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More Traffic Fatalities On La Tuna Canyon Rd.

Homeless Day Laborer Is Also a Petty Thief by

Using the Jaws of Life to extricate one of the survivors of the latest fatality-laden collision along La Tuna canyon Road. by

David DeMullé

Ed Winters of the L.A. County Coroner’s office identified the two men killed two weeks ago in a three-car fatality accident on La Tuna

Canyon Road that injured six other motorists.

Argisht Minasian, 31, and Geghard Karami, 19, were identified as the two men killed in the 3:30 p.m. crash see Fatality, page9

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David DeMullé

Kurt Koesler went from Hero to Zero when he started stealing copies of The Foothills Paper from the DIY Center and stores in Tujunga. Not content with his petty thefts, Koesler — who recently lost his home to foreclosure — would then go to the Starbucks parking lot on Foothill Blvd. to braggingly post pictures of the stolen newspapers as they sat in the front seat of his truck, and he has stolen newspapers at least twice a month, according to his posts.

Theft of newspapers as undertaken by Koessler is a misdemeanor and not a

Yes, Kathy’s Sonny’s 60th Birthday!

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felony so the LAPD have no real interest in arresting him. California State Penal Code 490.7(a)(c) states: “The Legislature finds that free newspapers provide a key source of information to the public...that the unauthorized taking of multiple copies of free newspapers...to deprive others of the opportunity to read them, or for any other reason, injures the rights of readers, writers, publishers, and advertisers, and impoverishes the marketplace of ideas in California.

A first violation of subdivision (b) shall be an infraction punishable by a fine not exceeding $250, and a second or subsequent viola-

Trolls live under bridges too. tion shall be punishable as an infraction or a misdemeanor [with]...up to 10 days in a county jail.”

Encouraged and praised see Troll, page9

Foothills Set to Explode in Flame

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Water drop on the Verdugo Mountains.

Foothills Happenings............. 2 View from the Rock.............. 3 Letters to the Editor.............. 3 Legion Post Calendar............. 4 Chef Randy........................... 5 Artfully Speaking.................. 5 Crime Stats......................... 10 Take My Card..................... 11

Everyone is used to seeing Kathy’s old car on 8421 Foothill Blvd. in Sunland, and its presence let them know that she was inside working. Well, she got a new car, so come on by, say “Hello” and drop off your sewing needs.

With ash still filtering down from out trees and the smoke all but gone, life seems to have gotten back to normal.

While watching the fires on either side of Southern California, ranging from San Louis Obispo to San Bernardino, people have become complacent — perhaps too complacent.

Over the past eight months we have seen five fires in the Hansen Dam recreation areas, some other fires in the Big Tujunga Canyon and a fatality fire on La Tuna Canyon. But none of these really affected us here in Sunland-Tujunga.

Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that we are safe. see Fire, page 9

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Sandports are what define our schools are a great break from academics. You already know that participating in sports helps keep you fit. You also know that sports are a fun way to meet people and have fun. But do you know why the physical you have to take at the beginning of your sports season is so important? In the field of sports medicine, the sports physical exam is known as a Pre-participation Physical Examination, or a PPE.

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Crescenta Valley Sierra Club News On Tuesday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m., the Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group presents James Lancaster’s “Transylvania Romania” at the Los Angeles County Public Library in La Crescenta, at 2809 Foothill Boulevard, La Crescenta California 91214.

Lancaster’s program covers a four-day trip in October, 2007 from Budapest, Hungary to the Transylvania region of Romania. He visited the university city of Cluj, the fortified churches of Aiud and Calnic, the town Sibiel and the cities Sibiu, Sighisoara and Brasov.

— as well as Dracula’s castle.

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This exam helps determine whether it’s safe for you to participate in a particular sport. The State of California requires that kids and teens have a sports physical certificate before they can start a new sport or begin a new competitive season. Your local Urgent Care Clinic located at the Commerce Center on 7204 Foothill Blvd. is offering a special $20 PPE.

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Can you believe it? We’re nearly to the end of the year — and what a year it has been. For all of you that questioned my comments about the local social and service clubs, you will begin to see a different side of The Paper. Now that the absolutely crooked and corrupt leaders of those organizations have either moved out or been removed, those organizations are now on solid ground again.

