Is There Any Intelligent Life Left in Tujunga? See “View From The Rock,” pg. 3
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INSIDE: La Crescenta Women’s Club Holds 9/11 Remembrance ................
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Jack-O’-Lantern Carving Contest ................
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Dog Park Celebration in Crescenta Valley ................
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Tujunga Goodwill Gets Ready for Halloween ................
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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 S-T Crime Stats..................... 6 Pet Page.............................. 8 Take My Card..................... 11
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Sarah Joy Broderson National Miss Amazing First Runner-Up This past August 8, 2014, Sarah Joy Broderson, 21 year old daughter of Eric and Christie Broderson of Sunland, was one of six young women from Southern California, who attended the Miss Amazing National event in Omaha, Nebraska. She represented her home state in her age division of Junior Miss, age 20-23. The California queen won her age division at the state event at Birmingham High in February, and since then has been making appearances at different events. Miss Amazing’s main event is structured as a pageant, however the participants aren’t judged on outer beauty or clothing. Instead, a panel of judges gets to know the participants and evaluates which ladies are positive role models, go through life using their abilities to their best capability, and don’t let their disability de-
fine who they are. The areas of skills that the girls demonstrate are one-on-one interview, speaking on stage with a microphone (or through an interpreter for the non-verbal participants), and showing confidence in an evening wear outfit. Sarah was escorted by her 9-year old nephew, Jacient Cox, from Beaverton, Oregon. She was also accompanied on the trip by her Aunt Marjie Hunter, of Miramonte, Sister Brandy Cox and Nephew Bryan Cox of Beaverton, as well as her mother, Christie. Sarah Joy is in her fourth and senior year at Miller Career Transitional Center in Reseda, where she has enjoyed being on the cheerleading squad, It’s truly amazing! learned how to ride a twowheeled bike, how to prepare nearly every year a report card Sarah has been an active part and serve food at Cafe Miller, of straight As in her academics. of an acting group called Born to Act Players for 4 years and has acquired many computer Right now she is in an intern and office skills and has had work program and loves it. see Runner-up, page 5
Thousands Enjoy Sunset Strip Music Festival By Vince McManus The Sunset Strip has long been a musical haven for lovers of rock n’ roll. Since the mid 1960s, rock clubs belonging to the West Hollywood stretch of Sunset Blvd such as the Roxy and the Whiskey a Go Go have served as launch pads for legendary musical acts. The Doors, Guns ‘N Roses, Motley Crüe and countless others all have roots embedded in The Strip. Over time, the emerging music scene of the area died down from it’s 1980s peak. Although the days of legendary artists performing on The Strip are seemingly gone,
rock clubs still dominate the area, and there is a rich musical history to be celebrated. Today, the annual talk of the town is the Sunset Strip Music Festival, which just celebrated its 7th year on September 20th and 21st. This is both a time for rock n’ roll greats to revisit their origins on The Strip, and a time for notable emerging acts to gain considerable recognition in the public eye. The annual festival takes place in the iconic music venues that made The Strip famous, and outdoors on The Strip itself. With this year’s festival expanding to two days, it’s bigger than ever. 2014’s Saturday night head-
liners were none other than alternative rock pioneers, Jane’s Addiction, who played straight through their influential debut album, Nothing’s Shocking. They drew a crowd out onto the street of more than 12,000 fans. The legendary band’s frontman, Perry Farrell, shared his stories of playing some of his first shows in The Roxy Theater. One of the more noteworthy new bands to play the festival was electronic rock fusion outfit Crosses, fronted by Deftones singer Chino Moreno. They delivered a surprising set that seemed to inject energy directly into the crowd. see Sunset Fest, pg. 4
Jane’s Addiction frontman, Perry Farrell, rocking with guitarist Dave Navarro.
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La Crescenta Woman’s Club Celeberates 9/11 Remembrance Foothills Students Make Deans’ List at Azusa Pacific U
The Ladies show their patriotism on Sept. 11. The ladies of the La Crescenta Woman’s Club decorated their clubhouse exterior for the 9/11 MEMORIAL PARADE put on in La Crescenta. The parade passed by to loads of cheers and waving from the ladies and the flag waving VFW American Legion across the street. The parade was to remember those that were lost on 9/11. The following evening the clubhouse was open to the public to celebrate the city of La Crescenta. This was
the first year this event was organized. There were fifteen different locations participating. The event went from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., ending at the La Crescenta Woman’s Club for refreshments and socializing. The ladies had a great time speaking with the visitors and letting them know the clubhouse was available for rent. They also told them about the many charitable endeavors that the club supported throughout the year.
NVISION Youth Soccer Tournament Held for Student Athletes
More than 400 youth from over 60 schools descended upon the Woodcraft Rangers NVISION soccer tournament this past weekend at Gage Middle School in Huntington Park, CA. With local temperatures finally cooling off, the competition heated up as student athletes from their after school programs around the Los Angeles area, including Mountain View Elementary and Haddon Elementary from the San Fernando Valley, came to take part in the agency wide soccer tournament. The tournament kicked off this year’s NVISION sporting events. Many youth are not able to participate in soccer or sport leagues and Woodcraft Rangers’ NVISION after school programs give them the opportunity to explore their talents, play, and develop their skills at no cost. With a huge number of youth participants in one location there was plenty of excitement and close match ups throughout the day. A student from Mountain View Elementary said “We practice every day after school. I have made new friends here and we team up, practice and play against other schools in tournaments like this. I learn how to work as a team and not be mad if we win or lose.”
