2009_11_12_SierraMAdre by Beacon Media News

NOVEMBER 12 - 18, 2009 VOLUME 14, NO. 46

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READERS’ CHOICE 2009 Veterans Day Pg. 3

Breeders’ Cup Pg. 3

Grand Marshal Pg. 3

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A Spidery Conundrum

John B. Stephens

Splat! It has been a profuse spider season. Spider and flailing arm season that is. I hate running into a web, then wondering where the spider is. I’m always sure it is somewhere on me. Not a chance it sailed away on the broken web or scrambled onto a bush. It is definitely on me. I stomp and do a very unladylike dance. I look like a masochistic pervert as I slap away with both hands at my entire body. If the spider is on me, even if I don’t squash it, I’ll probably scare it to death. In spite of the fact that I don’t much care for spiders, I do feel kind of sorry for the poor things. They work so hard every night weaving their strands. Then early morning, just as they are enjoying their labor, along comes this nut with flailing arms and legs to destroy them. I do try not to kill any creature that is out of doors. If they enter my domain, they become fair game, if I can catch them. Recently, what my husband calls a little black spider but I call a big black spider, moved into our bedroom. He is an elusive bugger. He shows up now and then, either just beyond my reach, or when I am without a rolled up paper or a slipper in my hand. By the time I get prepared, he disappears. Each night when the cover sheet has been thoroughly shaken and the lights go out, I’m sure he will emerge from his hiding place with a distinct plan to bite me. Makes bedtime a bit unnerving. I know how those poor outdoor things feel each morning when the sun comes up. Perhaps my elusive indoor guy is a relative or friend of those outdoors, sent to get even with me. What if he is a she? What if she is pregnant? If I squash her, I’ll kill her whole family. If I don’t squash her, that same family may all grow up to live elusively in my bedroom. They’ll ruin my nerves and bite my flesh. What a conundrum! This morning I went outside to feed our feral cat, fill the birdbath, and put nuts on the tray for the blue jays. I didn’t run into a single web. I went around front to get the paper, bent over to pick it up, and...splat. Into my dance routine. Hot and rankled, I entered the house and walked into the bedroom to sit in my rocker and read the paper. There sat the black spider. The paper was in my hand. I couldn’t help myself. End of conundrum.

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Most everyone has experienced that “Most Embarrassing Moment”, when it comes to food! It was not long ago when Grandma and I had the pleasure of taking our five-yearold Grandson Sean to lunch for his birthday. Since Sean had never eaten pizza it seemed like a great time for him to try it and then later he could spend some time in the Arcade game area of the pizza parlor. Since Grandma always worries about the Grandchildren’s eating habits we had to take along half of our kitchen food in Baggies just in case Sean didn’t like the pizza. We had a buffet selection of his favorite items as a back up precaution. While awaiting the arrival of our large pepperoni pizza, Grandma was doling out all of Sean’s favorite foods. Just as Sean selected a sliced tomato with his fork Grandma bumped his arm and the sliced tomato catapulted up into the air landing across the isle on top of someone’s large pizza that had just been delivered to that table by the waitress. I was stunned as I looked across at Sean’s sliced tomato lying upon the pizza. As I was wondering what should I do, I saw the patron coming up the isle with his soft drink. When he discovered the sliced tomato on his pizza he looked quizzically at me and then yelled out toward the waitress what is this gooey tomato thing doing on my pizza? Just about that time my grandson started to yell ... Hey Grandma where is my sliced tom...before he could utter the word tomato she shoved a grape into his mouth to silence him. By now the disturbance had

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READERS CHOICE 2009

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Monrovia Observes Veterans’ Day

Hero Pilot Named Grand Marshal 2010 Rose Parade

-Photo by Terry Miller The main speaker was Major Clarence Shaw, pictured below right, United States Army Reserve. Pictured above is Bill Daugherty, among other Veterans from Monrovia, Duarte and Arcadia who were present and honored accordingly.

The Allied Veterans’ Council held a Veterans’ Day Observance at Monrovia’s new library Wednesday morning. As is tradition on the

11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, services are held in honor od all Veterans of all Foreign Wars. Aprroximately 150 people attended the observance.

The opening ceremonies were conducted by L t . C ol C h a rles Wiest , Civil Air Patrol. The guest speaker was Major Clarence Shaw, United States

Army Reserve. On ha nd a l so were t he Mayor s f rom A rca dia and Duarte as well as Mary Ann Lutz, Monrovia mayor.

Zenyatta Win Key in Strong Breeders’ Cup Finish Buoyed by perhaps the greatest performance in Santa Anita history, the Oak Tree at Santa Anita meeting ended on a high note Sunday as the racing world continued to resonate with awe in the wake of superstar Zenyatta’s devastating win against males in Saturday’s $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic before an on-track crowd of 58,845. Held for an unprecedented second consecutive year at the same venue, the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships attracted a total of 96,496 fans on-track, up from 82,578 last year, for an increase of 17 percent. Friday’s attendance of 37,651 was an increase of 20 percent over last year’s day-one crowd of 31,257. “We are obviously very pleased with the way we were able to finish up this

-Photos by Terry Miller

week,” said Oak Tree Director and Executive Vice President Sherwood Chillingworth. “The Breeders’ Cup on both Friday and Saturday exceeded our expectations across the board. The fact that Zenyatta’s connections chose to run in the Classic on

Saturday set the table for what has got to be one of the most successful Breeders’ Cups of all-time and a performance that no one who was here will ever forget.” Compared to last year, on-track handle for the Breeders’ Cup increased both days,

despite the fact there was one less race carded on each day. Friday’s on-track handle of $7,097,789 was up 3.6 percent over last year and Saturday’s on-track take of $12,177,982 was up three percent over 2008’s figure. The common pool handle for Saturday’s 10-race card was $98,489,877, a decrease of six percent from last year’s 11-race program. The $49,875,648, wagered on Friday was a one percent increase over the 2008 10-race Friday card. This year’s twoday common pool total was $148,365,525, down from last year’s $155,740,328. As was the case with last year’s Breeders’ Cup, Oak Tree’s Pro-Ride synthetic main track performed flawlessly on racing’s biggest stage.

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-Photo by Terry Miller BY JOHN STEPHENS

ero pi lot Chesley “Su l ly” Sullenberger has been named as the 2010 Rose Pa r a de g r a nd ma r sha l. Sullenberger gained international fame and recognit ion after successfully landing a crippled airliner in the Hudson River after taking off from New York’s LaGuardia Airport. Following takeoff, the US Airways plane was hit by a flock of geese, causing the aircraft to lose power to both of its jet engines. The Tournament of Roses announced the selection on its Facebook “fan page” shortly after the announcement at the Tournament House in Pasadena. Sullenberger was raised in Denison, Texas and had a distinguished career flying aircraft for the military before becoming a commercial pilot. Sullenberger now has over 40 years of commercial flying experience, with the most recent 29 of those serving as a captain at US Airways. Since the incident, Sullenberger has become an ad-hoc spokesman for airlines pilots and employees across the country, many of whom are underpaid and extremely overworked. His whistle-stop media tour has included appear-

ances on most every major radio and T.V. networks, including a recent stopover at local NPR affiliate KPCC to discuss the airline industry with “Air Talk” host Larry Mantle. Last year, it was television’s Cloris Leachman who was given the honor of presiding over the popular parade, and past grand ma rsha ls have included actors, astronauts, writers, artists, athletes and political figures. Early Grand Marshals were local heroes, many of them Tournament organizers. The first Grand Marshal from outside Pasadena was San Francisco Mayor James Rolph in 1930, and as the Tournament grew, so did the stature of its Grand Marshals. Mary Pickford, Earl Warren, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Gregory Peck, Bob Hope, Erma Bombeck, Henry “Hank” Aaron, the Apollo 12 astronauts, John Wayne, Frank Sinatra, Kate Smith, Gerald Ford, Lee Iaccoca, James Stewart, Pele a nd A ngela L a n s bury are just a few of the distinguished individuals who have held t he honored position. 1966 Grand Marshal Walt Disney rode in the Parade with Mickey Mouse, and Edgar Bergen brought Cha rl ie McCa rthy along in 1940. Shirley Temple, who was a 10-year old movie star when she led the 50th Rose Parade returned as diplomat Shirley Temple Black to serve as Grand Marshal of the Tournament’s Centennial celebration in 1989.

NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2009

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I speak with a bit of expertise in the area of car washes. Between us, my husband and I own no less than nine automobiles, many of them convertibles (all of these vintage British). When we need a car to look good, we take it to Fasching’s Car Wash. And when we need it to look great, we take it to George Fasching’s son Gregg whose detailing department makes all the difference in the world. Readers of these papers must agree with us, since Fasching’s Car Wash was voted best in the San Gabriel Valley by a substantial margin. Fasching’s Car Wash and Auto Detailing is a private company owned and operated by an Arcadia fixture, George Fasching. In addition to running the busiest car wash in town, George has spent years in public service in Arcadia. - By Susan Motander 425 N Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, (626) 446-0654

PATTY’S ANTIQUES

LL SHOPPING ANYONE?

Winner - Best Antiques

et’s face it; there are some places where it is just plain fun to shop. Patty’s Antiques on Myrtle Ave. in Monrovia is just such a place. You never know what you will find there. This time it may be the perfect end table you have been search for seemingly forever. Or it may just be a great little gift for someone who did you a favor and you need a unique way to say “Thank you.” There is a little bit of everything here from beautiful vintage furniture to jewelry to household items from the past. 316 S Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, (626) 358-0344, www.pattysantiques.com

READERS CHOICE 2009

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SHOPPING ANYONE?

Antique Store

Book Store

Winner Patty’s Antiques 316 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 358-0344 www.pattysantiques.com

Winner The Book Rack 204 S. First Ave. Arcadia (626) 446-2525 www.bookrackarcadia.com

Runner Up Country Cottage 107 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-9739 www.mycountrycottage.net

Winner Sierra Madre Books 18 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 836-3200 www.sierramadrebooks.com

Art Gallery

Cellular Phone Store

Winner Segil Gallery 110 W. Lime Ave. Monrovia (626) 358-5563 www.segilfineart.com Runner Up Paint ‘n Play 418 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 256-4848 www.paintnplay2.com

Arts & Crafts Winner Paint ‘n Play 418 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 256-4848 www.paintnplay2.com Runner Up Country Cottage 107 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-9739 www.mycountrycottage.net

Auto Dealer Winner Sierra Honda 1450 S. Shamrock Ave. Monrovia (800) 500-7443 www.sierrahonda.com Winner Longo Toyota 3534 Peck Rd. El Monte (626) 580-6000 www.longotoyota.com

Bike/Skate Shop Winner Stix Ride Shop 421 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 301-9059 www.stixrideshop.com Runner Up Helen’s Cycles 142 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 447-3181 www.helenscycles.com

Winner Cellular West 425 N. Santa Anita Ave. #A Arcadia (626) 446-6265 www.cellularwest.com

CD/Record Store Winner FYE 614 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 357-8053 www.fye.com Runner Up Little Sunshine 417 1/2 S Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 358-9392

Clothing Children’s Winner Once Upon a Time 14 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 836-6556 Runner Up Limited Too 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Ste. 240, Arcadia (626) 446-0890

Clothing - Men’s Winner Advantis 1041 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 445-0055 www.advantisride.com Runner Up Nordstrom 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 821-6363 www.shop.nordstrom.com

Clothing Women’s Winner Angel’s Everywear 26 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-0024

Runner Up Angela’s Closet 511 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 358-3938

