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Double Fatal Hit and Run Collision on Foothill
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etectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect involved in a double fatal hit and run traffic collision. On April 27, 2018 at 8:30 p.m., a major traffic collision occurred that resulted in two fatalities. A motorcycle was being ridden westbound on Foothill Boulevard when a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, traveling eastbound on Foothill Boulevard, made a left turn onto Valmont Street. The motorcycle collided with the SUV, causing the motorcycle to lose control and hit a parked vehicle.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene and transported James Bellissimo the driver of the motorcycle to a local hospital, where he later died of his injuries. His passenger Ariane Turek died at the scene of the collision. The driver of the Tahoe fled the scene without stopping to identify himself. The Chevrolet Tahoe was taken into police custody near the scene of the collision, but the hit and run driver is actively being sought. On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit and Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to
Another double traffic fatality on Foothill Blvd
community members who provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Another Reason Why Foothill Blvd. Looks Bad...
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Detective Larkin at (818) 644-8115 or Detective Daniel Menesez at (818) 6448028. During non-business
hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call CrimeStoppers at 800-222TIPS (800-222-8477.
Coffee with the Captain!
A city official, Capt. Aaron Ponce, Roger Swart & Jon Von Gunten having a great time at Starbucks. by David DeMulle’ ast Tuesday Jon Von Gunten and Starbucks hosted the “Coffee with the Captain” with free Starbucks coffee and doughnuts for everyone attending, and wow did they attend! With more than 50 people at any one time, the community came out in force to meet the new captain and get answers to their questions. Both Senior Lead Officers Caloca & Contreras made presentations on the local crime rate and how our community was in comparison to
L One of our major problems here in S-T is the “Knee Jerk Reaction” of some of our denizens. When Arnie Abramyan went bat shit crazy over Land Use Committee Member Patti McCardle-Potter, he unleashed a flash flood of negative reaction against the STNC Land Use Committee. Using McCarthy-era sensationalism, he threw out claims that he could not verify.... the STNC collapsed it’s Land Use Committee enforcement and M-Rod declared a moritorium on STFCSP enforcement. Here is the result of really not giving a damn what the community looks like. As Dana Senne, the proprietor of Kathy’s Thrift Shop was moving in, we spent over an hour talking with her about the Foothills Corridor Specific Plan and giving her tips on how to stay legal. She’s decided to break every rule in the book. Welcome to “Kathy’s 3rd World Thrift Store!” Please leave your rodents and dirty children at the curb. Corner of Quill & Foothill Blvd.
neighboring communities. Roger Swart, a senior disabled person that posts dozens of Facebook posts a week, made a small speech introducing Captain I. Aaron Ponce (No, not like “I Robot”) to those assembled. Swart is infamous for sending emails to the community saying that the “American Legion Members are a bunch of assholes!” was in great form getting selfies with all the younger women there. All in all, it was the start of a great day and putting a face on our new captain.
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House Passes Schiff Drone Amendment to FAA Reauthorization Amendment gives FAA the Ability to Detect and Monitor Drones Entering Restricted Airspace
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he House of Representatives passed an amendment introduced by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank) that addresses the increase in unmanned aircrafts, or drones, entering restricted airspace such as airports or above forest fires. The amendment, which was unanimously approved by House, requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) program that utilizes remote detection and identification technologies to identify unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that are not in compliance with applicable federal aviation laws and regulations. “The dramatic explosion in the number and sophistication of consumer drones has far exceeded the pace of regulation necessary to protect the public,” said Rep. Schiff. “In a complicated and crowded airspace like the one we have in Los Angeles, where drones have interfered with firefighting operations and caused issues for landing planes and helicopters, we must prioritize public safety. That is why it was so important for
Congress to give the FAA and law enforcement the appropriate tools to address increased drones in restricted airspaces.” In addition to the inclusion of Rep. Schiff’s amendment, the bill also includes language requiring the FAA to study the potential health impacts of overflight noise due to the implementation of NextGen in Los Angeles County. The FAA has implemented NextGen – a shifting of air traffic control from ground-based radar and radio navigation to more precise satellite-based navigation and aircraft tracking – across the country. Los Angeles County implemented NextGen via the Southern California Metroplex in April 2017, which altered flight routes for some airports in the Los Angeles region. Last month, Rep. Schiff sent a letter to the FAA urging the agency to review the impacts of NextGen air traffic control technology on the community surrounding the Hollywood Burbank Airport.