Mountain View students show their moves. Sponsors like the LA84 Foundation, make it possible for Woodcraft Rangers’ NVISION programs to give youth opportunities to participate in soccer clubs tournaments. During their daily practice at the school sites, students also participate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) infused activities. These activities engage students to participate in see Soccer, page 9
Several local residents made the academic Deans’ List at Azusa Pacific University. These students are honored for a spring 2014 grade-point average of 3.5 or better. They are joined by 1,743 students receiving the same honor. Andrew Baxter of Shadow Hills; Da Cheong of Tujunga; Samuel Cowell of Sunland; Sophia Cowell of Shadow Hills; Abigail Golliher of Tujunga; and Jonah Kang of Tujunga; Azusa Pacific University is an evangelical Christian university committed to God First and excellence in higher education. With 61 bachelor’s degrees, 40 master’s degrees, 17 certificates, 11 credentials, 8 doctoral programs, and 4 associate degrees, the university offers its more than 10,000 students a quality education on campus, online, and at seven regional centers throughout Southern California. •••
Sierra Club Presents “Adventures in South America” The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club will present Fred Dong and his travel program of Southern Chile and Argentina and the Patagonia region, on Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30 pm at the Los Angeles County Public Library, 2809 La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta. Fred’s presentation will include spectacular Mountains, Glaciers and Lakes of Torres Del Paine, Los Glacieres National Parks, Tierra Del Fuego and other areas on his hiking, bus and ship tour. The glaciers in this area are the largest on the South American continent and the mountains are featured in hiking books of the region. He will introduce the flightless and the flying
birds of these areas as well as other animals. Ushuaia, the southern-most city in the world will be visited. Our program begins following news of Conservation and Outings. This program is free and open to everyone. Refreshments will be served. Please contact Wayne Fisher, Program Chair at 818 353-4181 for further information. •••
Jack-O’-Lantern Art Festival: 5,000 HandCarved Masterpieces
Experience thousands of eerily beautiful reproductions of your favorite characters, celebrities and more at RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns in Descanso Gardens. Some dates will even feature live carvings by masters whose work has been displayed in the White House and seen on the Food Network. Bring the whole family for a not-too-spooky stroll along the scenic Rose Garden trail, as you marvel at intricately carved images arranged according to various themes, from TV shows and sports to city skylines and even giant dinosaur displays. Even the Great Pumpkin would be impressed. The RISE of the Jack O’Lanterns, a unique all-ages night-time Halloween extravaganza, will light up Descanso Gardens from Oct. 3 to Nov. 2. More than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors are arranged in artful displays throughout a 1/3-mile scenic
Los Cuernos (the horns), Torres Del Paine National Park, Chile.
trail within the Rose Garden. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and are available only at www.therise.org. Ticket prices vary from $18-$28 depending on date and time. Discounts are available for kids 3-17 years of age and seniors 65 and older. Kids under 2 get in for free. The RISE is a rain or shine event. Tickets are not refundable. Find more details at The RISE website. Questions? Contact The RISE customer service at (818) 639-8981 or email tickets@therise.org. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. For more information, please call (818) 949-4200.
Tujunga Student Enrolls at Cornell Sierra Nelson of Tujunga was one of more than 200 new students who enrolled in Cornell College for the 201415 academic year. One of the 40 “Colleges That Change Lives,” Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship--all without missing out on other classes. •••
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There is this saying, “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” Obviously the author never lived in Sunland-Tujunga. Last Tuesday, the Cleghorn machine kicked the Tabbis’ out of the Chamber pot of Commerce. Now there is no one with an ounce of intelligence left on the board. I thought that the Sonia was bad, but she at least did things that helped the community. When you are queen of a septic tank, you only draw flies around you, and that, boys and girls, is what has happened to our community. Forcing the “Gateway” on the uncaring citizens is the final step to our losing our identity. A lot of people that I’ve talked to are so disgusted about the situation that they are talking of moving out of here. But they
have forgotten that it was their lack of interest in the first place that caused this whole problem. It’s a case of them getting what they deserve. I chuckle at those around me who say that “I have nothing good to say about our community.” Boy, are they blind. There’s been a lot of good things that have happened here, just not in our political realm. We’re coming up on our 10th anniversary and I’ve been going through our archives. WOW! What a time capsule we’ve created. Sure, we’ve had corruption in the past, and I’ve called them out. Remember the “The Good, The Bad and the Stupid” article? Nothing really has changed, just different name holders. I really thought I could make some positive changes here, but when you’re dealing with a bunch of sheep, it’s hard to keep the coyotes away. Our leadership, most of the
service clubs, and of course our Chamber pot of Commerce are populated with liars. And they don’t care if anyone knows that they are lying. Look around you: to me it looks like everything that has gone bad in our little town has been caused by the women in charge. What happened to the men with balls? I look around me at the drunks, meth-heads and just plain sociopaths that comment on the local social media. I also look at those people that have been running around for eight years saying “We’re going to sink that rag!” The County employee that is running around telling people that she is an undercover sheriff. The methhead driving around in his police auction car pulling people over. The developers that are going to put in 800 houses on our mountain side. The uncaring fools that go up the mountain roads to smoke their pot
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Dear Editor, There are reasons why the twin towns of Sunland, Tujunga are going into pot-ruptcy, plus the now and future termite-infested vacancies, and that property values declining. This should haver had happened! I settled here in 1962, the town Sunland and a city in Utah were noted for having the best clean air. There was a facility on McGroarty Street called Sunair for asthmatics. As funding ran out, the facility was forced to close. Why is everyone here afraid to ask the Chamber of Commerce what happened to our community? In those days, we were able to shop and dine here. There was a Sears, J.J. Newbury, Verdugo Savings, Bank of America, “Tujunga” Wells Fargo, Rostand Jewelers, Eddie’s Top Shop, and 50-some other local businesses that made Sunland-Tujunga home for us. Look around you when things started going sour with the Chamber of Commerce and there was an anti-SunlandTujunga group called STAR. They worked together to stop modernization. Soon shops were closing and property values were declining–all under the guise of keeping SunlandTujunga “rural.” We as a group decided to take things into our own hands and decided to start an improvement association. U.S. Representative Bobbi Fielder did the installation ceremonies and there were 209 people in attendance.