Computer Store Winner Priceless Computer 6913 Rosemead Blvd. #B San Gabriel (626) 237-2020 www.pricelesscomputer.com Runner Up Di-No 2091 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 795-6674 www.di-no.com

Department Store Winner Macy’s 400 S. Baldwin Ave. #100 Arcadia (626) 445-5711 www.macys.com Runner Up Nordstrom 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 821-6363 www.shop.nordstrom.com

Furniture Store Winner Starlight Furniture 226 E. Valley Blvd. Alhambra (626) 281-4941

Gift Shop

Runner Up Arnold’s Frontier Hardware 297 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-3365 www.frontierhardware.com

Health Food Store Winner Henry’s Farmers Market 432 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 358-6845 www.henrysmarkets.com

Independent Market Winner Dogwood’s 245 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 357-1158

Pet Store Winner Super Pets 9403 Las Tunas Dr. Temple City (626) 237-0715 www.superpetsonline.com Winner Centinela Feed & Pet Supplies 3120 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 795-9858 www.centinelafeed.com

Winner Waltrips 1271 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 447-7424

Specialty Food Store Winner Roma Market 918 N. Lake Ave. Pasadena (626) 797-7748

Runner Up The Dollmakers 412 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 357-1091 www.mydollmakers.com

Office Supply Store

Runner Up Taylor’s Ol’ Fashioned Meat Market 14 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-8267 Winner Arnold’s Fine Jewelry 350 S. Lake Ave. #110

Winner Cal’s Jewelers 5824 Temple City Blvd. Temple City (626) 286-7474 www.calsjewelers.com

Musical Instruments

Runner Up Whole Foods 465 S. Arroyo Pkwy. Pasadena (626) 204-2266 www.wholefoodsmarket.com

Jewelry Store

Pasadena (626) 795-8647 www.arnoldsfinejewelry.com

Winner Office Depot 735 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 358-9794 www.officedepot.com Runner Up Staples 1333 S. Mayflower Ave. #130, Monrovia (626) 932-1198 www.staples.com

Winner Claro’s Italian Market 19 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 446-0275 www.claros.com

Shoe Store Winner Action Footwear 420 S. Myrtle Ave. #B Monrovia (626) 358-0377 Runner Up Nordstrom 400 S. Baldwin Ave.

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Winner Country Cottage 107 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-9739 www.mycountrycottage.net Runner Up Eaton’s Gifts & More 517 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 599-1000 www.eatonsgifts.com

Golf Shop Winner Golfsmith 3635 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena (626) 351-1963 www.golfsmith.com Runner Up Santa Anita Pro Shop 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia (626) 447-2331

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Hardware Store Winner Frontier Hardware Co. 2137 Huntington Dr. Duarte (626) 357-8773 www.frontierhardware.com

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READERS CHOICE 2009

6 NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2009

WHAT’S COOKIN?

Runner Up - Best Burger

CLEARMANS GALLERY -Photo By Terry Miller

A truly historic San Gabriel Valley landmark, Clearman’s Galley, or “The Boat,” was originally an actual sea-faring vessel, launched in 1913 as a mail-service ship between San Francisco and Alaska. After retiring from the its postal service duties, John Clearman brought the boat to San Gabriel in 1968 where it became a hamburger stand with patio seating.

Now, 40 years after serving its first hamburger, Clearman’s Galley has reopened as a larger version of “The Boat” that now seats almost 300 guests. Outside, the patio is larger too, big enough for 90 hungry sailors. With a new full-service bar pulling pints of over two dozen beers and more big-screen HD TVs, The Boat has quickly become a first choice venue for sports, entertainment and always a fun, family-friendly dining experience. 7215 N Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel, (626) 286-1484, www.clearmansgalley.com

SIERRA MADRE BOOKS Winner - Best Book Store

Sierra Madre Books opened for business in September 2007 and from the very beginning, everyone asked owners Jeff Ingwalson and Sally Morrison if opening a bookstore had been a lifelong dream. According to the couple, who just had their first child, Connor, in February, the honest answer was “not really”. Instead, this quaint bookstore on Sierra Madre Blvd. has been more of a culmination of many smaller dreams shared by the couple - dreams like owning their own business, being self-employed, living a quieter lifestyle, virtually

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Sporting Goods Store

Runner Up Vroman’s Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 449-5320 www.vromansbookstore.com

Winner Dick’s Sporting Goods 3359 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena (626) 351-1843 www.dickssportinggoods.com

Thrift Store

Runner Up Sport Chalet 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 446-8955 www.sportchalet.com

Runner Up Wistaria Shop 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-7739 www.smwc.info

Winner Community Thrift Shop 19720 E. Arrow Hwy. Covina (626) 331-5122

Shopping Mall Stationary Store Winner KC Hopper 401 1/2 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 357-7643 www.kchopper.com

Winner Wesfield Santa Anita 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 445-6255 www.westfield.com

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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 African royalty, a ruling Mende

family in Sierra Leone, and that she was considered a mahaloi, the grandchild of one of Sierra Leone’s 149 Paramount Chiefs with the status of a princess. 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 communit ies throughout North America and with our communities here in the San Gabriel Valley. “A Princess Found” is

Tracy Trivas

the true story, the whole story, as told by Culberson herself. It’s a powerfully emotional memoir of an adopted woman who travels across the world to meet her long lost biological father who sur vived the brutal eleven-year civil war in Sierra Leone. Meet Sarah Culberson and Tracy Trivas on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Vroman’s Bookstore (695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena).

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ocated here in Arcadia at the Santa Anita Medical Plaza, the Center for Advanced Dermatology is the home of dermatologist Dr. Shirley Chi. A board certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon Chi completed her medical degree at Northwestern University Medical School and is currently on the teaching staff at the University of California, Los Angeles. Plus, with regular appearances on ABC7’s Healthy Living series, Dr. Shirley Chi has quickly become a regional voice in all issues related to skin care. The Center for Advanced Dermatology is committed to the highest professional standards of skin care while providing patients with a comfortable and friendly environment. And it’s from her office right here in Arcadia that Dr. Chi treats both children and adults for their medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological needs. 301 W. Huntington Dr. Suite #419, Arcadia, (626) 446-4663, www.centerforadvanceddermatology.com

OUR 33RD YEAR THANKS TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND TO OUR EMPLOYEES WHO GET THE JOB DONE

NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2009

WHOS COOKIN?

CAFÉ BIZOU

Winner - Best French

-Photo by Terry MIller

Cafe Bizou is a not simply a romantic restaurant, it’s the quintessential date place in the San Gabriel Valley. But that’s not all. Café Bizou is also a wonderful setting for business meetings and events, family reunions, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners or just a fine Friday night meal. The restaurant can accommodate almost any size group and they’ll even help you build a custom menu that best fits your particular event and the tastes of your guests. Dining at the Cafe Bizou is not only an experience to be remembered, it’s one to be repeated. At Cafe Bizou, top quality service and delicious food in a family friendly setting are the standard. Cozy and candle-lighted, it features an extensive menu and, for the wine buffs, an exceptionally friendly $2 corkage fee. 91 N. Raymond Ave., Pasadena, (626) 792-9923, www.cafebizou.com

DEJA VU

Winner - Best Spa, Facial Runner Up - Massage

WHO TAKES CARE OF YOU?

-Photo by Terry MIller

Déjà Vu Med Spa was founded on the idea that the highest quality skin care be provided in a comfortable, relaxing environment, a concept that is widely used by skin care providers all over the world. But Déjà Vu is also a perennial innovator in the skin care industry, offering the newest products, services and state-of-the-art equipment from their location in downtown Arcadia. Their dedicated professional and highly skilled staff will help you relax as you drift off into their peaceful and serene atmosphere. Then spa staff will examine your skin and consult with you about which customized blends will work best for your everyday routine. Déjà Vu is a peaceful way to uplift and refresh your mind, body and spirit. Most of all, Déjà Vu makes every visit very personal and customized to relieve all your stress incurred from your busy lifestyle. 38 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, (626) 574-7452, www.thedejavumedspa.com

Zenyatta Win Key in Strong Breeders’ Cup Finish Continued from 3 “We had zero injuries on the main track over the two-day Breeders’ Cup,” said Chillingworth. “The main track played fair and safe, and we just can’t ask for anything more than that. I want to congratulate our Track Superintendant, Rich Tedesco, and

his crew for doing such an outstanding job. As we did last year, we had a safe, competitive two-day event on national television (ESPN and ABC) and that is certainly huge for us and for the sport.” A challenging local and national economy contributed

to significant declines in attendance and handle throughout the 31-day meeting which began on Sept. 30. Average daily on-track attendance declined by 11 percent, while on-track handle was down 16 percent. All sources handle was down 15 percent.

READERS CHOICE 2009

10 NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2009

WHERE DO YOU PLAY?

RED WHITE + BLUEZZ WINE BAR & GRILL

Winner - Best Wine Bar & Jazz Club

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Facial Winner DĂŠjĂ vu Day Spa 38 E. Huntington Dr. #B, Arcadia (626) 574-7452 www.thedejavumedspa.com Runner Up The Skin Shop 108 E. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia (626) 359-3344 www.skincareshopmonrovia.

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Hair Salon Winner Del Sol 139 E Huntington Dr., Arcadia (626) 445-6060 www.rayahairdesigns.com Runner Up Bellissima

501 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia (626) 357-0017 www.bellisimasalon.com

Massage Winner Center for Well Being 31 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre (626) 355-2443 www.centerwellbeing.com Runner Up DĂŠjĂ vu Day Spa 38 E. Huntington Dr. #B, Arcadia (626) 574-7452 www.thedejavumedspa.com

Martial Arts Winner Kung Fu San Soo 414 W. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia (626) 305-1012 www.sansookungfu.com Runner Up Santa Anita Family YMCA 501 S. Mountain Ave., Monrovia (626) 359-9244

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Opthamologist Winner Linden Optometry 477 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena (626) 796-1191 www.lindenoptometry.com Runner Up Lori Moore, MD 488 E. Santa Clara St. Ste. 105, Arcadia (800) 836-9323

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WHO TAKES CARE OF YOU?

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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.

Winner - Best Pharmacy

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Proud to be known around town as a truly community-oriented business, Best Buy Drugs has been serving customers in the City of Sierra Madre and surrounding communities since 1910. That means next year will mark a full century of family-friendly pharmaceutical services including custom compounding of special medications and deliveries to customers throughout the community. Truly, we can’t think of a better way for Owner/Pharmacist Paul Mansour, a long-time Sierra Madre resident, and everyone at Best Buy Drugs to celebrate this momentous occasion than being recognized by the community as the Number One Pharmacy in the San Gabriel Valley in this year’s Readers’ Choice poll. What’s more, supplemental health services like having Certified Clinical Nutritionist on staff and a wide selection of vitamins, herbs in their complete nutritional center make Best Buy Drugs a one stop shop for all your healthcare needs. Where genuine old world customer service meets the latest in health care and products is where you’ll find Best Buy Drugs. But for more specific directions, look for their address and phone number just below. 29 N. Baldwin Avenue Sierra Madre, CA 91024, (626) 355-3456, bestbuydrugs@ yahoo.com.

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SIERRA FITNESS

Winner - Best Gym & Pilates Program Runner Up - Best Yoga

Sierra Fitness Wants to Pump <hands clap> You Up! Always evolving, Sierra Fitness has been shaping up people in and around Sierra Madre since 1994. Providing the highest quality personal training, group fitness classes, nutrition counseling and sport-specific conditioning, Sierra Fitness has become a regional fitness authority, with customers travelling into town from all the surrounding communities to train under their expertise. It’s their hype-free philosophy that helps Sierra Fitness provide a non-intimidating environment able to be enjoyed by all their members. Shaping up in a friendly environment is the key for many who feel intimidated by the trendy, cookie cutter-style of corporate fitness clubs. Certified or degreed fitness professionals comprise the friendly, knowledgeable training staff that uses their talents and expertise in creating quality programs.

