Jan. 3, 2015

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HAPPY 2015!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 2015 VOLUME 9 NO. 1
“I THINK I CAN” - DID!
Sierra Madre Rose Float Association Wins For The 9th Time In The Last 10 Years!
Inside this week: “I Think I Can as it moves along parade route. “ Photo by Dean Lee /MVNews
CALENDAR Pg. 2 The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association has won 2015 Mayor’s Award with it’s 83rd entry, “I Think I Can”.
The award was presented for the “Most Outstanding City Entry - National or International”. It was designed
SIERRA MADRE NEWS by Joanne G. Garcia, Nancie Filkins, and Justin Brandstater’.
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Make A 2015 Resolution Pg.
AROUND SGV
RECENT SMRFA TROPHIES
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2006 - “The Wonder of Reading”
PASADENA/ALTADENA The Founders Banner Trophy
Pg. 6

2007 - “Our Wonderful Wistaria”
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy
ARCADIA NEWS
2008 - “Valentine’s Day”
MONROVIA/DUARTE
Princesses Trophy
Pg. 7
2009 - “Bollywood Dreams”
Lathrop K. Leishman Trophy
EDUCATION & YOUTH
2010 “California Girls”
Pg. 8 Governor’s Trophy
FOOD & DRINK 2011 “Suenos de California”
Governor’s Trophy
Peter Dills
Pg. 9 2013 “The Sky’s The Limit”

Isabella Coleman Trophy
HEALTHY LIVING
2014 “Catching The Big One”
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The Mayor’s Trophy
BEST FRIENDS 2015 “I Think I Can”
Pg. 10 The Mayor’s Trophy
ARTS & Parade Spectator Ray Burley of Cerritos, Ca., submitted this close up (above)
ENTERTAINMENT
Pg. 11 Riding on the float were Sierra Madre Rose Princesses Rose Princesses Kayla Rice, Alexi Zate,
Britney Stone, and Kristine Kuhn. Ms. Rice is a junior at The Peace and Justice Academy, Ms.
GOOD LIFE
Zate is senior at LaSalle, Ms. Stone senior at San Marino High School and Ms. Kuhn is a junior
Pg. 12 at St. Lucy’s Priory High School. (Above right - MVNews Photo)
BUSINESS NEWS Congratulations and thanks are in order for all of the hard working volunteers who spent
countless hours painstakingly painting, gluing and placing millions of seeds and flowers on
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the float. Preparations for the float began in early 2014.
THE WORLD AROUND
Special congratulations and thanks go to veteran volunteers and SMRFA leaders Bonnie and
US Pg. 14 Dave Colcher, Kay and Dick Sappington, Barbie Bevington, Donna Sutcliff, Illona Linden,
and float drivers, Dave and LaDonna Gaydosh (Partial listing). Their help was especially
critical this year in helping the group carry on after the untimely death of longtime SMRFA
OPINION Pg. 15 President Bob Young, The float was dedicated to Bob’s memory and the last car expressed
the sentiment of the SMRFA and the entire city of Sierra Madre, “Forever Young”. (right)
LEGAL NOTICES
So what’s next for this award winning organization? Breaking down the train after a brief
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stop in Kersting Court and beginning working on the 2016 entry.
S. Henderson/MVNews
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CALENDAR
Mountain View News Saturday, January 3, 2015
The Sierra Madre
Weather Wise Interact Club joined
members of the
6-Day Forecast
Sierra Madre United
Sierra Madre, Ca. Methodist Church to
prepare and serve
Sun: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s dinner to homeless
Mon: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s
families in the Family
Tues: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s
Promise support
Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s
program.
Thur: Ptly Cldy Hi 70s Lows 50s
Fri: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s
Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service The Sierra Madre
Interact Club is a
CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
Rotary-sponsored
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
community service
club for young
Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City people ages 13-18.
Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca.
The club meets on
626-355-7135
Monday evenings at
NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: 7:15PM, across the
Special Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2015
hall from the choir room in the United Methodist Church at the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd
6:30 pm
and Michillinda Ave.
1630 AM
EMERGENCY RADIO &
Free on-air publicity for local events
Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts
for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events.
PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates
24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial.
Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have
their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre
Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra
Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia.
Your event must:
• Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity
• Be open to the public
• Be of general interest to local citizens
Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event
and e-mail it to [email protected].
SIERRA MADRE HOLIDAY
PARKING REGULATIONS:
Beginning on December 20th and continuing through
January 4th 2015, overnight parking will be exempt for
OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMITTED
the Holiday season. Sierra Madre Police wishes you a Just a reminder to all Sierra Madre residents, beginning tomorrow
safe and stress free Holiday season! Please be sure to December 20th, and continuing through January 4th 2015,
like and share to help share with residents! overnight parking will be exempt for the Holiday season! Please be
sure to help spread the word! Happy Holidays!
BE CAREFUL - BE CAUTIOUS- BE AWARE!
SIERRA MADRE CITY
Recent rash of vehicle and residential burglary.
MEETINGS Be aware! Lock and secure vehicles!
Sierra Madre has experienced a recent rash of auto and residential
burglaries. With each incident, an unfortunate trend seen in most
City Council
of them is the victim failing to LOCK and SECURE their vehicle.
Each night as you lock and secure your home, take a minute to
Special Council Meeting
lock your vehicle and remove any items of value from the car.
General Plan
Remember, if you See something, Say something!
Moratorium on the Demolition of
Older Homes
January 6, 2015 - 6:30 pm
FREE CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
THE KINDNESS

The final agenda and staff reports will available online no later
than Friday night. Enter the date “01/06/2015” for the complete OF STRANGERS Athens Services will pick up and recycle your Christmas
agenda packet.
Tree from December 26th to January 9th. Residents may put
Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your Have a story their tree by the curb on their regular pick-up day for this free
thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement to City program. Please remove stands, nails, ornaments, lights and
Hall or email [email protected] before 5:30 the night to share about tinsel, and place the trees next to your containers. Trees with
of the meeting and your statement will be delivered to all the
flocking or fire retardant are acceptable. Trees over 6 feet in
Council Members. an unexpected length must be cut in half.
Upcoming Public Meetings If you miss the date for recycling, please cut up your tree and
kindness?
place it in your yard waste container, or call Athens Services for
Agendas and staff reports will be posted online 72 hours before
a “bulky item” pickup.
the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take Call 626-355-2737 or email:
For additional information, please call Athens Services at
place in the City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
1-888-336-6100 or the Sierra Madre Public Works Department
[email protected]
at 626-355-7135.
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Mountain View News Saturday, January 3, 2015
Walking Sierra Madre…The Social Side MEET THE AUTHORS
by Deanne Davis The Sierra Madre Historical Preservation
Society and First Water Design present the
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in 6-7 good size carrots (or a package of baby carrots)
finest assembly of experts of our magnificent
the year.” Ralph Waldo Emerson 1 good size bunch of celery
mountains and their impact on our history,
“Let our New Year’s resolution be this: We will be Salt
culture, and way of life. This extraordinary
there for one another as fellow members of humanity in Pepper
gathering will be held in Sierra Madre
the finest sense of the word.”
on Saturday, January 24, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Goran Persson Split pea soup is an opportunity to creatively express
Everyone is invited to this free event at 154
It’s 2015. Hard to believe. Looking back over the past yourself. There are few rules, just a few suggestions:
West Sierra Madre Blvd.
year, we think it was pretty good. Hope yours was, too. Get a really large pot and put the ham hocks or the
This “who’s who” roster of authors will be
We went to more baby events and children’s birthday ham bone in the bottom of the pot. Throw the peas
selling and signing their works:
parties than funerals and we’ve learned to enjoy the on top of that, followed by the onions, carrots and
John Robinson, The San Gabriels, Trails of the
Chuck E. Cheese birthday party, with pizza and soft celery which you’ve washed and cut into big chunks.
Angeles: 100 Hikes in the San Gabriels, Sierra
drinks for the kids, vast quantities of tokens to play Cover all this with water, or a combination of water
Madre’s Old Mount Wilson Trail; Michele
all the games and parents taking thousands of phone and chicken broth. Say about 8-10 cups of water.
Zack, Southern California Story: Seeking
pictures. OK, grandparents, too. The kids who work Season with salt and pepper and whatever else you
the Better Life in Sierra Madre, http://www.
at Chuck E. Cheese as birthday party wranglers are like. If you’re partial to thyme, put some in there. Or
mtlowe.net/altadenahistoricalsociety.htm
indefatigable and beyond nice to everyone. Besides, if Mrs. Dash.
Altadena: Between Wilderness and City;
your little person has their party at Chuck E. you don’t Cover your pot and put in the oven at about 300
Elizabeth Pomeroy, John Muir: A Naturalist
have to clean house afterwards. No chocolate frosting degrees. Leave it in there for about six hours, or till
in Southern California, San Marino: A
on your white couch. Seriously! No downside at all! the peas have become very tender. Take it out and let
Centennial History; Nat Read, Don Benito The Angeles Was Our Home; and Chris
Just saying…. the mixture cool to where you can handle it without
Wilson: From Mountain Man to Mayor Los Kasten, cartographer and former manager of
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve burning yourself. Take out the ham hocks or ham
Angeles 1841 to 1878; Michael Patris, Mount Sturtevant Camp.
to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an bone and set them (it) aside.
Lowe Railway; Glen Owens, The Heritage of At 2 p.m. there will be a panel discussion
invincible host against difficulties.” Assemble your blender and blend your lukewarm
the Big Santa Anita; Paul Rippens, The Saint with our writers.
