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LAND USE COMMITTEE COOKIES STOLEN DISCUSS GOLF COURSE– AGAIN AND COMMUNITY click on photo to see video RESPONDS From Jennifer Jones post on Facebook
During the La Tuna Canyon Fire, it was thought that the freeway would stop the fire – It didn’t!
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ast Monday night found the North Valley City Hall in turmoil over the Snowball project letter of determination by the City of Los Angeles. With 8 of the committee members seated and about 25 people there to discuss what their appeal options were, the meeting was very well orchestrated and everyone behaved. Members of VOICE were there with spokeswoman Yvonne representing the “Protecting Our Foothill Community” discussing
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he Denny’s building is gone and no chance of another restaurant taking over the building. The question now is what is going to take its place. What once started as the Verdugan, then BJ’s, and Sizzler, evolved into Denny’s that met the needs of our growing teenage population. Sitting for the past 3 years, it became a haven for vandals stealing the copper wires and pipes, it then became a homeless camp. It will be interesting to see what happens with it.
their appeal efforts. Los Angeles Mission College president Dr. Monte Perez was unable to attend but he sent a lengthy document to board member Liliana Sanchez who read it to the board and audience. It explained and described the success of the Tujunga satellite school and how they were looking to expand their classes past the 14 that are being offered now. It was brought up that the college is looking for more space for their school.
Board member Nina Royal mentioned that the college had been looking at the Home Depot site as a possibility. That comment brought verbal sneers from some of the audience members. Local activists Bren Boo Douglas, Claudia Akin and Georgia Brown were there to discuss the cell tower proposals in our community and their aversion to them. All in all, it was a good meeting chaired by Pattie McArdle Potter. Continued on Page 7
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he girls are here again! Except we have no cookies. Our stash was stolen from our van so we are here to collect donations to either recoup our losses or to at least send cookies to soldiers overseas, as opposed to the assholes who would steal cookies from freaking kids. With the wonderful support from this amazing
community we have received enough donations to cover our losses. Please continue supporting all Girl Scouts. They have a week left to meet their goals. This is how they earn money to go on adventures, learn new things, and give back to their community. Thank you all again for supporting the girls!
ILLEGAL POT SHOPS
DENNY’S LAST STAND!
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ast Saturday the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved District 7’s Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez’s motion directing the City Attorney to draft an
ordinance to crack down on unlicensed cannabis shops by shutting off water and power services. Continued on Page 6
OVER 200 SITES IN in THEthe FOOTHILLS AREA Over 200DISTRIBUTION distribution sites foothills
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THE TATULIAN CARTEL’S FIRST CANDIDATE “MEET & GREET”
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as a great success last week at the North Valley City Hall. More than 17 hopeful candidates filled meeting room, moving tables and seats around so that all the candidates had the optimum ability to meet the lone bystander that wandered in. There are 18 candidates running for the 17 seats and almost everyone including Honorary Mayor John Clausen is expected to win a place on the STNC board. Sonia Tatulian and her minion Roger Swart were expected to arrive “any time” but never did. Tatulian who heads up the highly diverse ELECTIONS COMMITTEE got caught trying to re-direct city funds to her friend Julie Ward, owner of Sunland Printing
by awarding her a no-bid contract to produce the election materials. And of course, when it was brought up that Tatulian had also awarded her own newspaper THE FOOTHILL RECORD the contract for publishing the election materials, it brought her in to the city’s attention for possible collusion and insider dealings. For now, it appears that the race will be between members of the “Tatulian Cartel” and the “Crooked Group.” This year appears to have some surprises on how the voting will be conducted. In our last STNC election, people were bussed in from day care centers and social clubs, not all within the Sunland-Tujunga borders.
COMMERCE MIXED-USE BUILDING By David DeMulle’
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failed business with its attached residence in the commercial district of Tujunga could make way for
a small mixed-use development. The projected project at 10030 Commerce Ave. is not unlike what was pro-
posed almost a decade ago called “Vision 20-20,” was submitted last week to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning by applicant Sevak Vartanan. The project calls for the construction of a three-story, 6,512-square-foot building featuring 4 residential units with ground-floor retail space and surface parking. Additional details regarding the project are unclear based on its case filing. The development site is located a block west of an affordable apartment building project that was completed on Samoa St. last year.
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Meeting room almost filled to capacity by chairs.
