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Once again Los Angeles has minishing of the Easter Carnishown its disdain for the com- val and the absolute flat-out munity of S-T. Changing the lies of the Lions Club about election rules in the middle of the Watermelon Festival the candidate process was just King’s crown. the first blow against our free- The cross-pollution of the doms. Jose Sandoval, the Elec- STNC and the S-T chamber of tions Czar, told candidate Ann commerce is a good example Marie Warton, “You can’t beof rampant corruption in our lieve the (Empowerla) website, community. Loss of gate fees, it’s what I say that goes!” The the operation of a bogus Sunland-Tujunga/Shadow Hills STNC bylaws call out that no candidate will serve more than Community Fund that was a direct siphon of monies, and four consecutive terms. That its creation of a newsletter demeans that three incumbent signed for the only purpose of candidates—Cindy Cleghorn, Nina Royal and Mark Seigel— putting The Foothills Paper “out of business” by Sonia could not run in this coming Tatulian. election. This coming election is one So the City changed the of the most important elections rules. In that manner, they that we have ever had. It is alcould continue the incestuous relationship that certain STNC so the election with the most candidates that really want to members have with the chamber of commerce and certain make Sunland-Tujunga a place service clubs. that people want to come to. It is this kind of continuing Sunland-Tujunga is its own tenure that breeds corruption place, not a “Gateway” to and self-dealing activities. somewhere, but a place where What does this really mean to the rural, natural down home the residents of S-T? It means aspects of our community meet the loss of the Sunland-Tujunga Watermelon Festival, the disee Scam, page 6
Incumbent Cindy Cleghorn has termed out, but the City wants to keep her on the STNC board so they have control of it. She can be bought for a doughnut and a certificate of appreciation.
The City Misspoke? There is a lot of controversy is wrong and that they can run about the “TERM LIMITS” set for another term. The new term by the City and those set by for lying is “MISSPOKE.” the S-T Neighborhood Council. And this reporter also keeps Some factions believe that the hearing it from the City offiCITY wiped out the term limits cials from Felipe Fuentes down to Election Czar Jose for all the neighborhood councils, but this document specifi- Sandoval. cally calls it out. The Board of It’s time for the corruption Neighborhood Commissioners and lies to stop. Coming from on February 18, 2013, page 5, the closed homeless commission meetings in the North Val“Worksheet Question 4 of 4:” ley City Hall to the STNC states that the neighborhood councils will impose their own board itself. The Foothills Paper makes formal demand for a limits. The Sunland-Tujunga Neigh- definitive clarification of the borhood Council called out candidate term rules and/or that no one could serve more that the candidates Cleghorn, than four consecutive terms. Seigel and Royal step down. Certain members of the STNC It’s time for the average perare now saying that the CITY
see Misspoke, page 8
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STNC Bomb Scare Algonquin Round Table Opens Feb. 8
LAPD was called out to investigate a suspicious package at the corner of Wyngate and Foothill Boulevard on Friday morning. It turned out to be an empty typewriter case. But it could have been the real thing.
Homeless Encampment
Performances at Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S. Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA 91105 Parson’s Nose Theater Business Office, 1325 Monterey Rd., South Pasadena, CA 91030 Dates: Saturday, February 8, 15 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 9, 16 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets and Information: Website: www.parsonsnose.com Phone: 626-403-7667. Prices: Pay What You Will ($20 Suggested). Tickets may be purchased online, over the phone, or at the door.
Glendale Noon Concerts! Free Admission Glendale Noon Concerts every first and third Wednesday at 12:10-12:40 p.m. FEBRUARY 19: CALICO WINDS A Woodwind Quintet in Residence at the Glendale Noon Concerts “Something Old, Something New” (will include Mozart and...) www.calicowinds.com Please note: programs subject to change.
A mobile encampment is coming to a street near you, courtesy of your local neighborhood council and Paolina Milano.
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Runner Calls on Governor to Eliminate Fire Fee
George Runner today urged Governor Jerry Brown to restore full funding to CALFIRE and eliminate the confusing and controversial Fire Prevention Fee in the revised version of his 2014-15 budget proposal. “The Fire Prevention Fee was established during a time of crisis, when the state faced multi-billion budget deficits,” said Runner. “Those budget deficits are gone, but the fire fee remains, much to the chagrin of hundreds of thousands of rural property owners throughout California.” The Board of Equalization is required by law to mail “Fire Prevention Fee” bills on behalf of CAL-FIRE to nearly 800,000 Californians each
year. In the 2012-13 fiscal year, the Board of Equalization and CAL-FIRE spent a combined total of more than $17 million to collect only $75 million from Fire Fee payers. “The fire fee continues to place more burdens and costs on CAL-FIRE and the State Board of Equalization while providing no additional fire protection for Californians – even with the state’s increased firefighting expenses this year due to dry weather and drought. The fiscally responsible thing to do is eliminate it.” Restoring CAL-FIRE’s full funding, using existing revenue, will save the state the costs of continuing to administer, collect, litigate, and likely refund the inefficient fire fee.