Helen Keller soup/veggie mixture into a smooth puree. Put this
Francis Dam; Willis Osborne, A Guide to Mt. For more information, contact Jeff Lapides
Many people like to start their New Year’s with into a large container with a cover, like your crock
Baldy & San Antonio Canyon; Christopher of First Water Design at FirstWaterDesign.com
black-eyed peas, a Southern tradition for good luck pot. When all your soup is pureed, remove whatever
Nyerges, Enter the Forest; Norma Rowley, or [phone].
and prosperity, but my family likes to kick off the New meat is on your ham hocks or ham bone, tossing out
Year with Split Pea Soup. Easy to make, do it ahead of all fat and other non-meaty parts and put the meat
time, and you can make enough to keep hungry teen- into your soup. Refrigerate. Let it sit for a day or
agers happy all day long. You can double and triple so to develop flavor, reheat it and stand back so the
this recipe with great success, if your pot is big enough. hungry relatives don’t run over you as they rush to
grab a bowl of the best split pea soup anywhere. You
Split Pea Soup could make some cornbread or corn muffins to go
1 package split peas (these are found in the market with your soup and everyone who has some will love
aisle where rice, noodles, beans, etc. are located) you forever.
4 ham hocks (usually packaged 2 to a package in the Happy New Year, dear Walking Sierra Madre
meat section) or a ham shank, or the ham bone left friends. Hope to see you out and about in 2015.
over from Christmas. Check out my book page on Amazon.com: Deanne
3 medium-size onions [email protected]
Sierra Madre Police Blotter
During the week of Sunday, December 21st, his gate to investigate, his two dogs ran from
to Sunday, December 28th, the Sierra Madre the house and began fighting with the two
Police Department responded to approximately other dogs. The subject attempted to separate
273 calls for service. the dogs and was bitten twice by one of the
two unknown dogs. The subject was able to
Monday, December 22nd get his dogs into his home, which helped calm
At 1:21 am, Sierra Madre Police responded the situation. The subject then investigated
to the 500 Block of North Hermosa Ave. his yard and noticed a large hole in the fence
regarding a domestic violence call. Upon between him and his neighbor’s yard. The
arrival, Officers were met by the victim who dog’s owner was notified of the incident and
informed them of what had happened. She was told his dogs were placed on a ten day
stated she and her boyfriend had gotten home quarantine until the fence was replaced
into an argument when she questioned him with a more durable material.
about being faithful in the relationship. She
stated her boyfriend shoved her to the floor Wednesday, December 24th
then wrapped his arm around her neck and At 9:25 am, Sierra Madre Police responded
dragged her downstairs. The victim pleaded to the 400 Block of Foothill Ave. regarding
to her boyfriend to let her go because she a possible residential burglary. Officers were
couldn’t breathe. After the victim threatened informed by the victim, that at around 8:15
to call the police, the victim’s boyfriend let her that morning, he went into his backyard to
go. She then informed Officers she called the adjust his pool cover when he noticed the
police after her boyfriend threatened to harm door to the pool house was open, along with
anyone else she would date. Ultimately the a side gate that was rarely ever used. Upon
victim’s boyfriend was arrested and cited for investigating the pool house, the victim
domestic abuse. noticed the door had been damaged and items
in the pool house had been visibly disturbed
At 1:30 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to but nothing seemed to have been taken.
the 100 Block of Lowell Ave. regarding a theft Officers investigated the door and concluded
report. Upon arrival, Officers were informed the door had been smashed inwards and
by the victim that the night before, at around caused debris and broken window panes.
9:30 pm, he left his tools unsecured on his The estimated property damage was set to
front porch. The following day, at around $150. This case has been forwarded to the
11:30 am, the victim realized he had left the Detectives Bureau.
tools on the porch and went to check on his
property when he realized they had already Thursday, December 25th
been stolen. This case has been forwarded to At 4:06 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded
the Detectives Bureau. to the 500 Block of West Sierra Madre Blvd.
regarding a theft report. The victim informed
Tuesday, December 23rd Officers that sometime between 4 pm the day
At 11:15 am, Sierra Madre Police responded before and 4 pm that day, someone gained
to the 500 Block of West Montecito Ave. access to her unlocked apartment storage
regarding two dogs loose in the subject’s locker. Stolen from the locker was various
backyard. Upon arrival, the subject informed hair care products and a printer, totaling to
Officers that while in his home, he noticed the about $600. This case has been forwarded to
two dogs in his backyard. When he opened the Detectives Bureau.
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Mountain View News Saturday, January 3, 2015
WANT A REALLY GOOD NEW YEAR RESOLUTION SUGGESTION? TRY
VOLUNTEERING! IT MAKES A SOUL FEEL GOOD AND THE COMMUNITY BETTER!
Founded in 1931, the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society (SMHPS) is a nonprofit 501(c)
(3) organized for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and displaying documents, artifacts, and
oral histories pertaining to the founding and subsequent development of Sierra Madre, CA and
its surrounding communities. Following our mission, the SMHPS operates and maintains the
City’s museums which are Richardson House and Lizzie’s Trail Inn, both located in Mt. Wilson
Trail Park at the corner of Mira Monte and Mt. Wilson Trail Drive. Also, the SMHPS and the
Sierra Madre Public Library are co-owners of the Sierra Madre Archives which are located in the
Library.
The SMHPS is approaching 200 members and we’re hoping that you’d like to join this exciting and interesting group.
We have excellent opportunities to docent at the museums, to participate with the oral history program, to volunteer
at the Library performing archival duties, and to help with our exciting programs. If you’d like to meet us, please
come to our upcoming free program on Saturday afternoon January 24th from 1-4pm at 154 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
This will be a local history authors’ forum and will feature 11 respected authors who have written excellent books
about Sierra Madre and the San Gabriel Valley area.
For more information about the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society, visit our new website at www.smhps.
org. To contact us regarding specifics of how you can be an active member in the SMHPS, email us at smhps@outlook.
com, leave a message on our museums’ answer machine at 626-836-6709, or phone Maggie Ellis, membership chair,
at 626-355-7074. We would love to have you join us!
Help us build our next amazing float! We're at the float barn, 587 East Sierra Madre
Blvd,every Sunday from 10 am-?. Membership is open to all; $25. Per family. Help is needed
in many areas. For further information,go to our website,www.smrosefloat.org, or leave a
message at 626 355-7005.
Who We Are
Volunteers, who feel that libraries are important, have become
members of the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library. The group
contributes volunteer hours, materials, and money to strengthen
Library programs and services. Each year the Friends sponsor a gala
wine tasting, noteworthy book sales, and a prestigious art fair.
Mission
The purpose of the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library is to promote
community awareness of, support for, and utilization of the high
quality programs, services, and facilities of the Sierra Madre Public Library as a lifelong center for learning. The
Friends accept the obligation to raise funds so that the cost of the efforts, services, and necessary materials needed
for optimal operation of the Library can be met. Want to help? Call [phone]
activities in partnership with the city and other
SIERRA MADRE KIWANIS CLUB organizations.
About Creative Arts Group
We also sponsor service clubs for youth at the middle
The Sierra Madre Kiwanis is a service club. We are Founded in Sierra Madre in 1960, Creative Arts Group (CAG) provides a friendly and
school and high school level. We sponsor The Sierra
local men and women who want to “give back” to our nurturing environment for people of all ages, ethnicities, and economic backgrounds.
Madre Middle School’s Service Club (Kiwanis Builders
community. We are non-political, non- Bringing together the richness of our diverse community through programs, exhibitions,
Club) and the Arcadia High School Key
denominational, and accept anyone (at and workshops, CAG provides a means for discovering creative self-expression and
Club.
least 18 years of age) for membership. developing an understanding and appreciation of others through the arts.
Our local club, founded in 1927, is part of
Our Kiwanis Club meets each Tuesday
Kiwanis International. Creative Arts Group is a vital, energetic, art center and gallery attracting more than
at noon at The Lodge, 33 E. Sierra Madre
2000 students annually who both shop and take classes. The organization aims to
Blvd., Sierra Madre.
What we do: The emphasis of our Kiwanis enrich the lives of individuals through the arts – a place where children and adults come
Club is on the children of Sierra Madre. to experience the joy of creating art as well as to appreciate the artistic talents of others.
We’d love to have you come and visit. Mention this
We’ve supplied funding for local students (scholarships)
article and lunch is on us!
and schools (science lab equipment, text books, field Hours: M-F 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sat. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
trips, etc via grants. We have also supported the
For more information call 626-355-0728 or go to our
community as a whole by such activities as raising
website: www.sierramadrekiwanis.com. You can also
money for the Sierra Madre Emergency Radio Station,
EVOLUTION OF A THEATRE - SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE
find us on facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/pages/
Purchasing a new sound system for the Hart Park
Kiwanis-Club-of-Sierra-Madre
Senior Center and more. We support many community The Sierra Madre
Playhouse has evolved
SIERRA MADRE CIVIC CLUB from a theatrical heritage
that stretches back to the
is a club whose purpose is to promote unity and good fellowship, and to strive days when Sierra Madre
toward civic, philanthropic, and youth welfare advancement. Open to any person was just a tiny village.
residing in Sierra Madre and vicinity. Residents presented
dramas and musicals as
Visit us on facebook : www.facebook.com/pages/Sierra-Madre-Civic-Club
early as the 1880s in their
homes, in the Town Hall,
and in the Woman’s Club.
NOMINATE THE CITIZEN OF Then in 1923, the structure
presently housing the
THE YEAR!
