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John Goodman Tujunga’s LOCAL HERO!
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Going, Going, Gone!
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The “Soup Nazi” of S-T .................
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Tujunga Resident Found Shot Dead .................
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DEPARTMENTS What Folks Are Doing........... 2 View from the Rock.............. 3 Letters and Perspectives........ 3 Chef Randy........................... 5 Artfully Speaking.................. 5 Take My Card....................... 9 Auntie Gail’s Pet Corner...... 10
John Goodman with his dog, Behr. Thursday morning around 4:30 am on Verdugo Crestline Rd., John heard what sounded like a dogfight in his front yard. Rushing outside thinking that his dog Behr had cornered a bobcat, he found his dog under a large form. “I thought it was a bobcat said John, and I just went over and started kicking and punching it. It was only after the mountain lion let go of my dog that I realized that it was over five foot in length. I
picked up my dog and the mountain lion ran off. A little later, I heard two gunshots. It was a neighbor shooting at the mountain lion that was attacking his dog.” Against overwhelming odds and his love for his dog, John Goodman is our LOCAL HERO In researching information for this story, I asked a couple of people I know that live in see Lion Attack!, page 10
Over the past years, the number of medical marijuana businesses operating in Los Angeles, and in particular, Sunland-Tujunga, have skyrocketed and the City Council has gone through several revisions of its ordinance to regulate them. Voters approved Proposition D last May 21, banning medical marijuana businesses within Los Angeles while exempting those shops that had registered for licenses prior to a 2007 suspen-
sion on new dispensaries. That proposition went into effect June 20, 2013. “While dispensary operations can be authorized statewide, the state Supreme Court issued a ruling in May upholding the rights of cities to regulate or ban medical marijuana uses.” Said Thom Mrozek, a U.S. attorney spokesman. He said that the sale of marijuana is against federal see Pot Shops, page 12
Shen Yun to Perform at the Nokia, March 22-23 The worldwide acclaimed Shen Yun 2014 World Tour returns to the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles with a spectacular new production. The stunning dance and music performance revives 5,000 years of Chinese civilization and culture that were nearly lost. Stories that share messages of enlightenment and high values inspired by centuries of dynasties, religions and ethnic groups are illustrated by some of the world’s foremost trained danc-
ers in classical Chinese dance. Though the stories contain universal meanings that transcend language barriers, nothing is lost in translation due to bilingual emcees who preface each act and dancers who beautifully illustrate each story. Classical Chinese dance can display the beauty of China while also expressing the ingenuity spread throughout its history with leaps, flips and other see Shen Yun, page 10
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Montrose African Violet Society Sarah Broderson and AWC dancers Sarah Broderson daughter of Christie and Eric Broderson Residents of Sunland won the Jr Miss crown of Miss Amazing state Queen. Sarah is supported by Gissele Tohom (Miss Tujunga) and her fellow dancers from AWC Dance Ministries who spent class time preparing Sarah for her competition. We are really excited to welcome yet another Queen to represent Sunland-Tujunga. Miss Amazing is a non-profit pageant for girls with disabilities. The 2014 California event was held February 9 in Van Nuys, California. The mission of the Miss Amazing Pageant
is to provide an opportunity for girls and young women with disabilities to build confidence and self-esteem in a supportive environment. The Miss Amazing pageants also strive to nourish and support local community organizations also dedicated to helping people with disabilities. The division winners get a taste for community service as they give the proceeds from the pageant back to the community. For more information about Miss Amazing pageants contact Karen Stagliano at 818-2313862 or www.facebook.com/ CaliforniaMissAmazing.
La Cañada Olympian Honored as Woman of the Year
Assemblyman Mike Gatto and the California Legislative Women’s Caucus honored Olympian Kate Hansen yesterday at the “Woman of the Year” awards ceremony at the State Capitol in Sacramento. The awards ceremony commemorates women who have made a great contribution to California and who have inspired women and girls in California and beyond. Kate Hansen, a resident of La Cañada Flintridge, was nominated by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) for her athletic accomplishments and indomitable spirit. Ms. Hansen is the current U.S. National Champion in the luge, former World Champion, and was the first American to win a World Cup event in seventeen years. Just weeks after winning the U.S. National Championship, Kate broke her foot in an Olympic training run. Undeterred, Kate pushed through the pain and in February
2014, only three months after breaking her foot, she placed tenth at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. The Assemblyman learned of Kate Hansen’s efforts, and her struggle to overcome injuries and other setbacks, while watching her compete in the Olympics. “I owe so much to the strong women in my life, who inspired me. Kate Hansen inspired the world at Sochi.” Yesterday’s ceremony in the Assembly Chambers at the California State Capitol, recognized eighty distinguished women from around the state, including Hansen and 94-year-old Elinor Otto, one of the original “Rosie the Riveters,” who has been installing rivets on cargo planes for 70 years. Kate Hansen was escorted on to the floor of the Assembly Chambers by Assemblyman Gatto and attended a reception with the Assemblyman and the other honorees.
