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TH E F OOTHILLS COMMUNITY NEW S PA P E R
September 18, 2014
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Groundbreaking Anniversary
Celebrated at FBCLC
New City
Online Comments
System Suggested
By Ted AYALA
Glendale City Councilmember
Laura
Friedman,
during
remarks summarizing the trip
she and other members of the
council made to the meeting of
the League of California Cities
(LCC), urged her colleagues to
adopt an online comment system
that she said would “engage the
public in discussion in a formal
way.”
That system, which Friedman
did not refer to by name, has
already been adopted by several
municipalities. A similar system
known as NextDoor is currently
employed by some in the city. But
it distinguishes itself by forcing
its users to submit their real
names and addresses.
“We know that we’re getting
real comments from real people,”
she said. “That way people can’t
game the system.”
The system she discussed
would also allow the city to
narrow comments down to just a
few blocks, instead of permitting
comments from outside of areas
directly affected by the particular
issue at hand.
see GCC on page 6
By Michael J. ARVIZU
Larry Battin, a resident of
Tujunga, was only 9 years old
when First Baptist Church, La
Crescenta (FBCLC), broke ground
for an expansion of worship
facilities in 1964.
All of the schoolteachers were
excited, he recalled, as they
brought their students over to
witness the big event. Hundreds
of people were lined up. And since
he was a little boy, Battin said, he
got to stand right up in front of the
crowd of people.
“There’s a picture, and he’s up
front,” confimed Verna Bates,
a resident of Glendale who,
along with Battin, attended the
groundbreaking 50 years ago this
week. “I think there were two
people between us.”
It was a nice day, jacket weather,
Bates and Battin said.
Although the weather in the
Crescenta Valley has been far
from cool this week, the FBCLC
congregation gathered for a
Hawaiian-themed
luncheon
to commemorate the 50th
anniversary of the groundbreaking
of 1964, which allowed the church
to expand into new facilities. “It
Photos provided by FBCLC
First Baptist Church-La Crescenta celebrated the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking. The church expanded its facilities
(above left) resulting in the facility the community knows today. At right is FBCLC pastor Bill Flanders.
was sunny and bright,” Battin
said. “I just remember so much
excitement about it. It was
something that the people had
been working on for so long. It
was a big dream that was actually
happening.”
Church member Colette Bates
and Battin grew up attending
FBCLC, where she was a member
of the youth choir, “Sounds of
Purpose.” FBCLC, Colette said,
was the church for youth to go in
La Crescenta, given its proximity
to the high school. Colette and
Battin are both Crescenta Valley
High School alumni.
While Colette does not recall
the actual groundbreaking, she
does recall how crowded the old
facilities used to be.
“We were full,” she said.
At its peak in 1964, FBCLC
boasted over 2,000 families. The
original church facilities existed
where The Ark youth ministry
facilities exist today. Before long,
the church ran out of space to
house its weekly worship services,
see FBCLC on page 7
If You Saw Something, Say Something … Please
By Mary O’KEEFE
Above is pictures from a surveillance video of a man stealing the bench from in front of Montrose
Pet Hospital. The theft occurred on Sunday shortly after midnight. Anyone who recognizes this
man is asked to call Montrose Pet Hospital.
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A surveillance video is making the social
media rounds of a man stealing a bench in front
of Montrose Pet Hospital. Without hesitation he
picked up the bench, then apparently placed it
in his truck. Comments on social media reflect
feelings of anger, but mostly disappointment
that someone would do this in Montrose.
The video shows a white pick-up truck driving
eastbound in the 2400 block of Honolulu Avenue
in Montrose. Apparently the same truck then
reappears, headlights facing north, in the
driveway between the Montrose Pet Hospital
and Wells Fargo bank, blocking the sidewalk. A
man appears to have exited the truck, walked
to the bench in front of the hospital, picked it up
and walked toward the truck. The video ends.
The bench has been in front of Montrose Pet
Hospital since they opened over three years
ago; no one has touched it. The staff put the
surveillance video on Facebook asking if anyone
recognized the man or the truck or had any
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information concerning the incident.
“I realize this is just a bench, but it was a ‘local’
bench stolen from a local small business,” said
Montrose resident Cindi Anderson. “This guy
was so nonchalant and bold, like he was saying,
‘Take that, folks.’ I [want] to get the message out
to be careful who you mess around with because
we’ll do what it takes to hunt you down!”
The vehicle is white, possibly 1999 to 2003
Chevy S10 pick-up. Anyone with information
can contact the Montrose Pet Hospital,
(818) 249-2273, or respond on the Montrose Pet
Hospital Facebook page.
About a month ago, the Vietnam Memorial at
the corner of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean View
Boulevard was vandalized. There was graffiti
along the pole and it had been dented at its base.
Anyone with information on that vandalism
can contact the Glendale Police Substation in
Montrose at (818) 249-8173.
To view the surveillance video, visit www.
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from the desk of the publisher
A Parade to Remember
September 18, 2014
Weather
in the
Foothills
none of the elementary kids was all were identified and folks
even born when 9/11 occurred, were encouraged to spend
some time visiting some or all
this was heartwarming.
The parade wasn’t the only of them. From what I’ve heard,
event held. On Thursday night, everyone who participated in
Bob Smith Toyota hosted a trib- celebrating La Crescenta had a
ute and on Saturday, the CV wonderful time. Special thanks
Youth Town Council held a cer- are extended to Stuart Byles
emony at the war memorial at who welcomed visitors to DeuTwo Strike Park. Of course, CV kmejian Park and Le Mesnager
Weekly was at all of the events barn, Robbyn Battles and Kyle
and a detailed story with pic- Studebaker who greeted people
tures begins on page 3. There at Crescenta Commons, Dianne
were so many photos sent to us Thompson who opened her
of these events that there is no historic home, Mary O’Keefe
way that we can include them in who manned St. Luke’s of the
the paper, so I hope you will visit Mountains, Joanna Linkchorst
our website (click on NEWS) to and the Friends of Rockhaven
see a full gallery. Also, our own who had a pop-up in front of the
Charly Shelton pulled together property to greet guests and the
an incredible video of the pa- marvelous ladies over at the La
rade. It’s about eight minutes Crescenta Woman’s Club who
long, but captures the spirit of not only opened their doors, but
the parade. I hope you take time offered delicious refreshments.
to visit our website and check it I’m sure I’m forgetting someone, but please know that without (click on VIDEO).
out your enthusiasm the day
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Friday, Sept. 12 was the date couldn’t have happened.
that La Crescentans celebrated
– you might say
that the 91214 came
Robin Goldsworthy is the
out on 9/12/14!
publisher of the Crescenta
The centennial
Valley Weekly. She can be
event was a chance
to showcase local
reached at robin@cvweekly.com
historic and iconic
or (818) 248-2740.
places. Fifteen in
Summer 2014 is almost history. After two power outages and temperatures reaching close to 110, most of us
eagerly await a change of seasons and
hopefully an end to the hot weather.
On Sept. 22 at 7:29 p.m., autumn begins in our part of the world. I can’t
promise an instant drop in temperatures, but as each day passes we are
getting closer to the cooler days of fall.
Summer furniture is 75% off at
Ralphs. Pumpkins and chrysanthemums have now taken center stage.
In the Northern Hemisphere, the sun
is appearing later in the morning and
setting earlier in the evening. A common utterance by many is, “The days
are getting shorter.” Days are still 24
hours, although it is light that is now
sadly lacking. This is our autumn
equinox, which in Latin is aequus
(equal) and nox (nox) night. Although
the equinox happens at the same moment worldwide, due to the differences
in time zones it appears to arrive at
different times. So the exact date that
the equinox arrives is actually Sept.
23 at 2:29 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Once known as Greenwich
Mean Time, UTC can be considered
the “global time base.” The UTC location includes the longitudinal areas of
western Africa and Europe.
Before time was measured by the
clock, humans looked to the sky and
their surrounding environment as indicators of the time of day and seasonal
changes. In fact, the Incans at Machu
Picchu in Peru created the intihuatana
stone (meaning hitching post for the
sun). Studies by archeological historians and astronomers found this gran-
INSIDE
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014 in
the Crescenta Valley was surely a day to remember. The CV
Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Early Rodders
Car Club organized the second
annual Remembrance Parade, a
commemoration of Patriot Day
and an opportunity for the community to show its respect for
those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
I was fortunate to ride in one
of the parade cars with my longtime friend Stan Birchall and
CV Weekly proofreader Anne
McNeill. Along with about 30
other classic vehicles, we were
able to see firsthand the outpouring of support and respect
for Patriot Day.
Highlights of the morning
included driving by Rosemont
Middle School and I can say
that those of us in the parade
cars probably didn’t have a
dry eye among us. Principal
Cynthia Livingston arranged
to have every student curbside – about 1300 in all – some
waving American flags and all
cheering on the parade. Most of
the schools we passed – Monte
Vista, Valley View, Dunsmore,
St. James, Lincoln and CV High
School – all had a contingent of
kids outside, some hollering,
“USA.! USA!” Considering that
“Change is a measure of time and,
in the autumn, time seems speeded up.
What was is not and never will be again will be;
what is is change.”
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construction is being overseen by the
CVTC and is scheduled for completion
in the next few weeks.
Today, we know each equinox and
solstice is an astronomical event,
caused by the Earth’s tilt on its axis
and annual orbit around the sun. Too
scientific? Then look at nature – birds
and butterflies are heading south and
leaves are beginning to turn color.
The National Weather Service is
teasing us, based on real scientific
data, with the possibility of “some local drizzle or even a little rain” Friday (this week, not next), “especially
across the foothills of L.A. County.”
Temperatures will drop more than 15
degrees. Enjoy the cool temps because
by Monday, up we go again as an offshore flow intensifies and “warming
may be significant.”
Last Monday while driving north on
the 2 Freeway with the a/c blasting,
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Sirius Radio. Either someone had a
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IN Brief
5K Walk-Run on Saturday
The Crescenta Valley Chamber of
Commerce invites everyone to take part
in the annual 5K Walk-Run taking place
on Saturday at Two Strike Park. Check-in
begins at 7 a.m.; kids’ fun run is at 7:55
.m.; the 5K run starts at 8 a.m.; the 5K
walk starts at 8:05 a.m. The cost is $20,
$10 for kids’ fun run.
For more info, call the chamber
at (818) 248-4957 or email info@
crescentavalleychamber.org.
Two Strike Park is located at 5107
Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta.
Rosemont Preserve Open
Gate Afternoon
There will be an “open gate” event on
Sunday afternoon, Sept. 21 at Rosemont
Preserve. This is a chance to visit the
Preserve and wander the trail at your
own pace, enjoying the tranquil setting,
the wildlife and the natural beauty.
Photographers, bring your camera to
capture the late afternoon light.
The gate will be open from 2 p.m. to 4
pm, and Friends of the Rosemont Preserve
committee members will be available to
answer questions and show guests this
community resource. There will also be
Rosemont Preserve T-shirts for sale!
The Preserve is located at the north end
of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain
link fence. As street parking is limited,
please park at Two Strike Park, 5107
Rosemont Ave. Wear sturdy shoes if you
plan on walking the trail.
This event is free to the public and
suitable for all ages; no reservations
required. Rain cancels event. Sorry, no
pets.
For further information, contact the
Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at
RosemontFriends@gmail.com.
Deukmejian Work Day
Planned
The next wilderness work day is on
Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon at
Deukmejian Wilderness Park.
Participants should wear sturdy shoes,
comfortable clothes and a hat. Bring
water; snacks and other drinks will be
provided.
Deukmejian Wilderness Park is located
at 3429 Markridge Road in La Crescenta.
BAF Accepting Board Apps
The City of Burbank in collaboration
with the Park, Recreation and Community
Services (PRCS) board and the Burbank
Athletic Federation (BAF) is seeking
applicants for the BAF board of directors.
Appointments are for a three-year term
and meetings are held in the evening on
the first Tuesday of each month. Desirable
qualities of interested candidates should
include, but is not limited to, a minimum
of five years’ experience as a participant
in organized sports leagues and five
years’ experience as a manager, coach or
official in youth or adult sports programs.
The selection process will include, but
is not limited to, review of applicant
qualifications, an interview process by a
selection panel, and final appointments
by the PRCS board.
Applications are available at the PRCS
Dept. Administration office, the Burbank
Sports office or online at: www.burbankca.
gov/departments/park-recreation-andcommunity-services/sports-programs.
Applications will be accepted through
Friday, Oct. 10 at 5 p.m.
For more information about applying
for the BAF board of directors, contact
Rena at (818) 238-5330.
9/11 Remembered in the
Crescenta Valley
Photos by Dick CLUBB, Daniel GOLDSWORTHY, Dan HOLM and Mary O’KEEFE,
By Mary O’KEEFE and Sammi SLAYBACK
He served at a tent that he labeled the “Hardhat Café” that
was at ground zero in New York, where the Twin Towers fell. He
supported those whose job it was to recover the victims and to clear
the twisted metal of the fallen Twin Towers.
“I wanted to be there. I wanted to be there not to see more pain,
not to see more hurt, but to step outside myself and help,” he said.
“I wanted to ease the pain, I wanted to comfort.”
At the end of the evening those in attendance shook the hands
of the first responders, thanking them for being there for the
community.
Los Angeles County Fire Bat. Chief Lawrence Collins thanked
The Crescenta Valley community had the opportunity to
recognize 9/11 last week with three separate events held over
two days. The first was a Remembrance Parade that began at
9:11 a.m. on 9/11 that wound through the streets of the Crescenta
Valley. Later that day, an emotional tribute was held honoring
those emergency responders who were victims in the terrorists’
attack on Sept. 11, 2001. The tribute was also a chance to thank
those responders who support the Crescenta Valley area. Finally,
on Saturday the Crescenta Valley Youth Town Council and Los
Angeles County Parks and Recreation sponsored an event at the
see 9/11 on page 6
memorial wall at Two Strike Park.
The Remembrance Parade commemorated Patriot Day
and featured 41 classic cars from the Early Rodders Car
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As his car, the first behind the emergency responders,
drove closer to Rosemont Middle School, the sound of
students cheering could be heard, and then Sityar saw the
sidewalk lined with cheering, flag waving students. It was
almost too much for him to believe.
“Oh my, look at that. ... look at all those kids,” he said,
choking back tears.
Mike Smith of Bob Smith Toyota was in the passenger
seat of Sityar’s car. At the sight of the Rosemont students,
Smith began waving the American flag and cheering.
That level of emotion continued as the caravan drove past
the CV Sheriff’s Station, the fire stations and schools in
La Crescenta and Montrose. The event ended at LACoFD
Station 82 in La Cañada. Throughout the route, people
stood outside their businesses and homes, waving flags and
chanting U-S-A.
“It was unbelievable,” Sityar said.
Later that night, a more somber event took place at Bob
Smith Toyota.
Organized by the same people who oversaw the morning
parade – Steve Pierce, Jean Maluccio and Dwight Sityar –
the evening event included patriotic and spiritual music.
Early responders including members of the LACoFD,
Glendale Police Dept., CV Sheriff’s and CERT [Community
Emergency Response Team] stood as students from Lincoln
and Valley View elementary schools sang to them. Tammy
Flanders, Eli Locke, Faith Alone Band and Theatre
Americana added their voices in song as well.
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One of the more emotional moments was when Joshua
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Sneed of the Salvation Army spoke to the audience about
responding to New York after 9/11.
“I wanted to be there,” Sneed said of his decision to
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College Talk at CVTC
Meeting Tonight
By Mary O’KEEFE
At
tonight’s
Crescenta
Valley Town Council meeting,
representatives from Glendale
Community College will be
speaking about three programs
offered by the school.
The Jump Start Program
is designed for high school
students who want to get a
“jump” on their college track.
Students must be either juniors
or seniors and in good standing
with the school in both grades
and
attendance.
Students
may speak to their high school
counselor to see if they meet
the qualifications. The cost for
enrollment in GCC classes is $46
per unit; however, the college
will waive that fee, as well as
the parking fee, for California
residents. For the parking fee to
be waived, students must have a
valid California driver’s license.
There are some costs to the
program. Students will pay a
one-time fee for an identification
card and pay a student
services and health fee for
each enrollment. The costs of
these fees will be $40.50 for fall/
spring semesters and $36.50 for
summer/winter sessions.
GCC representatives also
will be discussing the Glendale
College
Scholars
Program.
This program allows qualified
students to receive priority
registration
and
priority
consideration into competitive
universities. The students are
required to take six honors
classes and have their own
counselor and program director.
The minimum requirement
for students to participate in
the program includes a 3.25
unweighted GPA, successful
completion of college preparatory
coursework, completion of the
Glendale College assessment
exams in math and English and
placement in English 1010 and
Math 103.
Information on how to transfer
to a university from Glendale
College will also be discussed at
the CVTC meeting.
