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Habitat Houses Four Families in Monrovia
The San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity turned keys over to four families on Saturday at the dedication of their new homes on Sherman Avenue in Monrovia. In giving the Invocation, Reverend Gregory Douglass of the
Monroe School PTA Celebrates 100 Years To commemorate the PTA centennial, Monroe School held two hour-long student performances on Thursday, February 18 during the school day for parents and guests. Founders Day is traditionally a nighttime presentation in honor of the founding of the National Parent Teachers Association. This Founders Day of Monroe also celebrated the 100 -year anniversary of the founding of Monroe School’s
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Monrovia United Methodist Church, called the homes “A place to be a family.” Douglass had himself put in hundreds of hours on the project joking that the dedication was only the second time he had worn a tie to the location. Sonja Yates, the executive director of the SGV
Habitat for Humanity explained that these houses had been approximately 18 months in process and that part of that process was selecting the families who would live in them. Every family put in at least 500 hours of “sweat equity”: hours that they had worked on others homes and their
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own. In addition to the presentation of the keys, the introduction of the families and the official ribbon cuttings on each residence, the dedication also acknowledged the contributions of the hundreds of volun-
The League of Women Voters in conjunction w it h t he Sier ra Madre Chamber of Commerce hosted a well-attended, almost overflow candidate forum on Monday at City Hall. The room seemed evenly divided, much like the council itself. Each of the Candidates: Pat Alcorn, John Crawford, Joe Mosca, Bill Tice, Nancy Walsh and Don Wat t s made br ief opening statements before delving in to the usual round of questions from the audience. The forum, t hough well attended, was scarcely a st i mu lat i ng expe rience for many of the voters in attendance as ma ny of t he quest ions lead directly into canned responses from the wellprepared candidates. One such candidate was local blogger John C r aw for d (a . k . a . E r ic M au nd r y) who, i n re sponse to each question read quotations from arch ived post s f rom h i s
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Four excited families including the Nava family and the Nava family received the keys to their new homes Saturday morning from Habitat for Humanity officials. The Nava family was the first of the four to open their new front door - Photo by Terry Miller
By Susan Motander
Thursday, March 11 - March 17, 2010 Volume XV, No. XI
“It's Bad” MUSD to Lose Sixteen Teachers Due to Severe Cuts By Susan Motander L a st T hu r sday t he California Teachers Association called for a Day of Action to protest cuts to educational funding. In response the Monrovia Teachers Association held a meeting at Clifton Middle School. But the tone was neither strident nor confrontational. Ann Battle, president of the MTA set the tone for the meeting by opening it saying, “In Monrovia, it s day of education.” To that end there were not just teachers in attendance, but also a large number of administrators (including the superintendent of schools), classified employees, parents and member of the Monrovia Schools Foundation (MSF). Superintendent Dr. Linda Wagner first thanked everyone for “this day of unification.” More than anything else it was an information exchange for all those in-
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AHS Students Team with Arcadia Weekly to Host Candidate Debate on March 31 On Tuesday members of the Arcadia Weekly editorial staff including Editor John Stephens, Photographer Terry Miller and Principal Writer Susan Motander met with Arcadia High School teacher Kevin Fox and his championship Constitution Team to plan a debate for the city council candidates slated for Wednesday, Ma rch 31at 7:00 p.m. at the Santa Anita Inn. “Last night I attended the Candidate Forum in Si-
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Quitcherbeefin’ By Dorothy Denne Sitting within earshot, on t he outdoor dining patio, was a group of four senior men. It was a brisk morning so they sat around the table with hands in pockets or wrapped around styrofoam cups of steaming coffee. Two more arrived with a tray mounded with donuts and muffins. A s t hey chewed, slurped and licked fingers, I heard them lamenting about “modern times.” One complained, “You can’t have wishy, warshy, wimpy leaders or you never get anything done.” A couple of peacocks squawked at each other and I missed he next few comments. Then he added, “There is no discipline today. When I was in the military, they would have kicked my butt out with a dishonorable discharge if I did what these people do today.”
T h rough peacock squawks, children’s laughter and mothers’ banter, I heard snips and snatches from the men: “they’re just no good,” “don’t know what they’re doing,” “don’t care about anybody but themselves,” “just plain crooks.” I thought they were talking about government and politicians. Turned out they were talking about their church. The peacocks strutted off, looking for greener pastures filled with females. The children were herded into strollers by the young mothers who, bolstered by coffee, were ready for their morning walk. Oblivious to the beauty and serenity, the men’s conversat ion turned to heroes. Their conclusion: there are none today. I thought about that a bit. I had to agree there is a shortage of the type hero of which they were speaking. The one whose name is rec-
ognized by all, whose life is to be admired and emulated for the betterment of mankind, a role model for young and old alike. Yet, there is a heroism in ordinary life that people the world over are called upon to display every day. Few of us who are lucky enough to take the necessities of life for granted appreciate this quotidian drama. I stood and pushed in my chair. It was time to leave those grumpy old men, with full bellies, sitting among their crumbs and empty cups. As I passed their table I just could not resist my impulse. I dropped my cup in the trash and politely said, “quitcherbeefin’, and count your blessings.”