4th of July with Sierra Group
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he Crescenta Valley Sierra Club Group, celebrates the “Fourth of July,” on Saturday June 2nd this year. Early planning in June celebrates National Trails Day as several members of our Crescenta Valley Group are volunteers with the Glendale Trails and Open Spaces Founda-
tion. Our location will be as usual, Deukmejian Wilderness Park, 3429 Markridge Road, La Crescenta, California 91214. Our event, Brunch and Hike will start at 8:00 am with the hike led by leaders Bettie and Bobcat and watering trees along the way. Following this,brunch will be served.
Everyone is welcome., For further information, contact Wayne Fisher at 818 353-4181.
COMMUNITY HELP by Amelia Anderson
Join Garcetti’s Shelter Crisis Declaration
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nnouncing “A Bridge Home,” the next step in our plan to get our homeless neighbors off of LA’s streets. As services begin to ramp up…as we continue the work of building supportive housing over the next ten years…a gap remains in neighborhoods across our city. Thousands of people have simply lost jobs…missed a couple rent payments…and found themselves living out of their cars. They don’t need
long-term services. Just a few weeks to connect to work or a rapid-rehousing voucher. We need to bring them inside now. So, thanks to our City Council, we’re going to build emergency shelters across L.A. as quickly as possible. The budget will include $20 million dollars from the General Fund – divided among all 15 Council Districts – giving communities across Los Angeles a chance to stand up shelters,
and open beds for our homeless this year. And the County – thanks to our Board of Supervisors – is standing by to support those shelters with the services that voters approved. I am asking for volunteers for my new STNS Homeless Committee to help identify and make plans to use city and or county owned property. First projects proposed, first funded and served. Call Amelia at: (747) 218-1070 or (818) 951-0943. Or e-mail me if (Continued on Page 5)
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by Roger Roger Swart Swart by Jo was in Nova o was bornborn in Nova ScotiaScotia Canada (Cape Breton Island) Canada (Cape Breton Island) on March 25, 1936 to William on March 25, 1936 to William 0. Klohs and Maria Klohs. Both 0. Klohs and Both parents wereMaria bornKlohs. in Germany. parents were born in Germany. Her father fought in World War I for Germany under Kaiser. Her father fought in The World War I After World WarThe I, her parents for Germany under Kaiser. came NovaWar Scotia AftertoWorld I, herwhere parentsher father was a coal miner. He and came to Nova Scotia where her her mother raised both Jo and father wasbrothers, a coal miner. He and(Bill) her two William her mother raised both Jo and her and Walter. Jo was the youngest. two brothers, William (Bill) and They later moved to Windsor, OntarioJo was where Jo attended Walter. the youngest. They school up to the 11th and later moved to Windsor, Ontario where Jo attended school up tograde the 11th then in 1953, the family moved grade and then in 1953, the family moved to La Crescenta, California. Joto La Crescenta, Californ ia. Jo graduated from Glendafe High School in graduated from Glendafe High School in 1954. 1954. After graduating high school, Jo was employed by Security First Na tionalgraduating Bank, Montrose BranchJo where worked by in the Loan DeAfter high school, wasshe employed Security First Na part-ment. It was at this Branch 1959she she met Roger was tional Bank, Montrose Branch in where worked in E. theSwart Loanwho Department. It was at this 1959 she Roger E. Swart hired fresh from NewBranch York asina Teller. Aftermet Roger returned fromwho serv-was hired from New York as a Teller. AfterinRoger fromdating serving ing infresh the Army/ California National Guard 1962,returned they started in the Army/ California National Guard in 1962, they started dating and were married May 11, 1963 in Glendale, California. In 1966, Jo and were married May 11, 1963 in Glendale, California. In 1966, Jo and Roger and Roger bought their home in Seven Hills, Tujunga, California. Their bought their home in Seven Hills, Tujunga, California. Their first son, first son, Timothy Ear1 26,Their 1968.second Their second son, Timothy Ear1 Swart wasSwart bornwas Julyborn 26, July 1968. son, Russell Russell Roger Swart was born September 18, 1970. Tim is married to Roger Swart
