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TH E F OOTHILLS COMMUNITY NEW S PA P E R
JUly 30, 2015
Raising Funds
for One of
Their Own
By Mary O’KEEFE
Today, Thursday from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. at the Glendale Police
Department’s
Community
Room, 512 E. Wilson Ave.,
officers will hold a fundraiser
luncheon for one of their own.
Jorge Acevedo has been with
the GPD for 10 years, both
as a volunteer and as a staff
employee. He is a well-known
and beloved member of the
force not just because he comes
to work everyday happy and
works hard at everything
he does, but because he has
become an inspiration to many
around him.
“Jorge is currently suffering
some medical issues,” said
Tahnee
Lightfoot,
GPD
spokeswoman.
The department is conducting
a benefit to raise funds to
assist Acevedo’s family with
modifications of their home for
better wheelchair access.
On the night of Dec. 24,
1999 Acevedo was driving
down a street in Los Angeles.
He remembers the street and
see GPD on page 9
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Special Olympics Games Begin
By McKenna MIDDLETON
O
n Saturday, the 2015
Special
Olympics
World Games began.
The Opening Ceremonies drew
thousands of spectators to the
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric
Garcetti
illuminated
how
fitting a city Los Angeles is to
host the World Games; a city
that celebrates diversity and
acceptance is now further able
to do so through the Special
Olympics.
“The Special Olympics is the
embodiment of the spirit of this
city,” Garcetti said.
Acceptance is only one of the
five values of the 2015 Special
Olympics along with courage,
unity, determination, and joy,
all of which were displayed
throughout
the
Opening
Ceremonies.
The Special Olympics began
in 1962 as a day camp in the
backyard of Eunice Kennedy
Shriver who was inspired by her
intellectually challenged sister;
no one could have imagined
that day camp would turn
into the worldwide event it is
today. Athletes will compete in
Photos by Taylor MIDDLETON
Thousands flocked to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to witness the Special Olympics World Games
opening ceremonies on Saturday.
a diverse variety of events from
golf to gymnastics to track and
field.
A message from President
Barack Obama commenced
the festivities, welcoming the
164 visiting countries to the
Games. OAR and Cody Simpson
performed a song they had
written especially for the Games.
The presentation of the
participating
countries
began with Greece as is the
custom. This was followed by
all participating countries with
over 6,500 athletes announced
alphabetically as they walked
down the red carpet toward their
seats on the historic Coliseum
field. The host country was
announced last and the large
group of American athletes was
met with a roar of cheers from
the audience.
“It was an amazing event. We
see OLYMPICS on page 13
Homicide Investigation on Frances Avenue
By Mary O’KEEFE
Photo by Mary O’KEEFE
LASD responded to a neighbor’s call for a welfare check and discovered the body of Arthur Palmer.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Dept. Homicide Bureau is
seeking the public’s help in the
investigation of the death of a
73-year-old man in the 3000 block
of Frances Avenue in La Crescenta.
The body of Arthur Palmer was
found inside the attached garage of
his residence, said Dep. NavarroSuarez.
Deputies from the Crescenta
Valley Station deputies responded
to the location at about 1:30 p.m. on
Friday after neighbors contacted
the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s
Station to request a welfare check.
“Neighbors said he was a
recluse,” she said.
However, he had not been seen
for an “undetermined” amount of
time, she added.
The L.A. County Coroner’s Office
is determining the exact cause of
death; no information has been
released by that office as of press
time. LASD reported it appeared
the victim suffered from apparent
blunt force trauma.
At this time there are no suspects
and no weapon found, NavarroSuarez said.
Anyone who saw Arthur Palmer
prior to Friday, July 24 at 1:30 in
the afternoon is asked to contact
LASD Homicide Bureau at (323)
890-5500. If preferred, information
can be provided anonymously, by
calling Crime Stoppers at (800)
222-TIPS (8477), or texting the
letters TIPLA plus your tip to
CRIMES (274637), or by using
the website http://lacrimestoppers.
org.
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Weather in the
Foothills
‘Happiest Time
of the Year’
Some events associated with summer are drawing to a close – the last two Cal Phil concerts are
Aug. 8 and Aug 22 (seats are still available),
Starlight Bowl closes its regular summer concert
series on Aug. 9 and the City of La Cañada’s Music in the Park at Memorial Park ends on Sept.
7 with the rescheduled performance by Pacific
Coast Highway.
But for me I look ahead with anticipation to the
beginning of fall – Sept. 23 – because the next day
is the celebration of the winners of The Finest!
Finally the tallying is finished and the winners
are being notified that they were chosen as The
Finest, that is the best, in their category by readers of the Crescenta Valley Weekly.
Being named The Finest is no small feat. We
received over 10,000 votes that were counted to
learn who were considered The Finest in over 100
categories. We’ll be assembling all the winners in
a book that will be distributed on Sept. 24 with
information on those chosen as The Finest. This
is a great resource guide that can be used all year
long. Need a plumber? Find out who was chosen
as The Finest. Looking for the best patio dining?
The Finest will have that restaurant listed.
All the winners will be invited to an exclusive
party given by Crescenta Valley Weekly that will
also celebrate our six year (!) anniversary.
Who knows? We may even make sure that “The
Happiest Time of the Year” is playing in the background.
If you are concerned about the
economy, your financial security and
prosperity or overcoming financial stress,
then you might be interested in our Life
Improvement Courses relating to money.
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Almost certainly over the years these
words or similar ones were used to describe the memories and blessings of Crescenta Valley living. Thousands of years
ago, the area’s indigenous people – the
Tongva – gazed from their vantage point
high in the foothills.
From there, looking down through
the lush valley below and across a vast
expanse of the (now) L.A. basin, the sparkling blue water of the Pacific Ocean was
visible. Were they awed by what they saw?
I think so … yes, absolutely! In present
day, looking out over the landscape in
the opposite direction – driving north on
the 2 Freeway – there is also a vantage
point. The entire Crescenta Valley, the San
Rafael and San Gabriel mountains and
their foothill communities are spread out.
This is our home as it has been for many
over the years. The day-to-day weather
and seasons may change, but the sense of
awe remains.
Over time, the population has grown
and changed, adding to the number of
houses and other structures. The once
semi-arid landscape of native plants was
slowly replaced, as more water was made
available by digging wells and piping it
from other areas. Before then, the Tongva
either lived close by or had to travel to collect water. At these locations plants were
gathered and animals hunted, as the Native Americans’ survival also depended on
this same water. While much of the flora
remains the same, one type in particular
was not found growing in the foothills during those early days.
Across the foothills of the San Gabriel
Mountains, along the Southern California coastline, in our yards and lining the
streets, an icon sways with the breeze. An
extremely successful – and a favorite of
many – hamburger drive-thru uses this
icon in its advertising design. You guessed
it – the palm tree! They have taken over,
both literally and figuratively.
In the past 100 years they have become
Robin Goldsworthy is the
publisher of the Crescenta
Valley Weekly. She can be
reached at robin@cvweekly.com
or (818) 248-2740.
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INSIDE
Hard to believe that summer is well underway
when school begins in just over a week! That’s
right – the summer ends for local public school
students on Aug. 10 when the bell rings announcing the start of a brand new school year. I remember growing up when school always started the
day after Labor Day. Even when my boys were
little, Labor Day weekend signaled the end of
summer fun and, for them, back to the grindstone.
For many parents, the return to routine was a
welcome thing. One of my favorite commercials
was for a stationery store like Staples or Office Depot. As the Christmas song, “The Happiest Time
of the Year” played in the background, Dad was
joyously pushing a full cart down the aisles stocking up on school supplies as his kids dragged their
feet depressingly behind him. That commercial
made me laugh every time I saw it.
Next week is our Back to School issue when
we’ll be highlighting some of the changes our students can expect when they return to school. We’ll
also be letting parents know where some of the
bargains are whether for clothing or supplies and
reminding them of the offerings at local schools.
At CV Weekly, many of us have sent our kids
off to college and know that it can be a stressful
time. It’s not just about packing up our kids and
sending them off, but the worry that comes with
long hours away from home – even if it’s at a local
school or college. That’s why we’re proud to present Campus Safety, a seminar on Aug. 10 where
experts will talk about how students can prepare
for the next phase in their academic career. The
information will take a look primarily at how to
be safe on college campuses but will also give
some safety tips for high school and middle school
campuses as well. Speakers include the Glendale
Community College Police, and college and
high school students. There will also be a
presentation on disaster preparedness for
college students. All are welcome and encouraged to come to this free event that
is being held at the La Crescenta Library
community room (2809 Foothill Blvd.) at
6:30 p.m. The information that will be given
may touch on subjects that you’ve already
considered or present some new ideas that
you hadn’t thought of before. I hope that
you’ll take time to stop by.
But not everybody is looking to send the
kids off to school. For some, it’s the perfect time of year to do a deep cleaning of
the home after all the company that the
summer months can bring. And remember
that an El Niño is (hopefully) expected, so
making sure that the roof is in good shape,
and drains and gutters are clear are good
ideas, too.
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a symbol of Southern California. Somehow
their very image conjures up feelings of
leisure, relaxation and living the good life.
If palms are neither native nor especially
fond of the climate, why are they here?
Well … there is a story to be shared.
To be fair and accurate, there is one
species of palm native to the area, the
California Fan. Needing an abundance
of water they grow in stands, deep in the
moist arroyos and along the L.A. River.
Native people collected and used their
wide fan shaped fronds for making baskets, clothing and shelter. The Franciscan
and Jesuit missionaries planted the first
non-native date palm in 1769. Subsequent
immigrants brought seeds from various
places. During the 1930s Great Depression, 25,000 palms were planted, creating
jobs for L.A. city’s unemployed. Probably
intended, they added an artistic-touch for
the 1932 Olympic Games.
If you enjoyed last weekend’s tropical
rain forest weather, you are in luck. A similar scenario is coming together. An area of
high pressure is present in the four corners
region. This pattern encourages a southeast flow of warm and moist air, which
signals the return of the monsoonal flow.
It’s destination? Southern California and
it mostly affects the desert, mountain and
foothill locations. The almost two inches of
received rain is a priceless bonus; as for
the heat and humidity? Let’s just say it
is the perfect weather … for a palm tree!
A threat of thundershowers over the
San Gabriels will linger through Sunday; then, early next week dry southwest
winds are expected to blow the remaining
monsoonal remnants from our part of the
world. The standard dry heat will return
once again as local palms sway in the summer breeze.
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NEWS
Putting Their Hearts into Dance
By Molly SHELTON
T
his Saturday at 7 p.m.,
Heather Rivers’ Little
Stars Performing Arts
Academy will be hosting a dance
benefit concert at Bellarmine
Jefferson High School in Burbank
to raise money for Camp del
Corazon.
Camp del Corazon is a non-profit
organization with a mission to
provide year-round opportunities
for children with heart disease.
Held on Catalina Island, children
ages 7 to 17 can take part in
activities from kayaking and
snorkeling to archery and arts
and crafts. Every activity is led by
a trained activity counselor and
supervised by a nurse to ensure
that each camper has a fun and
safe camp experience. Little Stars
director, Heather Rivers, chose to
support this organization to give
kids an experience they might not
otherwise have.
“It gives children who normally
have to be so careful with physical
activities the opportunity to have
a normal camp experience,” said
Rivers.
Rivers has more of a connection to
Camp del Corazon than just being
a concerned philanthropist. She
was born with a hole in her heart
and without a pulmonary artery.
She spent nearly all of her first five
years in the hospital and was told
that she would have to have heart
surgery every three or four years
to replace the hardware that was
keeping her heart pumping. At the
age of 17 she was told that she had
three years before she would need
another surgery. It has been more
than 10 years and, after giving
birth to a baby boy, Rivers thanks
dancing for keeping her healthy
enough to avoid surgery for so long.
Dancing through the heartache,
Rivers was able to stay healthy and
active, effectively prolonging the
life of her hardware.
“Dance and fitness can do
amazing things for your body,” she
said. “You really just need to get out
there and do it!”
Although this is the first staged
fundraiser that Rivers has hosted,
she is not new to philanthropic
work. Four years ago she danced
in a benefit performance raising
money for Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
research, where she made
connections with dancers who will
be performing in her concert this
Saturday.
“[It’s been] a great experience
so far, working with a range of
dancers from 4 years old to adult,”
she said adding she has enjoyed
reaching outside of her own studio
to bring in dancers who want to
help.
Rivers is doing her part in being
environmentally
responsible
by reducing waste as well. She’s
bringing in two emcees for the show
rather than printing out programs.
The announcers are comedians who
will keep the audience informed on
what piece is next while adding a
little bit of flare to move the show
forward.
For more information call (818)
203-3755, or email Rivers at
LittleStarsPerformingArts@gmail.
com.
Photos provided by Heather Rivers
Students of all ages of Heather Rivers’
Little Stars Performing Arts Academy
will be part of a benefit concert on
Saturday for Camp del Corazon.