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Bloom, Bam, Bling By Wally Hage Does t hat head i ng sou nds l i ke f i reworks? Well, it unexpectedly was! Not long ago I secretly arranged a family celebration for my wife’s 80th birthday. Remembering back to that time when I became an Octogenarian, a very small family fanfare was made of it. So, when my “Birthday Girl” convincingly suggested that I should not buy her anything for the occasion, instead, we should just enjoy some quiet time at home and then add a couple of days to our upcoming June vacation to celebrate. Well, since that was her suggestion, I followed her practical idea to the letter! However, I had already slyly made pla ns for a small dinner celebration on the day after her birthday when it would be convenient for all of the family members to attend. Now, I should have recog n i z ed “ t he ba it ” when she innocently offered that suspicious notion that we should quietly celebrate this milestone event. Knowing that she rarely
misses an opportunity to throw a party. In the past she has called the family together for a celebration on Ground Hog Day, National Chips & Dips Day, World Penguin Day even National Frog Jumping Day, so why would she pass on a party for this special birthday? Well, the arrival of that memorable day came. March 4th, 2010. Keeping it simple as she requested, I served her a simple breakfast in bed using all of our glitzy stem ware, dishes, napkins, and topped it off with a love note telling her to look on the breakfast table for a surprise. Quickly my “Birthday Girl” rushed to the kitchen and instantly let out a blood-curdling yell at the top of her lungs! “Is this Blooming Weed Plant” your “Big Surprise” for me on my 80th birthday”? Well, I realized immediately, that this truly was “The Chinese Year of the “Tiger” as ... Bam, Bam went everything in the kitchen as she growled and grunted around the house for the rest of the day! When, I finally told her of the family party se-
cretly planned for the next day, she tearfully replied, ”Oh Yaa! ... Thanks a lot, I suppose I get to cook all day long for the celebration too”! Well, now the Bling of this story. My secretly planned family dinner out, was not going too well either. That is, until I slipped a little box with diamond bracelet in front of her plate. That is when her forgiveness was expressed very graciously. You see, I remembered what she said to me on one other occasion, when I gave her a diamond ring! “Oh Thank You Honey,” she said, “for the lovely gift”! “You know ... I love a man who gives expensive jewels. A kiss on the hand,breakfast in bed and a potted plant may be quite continental ... but Diamonds Honey, Yes Diamonds ... are still a girl’s best friend”!
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“Gigantic Shortfall” to Blame for MUSD Teacher Layoffs Continued from the First Page volved. Parents and teachers were able to ask questions regarding class size, the potential of a school closure and teacher layoffs. The MSF was able to explain some of its plans to assist the district. Wagner praised the work of many volunteers, the help of the MSF and lobbying efforts in Sac-
ramento, but explained “We’ll still have a gigantic short fall.” Among the cost cutting efforts she outlined were the increase of class sizes in the elementary schools from 25 students to 30 and the four furlough days planned. “Things are bad, but the positive thing is we are working together,” Wagner said. In support of that John Wilson, the president of the MSF, a group dedicat-
MUSD Superintendent Dr. Linda Wagner - Photo by Terry Miller
ed to raising funds to assist the school district spoke of several small plans the group already has underway including an upcoming 5K fun run planned for May 22, and their e-scrip program available through various supermarkets. “We deeply care about you,” Wilson said. “We wa nt t he best teachers available.” Of deep concern to many was the possibility of closing one of the elemen-
tary schools. Wagner explained that it had “been on the docket for some time,” but that it was very difficult to close a school. “We are not considering it a viable option for next year,” she said. Of greater likelihood was the sharing of school principals, secretaries and custodians. The district has already laid off one Assistant Superintendent. Notices have been sent to approximately 100 teach-
ers indicating that they may be laid off. Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, Debbie Collins said that it was more likely that there would be only 16 teachers laid off at the end of this school year and that “probably 15 will be elementary school teachers.” She acknowledged that some of the teachers who would be la id off had been with the district as long as 8 to 9 school years.