The Cleghorn machine continues to try to dominate the scene with its ghost members, but even that is getting dismantled. The STNC finally has some real officers that are questioning what the machine tried to push through. Can you believe it that the machine and its minions have encumbered the new board to the tune of nearly $13,000? The new treasurer who replaced Nina Royal (who can’t add 2+2 even with her shoes off) chastised the old board members and stated “We

have only about $2,500 left of our funds to last the next two quarters.”

And that brings up another sore point. Ms. Royal (the town snitch) asked for $300 to run the last National Night Out. Anybody see any receipts for that? I mean, like, everything was donated. Where did the money go to? Maybe it went to create the new personal Web site for her phony North Valley Reporter “newspaper.” Oh, and did I forget to mention that she asked Cindy and the board to approve an additional $800 for the National Night Out? Yes, boys and girls, local corruption never ceases until you cut off its fat, ugly, angry head. We just survived (for the moment) the fires to the north of us. And our Ms. Royal is the machine appointed head of SERVES, the Safety Committee and the CERT. Not one single ghost member of those groups showed up to help. NOT ONE! Oh, wait, ma-

chine member Mark Siegel showed up at the Ranch Side Café with his ham Walkie Talkie and pretended to be the communications director. Hell, more people heard him yell louder at me at the last STNC meeting than could hear his radio.

But we can now look at the bright side and look forward to everybody doing what they were elected to do.

Things are looking up for the Rotary Club now that Ellis Roberts is no longer spreading past-President Mike Lucas’ lies. The Lions Club’s old guard is dead or dying off and their outrageous motto ‘THIS WAS THE BIGGEST AND BEST WE’VE EVER HAD!” is now getting more and more quiet.

The Chamber of Commerce — which has lost all credibility over the past years — has a new and vibrant leadership that is slowly seeing through all the crap that covered them for the past five years. Yup, my work here might really be com-

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ROCK ing to an end. The only thing left is the absolutely horrible traffic fatalities we have here. With the help of the LAPD, we may get those numbers lowered.

I’m not going to touch on the homeless problem that our socalled leaders created, but there really is a solution (after they dissolve the politically motivated Homeless Working Group). We really have a great community here, and with greatness comes responsibility. Arnie Abramyian is turning out to be quite the “grand old man” by pulling people together. I am really proud of him, and who knows, it might be because of the water!

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The bullet train is struggling with ebbing public support and with a petition to divert its billions of dollars to fund water projects rathDear Editor, “DON’T RAILROAD US!” er than a rail line, and it is struggling with changes morsaid the little hand-painted wood sign by the street. It phing it from high-speed rail (HSR) into low-speed rail on stares stubbornly at me, as my car rounds a corner of my many stretches of its route Shadow Hills neighborhood. — to name just a few obstacles. Little physical evidence There used to be a lot more of these signs shouting out in of progress has shown. There are growing doubts about filoose chorus lines along the nancing from the state and suburban streets. But now, federal government as well there’s something about the as private investors. Is there solitary, stalwart stance of room for confidence, for this one sign that impresses hope, for faith in this inframe. It seems to have a soul. structure project of great And I’m moved to respond magnitude? to the passionate plea of our We all know the money woody friend. is there, don’t we? What is You might get your wish.

needed is universal acceptance and getting back to the fundamentals of the project.

How wonderful it is to ride the rails in Europe while sitting in a comfortable seat with generous leg room. Next year, my husband and I are looking forward to riding the Big Bullet in Japan. So much better than the time and drudgery and stress of airplane or car travel. Maybe some day, I’ll be magically transported in under three hours to my life-long friend’s doorstep in San Francisco.

But personal comfort and expediency are only a part of a package of HSR benefits.

In our state, we need to alleviate the pressure on air and road infrastructure that

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can’t accommodate longterm population growth. The High-Speed Rail Authority has estimated its project would forestall the need to build 3,000 lane-miles of freeway, five airport runways and 90 departure gates, totalling $100 billion. Lest I rant, here’s a short list of HSR benefits: 10 times safer than driving a car; number of accidents on our freeways would decrease; fewer cars, fewer freeways; cut down on jet fuel; cleaner air; unite firms and suppliers; tourism; jobs; sense of cohesion to a sprawling state. The HSR can be selfsustaining. California is the perfect place for it!

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Ed Bouchard cooks a mighty mean pasta dish at the recent Elks Hall dinner. It was fun to see so many political figures there mingling with the locals. And it isn’t even a local election year!

Happy 60th Birthday, Sonny!

Sonny Cabrales celebrated his BIG 60 birthday last Sunday surrounded by family and friends.