IN Brief
From the River to the Sky
On Saturday, Aug. 8 there will be
the monthly Riverwalk workday at
the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
(on the Los Angeles River) from 8
a.m. until noon. All are invited for
a morning of weed removal in the
landscaped areas along the trail.
Meet at 300 Paula Ave. in Glendale.
On Friday, Aug. 14 the annual
Perseid Meteor Shower Party will
be held at Deukmejian Wilderness
Park, 3429 Markridge Road in La
Crescenta. Note that this program
is from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. and will
start in the amphitheater with a brief
presentation on meteors. It will then
move to the picnic area for viewing
of the night sky. The Burbank
Sidewalk Astronomers are coming to
answer questions and to share their
telescopes. RSVP is necessary; call
(818) 548-3795.
Presented by the City of Glendale,
Community Services & Parks Dept.
Nominations Sought
The Crescenta Valley Chamber
of Commerce is currently accepting
nominations for the annual
Recognition Banquet to be held Oct.
8 at Brookside Golf Course. The
Chamber will honor individuals,
organizations and professional
groups whose service to the
community has improved the quality
of life in the Crescenta Valley.
Nominations will be taken for
the categories of Man of the Year,
Woman of the Year, Business of
the Year, Organization of the Year,
Educator of the Year, Volunteer of
the Year and Beautification Award.
Nomination forms can be found at
www.crescentavalleychamber.org
under Recognition Banquet.
Other upcoming events include
the Foothills Community Business
Expo on Sept. 9 and Running the
Foothills 5K on Sept. 19.
For more information, call Lisa at
(818) 248-4957.
CVWD Board Meeting
Schedule
The next scheduled meeting for the
board of directors of the Crescenta
Valley Water District will be on
Tuesday, Aug. 11. Meetings are held
at the CVWD administrative office
at 2700 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta
at 7 p.m.
The public is encouraged to attend.
Closures on the Foothill
Freeway (Interstate 210)
The
California
Dept.
of
Transportation (Caltrans) will
continue intermittent closures up to
two lanes on the east- and westbound
I-210 through Friday, Aug. 7 from
7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Scheduled closures
are subject to change and/or
cancellation.
July 27 through July 31:
Eastbound I-210
• Ramsdell Avenue overcrossing to
the Lincoln Avenue-Howard Street
undercrossing – Demolition of the
median barrier.
July 27 through Aug. 7:
East- and Westbound I-210
•Dunsmore Avenue
undercrossing to the Ocean View
Boulevard
overcrossing
–
Excavation of the median
barrier, install drainage system.
•DunsmoreAvenueundercrossing
to the Lincoln Avenue-Howard
Street undercrossing – Median
bridge concrete barrier removal.
•DunsmoreAvenue undercrossing
to the North Los Robles Avenue
overcrossing – Remove existing
concrete
pavement
from
numbers one and two lanes.
Residents and local businesses
located near the freeway may
notice noise, vibrations and dust
associated with construction
activities. Noise levels will
not exceed state and federal
regulations. Water trucks will
be used to minimize dust during
working hours.
The nighttime closures are
necessary to minimize traffic
delays and provide a safe work
zone for construction crews and
motorists while working along the
median barrier.
The contractor for this $148.5 construction activities and closures.
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Community Prepares for NNO
By Mary O’KEEFE
There was a time when
residents living in American
towns knew all their neighbors,
they never locked their doors and
everyone knew the “cop on the
beat.”
As little towns grew into
cities and small suburbs began
to expand, crime increased as
well. There is more crime now
than in the past; however, the
basic deterrents haven’t changed
– neighbors watching out for
neighbors.
The basis of National Night
Out, which began in 1981, was
to bring together the police and
the community. On Tuesday,
Aug. 4, NNO events will be held
throughout the nation including
locally in Glendale, La Crescenta,
La Cañada, Sunland-Tujunga
and Eagle Rock.
“In Glendale we have about 40
National Night Out events,” said
Sgt. Sean Riley of the Glendale
Police Dept.
Riley is overseeing the NNO
events for the GPD, but the
individual events are from the
community.
“[NNO events are] organized
and driven by neighborhoods,”
Riley said.
The events are designed to
bridge the gap between law
enforcement and the community,
he added.
“It is more about the neighbors
interacting and knowing their
neighbors and putting together
their own Neighborhood Watch
groups,” he said. “Neighborhood
Watch [groups] are extra sets of
eyes for [police].”
There
are
several
neighborhoods recognizing NNO
with some larger community
events in some areas.
For Glendale, it is all about
neighborhoods with about 10
events in the Crescenta Valley
area of Glendale.
Two long-time neighborhood
organizations, Sycamore Woods
and Los Olivos Neighborhood
Watch groups, are inviting
the public to stop by and visit
their events. GPD will be on
hand to answer any questions
concerning crime in the area and
will help those who would like to
set up their own Neighborhood
Watch group.
The Stewart family is hosting
the Los Olivos Lane NNO event
that will include a potluck picnic.
“We want as many people to
show up as we can get,” Ray
Stewart said.
He is asking anyone coming to
the event to bring “your favorite
snack or specialty dish and some
drinks.”
The event will be held in the
3900 block of Los Olivos Lane
from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Sycamore Woods event
will be held at the Crescenta
Valley Water District station
at 3730 Glenwood Ave. from
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm.
There will be a raffle and
an “array of delicious desserts,”
stated
Trissie
Badger,
a
member of the Sycamore Woods
Neighborhood Watch.
La Crescenta and La Cañada
Flintridge are combining their
NNO efforts. Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Dept. Crescenta
Valley Sheriff’s Station will be
sponsoring an event at Ross
Dress for Less, 2111 Foothill
Blvd. in La Cañada.
“We want to [alternate the
locations of] the event each year,”
said Dep. Jesse Alcala.
In the past, the event has been
held at the parking lot of Ralphs
market in La Crescenta.
There will be representatives
from the community including
the La Crescenta Library,
Crescenta Valley Chamber of
Commerce, CV Town Council,
Prom Plus, CV High School
Robotics, CV Water District,
Foothill
Municipal
Water
District, Armenian National
Committee of America, L.A.
County Fire, Fire House youth
center, First Baptist Church and
Montrose Search and Rescue.
“We will have a shredding
[source] there,” Alcala said.
There will be information
from law enforcement and fire,
“goodies for the kids” and a
barbecue with hot dogs, water
and chips. The event runs from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All are welcome.
Eagle Rock is also having
an event that will be held at
the Eagle Rock Plaza, 2700
Colorado Blvd. The event will
have representatives from LAPD
and L.A. Fire in addition to
information booths. The event
begins at 6 p.m.
LAPD will also be hosting NNO
events at Little Landers Park,
10116 Commerce Ave., Tujunga
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will
be booths, a band and hot dogs.
Another event will be held at
Stonehurst Recreational Center,
9901 Dronfield Ave. in Sun Valley
from 6 p.m. to 9 pm.
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Community Turns Out for Blood Drive
Photos by Charly SHELTON
By Charly SHELTON
On Wednesday, the Crescenta
Valley Sheriff’s Station, in
partnership with Huntington
Hospital Blood Donor Center, held
a blood drive. From 10 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. donors assembled in the
parking lot of the CV Sheriff’s
Station to make a donation in
the Huntington Hospital mobile
donation vehicle. As of 3 p.m., 13
donors had come to give blood,
which was fewer than expected
by organizer Jackie Baca-Geary,
blood donor recruiter at Huntington
Hospital.
“[It has been] a little slow,” said
Baca-Geary. “But we’ve had some
wonderful people. Everybody’s
really nice and eager to donate.
“It’s a little slower, but I don’t
know – it might be summer.”
Donations are historically lower
in the summer for a variety of
reasons; however, at the same time
the need is higher due to more
road accidents during the summer
traveling months.
For those who did come to
donate, it was a gratifying
experience. Stuart Byles, founder
of the Stonebarn Conservancy and
member of the Historical Society of
Crescenta Valley, was one of those
who donated at the drive.
College View to
Unveil New Facilities
By Jason KUROSU
After two years of renovation,
College View School is nearly
ready to open the doors to its new
facilities with a ribbon cutting
ceremony due next week.
The new two-story building,
one of numerous Measure
S funded projects reaching
completion within the Glendale
Unified School District, will
feature nine new classrooms,
a therapy gym, multipurpose
room, instructional kitchen,
laundry room and an indoor pool.
The building will also come
with solar panels, an addition
that has appeared at a number
of GUSD schools. Within the
Crescenta Valley alone, CV High
School, Rosemont Middle School,
Clark Magnet High School,
Monte Vista, Mountain Avenue
and Fremont elementary schools
have been equipped with solar
panels over the last couple of
years.
The original school building,
built in the 1970s, was
demolished to pave the way
for the $26 million building.
College View students have
been attending class at Jewel
City Community Day School in
Glendale since College View’s
construction began in 2013.
A ribbon cutting ceremony is
slated for Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. at the
College View campus.
GUSD schools within the
Crescenta Valley will also see the
installation of CCTV cameras
at various school sites, part of
the district’s safety and security
projects also funded through
Measure S.
Crescenta Valley High School
will see the largest installation
of CCTV cameras with 100 to
be installed. A contract was
recently approved by the district
for CV High’s cameras and for
nine cameras at La Crescenta
Elementary School.
The district is also working
on agreements with security
technology company Convergint
Technologies
for
camera
installations at College View
School, Dunsmore, Valley View,
Monte Vista and Mountain View
elementary schools.
Measure S funds in the amount
of $3 million have been allocated
to security measures, including
cameras and software which the
district plans to implement at all
district campuses. Clark Magnet
High School, Hoover High,
Roosevelt Middle School and
the district’s headquarters in
Glendale are among the facilities
already equipped with cameras.
CV High School will also
be hosting a ribbon cutting
ceremony
for
its
latest
installation of artificial turf
on Aug. 4. Artificial turf was
originally installed on the
school’s lower field in 2006.
The high school is also
undergoing renovations to its
science labs in the campus’ 2000
building, set for completion later
this year.
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“[It is important to donate] for
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By Mary O’KEEFE
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory
did something it doesn’t do that
often – it dedicated a building on
the lab to someone.
Dr. William Pickering was
posthumously
honored
by
having the 321 building on the
lab at JPL dedicated in his name.
The building was completed in
2009 and was the first LEED
Gold facility for NASA. LEED,
or Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design, is a
green building certification
program that recognizes the
best-in-class building strategies
and practices.
“This is a very special occasion
for [the] JPL family and JPL
history,” said Larry James,
deputy director JPL. “It is a very
special day for JPL. Most of you
probably know when you roam
around the lab and you are told
to go to a building for a meeting
it is normally a building number
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Where His Heart Is
and you have to look on the map
and figure out where it is. But
the fact that we are naming a
facility for an individual is a
very special thing. As you know,
there are not many buildings or
facilities named for an individual
here at JPL and, frankly, that is
true across all federal facilities.
“It is a very special event to
name a facility for a person.”
Dr. Pickering was the director
of JPL from 1954 to 1976. He
was known, according to present
director Dr. Charles Elachi, as
“Mr. JPL.”
James told the audience at
the newly christened Pickering
Auditorium that the submission
process for the dedication went
quickly and smoothly through
NASA bureaucracy.
“There was never any question.
There was never any push back,
it was, ‘Yes, this is exactly the
right thing to do to honor Bill
Pickering,’” James said.
Pickering led the successful
effort to place the first U.S.
satellite, Explorer 1, into
Earth’s orbit. He began with
JPL years earlier in 1944 when
JPL was working on rockets
for the military, but it was the
transition to space exploration
that changed everything. It was
the leadership of Pickering that
laid the foundation of what JPL
has become today.
“The Jet Propulsion Lab
became part of the fabric of
the American culture,” said
David Crouch from the NASA
management office.
He added that JPL is known
around the world and people are
curious as to what is being done
at the lab.
“[There is] a fascination
with the work that is being
performed here and that is really
a testament to Dr. Pickering’s
work when he was director, and
the places where he has taken
the lab and where we are today,”
Crouch said.
When Elachi began at the
lab, Pickering was the director.
He quoted President Theodore
Roosevelt – “Far better is it
to dare mighty things, to win
glorious triumphs, even though
checkered by failure ... than to
rank with those poor spirits who
neither suffer much, because
they live in a gray twilight that
knows not victory nor defeat.”
“That describes Dr. Pickering
very well,” Elachi said.
He told the audience that while
Pickering was director the lab
saw ups and downs but it kept
going.
“Right after NASA was formed
they asked Pickering to come up
with a plan for exploring the solar
system. At that time we barely
knew how to launch things and
here you have Pickering and the
team laying out how to explore
the solar system,” he said.
One of the first things JPL
was tasked to do was to crash
a rocket into the Moon as part
of President John F. Kennedy’s
challenge to land a man on the
Moon and to safely return to
Earth. Part of the preparation
was to crash an unmanned
craft, the Ranger mission, on the
surface.
