RODREK SHAKOORIAN OF TUJUNGA RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR See Page 2
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Two Men Sent to Gissele Tohom, Miss Prison for Colby Fire Sunland-Tujunga
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By David DeMullé Two men involved in setting an illegal campfire above Glendora that erupted out of control to become the destructive Colby Fire were sentenced today to federal prison. At last week’s hearing, Clifford Eugene Henry Jr, 22, of Glendora, received a prison term of 6 months, plus a three-year term of supervised release, and Steven Robert Aguirre, 21, of Baldwin Park, received a prison term of 5 months, plus a three-year term of supervised release, from United States District Judge George H. Wu. Clifford Henry and Steven Aguirre were tried together in May and each was found guilty of four charges (one felony and three misdemeanors) related to the fire. At the hearing, the government agreed to dismiss one of the misdemeanor charges. One other defendant in the case, Jonathan Carl Jarrell, was also found guilty of a felony offense of unlawfully setting timber afire and a misdemeanor offense of illegally starting a fire. Jarrell is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Wu later this month. The Colby Fire started on the morning of January 16. By that evening, the fire had consumed more than 1,700
acres of federal, state, local and private lands. The fire destroyed 6 residences, damaged eight other residences and 17 additional structures, and resulted in injuries to one civilian and two firefighters. Prosecutors argued that the damages and costs associated with fire-fighting efforts were in excess of $6,000,000. Henry and Aguirre were detained by Glendora Police Officers after they were seen fleeing from area of the fire in a flood control channel. During interviews with Glendora Police and personnel with the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Arson Investigations Unit – interviews that the jury heard during the trial – both defendants admitted playing a role in the starting the illegal campfire that led to the Colby Fire after wind blew burning paper into the brush in the hills above Glendora. Strong Santa Ana winds drove the fire into the residential communities below the hills. A United States Forest Service fire investigator determined that the origin of the Colby Fire was at a point near a fire ring built by the three men at a location on federal lands within the Ansee Colby Fire, page 10
Our local hero, Giselle Tohom with a few of her trophies. Gissele Tohom top five talent finalist takes 4th runner up and qualifies for nationals this November 2014 at Disney Land. Gissele also placed top 20 for the run for state queen, received the spirit of America award as well as the portfolio award. She is honored to once again represent as Miss SunlandTujunga City Queen for the 2014-2015 year. Thank you, Sunland-Tujun-
ga, for supporting your Queen. She looks forward to another year of serving her community. The National American Miss pageants are dedicated to celebrating America’s greatness and encouraging its future leaders. For more information go to namiss.com. If you would like to sponsor Gissele or have a service opportunity, please call 818464-8750.
Looking for Dog Breeders Ten years ago, there was a Sunland family named Tim & Hope that bred Rottweiler puppies. One of our readers who’s best friend passed away is trying to locate them. Anyone know where they live?
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La Crescenta Woman’s Club Sponsors Student Gem Faire in Santa Barbara
Shirley Griffith, Dimitrios Aguilar, Gloria Lee and Sandra Virag. Every year, The La Crescenta Woman’s Club helps to sponsor a student from one of the local High Schools to attend HOBY. This year they were very proud to sponsor Dimitrios Aguilar, a sophomore at Verdugo High School. Several of the club members attended the closing ceremony to support Dimitrios. The three-day leadership
program takes place at Loyola Marymount University and teaches the students leadership techniques. The event takes place over a three day period, with approximately 100 students from across the country. The students learn individual leadership styles and have hands-on programs to promote critical thinking, mentoring see HOBY, page 9
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“Celebrate Local Beauty” Photo Contest
Mom and son at Kids Art Table. “We live in a visual world of TV, movies, Facebook, Instagram and photos by phone. So, why not have a Photography Competition this year for the annual celebration of international Art Day (also called Artist Day), which falls this year on 8-8-14?” asks Sunland resident Becky Mate, Founder of Art Day. Sunland is the Home of
Free Edendale Noon Concerts A COMMUNITY CONCERT at the Edendale Branch Library, 2011 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026. For more information, please call (213) 207-3000. FREE ADMISSION Concert in the Community Room. Free parking in the library lot. Program will feature works for solo cello by HENZE & J.S. BACH; Los Angeles based composers: GEORGE N. GIANOPOULOS & ALI HELNWEIN and works chosen from the 15 MINUTES OF FAME: www.voxnovus. com/15_Minutes_of _Fame/ Event website: www.edendaleupclose.blogspot.com. This concert is supported by a grant from the Hennings-Fischer Foundation. Future concerts in this free series at the Edendale Branch Library: BRAHMS FESTIVAL with the Edendale Ensemble! Saturday August 30 at noon until 1 p.m. featuring the Brahms Clarinet Quintet on Saturday September 6 at noon until 1 p.m. featuring Brahms String Quartet No.1, Op.51/1. Concert info will be updated at www.edendaleupclose.blogspot. com. •••
FREE ADMISSION GLENDALE NOON CONCERTS Every FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY at 12:10-12:40 pm at the Sanctuary at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF GLENDALE, 209 N. Louise St. (at Wilson), Glendale CA 91206 (818) 242 2113 AUGUST 20, 2014 Duo Recital: DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH, Sonata for Violin & Piano, Op.134 (1968) NANCY ROTH - violin LORENZO SANCHEZ - piano •••
Tujunga Resident Named to Binghamton U Dean’s List Katharine E Crowder of Tujunga, California received academic honors from the School of Management at Binghamton University by making the University’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2014 semester. Binghamton U is one of the four university centers of the State University of New York. Known for the excellence of its students, faculty, staff and programs, Binghamton enrolls close to 15,000 students in its programs.
