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Carnage Continues On La Tuna Canyon Road Four people were killed in five months in Sunland-Tujunga as the city put the VisionZero program into effect. Safe Streets meetings continued with minimal response from the community. When the fourth fatality happened at the intersection of Marybell and Wentworth, the city went into action. A town hall meeting was called. Traffic engineers along LAPD officers and reps from the mayor’s office came to discuss La Tuna Canyon and their upcoming plans for modifying Foothill Blvd. and the bike lane. One witness to the Wentworth fatality accident on wrote to The Paper saying, “My reaction was essentially anger and frustration. I would

Arsonist On The Loose in Foothills

Firefighters use “jaws of life” to extricate trapped driver. have to say that the city is not responsible for any one particular crash or death no matter how bad it may be. This particular incident was not the city’s fault. No matter what we try to do, it’s still the driver’s responsibility to drive safely, even though it’s clear that

these sections of the road are unsafe.” This latest head-on accident on La Tuna Canyon was the result of someone driving at an unsafe speed and hitting two other vehicles head-on. Thankfully, there was no fatalities this time.

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Fire rigs line up to pump water to the top of the mountain. Last Friday was busy for The Paper staff. We rolled on five of seven fires that had been started in the Foothills region of L.A. The day started off with two fires being set on the westbound 210 just before and after the Sunland off-ramp.

The next fire was in Valley Circle. Returning, we covered the Wentworth fire, and just as darkness fell, the Big Tujunga Canyon fire. Please keep your eye out for any suspicious activity. Call 911 if you see anyone setting fires.

I N S I D E : May is Poppy Month Armenians March Poll Workers Women’s Auxiliary on Turkish Console Needed ................

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More than 100 people boarded buses at the Great Caesars Banquet Hall Monday.

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Community Help.................... 2 View from the Rock.............. 3 Movie Review...................... 4 Chef Randy........................... 5 Legion Post Calendar............. 7 Foothills Happenings............. 8 Crime Stats........................... 9 Take My Card..................... 11

Joan Slater

In the spring of 1919, red poppies bloomed in

abundance in the battlefields of France where so many American soldiers had fallen see Poppies, page 4

David DeMullé

As people boarded the bus at Great Caesar’s Banquet Hall Monday, the atmosphere was festive, more like a large extended family getting together for a BBQ. Men, Women and children, some with homemade signs and others with T-shirts proclaiming “I DEMAND JUSTICE” peacefully boarded the bus to embark on a 1.4-mile march

that began at Pan Pacific Park and on to the Turkish Consulate on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. At the same time, a second march that was organized by the Unified Young Armenians, that they called a “March for Justice” to mark the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, began at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Western Avenue in see Genocide, page 8

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Community Help California Dreamin’ by Amelia

The Hope of Mayor Garcetti by

Amelia Anderson

No wonder Mayor Garcetti got elected! Shouldering 40 years of inaction, he’s given new hope to both the homeless and the families of our community. His latest program metamorphoses the public into units of “HOPE TEAMS”, standing for Homeless Outreach Partnership Endeavor, Social Service trained units to better allow them to treat humanely the homeless population, and to better deal with their health, mental and addictive problems. First rolled out in the San Fernando Valley last May and later to the other three police bureaus throughout the city, each of the teams consist of a city sanitation crew, a homeless outreach team from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and police officers trained in dealing with the homeless population and city rules for dismantling encampments. Commander Todd Chamberlain said the LAPD has been working closely with LAWSA, a joint city and county agency that provides services to the homeless to make sure the HOPE teams are not “based solely on enforcement.” “We’re kind of right in the middle” Chamberlain says, “Because some groups think we do too much….agressively. On the other side, there’s community groups, businesses who say we do too little. So, for the enforcement we try to handle this social problem in as effective, constitutional and ethical way.” The city’s previous policy for removing encampments and debris from sidewalks was challenged in court, so the city adopted revisions that still allow encampments to be taken down but provide more notification to the homeless, prevent city officials from throwing away