“We failed six times ... once
we missed the Moon,” he said.
“There was tremendous pressure
on the lab, it was the cold war.”
Pickering and his team did not
give up and were successful.
“The lab didn’t quit, they
focused on the challenge and
here we are today,” Elachi said.
Pickering was born in New
Zealand and although he was
also an American citizen he
never gave up his citizenship of
his birth country, and always
supported his hometown.
The New Zealand ConsulGeneral Hon. Leon Grice also
spoke at the dedication. He
shared the story of how Pickering
was inspired by a teacher who
had built a telescope for the kids
to view the night sky.
But beyond a scientist and
leader Pickering was a father,
and his daughter Beth Pickering
Mezitt shared a personal portrait
of the man.
“When I was a child in Altadena
I knew my dad taught at Caltech
and that he spent a lot of his
time at JPL doing something
with rockets,” Pickering Mezitt
said. “I didn’t know much more
than that because the work
was highly classified ... Then
Explorer 1 went into orbit.”
That was when the fun began.
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Obituary
Allan Edward
Fors
July 30, 2015 • Page 7
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Silent Films at Two Strike Park
It all began with a train robbery in the early 1900s.
Oct. 8, 1940 – July 28, 2015
Allan Edward Fors returned to his
loving Heavenly Father on July 28
after a brief struggle with pancreatic
cancer. He is survived by his wife
Alicia; children Jerry (Breanne) and
Stephanie (Isaac); grandchildren
David, Elisabeth, Emmeline and
Dominic; and brothers Raymond
(Judy) and Dennis (Linda).
Allan was born in Los Angeles on
Oct. 8, 1940 to Mary Lois Sims and
Allan Oscar Fors. He was raised in a
loving home in Verdugo City before
moving to La Cañada in his teens.
He graduated from John Muir High
School in 1958 before graduating
from Brigham Young University in
1966 with an accounting degree.
Allan was born with significant
hearing loss but never let that deter
him; indeed, Allan thrived despite
his challenges.
As a boy Allan loved to play
baseball and eventually passed
that love on to his son, spending
many hours playing catch
with him. Four weeks before his
passing Allan continued a long
and cherished family tradition by
taking his grandson David to his first
Dodgers game. Allan was also an
Eagle Scout and carried the spirit of
preparedness and adventure with
him his entire life.
Allan married Alicia, the love of
his life, on Oct. 29, 1977 and was
sealed to her for time and eternity
in the Los Angeles Temple of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Together they raised their
children in Montrose. Allan would
eventually pass away in that same
home in Montrose, having spent
virtually his whole life in the foothills
of the San Gabriel Mountains.
Allan was a faithful member of his
church for his entire life. From 1961
to 1963 he served as a missionary for
his church in his father’s homeland,
Sweden. Allan served many years
as the financial clerk for the La
Crescenta Ward.
Allan worked as an auditor for the
Milk Pooling Branch of the California
Dept. of Food and Agriculture for
33 years before retiring in 2003. He
was a loving and devoted husband
and father; he was especially proud
of Alicia and her popular bridal
shop, Alicia’s Formal and Tuxedo,
which has been a mainstay in La
Crescenta for over 20 years.
Funeral services will be held on
Monday, Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, located at 4550 Raymond
Ave. in La Crescenta. A viewing will
take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Crippen
Mortuary in La Crescenta.
A memorial tribute where friends
and family can post condolences
and share memories can be found
at CrippenMortuary.com.
Photos by Joanna LINKCHORST
By Mary O’KEEFE
“The Great Train Robbery” was
a silent film produced by Thomas
Edison and directed by Edwin
S. Porter, an Edison Company
employee. Although silent film
technology was available in the
late 1800s, the popularity of this
12-minute film was the birth of
the modern day film industry.
The silent film era lasted
through the late 1920s when
“The Jazz Singer” added voice
replacing the title cards (dialogue
cards) and the piano player in
the theater who accompanied the
film.
On Saturday the audience at
Two Strike Park got a chance
to experience a time lost to film
history with the Silent Movies
Under the Stars sponsored by the
Historical Society of Crescenta
Valley.
As if the silent films themselves
were not enough of a step back
into the past the way they were
projected added even more
authenticity.
Joe Rinaudo brought his
original 1909 hand-cranked
35-millimeter motion picture
projector that is outfitted with
a Magic Lantern glass slide
attachment.
On Saturday the audience
was entertained with silent
films including “Cops,” a 1922
Buster Keaton film, “The Waiters’
Ball,” a 1916 film starring Fatty
Arbuckle, “The Big Swim,” a
1927 Mutt and Jeff cartoon,
“Wandering Willies,” a 1926
Mack Sennett film starring Billy
Bevan and Andy Clyde, “Putting
Pants on Philip,” a Laurel and
Hardy 1927 film and, as a bonus,
the only surviving snippet of a
Laurel and Hardy pie fight.
Rinaudo was introduced to
silent films when he was a kid
attending Brand Park Day Camp
where he was shown classic silent
comedies. He discovered his
dad had a stash of silent movie
reels, and Joe began buying
and trading for projectors and
more movies. He bankrolled his
investment with admission fees
to silent movie shows he put on
for neighborhood kids, according
to Mike Lawler of the Historical
Society of the Crescenta Valley.
The
Historical
Society
honored Rinaudo with a plaque
recognizing his work in restoring
and sharing silent films.
Picnic Remembers
Son, Encourages
Communication
By Mary O’KEEFE
A picnic was held on Saturday for
family, friends and supporters of
Jeff Laughrey.
“This is new,” said Jeff’s dad Fred
of the picnic.
Normally this group would gather
for the Jeff Laughrey Memorial
Golf Tournament as a way to raise
funds and awareness for those
suffering from depression. Jeff died
in September 2009 of suicide.
His family and friends were
devastated by the loss but found
that the golf tournament and
helping others were the best ways
to heal.
It was amazing for them to learn
how many people have been touched
by someone with depression and
even more surprising how many
people knew someone who had
committed suicide.
“We were camping and were in
a group talking and we started
talking about how many kids we
had,” Fred said.
That would begin an explanation
of how they had two sons but then
would share their story of Jeff.
“Then you hear, ‘I lost a wife or a
child,’” Fred said.
“It’s like an epidemic,” Jeff’s
mother Sue added.
The idea for the golf tournament
began when a friend, Brian Ferrera,
took Jeff’s brother Jay golfing.
Brian just wanted to get Jay
out of the house and as they
played they came up with the
idea for a tournament. It was
successful initially but last year
the momentum seemed to wane
so this year the family decided to
have a picnic for those long time
supporters.
The family will continue to
support suicide awareness and
prevention through several events
including those sponsored by Didi
Hirsch. They know how important
it is to continue to reach out, to
continue to talk about it and to
continue to heal.
“Only 1% of parents stay together
after [a child’s suicide] and we are
still together,” Fred said.
“Everyone’s life changes,” Sue
added.
Even though Jeff’s death was
about six years ago, the family is
still dealing with the loss.
“We are still going through it,”
Jay said. “Talk about it. Don’t be
afraid to talk about it.”
“If you have a friend with a
problem tell someone,” Sue said. “It
is all about communication.”
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Helendale Avenue in Tujunga.
The incident began at about
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name has not yet been released
by LAPD, apparently walked out
to the front of his home and began
firing a gun into the air.
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Caldera, LAPD Foothill Division.
Investigators found several
guns in the man’s home.
“More than 10 guns,” Caldera
said.
Caldera said neighbors had had
some “run ins” with the man in
the past but was not certain if
police had been called during
those incidents.
The investigation is ongoing.
As the Tujunga stand off was
ending LAPD responded to a call
concerning a man with a gun in
the North Hollywood area.
“[On Friday] officers responded
to Ventura Boulevard west of
Laurel Canyon [concerning] a man
with a gun,” said Officer Matthew
Ludwig. “A male matching the
description [of the man was
found at the scene] armed with a
handgun and an officer involved
shooting occurred.”
The man was killed. Officers
also found what appeared to
be an explosive device in the
man’s possession. The bomb unit
responded and once it was safe
the investigation continued.
The man’s name has not been
released but he is described as a
white male in his 40s. The LAPD
Force Investigation Division was
dispatched to the area. Force
Investigation is responsible for all
incidents involving use of deadly
force by an LAPD officer.
No other information was
available. The investigation is
ongoing.
AT&T Store Phone Theft
Glendale police are seeking
the public’s help in providing
information leading to the arrest
of a suspect who entered the AT&T
store at the Glendale Galleria and
stole two devices.
On July 11 at 4 p.m., a man
entered the store and appeared to
be browsing the phones on display.
He was able to remove the security
tether from two devices, a Samsung
Galaxy S5 and a LG G4 cellphone,
without activating the alarm. He
placed both of the items in his
pocket and left the store.
The suspect is described as a
male, Hispanic or white, 25 to
35 years old, 5’8” to 5’ 9” tall
and weighing 155 pounds. He was
unshaven and had short, dark hair.
Anyone
with
information
regarding this suspect is encouraged
to contact the Glendale Police Dept.
at (818) 548-4911.
Callers may remain anonymous
by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.
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Pickering shared his excitement
with what was happening on the
lab.
“Suddenly the stories flowed,
the plans were bandied about and
the jokes flew,” she said. “My dad’s
excitement was huge.”
After he retired in 1976, he
continued to follow the progress of
JPL and was invited by the staff
to important events, Pickering
Mezitt said.
“You are honoring him in a most
wonderful way... this is where his
heart is and you have honored
that,” she said.
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July 15
2600 block of Foothill Boulevard
in La Crescenta, an employee
reported that four women, all
described as Hispanic, 5’ to 5’5” tall,
28 to 30 years old, entered Foster’s
Donuts and purchased four lottery
tickets. One of the women crossed
over to the glass refrigerator that
is located in the customer seating
area and took out a juice in a glass
jar. She dropped the juice, breaking
it on the ground. The employee
walked from behind the counter to
the refrigerator and began mopping
it up. The woman who had dropped
the juice stayed with the employee
while the other three went behind
the counter. The women stole money
and an employee’s purse that was
behind the counter. The women
walked out of the store, got into a
white SUV, and left the area.
The incident occurred between
6:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
July 21
2900 block of Orange Avenue
in La Crescenta, jewelry and a
computer were stolen from a home.
The resident left her home with
all the doors and windows locked;
however, when she returned a
sliding glass door was found ajar.
The burglary occurred between
2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
500 block of Palm Drive in La
Cañada, six classroom windows were
smashed at Palm Crest Elementary
School and 39 iPad Air computers
had been stolen from a classroom.
The school has surveillance
equipment that showed three males
walking onto the campus. The first
suspect was described as wearing
a light colored shirt and shorts, the
second suspect was wearing a light
colored shirt and pants and the third
suspect was wearing a dark colored
hooded sweatshirt and pants. The
suspects were seen looking into the
classroom, then climbed through
the window. A few seconds later
the light in the classroom turned
on and a fourth suspect entered via
the classroom door. The incident
occurred at 1:46 p.m.
2100 block of La Cañada Crest
Drive in La Cañada, jewelry and an
AAA card were stolen from a locked
vehicle overnight.
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July 30, 2015 • Page 9
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Tree Falls Near
Kidspace Children’s
Museum
On Tuesday at about
4:50 p.m., a pine tree fell
in Brookside Park outside of
Kidspace Children’s Museum
in Pasadena. At the time of the
incident there were Kidspace
staff, volunteers, and campers,
as well as the general public,
in the vicinity. Pasadena Fire
Dept. reported that there were
six children who were treated
for minor injuries and two
children were transported
to the hospital with critical
injuries.
Immediately
after
the
incident,
Kidspace
staff
evacuated children from the
area and notified emergency
services personnel who arrived
within minutes.
Before emergency personnel
had arrived on the scene,
Kidspace staff was able to
account for all campers, staff
and volunteers.
The injured parties were
participating in a Kidspace
day camp for children ages
5 to 9 and were awaiting
pickup from their parents at
the time of the incident. After
all campers were accounted
for Kidspace staff notified the
parents and guardians of the
children attending the day
camp program.
“Our hearts go out to the
families of those injured as
well as all those who witnessed
this frightening incident.
We wish everyone a speedy
and complete recovery,” said
Michael Shanklin, Kidspace
CEO. “We are constantly
reviewing our safety protocols
and procedures and I am
confident that diligence helped
minimize injuries and save
lives.”
As of press time, Pasadena
City Officials secured the
area and are investigating the
cause of the incident. Kidspace
is working with the City of
Pasadena as it continues its
investigation. The incident has
not compromised the safety
of any part of the Kidspace
campus.
Kidspace is open to the
public from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
as usual.
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stopping at the stop sign, but
then gunfire through his car
window struck him.
His battle to live was great, but
his strength in character was
greater.
