routine patrol when he ob ser ved a n u n se cured gate at a business in the 330 0 block of Sout h Peck. A search of the location revealed the chain on a perimeter gate had been cut and someone had broken into a storage container on the propert y. The propert y owner was contacted. Invest igat ion cont inuing.
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