And with a brand new free weight room, more cardio machines and a new class studio upstairs Sierra Fitness is always on the cutting edge of health and fitness trends and truths, and they’re ready to pass that knowledge on to you. 20 N Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre (626) 836-1236, www.sierrafit.com

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At last night’s meeting, the Sierra Madre City Council designated Don Watts and MaryAnn MacGillivray to serve as delegate and alternate to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, ousting Councilman Joe Mosca from the position mid-term. Mayor MacGillivray and Mayor Pro Tem Watts attended -Photo a meeting of the Council By TerryofMIller er Governments recently, which the mayor said was an interesting exercise. Though Mr. Watts had his complaints, saying he had felt that there was little opportunity for the city to have a voice in the Council of Governments. He said he felt that Sierra Madre representatives were outnumbered and outvoted in the organization that represents 87 cities throughout Southern California. “I tend to agree, but we have to try,” MacGillivray said. Joe Mosca, who formerly

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Arcadia General Plan Workshop Welcomess Input from Local Business Owners

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State Senator Bob Huff, the Natalie Anne Innocenzi, 16, is captured in the moments following the announcement made Tuesday morning at Tournament House in Pasadena Private Education Harder proclaiming the Arcadia teenager Montecito Fine ArtsRose College of Queen for 2010. Innocenzi, who attends Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is the 92nd Rose Queen and will preside over the 121st Rose thanYear’s Anticipated? Parade on New abruptly closedand its doors Day.Design For more photos details of the announcement see page 13. -Photos by Terry Miller

The parking com students and in lot July,is leaving pletely void ofteachers the dumbfounded cars at alike Montecito Fine Arts pay, Col and without an without lege on Huntington swers. Drive However, Montecito in Monrovia. The is and wife of the Vicereason President unclear and no college’s to showed no re one seems founder be willing to talk about it.donating $1,000 to straint when the A Terrible Thing: A typed sign Huff’son re-election campaign a door of the short-livedafter Mon the college received Strangled Womantecito College month of Fine his award.Arts and in Monrovia According to state elec P.D.Design BY BILL PETERS the adobe, but rebuild Elias Delivered to Monrovia reads: All Montecito Class Vice President tion records, As you read this, the J. “Lucky” Baldwin’s homees and Campuses are still adobe structure located on stead, an effort they see as - Photo by Terry Miller closed until further notice. BY SUSAN MOTANDER the grounds of the Los An- returning the founder and REALin Au We will not reopen It had been a relatively Harbicht: Developers geles County Arboretum and first mayor of Arcadia to his quiet Friday night for the rightful place in the City’s Botanic Garden in Arcadia The Defaulting now an and local officials 26th Annual Nation from over Guilty of Misusing continues to deteriorate. And history. Within the walls of Monrovia Police Department. its condition is of grave con- the adobe, Baldwin signed Then Guillermo Marinero, 28, cern to many at the County, city incorporation papers in walked into the lobby and told Environmental Laws Arboretum volunteers and 1903 and it is the place he the desk personnel, “I think I did a terrible thing.” a growing number of Arca- died in 1909. BY SAMEEA KAMAL Marinero had parked his The city’s history took a dians. Believing that the adobe jolt when research turned up car in front of the station and According to a letter sent might actually crumble, a a shocking piece of news: the inside was Theresa Cardoza, to the city by the Westfield group of Arcadians have adobe in the historic collec- his girlfriend. She had been Vice President, the corporabegun to rally support for tion at the Los Angeles Coun- strangled. Monrovia Police tion has decided to withdraw officers attempted to revive its request to convert 13,500 a project to restore not only Continued on 12 the 28 year old even using Continued on 11 the Automatic External Defibrillator unit now regular equipment for the department. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics continued the attempt to revive the young woman to no avail. She was pronounced dead. Marinero was arrested. Ja son Jensen, 46, is On Tuesday he was ar- seeking damages in federal raigned on one count of first court after a Sierra Madre degree murder with the en- police officer shot him. The hancement alleging the “per- incident occurred in the sonal use of a deadly weapon” back of a vehicle officers according to Sgt. Jim Gates of impounded not realizing the Los Angeles County Sher- there was a person inside. iff’s Homicide Bureau. The officer, Henry Amos Among other things Mar- was caught by surprise when inero told police, he indicated he found Jensen sleeping in that the argument with Car- the back of the hatchback doza had taken place in the after the vehicle had been 2400 block of South Myrtle towed to the Sierra Madre Avenue in the unincorporated Police dept. Amos fired his section south of Monrovia. service weapon at Jensen as -Photo By Terry Miller

Arcadia’s Natalie Innocenzi Selected as 2010 Rose Queen

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

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

Caruso to Drop Lawsuit against City, Westfield

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

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In an event celled “Remembering The Faces”, 150 plus area residents representing various interfaith Pasadena-area congregations marched and held vigil to mourn the 45,000+ people who die every year for lack of affordable health care. These local citizens, who believe that the health insurance system is broken and in need of reform, gathered at Pasadena City Hall Monday night and listened to speakers including a local doctor named Donald Thomas, who practices at Huntington Hos-

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Yet Another Lawsuit Beleaguers Against Sierra Madre PD

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party involved to continue to have a prosperous economic future,” said Lisa Flores, senior planner with the city’s Development Services Department of the Planning division. “We want to discuss how to retain businesses, continue growth, and work with business redevelopment and revitalization.” Though city staff expected a higher turnout, Flores said the low attendance rate may be due to people having already submitted their input, or that people will have comments and questions once a draft is ready, she said. At the meeting, Development Services Director Jason

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uncertain terms. One African American gentleman who held an altered image of President Obama depicted as Adolph Hitler was in attendance as a representative of the Lyndon

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Some neighbors recall the early days of Alverno High School as a convent, where the sound of nuns singing would reverberate through the neighborhood. Today, the sounds are not quite as harmonious to nearby residents, and their negotiations with the school’s administration is continuing to attempt to address the noise and traffic issues caused by the school’s renting our of its facilities for events, among other concerns. Residents affected by the school’s facility rentals say the current administration has not adequately considered their needs and made the necessary changes to ensure their quality of life. “While neighbors know that every school needs to have fund raising events, the

use of the Villa has become excessive to the detriment of the neighborhood,” said Carolyn Simon, one of the residents who lives across from the eastern border of the private Catholic school for girls. The current negotiations came about when the school applied to the city for a conditional use permit to legitimize their fundraising activities. Neighbors felt little had changed even after years of complaints to the school and a lawsuit filed by a Pasadena resident who won her case. “It’s essentially a wedding and event catering business which is not compatible with a residential neighborhood,” she said. “The conditional use permit was for a day school, an academy with specific rules … like the gate must be

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notably the Foothill Community Democrats, a local chapter of the American Democratic Party, and the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce. In 2008, the Chamber awarded Baker the title of Monrovia Citizen of the Year. Rival candidate Chris Rich, who has a degree in Business Management from the University of Houston, has served on the Board since 2005 and is currently running for reelection. Alexandra Zucco, a graduate of the University of La Verne, filed for candidacy as a “consultant/ parent.” This November, the candidates will compete for the two open positions on the Board: the office of former Board member Clarence R. Shaw, who relinquished his seat on the Board to serve on the Monrovia City Council this April, and the office of

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Continued from 11 Winner Linden Optometry 477 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 796-1191 www.lindenoptometry.com Runner Up California Eye Specialists 855 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-1080 www.californiaeyespecialists. com

Personal Trainer Winner Physical Edge

253 N. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia (626) 294-0070 www.thephysicaledge.com Runner Up Sandy Duvall sierra fitness 20 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 836-1236 www.sierrafit.com

Pilates Program Winner Sierra Fitness 20 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 836-1236 www.sierrafit.com

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When Amadeo Giannini founded the Bank of Italy in 1904 in San Francisco, I doubt that he realized he was beginning what would become one of the largest financial institutions in the world. My relationship with what is now known at the Bank of America began when I was only two days old. While I did not have much of a say in the banking decision, I have never regretted by grandfather’s choice. I get immediate service both on line, at the ATM and, on those rare occasions when I need them, the personnel in the bank. Our readers must agree as they voted Bank of America, Best Bank in the San Gabriel Valley. - By Susan Motander

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Located at 3545 E. Foothill Boulevard in Pasadena, 300 Bowling could be right up your alley. 300 is about bowling but a lot more – with a very unique and upscale twist. It’s “everything entertainment “under one roof” according to their web site. State-of-the-art bowling lanes, floor-to-ceiling video screens, casual-dining and more gourmet items, if you prefer. This could become your new favorite local hangout with friendly servers who will be glad to ensure your trip to 300 is memorable. As they say, “At 300, you’re Bound to Score!” The company has several other facilities in cities like New York and each, although following a similar creative theme, each has its own distinctive feel for the community it serves. 3545 East Foothill Blvd Pasadena (626) 351-8858, www.3hundred.com

WHO DO YOU CALL? Auto Mechanic Winner Moe’s Sierra Madre Unocal 76 4 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-2178

Runner Up Village Auto 22 E. Montecito Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-1146

Bank Winner Bank of America 1234 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 453-8400 www.bankofamerica.com Runner Up Wells Fargo 126 W. Olive Ave. Monrovia (626) 305-7351 www.wellsfargo.com

Car Wash Winner Fasching’s Car Wash 425 N. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia (626) 446-0654 Runner Up Nu Way Car Wash 123 W. Duarte Rd. Monrovia (626) 303-2212

Carpet Cleaning Winner A-1 Carpet Cleaners 2021 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 256-9303

Runner Up Coit 1833 S. Mountain Ave. Monrovia (626) 445-2302 www.coit.com

Caterer Winner Charcuterie 120 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-3908 www.thecharcuterie.net Runner Up Castle Catering 50 E Green St. #105, Pasadena (626) 792-4444 www.castlecatering.net

Computer Services Winner Di-No 2091 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 795-6674? www.di-no.com Runner Up Priceless Computer 6913 Rosemead Blvd. #B, San Gabriel (626) 237-2020 www.pricelesscomputer. com

Electrician Winner Brooks Electric 3186 Orlando Rd. Pasadena (626) 577-4973 Winner Inter City Electric P.O. Box 1228, San Gabriel (626) 442-8734

Financial Services Winner Focus One Community 404 E. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 357-1350 www.focusonecu.org Runner Up Kaiser Federal Bank 252 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena (626) 683-3798 www.kaiserfederal.biz

Florist Winner Leonora Moss 9 Kersting Ct. Sierra Madre (626) 355-1180 www.leonoramoss.com

Oil & Lube Winner Arcadia Service Center 40 E. Duarte Rd. Arcadia (626) 294-0072

Painter

Monrovia (626) 358-6775 www.cornersfinecustomframing.com

General Contractor Winner S&N Construction 1031 W. Foothill Blvd. Arcadia (626) 792-2020 Runner Up Branch Construction 2439 Treelane Ave. Monrovia (626) 357-0064

Cleaning Service Winner Dana’s Housekeeping 500 N. First Ave, Ste. 7 Arcadia (626) 821-8626 www.danashousekeeping. com

Hospital Winner Methodist Hospital 300 W Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 898-8000 www.methodisthospital.org

Runner Up Jacob Maarse 655 E. Green St. Pasadena (626) 449-0246 www.jacobmaarse.com

Runner Up Huntington Hospital 100 W California Blvd. Pasadena (626) 397-8450 www.huntingtonhospital. com

Framing Store

Winner All Star Cleaners 172 W. Foothill Blvd. #D2 Monrovia (626) 359-8607 www.ezcleaners.com

Interior Design

Winner The Frame House 12 N First Ave., Arcadia (626) 446-2730 www.theframehouse.net

Runner Up Bonded Cleaners 922 W. Duarte Rd. Monrovia

Runner Up Corners Fine Custom Framing 428 S. Myrtle Ave.

