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By Dorothy Denne

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down my wife’s best cinnamon bread dough?

Today our vacuum cleaner requirements are numerous. We have a vacuum cleaner for the grandchild’s bedroom for when he stays overnight.

Individual machines for the rugs, drapery and a sofa cleaning, a hobby craft paint sprayer machine, dog drying tank type model and the usual garage wet and dry multipurpose vacuum.

Our t hree- ca r garage has been reduced to parking one vehicle and 7 vacuum cleaners. Our vacuum cleaner purchases and repair costs have really soared. Fortunately we receive a special rate from our vacuum cleaner serviceman whenever we bring in two or more for repairs.

Recently my “Vacuum Expert” set up a work area in the garage for vacuum repairs. She claims that she is now saving me money by charging me only half of the normal costs for vacuum repairs.

Well I really don’t mind relinquishing my garage parking spot to her evening vacuum cleaner repair work, but the constant whirring sound coming from the garage puts me to sleep on the sofa during my favorite evening TV show. So, now I guess you might say I am multi-tasking also.

My wife’s birthday is coming up soon and since she has been looking longingly at the latest model Robotic Vacuum Cleaner, iRoomba 580, with the new Wireless Command Center that allows her to effortlessly steer the robotic iRoomba while sitting across the room. It’s the perfect gift for her, and in my garage, there will always be room for ... just one more vacuum cleaner.

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Multi-tasking ... This term may be new to some people as its origin is from the Computer World and is defined as ... the concurrent performance of several jobs by a computer.

However, in my wife’s case she may have been way ahead of her time and just not given credit for “multi-tasking her housework”. For example, she would vacuum the floor while carrying a fussy baby and to break the housework monotony she would watch an old movie or a TV soap opera, all at the same time.

Her experiences over the years while vacuuming have made her a real vacuum cleaning pro. She can use either hand equally well, while practicing a new dance step to the hum of the vacuum motor.

The vacuum has almost become a member of the family. While our children were very young one of them developed a fondness for the humming sound of the motor. Soon he would not take a nap without the whirring sound of the vacuum cleaner outside of his room to soothe him deep into dreamland.

Yes, at bedtime too, instead of a night-light in his room or music playing, my “Cleaning Genie” would put him to bed with the vacuum cleaner running.

Even to this day when he visits, if my wife is vacuuming, which is an everyday occurrence, he gets that special glint in his eye, and slight curl in his lip as he begins to yawn.

My wife’s fondness for the vacuum cleaner is very evident. To her it is a very personal item. She buys a new model every two years whether she needs to or not.

She is constantly swooning over the new models. She claims by trading her machines every two years or three thousand miles she gets a better trade-in. Not long ago, when I was trading in one of her old models, I told the salesman that it had very low mileage and belonged to a little old lady.

He laughed and said, “yaa I know, and she only drove it to the store and back.”

Well, that was pretty close to the truth.

You see...it was late one Halloween night when we heard a knock at the door

and giggling voices chanting the traditional “Trick or Treat”. Upon opening the door, I was greeted with a 5 lb bag of confetti.

One half of the million particles launched into the house, while the other half was gently distributed by a slight breeze onto the driveway. Shocked yes, but not nearly as much as the neighbors and passing motorists as they watched with unbelieving eyes, as my wife was meticulously vacuuming the driveway and the litter on down the street. Often, I worry about her unusual affection for vacuum cleaners. Particularly when she looks so longingly at the lawn sweepers and pool vacuums while walking through the local hardware store. I really got worried the first time I saw her run to the front window of our house to catch a glimpse of the City of Arcadia’s street cleaning vehicle.

Her diversity in the use of the vacuum was apparent when I saw her blow dry our French Poodle after giving it a bath and the unusual art deco mural she spray painted in our bedroom with her vacuum cleaner attachments.

My experience with her quirky vacuum cleaner indulgence has not always been pleasing. During the early years of our marriage, perhaps I should call it marr-age as her coordination was not very good. A vacuum in her hands would dent and scar everything in its path.

Today other problems have surfaced. Lost socks, missing underwear and occasionally “whoosh” my necktie will show up in the garbage tattered from the days cleaning. Her most unforgettable incident occurred while baking bread as somehow she knocked the bread dough batter onto the floor. Calling on her ingenuity...you guessed it, slurp slurp and the gooey dough was safely hidden in the vacuum bag. Now the gooey mess was carefully laid to rest in the land of vacuum fuzz, where the dough could rise in peace.

Somewhat later, I was startled when I looked at the parked vacuum cleaner, to see the fattest vacuum bag purring in great contentment. But then what vacuum cleaner wouldn’t purr after slurping

By Jeff Corriveau

By Wally Hage

Tax Time Blues (or) The Rats Ate My Cadillac (I have decided to rerun a column I did in April, 1999.

While working on my income taxes yesterday, I was reminded of it.)

I paid our income tax last week. I was feeling a little blue. If the IRS said I we owed so much, how come we didn't have more left?

I was trying to see the bright side. I was trying to convince myself things were good. I said, “Self, be thankful you owe something. It means you earned something.”

I have a roof over my head. You can tell by looking at me, I'm not hungry.

I'm able to get warm in winter and cool in summer.

I have a new car, small, middle-of-the-line but it looks classy and I like it.

Life is pretty good.

Still, I had to pay the IRS for that goodness. So, I have a right to feel sorry for me.