certain personal belongings or medicine and allow the homeless to keep up to a 60 gallon bin’s worth of belongings with them, as long as the items are personally attended. HEALTHY STREETS, attached, are the new guidelines governing our streets. So, please, let’s all work together to keep streets healthy and safe. You may call the HOPE team by dialing 311 or 911 for removal of encampment. Bear in mind this is to schedule an appointment at a given location -this is not emergency service. HOPE work hours are 9 to 5 Monday to Friday. Remember, warmer weather fewer beds. Winter shelter closing eliminated 1,259 beds from the county system, forcing hundreds back on the street. So far this year, the San Fernando Valley HOPE team joined the LA Bureau of Sanitation on 54 cleanups and placed 4 people into shelters. Contacting 144 people who were homeless, 82 refused services. Data showed 30 suffered from mental illness and 54 were experiencing substance abuse. Up here in SunlandTujunga the HOPE team has provided invaluable help to both our lead officers and our outreach advocates by providing a safe ‘no arrest zone’ particularly when working with couples and waiting for transitional beds to vacate, motel vouchers to arrive, or Section Vlll housing negotiations to complete. In a nod to homeowners, our streets have been mapped and color coded to delineate streets that can be acceptably parked on by homeless living in cars or campers, both during the day and at night. Not within 500 feet of parks or schools. And not most residential streets. Flyers are Posted at North Valley City Hall, 7747 Foothill, the

Comes to Glendale by

Alejandro Magallanes

The California Women’s Chorus, Inc. (CWC) 48th annual public concert will take place at the Glendale Hilton Hotel, 100 W. Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale on April 30 at 2 p.m. This enjoyable afternoon of songs celebrating California will be hosted by the Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus (VHWC) and the Burbank Singers, two of the 10 member choruses in CWC, a non-profit philanthropic organization. Individually, VHWC and Burbank Singers perform for civic groups, churches and retirement senior living homes in their individual communities. Suzanne Duff and Diana Tyson event co-chairs, will present Lauren Buckley- Schaer, guest director, Naomi Sumitani, accompanist and John Musker, master of ceremonies. CWC, whose current membership numbers close to 300, has a dual purpose-promote choral singing among women and raise funds for music awards. Scholarships of $2,000 each will be presented to three talented, young singers, chosen by professional

The California Women’s Chorus gets ready for next week’s concert! adjudicators through an audition process in February. Scholarship Chair, Jeanne Long (Glendale) said “all those who auditioned were fantastic and the scholarship winners will present a program you will not want to miss”. One of the award winners is Elizabeth Queen, a Montrose resident. She, along with winners Niko Murakami and Kali Hardwick, will perform and receive their scholarships at the concert. The CWC concert is preceded by a two day convention where singers will meet up with old friends from San Diego to Santa Barbara who gather each year to perform in the CWC concerts. Registra-

tion Chair, Kathy Kabuto announced registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday April 28 in the foyer of the Hilton Hotel. The combined choruses will rehearse several hours over the weekend preparing for the concert. Saturday night’s banquet is being chaired by Gloria Malunao (Burbank) and Nancy Howe (Burbank). Gloria says “this has been a new experience for me and thanks to help from Burbank Singers, it was an enjoyable one”. VHWC and Burbank Singers will join together and perform at the banquet. Sunday afternoon, April 30, the public will be treated to a see Concert, page 5

City of L.A. Needs Poll Workers for 2017 Election

Los Angeles City Clerk Holly L. Wolcott announced today that the Office of the City Clerk - Election Division is in need of approximately 2,000 additional poll workers to staff polls for the May 16, 2017 General Municipal Election. Of those, the Division is actively seeking 140 bilingual Korean and 740 bilingual Spanish poll workers. All poll worker positions earn stipends for their work on Election Day. Inspectors receive a $150 stipend, an additional $40 for attending a mandatory training class, and another $50 for picking up and dropping off • Recruited through the Elecpolling place supplies and tion Division voting equipment. Clerks receive a $100 stipend and an Applicants may sign up by additional $40 for attending a calling the Election Divimandatory training class. sion’s Poll Worker Recruit To be a poll worker, a perment Hotline toll free at (866) 899-VOTE (8683) or see Hope, page 11 son must be: • At least 18 years old locally at (213) 978-0363, or • A California resident by sending an email to: clerk. Amelia Anderson is a Homeless • A United States Citizen regelectionpw@lacity.org. An Advocate elected to both the Sunlandistered to vote, or a Legal online poll worker applicaTujunga Neighborhood Council Permanent Resident tion is also available by visitand also to Mayor Garcetti’s • Able to speak, read, and ing: clerk.lacity.org/elections/ Homeless Committee. write English or be bilingual poll-workers.

The Office of the City Clerk administers elections for the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), and the Los Angeles Community College District. The City’s next regularly scheduled General Municipal Election (runoff) will be May 16 (for L.A. City Council and LAUSD races). More information can be found on the City Clerk’s election website at: clerk.lacity.org/elections.