We got things rolling and brought in K-Mart, McDonald’s and Jack-in -The-Box. Feld-Hauber Houk erected welcome columns at Lowell and Foothill Boulevard across from the park. We even had a three-day Country Western Event at Hanson Dam. When we finished our projects, we turned the logo and corporate documents over to the Chamber.
Now it is a disgrace to see Sunland-Tujunga deteriorate, to watch property values decline, and the empty stores, shops and buildings. Why are all those other communities thriving and we’re not? I’ll tell you why. We have a defunct Chamber of Commerce. The officers and staff are supposed to bring businesses into the area and support them. I’m not pointing at anyone individu-
al; they are guilty as a group. There is not one member of the Chamber that has the community interests ahead of their getting a certificate of recognition. We need a clean slate and new people that think of Sunland-Tujunga first. And I don’t think that is going to happen. Al Timins, Sunland
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Historic Bill to Protect Sacred Sites Signed by Governor After nearly two years of negotiation, legislation to protect and preserve sacred Native American landmarks was signed by Governor Brown yesterday. AB 52 would ensure that tribes have a say in development projects that affect tribal sacred places and cultural resources, by strengthening the consultation standards with tribes under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). California is struggling to preserve the last remnants of its Native American past. Recently, thieves stole carvings from an unprotected sacred site on the Volcanic Tableland, north of Bishop, and developers have sought to place everything from dumps, to housing developments, to granite mines, near or on top of ancient sacred sites. “If we don’t do something, future generations will wonder what happened to California’s pre-Columbian heritage,” said Gatto. “By including tribes in the decision-making process, we will build better relations and preserve California’s unique cultural heritage.” Tribal Chairperson Sherry Treppa, of the Habematolel Pomo Tribe of Upper Lake noted “All too often, tribes with little to no economic means to provide themselves a voice, are left out of the conversation in the
decision making process on matters that impact them the most.” “This is an important step toward aligning California’s environmental laws with the values that are often espoused about respecting tribal heritage and history, not only for this generation, but for future generations of all Californians,” said Tribal Chairman Mark Macarro of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians. “We deeply appreciate Assemblymember Gatto for his leadership, and the legislature’s support.” Currently, tribes are not treated as coherent sovereign entities under CEQA, but instead as mere members of the public, even if wishing to express a unified opinion about a site which has been a unique part of the tribe’s heritage for thousands of years. Efforts to reform CEQA, prevent abuse, and create uniformity have stalled, in part, because of concerns by Native Americans that a streamlined CEQA would provide lesser protections for sacred sites. Robert H. Smith, of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, explained that “The passage of AB 52 means that our cultural sites will be given the respect and consideration they deserve as part of the CEQA process. Alsee Tribal bill, page 5
Air Power’s Siren Song By Dr. Earl Tilford
industrial, military, and political infrastructures. President In the early morning of Kennedy had pursued a vigSeptember 23, 2014, Ameriorous foreign policy to bear can air forces—joined by the any burden, support any United Arab Emirates, Saudi friend, and oppose any foe to Arabia, Bahrain, and Jorassure the survival and sucdan—began striking targets cess of liberty. President in Syria as part of ongoing Lyndon Johnson’s priorities operations against the terror- focused domestically on inist group ISIS. Nearly a week stituting the Great Society earlier, September 17, 2014, and implementing a vigorous marked the U.S. Air Force’s civil-rights agenda aimed at 67th anniversary as a sepasalvaging the Democratic rate service. It remains the Party’s political hold on world’s foremost military in- Southern states. The domesstrument capable of striking tic context also included a globally in support of Ameri- resurgent conservative chalcan national security interlenge in the 1964 mid-term ests. elections. Meanwhile, the At the conclusion of World specter of global conflict War II, the Air Force hovered over decisions conachieved status as a separate cerning military forces. and distinctive military serJohnson, fearing a blunder vice in the afterglow of two leading to a larger confrontairradiated Japanese cities. tion with Russia or China, This testified to the Air bragged that U.S. pilots Force’s potential for military couldn’t bomb an outhouse decisiveness. With the Unitin North Vietnam without his ed States plunged almost im- approval. mediately into a global Cold During the 1964-65 WashWar, the Strategic Air Comington debates over Vietnam, mand provided a credible de- Army and Marine generals terrent upon which American warned that a war in Southforeign policy rested for a east Asia would last years half century. With the end of and involve hundreds of the Cold War, the Strategic thousands of soldiers with Air Command morphed into the potential for thousands of Air Combat Command, a po- casualties. As an alternative, tent force better suited to a air-power leaders offered multi-polar and still very quick results from a limited dangerous world. application of force by at Since 1947, air-power adtacking 94 targets in a 28-day vocates have often exaggeraerial campaign with miniated its potential to end wars mal losses due to the stillquickly by striking critical primitive condition of North
Vietnamese aerial defenses. Theoretically, under the right circumstances, air power can render decisive results. Speaking at the Air Force Academy in the late 1980s, former Air Force chief of staff and architect of the Strategic Air Command, Gen. Curtis LeMay, declared a concerted air-power campaign against North Vietnam could have ended the war “in any two-week period you care to name.” While using nuclear weapons could achieve that result in an afternoon, those choices were neither appropriate nor seriously considered. In March 1965, President Johnson went with air power’s siren song promising quick victory at minimal costs and lower risks. By July, the air campaign had failed and American ground forces were flowing into South Vietnam. America slipped into a long, indecisive war, and divisive war. Enemies like the Vietnamese communist forces of the 1960s and the current fighters for ISIS can find ways to overcome limited air operations. While extending the campaign into Syria, opposing ground forces are needed to compel ISIS to concentrate forces either in offensive or defensive positions, providing lucrative targets not only along the forward edge of the see Air power, pg. 10
Sunset Fest from pg. 1 For seven years now, the festival has been increasingly successful. With great headliners over the years such as Linkin Park, Marilyn Manson and Motley Crüe, the festival is certainly not going to stop any time soon.