Sierra Madre Playhouse
was built. During the by Side by Sondheim,” and “You’re a
The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce ensuing years, it has served as the focal Good Man, Charlie Brown” are among
is seeking nominations for the 2014 Citi- point of the city’s family entertainment the musicals which have been offered.
zen of the Year. To be eligible, a person center, whether as a movie house, an Favorites at the holiday season are
must be a resident of Sierra Madre. The arcade, or most recently, a theatre. “Scrooge” and various versions of “A
accomplishment(s) or project(s) for which Christmas Carol.”
they are being nominated must have been Its names have changed, as well as its
of benefit to the community of Sierra functions. It was the “Wistaria Theater” The Playhouse is located in the charming
Madre and its citizens during 2014. They when it first opened, but by 1929 it became foothill village of Sierra Madre, and
must have served without remuneration the “Sierra Madre Theatre.” attracts patrons numbering more
on the project for which they are being than 8,000 from throughout the San
nominated, and members of the Chamber As with most community theaters, the Gabriel Valley and nearby cities. Most
of Commerce Board of Directors are not Sierra Madre Playhouse has often been productions are presented on Friday and
in tight financial straits. To support the Saturday evenings, and Sunday matinees.
eligible.
theater, a small group of dedicated local Group events are welcomed.
Completed forms should be mailed to
citizens spearheaded a campaign in 1995
Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, 19 to assist the Playhouse, with George While honoring the traditions of its long
JOIN THE SIERRA MADRE GARDEN CLUB Suffolk Ave, Unit A, Sierra Madre, 91024 Enyedi and Lee and Barbara Cline playing history, the Sierra Madre Playhouse has
by Jan. 6th. The winner will be selected by lead roles. The Playhouse reorganized also entered into the modern age with
MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2015 members of the Chamber Board of Direc- and became a non-profit corporation. A e-mail and Website facilities. These
tors, and will be honored at the annual Board of Directors was formed in 1996 conveniences are just one more way in
CAMELLIAS, AZALEAS, AND MORE……. Citizen of the Year/Board of Directors comprising nine dedicated community which the Playhouse serves the needs of
Installation Dinner to be held in January volunteers and theater lovers. the clientele of today and tomorrow.
31, 2014. Nomination forms are available Sierra Madre Playhouse
Tom Nuccio of Nuccio’s Nurseries in Altadena will be the either online at www.sierramadrechamber. Each season-which runs from January 87 West Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra
speaker at the Garden Club’s January 12th meeting. Back by com or by calling the Chamber Office at through the following December, The Madre, CA 91024
popular demand, Tom will talk about recent camellia and azalea 626-355-5111. Playhouse presents six to eight events, www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
introductions, propagating and plant culture. He will specifically featuring well-written comedies,
address the care for camellias and azaleas in the current drought musicals, and intriguing mysteries. Ralphs Club and The Sierra Madre
conditions. OTHER VOLUNTEER More serious dramas are interspersed Playhouse
Tom Nuccio is part of the family owned Nuccio Nurseries. With occasionally. All are family oriented, and Ralph’s Grocery Stores have made it easy
more than 600 cultivars and species available. It is one of the OPPORTUNITIES AND/OR they showcase a repertoire remarkably to help your local theater!
most recognized sources for camellia and azalea introductions ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN varied for a community theater. It’s Easy… just shop, swipe your card &
worldwide. Family members began the business as a backyard
operation in 1935 in Alhambra. Today it is located on six acres SUPPORT: Playhouse Productions eGairvnin!g more back to the community!
in north Altadena at 3555 Cheney Trail. If you are looking for a An Equity-waiver theater with ninety- Ralphs is committed to helping our
camellia or azalea that is out of this world – this is the place! SIERRA MADRE CHAMBER OF nine seats, the Playhouse attracts both communities grow and prosper. Year after
Nuccio’s website is: www.nucciosurseries.com COMMERCE union and non-union actors of the finest year, local schools, churches and other
Everyone is invited. Dinner begins at 6:30 P.M.; followed by Wistaria Festival caliber. The SMP can even boast a one- non-profit organizations earn millions
the program at 7:15 P.M. Catered dinner is $11; reservations for Sierra Madre Winter Festival time performance in the 1982-83 season of dollars through our Community
dinner must be made by January 10th by calling 626-355-5111 by Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, who filled Contributions Program.
626-836-4945. There is no charge for attending only the program. in for a friend in Neil Simon’s “Barefoot In this case, you will be helping The
Location: Hart Park House, Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre THE SIERRA MADRE 4TH OF JULY in the Park.” Sierra Madre Playhouse! The Ralphs
Blvd., Sierra Madre. For information call the reservation number COMMITTEE
Community Contribution Program was
or visit www.smgarden.org Call 626-355-7135 for more information Many of Neil Simon’s and Agatha designed to make your fundraising the
GATEWAY COACH TO OFFER TRANSPORTATION TO Christie’s successes have been produced easiest in town by simply using your
THE SPERO FOUNDATION at the Playhouse. A few plays have Ralphs Club Card.
RALPH’S HASTING RANCH (626) 355-HOPE (4673) enjoyed return engagements through The Sierra Madre Playhouse will
The City of Sierra Madre in partnership with First Transit PO Box 1295 the years. Weightier scripts include “The receive from Ralphs: 4% on all monthly
is adjusting the Gateway Coach Round-A-Bout fixed route Sierra Madre, CA 91025 Madwoman of Chaillot,” “Rashoman,” purchases, per enrolled card, up to
transportation line beginning January 5, 2015. In place of the “The Lion in Winter,” “The Miracle $500.00. 5% (BONUS LEVEL) on all
previous Albertsons stop, the Gateway Coach will now make a THE MT. WILSON TRAIL RACE Worker,” “Steel Magnolias,” “Caine monthly purchases, per enrolled card,
scheduled stop at the Ralphs in Hastings Ranch. The other stops www.mountwilsontrailom Mutiny Court Martial,” “All My Sons,” over $500.00. We receive the donations
along the route will remain the same. “The Member of the Wedding,” “The from Ralphs via a quarterly contribution
VILLAGE VINE INTERNET RADIO Innocents,” and “Golden Boy.” check mailed directly to us. This program
The Gateway Coach operates Monday through Friday from www.villagevine.org
does not affect your club card discounts at
11:00am-1:30pm and stops at various locations throughout the “Oliver,” “Dames At Sea,” “The all; it takes nothing from you.
City. The transportation service is offered at no cost for all ages. Fantasticks,” “Sound of Music,” “Spitfire Please sign up today!
For more information on stop location and times, please contact Grill,” “Putting it Together” and “Side
the Community Services Department at 626-355-7135.
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bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They may know a for 2012
lot about their targets, and they usually alter the caller ID to IR-2011-73, IRS Urges Taxpayers to Avoid Becoming
make it look like the IRS is calling. Victims of Tax Scams
Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it IR-2011-39, Don’t Fall Prey to the 2011 Dirty Dozen Tax
must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or Scams
wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are Education is the best way to avoid the pitfalls of these
then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension “too good to be true” tax scams. For more information,
of a business or driver’s license. In many cases, the caller see:
becomes hostile and insulting. Tax Scams — How to Report Them
Or, victims may be told they have a refund due to try to - Criminal Investigation’s - Tax Fraud Alerts
trick them into sharing private information.
If the phone isn’t answered, the scammers often leave an Phony Arguments
“urgent” callback request. No matter how some things are sliced, they’re still
Note that the IRS will never: 1) call to demand immediate baloney. If someone tells you that you don’t have to
payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without pay taxes, check out The Truth About Frivolous Tax
first having mailed you a bill; 2) demand that you pay Arguments. This IRS.gov exclusive addresses some of
taxes without giving you the opportunity to question or the more common false legal arguments made by those
appeal the amount they say you owe; 3) require you to use a opposed to compliance with the federal tax laws. Each
specific payment method for your taxes, such as a prepaid contention is briefly explained, followed by a discussion of
debit card; 4) ask for credit or debit card numbers over the the legal authority that rejects the contention. The second
phone; or 5) threaten to bring in local police or other law- section deals with frivolous arguments encountered in
enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. collection due process cases. The final section illustrates
For more details on this ongoing scam, see: penalties imposed on those pursuing frivolous cases.
IR-2014-105, Scam Phone Calls Continue; IRS Unveils IR-2014-51, IRS Debunks Frivolous Tax Arguments,
New Video to Warn Taxpayers includes numerous recently decided cases that
Special Edition Tax Tip 2014-18, Five Easy Ways to Spot demonstrate that the courts continue to regard such
a Scam Phone Call arguments as illegitimate.
IR-2014-84, Scam Phone Calls Continue; IRS Identifies IR-2011-23, IRS Debunks Frivolous Tax Arguments,
Five Easy Ways to Spot Suspicious Calls highlights the issue and possible penalties.
IR-2014-81, IRS Repeats Warning about Phone Scams IR-2004-41 describes the increasingly strong penalties
Special Edition Tax Tip 2014-17, IRS Updates Phone Scams the courts have imposed from March 2003 to March 2004
Warning on taxpayers who pursued frivolous cases to delay IRS
IR-2014-53, IRS Reiterates Warning of Pervasive collection actions.
Telephone Scam IR-2003-28 details penalties the Tax Court imposed
Special Edition Tax Tip 2014-10, IRS Renews Phone from April 2001 until early March 2003 for making
Scam Warning frivolous Collection Due Process arguments.