Winner Designs2 55 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-9139 www.designs2interiors.com

Dry Cleaner

Runner Up Tobacco Road & Newsstand 530 S Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 305.4074

Runner Up Evolution 10 W. Live Oak Ave. Ste. A, Arcadia (626) 821-8797

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Arcadia Newsstand 160 E. Duarte Rd. Arcadia (626) 447-6055

Newsstand Winner

Winner Dennis Adams 100 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-6151

Pet Groomer Winner Monrovia Pet & Grooming Center 137 E. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 357-1786 Winner Suds Pet Grooming 5230 N. Rosemead Blvd. Temple City (626) 309-9131

Pet Sitter Winner Two Dogs Petsitting 174 W. Foothill Blvd. #108 Monrovia (626) 244-4207 www.twodogspaws.com

Pharmacy Winner Best Buy Drugs 29 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-3456 Runner Up Colonial Pharmacy 1326 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 447-3591 www.colonialrx.com

Photo Lab Winner Studio 55 117 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 303-5555 www.istudio55.com

Photographer Winner Captured Images 909 S. First Ave., Arcadia (626) 446-9962 Runner Up Terry Miller 125. E. Chestnut Ave.

Monrovia (626) 354-3803 www.terencemiller.com

Plumber Winner Kevin Shaw Plumbing 224 E. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 359-1864 www.kevinshawplumbing. com Runner Up Gem Plumbing 140 E Montecito Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-3496 gemplumbingsierramadre. com

Printer Winner Joy Printing 2650 S. Myrtle Ave. #4 Monrovia (626) 357-6077

Real Estate Agent Winner Emily Duggan 500 Mariposa Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-1451 www.emilyduggan.com Runner Up Reni Rose 115 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-8400 www.renirose.com

Real Estate Office Winner Dickson Podley 242 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 408-1280 www.dicksonpodley.com Runner Up Century 21 Village 38 West Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-1451 www.c21village.com

Senior Living Winner Vista Cove Arcadia 601 Sunset Blvd. Arcadia (626) 447-0106 www.vistacove.net/arcadia Runner Up Westminster Gardens 1420 Santo Domingo Ave. Duarte (626) 358-2569 www.westgardens.org

Veterinarian Winner Foothill Veterinary Hospital 2204 E Foothill Blvd. Pasadena (626) 792-1187 www.foothillvet.com Runner Up Temple City Animal Hospital 5406 Rosemead Blvd San Gabriel (626) 287-1173

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Breakfast

Winner Claim Jumper 820 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 359-0463 www.claimjumper.com

Winner Le Roys 523 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 357-5076 www.leroysrestaurant.com

Runner Up Chili’s 630 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 303-1604 www.chilis.com

Runner Up Mimi’s Café 500 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 359-9191 www.mimiscafe.com

Bagel

Buffalo Wings

Winner Noah’s 605 S. Lake Ave. Pasadena (626) 449-6415 www.noahs.com

Winner Wing Stop 184 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 357-8680 www.wingstop.com

Runner Up Goldstein’s 412 N. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia (626) 447-2457

Runner Up Chili’s 630 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 303-1604 www.chilis.com

Beer Winner Matt Denny’s 145 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 462-0250 www.mattdennys.com Winner Lucky Baldwin’s 17 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena (626) 795-0652 www.luckybaldwins.com

Buffet Winner Todai 400 S. Baldwin Ave. #L4 Arcadia (626) 445-6155 www.todai.com Runner Up Zen Buffet 5449 Rosemead Blvd. San Gabriel (626) 285-9595 www.zenbuffetsg.com

Burger Winner In-N-Out 420 N. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia (626) 287-4377 www.in-n-out.com Runner Up Clearman’s Galley 7215 Rosemead Blvd. San Gabriel (626) 446-0100 www.clearmansrestaurants. com

Burrito Winner Taco Lita 120 E. Duarte Rd. Arcadia (626) 445-2889 Runner Up Chipotle 222 E. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 303-3758 www.chipotle.com

Cake Winner Merengue Bakery and Café 110 E. Colorado Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-5650 www.merenguebakery.com Runner Up Monrovia Bakery 506 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 357-1895

Chicken Winner Zankou Chicken 1296 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena

Continued on 28 Continued from 14 Runner Up Foothill Gym 202 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 303-7667 www.foothillgym.com

Plastic Surgeon Winner Glenn Weisman 51 N. Fifth Ave. Ste. 202 Arcadia (626) 358-3223 www.drweissman.com Runner Up Brian Cox, Premiere 65 N. Madison Ave. Pasadena (626) 449-4859

Spa Winner Déjà vu Day Spa 38 E. Huntington Dr. #B Arcadia (626) 574-7452 www.thedejavumedspa.com Runner Up

Center for Well Being 31 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-2443 www.centerwellbeing.com

Tanning Salon Winner Studio Tan 1439 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 445-5154 Runner Up Off Beach Tanning 129 S. First Ave. Arcadia (626) 574-9877 www.offbeachtanning.com

Wellness Center Winner Clarizo Chiropractic 638 W. Duarte Rd. Suite #16 Arcadia (626) 447-0447 www.thearcadiaspinecenter.com Runner Up Active Health @ Methodist 300 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 898-8800

www.methodisthospital.org

Yoga Winner Yoga Madre 300 E. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 303-1004 www.yogamadre.com Runner Up Sierra Fitness 20 N Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 836-1236 www.sierrafit.com

Therapist Winner Wendy Bencosme 41 East Foothill Blvd. Ste. 102, Arcadia (888) 889-3639 Winner Evergreen Physical Therapy 200 E Del Mar Blvd. #302 Pasadena (626) 683-8536 www.evergreenpt.net

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BUYING ½ Cent 1793 ................................................... $1,000 and up ½ Cent (other) ................................................ $5 and up Large Cent 1793 ............................................. 1,000 and up 2¢ Pieces ........................................................ $3 and up 3¢ Pieces ........................................................ $3 and up ½ Dimes 1794-1805 ....................................... $500 and up ½ Dimes 1829-1873 ....................................... $5 and up U.S. 5¢ 1866-1882 ........................................ $3 and up U.S. 5¢ 1883-1912 ........................................ 25¢ and up U.S. 5¢ Buff .................................................. 15¢ and up U.S. 10¢ Before 1808.................................... $100 and up U.S. 10¢ 1809-1837 ...................................... $8 and up U.S. 10¢ 1838-1891 ...................................... $5 and up U.S. 20¢ 1875-1878 ...................................... $25 and up U.S. 20¢ 1796 ............................................... $5,000 and up U.S. 25¢ 1804-1807 ...................................... $100 and up U.S. 25¢ 1815-1837 ...................................... $15 and up U.S. 25¢ 1838-1891 ...................................... $5 and up U.S. 50¢ 1796-1797 ...................................... $15,000 and up U.S. 50¢ 1794-1806 ...................................... $75 and up U.S. 50¢ 1807-1837 ...................................... $25 and up U.S. 50¢ 1838-1891 ...................................... $10 and up U.S. $1.00 1794 ............................................ $25,000 and up U.S. $1.00 1795-1805 ................................... $500 and up U.S. $1.00 1836-1839 ................................... $150 and up U.S. $1.00 1840-1877 ................................... $20 and up Trade Dollars.................................................. $50 and up 1906-S and 1931-S......................................... $20 and up 1909-S VBD................................................... $400 and up 1914-D ........................................................... $75 and up 1910-S, 1911-S, 1912-S, 1913-S, 1914-S, 1915-S, 1922-D, 1926-S and 1931-D............................. $5.00 1924-D ........................................................... $15 All other before 1934 2¢ each Foreign Coins (exc. Canada cents) ................ 3¢ each and up Proof Sets Confederate Currency (before 1928) U.S. Paper Currency (before 1928) AVERAGE PRICES - COMMON DATE - 1964 AND BEFORE Silver Dollars (before 1935) .. $9 to $25,000 Half Dollars.................................................... $4 to $5 Quarters .......................................................... $2 to $3 Dimes ............................................................. 80¢ to $1.50

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WHO TAKES CARE OF YOU?

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S&N

Winner - Best General Contractor

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The words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Craftsmenâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Contractorsâ&#x20AC;? arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t normally mentioned in the same sentence - but one local company, S&N Construction, might just change that perception forever. Around here, the name â&#x20AC;&#x153;S&N Constructionâ&#x20AC;? has become synonymous with craftsmanship after years of satisfied clients and work done right. In fact, everything at S&N is custom ordered; thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be no cookie cutter projects with these pros. S&N prides themselves on being an â&#x20AC;&#x153;attention to detail contractorâ&#x20AC;?, and only the best will do for these perfectionists. The owners of S&N believe that if a job is worth doing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth doing not just well, but exceptionally well. This philosophy has helped establish the company throughout the community and has kept the referrals coming. Be sure to talk to Nate, the owner. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put your mind at ease and help figure out just how to tackle your particular project.

COIT

READERS CHOICE 2009

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-Photo by Terry Miller

COIT began offering cleaning services in 1950 as a small dry cleaner, located near COIT Tower in San Francisco, California. Shortly after opening, founder Lou Kearn offered something new - drapery cleaning backed by a 100% Best Carpet Cleaner Satisfaction Guarantee. As a result, his small business flourished and many more cleaning services were added. Proud of the tradition started by Lou, all of COITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cleaning services are still backed by that same guarantee. Today, COIT is one of the largest specialty cleaning & restoration companies in the world. They have more than 50 years of experience in the industry, yet have remained a family-owned business with a close-knit corporate culture. 1833 South Mountain Ave. Monrovia, (800) 367-2648, www.coit.com

WHO IMPROVES YOUR HOME?

DESIGNS 2

Winner - Best Interior Designer

Designs 2 was established over 25 years ago, and most of their clients have worked with us throughout all those years. Designs 2 owner Jan Tuszysnki is certified by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) testing program and a professional member of the America Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Recently, she was honored as one of the Fabulous Women over 50 in Design and the Arts. Using their extensive knowledge and experience, Designs 2 will create a beautiful, custom

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-Lisa & Rachel

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• Come and check out other local artists work in our gallery • Ceramics, art studio, custom heart felt for family legacy pieces • Perfect place for birthday parties • Families have shared many years of laughter and lasting memories in art

WHO TAKES CARE OF YOU?