This is how you get things done when you are a REAL businessman in Tujunga. Rather than relying on law enforcement or threats, you just post the photos of the perps on the door and let everyone know who they are and what they’ve done.
NEWS FROM MONICA RODRIGUEZ
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very year, the LA City Council highlights amazing women from each Council District who have made tremendous strides on behalf of women’s empowerment and equality. This week, I had the honor of recognizing Pattee Colvin for her incredible service to our community. I met Pattee through the Sunland Tujunga community and she is the embodiment of resilience, strength and determination. After experiencing homelessness after a car accident, Pattee made it her mission to help others in need and founded Making It Happen, Inc. -- a non-profit that helps
people experiencing homelessness obtain and navigate services. Pattee’s compassion for others and her tireless dedication to serving
our neighborhoods is an inspiration to those whose lives she continues to make a positive impact.
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There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth” in the Kingdom of Sunland-Tujunga as those who were wronged by the Cleghorn Machine retaliate. Doc:1. And the story goes on as how Ms. Cleghorn and her Land Use Committee minions called the city agencies and filed complaints against anyone who she thought wronged her. Local business people have been calling in their tales of woe to us and how much Ms. Cindy has cost them. It is this past history of the “Machine” that Arnie calls “The Crooked Group,” that makes this coming election so interesting. “The Good
People” slate put together by the Cartel looks pretty impressive. Almost every dissident in town is on their page. Ms. Sonia did her homework. There are a couple of mistakes on his flyer, but for the most part, it’s pretty accurate. The Machine has declined to furnish candidate statements and in some instances, has declined to furnish a photo of themselves. It makes you wonder “WTF” is going on here. Everyone knows what they look like and what they stand for. YES, the Cartel members are for the most part Armenians, and why not. The Machine for the most part is a bunch of post-menopausal, sick
women whose time has come and gone. I think what has clouded their participation in this election is the fact that for the most part, they have attacked local businesses both verbally and by calling the police and city planning on their perceived problems. To juxtapose the oratory at Caesar’s funeral (insert the STNC) “For Cindy is an honorable woman;. So are they all, all honorable women–. Come I to speak in the STNC’s demise. She was my friend, faithful and just to me…” And somewhere along the line, they went bad. And they had enough good old girls and boys to keep them in power. Last election, Mark Seigel had
been termed out, but that didn’t stop him/them. The rules got bent. But NOT this time. Like Hitler’s minions, they didn’t think that were doing bad. I still remember when they began driving people off the board (illegally) because they wanted to do right. David Cain was the OUTREACH CHAIRMAN and they wouldn’t allow him to place ads in the local newspapers about the coming election, even though he had the budget for them. Finally, the worm has
turned and it’s their turn to be taken to task. For those of you who haven’t been following the corruption of the neighborhood council officers and their incestuous membership in the bankrupt chamber of commerce, the sordid tale goes on. But, Cindy and her minions are honorable women. And yes, it was the water!
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UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ANNOUNCED THAT
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mma Naudet of Tujunga made the honor roll in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences The honor roll comprises undergraduates who meet requirements in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and in the schools of Architecture & Design; Business; Education; Engineering; Health Professions; Journalism; Music; Nursing; Pharmacy; and Social Wel-
fare. Honor roll criteria vary among the university’s academic units. Some schools honor the top 10 percent of students enrolled, some establish a minimum gradepoint average, and others raise the minimum GPA for each year students are in school. Students must complete a minimum number of credit hours to be considered for the honor roll.
Neither rain nor sleet will stop a TV series production!
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sing Commerce Ave. and Foothill Blvd. buildings for the set, actors, crew and vehicles came in, set up, shot during sunshine and rain to produce the continuing series S.W.A.T. in our community. This is another way that our community is being re-vitalized. Inspired by the television series and the feature film, S.W.A.T. stars Shemar Moore as a locally born and raised SWAT sergeant newly tasked to run a specialized tactical unit that is the last stop in law enforcement in Los Angeles. Torn between loyalty to where he was raised and allegiance to his brothers in blue, former Marine Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson has everything it takes to be an excellent leader and bridge the divide between his two worlds. Hondo’s elite unit includes David “Deacon” Kay, an experienced SWAT officer
who always puts the team first, despite feeling overlooked for the lead job; Christina “Chris” Alonso, a skilled officer and the team’s canine trainer; Dominique Luca, an expert driver who gets them in and out of high risk situations; Victor Tan, who started in the LAPD Hollywood Division and uses his confidential informants in the community to help the team; and Jim Street, a cocky and promising new team member who is fired when his troubled family life leads him to compromise his role within the unit. Responsible for the management of all Metro Division SWAT units is Commander Robert Hicks, a senior LAPD official with the Special Operations Bureau. Overseeing Hondo’s team is Hicks’ direct report, Jessica Cortez, the ambitious captain of L.A. Metro whose professional aspi-
SWAT team leader Deacon gives final instructions to his team.