“These wounds that I suffered
were life changing,” he said in a
video depicting his life. “I had to
learn how to tie my shoes, how to
put on my shirt ... learning how
to [do] everything once again.”
At the time of the shooting,
Acevedo was attending a Cal
State university. Once he was
able he went back to college, this
time at Glendale Community
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College where he earned his
degree. In the video he spoke
of wanting to work with the
Glendale police.
His mother took him to
the station and he started
volunteering. He now works as a
community officer.
“He assists me a lot with media
and archiving [information]. He
takes photos of city events,”
Lightfoot said.
In the video, Capt. Todd Stokes
praised Acevedo.
“We are here day in and day
out working. Sometimes you feel
a little down but Jorge will show
up. He [has] such high energy
it can’t help but put a smile on
your face,” Stokes said.
Acevedo has long been an
inspiration to the department
and they want to show their
support.
The public is invited to the
luncheon. A donation of $7 gets a
hot dog or hamburger, salad and
drink. There will be raffle prizes.
A GoFundMe page has
been created. To donate visit
h t t p : / / w w w. g o f u n d m e . c o m /
JorgeAcevedo
Acevedo’s video is on YouTube,
search Jorge.
friends, siblings all differently,” Jay
said.
The family has been very open
with sharing their experience with
others. Their main message is to
communicate and not to be afraid
to speak up, whether it is someone
in your family or someone you
know who might be dealing with
depression. This is important for
adults and also for children.
“There is a lot of pressure not just
for older kids but for [children] even
as young as elementary [students],”
Sue said.
“It is important that kids have
someone they can trust,” he said.
Anyone
who
would
like
information about Jeff can visit
www.jefflaughrey.1.golfreg.com
or email golf4jeff@gmail.com.
Donations are being directed to
Didi Hirsch at www.didihirsch.org
or contact (888) 807-7250.
Suicide Prevention Crisis Line is
(877) 727-4747.
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Treasures of the Valley
» Mike lawler
A Camping Trip to La Cañada,
July 1882
Local history author and
researcher Jo Anne Sadler
found a wonderful newspaper
article from 1882 describing a
family’s month-long camping
adventure in the wilds of today’s
La Cañada. Mysteriously
the author (from Pasadena)
never gave his name in the
article, only his initials: W.O.F.
Who knows, maybe he wasn’t
camping by choice!
Mr. F described the landscape
in very objective geographic
terms that sound unfamiliar
to us now, although they are
all true today. He described
the area as a long and narrow
slope between the Sierra Madre
Mountains (San Gabriels) on
the north, and a lower broken
range on the south (Verdugo
and San Rafael mountains).
That lower range is pierced
in the middle by an opening
(Verdugo Canyon), through
which passed a good road
(Verdugo Road). That road,
through a pleasant Spanish
farming community (Verdugo
Woodlands), took a traveler all
the way to Los Angeles.
Returning to the slope, Mr.
F tells us that it was about
two miles wide, and 10 or 15
miles long. It extended from the
Arroyo Seco on the east, and rose
steadily to “The Summit” at the
west end (Lowell and Foothill).
A “poor road” traverses the
slope (Foothill Boulevard). Mr.
F mentioned that every canyon
of the surrounding mountains
has a little water, and that
in two or three the water is
plentiful.
Mr. F seemed not to be
able to determine the name
of our valley, stating that
the local residents call it by
several names, including the
“Lanterman
Neighborhood,”
and “Canyada Ranch,” but that
“The Slope” is the name he
heard most often. He said about
15 to 20 families lived here. Most
notable were the Lantermans at
“Homeward Hall” (Homewood,
near today’s Lanterman House
Museum) and Delia Dunks
at her “Verdugo Heights”
boarding house (near the top of
the straight section of Angeles
Crest Highway). He mentioned
a newly arrived “Mr. Briggs”
(Dr. Benjamin Briggs), who
had just purchased “Pickens’
place” (Briggs Terrace, at the
top of Briggs Avenue), and was
making more land purchases
with an eye to growing raisins.
(The Briggs family’s fortune
had come from fruit growing,
including raisins. Around this
time Dr. Briggs bought the
entire western half of “The
Slope” and founded and named
La Crescenta, making his
money in land sales rather than
fruit.)
While exploring the valley
Mr. F described a pleasant
buggy trip, driving up into the
mountains on the “Turnpike.”
(In 1871 Mormon engineers
built a freight road through
La Cañada and into the San
Gabriels, roughly following the
route of modern Angeles Crest
Highway. It was built almost
as far as today’s Clear Creek
Information Center before the
project was abandoned. It’s still
barely visible in some spots.)
Just above “Gould’s place”
(top of Gould Avenue) he turned
off onto “Brunk’s Grade” a
switchback road descending
500 feet into the shady Arroyo
Seco, stopping at Brunk’s cabin.
(“Old Man Brunk,” the first
white man living in the Arroyo
Hi, CV!
Two board members, Sona
Hovsepian and Ana-Marie
Schaefer, will attend the 2015
Mid-Year Training Institute
to learn new strategies to
prevent and reduce underage
substance use.
“Mission
Possible: Agents of Change,”
is sponsored by CADCA,
Community
Anti-Drug
Coalitions of America. I’ve
attended
CADCA
three
times and always come away
with new ideas, a better
understanding of our grant’s
methods and goals, and new
contacts. It will be good to
send board members instead
of paid staff because they
can make our brilliant board
better!
Speaking of our board, we
are in the market for new
board members. Our year ends
on Sept. 30, and our new board
steps in on Oct. 1. If you are
interested in learning more
about CV Alliance and the role
The Crescenta Valley Water conserve, CVWD could be subject to
District’s (CVWD) mission is to provide civil liabilities of up to $10,000 a day.
dependable and high quality water Property owners could also be subject
service to customers in La Crescenta, to fines of up to $500 a day for failing to
Montrose, and portions of Glendale conserve water.
However, many CVWD customers
and La Cañada Flintridge. CVWD
has two supplies of water, local and have already cut their water usage
imported. About 60% of our demands significantly and have set a good
are satisfied by local supplies with the example for our community to follow. In
June 2015, CVWD customers achieved
balance made up by imported water.
CVWD local supplies are from the 29% conservation by reducing water
Verdugo groundwater basin. Water that use by 1.4 Million Gallons per Day
falls within our local watershed and (MGD), less than the District’s June
community infiltrates and recharges 2013 water usage.
Customers can reduce their indoor
the groundwater basin. The water is
then recovered using groundwater water usage by 1) Fixing household
wells. The water is first treated and leaks promptly; 2) Replacing their old
then pumped to our homes. The recent toilets with high efficiency toilets; 3)
drought has impacted local supplies as Using high efficiency clothes washers
a result of the reduced rainfall. There and always doing full loads of laundry;
is something everyone can do to help 4) Reducing showering times to five
improve our local supplies. Consider minutes or less; 5) Turning off the
reducing the hardscape around your water while brushing teeth or shaving.
Reducing outdoor irrigation is key to
home or diverting your rain gutter to
areas of your yard where the water our community saving the most water.
can infiltrate into the ground. CVWD Outdoor water usage accounts for
is looking at ways to further recharge approximately 60% of the water used
storm water to improve our local in most single-family homes.
Customers can reduce their outdoor
supplies.
Imported water supplies are from water usage by 1) Replacing lawns
Foothill Municipal Water District, a with native landscape; 2) Using smart
member agency of the Metropolitan irrigation controllers and efficient
Water District of Southern California. sprinkler nozzles; 3) Mulching around
The water is imported from both the plants; 4) Leaving grass two to three
Colorado River and the California inches longer to shade the roots.
Remember, outdoor watering is only
State Water Project. The reliability of
imported supplies has been reduced allowed two days a week, Tuesday and
by the continued drought throughout Saturday, before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Please
visit
www.cvwd.com
the region resulting in an imposed
to learn more about our water
allocation of those supplies.
California is in an unprecedented conservation and water conservation
that
are
available.
fourth year of a drought. There simply rebates
is not enough water to meet the needs of
everyone. On April 1, 2015, Gov. Jerry
CVWD
Brown issued the first ever executive
2700 Foothill Blvd.
order
(Order)
with
mandatory
La Crescenta, CA 91214
reductions in water use. The Order
(818) 248-3925
mandates the State Water Resources
Mike Lawler is the former
Control Board to implement statewide
president of the Historical Society
mandatory water reductions by 25%
of the Crescenta Valley and loves
with areas that have higher per-capita
local history. Reach him at
water use required to achieve greater
lawlerdad@yahoo.com.
reductions. For CVWD, the
mandated water use reduction
spare! We are so honored that is 24%. Should customers not
of all the coalitions he knows,
he agreed to work with us.
Our two youth sector board LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
members, Tara Asadoorian
“Fantasia.”
Jubilant over Jubilee
and Makayla Rabago, have
In 1939, Carthay Circle Theatre
Kudos to Charly Shelton for his
done a marvelous job. They three-part series on the diamond hosted the West Coast premiere
hosted a black light bowling jubilee festivities at Disneyland of “Gone With The Wind,” as well
night, attended CADCA’s (“Disneyland 60th Celebration,” June as its 1967 revival. Shortly after
National Youth Leadership 11-25, 2015).
the last screening of “The Shoes of
Institute last summer, started
“The 60th anniversary is all about the Fisherman” in 1969, the iconic
the CV Youth Alliance Club at looking back where Disneyland came theatre, deemed seismically unsafe,
CVHS and now are hosting from,” he wrote. “It is really nice to see was demolished.
Orange Fest. It’s going to be the nostalgia brought to vivid life with
Forty years later, Disney architect
so much fun! Stay tuned as the new technologies available to us.” Coulter Winn incorporated designs
we activate the power of our
To me, nothing says nostalgia like for Carthay Circle Theate, with its
teens! Everything’s coming up a dazzling replica of the long-lost Spanish Colonial Revival architecture
orange!
Carthay Circle Theatre in Hollywood, and octagonal bell tower, into plans
In closing, don’t be bored, which opened at Disney California for the 1920s-era Buena Vista Street
join our board!
at California Adventure. Although
Adventure in 2012.
Built in 1926, Carthay Circle it is not a working theatre, the new
Theatre opened with the world Carthay Circle features a lounge and
premiere of “The Volga Boatman,” private club on the first floor and a
directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Its long restaurant on the second floor.
For a real adventure, take a
association with Walt Disney began
nostalgic
ride on a vintage Red Car
in
1929
with
the
animated
cartoon,
Suzy Jacobs, Executive Director,
to
Carthay
Circle Theatre, where a
“The
Skeleton
Dance”
(which
no
other
CV Alliance
3516 N. Verdugo Road
theatre wanted), followed by the legend was reborn.
Glendale, CA 91208 (818) 646-7867
animated features “Snow White and
Les Hammer
cv-alliance.org/
the Seven Dwarfs,” “Pinocchio” and
Pasadena
Seco, had many years earlier
left San Francisco “for that
town’s own good.”) Traveling
two miles down the canyon and
crossing the stream 16 times,
he climbed out of the riverbed
(by JPL) and looped back to his
campsite.
Mr. F is particularly struck
by our weather, which by July
standards was fairly moderate.
He talked about watching the
morning fog creep up Verdugo
Canyon and the Arroyo,
sometimes even curving around
the San Rafaels and Verdugos,
leaving them looking like
islands, but stated that the fog
never reached his camping site
on the slope. Even the hottest
days were not as hot as lower
altitudes, and the nights were
cool but not cold. He had never
experienced such a perfect
month of weather.
He noted that the residents
“ought to take more interest
in setting out shade trees” (the
upper portion of the valley was
fairly treeless then), but that
overall “the residents are an
intelligent and courteous class
of people.”
Mr. F predicted that if they
“maintain unity, enterprise, and
local pride” that the “Canyada
Slope” will become a delightful
refuge for many from Los
Angeles and the surrounding
county. And so it has!
News from CV Alliance
of board members, I invite you
to our event on Saturday, Aug.
15 – Orange Fest – between
2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in CV
Park’s air-conditioned county
building (3901 Dunsmore Ave.
in La Crescenta). Please stop
by our table. If you are already
a fan of our work and want to
help by serving on the board,
please send an email to info@
cv-alliance.org or chat with
Jean Maluccio when you see
her around the valley.
Former board member
Glendale Police Officer Joe
Allen has agreed to hold an Rx
Drug Take Back from 2 p.m.
to 4 p.m. during Orange Fest!
Clean out your meds!
Another addition to our
board is Henry Lozano, senior
advisor. You’ll hear more about
Henry as we move forward,
but here are three salient
things to know: he founded
Red Ribbon Week, he served
in three White Houses (both
parties) and he has energy to
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Technology Driven Day Camp
learn about radios, satellites
and more. The Scouts spent
their week learning about math,
science and technology and how
these affect every day lives.
Latter-day Saints in Burbank
hosted the event. Camp director
was Kelly Nassiri and Leslie
Dickson was program director.
