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Residents Mount Opposition to Proposed Pot Shop By Terry Miller Two Monrovia men who have faced agonizing adversity, severe physical injuries and years of pain and rehabilitation may now be facing the toughest battle of their lives: their neighbors. It’s not the self-serve car wash, diesel fuel tanks or propane sales that have these neighbors concerned about renovation plans for an old gas station property on unincorporated county land bordering Arcadia and Monrovia. Rather, these two men say they want to help alleviate pain and suffering in patients who could benefit from legally prescribed medical cannabis. The property owner and developer Leon San Blas, 52, plans to turn one of the buildings behind the gas station/car wash into a medical marijuana dispensary with his friend and business partner Bob Doolittle.
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Lourdes San Blas is flanked by her brother Leon San Blas and his partner Robert Doolittle at the location of their proposed marijuana dispensary at Arcadia Carwash on Live Oak Avenue in unincorporated Arcadia. - Photo by Terry Miller
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Parents File Suit against Montecito School A large parents group has filed suit against a fine arts school that suddenly shut its doors last year. 77 allegedly defrauded parents and students filed a lawsuit against Trisha Ying Zi Zhang and Edgar Kuckelkorn, the former president and vice president of Montecito Fine Arts School and its related entities (“Montecito”). The complaint was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The Plaintiffs are represented by the nonprofit civil rights organization, the Asian Pacific American Legal Center, a member of the Asian American Center for Ad-
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Monrovia Mother Awards Friends of Gold Line Foothill Extension Scholarship in Son’s Name Arcadia Breaks Ground in Arcadia By Kristie Tom On June 17 Monrovia High School seniors sat in their seats at Citrus College, anxiously awaiting the moment in which they could finally throw their graduation caps in the air, officially commemorating their leave from MHS. T h roughout t he n ight , many were awarded with honors of national merit, gold seals, and silver seals, but only one was awarded the first Anthony King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: Diana Ortiz, who wrote an essay on the subject of “Seeing it Through.” The scholarship, founded in memory of Anthony King, 400 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia CA 91007
Jr., focuses on graduating high school students in the San Gabriel Valley, offering a financial award to help them purchase their books during their first year of college. Anthony was born on April 6, 1983, graduated from MHS in the Class of 2001, and went on to Citrus College before transferring to Benedict College, a historically black college in South Carolina. On July 22, 2009, at the young age of 26, Anthony suffered from a bilateral pulmonary aneurism. His death was instantaneous. As a junior at Benedict
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By Bill Peters At the Arcadia City Council meeting on June 15, Carolyn Garner-Reagan, Director of Library and Museum Services, reported to the Council that the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library is donating a total of $40,000 to the Library to support programs for children, teens and adults and for the purchase
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Approximately 600 light rail enthusiasts packed Newcastle Park last Saturday for the groundbreaking - Photo by Terry Miller Story on Page 10
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A Need to Lighten Up Dorothy's Place
By Dorothy Denne
Angel Blue
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I used to read Ann Landers. It was a kind of fun way to end a newspaper-reading session. The news was generally rather depressing and upsetting. Her columns were sometimes serious, but even the serious ones usually had a little humor in them somewhere. They helped me to lighten up before folding the paper away. One time she did a series of columns relating to Burma Shave signs. A reader sent her a Burma Shave rhyme and she printed it. In Ann’s words, “That opened the floodgates.” Thousands of people sent her their favorites and she printed several of them. There were two I remembered then, and still do. I don’t know if she ever printed them. He saw the train Tried to duck it Hit the gas Kicked the bucket and Cattle crossing Means go slow That old bull Is some cows beau
Ah yes, Burma Shave signs. They were a part of my learning to read. Now, you remember I said I often read Ann Landers to lighten up after reading the depressing news. Well, with the Burma Shave deal, that backfired. A young reader, age 15, wrote to Ann that she didn’t know what Burma Shave was. I could acept that. She looked in the dictionary and it wasn’t there. I could accept that. She asked her 45 year old parents and they had never heard of it either. I could not accept that. After all, I read those signs when I was a child. How could anyone 45 not remember them? I found that depressing. I had to turn to the comics page. There was no Li’l Abner or Dick Tracy and what happened to Popeye and the Katzenjammer Kids? There was one called Bizarro and one called Boffo. I didn’t understnd either one. I found that depressing. That was all roughly ten years ago. The news today remains pretty much depressing. Ann Landers is gone. There are even more comics I don’t understand and even fewer that I do. I need to lighten up, but where am I to turn? Maybe I’ll do as the newspaper suggests. I’ll go on-line and read Willie Nelson’s views on heaven, hell, and racism. I’ll bet Willie remembers Burma Shave and the Katzenjammer Kids.
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Residents Mount Opposition to Proposed Pot Shop Continued from the First Page
Doolittle(r) and San Blas are adamant that they simply want to help aliviate suffering in cancer patients and those with chronic pain who have a doctor’s prescription. - Photo by Terry Miller limits. Eventually, the city council hopes to whittle the number of pot shops down to 70 and to limit outlets to industrial areas. Dispensaries that opened before the city declared a moratorium on Nov. 13, 2007, will be allowed to stay open but, within six months, they will have to comply with the ordinance, which has a strict zoning component. The owners need to obtain a conditional use permit to open a dispensary in an unincorporated area. They applied for the permit seven months ago and now anticipate at least two more months of red tape before they can operate. When the MAD meeting took place, Capt. Randy Kirby of the Arcadia Police Department assured community members in attendance that he was “going to
to deveop a home for Autistic children in Monrovia. “The proceeds from this dispensary may help finance the Autistic Childrends’ home. I already own the land so we are off to a good start,” said San Blas. The proposal comes at a time when California is facing a potentially historic vote this November that could effectively legalize, regulate and tax marijuana for recreational use. In an eerie coincidence, the proposition was recently assigned the number 19, the same number assigned to a similar, failed measure put forward in 1972. Ballot proposition numbering resets every 10 years. In the last few days, the NAACP of California and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson have endorsed the “Yes on 19” campaign. Prop. 19 would allow adults 21 years and older to possess, cultivate, or transport cannabis for personal use and permit local governments to regulate and tax commercial production and sale of cannabis, while still banning the drug’s use on school grounds, in public, while driving, using when minors are present, or providing it to anyone under 21 years of age. On April 20 of this year, polling organization SurveyUSA conducted a poll of California voters which found 56% would vote in favor of Prop. 19’s passage. A similar poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California completed on May 16 found 49% in favor and 48% opposed.
