April 2014 Section B - Alhambra Chamber of Commerce

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PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
auto / real estate
Once upon a time when Alhambra had a Heliport
BY GARY FRUEHOLZ, DILBECK REAL ESTATE Angeles International in Southern California. The Civil Aeronautics
The 10th hole of the Alhambra Municipal Airport being planned in Administration stated in its 1954 annual report
Golf Course was not always a golf course. Westchester and also (fiscal year) that the Los Angeles area had
In the 1950s, Alhambra’s civic leadership, increase efficiency of become the nation’s commercial center of
along with the largest private helicopter company regional mail service. helicopter service. The 27,111 helicopter
in the United States, had the vision of incorporat- And during this time departures during 1954 in the Los Angeles
ing an emerging technology with a plot of land Alhambra became one of metropolitan area outpaced both New York and
on the east side of our city. This vision would the leading hubs of Chicago.
create a transportation link to the new Los helicopter transportation Alhambra itself had a scheduled annual 917
departures with 52 tons of mail and cargo being
delivered to the city in 1954. This was approxi-
Gary Frueholz
mately four times the business volume of its
neighboring competitor, the City of Rosemead,
Passenger service from Alhambra to with its heliport. And the company providing
Los Angeles International Airport this service was called Los Angeles Airways.
was inaugurated on May 25, 1955, Los Angeles Airways was America’s largest
private helicopter company during the 1950s
with passengers on the inaugural
and was headquartered at Los Angeles’s Interna-
flight including Alhambra Mayor
tional Airport. It was the first private helicopter
D’Arcy Quinn, Post-Advocate
endeavor to sign a mail delivery contract with
Managing Editor Warner Jenkins,
the United States Postal Service in 1947, and at
and Los Angeles Airways President
its zenith Los Angeles Airways served
Clarence Belinn. A crowd of
Disneyland, Newport Beach, and various
approximately 100 spectators
southland cities such as Alhambra.
watched the initial passenger Alhambra did have some helicopter service to
landing in Alhambra. the city at a remaining portion of the old airport
CONTINUED ON PAGE 26B
5th Annual Pub Crawl
Even if some weren’t
Irish, they did a fine
job pretending
Main Street celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
More than 50 residents and visitors joined the
5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. Several
local restaurants participated in the festivities by
serving special menu items and green beer.
Patrons were singing and dancing up and down
Main Street while being led by bagpiper Aaron
Shaw. The restaurants were already brimming with
happy patrons celebrating the holiday, and they
joined in the festivities with cheering and swapping
green beaded necklaces.
“This was our fourth year participating in the St. The fourth annual St.
Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl, hosted by the Downtown Patrick’s Day Pub
Alhambra Business Association, and it’s the second Crawl started with 15
year we have led the event,” said San Gabriel Valley
people, shown above,
New Generation Rotary Club President Chris
and by the end of the
Paulson. “It’s great to be able to patronize several of
night there were more
the downtown Alhambra businesses.”
The evening showcased the talents of Main than 50 participants.
Street’s restaurants, and visitors got a chance to
sample all the diverse food and beverages served in Alhambra residents
Alhambra. International and domestic cuisine
wore festive green attire
offerings included pan-Asian from Thai Purple,
and drank green beer.
Hawaiian food at Shaka’s, American cuisine at 38
Shown left are (l-r)
Degrees and 28 West, and Latin flavors at Fronteras
and Havana House. Eddy Rojos, 28 West
“What made this St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl bartender Daisy
different from others was the all-inclusive spirit,” Hernandez, Wayne
said Mr. Paulson”“We started the night with 15
Day (in back), Jenny
people, and by the end of the night there were more
Day and Maria Day.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 19B
PAGE 2B CHURCH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
Understanding Lent
Easter in Alhambra
REV. LELAND HAMBY ED. D., SENIOR PASTOR
The triumph of life over death FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALHAMBRA
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egardless of your Christian label - Protestant,
Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox - lent is
the Christian season of preparation before Eas-
BY ROBERT CHAN
H ter. In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday is the first
ave you ever had your breath taken away by
day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40
the beauty of new life? Whether it is the face
days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the
of a newborn baby or the first flower to bloom
count). Sundays are always a day of celebration in the
after a frigid winter, new life brings a fresh sense of hope
Christian church and so they cannot be included in the
amidst the deep sorrows that we encounter in this world.