Gaslamp Restaurant Announces Psychedelic Thursday Classic Rock Series
the Art Day Games (like the Olympics, but for the arts), as proclaimed 8-9-13 in his first Proclamation by Council If you like classic rock member Felipe Fuentes, and bands, but don’t want to pay the entire Los Angeles City the high prices of those reCouncil. union concert tours, how about Participants play for the the same music, but from the country where they live, “sounds like” quality of a tribwhere they were born or ute band? If that sounds like where a parent was born. fun to you, then you’ll want to see Contest, page 9 check out the Gaslamp Restaurant & Bar’s Psychedelic Thursday Concert series. The lineup for the series was just announced: Aug 21: Smooth Sounds of a senior member of the famSantana ily that established the NoAug 28: Abbey Road performs bel Prizes. “A Hard Day’s Night” album “On behalf of NSHSS, with other Beatles hits I am honored to recogSept 4th: Aquarius: Musical nize the hard work, sacriTribute From the Summer of fice, and commitment that Love Rodreck has demonstratOct 2: Smooth Sounds of Saned to achieve this exceptana tional level of academic exOct 9: Aquarius: Musical Tribcellence,” said Mr. Nobel. ute From the Summer of Love “Rodreck is now a memOct 23rd: Creedence Relived ber of a unique communiOct 30th: Abbey Road – A ty of scholars - a communiTribute to the Beatles ty that represents our very All shows are from 7 – 9:30 best hope for the future.” p.m. and appropriate for all
Local Student Rodreck Shakoorian Receives National Honor The National Society of H igh School Scholars (NSH SS) today announced Verdugo Hills High School student Rodreck Shakoorian from Tujunga, CA, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship, and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel,
Gem Faire, West Coast’s Premier Jewelry & Bead Show, will be in Santa Barbara Aug. 8-10, 2014 at Earl Warren Showgrounds (3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara). Hours are Fri. 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $7, valid for the entire weekend. Nearly 100 importers, exporters and wholesalers from around the world will be on site with the largest selection of fine jewelry, costume jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, minerals, and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Other jewelry and beading essentials, including jewelry tools, displays and boxes will be available all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing service is on hand while you shop. Be sure to enter a door prize ballot for a chance to win cool items, with hourly drawings throughout the weekend. Mark your calendar! Gem Faire will be in Santa Barbara for three days only! Buy quality gems, jewelry and beading supplies directly from the source. For more information, visit www.gemfaire.com or contact Gem Faire, Inc. at 503-252-8300 or info@gemfaire.com.
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Abbey Road ages. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at www. thegaslamprestaurant.com. It is strongly recommended that those interested in dining before or during the show make reservations at (562) 5964718. The Gaslamp is located at 6251 E. Pacific Coast Hwy in Long Beach at the corner of PCH and Loynes Drive. There is ample free parking. Musician and owner Mike Neufeld has brought a topnotch dining and live music venue to Long Beach with
the Gaslamp. Featuring live music, comedy, dancing and sports broadcasts, the venue boasts a state of the art light and sound system and plays host to some of music’s biggest names. The Gaslamp serves up a delectable menu full of entrees and handmade appetizers, craft cocktails along with the best happy hour in town. Add in an ambient décor with a full service bar and friendly wait staff and you’ve got a recipe for success.