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Academy in San Bernardino, said he just wants to help people relieve their suffering without breaking the law. “I’m surrounded by patients who need help,” said San Blas. ”It’s like God put me here for a reason. I think it’s a calling.” The two men and San Blas’s sister Lourdes are no strangers to pain after both men suffered such horrific injuries. San Blas says he doesn’t smoke marijuana, but instead ingests it. Blas’ controversial proposal comes as Los Angeles County Supervisor Mike Antonovich has announced plans for an ordinance that would effectively ban any marijuana dispensaries in unincorporated areas. In introducing the measure, Antonovich said that he feared the hundreds of dispensaries recently given the boot from the City of Los Angeles would set up shop in unincorporated areas, free from municipal intervention. Monrovia and Arcadia have already imposed a ban on medical marijuana clinics within the city limits, but Blas’s property is in an unincorporated area of the county. Regarding Antonovitch’s proposal San Blas said, “I don’t think this will affect us as we started the process in December and I think it may affect those who start the application process after today. We should be alright.” Earlier this month, the City of Los Angeles ordered more than 400 dispensaries to close in accordance with the city’s new medical marijuana ordinance. Around 180 dispensaries remain open within the L.A. city
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and AIDS -- or by the harsh drugs sometimes used to treat them. And it can do so with remarkable safety. Indeed, marijuana is less toxic than many of the drugs that physicians prescribe every day.” But despite the popular support among state voters and activists, local citizens are anything but keen on the idea of a dispensary in their “backyard.” According to San Blas and his business partner Bob Doolittle, 60, things didn’t go very well when they presented plans at a Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte (MAD) Town Council meeting June 15. “They wanted to lynch us.” Doolittle said. “It was nasty.” The two men stress that they aren’t out of town drug dealers looking to corrupt the neighborhood. They both live in Monrovia and are well-respected businessmen and developers. Doolittle was even a Monrovia police officer for 10 years. But citizens at the June 15 meeting took little solace in the fact that the men are locals with respectable histories. “They wanted to put a rope around my neck” San Blas said. After the meeting, Bob Doolittle said an elderly woman approached him and warned him to “watch your back.” According to Doolittle, he asked the woman if she was threatening him, but received no answer as she vanished into the crowd of about 100 people who attended the meeting. Blas, who is paralyzed from an industrial injury after he went the Sheriff’s
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But upon hearing of their plans, many in the community have vociferously objected. One group has set up a website devoted to fighting this potential business. It proclaims the following: “We the citizens of this neighborhood, Absolutely refuse the allowance and creation a a [sic] medical marijuana dispensary located at 4332 E. Live Oak Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006, or anywhere else within our neighborhood. The installation of this dispensary would destroy our community containing homes, families, churches, schools, and libraries. We citizens move to have this project canceled and denied by the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning, as well as Los Angeles Building and Safety, immediately.” One outraged resident, Susan Oberman, posted this comment on the petition site: “Absolutely do not allow this type of facility to encourage those who have no respect for their bodies and minds.” There is also concern among opponents of the facility that it will be a magnet for crime. Indeed, last week two shootings at Hollywood-area dispensaries have inflamed an already contentious debate over the safety of such businesses and where they should be located. One petitioner from the opposition site is convinced that the dispensary would create a public safety hazard. “Criminals will be stalking the dispensary to either steal the cash acquired from the store or the weed,“ said the anonymous petitioner.” Guns are usually involved in all of the above activities. The good people of our neighborhood do not deserve this type of activity.” Despite the homegrown opposition, a growing body of medical research has lead voters and lawmakers in California and 14 other states plus the District of Columbia to allow regulated use of marijuana for a variety of illnesses. In a 2004 article titled “Myths about Medical Marijuana,” former United States Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders wrote that “the evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, cancer
investigate these guys.” While San Blas and Doolittle understand their neighbors’ worries, they welcome the investigation. “We are good community members with no criminal records –we’re simply trying to help those in need.” San Blas affirmed. San Blas and Doolittle have recently installed a high tech security system of cameras in preparation of the dispensary opening Plans include armed security guards to thwart off robbery attempts, bullet proof glass and surveillance within the proposed business area which is behind the car wash. “When we started this process we started across the street at an orange building,” said San Blas, but that building was too close to a child care center. We found the gas station and made a deal with the oweners to renovate, paint and generally clean up this part of the neigborhood. The car wash is operable and hopefully by next week the gas and diesal will be up and running.” Doolittle and San Blas are adamant that they simply want to help aliviate suffering in cancer patients and those with chronic pain who have a doctor’s recommendation. According to the two men, there is already plenty of interest in the new business from local would-be patients. We have already have people coming into the business asking questions due to the publicity we’ve received,” said San Blas. In addition to the plans of the Cannibis Dispensary, the two partners are hoping