A no t he r wom a n I know appears to have everything. Her home is gorgeous. She has a cleaning crew to keep it spotless.

Her lawn is a perennial showcase, thanks to the hired gardeners.

T he h i red ma i nt e nance company keeps the pool clean and clear. She just swims or has catered parties around it.

The exercise room is well equipped. She has a personal trainer. And, treat of all treats, she has a masseuse who gives her regular massages.

Her wardrobe looks like something straight out of the top fashion magazines. Her hairdresser keeps her dyed, dried, curled and coiffed at least twice a week.

Her t a x ma n ca me to her house. He figured her taxes. She owed the IRS. She said she can't understand. If she owes that much, how come she doesn't have more left?

She was feeling a little blue.

I have to admit, I had a little trouble feeling sorry for her. Then she told me a story that I consider to be about the ultimate.

This same woman believes in trading her car every other year, just because it is two years old. That is how she's always done it. Last time, she bought a new Cadillac. Then shortly thereafter she decided to take a trip around the world. Her mechanic came out to the house and removed the battery from her new car.

She was gone a year.

She had a house sitter but not a car driver. It sat in the garage while she was gone.

When she came home, the mechanic returned to replace the battery. He lifted

the hood.

Inside that beautiful garage attached to that luxurious home, common rats had gnawed all the wiring of her elegant Cadillac.

I still have a little trouble feeling sorry for her, but I'm not feeling so blue any more. Meaning has returned to my life.

I'm going to spend what I have left to print a bumper sticker. I'll put it on my classy little car. It will read “The Rats Ate My Cadillac.”

Who will know the difference?

(I didn't have to get the sticker printed. My Heart-son and wife got it for me. It is now 2010 and I'm still tooling around town in that same classy little car.

It is still wearing that same sticker.)

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Can someone do an article on what happened to all the live music in Sierra Madre?!!!

I moved to this town two years ago because it reminded me a little of Austin Texas. Small town, nice people, always see someone you know when you go out, good local talent at Bean Town and the Bucaneer Lounge. Now I hear there is no more music at the two venues! I also miss the Sierra Madre Brewery (on a side st.) that was soooo Austin. Beer in a real outside beer garden.

Why isn't anyone letting bands play?

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The current Canyon Residential Zone Committee appears to be one-sided and noticeably absent of differing views which gives the appearance that equal representation is not important. It is purported this current committee group was selected with the express view not to allow ‘builders’ and ‘architects’ to serve.

One would think that divergent views and expert advice would be a good thing from people who deal with zoning as a matter of profession on a daily basis, thus providing pertinent perspective to the Committee’s agenda. Otherwise it would seem unfair and unwise to the total Canyon population.

Citizens have a strong sense of fairness and this Canyon Zone Commit-

tee appears lopsided in its make-up which could be interpreted as not representing a true sampling of the views and opinions of fellow Canyon residents. Why else would builders or architects be purposefully shunned? If the current committee is attempting make the canyon zone solely with their own ideas, and lock out other views, it is fundamentally unfair in its representation of all citizens of the Canyon.

Obviously, it is assumed any group endeavoring to create a new canyon zoning would be interested in achieving well-rounded representation of the entire community. Group think should be avoided in developing a new zoning ordinance.

The establishment of this Committee to preserve

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the Canyon’s “unique residential setting and (its) rustic and historic character” seems honorable, but how did the Canyon become this unique setting, this rustic sylvan paradise we have all enjoyed all these years without such a committee? Why is what we have had for countless years no longer sufficient? Micromanaging the properties of Canyon citizens could become more of a problem than a solution. We do not need more local intrusive government intervention.

We can be trusted to manage our own properties under current ordinances without a select group telling us we need more regulation. Where is the outcry for such changes, other than from a micro group of unsolicited advocates?

Why not first put to vote whether the Canyon residents want a zoning revision and more local government supervision? Why do we need this Canyon Residential Zone Committee? Why is this advocacy group necessary for maintaining the Canyon in its present state? If it can be proven we are losing our uniqueness, that the Canyon is disappearing as we know it, then maybe we could organize a representative group of concerned citizens to tackle the issues; otherwise it appears to be an oligarchy dictating more regulation just because they think they know better than the rest of us.

It is understood there will be public meetings (Feb. 22 and March 22) where we can challenge and question the proposals of this Committee, but who will write the final draft? If the current group writes the draft, will other opinions and input be represented?

The appearance of a biased canyon zoning panel does not bode well for fair representation of all. Whoever gave their blessing to this group could have been more sensitive in creating a more balanced cross segment of our community which is a basic right. It is hoped that we could do a better job at administering a local government for all Canyon residents.

Greg and Mary Prout, Sierra Madre

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mine the three winners of Olympics medals. When the competition was over, Mirai was in position to skate in the final top group of skaters which heads into Thursday evening’s challenge.

Mirai’s Skating Club in Pasadena watched Mirai at Matt Denny’s Ale House in Arcadia Tuesday evening.

The excited club members were able to see Mirai’s practically unblemished performance.

Matt McSweeny , owner of the popular Matt Denny’s, said he’ll be airing the competition Thursday, especially since she wound up among the top contenders and may well win a medal.

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Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard waves to the crowds on Fair Oaks Avenue Saturday morning as he drives south on the parade route in this vintage 1952 MG-TD.

By Terry Miller

P a s a d e n a’s B l a c k History Parade was held Saturday, Feb. 20, and featured celebrity grand marshals Michaela Pereira and Gayle Anderson of KTLA-TV.