Deftones frontman Chino Moreno performing with his side band, Crosses.
Crosses performs on the festival’s east stage on Sunset Boulevard in front of the Whiskey a Go Go.
Cold War Kids’ guitarist Dann Gallucci rocks onstage playing his band’s alternative rock hits.
The crowd eagerly awaits alternative rock band Cold War Kids’ performance on the festival’s west stage.
Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro performing on the festival’s west stage.
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Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
You’ve probably made garlic mashed potatoes or mashed potatoes with cream cheese. But have you tried mashed potatoes with wasabi? According to the website RealWasabi, wasabi was discovered hundreds of years ago in a remote mountain village of Japan by a farmer who decided cultivate it and, “he reportedly showed it to Tokugawa Ieyasu, a Japanese warlord of the era. Ieyasu, who later became Shogun, liked it so much he declared it a treasure only to be grown in the Shizuoka area.” Wasabi, in its pure form, is a root that is known for its heat. It’s in the same family as horseradish and mustard - two other plants known for their heat. Unlike chile peppers, which get their heat from capsaicin, wasabi releases a series of hot vapors when grated. I
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like to use the raw wasabi paste in mashed potatoes, not for its heat, but for its overall flavor. Wasabi roots are difficult to grow, and a pound of roots can cost up to $100. As a result, a
substitute for wasabi is often made by combining mustard, horseradish, and food coloring as a cheap alternative to the real thing. When you buy wasabi see Wasabi, pg. 6
See Chef Randy’s food blog for more recipes at
http://valley-vegetarian.com Runner-up, from 1 has performed in several shows. Sarah also loves to dance and has been performing in a worship dance group Alethia for five years who have been in the Watermelon Festival and other community happenings. Currently she performs with AWC Dance Ministries where she performed 3 solos in the last recital. Her teacher, Laura Tohom, is the one who told her about the Miss Amazing Pageant and prepared her for both pageants. At her church,The Open Bible Church in Tujunga, she danced the worship dance “Blessings” on Christmas Sunday and many were touched by her love, passion and gracefulness expressed in the dance. The motto of Miss Amazing is “Celebrating the abilities of girls and women with disabiliSarah Joy with her trophy. ties,” and Sarah Joy is an exShe also plans to be a part of cellent role model to others tative of California Miss the 2015 Nationals, which will with disabilities. She has an ex- Amazing. She hopes to reprebe hosted here in Los Angeles tremely positive attitude and sent her title as National First at the same time as the 2015 works as hard as possible with Runner-up next year in the InSpecial Olympics World her abilities, and has embraced dependence Parade as well as Games. her newfound role as represen- other community activities.
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I’m not sure this is entirely accurate. It certainly doesn’t explain why people don’t see a message in every painting they look at. Some artists don’t paint any message at all in their artwork. My art is mostly allegorical. I like to tell a story. But how many viewers of my art get the message I think I’ve put there, whatever it may be? Now, if I’m exhibiting in a gallery and happen to be in attendance someone may ask me about a particular work. I tell them about the work and what I was trying to represent; what I was trying to say by painting this pieces in the manner and style it was painted. Many then see it. But, this could be auto-suggestion. My telling them made the message visible. A similar example is staring at cloud formations. They are filled with suggestive imagery if you look long enough. We see many things in clouds - faces of people, animals, and familiar shapes of things. These images, of course, are not really there, or are different with every person. Some look and see nothing at all. I do believe that we are hard wired to make order of our lives and abstract work is akin to cloud images. If you stare long enough at most things; if you are a person with any imagination; you will see something where nothing exists. Quite on the other hand, I’m stumped as to the mean-
ing of a black dot on a white canvas. Call me crazy! I don’t intentionally try and hit a viewer over the head with messages. I try to be more subtle. I first want anyone looking at my work to see a beautifully crafted work of art. Then, if they look further, to see something more; to see the message or idea of the artwork. This is what I mean by the peek-a-boo affect. Now I don’t advocate putting hidden meanings or obscure messages into your work or painting any devious ideas. What I mean is I paint something that on first viewing seems benign and pleasing and straight forward. When they take the time to look they will see “more”–I hope. I painted a girl sitting in a field of poppies. When you first look at it, it is a pleasant enough work. The poppies are beautiful as is the girl. Simple enough you say? On closer inspection, you begin to notice just a glimmer of a leg brace showing beneath the almost hidden leg of the girl. She is reaching for what looks like some poppies. If this is all you see, fine. In fact, this is a painting of a cripple girl I knew who fell to the ground and was reaching for her cane –also barely visible in the poppies in front of her. Now I can stop here and tell you what the meaning was – for me, but I’ll leave it up to you to make your own choices.