Sex & Mischief at the L.A. Zoo The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group presents Muriel Horacek’s, Sex and Mischief at the Los Angeles Zoo, on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles County Public Library, 2809 Foothill Boulevard, La Crescenta, California 91214. (Please enter on La Crescenta Avenue for the meeting place and parking.). Muriel
Horacek is a Volunteer Field Rep with the Earthwatch Institute, world traveler and a docent at the Los Angeles County Zoo. Muriel returns with a new program for this evening. She will show slides and tell how zoos conserve species, those similar to a matchmaking service, and including the difficulties within the process. Muriel, always ready to share interesting stories she includes with her programs, will tell of zoo animals’ antics, and those especially relating to the orangutans. Our program begins following news of Conservation and Outings. This is a free event. Refreshments will be served. Please call Wayne Fisher at 818 353-4181.
kansas University. Martin is a senior Exercise Science major. Martin was one of 443 students named to this fall’s Dean’s List. To qualify, a student must complete 12 or more semester hours and attain a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Southern Arkansas University is a quality, comprehensive regional university granting degrees.
The Conscious Life Expo
HARRISONBURG, VA— Megan Victoria Wiechmann of Sunland, CA graduated with a degree in Health Sciences - BS from James Madison University during the Dec. 14, 2013 commencement exercises. Wiechmann was among more than 700 students who received undergraduate, master’s, educational specialist and doctoral degrees.
Conscious Life Expo is February 7-10. 150 lectures, panels and workshops plus 3 Exhibit Halls. Keynotes: Gregg Braden, Lynne McTaggart, Susan Miller, Eric Pearl, Dannion Brinkley, Dr. Dain Heer, George Noory, Marcia Wieder, David Wilcock and more. Special Latino program, live music, healthy foods, The Conscious Life Film Festival and the new Permaculture Zone. General Admission: Friday-$15/Sat. & Sunday-$25 Advance/$30 Door, LAX Hilton Hotel -5711 Century Blvd., Los Angeles 90045. 1-800-367-5777. www.consciouslifeexpo.com
Cambria Martin Named to SAU Dean’s List Cambria Martin, of Tujunga, CA earned a spot on the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at Southern Ar-
Megan Wiechmann of Sunland Graduates James Madison U
Modest Fly gallery Hosts Vintage Tea & Paint Party Drink tea & eat Macaroons while you paint! Vintage Tea & Paint Party beginning February 27th, 2014 7-10 p.m. $60.00 per person for a 3 hour session. Couple SPECIAL: Sign up for 2 and pay ONLY $80.00. Modest Fly Art Studio Gallery, 7578 Foothill Boulevard, Tujunga, California 91042. 818.331.4780 eerren@modestflyartgallery. com.
American Legion Wounded Warrior Project A Success
American Legion Post 377 held their 2nd annual Wounded Warriors fund raiser at the Legion Hall. With more than 300 people attending, the fund raiser was a real success. For a nominal fee, participants had a wonderful choice of food, a chance to meet other Legionnaires and their friends. Entertainment provided something for everyone, and the veterans showed their support for their wounded brothers and sisters.
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Dear Editor, There is an old adage that every story has three versions: your version, my version and what actually happened. I have read with interest the recent letters to the editor in The Foothill Paper referring to two mobile home parks in Sunland. I can’t speak to the comments regarding the mobile home park on Sherman Grove, but as a resident for over five years at Monte Vista, I can speak of my experience while residing here. · My experiences have been positive with the park management and owners. · The internal road within the park has been resurfaced
and repaired twice in the five years I have been here. · Yes, the trees were pruned, but they needed to be—especially after the fires a couple of years ago came within blocks of our Park. Some trees appeared so heavy-laden that if the branches snapped during a storm, the home underneath its fall would have been demolished and lives threatened. · The laundry room is now open from 6:30 am to 10:00 p.m. · When the power was out in this section of Sunland after a storm, the manager checked on me at least three times during the eight-hour period that there was no electricity. (I was one of the last to get power). I was offered assistance with a flashlight,
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camping light or access to the club house until I could get power restored. The manager also provided a gallon of water to each resident at their home. · At Thanksgiving, the owners provided a pie to every resident of their choice: apple or pumpkin. · Every five years, the State of California sends out an inspector to review a list of mobile home parks. Last summer, our park was inspected by the state. Each site was written up by the inspector as to what needed to be changed, repaired or cleaned up. Failure to do so would result in a fine. The park management completed their assignments (water pipe part) and each of the residents completed their assigned tasks. Again, to the
betterment of our park. · Yes, there are cameras throughout the park. Most have been there since I have been here. I am thankful for those cameras that identify intruders on the property. There was a vandalism that occurred in the laundry room where washers and dryers were destroyed. We were without service of the laundry room while the machines were replaced. Thankfully, there is now a camera and added protection that is appreciated. · The owners hired an activity director to plan various activities that the residents can participate. New furniture and a large screen TV was installed for movie parties and the residents enjoyments. see Park, page 7
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The Department of Public Social Services reported that almost $640 million in welfare and food stamp benefits were issued to illegal alien parents for their native-born children in 2013, announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. The $640 million consisted of $227 million in CalWORKs (welfare) and $412 million in CalFresh (food stamps) -- a $3
million increase over the previous year. More than 20% of the County’s public welfare funds are spent on illegal immigrants. “With $550 million for public safety and nearly $500 million in healthcare -- in addition to the hundreds of millions spent on education, the total cost for illegal immigrants to County taxpayers is nearly $2 billion dollars a year,” said Antonovich.