The parade’s community grand marshals were Gregory Mosley and Juanita West-Tillman.

Mosley’s local volunteer involvement has included the Robinson Park Master Plan Committee, W.D. Edson Neighborhood Improvement Association, Pasadena YMCA and Pasadena Neighborhood Housing Services.

West-Tillman is chairwoman of the Pasadena NAACP’s Education Committee, treasurer of the Pasa-

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Pereira joined the KTLA team as co-anchor of the Morning Show in 2004 and has won several Radio & TV News Association Gold Mic Awards. She is chairwoman of the board of LA’s BEST Friends, an after-school education, enrichment and recreation program, and a member of the National Association of Black Journal-

ists, the Black Journalists Association of Southern California and American Women in Radio and Television. She is also active with the NAACP. Anderson has been a reporter with the KTLA Morning News since 1993.

She is the recipient of seven Emmy Awards and is active in several charitable organizations including the Los Angeles Public Library Foundation and the Wattsbased Mama Hill’s Help.

Equest r ia n unit s, pastors, local educators and Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard were just some of the many participants in a glorious parade celebrating the lives of influential black individuals throughout the world.

The parade started at 10 a.m. at Charles White Park and continued to Robinson Park, where a family festival took place for the rest of the afternoon.

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Our faculty is treated once a mont h w it h a delicious lunch buffet prepared by the parents.

When the dining hall is again serving the Friday staples of grilled cheese and tomato soup, this buffet is a gift from heaven every time. The diversity of our student body provides an incredible array of dishes, and they are presented beautifully too.

This past Friday carried the theme of Mardi Gras and I cannot even begin to describe what all was served, including a delicious shrimp bisque.

As everyone piled their plates before headed to various lunch time duties, I spied my favorite salad in a gorgeous blue bowl, and it was calling my name. Over the aroma of gumbo, I was captured by the glimpse of my favorite Chinese slaw dish.

Though I was not sure its role I the theme of Mardi Gras, I grabbed the servi ng spoon a nd helped myself generously. I came st ra ight deter mined to make this dish for my husband. I hoped he would like it but if he did not, oh well, more for me.

Another new favorite salad we were served this mont h wa s a delicious salad. So I have two recipes for you this week!

Broccoli Slaw

You’ll Need:

1 bunch green onions 1 pkg. broccoli slaw 1 cup roasted sunflower seeds 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted 2 packages low-fat flavored ramen noodles, crushed Grilled chicken, sliced and chilled (optional) Dressing: 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup oil 1 pkg. ramen noodle seasoning

Directions:

The directions are even easier. Mix salad ingredients together and make the dressing to pour over the salad. Stir well and chill until served. Place chicken slices on the salad for serving if desired.

You may want to double this recipe because it really goes quickly.

Black Bean and Orzo Salad You’ll Need:

1/2 pound of cooked orzo 1 red pepper, finely chopped 1 yellow pepper, finely chopped 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped parsley 3 T lime juice 1 1/2 T white wine vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon cumin 2/3 cup olive oil Salt to taste

Directions:

Again mix and chill the ingredients for an incredible salad. You can add chicken to this salad as well but both are delicious and healthy on their own.

The faculty at my school feels appreciated once a month instead of once a year and it feels good in these times of cutbacks in education to have the parents show their appreciation. I love what I do but I also love how it feels to be thanked for the extra things we do every day.

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on tap ranging from the lightest of India Pale Ales to the darkest of porters, something for everyone’s taste. Their bottled beers are equally as exciting.

They have three Chimay beers brewed by Trappist monks in Scourmont Abbey in the Belgian.

They even have Old Speckled Hen, an ale first brewed to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the MG car factory in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. It was named after the Featherweight Fabric Saloon car which was used as a run around vehicle at the factory and was often parked outside the paint shop where it was became a paint spattered mess.

It was t herefore called the “Owld Speckl’d Un” which in turn was changed into Old Speckled Hen when the beer was introduced.

And for those of you who just can’t live without traditional American Beers or are too timid to try something new, they

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L ondon , a g a s t r o pub, opened this week on Myrtle Avenue across the street from the Krikorian Theatres. But what is a gastropub? According to the owners, husband and wife Jim and Jaime Read, it is “a gastropub concentrates on quality food” a nd “is a combinat ion of pub and gastronomy.”

Basically it is a restaurant within a pub.

Here the emphasis in not just on the beer and spirits menu, but also on the food. During the first week there will be a relatively limited menu with Scotch eggs, carne asada tacos, flat breads with various toppings and grilled Reuben sandwiches. Later a much more extensive menu i s pla n ned w it h gourmet cheese plates, fried Sicilian g reen olives, sofrito spiced wings, cha r red onion Hava r t i hamburgers and more.

This does not mean that the owners have neglected the pub portion at all. There are 24 beers

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Tennis and Desert Landscape Mix at Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open

By Greg Aragon

You don’t have to be a tennis fan to enjoy a trip to Indian Wells to see the annual BNP Paribas Open. With so much natural beauty and resort feel, the Palm Springs area can enchant anyone.

But if you are a tennis fan – like me – then the BNP tournament, held each March, is a must-attend event.

A friend and I began a getaway to last year’s tournament at the Desert Springs Marriott Resort & Spa located in nearby Palm Desert.