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all California tribes.” “Native peoples deserve protections for sites that are a part of their ancient heritage,” said Gatto. “Efforts to maintain them must be considered an essential activity in the preservation of our state’s historic resources.”
lowing tribes to work cooperatively with agencies and developers to protect our cultural places benefits us all. We are grateful to Assemblyman Gatto for his hard work on behalf of
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Wasabi from pg. 5 paste at your local market, be sure it lists wasabi or wasabi root, as it’s main ingredient. If you’ve never experienced wasabi, or are trying it for the first time, use a scant 2 teaspoons of wasabi paste in the recipe below. If you like wasabi, I recommend a full 3 teaspoons. Ingredients: 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes (washed, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes) ½ whole cup milk 2 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon salt 2 to 3 teaspoons wasabi paste ¼ cup chives (chopped for garnish) Directions: Place potatoes in large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-
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high heat and cook for about 12 minutes or until potatoes are beginning to fall apart. Test for doneness by piercing with a fork. If the fork does not easily go into the potato, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Drain water from potatoes, put back into saucepan, and set aside. Heat the milk, butter, salt and wasabi paste in small saucepan over medium-low heat until butter is melted (do not boil). Whisk to combine, remove from heat and set aside. Using a potato masher or an electric mixer (on low speed), beat potatoes until they begin to look mashed. Add milk/wasabi mixture and beat potatoes until they are smooth and a touch fluffy. Season with more salt, if desired, garnish with chives and bring to table while still hot. Note: This recipe makes 2 – 3 servings and may be doubled for up to 6 servings.
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Contagious Racism By Jeremy Bamidele Race matters. According to longitudinal studies published in the 2010 article, “Racial Disparities in Job Findings and Offered Wages,” by Harvard professor Roland G. Fryer, Devah Pager, and Jorg Spenkuch racial discrimination accounts for “at least one third of the black-white wage gap” after accounting for occupational, regional, and skill differences. Race also affects other areas of society: judicial sentencing, social relationships and health care, just to name a few. However, the mechanism by which race affects has never been fully understood. Even when accounting for other factors, race exhibits a larger effect on outcomes than can be attributed for. Consequently, the effect of race appears to be statistically less than expected, even as outcomes exhibit a bloated effect. This can suggest that there are other factors that are tied to race that are biasing data, while this may in fact be true, another likely albeit far
more provocative explanation, is that the effects of race are magnified by society itself. In the book, Micromotives, Macrobehavior, by Nobel Memorial Prize recipient Thomas Schelling, Schelling describes a relatable occurrence -- an accident on the freeway. Predictably, traffic stalls dramatically as cars switch lanes from the now impeded roadway. In addition, the unobstructed lanes opposing traffic become stalled by about fifty percent. There is no physical obstruction that can account for the stall in opposing lanes. People in the opposing lanes, with a view of the accident, are momentarily stopping to look. This short stop is multiplied by many people thereby causing the long stall. This analogy is helpful when looking at the effects that racism has on society. Small acts of prejudice are mimicked by multitudes leading to dramatic effects that are not directly discernible when looking at racial biases on a singular level. What makes such a theory more convincing, is the aca-
demic article , “The Influence of Delinquent Peers: What They Think or What They Do?” by Mark Warr and Mark Stafford. The researchers found that the behaviors of those around a person not only affects their behavior indirectly by changing their attitudes and in turn their behavior, but also has a direct effect wherein the actions of those who surround an individual directly affect a person’s behavior, without regard to a change in attitudes. This behavior can be characterized as unconscious mimicry. Since the influence is unconscious, it is often denied in retrospect. Consequently, prejudicial behavior encourages prejudicial behavior which in turn leads to a larger than expected effect; meanwhile, the motives for such behavior remain subconscious and therefore deniable. If in fact socialization magnifies biases in behavior, then one would expect for racial biases to be under-accounted for when perceiving racism to result from a singular human source.
Jeremy Bamidele is a nationally syndicated journalist and contributing writer for the Huffington Post. His other works can be found at JournalistInLosAngeles.com. He can be followed on twitter @JournalistInLA.
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The road didn’t turn, how come he did? Wheatland at the 210 underpass.
Landmark RecycledWater Bill Signed by Gov. Brown Most homeowners want cheaper water bills. If provided the infrastructure, they’d gladly use recycled water to wash cars and irrigate lawns. Many cities have vast reservoirs of recycled water. If provided a market, they’d gladly allow the water to be used for more than just landscaping medians. Drought-scorched California took bold action to make these visions a reality, as Governor Brown signed AB 2282. The ground breaking legislation by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) would require the state to adopt building standards for recycled water in newly constructed commercial and residential buildings. “The drought is a reminder that we need to make the best use of our limited water resources,” noted Gatto. “Recycled water is cleaner than most of the water in our natural aquifers. It’s wasteful and inefficient to dump this water into the ocean when we could use it for productive purposes.” It is expected that providing this new source will reduce water bills for many. Gatto’s bill specifically protects
homeowners and businesses by requiring state agencies to consider the cost of various recycled-water infrastructure and determine which methods will provide the greatest cost savings for consumers. AB 2282 continues Gatto’s legislative efforts to address important water-policy issues. In 2011, the legislature passed Gatto’s AB 849, which fostered the use of graywater technology, and in 2012, the legislature passed Gatto’s bill AB 2230, requiring all new carwashes to use 60% recycled water by 2014. In 2012 and 2013, Gatto authored legislation to create CalConserve, a revolving loan fund for efficiency retrofits. “Single-family homes use about 60 percent of their water outside. If people could water their lawns and wash their cars with recycled water, there would be much more water available for drinking and growing food,” said Gatto. “I am grateful to the Governor for recognizing the importance of this legislation for the future of California.”