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rations force her to end an off-the-books relationship with Hondo. Hondo’s team enjoys an intense rivalry with another L.A.-based unit led by Mumford, an aggressive
leader who likes to do things his way. With Hondo leading the charge, these dedicated men and women bravely put themselves at risk to protect their community and save lives.
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Home Town Country Fair —Biggest One Yet!
The Crescenta Valley annual Country Fair came in with a bang that could be heard across the valley. With over 75 community booths and rides galore, more than 1,000 people packed Hindenburg Park with their dogs dressed up for the parade,
a children’s petting zoo Calif. Highway Patrol, and arts and crafts exhib- LACo Sheriffs and disits galore. And for those plays of old police cars. who were hungry, there There was something for were seven food trucks to everyone there. There satisfy your desires. were so many people The Montrose Search from Sunland-Tujunga & Rescue were there there that I thought there with a static display as should be an exhibit well as exhibits from the there just for them.
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ASK RUSTY Why should a Veteran Pay for Medicare?
VA will be able to provide ALL the medical services you may ever need, emergency or otherwise, for the rest of your life. I, too, am a veteran and receive some of my care – such as wellness exams, blood tests, some prescription drugs, and immunizations - from the VA, but I also have Medicare to cover other services which by AMAC Certified Social are not typically available Security Advisor Russell on an immediate basis from Gloor, Association of Mathe VA. The point is, there ture American Citizens will almost surely be times when you won’t be able to Dear Rusty: I am a Veterrely on the VA for needed an and all my Medical needs immediate care or certain are covered by the VA. specialized services from Why should I be paying for specific medical experts, and Medicare out of my monthly if you don’t have Medicare SS check? Signed: Inquiring you may find yourself facVeteran ing some very large medical Dear Inquiring Veteran: expenses for which you will Well, it depends upon how be personally•responsible. comfortable you are that the www.thefoothillspaper.com VOLUME 14 • NUMBER 8
That’s where Medicare will help because nearly every medical facility and healthcare service in the country accepts patients with Medicare. And being immediately accepted as a Medicare patient anywhere in the country, anytime of day or night must certainly have some value for you. After all, none of us know what our health future will be. Since you’re now collecting Social Security I assume you’re already enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B, and you’re questioning why you should continue to pay the Part B premium. Medicare Part B is coverage for doctors and other outpatient services, while Medicare Part A provides hospitalization coverage. There’s a premium for Part B ($135.50/month in 2019), but Part A is free if you also qualify for Social Security. And, by the way, you must have Medicare Part A to collect Social Security after you’re 65. For information, VA coverage for drugs is considered “creditable” as an alternative to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. But other VA
healthcare coverage is not a “creditable” alternative to Part B by Medicare’s standards, so it won’t count for avoiding a late enrollment penalty if you drop Part B now and decide afterwards to re-enroll. Unless you have other “creditable” healthcare coverage from your or your spouse’s employer after dropping Part B, re-enrolling later will result in you being assessed a late enrollment penalty of 10% on top of the Part B premium amount, recurring every year, for each full year you go without Part B coverage. That penalty doesn’t go away, and It will go up as the Medicare Part B premium increases (which it does from time to time). Additionally, you will be restricted when you can later re-enroll and when your coverage will start again. For clarity, if you have other “creditable” (not VA) coverage you can drop Part B, save the premium, and re-enroll in Part B again later without penalty (when your other “creditable” coverage ends). But if you don’t, you may find your
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The spread of illegally operated cannabis shops is damaging to our communities and the City’s licensing system, undercutting legal shops that pay taxes and follow strict rules,” said Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez. “This ordinance is an efficient and common sense tool to help streamline and increase enforcement efforts of illegal cannabis sites.” While cannabis has been legal for recreational sale in California since January 1, 2019 a license from both the state and city of Los Angeles is required to legally operate a dispensary and hundreds of illegal businesses are believed to be operating in breach of the regulations. In partnership with law enforcement and City agencies, nearly two dozen illegally operated cannabis shops have been shut down and over 20 search warrants have been served in the Northeast San Fernando Valley in the last twelve months. This ordinance will strengthen and expand these current enforcement efforts. “The Department of Can-
nabis Regulation is pleased to see movement on this very important enforcement tool that will be monumental in curbing existing and new illegal cannabis establishments in the City. We will continue to work with LADWP, LAPD and the City Attorney to ensure the Council’s actions today will be successful,” said Cat Packer, Executive Director, City of Los Angeles Department of
healthcare options limited and you’ll incur penalties for re-enrolling in Part B later. Obviously the choice is yours to make, but I suggest you consider the above points carefully when making your decision about whether to drop Medicare Part B and rely only on the VA only for your healthcare coverage. That’s not to take anything away from the excellent healthcare services offered by the VA, but only to make sure you’re aware of the risks associated with dropping Medicare Part B. This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). NSSA and the AMAC Foundation and its staff are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other governmental entity. To submit a question, visit our website or email us.