Contributed by Leslie
DICKSON
Boy Scouts of America
Verdugo Hills Council welcomed
Jim Walls of the City of Glendale
Radio Shop to its Mad Math
Magic Club Day Camp. Walls
visited 100 Cub Scouts from ages
5 to 11 years and demonstrated
how his communications truck
works to help the community
in case of an emergency. Scouts
were able to climb in the truck,
TOP RIGHT: Jim Walls from the City of Glendale Radio Shop told Cub
Scouts about the technology that was built into his truck.
ABOVE: Campers William Dickson and Riley Jucksch got down and
dirty during camp.
RIGHT: Around 100 Cub Scouts attended the Mad Math Magic Club Day
Camp held at Latter-day Saints in Burbank.
BELOW: Jim Walls is pictured in the truck
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An abundance of reasons
to support Glendale Arts
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New Director for Rose
Cottage Preschool
Wendy
Diaz-Antonio
recently joined Our Lady
of Lourdes preschool as the
new director. Diaz-Antonio
has studied early childhood
development at Pierce College
and UCLA.
The staff has big plans for
the children this fall. The
curriculum for these 3-5 year
olds consists of three parts.
Handwriting without Tears
teaches children how to draw
lines and curves thereby
encouraging them to want to
learn how to write or draw
without getting discouraged.
Zoo Phonics, a language
program, teaches reading,
writing, and spelling. There
is also a literature component.
This program teaches children
about books including authors
and illustrators.
“Children really learn to
love and understand books and
expand their minds beyond
what they already are [being
taught],” said Diaz-Antonio.
“Mrs. Wendy,” as the kids
call her, is currently running
the summer program. Her goal
during the summer weeks is
to continue working with the
kids so they don’t forget what
they have already learned.
The curriculum is to continue
practicing, making sure they
are kindergarten-ready for
those moving on.
Volunteerism by parents
is encouraged at Our Lady of
Lourdes school.
“It’s important for the
children to see that their
parents are involved in their
education,” said Diaz-Antonio.
Rose Cottage Preschool is
having a parent orientation
on Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. DiazAntonio welcomes anyone
interested in visiting the
school to join her that evening.
The school hours are Monday
through Friday from 7a.m. to
6 p.m. with curriculum hours
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information on the
Rose Cottage Preschool or Our
Lady of Lourdes school, visit
www.ourladyoflourdes.us
or
call (818) 353-1106.
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◆
Get discounted tickets to concerts and events at the Alex ◆
◆ Receive discounts and perks at local restaurants ◆
◆ Get Alex Theatre concessions bucks ◆
◆ Be among the first to get invitations to special events ◆
◆ Access pre-sale tickets ◆
◆ Support the growth of the Alex Theatre ◆
Find out more at AlexTheatre.org/Membership
or call 818-243-2611 ext. 11
or email us at GAMembership@GlendaleArts.org
Buildin g a St r o n g e r C o m m u n i t y t h r o u g h a rt S & e ntertainment
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YOUTH NOTES
Explorer Academy Accepting
Apps
Altadena Sheriff’s Station is now
accepting applications for Deputy
Explorer. Any interested people
ages 14 to 20 in Los Angeles County
wanting to join the Altadena
Deputy Explorer Post can call Dep.
Dan Paige at (626) 296-2105 (office)
or (626) 241-2499 (cell).
The 18-week Explorer Academy
is starting early September. Until
then, Altadena will host trainings
and information sessions to help
prepare applicants.
For or more information, visit
http://www.starsexploreracademy.
org.
Fundraiser for CVHS Music
Dept.
The kick off fundraiser for the
Crescenta Valley Instrumental
Music Foundation is a dine out
night event at Blaze Pizza in La
Cañada on Aug. 6 from 5:30 p.m.
to 8:30 p.m. Twenty percent of the
evening’s proceeds will go directly
to the CV Instrumental Music Dept.
Flyers will be available at the event
so that the proceeds will be sure to
go to CVIM.
Blaze Pizza is located at 990
Town Center Dr. in La Cañada in
the Sports Chalet complex.
YOUTH
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PPC Heads to the Beach
By Mary O’KEEFE
Members of the Prom Plus Club enjoyed
a day at Redondo Beach on Sunday. PPC
is a community service club and the youth
arm of Prom Plus, the organization that
provides Crescenta Valley High School
seniors and their guests an alternative to
an unsupervised after prom party. The club
members can be found throughout the year
volunteering in the community at several
events. On Sunday the newly elected club
officers took time off to go to the beach.
The weather was great and the water
clear but they did experience the riptide
that lifeguards and the National Weather
Service warned of.
“We are still getting rip currents but
not to the degree of Tuesday or over the
weekend,” said Ryan Kittell on Wednesday.
Kittell is a meteorologist with the National
Weather Service.
Swimmers were being pulled so strongly
by the riptide due to the southwest swells,
Kittell said. On Saturday, Sunday and
Monday the swells were about 18 seconds
apart.
“The height isn’t that big but the spacing
between them [is determined by] a storm
generated very far away,” Kittell said.
“When [the swells] are spaced out more
it gives more time for the rip currents to
form.”
The rip currents are still affecting the
coast but are now of moderate risk because
the swells are 15 seconds apart.
For PPC members the riptide just added
more adventure to their day – and they got
to meet some really nice lifeguards.
The teenagers ended their day at
Memorial Park in La Cañada for Music in
the Park.
Let CVW know how you spent your
summer with your friends. Email a brief
story and photos to mary@cvweekly.com.
Photos by Jocelyn MALES
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Glendale Proud to be Special Olympics Host Town
By Brandon HENSLEY
L
os Angeles is currently having a
memorable week hosting the Special
Olympics World Games, and the
city of Glendale is proud to play a large
role. Athletes from the Dominican Republic,
Bonaire and Armenia ran the last leg of the
Special Olympics torch run that ended on
July 22 at the Americana at Brand.
Law enforcement and volunteers, including
those from Montrose Church, were on hand to
either run with the athletes or cheer them on.
Over 6,500 athletes from 165 countries have
descended upon L.A. for the Games.
“This is awesome! I am so honored to run
alongside officers from around the world
committed to raising awareness for Special
Olympics,” said John Norris, a Special
Olympics athlete who jogged with the flame
to the front of the stage. “Joining them as a
guardian of the flame is a dream come true.”
Glendale was chosen as a host town, which
means it is one of 85 local communities to
house the athletes and coaches from July 25
to Aug. 2. Events such as basketball, power
lifting, running and bocce ball are being held
at facilities at USC, UCLA and Long Beach.
Norris, a Virginia native, ran track and
cross-country in high school. Since then, he
has competed in three marathons. He said
being a part of Special Olympics has helped
his confidence.
“Special Olympics Games show the
community around us that people with
intellectual disabilities are talented and gifted
enough to be celebrated. Special Olympics is a
way of life for me.”
That’s the purpose of the organization,
said Special Olympics CEO Jane Froetscher.
She emphasized the need for people with
intellectual disabilities to be included more
in society.
“Unfortunately, they’re left out of our
health systems, our education systems, our
communities, our families, in every way
shape and form,” she said, noting that there
are almost 200 million people in the world
with intellectual disabilities. “The reason
they’re being left out is because they’re
perceived as being worthless.”
Special Olympics World Games CEO
Patrick McClenahan agreed with Froetscher’s
sentiments.
“What we can do for people with intellectual
disabilities is change the hearts and minds of
people without intellectual disabilities,” said
McClenahan, who graduated from Hoover
High School and has a special needs daughter.
“So kids can befriend them in schools. So
employers can hire them for jobs. That’s what
this is all about – awareness that leads to
acceptance and inclusion.”
The closing ceremonies will take place at
the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on Sunday night.
Photos by Brandon HENSLEY
TOP: Athletes from the Dominican Republic,
Bonaire and Armenia took part in the last leg
of the Special Olympics torch run that ended
at the Americana on Brand.
LEFT: John Norris is a Special Olympics
athlete who jogged with the flame to the
front of the stage.
OLYMPICS from Cover
were able to look over the tunnel
from where we were and see all
the athletes come out. In Glendale
we’ve hosted a few delegations
and we had a few athletes out
there and that was really cool
to see,” Glendale Kiwanis Club
president and Special Olympics
supporter Todd Hunt said of the
Opening Ceremony.
Musical performances from
Cassadee Pope, J Balvin, and
Stevie Wonder celebrated the
athletes’ arrival to the stadium.
The Special Olympics Flag was
ceremoniously carried by Special
Olympics athletes, Olympians
including Michelle Kwon and
Michael Phelps, and Kansas
City Chiefs running back Jamaal
Charles. Charles led the Special
Olympics athletes oath.
First Lady Michelle Obama
made an appearance at the
event just before the finale. She
stressed the value of unity to the
crowd and then spoke the words
everyone in the crowd had been
anxious to hear: “Let the 2015
Special Olympics World Games
begin!” Fireworks and a musical
performance by Avril Levine
concluded the event as spectators
did the “Reach Up, L.A.” along
with the athletes on the field.
“The turnout was amazing
but the greatest thing to see
was the athletes on the field of
the Coliseum high-fiving each
other,” Special Olympics Director
of Community Engagement Kim
Villa said. “It was a moment
where you realize Special
Olympics transcends lines. There
are no boundaries. They don’t see
separations like countries. They
love unconditionally.”
The Games will take place
around Los Angeles until Aug.
1. All events are free and open
to spectators. The closing
ceremonies are scheduled to take
place on Aug. 2.
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BETWEEN FRIENDS
Village Poets Welcome Westside Women Writers
T
he Village Poets of
S u n l a n d - Tu j u n g a
announced that the
Westside Women Writers will
be featured at their Monthly
Reading Series on Sunday, Aug.
23 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The venue is the McGroarty Arts
Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace,
Tujunga, the former residence
of John Steven McGroarty,
designated poet laureate of
California in 1933.
Westside Women Writers –
WWW Writers Group is a small
group of women writers working
together to support each other
with strong attention to craft.
Founded by Millicent Borges
Accardi in January 2009, WWW
includes eight members (five
will attend the event): Millicent
Borges
Accardi,
Madeleine
Butcher, Lois P. Jones, Georgia
Jones-Davis, Susan Rogers,
Kathi Stafford, Sonya Sabanac,
and Maja Trochimczyk. The
group’s anthology will be
published in 2016 by Moonrise
Press.
Borges Accardi has received
fellowships from the NEA, the
California Arts Council, the
Barbara Deming Foundation,
CantoMundo,
along
with
residencies at Jentel, Yaddo,
Vermont Studio, Fundación
Valparaíso in Spain, Milkwood
in the Czech Republic and
Disquiet in Portugal. Her
books include “Woman on a
Shaky Bridge” (chapbook) and
“Injuring Eternity and Only
More So” (forthcoming with
Salmon Press, Ireland). She lives
in Topanga and telecommutes
as a technical writer and
theater reviewer. http://www.
MillicentBorgesAccardi.com
Jones has work published
or forthcoming in “Cultural
Weekly,” “Pirene’s Fountain,”
“Narrative,” “American Poetry
Journal,” “Tupelo Quarterly,”
“The Warwick Review,” “Tiferet,”
“Cider Press Review” and other
journals in the U.S. and abroad.
Her poems are also in many
anthologies. She is the winner
of the 2012 Tiferet Poetry Prize
and the 2012 Liakoura Prize and
is a multiple Pushcart nominee.
Her poem was long-listed
in the 2015 National Poetry
Competition organized by The
Poetry Society. She is poetry
editor of “Kyoto Journal” among
other accomplishments. http://
moondaypoetry.com/lois-p-jones.
html
Rogers considers poetry a
tool for the exchange of positive
energy. She is also a practitioner
of Sukyo Mahikari, a spiritual
practice that promotes positive
thoughts, words and action.
Her work can be found in many
chapbooks by Poets on Site,
Moonrise Press’s anthologies,
“Chopin and Cherries” and
“Meditations on Divine Names,”
the “Southern California Haiku”
anthologies, and many journals,
such as “Ribbons.” It is also part
of the audio tour for the Pacific
Asia Museum in Pasadena.
Stafford’s
poetry,
book
reviews, and interviews have
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blush
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blush
t
s
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r
t
e
w
t
s
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r
t
e
w
been published in numerous
literary
journals
(“Chiron
Review,” “Nerve Cowboy,” “Hard
Row to Hoe” among others )
and anthologies (“Chopin with
Cherries,” anthologies by Poets
on Site, and other volumes).
She was the poetry editor and
senior editor at “Southern
California Review” for many
years. Her forthcoming book,
“Blank Check,” is scheduled to
be published in the fall.
Trochimczyk is a Polishborn poet, music historian,
photographer and non-profit
director. A former poet laureate
of Sunland-Tujunga, she works
with Village Poets on selecting
poets to feature monthly. She
wrote/edited six books on music
and published five volumes of
poetry – “Rose Always” (2011),
“Miriam’s Iris” (2008) and
“Slicing the Bread” (2014) as
well as anthologies “Chopin
with Cherries” (2010) and
“Meditations on Divine Names”
(2012).