Paint ‘n’ Play Art Studio & Gallery 418 S. Myrtle Avenue • Old Town Monrovia

(626) 256-4848

-Photo by Terry Miller

O O

pened in the 1930s, Colonial Pharmacy in Arcadia seems like the type neighborhood pharmacy where smiling faces and personalized service keep customers coming back - and it surely is. But there’s something else that keeps owner/ pharmacist Mark Burstyn’s customers coming back time and again even as huge retail chains saturate the market and threaten the livelihood of community stores like this one. The good people at Colonial Pharmacy aren’t just smiling faces that remember your

Runner Up - Best Pharmacy

VACCO/Merle West Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, since 1934

name, their highly trained and certified pharmacists that can provide services you just won’t find at those large impersonal chain pharmacies. It’s these services like compounding custom formulations for natural hormone replacement therapy, vaccinations, blood tests and 1-stop anti-coagulation services - virtually unheard of in a retail setting - that made our readers recognize Colonial as the special place it is. Colonial was recently Medicare Accredited. A long process that most pharmacies have opted not to endure. In addition to outstanding services, Dr Burstyn has recently added a large selection of Homeopathic remedies for those looking for a more natural approach to health. For instance, Colonial has a natural flu spray during this flu season. Colonial widely known for its large inventory. They stock braces, wheelchairs, walkers, ostomy supplies, wound dressings, and diabetes supplies and shoes. Just like his customers, Burstyn is faced with new healthcare challenges nearly every day, and his response has been not merely his continued innovation, but one of genuine partnership with those customers in navigating the ever-changing healthcare landscape, saving money, saving time, and most importantly, saving health.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

1326 South Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, (626) 447-3591, www.colonialrx.com

WE THANK OUR CUSTOMERS FOR VOTING US READERS CHOICE IN PET GROOMING 626 357-1786 137 E. FOOTHILL BLVD MONROVIA

OFF ALL CLEANING SERVICES*

• CARPET • UPHOLSTERY • BLINDS, DRAPERIES & WINDOW COVERINGS • AREA RUGS • AIR DUCT CLEANING

Call us for a FREE estimate or visit our drop-off location: 1833 South Mountain Ave • Monrovia Mon-Sat: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

lso BEST OF THE BEST 2005

Pasadena/Arcadia

(626) 445-2302 Whittier

(562) 699-2168

READERS CHOICE 2009

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WHERE DO YOU PLAY?

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THE FRAME HOUSE

24-hr. Restaurant Winner Denny’s 7 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 446-3401 www.dennys.com

Runner Up Lucky Baldwin’s 21 Kersting Ct. Sierra Madre (626) 795-0652 www.luckybaldwins.com

Winner Bowling Square Lanes 1020 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 445-3160 www.amf.com

Golf Course

Runner Up 300 Pasadena 3545 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena (626) 351-8858 www.3hundred.com

Winner - Best Framing Store

-Photo by Terry Miller

The Framing House in Arcadia has been the number one choice for custom sized frames and all the trimmings for well over 15 years. In that time, The Framing House has built a large following of dedicated customers who travel here from all over the San Gabriel Valley and beyond for their courteous service and masterful eye for creativity, color and attention to detail. Specializing in custom frames for any needs, The Framing House is the place to find such quality craftsmanship as Quarter Sawn Oak frames. Also known as Mission Style, quarter sawing means the mill strives for quality instead of quantity, cutting each piece to reveal the natural beauty of the wood grain. With the right people, the right materials and all the know-how in the world, the Framing Shop is the only place to go when you need a custom framing job done right: exactly how you want it. 12 N. First Ave., Arcadia, (626) 446-2730, www.framehouse121.com

Vista Cove at Arcadia, the premier independent and assisted living community in the San Gabriel Valley Offers the preferred lifestyle for seniors.

Readers’Choice Tops in the Valley

FORMERLY BEST OF THE BEST

Senior Living

• Conveniently located in the heart of Arcadia • Minutes from shopping, freeway access and Santa Anita Racetrack • Independent and assisted living, short-term stay, adult day care • Chef prepared gourmet meals and large selection of menu items • Personalized Life Enrichment Activity Program™ (LEAP™)

British Pub Winner Brits Pub 1770 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 578-1301 www.britspasadena.com

Bowling

WHO DO YOU CALL?

www.huntington.org

Botanical Gardens

Winner Santa Anita Golf Course 405 S. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia (626) 447-2331 www.lacountyparks.org Runner Up Eaton Canyon 1150 Sierra Madre Villa Ave. Pasadena (626) 398-5420 www.ecnca.org

Winner L.A. County Arboretum 301 N. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 821-3222 www.arboretum.org

Happy Hour

Runner Up Huntington Library 1151 Oxford Road San Marino (626) 405-2100

Winner Rudy’s Mexican

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GAGNIER LANDSCAPE P.O. Box 743 Sierra Madre, CA 91025 (626) 355-5977 CSL# 721786 P.O. Box 553 Sierra Madre, CA 91025 (626) 355-2152 CSL# 721786 A Gagnier Landscape, Inc. Company

Go To Landscape Tuning “Bringing Harmony to Your Garden”

P.O. Box 1323 Sierra Madre, CA 91025 (626) 355-1050 CSL# 905837

A family of companies serving all your landscaping needs

Call and visit for a delicious complimentary meal and tour! 601 Sunset Boulevard | Arcadia, CA 91007 | (626) 447-0106 | www.vistacove.net | RCFE No. 197607476

SOFTSCAPE EXPERTS • Irrigation • Landscape Lighting • Tr e e s , S h r u b s , G r o u n d C o v e r, Tu r f , A n n u a l s • Maintenance

NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2009

Thank you to all our customers for voting us the Bank in Arcadia

Readers Choice Winner

West Arcadia Branch • 1234 South Baldwin Ave. Arcadia, California 91007 • (626) 453-8400

SHOPPING ANYONE?

www.bankofamerica.com

WISTARIA THRIFT SHOP

Make this

-Photo by Terry Miller

your child’s

best

school year ever. hen it comes to helping kids with the new school year, no one does it better than Huntington. If your child struggles with homework, can’t keep up with new classwork, or just wants to get ahead, call us. We can help. We can diagnose what is keeping your child from being his or her best and create a program of instruction tailored to his or her needs. Huntington can improve your child’s skills, confidence, and motivation.

Runner Up - Best Thrift Store

he Sierra Madre Woman’s Club is a 501(c)3 organization currently celebrating its 102nd year of operation in Sierra Madre. The proceeds from the Wistaria Thrift Shop, house rentals and club events support the upkeep of the club’s Historic Essick House while at the same time providing funding for the many charities the group continually supports. But according to these women, all the thanks for these efforts belong to the many members of the community who have supported them all these many years. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, starting on the fourth Wednesday in September through the fourth Wednesday in May, and feature stimulating and enjoyable programs. All regular meetings are held in their clubhouse, the Essick House, built in 1914. The group is always accepting new members from all around the San Gabriel Valley and continually urges interested women to join the club as they work together for the good of the club and the community. Potential new members should contact Chairwoman Phyllis Chapman at (626) 355-3928 or Rosemary Morabito at (818) 415-6189.

The Four Graces & Studio 3 present a Holiday Shopping Retreat Saturday Nov. 14th 10am - 7pm 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 91024 Corner of Sunnyside & Sierra Madre Blvd., The Woman’s Club Essick House Browse the handiwork of local artisans, check out an art class, stay for tea and a bite...recharge with one of our spa offerings. Local works include Jewelry, Handbags, Original Artwork, Glass Work, Home decor, Vintage Goods, Candles, Spa products and more. thefourgraces.net studio3works.blogspot.com

Jason J. Lee Attorney at Law A premier law firm Real estate & biz litigation Wills, trusts, probate, & conservatorship Free consultations for Arcadia residents

S t d appts t available il bll Saturday

Tel: (626) 396-9397

Fax: (626) 396-9114

1-800 CAN LEARN 626-294-0700 Arcadia

We Cur e Bor edom! Make new friends, Learn something new, Have fun After School programs, Ballet, Tap, Karate

Voted one of the Best Martial Arts programs in Swim Lessons, Dodgeball & more the San Gabriel Valley Program Guides available at Program Guides www.safymca.org available at www.safymca.org

Financial Assistance isFinancial available Assistance is available

YMCA Pr og ram Sign-up Pro

eek end eekend Come toW the Y after school for Saturday, October 17th 3pm to 5pm (members) Karate, Swimming, Basketball, Soccer, Sunday, October 18th 3pm to 5pm (program participants) Homework Help, License Care, and much more. New session starts on October 26! Santa Anita Family YMCA

501 S. Mountain Ave. Monrovia (626) 359-9244

NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2009

MIKE’S HEATING AND COOLING SERVICE

INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE SERVICE

• Low Prices, All brands, Qualified Technicians • Free Estimates on Installation Only! • Senior Discount! • Wall Heaters • Residential and Commercial • Day & Night Dealer • 100% Financing on Installation Only!

WHO DO YOU CALL?

A1 CARPET CARE

All Major Credit Cards Accepted

626-286-4133

www.mikesheatingandcoolingservices.com

Lic # 511185

Winner - Best Carpet Cleaning 11:15 AM

11:15 AM

-Photo by Terry Miller

Founded in 1971, A-1 Carpet Care is the leading carpet and upholstery cleaning company in Southern California and amongst all our readers. With their “guaranteed clean to your satisfaction” work ethic and the help of their loyal customers, A-1 Carpet Care has cleaned over one million homes and businesses in their over 38 years in business. A-1 Carpet Care is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and is an active member of The Carpet and Fabricare Institute. Best of all, when you call A-1 Carpet Care you’ll be in touch with efficient Customer Service Representatives who schedule you to be serviced by one of their over 100 trained cleaning technicians. Be sure to check out their website regularly for internet-only coupon specials! 2021 South Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, (626) 256-9303, www.a1carpetcareusa.com

Rev. Paul S. Beck • Senior Pastor

Continued from 20 Restaurant 602 S Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 303-3393 www.rudysmexicanrestaurant.com Runner Up Peppers Mexican Restaurant 181 Colorado Pl. Arcadia (626) 446-5529

Hiking Trail Winner Mt. Wilson 89 E Mira Monte Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-5278 www.mtwilson.edu/vis/

LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL C

OPEN HOUSE NOVEMBER 15 • 1:00 • 3:30PM 3880 E. SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD • PASADENA, CA. 91107 TELEPHONE 626.351.8951 WWW.LASALLEHS.ORG

Runner Up Monrovia Canyon Park 1201 N. Canyon Blvd. Monrovia (626) 256-8282 www.ci.monrovia.ca.us

Hotel Winner Embassy Suites 211 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 445-8525 www.embassysuites1.hilton.com Winner The Langham Hotel 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave.