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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.
The Park Has Gone Surprise! Your Pet Is Welcome! Unexpected Places That Allow Pets to The Dogs–And It’s common knowledge that fore you show up to any specif- home. You’ll love the movie, ic place. It’s also important to pets are welcome at dog parks, and he’ll love hanging out with It’s Wonderful! most people parks, and most pet remember that no matter where you and taking in the sights and
Come on down and bring your dog! By David DeMullé It’s going to be the second year celebration of the opening of the CV Dog Park next week. About six years ago, a group of dog owners began discussing how they could get a dog park where their dogs could romp and play without leashes. It didn’t matter that this had never been done in L.A. County before, they were determined to make it happen. Questions about what kind of ground cover to be used, maintenance and of course, where was the park to be located. The newly formed CV DOGS group took on the tasks one-by-one and with the help of then CV Council president Cheryl Davis and L.A. County Supervisor Mike Antonovich’s staff made it a reality. The park has two areas for dogs. One for large dogs and a separate area for small
dogs. “Everyone here has a dog,” said Tracy G. of Sunland, “and that makes us a group of concerned people that want the best for their animals.” This second year anniversary is important not only to the community but to L.A. Parks and Rec as well. This is a pilot program for the county and the CV Dog Park is being watched by County officials to see how well the decomposed granite would hold up in the rain and how often it would have to replace the wood chips that cover the ground on both sides of the dog park. Because this was a first, no one knew how the different dogs and their owners would get along. This coming anniversary party will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the park, 3901 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta and is open to everyone.
stores. Beyond that, however, the world can sometimes seem a little unfriendly to pet parents who would like to bring their furry best friends along everywhere possible. What many pet parents don’t realize is that their pets are welcome in more places than they might think. We’ve come up with a list of surprising places that have been known to welcome pets. Keep in mind that every company and venue has different rules and regulations, so it’s important to call ahead to ascertain that you can bring your pet be-
you go with your pet, he must be happy, friendly, leashed and under your control at all times.
Drive-In Movies Watching a favorite movie on the couch with your furry best friend is a great way to spend an evening at home. But if you’re looking to get out and have some fun, why not take your pet with you to enjoy an outdoor retro movie experience? Many drive-ins allow you to pull up with your pooch. You can enjoy some popcorn while he snacks on dog treats from
sounds of a new place.
Department Stores Believe it or not, a number of department stores do allow people to bring their pets along on their shopping trips. Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, the Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic have all been known to welcome pets through their doors. Both Lowe’s and Home Depot are well-known for their pet friendly atmosphere, and pet parents have enjoyed taking their pets along on trips to see Pets welcome, pg. 9
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LAUSD Pinewood Early Education Center Pre-school Program Los Angeles Unified School District’s Pinewood Early Education Center is offering a pre-school program for ages 2 to 5 years. Eligibility is based upon parent’s employment or receiving training in school, number of family members and income. Please bring proof of income and immunization record: two most recent check stubs or recent copy of Notice of Action for AFDC. Child must have had a
physical and Mantous Skin Test (TB) within the last year. Immunization must be current and up-to-date. Child must be completely toilet trained. The address is 7051 Valmont Street, Tujunga, CA 91042 at the corner of Pinewood Avenue and Silverton Street. The hours of operation 6:30 am to 5:30 p.m. For more information: Please contact Amy Johnston Phone: (818) 352-4469.
It’s Oktoberfest Time! The 37th Annual Oktoberfest, Saturday, October 4, is the City of Glendale’s and the Foothills largest outdoor event as well as one of the few locations in southern California that celebrates this Bavarian tradition. Our annual Oktoberfest celebration has been a Montrose institution for 37 years and has become a local family tradition. They are one of the few Oktoberfest celebrations here in Southern California and one of the largest. This is an event that the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce puts on not only for the community, but also to bring people into the area who are not familiar with the wonderful town of Montrose. Staged in our outdoor shopping area along Honolulu Avenue, there is something for everyone in the family. Located at the intersection of Honolulu and Ocean View, this is the place to be this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. Oktoberfest History in the Montrose Area In 1956, the very first Oktoberfest in California was celebrated in the Foothills area at our very own Crescenta Valley Park! Up until 1957, the German-American League, a group that
Back in The Day...
In the 1950s, Sunland-Tujunga had its own shuttle service to Barstow.
Soccer from pg. 2 clubs that they enjoy and are able to be inspired to grow into great innovators. Woodcraft Rangers CEO Chris Johnson added, “Nothings better than to watch kids learning while they are
Pets welcome from pg. 8 smaller stores like Michael’s, Marshalls and Bed Bath and Beyond. promoted German culture, privately owned the west end of the park. Hindenburg Park, as it was called then, was named after Paul Von Hindenburg who was a German WWI hero and the President of Germany from the late 1920s to the early ‘30s. During the ’30s, ‘40s and the ’50s the park was the held German cultural celebrations, featuring bands, plays, dances, and parades, each weekend serving German beer, wine, and German food specialties. Oktoberfest become popular in the German American community after WWII when American GIs were coming back from Bavaria. By the early 1970s, Oktoberfest celebrations were being held all across the country.