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Arcadia Relay for Life Raises Over $100,000 for Cancer Research By Amy Leong Whether it is a close friend, relative, or family member, we are all affected by cancer. In fact, one of three individuals are affected by cancer every day. For 25 years, Relay for Life of Arcadia ha s been g iv i ng loca l citizens of all ages the chance to raise money to be used in the search for a cure. On June 2627, relatives, friends, and family members gathered at the Santa Anita Race Track from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to fight back against cancer and relay in support of their loved ones. Hosted by the American Cancer Society, communities across the globe participated in this lifechanging event to help individuals get the support they need and develop ways to help prevent the disease. Because cancer never sleeps, each team was required to have at least one representative on the track for the entire twenty-four hours. LeAnn Solis, Arcadia’s Relay for Life Event Co-Chair and Team Rec r u it ment C h a i r sa id , “This year’s event was a huge success with approximately 20 new teams and over $103,000 raised for the fight against cancer. I am particularly proud of the event chair, Carter Spruill, who managed to bring this event to new heights. He is an amazing man and he plans on doing bigger and better things with the Arcadia Relay for Life next year. We hope to see more new faces join us next year as we continue to fight back again cancer!” A f t er t he open i n g ceremon ies, Relay for Life of Arcadia took off with the survivor’s lap, a first lap around the track. The survivor’s lap then fol lowed t h rough w it h a caregiver’s lap, where close family, friends, and medical personnel could join in the effort. Soon after they finished that lap, participants were invited to join their team in a parade around the track. Activities Co- Chair Melody Wong said, “Relay inspires me by showi ng me t hat hope st i l l exists and despite all the tragedies and burdens of the world, it’s a miracle
The Relay for life survivor medals were worn by those who have beat the cancer and those currently battling the disease this past weekend in Arcadia and Temple City where Relays were being held. that people are willing to donate their time and money for finding a cure which seems almost like an impossible task. I admire t he passion some people have for this event because I, in my miniscule way, have a partial underst a nding of what ACS stands for and what ACS can do for cancer patients.” When that ceremony was over, several teams of fered ga mes a nd activities at their tents for the participants to enjoy, while other teams sold va r ious snack s on t he Arcadia Firefighters try to guess the number of beans in a jar as part of one of the high school team’s pathway of the race track. fundraising efforts. Arcadia Captain Andy Troncale and FF Gerry Martin are both battling cancer. One group named Team Hope went the extra mile With 49 teams parby hosting a series of ac- t icipat ing in t he event tivities during the event and over 751 total parincluding a watermelon ticipants, Arcadia’s Reeating contest, balloon lay for Life was able to t o s s , ob s t a c le cou r s e , raise thousands of dollars musical chairs, and water this year. Event Chairballoon fight. There were man Carter Spruill said, also live singers, dancers, “We shattered our goal and a karate performance of $80,000.00 by raising to keep participants en- over $10 3 , 8 0 0 . 0 0 a nd g a ged t h roug hout t he while I am very proud day. to have been the event T he conc lu s ion of chairman this year, what the event closed with a made me the most proud Luminaria ceremony in was the contributions of which each participant Arcadia School District.” had their own candle to A ll t he proceeds from light, honoring the mem- the event will go towards ory of those touched by completing the American cancer. Hundreds of dec- C a ncer S oc iet y’s u lt i - There’s nothing bigger than the love these high school students orated paper bags were mate goal: a world with showed this past weekend - Photos by Terry Miler also lined up around the le s s c a ncer a nd more track and campsite areas, birthdays. By distribut- There a re a lso on-line participants’ motivation each representing an in- ing some of the funds to resou rces ava i lable t o for such a g reat cause dividual who lost their their telephone counsel- help pe ople m a i nt a i n will go far in the future, loved ones from cancer ing service, the American a hea lt hy lifest yle a nd b e c o m i n g e v e n m o r e and those who are survi- Cancer Society’s “Quit- programs to assist can- i n spi r a t ion a l t o t hose vors. But the light inside line” prog ra m doubles cer pat ient s w it h t heir w h o l o s t l o v e d o n e s , the bag still drives on, a per son’s cha nces of treatments and lodging. celebrate those who surIn the hope that one vived cancer, and most represent i ng t he hope quitting tobacco, a mawith which we all con- jor cause of many types day cancer will be elimi- of all fight back against tinue to fight. of prevent able ca ncer. n a t e d , R e l ay for L i fe the disease.
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Old Town Monrovia Plans Fireworks for Fourth of July Thousands of Monrovians and residents of nearby communities will be heading for Old Town on July 4 as the community’s traditional Independence Day celebration returns. Cancelled last year due to construction in Old Town, the annual celebration is back on the calendar this year. The free pyrotechnic show will be staged over Library Park in the heart of Monrovia’s Old Town shopping, dining and entertainment district. Spectators are invited to gather in and in front of the park on Myrtle Avenue to view the display, and are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for their comfort as they watch the show take place high above Monrovia’s new Public Library. The free show is being done under the auspices and sponsorship of the City and the Old Town merchants. Parking is free throughout Old Town. Schedule of Weekend Events: • Friday, July 2 - Family Festival, 5-10 p.m., along My r t le Avenue in Old Town, with food, music, kids rides, farmers market, craft and merchandize boot hs. A lso, sidewalk sales and special merchant events. • Saturday, July 3 Sidewalk Sale, All-America Breakfasts, Pie Judging Contest, Kids’ Kraft Stations throughout Old Town. • Sunday, July 4 - Market at the Park, 11-2 p.m.; All-America Sing-Along & Band Concert, 5 p.m., Library Park Fountain, on Myrtle between Lime and Palms Avenues; Fireworks Spectacular, 8 p.m., east side of Library Park in front of the Monrovia Public Library. Reminders: • Except for the free show in Old Town, Monrovia is a fireworks-free zone. All fireworks, including “safe and sane” products sold in neighboring communities, are illegal in Monrovia. • Canyon Park will be closed July 3 and 4 because of the high fire danger that weekend.