IR-2013-84, IRS Warns of Pervasive Telephone Scam
Email Phishing Scam: “Update your IRS e-file” Identity Theft Scams
The IRS has been alerted to a new email phishing scam. The IRS has issued several consumer warnings about
The emails appear to be from the IRS and include a link to the fraudulent use of the IRS name or logo by scamsters
a bogus web site intended to mirror the official IRS web site. trying to gain access to consumers’ financial information
These emails contain the direction “you are to update your in order to steal their identity and assets. Scamsters will
IRS e-file immediately.” The emails mention USA.gov and use the regular mail, telephone, fax or email to set up their
IRSgov (without a dot between “IRS” and “gov”), though victims. When identity theft takes place over the Internet
notably, not IRS.gov (with a dot). Don’t get scammed. These (email), it is called phishing.
emails are not from the IRS. The IRS does not initiate taxpayer communications
Taxpayers who get these messages should not respond to through email. Unsolicited email claiming to be from the
the email or click on the links. Instead, they should forward IRS, or from an IRS-related component such as EFTPS,
the scam emails to the IRS at [email protected]. For more should be reported to the IRS at [email protected].
information, visit the IRS’s Report Phishing web page. Additionally, clicking on attachments to or links within
The IRS does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email an unsolicited email claiming to come from the IRS
to request personal or financial information. may download a malicious computer virus onto your
computer.
Tax Scams Learn more about identity theft.
Don’t fall victim to tax scams. Remember — if it sounds Learn how to protect your personal information.
too good to be true, it probably is. You may also report instances of IRS-related phishing
Some of the other recent scams the IRS has seen include: attempts and fraud to the Treasury Inspector General for
IR-2014-39, IRS Warns of New Email Phishing Scheme Tax Administration at 1-800-366-4484.
Falsely Claiming to be from the Taxpayer Advocate Service
IR-2014-16, IRS Releases the “Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams Reporting Tax-Related Schemes, Scams, Identity Theft
for 2014; Identity Theft, Phone Scams Lead List and Fraud
IR-2014-5, Watch Out for Tax Scams as Filing Season To report the various types of tax-related illegal
THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AND FUN LEARNING
EXPERIENCES FOR THE FAMILY
By Joan Schmidt throughout with dresses, jewelry, memorabilia from
During my tenure at Annunciation School, Arcadia, different wars, a tribute to the El Monte Police and Fire
there were two certain field trips for my sixth grade Departments and a Rolls Royce Winston Churchill
class: The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena and the rode in!
El Monte Historical Museum in El Monte. Although “Learning or Living History” is the theme for the
I retired from teaching, the subject came up again Homestead Museum, 15415 East Don Julian Road, City
during the Breeders Cup. At a media function, I met the of Industry. This museum covers the history of the LA
Toronto Jockey, Jamie Stewart’s mom, who asked about Region from the 1840’s when it was still part of Mexico
local museums (The wife of her son’s mount‘s owner was through the 1920’s when Los Angeles was known
wondering about local attractions.) I returned home, world-wide as a metropolitan city. Encompassing three
located the museums’ info and gave it to her! acres there are three sites to see, the Workman House,
The Norton Simon has so many beautiful works of an 1870’s Victorian country home constructed around
art from the great masters of many periods. I mean an 1840’s adobe, La Casa Nuevo, a Spanish Colonial
Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Degas, Renoir, modern like Revival mansion, and El Campo Santo, one of the
Picasso, Kandinsky, and many more; Eastern art-statues region’s oldest private cemeteries. (Pio Pico is interred
of Buddhas from India and China; Medieval altar pieces; there)
tapestry-the list goes on and on. (The late Norton Simon There are three other must-sees in the area. Arcadia’s
and his late wife, actress Jennifer Jones traveled to Asia Ruth and Charles Gilb Historical Museum (380 West
on their honeymoon, and this is how they acquired the Huntington Drive, Arcadia, (626-574-5400) has a
beautiful Eastern works. Norton Simon was an amazing tribute to Anita Baldwin (Lucky’s daughter), Veterans,
man who amassed a great fortune at an early age; he famous Arcadians in addition to tracing the history of
loved art and wanted to share it with many to enjoy and the local area.
appreciate.) Washington Irving, Mount Wilson, and General
What has fascinated me about our area is all the cities George Patton are connected to Alhambra’s founder,
have a different founder and such interesting history. Benjamin Davis Wilson. To find out how, visit the
Many years ago, my mom came to California each year Alhambra Museum, 1550 W. Alhambra Road,
from New Jersey. Disneyland was too crowded, too much Alhambra. [phone]. Call ahead for days/hours.
walking and too pricey. Thanks to the yellow pages’ Monrovia’s founder, William Newton Monroe
“museum section” I found several! Her very favorite played an important role in railroad construction! He
was the El Monte Museum. Signs call the city, “The End was born in Lexington, Indiana, and fought in the First
of the Santa Fe trail”. That’s because several wagons Iowa Calvary during the Civil War. He and his wife
continued past Santa Fe and ended up in the current came to California in 1884 and was the Superintendent
city-a lush, fertile area. In the Museum on one side are of Construction of the Southern Pacific Railroad for
several little “cubicles” including two bedrooms, barber twelve years. A successful businessman, he bought 240
shop, apothecary, music shop, dress shop, classroom acres of land from Lucky Baldwin in 1886 for $30,000!
area, general store, living room, kitchen, and classroom! He also built railroads in Mexico and the first one in
Walking to the other side, the hall has a display Alaska. The museum covers his life, the history of the
from “Gay’s Lion Farm”. The circus couple came from city and more. Monrovia Historical Museum is at 742
Europe and began this popular farm. Celebrities and East Lemon Ave, Monrovia. [phone].
even a president came to visit! There are display cases There are many family fun learning experiences in
REPORT FINDS COUNTY HAS $162 MILLION IN
FUNDING FOR PARKS AND OPEN SPACE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY — In a just-released report voted to approve placing a proposition on the ballot in
requested by Mayor Michael D. Antonovich and November that would levy a $23-per-parcel property
Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the County Counsel tax on county residents to generate approximately $54
revealed that approximately $162 million in available million a year over the next 30 years. In November,
Proposition A funds can be spent without state legislation. Proposition P failed to meet the two-thirds vote needed
The report determined that no State or County regulations to pass.
exist that would prevent the Board of Supervisors from “Parks are a vital component in enhancing the
dispersing any of the available Proposition A funds. quality of life for our county residents. However, voters
“Voters were wise enough to reject Proposition P’s tax should not be rushed into saddling themselves with
increase, despite being told by the bureaucrats and some billions of dollars in taxes,” Antonovich added. “Before
newspaper editorials, that there was not enough money burdening county residents with additional taxes, the
for parks and open space projects -- and that access to County needs to determine what funds are currently
any funding would require the passage of new state and available and how best to meet the needs of county
county laws. This was untrue.” Further, the measure was residents. We need a comprehensive plan to spend
developed without the vital input of our communities and existing unallocated revenues and a proposal specifying
town councils, gave little notice to the public, and lacked a the need for additional revenue – that is what the voters
complete study as to need and purpose. and taxpayers deserve.”
In August, the Board of Supervisors, on a 3-2 vote with Antonovich will introduce a motion in January
Supervisors Antonovich and Ridley-Thomas dissenting, directing the Chief Executive Officer to identify park
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Mountain View News Saturday, January 3, 2015
Ex Public Works Employee
Pasadena
Charged with Embezzling
News Briefs
$6.4 from City Slush Fund
Alleged DUI Driver
Arrested Driving The Los Angeles County
Golf Cart on the 210 District Attorney’s Office
announced Tuesday the arrest of
Freeway
Danny Wooten, a Management
A man was arrested Thursday
Analyst IV in the Engineering
night after confessing to
Division of the Public Works
stealing a Rose Bowl golf cart
Department and a 12-year
from the stadium and then
employee, after an investigation
driving it onto the 210 freeway
by the City of Pasadena and
—the man told officers he was
the District Attorney’s Office
trying to get to his car in East
revealed the misappropriation
Pasadena.
of public funds.
CHP officers arrested
Wooten was arrested
19-year-old Andrew Aldridge
in connection with
around 10:45 p.m. after officers
misappropriation of public
received 911 calls from people funds and embezzlement of up from the Danny Wooten
saying a man was driving a golf to $6.4 million from Pasadena Underground
cart, without headlights in the over the past 11 years. He pled Utilities Fund that covers
slow lane, on the eastbound not guilty at an arraignment in the cost of moving overhead
210 near Lake Avenue. court Wednesday. power and communications
California Highway Patrol “Embezzlement and theft of lines underground. Revenues
officers arrested Aldridge, public funds is an affront to to the Fund come from the
form Dana Point, on Corson the people of Pasadena and to underground surtax paid by
Street after he exited the our hard-working employees. electric customers.
freeway at Hill Street. He was We will not tolerate criminal Along with Wooten, Tyrone
the only person in the cart misconduct by city employees Collins and Melody Jenkins
according to a CHP statement. and we will fully cooperate were arrested, both also pled
The cart had stickers on the in their prosecution,” City not guilty.
side indicating it was from the Manager Michael Beck said in a According to the Los Angeles
Rose Bowl CHP officers said. statement. County District Attorney’s
Earlier in the day, the Rose “We are grateful to District Office Wooten allegedly
Bowl stadium hosted the Attorney Jackie Lacey and her directed more than $2 million
college football semifinal game team for their cooperation of the stolen money to Collins,
where the Oregon Ducks beat and professionalism in the who owns Collins Electric.
Florida State, 59 to 20. investigation and pursuit Wooten also allegedly gave
Aldridge was booked into of those responsible. I am Jenkins, who was a temporary
Pasadena Police Department immensely disappointed Pasadena city employee, more
jail on suspicion of drunk that one of our former city than $40,000 in stolen city
driving. Dazzling unfortunately passed away on South Pasadena’s “Still employees allegedly exploited money.