40 fast days of Lent. Sundays commemorate the Resur-
This hope is sorely welcomed precisely because the sor-
rection.
rows are so dark and deep.
Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Eas-
New life is beautiful; yet, as we each discover through
faces the consequences of that decision. On Good Fri-
ter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, modera-
experience, it is also fragile. Bring a flower home to enjoy
day, Jesus the Son of God took the guilt of our sin upon
tion, and spiritual discipline. The purpose is to set aside
its beauty, and it will wilt in a few days. An all-but-im-
himself and suffered the wrath of God for us. Galatians
time for reflection on Jesus Christ: his suffering and his
perceptible microscopic problem in the heart of a new-
3:13 states the beautiful truth that “Christ redeemed us
sacrifice, his life, death, burial, and resurrection.
born girl can put her on the thin edge between life and
from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.”
Not all Christian churches observe Lent. Lent is mostly
death. The world is not what it should be, and if we are
God did not simply announce new life; he suffered the
observed by the Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, and
honest with ourselves, we are not who we should be, ei-
effects of the brokenness of our own making in order
Anglican denominations as well as by Roman Catholics.
ther. We make promises to love for a lifetime, yet we watch
that we could have new life.
Eastern Orthodox churches observe Lent or Great Lent,
ourselves burn those same promises in the flame of our
When Jesus rose from the grave three days later on
during the six weeks or 40 days preceding Palm Sunday
own selfishness. We seek fulfillment in the next job pro-
Easter, all of history was changed. By dying on behalf of
with fasting continuing during the Holy Week of Ortho-
motion, the next new car, or the next vacation, yet we’re
sinners and rising again, Jesus triumphed over the curse,
dox Easter. Lent for Eastern Orthodox churches begins
left wanting more. Life, for all its beauty, has a way of
sin, and death. His resurrection is testimony that death
on Monday (called Clean Monday) and Ash Wednesday
bringing us face to face with brokenness.
will not be the final word for those who put their trust in
is not observed.
This is why I love Easter. Easter is God’s response to
him as Lord and Savior. As the Apostle Peter writes, “By
The Bible does not mention the custom of Lent; how-
the brokenness of world and the human heart. And he
his [God’s] great mercy we have been born anew to a
ever, the practice of repentance and mourning in ashes is
does not wave a magic wand to wash everything in per-
living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from
found in 2 Samuel 13:19; Esther 4:1; Job 2:8; Daniel
fect pastel colors. Easter is God’s shout of triumph over
the dead” (1 Peter 1:3).
9:3; and Matthew 11:21.
death and sin. But before Easter, there had to be Good
So bring the brokenness that has come to you and
Friday. The Bible says that the wages of sin is death (Ro- even the brokenness of your own making. God has tasted Lent and fasting in Protestant churches
mans 3:23) - we separated ourselves from the Author of
of your suffering and offers you the hope of new life in Most Protestant churches do not have regulations on
life when we chose to disobey God, and the whole world
Christ. Here at MBCLA, we would love for you to join fasting and Lent. During the Reformation, many prac-
us in celebrating Jesus’ tices that might have been considered “works” were elimi-
death and resurrection. nated by reformers Martin Luther and John Calvin, so as
Along with our Easter Sun- not to confuse believers who were being taught salvation
day morning services, we by grace alone.
have a Good Friday service You might wonder why a Baptist Pastor is writing about
on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Lent. I ask our congregation to observe lent with daily
and an Easter Evening Bible readings and fasting of their choice and conscience.
Choral Celebration on I take time with the children on Sunday to give them
April 20 at 7:30 p.m.We helps for lent with calendars, answer booklets, and other
look forward to seeing you. items to help them to identify more closely with the mean-
For more information, ing of Easter, which is the most important day in the
please contact MBCLA at Christian faith. Consider this verse: “And if Christ has
626-282-2467. English not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your
Worship Service begins at 9 faith,” 1 Corinthians 15:14 (NIV). The Baptist Church
a.m. and Cantonese Worship encourages fasting as a way to draw closer to God, but
Service begins at 11 a.m. at considers it a private matter and has no set days when
the Garfield Worship Center, members should fast.