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Rose Bowl Fireworks Large Crowd Greets Cal Phil at First Summer Concert Show to be Largest in Southern California Combine food, family fun, entertainment and spectacular fireworks; add a dash of good old-fashioned patriotism and a tribute to local military men and women mix well and what do you have? The 84th annual Fourth of July celebration at the Rose Bowl presented by Honda. This year’s day-long celebration will take place on Sunday, July 4, and will feature performances by world class drum and bugle corps ensembles presented by Drum Corps International and “Americafest,” the biggest and best fireworks show in Southern California. There will also be a special video tribute to the men and women from the greater San Gabriel Valley who have given their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan. A Family Fun Zone outside the stadium will open at approximately 2 p.m. and offer food vendors, entertainment, crafts, exhibits and inflatable rides for the kids. There will also be food for sale inside the stadium after the gates open at 6 p.m. While no outside food or drink will be allowed inside the stadium, families can picnic or tailgate on the grassy area outside the Rose Bowl. Opening ceremonies, including the Presentation of the Colors and the National Anthem, will take place at 6:50 p.m. Drum Corps performances, featuring groups from throughout the United States and Canada playing a spectrum of music ranging from rock to symphonic, will begin at 7 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9:05 p.m., presented by Pyrospectacular, known
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A Spanish Getaway to the Hidden Treasures of Ojai By Greg Aragon I’m surprised at how ma ny people I t a l k to that have yet to discover the magic of Ojai. The tiny idyllic town, hidden in a bowl of hills behind Ventura, has to be one of the best kept secrets in Southern California. In fact, I’m almost afraid of telling people about my last visit for fear of letting the cat out of the bag. But it’s my job, so here goes. I began a recent getaway to slow-moving town at the Su Nido Hotel, a beaut iful bout ique inn located in the heart of the village. Designed in Mission Revival style, Su Nido features spacious one- and two- bedroom su it es , bu i lt a rou nd a cha r m i ng cobblest one courtyard with trickling fountains, arched doorways and spiral staircases. It instantly reminded me of Spain. Su Nido means “your nest” in Spanish, and after a friend and I checked i nto ou r su ite, we felt like we were in a big, coz y nest. T he feeling was highlighted by a a plush feather bed in the bedroom, a fireplace in the living room, a quaint kitchen area, free wireless Internet, and a private balcony. One of “our nest’s” best features was its proximity to downtown. We were only a three-minute walk from the main drag, with all its colorful art gal-
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The tiny idyllic town, hidden in a bowl of hills behind Ventura, has to be one of the best kept secrets in Southern California. leries, shops, restaurants, museums, thrift stores and beautiful mountain vistas. A fter spending t he afternoon strolling down Ojai Ave. we found the Azu Restaurant, which also featured a Spanish flare. Led by Chef Laurel Moore, Azu serves an eclectic California Spanish Menu inspired by traditional Mediterranean Cuisine with fresh local ing redient s g row n and hand-picked by Moore from local farms and her own garden. For our dinner at Azu we enjoyed a roasted beet salad with ricotta Salata, fried chickpeas, Morocca n ol ives a nd sher r y vinaigrette; and the chef’s u n iqu e c h i le r e l le no , stuffed with Ojai spinach, pine nuts, currants and Oaxacan Mexican cheese.
For the main course my friend had pan roasted Chilean sea bass with lemon risotto, and I devoured a memorable seafood paella wit h shrimp, calamari, scallops, sausage, saffron rice, artichoke and peas. We shared homemade banana fudge gelato for dessert. The next morning we
kept with our unplanned “Spanish getaway to Ojai” with a tour of the Ojai Olive Oil Farm (www. ojaioliveoil.com). Here we met owners Ron and Alice Asquith, who first showed us their groves of olive trees from Spain, France and Italy. We then went inside and learned how olives are processed to
make oil. Our tour ended with a tasting of numerous award-winning olive oils. After the farm I relaxed at the Su Nido and then took an exciting electric bike ride through the back roads of Ojai with Kel ly Pa sco, ow ner of Project Ride (www.project-ride.com). Dubbed “Spirit of Ojai,” the journey began at Meditation Mount and continued around Ojai, while Kelly discussed Ojai’s prominent New Age Movement leaders, the native Chumash Indians, and local organic farms. For more info on v i s it i ng O j a i , v i s it www.ojaivisitors .com. For more info on staying at Su Nido, call (805) 646-7080 or visit www.sunidoinn.com.
vancing Justice, and the private law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, which is providing pro bono assistance. Defendants Zhang and Kuckelkorn ran schools located in Arcadia, Brea and Monrovia, where they offered art classes, 3D animation and a private high school. To lure students to their schools, Defendants Zhang and Kuckelkorn made numerous false representations using Chinese language radio, Chinese newspapers, Spanish language advertisements, appearances at college fairs and in-person meetings. These representations included touting the high quality and value of Montecito courses, guaranteed internships with prominent companies due to Defendants’ “connections,” portfolio development in art design and improved chances of admission to prestigious universities. Defendants also lied about Montecito’s financial stability, collecting payment for classes up to the month they closed their doors, all the while promising the courses would be continued. In August 2009, Montecito filed for bankruptcy. Plaintiffs paid collectively over $1.5 million in tuition
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By Peter Dills T he economy may st ill be in a recession, but Robi n’s Wood f i re BBQ stands firm in its astonishing offers, and is doing everything he can to guarantee that a family can still enjoy dining out. Barbeque has served as an American favorite for centuries now, and no, not the oven-roasted version that Tony Roma’s panders—the kind of barbeque that Robin’s serves is slowly cooked on low heat i n order to savor the natural tastes of quality meat. Depending on the meat, each entrée is cooked between four to six hours on wood, then ma r i nated for t he la st twenty seconds before the meat finishes in order to avoid burning the outside skin of the meat. There is only one authentic barbeque in the San Gabriel Valley—it’s located just down the street, and is celebrating its 25 th anniversary this month. Owner Robin Salzer has perfected barbeque at his namesake. He readily admits that it did take him a couple of months before he wa s able t o develop a f lawless recipe and method. Arriving here in California from Milwaukee, he opened Robin’s Woodfire BBQ and included a menu that ranged from pizza to nachos—it wasn’t until about five years ago that he made the decision to go strictly barbeque. “Ever yone i n t he neighborhood t hought I was crazy,” Robin recalled. “But I decided to stay the course.” The end result? Some of the best barbeque in all of Southern California. Others, too, over the years have celebrat ed h is fa mou s r e c i p e , a n d R o b i n’s Woodfire BBQ has won several awards, including
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efforts of the Friends board members and volunteers. “The Friends’ board members and volunteers work hard six days a week to raise t hese funds,” she said, “through their successful bookstore located just inside the Library’s entrance. The bookstore operates in the Library Monday t h roug h Sa t u rday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is staffed entirely by volunteers. Inventory has been expanding recently as miscellaneous stationary articles and boutique gift items are also offered. The Fr iends of t he Arcadia Public Library was founded in May, 1956. During its 54-year history the Friends have supported additional programs and library services that otherwise would not be available to city residents. This past year, the group’s skill in raising money has been of significant help. According to their 20082009 report, the city’s budget called for total reductions of $100,562 for the library. Nevertheless, the numerous services have gone forward substantially due to the efforts of the Friends. The report says that more than 250 volunteers provided 15,046 hours of assistance in every section of the Library. Library Boa rd of Tr ust ees a re Meredith Brucker, Dorothy Denne, Scott Hettrick, Anne Joseph and Ronald Larson.