The Montrose African Violet Society is having their next monthly meeting on Wednesday morning, March 26, 2014 @ 10:00 A.M. The location is Descanso Gardens (Maple Room), 1418 Descanso Drive , La Canada Flintridge, CA. The guest speaker will be Michael Moody, President of the International Fern Society. Michael will be giving the program on “All About Growing Ferns”. Guests are always welcome to attend our meetings. For more information please telephone our Club President, Luis @ (323) 236-0104. www.montroseafricanviolets.weebly.com.
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L.A. Chamber Orchestra Performs Anna Clyne Debut “Mendelssohn, Anna Clyne, Bach & Schubert” James Feddeck, conductor Jaime Laredo, violin Jennifer Koh, violin PROGRAM: MENDELSSOHN “The Fair Melusina” Overture ANNA CLYNE Prince of Clouds (West Coast premiere)
BACH Concerto in D minor for Two Violins, BWV 1043 SCHUBERT Symphony No. 3 in D major. WHEN/WHERE Saturday, March 22, 2014, 8 p.m. at the Alex Theatre, Glendale, 216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale CA 91203 Sunday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Royce Hall, UCLA, 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095 TICKETS/INFORMATION: Tickets start at $25. to order tickets, please call 213 622 7001, or visit www.laco.org. (Discounts for groups of 12 or more, seniors 65+ and college students, if available; also available for college students is the $25 “Campus to Concert Hall All Access Pass” – good for all seven of LACO’s Orchestral Series concerts, Discover Beethoven’s Eroica and for all three Westside Connections concerts) TICKETS/INFORMATION: 213 622 7001 × 1 or visit www.laco.org. CONCERT PRELUDES: 7 p.m. (Alex Theatre) 6 p.m. (Royce Hall) One hour before curtain, preconcert talks provide insights into the music and artists. Free for ticket holders.
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Denison University Student Cara DeCaro, a Denison University student from Tujunga (91042), is studying off campus for the spring 2014 semester. DeCaro, a member of the
class of 2015, is studying with the Philadelphia Center Program in Philadelphia.
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Students named to CLU Dean’s List THOUSAND OAKS, CA— The following local residents were among 708 students who made the Dean’s List at California Lutheran University for the fall semester. Raquel Livingstone of Sunland is an exercise science major. Corina Wolf of Sunland is a psychology major. Students qualify for the Dean’s List by maintaining a 3.6 grade point average in their academic subjects. They will be recognized for their achievement at the Honors Convocation on April 29. CLU is a selective university based in Thousand Oaks, Calif., with additional centers in Oxnard, Woodland Hills, Santa Maria and Berkeley..
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Norge (Bingo) Saturday, March 22, play NORGE (Nowegian Bingo) at Sons of Norway Edvard Grieg Lodge at 6 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. pot luck dinner—public welcome—meeting at the Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 1700 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. Call Jo Ness, 818-2498102 or Margaret Schuler 626303-6465 for more information.