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No big who deal, butSpectacular when Lions of belief, it was the epoch of Siegel, the corrupt and secret refusing to tell anyone Events councilwoman, M-Rod, made a Solving the homeless problem Club member “Boo” Dougincredulity, it was the season group called the Sunland-Tu- was a member. Like Dan Bren Company. And YES, presentation of three plaques rocket science. But itMc is Manus, POL- Cindy las claimed that she beenwas not of Light, it was the season of at junga,isn’t Shadow Hills CommuCleghorn, Ms.had Tatulian is in disgrace and doesn’t you’re not a Scientologist a theDarkness,….” intersection of Honolulu and ITICS. 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ASK RUSTY Legal Non-Citizen Resident Gets Spousal Benefits Dear Feeling Cheated: Socategories are eligible to Security Number, because eligible for spousal benefits Dear cial Security benefits may receive Social Security you said they told him he and they did not accept his be paid to non-citizens benefits provided they are “had not worked a suffiapplication. In that case, if Rusty: We have whose permanent residency otherwise eligible and have cient number of quarters,” you can prove it was their gone to the Social Security office because we were told that my husband might be eligible to receive Social Security benefits, but they told him he had not worked enough quarters and that he could not collect benefits. My husband is from England and holds a green card, and we have been married for 8 years living in the United States. I am 71 and started receiving my Social Security a few months after I retired at age 69. My husband is also 71 but according to Social Security he can’t get benefits. Is it because he is not a citizen? I read in one of your articles that a wife who had not worked outside the home was entitled to ½ of her husband’s benefit at age 69. So why can’t my husband get benefits from my record? Signed: Feeling Cheated
is lawfully established as one of the following: • Noncitizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence under the (INA); • Certain noncitizens admitted under other INA classifications that allow them to live and work in the United States; • Noncitizens admitted under Family Unity or Immediate Relative provisions; and • Other noncitizens who are fully insured for retirement, survivors or disability benefits, and who continue to meet U.S. lawful presence requirements. Non-citizens in the above
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resided in the U.S. for at least 5 years. Although your husband may not qualify to receive Social Security retire-
ment benefits from his own U.S. work record, with legal permanent resident status he should be entitled to receive Social Security spousal benefits on your record. I assume that your husband has a U.S. Social
mistake, they should pay your husband spousal benefits back to the day of your original meeting with them. (Post-script: This couple returned to the Social Security office as recommended armed with the above information. The husband was ultimately awarded spousal benefits on the wife’s record, and received benefits retroactive to the date he first applied.) The information presented in this article is intended for general information purposes only. . The Foundation welcomes questions from readers regarding Social Security issues. To submit a request, contact the Foundation at https:www.ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org, or visit the Foundation’s website at https:www.amacfoundation.org.
Two Shows Added Due to Popular Demand!
Michael Frayn’s Noises Off By David DeMulle’ Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, is bringing back its smash hit production of MICHAEL FRAYN’s hilarious NOISES OFF from now until Saturday, May 26, 2018, reviving a critical and audience favorite for all to enjoy. Two performances on Saturday, May 26 were just added due to popular demand. Featuring most of the original A Noise Within cast, Noises Off, directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, pays tribute to the art of theatre making itself as chaos reigns onstage and off. The production’s previous stagings won rave reviews from critics whose praise included “a superb cast hit the banana peel running and never let up” I had no idea of what I was in for, and boy what a surprise it was when I realized what I was watching. It was like working in my old shop with all the crazy, complex people, I had working for me. First, it is a play in three acts about a company of English actors putting on the show Nothing On. Frayn’s joyfully out-of-control British farce features an under-rehearsed
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The community turned out for a walk-vigil from the Crows Nest to the accident scene where they laid a wreath and other memorabilia.