Figures from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
“BUS–ing” Seniors Weekly Contributed by RN Penman
Samaritan House’s driver Bob Hulbert, interviewed about some incredible amount of volunteering years to the seniors in the Community of Sunland/Tujunga, a reporter asked: “How many years have you been doing this volunteering service Mr. Hulbert?” He said, “I have been doing this for quite a while now, say, about 24 years.” Samaritan House is a non-profit organization based in Inglewood, California. One of its mission services is to run weekly bus trips picking up wheel-chaired and walker elderly seniors from different retirement homes, bringing them to church and afterwards for social outlet to lunch at local restaurants or fast food eateries. Headed by Jim Moore, not only does this organization help senior individuals to improve their quality of life by providing a positive and balanced resource, it also helps them fulfill their religious preferences by attending Sunday Church Service locally at The Chapel of Hills, an Assemblies of God denomination pastored by Peter
photo: RN Penman
ANNUAL WELFARE COSTS FOR CHILDREN OF ILLEGAL ALIENS TOTAL NEARLY $640 MILLION
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Samaritan House bus with a group of happy seniors and volunteers on their way to the Chapel of The Hills Church. and Melody Scott. Beginning its route as early as 8 a.m., the Bus-4-Life goes to The New Vista Homes for its first stop, then busing to the North Valley Homes en route to the last stop at Shadow Hills Retirement Homes. The seniors from these three homes in proximity of each other around the community are picked up weekly by a staff of four volunteers: Ray Cooke, who has been in manpower for 10 years, Ross Palmer who is currently being trained by Bob to drive the bus and Karen Hulbert.
First drop-off is at Church around 9:45 a.m. for a 10:30 a.m. service. Lunch for the entire group of seniors and volunteers commencing around noon is paid for by Good Samaritans Mike and Leslie Puckett. Regular “bus-ing” seniors still with smiles on their faces, enjoying people that come up to them, shaking their hands and talking to them and younger people learning from their life stories, these are truly a blessing to our generation. One of see BUS-ing, page 11
Celebration of Writers and Artists By Daniel Willsey Join us for another year of a Celebration of Writers and Artists. Creative Communication is pleased to announce our Spring 2014 Essay, Poetry and Art Contests. Thousands in prizes and awards will be awarded to students and schools in your area. The Essay Contest divisions are: Grades 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12, with 10 top winners in each division. To enter an essay, write between 100 and 250 words on any non-fiction topic. The deadline for the Essay Contest is February 18, 2014. The Poetry Contest divisions are: Grades K-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12, with
10 top winners in each division. To enter a poem, submit one original poem in English, 21 lines or less. The deadline for the Poetry Contest is April 10, 2014. To submit your Essay or Poetry entry, you may enter online at: www.poeticpower.com or mail your entry labeled Poetry Contest or Essay Contest to: 159 N Main, Smithfield, UT 84335. Please include the author’s name, address, city, state, and zip, current grade, school name, school address and teacher’s name. Home school students are also encouraged to enter. Selected entries of merit will be invited to be published in an anthology.
These are not contests where every entry is published. There is no entry fee to enter the contest or required purchase to be published. Teachers can qualify for a free book and win awards for the quality of their entries. To view the students in your area who were selected as winners in previous contests or to view the schools in your area who were awarded a $250 Language Arts Grant, go to: www. poeticpower.com/winner.php. Teachers earn free books and funds for their classroom with our new Classroom Rewards program. Starting with the 2013-2014 school year, Classroom Rewards is replacing our
Language Arts Grants. Over the past 20 years, we donated over $200,000 dollars to help build language arts in our schools. We feel this new program will include many smaller schools that had difficulty qualifying for a grant. We also sponsor an art contest for students in grades K-12. Over $5000 in prizes will be awarded to students and their teachers. To enter, take a photo of your original art and go to www.celebratingart.com to enter and for full contest information. The art contest deadline is April 9, 2014. If you have any questions, feel free to call (435) 713-4411.