of books and other materials. Funds are derived from sales at the library bookstore which is operated by Friends volunteers. The Director’s appearance before the Council is required since to receive funds for the library, the city charter requires that donations be approved by the City Council. If approved, GarnerReagan told Council members the money will be used to support popular programs. She told the Council that “strong demand continues for new audiovisual materials, including books and music on CD. DVDs of films, plays and non-fiction topics such as travel and history are also very popular.” Other uses of the funds will be the purchase of online databases to enlarge the ability of Arcadians to access materials 24/7 from home computers; intern programs in support of a student enrolled in a graduate program to assist the student in obtaining a Masters degree in Library and Information Science; and to continue the dozens of programs that have been offered for years to children, teens and adults. The money the group is offering to the city comes as a result of sales at the bookstore which operates inside the library everyday the library is open. Garner-Reagan praised
Traditional Thai Cuisine Robin Salzar , owner of Robins Woodfire BBQ, relaxes at his popular restaurant. The restraurant has been a fixture n Pasadena for over quarter of a century. - Photo by Terry Miller the Best of City Search, and other Best of Awards by local newspapers. It has been featured in both the Los Angeles Times and Westways Magazine. Prices range from a little under $9 for salads to a little over $30 for the ultimate Garbage Can Combo, which includes chicken, beef ribs, tri-tip, baby back ribs, spare ribs, and a beef link— it’s beyond big enough for two people. If you’re looking for something in the middle price range, they also offer allyou-can-eat Rib Tips for $12.95. And in addition to its kid-friendly environment, Robin’s offers a special just for them— every Wednesday and Sunday night, kids can eat free with each adult entrée.
rib dinner is just $21.95. Robin says that the ribs are notched, thus ensuring extra meat. For dessert, try the peach cobbler—it’s homemade. What to avoid: Mondays, because the restaurant is closed. They don’t take reservations on the weekends, so I suggest making the visit on a Thursday night. No separate checks. Four Stars. Worth the drive from anywhere in Los Angeles.
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Edward Balian, 4, takes a breather from the digging at the groundbreaking ceremony. Edward’s dad just happens to be Habib Balian, Metro Foothill Extension CEO.
Continued from the First Page T h e Me t r op ol i t a n Transportation Authority broke ground Saturday on a $690 million, 11.3 mile extension of the Gold Line from Pasadena through Arcadia, Monrovia, Duarte, Irwindale and Azusa. The time line is scheduled now for 2013…a year earlier than originally stated on MTA literature.
Approximately 60 0 decided ly ent husia st ic people attended the morning event at Newcast le Park in Arcadia which included numerous speeches and activities for the kids. Much of t he polit icians and developers’ enthusiasm centers around TOD - “Transit-Oriented Developments” — an idea that local cities get a new injection of life when they offer public transporta-
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2,600 construction jobs and will create about 7000 new jobs total in the area s covered according to a Metro press release handed out to local media at the ground breaking on Saturday. Under the long range plan, the Foothill Extension was originally scheduled for complet ion i n 2017. According to Metro Gold Line officials a “unique funding agreement between Metro and the Gold Line Foothill
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Monrovia Mother Awards Scholarship in Son’s Name Continued from the First Page C ol lege, A nt hony wa s majoring in English and studying to be a teacher t h roug h t he “C a l l Me Mister� program, which is dedicated to African American males and helps people work in under served communities. His charit y work was fully supported by his family, a nd especia lly encour aged by Toni King, his mother, who said, “When you are raising your family, you can only hope that they become upstanding citizens [like Anthony], ready to leave a mark on the world.� Anthony, who would have graduated in the class of 2011 to go on to become a teacher, was affectionately known as Big Macc in South Carolina, where he had already touched the lives of many. A special service, in addition to the one at Second Baptist Church, in which the attendance reached an astounding 200 people, was held in South Carolina for Anthony in order to honor his memory in the community in which