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Some years ago, people were pushing “Vision 20-20,” an ambitious program of re-vitalizing Foothill Boulevard to make it look like Paseo Pasadena. And boy oh boy, was that shut down. So much so that its author, Julianne Maurseth, packed up and left town. Then came Vision-0, a plan to stop traffic fatalities in Los Angeles by 2025. The nay-sayers jumped on that bug and almost stomped it to death. And now comes the CD-7 election that I call “Vision 0-0.” I really don’t want either candidate. At first I was really happy that Monica Rodriguez and Kara Torossian were in the run-off. Almost all the candidates that ran in the primary had the best interests of Sunland-Tujunga/Shadow Hills in mind when they filed their papers. But that is now history. I’ve basically summed up the coming election this way: look at the supporters that each candidate has. I was sure that Karo was going

to win because in my “Order Of Battle,” Karo did everything right. Even before the primary, he brought all the candidates together at his place for a “signature party.” This was to get everyone to sign each other’s signatures so that they could legally run for office. THEN, after they lost and he was in the run-off, he once again called all the losers to his place to get their pledges to support him. NOW THAT IS UNDERSTANDING HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS. Monica, on the other hand, went about her work getting pledges of signatures both in person and by a telephone bank. She actually went out of her way to go meet people she talked to on the phone. I really liked that. She was honest and sincere. She made people feel like they were a part of her campaign. Even after the primary, she was still hugging babies and kissing puppies like all good politicians do. No one saw the specter of what

was to come. No one saw it coming until the photos of the candidates’ supporters began to show up on the Internet hate sites. And it started going downhill, faster and faster, until absolutely no one knew who was real anymore. You should have started getting all the campaign junk mail by now. Large, oversized slick attacks on each other. Now I’ll be the first one to say that Karo started it, and Monica is finishing it. Take a look at the pictures of the “community leaders” that both sides are touting as being their volunteers. Just take a look, and you will be able to identify with whatever group of misfits you want. Oh, don’t get me wrong; there are some really good people who have thrown their hat in their respective candidates ring, but the “lie, cheat & steal” mentality of some of the “volunteers” is going to drive the concerned voters away from this coming election. Personally, I have never seen such a poorly run campaign by any

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ROCK of the candidates. Those same candidates that have to resort to telling really unbelievable lies (oops, “alternate facts”). Here we have Karo who started the campaign of lies, and Monica who picked up the same brush and retaliated with more lies. Yes, boys and girls, this is going to be an interesting election. Not because of what the candidates say or do, but because of the haters that both sides have in their camp. Who knows, maybe it really is because of the water?

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Dear Editor, OK. Who was the idiot that decided we need a bike lane on Foothill Blvd, next to the park? There’s one lane blocked off and a traffic mess. There must be over 10,000 cars a day passing through

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this area, and now they are all screwed for some bike riders. What did this cost? Most likely over $50,000.00 and the bike riders don’t pay a dime. It sure is nice to see our city working for us poor ‘ol drivers, who have to drive to work each day. When did the city ask for input from drivers? Ray Tomlinson Sunland

by Ed Castellanos

Just because you can buy and sell property on your own, it doesn’t mean you should. Real estate agents remain essential when making these pivotal financial transactions. There are many ways agents add value during the purchase or sale of a home: • Handle the technical nuances Whether you’re the buyer or

the seller, a home sale includes a dizzying amount of paperwork. Skilled agents know how to fill out what documents and when, saving you time and helping you avoid mistakes. • Speak the lingo The industry uses an astonishing number of acronyms. Working with a real estate agent gives

www.superliked.com/profile/ed-castellanos you the opportunity to better un- • Help you look beyond the property’s walls derstand the conversation. Agents have expertise beyond the sale, including insight on • Can negotiate w/o emotion It’s easy to get triggered when everything from utilities to neighborhoods to quality a potential buyer picks apart your home. Let the agent handle schools. criticisms or requests that could • Are well-connected set you off or scare away an in It takes a village to complete terested party. see Value, page 4

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Social Security Matters

Ask Rusty: Do-over Option AMAC-Certified Social Security Advisor Russell Gloor by