Top 10 winner from Summer 2013: “Untitled” by Alikin L., Grade 11 of Polyart Studio, British Columbia
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Finally, I Can Get the Rest I Need!
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By David DeMullé I thought that it was the dogs that were disturbing my sleep until I locked them in the bathroom. And I would still wake up in the middle of the night. I felt more tired in the morning than when I went to bed that night. And then I saw the advertisement for Sit ‘n Sleeps opening in Burbank. I didn’t realize that this was its first location in downtown historic Burbank, located right off the 5 freeway at 308 N. San Fernando Blvd. So I went right to the top with my questions. “Why Burbank?” I asked. “We wanted to serve the Burbank area for a long time, and finally found a location that had a lot of potential,” said CEO Larry Miller. The Burbank location carries the largest selection of mattresses in the area with all the leading brands including Sealy, Simmons, Serta, Sherwood and Tempur-Pedic. The showroom also showcases Sit ‘n Sleep’s diagnostic Body Diagnostics Technology. When I had problems with my feet, I was really impressed with the Dr. Shoals foot scanning technology, and I use their inserts. So, when I found out that Sit ‘n Sleep has a diagnostic unit for your back, I wanted to try it out. And it real-
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We process by providing feedback fective especially since much has proven to be very econeeded to be there.” on body, posture and sleep of what was created in those nomical because you can get Sit ‘n Sleep is thrilled to be needs to pinpoint a customer’s early days was going to turn many more canvases from a the newest member of Burbank, ideal sleep surface. out badly and be thrown away seven foot roll than you can bringing new jobs and a healthy Open Monday through Frior chalked up to experimental with buying prepared canvasdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturdays night’s sleep to the community. and a learning process. es. I should also mention the 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sundays 10 For more information you can After many years of worktherapeutic value of keeping a.m.-6 p.m., the 7,000-square go to www.sitnsleep.com. ing and growing and experibusy on non-productive day. I foot showroom is a welcome Once upon a time, I wrote menting, I realized that the prep fifteen to twenty canvasaddition to the Burbank neighthis ditty, and it tells it all. manufactured canvases es every month as needed. borhood, filling an empty lot in Now I lay me down to sleep, weren’t holding up to time. The other innovative idea I the downtown area. “The peoI pray the Lord my soul to keep, They showed signs of rot and had was to buy paint in very ple in Burbank work hard all If I should die before I wake, deterioration. The canvas large caulking gun size tubes week long and they wanted us At least I’ll get some sleep! boards were doing okay but online, and not buy paint in were not very professional for those exorbitantly priced me. So I started buying four-ounce tubes, which I primed canvas on rolls. I also would go through in two to purchased the stretchers to at- three paintings. I work in a tach the canvas in more exheavy impasto and the extra acting sizes and started prepaint application can run into paring and used my own can- money. These large size tubes A. If I have a job I dislike and in the “changing” of the jobvases. I would gesso them hold the equivalent of seven my goal is to chase “average,” hunt process. But if we want twice making sure to paint to eight smaller four ounce I would: more than “average,” we are over the edges to get the sup- tubes. 1. Stay at the same job... going to have to get super cre- port I wanted, and then toned Added to this I am creating despite negative feelings ative in how we look for (and them a light brown to match works of art on smaller sized about it. create) jobs. Adding another my pallet and give an undercanvases which are much eas2. Be happy to get a payresume to a 100-applicant job tone to the work I was going ier to sell. I continue to create check. Period. pile just doesn’t cut it. It’s the to paint. The benefit of this is and exhibit larger works “Lottery” approach. It’s for that the surface of the canvas along with the smaller works B. If I am looking for a job those who wish and wait. is exactly as I would like it to and every once in a while a and my goal is to chase “aver- Life is too short to wish be every time. I also re-use large painting sells. age,” I would: and wait or to let fear limit them, sanding if necessary So this is my way of being 1. Send a resume to every job what we do. Find the courage and re-gessoing and re-toning innovative in a down econoad for which I qualify. to look fear straight into them -sometimes several my. I wish everyone good 2. Wait for responses. its monster-like face...and times. I would stack the fresh luck and try and see the cup actively seek or create the job canvases in a corner and use as half full. C. If my goal is to create an you want. Settling can bring “exceptional” life, and I have misery...and who wants that in On Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m., Ceneither a job I dislike or I am life? ter for Spiritual Living - La Crescenta is hosting looking for a job, I would: Douglas Sutton who will present “Receive ‘Three 1. Seek to create a job opShawn Anderson is an author, Mysteries’ Healing and an ‘Effulgence of Amitabha portunity that motivates me. keynote speaker and motivational Buddha’ Dharma Meditation Transmission” from 2. Take massive action to success coach. His “go the extra the Chinese Esoteric lineage. Experience the power make what I want to happen... mile” philosophy and ability to of its teachings and rapid spiritual advancement happen. produce results have been praised with practices handed down by an unbroken lineage by political leaders, world record 3. Do something that makes holders and media outlets across of Awakened Masters. me happy...even if it pays less. the U.S. Through his organization, 4. Stop wasting eight hours Founded 716-720 A.D. with support of Tang DyExtra Mile America, Shawn led a day in a job that dulls my nasty Chinese Emperor, the teachings spread across 444 cities to declare November 1, passion. China for the next 125 years. The lineage then went