Cannabis Regulation. “I am proud of our productive partnership with law enforcement and City agencies and look forward to implementing a citywide policy to tackle this very important public safety issue,” said Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez. The draft ordinance will return to City Council in the coming months.
This is from a few years ago - Nothing has changed.
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ADAM SCHIFF REPORTS ON TRUMP-UN Lentil Stew with Sausage SUMMIT
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ep. Adam Schiff (DCA), Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, released a statement following President Trump’s summit with North Korean dictator, Kim Jong Un, in Vietnam: “President Trump’s deci-
sion to walk away from the summit with North Korea without an agreement was preferable to making a bad deal. It was also the inevitable result of the President’s misplaced faith in his personal relationship with the North Korean dictator,
Kim Jong Un, and in his own ability to conclude an agreement, despite the belief among his own national security team that at this stage Pyongyang will be unwilling to accept complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization. “The most telling sign of North Korea’s fundamental lack of commitment to real denuclearization can be seen in its refusal to provide a detailed accounting of its nuclear and missile sites. The Trump Administration’s decision that this would not be required before a second summit with the President was a serious mistake, and one that allowed Kim the prestige of sharing the world
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Instructions: Plug in your slow cooker and set the heat to high. Rinse the lentils and cull out small stones and debris. Add the lentils and all other ingredients to the crockpot. Cook for 4 hours. This makes a meal all by itself but is even better and more nutritious when accompanied by rice.
Project. a projected recipes, see Chef Randy’s website at ForWith additional minimum of 400 people livBoard members listen to past chairman Cindy Cleghorn ing in the project with only describe that appeal process. 3 entrances, it would be an-
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stage with a U.S. President while committing to nothing in return. “Without a comprehensive deal to address North Korea’s arsenal of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles, the United States and the international community must maintain sanctions and diplomatic pressure on Pyongyang. The President’s repeated statements praising Kim have only contributed to the regime’s legitimization and a lessening of Pyongyang’s isolation. “I do not share the President’s confidence in Kim’s assurances that he will continue to refrain from further nuclear and ballistic missile testing, and I remain concerned about a return to ‘fire and fury’ in the absence of an agreement.
“President Trump’s credulous acceptance of Kim’s denial of any involvement in the death of Otto Warmbier is detestable and harkens back to Trump’s acceptances of other equally implausible denials from other dictators. American diplomacy is strongest when it is rooted in our nation’s core values. There must be no full normalization of relations with the DPRK until the regime permanently ceases its gross human rights violations. “A verifiable end to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs remains in the best interest of the American people, but it must be the result of a clear-eyed and comprehensive set of negotiations.
What students need to know about car insurance
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ecause young people don’t have as much driving experience as adults, they’re a bigger risk to insure when they start driving. That means young people will generally pay more for car insurance. Only two states — New Hampshire and Virginia — don’t require drivers to have liability insurance, which helps pay for injury to people and damage to other cars if you have a wreck. If you don’t have liability insurance, though, you’ll be responsible for paying any costs out of your own pocket. But drivers in those states who are leasing a car or buying one with a car loan will most likely have to carry liability insurance. They may also be required to have collision insurance and comprehensive coverage. The first pays for damage to your vehicle if you’re in an accident. Comprehensive insurance covers damage caused by hail, flooding, theft, vandalism, etc.