The La Crescenta Woman’s Club is delighted to have Kevin Tom’s Boy Scout Troop 317 Eagle Scout project to salute our Club’s history of 100-plus years, with a rock bench at our Clubhouse. We are grateful to scout leader Richard Toyon for his suggestion to Kevin, to remember our club for his Eagle Scout project.

Mike Lawler of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley has written a book including the history of the Woman’s Club, which was used to create a memorial plaque being placed in the bench, saluting our first century of singing!.

Our Club members helped gather rocks and items for our “time capsule” to be

Kevin Tom (center) on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout! buried there, which included pictures, newspaper articles, roster, past president list from the beginning to present and much more.

The Woman’s Club, represented by incoming Presi-

dent and History Department Curator Marianne Jennings (right), with long time member and Past President Deanna Alfeld (left), discuss with Kevin Tom where the bench will be constructed.

Still Crazy for Dance After All These Years by

Suzie Gri

This is my first interview for The Paper and I was reading through John Woodruff’s book, “John’s Little Book of Dance Quotes,” for questions to ask him. Instead, I found all these things people have said about Woodruff and his dancing: “I know from my limited exposure to him that he’s had ballet and jazz training, that he hangs out with the cream of the swing world, and he can spin like few can! “ “John is by far the most energetic (retired!) person I’ve ever seen, and I’ve mentioned in the past that he really puts those young girls at Jason’s dances through their paces!”

“John taught a ‘Spins & Turns’ workshop that I attended, and I’ve heard since then that he can do six spins!”

“If you go only to see the singing, dancing and acting of John Woodruff in ‘Little Me,’ it is worth the price of admission.”

“I couldn’t put down ‘John’s Little Book of Dance Quotes’ once I started reading it…very informative, entertaining and filled with really great quotes from some very unusual sources and the pictures are amazing.”

“OK, this is namedropping, but he knows Benji Schwimmer (of “So You Think You Can Dance”

Can you do this at age 74? John Woodruff can! fame) and his father ‘King of Swing’ Buddy Schwimmer.”

John currently has two videos on YouTube, both of which can be found by searching for “swingtimedanceman” at www.YouTube. com.

John has lived in Sunland for more than 40 years, and he has been in a number of movies and TV shows as both principal and extra. There is a snippet of him in ”Mr. and Mrs. Smith” dancing around Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt .

“I think of myself as primarily a showman,” he said . “I enjoy entertaining folks….the routines I have put together have been well received. I strive to make them visually interesting. I like to tell stories when pos-

sible in song and / or dance.

“There are several older pieces that are part of my repertroire that most folks can relate to and enjoy…one example of that is the number that Judy Garland and Fred Astaire did in ‘Easter Parade’ titled ‘We’re a Couple of Swell.’ Not only do folks enjoy seeing it reproduced but it is a lot of fun to perform.

I sometimes get asked to reproduce pieces that involve singing and dancing that are classics in the entertainment field. I very much enjoy teaching dancing to folks of all ages.

“There are times when it is very appropriate to teach some simple steps to some basic dances like swing, salsa, see Woodruff, page

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1 teaspoon Mexican oregano (not Mediterranean oregano) Salt and pepper to taste 2½ cups Monterey Jack cheese (finely shredded) 3 green onions (sliced for garnish)

Heat the oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat. Add in the onion and jalapeño and sauté for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add the sausage, stir, and sauté until sausage is warmed, about 6 minutes more. Stir in rice, beans, Directions: and corn. Sprinkle in the sea Preheat oven to 375 degrees. sonings (chili powder thru salt Cut peppers in half lengthand pepper) and stir well to wise. Remove seeds and ribs. combine. Remove from heat Rinse and place on baking and set aside. sheet. Place the peppers in the Place the cooked peppers center rack of an oven set on on a baking sheet and mound broil. Roast for 4 to 5 minthe sausage mixture onto each utes on one side, turn over pepper. Top liberally with and roast for another 4 minshredded cheese. Bake for 20 utes. Remove from oven and minutes or until the cheese set aside. begins to brown.

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It is impossible to cover this subject in one short article.

What is needed is a discourse on what art is and if those who make art have the necessary training, knowledge and imagination. Art is not a mindless activity for the uninformed. We may never reach a unanimous agreement on this issue but it pleads for an informative and obligatory dialogue moving into the future.