Banks Taking a quick run to the bank? You don’t necessarily have to leave your pet behind. There are a number of banks that allow pets to come in with you during your visit...and we don’t just mean the drive-thru window either. We mean inside the bank. Notably TD Bank actively promotes their dog friendly branches in fact you’ll find signs in their windows that say “Paws Here. Bring your dog in for a treat.” Day Spa/Hair Salon If you could use some pampering yourself, you may be surprised to find that your pet can relax along with you at your favorite spa or salon. Many spas and salons will allow your (well-behaved) pet to keep you company during your visit - it’s just a matter of asking. Baseball Games Baseball games are an American summertime staple, and a fun way to spend an afternoon. They’re even more fun when your pet tags along. Many stadiums allow dogs, and most dogs find the smells, sights and sounds of an old-fashioned baseball game truly irresistible. Restaurants While pets aren’t allowed inside restaurants for health code reasons, hundreds of restaurants across the country allow them in their outdoor dining areas. Some restaurants even go the extra mile and offer doggie menus or special doggie treats. TripsWithPets.com can help you find great pet friendly restaurants in your area - you may be surprised to find you can take Fido to one of your favorite eateries - or you may find a new favorite spot you both love. Flea Markets/Outdoor Fairs and Festivals Flea markets, fairs and festivals are fantastic places to take your pet, as there are so many interesting things to see and do for both of you. You’ll enjoy the fes-
having fun. These competitions give the youth to showcase their skills and talents they have learned in our programs.” Woodcraft Rangers continues to serve the greater Los Angeles community engaging and inspiring young people to become true lifelong learners. tivities, and your pet will love people watching, meeting and greeting with kids and grown-up pet lovers, socializing with other pets and taking in all of the delicious smells in the air. Most outdoor flea markets and fairs allow pets, and some indoor ones are pet friendly as well. Just make sure your pet is well-socialized and can handle being around loud noises and large crowds. Car Dealerships Bringing your car to the dealer to be serviced can be a pretty dull endeavor. Bringing your pet along with you is a great way to stay entertained and enjoy some quality time together. Many dealerships will welcome both you and Fido just call ahead to be sure. This list isn’t exhaustive. There are many other places that may very well allow you to bring your pet. Keep an eye out for people on the go along with their furry friends, and inquire about pet friendly policies at any place you think might make a fun outing for you both. It never hurts to ask, and you might discover some new favorite spots around town. 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. The website features a directory of pet friendly hotels and accommodations across the United States and Canada, as well as airline & car rental pet policies; pet friendly restaurants, beaches, and events; a user-friendly route search option; pet travel tips; pet travel supplies; and other pet travel resources. About the Author Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of TripsWithPets.com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Her popular web site features pet friendly hotels & accommodations across the US and Canada, along with other helpful pet travel resources. Her mission is to ensure that pets are welcome, happy, and safe in their travels.
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Air power, from pg. 4 battle area but also in the enemy’s rear. Absent an effective ground campaign, the enemy disperses to concentrated times and places of its choosing—giving the enemy initiative and inevitably prolonging the war. ISIS leader Abu Bakr al Baghdadi and his lieutenants, having heard President Obama’s often-repeated statements concerning the war weariness of the American people, now know a longer war favors them. Given the nature of this enemy, a rapid and robust commitment of ground forces is critical to a successful conclusion. Retired Air Force Gen. Michael Hayden, a
superb career intelligence officer, correctly defined the allure of power as offering quick gratification at the expense of enduring results. Air power is a powerful weapon, but its potential is best realized when used in conjunction with the effective employment of land forces. Given the nature of ISIS’s forces, even a concerted bombing campaign absent an effective ground effort is unlikely to succeed. As is often the case, it’s easier to do something right the first time and see it through to a successful conclusion than it is to follow the sirens’ song of quick gratification absent long-term results.
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Pasadena Church to Host Job Fair
The Rose City Church and Rose City Coffee are hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, October 15 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Rose City Coffee exists to train homeless in our community in the craft of coffee. We are excited to present this job fair for anyone looking for employment in the Pasadena area. Dozens of employers will be on hand with positions avail-
able in administration, advertising, clerical, cafe/coffee, customer service, education, financial services, healthcare/ nursing, law enforcement, management, non-profits, sales and more. The Rose City Church is located at 1801 E Del Mar Boulevard in Pasadena, CA 91107. For more information, details and registration information , please visit www.rosecitychurch.org/job-fair.