You may want to consider getting other coverage, according to KHEAA. These include: Personal injury protection: This helps pay for your medical expenses, lost wages and out-of-pocket costs. • Uninsured motorist: This helps cover medical costs if you’re injured in a wreck with a driver who doesn’t have insurance. • Rental reimbursement: This pays for a rental car when your car has been damaged in an accident and is being repaired. KHEAA is a public, non-profit agency established in 1966 to improve students’ access to college. It provides information about financial aid and financial literacy at no cost to students and parents. KHEAA also helps colleges manage their student loan default rates and verify information submitted on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To learn more about those services, visit www.kheaa.com.
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“The Soraya, A Photographic Exhibition” By Luis Luque, Luque Photography
January 15 – March 22, 2019 (Los Angeles, CA, December 17, 2018) The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts will host the premiere exhibition of photographs taken by the house photographer, Luis Luque, a CSUN graduate. Photographs will include images captured at many of the world-class live performances Luis shot onstage at The Soraya, plus architectural photographs, educational activities, portraits and much more. “The Soraya, A Photographic Exhibition” will be on display in the lobby from January 15 through March 22, 2019. An Opening Reception will take place on Saturday, January 19 from 5-6:30pm, just prior to the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet performance at 8pm.
“This signifies a special moment for The Soraya as Luis began his career with us as a CSUN intern four years ago,” said Thor Steingraber, Executive Director. “Now, his terrific photos bring both our work and the signature beauty of The Soraya to the world. I’m particularly proud of our big family of students, staff, world class artists, and the whole team here at The Soraya.” About Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) The 2018-19 Season marks the eighth year the award-winning Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts which has quickly become one of the cultural jewels of the greater Los Angeles region. Under the leadership of Executive Director Thor
Steingraber, The Soraya continues to expand its programming and outstanding multidisciplinary performances. The mission of The Soraya is to present a wide variety of performances that not only includes new and original work from the Los Angeles region but also work from around the world that appeal to all of LA’s rich and diverse communities. Calendar Listing for The Soraya, A Photographic Exhibition by Luis Luque, Luque Photography Date: January 15-March 22, 2019 Venue: The Lobby of the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA 91330 TheSoraya.org
Photo Credit: Luis Luque
CELEBRATED FILM COMPOSER JAMES NEWTON HOWARD’S CONCERTO FOR ORCHESTRA & CELLO LED BY CONDUCTOR LAUREATE JEFFREY KAHANE
Concerto Features LACO Principal Cello Andrew Shulman; Program Also Includes Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 14 and Symphony No. 36, “Linz,” plus Gabriella Smith’s Riprap with Principal Timpani Wade Culbreath Saturday, March 23, 2019, 8 pm, Glendale’s Alex Theatre, and Sunday, March 24, 2019, 7 pm, UCLA’s Royce Hall Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra performs the world premiere of prolific
Conductor Laureate Jeffrey Kahane Grammy®-, Emmy®- and the keyboard, and SymphoAcademy® Award-nominatny No. 36, “Linz.” LACO Principal Timpani/Percused composer James Newton Howard’s Concerto for sion Wade Culbreath takes Orchestra & Cello, a LACO center stage on marimba for commission, led by ConducGabriella Smith’s Riprap for marimba and strings. tor Laureate Jeffrey Kahane Newton Howard, one on Saturday, March 23, 8 of the most versatile and pm, at the Alex Theatre, and respected composers curSunday, March 24, 2019, 7 pm, at Royce Hall. Newton rently working in film, has Howard’s work, undercomposed scores for more than 120 films during his written by and dedicated 30-year career, including the to Maurice Marciano, was Oscar-nominated scores for written for and spotlights Defiance, Michael Clayton, Principal Cello Andrew The Village, The Fugitive, Shulman. Kahane also leads The Prince of Tides and Mozart’s Piano Concerto My Best Friend’s Wedding. No. 14, conducting from
He also received Golden Globe nominations for his massive orchestral score for Peter Jackson’s blockbuster remake of King Kong, his symphonic score forDefiance, and his songs from Junior and One Fine Day. He won the 2009 Grammy Award for his co-score with Hans Zimmer for The Dark Night. In addition, he won an Emmy for the theme to the Andre Braughter series Gideon’s Crossing, and received two additional Emmy nominations for the themes to the long-running Warner Bros. series ER and the Ving Rhames series Men. In 2008, World Soundtrack Award named him Film Composer of the Year for his work on the filmsCharlie Wilson’s War, Michael Clayton and I Am Legend, and he has received BMI’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Newton Howard has also written extensively for classical music artists and ensembles and has worked with popular music legends Elton John, Rod Stewart and Chaka Khan, among others. Kahane, equally at home at the keyboard, on the podium and as a soloist with major orchestras around the world, stepped down as LACO’s Music Director
in 2017 following a highly successful 20-year tenure. He has established an international reputation as a truly versatile artist, recognized by audiences around the world for his mastery of a diverse repertoire ranging from Bach, Mozart and Beethoven to Gershwin, Golijov and John Adams. Tickets for concerts at Alex Theatre and Royce Hall start at $28 and may be purchased online at laco.org or by calling LACO at 213 622 7001 x1. Discounted tickets are also available by phone for seniors 65 years of age and older and groups of 12 or more. Students with valid student ID may purchase discounted tickets ($8), based on availability. WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, March 23, 2019, 8 pm, Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale CA 91203 Sunday, March 24, 2019, 7 pm, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90095 TICKETS/INFO: Tickets start at $28. For information about the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s 2018-19 season or to order tickets, please call 213 622 7001, or visit www. laco.org
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Brent Talmo: An Unsung Hero! By David DeMulle’
Photo of Brent Talmo when presented with the Medal Of Valor.