Dear Rusty: I just recently turned 62 and have not yet filed for Social Security, but I’m wondering - Is it possible to start my Social Security benefits at age 62, take benefits for about 6 months just to get some extra money in, and then stop benefits and restart them again at my full retirement age of 66? If it is possible would it affect the amount at 66, which at present would be about $1400.00 per month? Signed: Wondering Dear Wondering: Well, the simple answer to your first question is yes but, since your goal is to get some money in, the details of the answer will probably make you not want to do that. Here’s why: Social Security does allow a “do over” option, granting anyone who applies for and starts receiving their benefits the option to change their mind within one year, withdraw their application and delay re-applying until a later date when their benefit amount would be larger. But here’s the catch: upon withdrawing

Poppies, from pg. 1 in battle. In remembrance of those lost, the American Legion adopted the poppy as its memorial flower in 1920. The American Legion Auxiliary created a national poppy program in 1924, distributing the poppies to pay tribute to the lives lost in all wars and to honor our living veterans. In the month of May, American Legion Post 377 Women’s Auxiliary members will have poppies available throughout the community. Look for the cheery memorial flowers and donation cans at various businesses — or ask an American Legion

Value, from pg. 3 a home sale. Whether you need a trustworthy home inspector, an efficient mortgage broker or a creative interior designer, turn to your agent for credible recommendations. • Keep up with the most recent laws and regulations You may only complete a few real estate deals in your lifetime, whereas an agent of-

your application you would be required to repay Social Security all of the benefits that they had paid you between when you first applied and when you withdrew. Not only that, any benefits someone else, such as a spouse or dependents, received on your application would have to be repaid also. Said another way, if you start and later withdraw your application, you will need to wipe the slate clean with Social Security and repay any monies paid out on your behalf, including benefits, withheld taxes and Medicare premiums. So if your goal is to get some money in for the short term, then I don’t believe that the “do over” option is one that will help you achieve it since you’ll have to pay them back everything they paid out. As to your second question, if for some reason you did exercise the do-over option and pay them everything back, it wouldn’t affect your benefit at age 66 - you would still get 100% of what you are entitled to at your full retirement age. To submit a request, contact the Foundation at info@amacfoundation.com. auxiliary member for one. They will happily accept a donation in exchange for the flowers. The Legion Auxiliary uses the money raised for a variety of things: cards to veterans who are ill, holiday gifts for veterans and to assist the American Legion with upkeep of veterans’ graves. If you would like more information about the poppy program, contact Joan Slater at (**) ***-****. If you would like information on becoming a member of the American Legion Woman’s Auxiliary, please contact Kathy Anthony at (818) 645-2430. ten signs off on several each year. Experienced real estate agents know as soon as something in the industry changes and can save you from a liability headache. Whether your aim is to net money from the sale of your home or spend wisely on a new one, a real estate agent has your best interests in mind and can make the process as seamless as possible.

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Pets and Distracted Driving With the busy summer travel season right around the corner, many families are planning to hit the road with their families — and that of course, means their fourlegged family members too. To ensure safe travels for everyone it’s important to take heed of a very real pet travel safety issue - pets and distracted driving. When we think of distracted driving, the typical “culprits” that come to mind include: texting, eating, applying makeup, chatting on the phone or even daydreaming. We seldom consider, however, that traveling with an unsecured pet is a very real and dangerous distraction. AAA, in conjunction with Kurgo, conducted a survey of people who often drive with their pets. The survey showed that a whopping 64 percent of pet parents partake in unsafe distracted driving habits as they pertain to their pet. Additionally, 29 percent of respondents admitted to being distracted by their four-legged travel companions, yet 84 percent indicated that they do not secure their pet in their vehicle. Ac-

cording to the survey, drivers were letting their dogs roam in the car, putting them in their laps and giving them treats. Some drivers (three percent) even photographed their dogs while driving. It’s pretty easy to understand how an unsecured pet can be a distraction while driving. Some pets may become anxious or excited causing them to jump around or bark while in the vehicle. Additionally, a happy and loving pet may just want to be near you and crawl on your lap while driving. Oftentimes, pets can be frightened and there is always an element of unpredictability with any animal. When looking for comfort,

dogs and cats may naturally opt to be near you and add to the possible perils caused by these distractions. Properly securing your pet in your vehicle is not only about alleviating this potential driving distraction that could cause an accident. It is also a proactive approach should there be an accident or sudden stop - even a fender bender can injure an unsecured pet. We wear seatbelts for our safety in case of an accident and should take the same care to secure our pets. A pet that is not restrained properly in a vehicle can be seriously harmed or even killed if thrown from a vehicle. Airbags can go off see Distracted, page 9