210 N. Garfield Ave.. Man- In the Episcopal Church, members are encouraged to
darin Worship Services begin fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting is also
at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the to be combined with prayer and alms giving.
main campus, 110 W. The Presbyterian Church makes fasting voluntary. Its
Woodward Ave. and 5 p.m. purpose is to develop dependence on God, prepare the
at the GWC. believer to face temptation, and to seek wisdom and guid-
ance from God.
The Methodist Church has no
official guidelines on fasting but
encourages it as a private matter.
John Wesley, one of the founders
of Methodism, fasted twice a
week. Fasting, or abstaining from
such activities as watching televi-
sion, eating favorite foods, or do-
ing hobbies, is also encouraged
during Lent.
The Assemblies of God con-
sider fasting an important practice
but purely voluntary and private.
The church stresses that it does not
produce merit or favor from God
but is a way to heighten focus and
gain self-control.
The Lutheran Church encour-
ages fasting but imposes no re-
quirements on its members to fast
during Lent. The Augsburg Con-
fession states, “We do not con-
demn fasting in itself, but the tra-
ditions which prescribe certain
days and certain meats, with peril
of conscience, as though such
works were a necessary service.”
Sources: catholicanswers.com,
abbamoses.com, episcopalcafe.com,
fpcgulfport.org, umc.org,
namepeoples.imb.org, ag.org, and
cyberbrethren.com.
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First Baptist Church of Alhambra
Join us to celebrate
the resurrection of Jesus the Christ
April 13
April 18
Palm Sunday
Good Friday
Choir and Orchestra Cantata
presentation 10:30 a.m.
Easter Cantata
Communion
Service
The Celebration Choir and Orchestra
7 p.m.
with Southlands Christian Schools
Chorale presents
“Where Love and Mercy Meet”
April 20
Sunday
Easter Service
10:30 a.m.
All services
take place
First Baptist Church of Alhambra
in the
101 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Worship
Alhambra, CA 91801
Center www.discoverthejoy.org
[phone]
Childcare provided for infants through kindergarten
F B C A
IRST APTIST HURCH OF LHAMBRA
A M 4 F E
NNOUNCES AY TH AREWELL VENT
R R P L H
ETIREMENT ECEPTION FOR ASTOR EE AMBY
14 A C
IN RECOGNITION OF YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE LHAMBRA OMMUNITY
Congregation to gather in the Family Life Center
following the 10:30 a.m. May 4 worship celebration
1-2 p.m. Luncheon, Family Life Center
2-3 p.m. Open Mic
3-3:30 p.m. Final Farewell
Pastor Lee Hamby
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Why does the date for Easter change every year?
BY REV. LELAND HAMBY ED. D., SENIOR PASTOR Eastern vs. western Easter dates
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALHAMBRA
H Historically, Western churches used the Gregorian
ave you ever wondered why Easter Sunday
Calendar to calculate the date of Easter, and Eastern Or-
can fall anywhere between March 22 and
thodox churches used the Julian Calendar. This was partly
April 25? And why do Eastern Orthodox
why the dates were seldom the same.
churches celebrate Easter on a different day than West-
ern churches? These are all good questions with answers Easter and its related holidays do not fall on a fixed
that require a bit of explanation. In fact, there are as many date in either the Gregorian or Julian calendars, making
misunderstandings about the calculation of Easter dates them movable holidays. The dates, instead, are based on
as there are reasons for the confusion. What follows is an a lunar calendar very similar to the Hebrew Calendar.
attempt to clear up at least some of the confusion.
While some Eastern Orthodox Churches not only
The short answer maintain the date of Easter based on the Julian Calendar,
which was in use during the First Ecumenical Council of
At the heart of the matter lies a very simple explana-
Nicea in 325 A.D., they also use the actual, astronomical
tion. The early church fathers wished to keep the obser-
full moon and the actual vernal equinox as observed along
vance of Easter in correlation to the Jewish Passover. Be-
the meridian of Jerusalem. This complicates the matter,
cause the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ
due to the inaccuracy of the Julian calendar and the 13
happened after the Passover, they wanted Easter to al-
days that have accrued since A.D. 325. This means, in
ways be celebrated subsequent to the Passover. And, since
order to stay in line with the originally established (325
the Jewish holiday calendar is based on solar and lunar
A.D.) vernal equinox, Orthodox Easter cannot be cel-
cycles, each feast day is movable, with dates shifting from
ebrated before April 3 (present day Gregorian calendar),
year to year. Now, from here the explanation grows more
which was March 21 in A.D. 325.
complicated.