“The bad stuff is easier to believe. You ever notice that?” -Julia Roberts In Pretty Woman History is littered with those who made great discoveries, performed great deeds or just changed the World, but what about those names that only appear in our everyday lives? Names that don’t jump out at you like Einstein or Pasteur? Think about it. Did they break with convention? Did they offend the establishment? Were they quiet about their accomplishments? Possibly all of those things. In this series, I’m going to start off with four people that I personally know and con- sider to have been movers and shakers in our community but who have mysteriously escaped becoming household names. I’m going to try and set the record straight and give them credit where credit
is due. I really hope that you the reader, will contribute names and stories of your “unsung heroes.” Those who make you feel good when you hear their names. Everyday people doing everyday things. Things that make life easier and safer for those around us. I want you to think about the last time you really read a great uplifting story. I know that you have read stories about the dog that saved his master or how the bear wandering the neighborhood was safely returned to the wild. But the truth is that happy stories are far and few be- tween. And what about the story that was so terrible you had to re-read it, and when you wanted to be updated on the story, it had just simply disappeared? “Old News” they say. Today, we are going to talk about Brent Talmo of Los Angeles.
When Brent Talmo retired from the Maywood Police Department in 2008 he never planned on seeing his service records on the Internet. He was just another person, a neighbor, a community member that did his job and went home every night. But like the “masked crusader” who retires to his secret identity and
tries to forget the daily mayhem that surrounded him, our police officers have to go back to their homes, wives and families. Their stories are never really covered. That is, not until the sensationalist media needs material for a dull edition. Then the truth gets bent. Actually distorted, all in the name of “creating” a news story. One of these victims was Brent Talmo, and I want to set the record straight. Brent started his law enforcement career by joining the Los Angeles County Sheriff department in 1986 and then moved on to the Los Angeles Housing Authority Po- lice Department in 1990 and the Hawaiian Gardens Police department long known for its gang-infested areas and high crime rates. He stayed with them until Hawaiian Gardens P.D. closed in 1998. The Maywood Police Dept. was his next assignment and he was assigned as a training officer to the patrol division and later became a Senior Lead Officer in the Los Angeles Housing Authority drug elimination program. Moving up through the ranks he became a field training officer, acting sergeant and
team leader. He became a Sergeant and was assigned to the detectives division in April 2004. Not only was Talmo a dedicated officer but he went the extra mile in his skills and training as an emergency medical technician and drug recognitions expert. He took classes on problem-oriented policing of SWAT operations and a course in Handling People with Tact and Diplomacy and as a Peacemaker. Talmo was involved in, and given awards for working with the Traffic Collisions Board, the Special Response Teams, and for being a team leader. Talmo was presented the Police Star Award and given the MEDAL OF VALOR twice. This is highest award given by the HAPD. This is a man who learned by his mistakes and became an example for all to follow. But nobody would know what he did before he retired. Heroes don’t toot their own horn. That is why Brent Talmo is our “Unsung Hero!” If you have an “Unsung Hero,” please send their story to us at this e-mail address: editor@ thefoothillspaper.com.
Medals that Brent Won for service above and beyond.