Montrose Search & Rescue at the CCRC Meeting By Joe Koenig Montrose Search & Rescue Team Leader Fred Koegler spoke to the Crescenta Canada Rotary Club about the many rescues they have performed and gave a history of the Team. Assisting Fred were Steve Goldsworthy and Dan Hensley. Combined, these three Team Members have one-hundred-ten years of service. They train hard and buy most of their own equipment. Once in a while the La County Sheriffs Department gives their team a used car along with their $1.00 per year salary. This was a most interesting presentation as the Montrose Search and Rescue Team is involved in all facets of community safety and rescues, not only
Sgt. Fred Koegler makes a point. in our immediate area but all hiker via cell phone coordinates over the United States. Fred and helicopters are now used in gave us facts and figures about many rescues. However it is the actual rescues. They perstill hard work and dedicated form over one-hundred rescues individuals who make the actual in Angeles Nation Forest every rescue. The teams receive very year. Team member Steve exlittle funding from Los Angeles plained how technology is aidCounty and is dependent of doing them now. Many times they nations of equipment and money to keep them going. are able to locate a stranded
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“It’s all over but the shouting!” goes the old saying and the silence is deafening. We had the largest election turnout that we’ve ever had. There were 676 voters including 15 provisional voters. People have stopped me on the street to offer their condolences on MY not winning. But I look at it this way: of the 18 candidates I supported, 16 were elected, EVEN David Baron got in. Now that’s pretty good picking. The new board will have to overcome the legacy of failure that the past board has left them, but who knows, maybe the city will step in and make that decision for them. Outside Organized Interests made an interesting show of force this election, and I’m going to wait and see what they really affected before I begin naming
names. We have a motto here that says “EVERYBODY LIES TO US!” And now we find that the liars even lie to themselves. The chamber is ramping up for the new politically correct “Spring Carnival.” It appears that the chamber of commerce is so broke that they can’t afford tables and chairs, so with hat in hand, they wimped out and asked our CD-7 councilman Fuentes to help out (just like the Wendy, Krekorian and Alarcon before him),only to find out that he is afraid of the ACLU or XYZZZ whatever. And now we’re hearing rumblings that the Watermelon fiasco is going to move to the Santa Anita Racetrack parking lot. Actually that is a pretty good idea. It could draw people from the Westin Mall and the City of Arcadia. Anything
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The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group will feature, Bob Ibsen’s World War II in the Pacific, on Tuesday, April 8 at 7:30pm, at the Los Angeles County Public Library, 2809 Foothill Boulevard, La Crescenta, California. (Please enter on La Crescenta Avenue for the meeting room and parking.) Bob Ihsen, a member of the Sierra Club for over 40 years, as historian and world traveler of 192 countries, all the 50 states and nearly all of the National Parks, has much to tell us about his travels. He will take us chronologically from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima, with a multitude of stops along
the way to places like Wake Island, Guadalcanal, Guam and Iwo Jima. Bob attended Pomona College and graduated from Claremont Graduate University with a degree in U.S. History. He taught at Covina High, European and American History for over 35 years. He has traveled most of his life to all those countries of the world. Our program begins following news of Outings and Conservation. This is a free event and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. Please contact Wayne Fisher, Program Chair, for further information at 818 353-4181.
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to pay down the $40,000 that the Lions Club lost last year. Our little community is getting ready for a major fall. The Verdugo Hills/Snowball event is coming up. Whitebird is just sleeping and waiting for a better economy. One day we will wake up to a “perfect storm,” and our way of life will be gone forever. It’s already started with the payout of $15.5 million for a ‘“Low-IncomeHomeless” facility. For that price, we could have bought our homeless denizens fifty $350,000 3 bedroom houses. And then we have the Samoa project. And nobody brings up the question “Where are we going to get all the water and parking for these projects?” Yes boys and girls, we’ve been sold down the proverbial creek, and it was your neighborhood council that couldn’t
RO RC K OC K or wouldn’t stop it. But there is one good side to all this: one day we will wake up and realize that the Korean churches own over 50% of our undeveloped land south of Foothill Blvd. You better start learning to like kimchi and use chop sticks. But what the heck, you can trust our elected officials, can’t you? And now you understand, it really is the Water.
Little Landers Historical Society Presents
Saturday April 12th, 2014 1:00 PM Bolton Hall Museum
10110 Commerce Avenue in Tujunga (corner of Valmont & Commerce)
Parking available uphill at the Elks Lodge Everyone is Welcome Free Admission Donations gratefully accepted Light refreshments served after the presentation
Our speaker, Ellie Kahn, will screen her acclaimed documentary film Meet Me at Brooklyn & Soto, based on oral histories with former residents of the once thriving Jewish community in Boyle Heights. Brooklyn Avenue (now Caesar Chavez), and its intersection with Soto was the heart of the largest Jewish community west of Chicago from 1920 to the 1940s. After the screening, Ms. Kahn will describe how the project came about and the process of training volunteers to do the initial interviews.
Save the Date! On May 10th, Ellie will return to Bolton Hall to offer a hands-on workshop experience in collecting oral histories. Learn the basics of interviewing and sharing experiences in order to collect our personal and family's stories.
Our programs for April and May focus on the importance of collecting oral histories and saving the stories about our lives, experiences and the times in which we live. Attend one or both of these interesting programs.
Visit our website for much more information.