As
the
communications
director and board secretary of
the Polish American Historical
Association,
she
published
hundreds of articles, reviews,
essays and poems. In her duties
as president of Moonrise Press,
she is also a publisher of books
on poetry, music and Polish
culture. www.trochimczyk.net
Poets are welcome to signup for the open reading upon
arrival. Light refreshments will
be served – a $3 donation is
appreciated! The community is
invited to enjoy an early evening
of poetry and conversation
surrounded by the beauty of the
Verdugo Hills and San Gabriel
Mountains.
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amassing over 6,400 hours of service. This is her
second term; she served as chairperson in 2009.
The USC-VHH Women’s Council has raised
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Clayton Carver Weirick from
La Cañada Flintridge was
named to the dean’s list for
the spring 2015 semester at
Washington University in St.
Louis. Weirick is enrolled in the
university’s College of Arts &
Sciences.
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leaders in teaching and
research, and it draws students
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The
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the dean’s list for outstanding
academic achievement during
the spring 2015 semester. Each
student achieved at least a 3.60
semester grade point average on
a 4.0 scale.
Alexandria Battison of La
Cañada Flintridge, a graduate
of Westridge School and Kaelin
King of La Cañada Flintridge,
a graduate of Flintridge
Preparatory School.
Lafayette is a top liberal arts
college with 2,400 students and
215 full-time faculty that offers
a wide variety of undergraduate
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Lukas Currim, a peace &
conflict studies major from La
Cañada Flintridge, is a member
of the Colgate University
Class of 2015. Currim was one
of 732 students to graduate
from Colgate on May 17
during the university’s 194th
commencement.
Colgate University is a highly
selective residential liberal
arts institution that offers 54
majors to a diverse student
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JiHye Moon of La Crescenta
was a candidate for graduation
with a Bachelor of Accounting,
accounting degree at the
University
of
Minnesota
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undergraduate
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Michael Ameel of Glendale
was named to the dean’s list at
Carroll University for the spring
2015 semester. To be named to
the dean’s list, students must
have a grade point average for
the semester of at least 3.5 on a
four-point scale.
Carroll
University
was
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it Wisconsin’s first four-year
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Aaron
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University of Delaware’s dean’s
list for the 2015 spring semester.
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LEISURE
‘Bad News’ is Good News
for Hometown Author
By Brandon HENSLEY
Maddy Pumilia loves to
write. It’s what led her to
study journalism at Cal State
Northridge, and it’s given
her a career she loves as an
assignment editor at a news
station.
Her job is also what led the
24-year-old to write her first
published novel, “Bad News,” a
suspense thriller that Library
Tales Publishing debuted this
summer and is available on
Amazon.com.
Pumilia,
who
attended
La Cañada High School and
freelanced for the CV Weekly
after graduation, has written a
couple of other stories, but this
is the first one she tried to have
published. The idea came to her
while working at KABC in Los
Angeles. She thought, “What
if someone calls the newsroom
and says, ‘I’m going to kill
someone’?”
“I ran with it and started writing and
before you know it I had a book,” said
Pumilia, who now lives in Weslaco, Texas
and works as an assignment editor for
KGRV.
“Bad News” follows the story of Cassie
Tahoe who answers phones for a smalltown news station. One day an unknown
caller tells her he’s going to kill someone.
When the lead anchor at the station turns
up dead, Cassie discovers she’s connected to
the murder’s plot. There is also a romance
element, involving a detective named
Franco, but a secret from Franco’s past
threatens to tear him and Cassie apart.
Pumilia said life imitated art one day.
After she started writing the book, she
actually received a call from a person who
told her he was going to kill someone.
“He said he was a convicted felon … he
said, ‘If you don’t listen to me I’m going to
kill someone,’” she said. Pumilia contacted
authorities, but never heard what came of
the incident.
Although the idea for the plot came from
Pumilia working her job, she said she
didn’t incorporate any other experiences
from her life into the book. She said Cassie
of
In case you missed it, take a look at what we offer
in True Believer. This editorial by Charly Shelton
is from the May 8 issue, just after the Ultimate
Marvel Movie Marathon.
Photo provided by Maddy PUMILIA
La Cañada High School alumna and
former CV Weekly writer Maddy Pumilia
discusses her debut novel.
Tahoe isn’t even much like her, except for
one habit.
“She has the same nervous habit of biting
her pen. But I don’t think she’s really like
me,” she said.
Pumilia works hard and fast. She worked
on the book for two months, then took some
time off because of some life changes, then
went back to work and finished it quickly.
“All I want to do is write,” she said.
“I come home from work and I’m on the
computer typing. I don’t want to watch TV.
I just want to write.”
The publisher gave her notes, and
Pumilia said the worst part of the process
was definitely editing her manuscript.
Fortunately for her, she didn’t have to
make any changes to the characters or plot.
The main edits Library Tales gave her were
to rewrite what proper police procedure
would be in certain scenes. As for having a
favorite scene to write, she couldn’t divulge
too much, because that treads into spoiler
territory.
“When you find out who the killer is,
that’s my favorite scene,” she said.
Pumilia has received support from her
Greetings, True Believers! It is
I, your magnanimous leader, back
once again to lay some knowledge on
you from beyond the screen.
I am a major Marvel fan. I
grew up reading Spider-Man and
Fantastic Four, and got into the
other heroes more recently in life.
I go to cons, midnight screenings,
signings at comic shops- I am down
for anything nerdy. But the Ultimate
Marvel Marathon that AMC and
Regal Cinemas held for the 25
hours leading up to the premiere of
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” pushed
the limits of even what I would sit
through.
I have seen all these movies before.
Many, many times. So the draw to
see them all again is not as strong
as it once was. But still, I went
because it sounded like a true test
of the fandom. Surprisingly, all the
theaters in California sold out, but
I got my tickets early on, so I was
one of 360 attendees in the theater
in Ontario, CA.
With my reluctant non-nerd
friend Matt (who was a real trooper
for sticking it out for the whole time
for something he really didn’t care
about), we entered the theater at
6:45 p.m. Wednesday night to watch
all the Marvel movies to date in
chronological order. We watched
Iron Man, then went to grab a
bite during The Incredible Hulk
(because the first half is a snooze
anyway) and got back in time to
see the creation of Abomination.
Then it was time for Iron Man 2,
Thor, Captain America, and The
Avengers.
Around 8 am, about halfway
through ‘The Avengers, we had to
take a nap. We had both seen Iron
Man 3, so we slept through that
one. With an hour and 45 minutes
of sleep, we made a coffee and
pancake run, then jumped back into
the fray for Thor: The Dark World,
Captain America: Winter Soldier
and Guardians of the Galaxy. At the
25 hour mark, 7 p.m., it was time
for the one movie we had all been
waiting for- Age of Ultron.
It was nuts. At a certain point, you
are just waiting for the movie to end
so you can try and grab 20 minutes
of sleep between shows. I love the
Marvel movies, but this was a bit
much. If it was done over two days,
it would be perfect. Nevertheless,
we didn’t give up and we got our
Avengers Marathon medals to wear
proudly at the next con.
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see BAD NEWS on page 18
Then & Now | Carrol’s Drive-in
Then » In the early ’60s, this stylish Carrol’s Drive-in was located on the
northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Sherman Grove in Sunland, across
from Sunland Park. Carrol’s Drive-ins were an East Coast fast food chain that
had a signature architectural style.
Courtesy of the Historical Society of CV
Now » Carrol’s was replaced with this massive five-story apartment block,
the Sherman Grove Apartments. In 1975, Carrol’s was absorbed by another
fast-food giant, Burger King, and their signature architectural style was retired.
LEISUR E
‘Hot Havana Night’ A Success
By Charly SHELTON
On Saturday, the Arturo
Sandoval Institute brought
Cuba to Glendale, inviting
guests to spend a warm night
full of salsa, samba, roast pork,
hand rolled cigars, mojitos and
more dancing. “Hot Havana
Night” was held at The Plaza at
801 in Glendale as a fundraiser
for ASI, which encourages
students to pursue music,
regardless of their financial
ability.
“It was unbelievable,” said
Mercy Velazquez, CEO of ASI.
“It was one of the best parties
that many people have gone
[to], including Arturo Sandoval
telling me that this is one of the
best Cuban parties that he’s
been to.”
The event included dinner,
mojitos, a live band from Cuba
featuring Rosalia de Cuba,
hand rolled cigars, desserts by
Porto’s Bakery, coffee by Gavina
and La Lavve, Tropicana girls
for a photo op and even more.
Arturo Sandoval played as
well, on trumpet and whatever
instrument he picked up.
With almost 300 guests in
attendance, the tables were full
and the dance floor was packed.
For Velazquez, the event was
“awesome, fabulous, unique,
exciting, unbelievable. People
are asking me when is going to
be the next one. They want the
next one next week.”
Excited guests will have to
wait longer than a week for ASI’s
next event. Coming in October,
ASI will host its first ever golf
tournament fundraiser.
“It’s for anybody who would
like to play,” said Velazquez.
“We are going to sell foursomes,
we are going to sell individual
tickets … After golf we are going
to have a party. So if you don’t
golf, you can come to the party
and if you don’t pay for the golf
you can pay only for the food.
We’re going to have food, we’re
going to have entertainment,
probably Arturo will play some
tunes and it’s going to be a party
after golf.”
The Save the Music Golf
Tournament will be held on
Oct. 23 beginning at noon with
a lunch buffet, followed by golf
and then a dinner buffet and
party to end the night. The
event will be held at Brookside
Golf Course in Pasadena,
and more information will be
available soon on ASI’s website
at arturosandovalinstitute.org.
‘Painting with Silver and
Light’ at The Autry
Photos by Charly SHELTON
The Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage held a
panel discussion on Civil War era photography, with a
live demonstration of wet plate collodion photography,
on Sunday. As part of a series of lectures and events
at The Autry celebrating the exhibit “Empire and
Liberty: Civil War and the West,” this discussion and
demonstration covered the practice of photographers
during and after the Civil War, and the impact that the
photographs had on contemporary audiences.
For more information and other upcoming events,
visit the website at theautry.org. “Empire and Liberty:
Civil War and the West” exhibit is open now and runs
through Jan. 3, 2016.
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BAD NEWS from page 16
family and friends and recently
signed her first mailed copy to
someone. That must have been
quite a feeling.
“Yeah,” she said, pausing. “It
was pretty cool that someone
would want me to sign a book.”
There will be a book signing
at a Barnes and Noble in
McAllen, Texas on Aug. 1.
Pumilia has plans to visit
Southern California in October.
She might hold a local book
signing then.
Pumilia is a die-hard
Pittsburg Steelers fan and
covered the Crescenta Valley
High football team in 2011, but
she has no plans to write about
sports fiction. She doesn’t even
consider the thought of being a
full-time author.
“I love producing,” she said
of her job. “It’s my true love.
Writing books is more of a
hobby for me. I like doing it, but
I wouldn’t just do that because
then you wouldn’t leave your
house. I need to go out and see
the world.”
For more information about
“Bad News” and Pumilia, visit
maddypumilia.com.
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Weekly
Horoscopes
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July 27, 2015 - August 2, 2015
There’s a strong focus on the sign of Leo, with Mercury and Jupiter jogging through. Venus
continues its retrograde phase, moving back into Leo on Friday, where it will remain for
some time. Also on Friday there’s a Full Moon in Aquarius that encourages a sociable outlook
with plenty of networking and fun, making it an excellent time for a party or celebration.
Saturn in Scorpio forges ahead on Saturday after its retrograde phase. Finally, Mercury
trines Uranus on Sunday.
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New and established artists and
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including classical, jazz, rock and
world music will be part of the Library,
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The performances are on Fridays
and begin at 7 p.m. at the Brand
Library & Art Center. Performances
will run 60 and 90 minutes without
intermission and will be available to
the general public, free of charge.
Six of the performances are funded
by the Urban Art Fund with the
remainder supported by the Brand
Associates.
Brand Library & Art Center Plaza
is located at 1601 W. Mountain St. in
Glendale.
July 31 – Judy Wexler Quartet
(Jazz vocals), Aug. 7 – Burgans &
Chan (Acoustic folk and roots), Aug.
14 – Duo Images (Classical music
reimagined), Aug. 21 – Aztec Dance
Group YANKUITITL (New Fire), and
Aug. 28 – Topaz 22 (Latin jazz).
among them women’s clubs, senior
organizations and retirement living
facilities throughout the Verdugo Hills
and surrounding communities.
Questions can be directed to either
Sharon Schlarb (626) 403-5622 or
Arlene Massimino (818) 409-9209.
RSVP if you plan to come to the
Summer Sing and a packet of music
will be available.
JEWEL CITY KNITTERS NEWS
Jewel City Knitters will hold its
monthly meeting Wednesday, Aug.