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As I was driving down Foothill Blvd. this morning, an emergency call came across about a successful suicide. I use the word “successful” because there seems to be a suicide attempt every other day. Sometimes they are just drug overdoses, but most times they are real attempts to end one’s life. What’s going on here? People seem to be more depressed than ever. News articles quote “Over sixteen billion dollars were spent last year on anti-depression prescription drugs.” And this does not even take into consideration the large amount of illegal drugs and alcohol that millions of people use just to get by on a daily basis. The drug companies are literally making a killing cashing in our depression. Look around you, what do you see that makes you happy? In our little community of Sunland-Tujunga, we have a chance to pull together and make something wonderful. Instead, we have the best thing that has happened to our community go sour. We lost the Watermelon Festival because the Lion’s Club lied about almost everything ranging from the permit cost to how much they were helping the
community. And it’s gone. Its replacement, the Sunland-Tujunga Summerfest, is infected by the same curse. One of our local residents, Ms. Jean Traubner, told the Summerfest that she donated $2,500 to the cause and she wanted The Foothills Paper EXCLUDED from it. And of course, the Summerfest organizers bent over backwards to kiss her ass. Yes, The Foothills Paper was excluded and their money returned because Ms Traubner lied. And the game goes on. Can’t we do anything right? What makes these people go out of their way to cause dissent and depression in our community? Look around you. Our government lies to us and says the job market is getting stronger. OK, so why are there millions of people unemployed? Millions more are classified as being underemployed and considered to be the working poor. What’s wrong with that picture? It’s just lies and more lies. Why are we putting up with it and continue to drink the Kool-aide? Look at your neighbors that are working yet can’t pay their bills. They are getting taxed more and receiving less help. One
of our advertisers told me “people can afford food or jewelry – but not both.” What’s wrong with this picture? IT’S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE! And it’s pretty simple, it’s time that people get involved in their community. If you’re bored, then you’re going to get depressed. And that’s a downward spiral. We’ve got to stop spending so much time on the computer chat rooms or playing video games. Being isolated makes you forget what part you play in society. Get involved in your church, a service club, a neighborhood watch program. Be a part of something that involves being with good people. We all need something to enrich our lives. Our jobs, getting exercise, doing gardening, even housework can give meaning to our lives if we have a positive attitude. Tuesday night I was at a couple of National Night Out gatherings and I saw my neighbors actually having fun and doing something together. I didn’t see one person texting on their phone. I decided to make a change last week and cleaned off the dining room table
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ROCK so that friends and I could actually sit and face each other while we talked without the TV on. People need people to talk to, and that doesn’t include the FaceBook sites where people lurk and poke jabs at each other. I’m talking about getting somewhere that there are people who are interested in what you’re saying and not making up lies to be the center of attention. That creates depression, even if it’s subliminal, it’s still depressive. We need to get back on stable ground. It’s time for us to get back to the “Old Time” values we used to have and become a community again. And only you can do it. And TOGETHER, we can make it happen. And you can’t get away from it by saying It’s The Water!
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Dear Editor, Tomi Lynn Bowling’s proposal to have a moratorium on building in our area to help the water shortage is a long time in coming. The DWP and the City’s idea of people watering less is an even better idea. Doesn’t anyone understand that we in Southern California are going to wake up some day with the water turned off due to a cyclical Mother Nature or climate change – take your pick. Here in California, we’ve had very few weather changes, it looks like this is has changed. So what do our local environmentalists suggest as an answer for us? Should we move? They certainly don’t care for using the answer to our west: the Pacific Ocean. California has the ability to satisfy a large part of our water by massive desalination, but some don’t even want a small one in Huntington Beach and fought mightily (and unsuccessfully) to stop the one in Carlsbad. The desert Middle Eastern countries desalt billions of gallons each year. They have no “natural” water but cheap energy. Ours would be expensive? Yes! But when you don’t have water of what use is money? How about a compromise: take the money about to be
thrown away on a high-speed train to nowhere and fund the accelerated research and testing necessary to provide desalination plants with an intake system that saves the
resident organisms. Everyone in Washington, D.C. says that the government must fund research and development for electricity generation and use. Why can’t our state do
likewise to solve what looks to be a “wall-of-no-potablewater” higher than Gov. Jerry Brown’s “wall-of-debt?” Forest Bonner
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Bloomin’ Squares Toga Party was a fun-derful event for everyone. Bloomin’ dances have been growing steadily thanks to a few hard working members who carry the message, experience, strength and hope of FUN APD square dancing everywhere they go. Bloomin’ Squares is known for fast paced dancing to modern music-all kinds from pop to rock to country. Their caller line up is awesome sporting some of the best international and regional callers available. “At Bloomin’ Squares we believe that the First Rule of Square Dancing is: HAVE FUN!” Says Bloomin’ Ambassador of Good Will, Dianalee Bartera. Bloomin’ President, Joan Klein, says, “You’re likely to see our club members give up their spots in squares just to insure that our guests and our students get plenty of dancing in and have the best time ever at our dances!” If You Can Walk You Can Square Dance Bloomin’ Squares teaches all position square dancing from the beginning in a casual and friendly environment. But if you don’t dance yet…no worries. Go on over and jump on into a square. They’ll teach you the rest. It’s simple & fun. It’s good for your brain and body. Three FREE Open Houses to check Bloomin’ Squares dance and social club out. Wednesday,
August 20 from 6-8 p.m., Bloomin’ Squares is hosting the Sunland-Tujunga Chamber of Commerce monthly mixer. This is going to be a great evening of food, drinks, socializing and intro to California’s official folk dance. Then join Bloomin’ Squares on two Wednesdays, September 17 & 24 from 7-9:45 for their official Open Houses. The Bloomin’ beginner classes start again on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 with Bloomin’s new club caller, Patricia Wahle. The classes will continue on 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesdays most of the year with plenty of “angel tips” for the helpers. Bloomin’s beginner class is DARK on the 2nd Wednesday each month because they dance at the SunlandTujunga Municipal Building, and the Neighborhood Council meets there on 2nd Wednesdays. For full details call the hot line (818) 945-1189 or join them online here: meetup.com/bloominsquares Facebook.com/bloominSquares Already an Advanced 1 level dancer, you say? Then join Bloomin’s Advanced class on Sundays from 4-7 p.m. which start up Sunday, September 28. Bloomin’ Squares Dances, Workshops & Class Dance Location, Sunland-Tujunga Municipal Building located at 7747 Foothill Boulevard.
Happy Birthday, Billy!