Four People Hurt in July 2. Zamperini’s children Winning,” (pictured above his position and leveraged our In addition, Wooten is
Freak Wind Accident Parade and their spouses rode in a center) is the oldest Self-built internal processes for personal suspected of setting up bank
Just 24 hours before the Rose 1936 Packard Standard Eight Float in the Rose Parade. gain by stealing taxpayer money accounts in his name and
Bowl game, a freak wind event Brings Cold, once owned by Joseph Stalin. Cheeseburger and betraying the public’s trust. directing city money to two
Wednesday afternoon left four Queen Madison Elaine Triplett We will use this experience to churches he was affiliated
bystanders injured as video and the Royal Court make their Week Returns reinforce our commitment to with – the Southern California
Splendor
posted on YouTube shows way down the parade route and good governance through our Evangelist Jurisdiction Center
people running for cover as Mayor Bill Bogaard with his wife Forty eateries celebrate the policies and procedures,” Beck and the New Covenant
tents and tables were picked up Under crisp blue skies, 40 floats, Claire rode down the parade, invention of the cheeseburger said. Christian Fellowship Center in
and slammed to the ground. over 20 marching bands and the last year as Mayor, as he has during Cheeseburger Week The city council will receive a Pomona.
Pasadena Fire Public 19 equestrian units entertained decided not to seek reelection. from January 11 to January 16, briefing from the City Manager Wooten’s employment with the
Information officer Lisa thousands that lined Colorado 2015 President Rich Chinen, honoring Lionel Sternberger’s and staff at a public meeting city was terminated on July 25,
Derderian said three of the Blvd. Thursday morning with his wife Kim, and daughters the genius behind being beginning at 5 p.m., Monday, for personnel matters unrelated
injured had minor injuries near freezing temperatures. Megan and Erin and their the first to put cheese on a in the Council Chamber of to the investigation.
and a four individual had a Those that braved the cold saw families (pictured above) rode hamburger and serve it at the City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave., At this time, Beck said, it is
slight finger injury, all were firsthand, everything from the in a 1925 Yellowstone Touring Rite Spot in Pasadena in 1924. second floor. not believed that any other
treated at the scene she said. city of Torrance’s float “Louis Bus fully restored after being Forty of Pasadena’s favorite A city audit completed in city employees had criminal
The incident happened around Zamperini — A Race Well Run” found abandoned in a canyon in restaurants, lounges and November documented that involvement in this theft of
1:30 p.m. outside Lot H as to zappos.com “Lily the Hippo” Elko, Nevada. burger joints will offer their Wooten allegedly provided public funds.
crews were getting ready for opening its mouth to a stream of Float winners included signature burgers, some special as many as 296 potentially If convicted, Wooten faces
the Rose Bowl game. blue balloons bubbles to the cast Best Theme given to City of creations and a deals during fraudulent invoices to the city up to 28 years in state prison.
According to Senior weather. of the 80s TV show “The Love Torrance, “Louis Zamperini - A Pasadena Cheeseburger Week. on behalf of four vendors he Collins faces up to 18 years in
com Meteorologist Nick Boat.” The parade ended with a Race Well Run,” the Sweepstakes Green Street Restaurant, El was affiliated with for check state prison. Jenkins faces up to
Wiltgen, the “dust devil” was, surprise when retired Army Sgt. for Most Beautiful went to Dole Portal, La Grande Orange, payments in excess of $6.4 four years in state prison.
Dominic Perrotte III was given Packaged Foods “Rhythm of Lucky Baldwin’s and Whole
most likely, caused by strong million. The money came
a new home in Virginia through Hawai’I,” The President’s Award Foods Market-Arroyo
north winds coming over the the Military Warriors Support went to American Armenian are among those offering Public Invited To Silver
San Gabriel Mountains that
Foundation. Rose Float Association “Cradle specially created burgers for
induced turbulence in lower
Highlights also included of Civilization” and the Grand Cheeseburger Week. Gloves Boxing Tournament
elevations.
As of Friday the viral video, The Tournament of Roses Marshal’s Trophy went to Special events are planned Tournament bouts will
honoring the memory of Grand Singpoli “A Bright Future.” for Cheeseburger Week, as
“Tornado at the Rose Bowl” The public is invited to watch begin at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9;
Marshal Louis Zamperini, who (pictured above). well. Look for a special wine-
had over $2.3 million views on more than 200 Olympic- two sessions will be held at
pairing event as well as the Dog
You Tube. Public Meetings for Director Haus Slider Eating Contest style boxers compete in the 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday,
that kicks off Cheeseburger Region XIII Silver Gloves Jan. 10; and the tournament
Pet of the of Public Health Recruitment Week 2015. Boxing Tournament Jan. will conclude Sunday, Jan.
Who makes your favorite 9-11, 2015, at the Victory 11, with final bouts starting
Week The public is invited to lunch counter burger? Who Park Community Center at 11 a.m.
provide comments and other Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 – serves your favorite turkey gymnasium, 2575 Paloma St. Admission is $8.00 per
input at three community 12:00 p.m. City Hall Council burger? Who makes your
Hosted by the City of session for adults, $5 per
meetings as the City prepares Chambers 100 N. Garfield favorite veggie burger? Who
Pasadena’s Human Services session for children ages
for a nationwide recruitment Ave., Second Floor. serves the best beverage with
and Recreation Department, 6-12 and free for children
of a new director for the a burger? You decide during
the three-day tournament 5 and under. Tickets will
Pasadena Public Health Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015 – Cheeseburger Week, January
Department. 4:30 p.m. Jackie Robinson 11th through January 16th. consists of matchups be available at the door on
Community Center 1020 N. For more between amateur boxers ages tournament days only.
Community information Fair Oaks Ave. information visit www. 10-15 representing Arizona, For additional tournament
and feedback sessions are an pasadenarestaurantweek.com. California, Colorado, information, contact
important part of the process. Community members who Hawaii, New Mexico, Bill Davis, Recreation
The sessions will be hosted cannot attend a session or 5th Annual Nevada and Utah. Finalists Coordinator, at (626)
by the City Manager’s Office who would like to submit will advance to the national 744-6523 or bdavis@
Lunar New
and the Human Resources comments electronically tournament February 5-7, cityofpasadena.net.
Rudy is a friendly 8-year- Department as follows: can do so through a short 2015, in Independence, Mo.
Year Festival
old male Chihuahua. online survey at http://
Learn How to Produce
He’s a very calm, sweet, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 cityofpasadena.net/ USC Pacific Asia Museum’s
and lovable little guy. He – 6:00 p.m. 5th annual Lunar New
enjoys sitting in laps and Victory Park Recreation Director-Public-Health- Year Festival celebrating Your Own TV Show
going for walks. Rudy also Center Gymnasium 2575 Recruitment/. The survey will Year of the Sheep takes
qualifies for the Seniors Paloma St. be available until Jan. 31, 2015. place Saturday, January 31,
New Citizen Journalism
for Seniors program which from 11 am to 5 pm, with
performances, crafts, a puppet training starts Wednesday
waives the adoption fee for JPL January Calendar of
show, artist demonstrations nights, learn how to report
adopters age 60 and up. The
mandatory microchip fee of Events and access to the museum news using social media
galleries. Admission is free
$20 still applies. skills.
JAN. 15-16: FREE for future missions to Mars. and open to the public. A
The regular dog adoption LECTURE -- LOW Free lectures on Jan. 15 at full schedule is available at
fee is $125 which includes DENSITY SUPERSONIC JPL; Jan. 16 at Pasadena City pacificasiamuseum.usc.edu. With the opening of
the spay or neuter surgery, DECELERATOR College; both at 7 p.m. The museum welcomes a the new Pasadena Media Production/ Equipment
microchip, vaccinations, delegation of 42 performers studios at 150 S. Los Robles training is also offered to
and a free follow-up health As NASA plans ambitious JAN. 29: SMAP and traditional artisans from Ave, they are offering free volunteer crew members. In
check at a participating vet. new robotic missions to Mars, SPACECRAFT LAUNCH AT the Guangdong Province in television-training programs addition, on-going training
New adopters will receive the spacecraft needed to land VANDENBERG AIR FORCE China, and will also showcase for producers. Plan to attend will soon be available in
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Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 3, 2015
ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER
For the period of Sunday, December 21st, through Saturday, December parked, while trying to back up into a parking spot. Through witness unknown suspect smashed the rear passenger window and stole the
27th, the Police Department responded to 881 calls for service of which statements, the officer was able to determine the hit and run vehicle was victim’s radio and a kitchen pan. Surveillance cameras were present but
111 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of registered out of Los Angeles. did not cover the area where the victim’s vehicle was parked.
the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.
Wednesday, December 24: At approximately 8:18 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the
Sunday, December 21: Shortly after 12:01 a.m., officers responded to the area of Baldwin Westfield Shopping Town, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a
Just before 12:25 a.m. during a DUI Checkpoint, an officer conducted Avenue and Gate 9 of the Santa Anita Race Track regarding a traffic person in custody for shoplifting. The 28-year-old Hispanic female
a sobriety inspection of a driver at the intersection of Live Oak Avenue accident. An investigation revealed a 26-year-old Hispanic male admitted to stealing approximately $325.00 worth of merchandise
and El Capitan Avenue. While the officer confirmed the expiration of collided with three parked vehicles then fled the scene on foot. Officers from four stores within the mall. She was cited and released in the field.
the driver’s license, he detected a strong odor of marijuana emitting located him nearby and a breath test confirmed he had a blood alcohol
from the vehicle. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the content of .18%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City
driver was under the influence of marijuana. The 20-year-old Hispanic Jail for booking. The vehicle was stored for the registered owner.
male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
The vehicle was impounded. At about 10:30 p.m., an officer responded to Planet Recycling
Center, 1101 West Huntington Drive, regarding a commercial burglary
At approximately 2:31 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of report. Surveillance footage revealed an unknown White male
Renoak Way regarding a vandalism report. Sometime between 11:00 suspect manipulated the combination lock to get into the business
a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on December 21st, an unknown subject damaged and attempted to break open the receipt box. The suspect fled empty
the passenger side of the victim’s car while it was parked in front of handed eastbound toward Sunset Boulevard. The suspect is described
Ralph’s, 1101 West Huntington Drive. The car was not in view of the as 5’9” tall, with short hair, wearing a jacket, shorts, and long socks. The
surveillance cameras. investigation is ongoing.