5 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, Aug. 8 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
at the Chevy Chase Library, 3301 E.
Chevy Chase Dr., Glendale, (818) 5482046. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of
knitting, crocheting and conversation.
RAPP SCREENING PLANNED
For more information, visit www.
RAPP – Read And Practice
Peacemaking – is presenting Charlie jewelcityknitters.com or email sandra.
Chaplin’s “Modern Times” on July canfield@yahoo.com.
31 at 7:30 p.m. at Crescenta Valley
United Methodist Church. The Library NOON CONCERTS OPEN
of Congress has declared “Modern TO PUBLIC
Times” to be culturally significant and
Glendale Noon Concerts is a free
we find it to be remarkably relevant admission concert series taking place
with its look at industrialization, every first and third Wednesday
labor, justice, poverty, drugs and love. from 12:10 p.m. to12:40 p.m. in the
Chaplin wrote the script and score, restored chapel and sanctuary of
and directed and produced.
the First Baptist Church of Glendale
This is meant to be an (downtown at Louise & Wilson, no
intergenerational, community- religious affiliation).
wide screening. Please bring your
The next concert is on Aug. 5 and
children, grandchildren, friends and will feature flutist Patricia Maki, cellist
neighbors to enjoy this classic. It is Catherine Biagini and pianist Patricia
an opportunity to experience some Harpole performing works by Loeillet,
classic American culture.
Vivaldi, Telemann and Lotti.
Doors open at 7 p.m.; film begins
First Baptist Church of Glendale,
at 7:30 p.m.
209 N. Louise St. in Glendale.
Crescenta Valley United Methodist
Church, 2700 Montrose Ave. in ANNUAL CHILDREN’S
Montrose.
FESITVAL OF THE ARTS
The Hollywood Arts Council
VHWC HOLDING ANNUAL
presents its FREE 30th Annual
SUMMER SING
Children’s Festival of the Arts on
The Verdugo Hills Women’s Chorus Sunday, Aug. 9 from noon to 4:30 p.m.
(VHWC) invites women who enjoy at Paramount Pictures in Hollywood.
singing and bringing music to others
Workshops on improv, puppetto its annual Summer Sing. It takes making, dream catchers and more.
place on Monday, Aug. 3 at 9 a.m. Costumed characters and special
at the choir room of La Crescenta celebrity guests will be available for
Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose photos and autographs. Members
Ave. in La Crescenta. This is a chance of the Los Angeles Police Dept.
for chorus members to gather during and the Hollywood Division Police
the summer hiatus and for women in Cadets will be on hand. Actors from
the community to investigate the the Screen Actors Guild Foundation
“friendliest group in town.” VHWC will conduct their popular BookPALs
is a member chorus of statewide story readings, and face painting will
California Women’s Chorus, Inc. (CWC). be offered. Giveaways, food, drinks,
The VHWC has been entertaining in and ice cream will be available for
the Verdugo/Foothills community for purchase. There will be a free raffle
more than 60 years and currently has with lots of fun prizes. Free parking is
a membership of 30-plus dedicated also provided.
singers led by choral director Sharon
For more information, call
Schlarb.
323-871-2787 or visit www.
Chorus members reside in La hollywoodartscouncil.org.
Crescenta, La Cañada, Pasadena,
Paramount Pictures, 5555 Melrose
Altadena, Glendale, Burbank and Ave. (between Van Ness Street and
Sunland-Tujunga. The chorus Gower Street), Hollywood.
performs in a variety of venues,
FREE STROKE SUPPORT
GROUP, AND HEART LECTURE
A stroke support group hosted by
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial
Hospital and Health Center meets the
second Tuesday of each month from
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Rehabilitation
Conference Room on the third floor
of the hospital. The next meeting will
be on Aug. 11.
The support group is open to
caregivers, family members, friends
and stroke survivors and will help
with communication, education
and coping styles while building
friendships, solving problems and
sharing resources and experience.
RSVP by calling (818) 502-4725.
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial
Hospital is also hosting a free senior
lecture, “Heart Failure – A Close Up
View,”on Thursday, Aug. 13 from noon
to 1:30 p.m.
Dr. Harry Balian will talk about the
signs, symptoms, causes, treatment
and prevention of heart failure. The
lecture will take place in the Dignity
Health Glendale Memorial Hospital
and Health Center auditorium.
Please RSVP by Aug. 11 by calling
(818) 502-2378. Seating is limited.
www.glendalememorialhospital.org
Dignity Health Glendale Memorial
Hospital is located at 1420 S. Central
Ave. in Glendale.
ARTISYN CAFÉ SPONSORS
ART DAY GAMES 2015
Bring your best music/song to
Artisyn Studio, one of the storefronts
at Commerce and Foothill in Tujunga,
for 2015 Art Day Games on Tuesday,
Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
The Art Day Games are like the
Olympics, but for the arts. Art Day
was founded in 1997 by Becky Mate,
an artist/writer who lives in Sunland.
Each year Mate proffers a theme; in
2015 the theme is “Creativity of the
Spirit.” Performers may play a piece
from their native country or the
country of their parents. The lead
judge will be Johnnie Ferro.
USA won gold in 2014 at the
photography competition of and the
year before Ireland won gold for the
short script competition.
The gold, silver and bronze“medals”
will be presented, along with a small
monetary prize, to the winners at
the traditional Community Art and
Chocolate Party, held on Art Day on
Aug. 14 around 7 p.m. at the Mates’
home at 7862 Apperson St., Sunland.
All are welcome to bring visual art,
written word, etc. to the party (open
mic and kids art table) from 4 p.m. to 9
p.m. All who participate in the Art Day
Games will receive either a small sum
of money or a small arts-related prize.
Those unable to attend the open
mic at the Artisyn Studio can submit
music/song digitally via www.
artistsforabetterworld.org. Click on
“Art Day,” then scroll down to “Art Day
2015 Mail Art & Music Links” article.
For more information, call Marcy
Ferro at Artisyn Studio at (818) 5900517.
see CALENDAR THIS
on next page
Though still active on the home front,
thoughts turn to vacations, fun in the
sunshine, and a chance to relax and do all
the things you don’t normally get to do.
There’s an upbeat party theme in general,
particularly on Friday, when the Aquarius
Full Moon encourages some fabulous social
events. Themed get-togethers, charity
bashes, dance parties, and more will be
enjoyed by all. On Saturday Saturn forges
ahead once again, which should be good
news for your financial situation.
B TAURUS April 20 - May 20
Though you’ll be busy juggling plates on
the home front, the developing Full Moon,
which comes to a head on Friday, can
see you in the limelight for one reason or
another. If you need an opportunity to share
a brilliant idea or showcase your skills, this
is the time to go for it. Saturn turns direct in
your relationship sector on Saturday, which
can help improve interactions, particularly
if you’ve had problems recently. Solutions
may now be within reach.
C GEMINI May 21 - June 20
This week you’ll thrive on new ideas,
creative opportunities, and the chance
to expand your horizons. If you get the
option to network or attend some key
social events, consider accepting, as you’ll
benefit greatly. Friday’s Full Moon could see
you enthusiastically embracing a plan that
has plenty of mileage in it. A cutting-edge
opportunity may be yours if you’re willing
to accept. A piece of news on Sunday might
be just what you want to hear, particularly if
it involves a love interest.
CANCER June 21 - July 22
You’re in the mood for action this week!
Even so, shopping and investing your
hard-earned cash could also be a lot of
fun. If you haven’t treated yourself to a
few luxuries or a spa day recently, it’s time
to do so. You deserve to pamper yourself
this week. Saturn pushes ahead in your
romance sector, which could see a budding
relationship take a new and more positive
turn. However, you’ll need to consider if it’s
worth the time and energy invested in it.
E LEO July 23 - August 22
You’re in your element and eager to explore
creativity, romance, and activities of an
entrepreneurial nature. You’re at your best
when thinking on your feet and organizing
things. The Full Moon in Aquarius on
Friday brings a pleasant, upbeat energy
to key social events, making them more
enjoyable than usual. Venus rewinds back
into your sign, so you may be more critical
of your image and have a desire to make
a few changes. Romance needs careful
handling, too!
F VIRGO August 23 - Sept. 22
The focus on your spiritual sector continues,
making this an excellent time to explore
hidden depths for creative ideas and other
treasures. Try to relax, as inspired thoughts
that show up during times of quiet might
help heal some of the issues plaguing
you recently. Retrograde Venus leaves
your sign and backs into Leo at the end
of the week, encouraging you to improve
your relationship with yourself. Taking
up a spiritual practice could be a positive
experience now.
G LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22
Certain people may be pushing you to make
headway with a goal or plan, particularly if
they stand to benefit. While this is all well
and good, be sure that you aren’t the one
making all the effort. If so, you’ll need to
speak up. An active social scene could
see you happily involved in planning a
celebration or other special event. With the
Full Moon on Friday in easygoing Aquarius,
this can be one of the better times to hold
that fun get-together.
H SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21
Your spot in the limelight looks set to
continue for some time, so make the most
of this chance to showcase your natural
brilliance. You may even become known
as something of an expert in your field.
Saturn in your sign pushes ahead once
again on Saturday, which can signal greater
progress with a plan or project that seems
to have been stalled. Some interesting news
over the weekend could give you hope
concerning an opportunity that you thought
you’d missed.
I SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21
Opportunities for adventure continue to
show up, but try to avoid spending on
impulse even if one of them seems
especially tempting. This week’s alignment
looks excellent if you’re away on vacation
or have a chance to chill and set your own
schedule. The Full Moon on Friday brings
an opportunity for a highly charged social
event or meeting. If you’re going on a date,
have fun, but don’t do or say anything you
might later regret. Sunday brings some
upbeat news!
J CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19
Though interactions could be a tad edgy,
you’ll benefit from being honest rather
than keeping your feelings to yourself.
Shared finances continue to look positive,
making this a good week to pamper yourself
and splurge on a few luxuries, especially
if you’ve been working hard. Opt for
something that you’d really enjoy even if
it is a little expensive. Saturn forges ahead
on Saturday, improving your relationship
with a key friend and boosting your social
life overall.
K AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18
Whether you’re doing business or dating
someone special, relationships and
interactions look positive and upbeat this
week. It’s time to accept invitations and
move in new, exciting circles, as you could
benefit by doing so. The Full Moon on
Friday bodes well for parties, celebrations,
first dates, and anniversaries. Opt for total
romance with all the trimmings! Venus
edges back into Leo on Friday, which could
put you in touch with past friends or lovers.
. PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20
Lifestyle issues continue to keep you
occupied, which means you’ll be busy at
work and perhaps at the gym. If you can
be creative when it comes to varying your
everyday routines, you’ll find it easier to
stick with them. Mars in your pleasure
sector could encourage you to explore
cultural events, such as exhibitions of art
or crafts, concerts, and much more. Enjoy
yourself! A weekend chance to earn some
extra cash could become a regular thing.
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PANEL DISCUSSION ON CANCER
PREVENTION
A panel discussion on “Cancer
Prevention: Myths versus Facts” will be
held by five physicians from the City of
Hope on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at
the Glendale Adult Recreation Center,
201 Colorado St., in Glendale. Admission
is free. The panel discussion will be in
English. Visitors will receive three hours
free parking across the street at The
Market Place parking structure with
validation at the Adult Recreation Center
front desk. The program is organized by
the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Dept.
For more information, contact
Elizabeth Grigorian, Armenian Outreach
coordinator, Glendale Library, Arts &
Culture at egrigorian@glendaleca.gov
or call (818) 548-3288.
BINGO BENEFITS VFW,
AMERICAN LEGION
On Friday evening, Aug. 14 in Healy
Hall at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
in Montrose, American Legion Post 288
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
1614 will host and sponsor a community
bingo night starting at 6 p.m. with
proceeds to benefit veterans in the local
community.
Admission is $10 per person that
includes two bingo cards for 10 games
and a dauber. The prize for each bingo
game will be $100. In addition to bingo
there will be available food, a raffle and
surprises!
For more information, call Dick Clubb
at (818) 384-5761.
JOB FAIR FOR RNs AT USC-VHH
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital will host a
job fair for registered nurses on Saturday,
Aug. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the
main hospital building, 1812 Verdugo
Blvd., Glendale 91208. Experienced
RNs should bring resume copies and
dress professionally. Free parking.
Continental breakfast will be served.
On-site interviews will be conducted
for openings in periop, emergency
department, ICU and telemetry. Nurse
specialists and nurse leaders will be
on-site to meet the candidates. Preregistration is not required.
For questions, please call (818) 9523539.
ORANGE FEST COMING TO
CV PARK
Orange Fest takes place at the
Crescenta Valley Park community
building and surrounding areas on
Saturday, Aug. 15. Hosted by CV Alliance,
Orange Fest will include an expo with
a parent focus from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. A
teen expo takes place from 5 p.m. to
7 p.m. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. there will
be carnival rides, food trucks, music
and various activities. Free to attend!