What should be important in determining quality is the principle that there are levels of expertise necessary for creating art that must be considered. Due to the explosion of instant media devices and painting programs, those who want to create or show any work, now have access for the world to see it. This exposure to all levels of art, has a tendency to blend all levels of quality together. The darling painters in the local clubs are entitled to every accolade they get. But their work will pale in comparison with work of a painter of experience, ability and technical facility when equated together. For those who deny this fact, they are deluding themselves. There is this notion that if you paint you deserve to be noticed on a world stage. This is happening in every profession mainly because of the Internet.

Unfortunately, we are unwilling to be objective when dealing with Amateurism and Professionalism. In fact, there is a stigma developing about being a professional.

True! With political correctness spreading like a plague, there has developed this idea that “everyman” regardless of experience or knowledge

or expertise should be considered “worthy” of recognition if they create Art. This is a fallacy and dangerous for every endeavor where one seeks excellence.

A professional is someone whose entire life is taken up with what they do; when they do it every day and produce work worthy of consideration to be called professional by others qualified to judge; peers in their profession. Everyone else is an amateur, dilettante or weekend painter.

It can only be seen this way.

Sadly art is one of those vocations where quality is difficult to quantify. Volume alone is not a genuine criteria of quality art. Quality, today, seems to have no yard stick anymore.

Curators, museum operators as well as some gallery owners are thinking only in dollars and spectacle. Not necessarily about quality and professionalism. They are in this only for money, fame and notoriety. They are not accurately competent to judge.

Why do you think a plastic shark in a tank sold for $14 million dollars? We can no longer trust the self-styled experts to make choices any longer. Theirs is a commercial interest in art not the creative one.

So can we determine art made of quality or substance? I am not sure I have an answer since art has become a democratic process.

Anyone today, without benefit of training or schooling can call themselves an artist.

It’s an important question that begs exploring for quality to survive in the future for all artists.

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Footsteps of Tradition in the Foothills by

J. Jason Amodeo

Several prolific writers and artists have come from the Sunland-Tujunga area over the decades.

In the 1930s, the notable poet John Steven McGroarty was a resident of Tujunga.

He wrote a poem titled “Just California” which had a positive effect on the community and educators alike. That poem soon became mandatory reading in the California school system back in the day.

Many events that have been held in this quaint little town have been hosted by Laureates of Village Poets.

In keeping with tradition, Village Poets — a group that meets once every month at the Bolton museum located in Tujunga — is composed of accomplished as well as aspiring poets who gather together to share their passion for writing by orally reading what they created to a group of active listeners. Visitors are also welcomed into this cerebral atmosphere; even if you’re not a writer, the warmth and love of those who are there can make you almost feel like you want to start writing.

If you just go as a spectator,

you will find it soothing and intellectually stimulating by the beauty and wonder of poetic words.

This group illustrates what the Romantics believed: that the relationships we build with nature and others defines our lives. History has shown us that personal connections are made through the reading and listening of poetic works simply because you can readily identify with what you’re hearing — which at times can be provocative if not ultimately engaging.

The ancient Greeks were the first to put poetry into writing, and they did so during the 4th century BC. Prior to that, poetry had always been communicated orally.

Poetic works contributed to the cultural and intellectual needs of the community.

The same holds true today as you sit inside of the Bolton Hall museum among the Village Poets gazing at the 100-year-old fireplace crafted of stone; the ambiance is perfect and sets the mood for what you’re about to hear.

So how does all this affect the community?

Poetry brings benefits to the

Bolton Hall in all its glory! community at large, and all forms of writing benefit from poetry. It raises the level of literacy and education. Part of Tujunga’s character is one that traditionally emphasizes the arts as well as cultural projects and programs that

foster relationships. This kind of community-building improves the quality of life, and the Village Poets allows a forum for self-expression for the benefit of others as well as cultural development.

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Hansen Dam Riding School Mixer by

David DeMullé

A wonderful time was had by all at the Hansen Dam Equestrian Center mixer sponsored by the S-T Chamber of Commerce and the Hansen Dam Riding School. This had to be the absolute best mixer the chamber has put on this year. Marnye Langer, owner of the riding school, put on a horse show that was downright thrilling.

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Chamber members and neighbors all came together to have a great five-course meal, watch a farrier make horse shoes and have children’s games while the adults watched. Chamber president Mike Moncreiff acted as master of ceremonies and after all the fun-filled events, conducted the traditional raffle.