Movie Review: Going In Style by

Bob Garver

This past weekend was not fun for new releases. No studio wanted to compete with “The Fate of the Furious” in its second weekend, so the slate was kept free of potential blockbusters. The top three movies at the box office were holdovers, nature documentary “Born In China” came in 4th (which did well on a small number of screens, but its appeal and availability are limited), then third-weekend holdover “Going In Style” in 5th. I did see the new thriller “Unforgettable,” but it deservedly bombed in 7th place (it would have been a one-star review). I’m settling on “Going in Style” as the movie to review this week because it’s playing on more screens than “Born in China” and “Unforgettable” and will likely make more money than the two combined. As for “Going in Style,” remember a few weeks ago when I said I was in a bad mood when I saw “Smurfs: The Lost Village” and the Smurfs actually cheered me up even though I knew it wasn’t a good movie? I was in a bad mood because I had just seen “Going in Style.” This

movie is so bad that it turned “Smurfs: The Lost Village” into a saving grace. Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin star as three aging laborers who fall upon hard times when their mortgages spin out of control and they lose their pensions. The same bank is responsible for the mortgages and the pensions, and it has a smug, unconscionable staff. Caine goes in to one of the branches try to make sense of the matter and he’s met with rudeness from the staff, but surprising politeness from a bank robber. The robbery goes smoothly, the criminals get their money, and the bank doesn’t suffer too much because it’s the insurance company who loses money, not them. Caine decides to get together with Freeman and Arkin and rob the bank, partly to get the money they’re owed, and partly to get revenge. Adorable old-men-robbingthe-big-mean-bank antics ensue. The trio start off as bumbling fools who can’t even shoplift from a grocery store, but they get more serious once they hire a criminal consultant (John Ortiz). They fight to overcome their lack

of experience and waning physicality to stage a flawless robbery in which no one gets hurt. Except the traumatized people who are threatened with guns (filled with blanks, but they don’t know that). And the people at the bank who will probably lose their jobs once the bank decides to recoup the money with downsizing, with or without insurance. But we’re not supposed to think about that. We’re supposed to think about our heroes and how they’re using an unconventional method see Going, page 11

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Spinach-Feta Puff Pastry Tart

Chef Randy

This Greek combination of spinach, feta cheese and lemons is a true flavor-flash. Add a little fresh dill and mint into the mix and you have something that will make your friends and family clamor for more. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided) 6 green onions (sliced thin) 12 ounces fresh baby spinach (stems removed) 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed) 2 small lemons (divided - for zest/juice/topping) 2 eggs ½ cup crème fraîche (sour cream will not do!) 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped) ¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 4 ounces feta cheese (crumbled) ½ cup fresh mint leaves (diced) ¼ cup fresh dill sprigs Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the green onions; cook and stir until tender and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Gradually add half of the spinach, stirring until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove and cool slightly. Drain and squeeze spinach mixture to remove as much liquid as see Tart, page ?

For additional recipes, see Chef Randy’s website at

valley-vegetarian.com Get yours while they’re hot! A new cookbook, Ojai Valley Gluten-Free Cookbook, by Ojai chef and author Randy Graham is now available for purchase. All of the 87 recipes in this book are glutenfree and vegetarian. In addition, 45 of the recipes are not only gluten-free but also vegan and are denoted as such in the table of contents. The Ojai Valley Gluten-Free Cookbook is available online at Amazon.com. For more info, see Chef Randy’s website at Valley-Vegetarian. com or contact him at rgraham33@mac.com for signed copies.

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Concert, from pg. 2 program by the combined voices of 175 CWC members who enjoy participating in this annual event held in different California cities every spring. Come join us at the Glendale Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom

for an afternoon of fun and music for the entire family. Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus and Burbank Singers encourage any woman who loves the joy of singing to investigate a CWC chorus. The website www.cwchorus lists CWC choruses as well as lo-

cation and contact information for each. There may be one in your neighborhood. Tickets for the 48th annual concert may be obtained by contacting Marianne Jennings 818 398-7323. Advance sale tickets are available for $15 or at the door for $20.