which would mean they thought he was applying for his own retirement benefits. That being the case, your husband should now apply for spousal benefits based upon your work record and be prepared to show them the necessary documentation to prove his legal non-citizen status as well as your marital status. His spousal benefits should equal ½ of the benefit amount you were entitled to at your full retirement age of 66. You may want to try to make a case that Social Security made a mistake when they originally denied his request, because he was
and over-worked cast and crew with a penchant for drama more personal than professional, readying themselves for the world premiere of a new play.
Talk about being “Tied Up” on the tele!, Deborah Strang pulls it off.
In the first act, we see the actors rehearsing on their set the night before their opening. Between the first and second acts, the set must rotate to reveal the “backstage” because the next act takes place during of one of their shows in the middle of their tour. This leads to many hilariously quiet shenanigans as the actors attempt to be quiet backstage as the performance goes on. Then, the set must rotate again for the final act. Once again, we see the actors on their set, but it is now their last stop on the tour and the show, and the cast, are on their last legs. We can
only imagine what they’re getting up to backstage, but on stage it quickly becomes first-rate chaos. Due to this play-withina-play structure, the actors must portray both their characters in Noises Off and their characters acting as the characters in Nothing On. This means you are hearing our American actors playing English actors playing other actors. As the production progresses, it is hard to figure what is going to happen next. Everything seemed so spontaneous and choreographed. AND IT ALL WORKED OUT! Single ticket prices for Noises Off start at $25.00. Contact the A Noise Within box office in person, via phone at 626-356-3121, or online at www.ANoiseWithin.org for updated pricing and seat availability. A Noise Within will offer student rush tickets, and Sunday Rush (for May 13 at 7:00pm) for this production. A Pay What You Can performance takes place on Thursday, April 26 at 7:30pm. A NOISE WITHIN is located on the corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue at 3352 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107.
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Lentil Stew withTart Sausage Spring Carrot
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y mom’s mom, Gran, was born and raised on a homested in a one-room cabin in Beresford, South Dakota, in the late 1800s. Winter was a time of ice and snow. In the month of January, the temperature would often drop below zero. During the winter, Gran and family relied on root cellar vegetables such as rutabegas, parsnips, and carrots for sustenance. Gran often made a carrot casserole that her mom made for her. She gave the recipe to me shortly before her passing in 1982. It wasn’t a fancy dish, but it was tasty and Gran made it with love.
Crust Ingredients: Filling Ingredients: 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 16 ounces baby carrots (trimmed, peeled, ½ cup butter (cut into pieces) halved lengthwise) by Chef ranDy 1½ cups lentilsand (black 1 tablespoon Bet½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin oil lentils are good but ter Than olive Bouillon 2 Lentils large eggare yolks ½ teaspoon salt low in calany lentils will do) (vegetable base) 3 tablespoons ice water 2/3 cup mascarpone (softened) ories, high in fiber, high 1 package Light4 cups vegetable broth Fresh whole thyme leaves (for garnish) in protein and have zelife Smart SausagHoney ro trans fats. This baes Italian StyleCrust (cutDirections: inInstructions: sic lentil recipe is simple to ½-inch pieces) Plug in your slow cookPreheat oven to 450 degrees.