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The “Soup Nazi” of Tujunga By Liz Thompson
So You’ve Inherited A Vegetarian at Lassens Natural Food Stores
Chef Randy’s new cookbook,
So You’ve Inherited A Vegetarian . . . Now What?
is now at Lassens Natural Food Stores.
Dear Friends: I am pleased to announce that seven of the Lassens Natural Food stores will now be carrying my new cookbook, So You’ve Inherited A Vegetarian . . . Now What? Here are the locations where you can find it: Ventura Santa Barbara Bakersfield Santa Maria Thousand Oaks Simi Valley Fresnon.
For additional information, see Randy’s website: http://valley-vegetarian.com
He’s a woman! Remember the “Soup Nazi” from Seinfeld? He had a very tiny store in New York City and only sold one kind of soup a day and there was a line out the door. And just because you were lucky enough to get in, it didn’t mean you would get any soup. It was up to the “Soup Nazi” once you got to the front of the line. At Hrazdan Market (818352-6677) at 7518 Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga, you can get up to four very tasty soups a day, or at least two. And the “Nazi” is coincidentally Nazi with a K. Nazik Tarverdian, co-owner of the market along with her husband Grach Grigorian, makes all of the soups from scratch and serves them up with a lovely smile to anyone that is in the know and smart enough to come in. I stopped in after seeing a handpainted sign on the door that said plainly enough “Soup”, and I hoped to be reminded of the soups my Russian grandfather used to make. There is swordfish soup, slightly reminiscent of Thai Fish Soup, that is chock full of vegetables and chunks of fresh swordfish with a mild fish taste
Soup Master Nazik Tavarerdian is the best in S-T. PHOTO COURTESY — LIZ THOMPSON
that will warm your stomach. The vegetable soup is tomato based with lots of fresh vegetables and chunks of chicken that tastes like a lighter version of Campbell’s Chunky Vegetable Soup without all of the sodium. Want real vegetarian? Their yogurt soup is rich in flavor and yogurt based with dill and chunks of cauliflower, and the fourth soup is a traditional Persian soup called Ashe-Reshte noodle soup which has a dry yogurt (whey cheese) base with lentils, garbanzo beans, raw noodles and a hint of lemon. All of the soups are incredi-
bly light and healthy, which represents most of the dishes that are served at Nazik and Grach’s other restaurant of 17 years, Gerlach’s Pasadena Grill at 1075 Fair Oaks Blvd. in Pasadena (626-799-7575). There are two small tables in the back to sit, or just take your soup to go for a work break. Nazik won’t mind. But remember: it’s not in the water, it’s in the soup. Note: This reporter couldn’t publish the recipes because Nazik is working on packaging them and selling them to other markets.
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Garden Tomato Tarte Tatin
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Tarte Tatin is an upside-down tart of apples or other fruit. According to the Web site, http:// whatscookingamerica.net/History/PieHistory/TarteTatin.htm” WhatsCookingAmerica, legend has it that Tarte Tartin originated in France: Two French sisters, Carolina (1847-1911) and Stephine Tatin (1838-1917), created the tart. The sisters lived in LamotteBeuvron, a small rural town in the Loire Valley of France, owned and ran the hotel called l’Hotel Tatin in 1888. The elder sister, Stéphanie, dealt with the kitchen. She was a particularly fine cook but was not the brightest of people. Her specialty was an apple tart, served perfectly crusty, caramelized and which melted in the mouth. One day during the hunting season, during the midday scramble, Stephanie placed her tart in the oven the wrong way round. The pastry and apples were upside-down but, nevertheless, she served this strange dessert without giving it time to cool. The French call this dessert tarte des demoiselles Tatin (the
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1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt Fresh ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Onion Layer Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 large sweet onions (halved and sliced thin) 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard see Tarte Tatin, page 11
See Chef Randy’s food blog for more recipes at
http://valley-vegetarian.com LAFD Captain Phillip Dominguez Meets With STNC Candidates
Captain Philip Dominguez of the LAFD Company 74 came to our Candidate Mingle on March 3rd and introduced himself to the candidates and members of the community. CD-7 Councilmember Felipe Fuentes was also in attendance and was introduced to the Captain. Unfortunately, Fuentes looks so young that I accidentally introduced him as “And this is Wesley Hernandez, Mr. Fuentes aide.” Everybody had a good laugh at that and everyone enjoyed the get together. All kidding aside, our new “C” shift captain wants to get involved with our community. Since he joined the LAFD 23 years ago Capt. Dominguez has made it a point to work with the local community. Right now, Sunland-Tujunga has the problem of beautiful weather calling out for BBQs. The Capt. asks that everyone check their surroundings before lighting that BBQ, with the low humidity and warm weather, the chance of
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fire is escalated. NO OPEN FIRES ARE ALLOWED WITHIN CITY LIMITS. There have been a rash of “smoke scares” when people use branches from trees rather than charcoal. LAFD Station 74 offers free smoke detectors (as long as they last) to the community. Just visit the station at 7777 Foothill Blvd and ask for yours. And for those who already have theirs, please test your smoke detector monthly.