Mrs. Toni King congradulates Diana Ortiz, who was awarded a scholarship in memory of Anthony King, Jr. which focuses on graduating high school students in the San Gabriel Valley he would have had a large cator and administrator in the community, and impact. At the local memo- of the Monrovia Unified their home was “always rial, friends and family School District. full of friends, family, and gathered to pay respects, The King family, who visitors, but it was not unand Jennifer Bryant, that moved to Monrov ia in til Anthony’s service that yea r’s recipient of t he 1985, also produced two I realized that he had, in Teacher of the Year Award other graduates of MHS— his short 26 years, made at MHS, spoke dearly of Aaron, Class of 2005, and a difference. This young Anthony, as did Debbie Andrew, Class of 2008. man had touched the lives Collins, a long time edu- They played active roles of many.�
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Mrs. King, who described her son as a “gentle giant, who loved to laugh and make others laugh,� did not fully realize the inf luence that Anthony had, until one of his classmates from Columbia told her, “I did not know Macc long—all I know is that he changed me.� Benedict College offered the King family a certificate of completion in honor of Anthony, and the President of the college, Dr. David Holmes Swinton, told the family that Benedict College’s students are “powers for good� in society—and that Anthony had now transcended into “a power for good forever.� Mrs. K ing incorporated this into the Anthony King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship by making “A power for good forever� the foundation’s motto. Its mission, to live each day with purpose, faith, and confidence, knowing all things are possible, is embodied in the continual remembrance of Anthony by his family in the community. In order to be eligible for the scholarship,
Diana Ortiz wrote an essay on “Seeing it Through.â€? the graduating seniors had to complete an application and submit a 500-word essay based on Anthony’s favor ite poem, “See It Through,â€? by Edgar A. Guest. Anthony wrote to his mother shortly before his death, attaching this poem, and explainď€ ď€‚ď€ƒď€„ď€…ď€†ď€‡ď€ˆď€…ď€‰ď€‚ď€…ď€… ing that “things get hard ď€Šď€‡ď€‚ď€‹ď€‰ď€Œď€?ď€?ď€?ď€?ď€‰ď€Œď€…ď€‘ď€’ď€‹ď€“ď€“ď€”ď€… sometimes, but I rememď€•ď€–ď€…ď€†ď€—ď€…ď€Šď€‰ď€”ď€˜ď€ˆď€?ď€Œď€…ď€™ď€šď€‡ď€Œď€›ď€‡ď€œď€…ď€‘ď€›ď€? ber all the support I have ď€?ď€?ď€?ď€?ď€‰ď€˜ď€?ď€‡ď€œď€…ď€Žď€™ď€… ď€&#x;ď€žď€ ď€–ď€Ąď€Ąď€ ď€–ď€Ąď€&#x; and how I can’t let anyone down—including myself.â€? ď€‘ď€‚ď€ƒď€†ď€„ď€’ď€“ď€Œď€”ď€„ď€•ď€„ď€–ď€‚ď€—ď€‚ď€Œď€”ď€„ď€“ď€˜ď€”ď€™ď€„ Diana, the recipient Library Time Science Class Bible Lessons Computer Time of this award, said in her Music Class Sports Pool Time Cooking Class Art Class essay that “hope is what induces me to persevere ď€ ď€‚ď€ƒď€„ď€…ď€†ď€‡ď€ˆď€‰ď€Šď€‹ď€‹ď€‚ď€Œď€ˆď€?ď€?ď€?ď€ˆď€‘ď€…ď€‹ď€’ď€ˆ above all.â€? Although he is no longer here, Anthony ď€“ď€”ď€•ď€ˆď€–ď€—ď€˜ď€˜ď€™ď€šď€—ď€˜ď€˜ď€ˆ continues to encourage 7ESTMINSTER 'ARDENS 3PEC? X ?2OCKY s 3'6. KCT RH ď€?ď€ˆď€›ď€Œď€…ď€?ď€?ď€œď€šď€ƒď€„ď€ˆď€›ď€Œď€…ď€?ď€?ď€ˆ 626-355-3527 students in the community CONTACT ď€?ď€?ď€ˆď€‘ď€…ď€Œď€‚ď€ˆ to press forward to achieve Robin Patterson ď€?ď€&#x;ď€?ď€‚ď€ˆ rpatterson@bcslions.org or their goals through the ď€ ď€‚ď€ƒď€ƒď€„ď€…ď€‚ď€ƒď€ƒď€†ď€‡ď€ˆď€‰ď€†ď€† Lorene Simmons scholarship that his famď€Šď€‚ď€ƒď€ƒď€‹ď€Œď€‚ď€ƒď€ƒď€† lsimmons@bcslions.org ily created in his memory. ď€ ď€‚ď€ƒď€„ď€ ď€…ď€†ď€‡ď€ˆď€„ď€‰ď€Šď€…ď€‹ď€Œď€„ď€?ď€ƒď€„ď€Žď€†ď€ˆď€ƒď€†ď€Œď€ˆď€?ď€?ď€Œď€„ In the words of Anthony: ď€?ď€?ď€Œď€?ď€?ď€‡ď€Œď€’ď€‡ď€…ď€Žď€‡ď€Œď€‚ď€‡ď€? ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€…ď€¤ď€Œď€“ď€‚ď€‚ď€ƒď€„ď€…ď€‘ď€“ď€‰ď€Ľď€…ď€Žď€?ď€? “Love, peace, and chicken   ď€…ď€…ď€¤ď€Œď€“ď€‚ď€‚ď€ƒď€„ď€…ď€…ď€Šď€‡ď€?ď€?ď€?ď€? ď€™ď€Œď€˜ď€…ď€¨ď€“ď€? grease.â€? ď€ˆ
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Sierra Madre Schedules Full Weekend of July 4th Activities Saturday, July 3rd:
5:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Pre-Parade Party in the Park! Food Booths and Beer Garden at 5:00 p.m. at Memorial Park. Rock out with The Aluminum Marshmallow to start at 6:00 p.m., and the famous 6th annual Bubblewrap “Fireworks-O-Rama” for kids.
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5:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Pre-Parade Movie in the Park! Food Booths and Beer Garden open at 5 p.m. Rock out with Rocktail beginning at 5:30 p.m. Don’t miss the movie Shrek starting at 8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 5th - Parade Day:
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8:00-10:00 a.m., Monday, July 5, at their historic Craftsman clubhouse, located on the southwest corner of Sierra Madre Blvd. and Sunnyside Ave. Every year, parade attendees enjoy sweet rolls, fruit, juice, coffee and tea, served by a group of enthusiastic volunteers. Adding to the festive atmosphere are the spirited red, white and blue decorations that adorn the building. In addition to the food and fellowship, another popular feature of the breakfast is the patriotic songfest. Pianist Eunice Banis sets a flag-waving mood and encourages audience participation with her lively renditions of well-known songs, played on the club’s Chickering piano, which the Woman’s Club purchased in 1913.