The meeting is tonight at 7
p.m. at the La Crescenta Library
Community Room. The library
is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd.
The community room is at the
back entrance to the library. CV
Youth Town Council meets at 6
p.m. prior to the CVTC meeting.
GPD is Hiring
By Mary O’KEEFE
The Glendale Police Dept. is
accepting applications for police
officer recruit, police officer
recruit
bilingual
(English/
Armenian) and police officer
recruit
bilingual
(English/
Korean).
The requirements include
that the applicant must be at
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least 20 years old at the time
of the application. Applicants
need to have a valid California
driver’s license, must have a
high school diploma or GED
(General Education Diploma)
be a U.S. citizen or must have
applied for citizenship at least
one year prior to date on the
application and have a “good
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convictions, according to Det.
Robert Montenegro, background
investigation unit.
For those applying for bilingual
positions, applicants need to
be fluent in that language they
are applying for and be able to
translate.
“[Bilingual applicants] take a
separate test,” Montenegro said.
The application filing period for
these positions is Sept. 15-26.
Applicants may only apply
online for these positions at
http://www.glendaleca.gov/
government/departments/
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Minibike Reunion Tour Set
For Saturday
By Brandon HENSLEY
September always brings
the start football season, but
in La Crescenta it also means
it’s time to gear up for Joe’s
Minibike Reunion Tour. For the
third straight year, the minibike
tour will take place at Crescenta
Valley Park this Saturday from 8
a.m. to 1 p.m.
“It’s a short, fun gathering
where guys get a chance to
show off their bike, but more
importantly they get see all the
other bikes,” said event organizer
Joe Sebergandio, who has done
plenty of promoting around town
the last couple of years to make
sure his passion project gets
enough recognition.
It certainly worked last year.
Sebergandio estimated over a
thousand people came out to CV
Park last year to check out all
kinds of bikes, including ones by
manufacturers Taco and Honda,
and those custom-built.
When asked about changes to
this year’s event, Sebergandio
said, “I’m not sad to say that
there really aren’t.” Most of the
day will look similar to last
year. Registering a bike will cost
$20, and those who enter can
win prizes and awards based
on which category their bike is
entered. Merchandise will be
available, including T-shirts and
jackets, which will come in black
this year.
Sponsors
include
Taco
Mini Bikes, Honda, Pioneer
electronics and local automotive
repair
shop
Campbell’s
Automotive.
Money
from
sponsorships is a big deal this
time around, and Sebergandio
said he has enough to hold a
minibike build-off contest up to
$5,000 this year. It is sponsored
by Taco. More details will be
revealed at the event.
“There
were
over
200
manufacturers at one time back
in the ’60s and ’70s, and there
are only a handful of them left,
and for it to be Taco, an iconic
brand here on the west coast,
them being a sponsor [for the
show as well as the contest]
– that’s another big part of
the excitement that I have,”
Sebergandio said.
Sebergandio said last year’s
event felt like a legitimate show;
now he just wants it to continue
to grow.
“I’m hoping for a little bit of
an increase in [the number of]
bikes,” he said.
The biggest change, really, is
the location at CV Park. Before
the tour was held near New York
Avenue. Now it will be to the
west at Hindenburg Park, near
Lauderdale Avenue.
“It’s a beautiful area, and
a large area. It’s grassier,”
Sebergandio said, who noted he
was just glad to secure CV
Park again as it gives the event
stability, which is important to
him.
If the weather stays as hot as
it has been, that could detract
some from coming. Still, as
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Sebergandio said, at least it’s not
on the East Coast where it could
rain.
“We’ve got sunny skies, and if
it’s a little bit warmer than we’d
like [that’s fine],” he said.
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New Booties at Burbank
Bob Hope Airport
By Mary O’KEEFE
Since the attacks on U.S. soil on
Sept. 11, 2001, security at airports
has changed, and continues to
change. The days of getting to the
airport late, having family walk to
the gate with the passenger and
keeping your shoes on are gone. The
security, most agree, is worth the
time and trouble and, as Americans
do best, they adapt.
Burbank Bob Hope Airport is
one of the first airports that will
reward that adaptive spirit with a
new vending machine that is being
introduced that will make following
security measures a little more
comfortable. Beginning on Friday,
travelers at the Bob Hope Airport
will be able to “soft-shoe through
terminal security checkpoints with
‘flightfeet.’”
BLT innovations, LLC, a womanowned business, created “flightfeet,”
lightweight non-latex, non-skid
reusable footwear that passengers
can wear while their shoes and
carry-ons are going through the
checkpoint screening.
The cost of the “booties” is $3 per
pair, which includes a bag to place
shoes in as well.
The Bob Hope Airport was chosen
as the first airport to provide
the flightfeet booties in vending
machines, said Lucy Burghdorf,
spokeswoman for Burbank Bob
Hope Airport.
“[BLT owner Kelley Kilgannon]
contacted us,” Burghdorf said.
She added Kilgannon’s business
was based in Upland but she knew
the San Fernando Valley well.
“This product will offer passengers
an alternative to walking through
security checkpoints in socks,
nylons or bare feet, and putting
shoes in the supplied shoe bag
will help the traveler avoid the
clutter that results when loose
items are put in the screening bins
separately,” Kilgannon stated in a
release.
with the help of the VFW and
under the supervision of Mariam
Barnes and CV Town Council Vice
President Harry Leon. The CV
Youth Town Council is a branch
of the town council made up of
a group of younger community
members that provides a voice for
Crescenta Valley’s youth.
On
Saturday
morning,
approximately 45 individuals
gathered at Two Strike Park to
honor the memory of those who
died in the collapse of the Twin
Towers 13 years ago. The Youth
Town Council chose to hold the
event on Saturday because 9/11
fell on a Thursday this year; many
people did not get the chance to
properly honor the fallen due to
work and school schedules.
The morning started with the
Pledge of Allegiance led by the
Armenian Scout Troop, followed
by the National Anthem sung
by Lori Sarti. Speeches were
given by several people including
Anthony Portantino, Crescenta
Valley Lacrosse team coach Boz
Crowther, and various members
of the Youth Town Council and
VFW. The speeches brought
tears to the eyes of community
members, particularly Crowther’s
speech about his cousin who
passed away in one of the towers
that day.
“He told us about how he
discovered that his cousin who
worked in the tower actually
saved over 20 people’s lives and
he lost his life in the process,”
shared Town Council alternate
Mariam Barnes. “It was a great
story.”
Though this was the first time
the Youth Town Council hosted an
event, Barnes made it clear that
it won’t be the last.
“We plan to make this an annual
event,” she said. “It went well.”
blog,” she said.
Mayor Zareh Sinanyan and
Councilmember Paula Devine
expressed openness to considering
the system provided it fit within
the city budget.
Friedman also pushed for a
program that she said would
allow the city to “delve into its
budget,” saying that it would
allow for a more “transparent”
operation.
“Again, I’m all for it,” the mayor
responded. “I just don’t want it
to cost more than the money we
save.”
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everyone for the event and told
the audience how important it
was to remember this event.
“I was dispatched to 911 [New
York City after the attack on
9/11/2001],” he said. “I saw first
hand what happened.”
He spoke of his colleagues
from New York fire and police
departments who had lost their
lives the day of 9/11/01.
During the Remembrance
Parade, he said, there were a
lot of children who weren’t even
born when the attack on the
U.S. occurred. He commented on
how they were cheering the first
responders as they drove by.
“The world has changed so
drastically since then,” Collins
said. “These children are our
future … with their spirit and
their respect we have a bright
future in this country.”
On Saturday, the CV Youth
Town Council hosted a 9/11 event
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She also said the system would
be a great benefit to residents
who can’t make the trip down to
City Hall, but still have a lot to
say.
“This is just another way where
we can hear our constituents in a
more formalized way than just a
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Nice Turnout for Celebrate La Crescenta
By Isiah REYES
On Sept. 12, 2014, the community
had the opportunity to celebrate
La Crescenta 91214 (the area’s
zip code) by visiting 15 historical
landmarks located throughout La
Crescenta.
Locations ranged from Crescenta
Valley Park and Dog Park, Whiting
Woods, Rosemont Preserve and
Ananda Ashrama, to name
a few. The main reception for
the celebration was held at La
Crescenta Woman’s Club, which
is the oldest service club in the
city of Glendale. People of all ages
gathered to partake in conversation
and refreshments.
“There are so many different
things and points of view and
cultural things here in the city
that people who live here don’t
even know about let alone the
people who don’t live here,” said
Woman’s Club member Maryann
Baghdasarian. “This makes it nice
because it is specific and they
can go to each one and get a good
overview of what the city is like.”
People at the reception enjoyed
the idea of celebrating the city and,
even though the zip code won’t
align next year, many are open to
the idea of having some sort of La
Crescenta heritage day becoming a
yearly event.
“I would like to see it happen next
year,” said La Crescenta Woman’s
Club President Carol Huntwork. “I
know there are people continually
moving into La Crescenta and
we should let them know of the
different sites. We would do the
same thing again if it calls for it.”
Another celebrated location
was the former site of Rockhaven
Sanitarium located in the 2700
block of Honolulu Avenue. It was
founded in 1923 and was one
of many sanitariums in the La
Crescenta area.
“This day makes people aware
that La Crescenta actually has
history,” said Joanna Linkchorst,
president of Friends of Rockhaven.
People who visited this site were
given free pins while hanging out
and talking about the property.
“I’m just really excited that this
is happening. I think it’s great
to get the families involved,”
said Phaedra Walton, a friend
of Rockhaven and substitute
teacher of Glendale Unified School
District. “I love the tour we did of
Deukmejian Park because I got a
good history lesson.”
Crescenta Commons, located
on the corner of Orange and
Rosemont avenues, was also one
of the 15 landmarks chosen for
the day. Crescenta Valley Town
Council President Robbyn Battles
was onsite and said there were
about 50 to 60 people who showed
up to sign the 75-foot scroll that
was on display for the community.
The scroll will be placed in a time
capsule and then lowered into the
monument at a future dedication
ceremony. Many families gathered
and signed messages with markers
for future generations that will be
reading them in either 50 or 75
years from now.
“For us, I think the event was a
tremendous success,” Battles said.
“I think just the spirit of it was
wonderful.”
Crescenta Valley Chamber of
Commerce President Steve Pierce
said all 15 locations were chosen
based on their significance to the
community.
“I think it’s a good idea once a
year to get out and do this type of
thing,” Pierce said.
facilities in 1964, calling them
forward-looking.
“These facilities have also
allowed a lot of different ministries
to take place over the years,” he
said.
The design of the building itself,
which looks like a fan and places
the congregation closer to the
front, was considered an unusual
and progressive architecture style
for the 1960s.
“Most
church
buildings
were very long and narrow,
and the congregation was very
well separated from what was
happening up front,” Flanders
said. “It was a progressive design
that even today has a modern
feel to it, which makes it more
comfortable for people in the 21st
century.”
Over the last 50 years since
the church broke ground to
expand its worship facilities, the
demographics have changed.
No longer does the congregation
comprise mostly Anglo families,
Flanders said, but families of
varying ethnicities.
The families are also younger,
Flanders said. When he first
assumed his pastoral post, the
congregation was two-thirds over
60 years old.
“You can look around,” he said.
“Young families are becoming
part of the congregation. Over
half the church is under the age
of 16. The biggest age group
that we’re actually reaching is
30-somethings.”
The church also plays host
to several foreign language
congregations, including three
Korean congregations and an
Armenian congregation.
“That allows us to meet other
portions of the community,
because the culture and the
language makes us significant,”
Flanders said. “That’s part of our
vision for the church, that all
generations – the children, and
youth, and seniors, and adults of
all ages – would interact.”
Photo by Mary O’KEEFE
Winding down at Crescenta
Commons were (from left) Marie
Byles, Kyle Studebaker, Robbyn
Battles, Robin Goldsworthy and
Stuart Byles.
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even after increasing to two
services every Sunday.
The church continued to have
two services, even after the new
facilities were built, recalled
Colette.
“We were so crammed into our
little facilities, to actually be
breaking ground on something
so large was just unbelievable,”
Battin said. “The intent of
building such a large building
was to go back to one service and
one Sunday school hour. But the
church was growing so rapidly we
weren’t able to do that.”
The building was completed in
about a year, Battin added.
When they first joined the
church in 1964, Tore and Virginia
Johnson were a newlywed
couple who found FBLC ideal for
growing children. The church had
a flourishing youth program and
an association with Crescenta
Valley High School.
“We had babies, so they were
going to grow up in the church,”
Virginia said. “All of those
children are all grown now.”
After they joined in 1952, the
church began to grow quickly,
the couple recalled, and was
filled with young, married
couples with children. But,
Virginia said, many of those
families left because of the
increase in property values at
around that time.
“We raised our kids here in
the church,” said Tore.
The church, Tore said, also
served as a place to keep kids
from the grip of substance
abuse.
Dick Douglass, a resident
of La Crescenta, will be 86
in November. He joined the
church in his 20s. His wife,
Gail, joined him in the 1960s
when the couple married.
Dick
attended
the
groundbreaking. His wife,
though, had just given birth to
their son a day earlier and was
unable to attend.
“I missed the groundbreaking
ceremony,” Gail said. “But
we’ve been here ever since.”
Current FBCLC Pastor Bill
Flanders credits the team
responsible for expanding the
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Obituary
Marilyn Catherine
(Muller)
Stockemer
Marilyn Catherine Stockemer,
85, of La Crescenta, California
passed away peacefully at
home in her sleep on September
13, 2014. Marilyn was born
to Robert and Edith Muller
on September 25, 1928 in Los
Angeles, California.
In 1946 Marilyn graduated
from Immaculate Heart High
School in Los Angeles. She
earned her degree in Education at
the University of Southern California
where she joined her sister Patricia
Muller Hickey’s sorority - Gamma
Phi Beta. While at USC she enjoyed
cheering on her Trojan football
team at games, attending various
social events at her sorority and
with neighboring fraternities and
working on philanthropic projects
with her sorority sisters. She loved
to tell the story that while she was
at USC the infamous mascot (dog)
Tire Biter was there during that time
as well.
Marilyn met the love of her life,
Joseph Walter Stockemer, when
they were set up by their mutual
dentist and his wife (aka Dr. and
Mrs. Cupid). The introduction
worked out so well that on
February 23, 1957, Joe and Marilyn
were married at Joe’s boyhood
parish, St. Brendan’s Catholic
Church. Champagne, music and
laughter flowed so steadily that
those in attendance always spoke
highly of their wondrous time, even
decades thereafter.
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Shortly after their wedding,
Marilyn & Joe purchased a home in
La Crescenta and lived there for the
remainder of their lives. They were
both blessed with three loving sons
- Robert, Joseph and Thomas and
welcomed all three into the world
with open arms and heartfelt love.
Prior to starting her own family,
Marilyn taught second grade at
Apperson Elementary School in
Sunland/Tujunga, where she went
to after graduating from USC,
and taught there up until she was
pregnant with her first son Robert.
Marilyn never lost her thirst for
knowledge. She was always up on
current events and could talk about
any subject at all - politics, business,
sports and entertainment, just to
name a few.
Marilyn was a devout Catholic
and with her husband Joseph was
a founding parishioner of Saint
James the Less in La Crescenta. She
remained a parishioner of St. James
until her recent passing and over
the years was actively involved in
her church with such ministries and
events as the Altar Society, the
running of the business office
for CCD (religious education),
chairing the cotton candy
booth at the annual carnival,
performing as a Eucharist
Minister for Sunday masses, as
well as being active with the
Christ Child Society Group.
Marilyn was wholeheartedly
involved in all of her sons’ lives,
as well as all of their activities at
school and was always home
room mother, bringing in treats
to classes, chaperoning and
driving on field trips. She loved
to read all the classic children’s
books to her sons and was a
key member of the Phi Kappa
Psi Mother’s Club at her son
Joe’s fraternity at USC.
Some of Marilyn’s favorite
recreational activities included
tailgating at homecoming
football games at USC, aerobic
dancing, card playing, golfing
and music. However, cruising
was her favorite past time and
was a love she shared with her
husband and sons. Joe and
Marilyn traveled on 18 different
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cruises to various exotic locations.
On their 50th Anniversary they
renewed their vows while on a
cruise to Mexico surrounded by
family and friends. Her favorite
destination was Hawaii. In her
lifetime, she visited the islands ten
times, where she fell in love with
the music, Mai Tai’s and sunsets.
Marilyn loved all social events, but
most specifically those with a family
focus. She especially delighted
in finding a “good deal” or sale
and always seemed to have a
coupon for everything. She loved
to laugh and read murder mysteries
especially those penned by Mary
Higgins Clark. She loved all the
holidays and had decorations for
them all. Marilyn probably loved
Christmas festivities the most and
had enough ornaments to fill half
a dozen Christmas trees.