The fire station is working on getting a warning light to alert drivers that the fire equipment is leaving or entering the station. Speeding drivers are posing a hazard to the LAFD personnel. “I am looking forward to working with the Neighborhood Council and CD-7 in providing the best in public safety and service” said Capt. Dominguez. “Remember Fire Station 74 is your station, feel free to come by at any time.”
Much is written about an artist’s ego, how it drives an artist when he creates. I have read -Ego is the primary thing that makes artist’s go back time and again to create; to continue to work and progress, creating works of beauty and importance. I think there is something more at work here than is commonly considered. I don’t believe Ego is the central driving force that causes artist’s to make art or make our work better; or for that matter to continue to create. I theorize that it has more to do with a juxtaposition of the Ego with a reality- separate from the ego. Consider this: I say reality has little to do with an artist’s ego –in the sense that it works directly on the ego. The opposite is true. Ego is used to explain or even alter reality to fit our perceptions of it. I’ll try and explain further Reality, or rather what we perceive as reality, works within its own realm. Ego, of an artist, is affected by how he or she responds to this reality. My contention is-- some artists work not solely from ego; but instead with the intention and need to create based on a need to explain the world around them as they perceive it, and separately from the ego. True, Artists “painting their reality,” can be seen as ego driven, but I content, that this isn’t always the case –if Artists are truly working with the intension of expressing an idea or thought and not based
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on motivations for attention be it fame, notoriety or money. Then, ego isn’t the driving force. Truth and expression are the motives for expression and creativity. This is not easily achieved; especially today, in our present money driven society. Still, I believe there are artists in the world today, trying to separate ego from creativity. Creativity itself is seen as ego driven. This may be true of Artist’s who work only for money or fame. But is this actually the case? Was Michaelangelo driven by ego when he painted the Sistine Chapel? Was he just showing off his skills? We all have read stories that he painted under duress. He considered himself a sculptor not a painter. Can we surmise then Michaelangelo was driven by much more than ego? Could it not be said he worked to express ideas that transcended his ego to express what he believed, at the time, was his vision of Religion and God? I can’t imagine him making pretty pictures just to impress the clergy or his benefactors– expressly since he himself didn’t see himself as a painter. So, can we then say the Sistine Chapel was painted with the absence of ego on the part of its creator? If we say this is possible, had is happened before? Can it happen again? Can artists approach work, not only as work to be seen and applauded, but as a vision? Setting aside the influences of ego?
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Tujunga Resident Found Shot Dead
A Tujunga man was found dead in his Plainview apartment last Tuesday and detectives are looking for answers. Police were called out Tuesday afternoon and found the man’s body inside an apartment unit in the 10400 block of Plainview Avenue. Authorities say the man had been shot. TFP was notified by a neighbor that it might have been a suicide. The victim was identified as 60-year-old Reynaldo Yandan and the suspected killer Jamison Atterberry, a long-time friend of the victim is in custody awaiting an April 1 court date. Bail has been set at
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Reynaldo Yandan $2,235,000. At this time, there is no solid motive. If you have any information about this case, you’re urged to contact detective Santana at (818) 834-3105.
photo: Steven Tucker
K-9 Officer shows what his dog can do.
At the murder scene, there were two bullet holes found in the apartments rear window. The coroner’s report has not yet been released.
Fire on Sunland Boulevard
While we were going down Sunland Blvd., we saw smoke rising from the parking lot area of the Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church. Pulling over, I decided that it was too much for our fire extinguisher and we had called 911 requesting Station 77 to respond to a brush incident. LAFD Companies 24, & 77 responded with a backup helicopter in the event that the winds picked up. The cause of the fire is under investigation but initial reports are it may have been started by a tossed cigarette.