Sunday’s Wistaria Festival Expected to Bring Large Crowds to Sierra Madre
The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Wistaria Festival on Sunday, March 14. The festival first began in the early 20th century, drawing as many as 100,000 people over an extended period of time. Now the vine, which is on private property, is available to the public for viewing only one day a year, this year on the 14th. Last year, the crowd estimate for the single day was 13,000 people. The Guinness Book of World Records has certified the vine as the world’s largest blossoming plant, and estimates that at its peak, the vine had as many as 1.5 million blooms, weighed 250 tons, and covered more than an acre of ground. The vine is so large that it encompasses the better part of two properties. At one point the vine, which was originally planted in 1894, actually destroyed a structure on one of the properties, which crumbled under its weight. In addition to the vine viewing, downtown Sierra Madre is transformed into an arts and craft fair for the day, with 150+ artisans and crafters displaying their work at booths on the town’s two main streets, which are closed off to traffic for the day. This compliments well the charming village shops that line the downtown area, offering those in attendance a great opportunity to find just the right gift, that special item for the home décor, or a keepsake to be treasured through the years. In addition to the shops, the town’s restaurants will be serving the delightful cuisine the town of Sierra Madre has become known for. Since the beginning of outdoor dining in the 1990s, Sierra Madre has been known throughout the valley as a great place to dine al fresco with a spectacular view of the San Gabriel mountains just to the north. There’s something for every taste, with a variety of international flavors at the local eateries, Mexican, Italian, Thai, and California Continental cuisines, several types of American cuisine and even a Sushi spot. This year, a dozen musical acts will be performing at five outdoor venues. The serenity of the vine is accentuated by the harp performance of Ron Longo and classical guitarist Michael Zubia, both of whom have delighted crowds at the vine on multiple occasions. Entertainment Chair Tim Tutwiler has pulled together an musical lineup for the downtown area (featuring mostly local musicians) that ranges from solo acoustic guitar and vocals, to blues rock, country rock and more. Downtown stages will feature long-time veterans such as Snotty Scotty and the Hankies, and newer bands (composed of veteran musicians) including Dirty Dave and the Dynamites. Other local favorites are scheduled to appear as well, including Horses on Astroturf, Ocho X, Vin Fiz Flyer, Thelonius Dub and others. One band of locals has re-named itself for the event with a play on a popular group from the sixties, calling themselves ? and the Wistarians. In addition, Brian Casey, morning personality for KOLA 99FM will provide remote broadcasts from a KOLA event booth from 11am to 1pm. A complete entertainment lineup and more information about the festival can be found online by visiting www.WistariaFestival.com.
The annual Wistaria Festival draws thousands of visitors to the city of Sierra Madre Each year. In addition to the famous vine on Hermosa, musicians and street merchants will fill the streets this Sunday. - File Photos by Terry Miller
The downtown festival is free to all who attend. Viewing of the vine is also free of charge, but due to the steep uphill climb to the private properties and limited parking in the vicinity of the vine, it is recommended that you kick back and enjoy a ride in the air-conditioned shuttle buses provided for your comfort. Tickets for the shuttle are $10 round-trip when purchased in advance, and $15 the day of the event. Because the vine is on private property, it is not ADA compliant. Due to the hilly terrain, the site will not accommodate wheelchairs, strollers or people with limited mobility. Shuttle tickets can be purchased online and printed on your home computer up to and including the day of the event. Visit www.WistariaTickets.com to purchase your tickets. The event’s host hotel, Doubletree Hotel in Monrovia is offering special discounted rates for those attending the event, as well as round trip shuttle service to and from the hotel. For more information, call (626) 357-1900 and mention the group “Wistaria Festival.”
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Continued from the First Page erra Madre, and let me tell you guys, it was every bit as boring as you can imagine,” said Stephens in jest to the class of 30 civic-minded students who laughed with surprise at the statement. “My primary goal for this debate is to cut through the canned responses and campaign rhetoric and get to the heart of what these candidates really think about the issues facing Arcadia. If we can do that, this Debate will not only be a great success, but will garner the interest of all Arcadia’s residents in what is shaping up to be an extremely important election,” said Stephens. Following this initial meeting, the class is planning to meet with Arcadia Weekly staff again to gather, share and refine questions for the debate taken from reader submissions, classroom discussion and in response to what will be heard from the candidates at the Chamber of Commerce forum slated to be held eight days earlier on March 23 at the Arcadia Woman’s Club. While the exact format of the debate is still being discussed, it has been decided that students from the Constitution Team will moderate the debate, and when Mr. Fox asked for volunteers for the job, nearly every student
enthusiastically raised their hand. The plan is to format a debate that draws on the skills the team has honed in their rigorous studies, training and competition. Following their February 5th victory at the state finals in Sacramento, the AHS “Gov.” Team is now headed for Washington D.C. in April to compete in the national finals. But such a trip is not an easy one to make. With the team needing to raise upwards of $50,000 to fund their quest for the national title, the March 31 debate will serve not only as a public hearing of the six candidates vying for three seats on the city council, but also as a fundraiser of the team’s upcoming trip. Donations will be accepted at the door and throughout the night from any and all members of the community who may wish to support the team and thank them for their efforts in helping shape the political future of Arcadia. Readers wishing to submit questions for the candidates should email them to editor@aracdiaweekly.com as soon as possible so that they may be considered by the students and staff for inclusion in the event. Stay tuned for more developments as the great debate takes shape.
Monroe Elementary School PTA Celebrates 100 Years Continued from the First Page PTA in Monrovia. Every student, in Kindergarten through fifth grade, was given the opportunity to perform songs throughout the decades. Various school groups sang and danced for a packed house on the school’s stage in the cafeteria. The student council president, Noah Cohill, 11, said, “I had a great time being the Master of Ceremonies and being onstage. The swing dance was the most fun thing that I did.” That night, Monroe PTA continued the celebration by having a shorter encore student performance and by honoring P.E. teacher Bradley Davis (a.k.a. “Coach D”), parent volunteer—Jodi Kinzler, community volunteer— Joan Sinsheimer, and former Monroe principal—Joanne Spring. Monroe PTA President, Rose Waldie, presented flowers to all of the past recipients in attendance.