Here we checked a luxurious seventh f loor room, overlooking the four-star resort’s 450 acres of lushly landscaped grounds and lagoons. One of 884 deluxe accommodations (including 51 suites), the room featured a private bath with separate tub and shower, mini-bar, a Sony CD player, big flat screen television, Internet access, and private balcony.

Because the hotel is only about five miles from the Tennis Garden, it served as a perfect home base to go and from the tournament.

After unpacking and relaxing at the hotel for a while, we drove to the Tennis Garden to watch a Saturday afternoon match featuring Russian superstar Maria Sharapova playing in the16,000-seat stadium arena. After the match (which she lost) Sharapova told me that because of the weather and local beauty, Indian Wells has become one of her favorite spots to play.

From the main stadium we walked to an outdoor practice court to watch world #2 ranked Rafael Nadal prepare for an upcoming match.

Surrounded by hordes of excited fans – mostly young women – Nadel displayed the power that would even-

tually propel him to win the 2009 open. When Nadel finished his warm-up, we explored the state-of-the-art facility.

Set on 55 acres at the base of the breathtaking Santa Rosa Mountains, $77 million Tennis Garden opened in 2000. Besides the Paribas Open, the venue boasts a year-round, world-class ten-

nis club, and a 16,000-seat stadium. The stadium is also used for art festivals and concerts. Past artists to appear at the garden include The Eagles, Tom Petty, Pavarotti, and Bocelli.

The 2010 BNP Paribas Open runs March 8 – 21 and will offer $18 million in prize money. The tournament will feature top-ranked players such as Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, last year’s winner Rafael Nadal, Kim Clijsters, Novak Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic, defending women’s champion Vera Zvonareva, and Justine

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Repeat Clients and Even with Owner Financing, Low Credit Referrals Keep Reni Rose Top Producer Scores Will Wipe Out Opportunities Real Estate Notes

By Dawn Rickabaugh

I'm just about to close a note deal where the Buyer's / Payor's credit score is below 600. Ouch. Why can I even work with this?

(Normally this would be a note I couldn’t even consider buying).

Because there was a 10% down payment, there is almost 3 years of seasoning (the buyer has been making monthly payments for Dawn Rickabaugh is a RE Broker, Owner Financing Coach and Note Buyer. Reach her at (626) 292.1875 or www. notequeen.com. Always consult with your CPA, tax attorney and/or financial advisor before selling property or paper.

almost 3 years), and we're only buying a partial (only the next 60 payments), which keeps the risk acceptably low.

What if the Payors had credit scores over 700? Kaching . . .

The note holder / seller would be walking away with several thousand dollars more if they had been helping their Payors improve their credit scores over the last several months before trying to sell their note.

The note I am buying / brokering is secured by a property in Alaska, but the principles apply anywhere.

Lots of people have credit scores that have really taken a beating over the last couple of years.

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In fact, here in our local market, I could buy a properly structured note without any seasoning, meaning I could buy it for a reasonable discount right after it was created if I was involved in underwriting the transaction (putting the deal together) right from the start.

The whole credit scoring system is a just a game, but if you don't know the rules, you can't possibly hope to win, and it will cost you a lot of money and lost opportunities whether you’re a buyer, or a note

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I've recently become friends with a guy who is making a profound difference by helping people quickly and dramatically improve their credit scores, even if they have foreclosures, short sales or bankruptcies on their record.

His name is Phil Tirone, and I've asked him to be a guest on my blog at http:// notequeen.com. He’ll be sharing the ‘right’ way to do credit repair. A lot of credit repair companies inadvertently do their clients damage because they don’t really understand the nuances involved.

We all need to know how to get and keep the highest credit score possible, it can save us thousands, but if you fit in any of these categories, you really need to pay attention to his message: * Buyers (even if you're buying with seller financing, a higher credit score will dramatically increase the numbers and types of properties you can buy) * Sellers who are thinking of carrying paper for a buyer(s) with poor credit * Note holders who are preparing to sell all or part of their note In the meantime, feel free to check him out at 7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score.

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A veteran Realtor with a broad knowledge of the community, Reni has been representing clients in the Foothill cities for over 23 years. Reni says: “Clients become friends and friends become clients.”

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Nazee Rix, a veteran Realtor, has been the office’s top producing agent for the last six years. “Nazee receives many favorable reports from her clients on the quality service surveys and much of her business comes from the referrals of satisfied clients,” remarked Bencosme.

Nazee Rix and all of the friendly Century 21 Village agents can be reached at 38 West Sierra Madre Blvd in downtown Sierra Madre or by telephone 626.355.1451, Century 21 Village Realty is a full service brokerage specializing in Residential and Residential Income properties.

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Village Recognizes Top Sales Producers for Previous Year

Andy Bencosme Managing Broker at Century 21 Village Realty recently presented the annual home sales awards to the office’s top sales producers. The annual awards breakfast was held at the beautiful San Gabriel Country Club.

The 2009 “Top Sales Award” went to the 10 time Centurion Award Winning agent Emily Duggan.

The 2nd Top Producer award went to the office’s 2 time Grand Centurion, Nazee Rix and the 3rd Top Producer was first time

Centurion Award Winner, Nathalie Marles. “Not only did these three agents have a successful year in real estate but all three also qualified for the Quality Service Pinnacle Award which is compiled by survey of all of the clients they helped.”

“In addition” remarked Bencosme ”due to their achievements in 2009, Emily, Nazee and Nathalie will be receiving the coveted Centur y 21 President’s Award which is bestowed on sales associates who earn both Quality Service

Awards and show Superior Sales Performance.”