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SHOW TICKET SALES NOW OCCURRING IN THIS AREA! The Police Expo and Family Security Show is a bi-annual Recruitment/Crime Prevention and Safety Expo that will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl
Avenue in Pasadena. During the Expo, law enforcement will exhibit its latest in high tech equipment and safety programs. Police Department booths will include motorcycle units, narcotics trained dogs, stateof-the-art police cars, searchand-rescue operations and con-
fiscated weapons displays. There will be K-9 demonstrations as well as balloons for the kids. There will be a special appearance by the Los Angeles Clipper Girls. This is an event the whole family can enjoy. The Police Expo–The Safest Place in Town.
Al Timins Recognized by State House of Reps
One of the tragedies of living in Sunland-Tujunga is that our own Neighborhood Council can only give certificates to themselves and not to deserving local veterans. Al Timins—who has done so much for our community over the past 40 years—received a Certificate of Recognition from U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff. Known for his work in getting the original Sunland Veterans Memorial, Timins has been leading the way for getting the memorial refurbished.
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Church’s Chicken is Coming to Tujunga
The new sign is going up and Church’s Chicken is moving into the old KFC on Foothill Blvd. in Tujunga. The grand opening is slated for April 1st at 6585 Foothill Blvd.
Commerce Avenue Liquor Store Assault
“Little John” being checked out by LAFD paramedics. By David DeMullé In mid-afternoon, we were called by a business owner on Commerce Avenue saying that someone entered the Commerce Liquor and had an argument with the owner’s son, “Little John.” In a surprise move, the perp stabbed the son in his upper body and fled the scene. The wounds
were not life threatening and were treated at the scene. LAPD arrived and questioned neighbors and began a search of the area. The assailant is a local and is known to the LAPD and other liquor stores. A serious problem here in S-T is the ease in getting liquor even if you’re so drunk you can barely walk. The Foothills Paper
has been following certain people that are known alcoholics and a threat to themselves and others when drinking. At this time, we have only been visiting the local stores and presenting the managers with the photos we’ve taken. The next step is to re-notify the Alcohol & Beverage Commission (ABC) and present the evidence.
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Crescenta-Cañada Rotarians Meeting
Rotarians Jeanne and Jim Wallace having a good time at the MontroseVerdugo Chamber of Commerce mixer at Thee Elbow Room mixer.
False Fire Alarm
We rolled on a reported structure fire last week only to find that it was steam coming from a dryer vent. According to our estimates it costs $3,500 every time a fire truck pulls out of a fire station in Los Angeles. It is not only the dollar cost, but the intangible cost of having a truck, engine and ambulance out of the station if a real emergency call comes in. PLEASE, if you are driving and see a possible fire danger, stop and check it out before calling 911. You may be saving a life by doing so.
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Saint Patty’s Day at the Legion Hall
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Downtown Modernism Show Opens March 30
??? The American Legion Post 377 had its annual Saint Patrick’s Day dinner/dance last Saturday. With the traditional Irish food cooked by Legionnaire Tom P. Smoker, everyone had a wonderful time rocking to the band Revolutionary Road that belted out nostalgic music from the 1960s.
Every year Tom has prepared corned beef and cabbage for the Legion members, family and friends. With over 80 people there for dinner, the band rocked on. Revelers got up and danced, boogied and had a great time. THE SUNLAND-TUJUNGA LEGION ROCKS!
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Modernica is excited to announce its second annual Downtown Modernism market for vintage modern design, coming to Los Angeles on Sunday, March 30th. Collectors, connoisseurs, and treasure hunters will have the chance to peruse countless mid-century, modernist, and vintage relics from Modernica’s hand-picked group of knowledgeable dealers. Last year, mid-century modern dealers came from all over California to offer their best vintage goods, and their wares did not disappoint. More than 2,000 patrons flocked to the market to stock up on original furniture, lighting, and decor designed by the likes of Hans Wegner, Eero Saarinen, Charles and
Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia, and many more. This outdoor market will stretch across five acres and include multiple food vendors, a gourmet coffee kiosk, and Sweet Lucie’s homemade organic ice cream. The Downtown Dog Rescue will also host a booth on-site, full of rescued and adoptable pets, so you may go home with more than just furniture! The show will be held at the Modernica Factory in Downtown Los Angeles on March 30 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Date: Sunday, March 30th Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The location: is 2901 Saco Street, Los Angeles, 90058. Parking is free on-site. Admission: Adults $3, Children 12 and under free.
Mannequin...???
A fire was reported last Wednesday on the 210 W near the Roxford exit. 30 firefighters including elements of the Angeles National Forest and LACo firefighters responded and contained two separate fires that were moving towards a condo complex. The fires took 35 minutes for knockdown and two hours for a total cleanup. No structures were damaged. Initial reports say that an overheated truck tire could have caused the fires.