Pasadena (626) 568-3900 www.langhamhotels.com

Jazz Club Winner red white + bluezz 70 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena (626) 792-4441 www.redwhitebluezz.com Runner Up Pasadena Jazz Institute 260 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 398-3344 www.pasjazz.org

Live Theatre Winner Pasadena Playhouse 39 S. El Molino Ave. Pasadena (626) 356-7529 www.pasadenaplayhouse.org Winner Inside Private Lives 1000 Fremont Ave. South Pasadena (626) 441-5977 www.insideprivatelives. com

Local Bar Winner Buccaneer 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-9045

Runner Up Lucky Baldwin’s 21 Kersting Ct. Sierra Madre (626) 355-1140 www.luckybaldwins.com

Movie Theatre Winner Krikorian Cinema 12 410 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 305-7469 www.kptmovies.com Runner Up AMC Santa Anita 400 Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 445-6255 www.amcentertainment. com

Museum Winner Norton Simon 411 W. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 449-6840 www.nortonsimon.org Runner Up Gamble House 4 Westmoreland Pl. Pasadena (626) 793-3334 www.gamblehouse.org

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The Gold Standard AGENT OF THE WEEK

AGENT OF THE WEEK

CENTURY 21 ADAMS & BARNES (626) 358-1858

CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

AGENT OF THE WEEK

Linda Jo Pyle

Theresa Berry

Ken Banniste

Natalie Bulaich

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC. 626-445-0123

CENTURY 21 VILLAGE, INC. (626) 355-1451

SE M OU -4 P N HUN 1 E OP T&S SA

GLENDORA

$4,350,000

This private stunning estate sits on over 5 acres. There are 6 bedrooms & 9 bathrooms,great room formal dining room,his/hers offices,library,gym or maids quarters, all Viking appliance kitchen,5 fireplaces, Grafix Master Lighting, Niles Audio System, pool, spa, entertainment pavillion,5 car garage with tons of storage,and a motor court that can park 8 cars. All of this oozing in premium quality. (M448)

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

FANTASIC ARCADIA HOME

$1,999,000

639 Arbolada Dr., Arcadia. Stunning 4300 sq ft Santa Anita Oaks Estate situated on a 1/2 acre, gourmet kitchen, pool & spa, 5 bedrooms, 4-1/2 baths, Formal Living Room & Dinning Room and much much more! (ARB)

CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. 626-301-1888

ONE OF A KIND

$1,680,000

Located in Arcadia this 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 4667 sq.ft. home on a 13,572 sq.ft. lot, close to Baldwin Stocker school, two story, huge family room, living room with fireplace, den, kitchen with a center island, 3 car attached garage. Large landscaped yard. (L613)

CENTURY21VILLAGE INC. • (626)355-1451

$1,395,000

Close to Old Town Pasadena & L.A. Fantastic opportunity to live a t t h e e n d o f t h e c u l - d e - s a c i n t h e J o h n s t o n L a k e C o m m u n i t y. Features 4 bed/3 baths + bonus room w/bath in basement. Situated on 29,820 sq.ft. lot. Association pool, meadow & lake access. Spacious rooms w/good lay-out. Expansion potentials. Don’t just drive-by this one! Must see the entire property to appreciate! (AVE)

BEAUTIFUL HOME ON LARGE LOT

CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. (626) 301-1888

CENTURY 21 VILLAGE INC. (626) 355-1451

$869,000

315 Wistaria Way, Sierra Madre. Located in Sierra Madre this 1,986 sq.ft. one owner home is situated on a 11,800 sq.ft. lot and features 4 bedrooms, dining room, family room, nicely updated kitchen with built-ins, laundry room, central air & heat, 2 fireplaces, swimming pool and 2 baths. View of the mountains, double attached garage. (W315)

WEST COVINA

$815,000

Income property features: ONE 3Bd/1.5Bth, TWO 2Bd/1.5Bth, and ONE 2Bd/1.0Bth. The South facing end units have a view, balconies. Near parks, baseball fields, and shops. The front entry has direct garage access. There are large living rooms with balconies. Four 1car/garages, and four 1car/ carport spaces. Each unit has its own laundry area. (N1627)

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123

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MAKE US AN OFFER!

$738,000

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

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC. (626) 445-0123

NORTH LA VERNE

449,000

Land Value Only! This large lot (over 23,000 sq. ft.), is perfect for 2 brand new PUDs. Currently has a 2 bed/ 1 bath house on the property. Great opportunity with many possibilities! (MUL)

CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. 626-301-1888

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC. (626) 445-0123

ENDLESS VIEWS

$799,000

Step into this very unique home high in the hills of Sierra Madre. This tri-level home is designed with the executive in mind, one who loves to entertain. The entrance is to the floor with bedrooms and laundry, go up one flight to the kitchen and dining and then another half flight up to the LR w/ a warm & inviting fireplace, a wet bar, open beamed cathedral ceilings & out to the deck w/ a built in hot tub. Use a little imagination on your decorating and this will be a dream home for life. (L540)

CENTURY 21 ADAMS & BARNES •(626) 358-1858

D CE U D RE

$499,999

$498,888 Single story home with 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bath. Formal dining SPANISH STYLE room, family room, large bonus room, enclosed patio, 2,328 SF Gleaming hardwood floors in this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located in Alhambra. Great fireplace, cove ceilings, spacious and 10,375 SF lot. 2 car attached garage. (W6721)

SUPER SHARP 2 UNITS

kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, newer bathrooms with spa tub. Detached two car garage. (L1615)

Sharp! Sharp! Sharp! 2 exceptionally well maintained units. One unit built in 1949 and one unit in 1958. The front unit has new carpet, ceramic tile floors in kitchen and bath. This is a neat, clean and orderly property and it has no deferred maintenance. SPOTLESS!! (C1209)

CENTURY21ADAMS&BARNES•(626)358-1858 CENTURY 21 VILLAGE INC. (626) 355-1451

CENTURY21ADAMS&BARNES• (626)358-1858

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BUILDER’S DELIEGHT!

$1,595,000

Beautiful home with 4 master suites, 4bths marble floors & hardwood floors, crown moldings, formal dining room huge kitchen w/stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, upstairs has office/den, gated home with old growth oak trees and San Marino Schools! (G1440)

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COUNTRY LIVING

SAN MARINO

GLENDORA

$424,500

Traditional 4 bedroom home located on cul-de-sac with 2 bathrooms. Hardwood floors throughout and central air/heat. Formal living room, family room with fireplace, washer and dryer included, 2 car detached garage with newer automatic door and bonus room or office. Fruit trees in the rear. Close to freeway, transportation and shopping. A great value. (L1926))

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC. (626) 445-0123

BANK OWNED PROPERTY

$498,000

W NE TING S LI

$414,900

This 4BR, 2BA home has a lot to offer w/ hardwood floors in LR and a nice brick fireplace. Large master BR and BA with access to the private backyard. Good size kitchen with lots of cupboard space. Separate laundry room off kitchen. There is a long driveway which leads to the 2 car detached garage. (O758)

DUPLEX STYLE!

$342,000

CENTURY 21 ADAMS & BARNES • (626) 358-1858

CENTURY21ADAMS&BARNES• (626)358-1858

GREAT STARTER HOME

2 BEDROOM CONDO

Great single family home with separate living quarters in quiet single family neighborhood. Completely remodeled with new paint inside and out, and front & back landscaped grounds with mature fruit trees. Main house features 3BR, 1BA. Guest unit is studio with kitchenette & full bath. Newly paved asphalt driveway. Don’t delay! This one will go fast! (B16119)

SE OU M N H 1-4P E OP SUN

TOWNHOME WITH SCENIC VIEWS

$299,500 SPACIOUS NEWER HOME

900 W. Sierra Madre #46, Azusa.This 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, double wide home features a large This 3 bedroom 2.5 bath home in N. Azusa’s Sierra Village Complex, features remodeled kitchen w/ Caesarstone countertops, Lg. master, 2-car garage with direct access. Other amenities include tennis court, pool/spa surrounded by lush park-like greenery. Also for lease at $1675/mo. (SIE)

$299,000

Beautiful 2003 built home located in Quartz Hill upscale area of Lancaster this 3,560 sq.ft. with 4 bedroom, 3 baths, two story, kitchen opens to family room and dining area, spacious master bedroom, laundry room upstairs, 9,374 sq.ft. lot, direct access to two car garage. (M42338)

CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD. 626-301-1888 CENTURY 21 VILLAGE INC. (626) 355-1451

CENTURY 21 Adams&Barnes

CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD.

$229,000

Located in Highland Park this one bedroom home would be A greater starter home or rental property. Situated on a 7,500 sq.ft. lot. Needs TLC. Lots of potential (H422)

CENTURY 21 VILLAGE INC. (626) 355-1451

CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC

$210,000

This two level home features 2 spacious bedrooms, updated bathrooms and nice size patio. Freshly painted and move-in condition. Located near Citrus College and APU. Association Pool. (CER)

CENTURY 21 EARLL, LTD.

626-301-1888

CENTURY 21 VILLAGE, INC

(626) 358-1858

(626) 301-1888

(626) 445-0123

(626) 355-1451

433 WEST FOOTHILL BLVD., MONROVIA

320 E. FOOTHILL BLVD., ARCADIA

20 E. FOOTHILL BLVD. SUITE 105, ARCADIA

38 W. SIERRA MADRE BLVD., SIERRA MADRE

WWW.C21AB.NET

WWW.CENTURY21EARLL.COM

WWW.C21LUDECKE.COM

WWW.C21VILLAGE.COM

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YMCA

SANTA ANITA FAMILY

WHO TAKES CARE OF YOU?

-Photo by Terry Miller

Runner Up - Best Martial Arts

The “Y” has long been associated with developing values in the young people who go there and encouraging the development of character has always been a hallmark of the organization. It’s therefore no surprise that they were voted best in the area of martial arts in our Readers’ Choice 2009 poll. No disrespect to Master Splinter, but martial arts is not all about Bruce Lee and Ninja Turtles. Respect and responsibility are key aspects of the study of martial arts; and not surprisingly, these are two of the four core values the YMCA stresses. While they were selected by our readers in the area of Martial Arts, there is always a great deal more going on at the “Y” and the staff is always glad to explain all the opportunities for physical fitness as well as good old fashioned fun. 501 S Mountain Ave., Monrovia, (626) 359-9244, www.safymca.org

GAGNIER LANDSCAPING

WHO IMPROVES YOUR HOME?

Runner Up - Best Landscaping

Specializing in irrigation system, trees planting, and landscape design for upscale homes, Gagnier Landscaping offers free estimates for all of their services. Professional maintenance programs are also available, as well as the ability to work directly with architects in planning landscapes, walkways, pebble walks, low voltage exterior lighting, and much more. Whether your building from scratch or making improvements to your existing home, Gagnier Landscaping and Osti Landscapes are ready with the professional expertise necessary to get the job done right. P.O. Box 743, Sierra Madre, (626) 355-2152

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PA S ADENA pasadenaindependent.com

alerted all the other diners in the restaurant to observe and wonder what was going to happen next? The waitress came up to the patron’s table and said... “Look Mister, I don’t know what happened, all I do is serve the pizza’s ... I don’t cook them. As the tomato incident began to grow into a heated discussion I immediately,

grabbed Sean and said ... “Hey, we’ve gotta get out of here now!” Quickly Grandma gathered all of Sean’s leftovers when he started to repeat his original inquiry “But... Grandma where is my tom...” Once again she shoved another grape into his mouth to silence any admission to the tomato mystery. Persuasively, I tugged Sean out of the booth and we moved toward the exit. Now

it was Sean’s turn to broadcast the incident for all nearby inquisitive patrons to hear. Gosh Grandpa ... I didn’t even get a chance to taste that sliced tomato, or that pepperoni pizza. I didn’t even get to play Arcade games like you promised. “Yea, Sean”, I said, I know how that is!” I didn’t get to have pizza either.” But that’s how life goes sometimes when your Grandma is given a bad headache!”

NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2009

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Bed & Bath

Winner Bed, Bath and Beyond 650 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 357-7404 www.bedbathandbeyond. com Runner Up Bed, Bath and Beyond 3341 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena (626) 351-1262

Blinds/Drapes Winner Smart Draperies 15 W. Saint Joseph St. Ste D Arcadia (626) 445-1803 Runner Up Home Depot 1625 S. Mountain Ave. Monrovia (626) 256-0200

Cabinets Winner Brocca Custom Cabinetry

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1777 Arrow Route Unit G28 Upland (909) 967-3716 www.broccacarpentry.com Runner Up J&B 7705 Garvey Ave. Rosemead (626) 357-6600

Carpet & Flooring Winner Carpet One 9324 Lower Azusa Rd. Temple City (626) 443-2744 www.carpetone-carpetsuppliers.com Runner Up Contractors Carpet Center 622 E. Evergreen Ave. Monrovia (626) 305-7472

Home Decor Winner Country Cottage 107 W Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-9739 www.mycountrycottage.net

OTHERS CHOICES

Institute of Higher Learning Winner Caltech 1200 E. California Blvd. Pasadena (626) 395-6811 www.caltech.edu

www.ci.monrovia.ca.us Runner Up Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia (626) 821-5567 www.ci.arcadia.ca.us

Local Charity

Runner Up Pasadena City College 1570 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 585-7123 www.pasadena.edu

Winner Foothill Unity 415 W. Chestnut Ave. Monrovia (626) 358-3486 www.foothillunitycenter.org

Library

Runner Up American Red Cross 376 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 447-2193 www.arcadia-redcross.org

Winner Monrovia Public Library 321 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 256-8274

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WHOS COOKIN?