Marilyn is survived by her sons
and daughter-in-law Kimberly,
her sister-in-law, Janet Muller, her
brother-in-law Joseph Hickey, her
nieces Angela Stockemer, Teresa
Stockemer, Robin Manson, Shelia
Hickey, Connie Stockemer and
Diane Muller and her nephews
David Stockemer, Richard Muller,
Steven Muller, Michael Muller,
Gregory Hickey, James Hickey
Brandon Muller and Greg Roberts.
Marilyn was preceded in death
by her big sister Patricia Hickey
and her big brother Robert Muller.
The Funeral Mass for Marilyn will
be held this Saturday, September
20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. located
at St. James Catholic Church in
La Crescenta. In lieu of flowers,
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Christopher
LaMorte
Oct. 5, 1937 – Sept. 7, 2014
Christopher LaMorte, 76, of
La Crescenta passed away
peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 7.
Son of Mary and Tony LaMorte,
brother to Tony and friend to
all, he was born in Altoona,
Pennsylvania in 1937, and
attended Glendale High School
and Glendale College before
spending four years with the U.S.
Navy.
Chris had a very successful
career at Rocketdyne Inc.
where he spent over 15 years
working on the new space
shuttle program focusing on
the instrumentation of the three
main engines. After retirement,
Chris spent his time traveling,
visiting family and friends, golfing,
working on his beautiful classic
cars and watching his beloved
USC Trojans.
A celebration of life for Chris
LaMorte will be held on Friday,
Sept. 19 at St. Bede Catholic
Church in La Cañada at 9:45 am.
St. Bede Catholic Church is
located at 215 Foothill Blvd. in La
Cañada.
CRIME BLOTTER
Sept. 15
3000 block of Orange Avenue in
La Crescenta, jewelry, an X-Box, two
Apple iPads, an iPhone and several
X-Box games were stolen from a home.
The resident reported that a person/
persons entered her locked home and
stole the items. When she arrived
home the front door was still locked;
however, once inside she saw several
rooms had been ransacked and her
personal property had been thrown
about the home. A rear window of the
home was open and the screen had
been removed.
The incident occurred between
noon and 2:30 p.m.
4900 block of Del Monte Road in
La Cañada Flintridge, a purse and
its contents were stolen. The resident
returned home to find a back door ajar;
she was certain it was closed when she
left. She noticed that one room had
been ransacked and several items
from a desk had been thrown on the
floor. Both U.S. and Euros currency
were stolen along with a purse and
wallet between 7:45 a.m. and 6:30
p.m.
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Sept. 12
2900 block of Community Avenue
in La Crescenta, a student reported
his cellphone stolen from his third
period English class. The student had
been charging the cellphone in the
back of the classroom at the beginning
of class. As class ended he went to the
wall to retrieve his cellphone but it
was missing at 11:15 a.m.
4600 block of La Crescenta Avenue
in La Crescenta, a briefcase, Bible and
cash were stolen from an unlocked
vehicle overnight.
Sept. 11
Angeles Crest Highway and the
Foothill (210) freeway overpass, a
41-year-old Los Angeles woman was
arrested after a warrant traffic stop. A
deputy had stopped a vehicle due to a
warrant return on a license plate.After
an investigation, deputies discovered
a clear plastic bundle that contained
a white crystal-like substance
resembling methamphetamine.
The woman was arrested at 6:20
p.m.
Sept. 10
2900 block of Highridge Road in
La Crescenta, a Global Positioning
System [GPS] and money were stolen
from an unlocked vehicle overnight.
Sept. 8
3000 block of Community Avenue
in La Crescenta, a 38-year-old La
Crescenta woman was cited for
possession of drug paraphernalia.
An LASD detective recognized the
woman from a past arrest as she was
walking along the sidewalk.
The woman was on felony
probation. The incident occurred at
9:09 a.m.
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Protecting Seniors – a Top Priority
Treasures of the Valley
» Mike lawler
The History of Foothill Boulevard,
Part 1
supervision to a person who is at least
65 years of age to coerce or deceive
that senior into voting for or against a
In a regional sense, today’s undulation by driving along the rocky obstructions were
candidate or measure contrary to the
Foothill Boulevard is one of the Santa Carlotta Avenue.) As blasted away, including half of
senior’s intent.
major streets of Los Angeles, well, it had to curve around Reynolds Hill. The sheer, rocky
Of course, even if actions aren’t
stretching 60 miles from San huge boulders. (Remember road cut became a landmark in
intended to harm seniors, we must
Bernardino to Newhall. But that the original name of CV the valley. (Just a few months
always remain vigilant of their
locally, we consider “our” was “Big Rocks”!) It also had to ago, we watched that sheer
vulnerable status and unique needs.
Foothill Boulevard to be the wind through hilly areas, such road cut stabilized with a
For the past year, the Crescenta
portion that runs straight as where Michigan Avenue wire-mesh covering, to prevent
Valley Weekly has been a staunch
as an arrow from the Arroyo crossed the San Rafaels Hills rock-fall onto the roadway.)
advocate for elders right here in
Seco to just beyond the border (near the YMCA) and around The winding route through
our community, as they have faced
of Sunland-Tujunga. It’s our Reynolds Hill (between Briggs the San Rafael Hills (by the
YMCA) was straightened as
numerous challenges following the
main artery – our “Main and Ocean View).
rapid and unexpected closure of the
As the valley’s population much as it could through back
Street.”
Twelve Oaks Lodge.
Foothill Boulevard in the grew in the late 1880s and breaking hand work by a road
I believe that seniors deserve to
Crescenta/Cañada
Valley 1890s and a stagecoach service crew.
In 1890 rows of eucalyptus
know their housing will not simply
began as a surveyor’s line. In was added along Michigan
disappear without being afforded
the late 1870s, Lanterman and Avenue from Pasadena, the trees were planted on either
the opportunity to find another place
Williams purchased the 6,000 road was improved. The side the dirt road, and the
to call home. Sixty days was clearly
acres of Crescenta/Cañada. By minor undulations began to double row of trees became
insufficient time for seniors to find
1880 the land had been divided be shaved down. To cross the a well-known feature of the
appropriate housing alternatives
into 46 approximately equal deepest gullies, a series of valley. Excursion carriages
that could meet their medical,
lots, and surveyors had drawn wooden trestle bridges was from the resort hotels of
psychological or financial needs.
a straight line along the center constructed. The largest of Pasadena delighted tourists
That’s why I was proud to support
of the valley dividing north these was at Hilliard Avenue with day trips along its shaded
the efforts of former residents and
and south, which became a in La Cañada (today the length to view the exotic Gould
local community members to save
natural path. When Dr. Briggs Foothill Boulevard exit of the 2 Castle. The trees were shortthe Twelve Oaks Lodge, including
bought his half of the valley in Freeway). That bridge crossed lived due to development
drafting a letter asking Attorney
the early 1880s, his nephew a 50-foot deep chasm, with a and road widening. But the
beautiful eucalyptus, and
General Kamala Harris to investigate
Edward Prince Haskell cut span of about 150 feet.
the legality of the closure, encouraging
In
1901,
these
high the rural lifestyle of that
a wagon road along that
the Glendale City Council to explore
surveyed line. The new road maintenance wooden bridges era live on in lines from the
poem
emergency measures to temporarily
was named Michigan Avenue were eliminated by filling turn-of-the-century
halt the facility’s closure, and urging
for Lanterman’s and Williams’ the gullies they crossed with “La Crescenta:” “Purple sage
amendments to AB 2171 (2014),
dirt.
An
often-published adorns the valley, Great rocks
home state.
which established a set of statutory
Although the surveyor’s photo shows a wagon stopped gleaming in the sun. Stately
rights to protect the safety of elderly
line appeared straight on the mid-span of the bridge. The rows of Eucalyptus guard,
residents of assisted-living facilities
map, the reality of the valley’s floorboards of the bridge where restful highways run.”
Next
week
–
Foothill
and require a 90-day notice be given
geography made a straight behind the wagon have been
to all residents before any senior
road nearly impossible. The removed and the wagon is Boulevard in the 20th Century.
assisted-living facility may be closed.
valley is made up of a series dumping its load of dirt into
I remain committed to protecting
of fans of rocky alluvial debris the canyon directly below the
our seniors, and advocating on their
spreading down from the bridge. This was done until
behalf. If you have ideas for additional
mountains. The newly cut the canyon was completely
legislation or events on this topic, or if
Michigan Avenue undulated full, and a new roadway was
you are a senior in need of assistance
over these obstructions. It constructed over the top.
with a state or local agency, please
would climb up the edge of an (That means the bridge pilings
contact my district office at (818) 558alluvial fan, dip back down are still buried there, under
3043. My staff and I will be happy to
in the center to the seasonal Foothill at the 2 Freeway
assist you.
stream bed, climb the other exit! The bridge’s floorboards
Mike Lawler is the former
Mike Gatto is the chairman of the
edge of the fan, only to drop and upper structure were
president of the Historical Society
of the Crescenta Valley and loves
Appropriations Committee in the
again back to the valley repurposed to build a dance
local history. Reach him at
California State Assembly and joint
floor. (Today you can see a hall/community building for La
lawlerdad@yahoo.com.
author of the 2014 Water Bond. He
toned down sample of this Cañada.) Additionally, some of
represents
Burbank,
Glendale, La Cañada
News from CV Alliance
Flintridge, La Crescenta,
Montrose, and the Los
from 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with
clean out your medicine cabinet.
Hi CV!
Angeles neighborhoods
Look for a new CV Alliance Paul Royer, LCSW. Free and open to
Tonight, members of our Youth
of Atwater Village, East
Alliance will be at the CV Town billboard going up on Foothill in late the public; adults only!
Hollywood,
Franklin
Thank you for attending our first
Council meeting to share a report September!
Hills, Hollywood Hills,
Here’s a new program for those Teen Trials talk with Tina Givrad.
from the National Youth Leadership
Los Feliz, and Silver Lake.
Institute they attended in July. Our parents available during the day: Join us on Thursday, Oct. 9, from
Follow him on Twitter @
Youth Alliance is an official club at Walk & Talk. Meet us at CV Park, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at CV High in
MikeGatto or visit www.
CVHS and had a table at the Club 3901 Dunsmore Ave., from 8:30 the library, 2900 Community Ave.,
asm.ca.gov/gatto.
Expo. They also meet on the first a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday to hear how social media postings
and third Thursdays of each month mornings beginning on Oct. 1. matter to colleges, employers, and
from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Ark, We are going to take a stroll and “frenemies” (back-stabbers). That’s
4409 La Crescenta Ave. All students talk about parenting. Leading the why you, and your teen, should be
are invited to participate in these discussions are CV Alliance’s early very careful about what is posted.
These
programs
prevent
childhood expert Julia Rabago and
nighttime meetings.
On Saturday, Sept. 27, we will professionals from Didi Hirsch. underage drug and alcohol use
once again participate in the DEA Bring strollers, your friends and by educating, and empowering,
Drug Take Back from 10 a.m. to your coffee cup. It’s an informal and parents and children. Thank you
2 p.m. at CVS Montrose and Rite useful way to share what’s going on. for your constant, and enthusiastic,
Aid La Crescenta & La Cañada, This program is especially designed support of our work.
Glendale Community College, for adults raising elementary school
Suzy Jacobs
Circle Drive at Verdugo, and the students, but everyone’s invited!
(All letters must be 350 words or less)
is the executive director of
CV Sheriff’s Station for those of you Grandparents, too!
CV Alliance located at
Send CV WEEKLY your thoughts and
Our weekly parent sessions begin
needing to safely and anonymously
3131 Foothill Blvd. Suite D
comments on any of our articles or
dispose of needles, syringes and Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the Crescenta
La Crescenta, CA 91214
happenings in our community and we’ll
lancets. This is a good chance to Cañada YMCA, 1930 Foothill Blvd., (818) 646-7867 http://cv-alliance.org/
Seniors are among society’s most
vulnerable
communities.
They
often have limited mobility, a fixed
income and live alone or rely on
others for certain aspects of care.
Unfortunately, even when supportive
family members are present,
misinformation and fear often make
seniors less likely to report when
they are the victims of fraud or other
types of abuse. Seniors worked hard
their entire lives to care for us, and I
believe that we have a responsibility
to empower and protect them from
abusive opportunists.
According to the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, senior citizens are
prime targets for scam artists seeking
to defraud them of money or personal
information. And with so much
information available to strangers
through the Internet and other mass
media, it is hard to know which
opportunities are legitimate, and
which are not. In the past year, the
Crescenta Valley Weekly has reported
on numerous scam victims in the
Glendale and Foothills communities,
including an elderly Glendale woman
who received a phone call from a man
pretending to be her grandson and
asking for bail money to be sent to
him in Spain, and a La Cañada senior
who lost her entire life savings to a
phone scam.
That’s why I’ve taken proactive
measures to educate, empower and
protect seniors from scams and
other forms of fraud. In my very
first term as a legislator, I authored
AB 1624 (2012). This important
legislation protects senior citizens
and others from having their bank
accounts drained by a co-signatory.
I’ve also been teaming up with state
and local organizations to host free
“Senior Scam Stoppers” events and
help seniors avoid becoming victims
of fraud and financial abuse. The
events feature a team of experts that
discuss fraudulent scams relating to
home repair, finances, identity theft,
Medicare and other topics.
But financial fraud and identity
theft are not the only ways that
seniors can be abused. While running
for office in 2010, I heard stories from
constituents about their parents
and grandparents having their right
to vote stolen by caretakers. As we
approach another election cycle, and
with a rising number of our seniors in
living situations where they are under
continuous care or supervision, some
may feel intimidated or coerced when
it comes to participation in elections.
That’s why I authored AB 547 (2011),
which made it a misdemeanor for
anyone providing care or direct
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A Day to Celebrate Every Year?
On Friday, 9/12/14, though not
allowed access behind the gates,
the Friends of Rockhaven set up
our EZ-up and camp chairs and
awaited the curious. We had a
blast! People who knew about it but
wanted more information stopped
by. People who only knew it by its
exterior asked about its history and
future. Children from La Crescenta
Elementary and their parents
popped in to discover their town’s
history. One car pulled up and
asked if they could bring their dogs;
we said, “Not yet!”
What a wonderful opportunity to
give interested people a chance to
learn. Thank you for setting this
up.
When asked if we should do
this next year everyone else said,
“But we can’t; it will be nineone-two-one-five.” I don’t think the
date is important any longer, but
what is celebrated! I think we
should declare the second Friday of
September La Crescenta Heritage
Day. Le’t remind people we have a
culture and history.
And some day Rockhaven Historic
Park will be the final destination of
the driving tour to celebrate with
Friends!
With
appreciation
and
anticipation…
Joanna Linkchorst
President, Friends of Rockhaven
Celebrating 91214 at the
Commons
Something very special is
happening at Crescenta Commons.
The celebration of 9/12/14 for 91214
and the following workday truly
confirmed how special La Crescenta
is and how special the Commons
will be for our community.
To celebrate 91214 at the
Commons we asked people to come
and sign the scroll that will be
placed in the time capsule and
lowered down into the monument
on the dedication day. Without a
whole lot of planning and fuss, the
celebration came together in just
two weeks.
I must admit I thought I would be
standing in the dirt for three hours.
To my great surprise, at 5 o’clock
Pioneer Cemetery Of Sunland-Tujunga
on the dot you started to come.
Families, brothers and sisters,
friends with friends purposely
came to the site just to leave a
special little note on the scroll. In
fact, over 80 people stopped to leave
a message for our future residents.
One of the many highlights that
evening was a son who brought his
mother, a 55-year resident. She had
trouble walking so we picked up the
scroll placed it on the hood of the
son’s car so it was easier for her to
sign. At one point we had a group of
about 16 people so they all gathered
for a group photo.
The evening became a night of
stories from the community …
stories from multiple generations
that have gone to Monte Vista and
or traveled across this little dirt
corner on Rosemont and Orange.
It is amazing to know how many
generations still live in the area.
On workdays, people drive by and
honk give a thumbs up to everyone
working, some drop off food and
others just stop and lend a hand.
On Saturday, the Bayles family
came to dig the two 12 x 18 inch
holes for the bench they donated.
On one particular workday we
rented a trailer to haul 300 rocks
to the site. When the trailer was
returned and we went to pay we
were told an anonymous donor
took care of the bill.
There are so many great stories
to be told about how this site is
bringing our community together.
OPINION
Learn the history of our local cemetery
and meet the residents
Saturday, October 25th, 2014
5 Tour Times—$20 per person
Ticket sales begin September 20th
Visit our web-site or call for
complete information
Fundraiser for upkeep of Bolton Hall Museum and
Verdugo Hills Cemetery
www.Little Landers Historical Society.org
(818) 352-3420
LittleLanders@verizon.net
This tour is made possible, in part, through the generous
support of LA City Councilmember Felipe Fuentes (CD7) & the
Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council. Visit their web-sites at
www.7thDistrict.net and www.STNC.org.