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Republican Woman’s Club to Host Candidate Forum Join the Arcadia Republican Woman's Club for a candidate forum on Thursday, March 18 at the Santa Anita Golf Course Banquet Room (Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Ave.). Social hour 10:30, general meeting 11:00, lunch served 11:30 and speakers at 12:30. Cost is $17.00 which includes lunch and the program. Reservations required. Call Ann (626)-355-6671 or Veronica (626) 447-9590 before March 16.
March Mixer at Sierra Madre Woman’s Club Thursday, Mar. 11th at the Sierra Madre Woman's Club, 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, 5:30 - 7pm, $10/members, $15/non-members - City Council candidates invited (UPDATE - all candidates have confirmed their intent to be there), business networking, food lovingly prepared by women of the Club.
A delighted two-year old Grace Quiroz enjoys the limelight at Saturday's Habitat for Humanity ceremony in which the Grace's parents were one of four families to receive the keys to their new homes on Sherman Avenue in Monrovia. - Photo By Terry Miller
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La Verne Offers Stroll Through Historic Orange Grove Realtors to Host Annual By Bill Peters Irving Berlin wrote a song in 1927 with lyrics, “Arm in arm we will stroll though a sweet orange grove far away in California…”. Berlin was capturing the growing myth and reality of the powerful citrus industry that began in Southern California in the late 1800s and became a powerhouse industry throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Finding an orange grove today is difficult—but not impossible. One still exists in the city of La Verne, and its 4-acre neighborhood park, Heritage Park is open for the next couple of weeks to celebrate one of the most important agricultural portions of local history. Between now and mid-March Heritage Park will offer the “Spring Orange Squeeze” from March 9 through March 19 with tractor rides though the orange grove, a demonstration of how the oranges were picked, what a smudge pot is all about and other activities that seem to target the young. These special activities are limited to 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On Saturdays only through the middle of March, the La Verne Heritage Foundation will open the last of the working orange groves in this area to allow the picking of oranges. The Foundation will supply bags as part of its “Slice of La Verne's Past” celebration. This program is, again, Saturdays only from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The park contains the historic Weber House and the Sloan Barn. The Weber House was built in the 1880s and served as an orange ranch headquarters until
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The Arcadia Association of Realtors Events 4 Charity Auxiliary will host their Annual Charity Day At the Races on Friday, March 19 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the FrontRunner Restaurant at the world famous Santa Anita Race Track. All are invited to attend. In addition to the races, there will be prizes and surprises Tickets are just $35 and include admission, luncheon and fountain beverage. Join in with fellow Realtors, invite your family and friends for a day of fun and enjoy the beautiful thoroughbred horses. Remember, all proceeds go to local charities. Tickets can be purchased at the AAR office. Call (626) 4462115.
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1980. A residential development threatened to demolish the house, but the Heritage Foundation and the City of La Verne and a grant from the developer allowed the house to be saved and moved to the present location. According to a history of La Verne by Galen Beery of the La Verne Historical Society, the citrus industry was the focus of all life in the small community, first called Lordsburg. In 1912, Beery says, more than a thousand carloads of fruit were shipped annually until 1940 when disease hit the trees, wiping out the local industry. What had started as an experiment by William Wolfskill in 1841 on two acres near the San Gabriel Mission, spread throughout the Foothill communities to establish the Foothill Orange District, the orange groves that spread from Arcadia and Monrovia through Azusa, Glendora,
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Bob McComb, the well-known speaker and Co-creator of Top Dogs, will present an outstanding ”Introduction to the Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate” in a no-nonsense approach to success in the industry on Tuesday, March 14 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Arcadia Association of Realtors. Offered by the AAR Commercial/ Investment Committee, the seminar will cover the 7 key areas to master for rapid success, tools and resources needed to compete in the industry, how much you can earn and how to get paid and much more. Arcadia Association Member fee is $25 and non-members are $35. Space is limited. Register today by calling the AAR office at (626) 446-2115 or visit the website at www.TheAAR. com for a flyer and complete details.