Monday, December 22: Thursday, December 25:
At about 8:35 a.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block At approximately 1:30 a.m., an officer located a parked trailer that
of West Woodruff Avenue regarding a burglary report. An investigation was partially blocking the roadway near the intersection of Duarte
revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the locked garage and stole two Road and First Avenue. A records check revealed the trailer had been
road bicycles and a set of bicycle rims. The suspects entered the garage stolen from Huntington Beach. The trailer was towed and held for the
by breaking one of the glass panels in the garage door and disengaging registered owner.
the locking mechanism. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were
“HE’S GOT INK IN HIS BLOOD:
located. Around 11:43 a.m., an officer responded to the 1700 block of Highland
Oaks Drive regarding a burglary report. The officer determined an
30 YEARS OF CALIFORNIA
At approximately 7:10 p.m., an officer responded to the front counter unknown suspect entered the home sometime over the past three days
of the Arcadia Police Department to take a suspicious circumstances by unknown means and stole two envelopes of cash. No suspects were PHOTOJOURNALISM.”
report. The owner of the residence, located in the 900 block of South seen and no witnesses were located.
Second Avenue, noticed a 30 foot tall tree went missing from his yard
while the house was under construction. One of the construction Friday, December 26: THE WORKS OF TERRY MILLER
workers arrived at the location this morning and found the fence Just after 7:31 a.m., an officer responded to Salvation Army, 180 West January 17 - March 14
surrounding the location missing, and eight to nine men cutting down Huntington Drive, regarding a vehicle burglary report. An employee of Opening Wine Reception: January 17; 2pm - 4pm
the tree. The worker did not report the incident because he thought Salvation Army stated an unknown suspect entered the company’s van Following in his father’s footsteps, local photojournalist Terry
the owner of the home arranged for the tree to be cut down. The during the previous night through an unlocked door and stole a tool Miller has been in the business of covering newsworthy events
investigation is ongoing. box with miscellaneous tools. No suspects were seen and no witnesses for over 30 years. The last 16 years of his career he has been with
were located. Beacon Media News, covering newsworthy scenes and stories
Tuesday, December 23: throughout the San Gabriel Valley, producing thousands of
Around 12:33 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the At about 2:00 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a breathtaking and stirring photographs. Miller can be seen
area of Huntington Drive and Centennial Way for not having a front vehicle in the 3300 block of Peck Road for failing to have license plates with his camera all over the Valley, earning him notoriety and
or rear license plate. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered on their vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer discovered they honorable awards. Join us for this introspective exhibit of the
the driver had a suspended license. The 42-year-old Black female was were driving with a suspended license. The 28-year-old Hispanic male heart of the San Gabriel Valley and experience photojournalism
issued a citation and released in the field. Her vehicle was left legally was cited and released in the field. The vehicle was impounded for 30 at its best.
parked. days. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage 380 West Huntington
Drive Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 [phone]
Just after 8:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 200 block of West Saturday, December 27: museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us
Huntington Drive regarding a hit and run collision. The officer Just after 9:51 a.m., an officer responded to the 500 block of West Duarte
determined Party-1 hit the front end of Party-2, who was legally Road regarding a vehicle burglary report. An investigation revealed an
MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER
CONSTRUCTION SHERLOCK HOLMES EXHIBIT AT
ACTIVITY UPDATE THE DUARTE COUNTY LIBRARY Highlighted Activity for December 18-28, 2014
Alert: Road Closure Delayed. Magnolia Ave will be CLOSED from Happy birthday Sherlock Holmes! The famed Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events. To see a
Evergreen Ave to Genoa St from December 29th to January 7th. See sleuth’s birthday is said to be January 6, 1854, complete listing of crimes reported, go to the City of Monrovia website
details below. as deduced by scholars after researching many and click on the crime mapping link. Sign up to follow us on Twitter for
Holiday Schedule: No work will be performed on New Year’s Day. literary clues. It is on that date each year that police notifications.
Sherlockians gather to celebrate and the Baker
OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS Street Irregulars converge on an iconic Holmes Residential Burglary
(Streets, Medians, Sidewalks and Freeway Underpass) spot such as 221B Baker Street in London. December 18 at 6:14 p.m., a resident in the 400 block of East
Cypress called police to report his home had been burglarized.
WHEN: January 5 to January 9 A fictional character created by Scottish
The victim reported that he left his residence in the morning with
WHERE: Myrtle Avenue (between Duarte Road and Evergreen author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
all doors and windows locked. He returned home in the evening
Avenue) Holmes is known for his astute logical thinking
and found his residence had been broken into and ransacked. It
WHAT: Crews will be installing conduit for the street lights. and his ability to adopt a variety of disguises. He
appears the suspect(s) forced entry through the kitchen door by
Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the east side of Myrtle Avenue. is thought of as a real person by his fans, after
prying it open with some type of tool. The suspect(s) ransacked
Traffic lanes will be impacted, but all lanes will remain open. Street first appearing in 1887 in four novels and 56 short stories by Arthur
the house and left back out through the kitchen door. The only
parking will not be available. Please observe street delineations and Conan Doyle. Over the years, Holmes has become even more popular
loss appears to be a laptop computer. The investigation is
traffic signs for your safety. with dozens of new stories, television series and movies, offshoots of continuing.
WHERE: California Avenue (between Duarte Road and Evergreen originals stories, and even new books characterizing those traits for
Avenue) which he is admired. Identity Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspects
WHAT: Crews will be drilling street light foundations and installing An avid Sherlock Holmes fan, Duartean Alan Heller, will pay his Arrested
conduit. Pedestrian traffic will be routed to the east side of California birthday respects at the Duarte Library, 1301 Buena Vista, with an December 19 at 11:30 a.m., an officer responded to a hotel in the
Avenue. Traffic lanes will be impacted. Street parking will not be in-depth exhibit featuring Sherlock Holmes books, videos, action 900 block of South Fifth Avenue on the report of a subject using a
available. Please observe street delineations and traffic signs for your figures and other ephemera. Alan has collected all things pertinent fraudulent credit card to rent a room. The investigation revealed
safety. to the British detective and has studied Doyle’s writings. The display the two suspects in the room were in possession of several credit
WHERE: Duarte Ave (between California Ave and Magnolia Ave) will run through the month of January. cards and mail belonging to possible victims, fraudulent DMV
WHAT: Crews will be drilling street light foundations and installing identification cards, and methamphetamine. Both suspects were
conduit. One lane will remain closed from California Ave to Myrtle For more information and Library hours, call: 626 358-1865. arrested and held, pending their court appearance.
Ave. The sidewalk west of Myrtle will remain open for pedestrian
traffic. Street parking will not be available. Please observe street Identity Theft / Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect
Arrested
delineations and traffic signs for your safety.
December 19 at 2:14 p.m., an officer was sent to a hotel in the 900
WHERE: Pomona Ave (between Myrtle Ave and Magnolia Ave)
block of South Fifth Avenue in reference to a fraud investigation.
WHAT: Crews will continue excavation for the planters in the
The investigation revealed the suspect in the room was in
sidewalk on the south side of Pomona Ave. Pedestrian traffic will
possession of several credit cards and mail belonging to possible
be routed to the north side of Pomona Avenue. Traffic lanes will be
victims. The suspect was also found to be in possession of
impacted, but all lanes will remain open. Street parking will not be
methamphetamine and heroin. The suspect was arrested and
available. Please observe street delineations and traffic signs for your
held, pending his court appearance.
safety.
WHERE: Magnolia Ave (between Evergreen Ave and railroad Warrant – Suspect Arrested
crossing) December 19 at 7:55 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop in
WHAT: Crews will continue excavation for the electrical vaults early the area of Tenth and El Norte for a vehicle code violation. Upon
in the week. The road will be closed during working hours from investigation, he discovered the driver had two outstanding
December 29 until January 7. The road will remain open New Year’s warrants. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the
Eve and New Year’s Day. Local access to residents and businesses warrants.
will be allowed. Please observe street delineations and traffic signs
for your safety. Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested
December 20 at 2:07 a.m., a vehicle was observed by officers
being driven erratically in the area of Evergreen and Myrtle. The
driver was stopped and was determined to be driving under the
influence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken into custody.
YOUR AD
Mail Theft
December 24 at 2:35 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Acorn
COULD called police to report a suspicious vehicle that was driving slowly
and circling through their neighborhood. Officers arrived and
contacted the subjects in the car. The driver was found to have a
BE HERE! suspended license, and a consent search of the vehicle revealed
stolen mail under the passenger seat of the vehicle. The subjects
are husband and wife, and both were arrested for mail theft.
Critical Missing Located
Call Patricia
On December 25 at 10:40 p.m., a 14-year-old autistic male
at juvenile was reported missing from a residence in the 500 block
of East Walnut. The child had wandered away from the home. A
626-818-2698 description of the child was broadcast and officers conducted an
area search. At approximately 12:35 a.m., the child was located by
Today! a relative at a Walmart in the city of Duarte.