Notes on the Armenian
American Identity
By Kevork KURDOGHLIAN
My great-grandfather was
born in the Ottoman Empire.
He had a business, a family
and a community. He fled to
avoid the massacre that would
become known as the Armenian
Genocide, which officially began
on April 24, 1915.
Of course he could have stayed
in his home with his family and
surrounded by his community
had he and his neighbors
converted to Islam. Had he given
up his Armenian identity, he
could have lived comfortably and
probably expanded his personal
estate.
Had he converted he would’ve
saved my grandfather the trouble
of leaving Syria for a better life
in Lebanon. He would’ve saved
my father the trouble of fleeing
Lebanon during the Lebanese
Civil War for a better life in
America. He would’ve saved me
the anxiety of this American life.
Was this Armenian identity
worth all the pain and suffering?
Was it worth over 1.5 million
lives?
We Armenian Americans have
a great opportunity for selfreflection today. The centennial
of the Armenian Genocide is fast
approaching and we have a lot of
explaining to do to ourselves.
For example, here are some
personal questions I struggle
with. Why do I feel guilty
when I speak English with my
grandparents? Or why do I feel
less Armenian when I don’t go to
church on Sunday? And why were
I simply wanted to take a moment
to let you all know how very, very
generous and special La Crescenta
residents are.
Thank you La Crescenta – see
you on the corner soon.
Robbyn Battles, President
CV Town Council
Thanks for Getting Us to
Celebrate our Zip Code
It was truly a week of coming
together to remember 9/11 with
a great parade, monstrous flag
on Foothill and plenty of little
flags wherever one went from REP
headquarters to the American
Legion and the Womans’ Club. We
were all one neighborhood.
Then came 9/12 and we realized
how many great places are in
our 91214 zip code. Thanks for
producing the map and encouraging
us to visit each other to know the
treasures we have including our
new library. The Woman’s Club
enjoyed hosting the reception at the
end of the day.
The Youth Council of the CV Town
Council kept us coming together as
community with their wonderful,
moving remembrance on Saturday
of 9/11 – and to think they were only
toddlers when it happened. It was a
moving week that we knew about
from our great CV Weekly paper.
Where would we ever be without
your paper? Thanks.
Danette Erickson
La Crescenta
my dates with non-Armenian
girls more successful than my
dates with Armenian girls?
My hunch is providence had
something to do with my dating
life. But when it comes to the
Armenian language and religion,
there are no miracles involved.
There’s just an outdated
mentality. There’s an archaic
definition of the Armenian
identity that haunts, or at the
very least complicates, the lives
of many Armenian Americans.
In its most basic form this
archaic definition of the
Armenian identity revolves
around our language and our
Christianity, the two factors that
have shaped our community’s
worldviews for centuries.
I have nothing against the
Armenian language and the
Armenian Orthodox religion. I’m
not advocating for its destruction.
(Without Armenian Church
service, where else would I go
to get religiously high from
incense?)
Plus, it’s time for Armenian
language education to enter the
21st century. Armenian lessons
on Duolingo.com anybody? (I’m
looking for help to get that project
launched. Suggestions?)
I’m advocating for a reformation
of our understanding of the
Armenian identity. Religion and
language shouldn’t be at the
center of that identity any more.
After all, we aren’t in the Middle
East anymore.
This is America! I don’t have to
speak Armenian to be Armenian.
I don’t have to go to church to be
Armenian. I don’t have to marry
an Armenian to be Armenian.
At the heart of our identity
has to be a commitment to the
Could Economics Have Delayed
Extinguishing Station Fire?
Regarding the Sept. 4, 2014 CV
Weekly with the article “Station
Fire: What We Have Learned,”
the main item is how poorly the
job of putting out the fire at the
beginning was. After starting on
the Angeles Crest Highway just
above the Angeles Crest Ranger
Station it burned up to the ridge to
the west. There is a dirt road up to
that ridge from behind the Ranger
Station. I talked with firemen from
Monte Cristo Ranger Station on the
Angeles Forest Highway who were
called to fight it. They, along with
water drops using one of the lakes
at the La Cañada Country Club,
just about knocked it down. The
firemen said that [they] could of
put it out overnight but were told by
whoever was in charge to go back to
headquarters.
The next morning they could not
believe how it had blown up.
Whoever was in charge I never
heard if he was fired or arrested
as he was responsible for the two
deaths that occurred near Mt.
Gleason. The fireman that just
about had it out heard that is was
too expensive for them to stay.
Imagine what it cost when the
Station Fire was finally put out.
Bob Gregg
Glendale
Armenian cause, that cause being
the advancement of Armenians
by
every
legal
method,
indiscriminate of their or their
parents’ birthplace, in whatever
industry or field, wherever they
may be in the world.
I am Armenian because I am
committed to the success of all
Armenian Americans (Armenian
being the adjective and American
the noun), the progress of the
Armenian American community
and American society as a whole.
Enough with the squabbles!
We shouldn’t judge ourselves by
an archaic definition of what it
means to be Armenian. It’s time
to set aside the minor differences,
embrace our diversity, and
present the world with a united
Armenian American front. It’s
time to move forward together.
So, yes, our forefathers made
the right choices. It was worth
the migrations. It was worth the
nights in Lebanese bomb shelters.
It was worth coming to America.
It is worth this American life and
everyone thereafter.
What we do here, as Armenian
Americans, will echo around
the world. As the 100th
anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide approaches let’s seize
the opportunity to redefine
our Armenian identity. Let’s
capture the fighting spirit of our
ancestors, who commendably
risked death in the face of forced
conversion, and carry that spirit
forward to build a brighter future.
Kevork Kurdoghlian is a third
year political science major at
UCLA and education reporter
for the CV Weekly. He can be
reached at
kkurdoghlian@gmail.com.
September 18, 2014
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CVHS Club Expo
Lincoln Holds
Ribbon-cutting for
New Play Equipment
Photos by Joyce LEE
By Joyce LEE
T
By Isiah REYES
Abraham Lincoln Elementary
School celebrated the addition of
new playground equipment for
all the students to enjoy during
a ribbon-cutting ceremony on
Sept. 16.
“For years we’ve had a play
structure and the kids have
always loved playing on it,”
said Lincoln Principal Stephen
Williams. “As you know, in this
valley we get hot temperatures.
This new structure has shade
… something the community
has wanted to put on our play
structure.”
From
determining
the
playground design to getting
it implemented took about 120
days. The actual construction
work took about two months.
“Coordination is the biggest
challenge,” said Kent Smith,
director of Facilities and Support
Operations at Glendale Unified
School District. “Even under the
mat, there’s new concrete that
goes in for the new playground,
and then you have the tiles that
see LINCOLN on next page
he highly anticipated
Crescenta Valley High
School’s Club Expo
was held at snack and lunch
at the quad during the week
of September 15. The annual
Club Expo is one of the school
year’s main highlights as it
encourages students to join
both returning and new clubs,
and allows them to discover
their passions while building
friendships.
“Clubs embody the thriving
culture of CVHS, as it allows
for the growth of students
who pursue and spread their
passions to others,” Associated
Student Body senior vice
president, Joyce Park, said.
This year marks a record
high number of clubs, with
the growing trend of students
establishing their own creative
clubs. An eye catching new club
is the Youtube Club, in which
students who are avid fans of
Youtubers gather together at
weekly meetings and attend
Youtube events. There will
be two types of meetings: one
meeting will consist of watching
videos and the other will be
aimed for those interested in
improving and publicizing their
own channels.
“My love for Youtubers
inspired me to start this
club. It is always pleasant to
talk to other students who
are subscribed to the same
Youtubers as me; we instantly
become friends,” Youtube Club
founder and president, Tiffany
Duarte, said.
Another fairly new club,
Beyond
the
Limits,
is
continuing to expand. Its
aim is for members to form
friendships
with
disabled
students from CVHS’s Special
Education Department through
various events, such as pen pal
and seasonal grams.
“My years of volunteering
at an outside organization to
help mentally disabled children
inspired me to create Beyond the
Limits. Our goal is to diminish
the stereotypes against people
with handicaps by getting to
know them on a personal level,”
Beyond the Limits president,
Alice Mo, said.
Recognizing Female Athletes
Club was also established last
year but has an exponentially
growing
membership.
Its
purpose is to raise support
for the female sports teams
at CVHS who are equally as
talented as the male sports
teams but receive far less
attention. This year, the club
plans to launch a t-shirt sale to
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p
go in. It’s a lot of coordination
effort because it can involve
three separate contractors –
one that does the concrete, one
that does the demolition and
rebuilding, and finally we have
an inspector who says that
everything was done fine.”
Purchasing the shade at
this stage was an important
decision. Smith said that it
was cheaper to include shade
now for the new structure
rather than adding it later,
as the cost of it would have
doubled.
The previous playground
equipment
was
replaced
because it had reached
maturity. UV rays affect the
CLUB EXPO from previous page
plastic used in playground
structures and cause materials
to become brittle and hard, so
all playgrounds are on about a
10-to-12-year cycle to replace
plastic equipment.
The irony of the celebration
was that it was on a hot day,
which emphasized the need
for shade; unfortunately it
was too hot for the kids to get
on the new play equipment so
they had to wait for it to cool
down.
“With the bond [money] we
were able to get a new play
structure that included the
shade,” Williams said. “So this
really meets the kids’ needs.
They’re really excited.”
YOUTH notes
Girl Scouts Info Night
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
(GSGLA) is making its end-ofsummer push for girls and adult
volunteers to join Girl Scouts, the
country’s preeminent leadership
development organization for girls.
With families already thinking
about how to allocate their time
during the new school year, Girl
Scouts has released new data
showing the organization’s benefits
for both girls and volunteers.
Girl Scouts is open to all girls
from kindergarten through grade
12. Adults over age 18 may become
raise money in support
of inner city female
athletic programs to
expand their mission
outside of CVHS.
“I was inspired
to
establish
RFA
with
Amanda
Burch because we
were
determined
to recognize female
athlete role models
and raise awareness
of the sad reality that
in many countries,
females do not have the
freedom to pursue their
passion for sports,”
RFA co-founder and
co-president, Megan
Melnyk, said.
From new clubs
centered on social
media to sports, to
traditional clubs such
as Key Club, Robotics
Team,
and
Prom
Plus Club, there is
a seemingly endless
list of diverse clubs
that any student is
welcome to join. Thus,
students will find at
least one club that will
fit to their individual
identities and also find
a new club that will
open their minds to
different perspectives.
volunteers and can come from all
walks of life; they are men, women,
young professionals, retirees,
college students, and more. To
join or volunteer, please visit
girlscoutsla.org. An information
night is being held on Sept. 29
at 6:30 p.m. at the Burbank
Library, 300 N. Buena Vista St.
in Burbank.
CVIM Hosting Barbecue
The
Crescenta
Valley
Instrumental Music Dept. is
hosting its sixth annual Korean
barbecue on Saturday, Sept. 20 in
the quad at CVHS from 11 a.m.
to 2 p.m. This event is open to the
Crescenta Valley Weekly
Acura of Glendale
Glendale Education/Social
Justice Advocates
community where all can enjoy live
music that features the school’s
award-winning jazz band and
delicious Korean barbecue fare.
There will also be raffle prizes and
a chance to win two Disneyland
Hopper tickets!
Barbecue tickets are $10.
Proceeds go to CVIM, which directly
supports the music program.
Advanced tickets can be purchased
through the Instrumental Music
Dept. (818) 249-5871 ext. 3106.
Tickets can also be purchased at
the event, until sold out.
For more information, contact
Tracey or Becki at 1stVP@
falconmusic.org.
Sixth
Annual
Breakfast Concert
Pancake
Rosemont Middle School Music
Dept. is having its annual pancake
breakfast (all the pancakes you
can eat!) and concert on Saturday,
Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at
the school – rain or shine. Tickets
are $5.
The performance schedule is 8
a.m. string ensemble, 8:30 a.m.
wind ensemble, 9 a.m. advanced
strings, 9:30 a.m. concert band, 10
a.m. chorus and at 10:30 a.m. jazz
band.
Rosemont Middle School, 4725
Rosemont Ave., La Crescenta.
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Good Night for Falcons, Golden Knights
By Brandon HENSLEY
I
t was a successful second
week of action on the
gridiron for local high school
teams St. Francis and Crescenta
Valley. Both the Golden Knights
and Falcons improved to 2-0 with
wins over non-league opponents
last week.
St.
Francis
quarterback
Jeremiah Martin passed for 352
yards and totaled five touchdowns
last Friday as his team beat
up Moorpark 50-24. Martin
completed 18 of his 20 pass
attempts.
Runningback Areg Nazarian
rushed 89 yards. He also had five
catches for 152 yards and caught
two touchdowns. Tight end John
Carroll hauled in the other two
scores.
St. Francis continues its nonAngelus portion of the schedule
Friday at 7 p.m. as it hosts
Monrovia. The Knights are
ranked No. 1 in the CIF Southeast
Division. Monrovia (3-0) is ranked
first in the Central Division.
Crescenta Valley will go for
its second straight season of
winning all three non-Pacific
League games Friday as it hosts
the La Cañada Spartans (3-0)
at Glendale High School Moyse
Field at 7 p.m.
The Falcons’ offense continued
to flourish under quarterback
Brain Gadsby, who threw for six
scores on 28 of 36 passing for
441 yards. Through the first two
games, Gadsby is completing
70% of his passes. Junior receiver
Bostin Lakin had a big game,
catching six balls for 95 yards and
three touchdowns.
Crescenta Valley’s defense
had five sacks and forced two
turnovers. Beginning Friday, the
Falcons will play four of the next
five games at home, though the
Glendale game on Oct. 10 is
designated as a road game.
La Cañada defeated Glendale
last week 20-0. The team is off
to a solid start after finishing 5-5
last season, then losing its playoff
game 54-3. The Falcons have
enjoyed a dominating run against
the Spartans, including a 42-14
victory last year at La Cañada.
Photos by St. Francis High School
TOP RIGHT: St. Francis tight end John Carroll scored two touchdowns against Moorpark on Friday.
RIGHT: St. Francis runningback Areg Nazarian scored three times.
UP NEXT
vs
Who: La Cañada Spartans
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least read about them here. CV Weekly
contributor and Dodgers on Deck
writer Mark Fabrick has everything
you need on the Boys in Blue.
By Mark FABRICK
The Los Angeles Dodgers are
nearing the finish line as they
maintain the slimmest of leads over
the San Francisco Giants. There are
only 10 games left in the regular
season, four in Chicago against the
Cubs, followed by three at Dodger
Stadium against the Giants and
three against the Colorado Rockies
to finish the year.
The Dodgers handled business in
a big way by winning two of three
games in San Francisco over the
weekend, including a stunning 17-0
victory on Saturday night. But the
streaking Dodgers stumbled badly
losing two of three games to the
Rockies at Coors Field in Denver
although that was mainly the byproduct of poor starting pitching.
The team suffered a big loss when
pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu left last
Friday’s game with a sore shoulder.
Ryu missed about two weeks with
similar soreness earlier in the year
and the team has shut him down
for the rest of the regular season
in hopes of getting the Korean lefty
ready for the playoffs.
Carlos Frias started in place of Ryu
yesterday and he essentially tossed
batting practice to the Rockies.
Frias got lit up for 10 hits and eight
runs while recording only two outs.
Coors Field can be a nightmare for
any starting pitcher, but it’s hard to
imagine Ryu struggling like that.
Hanley Ramirez also sat out the
final two games of the Colorado
series with a sore right elbow but
he’s considered day-to-day.
The other interesting development
was a heated altercation between
star outfielders Matt Kemp and
Yasiel Puig in Monday night’s 11-3
win. Kemp approached Puig in the
dugout and was visibly shouting at
him, Puig, to his credit, just walked
away. It appeared Kemp was upset
at Puig for not going first-to-third
on an Adrian Gonzalez single. Kemp
and manager Don Mattingly were
mum on the issue. Kemp took to
social media and posted a picture of
the team accompanied by a Kareem
Abdul-Jabbar quote about personal
sacrifice for the good of the team.
Puig was noticeably absent from the
picture.
I’ve always been among many
fans who have wondered, “Who is
the Dodgers leader?” With Matt
Kemp regaining some of his MVPcaliber form, it might be his time to
reassume the role. Kemp is raking
in the month of September putting
up a .321/.357/.698 slash line with
five home runs and 12 RBIs.
In another pleasant development
for fans, Time Warner Cable
announced that they will be
broadcasting the final six games of
the year on local network KDOC
(Channel 710 on Charter HD).