“Happy Birthday Billy, you are loved!” 23 July 1986 - 19 October 2014
Activist Nina Royal Suffers Stroke
Community Activist Nina Royal suffered a stroke this week and is in the hospital. Known for creating the No 2 Home Depot campaign, she has been actively working on the STNC and community safety programs for over 15 years. Prayers are requested for her speedy recovery.
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Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Holds Auditions
Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) is holding auditions for middle school- and high school-aged boys with changing or changed voices for its Young Men’s Ensemble on Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Pasadena Presbyterian Church. Candidates must prepare one solo art or folk song and will also be gauged on their ability to sing as part of an ensemble. Those interested in auditioning should be proficient in the fundamentals of music theory and musicianship. The vocal audition also includes a written music theory test and a sight-singing evaluation. LACC’s Young Men’s Ensemble is one of only a few choirs in the country to serve young male vocalists with changing voices. Led by Dr. Steven Kronauer, it offers quality vocal and choral training, providing boys with essential tools to help them sing through their vocal transition and a forum where they can learn more about the healthy development of their maturing voices at their own pace in a fun, understanding and encouraging environment.
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Bloomin’ Squares is for Everyone!
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Young Men’s Ensemble of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus Kronauer notes that one of the fundamental considerations for working with the choir is adjusting to the needs of each individual voice to ensure that every boy sings in a range that is healthy for him. Established in 2009, Young Men’s Ensemble holds rehearsals weekly on Sunday evenings (5:30 – 7:15 pm) and features a specially tailored musicianship course and individualized vocal coaching sessions that adhere to LACC’s exceptionally high standards. Among numerous highlights, YME has toured Germany, Austria, Italy and Alaska; per-
formed with Cuba’s celebrated Sine Nomine and the esteemed University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club and Harvard Glee Club; attended a retreat at USC Thornton School of Music; and participated in a special seminar with acclaimed counter-tenor David Daniels and world famous tenor Ben Hepner. Auditions will be held at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, located at 585 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California 91101. For more information or to make an audition appointment, please call (626) 793-4231 or visit www.lachildrenschorus.org.
A Community Announcement from Richard “Bandito” Stewart Dear Friends, Most people say it’s not polite to brag. “Tread lightly when good fortune comes your way” is a good maxim. For example, were I to say I am very proud my company was awarded the contract to paint the esteemed Maryvale Orphanage, one might say I was walking the line of braggadocios. Especially, if I were to mention that Maryvale Orphanage was established in 1856 by the Daughters of Charity as the first orphanage in Los Angeles. One would think The Daughters of Charity would be very selective of who they would trust to paint several of their buildings’ interiors and exteriors. With this narrative, many would say that I have now crossed the line. But doesn’t pride have its merit? Can one not be proud
Aja, River and Jake Stewart make their debut. that integrity, quality and neatness in a painting company has been rewarded with a client in the ranks of Mother Theresa? Well, let me remove myself from digging a deeper hole and venture into safer waters in regard to boasting. On July 11, 2014, I was officially christened a grandfather
to the most beautiful baby girl in the world. River Jane Stewart, 8 pounds, 20 inches, born to my son Jake and his wife Aja. This is acceptable bragging rights, I am sure you will agree. Call me for your next painting project and I promise not to bring too many baby photos.
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Chickpea and Fingerling Potato Soup Chickpeas, commonly called garbanzo beans, have long been valued for their fiber content and are one of the world’s healthiest foods. If you like chickpeas, this vegan recipe is for you. It’s a hearty vegan stew that takes advantage of canned chickpeas and quick-cooking fingerling potatoes to make prep quick and easy. The addition of unsweetened coconut milk and the subtle heat of North African harissa make it tasty. I like to serve this with Naan or Bhaturas bread on the side. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil 1 cup onion (diced) 1 red bell pepper (large dice) 8 ounces fingerling potatoes (halved lengthwise)
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Many of us are frightened of silence. Not having some sound invading our conscience is unsettling. Our lives are filled with extraneous sounds. Not natural sounds; its more noise than sounds. We feel anxious and get lost if left to wander in our mind. I think it’s a western phenomenon. Silence is akin to being alone. Being alone is different than feeling alone. We shun silence out of fear. To be one with yourself you need silence. In fact welcome it. It goes hand in hand with my belief of Yin /Yang. Too much of anything is harmful. Noise keeps us from thinking serious things. It interrupts the brain waves. With no silences in our life, I think it would be difficult to accomplish worthwhile things. Superficial things don’t take much thought, so noise can be tolerated. When exploring your inner self, noise is a distraction and cannot be tolerated if you expect to understand what you are learning. There are countless studies that show we are not hard wired to multitask. For those who still believe this statement is not true in this fast paces world, I have startling news for you. You can’t! It has been shown that our brain can only concentrate on one thing at a time. We only focus on one thing at a time. Everything else is actually a blur. Suffice it to say we really don’t multitask. We really concentrate on one thing at a time to the exclusion of the
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other tasks at hand. Silence is golden is not just a phrase. It’s a way to introspection; a way to see into our soul. It gives you time to regroup; to put aside the “noises” in our life and focus on important thoughts. Art gives me the silence I need, not only to create, but also to put things right if only temporarily. Balance in life is essential for wellbeing. There is time for noise but there needs also to be times for silence. Artists know this to be true. When creating art, one needs to have peace of mind. Creating art is a combination of things; one being a connection to the work at hand. Another is a need to listen to the work as it progresses. It takes full concentration. I’ve said before that art is a communication. If one is shouting all the time, one is not listening. Over the years, I’ve learned that even a radio playing in the background interferes with my creative process. I’ve seen artists working with blaring music and sounds that would cause a regular person to cringe. But, I also noticed the work being created was also chaotic, frenetic, frenzied. In that case, the loud music was the catalyst for the work, it was a contributing factor. The artist deliberately didn’t want to think. His efforts were meant to be impulsive, instinctive, and chaotic. The results, needless to say was a chaotic work. But, when he considered the results, he was quiet.