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EDUCATION & YOUTH
Mountain View News Saturday, January 3, 2014
CHILD SAFETY INTERNET AWARENESS SCHOOL DIRECTORY
Editor’s Note: With many of our children receiving smartphones, tablets and computers over the holidays, we thought it would be a help to
Alverno High School
parents to hear from law enforcement regarding keeping your child safe from internet predators and inappropriate materials.
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[phone] Head of School: Ann M. Gillick
From The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department: E-mail address: [email protected]
Arcadia High School
The Internet has opened up a world of information for anyone with a computer and a connection. Your children will learn about computers. 180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007
As a parent, it is your responsibility to make sure your child stays safe online. Too many dangers from pedophiles to con artists can reach Phone: [phone], Principal: Brent Forsee
children (and adults) through the Internet. [email protected]
Arroyo Pacific Academy
GETTING STARTED
41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca,
Explain that although a person may be alone in a room using the computer, once logged on to the Internet, he or she is no longer alone. [phone] Principal: Phil Clarke
People using the Internet can find out who you are and where you are. They can even tap into information in your computer. Set aside time E-mail address: [email protected]
to explore the Internet together. Barnhart School
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007
CONTROLLING ACCESS [phone] Head of School: Ethan Williamson
Kindergarten - 8th grade
The best tool a child has for screening material found on the Internet is his or her brain. Teach children about exploitation, pornography, website: www.barnhartschool.org
hate literature, excessive violence, and other issues that concern you, so they know how to respond when they see this material. Choose
Bethany Christian School
and download a commercial online service that offers parental control features on all your devices. These features can block contact
that is not clearly marked as appropriate for children; chat rooms, bulletin boards, news groups, and discussion groups; or access to the 93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
Internet entirely. Purchase blocking software and design your own safety system. Different packages can block sites by name, search for [phone] Principal: James Lugenbuehl
unacceptable words and block sites containing those words, block entire categories of material, and prevent children from giving out E-mail address: [email protected]
personal information. Monitor your children when they're online and monitor the time they spend online. website: www. bcslions.org
Clairbourn School
TELL YOUR CHILDREN 8400 Huntington Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91775
· To always let you know immediately if they find something scary or threatening on the Internet. Phone: [phone] ext. 172
FAX: [phone]
· Never to give out their name, address, telephone number, password, school name, parents' name, or any other personal information. E-mail: [email protected]
Foothill Oaks Academy
· Never to agree to meet face to face with someone they’ve met online.
822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010
[phone]
· Never respond to messages that have bad words or seem scary or just weird.
Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaber
[email protected]
· Never to enter an area that charges for services without asking you first.
[email protected]
Frostig School
· Never to send a picture of themselves to anyone without your permission.
971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107
· Once a picture, a message, a post is sent, it cannot be retrieved and will remain on the internet virtually forever. [phone]
Head of School: Chris Schnieders, PhD
· It’s okay to say no and to never let anyone pressure them into doing something they feel uncomfortable doing. Email: [email protected]
The Gooden School
· That everything they read or see on the internet may not be true and that people online may not be who they seem. 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
[phone] Head of School: Patty Patano
WHAT YOU CAN DO IN THE COMMUNITY website: www.goodenschool.org
High Point Academy
Make sure that adults monitor access to the Internet at your children's school. Know your children's friends and their parents. Set reasonable
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107
rules for computer use and discuss them with your children. Investigations have shown that children will likely have a social media page
Headmaster John Higgins 626-798-8989
whether you approve or not, so it is imperative that you teach them internet safety. If your child's friend has Internet access at home, talk
website: www.highpointacademy.org
to the parents about the rules they have established. Find out if the children are monitored while they are online. If your child receives
threatening e-mails or pornographic material, save the offensive material and contact that user's Internet service provider and your local LaSalle High School
law enforcement agency. If you come across sites that are inappropriate for children when you are surfing the Net or become aware of the 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.
transmission, use, or viewing of child pornography while online, report it to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. [phone] website: www.lasallehs.org
Principal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC
For further information contact:
Monrovia High School
325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016
Sergeant Marvin Jaramilla Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department- Special Victims Bureau
[phone] Principal Darvin Jackson
11515 South Colima Road Whittier, Ca 90604 [phone] mtjarami@lasd,org
Email: [email protected]
Odyssey Charter School
WHAT EVERY PARENT NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT CHANGES IN THE
725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001
CLASSROOM [phone] Head of School: Lauren O’Neill
website: www.odysseycharterschool.org
Pasadena High School
(StatePoint) If you have school- age children, you likely have heard about the new Common Core State Standards. Already adopted by
2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca.
forty-three states, the District of Columbia, four territories, and the Department of Defense Education Activity, the Common Core
[phone] Principal: Gilbert Barraza
focuses on developing the critical-thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills students will need to be successful in college and the
website: www.pasadenahigh.org
workforce. What does this mean for your children and their education?
St. Rita Catholic School
With these new standards in place, parents may need to offer their students extra support. How can you help your young scholars be 322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
better prepared to meet the new challenges of the classroom? Principal Joan Harabedian [phone]
website: www.st-rita.org
English Language Arts
Sierra Madre Elementary School
141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
Vocabulary development is a major component of the new standards for English Language Arts. Encourage your children to build their
[phone] Principal: Esther Salinas
vocabulary organically by supplementing their required reading with a wide range of elected choices, such as classical myths, historical
E-mail address: [email protected]
documents and seminal literature. If you don’t already frequent the library, consider making that part of your family’s routine.
Sierra Madre Middle School
Analysis and comprehension of reading 160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
is also important. So consider reading [phone] Principal: Garrett Newsom
the same articles as your children and E-mail address: [email protected]
discussing what you both learned.    Walden School
74 S San Gabriel Blvd
Mathematics Pasadena, CA 91107 [phone]
www.waldenschool.net
Supplement classroom learning with free
Weizmann Day School
online resources. For example, Casio
1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107
Education offers in-depth information
[phone]
about standardized tests, including sample
Lisa Feldman: Head of School
questions from various state exams. They
also offer webinars and reference guides Wilson Middle School
to help both students and teachers make 300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107
better use of technology in math class, [phone] Principal: Ruth Esseln
including topical calculator instruction. E-mail address: [email protected]
Free education resources and information
PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
can be found at www.CasioEducation.
351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109
com.
[phone] Website: [email protected]
Math is all around us -- from sports ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
statistics to creating a family budget to 234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007
investing for college. Parents can leverage [phone] Website: www.ausd.net
real-life events and circumstances to
both illustrate the importance of math MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
comprehension, as well as help students 325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016
further understand the Common Core [phone] Website: www.monroviaschools.net
curriculum.
DUARTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010
“Mathematics education is most
[phone] Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us
meaningful when it promotes abstract
and quantitative reasoning skills and
appeals to innate human curiosity,” says
Yuji Sasajima, vice president of Casio’s
education division. “We’ve developed
programs and technologies that allow
teachers and students to take on the SEE
Common Core curriculum from multiple
fronts.”
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Students will need to adjust the way they
learn to keep up with changes in the ISSUES
classroom. By learning more about the
Common Core standards, parents can ONLINE
help ease the transition.
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FOOD AND DRINK
Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 3, 2015
The 2010 Simi Landslide Cabernet Sauvignon
TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dills
from Alexander Valley (not Valley)) is one cabernet
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that you should definitely put on your post-holiday
wine purchase list. I discovered this one simply
by the price point - I wanted a Cabernet in the mid $20’s, and I made a wise choice. The grapes are
all harvested right on the estate. Remember wine fans, cabernets are one of the world’s most widely
recognized red wine grape varieties. It is grown in nearly every major wine producing country among
a diverse spectrum of climates from Canada’s Okanagan Valley to Lebanon’s Beqaa Valley, and of
course right here in California. Its popularity is often attributed to its ease of cultivation—the grapes CHICKEN NACHO
have thick skins and the vines are hardy and naturally low-yielding, budding late to avoid frost and
other dangers. SOUP
A few weeks ago I mentioned Chrissy Whittmann from Wild Horse being one of a handful of female
wine makers. That trend continues here at Simi where the director of winemaking is Susan Lueker
and the winemaker is Megan Schofield. Bravo ladies!
The cabernet goes great with a goat cheese Slow cooker recipe
salad, crusty sourdough bread or even goat
cheese pizza with red peppers. The blending of INGREDIENTS
this cabernet brings the alcohol content down
to a modest 13.5%. The flavor starts with a hint 1 tablespoon tomato paste
of blackberry, and then somehow bursts into a 1 14 .5-ounce can diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
red berry with notes of spice that come from the 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced
French oak. Despite it’s youth (2010) the wine 1 zucchini, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 white onion, finely diced
finishes with wonderful tannins. I find this
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely chopped, plus slices for topping (remove seeds for less heat)
cabernet compares with many wines at a higher
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
price.
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 sprigs cilantro
1 15 -ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
3/4 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus whole chips for topping
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Dills Score: 91 Kosher salt
Closure: Corked 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Each week I will give you my Dills Score. I have 8 ounces American cheese, diced
added points for value. I’m starting with a base 1/2 cup milk
of 50 points; I added 8 points for color, 8 points
for aroma or “nose”, 8 points for taste, 7 points for DIRECTIONS
finish, and 10 points for my overall impression,
which includes my value rating. Combine the tomato paste, tomatoes, potato, zucchini, onion, jalapeno, garlic, oregano, cumin, cilantro
  and hominy in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the crushed tortilla chips, the chicken broth and 1 teaspoon
Join me this Sunday at 12 noon for Dining w/Dills salt. Cover and cook on low, 7 1/2 hours. Add the chicken and cook 30 more minutes.
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Combine the cheese and milk in a medium microwave-safe bowl; microwave, whisking occasionally,
until melted and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve the soup topped with tortilla chips, the cheese sauce and
sliced jalapeno.