Buckle up Dodger fans, the team
won’t be coasting into the postseason
this year. The Dodgers will make
one last road stop at Wrigley
Field before returning to Dodger
Stadium for the final six games of
the season. Clayton Kershaw and
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for the Dodgers this weekend. At
press time the Dodgers had a three
game lead in the NL West, but they
were getting pounded by Colorado,
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Falcons Road trip to Newbury Park
By Leonard COUTIN
The Falcons cross-country
team took a road trip north last
week to run in an invitational
against non-league competitors
from Newbury, Camarillo and
Channel Islands. Unlike the
Falcons’ cross-country course,
which has many up and down
portions, the Peppertree Park
course is mainly flat and offers
the athletes a chance to better
their times over the same
distance.
The CV boys’ varsity leaders
continued to change over the
course. Kyle Dickinson and
Jason Crosthwaite led their
squad in the first mile, then
Colin FritzGerald and Manav
Vats moved to the front as
they completed the last loop.
Vats, who knows a lot about
speed workouts having run
the 800m, mile and two mile
many times last season, took
advantage of the kinder course.
He outdistanced the front of
the pack on the last loop to win
with a time of 16:06.50 followed
by teammates FritzGerald
(16:13.18) and Armin CardenasNuno (16:17.41).
Coach Evans was obviously
pleased with his team and their
results.
“The boys looked very good
again,” he said. “Manav had
a great race and is looking
very good. We had a 30-second
gap between our first and fifth
runner and 36 seconds between
one and seven. We had all seven
runners in the top 10 places. We
are really coming together as a
team.”
In boys’ varsity, CV won with
19 points, Camarillo placed
second with 54, Channel Islands
took third with 86, and Newbury
Park had 101. The CV boys’ JV
also won with 19 points to 54 for
Camarillo.
Before running each race,
the Falcon girls prepare much
differently than the boys’ team.
After four years in the program,
seniors Haley Witzeman and
Megan Melnyk have learned
the importance of preparation
before each race.“It’s good to be
with teammates before the race,”
said Witzeman. “That helps me
not over think anything. I just
have to trust that we’re ready
physically and open to act when
the time is right. We all do a
team cheer before the race to get
the adrenaline pumping.”
The Falcons team followed
the Newbury leaders during the
first half of the course while
the team got its bearings. But
once Witzeman felt comfortable,
she broke away and grabbed
the commanding lead from the
leaders in the last mile.
“Running in Peppertree Park
was a nice break from the usual
hilly courses we run. I was able
to use the uphill portion of the
course to my advantage,” she
said. “It was also nice to see
green grass again.”
Winning with an excellent
time of 18:38.00, she continued
to rally her teammates to
the finish line. CV’s Melnyk
captured second place (19:10.28)
and sophomore Annie Myers
placed eighth (19:56.28) running
third position for her team.
In the invitational meet
scoring format, CV varsity girls
were second to Newbury Park
34-39.
“I am very pleased with how
we ran. Haley looks great [and]
we are still running without
a couple of girls,” said Coach
Evans. “Newbury Park is a very
good team and we were right
with them. This is a very good
time on this course.”
CV’s Grace McAuley placed
10th (21:09.38) and McKenna
Middleton placed 18th.
The next meet will be the
Woodbridge Invitational on
Saturday, Sept. 20 at Great
Park. The Falcons are hoping
that Rebecca Mencia and Robert
McNelis will be able to run.
Photos by Leonard COUTIN
TOP RIGHT: Haley Witzeman
won the girls’ varsity race.
RIGHT: Manav Vats at the finish
line to win the boys’ varsity race.
LEFT: Girls varsity doing their
chant.
BOTTOM
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Jason
Crosthwaite, left, Manav Vats,
center and Kyle Dickinson took
the lead in the second mile loop.
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Business Expo Feeds Guests Food and Knowledge
By Samantha SLAYBACK
T
his year marked the
13th annual Foothill
Community
Business
Expo held at the USC Verdugo
Hills Hospital on Wednesday,
Sept. 10. Hosted by the Crescenta
Valley, La Cañada Flintridge and
Montrose chambers of commerce,
the event took place on the fourth
floor of the main hospital building
in the council rooms and hallways
– both packed wall-to-wall – with
businesses showcasing what they
had to offer.
Starr Frazier and June Beemer
with the La Cañada Flintridge
Chamber of Commerce sat front
and center, greeting arriving guests
and answering any questions.
“[The event] has been pretty
busy,” said Frazier, head of
Administration
and
Member
Services. “Guests and businesses
seem to be very happy with the
event.”
This was evident by the hallways
filled with the many exhibitors who
set up booths to show off their local
businesses.
“We had a lot of repeat exhibitors
from years prior,” added Beemer,
head of Accounting and Member
Services.
The businesses represented at
the event were diverse, ranging
from insurance companies to
restaurants, from parks to barbers.
Tracy Frey, the owner of Frank’s
Famous Kitchen and Catering, set
up her display near the entrance.
With her mother Pat Junker there
to help, sweet and sour meatballs
were handed out to guests. Frey’s
business has been around more
than 10 years and, with her
husband and chef Roger, the couple
has been serving diners at Frank’s
Famous as well as meeting the
community’s catering needs.
“We are gearing up for the
holidays, so people should start
putting in their orders soon,”
advised Frey. She also said that
there are vegetarian options on the
menu and meals can be prepared
vegan or gluten-free if requested in
advance.
Descanso Gardens also had a
booth in the hall just outside the
council room. Chief Operating
Officer Juliann Rooke manned
the table, telling guests of a new
event coming to Descanso Gardens
this October. “Rise of the Jacko-Lanterns” is a show featuring
5,000 hand-carved pumpkins. The
company has been presenting the
show for approximately 10 years in
Connecticut, and this year marks
its debut on the west coast. This is
another Halloween-themed option
for families as there is nothing
scary about the display and Rooke
assured that nothing would pop
out at guests. Celebrity pumpkin
carver Ray Villafane will also be
making a guest appearance at the
event. This show will take place
every day of the week excluding
Mondays and Tuesdays beginning
on Oct. 3 and running until Nov. 1.
Advance tickets are required and
price varies based on the time slot
chosen, though kids 2 years of age
and under are admitted for free.
“We are expecting to see about
77,000 guests,” Rooke said. “So far
we have already sold 20,000 tickets
and they’re going fast.” Tickets and
more information about the event
are available at www.therise.org/
lapumpkins.
In addition to the booths inside,
guests had the chance to have
sensitive documents shredded for
free as part of the Tri-Community
Shred Day held in conjunction with
the Expo and hosted by Republic
Industries-Allied
Waste
and
SCORE, mentors to small business.
Local businesses and residents
could bring up to 10 boxes of
paperwork to two shredding trucks
located in the lower east side of the
USC-VHH parking lot.
“We had a steady stream of cars
and walk ups, a little more than
last year,” said organizer Dick
Mader of SCORE. “We almost filled
the truck.”
He added that most touching
was hearing from senior citizens
who were “so relieved to get rid of
old records but afraid to put them
in the trash.
“Some had bank statements that
went back to 1947,” said Mader.
“We will absolutely do it again next
year along with the Expo.”
Inside, Expo guests appeared
to be satisfied with all that the
businesses had to offer. Many
tables handed out food and others
hosted raffles and giveaways.
Guests were filled with both food
and more knowledge of local based
businesses by the time the event
ended at 7:30 p.m. Businesses are
encouraged to contact the local
Montrose, Crescenta Valley and
La Cañada Flintridge chambers of
commerce to apply for a spot at next
year’s event.
Photos by Samantha SLAYBACK
TOP: Pat Junker and Tracy Frey
of Frank’s Famous Kitchen and
Catering served meatballs.
MIDDLE: Starr Frazier and June
Beemer with the LCFCoC greeted
guests and answered Expo questions.
RIGHT: Descanso Gardens promoted
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DAR Goals to Educate, Commemorate and
Celebrate the Constitution
As America prepares to celebrate
U.S. Constitution Week, members
of the Don José Verdugo Chapter
Daughters of the American
Revolution have been busy placing
displays at both the Glendale Main
Library and La Cañada Flintridge
Library to encourage citizens to
reflect on the country’s heritage of
freedom.
When the National Society
Daughters of the American
Revolution petitioned Congress
in 1955 to set aside Sept. 17-23
annually to be dedicated to observe
Constitution Week, the fledgling
Don José Verdugo Chapter was
only two years old, having formed
in 1953. National’s resolution was
adopted by the U.S. Congress and
signed into public law by President
Dwight D. Eisenhower on Aug. 2,
1956. Since that time, Don José
Verdugo Chapter members have
worked to bring awareness and the
history of the Constitution to our
local communities.
Lynne
Thompson,
newly
installed chapter regent said,
“This display is to commemorate
one of America’s most important
documents, yet it is one of our
country’s least known official
observances. Members Suzanne
Stanfill, Joan Carruthers and
Connie Cianciarulo have worked
hard to bring the Constitution to
the forefront in these displays and I
encourage everyone to visit.”
The principles of DAR are to
perpetuate the memory and spirit of
men and women who fought for and
achieved American independence,
to preserve historical landmarks,
documents, relics and records of
service by Revolutionary soldiers
and patriots.
More than 930,000 members
have been admitted since its
founding in 1890. DAR is known
as the largest women’s patriotic
organization in the world. There
are currently over 170,000
members with approximately
3,000 chapters in all 50 states
and 11 foreign countries. DAR is a
lineage society that is a non-profit,
charitable organization dedicated
to patriotism, historic preservation,
and education. Any woman 18
years or older, regardless of race,
religion, or ethnic background, who
can prove lineal descent from a
patriot of the American Revolution,
is eligible for membership. To learn
more visit www.dar.org or contact
the Don José Verdugo Chapter at
(818) 249-5472.
From left, Glendale Library administrative assistant Joe Olivares,
DAR member Suzanne Stanfill and Chapter Regent Lynne Thompson.
The Campbell Center (Formerly GAR) to
Celebrate 60th Anniversary
On the Saturday evening,
Sept. 20, The Campbell Center
(formerly GAR) will celebrate
its 60th anniversary at a tribute
event themed “Heroes In Our
Midst” at Oakmont Country
Club in Glendale.
The evening will include
a tribute to founders Phyllis
and Jerry Campbell who will
be honored with the Lifetime
Achievement Award; Western
Drug Medical Supply will
receive the Corporate Partner
Hero of the Year Award.
Receiving
the
Caregiver
Hero of the Year Award is
the Deranja family, whose
son Peter, born with Down
syndrome, is a client of The
Campbell Center. Also singled
out for special recognition is the
agency past executive director
Carole Jouroyan as well as
past residential administrators
Janice and Don Peterson.
“We are truly fortunate to
have so many worthy people
to honor at our very special
evening,” said Eric Hamilton,
president of The Campbell
Center governing board. “We
are proud of our 60 years of
service to our clients and are
delighted to share our story
with our guests.”
The evening’s mistress of
ceremonies will be Mariette
Hartley with entertainment
by Kori Withers, daughter
of
singer/songwriter
Bill
Withers. Bill Withers will be
in attendance to deliver special
remarks and to introduce his
daughter. Kori’s very touching
rendition of her father’s hit
“Lean On Me” will be a featured
part of her set.
There are still a limited
number of tickets available. For
more information or to reserve
tickets, call Rita TomassianHopkins at (818) 242-2434 or
email rita@thecampbell.org.
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By Jason KUROSU
Three years ago, Glendale
Chamber of Commerce board
member Louie Sadd was asked
to organize a group for the city’s
young professionals. Sadd, who
is also a managing partner of
the Information Technology
company
Datastream,
was
named the chair of the Glendale
Young Professionals group,
founding the organization with
his longtime school friend and
Datastream co-founder Ara
Adjamian.
The group arranges events
that allow young members of
local businesses to network
and promote themselves and
their businesses, events such
as one held Wednesday night
at the AMLI Lex on Orange
Apartments.
“Our goal is to promote
connections between young
professionals and get them
acquainted
with
different
organizations within the city of
Glendale, different venues and
different businesses,” said Sadd.
GYP events have featured
a plethora of notable keynote
speakers, offering their personal
stories of success in their
respective fields. Among past
speakers are top representatives
of companies like Dreamworks
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as local government figures such
as Congressman Adam Schiff
and Glendale City Manager Scott
Ochoa. In keeping with tradition,
Wednesday night’s speaker was
Glendale Mayor Zareh Sinanyan.
“Along with networking, we
get to highlight local businesses
and allow our members to hear
from inspirational speakers,”
said GYP Council member Tamar
Hadjimanoukian, who also works
with the city of Glendale.
Sinanyan shared his story,
from his upbringing in the Soviet
Republic of Armenia to his school
years in America at Burbank
High School. Sinanyan said his
first obstacle was surmounting
the language barrier, which his
parents hoped he’d overcome
by going to school outside of
Glendale, forcing him to learn
English.
“For a kid who comes from
a foreign country, it was very
important to my parents that
I went to a school without
Armenians, so I was forced to
speak English very early on,
thrown into the ocean and sink
or swim,” he said. “I swam.”
Sinanyan’s story moved on to
his time at UCLA where he met
his wife, Lori, and then USC Law
School, where he found interning
and employment opportunities.
“At law school, I had the good
fortune of having some very good
employment experiences. During
a lot of law school, I interned for
the California Court of Appeals.
I worked as a salaried employee
at the Securities and Exchange
Commission in Washington, D.C.
and, upon graduation, I started
practicing law.”
Later on, Sinanyan became
involved in politics, despite not
expecting to run for any type of
office.
“When I graduated from law
school and I became involved
with the Burbank chapter of
the ANCA (Armenian National
Committee of America), believe
me, running for office was the
last thing on my mind.”
But Sinanyan did run for
city council 10 years later after
serving on the city’s Parks,
Recreation and City Services
Commission and the Community
Development
Block
Grant
Advisory Committee. After Rafi
Manoukian stepped down from
the Glendale City Council to
accept the role of treasurer for
the city, Sinanyan decided to run
for office.
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LEISURE
The Real Gidget
Coming to
Flintridge Bookstore
By Jason KUROSU
Gidget, the young surfer
created by Frederick Kohner
in his 1957 novel of the same
name, spawned a phenomenon
resulting in five sequels,
a popular television series
starring Sally Field and three
movies, in which Gidget was
portrayed by three separate
actresses. While Gidget took off
in popularity and remains an
iconic figure of the surf culture
of the 1950s and ‘60s, many may
be surprised to discover that
she was inspired by an actual
person – Kohner’s daughter,
Kathy Kohner-Zuckerman.
Veteran screenwriter and
playwright
Ken
Lazebnik
profiles Kohner-Zuckerman in
his book “Hollywood Digs,” a
collection of 14 essays detailing
the fates of Hollywood notables.
Both Lazebnik and KohnerZuckerman will be on hand at
the Flintridge Bookstore and
Coffeehouse on Sept. 28 from
3 P.m. to 5 p.m., available both
to discuss and sign the book.
After publishing an essay on
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tenancy
in an Encino estate owned by
character actor Edward Everett
Horton 10 years prior, Lazebnik
decided to put together some
more nuggets of obscure
Hollywood history into what
became “Hollywood Digs.”
While teaching at Pepperdine
University, Lazebnik found the
inspiration for one of his 14
essays less than five miles away
at Duke’s Malibu, the ocean
front restaurant dedicated
to surfing legend Duke Paoa
Kahanamoku.
Kohner-Zuckerman,
now
married with two children,
makes appearances at Duke’s
twice a week, meeting with
the public as the inspiration
for Gidget and as a continuing
member
of
the
surfing
community.
“I couldn’t believe it,” said
Lazebnik. “Not only that she’s
real, but that she’s right down
the street at Duke’s!”
Lazebnik’s essay on KohnerZuckerman
examines
the
strange dual life she’s had as
both herself and the fictionalized
version of herself.
“She says that people
frequently come up to her and
express surprise that she’s
not a fictional character,” said
Lazebnik. “My essay explores
that circumstance and how it
has affected her; she has had a
fictional doppelgänger that has
existed alongside her, both her
and not her. And that fictional
Gidget was written by her father,
an intellectual Jewish émigré
from Eastern Europe. Part of
my essay marvels at how this
middle-aged intellectual was
able to so effectively capture the
language and feel of a teenage
girl in Southern California.”
Lazebnik’s
book
follows
the lives of numerous other
Hollywood
figures,
both
household names and “people
whose fame is in danger of
disappearing.”
Among them are the stories
of recently deceased painter
Thomas
Kinkade,
about
whom Lazebnik penned the
screenplay for a biographical
movie, “Thomas Kinkade’s
Christmas Cottage.” The book
also features the story of Jock
Mahoney, stuntman and 13th
actor to portray Tarzan, whose
career faltered after contracting
dysentery, dengue fever and
pneumonia in the jungles
of Thailand while shooting
“Tarzan’s Three Challenges.”