Bencosme presented plaques to the three “Top Producers” for 2009 and thanked all of the agents and staff present for their hard work, professionalism and complete dedication to their clients. Bencosme stated that “In a difficult year for the Real Estate Market, due to the efforts of the sales associates, we managed to have a very successful year. And the outlook for 2010 is outstanding!”

Arcadia Realtors Donate $20,000 to Local Charities Every year, the Arcadia Association of Realtors hosts several events including the weekly 50/50 raffle, Bingo, the Annual AAR Golf Tournament, Bumper Bowling, and the Day at the Races. The proceeds of these charitable events are gathered up and distributed to local charities at the end of each year.

With the state of our

economy and the dire situations of need that many are finding themselves in, the Arcadia Association of Realtors, along with the REP Auxiliary, the charitable arm of the Association, strongly believe in giving back to local communities.

Recipients of the 2009 REP charitable fundraising efforts include: Girl Scouts,

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Recipients of the 2009 REP charitable fundraising efforts are: (Standing L to R) Diane Johnson (REP); Margaret Gandy (Co-Chair REP); Mary Margaret Rolf (REP); Sandra Chamorro, Seek Education; Adam Throop (REP); Jack Pan, Boy Scouts; David Carson, Kare Youth League; Susie Lang, Girl Scouts; Rodney Spears, Sierra Madre Fire Department; Dick Sale, Sierra Madre Search and Rescue; Dr. George Nalbach, Santa Anita Family Services; Cheryl Reynolds, YMCA; Andy Bencosme, AAR 2009 President; and Jill Nelson (REP). (Seated L to R) Christina Alverado, Child Care Information Services; Joan Whiteneck, Foothill Unity Center; Cathy Clement, Five Acres; Doreen Garcia, Casa de las Amigas and Nancy Rosa, YMCA.

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This also meant keeping Down the road, it could be her mobility could become sharing some of the ideas we made some adjustments that decreased down the road, had that seamlessly added a would not only benefit her the master bathroom (soon converted to hold a sink at such as limited bending and few universal and accessible now, but certainly in the fu- to be the guest bathroom) a lower height, if my mother a small amount of arthritis in design elements to her home, ture. We wanted her home to the way it was, and retrofit- had to sit because of deher hands and feet. without it looking like an in- be accessible for all the years ting it now in some easy and creased mobility. stylish ways.

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Aging in Place with Grace

By Erin Vosti Lal

When my mother excitedly came to me with her plans to remodel her home and add a second story, I realized that it was time to have “the talk” with her. The talk that every child dreads.

The talk that involves the sometimes uncomfortable notions that the parent needs to consider their future, and plan for any decreased mobility down the road.

Naturally, my mother was a bit uneasy realizing that now was the time to think about aging in place.

But since she was remodeling, it made sense to add a few convenient design elements, so that down the road, she could ease into her golden years at home, and not have to retrofit too much if the need arises.

Erin Vosti Lal is an Interior Designer based in Monrovia. Reach her at (626) 222-2222 or designsense@beaconmedianews.com

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14 February 25 - March 3, 2010

Andrew Koenig Missing in Vancouver – Not Seen Since Valentine's Day

By Terry Miller

Andrew Koenig, the actor and activist who became well known for trying to address Chinese Human Rights violations at the Pasadena Rose Parade in 2008 and was arrested for “interfering” with that Rose Float is now missing according to police, family and friends. Koenig played Richard “Boner” Stabone to Kirk Cameron’s Mike Seaver in more than two dozen late-1980s episodes on the sitcom “Growing Pains,” has been missing for a week.

His father, Walter Koenig of “Star Trek” fame as well as friends and the police are very concerned.

According numerous sources including the Los Angeles Times and his father’s web site, Koenig was last seen Feb. 14 in Vancouver; He was to have flown out Feb. 16 but was not on the flight.

His father’s website, walterkoenigssite.com is asking for anyone with information to please call Vancouver PD at 604-717-2534. Andrew Koenig -Walter’s 41 year old son - was last seen on Val-

entine’s Day, February 14, 2010, in Vancover, British Columbia.

Following his arrest and spending 9 hours in Pasadena police custody on New Year’s Day 2008, actor, filmmaker and political activist Andrew Koenig spent another morning in Superior

court for his civil disobedience in stepping in front of the Beijing Rose Parade float on that New Year’s Day. Standing beside his well known actor father, he was asked if he was disappointed about the Judge’s ruling that Monday in March 2008.

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“I broke a law, but I didn’t commit a crime,” said Koenig, regarding the few seconds he had spent holding up a sign before being taken away and arrested.

Former Mayor Bill Paparian, Koenig’s attorney,

initially tried arguing that the city violated his right to free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment.

Best known for his role as the colorful Richard “Boner” Stabone on TV’s “Growing Pains,” Koenig is also an activist for victims of military actions in Burma, which is ruled by a dictatorship supported by the People’s Republic of China.

Koenig and his father Walter Koenig, who played Lt. Pavel Chekov in the “Star Trek” television and movie series, went to Burma with a human rights group to film some of the refugees who had been forced from their homes. The elder Koenig has been at his son’s side in the courtroom in full support of his actions.