Church used these calculations to establish a table of
Additionally, in keeping with the rule established by
The long answer Ecclesiastical Full Moon dates. These dates would deter-
the First Ecumenical Council of Nicea, the Eastern Or-
mine the Holy Days on the Ecclesiastical calendar.
thodox Church adhered to the tradition that Easter must
Today in Western Christianity, Easter is always cel-
Though modified slightly from its original form, by always fall after the Jewish Passover, since the resurrec-
ebrated on the Sunday immediately following the Pas-
1583 A.D. the table for determining the Ecclesiastical tion of Christ happened after the celebration of Passover.
chal Full Moon date of the year. I had previously, and
Full Moon dates was permanently established and has Eventually, the Orthodox Church came up with an alter-
somewhat erroneously stated, “Easter is always celebrated
been used ever since to determine the date of Easter. Thus, native to calculating Easter based on the Gregorian cal-
on the Sunday immediately following the first full moon
according to the Ecclesiastical tables, the Paschal Full endar and Passover and developed a 19-year cycle, as op-
after the vernal (spring) equinox.” This statement was
Moon is the first Ecclesiastical Full Moon date after March posed to the Western Church 84-year cycle.
true prior to 325 A.D.; however, over the course of his-
20 (which happened to be the vernal equinox date in
tory (beginning in 325 A.D. with the Council of Nicea), Since the days of early church history, determining
325 A.D.). So, in Western Christianity, Easter is always
the Western Church decided to establish a more stan- the precise date of Easter has been a matter for continued
celebrated on the Sunday immediately following the Pas-
dardized system for determining the date of Easter. argument. For one, the followers of Christ neglected to
chal Full Moon.
record the exact date of Jesus’ resurrection. From then on
In actuality, the date of the Paschal Full Moon is de-
The Paschal Full Moon can vary as much as two days the matter grew increasingly complex. The exact date is
termined from historical tables and has no correspon-
from the date of the actual full moon, with dates ranging not the focus; it is the actual resurrection of Christ that is
dence to lunar events.
from March 21 to April 18. As a result, Easter dates can the reason for the celebration. Christians around the world
As astronomers were able to approximate the dates of range from March 22 through April 25 in Western Chris- need to have a time in the year to celebrate this signifi-
all the full moons in future years, the Western Christian tianity. cant event of our faith regardless of the date.
Family Ties
Seasonal events for the whole family
Thursday, April 3 – Alhambra Police De- Saturday, April 19 – Spring Eggstravaganza
partment CAMP Golf Tournament – 11 a.m.- – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Presented by the Community
8 p.m. Participation–in the golf tournament at Services Department, this free event at
Alhambra Golf Course, 630 S. Almansor St., will Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor St., will include
help raise funds to send underprivileged chil- candy-filled eggs dropped from a helicopter, fol-
dren to their first mountain camp experience. lowed by a children’s egg hunt, arts and crafts
Four-person team scramble format tournament activities, and “Breakfast with the Bunny” (pre-
begins at noon (check-in 11 a.m.). An awards pared by the Alhambra Fire Department). For
dinner at Almansor Court will follow at 5:30 p.m. more information, phone [phone].
For more information, contact Lt. Jennifer Wiese
Friday, April 25 - Caring Conversations
at 626-308-4817 or [email protected].
Discussion – 10 a.m. Join in a community dis-
Sunday, April 6 – Soroptimist Interna- cussion at Marguerite Gardens, 700 N. Stoneman
tional of Alhambra, San Gabriel & San Ave., about “The Challenges of Family
Marino “Spring Fashion Show and Lun- Caregiving””hosted by the USC Family
cheon””– 11 a.m. $45 per person. For more in- Caregiver Support Center. This will be a helpful
formation, phone Jacqueline Coulette at 626- conversation for anyone with an adult family
799-0219. member or friend with Alzheimer’s disease,
stroke, or any other chronic health problem. For
Sunday, April 6 – Fourth Annual Alhambra
more information, contact Grace Avila at 855-
High School (AHS) Alumni Awards Lun-
872-6060.