Recipe coutesy of Food Network Magazine
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
THE JOY OF YOGA
SET AN INTENTION
Happy New Year! important to recognize the power of Prana. It is
I simply love the enthusiasm and inspiration we bring into our A NEW YEAR; A NEW YOU
beginning a new life.
year. There’s no To set our intentions for the new year, we must
Chances are, you ate and drank more than you really wanted to this
other period of first get clear on what it is we want. It’s helpful (and
holiday season. And many of you have a New Year’s resolution to shed
time that provides powerful) to be as specific as possible. A written
some unwanted pounds and improve your overall health. What better
the feeling of endless possibility and optimism. I version of our intentions is an essential part.
way to give you that jumpstart to weight loss and better health than with
enjoy looking back on my successes and trials of Whether it be a page in your private notebook or a
cleanse, detox or purification program.
the past year as well. All of my experiences hold fully visible vision board, write them down! Next,
knowledge and invaluable wisdom that help propel begin silently giving energy and contemplation
A cleanse helps your body to purify and rebuild from the inside out.
me to the next place I’m supposed to be. With that to these intentions during meditation. Lastly,
Cleanses go by multiple names. They all work the same in that they limit
development, I bring my focus upon setting my give these intentions Prana, or energy, in real life.
what you can eat or drink and some offer some sort of supplementation.
intention for the year ahead. Maybe 10 minutes seeking information on one of
Some target specific organs and others are whole body. There are lots of
Once an intention is made, it can carry great your goals?
cleansing programs on the market. Some are good and some are not so
power and energy. The more energy and thought Don’t forget to add in the same patience, love
good. The best cleanses support your major organ systems with the proper
we give to any certain intention, helps it to gain and compassion you’d give to anyone whom you
nutrients that are only found in whole foods. The follow up to a good
strength and eventually manifest to actuality. In cared about. If your focus or enthusiasm wanes,
Dr. Tina is a traditional cleanse is transitioning to a healthier way of eating that is pleasurable.
yoga, we refer to energy as Prana. We are beings of be around the people who support you in your
naturopath and nutri-
Prana, or vital life force energy, and it is constantly resolve. And as the saying goes...”Rome wasn’t tionist at Vibrant Living
This is the time of year to do a cleanse. A cleanse helps your body to
changing or waxing and waning. Day-to-day built in a day...” Wellness Center
detoxify from the toxins that have accumulated from too many holiday
life can drain Prana from us, while experiences Namaste friends and see you in class,
parties! A cleanse also helps your body to maintain a healthy weight. The
like our yoga practice, pour Prana in. It’s so Keely Totten
holiday food and drink are not the only ways our bodies obtain toxins. We are exposed to toxins on a
daily basis including air pollutants, pesticides, and even household cleaners. Our bodies are made to
rid themselves of toxins but can and do become overburdened with the task. A purification program
or cleanse will offer your body additional support while ridding it of toxins naturally, reducing your
weight and bringing about a feeling of vitality.
If you have never tried a cleanse, this is the year to do so. Cleanses and purification programs are not
just for the stars or the rich and famous. You too can start a journey towards looking and feeling your
best. Find out what it is like to live a healthy and vibrant life where your body functions at its best.
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10 JUST FOR BEST FRIENDS
Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 3, 2015
LOOKING FOR A BEST FRIEND??
Happy Tails Looking For A Best Friend?? his own You Tube video. https://
MAN’S BEST FRIEND To start the New Year with? www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK1z
Can you say “Fetch?” If you like QS4D6SA&feature=youtu.be
by Chris Leclerc to play with a happy, active dog, Hurley would bring joy to an
Hurley is the right one for you! active family who can give him
As a pet sitter in Sierra Madre, I spend a lot of my develop a dog that would make life easier for Hurley is about 6 years old, and the regular exercise and play time
time hiking the hills and strolling the sidewalks of the human. The hunting dog helped by keeping is being called a Chihuahua mix. that he loves. He originally shared
our small town with my furry, four-legged canine food on the table. Herding dogs helped control He has very long slender legs, his home with another dog, so
clients. On any given day, during the course of livestock, and perhaps the more loyal yet aggressive all the better to chase toys! He he would probably do well with
a dog walk in this tiny burg, it is not unusual to breeds served to protect the home and the family. weighs around 14 pounds and another dog as a playmate. Hurley
stumble across at least ten or twelve other dogs Around the mid 19th century, man’s effort to has the most adorable under bite is a very sweet boy who deserves a
walking with their humans and of the several dogs refine the specific qualities and characteristics of that gives him a very unique look. He is mostly wonderful home. Why not come in to meet him
I might come into contact with in such a short the domestic dog had become far more focused on tan, with some black ticking in his coat. His face and see what a special dog he is?
period of time, it is rare that any two are anything aesthetic values than practical needs, and by the has beautiful markings of both colors. His coat is He currently resides at the San Gabriel Valley
alike. turn of the twentieth century the dog had become short and easy to care for. Humane Society located at 851 E. Grand Avenue
The wide variety of colors, shapes, sizes and well known as a symbol of social status. When we first met Hurley, we thought he was a bit in San Gabriel with his roommate. We are located
behavioral patterns among the many breeds in While the dog has proven to be man’s best friend on the shy side, but once he felt more comfortable, off San Gabriel Blvd., north of Mission and south
today’s society truly amazes me. My most recent over many years of change, man has proven to be he showed us what an outgoing guy he really is. He of Las Tunas.
internet search for how many dog breeds there somewhat less than a best friend to the dog. While gets along well with his kennel mate, who also likes To arrange a ‘Meet and Greet’ with Hurley,
are currently in existence rendered a result of the side effects of breeding were certainly not to run and play. Hurley is very fast to fetch his toy, please stop by any time from 10:00am to 4:30pm
181 purebred canine types registered with the intentional, they definitely have taken their toll. and then will run and jump into a lap to keep his Tuesday thru Sunday.
American Kennel Club. If you add the list of un- One example of eugenics gone bad is in the case of toy safe. He is very nimble and can easily jump on His adoption fee is $120 which includes his
registered breeds that have been officially named the Dalmatian, sometimes known as the “Firehouse laps and chairs during playtime. At the shelter, we neuter surgery, a microchip, first vaccinations
and propagated throughout the US and other Dog”, mainly used as a carriage dog in it’s early saw him jump onto a table where he happily landed and a free wellness check-up at a participating
parts of the world, the total count comes to a total days. The Dalmatian’s white and spotted coat are in a container of dog sweaters and blankets – still veterinarian. Feel free to call us at [phone]
of 200+ recognized canine breeds and I must say, what set this breed apart from the others, however holding his toy in his mouth! He is very focused! for more information on Hurley.
that blows my mind. Especially when you consider it is the white beneath the spots that is directly Hurley came to us from another shelter where See our website at www.sgvhumane.org for
the fact that the variety of characteristics from one associated with it’s tendency for blindness due to he was famous for his fetching skills, and even has information and photos of all our wonderful pets.
breed to another are the direct result of nothing a gene that will not allow vitamin A to nourish the
more than a minute .2% genetic difference! retina. Other examples of experimental breeding
For the past two centuries, man has been side effects include hip dysplasia in the German
asphyxiated with the concept of breeding the Shepherd and obsessive compulsive disorder in the
“perfect” dog through the applied science of Bull Terrier. Eye & ear allergies in the Bloodhound
eugenics, the intentional practice of “improving” are other examples of undesirable results of
or somehow altering the genetic composition of intentional breeding of dogs for a specific purpose.
a given population. In this case, the population Yes, man has benefited immensely from the efforts
happens to be the canine species, or what we dog- made to create the perfect pup. But there has been
loving Americans like to call “Man‘s Best Friend“. a high price to be paid.
What lead to the human’s insatiable desire to create Fortunately, there is a proverbial pot of gold at
the ideal specimen of a dog? How did man come to the end of the eugenic rainbow. Scientific research
rely on the canine to be his “best friend”? on how to reduce the side effects of breeding have
There are various schools of thought on how had a double benefit to human society. By studying
it all came about, however a combination of the problems that prevail as a result of canine
extensive research & scientific studies have left eugenics, we are also learning how to treat some of
little room for argument that the domestic dog the diseases that we as humans fall victim to. So,
that we are so familiar with, originated from the the dog has indeed been man’s best friend through
grey wolf, scientifically known as Canis lupus. The thick and thin, from the beginning to the end.
mainstream theory among most canine history In earlier days, the dog helped us move from the
research scientists is that man’s first one-on-one “cave to the castle”, now it helps lend knowledge
contact with the grey wolf occurred unintentionally. and understanding for our own health as human
It is said to have happened sometime around 7000 beings.
BC (+/-), when the human population began to I personally feel strongly about adopting and
grow, moving away from an extremely primitive not shopping for domestic pets. I dream of a day
way of life, to occupy previously un-developed when there will be less animals kept in cages until
territories where they built living structures and they are euthanized in shelters throughout our
established unprecedented property perimeters country. All the beautiful breeds are amazing to
between themselves. The grey wolf was already in behold, but until we humans get a grasp on the
residence in the forests and other natural pristine responsibilities that come with that beauty, I
spaces where man made claim to the land as believe we should refrain from breeding and focus
“home“, therefore the interface between the two on finding forever homes for the millions that
species became inevitable. are now being held captive behind bars, hoping
Remains of the earliest known domesticated someone will care enough to love them and give
dog, scientifically known as Canis lupus familiaris, them a good life.
were discovered at the Jaihu archaeological site in
China, dating back to the early Neolithic period
(7000-5800 BC). Needless to say,
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of basic survival and “progress”.
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