Human rights groups and victims of Chinese government oppression began widespread protests last summer as plans moved forward for a Rose Parade float celebrating the upcoming Summer Olympics in Beijing. According to Walter Koenig’s web site back in 2008, “Walter Koenig is working to bring world attention to the Burmese political crisis and

to the thousands of refugees suffering because of it.

The current military dictatorship has imprisoned Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the democratically elected president of Burma and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, for fourteen years.

At the invitation of the humanitarian group U.S. Campaign for Burma, Walter toured refugee camps along the Burmese-Thai border in July 2007.

On January 1 2008, Andrew Koenig walked into the Pasadena Rose Parade, stood directly in front of the Beijing Olympics float, and held up a sign declaring: “China - Free Burma” - in both English and Chinese. “The elected president of Burma and Nobel Peace Laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, - who has never been allowed to assume authority and remains under house arrest by the military government - was once asked what people outside of Burma could do to help their cause,” said humanitarian Andrew Koenig, who has visited refugees in that region.

“Her response was ‘Use your freedom to promote ours’. So that’s what I did.”

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Youth and Government Delegation Gets Bill Passed in Sacramento A bill authored by Santa Anita Family YMCA’s Youth and Government delegation to the 62nd annual Model Legislature and Model Court in Sacramento is awaiting signature by the governor. Youth Governor, Oliver Mittelstaedt that is.

The seven member delegation, all Monrovia High School students, returned jubilant over the passage of their bill to require high school students to complete a minimum of 60 hours of community service to be eligible for graduation.

More than 2,000 high school students representing YMCA Youth and Government delegations from throughout California participated in the YMCA Model Legislature and Court. The students take over the official offices of the state capitol over the long President’s Day weekend filling roles, including assembly members, state senators, pages, lobbyists, judges and journalists.

This is the third time in last five years that a SAFYMCA’s Youth and Government delegation has successfully authored and passed a piece of legislation at the Model and Legislature and Court.

“It was an awesome experience, a bit intimidating at first because there were so many delegations larger than ours,” said delegation president, Diana Ortiz, 17.

“But although small, we were a very powerful delegation.

We had a lot of leaders in our delegation who were very strong in making their proposals and arguments before committees,” she said.

Other members of the SAFYMCA delegation were: Alexis Palacio, 16; Andy Alonso, 17; Mariela Velez, 17, Angie Urena, 18; Carolina De Loera, 18, and Liliana Escobar, 17.

Escobar served as an assembly member and speaker for the delegation’s bill, an act to amend section 51225.3 of the Education Code relating to high school graduation. Under the bill, students would have to complete 15 hours of non-paid, non-graded, non-punitive hours of community service per grade level. De Loera was also an assembly member, while Urena served as a state senator, Alonso worked as a page and Velez was a member of the press, working on the daily newspaper and in charge of the video yearbook.

Palacio and Ortiz were assigned to National Issues Committees. Palacio’s committee discussed a proposal that would have government financial consultants as-

Taking over Sacramento – The Santa Anita Family YMCA’s Youth and Government delegation pose in front of the state capitol during their participation in the California YMCA’s 62nd annual Model Legislature and Model Court. From left: Christina Huggins, advisor; Alexis Palacio, Diana Ortiz; Angie Urena, Carolina De Loera; Andy Alonso; Mariela Velez; Liliana Escobar; and Nancy Rosa, lead advisor.

sist nonprofit organizations. Ortiz’s committee studied a proposal to give undocumented students who had lived in the United States for a minimum of five years the right to financial aid. It was good experience for Ortiz, who would like to have a career in public policy and law after graduating from college.

“We’re so proud of what our delegat ion ac-

Chiropractor Todd Adamson and Duarte Council Member to Co-Chair SAFYMCA Support Campaign More than 130 community residents, civic and business leaders attended a dinner at the Monrovian Restaurant to help kick off the 2010 support campaign to raise $150,000 to fund the Santa Anita Family YMCA’s Financial Assistance Program.

Funds raised in the annual campaign help the YMCA provide programs and services for youths, teens, families and seniors regardless of their ability to pay full fee.

“The need keeps growing. Last year the SAFYMCA awarded more than $120,000 in financial assistance to deserving kids and families,” said returning campaign co-chair, board member, and Monrovia chiropractor, Todd Adamson.

“These tough economic times are taking a toll on families in our community.

Kids are especially at risk. Thanks to our generous donors, the YMCA can be there for them to provide a place where they can enjoy being a kid, swim, camp, play a sport, or get help with their homework,” said Adamson.

Duarte City Councilwoman, Tzeitel

Paras-Caracci is co-chair of this year’s support campaign with Adamson. Together they will head up a support campaign team of 90 community volunteers in an effort to meet the fund-raising goal.

“I have a heart for the YMCA because I’ve seen the difference it can make in the life of a child who experiences the joy of summer camp for the first time. Or a troubled teen whose life is transformed because of the programs and support system they receive from our Youth Alliance program,” said Paras-Caracci.

In 2009, the Financial Assistance Program enabled 2,698 kids to experience the joys of the outdoors, learn valuable lessons and participate in Day Camp and After School programs. A total of 1,822 youth participated in YMCA youth sports and mentoring programs. Some 1,110 families were awarded scholarships to support their participation in YMCA values-based programs and health and fitness memberships. And 1,697 senior improved their health through fitness classes.

complished,” said Nancy Rosa, lead adviser for SAFYMCA’s Youth and Government program. “Not only have they have grown intellectually and matured through this process but they are so much more confident. This experience has given them life skills to be better people, to be more engaged in everything that they do,” she said.