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Should I Break Up With My Job? By Shawn Anderson “Is there a better job out there for me?” It’s a consistent and lingering question for those heading home after yet another crummy day at work. And there are other questions that also jump on the job-disgruntlement bandwagon: “Can I really afford to look for something else?” “Can another job pay me more?” “Can I find a job that motivates me?” The “Should I break up with my job?” question is a biggie. As I work with job-disgruntled people, I recognize that there is also a HUGE number of people desperate to find ANY job they can. And I can relate. Earlier in my life, I experienced the desperate need to find a paycheck, and I can say without hesitation that being jobless is a horrible mental and emotional place to be. I’ve felt the “just survive!” gut pain; it’s a very lousy feeling. Except for job-hunting situations clearly marked “desperate,” this is how I see the “Do I Stay or Do I Leave?” job question in three parts:
To me, an average life is one that accepts only what life offers. An exceptional life is one that creates what isn’t offered. Sure, fear absolutely exists...either in the “search” or
2013, as “Extra Mile Day”...a day recognizing the capacity we each have to create positive change when we “go the extra mile.” His book titles include Amicus 101: A Story About the Pursuit of Purpose and Extra Mile America. For more information, visit www. ShawnAnderson.com.
underground and the teachings were handed down in secret from one awakened master to another until 1990 when the 49th lineage holder revealed the existence of the lineage and began public teachings of its practices. The Center is located at 4845 Dunsmore Avenue, La Crescenta. For further information, please call (818) 249-1045.
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Scam, from pg 1 modern suburbia. Where, until 20 years ago, people had horses in their backyards (sometimes in their frontyards).
LAND HO!!! I know many “Land Hos”---they’re called politicians. A very thoughtful., well-known L.A. writer once told me that Los Angeles is not about people; it’s all about land use. Sounds kinda boring and dry, doesn’t it? Ever see some guy leaned over a tri-pod and at first you think it’s a movie camera and then you get closer and see it’s just one of those old-fashioned protractor-looking instruments with which engineers and geological technicians do surveys? Disappointing, isn’t it? The process of land acquisition is not NEARLY as fun as sex, but nevertheless, everybody wants a piece. And although we’re quite aware of our country’s borders and boundaries, (unlike SOME countries--ahem---who shall go nameless) land usage is an infinite frontier. Anything can be torn down and something else can go right up in its place. It might take a lot of money but EVERY land parcel has a price 24/7. Buildings come and go, but the land is HERE TO STAY. Career politicians understand land use and live for the thrill of its negotiation because the notoriety as well as the actual payoffs can be ENORMOUS--even life changing. What political hack DOESN’T love a good “shovel-ready” photo-op, or a ribbon-cutting ceremony with those huge fake plastic scissors? But the politicians also know that first of all, before they can get any pet project erected, they’ve gotta create an enormous NEED for the thing, so that everyone’ll ignore all the dirty dealings that went into making the project a reality. Sometimes I wonder how I would’ve responded if the STNC’s puppet president had approached me last April and said: “Look. Wally---Cindy Cleghorn , Nina Royal, Lydia Grant and I need you to SHUT UP about our former City Councilman Richard Alarcon dumping half of Skid Row out here in Sunland-Tujunga. And we need you to SHUT UP about our current City Councilman, Felipe Fuentes, who’s bound and determined to carry on this Rich Tradition, all the while pretending that building more multilevel, taxpayer-funded permanent housing facilities for transient criminals who do not wish to be housed, is a GREAT THING for our community!” Maybe I very well would’ve responded with a concerned, compassionate: “Sure, guys. What’s in it for me?” Well, that’s NOT how it “went down,” as the kids today would say. After being stone-walled and sold out time-after-time by our
Misspoke, from pg 1 son to be heard. As of this writing, the stakeholder is denied the opportunity to make a presentation to the STNC board because THEY determined that
Citizens, stakeholders and others all love our community. It is only the “self-chosen few” that have created a cancer that is pitting factions against each other. The Cleghorn machine
with its hitman Joe Barrett is a cancer that we must fight at the ballot box. IT’S UP TO YOU TO MAKE CHANGES HAPPEN! And you can do it at the ballot box this coming March 8.