10:00 a.m. - The famous Hometown Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 5th, at Sunnyside and Sierra Madre Blvd. This year’s parade will be lead by Lew Watanabe. During Lew’s 45-year Sierra Madre residency
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Noon to 4:00 p.m. - Immediately following the parade is the Community Picnic in Memorial Park. Join us for games, face painting, and balloons on the south lawn. Food Booths and Beer Garden open at 12:00 p.m. Also, at noon will be a jazz concert under the shade trees on the east side of the park by the Night Blooming Jazzman, well-known to Sierra Madre audiences. This versatile group has a wide repertoire, which makes them appeal to jazz lovers of all stripes. The group’s enthusiasm is infectious, ensuring a fun time will be had by all. Everyone is urged to bring chairs and blankets for open seating.
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POLICE BLOTTERS Arcadia PD For the period of Sunday, June 20, through Saturday, June 26, the Police Department responded to 939 calls for service of which 145 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, June 20: 1. At 7:30 p.m., a traffic stop at Peck and Live Oak leads to the arrest of a male Hispanic, 21 years of age for narcotics violations, and another male Hispanic, 26 years of age, for an outstanding warrant. 2. Between 5:00 p.m. and 8:40 p.m., unknown suspect(s) damaged the victim’s vehicle window by using a BB gun or a Pellet gun in the 200 block of Campus Drive. Monday, June 21: 3. At midnight, while on extra patrol at the Santa Anita Inn, 130 West Huntington Drive, an officer observed a vehicle driving through the parking lot at a high rate of speed. Upon stopping the vehicle and conducting a vehicle check, the officer was advised occupants had been involved in a battery which had just occurred at the 100 to 1 Bar, 100 West Huntington Drive. The driver, a female white, 28 years of age, was arrested for driving with a suspended license and the occupant, a female white, 41 years of age, was subsequently arrested for battery. 4. Sometime between midnight of 06/14 and 12:30 p.m., on 06/21, victim was contacted by his bank, Foothill Federal Credit Union, that he was the victim of credit card fraud committed by unknown suspect(s). He was informed of multiple transactions from the United Kingdom and Denmark totaling more than $2,900.00. Report was made for violation of theft by credit card and grand theft. Tuesday, June 22: 5. A residential burglary occurred between 8:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., in the 00 block of West Winnie Way. Unknown suspect(s) gained access to the location via an unlocked bedroom window.
Once inside, the suspect(s) ransacked three bedrooms and took miscellaneous credit cards, jewelry, a TV and a computer. The suspects fled the location in an unknown direction by unknown means.
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6. Sometime between 5:30 a.m., Monday, 06/21, and 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, 06/22, unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the 200 block of West Foothill Boulevard using unknown pry tools to forcibly open the front door. Once inside the residence, the suspect(s) removed property and exited out the front door leaving it ajar behind them. A laptop was stolen.
12. At approximately 11:30 p.m., a Chinese male and female who were friends were arguing at the Westfield Mall. The argument turned into a physical altercation where the male was placed under private person’s arrest for battery.
Wednesday, June 23: 7. At approximately 12:20 a.m., an unknown suspect possibly used a stolen key to enter victim’s vehicle from the 1000 block of West Duarte Road. It appeared that once inside the vehicle, the suspect(s) looked through the center console, unknown if anything was taken. Suspect then fled to the rear of the residence, jumped a wall and exited onto Temple City Boulevard and went southbound riding a scooter. 8. Sometime between 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 06/19 and 12:45 p.m., 06/23, a female white, 27 years of age, entered Walgreen Pharmacy at 253 East Foothill Boulevard with the intent to fill a prescription that she knew was fraudulent. The suspect left before officers arrived.
11. Between the hours of 7:30 p.m., on 06/24 and 2:20 p.m., 06/25, a 2007 Infinity was taken from an open detached garage in the 900 block of Fallen Leaf Road.
Saturday, June 26: 13. At approximately 10:30 a.m., unknown suspect(s) cut the lock of a storage unit to gain access at 12340 Lower Azusa Road. Once inside, unknown suspect(s) removed fishing equipment and an electronic car buffer. 14. At approximately 4:20 p.m., unknown suspects parked a white sedan to the front of the 00 block of West Lemon Avenue and gained access to the rear yard via an unlocked side gate. The suspects forced entry to the residence by removing the screen from and entering through an open bathroom window. Suspects stole a notebook computer, exited the residence and fled the area in listed vehicle.
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9. Between 11:00 p.m., on Wednesday, 06/23, and 12:00 p.m., 06/24, unknown suspect(s) forced entry to the location in the 1000 block of Holly Avenue, which was tended for fumigation, by cutting the tent, removing a window screen and breaking a rear window. Suspect(s) possibly stole unknown items, exited via a rear door and fled the area in an unknown direction.
1:12 PM – Residential Burglary, 600 block Fairview Ave. Suspect(s) entered an open rear kitchen window between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21st. A witness saw the suspect standing next to a white Japanese- style SUV with a square body style, parked in the driveway. The suspect was a male of an unknown race, 5’8” to 6’ tall, dark hair, and wearing a dark shirt. The loss included a 52” and a 37” Sony flat screen TVs, two Canon cameras, two Apple laptop computers, seven men’s and women’s watches, jewelry consisting of women’s rings, earrings, and bracelets, and several
10. At 12 noon, unknown suspect(s) obtained victim’s bank checks by unknown means and wrote a check for $159.06 to Von’s in Pasadena for unknown items.
gift cards. The total loss was estimated at $90,000.00. Thursday, June 24th: 3:42 PM – Residential burglary, 100 block Colony Drive. Suspect(s) entered the home through an unlocked back door. The crime occurred Thursday between 1:45 pm and 3:39 pm, 6/24/2010. No dollar loss has been established at this time.