cheon – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The annual luncheon,
to take place at Almansor Court, 700 S. Almansor Saturday, April 26 – Alhambra Community
St., is a hallmark event for AHSAA to recognize Health Fair – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. This first annual
exceptional leaders who have contributed to Health fair, sponsored by the Asian Pacific
education and the community of Alhambra. Health Corps (APHC) at UCLA, but held at the
Los Angeles Chinese Alliance Church, 320 Cy-
Through April 13 – Terra: Artwork In-
press Ave., Alhambra, will include free preven-
spired by Nature - View this exhibit at Nucleus
tative screenings for blood pressure and body
Gallery, 210 E. Main St. For more information,
mass index, as well as glucose, cholesterol, den-
phone [phone], or visit the Web site
tal, stroke, and orthopedic screening. No insur-
www.gallerynucleus.com.
ance or proof of documentation required. Phy-
Saturday, April 19 – CERT Refresher sicians will be on-site and there will be a
Course – 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For all Alhambra and children’s area with various arts’and crafts ac-
San Gabriel members, this refresher course at tivities. For more information, e-mail John
the Fire Training Facility, 911 S. New Ave., will Tsiang at [email protected].
include scenarios to allow CERTs to practice
Saturday, April 26 – Community-Wide
skills developed in the initial CERT curriculum
Emergency Preparedness Seminar – 10
in a hands-on training exercise. For more infor-
a.m.The Alhambra Police and Fire Departments
mation or to register, e-mail
will host this free two-hour community-wide
[email protected].
Emergency Preparedness Seminar at Alhambra
Saturday, April 19–May 11 – Imaginary Fire Department, Station 71, 301 N. First St., to
Friends Exhibition – View this exhibit at help inform and prepare Alhambra residents
Nucleus Gallery, 210 E. Main St., and come to and members of their households what to do,
an opening reception on April 19, from 7 p.m. where to go, and what skills and tools to have
to 10 p.m. For more information, phone 626- ready when an emergency situation or natural
458-7477, or visit www.gallerynucleus.com. disaster occurs.
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C 90 Y A
ELEBRATING EARS IN LHAMBRA
St. Therese Catholic Church
1100 East Alhambra Road, Alhambra CA 91801 • [phone] • www.sttheresechurchalhambra.org
Parish Ministries & Groups
You are invited
to help us celebrate our 90th Anniversary by & All-night Vigils (7:30 p.m. on the first
joining one or more of our Ministries or Friday of each month); RCIA II
groups, including: Bereavement Support (Apologetics) on Saturdays at Noon; Fatima
(Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m.); Bible Study Devotion on the 13th of each month from
(Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.); First Friday Mass April through October.
CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Equipping Youth for Life
We also offer Children’s Sacramental We will also have our annual O.S.V.
Preparation classes and continuing religious Vacation Bible School (“Weird Animals”)
education classes from kindergarten through from July 28 through August 1. For more
high school. information on any of these programs, phone
This year’s First Communion will be held the Director of Religious Education, Rhonda
on May 17 at 9:00 a.m. Storey, at [phone].
EXCELLENCE IN
In Loving Memory
of our former associate pastor EDUCATION
Fr. Jerome Lantry
St. Therese School
O.C.D.
whose one-year anniversary of death St. Therese School is now accepting applications for
is this month. Summer School and for the 2014-2015 school year! We
Rest in Peace, Fr. Jerome! congratulate our students preparing for their First
feb. 7, 1920 ‒ apr. 16, 2013 Communion on May 17 at 11:30 a.m.
626 289-3364
www.stthereseschoolalhambra.org • ( )
The Carmelite Friars of St. Therese Church
invite you to join us during Holy Week
Holy Thursday
St. Therese
(April 17)
Church
7:30 p.m.
Mass of the Lord’s Supper
with Service of the
Washing of the Feet
Good Friday
(April 18) Easter Sunday
1100 E. Alhambra Road, Alhambra
12:00 p.m.
CA 91801
(April 20)
Reflections on the
[phone]
7 Last Words Masses at
www.sttheresechurchalhambra.org
1:00 p.m. 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m.