a STNC invited presenter, has more need to be heard than someone that lives here. It is time that our local council be held accountable for its actions. “Incestuous relationships” is more than just a term, it is a re-
ality here in Sunland-Tujunga and the time to stop them is now. Either you take back control of your community, or it will continue to sink into the slime of corruption and insider dealings.
by Wally “Weirdo” Wharton rapidly-aging, certificate-seeking neighborhood council board members, I’ve somehow become convinced that because I can’t take down the masturbatory neighborhood council system here in the City of Los Angeles single-handedly, the only way I can possibly begin to defeat the hubris-ridden clan of “repeat offenders,” is to run for the board myself. In other words, if ya can’t beat ‘em, replace ‘em. And that’s all I’ll say about the sowing of the seeds of my run for the position of 2nd V.P. , (or I’ll owe “Editor Doc” money for printing shameless political campaign propaganda!) But back to my campaign……. Just kidding. Frankly, I’m very torn about the whole notion of running for office, because I’m basically an anarchist. I despise “government,” be it big or small. Why? Because politicians don’t see problems as problems; they see problems as opportunities to strategically position themselves for personal gain. Why solve ANY problem when you can create jobs from ANY particular form of misery--- even if those jobs only serve to document and monitor all the progress NOT being made. How many times have you heard L.A. City Hall announce the formation of a Blue Ribbon Panel to create a “road map” for weighing various options that might facilitate a coalition or even a commission to further study the “issue,” thereby enabling about twenty more beard-scratching social workers and tatted-out non-profiteers to obtain FREE PARKING on Spring St.!! See?? That’s how Everybody WINS. And I’m sick of it. Holy “Trickle Down” theory, Batman! This is exactly how rich politicians parlay poverty into profit. And they’ve done it for years, ever since FDR and The New Deal, despite its initial good intentions. Hey, I hear you can pave a lot of new roads with “good intentions!” BUT…..can you fill potholes??
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WreckS O Ff T H E W E E K Slow Down and Live. . .
Overloaded truck full of CD-7 promises flipped over on the 210 West last week injuring the driver.
Republican Club-Gissele At about the same time, a big rig lost control on the 210W, went off the road and flipped over on the Lowell on-ramp.
Getting hit by an F-150 making a LEFT-HAND TURN on Foothill Blvd. is never a good thing.
The driver of this Mazda convertible was being tracked by the LAPD when it ran into this SUV. The passenger was arrested but the driver ran off and was pursued.
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Last Thursday, the Republican Club of the Foothills hosted Loren Spivack, a motivational speaker and author. His program was named “Economic Literacy” and explained about Free market Economics and how it effects each and everyone of us. Gissele Tohom, Miss Tujunga and candidate for the 2014 Junior Miss California Contest, performed an original dance routine and gave a speech about community service in our communities. With more than 75 people braving the rain and winds to attend, the spicy Mexican food catered by Joselitos-East was a hit and made a great place to be in a blustery evening.
Park, from pg 3 · The building that houses the laundry facilities and office was repainted. Some items mentioned in the letter to the editor addressed “take-aways.” I personally believe that the items thrown, removed or no longer accessible relate to the safety rules that govern the park for the greater good of all of the residents and part of the State of California guidelines which the park follows. I do not know if either “A Sunland Resident” or “Guardian Angel” are a resident of Monte Vista or not, since they did not sign their name, but I do know that my experience has been positive and to the betterment of our park over the past five years. I appreciate the enhancements taken by the owners of the park and a special thank-you to the manager, Debbie. DB Resident, Monte Vista Mobile Park
Miss Tujunga and Republican Club President Phil Downs take a moments breather from the activities.