Monrovia PD During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 584 service events, resulting in 112 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events: Assault with a Deadly Weapon On June 18 at 1:32 a.m., officers responded to a report of an assault. The victim, a taxicab driver, was dropping off a female subject who had told her boyfriend that the cab driver was flirting with her. The female was upset with her boyfriend and she had lied about the flirtation. The boyfriend argued with the cab driver and threw a beer bottle at him. The cab driver accelerated the vehicle, and the bottle struck the window behind the driver. The male suspect fled, and the cab driver followed him to a residence in Monrovia. Officers responded and detained the suspect, and he was later arrested. Suspicious Circumstances On June 18 at 2:00 a.m., an officer noticed a vehicle in the area which appeared suspicious. When he drove toward the vehicle, the driver quickly made several evasive turns and parked. The officer stopped and detained the driver and passenger at Foothill and Madison. During the investigation, he learned the vehicle was not registered to either occupant. A call to the owner revealed the vehicle should have been at the repair shop where the driver worked. An examination of the vehicle revealed numerous car stereos and a GPS system. The driver claimed he removed the stereos from vehicles that were traded in. The occupants were identified and released. The vehicle was released to the owner, and
the investigation is continuing to determine if the items were stolen. Terrorist Threats On June 20 at 11:45 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 3300 block of South Peck Road regarding a subject seen throwing car parts over a wall to an accomplice. When officers arrived, the suspects had fled, but security personnel had recovered the stolen property. Security reported one suspect had threatened them by stating he was going to come back and shoot them. They were able to get a license plate number to the suspects’ vehicle. The vehicle registration was run and the two addresses listed were checked by assisting agencies. The suspect was detained a few hours later in West Covina. A Monrovia officer responded and interviewed the suspect. He was subsequently arrested for terrorist threats. Vehicle Code Violation / Possession of a Dangerous Weapon / Possession of Marijuana On June 20 at 7:54 p.m., a police sergeant was conducting a traffic stop on a vehicle for a defective windshield. A subsequent vehicle search resulted in finding a billy club and ten grams of marijuana. The driver was arrested for the above listed charges. Vehicle Burglary On June 21 at 6:45 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 700 block of South California on a vehicle burglary report. The victim reported her vehicle was broken into during the night. Investigation continuing. Residential Burglary On June 21 at 8 a.m., an officer went to a residence in the 1000 block of Winding Oak regarding a burglary. The victim reported that he parked his Cadillac in the garage and closed the door as best he could in the evening, as his garage door doesn’t close all the way. In the morning, his niece went out to the garage and noted the two right passenger doors of the vehicle were open. The victim went to the garage to check his vehicle and saw his golf bag containing golf clubs was missing.
They checked the garage and noted a plastic box which contained approximately 15 women’s purses was also missing. Investigation continuing. Vehicle Burglary On June 21 at 10:49 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 200 block of East Chestnut on a vehicle burglary report. The victim’s vehicle was broken into during the night. Investigation continuing. Vehicle Burglary On June 21 at 12:58 p.m., an officer went to a residence in the 200 block of East Olive on a vehicle burglary report. The victim parked her vehicle to the rear of the residence and secured it in the evening. She went out to her vehicle the next afternoon and saw the right side doors slightly open. She checked her car and discovered her son’s backpack missing. The vehicle was parked in an enclosed area. It appears the suspects jumped into the parking area and attempted to remove the left rear tire. The stereo was pried off the console, the wires cut and the amplifiers were taken from the trunk. Investigation continuing. Grand Theft Auto On June 21 at 1:39 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of West Duarte regarding a stolen vehicle report. The victim told the officer her vehicle was parked and secured in its assigned parking stall on June 20. She returned to her vehicle the next afternoon and found it missing. Her vehicle is a white, 1993 Honda Accord. Investigation continuing.
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Hillsides Special Education School Celebrates Six Graduates Graduations can be viewed as the end of a major milestone for students. Graduations can also be viewed as the beginning of a new journey. For graduates at Hillsides Education Center, graduation is a moment to reflect on the previous years of challenges and accomplishments, while looking toward a future that can be bright, filled with hope, and success. Hillsides Education Center, a special education school in Pasadena serving students who have learning disabilities or severe emotional disturbances, held its commencement ceremony on June 22. Teachers and staff briefly introduced the graduates, sharing stories about each one of them, expounding on their talents and abilities, the smiles that greeted everyone and the confidence and self-expression they found throughout the years. “What is unique about our graduations is that we have six graduates and six valedictorian speeches,” said Jay Bechtol, director of Hillsides Education Center. “We are extremely proud of each student and impressed with what each one has to say.”
Hillsides Chief Executive Officer Joseph M. Costa congratulates Anthony Anderson, graduate of Hillsides Education Center in Pasadena. - Photo credit: Nicola Wilkins-Miller/Hillsides
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Each g raduate ap proached the podium and thanked someone for helping them throughout the years, whether it was providing comfort, guidance or education. One young girl, who also lives at Hillsides, the foster care children’s charity, acknowledged that she came to the residential facility with many challenges and is leaving with many accomplishments. She thanked the professional staff for helping her get to where she is now—proud of whom she has become and the prospect of where she is going. Others thanked teachers for simply being there when they needed someone to talk to, while others thanked the charity’s caregivers for their patience, love, and for having a father figure. “Graduation is a wonderful day at Hillsides, in particular for all the staff at Hillsides Education Center, who dedicate year after year to working with our students in providing them a quality education,” said Joseph M. Costa, Hillsides Chief Executive Officer. “We couldn’t be prouder of them and are excited about their future.
Hillsides will continue to care and be a supportive community for them and we are confident of their future success.” Bechtol shared with the audience that each
graduate is enrolled in college or a vocational training program, a major accomplishment for each students and for the special education school in Program.
La Salle Seniors Hold on to Win Charity Game
La Salle’s senior and junior girls played the second annual Powder Puff football game in a charity event to benefit Cystic Fibrosis and Juvenile Diabetes research. They chose these two organizations because each class has at least one student impacted with the disease.
Kohorst Field was the site on Thursday, May 13 which featured the pep band, class cheerleaders, BBQ dinners and refreshments. The seniors held off a last minute drive by the juniors, stopping t hem on t he one -ya rd l i ne, to preser ve t hei r 6-0 win.
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