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Genocide, from pg. 1 Little Armenia. Small planes flew overhead, one pulling a large Turkish flag and another pulling a banner that read “Stop Armenian Lies.” It is estimated that over 10,000 people came to the protest. California Lieutenant Gov. Gavin Newsome, former L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and L.A. Councilman Paul Krekorian walked with the demonstrators. The march continued to be peaceful even when Turkish supporters began throwing eggs and water bottles. An occurrence that we’ve seen happen every year that we’ve attended. Every year, politicians ask the sitting US President to declare that the US recognize the Armenian massacre as a Genocide. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, and Rep. Dave Trott, R-Michigan, last month introduced a resolution asking Congress to formally recognize the genocide. “Over 100 years ago, the Ottoman Empire undertook a brutal campaign of murder,

rape, and displacement ing the loss of innocent lives against the Armenian people and the suffering endured by that took the lives of 1.5 so many.” million men, women, and Schiff in turn attacked children in the first genocide Trump for failing to recognize of the 20th century,” Schiff the events as a “genocide.” said. Schiff stated, “Today, we “It’s just a reason people received a disappointing stateare frustrated with politics ment from yet another presiand politicians,” Newsome dent, refusing to acknowledge said. “Just stand up for what the murder of 1.5 million you believe, have clarity Armenians from 1915-1923 and conviction. People will for what it was: a genocide,” disagree or agree with you, “We are very proud of our but at least people will know state for taking this position where you stand.” and we will continue to work President Donald Trump with our elected officials,” issued a statement Monday Hovsepian said. “President proclaiming Armenian Trump now joins a long Remembrance Day. “Today, line of both Republican and we remember and honor Democratic presidents unwillthe memory of those who ing to confront Turkey, and suffered during the Meds by refusing to do so, he has Yeghern, one of the worst made the United States once mass atrocities of the 20th again a party to its campaign century,” he said. “Beginning of denial.” in 1915, one and a half A local Web site called million Armenians were “Nextdoor Cougar Canyon” deported, massacred or removed the posting of Rep. marched to their deaths in the Schiff.s statement, announcfinal years of the Ottoman ing, “A message you posted Empire. I join the Armenian was reported and removed for community in America and violating Nextdoor’s Comaround the world in mournmunity Guideline: Don’t use

Nextdoor as a soapbox.” nian National Committee of There are more than America. “We are very proud 200,000 people of Armenian of our state for taking this descent who live in Los Ange- position and we will continue les County, making Southern to work with our elected California the home of the officials,” Hovsepian said. largest Armenian community “At a time when Christians outside of Armenia. and minority communities There was no age barrier as continue to be in imminent people from all walks of life danger and under constant atcame with their families to tack, the president’s statement commemorate the day. There fails to stand up for human were children in strollers, rights,” Armenian Assembly people with children on their co-chairs Anthony Barsamian shoulders and people with and Van Krikorian said in a walkers. Emotions ran high written statement. but created a aura of solidarity The United States has conamongst them. sistently avoided labeling the “Until justice is served we killings as a genocide because will continue marching,” said of its close alliance with Nora Hovsepian, chair of the Turkey — a strategic mutual Western Region of the Armeaid partner in the Middle-East.

“A Tribute to S-T Resident Marlene Hitt” by Rep. Adam Schiff

Each year, in honor of Women’s History Month, we pay special tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by our nation’s women. It is an honor to pay homage to outstanding women who are making a difference in my Congressional District. I would like to recognize a remarkable woman, Marlene Hitt of

Sunland, California. A lifelong Sunland resident and consummate volunteer, Marlene has been active in many organizations in the Sunland-Tujunga community. She has been a member of the SunlandTujunga Neighborhood Council for many years, serving in various leadership roles and on many committees.

NOTICE TO CONSUMERS: The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 ensures that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use cannabis for medical purposes where medical use is deemed appropriate and has been recommended by a physician who has determined that the person’s health would benefit from the use of medical cannabis. Recommendations must come from an attending physician as defined in Section 11362.7 of the Health and Safety Code. Cannabis is a Schedule I drug according to the federal Controlled Substances Act. Activity related to cannabis use is subject to federal prosecution, regardless of the protections provided by state law.

CV Sierra Club Presents “Promise of Panama” The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group presents Gabrielle and Patrick Reynold’s “The Promise of Panama,” on Tuesday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the L.A. County Public Library, located at 2809 Foothill Boulevard in La Crescenta. Angelinos Gabrielle and Patrick have been investigating the promise of Panama with extended trips for the past year. Their attentions have largely been focused on the highlands of Chiriqui Province, though the Caribbean and Pacific beaches have also

been factored into their exploration of this pleasant country. As a traveler there, Gabrielle refers to it as, “Latin American Lite.” By this she means it is easy to navigate, communicate and investigate even for non-Spanishspeakers, with the added ease of using U.S. currency. The program begins following news of conservation and outings. This is a free program and everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served. For further information, please call Gail Adams at (626) 791-1111.