“I have always been attracted
to stories of the little guy, and
so some of my favorite pieces
are about these slightly obscure
figures whose memories are
quickly being lost in the haze of
history,” he said.
Yoga at The Alex
Glendale Arts partnered with
Prana Nata Yoga for Pop Up! in
the Alex Theatre forecourt (216
N. Brand Blvd. in Glendale).
The free yoga classes are offered
every Monday from 6:30 p.m. to
7:30 p.m. through Oct. 6. After
the class, guests are invited to
stay for complimentary wine
provided by Left Coast Wine Bar
and smoothies from Earthbar.
All levels and ages are welcome.
After successful Pop Up!
events at the Glendale Galleria
and other public spaces and
courtyards
in
downtown
Glendale, Glendale Arts to
grow Pop Up! from concerts into
other community activities and
decided the Alex Theatre would
be a great location for outdoor
yoga. It would showcase the
historic venue in a whole new
way.
“The Alex Theatre is known
for its world class entertainment
on the stage,” said Nina Crowe,
director of Fund Development
and Community Partnerships
and the creator of the Pop Up!
series. “This new series gives
us an opportunity to open the
forecourt to the community
as well as create more
meaningful partnerships with
our supporters – namely Prana
Nata Yoga, Left Coast Wine Bar,
and Earthbar.”
Prana Nata Yoga, Glendale’s
brand new yoga studio (1123 N.
Pacific Ave.), will be providing
the instructors for the fourweek series.
“I found yoga to be a profound
and
ongoing
experience
of physical, mental, and
philosophical
wellness
for
myself, especially after 30 years
of being a professional dancer
and educator,” said owner
Laura Fremont. “I am gratified
to share my practice and guide
others to a more meaningful
sense of balance.”
As there is limited space in the
forecourt, spots will be provided
on a first-come, first-serve
basis. A suggested donation of
$10 a class is appreciated and
will go towards Glendale Arts
continuation of their Pop Up
free community programming.
Glendale Arts Members can
reserve their spot by RSVP’ing
to sjohnson@glendalearts.org.
Yoga mats will not be provided.
#OGTastes Pretty Good
Olive Garden recently invited members of the
media and social media to come and sample some of
the best they have to offer on their new overhauled
menu. Adding over 20 new dishes, this is the biggest
menu change in the company’s history and it is a
change well done. These dishes are incredible and
even better as leftovers, which there will be with such
huge portions. Many groups around the country tried
the new menu and posted about it. Search the hashtag
#OGTastes to see everyone’s reactions and check
@CharlyIsAwesome on Twitter to see CVW’s Charly
Shelton’s take on all these foods. Try Olive Garden’s
new menu soon – seasonal dishes cycle out and you
don’t want to miss anything. My recommendations?Try the Artichoke Fritti, and the Papperdelle
Pescatore, bottom right photo.
Then & Now | AT&T Store Then » In 1976 this small retail building on Foothill Boulevard (near the
Sports Chalet store) was home to the La Cañada Valley Sun, a small
independent local newspaper. The staff posing in front is dressed up for
Fiesta Days, a traditional Memorial Day celebration still going on today.
The Valley Sun soon built its own offices not too far away.
Courtesy of the Historical Society of CV
Now » The building at 895 Foothill received a major facelift a decade ago
when Sports Chalet built a large shopping center complex at Foothill and
Angeles Crest. An AT&T retail store is now the tenant in the old building –
hardly recognizable save for its distinctive roofline. The La Cañada Valley
Sun is still published, but is no longer independent. It no longer has an
office in La Cañada and is now owned by the L.A. Times.
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Pseudonymous Bosch Book Signing A Success
Photo by Jason KUROSU
Pseudonymous Bosch with a fan at Sparr Heights Community Center.
By Jason KUROSU
The
author
principally
known as Pseudonymous Bosch
made a public appearance in
La Crescenta Tuesday night,
promoting the release of his
latest book, “Bad Magic.”
Bosch, who has been on the
New York Times Bestsellers’
List for his Secret Series of
books that follow the fantastical
adventures of Cass and MaxErnest, appeared for his young
fans at the Sparr Heights
Community Center.
The event was sponsored by
the Once Upon a Time bookstore
in Montrose, which generally
holds book signings for authors
at the store itself. Once Upon a
Dining
Time owner Maureen Palacios
said she knew they would
require a bigger venue for
Bosch’s signing.
“It’s the first time we’ve had
a signing outside of the store,”
said Palacios. “We knew it
would be a big turnout. He’s on
the bestsellers’ list and he’s one
of our favorite authors.”
Indeed, the turnout was
large, with a line forming to the
front of the community center.
Bosch
made
a
grand
entrance, not only reading an
excerpt from “Bad Magic,” but,
in keeping with the theme, also
put on a magic show for his
fans.
Bosch performed a series
of tricks under the guise of
“the Great Bashini,” which he
revealed was his true name,
“the name I was born with” after
a fairly suspenseful buildup.
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JUST FOR FUN
Weekly
Horoscopes
by John Deering and John Newcombe
Provided by horoscope.com
September 15, 2014 - September 21, 2014
Mars has recently moved into Sagittarius, stirring up a desire for travel and adventure.
Meanwhile, Jupiter continues its journey through Leo, inspiring confidence and a get-to-it
attitude. There’s a Quarter Moon in Gemini on Monday, which might encourage creative
conflict. Venus sextiles Saturn on Sunday, putting duties and responsibilities into perspective.
Mars squares Neptune later that day, which could be rather exhausting. Consider a lighter
schedule, as you’ll likely have a desire to rest and relax. An early night might help a great deal.
A ARIES March 21 - April 19
CALENDAR this
‘A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM’
AT BURBANK LIBRARY
The Burbank Public Library invites
the public to spend a magical evening
outdoors with a live performance of
William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer
Night’s Dream” on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Pre-show events begin at 4 p.m. with
amazing acrobatic performances by
E=MCirque followed by the show at 5
p.m. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy
this free family-friendly performance of
Shakespeare outside of the Buena Vista
Library located at 300 N. Buena Vista St.
GREEK FEST AT SANTA ANITA
PARK
The 56th Annual Pasadena Greek Fest
is coming to Santa Anita Park from Sept.
19-21. Guests will enjoy award winning
dance group performances and live
Greek music at Southern California’s
preeminent Greek Festival.
Pasadena GreekFest hours are from 5
p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19; noon to
1 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20; and noon to
10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21.
The event is priced at $5 for adults;
children under 12 years are free. Parking
is $4 per car at the main entrance of
Holly and Huntington Drive at Santa
Anita Park.
Santa Anita Park is located at 285 W.
Huntington Drive Arcadia.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB LUNCHEON
You’re invited to the Burbank Bar &
Grille’s anniversary luncheon benefiting
the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and
Greater East Valley.
This annual event takes place on
Friday, Sept. 19 at Burbank Bar & Grille,
located at 112 N. San Fernando Road.
The buffet lunch will be served from 11
a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a wonderful way to have a
great lunch, connect with friends and
support the Club, all at the same time.
Opportunity drawing tickets will be
available. Winners do not have to be
present to win. Tickets are $15 per
person. Tickets may be purchased at the
door or online at www.bgcburbank.org.
No RSVP is necessary.
One hundred percent of all proceeds
go directly to the Club.
And save the date! On Friday, Oct. 24
it’s the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and
Greater East Valley’s Poker and Bingo
Tournament. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m.
at Woody’s New Cafe at Woodbury
University.
For more information, contact
susansebastian@bgcburbank.org.
POPs PRESENT MOVING
PRODUCTION OF ‘TOSCA’
Pacific Opera Project presents six
performances of Puccini’s “Tosca” in
Pasadena. Made possible by funding
from over 150 backers through a
successful Kickstarter campaign, this will
be POP’s most ambitious production to
date with a stellar cast and a 22-piece
orchestra.
“Tosca” will be the 13th fully staged
opera produced by POP and will
incorporate a staging device rarely
seen in theatre (much less in an opera
with a full orchestra): moving the entire
production from one location to another
Banned Books Week Sept. 21-27, an
annual event celebrating the freedom
to read. By focusing on efforts across
the country to remove or restrict access
to books, Banned Books Week draws
national attention to the harms of
censorship. Flintridge Bookstore will be
putting up a display including many
notable titles that have been on the list
of challenged and banned books over
the decades. There will also be T-shirts,
journals, composition notebooks, mugs,
magnets and totes for sale related to the
many titles and commemoration buttons,
bumper stickers, and bookmarks will be
handed out in support of the freedom
to read.
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse
is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La
AURIANA DUFFY GUEST
Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection
SPEAKER AT AAUW
The Sept. 20 branch meeting of the of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest
American Association of University Highway. For more information, call (818)
Women will hear a report from Auriana 790-0717.
Duffy, former vice president of Cultural
Diversity for the Associated Students of DR. TOM SUNIC GUEST OF
Pasadena City College, on the National BIRCH SOCIETY
Conference for College Women Student
Dr. Tom Sunic, PhD., will give a talk
Leaders held in June at the University of about the radical Islamic invasion and
Maryland. She was co-sponsored at the migration in France, Great Britain,
conference by the Glendale branch of Canada and the USA. His lecture, “The
the AAUW.
spread of Terrorism and Sharia Law,”
The Pasadena branch meeting also will be on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in
will hear six students discuss their the community room of the CV Sheriff’s
experiences at this year’s Tech Trek camp. Station.
The luncheon meeting takes place at
Sunic is an American-Croatian
the Women’s City Club, 160 N. Oakland, university professor, author, translator,
in Pasadena and begins at 11:30 a.m.; the and lecturer who writes and speaks in
cost is $20 per person.
four languages.
For reservations, call Gloria Reynolds
Admission is free and open to the
at (626) 798-3896.
public. The lecture is co-hosted by Voters
Against Corruption And Tyranny and the
END OF SUMMER BARBECUE
La Crescenta/La Cañada Flintridge and
Glendale chapters of the John Birch
Come join the Sunland-Tujunga Elks
Lodge celebrate the end of summer with Society.
Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station, 4554
friends and family on Saturday, Sept.
20 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lots of fun, Briggs Ave., La Crescenta
entertainment, and food! As a fundraiser,
all proceeds go to the Christmas Basket MOONDAY RETURNS TO
FLINTRIDGE BOOKSTORE
Program. Music by the Sound Waves.
Tickets are now available at Thee
Moonday East is hosting a reading on
Elbow Room on Honolulu Avenue in Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. 2 p.m. featuring
Montrose. The cost is $15 presale, $17.50 Mariana Dietl, Alejandro Escude, Doraine
at the door.
Poretz and Mariano Zaro.
For more information, contact S-T Elks,
Their reading coincides with L.A. Dept.
(818) 352-2098.
of Cultural Affairs Latino Heritage Month,
Sept. 15 – Oct. 15.
‘PRIVATIZATION OF PUBLIC
Come early to sign up for open mic.
EDUCATION’ SUBJECT OF DEMO
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse
CLUB MEETING
is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La
Guest speaker Greta Pruitt, former Cañada Flintridge, at the intersection
teacher and administrator, will discuss of Foothill Boulevard and Angeles Crest
the privatization of public education Highway. For more information, call (818)
at the Sunday, Sept. 21, meeting of the 790-0717.
Cañada Crescenta Democratic Club, held
from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lanterman AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY
House in La Cañada Flintridge. She will MEETING
continue to describe the present-day
The Montrose African Violet Society
challenges for our school system.
is having its next monthly meeting on
Membership will consider Wednesday morning, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.
recommended endorsements for six at Descanso Gardens (Maple Room).
November ballot measures, monitored Guests are always welcome to attend
by Garland Byrum.
meetings.
The meeting is open to the public.
For more information, call club
More information can be found at President Luis at (323) 236-0104.
http://canadacrescentadems.org.
www.montroseafricanviolets.weebly.
Lanterman House, 4420 Encinas Place, com
La Cañada Flintridge
Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso
Drive, La Cañada Flintridge
CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM TO
READ
Flintridge Bookstore is celebrating
throughout the performance. This
“Tosca” will take place in three separate
venues, all within St. James Church that
each represent another location within
the opera.
Performance dates are Sept. 19, 20,
21, 26, 27 & 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50
premium reserved seats; $30 general
admission; $25 seniors (65 and over);
$20 students with ID.
For more information and to purchase
tickets, visit www.pacificoperaproject.
com, email info@pacificoperaproject.
com or call the Pacific Opera Project
hotline at (323) 739-6122.
St. James United Methodist Church,
2033 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena
see CALENDAR this on next page
You may be galvanized into action at the start
of the week, ready to explore new ideas and
opportunities. Good fortune shows up for
you when you make the effort in the areas of
romance and creative activity. Studying and
travel may also be on your mind, which might
entice you to look for more information. The
weekend focus is one of dutiful activity, along
with a chance to catch up with yourself. Drift,
dream, and do things that nurture your soul.
B TAURUS April 20 - May 20
A passionate encounter might capture your
imagination early in the week as thoughts
about a certain person perhaps become
obsessive. Being too premature here could
result in embarrassment, so bide your time.
Meanwhile, Mars in Sagittarius can make
it competitive when it comes to business
matters and entrepreneurial affairs. You’ll
want to explore the potential for increasing
your earnings, and you’re willing to move
out of your comfort zone to do so. Later,
try to avoid lending money - you may not
get it back.
C GEMINI May 21 - June 20
Monday’s Quarter Moon might inspire you
to come up with creative ways to redecorate
your home. The combination of borrowed
ideas and natural genius could give your
place a delightful makeover. When it comes
to romance, an instant attraction might be
tempting, but there’s a chance it may not
last. Later, issues associated with your job or
career could divert your attention away from
your partner. Give work a rest, and instead
make a decision to spend quality time with
your sweetheart.
CANCER June 21 - July 22
Your intuition could conflict with the facts in
a key situation, making it hard to choose the
best path ahead. But if you can adopt a fresh
perspective, you might find the right answer
was there all along just waiting to be noticed.
Mars in your health zone encourages you to
explore ways to exercise without boredom.
Consider dancing, swimming, or even martial
arts if it will help you stay fit and feel fabulous.
Enjoy a fun weekend and make time to relax.
E LEO July 23 - August 22
Work and play conflict as the focus shifts.
You may prefer pleasurable options to
knuckling down to the daily grind. However,
the offer of extra money might be enough
to entice you to work long hours. The week
unfolds in a relaxed way with romance high
on the agenda. A love adventure may be
just what you need to boost your mood and
brighten current circumstances. Even online
liaisons look very possible and could lead to
something stronger. Watch your spending
over the weekend. You could be tempted
to splurge.
G LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22
The more time you take to understand how
you feel about a situation the better. Regular
meditation and dream work can let you know
how things sit with your subconscious and
if your conscious mind is in alignment with
it. With this inside information you should be
able to make a more informed decision. Be
careful when signing important documents
or saving files on the computer. An edgy
influence suggests you could lose out. You
can save yourself a lot of trouble if you take
a little extra care.
H SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21
A very positive influence can make all the
difference to your career situation. This is
the time to put in the hard work that can lead
to some jaw-dropping opportunities. With
just a little effort you can reap big rewards
over this week and next. What’s more, if you
don’t succeed the first time, keep trying.
This weekend a friendship or budding
romance could show signs of growing more
committed, but more trust may be needed
before it can really blossom.
I SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21
An opportunity to net a lucrative contract
could be yours early on. Don’t waste time
wondering whether or not to take it, as it
won’t be around for long. In addition, if you’re
after action and adventure, you can have
plenty of both. The offer of a trip could lead
to some exciting opportunities if you can be
willing to move outside your comfort zone. If
you prefer working, you have some excellent
chances to upgrade your skill set or find a job
in an exotic location.
J CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19
Business talks and money transactions work
in your favor as Jupiter continues its move
through your zone of shared assets. Along
with this, the presence of Mercury in Libra
enhances your ability to negotiate with key
people, giving you more leverage in crucial
situations. The weekend brings a chance to
collaborate on projects that may be hard
work but also lucrative. Avoid giving away
too much personal information, however,
as you may regret it later (even though you
might normally trust this person).
K AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18
Everything is about attitude this week, so you
might attract good things and people to you
by keeping yours upbeat and cheerful. There
is certainly a positive focus on your social
sector, encouraging you to move in new
circles that can bring positive opportunities
your way. The cosmos is enticing you out of
any rut you may have been in and pushing
you to embrace a wider circle of friends and
associates. Conserve your energy over the
weekend - take the time to recharge.
. PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20
F VIRGO August 23 - Sept. 22
Will intense feelings tempt you to dive
headlong into a romance? The current
climate suggests it’s possible even though
deep down you know better. Meanwhile,
you may zip into action on the home front,
eager to get down to some DIY projects like
redecorating or perhaps something bigger.