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Sun Valley’s Ralphs Isn’t Returning There has been much controversy over what is happening with the Ralph’s building in Sunland as well as the old Ralph’s building in Sun Valley. In talking with the property owners that are remodeling the building, they gave us this statement. From Sun Valley Retail Partners: Since the acquisition of the former Sun Valley Ralph’s property in early 2013, Sun Valley Retail Partners LLC has aggressively worked to identify the best combination of users for a successful upgrade and redevelopment of the property after many years of decline. Among other things, the company took very seriously (and shared) the local community’s hopes to replace Ralph’s with another grocery tenant, and the project leasing team has spoken extensively to all of the supermarket operators active in Southern California - going back to almost every one of them on multiple occasions. The leasing team feels very confident that no viable stone was left unturned in that search. In absence of identifying a supermarket operator who is willing and able to locate at the property at this time, the leasing team has focused its efforts on a combination of users who can provide a strong mix of daily goods and services to the Sun Valley community. Concurrently, the company has moved
Three shops are already slated for the grand opening, and there may be two more. forward with a seven-figure investment in remodeling and upgrading the physical plant to create an attractive building with good pedestrian access, upgraded lighting, and customer seating areas to avoid an unsightly vacancy. Sun Valley Retail Partners has executed an 11,500 square foot lease with Dollar Tree Stores (www.dollartree.com), the nation’s leading general merchandise retailer with over 5,000 stores in the 48 contiguous states and Canada, as the first tenant for the remodeled center. Dollar Tree prides itself on creating an environment where shopping is fun and inviting, and a place where customers can find a broad assortment of quality merchandise
every week. Dollar Tree Stores are bright and well-lit, clean and well-organized, and offer numerous product departments including food, housewares, health and beauty, party supply, craft and teaching supplies, books, and seasonal décor. Sun Valley Retail Partners remains in conversations with other national and local retailers with a goal of creating the best possible tenant mix available for the property, including food and service users. We anticipate that Dollar Tree will open for business during the early Fall. As additional tenants are identified for the project, we will do our best to provide updates to the community. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Woodcraft Rangers Gala: A Celebration of Excellence
On Thursday July 31, Los Angeles’ oldest after school program, Woodcraft Rangers held its annual Excellence Gala in the heart of Little Tokyo at the Japanese American Culture and Community Center. In attendance was Woodcraft Rangers alumni, Marcellus Wiley, awardees, NBC Telemundo’s Jose Nestor Marquez, LA’s BEST CEO Carla Sanger, celebrities and presenters Lisa Vidal, Helen Slater, Jamie Brewer, and Samm Levine catered by award winning Chef Aaron J Perez. The night truly belonged to the youth performers from the various schools Woodcraft Rangers serves across the Los Angeles area. With performances from mariachi, to urban dance, to youth rap artists and folklorico is was an evening that showcased what Nvision programs do across the area. CEO Chris Johnson said “It was very humbling how the community, alumni and part-
Mt. Gleason Folklorico Dancers. ners came together to celebrate and support Woodcraft Rangers in our mission.” Woodcraft Rangers continues to serve the youth in the Los Angeles area and add to the 1.1 million lives they have
impacted since inception. For further information contact, (213) 249-9293 or woodcraft@woodcraftrangers.org. To learn more about Woodcraft Rangers go to www.woodcraftrangers.org.