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School Start Time Bill SB 328 Passes Senate Ed Committee

Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) presented SB 328 to the Senate Education Committee. The bill requires middle schools and high schools to start the school day no earlier than 8:30 a.m. SB 328 is based on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control for the optimal time to start school for improved public health of teenage students. SB 328 passed the Senate Education Committee. “This makes a big statement to the education community that the State Senate Education Committee is using sound and definitive research to put the best interests of our students first. Every school district around the country from every demographic and socioeconomic level that has moved teenage school start time later has seen a measurable, positive result for student achievement and student public health. I am very grateful to the Senate Education Committee for making its decision on this data and

not rhetoric,” expressed Portantino. SB 328 is supported by The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, California Federation of Teachers, California Sleep Society, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, High School Parent Engagement Group, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, Manhattan Beach Unified School District, Stanford University School of Medicine, Seattle Children’s Hospital, University of Washington – Department of Biology, and numerous individuals. Sen. Portantino represents nearly 930,000 people in the 25th Senate District, which includes Altadena, Atwater Village, Bradbury, Burbank, Claremont, Duarte, Glendale, Glendora, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, La Verne, Los Feliz, Monrovia, Montrose, Pasadena, San Dimas, San Marino, Shadow Hills, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Sunland-Tujunga, and Upland.

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editor@thefoothillspaper.com Distracted, from pg. 4 and injure a pet in your lap. In the event of an accident, frightened pets can easily escape from a vehicle and run off. Further, a pet that is not properly secured may not only be harmed but could also put others in danger through the shear force of any impact from an accident. Ensuring your pet is safe while traveling in your vehicle means finding the pet safety restraint that is right for him. Options include pet seat belts, pet car seats, travel crates, and vehicle pet barriers. Planning to have the right pet safety restraint for your trip will not only keep you and your pet safe but also offer you peace of mind and take one more distraction away.

Attention All Veterans, Sons, Daughters and Wives of Veterans

Come and Enjoy your local American Legion Post Help support Veterans and Veterans’ Causes

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Metaphysical, from pg. 3 periences provided by the practitioners. In addition, handmade and unique one-ofa-kind products will also be available for purchase. The event promises to have a variety of vendors and products. June 10, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Attendance to this event is free to the general public. For more info, please contact Myrna Perez at maverick. marvels@yahoo.com.

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Legislation to Curb Illegal Dumping On City Streets Clears State Assembly

For nearly 100 years, the American Legion Auxiliary has distributed the memorial poppy to remind Americans that millions sacrificed their lives and health to keep our nation free. During WW1, the poppy flourished on the battlefields of Flanders Field among the shelled buildings and bomb-scarred landscape. Like the blood that was shed there, its brilliant red bloom became a sign of hope and renewal. For those who would never leave and those who had given their lives, it is a perpetual memorial to their bravery. Memorial poppy contributions are devoted entirely to rehabilitation and assistance for Veterans and their families. On behalf of those Veterans, thank you for caring and your donation. America Legion Auxiliary, Sunland Tujunga Post

Please send your donation to help our Vets today!

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Michael Lee Reynolds September 26, 1953 March 13, 2017 Foots resident Michael Lee Reynolds is predeceased by his parents William and Hope Reynolds, his brother Bill and sister Jackie. Mike enjoyed the roadways as a big rig owner/operator, avid Harley Davidson enthusiast and bicycle rider. He loved animals especially Red, his pet chicken who passed two days later. He is survived by his sons, Christopher and Patrick, nephews, Roy and Earl Cole, and nieces Marie Cole Gol & Laura Acree. Celebrate Mike’s life with his friends and neighbors.

Saturday, April 22, 2017 12 - 3 p.m. at Elks Lodge 1013 Commerce Ave., Tujunga

The State Assembly approved a measure by Assemblymember Raul Bocanegra (D-Pacoima) to crack down on illegal dumping on city streets by a 70-0 vote. AB 332 would allow local municipalities to pass an ordinance to close a street where illegal dumping occurs. “Streets across the city are being flooded with mattresses, furniture, and many other discarded items,” said Assemblymember Bocanegra. “Illegal dumping is negatively affecting the quality of life in many of my communities, and AB 332 is a tool for cities to help combat this activity.” In urban areas, it has become all too common to see couches, dressers, tires, and clothing