and easy to prepare. Just 2 cups sweet er and set the heat to high. Gran wouldn’t have had the inspiration (or ingredients) to make this carrot tart recipe put all the ingredients in- corn kernels Rinse the lentils andbut I’m if someone had made one and shared it with her and family, would to a sure slowthat cooker and the 3 stalks celery (thincullherout smallshestones have loved it. Why not make this tart to share with your family and friends? chow down 4 hours latly sliced) and debris. Add the lenUsing a food processor, pulse flour, butter, and salt for 10 to 20 (max) seconds or until er. The vegetarian sau3 carrots (cut intils and all other inmixture looks like fine crumbs. sage adds depth and tex- to one-inch pieces) gredients theyolk crockIn a small bowl, whisk together yolks and water. With processor running,toadd mixture hearty stew. 1 medium on- 5 seconds). Crumble pot. Cook for 4 hours. ture.for Stopa as soon as dough starts to form (about and distribute evenly It’s on into ion a meal all in aespecially springform good pan; press pan.(chopped) Using a fork, prick dough allThis over.makes Bake for 15 minutes aand cold winter night. 15-ounce can diced toby itself but is even better remove from oven. Set aside. matoes (including liquid) and more nutritious when Filling directions and assembly: Place carrots, olive oil, and salt in a large plastic bag. Shake until carrots are by evenly Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic (minced) accompanied rice. coated. Turn carrots out onto a rimmed baking sheet and roast in the oven for 15 minutes or additional recipes, untilFor tender. Remove from oven. Set aside.see Chef Randy’s website at Stir mascarpone to soften and then spread over crust. Top with roasted carrots. Bake 8 – 10 minutes or until heated through. Cool slightly. Sprinkle with thyme leaves and drizzle with honey prior to serving.
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Parson’s Nose TheaterFair Presents “Clearly Home Town Country —Biggest One Yet! Classics: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night” Previews: May 11, 12, and 18, 2018 Runs: May 19 - June 10, 2018
lio’s twisted interpretation of the love letter, Orsino’s blindness to Olivia’s disinterest, Olivia’s blindness arson’s Nose Theater to Cesario’s, Sir Andrew’s (PNT), the acclaimed inability to see Sir Toby’s classical comedy theater intentions, and everyone’s company, closes their 2017inability to see Viola’s dis18 season with “Clearly guise. Feste alone shows a Classic: Shakespeare’s suspicion, because he lives Twelfth Night”. “Clearly by Deception and thereClassics” is a new PNT fore knows Truth. We all series which includes a see ourselves in Twelfth 15-minute introduction to Night; Wise fools, foolish The Crescenta Valley asages, children’s petting zoo a classic play’s characters, true lovers, false annual Country Fair and artsbrave and women, crafts exhiblanguage, and themes, lovers, and enhancing its enjoyment for its cowardly came in with a bang that galore.men. AndAll forruled those today’s audience. This is an by Fortune, or Chance, could be heard across the who were hungry, there original 90-minute or Karma – afood whirligig of to valley. With over adap75 com- were seven trucks tation by Artistic Director, Time, which, as it turns, munity booths and rides satisfy your desires. Lance Davis. eventually brings all things galore, more than 1,000 The Montrose Search ‘round. Sit back and enjoy people packed Hinden& Rescue were there “O, had I but some of the most beautiful burg Park with their dogs with a static display as language ever written, in studied arts!” dressed up the for the parade, well as exhibits from the one of the most charming –Sir Andrew Aguecheek stories ever told.” “The classics are classics “Clearly Classic: Shakebecause they continue to speare’s Twelfth Night” show us ourselves,” says is partly sponsored by the Mr. Davis. “Welcome to City of Pasadena Cultural Twelfth Night, a 400-yearAffairs Commission of old play about people LACAC. seeing what they want to Parson’s Nose Theater see, instead of what is. presents “Clearly Classic: Shakespeare’s most obviShakespeare’s Twelfth ous examples are MalvoNight”, Previews: May 11,
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Calif. Highway Patrol, LACo Sheriffs and displays of old police cars. There was something for everyone there. There were so many people from Sunland-Tujunga there that I thought there should be an exhibit there just for them.
12, and 18, Runs: May 19 – June 10, 2018. Friday and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm. Post-show Q&A’s will be held with the cast after
performances on May 25th & June 2nd. Reservations online at www.parsonsnose. com or by calling 626-4037667. Preview Performanc-
es are Pay What You Will. Running time: 90 minutes. Ages 12+. Parson’s Nose Theater is located at 95 N. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101