Holy Saturday
Way of the Cross and
*Includes Veneration of
2:00 p.m (April 19) 7:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Latin
the Cross and
Sacred Liturgy* Solemn Easter Vigil Mass
the distribution of Holy High Mass
7:30 p.m. with Sacraments of
Communion
Sacred Liturgy* Initiation Note: No 5:00 p.m. Mass
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Seniors / Retirees News
Activities, Projects, Features
U S E
NDERSTANDING THE ENIOR XPERIENCE
Atherton’s 100th anniversary banquet, March 6
BY DENNIS MCFADDEN, CEO
ATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES
Atherton Baptist Homes celebrated
its 100th anniversary on Thursday,
March 6, to a full house, including rep-
resentation of dignitaries from around
the country, greetings from several gov-
ernment leaders, and participation by
members of Alhambra’s City Council.
The program featured greetings read
on behalf of California Governor Jerry
Brown, a presentation by representative
of member of Congress, Judy Chu’s of-
fice, and words from Alhambra
Councilmembers and former mayors
Barbara Messina and Dr. Steve Placido.
A special message by Dr. William L.
Ebling, chairman of the Atherton board,
inspirational videos about Atherton’s his-
tory and mission, and music by the sons
Dr. Dennis E. McFadden is president and
of a former resident rounded out the
CEO of Atherton Baptist Homes, 214 S.
dinner event held at the First Baptist
Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra. Phone him at
Church of Alhambra in order to facili-
626-863-1768.
tate the presence of Atherton residents.
“Atherton is not about the buildings,” Sequoia tree, but it covers nearly 45%
City Councilmember Dr. Steven Placido, left, and Councilmember Barbara Messina
chairman Ebling observed. “It is about of our nation’s history. From the time
join Atherton Baptist Homes CEO Dennis McFadden to say a few words at Atherton’s
the lives of the extraordinary people who when Hannah Atherton Baldwin made
100th anniversary celebration on March 6.
have lived here and continue living at her initial $40,000 donation to begin
Atherton.One hundred years is not the the work we now call Atherton until now to thrive in Burbank, the purchase of 1.5 Bob Maase, while raising the funds to
end of the story, merely the continua- we have witnessed non-stop crises and acres of land off Atlantic in Alhambra create the Sam B. West Health Care
tion of our story of faithfulness to se- challenges, and with them heart-melt- must have seemed a last ditch effort to Center that houses 99 residents in skilled
niors who have served so faithfully.” ing examples of heroic sacrifice. many.Yet, it proved to be the perfect so- nursing today.
One hundred years do not impress a After an initial failure for the project lution for the senior living community, Executives LeeRoy Peterson and Dr.
now occupying 15 acres on the same site Tandy L. Sullivan faced the challenges
with more than 360 residents and nearly of moving into the age of computers,
200 employees. asking the questions about a possible
Through the ‘40s, steady, but mod- relocation of the entire enterprise, and
est, growth and addition of units and ad- adding Maloney Manor to the map of
joining parcels of land enlarged the Atherton along with some very good
footprint. The ‘50s brought increases in people as staff.
units from 24 to 86, development of a I concluded the evening with words
10 bed “infirmary,” incorporation as a of encouragement. I told them this last
stand-alone organization, and the hiring decade witnessed the same kinds of reno-
of an employee, Pearl Hudson, who lived vations, expansions, and wrenching de-
into this very year. cisions as the first nine, all taking place
LeadersSam B. West, George Colby, under the threat of frequent crises.
and Jack Knighton added land and built Yet, through it all, the watchful lov-
buildings (e.g., The Villa, Irving Manor, ing care of an ever Provident Lord has
Casa Colby, and the Dining Hall) while seen us through our challenges and
facing constant challenges of too little brought us to the point of looking to
money and too many crises. the decades ahead with expectancy and
Art Hyde added the Irving Terrace hope. We have just begun.
apartments and hired long-time
Atherton executive and current resident MORE SENIOR NEWS ON PAGES 8-9B
Around Alhambra
For advertising rates and other information, contact
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.alhambrachamber.org
Submit press releases to: [email protected]
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Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
Volunteers to receive recognition at Joslyn Center
A Volunteer Appreciation So- Join the Joslyn staff for light seminar, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April the end of tax season with a sit discount. Please register in ad-
cial from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. refreshments and a tribute to the 1. Presented by USC Family down dinner and a performance vance.