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Slow responses on the behalf of West African nations and the international community have allowed the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa to transition into a full scale international bio-hazard. Officials of the World Health Organization (WHO) state there have been more than 730 deaths, including 60 health workers, from West Africa’s first and current Ebola outbreak. The disease has infiltrated Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia and most recently Nigeria. The fears by the international community that the disease will spread to neighboring countries have been realized. This is especially concerning, because the disease is not curable and carries with it an up to 90 percent fatality rate. Dr. Margaret Chan, the WHO director general, has stated that if the contagion is not contained soon the effects could be, “catastrophic.” WHO spokesperson Gregory Hartl stated, “There could well be cases in the community that we have missed because this has been one of the biggest challenges in terms of also tracing contacts.” He states that one of the biggest obstacles facing the containment is the vast amount of transmission points, many of which remain unknown. The fact that carriers of the disease are spread out as opposed to centralized, makes it difficult to set up treatment post and requires that health officials locate and transport those who have been possibly infected. This is made especially problematic due to the skepticism directed toward foreign health officials. Because the disease can remain dormant for several weeks, during which time it remains infectious, the disease has a high potential for being unknowingly spread. With one sick individual possessing the capacity to infect several more the disease possesses an exponential in-
fection potential. Many problems are preventing the containment of the outbreak including cultural customs of body burial that involve kissing and touching of the body of those who have died, including from Ebola. Ebola is then transmitted through mucus membranes. These same family members when questioned often deny having come in contact with the body. This makes it difficult to decide who to test for the virus. Many locals of these countries are skeptical of the intent of health officials sent to contain the outbreak. This has led to health officials literally being run out of towns where the need for education about the disease is most needed. Since the disease is untreatable, those who fear they’ve been infected, tend not seek treatment fearing they’ll be stigmatized in their last portion of life. This leads to an increased populace exposed to the disease. WHO and West African Leaders are finalizing a 100 million dollar plan aimed at containing the virus. Dr. Chan and associates are currently meeting with leaders from Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and the Ivory Coast in an effort to draft the plan. Several hundred medical personnel from WHO are about to be deployed to West Africa. An emergency committee will be meeting on Wednesday August the 6th to discuss possible international risks. Liberia has closed its schools, temporarily suspended non-essential public servants, and closed its borders. Sierra Leone has declared a state of emergency. The outbreak which was initially responded to with indifference is now being seen as Trojan horse with the potential to bring West Africa to its knees. Jeremy Bamidele is a nationally syndicated journalist. He can be reached at jbami@sas.upenn.edu.
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Foothills Pet Page HARMONY FARMS IS SPONSORING A PET APPRECIATION FOOD PROJECT FOR PETS OF THE HOMELESS and requesting donations of pet food and toys to be delivered to the local homeless camps. Please help us help them! Their pets need love and food. Harmony Farms and Wag My Tail-Sunland have donation boxes at their stores.
Dangers of Leaving Your Pet in a Hot, Parked Car With the summer months upon us, pet travel is at it’s height and it’s time for a reminder about the dangers of leaving your pet in a parked car. Whether you’re parking in the shade, just running into the store, or leaving the windows cracked, it is still NOT ok to leave your pet in a parked car. The temperature inside a car can skyrocket after just a few minutes. Parking in the shade or leaving the windows cracked does very little to alleviate this pressure cooker. On a warm, sunny day try turning your car off, cracking your windows and sitting there. It will only be a few short minutes before it becomes unbearable. Imagine how your help-
less pet will feel. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows cracked can reach 102 degrees within only ten minutes. After 30 minutes,
the temperature will reach 120 degrees. At 110 degrees, pets are in danger of heatstroke. On hot and humid days, the temperature in a car parked in disee Dangers, page 9
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Wag My Tail staff with more than 75 pounds of pet food that was donated to the Harmony Farms pet food round up for the pets of the local homeless.
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HOBY from pg. 2 and goal-setting. HOBY is the HUGH O’BRIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION. Their Mission Statement is to inspire and develop our global community of youth and volunteers to a life dedicated to leadership, service and in-
novation. The La Crescenta Woman’s Club has been a long time member of the community . They raise funds to support scholarships and many other community needs on a yearly basis. If you are interested in joining this worthy group, please contact Cindy Charles at (818) 249-2374.
Contest from pg. 2 Those wishing to enter the free contest, email up to 3 photos on the theme “Celebrating Local Beauty,” along with which country they are playing for, and their address to artday@earthlink.net. The goal is to give at least a small gift to each person who enters, and Gold, Silver and Bronze status to the three winners. Keep in mind that the winners will be announced around 7pm at the annual potluck Community Art Day Party in the front yard of the Mates, 7862 Apperson St in Sunland, so make sure the photographs would not be inappropriate to display next to the Kids Art Table, (sponsored by Fresh Aire Duct Cleaning in La Crescenta.) “Let us make this year a tribute to all the wonderful photographers
Chickpea from pg. 5 Directions: In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions and bell pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, until browned - about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, garlic, ginger and harissa and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes more.