strewn by the side of the road. Illegal dumping has plagued certain parts of urban areas where traffic is minimal and the odds of being caught are low. As a result, huge unsightly piles of garbage accumulate with impunity, leaving it upon adjacent property owners or the municipality to clean up at their own expense. AB 332 would allow local governments to temporarily close a street or an alley where persistent illegal dumping has been proven to occur. “Assemblymember Bocanegra’s AB 332 will make the San Fernando Valley a safer and cleaner place,” said L.A. City Councilwoman Nury Martinez. “For too long, the roads in my

district have been magnets for illegal dumping operations. This is a big win for our constituents.” In many cases, and in particular in the San Fernando Valley, illegal dumping occurs because people can’t or don’t want to pay the extra disposal fee for furniture or larger items. They drive farther away to dump them. “Residents in my district are tired of having their streets being used as a landfill. The dumped property is not only an eye sore, but also a public safety hazard,” added Assemblymember Bocanegra. “We are no longer going to put up with this nuisance, and we’ll take back our streets from those who seek to mistreat them.”

Raul Bocanegra is the Democratic Majority Whip in the California State Assembly. He represents the 39th Assembly District, which includes the Los Angeles communities of Arleta, Granada Hills, Lakeview Terrace, Mission Hills, North Hollywood, Pacoima, Shadow Hills, Sun Valley, Sunland-Tujunga, Sylmar and the City of San Fernando.

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Going, from pg. 4 to stand up for themselves. The problem is that they’re doing so anonymously, so the bank doesn’t know why it’s being punished or even that it’s being punished at all. The main characters are no help, they just want to take the money, scare some of the

Tart, from pg. 5 possible. Coarsely chop the spinach mixture. Set aside. Roll out puff pastry sheet to a 14 x 11-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Carefully transfer the pastry to the prepared baking sheet. Moisten the edges of the pas-

Hope, from pg. 2 Councilman’s Office is to the left. But if you are homeless and want housing, come Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. sharp (to 12 p.m.) to the end of the right hall and sign up with Eric Montoya, outreach director for LA Family Housing. Have a CA ID, proof of Income plus a phone. There’s a point system so only use county hospitals like Olive View, Hillview or Tarzana.

more disagreeable employees, and live the rest of their lives like fat cats, all while humiliating the police who have a community to protect. The film goes so far out of its way to convince us that these characters are somehow righteous, but the pleas for sympathy for their criminal behavior get old quick.

All the attempts to justify the robbery in “Going in Style” make my skin crawl, and the film doesn’t bring anything new to the heist genre. Fortunately the whole movie isn’t about the robbery. Sometimes it’s just about Caine, Freeman, and Arkin hanging out. There’s some funny banter, with

Arkin having the highest rate of joke success. Gene Siskel once said that a movie needs to be more interesting than a documentary about the actors eating lunch. This movie knows it can’t be more interesting, but at least it’s smart enough to set a bunch of scenes in a diner so there’s plenty of footage of the actors

eating lunch. One and a Half Stars out of Five. “Going in Style” is rated PG-13 for drug content, language and some suggestive material. Its running time is 96 minutes.

try with water and fold over a ½-inch border on all sides; press border lightly. Chill pastry for at least 15 minutes. While pastry is chilling, zest and juice one of the lemons. In a medium bowl whisk together 1 teaspoon lemon zest, eggs, crème fraîche, chopped dill, salt, pepper

and nutmeg. Stir in chopped spinach mixture and the feta. Spread this over the surface of the pastry. Bake about 30 minutes or until pastry is puffed and nicely browned on the bottom and filling is set. Slide onto a wire rack to cool while preparing lemon slices.

Thinly slice the remaining lemon. Season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Cook slices for 3 to 5 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove slices from pan and layer on cooled tart. Just before serving the

tart, toss the remaining spinach and all of the mint leaves and dill sprigs and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add any remaining lemon zest and season to taste with salt and pepper. Place on top of the tart or serve on the side.

Interview to get on the CES computer. A new “jail in-reach” program was instituted in January to help connect inmates who will be out shortly and homeless, to needed services. The department is also beginning a pilot program that supplies officers with Narcan, a substance that is used to reverse drug overdoses. Garcetti claims to have the solution, “but it’s not a sprint— it’s a long distance race!”

Contact Bob Garver at rrg251@nyu.edu.

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Rise & Shine — It’s Flea Market Time!

Chapel of The Hills Shares Easter With The Neighbors

The Chapel of the Hills and Pattee Colvin hosted more than 75 neighbors for an Easter Sunday service and the sharing of an Easter feast. Volunteers from local churches and the neighborhood brought in a delicious baked ham with all the sides. I love the deviled eggs that I eat there every year - Doc