If you’re renting, this might be the time you
decide to buy some property. Go easy over
the weekend. You and your sweetheart may
not see eye to eye, which could be unsettling
unless you can be willing to compromise.
A nice break from routine would do you a
world of good and could quite possibly prove
to be lucky. See what friends have on their
agendas, and don’t hesitate to join in if it
sounds like fun. It’s all systems go regarding
a key ambition or important career goal. This
is the time to plan for success and then take
baby steps to achieve it. The only thing to
watch out for is losing your focus. If you
can remain true to your vision, you should
do really well.
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NORWEGIAN ROMANSER
A Norwegian Romanser musical GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSTING
program with Cara Clove singing 19th BREAST CANCER SYMPOSIUM
October is Breast Cancer Awareness
century songs takes place on Saturday,
Sept. 27 at Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Month and the Marcia Ray Breast Center
Potluck is at 6:30 p.m.; program follows. at Dignity Health’s Glendale Memorial
This is a free event. For more information, Hospital and Health Center will be hosting
a breast cancer symposium on Thursday,
call Jo Ness at (818) 249-8102.
Lutheran Church of the Foothills, 1700 Oct. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the
main auditorium of the hospital.
Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
The symposium will feature the
hospital’s panel of breast cancer specialists
31st ANNUAL DAY OF THE DEAD
who will be presenting information on
ALTARS & EPHEMERA
The Folk Tree presents its 31st annual what is new in the field of breast cancer
Day of the Dead Altars & Ephemera as well as answering questions from
exhibition from Sept. 27 – Nov. 2. The the audience. The panel will also be
show features traditional altars honoring demonstrating what goes on behind the
loved ones who have passed, as well scenes at a surgical tumor board where
as installations dealing with broader specialists review cancer cases together
contemporary issues and concepts about as a group and determine the best course
death. Also on view is a large selection of treatment for a patient’s disease.
Dinner will be provided and the event
of work in various media by local artists
and Mexican folk art commemorating this is free to the general public.
RSVP to Maryann Robertson at (818)
major Mexican holiday, which falls on Nov.
1 and 2. The public is invited to a reception 502-2323 is required. Dignity Health’s
on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health
In the afternoon on Oct. 11 and on Center is located at 1420 Central Ave. in
Saturday, Nov. 1, the Folk Tree welcomes Glendale.
face painter Jeanine Montellano and
company who will transform revelers with ‘A NIGHT IN PARIS’TO BENEFIT
their beautiful Day of the Dead designs and CANCER CARE NETWORK
The Cancer Care Network Foundation
head pieces.
The Folk Tree is located at 217 S. Fair is holding a fundraising event, “Gatsby’s
Oaks Ave. Hours are: M-W, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Costume Party – A Night In Paris” on
Thursday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. The
event is being held at a private residence
and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
For more information, contact Gail in La Cañada and will feature casino games,
Mishkin at mishkinftc@aol.com or call poker tournament, silent auction, dinner,
entertainment and dancing. The Cancer
(626) 795-8733.
Care Network provides patient financial
assistance, cancer support services, cancer
DOBREER FEATURED AT VILLAGE
prevention education, patient education
POETS OF S-T
The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga and advocacy and caregiver programs.
Tickets are $125 prepaid, $150 at the
is pleased to announce that poet Peggy
Dobreer will be featured at their upcoming door.
For more information, contact
Monthly Reading Series on Sunday, Sept.
28, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Bolton Hall Hilda at (818) 823-5863 or email
Museum. Her work includes “In The Lake cancercarenetwork@gmail.com.
of Your Bones,” released in March 2012 by
Moon Tide Press. For contact information, SALON DE MUSIQUES LAUNCHES
visit her website www.peggydobreer.com. NEW SEASON
The new season of Salon de Musiques
Poets are welcome to sign-up for the
open reading. Come and enjoy an early opens on Oct. 12 and features Neoevening of poetry, light refreshments and Romantic and Impressionistic genius
eclectic conversation. A $3 donation is composers John Ireland, Howard Hanson
and Frank Bridge. Performing will be
appreciated.
Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga, www. Jessica Guideri & Serena McKinney, violins,
Yi Zhou, viola, John Walz, cello and Adam
villagepoets.blogspot.com.
Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Neiman on piano.
An informal Q&A with the artists will
Ave., Sunland
follow the performance and a gourmet
buffet dinner provided by Patina with
JEWEL CITY KNITTERS
Jewel City Knitters will hold its monthly French champagne will be served.
Tickets are $39 for students, and $75
meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. at Scholl Canyon Estates,
1551 E Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale.
Membership is free. Knitters, crocheters,
and those who wish to learn are
welcome. For more information, visit
www.jewelcityknitters.com or email
susandietel@yahoo.com.
Jewel City Knitters will hold its
monthly JCK Charity Knit & Crochet on
Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at
the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E. Chevy
Chase Dr., Glendale, (818) 548-2046.
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of knit, crochet
and conversation. For more information,
visit www.jewelcityknitters.com or email
sandra.canfield@yahoo.com.
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VERDUGO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
REUNION
Verdugo Hills High School is having a
reunion for classes from 1952 to 1957. The
reunion is taking place Oct 12,13 & 14 at
Laughlin Nevada Riverside hotel casino.
(Code/VHHS; call for reservations 800227-3849)
The cost of $80 per person is for the
luncheon on Monday and hospitality room
for three days. Hotel pricing, including
tax, is $114.24 for three nights. A bus is
available for transport, but there is limited
space. Contact Shirley at (818) 330-9499
or (323) 428-2688) for more information
or Harry at (818) 353-4528.
FRED DONG SPEAKER FOR CV
SIERRA CLUB
The Crescenta Valley Sierra Club will
present Fred Dong and his travel program
of southern Chile and Argentina and the
Patagonia region on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at
7:30 p.m. at the La Crescenta Library.
Dong’s presentation will include
mountains, glaciers and lakes of Torres
Del Paine, Los Glacieres National Parks,
Tierra Del Fuego and other areas on his
hiking, bus and ship tour. The glaciers
in this area are the largest on the South
American continent and the mountains
are featured in hiking books of the region.
He will introduce the flightless and the
flying birds of these areas as well as other
animals. Ushuaia, the southern-most city
in the world will be visited.
The program begins following news of
conservation and outings. This program
is free and open to everyone.
Refreshments will be served.
Please contact Wayne Fisher,
program chair at (818) 353-4181
for further information.
La Crescenta Library, 2809 La
Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta
MANNING AT FLINTRIDGE
BOOKSTORE
On Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m.,
Flintridge Bookstore hosts a book
signing for Rob Manning, area
resident and chief engineer of
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
(JPL) Mars Rover Curiosity.
In his book “Mars Rover
Curiosity,” Manning tells of
bringing the groundbreaking
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ANNUAL EVENING OF WINE AND
ROSES
Enjoy “An Evening of Wine and Roses”
and “Dancing with Stars” as Glendale
Memorial Hospital and Health Center
hosts the 27h Annual Evening of Wine
and Roses on Sunday, Oct. 5. A reception
and silent auction starts at 5:30 p.m.
then dinner, live auction, program and
amazing entertainment begins at 7 p.m.
This year’s event will take place at the
Langham Hotel in Pasadena.
The fundraising focus of this year’s
Evening of Wine and Roses will be to
put new technology into the hands of
surgeons at Glendale Memorial Hospital
and Health Center.
For more information and ticket
prices, call (818) 502-2375 or visit www.
supportglendale.org.
The Langham Hotel is located at 1401
S. Oak Knoll in Pasadena.
(includes dinner and drinks).
The performance takes place at 4 p.m. at
the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, fifth floor,
135 N. Grand Ave, Los Angeles.
team, tasked with designing a lander many
times larger and more complex than any
before, faced technical setbacks, fights
over inadequate resources, and the trials
of leading an army of brilliant, passionate
and often frustrated experts.
For more information, contact Gail
Mishkin at (818) 790-0717.
Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is
located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada at
the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and
the Angeles Crest Hwy. Parking is in the
rear of the store.
LEARN FARSI AT THE YMCA
The Y is offering Farsi language class
every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the Crescenta Cañada YMCA.
The purpose of this class is to further
Iranian (Persian) language and culture for
all ethnic groups. Students will learn basic
reading, writing and speaking skills for the
Farsi language. This is for all levels and all
ages.
For more information, visit www.
ymcafoothills.org or call (818) 790-0123.
Crescenta Cañada YMCA, 1930 Foothill
Blvd., La Cañada
SING WITH THE TOWNE SINGERS
Those who love to sing are invited to
join the Towne Singers, a non-audition
choir. Male voices in particular are needed,
but all are welcome to join this family of
musicians. Rehearsals for the Dec. 6 holiday
concert are underway. Rehearsals are held
Mondays at 7:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the
First Congregational Church of Glendale,
2001 Cañada Blvd., Glendale.
The Towne Singers will be presenting
their “Wonders of Winter” concert at
the First United Methodist Church of
Pasadena. The concert will feature a blend
of traditional, contemporary and familiar
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92.” Santa Claus will make an appearance
for the delight of the children.
The Towne Singers is an organization
supported, in part, by the Los Angeles
County board of supervisors through the
Los Angeles County Arts Commission.
FOOTHILLS PRO GROUP
The Foothills Professional Group
meets every Wednesday morning from
7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Leon Lounge and
Café. The group provides a structured
and supportive system of giving and
receiving business. It does so by providing
an environment in which participants
develop personal relationships with many
other qualified business professionals. By
establishing this “formal” relationship
with other people, you may have the
opportunity to substantially increase your
business.
The cost is $15, which includes
breakfast.
Leon Lounge and Café is located at 2519
Cañada Blvd., Glendale.
FREE WORKSHOPS FOR
CHILDREN
The Church of Scientology – Mission of
the Foothills is hosting free workshops for
children on how to make good choices in
life. It gives a clear-cut guide to making
good choices and finding the way to
happiness. The booklet “How to Make
Good Choices,” based on the book “The
Way to Happiness,” will be used.
This workshop is for children 6 to 11
years old. It is on Saturdays from 11 a.m.
to noon. Snacks served.
Call to reserve seat (818) 957-1500.
Church of Scientology - Mission of the
Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave., Montrose
KIM KELLY KRIS KLINE
2341 Honolulu Ave., Montrose
(818) 249-1743
Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5
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RELIGION
Q
uestion:
We just moved
into the foothills
from another area
of California. In an
effort to be neighborly, I invited a
few neighbors who have children to
come for a play day for the kids and
a coffee klatch for the moms. Then
the fun began. The six children,
including mine, range in ages
from 2 to 5. A couple of the older
ones were bullying the younger
ones and the parents of the bullies
wouldn’t do anything. Their spin
on it was “Leave them alone long
enough, and they’ll learn to get
along.” Well, that didn’t happen,
and one little boy was struck on
the face with a shovel from a sand
bucket. That’s when I stepped in
and said, “I think we’ve played
enough for one day.” The parents
of the bullies left in a huff.
Is there a way to mend a rift
like this? I want to get along with
my neighbors and so do the other
parents whose children were
playing nicely, but I can’t stand by
and watch children mistreat each
other.
~ Neighborly Mom
Dear Neighborly Mom,
First of all, I commend you for
being the one that is attempting
to reach out to others in your
neighborhood. We live in a culture
where front porches have
disappeared from our homes and
have been replaced by fencedin back yards. So often we go
about living our busy lives and
don¹t
take the time to get to
know others, even our next-door
neighbors.
Unfortunately, we also live in
a culture that is characterized
by a prevailing, “It’s all about
me” attitude. This self-centered
attitude is not only prevalent
among adolescents and adults, but
is often displayed among young
children. When parents don’t take
the time to give their children
direction and correction when it
comes to relating to other children,
this attitude is proliferated. And
so often we see evidence that
children left to themselves seem to
naturally display selfish behavior.
The scriptures are replete with
admonitions to parents to teach
and train their children to respect
and care for others. Dr. James
Dobson, author, psychologist and
founder of Focus on the Family,
addresses this parenting issue:
“Loving discipline encourages a
child to respect other people and
live as a responsible, constructive
citizen.”
There is no doubt that bullying
is a problem in our country.
Bullies are everywhere, from
the playground to schools,
from workplaces to elder care
facilities. The statistics related
to bullying are both shocking
and disheartening. According to
the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services, bullying
is defined as “intentionally
aggressive, usually repeated
verbal, social, or physical behavior
aimed at a specific person or group
of people.”
I applaud you for coming to the
defense of the children who were
being bullied. As the adult and
parent in the situation, you were
justified in stepping in before any
other child got hurt.
I’m not sure
you can mend the rift, but you can
focus on nurturing relationships
with the parents and children
who were getting along. And you
certainly have a right to avoid
exposing your children to those
who would bully them. In doing
so, you are teaching your children
the importance of being careful in
developing relationships. And of
course keep in mind the teaching
of Jesus that has been passed on
from generation to generation for
thousands of years: “Do to others
whatever you would like them to
do to you…” (Matthew 7:12).
Parenting is a difficult task
today, and it’s great to find
mothers like you who take the
responsibility seriously!
Spiritually
Speaking
Spiritually Speaking answers personal questions and concerns from a spiritual
perspective. Local religious leaders taking part in the discussion include Mark
Yeager/Chaplain YMCA of the Foothills; Bryan Griem of Montrose Community
Church; Jon Karn of Light on the Corner Church; Kimberlie Zakarian of Holy House
Ministries; Skip Lindeman of La Cañada Congregational United Church of Christ; Rabbi
Simcha Backman of Chabad of Glendale; Rabbi Janet Bieber of Jewish Community &
Learning Center of the Foothills; Levent Akbarut of Islamic Congregation of La Cañada
Flintridge; Betty Stapleford of Unitarian Universalist; Steve Marshall of CV United
Methodist Church; Elaine Cho of La Canada United Methodist Church; Holly Stauffer of
St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church; Beverly Craig of La Crescenta Center for Spiritual Living; Randy
Foster of Christian Life Church; Centers for Spiritual Living Practitioners: Laney Clevenger-White, Sandra
Shields, Anthony Kelson, Gary Bates; Marsalee Forrestar/Shamanic Practitioner; Mary Morgan of Redondo Beach
Center for Spiritual Living; and Sharon Weisman, atheist/agnostic/secular humanist/free thinker. We welcome
your questions and comments. Email us at spiritual@cvweekly.com.
Responses are offered from the perspectives of individual clergy members, which may or may not be in agreement
with other respondents of Spiritually Speaking nor the editor and staff of the Crescenta Valley Weekly.
Pastor Randy Foster
Christian Life Church
randy.clc@att.net
Dear Neighborly Mother,
I have been in situations like
this. After one episode of the
parents doing nothing, I usually
step in, kneel down and talk to the
children in a gentle, but firm voice,
with age appropriate directives.
When the child was struck with
a shovel, I would have gone in,
taken the shovel away, and knelt
and discussed with the children
about playing nice, not hurting
one another, pointed out that
“Johnny” is crying because you
hurt him, “Billy,” and then had
them apologize, and state what
they learned. This is of course
advice for future play dates.
Now to your question.
Moms can be emotional
creatures. So the fact that they
left in a huff shows they were
hurt, maybe do not have the
emotional insight or maturity to
handle conflict, and perhaps the
inability to handle correction. So
the first thing you need to know
before trying to mend ways is
this: You are likely not dealing
with someone who sees things
the way you do nor can handle
conflict. You need to be gentle, nonblaming, non-shaming, and go for
the “repair” of the relationship in
a way they can receive and accept.
In cases like these, I try to do
something like the following in
person: “I am so sorry the play
date ended abruptly and poorly. I
hope I did not overreact. I would
love to get together again as being
your neighbor is important to
me. Maybe we can set rules for
our children ahead of time so if
something happens again we can
correct them and give them the
opportunity to apologize. Because
as all of us moms know, ‘kids
will be kids’ and they need our
direction.”
When repairing rifts, I always
own my side, talk in a way the
person I am repairing with can
“hear,” and go for humility, but
firmness of principle.
I hope this helps! Happy play
dates.
The Rev. Kimberlie
Zakarian, LMFT is a licensed
psychotherapist in Montrose
Kimberlie@
kimberliezakariantherapy.com
A Catholic Community ~
Here to Worship, Called to Serve
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rev. Msgr. Antonio Cacciapuoti, Pastor
Rev. Greg Dongkore, Associate Pastor
Deacon Augie Won
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Masses
Monday-Friday: 8:10 a.m.
Saturday: 8:10 a.m.,
and Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m.
Others
Vespers: Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m.
Reconciliation: Saturdays
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
or by appointment
Rosary: 8:30 a.m.