Honoring 50 Years of Service

The Santa Anita Family YMCA honored Carolyn Demcak of Monrovia (at right) for 50 years of volunteer service, including her 10 years as a member of the SAFYMCA board of directors. She is currently the SAFYMCA’s liaison to the Y’s Men, a club in partnership and support of the YMCA’s mission. Joining in the salute, from left: Monrovia City Council Member, Becky Shevlin, Monrovia Council Member and SAFYMCA board member, Clarence Shaw, and SAFYMCA Chief Executive Officer, Damon Colaluca.

February 25 - March 3, 2010

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Paragon At Old Town Now Renting Continued from the First Page but the city hopes it will be installed early in April.

There will be 163 residential units of one and two bedrooms. In addition there will be 3 to 4 commercial spaces available.

All the apartments have full amenities including dishwashers, refrigerators, washers and dryers as well as large amounts of storage space, many with walk-in closets. The is also a large heated elliptical pool and a spa. The pool area has a fireplace and a complete barbecue area with two grills and a bar space.

There will be lounge chairs as well as umbrellas in the pool area. All residents will have access to a resident’s lounge with a fireplace, flat screen television, and bar.

The complex even has a pool room and fitness center eliminating the need for a gym membership.

All the apartment floor plans are named for local historic figures including Monroe and Spence and Sinclair. The smallest one bedroom apartments are called Reid, after Hugo Reid who first settled Rancho Santa Anita which he later sold to Lucky Baldwin (after whom the smallest 2 bedroom units are named).

The largest apartments are named Huntington for Henry Huntington who was instrumental in establishing the Pacific Electric Railroad, fitting as the location of Paragon is that of the old Red Car station in Monrovia. At the corner of Myrtle and Olive the developers the Urban Housing Group of Palo Alto has put in a public art plaza which will feature a sculpture of a

small family disembarking from a Red Car. Just adjacent to the Art Plaza will the largest retail space which according to Dan Bacani is ideal for a restaurant. Bacani Vice President of N.A.I. Capital Commercial of Pasadena is handling the rental of the retail spaces. There are two other retail/office spaces, one of which and easily be divided into two separate spaces, Bacani noted. He said he hoping to rent these spaces out to businesses which would benefit the residents of the complex Currently the residential spaces are being han-

dled out of a temporary structure on Olive Avenue.

Eventually the resident rental agent, Olivia Choto, will be working out a permanent office on Myrtle Avenue. Choto said “I’m looking forward to being an active member of this community.”

A large parking structure is a part of the complex. The first floor of the parking structure will be open to the general public free of charge to ease the parking situation in Old Town. The upper levels will be reserved for the residents.

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Obituaries James Morton

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James W. “Jim” loving husband of Rosemary ( Danner) for 58 years; wonderful brother of Lois Ernst (Jack), Judy Brueneman (Dick), and Ken Morton (Nan) and brother-in-law of Susan Paston (Richard); beloved father of Laurie Morton, Jeff Morton (AJ), Bill Morton (Trish), and Julie Bolger (Ryan), dear grandfather of Joshua, Samantha, Mackenzie, Luke, Allysa, and Heatherlee; also survived by many family members and friends. Died Jan. 19, 2010. Age 80. Memorial Service scheduled for March 6, 2010 , 11am, St. Rita Catholic Church, corner of Grandview and Baldwin, Sierra Madre.

RueDell Eakin Mowery Willey RueDell Eakin Willey, a 28 year resident of Sierra Madre, passed away on January 6, 2010, after a brief illness in her home, and was surrounded by her family.

RueDell was born August 15, 1929 in Apache, Oklahoma, the youngest of 5 children. She married Samuel Mowery in 1948 in Oklahoma, and had 2 sons. After their divorce, RueDell married Clarence Willey in 1955 in Oklahoma, and he adopted the boys a short time later.

RueDell and Clarence lived in many cities around Central and Southern California, including several years in Pasadena when the boys went to Pasadena High School. At that same time, both RueDell and Clarence worked at Burroughs Corporation. After moving to the Redondo Beach area for about 10 years, they moved back to Sierra Madre in 1982 to be closer to their only grandson Patrick, and have lived here ever since. She loved interior design, and had once considered making it her vocation. But her first love was being a grandmother!

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Loan No: 85-000158 T.S. No.: GWB065723 Title No: 4266926 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/7/2008. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check/cash equivalent or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, or all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances there under, with interest as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is reasonably estimated to be: $324,134.22. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Irene Chang, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: Standard Trust Deed Service Company Recorded: 2/15/2008 as Instrument No. 20080275103, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California. Date of Sale: 3/4/2010 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: at the West side of the Los Angeles County Courthouse, Southeast District, 12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA Street Address or other common designation of real property purported to be: 2000 South 2nd Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006 A.P.N.: 5790-006-018 Legal Description: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. Regarding the property that is the subject of this Notice of Sale, the “mortgage loan servicer” as defined in Civil Code 2923.53(k) (3) declares that the mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the Commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date this Notice of Sale is recorded. The time frame for giving a Notice of Sale specified in Civil Code Section 2923.53 subdivision (a) does not apply to this Notice of Sale pursuant to Civil Code Sections 2923.52 or 2923.55 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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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: ZC 09-01

Zone Change No.