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Goodwill: A Daily Adventure in Your Own Backyard! By Shana Money hasn’t been tighter in recent memory and some people are skeptical of spending money on non-essentials, including holiday faire that’s become a tradition. Not to worry – GOODWILL to the rescue! As you know, you can find great deals on used clothing, shoes, furniture, bikes, books, albums, glassware and a multitude of ‘hard to categorize’ products at the huge store in Tujunga. But did you know you can get great deals on Halloween costumes, accessories, indoor and lawn decorations and every possible boo-tiful and creepy Halloween paraphernalia imaginable. Tombstones, skeletons, bats and just plain fun and spooky items. It’s like the Harriet Carter holiday catalogue come to life and at a fraction of the cost. The manager and staff are very proud of the great selection of holiday hand-medowns and new stuff that is available and now on display at the store. And considering you only use them once a year, it’s a great way to keep
the haunting holiday alive and continue the fun of celebrating traditions that should never be considered a “nonessential.” “If you use your imagination, you can put together crazy costumes using the regular funky clothes on the racks – vintage clothes from the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s. There’s a pair of old 4-wheel white boot roller skates that one girl used as an idea to be a roller girl and found the clothes to mix and match. There are masks, capes, wigs and all kinds of antique clothing including Elizabethan gowns. Guys like to dress up like women and visa versa. “It’s a lot of fun and perfect for a creative person,” said staffer Virginia Hazelton. As we strolled through the aisles and display sections, I thought of a dozen odd and weird costumes I would love to put together just for the fun of it. When I returned on Friday after the displays were tidied up, there were people in line with their kids, eagerly talking about what they were going to do for Halloween. And it doesn’t stop there. Nearly anything you
want you can find at the Tujunga Goodwill, and if you don’t find it today, you will probably find it tomorrow. And don’t miss the book and video section. They have everything from antique books to modern releases. That’s the fun of shopping at Goodwill. There is something for everybody and all occasions, and don’t forget that Thanksgiving is coming up and you can get party dishware and linens and even a turkey roaster there. Doc says, “I live in the back of their shop playing and looking at all the electronic devices that they have for sale. The old days of thinking that only poor people shopping at Goodwill are long gone, now it’s chic for everybody to go there. And every dollar you spend is helping their mission of providing jobs for the disabled. It’s a win-win situation.” Jump in your Bat-mobile and bring the family for a few hours of browsing and creating the Halloween look you want. Don’t be scared! It’s fun for everyone! You will find it at 6545 Foothill Blvd, Tujunga, CA 91042
Doc with one of the really nice Goodwill staffers.
Books of every type and kind can be found here.
Kathy’s Kreations...Now Scaring! Visiting Kathy’s Kreations on 8424 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland is a lot like stepping into another world; that time and place when we all believed in witches, ghosts and lived to dress up as our favorite character once a year on Halloween. Right now she has early Halloween specials (50% off) on hats, wigs and masks and 40% off on most costumes. These aren’t just for the kids but for all ages and sizes. She has plus sizes for women and size 2x and 3x for men. She also makes sure she has costumes for couples on hand. Kathy Anthony, the owner is a woman who cares about the quality of the novelty clothing she offers her neighbors and friends. None of the costumes are plastic and some are very intricately sewn. In fact she still sews some custom costumes on
request. In describing her costumes, Kathy says they are the kind which can be sold to children who attend parochial school. She also strives to be careful with her prices. Hanging on the walls of the shop is an array of unbelievably frightful looking rubber masks. These are the ones which are so bizarre-looking a home owner could be scared by an adultheight trick-or-treater showing up later in the evening on Halloween. And anyone desiring to be frightened only need drive by her shop and see the life-sized mannequins dressed in costumes and standing outside like harbingers of the coming festivities. Kathy started her business 43 years ago doing sewing and tailoring. Amazingly she has never taken any sewing lessons. Instead she finds the skills and
knowledge just seems to come naturally. Twelve years later she added the costumes to her business. “I was bored and business was slow,” she says. So she started sewing costumes. What does she plan to do on Halloween night? “Go home and sleep,” Kathy answers. She is in her shop seven days a week Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. She has only a two week window after Halloween before she will turn her business to Christmas. Each year, Kathy sets up a tent-full of Christmas trees. Just like the costumes, they come in all sizes, but she asks customers who need exceptionally tall trees to let her know ahead of time so she can have them cut especially for the client. She buys from small pine tree farms in Oregon where she hand
Kathy and friend. selects which trees will be sent to her. In order to maintain freshness her trees are shipped to California the next day after they are cut. Once the trees arrive at Kathy’s they are treated with
great care making sure they have enough water to drink and are continuously misted. Who would have thought a six-foot pine tree could drink a quart of water a day.
12th Annual Tierra del Sol Fall Festival We’re having our biggest fall celebration and fundraiser here at the Tierra del Sol Foundation, and you are invited! Join the festivities and mark your calendars for the 12th Annual Tierra del Sol Fall Festival! Taking place on Saturday, October 18th, from 10am-3pm, we will transform our beautiful Sunland campus into a pumpkin patch, handmade arts and crafts fair, a fun-filled Kids Zone, and feature a BBQ lunch, musical
acts, and much more! As always, admission to this event is absolutely free. Be a part of this year’s fundraising success! A wide variety of sponsorships and participation opportunities for you and your entire family are available. You can purchase tickets for our BBQ and raffle, help out by volunteering, donate baked goods or items on our wish list, or choose from several sponsorships opportunities.
Every generous contribution Tierra receives for our Fall Festival and fundraiser, represents one more opportunity for Tierra to continue enabling its four-decade tradition of helping individuals with disabilities achieve their greatest potential. By supporting the programs and services Tierra provides every day, you are making history and helping us to continue changing challenges to opportunities.
The Tierra del Sol campus is located at 9919 Sunland Boulevard in Sunland. Parking is free, and there will be additional parking and shuttles available from Shadow Hills Presbyterian Church, located at 10158 Johanna Avenue at Sunland Boulevard. Again, mark your calendar now for Tierra del Sol Foundation’s 12th Annual Fall Festival, Oct. 18! Don’t miss out on this amazing community event.
Kids enjoy the Tierra del Sol Fall Festival