American

Winner Monrovian Family Restaurant 534 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 359-8364 www.the-monrovian.com Runner Up Green Street 146 Shoppers Lane

Pasadena (626) 577-7170 www.greenstreetrestaurant.com

Bakery Winner Monrovia Bakery 506 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 357-1895 Runner Up

Runner Up A+ Furniture 101 E. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel (626) 571-5367

Reni Rose (626) 355-8400

Landscaping

367 Monterey Pines Drive, Arcadia Offered at $6,880,000.

Winner Sassy Grassy Greetings 107 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-9739

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.

Runner Up Gagnier Landscaping P.O. Box 743 Sierra Madre (626) 355-5977

751 Oak Crest, Sierra Madre $1,098,000 • $3,500 Lease price

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

Pool Care Winner Mountain View Pools 222 E. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 303-3758 www.mountainviewpools. com

Roofer Winner West Coast Roofing 167 N. San Marino Ave. Pasadena (626) 797-8536 www.westcoastroofinginc. com

Local Festival Winner Monrovia Family Festival 521 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 357-7442 Runner Up Wistaria Festival Sierra Madre (626) 355-5111 www.sierramadrewistariafestival.com

Place of Worship Winner Annunciation Church 1307 E. Longden Ave. Arcadia (626) 447-6202 www.archdiocese.la Runner Up Holy Angels Church 370 Campus Dr. Arcadia (626) 445-0232 www.holyangelsarcadia.org Merengue Bakery and Café 110 E. Colorado Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-5650 www.merenguebakery. com

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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 located 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.

833 Canyon Crest Sierra Madre Offered at $698,000.

Escape to the serene hills of Sierra Madre to your own, cozy hideaway. This beautifully maintained home exudes an aura of comfort and peacefulness. There are charming, relaxing patios and city light, treetop and mountain views. The new kitchen offers granite counters, stainless steel 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?

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Winner Capistrano’s Restaurant 211 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia (626) 294-0099 www.capistranos.com

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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Winner - Best Senior Living

VISTA COVE AT ARCADIA

Here at Vista Cove at Arcadia we believe in “Respecting the Past, and Anticipating the Future”. We are a caring and intimate community with both independent and assisted living apartments that are beyond compare in the San Gabriel Valley. Our exquisite dining room has restaurant style services with a creative and diverse menu designed by our Executive Chef. Vista Cove at Arcadia has a long standing caring staff with a nurse on call 24/7 to ensure each resident receives the individual attention that they deserve. We are located in the beautiful city of Arcadia. 601 Sunset Blvd., Arcadia, (626) 447-0106, www.vistacove.com

Continued from 25 Chinese Winner Wang’s Place 120 E. Lemon Ave. Monrovia (626) 303-3701 www.wangsplace.com Runner Up Chang’s Garden 627 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia (626) 445-0707

Coffee House Winner Bean Town 45 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre (626) 355-1596 www.beantowncoffeebar. com Runner Up Joe’s Place 1345 E. Huntington Dr. Duarte (626) 357-JOES www.joesplaceduarte.com

Diner Winner Monrovian Family Restaurant 534 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 359-8364 www.the-monrovian.com

Winner Daphne’s Greek Café 915 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 256-4209 www.daphnesgreekcafe.com

French Winner Charcuterie 120 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre (626) 355-3908 www.thecharcuterie.net Winner Café Bizou 1 N. Raymond Ave. Pasadena (626) 792-9923 www.cafebizou.com

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Indian Winner Akbar Cuisine of India 44 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena (626) 577-9916 www.akbarcuisineofindia.com Runner Up New Delhi Palace 950 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 405-0666 www.newdelhipasadena.com

Italian Winner Bella Sera Trattoria 422 South Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 359-1399 www.bella-sera.net

Mediterranean Winner The Patio 21 E. Huntington Dr.Arcadia (626) 447-2846 www.patiocuisine.com

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Runner Up Domenico’s 51 N. Santa Anita Ave. Arcadia (626) 574-7433 www.domenicosarcadia.com

Japanese Winner Mikomi Sushi 414 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 359-1058 Runner Up Tokyo Lobby 927 E. Las Tunas Dr. #K San Gabriel (626) 287-9972

Juice Bar Winner Sierra Juice Company 1 Kersting Ct. Sierra Madre (626) 836-1293 Runner Up Robeks Juice 941 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia (626) 357-4515 www.robeks.com

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Runner Up Diner on Main 201 W. Main St. Alhambra (626) 281-3488 www.dineronmainrestaurant.net

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Runner Up Mediterranean Garden Grill 335 W. Foothill Blvd. Monrovia (626) 301-0555 www.mediterraneangardengrill.com

Mexican Winner Peppers Mexican Restaurant 181 Colorado Pl. Arcadia (626) 446-5529 Runner Up Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant 602 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 303-3393 www.rudysmexicanrestaurant.com

Runner Up Thai Classic 1011 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia (626) 294-9914

Vegetarian Winner Something Healthy 1014 Shamrock Ave. Monrovia (626) 301-0096 www.somethinghealthynow.com

Lebanese Winner Lebanese Kitchen 1384 E. Washington Blvd. Pasadena (626) 296-9010

Cuban Winner Merengue Bakery and Café 110 E. Colorado Blvd. Monrovia (626) 358-5650 www.merenguebakery.com

Vietnamese Winner Park Pho Nguyen Hoang 401 W. Valley Blvd. San Gabriel (626) 281-0017

Spanish Winner La Luna Negra 44 W. Green St. Pasadena (626) 844-4331 www.lalunanegrarestaurant.com

Thai Winner President Thai 498 S. Rosemead Blvd. Pasadena (626) 578-9814 www.president-thai.com

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Very desirable home! This 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath home is located on a distinctive and beautiful street near the Arroyo Seco. French windows throughout the home make the home feel very open and airy. The wood flooring adds a touch of elegance to this home. A permitted bonus room could easily be transformed into an extra bedroom or family room. Don’t let this home pass you by! Call today to let us help you call this home yours! PASADENA (CAL)

Upgraded and Restored. This 3 bedroom, 5 bath home is sure to makes heads turn. With its gorgeous Victorian style and upgrades all throughout, this home is sure to be on everyone’s mind. Its picturesque windows and original doors are what add a lot of character to this home. SIERRA MADRE (MON397)

Quaint Traditional Home! This 2 bedroom, 1 ¾ bath home is located on a charming street north of Foothill. Featuring large rooms with coved ceilings and picturesque windows. The back yard is dotted with fruit trees, grape vines and its own storybook gate. Call today to discover how we can help make this home yours! MONROVIA (MAU)

You won’t believe the price! This lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bath home is ready for you to move into. It features, lots of living space and plenty of natural sunlight. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances that add a touch of elegance. Call today to see how we can help you make this home yours! TUJUNGA (SAM)

Up To $8,000 in Tax Credits available if you buy a new home before May 1, 2010.

Let your imagination run wild! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath Glass Pyramid home is one home you need to see. Built to the exact dimensions of the great pyramid near Cairo, this home is sure to make you feel like Egyptian Royalty. Sitting on an acre of land, this home is full of possibilities. Call today to see how we can help you own an iconic home! SIERRA MADRE (OAK751)

Its all about the view! This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home is located on a beautiful street in the Sierra Madre Canyon. Featuring 2 master suites boasting panoramic views, you will instantly feel at home. Completely rebuilt in 1995, this home offers traditional style with many modern amenities. The modern kitchen overlooks your own private backyard complete with many trees that adds privacy. This home is sure to go fast, don’t let this one slip through our grasp! Call today to let us help you call this home yours! SIERRA MADRE (SKY)

Nothing quite like it! Just a short stroll from downtown Sierra Madre this beautiful townhome is located in one of the rare gated communities in Sierra Madre. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home is truly a gem. Pick up the phone and let us show you what sets this home apart from the others.SIERRA MADRE (ESP)

Under legislation signed into law by President Obama you could receive up to $8,000 in tax credits if you are a First Time Buyer and up to $6,500 in tax credit if you are a move up buyer. Under the new legislation these tax credits will expire on May 1, 2010 and you must have a property in escrow by that deadline. If you have been thinking about purchasing a home, NOW is the time to do it. Call us for full details on the new rules and for information on how you might quality.

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NOVEMBER 12 - NOVEMBER 18, 2009

The Social Whirl BY FLORETTA LAUBER

Las Alas Working Hard on Yearly Fundraiser Patty Hahn and Jane Anderson, chairmen of the resource development committee, had jars of E. Waldo Ward’s products ready for assembly at the October Las Alas meeting. They had a great time while packaging up jams in sets of two. After a lot of taste test-

ing, Orange Marmalade and Seedless Raspberry Jam were chosen to support E. Waldo Ward, a local business in Sierra Madre. Five hundred sets will be sold with proceeds being used to benefit children in our community through Operation School Bell.

Arcadia Woman’s Club Sets Fast Pace Members and guests enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon November 4th and a fun program of line dancing with members joining in. Margie Gardner, a long-time instructor, brought members of her classes from Arcadia Community Center to perform. Members of the Woman’s Club have stepped forward with multiple projects. First will be the distribution of Christmas dinners and gift baskets for those in need. Second will be ongoing, the adoption of a women’s shelter. Distributions will begin in January. The annual club Christmas party is set for December 2nd when new trees and special table decorations will be unveiled. Most exciting is the announcement of the club’s fabulous Valentine fashion show by Magnolia, February 6th. Save the date.

Chair of the International event, Terri Weeks with guest speaker Christian Mungai, a native of Kenya and director of Africa MinistryMariners Church, Irvine, with club president, Nancy Ely.

Bumble Bee Jenna Kailani, age four years old, was one of the costume winners at Haunted Halloween Happenings on Friday, October 30th. Over 500 elementary age school students roamed the haunted hallways of the Community Center and enjoyed activities such as the Ewey Gewey Room and Scary Crafts. Children came dressed in their best costumes and enjoyed trick or treating, goblin games and outdoor activities. The event was free of charge and open to the public and hosted by the Arcadia Recreation Department.

Altrusa Service Club of Arcadia celebrated its International Night on October 28th, with special guests and initiation of two new members. (L-r) Long-time member Ruth Gilb sponsored Mariane Meeker Cherkas; at the podium Denice Gilb (installing officer, Bernetta K. Reade, sponsored by Mary Hansen.

Knott’s Berry Farm Excursion Come spend a day filled with wild rides and fun as Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department sponsors a supervised excursion to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park on Monday, November 30th. For Arcadia Unified School District students, Monday, November 30th is a Staff Development Day, so there is no school. Fee for juniors and adults, 12 years and older, is $62; children 11 years and younger is $54. Fee includes transportation, admission, lunch, supervision of children and unlimited use of Knott’s many exciting rides and attractions. Check in at the Community Center parking lot at 8:30 a.m.; bus departs at 9 a.m. sharp and returns to the Community Center parking lot at 6 p.m. Lunch is included in the excursion fee, but it is recommended you bring $10-$15 for snacks, drinks and spending money. Registration will be taken on a first come, first served basis, dependent upon receipt of fee and began Monday, November 2nd. You can register by downloading the form at www. ci.arcadia.ca.us under Recreation and Community Services Department, or you can come by the office at 375 Campus Dr., Arcadia. Hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., (626) 574-5113.