Applicant: Charles Huang, Dexter Huntington, LLC Location: 728 W. Huntington Drive Request: To change the zone of the subject property from C-O & D (Professional Office) to R-3 (Multiple Family) to make it consistent with the General Plan land use designation – Multiple Family Residential (24 du/ acre).

Environmental Document: Refer to the Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative Declaration that accompanies this notice.

Time of Hearing: T u e s d a y , February 23, 2010 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 zone change 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 zone change. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the proposed zone change, 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 February 23, 2010 public hearing. For further information regarding this matter or to submit comments, please contact Lisa Flores, Senior Planner, at (626) 5745445 or via email at lflores@ci.arcadia. ca.us. 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) 574-5423 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 Friday, February 12, 2010, and Monday, February 15, 2010 in observance of Presidents’ Day. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Community Development Division/ Planning Services

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 09-0164949 Title Order No. 09-8-508763 APN No. 8503022-016 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/09/2007.

UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT

YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by CECILIA ONUNKWO, A SINGLE WOMAN, dated 01/09/2007 and recorded 01/19/07, as Instrument No. 20070107874, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Los Angeles County, State of California, will sell on 03/25/2010 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: 437 WEST SCENIC DRIVE, MONROVIA, CA, 910161509. 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 $795,357.56. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

DATED: 02/06/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6-91401-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY,N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.86600 2/25, 3/04, 3/11/2010 T.S. No.: 0901724CA Loan No.: ****6941 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/25/2005. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by

a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Daric W. Wong and Julie Wong, as trustees of the DJKS Wong 2001 Trust, Dated January 12, 2001 Duly Appointed Trustee: Seaside Trustee, INC. Recorded 12/7/2005 as Instrument No. 052994115 in book, page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 3/18/2010 at 1:00 PM Place of Sale: At the front entrance to the Pomona Superior Courts Building, 350 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $197,598.00 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 19 W Naomi Ave Arcadia, CA 91007 A.P.N.: 5782-010-032 As required

by California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the current beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent has declared one of the following: 1.

The timeframe for giving this notice of sale as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 2. The mortgage loan servicer has obtained a [mal or temporary order of exemption from the commissioner pursuant to Section 2923.53 and it is current and valid as of the date this Notice of Sale is filed. 3. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 have been met. As required by California Civil Code Section 2923.5, the current beneficiary has declared to Seaside Trustee Inc, the original trustee, the duly appointed substituted trustee, or acting as agent for the trustee, that the requirements of said section have been met by one or more of the following: 1. Borrower was contacted to assess their financial situation and to explore the options for the borrower to avoid foreclosure 2. The borrower has surrendered the property to the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary or authorized agent 3. Due diligence to contact the borrower was made as required by said Section 2923.5 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. Date: 2/18/2010 Jessica Weber Vice President.

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THIS IS AN ATTEMP TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. WCPP16097 2/25, 3/4, 3/11/2010

February 25 - March 3, 2010

Foothill Democrats to Hold Meeting The Foothill Community Democrats will hold their next meeting at 7:00pm at the Peach Café (141 East Colorado, Monrovia) on Thursday evening, February 25, 2010.

Featured speaker Brian Ulm will speak about the Monrovia Community Services Commission. The group will also consider endorsing Democratic candidates for the Sierra Madre city council election coming up in April.

Updates about the club are posted to its website at www.

FoothillCommunityDemocrats.org.

Arcadia March Mixer at Mayor Pro Tem Peter Amundson Police to Sierra Madre Campaign Kick-off This Sunday Host Crime Event to Feature Secretary of Woman’s Club Prevention State Candidate Damon Dunn and T he S ier r a M a d re Seminar Chamber of Commerce former Sen. Dick Mountjoy March Mixer will be held The Arcadia Police Department will be hosting a crime prevention seminar on March 4th 2010 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Arcadia Public Library, 20 E. Duarte Rd. Attendees will learn crime prevention tip on home, vehicle and personal safety as well as current crime trends.

Questions or concerns may be directed to Sergeant Brian Ortiz (626) 574-5174.

Thursday, Mar. 11th at the Sierra Madre Woman’s Club, 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, from 5:00 – 7 p.m. All seven City Council candidates have been invited for a “Meet and Greet” mixer that will also include business networking and great food lovingly prepared by women of the Club. Cost to attend is $10/Chamber members, $15/Non-Chamber members.

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Sierra Madre Little League Gets Underway February 27 Join in on the Opening Day fun as Sierra Madre Little League starts its season on Saturday, February 27.

It starts at 8:00 a.m. wit h a parade t hrough town, ending at Sierra Vista Park. There will be games, booths, obstacle courses, a climbing wall, music, and great food at the diner, in addition to a pancake breakfast. Opening Day ceremonies start at 9:00A on Heasley Field and Little League games begin at 10:30A. For more information go to www.smll.org or call the SMLL President Pete Siberell at 626-355-6746.

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Arcadia Mayor pro Tem Peter Amundson announced the schedule for his campaign kick-off. Featured speakers will include former NFL Football player and candidate for Secretary of State Damon Dunn and Retired State Senator Dick Mountjoy.

The kick-off reception will take place on Sunday, February 28th from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Arcadia Women's Club, located at 324 South First Avenue in Arcadia.

“The kick-off is great chance for me to interact with the community”, said Amundson. “As someone who was born and raised in Arcadia, I’m thankful to have such great support,” Amundson added.

The event is free and refreshments will be served.

For more information on Peter Amundson, please see www.keeparcadiagreat.com.

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