It’s Time The Other Generations Listen! Dear Editor, Accolades for the article, “Abuse is Ageless” by Daniel Willsey regarding senior citizen, Al Timins. The article revealed the insensitivity and disrespect by younger people for a member of the generation who suffered through The Depression as a child, was tortured as a young man as a P.O.W. in WWII, has been a model member of the community his entire adult life but is now being unceremoniously evicted from his modest dwelling at the age of 93. I appreciate Mr. Willsey’s research of laws that protect senior citizen renters like Mr. Timins and myself. I find the article not only interesting but very informative. I look forward to future articles by Mr. Willsey and his investigative and helpful point of view. Respectfully Submitted, Daniel
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Forest Service Seeks Public Comments for Wilderness Areas
The Forest Service has posted legal notice to local newspapers, seeking public response for a proposed addition of about 40,000 acres in recommended wilderness areas to the Angeles National Forest. The proposal would increase space for nonmotorized use such as hiking and horseback riding and would affect seven areas in the forest. The published notice begins a 60-day objection period. Objections will be accepted from those who submitted formal responses during previous periods of public comment. Issues raised must be based on previous comments unless new information arose after the designated comment period. The proposal is in a draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a proposed amendment to the Angeles’ land management plan. It also affects the land management plans for the Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino national forests. The objection process gives the opportunity for an independent Forest Service
review and resolution of issues before the approval of the plan amendment. Objections received prior to the legal notice publication will not be accepted, acknowledged, or reviewed. For more information on the process, please visit the Forest Service National Objection Web page and select the link to the planning objections rules at 36 CFR 219: www.fs.fed.is/objections/objections_ related.php. The final supplementary environmental impact statement and documents proposing the amendment can be found on the project Web page at: www.fs.fed.us/nepa/ nepa_project_exp.php?project=35130. The proposed amendment is part of the settlement agreement approved Jan. 3, 2011, in the case of California Resources Agency, et al vs. United States Department of Agriculture, and Center for Biological Diversity, et al vs. United States Department of Agriculture. For additional information, please contact Project Manager Bob Hawkins at socal_nf_lmp_amendment@fs.fed.us.
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Algonquin Round Table Opens at Parson’s Nose
PNT company members James Calvert, Marisa Chandler, Dorothy Brooks, and Jill Rogosheske perform during the 1940s Radio Show. Parson’s Nose Theater (PNT), the acclaimed “classical comedy” theater company led by Artistic Director, Lance Davis, opens their full production of “The Algonquin Round Table” this Saturday, February 8th at 7pm. “You can lead a horticulture, but you can’t make her think.” – Dorothy Parker Take a trip back to East 44th Street in New York in the 1920s. Sophistication and wicked humor reign during the Golden Era of the New Yorker. Adapted by Artistic Director, Lance Davis, Parson’s Nose presents a staged version of James Thurber’s “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”, Robert Benchley’s “The Treasurer’s Report”, selected works by Dorothy Parker, and “But Not For Me” by George & Ira Gershwin. “At Parson’s Nose we celebrate the classics. ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’ was written in 1939 by James Thurber, a key member of the Algonquin Round Table,” says Mr. Davis. “If they’d been alive in the 1920s, Tina Fey and Steven Colbert would have had lunch at the round table in the dining room of Frank Case’s Algonquin Hotel on 44th Street in Manhattan. So would Aaron Sorkin, David Ives and Trey Parker. It was where the hip, young writers from Broadway, the Harvard Lampoon, Vanity Fair and The New
Yorker, flamed brightly. That light had diminished somewhat by The Crash of 1929, as they left for Hollywood, but they still cherished the roots of their literary youth. Their names are legendary in the annals of American Humor: Dorothy Parker, James Thurber, Robert Benchley, George S. Kauffman, and Ogden Nash, are but a few. Come join us for an experience of laughter, elegance and wit.” Four performances only. Parson’s Nose Theater’s 2013-14 Season continues with The Algonquin Round Table. Saturdays, February 8th and 15th at 7pm, Sundays, February 9th and 16th at 3pm. Running time appx. 90 minutes including intermission. Parson’s Nose Theater performs at Lineage Performing Arts Center located at 89 South Fair Oaks, Pasadena, CA 91105 Parson’s Nose Theater productions are “Pay What You Will” ($20 Suggested). Reservations may be made online at www.parsonsnose.com or by calling 626-403-7667. Tickets may also be purchased at the door. Ages 12+ suggested. The Algonquin Round Table is sponsored in part by an Anonymous Donation, The Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the J. Mario Molina Family Foundation.