In another attempt to beautify Foothill Boulevard, this shop owner put out an interestingly dressed mannequin.
Local Students Make the Grade
The Army and Navy Academy congratulates Cadet Ian Kim of Sunland, Class of 2015, for his performance during the Fall 2013 school semester. He was awarded the Major Peterson Legion of Merit Award, the Dean Raymond Ede Superior Academic Achievement Award and the General William W. Crouch Distinguished Leadership last Sunday, March 16, 2014. These awards are presented to Cadets who exhibit excellence in citizenship, leadership, and personal appearance. The Cadet must be in a leadership position
with the rank of Corporal or higher during the previous semester, and must have earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and a citizenship grade of “Excellent” for each grading period. Recipients of this award include that. “We are very proud of these Cadets for their commitment to academic excellence, strong leadership, and good citizenship. They truly embody the Academy’s mission of educating and developing young men of good character,” said Lisa Basista, Director of Studies.
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Pudding Whether you have a cat or a dog our animals are often our guardians and sometimes they are our heroes. Here is an unusual story about an adorable cat by day, hero by night. As cliché as it sounds, the life you save may save yours. A newly-adopted cat repaid his owner’s loving gesture earlier this month by saving her from a medical emergency, the Green Bay WI Press Gazette reported. Amy Jung and her son Ethan stopped into The Humane Society near their home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. They were looking at all the beautiful cats up for adoption. Yet one feline that weighed 21-pounds and was orange-andwhite named Pudding stood out. Jung learned that the laidback cat had been in and out of the shelter since 2003, and made an impulsive decision to adopt him and his cat friend Wimsy. Jung said the cats wasted no time fitting into their new home when they arrived. But just hours later, the Jung’s’ happy day took a turn for the worse. Shortly after going to bed Amy Jung who has had diabetes since childhood started having a diabetic seizure in her sleep. That’s when Pudding sprang into action. The fast-acting feline sat on Jung’s chest in an attempt to wake her up and when that didn’t work he nudged and nipped her face until she briefly returned to consciousness. In that moment, Jung was able to call out to her son Ethan, but he couldn’t hear her calls. Luckily, Pudding darted into Ethan’s room and pounced on the bed until he woke up and was able to call for help. Jung told the Press Gazette that she believes she wouldn’t have made it through the night without Pudding, an opinion her doctors share. Pudding is now being registered as a therapy animal, and has learned to sit by Jung’s feet and meow when he senses that her blood sugar is low! ••• 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. Pudding and Whimsey
the Big-T what they recommend if they came upon a mountain lion. Here are their suggestions: “I’ve been living in the BigT for about four years now. First, KEEP AWAY FROM THEM. Mountain lions like to strike from behind and usually from above. Hiking or mountain biking in a group and avoiding feeding time is your best defense. I just got finished with a night ride with a group of
Shen Yun, from pg 1 difficult tumbling techniques. The many distinctive ethnic groups within China and around its borders provide a wonderful array of material from which to choreograph. All dances are set to original scores played by the Shen Yun orchestra. The orchestra is unique in that it blends ancient Chinese instruments, such as the erhu, pipa, and suona, with
friends in the Verdugo mountains which has mountain lions too. Sometimes I ride there solo at night when people cannot go with me, and have seen a mountain lion in those mountains. As for what to do and the chance of seeing one? Since the Station Fire, mountain lions have run short on prey and now they are running short on water, so they tend to stay in the non-burned out areas all the way up to Mt. Wilson. That makes the likelihood of running into one much higher than
in pre-fire times Don’t wear headphones and keep looking around you when hiking or riding. I carry a traffic flare with me at all times. They are afraid of fire and this will keep them away if you see them in time. NEVER RUN OR PLAY DEAD! They are looking for an easy meal, don’t become one.” “Your best defense is to hike with someone you really don’t like. If you spot a big cat, stab your partner in the leg and run like hell!” This is not a TFP recommendation.
a full western symphony orchestra. Digital backdrops resemble giant brush paintings of Chinese art, adding a fourth dimension to the stage space as dancers magically disappear and reappear from them. Additionally, designers tailor hundreds of colorful new costumes for each season. With all of these elements combined, China’s vast history and culture, astounding dances,
powerful music and beautiful visuals, it is clear how Shen Yun, which translates to “the beauty of heavenly beings dancing,” creates a life-changing performance for audiences. Shen Yun’s performances are taking place Saturday, March 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 23 at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. To purchase tickets, visit www.LAspectacular.com.