It’s events like this that make the chamber of commerce such a success. the past by cleaning up trash under the 210 freeway bridge over the wash and posting that the transients were “worthless vermin and should be eradicated.” He even posted instructions on how to use “cracked glass marbles” and a sling shot with which to attack the homeless.

The mobile farrier shows how he makes and fits horse shoes.

Great food, good friends and something for the entire family!

At the Hansen Dam Riding School horses and ponies are carefully matched to suit each rider’s experience, ability and confidence. We have qualified instructors tutoring from nervous beginners to the more advanced rider.

We teach people how to interact safely with and care for horses, and to develop a genuine love and respect for the animals and the fun sport.

Give us a call:

(818) 669-3089 or visit us at: A stack of approximately 100 copies of stolen newspapers photographed by Koesler as the papers sit in his truck.

Fatality, from pg. 1 along the 9200 block of La Tuna Canyon Road.

The collision occurred when one or more vehicles tried to pass in the two-way passing lane. A witness who was nearly struck by the silver Honda said that he saw a Honda Civic traveling west-

Fire, from pg. 1 Just south of Foothill Blvd. are the Verdugo Mountains that go down to and across the 210 freeway. It is an area overrun with dry brush and debris from years of drought.

About four years ago, the LAFD conducted a survey in conjunction with the “mutual assistance agencies” of Glendale, L.A. County and the ANF. The areas north of Foothill Blvd. had streets that

Woodruff, from pg. 4 cha cha, waltz, foxtrot, rumba, samba, tango etc. Those who wish to and do participate seem to really enjoy the experience of learning some of the basics of dances. I give

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bound in the center lane strike a Lexus that was heading in the opposite direction. The Honda driver lost control of the car, which ran into another Honda Civic that was also traveling westbound.

The witness said that he saw a gray Honda and a Lexus driving on the wrong side of the road just before

the crash. He didn’t know if they were racing as he was watching them in his rearvision mirror.

People coming up on the accident stopped to render aid but they could only get one victim out of one car and the other three victims had to wait for the fire department personnel to free them by

using the Jaws of Life.

An LAPD motor officer said that this was the third traffic fatality that he had seen on La Tuna Canyon Rd. this year. “One of the major problems we have here is that there isn’t a current DOT traffic survey in place. We can’t use our lasers to monitor traffic,” he said.

Of note is that in April, 2011, a man by the name of Argisht Minasian, then 26, was arrested in Glendale on suspicion of recklessly evading an officer and an outstanding warrant for possessing a controlled substance. It has not been determined that this is the same person who was driving the Honda.

were wide enough for fire equipment to travel up and down.

But the areas south of Foothill Blvd. — and in particular the Hillhaven/Reverie area — were determined to be “indefensible.” That means that fire equipment could not travel up the roads and be able to turn around in an emergency. The residents on Hillhaven, Reverie, Inspiration Point and Glen O’ Peace would have to be defended by

line crews and water dropping mountain areas. One L.A. aircraft.

County firefighter remarked, Since the Station Fire, the “We have seen an increase in fire agencies have adopted homeless camp fires these the strategy of “we hit the fire past years and it’s just getting fast and we hit the fire hard,” worse.” Almost every week in as stated by one attending Los Angeles, fires are being fire captain. “And with all the accidently started by homeresources we have available,” less and transients. added Brian Humphry of the It is up to each and every LAFD. resident in a fire zone to One thing that is different maintain their 200-foot and has changed in the “brown zone” around their past years is the amount property. The firefighters of homeless living in the can’t be everywhere at once,

and as was shown in the Sand Fire, those who had the proper fire preparations in place didn’t lose their homes.

A home and family evacuation plan should be in place for every residence so that if you have to evacuate, you will know how to find and transport your children and pets. More information on developing a Personal Emergency Plan will be printed in future editions of The Foothills Paper.

a history of the dance to be taught and a short, one-minute lesson of the dance style before instruction begins. I keep it simple: five steps per dance is usually enough to allow them to get out on any dance floor and try out their

new dance skills yet is not too much to learn in one lesson.”

He currently is working on a 20-minute show, a 40-minute show and an hourlong show to be performed primarily at assisted-living homes for older folks around

bone or just be appreciated for the entertainment value it offers.

He added, “My days are filled with fun things and concepts that please me. Life for me is so amazing and filled with ‘awesome.’”

the country. Singing, dancing and acting are some memorable moments that older folks can relate to as well as some newly written and choreographed pieces which hopefully will spark their interest or tickle their funny

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