Tuesday, April 8, will recognize Joslyn volunteers. Caregiver Support Center. by Los Angeles Philharmonic Improving Your Well Being
all the volunteers who assist the Other events on the Joslyn Happy April Birthday Lun- Orchestra violinist Paul Stein. seminar, 10 a.m. Tuesday, April
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center April calendar include: cheon Celebration, 11 a.m. Mr. Stein has been with the L.A. 22. Presented by YWCA – San
staff in providing a wide range Taking Care of You: Self- Wednesday, April 2. April birth- Phil since 1981 and has been a Gabriel Valley Education and
of services to Alhambra’s seniors. Care for Family Caregivers day celebrants in attendance will featured violinist at the Holly- Outreach.
receive a token gift. This event is wood Bowl. Additional programs and ac-
co-sponsored by Care 1st Health AARP Driver Safety Pro- tivities are frequently added dur-
Plan. gram, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ing the month. Check out the
The Basics – Dementia & Wednesday and Thursday, April Joslyn calendar on each visit.
Alzheimer’s Disease seminar, 10 16 and 17. The fee is $15 for Seminars and other events are
a.m. Monday, April 14. Pre- AARP members; $20 for non- free unless otherwise noted. Par-
sented by the Alzheimer’s Asso- members. Make check or money ticipation in the Senior Nutri-
ciation. order payable to AARP. No cash tion Program, including special
Dinner & a Musicale, violin accepted. This two-day defensive luncheons, requires reservations
recital, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tues- driving class is accepted by many one day in advance. Phone 626-
day, April 15. The fee is $10; auto insurance companies for a 458-4455 weekdays at 9:30 a.m.
please pay in advance. Celebrate
Senior Outings
Senior Outings tour bus heading
for Ventura, Hammer Museum
Alhambra seniors will board Senior Outings’ to visit the San Buenaventura Mission and tour the
luxury coach to visit Downtown Ventura from 8:30 museum and grounds (a $2 donation is suggested).
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. The fee: $12. The Hammer Museum, officially known as The
Reservations take place Tuesday, April 1, at the Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Culture
Joslyn Adult Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave., follow- Center at UCLA, on Wilshire Boulevard in
ing the procedures laid out in the Westwood, is rich in Impressionist and Post-Im-
City of Alhambra Leisure Classes, pressionist works and contemporary art and is noted
Activities & Excursions Guide, for the Armand Hammer Daumier and Contem-
available at www.cityofalhambra.org. poraries Collection, consisting of prints, drawings,
On the same day, senior trav- paintings, and sculpture of Honore Daumier and
elers will sign up for the Senior his fellow 19th century caricaturists.
Outings jaunt to the Hammer Spend the day at the museum and take a brief
Museum and the UCLA Campus walk to the UCLA campus to enjoy the spread of
on Thursday, May 22. The trip is green lawns and classic brick buildings.
from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Registration for April Senior Outings took place
fee is $12. last month, but a phone call to 626-570-5056 will
Downtown Ventura is thriving let callers know if there are still luxury coach seats
with art galleries, book stores, cof- available for the outing to Ojai (Wednesday, April
fee houses, boutiques, antique 9, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., fee: $12) and/or Gar-
shops, and a wide variety of res- dens of the World & The Lakes (Friday, April 25,
taurants from which to choose a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., fee: $12).
site for a delicious lunch (not in- Seniors are anticipating the June 11 outing to
cluded). There are more than 400 Santa Monica on Farmers Market day from 9 a.m.
stores and restaurants within to 4 p.m. June 11 (fee: $12), and to a long beach
walking distance. The Ventura harbor cruise from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June
pier, with several popular restau- 27 (fee: $20). Registration for these Senior Out-
rants, is just an easy stroll away. ings is scheduled for May 6.
Participants will also have time
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4/2014 SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA PAGE 9B
NIH urges older Americans
to protect their kidneys
STATEMENT OF NIDDK DIRECTOR GRIFFIN P. RODGERS, M.D.,
AND NIA DIRECTOR RICHARD J. HODES, M.D.