Jim Conner, pastor of Arcadia Presbyterian Church, and his wife, Lynda, with Joshua Mbwamnche from Nigeria. All were special guests at Altrusa dinner, held at Capistrano’s Restaurant in Arcadia.

Civic Club Shoppe Offers Creative Gifts The Shoppe, run by Sierra Madre Civic Club, features beautiful hand-knitted items and other creations for your holiday gift buying. Look for their booth at Dickens Village, November 28th, 3-8 p.m., in Kersting Court. From December 4-6, there will also be a boutique at 196 N. Adams on Friday, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be a rainbow of colors for knitted scarves, hats, berets, hand warmers and much more, plus jewelry creations and even a wonderful variety of hand-created aprons. Your selections will make your gift giving unique and perhaps you will find something special as a treat for yourself.

(L-r) Guest speaker Pat Robinson, museum curator Dana Dunn, and event chair and moderator Gene Glasco, at the Beat Goes On: Arcadia Backyard Bands of the Sixties, hosted by the Arcadia Historical Society. The brown bag lunch program drew a large audience October 15th on the museum patio.

Cowboy Quinn Hettich, age six, a first grader at Camino Grove Elementary School in Arcadia, was another winner.

WE HAVE “SOMETHING” YOU NEED Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday School: (all ages) 9:15 a.m. Sunday Eve - “Praise” Worship 7:00 p.m. or Monday Worship - 7:00 p.m.

(L-r) Jane Anderson and Patty Hahn, co-chairs of Las Alas Resource Development Committee, plan pre-holiday project.

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Margie Gardner (center/hat), popular line dancing teacher, with her group (l-r) Lu Washburn, Edna Jukofsky, Beth Newton, Linda McKenzie, Andi Cramer, Hazel Wiessner, and Suzanne Cardif, entertained at Arcadia Woman’s Club November 4th.

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The Dollmakers Kattywompus Runner Up- Best Toy Store You may know The Dollmakers’ Kattywompus from their appearances on CNN or E! Channel, Animal Planet or Channel 7 Eyewitness News. They’ve also been featured in Good Housekeeping and Sunset Magazines, as well as the Los Angeles Times. Their retail store is stuffed to the rafters with cool toys, both play and collectible dolls, doll clothes and accessories, and other exciting – and unexpected – gifts and treasures plus a music studio complete with guitar, dulcimer, fiddle & banjo lessons. For years they’ve had another “secret” business designing popular products for major manufacturers. From the original ‘80s Applause Batman doll, to current product like Target’s Fancy Nancy line – and, most recently, Discovery Kid’s items for JAKKS Pacific, they’ve been keeping busy, and keeping up with what’s cool in today’s toys.

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Felikian’s Carpet One was established 30 years ago when two Armenian brothers, Martin and Charles, had a dream. They came to this country with very little except their ambition to build a solid future for their families and their ability and determination to work hard. In the last 5 years the “little family business” has tripled its volume and added two new locations to better serve its clients. The Temple City store carries only the best brands in carpet and laminate flooring products made to look like hardwood, stone or tile for a trendier look with different textures. According to their owners, the reason for Carpet One’s success is simple: They’re not perfect, but they’re honest and they stand behind every job they sell. That kind of word gets around! 9324 Lower Azusa Rd., Temple City, (626) 795-2821, www.felikianscarpet.com

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Beacon Media’s official request to photograph Mark Colasuonno in court Tuesday morning was denied. His attorney, Sumpba Kedia, is pictured here leading the former “Tax Doctor” away from our cameras on Tuesday morning outside the Pasadena Superior Court. Later than morning, Colasuonno was arrested and led away in handcuff’s.

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

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As you read this, the adobe structure located on the grounds of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in Arcadia continues to deteriorate. And its condition is of grave concern to many at the County, Arboretum volunteers and a growing number of Arcadians. Believing that the adobe might actually crumble, a group of Arcadians have begun to rally support for a project to restore not only

the adobe, but rebuild Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin’s homestead, an effort they see as returning the founder and first mayor of Arcadia to his rightful place in the City’s history. Within the walls of the adobe, Baldwin signed city incorporation papers in 1903 and it is the place he died in 1909. The city’s history took a jolt when research turned up a shocking piece of news: the adobe in the historic collection at the Los Angeles Coun-

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

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A Terrible Thing: Strangled Woman

Delivered to Monrovia P.D.

Caruso to Drop Lawsuit against

City, Westfield

BY SUSAN MOTANDER

It had been a relatively quiet Friday night for the Monrovia Police Department. Then Guillermo Marinero, 28, walked into the lobby and told the desk personnel, “I think I did a terrible thing.” Marinero had parked his car in front of the station and inside was Theresa Cardoza, his girlfriend. She had been strangled. Monrovia Police officers attempted to revive the 28 year old even using the Automatic External Defibrillator unit now regular equipment for the department. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics continued the attempt to revive the young woman to no avail. She was pronounced dead. Marinero was arrested. On Tuesday he was arraigned on one count of first degree murder with the enhancement alleging the “personal use of a deadly weapon” according to Sgt. Jim Gates of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. Among other things Marinero told police, he indicated that the argument with Cardoza had taken place in the 2400 block of South Myrtle Avenue in the unincorporated section south of Monrovia.

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Harbicht: Developers Guilty of Misusing Environmental Laws BY SAMEEA KAMAL

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

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Continued from 22 Night Club Winner 4th Dimension 326 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 303-8656 Winner The Vault 2675 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena (626) 683-3344 www.thevaultsportsbar.com

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Pool Hall Winner 4th Dimension 326 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia (626) 303-8656 Runner Up The Cue Ball 934 E. Main St. Alhambra (626) 282-8094

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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 (2010-2015). 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 2009 Thursday, Thursday, Thursday,

Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia (“Planning Commission”) on Tuesday, November 24, 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 Planning Commission will consider whether to recommend to the Arcadia City Council the approval, conditional approval, or denial of a proposed Ordinance to amend Article IX (Division and Use of Land) of the Arcadia Municipal Code to address assembly uses, schools, tutoring centers and the requirements for Conditional Use Permits for such uses and to add a provision for reasonable accommodations of issues related to the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. All those interested and the public in general are invited to appear and provide testimony at said time and place and will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. In addition, all persons are invited to provide written and other evidence at or prior to the public hearing. All persons are hereby advised that should any person desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the above matter and this public hearing, such persons may be limited to raising only those issues and objections raised by such person or other persons at or prior to the time of the public hearing. For further information regarding the proposed Ordinance, or to submit comments, please contact Planning Services at Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007, or call (626) 574-5423, or by fax to (626) 4479173, or by email to ‘jkasama@ ci.arcadia.ca.us.’ In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting, contact Planning Services at (626) 574-5423 at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when such special services are needed. This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting.

Thursday, October 29, November 5, 2009 November 12, 2009 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) October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2009 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA TO CONSIDER A P R O P O S E D O R D I N A N C E TO AMEND ARTICLE IX (DIVISION AND USE OF LAND) OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO A D D R E S S A S S E M B LY U S E S , SCHOOLS, TUTORING CENTERS AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR SUCH USES AND TO ADD A PROVISION FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS OF ISSUES RELATED TO THE FEDERAL RELIGIOUS LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the

Arcadia City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on alternate Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Arcadia City Hall will be closed Friday, November 20th. Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Publish: Thursday, November 12, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISION To: Property Owners within a 300’ Radius From: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Pursuant to State Law, the Planning Commission hereby gives notice that a public hearing will be held to determine whether the following request should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied: Application No: Conditional Use Permit No. 09-14 Applicant: Paul Supancheck Location: 1313 S. Baldwin Avenue Requests: To allow the following changes to the existing childrenlearning center that was approved under Conditional Use Permit No. 04-11 (d.b.a. Kids Island):

a. Extend the business hours from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., everyday; and, b. Allow private children birthday parties (max. 30 people and 3 staff members) during times when open play and classes are not in session. Environmental Document: Refer to the Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration that accompanies this notice. Time of Hearing: Tu e s d a y, December 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: City Council Chambers at Arcadia City Hall 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California The application file and plans of the proposed project are available for review at the Planning Services office. All interested persons are invited to appear at the public hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed project. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the proposed project, 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. Persons wishing to comment on the proposed project may do so at the public hearing or by writing to Planning Services prior to the December 8, 2009 public hearing. For further information regarding this matter or to submit comments, please contact Lisa Flores, Senior Planner, at (626) 574-5445 or via email at lflores@ci.arcadia. caus. Comments may also be mailed to 240 West Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021, or faxed to (626) 447-9173. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in the public hearing, please contact Planning Services at (626) 5745423 at least three (3) working days before the meeting. This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the public hearing. Arcadia City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and on alternate Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. City Hall will be closed on November 26-27, 2009 in observance of Thanksgiving and December 4, 2009. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division/ Planning Services Lisa Flores, Senior Planner – (626) 574-5445 Mail by date: November 13, 2009 OTHER PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0070860 Title Order No. 08-8-260691 APN No. 8503-009-019 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by TOMMY FIGUEROA, A SINGLE MAN, dated 04/21/2005 and recorded 04/29/05, as Instrument

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No. 05 1000500, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 12/02/2009 at 1:00PM, At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 West Mission Blvd., Pomona at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 917 CRESCENT DRIVE, MONROVIA, CA, 91016. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any,

shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $692,893.95. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebted-ness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances

thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 10/11/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/ Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.38618 11/05, 11/12, 11/19/2009

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Dereks Bistro Dr. Arthur J. Keenan, D.C., Chiropractor El Portal Restaurant Fallon Fine Art Fasching’s Car Wash Foothill Gym Fresh Events Company FrontRunner Restaurant at Santa Anita Park Full House Seafood Restaurant Green Street Restaurant In-N-Out Burger KSA Fitness Los Angeles Turf Club, Inc. Maddalena Vineyard Brands Maria's Italian Kitchen Marina’s Oasis Masa Sushi and Sake Restaurant Matt Denny’s Ale House Restaurant

Merengue Bakery and Café Mojitos Restaurant and Rum Bar Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts Inc Nikki C’s Restaurant Organizing for Success P.M. Jacoy Fine Menswear Pacific Park Pasadena Playhouse Perdue’s BBQ & Catering Pie N’ Burger Rene & Company Romano’s Macaroni Grill Rowley Portraiture Savor the Flavor Scratch Cookies & Bakery Serena Creative Inc. Sierra Health & Fitness Starbucks Steve’s In Focus The Comedy & Magic Club

The Dance Family Studio The Fox and the Hair Salon The Ice House The Melting Pot The Nail Boutique The Orchestras of Pasadena The Patio Mediterranean Cuisine The Skin Care Shop Toyota Speedway at Irwindale Twin Palms Pasadena Urban Retreat Massage & Day Spas Valentine’s Wine & Spirits Vista Cove at Arcadia Votre Salon Walgreen’s Home Care Waste Management West Coast Wines Westfield Shopping Center Wine of the Month Club, Inc. YMCA of West San Gabriel Valley

In appreciation for your contribution, everyone who supports the Campaign for Methodist Hospital by December 31 will be honored with lasting recognition in the hospital lobby for all to see.

Join those who are making a difference.

For more information on how you can be listed, please call the Foundation office at (626) 898-8888.