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Aging Gracefully In Place, Part II By Erin Vosti Lal When my mother decided to remodel her home and add a second story, I was able to convince her to take some simple steps now so that she can plan to age in place, in her own home. Some easy updates now would make her home elegant and comfortable for an able-bodied and active person. And even though she’s active, there are those days when she has balance issues, her arthritis flares up, or her back hurts, limiting her mobility and desire to stand. So adding these convenient design elements now will allow her to seamlessly ease into her golden years at home, without the institutional look. T he k itchen wa s a perfect place to add some simple changes to make Erin Vosti Lal is an Interior Designer based in Monrovia. Reach her at (626) 222-2222 or designsense@beaconmedianews.com
the kitchen accessible and convenient. My mom loves to cook and bake, but standing is sometimes difficult for long periods of time, and we wanted to prepare for a time when her mobility becomes decreased. Her mobility might change down the road, but her love for being in the kitchen will never change! For the kitchen sink, we installed a brand new Touch faucet by Delta. This wonderful faucet turns on and off with a touch to the nozzle – no handles to mess with. Great for salmonella hands after handling a chicken, or anyone who has difficulty with arthritis and struggles to turn faucet handles. This would be convenient now, and down the road. We added a workstation in the kitchen that was lower so she could sit and prepare food. We put a cute stool, upholstered in outdoor fabric for easy cleaning, where she can sit and chop or mix, for those days where she can’t stand for long periods of time. And down the road, it will be extremely
convenient for cooking in her golden years as well. We placed it within access to the sink, so down the road she can have the option of lowering the sink as well. We lowered the height of her microwave so that she wouldn’t have to reach up too far to pull food out, or struggle with the buttons being too high. Dishwashers with drawers, instead of the traditional ones, are much more convenient and reduce the amount of bending the user has to do. This was a great solution for my mom who finds bending difficult now and then. Even the simple act of raising the height of a dishwasher can be a tremendous help to those with limited mobility. Roll-out shelves and drawers were installed to help her reach items in the back much more easily, instead of bending and reaching. Instead of knobs on the cabinets, we installed old-fashioned pulls that are elegant and chic; these are very easy to use if one has
arthritis or difficulty opening a cabinet or drawer by grabbing onto a knob. The refrigerator had to be replaced, so we selected one that has the freezer on the bottom with the pull-out drawer. My mom doesn’t use the freezer as often, so it’s much more convenient for her have the refrigerator part on top. Now she doesn’t have to bend down to get items out. Fatigue is a common
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I was recently asked by a client to help find a lender who could offer them a home loan. They are the perfect clients who: own two successful businesses, are willing to put $250K down on a $750K home and have excellent credit. I figured this would be a slam-dunk. The first lender I approached informed me: “Sorry, I can't write them a loan, they are self employedno more stated income or signature loans.” “They are not paying themselves enough salary. It would be easier for me to write a loan for one of their employees.” Looking at it another way, the bank would not write the loan because my clients are self employed and are putting their extra earnings back into their business (you know-hiring more people, buying equipment- all things that improve the economy). I've spoken to several other lenders after that first rejection and am still looking for options. All of this reminded me of my Grandfather who was a bank vice president in Northern Oklahoma. In his time, they had the double whammy of the Oklahoma dust bowl (that almost destroyed family farming in the area) and the great depression to contend with. Through it all, the community bank he worked for kept writing loans; to small businesses, farmers and home buyers. I remember as a kid (this was long after he retired); folks walking up to my Grandfather on the street and thanking him for helping them keep their farms or homes. Once I asked him how he decided who would be a good “risk” for a loan. He said, “Always meet them face to face and take the measure of the person.” He'd be appalled by our current system for loan approvals. We've all been reduced to a FICO score and a W-2. Many of you may think that the plight
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Candidates Forum Shows Widely Differing Viewpoints in City Council Race Continued from the First Page blog, which on his campaign mailer he proclaims to be the “number one news source for Sierra Madre.” Pat Alcorn appeared somewhat nervous but spoke directly to the voter and Josh Moran was passionate about getting the civility back into local government, referring to a city council that has been passionately divided over a number of issues in recent years. He was adamant that the all the candidates felt that Sierra Madre’s small town charm should remain intact, saying he didn’t believe any candidate would wish the city to become another giant metropolis as some have suggested. There were numerous references to the importance or otherwise of the city’s SCAG membership. And there were the occasional snickers of disapproval from various more outspoken citizens in council chambers when the idea of restoring “civility” was mentioned over and again. Candidate Joe Mosca, who has faced colossal criticism from blogger/candidate John Crawford held his head high and stuck to the issues while pointing out his many contributions to the city since he’s been on council. The always fascinating, amusing and deeply religious “Eagle” Bill Tice soared to new heights with some of his comments on Monday giving everyone in the council chambers pause to laugh and not take themselves too seriously while still
caring for the city enough to participate in the process. While Bill Tice has perhaps little chance of getting elected, he insists on running each election. Some say it wouldn’t be an election without Bill running. Candidate Nancy Walsh spoke concisely and eloquently about her platform which is obviously in stark contrast to others seeking a seat on council. Walsh argued, among other things, that the hysteria over the city’s involvement with organizations like SCAG and the SGV Council of Governments was overblown. Meanwhile Don Watts, who many simply could not hear, said he wanted to continue the good work he and his colleagues have done in the past four years. Watts repeatedly apologized for speaking with such a low volume as many complained they could not hear his responses to the questions. The candidates are clearly not all on the same page. It seems fairly obvious, at least to the casual observer, that Alcorn, Crawford and Watts maintain a vastly different viewpoint on city politics and future planning than those of Mosca, Moran and Walsh. Just one drive around the small city for a look at the placement of yard signs and other campaign materials tells that story in no uncertain terms. Issues such as Stonehouse (Formerly One Carter) and the “blight” of the abandoned Skilled Nursing Facility and street repairs were high on the agenda. The new council will face many challenges but the primary one facing voters seems to be, as in many cities across California, how to properly fund the city’s future without mortgaging it entirely.
Decision 2010: Sierra Madre City Council Candidates Speak Out We asked the Sierra Madre candidates for City Council to make statements as to why they deserved your vote in the upcoming election. The following 300-word (or less) statements are what we received along with a photograph submitted by the candidate or their campaign. They are presented in an intentionally random order.