In recognition of World Kidney Day 2014 on March 13, the National Institute
of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the National Insti-
tute on Aging (NIA) at the National Institutes of Health reminded older Ameri-
cans about the importance of protecting their kidneys and urged them to better
understand the decline of kidney function as people age.
The kidneys’ main job is to filter wastes and extra water from the blood to make
urine. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by decreased kidney function
and/or evidence of kidney damage, usually marked by protein in the urine. The
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 10% of
adults in the United States – more than 20 million people – may have CKD.
Diabetes and high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney disease and
kidney failure. Together, diabetes and high blood pressure accounted for 72% of
new kidney failure cases in 2011.
Age is also a major risk factor for kidney disease. With advancing years, kidney
function generally declines, resulting in increased vulnerability of the older kidney
to acute injury and CKD. As the kidney ages, filtering capacity decreases, the
overall amount of kidney tissue may decrease, and the blood vessels that supply the
kidney may narrow, further reducing the capacity of the kidneys to filter blood.
This decline in kidney function with age is nearly universal, but occurs at different
rates in different people. Conditions such as high blood pressure, smoking and
diabetes can accelerate these changes.
Because healthy people have significant reserve kidney function, most age-re-
lated decline in kidney function does not make an older person feel or function
any differently. However, it is important for older adults and their care providers
to know whether kidney function is reduced. Moreover, if kidney function appears
to be declining at a rate faster than expected, reversible or treatable causes might be
identified to slow the process and preserve kidney function.
Regardless of whether the cause is aging, disease, or both, complications from
certain medications increase as kidney function declines. The level of some medi-
cines in the blood may increase because impaired kidneys are less able to eliminate
them. The kidneys may also become more sensitive to certain medications. For
example, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, some antibiot-
ics, and x-ray contrast agents may be more likely to cause acute kidney injury.
There is a significant need to educate the aging population and their health care
providers about ways to prevent kidney injury. Encouraging older Americans to
know their level of kidney function and be mindful of the medicines they take is
an important step toward reducing the growing rates of kidney injury in the United
States.
PAGE 10B HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 4/2014
Health & Medical News|
Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities
How do I know if I need a deep cleaning?
care routine. remove the bacteria which has gotten
BY JOHN CHAO, DDS, AND Smile Talk
below the gum line and is causing in-
SARAH KENNEDY, RDH As a result, perfect brushing and floss-
flammation, bleeding, and is starting to
Every mouth is full of a variety of ing is unable to remove the bacteria. If
break down the bone structure which
bacteria, some of which is good and the bacteria is not able to be removed
holds the tooth in place. Occasionally,
necessary, but some of which is very correctly and adequately, it continues to
the dentist may recommend a culture
damaging. If the damaging bacteria gets go deeper and deeper into the gums, re-
to be taken of the bacteria in the mouth
into the gums through the gum pocket sulting in bone loss.
to specifically identify which bacteria are
(the small tunnel space between the gum When bone loss is detected on x-rays,
present.
and the tooth), it can start to go deeper and also confirmed through different
and deeper. This makes it impossible to measurements of the gums, a deep clean- Once this is known, an antibiotic can
maintain properly with a regular home ing, also referred to as scaling and root be given to specifically target the known
bacteria. If gum disease is detected, but
goes untreated, teeth can eventually be
lost due to sufficient bone loss.
It is hard to know if you need a deep
cleaning or not, unless you visit a den-
tist. The dentist is able to take proper
measurements of the gums to identify
how deep bacteria is able to go and can
also take x-rays that will adequately show
the bone level around each tooth.
Occasionally, a 3-D x-ray may also
For more information, contact Dr.
be necessary to fully diagnose the con-
John Chao at 626-308-9104. Visit Dr.
dition. Although bleeding is generally a
Chao’s Web site at chickenswelcome.com
sign of gum inflammation, it is not a
definite indication of the need for a deep
planing or gum treatment, is diagnosed
cleaning.
by a dentist.
Also, a deep cleaning may be neces-
Deep cleanings are specifically diag-
sary without the signs of bleeding, de-
nosed when gingivitis (inflammation of
pendent on the pocket measurements
the gums) or periodontitis (gum disease)
and the x-ray diagnosis. It is always im-
is evident.
portant to see your dentist for a proper
The purpose of a deep cleaning is to diagnosis.
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