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Rescue-Foster-Adopt Fostering isn’t a lifetime commitment it’s a commitment to saving one life! Babett Off is one special lady that is helping to raise and foster four adorable German Shepherd/Husky puppies. She has adopted though Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles for the last three years and is now giving the gift of nursery care to four puppies. Their shepherd mother was abandoned in Palmdale with her nine puppies. Through a thick network of connections Westside’s volunteers went into action. The other five puppies are being fostered in another loving home. Babett has named the puppies: Ash, Willie, Isis and Cece. After I met them I was in a blissful state. Each has their own personality already at nine weeks. That puppy breath smell, the round bellies, the unconditional love made me feel that “motherly instinct” pulling at my heart strings. Babett’s male GSD mix is also enjoying his new role as a “big brother.” Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles is a 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill rescue committed to saving all types of German Shepherd Dogs from high kill shelters and adopting them to loving, qualified homes. Visit: www. sheprescue.org. Look at all the incredible Westside dogs, some already adopted, others waiting for their forever home, all with their suitcases packed, waiting eagerly to go home with you. They have adoption counselors ready to help you to pick the right dog for your situation and family. Westside is actually in downtown L.A. They have an adoption event every Saturday (11 a.m.-4 p.m.); Sunday (1 p.m.-4 p.m.) and Wednesday (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) at their boarding place at 3016 S Hill St, Los Angeles 90007. No appointment is necessary on these days. They also show dogs on other days BY APPOINTMENT only. Several dogs are in foster homes in various locations around LA. Arrangements need to be made with the foster families to meet the dogs in their care. Adoption fees vary with each dog and typically range from $150 to $500. They are set taking into account the dog’s age, training level, temperament, if they’re newly arrived, medical condition(s) (if any) and other factors. Adoption fees are used not only to rescue and place the dog you are personally adopting, but to aid in the future rescue and rehabilitation of other deserving dogs. Adoption fees are necessary; without fees the rescue efforts would quickly come to an end. The adoption fee includes spay/neuter, microchip and up to date vaccinations. The common mission is to save as many German Shepherds and GSD/mixes and re-home them into safe, loving, responsible foster situations. Then get them adopted by into forever homes. There is little need to breed and buy puppies. It doesn’t matter where they come from they are all special. I feel blessed to be involved with this fabulous rescue organization. ••• Auntie Gail has a B.A. in Philosophy, is a certified veterinarian assistant and has a pet-sitting and dog-walking service in the area. She can be reached for appointments at 818-6059675 or her Web site: www.auntiegailspetsitting.com.
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CVAS’ Celebrates 90th Anniversary
Last weekend, Crescenta Valley Adventist School (CVAS) celebrated their 90th Anniversary with an Open House Extravaganza. The CVAS school families, Alumni, and members of the community enjoyed food trucks, bouncers and games. Pastor Cary Fisher, re-dedicated the school campus to God and Associate Superintendent, Dr. Pam Forbes performed the ribbon cutting ceremony. Also in attendance were the CVAS staff: kindergarten teacher Melissa Wilson, junior high teacher Chanda Castaneda, Principal Wendy DiLullo-Newmyer,
With a “SNIP,” the ribbon was cut and the festivities begun. Home and School President Deedee Pardo, Office Manager Debra Powell, and 3rd&4th teacher Sharon Balta. Alumni and new faces graced the campus, enjoying all that CVAS had to offer. Prospective students walked through the
classrooms in awe of all the projects the students had completed. One child of an out of town Alumni remarked, “I wish we lived closer mommy, this school is fun!” Prospective parsee CVAS, page 11
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BUS-ing, from pg 4 the oldest senior recently celebrated her 101st birthday, Phyllis Hutton continue to
amaze the community with her clear mind. Among the rest of the seniors cared for in this ministry, about 13 to 15 in total are: Kathy Loo, Ann Jones,
William Spangler, Dutel Shron, Jay Adelbert Porter, Lowell Johnson, Sharon Benton and former psychiatric social worker, Dr. H. Fred Johnson.
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Theft 01/20/14 11:00 PM 7500 BLOCK OF OWENS ST Theft 01/21/14 07:30 PM 9700 BLOCK OF AMANITA AV Theft 01/22/14 10:20 AM 10000 BLOCK OF SUNLAND WY Theft 01/22/14 12:01 AM 10000 BLOCK OF TUJUNGA CANYON BL Theft 01/24/14 05:45 PM 10400 BLOCK OF SUNLAND BL Theft 01/24/14 06:00 PM 00 BLOCK OF HILLROSE AND LAS LUNITAS Theft 01/27/14 08:00 PM 7500 BLOCK OF MCGROARTY TR Burglary 01/27/14 07:30 PM 10500 BLOCK OF HILL-
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Artisan Show at The Back Door Bakery
Holly Dare, Valerie Keith and Sue Gardner had an artisan show at the Back Door Bakery in Sunland last Sunday. Chef Deborah Goodale had her homemade bakery items on display and for sale. Valerie displays her work as Deborah looks on.
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Senior Activist Al Timins and Cafe owner Deborah Goodale at The Back Door Bakery
The artists display and sale was fun and a success for local artisans. Al Timins dropped in to see the displays and have his lunch at The Back Door Bakery. “Al is a great guy” said Deborah, owner of the bakery. The L.A. Times did a great write-up on The Back Door Bakery and how it’s one of the best American food restaurants in Sunland-Tujunga.
Basketball “Riot” at the In-N-Out
It seemed like all the cops in the world were called by the manager at In-N-Out in Tujunga. Basketball fans from two different schools all arrived at the same time to an after-game feeding. Unfortunately, the In-N-Out manager panicked and called in the riot control.
When we arrived, the cry went up ‘THE PAPER’S HERE!!!” and the riot was over. All kidding aside, there was no riot, the kids were having a safe fun time, and the cops weren’t needed. Shame, shame, In-N-Out.