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eing raised in Sierra Madre, I felt the beauty of what it means to be part of a safe and caring community. With this foundation, I have spent my adult years giving back, starting with a 12-year career as an English teacher. I have served as a member of the Community Services Commission, the Youth Master Plan, the All-America City Committee, Sierra Madre Rotary, and the Trail Race Committee. These years of service familiarized me with the municipal planning process, and the work involved in achieving a positive
Don Watts sustainable future. I stand for: re-igniting our sense of community; providing the quality public services that this town has provided since I was a kid, from the swimming program, to the library, to the fourth of July parade; managing our budget, amid the economic crisis our state is going through; fostering business, encouraging people to shop and eat locally; communicating respectfully, knowing that even though there are going to be differing opinions, they all matter in creating the policies that govern our city; and lastly preserving our great sense of history and character, while continuing to progress in a controlled and appropriate way. Within our community and City staff, we have a wealth of experience, knowledge and creativity to meet the fiscal and ideological challenges that face our City. Divisiveness and mistrust have been an unnecessary distraction recently, and my goal is to be a leader in re-opening the lines of communication, and mediating the disagreements that may arise in order to find the common ground that will lead our community to a more vibrant and prosperous future.
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ran for City Council four years ago because I saw that the overly ambitious plans for the downtown area would bankrupt our City. Had this plan gone forward Sierra Madre, would have been saddled with millions of dollars in debt, and the way the economy went, much of what could have been built there would be empty today, as is the case with so many similar projects in California. To me the signs of the worst economic downturn since the depression seemed clear, and to go forward with the Downtown Specific Plan would have been a terrible mistake. Unfortunately, time has proven my assessment to be correct. Today our City is the picture of fiscal health. Our budgets are balanced, a paramedic service is in place, and much needed emergency equipment has been purchased, and while there is always more to be accomplished, I have consistently voted in this town’s interests. The welfare of our citizens is my priority, and my pledge is to continue with that important work going into my second term on your City Council. I feel it is always important to put Sierra Madre first. While nobody can predict what the challenges will be over the next 4 years, I know for a fact that I will continue to fight the constant and intrusive unfunded mandates thrust upon us by the special interests that run Sacramento. That is my pledge, to continue to put the peoples’ interests, and Sierra Madre first.
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Sierra Madre City Council Candidate Statements Joe Mosca
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t has been an honor and privilege to have served on the Sierra Madre City Council for the past four years. I am proud of what we worked hard to accomplish. I successfully fought to establish a paramedic program and implement major changes in public safety, which have made us safer. We worked to balance our budget and put away more money in reserves; updated and repaired our water system; created the first city park since the 1970s; protected our hillsides against unreasonable development; lobbied and successfully received significant grant funding for Sierra Madre. There are many challenges that lie ahead. With your support, I will use my experience and passion for Sierra Madre to ensure that our police and fire departments are fully equipped and trained to meet any emergency; maintain the level of services in this period of economic downturn and state budget cuts; implement our plan to re-pave and maintain our roads; balance our budget by finding ways to be more efficient and creative; and, most importantly, preserve the amazing qualities that make Sierra Madre a very special place to call home. Thank you and I would be honored by your vote.
he progress Sierra Madre has made in the past two years under the leadership of Mayors Kurt Zimmerman and MaryAnn MacGillivray has been extraordinary. No longer are we enduring a City Hall that is incapable of getting its audits done, maintaining a balanced budget, or leveling with the public. It is this spirit of competence and loyalty to our small city ideal that encouraged me to run for City Council. Here are some of my goals: - A continued monitoring of the UUT tax. Hikes to the 12% limit are legally possible, and in tough economic times we need to find ways to decrease that tax load. - A Library is the heart of any town, and I pledge my support to continue funding for this vital resource. – The Senior Center and Sierra Madre Community Room renovations are now funded. We must make sure that work is quickly completed and the needs of our residents met. – Public Safety is our greatest responsibility. Adequate resources must continue to be allocated for our Police, Paramedics, and Firefighters. – The Canyon Zone and General Plan Committees must be allowed to complete the work of protecting one of the most unique and fascinating cities in California. Resident control over their own living environment is an ideal I believe in, and nowhere has that worked better than with these citizen – not consultant – run committees. – I strongly support the
Nancy Walsh
Eminent Domain Initiative. But it must be remembered that the fight against government confiscation of private property doesn't stop there. – Measure V has been vital in preserving the small town life we enjoy in Sierra Madre. But Sacramento edicts such as SB 375 now threaten our ability to control development in our own community. We must develop strong ties with the many other cities concerned about the right to control their own planning. Sacramento mandated development – mostly unfunded – can only result in a kind of generic “could be anywhere” architecture so alien to our lives here in Sierra Madre. I have been endorsed by both Mayor MaryAnn MacGillivray and Mayor Kurt Zimmerman. Their hard work brought Sierra Madre back from the “shenanigan years.” It is my hope to continue the responsible governance they returned to our town.