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Onion Layer Directions: While tomatoes are roasting, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and immediately decrease the heat to medium-low and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes. When the onions are lightly browned, remove them from the stove and stir in the mustard and chopped basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
pans but laying on top of the tomato/onion layers). Brush the 4 basil leaves (chopped) tops of pastry with the eggSalt and pepper to taste wash and sprinkle a little salt on top of that. Bake until brown, Additional Ingredients about 30 minutes. Remove for Assembly: from oven and allow to cool for 2 sheets frozen puff pastry 10 minutes before serving. (thawed) To serve, run a knife around honey (about ¼ cup) the inside of the pans. Put a 1 egg plus ¼ teaspoon water plate on top of one pan, and us(beaten together) ing a hot pad, hold the pan Fresh Mascarpone (for garagainst the plate and flip them nish) Assembly Directions: over together. Do the same for Basil Leaves (for garnish) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. the second pan. Garnish each Spray two round 9-inch tarte with a small scoop of masTomato Layer Directions: baking pans with cooking carpone and a basil leaf. Before Preheat oven to 325 degrees. spray. Slightly heat honey and bringing the Tatin tartes to the Slice tomatoes into quarters brush a light coating on bottable, say a silent blessing that (lengthwise), then seed and toms of pans. Cover the botsister Stéphanie was not the core them. Line two baking tom of the pans with tomatoes, sharpest knife in the drawer! sheets with parchment paper. skin side down. Try to make Note: My friend, Candace, Spread the garlic equally bethis layer pretty. It is the first made this with a polenta base tween the two sheets. Do the thing folks see because you instead of the puff pastry. It same for the tomatoes. Sprinwill turn the finished tarte looked wonderful. Next time, kle with sugar, salt, and over to unmold it. Layer the I’m gonna spread a ½-inch ground pepper. Drizzle oil onions on top of the tomatoes. layer of cooked and cooled over both sheets coating toma- Cut each sheet of pastry to fit polenta on top of the tomato/ toes and garlic. Bake for 25 baking pans. Place one sheet on onion layers instead of using minutes. Remove from oven top of each of the tomato/onion puff pastry. to cool. layers (not across the top of the Can’t wait!
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Pot Shops, from pg 1 law and the “vast majority” of California’s medical dispensaries do not comply with state law, either because they are forprofit operations or because they do not serve as primary caregivers. Referring to the expansion that has occurred in other cities, Kevin McKeown of the Santa Monica City Council, said that their officials have seen what happens when the regulations are handled “thoughtlessly.” “I want to do this right and there are ways to do it right,” said McKeown, who has supported establishing a limited number of dispensaries in specific parts of the city. City officials have struggled for years on how to regulate dispensaries after thousands opened, some legal and others not. Last year, voters voted to allow only the 134 that are “grandfathered” in. In SunlandTujunga, the only TWO existing Medicinal Marijuana Businesses that are legal are THE FOOTHILL WELLNESS CENTER at 7132 Foothill Blvd. and the LITTLE COTTAGE CAREGIVERS at 8133 Foothill Blvd. The others are deemed illegal and are being shut down by the LAPD. A few of the rules set forth are: Eligible dispensaries must be located at least 600 feet from
schools and parks, and at least 1,000 feet from each other. They may only stay open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. McKeown noted that there are many responsible people in the community who have received medical benefits from the drug and have expressed difficulty in needing to drive out of town in order to access the medicine. “We’re not talking about irresponsible people here,” said McKeown, adding that former Los Angeles Councilman and cancer survivor Bill Rosendahl has publicly spoken about the benefits he has received while using medical marijuana during his battle with cancer. The Facts Regarding Marijuana Laws in Los Angeles, CA Possession of 28.5 grams or less of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor for which one may be fined $100. A gift of 28.5 grams or less of
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marijuana similarly results in the $100 fine. Possession of over 28.5 grams of marijuana is still a misdemeanor. However, arrest for this may result in six months in jail time. Cultivation of any amount of marijuana is a felony. If apprehended, the individual or group may thus be ordered to be incarcerated for 16-36 months. Sale of marijuana (in any amount) is a felony and can result in two to four years of prison time. California has decriminalized marijuana. What does ‘decriminalized’ mean? Usually this means that a first time marijuana possession offense does not carry any prison time or entail a criminal record (where small amounts of the drug for personal consumption are concerned).