Dangers from pg. 8 rect sunlight can rise more than 30 degrees per minute, and quickly become lethal. Stanford University School of Medicine conducted a study to measure the temperature rise inside a parked car on sunny days with highs ranging from 72 to 96 degrees F. Their results showed that a car’s interior can heat up by an average of 40 degrees F within an hour, regardless of ambient temperature. Ambient temperature doesn’t matter - it’s whether it’s sunny out. Eighty percent of the temperature rise occurred within the first half-hour. Even on a relatively cool day, the temperature inside a parked car can quickly spike to lifethreatening levels if the sun is out. Further, the researchers noted that much like the sun warms a greenhouse in winter; it also warms a parked car on cool days. In both cases, the sun heats up a mass of air trapped under glass. Precautions such as cracking a window or running the air conditioner prior to parking the car were found to be inadequate. “If more people knew the danger of leaving their pets in their parked car, they wouldn’t do it,” states Kim Salerno, TripsWithPets.com President & Founder. “Pets are very susceptible to overheating as they are much less efficient at cooling themselves than people are” adds Salerno. The solution is simple - leave your pets at home if the place you are going does not allow pets. Dogs are designed to conserve heat. Their sweat glands, which exist on their nose and the pads of their feet, are inadequate for cooling during hot days. Panting and drinking water helps cool them, but if they only have hot air to breathe, dogs can suffer brain and organ damage after just 15 minutes. Shortnosed breeds, young pets, seniors or pets with weight, respiratory, cardiovascular or other health problems are especially susceptible to heat-related stress. Signs of heat stress include: heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, un-
around the world,” says Mate, “So grab a camera or a cell phone and let us see the beauty around you.” The Community arts party in honor of Art Day goes from 4-10pm, with burgers/hotdogs provided by New Castle Remodeling, and people are welcome to bring art to show, poetry to read or, as happened last year, actors may bring a scene to read. This year, an appearance is expected by Mina Prieto, the Rodeo-Drive-quality designer/seamstress of Mina’s Fashions Haute Couture, originally from El Salvador. For more information about the Photography Competition, go to www.artistsforabetterworld.org and click on “Art Articles.” Or, email artday@earthlink.net. #happyartday
Add the broth, bouillon, and chickpeas and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over moderately low heat until the potatoes are tender – about 15 minutes. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper (if needed). Sprinkle the stew with minced cilantro and serve while still hot. steadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting or a deep red or purple tongue. If a pet becomes overheated, immediately lowering their body temperature is a must. • Move the pet into the shade and apply cool (not cold) water all over their body to gradually lower their temperature. • Apply ice packs or cool towels to the pet’s head, neck and chest only. • Allow the pet to drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes. • Then take the pet to the nearest vet. Animal Services Officers or other law enforcement officers are authorized to remove any animal left in an unattended vehicle that is exhibiting signs of heat stress by using the amount of force necessary to remove the animal, and shall not be liable for any damages reasonably related to the removal. The pet owner may be charged with animal cruelty. Creating greater awareness is the key to preventing pets from this unnecessary suffering. TripsWithPets.com offers some tips to help spread the word: • A good start is to let friends know about the dangers of leaving their pets in a parked car and remind them to keep their pets at home on warm sunny days if they’ll be going anywhere pets are not allowed. • The Humane Society of the United States has posters available for a nominal fee that store managers can post inside their windows to remind shoppers that “Leaving Your Pet in a Parked Car Can Be a Deadly Mistake.” They also have similar hot car flyers. • Get involved. If you see a pet in a parked car during a warm sunny day, go to the nearest store and have the owner paged. Enlist the help of a local police officer or security guard or call the local police department or animal control office. About TripsWithPets.com TripsWithPets.com is the #1 online resource for pet travel. Named best pet travel site by Consumer Reports, TripsWithPets.com’s mission is to offer resources that ensure pets are welcome, happy, and safe while traveling.
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Colby Fire from pg. 1 geles National Forest. “The devastation directly caused by defendants conduct points to the incredible seriousness of their offense,” prosecutors wrote in a brief filed in relation to the sentencing. “But the fact that it could have been worse underscores that degree of seriousness. But for the quick thinking and courageous reactions of the Glendora and Azusa Police Departments to evacuate the residents in harm’s way; but
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for the heroic actions of individual fire fighters, helicopter pilots and aircraft tanker pilots in battling the blaze; but for the winds dying down and the humidity increasing…this could have been so much worse.” The investigation in this case was conducted by the United States Forest Service, the Glendora Police Department, the Azusa Police Department, the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Arson/Fire Investigation Unit, and CAL FIRE.
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Remembering Rowena Yates By John Blue America and Sunland-Tujunga sadly lost one of the best of its Greatest Generation, and THE FOOTHILLS NEWSPAPER lost a dear friend. Rowena Yates, beloved wife of WW II folk hero Darrell Yates, died July 30th at Kaiser Permanente Hospital, in Panorama City, California. “She breathed her last as we lay cheek-to-cheek in the hospital bed,” related her calm husband, as this reporter suddenly choked up. “It was her heart. She had given it all up.” This humble all-American couple had been a featured front-page article in this newspaper on December 20, 2013 as they celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary with old friends “The Sunland Funsters,” at the local Great Caesar’s Banquet Hall on 6723 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga, California. The plain speaking and still active 87-year old mid-western farm couple had charmed everyone with their accurate insights and deadpan wit -and still obvious love for each other. Their article went nationwide, as the hard-working and unselfish couple became recognized as perfect exemplars of what had been the best of America, and highlighted what we are now so sorrowfully lacking in – sense, sacrifice and self-control. Darrell had wanted to go to war as this brothers and neighbors had, and shoot guns. His local draft board