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am a thirty-seven year resident of the City of Sierra Madre who chose to raise my two daughters here. My girls attended St Rita School, and their three daughters follow in those footsteps today. We love the small town atmosphere that allows children the freedom and safety that we experienced as young people. I believe in progress made through managed change. It is incumbent upon our city council to demonstrate leadership, transparency and management skills to take us into the future. I know that I am up to the task, and my experience speaks to it. I was an employee of the Los Angeles County (LACO) Health and Mental Health Departments for twenty-nine years. I have experience in budgeting contracts and grants administration. I managed the Coastal Health Centers that included supervising over two hundred employees, managing a budget of about $30 million, working with community based agencies, and successfully responding to the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Hospitals Organization. I worked directly with the offices of the County Board of Supervisors. I have worked with local, state and federal agencies. I am currently the Chair of the City of Sierra Madre Senior Community Commission, and was the Chair of the LACO Commission on HIV/AIDs. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from California State University at Los Angeles and graduate courses in administration and management. I will strive to strengthen our city fiscally through improved revenue generation. I will work to bring new business to the city, and manage change within the parameters of our common vision for Sierra Madre. I will represent all of our citizens, and promise to support expanded services from the very young to the senior citizens. I have the time, the knowledge and the skills to work for the betterment of the citizens of Sierra Madre. It will be an honor to serve.
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Pat Alcorn
ur family moved to Sierra Madre in 1964 and we immediately became involved in volunteer activities as our two sons joined local sports activities. I became active in Civic Club, and was a member of the Commission on Aging, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and planned and worked on ma ny civ ic activities. In 1994, my husband and I embarked on a sailing trip around the world, returning home to Sierra Madre in 2001. We immediately became involved in civic activities. There were many changes to our village, some were enhancements, some were not. The majority of the residents were unhappy with a series of housing and downtown development plans that would drastically change the character of our town. When the City Council would not listen to them, they initiated Measure V to limit the height and area of downtown buildings and elected a city council who would listen to their voice. Owners of property should be able to develop their properties, but in a manner consistent with the nature of the city. I fully support what the people have chosen for their town and want to become part of the majority
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on the Council to insure a continued voice. Fiscal responsibility and development have long been the issues of each council election. We are facing a series of attempts by regional and state agencies to usurp local control of finances and housing regulations that could irrevocably change the face of Sierra Madre. Our Council must maintain local control of our city housing, land use and revenues by forcefully presenting our case in regional and state mandates. We must also maintain responsible development within the parameters of our current local zoning, hillside and General Plan ordinances. And lastly, we need to maintain vigilance to ensure continued balanced budgets for our public safety as well as our library, parks and recreation.
“Eagle” Bill Tice We called Bill Tice to ask for a statement just the same as we did for the other candidates. What follows was his response: No, Goodbye. That is my statement
Commercial Burglary / False Identification to a Peace Officer – Suspect Arrested On February 25 at 11:28 a.m., an officer responded to a theft report at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington. Store loss prevention personnel detained a subject for attempting to steal a suitcase filled with merchandise. When taken into custody, the suspect presented false identification to the officer. His true identity was later confirmed and he was booked for the appropriate charges. His criminal history revealed he is a prior deported felon and an ICE hold was obtained. Residential Burglary On February 26 at 3:41 p.m., police responded to the report of a residential burglary in the 400 block of West Central. Unknown suspects forced entry and ransacked the residence. Investigation is continuing. Structure Fire On February 26 at 9:33 p.m., officers responded to the call of a structure fire and possible gas leak at a residence in the 600 block of Terrado. The house and homes in the immediate area were evacuated. Monrovia Fire Department responded and extinguished a small fire in the garage. The gas was turned off, the structure was saved and there were no injuries. The origin of the fire was the area of the washer, dryer and water heater. The exact cause is not known, but arson was not suspected. Suspicious Circumstances On February 27 at 10:52 a.m., a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a vadalism to their backdoor. Store loss prevention personnel had been alerted to a series of burglaries at different stores, where entry was forced from the outside. When they checked their rear entrance on Evergreen, they discovered a hole had been drilled in the door and patched. They removed the patch material and discovered the wires to the security system had been cut. The officer took a report and will make advisements to other agencies regarding this incident. Officers also went to the larger local retail stores in the area and advised them to be vigilant regarding suspicious activity of this nature. Driving Under the Influence / Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested On February 28 at 4:13 a.m., police received multiple calls reporting a collision in the 100 block of West Olive. When officers arrived, they found a vehicle had collided into a parked vehicle and then struck city street light. Monrovia Fire Department responded and checked the occupants. During the investigation, it was determined the driver was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested. Mountain Lion Sighting On March 1 at 7:40 p.m., several residents in the 1100 block of Norumbega reported seeing an adult mountain lion. The animal was seen walking across front yards by residents that were inside their homes. It did not represent an immediate threat. There was no interaction with the animal and no loss of pets reported. Officers responded, but the animal had left the area and efforts to locate it were unsuccessful. A telephonic notification was made to neighbors in the area to advise them of the sighting. Burglary On March 3 at 9:58 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of West Foothill. The reporting party told him he had closed up the night before at 9:30 p.m. and locked up the location. He returned in the morning and found someone had broken off the lock on an outdoor shed that contains supplies, but it appears nothing was taken. Investigation continuing. Vandalism / Theft On March 3 at 2:14 p.m., officers responded to the 200 block of Wildrose regarding five juveniles seen tagging in the alley. Officers arrived and saw fresh spray paint on garages and walls in three locations. They conducted an area check and detained two subjects matching the descriptions given by the reporting party. The two juveniles were positively identified by the witness as being involved in the tagging. Officers recovered a spray paint can from one of the juveniles, which had been stolen from Wildrose School. The tagging in this incident is similar to the tagging in numerous other incidents reported to police. Investigation continuing. Burglary On March 3 at 3:36 p.m., an officer went to the 900 block of West Duarte regarding a burglary. The reporting party told him his residence had been broken into overnight. The residence is part of a complex that was being fumigated and was tented. The officer took the initial information, but could not enter the location to investigate due to the hazard. He will return when the location is safe to enter and complete his investigation.