Weekdays and following Vespers
215 Foothill Boulevard
La Canada Flintridge, California 91011
(818) 949-4300 • www.bede.org
Light on the Corner Church
Pastor Jon Karn
1911 Waltonia Drive
Montrose
(818) 249-4806
Sunday services 10:45 a.m.
www.lightonthecorner.org
I just found out
that my 75-year-old
grandmother who
raised me has cancer.
I think I’m more upset about this
than she is. I’m doing my best to
not react to this diagnosis, but she
means everything to me. Of course
I knew at some point in my life that
she would no longer be with me, but
this seems so premature. She has
been strong and healthy through
thick and thin. Because of her, I
finished college and completed my
doctorate. Because of her, I found a
faith that has sustained me during
my college years and life’s ups and
downs.
She knows I love her, but I’d
like some advice on what I can
do to really support her through
the treatments that will involve
chemotherapy and radiation.
~ Sad Grandson
Dear Sad Grandson,
I feel your sadness at the idea
of the loss and illness of your
grandmother and your deep
appreciation for all that she has
been to you, as well as your
desire to be there for her in a
positive and supportive way as
she navigates this period of her
life. There is nothing easy about
what you are experiencing; loss
see SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING on next page
RELIGION SERVICE DIRECTORY
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ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Luke’sSynod)
of-the-Mountains
Episcopal Church
Sundays
Gathering 9:30AM
Worship 10:00AM
Domingo Misa en Español a las 12:00PM
Sunday School and Child Care
All are Welcome
2563 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta
818-248-3639
http://stlukeslacrescenta.org/
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St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church
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Emily Fairchild at
(818) 248-2740
Center for Spiritual
Living - La Crescenta
(Missouri Synod)
COME JOIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY
2723 Orange Avenue,
La Crescenta, CA 91214
818-248-3738
www.glcmslc.org
Adult Bible Study: Sundays 9AM
Worship & Children’s Sunday School: 10AM
Koinonia (Singing & Bible study):
Wednesdays 7PM
Lutheran Church
in the Foothills
1700 Foothill Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge
SUNDAYS AT LCIF
Worship and Communion 8AM & 10AM
Children’s Church 10AM
Sunday School for Youth and Adults 9AM
PASTOR BRUCE JOHNSON
www.lcifoothills.org /818-790-1951
“Where it is our dream to help you build
and manifest your dreams!”
4845 Dunsmore Ave.
La Crescenta, CA
91214
(818) 249-1045
Celebration Service Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Ongoing spiritual
growth 7:00
classes
Wednesday
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p.m.
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of a loved one is one of the most
difficult things we must come to
terms with in this life. Yet it is
part of the natural cycle and it’s
good to remember this.
You are a part of her that stays
behind in this world to carry
on the love that she shared. I
invite you to focus on that love
as you support her through her
treatment. Most importantly
remember to take it a day at a
time and, if you can, a moment
at a time. Everything can seem
overwhelming and breaking it
down to just this one moment
can make it so much more
manageable.
Ask yourself, “What can I do
in this moment?” Sometimes the
most you can do is take a deep
breath. This is a sacred journey
that you both take together. The
intimacy of your relationship is
a profound opportunity to return
to her the love she gave and to
find together the peace that can
be found in just allowing things
to be as they are.
The more we fight against
our circumstances the more
suffering we create for ourselves.
You and your grandmother are
bonded on a soul level and
that bond can never be broken.
We are each the spirit that
will one day leave the body
behind. Seeing things from the
soul perspective you can remind
yourself that all is well with
your soul always, as it is with
your grandmother’s soul. We
can hold to nothing in this
physical world, not even the
next breath, we must let it go
and be carried on by the next
moment to a greater experience
of the infinite possibilities life
brings.
The faith you speak of sustains
you now as it did in the past.
Gather support around you. If
you don’t feel you have close
friends maybe it’s time to begin
confiding in a chosen trusted
few. Spiritual counseling also
would be invaluable for you.
Remember that there is only
ever one moment to deal with,
therein is your power to choose
how you will act, think, be.
Keep love as your focus and be
gentle with yourself. This is an
opportunity to grow in ways
you cannot imagine now; let it
transform you and open you.
Trust the process.
With love and compassion,
Joan Doyle R.Sc.P
Author of
“Spirit is Talking to You”
thehouseartist@gmail.com
Dear Sad Grandson,
In the Christian faith,
we can find strength in
understanding that any death
is only a temporary separation.
I would encourage you to read
I Thessalonians 4:13-18 often
to remind yourself of all the
reasons we do not have to “grieve
like the rest of men, who have no
hope” (vs. 13). I also suggest you
focus on finding out how you can
support her during this time.
Here are a few suggestions
that I think can help you and
her: What can you do that she
would find most encouraging
and helpful? Ask her to tell you
honestly because sometimes we
are sincerely trying to help but
we are really not. Of course, you
want to prioritize spending time
with her but you need to find
out when and where she will
appreciate it the most. When
someone is experiencing a lot of
physical pain they may or may
not want company at that time.
I Thessalonians 5: 11 says we
should “encourage one another
and build each other up.” Tell
her (and write down for her)
all the things you appreciate
about her and be as specific as
possible. When you talk share
great life memories you have
about her. Ask her questions
and give her a chance to reflect
on her life so you will be able
to keep her story and those life
lessons with you even after she
passes.
I will pray for you!
Pastor Reese Neyland
Lifeway Church (Glendale)
www.lifewayla.com
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A Spiritual Approach to Healthcare
On Saturday, Sep. 20, Bosede
Bakarey, practitioner and teacher of
Christian Science from Ibadan, Nigeria, will address issues of physical, mental and emotional health
through understanding what God
actually is. Her one-hour talk, “Spiritual Approach to Healthcare and Its
Certainty of Healing,” will detail
specific aspects of prayer, and offer illustrations of its clear results. It
constitutes the second half of the annual meeting of Broadview Christian Science nursing facility, which
begins at 9:30 a.m. under a canopy
on the lawn at 4570 Griffin Ave.,
Los Angeles. Guests may come
for the whole meeting or arrive
by 10:30 a.m. for the talk. Childcare is available, and a light lunch
will follow at 11:45 a.m. RSVP by
phone, (323) 221-9174, or by email,
events@csbroadview.org.
The talk, parking, refreshments
and childcare are free. Co-sponsored by Church of Christ, Scientist
in Montrose, at 2406 Honolulu Ave.
Calendar items for Center for
Spiritual Living-La Crescenta
Precious metal clay classes are on
the following Saturdays from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. on Sept. 27, Oct. 11, Oct.
25 and Nov. 8. The cost is $150 and
payment plan is available.
Contact Laney at (818) 353-6628
for reservations.
Save the date on Sunday, Oct. 19
from noon to 3 p.m. for a Sister Joan
afternoon retreat.
Live long, laugh hard, feel the
love!
Center for Spiritual Living is located at 4845 Dunsmore Ave. in La
Crescenta.
Korean Martyrs Remembered at
St. Bede
Thousands of Korean martyrs
will be remembered at a special
Mass at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.
21 at St. Bede the Venerable Roman
Catholic Church. The Mass will
be followed by music and dances
performed by students of the Holy
Trinity Catholic Church, a talk of
the history of the Korean martyrs
by the Sisters of Korean Martyrs, a
reception held in the Parish Hall adjacent to the church and more. Deacon Augie Won assures that this will
be a rare opportunity to discover the
unique flavor of Korean culture; all
are welcome.
Questions related to this free
event should be directed to Deacon
Augie Won at (818) 949-4300
Members of St. Bede Parish and
the Korean Martyrs Spirituality
Center of Southern California sponsor this event. St. Bede the Venerable Roman Catholic Church is
located at 215 Foothill Blvd. in La
Cañada Flintridge.
Tuesday Table Talk
On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Bethel
Church in Sun Valley will offer
a showing of the film “October
Baby.”
Stunned by the truth of her abortion-survivor birth, Hannah sets out
on a road trip to discover her past
and find hope for her future. It is
a thought-provoking story that includes humor, love and forgiveness.
Rated PG-13.
The video will be preceded by a
potluck supper. The potluck starts
at 6:30 p.m., the video presentation
starts at 7:15 p.m., followed by dessert and discussion at about 9 p.m.
Free to attend.
Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose
St., Sun Valley.
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M o n t r o s e S h o p p i n g Pa r k N e w s
Mary Dawson
Can’t Wait for the Art Walk
This Saturday!
We are pleased to
welcome
the
MVC
Chamber of Commerce
when they bring their
quarterly Art Walk to the
Montrose Shopping Park.
Under the leadership
of Boulevard 34’s Anna
Lopez and local realtor
Julie Ann Martin, we can
look forward to artisans
of
many
mediums
demonstrating
and See local artists Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
selling their handcrafted
wares. It’s pure small town cheer when our streets are lined with canopies,
easels and live shopping music. The action takes place in the 2300 and 2400
blocks of Honolulu Avenue. Come in the morning for the house made apple
cider doughnut holes at Zeke’s Smokehouse and stay for the great shopping!
It’s Halloween at Montrose
Candy Co.!
»
Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce
“Our Business is Your Business”
Now bid me run, and I will strive with things impossible.
~Shakespeare
This Saturday at 8 a.m. runners
and walkers will crowd the streets
surrounding Two Strike Park.
Why should you run or walk?
Everyone has their own reasons
for participating but the most
important reason is that a portion
of the proceeds goes to the local
schools or youth organizations!
Each runner can designate which
school or youth organization they
would like to donate a portion
of their entry fee to. It’s that
simple. All that running adds up
to a definite benefit for our youth!
Another benefit is enjoying a day
of exercise, fresh air and the good
company of other competitors!
If you’re new to running,
you may be overwhelmed.
AboutHealth.com has provided
some basic tips to help.
1. Get the right running shoes.
Wearing the right shoes is
the key to comfort and injury
prevention. Also, make sure you
don’t run in worn-out shoes.
2. Make sure you warm up and
cool down. A good warm-up
signals to your body that it will
have to start working soon. By
slowly raising your heart rate,
the warm-up also helps minimize
stress on your heart. The cool
down allows your heart rate and
blood pressure to fall gradually.
3. Don’t worry about pace. If
you’re a beginner, most of your
runs should be at an easy or
“conversational”
pace.
You
should be able to breathe easily
and carry on a conversation.
4. Try a run/walk approach. Most
beginners start out using a run/
walk technique because they
don’t have the endurance to run
extended periods of time. Run
for a short segment, then take a
walk break until you are able to
extend the amount of time you
run and reduce your walking
time.
5. Don’t do too much too soon.
New runners sometimes get
too enthusiastic and end up
increasing their mileage too
quickly which can lead to injury.
Build up slowly and save yourself
pain and frustration. You will
still reach your goals.
Good luck and I hope to see you
there!
Thank you to all the volunteers
who take the time to spend their
Saturday mornings cleaning up
the La Crescenta Avenue off-ramp.
The Crescenta Valley Chamber in
partnership with the CV Town
Council adopted this off-ramp
and clean it the second Saturday
of every month. It seems like an
insignificant task but having pride
in our community is important
and keeping our town clean is a
part of that. Thank you to all who
take the time to make our town a
better place!
Crescenta Valley Chamber
of Commerce is open Monday
thru Friday, 10 am. to 2 pm.
and is located at 3131 Foothill
Blvd. ‘D’, La Crescenta. Give
us a call at (818) 248-4957 and
check out our website at www.
crescentavalleychamber org.
Lisa Mitchell
Executive Director
Crescenta Valley Chamber of
Commerce
3131 Foothill Blvd., Suite D La
Crescenta, CA 91214
office: (818) 248-4957
fax: (818) 248-9625
www.crescentavalleychamber.org
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Honoring Bill Dodson at the War Memorial
A hero is someone who has
given his or her life to something
bigger than oneself.
~ Joseph Campbell
Stock up on unique candy now!
Have you read what the world has to say about Harry, the owner of
Montrose Candy Co., on Yelp? They love him, the imported chocolates, and
their famous French macaroons. Well now there is even more to enjoy – the
arrival of Halloween Candy 2014. I’m seeing a trend of cats and skulls this
year, like the foil wrapped milk chocolate Jack-O-Kittys pictured here. It’s
always a pleasure to walk in Montrose Candy Co (2317 Honolulu Ave.) where
everything smells like sugar and is so neatly arranged. It’s a treat to get that
crisp cello bag filled with goodies and sealed with their logo. Try it!
Join Us for Shop & Dine
Friday!
Come for the shopping and stay
for the live music! It’s shop & dine
Friday in the Montrose Shopping
Park! Browse for a new book at
Once Upon A Time Bookstore;
check out the sports team
memorabilia that just arrived at
Critters. Popular Mayoral dresses
for your little ones can be found at
It Takes A Village Kids and right
next door Revelation Tops has the
latest hi-low hem tunics for fall.
Enjoy strolling musicians and Strolling musicians Friday from 5 p.m.
dine at one of our many cafes! See to 9 p.m.!
you there!
Mary Dawson promotes the Montrose Shopping
Park. She and her family own Mountain Rose
Gifts and Revelation Tops.
Please join us tomorrow at
9 a.m. at the Vietnam War
Memorial on the corner of Ocean
View Blvd and Honolulu Avenue
when the Montrose Shopping
Park Association and the
Montrose Verdugo City Chamber
of Commerce honor retired
memorial caretaker Bill Dodson
and unveil a new plaque at the
memorial site. For 35 years Bill
Dodson, who has lived in Glendale
all of his life and is a retired
Glendale firefighter, tirelessly
watched over and took care of
the Vietnam War Memorial in
Montrose, raking the leaves off
the grass, cleaning the streets and
sidewalks around the memorial,
making sure the flowers were
changed regularly, replacing the
flag when it frayed in the wind
and refinished the plaques on
the memorial which display the
names of 24 local servicemen
killed during the Vietnam War.
A humble man, Dodson has said
he doesn’t want any recognition for
it. In his mind, it’s just something
that needs to be done, and he
happens to be the one doing it.
“The memorial kind of has a
special meaning to me because
of my experience with the Navy,”
Dodson said. “That’s what, with
the fact that I lost part of my gun
crew over there, prompted me to
get involved in the war memorial
for the Vietnam gentlemen. I just
felt we owed them the respect of
keeping the memorial clean. I
think they’re entitled to that.”
Dodson had served four years
in the Navy, sailing off Guam,
the Philippines and the Marshall
and Gilbert islands and fought
in World War II as a gunner
on a Navy carrier. Some of his
buddies died at the hands of
kamikaze pilots and both his
sons served in Vietnam, one an
Air Force pilot, the other a heavyartillery officer. Besides being
the caretaker of the memorial,
Dodson also contributed to the
memorial in another significant
way. Dodson, along with his
friend Ralph Reed, discovered
that five local servicemen’s names
were missing from the memorial
wall. The missing names were
discovered when Dodson asked
his friend Ralph to research the
history behind the names on
the memorial. The five fallen
servicemen left off the Montrose
memorial are listed as residents
of Montrose, La Crescenta, La
Cañada and Tujunga, according
to the official Internet database
of the Vietnam War Memorial in
Washington, D.C. Ralph went
back to Washington, D.C. to the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial that
is a part of the National Mall to
look for the names of the 19 he
knew about and then the five
he had recently discovered. The
names of the fallen are listed by
town so Ralph was able to easily
find and verify the missing names.
Thanks to Bill Dodson and Ralph
Reed, our Vietnam War Memorial
is now complete.
The Vietnam War Memorial in
Montrose was built during the
height of the Vietnam War in
1968. It was the first Vietnam War
Memorial in the United States
dedicated to soldiers that lost
their lives in the Vietnam War.
Montrose-Verdugo
City
Chamber of Commerce: Your
source for all things local! Our
mission is to actively support and
enrich the community, vitality and
pride of Montrose, to help preserve
the historic district and small
town atmosphere, to promote
economic stability and positive,
productive relationships within
Montrose and the surrounding
communities.
Upcoming events
Vietnam War Memorial plaque
ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19
at 9 a.m. at the Vietnam War
Memorial on the northwest corner
of Honolulu Avenue and Ocean
View Boulevard.
Art Walk on Saturday, Sept.
20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the
2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu
Avenue.
October business mixer on
Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. at Citibank Montrose, 2350
Honolulu Ave., Montrose.
Oktoberfest 2014 on Saturday,
Oct. 4 from noon to 11 p.m. in the
2200, 2300 and 2400 blocks of
Honolulu Avenue in Montrose.
Melinda Clarke
Executive Director
Montrose-Verdugo City
Chamber of Commerce
3516 N Verdugo Rd.
Glendale, CA 91208
818-249-7171
mvcc@montrosechamber.org
www.montrosechamber.org
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818/248-2248
La Crescenta
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818/248-2248
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818/248-2248
$474,474
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818/248-2248
$609,000
Here’s an opportunity to own a historic California
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