had pleaded with him to stay behind and farm the land to feed those soldiers, and the world. He swallowed his great patriotic pride, and stayed to humbly plow the plains of Iowa in unglamorous, unknown and unstinting labor, as so many others also silently did. He worked two shifts -- daytime on his own family farm, and nighttime on another, bringing in the food that saved democracy and the world. He slept 4 hours in 24. Along the way, he met the vivacious Rowena Sprague walking down the streets of Creston, Iowa with his sister Betty. Instantly, he said: “She’s gonna be my wife!” Still doing his farm duty, he waited until the war was over and the winter crops in, and then made the fateful call on the afternoon of December 3, 1945, on a party land line with the whole town of Glenwood, Iowa listening in. “Rowena? If we get married, do you think we can make it?” “Yes! I know we can make it! We can make a good life for ourselves!” was her reply. Strange giggles were reportedly heard by both. He was driven into Glenwood from his family farm by his parents in their 1939 Chevy 4-door sedan with a Blue Flame Six engine, as he was 19 and not yet 21 and therefore needed their permission. They picked up Rowena standing alone on a street corner near her home. Her own mother had to stay behind and care for her 5 brothers and sisters, but as she was over 18 she could marry on her own
accord. Such were the laws back then. They drove to the local Preacher who welcomed them into his living room. He cleared off his dinner table and called in his wife as witness. Darrell surprised them all by producing a genuine gold wedding band he had bought with $42 of his savings at Platsmouth, Nebraska. Rowena wore a common housedress to her one and only wedding. No veil. The Preacher wed them to no music, flowers or crowds, and sent them out his door while Darrel slipped him a $3 gratuity, all he had to his name. Simpler times. The happy couple was then driven back by his parents to the Yates farmhouse, where Darrell’s father and mother chased out some of his six brothers and sisters from the loft, and made up a cozy bedroom for the couple. That same day, Darrell went out into the fields to finish family farm chores, while Rowena helped her new in-laws around the farmhouse preparing dinner for all. That was it, although their honeymoon lasted nearly 70 years. Two months later, Darrell got a paying job at another farm, and the two left to live in a bungalow. Eventually they found their way to California as he sought better work and pay for their growing family: Helen Yates, Carole Yates Osborne, and son Gary Yates. The point is, this humility and self-sacrifice was com-
Rowena (seated, left) and Darrell Yates at 2012 Christmas with Jim, Helen and Tim 2 standing behind them. mon back then, and only two generations ago. Folks knew where real values were, and it was not in baubles, babble or bitching. We only recently thought ourselves “a rich nation” and started freely spending like it. No. We are an “indebted nation,” and should react like hell to it. For we are owned not by ourselves anymore, but by transnational corporations for whom The Constitution is just another contract to break, and a Bill of Rights means locking up their rights alone.
Darrell and Rowena Yates were never owned by anyone, and wisely guided their married ship-of-state through nearly 70 years of everyone else’s’ rocky problems. We all could learn at their soil stained shoes. Come meet this remarkable man Darrell Yates at a reception at Great Caesar’s Banquet Hall at 1 PM Thursday, August 7, or attend Rowena Yates’s burial from 10 a.m. to12 noon at The Mountain View Cemetery in Altadena, CA on that same day.
Pasadena Pop’s ASCAP Centennial to Feature Debby Boone, Paul Williams, Michel Giacchino and Others A who’s who of Hollywood’s music elite is coming out to play with Michael Feinstein at the Pasadena POPS’ August 16th Hooray for Hollywood concert, presented in partnership with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) at the LA Arboretum. Four of ASCAP’s top film composers and lyricists will perform their hit music with the POPS: Alan Bergman (“Windmills of Your Mind,” with Marilyn Bergman and co-written with Michel Legrand, 1968 Oscar winner from The Thomas Crown Affair), Michael Giacchino (music from Up, winner of the 2010 Oscar for best original score), Bruce Broughton (music from Silverado, 1986 Oscar nominee for best original score) and
Paul Williams(“Evergreen,” co-written with Barbra Streisand, 1976 Oscar winner from A Star Is Born). Powerhouse vocalists Maureen McGovern, Debby Boone and Kevin Earley will make special guest star appearances, singing such iconic songs as “The Way You Look Tonight,” “The Sound of Music,” “The Man That Got Away,” “Stormy Weather,” “Blues in the Night,” “You Light Up My Life” and “On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe,” plus beloved music from Mary Poppins, The Magnificent Seven, Funny Girl and a symphonic arrangement of Pharrell Williams’s 2014 Oscar-nominated song “Happy” from Despicable Me 2, created especially for the Pasadena POPS.
Hooray for Hollywood is part of ASCAP’s ongoing, year-long 100th birthday celebration. ASCAP hit its 100-year milestone in February and is celebrating the centennial with a new book, a commissioned short film, and an innovative website featuring a timeline of ASCAP’s rich history. In addition, celebratory and educational events spanning the country include a Library of Congress exhibit in Washington DC, reflecting ASCAP’s energy and expertise throughout its history advocating for music creators’ rights. This exhibit will be on display at Disney Hall in Los Angeles later this year. Find out more at www. ascap100.com. “ASCAP’s 100th birthday provides us with an exciting opportunity to celebrate our
future as much as our history,” says ASCAP President and Chairman Paul Williams, one of the featured performers at Hooray for Hollywood. “It gives us a chance to honor and thank our members for creating the music that touches the world, while emphasizing ASCAP’s ongoing and important role in helping to shape a musical landscape where everyone wins – music creators, businesses and everyone who loves music. We are proud to include this Pasadena POPS event as part of ASCAP’s centennial celebration.” The family-friendly concert will be held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. The grounds are open for picnicking and dining at 5:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Debby Boone The Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. Single tickets start at $20 and are available by calling the box office at 626.793.7172, online at PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org or at the Arboretum on the day of the concerts.