Sierra Madre PD Portions of last month's Sierra Madre PD incident report are missing due to a since-rescinded decision to no longer issue the reports. Chief Marilyn Diaz has assured the Sierra Madre Weekly that the department will return to a regular schedule for releasing the reports and this paper will continue to publish them. Continued on the Next Page
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Tuesday, February 16th: 6:19 am – Vandalism, 300 to 600 block of West Sierra Madre Blvd. Three vehicles were damaged with a black marking pen between 2/11/2010, and 2/16/2010. Male genitalia were drawn on the hoods of two of the vehicles and on the left passenger door of the other. 9:37 am - Vandalism, Bank of America, 350 West Sierra Madre Blvd. The crime occurred between 2:00 pm Saturday, 2/13/2010 and 9:15 am Sunday, 2/14/2010. A glue was applied to the keyboard of an automated teller machine. 8:00 pm – Vandalism, 200 block West Montecito Ave. The passenger sliding window of a parked van was marked with offensive words. Thursday, February 18th: 7:16 pm – Felony arrest, Possession of Drugs for Sale - 200 block West Sierra Madre Blvd. An officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. Further investigation revealed the driver was intoxicated, driving on a suspended driver's license, and in possession of drugs for sale/furnishing. The driver was arrested at the scene and taken to the Pasadena Police Jail for booking. Sunday, February 28th: 8:18 PM – Residential Burglary, 400 block Forest Lane. The resident found the front door open and the interior lights on. Officers found pry marks around the front door latch, but the suspects did not take anything from the home. The crime occurred between 4:30 pm Saturday, 2/27 and 8:18 pm Sunday. Monday, March 1st: 10:41 AM – Burglary, 700 block Ramona Ave. The resident heard a car pull in front of her house, followed by noises in the attached garage Monday morning about 1:15 am. The victim heard someone walking her bicycle inside the garage and she turned on the lights. The suspects ran to the car and it left the area. The bicycle was left behind and there was no loss. The suspect entered through an unlocked garage door. 12:14 PM – Residential Burglary, 100 block West Grandview Ave. Suspect(s) entered an unlocked back door to enter the home. The suspect(s) stole jewelry and personal items. The crime occurred between 8:00 pm Sunday, 2/28/2010 and 11:00 am Monday, 3/1/2010. The loss was estimated at $13,100.00. Thursday, March 4th: 8:45 AM – Theft from Vehicle, 00 block South Lima Street. An unlocked vehicle was ransacked and a pair of sunglasses was stolen. The crime occurred between 5:30 pm Wednesday, 3/3/10 and 7:45 am Thursday, 3/4/10. The loss was estimated at $150.00.
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sobriety test determined that the 54-year-old male Asian was operating the vehicle while under the influence and was arrested. Thursday, February 25: 15. A victim came to the station around 8:58 a.m. to file a fraud report. The victim advised that an old acquaintance may have used his personal information to open a credit card account and made over $7,350 in unauthorized charges, which has since gone to a collection agency. 16. Units responded to the 800 block of West Duarte around 10:11 p.m. in reference to a domestic violence incident that occurred on February 16. The victim advised that during an argument with her husband, he choked her and pushed her to the ground. After the battery, her husband left the scene. Wednesday, February 24: Friday, February 26: 17. Around 12:24 p.m., a victim came to the station to report a fraud. In 2005, unknown suspect(s) used the victim’s personal information for unknown means, resulting in an outstanding debt of $11,380 owed to the Internal Revenue Service. 18. Loss prevention personnel from Macy’s advised that they had detained an elderly woman for theft around 9:43 p.m. The woman was seen switching price tags on merchandise in order to pay a lower price for the item. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 70-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for commercial burglary. Saturday, February 27: 19. Units responded to the 1600 block of Wilson around 4:15 a.m. regarding a suspicious male suspect hovering near some parked vehicles. Officers conducted an area search and found two men in a parked vehicle in the 1600 block of Oakwood. A 26-year-old male African-American driver claimed that he had been sleeping in the vehicle, even though the vehicle’s engine was still warm. A 24-year-old male Caucasian passenger was soaking wet and he alleged that he had slept with the car window open. A consent search of the vehicle was conducted and stolen property from several vehicles parked in surrounding areas was recovered. The men were taken into custody for grand theft and receiving stolen property. 20. Around 4:13 p.m., loss prevention personnel from Macy’s advised that they had detained a woman for theft. The suspect used wire cutters to remove price tags and security sensors from merchandise and then concealed them in a Macy’s shopping bag. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 37-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for commercial burglary and a $20,000 outstanding misdemeanor warrant.
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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., CA6-914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY,N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.86600
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