CV Weekly Presents:
Campus Safety La Crescenta Library Community Room
2809 Foothill Blvd. on Aug.10 at 6:30 p.m.
Going off to college can be an exciting and scary time for kids and their parents. CVW wants to send our local kids off with information that will make the transition to the next chapter of their lives as smooth as possible... and safer. The information will take a look primarily at how
to be safe on college campuses but will also give
some safety tips for high school and middle school
campuses as well. Speakers include the Glendale Community College
Police, college and high school students, and there
will be a presentation on disaster preparedness for
college students.
All are welcome and encouraged to come to this
free event. For information, call CV Weekly at
(818) 248-2740.
For more information email info@cvalliance.org.
There will also be a drug take back
event from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. when old,
unwanted, unused medicines can be
brought to the community center for
safe and anonymous disposal. Needles,
lancets and sharps need to be taken to
the CV Sheriff’s Station at 4554 Briggs
Ave.
CV Park is located at 3901 Dunsmore
Ave. in La Crescenta.
1920s ‘THE MARK OF ZORRO’ AT
BOLTON HALL
In conjunction with Bolton Hall’s
“Our Hills and Hollywood” exhibit, there
will be a showing of one of the very
earliest movies to have been filmed
in the area. “The Mark of Zorro,” a 1920
silent film featuring Douglas Fairbanks,
will be screened on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. in
Bolton Hall’s main hall. Come early to
see a sampling of 1920s movie cartoons
starting at 5:30 p.m.
Entrance is free. Donations are most
welcome. Beverages and snacks will be
for sale. Seating is limited, so reservations
are suggested. Call or email Little Landers
for reservations or more information at
(818) 352-3420 or littlelanders@verizon.
net.
Bolton Hall Museum, 10110
Commerce Avenue, Tujunga
BOOK SIGNING FOR
‘ORHAN’S INHERITANCE’
The community is invited to a
book signing event for “Orhan’s
Inheritance” by award winning
author Aline Ohanesian at the
Glendale Adult Recreation Center
in Glendale on Thursday, Aug. 20
at 7 p.m. Admission is free. The
presentation will be in English.
The book tells the story of Orhan’s
grandfather, who is dead, and the will
in which he left the family estate to
Seda, an Armenian woman who is an
apparent stranger thousands of miles
away. Her story, if told, has the power
to undo the legacy upon which his
family has been built.
“Orhan’s Inheritance” is an
international bestseller and has been
translated into 10 languages. The
book was recently long listed for the
Center for Fiction’s First Book Award.
Visitors will receive three hours of
free parking across the street at The
Market Place parking structure with
validation at the Adult Recreation
Center front desk. The program is
organized by the Library, Arts &
Culture Dept.
For further information, contact
Elizabeth Grigorian, Armenian
Outreach coordinator, Glendale
Library, Arts & Culture at egrigorian@
glendaleca.gov or call (818) 5483288.
The Glendale Adult Recreation
Center, 201 Colorado St. in Glendale
ANNUAL CITY GOLF
CHAMPIONSHIP PLANNED
The Fourth Annual Glendale City
Golf Championship is set for Aug.
20 and Aug. 24. The Glendale Parks
and Open Space Foundation, Scholl
Canyon Golf Course, Oakmont
Country Club, American Golf and
The Local Trusted Choice Insurance
Agents will host the annual
championship to benefit the local
parks and open space.
The first round will take place
on Aug. 20 at the Scholl Canyon
Golf Course in Glendale. There will
be four flights. The low 16 in the
championship flight and the low
eight in the other three flights will
advance to Oakmont Country Club
on Aug. 24 to compete for the
championship.
This is a very unique event with
the first round at a par 60, 3,039yard course and the second round
at Oakmont Country Club that
will play over 7,000 yards for the
championship flight.
Although this is a city
championship, golfers of all ages
and abilities are welcome to come out
and play to support The Glendale Parks
and Open Space Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization.
For more information on the event, log
onto www.GlendaleGolfChampionship.
com and for more information on Trusted
Choice, log on to www.TrustedChoice.
com.
TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT CV
SHERIFF SUPPORT GROUP
The Crescenta Valley Sheriff Support
Group and the La Cañada Flintridge
Chamber of Commerce are teaming
up to present the 2015 Crescenta Valley
Sheriff Support Group Golf Classic on
Aug. 17. This year’s event will be played
at The La Cañada Flintridge Country
Club. The host sponsor is the Caltech
Employees Federal Credit Union.
The cost to participate in the event is
$225 and includes green fees, cart, lunch,
dinner, awards, tee prizes and more. Tee
and green sponsorships are available for
$150. Registration forms can be found on
line at www.cvssg.com.
The Sheriff Support Group is a
non-profit organization that is run by
volunteer members of the community
and the money raised is used to support
the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station
and its deputies. The funds raised help
purchase specialized equipment and
other programs necessary to operations
at the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station.
For more information, contact Rick
Dinger at (818) 248-4500 or Pat Anderson
at (818) 790-4289.
‘BRAND 43’ OPENING
Brand Associates is sponsoring the
43rd Brand National Exhibition of Works
on Paper, “Brand 43.” The exhibition
opens on Saturday, Sept. 26 with a public
reception and awards ceremony from 7
p.m. to 9 p.m. The exhibition will be on
view through Oct. 30 during normal
Brand Library hours.
The Brand National Exhibition has
been organized annually by the Brand
Associates since 1971 in cooperation
with Glendale Library, Arts and Culture.
For more information about the
exhibition, contact
Arlene Vidor,
president/Brand Associates, at
(818)
500-7675
or (818) 606-8359 (cell) or
email Arlene@associatesofbrand.org
or
visit www.associatesofbrand.org.
Brand Library is located at 1601 W.
Mountain St. in Glendale.
COURSES AVAILABLE ON
RELIEVING FINANCIAL STRESS
Life Improvement Courses are
offered on “Principles of Prosperity,”
“How to Obtain Financial Security” and
“Overcoming Financial Stress” at the
Church of Scientology Mission of the
Foothills.
These courses help empower a
person with the knowledge to overcome
financial stress to prosper in life. Each
course is $50, is done at the individual’s
own pace and timing is flexible. A stressfree financial future can be attained and
having the right knowledge can make
all the difference.
These are just a few of the life
improvement courses offered. Others
available address various subjects. The
classes are open Monday-Thursday from
3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 1 p.m.
to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6
p.m.
For more information contact (818)
957-1500.
Church of Scientology Mission of the
Foothills, 2254 Honolulu Ave. in
Montrose (entrance off Market Street,
behind in parking lot).
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
DBSA OFFERS SUPPORT
GROUP
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
(DBSA) has a support group meeting
every Tuesday at Vallejo Drive Adventist
Church in Glendale every Tuesday from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. DBSA provides hope,
help, and support through peer-based,
recovery oriented empowering services,
and resources when people need them
and how they need to receive them.
For more information, call Wanda
Sellers at (818) 352-4346, email
dbsalosangelesne@yahoo.com or visit
dbsalosangelesne.org.
Vallejo Drive Adventist Church, 300
Vallejo Dr., Room 106 in Glendale.
NEWS FROM FRIENDS OF THE
SUNLAND-TUJUNGA BRANCH
LIBRARY
The bookstore of the Friends of the
Sunland-Tujunga branch of the library,
which is located inside the library, is
filled with used books on almost every
subject. There are books on psychology,
religion, self-help, cooking, classics and
many more subjects. It is open during
library hours (except evenings). Prices
range from 10 cents to a few dollars. All
books are donated.
All monies collected from the sale
of these books support the SunlandTujunga Branch Library in purchasing
new books, DVDs and equipment.
The Friends also supports programs
for children and young adults as well
as adults. It is a 501(c)(3) organization,
so donations are tax deductible.
Arrangements can be made to pick up
large donations. Call the library at (818)
352-4481 to schedule a pick-up.
Sunland-Tujunga Branch Library, 7771
Foothill Blvd., Tujunga
TOPS OFFERS LOCAL
MEETINGS
T.O.P.S. – Take Off Pounds Sensibly – is
a self-accountability group meeting held
every Monday. Weigh in is from 6 p.m.
to 6:30 p.m.
An hour meeting follows in the
education building of Center for
Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore (at
Santa Carlotta). For more information,
call and leave a message for T.O.P.S. at
(818) 957-8442.
A meeting is also held in Sunland
on Thursdays. Weigh-in is at 6:30
p.m.; meeting at 7 p.m. at New Hope
Community Church, 10438 Oro Vista
St., Sunland. Contact Jeanie Druebert at
(818) 353-5015.
GLENDALE ONE
TOASTMASTERS
Glendale One Toastmasters meets
from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesdays
at Shakers Restaurant in Glendale.
Toastmasters is a non-profit organization
developing public speaking and
leadership skills through practice and
feedback in local clubs since 1924.
For more information, call (818) 3144964.
Shakers Restaurant, 801 N. Central,
Glendale
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RELIGION
New Pastor Welcomed to
Montrose Community Church
By Charly SHELTON
Montrose Community Church
recently welcomed a new pastor to
help the church continue to grow.
Terry Neven and his wife, Laura,
are new to MCC and are hoping
to bring a new light to the church
in decline.
“Montrose was looking for a
pastor who can help them rebuild
their congregation,” said Neven.
“Their congregation has been on
the decline for the last 10 years
and they were facing a number of
difficulties. Their congregation,
sorting through what to do,
contacted me knowing that I
had been able to help churches
grow. I pastored two churches
– Household of Faith and then
San Fernando Foursquare – both
of which are in the valley, with
Household of Faith being folded
into San Fernando Foursquare.”
Those churches have grown
and flourished alongside Neven’s
other major accomplishment –
Sunland Christian School. This
private school provides third party
accountability and resources to
help families who educate their
children at home, and has served
over 4,000 students. Neven brings
the same passion to his new role
as pastor of MCC, hoping to help
the church in any way he can.
“We are helping the church
become organized,” said Neven.
“We’re helping them to provide a
new presentation of themselves
to the community and endeavor to
reach new people who are looking
for church as well as reaching new
people for Christ.”
Pastor Neven is not alone in his
mission, though. He brings with
him Laura, his wife and a pastor
in her own right.
“My wife is a part of this team.
She was actually a licensed faith
leader with San Fernando United
Methodist Church and she was
also going through the local pastor
training and actually filled in the
pastoral role there at that church.
So she has a pastoral background
as well, but I’m classified as the
pastor and she is Mrs.”
The Nevens began with MCC
on July 5 after Rev. Bryan Griem
parted ways with the church on
June 28. Though they have only
been here a short time, Terry
said that he has already felt the
community’s
presence.
“I
will
say
that
other local
churches
have already
extended
a hand of
fellowship to
me and have
even offered
assistance.
We
have
obtained a
musician
from another
local church in order to assist us
during this time and we are very
NOTES & NODS
RELIGION SERVICE DIRECTORY
Center for Spiritual
Living - La Crescenta
Light on the Corner Church
(Missouri Synod)
Pastor Jon Karn
1911 Waltonia Drive
Montrose
(818) 249-4806
Sunday services 10:45 a.m.
www.lightonthecorner.org
Crescenta Valley
United Methodist Church
(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
WORSHIP
Sunday 10am
1700 Foothill Blvd.
La Cañada Flintridge
Childcare and
Sunday School
offered at 10 am.
SUNDAYS AT LCIF
Worship and Communion 10AM
Children’s Church 10AM
Sunday School for
Youth & Adults 9AM
REV. STEVE POTEETE-MARSHALL
2700 Montrose Ave
Montrose, CA 91020
www.cvumc.org
The Rev. Jim Bullock, interim Pastor
www.lcifoothills.org / 818-790-1951
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Montrose Community Church is
located at 2416 Montrose Ave.
“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
Night Service
p.m.
and counseling available
COME MEET US!
St. Luke’s
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
ST. BEDE the VENERABLE
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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
CV Weekly is online:
www.crescentavalleyweekly.com
To be in our
Ser vice
Director y
contact
Emily Fairchild
at
(818) 248-2740
Full Calendar at Bethel Church
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, Bethel
Church will offer a showing of the
film “The Little Rascals” (rated
PG).
Enjoy the shenanigans of the
funniest little mischief-makers
of all time. They’re all here –
Spanky, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Darla, Stymie and the rest! 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 8:45 PM.
Free.
Weird Animals Vacation Bible
School is open for registration!
Weird Animals will take place at
Bethel Church Aug. 3-7. Kids in
grades K-8 are invited. Free event.
To request a registration form
or for any questions, call (818)
767-4488. Se habla español.
Bethel Church is hosting a
family festival on the grounds on
Saturday, Aug. 15 from 2 p.m. to
6 p.m. There will be face painting, petting zoo, games, prizes,
information booths on church
and community center programs,
bouncers, snack and food stands.
Dinner will be served from 5 p.m.
to 6 p.m. All free and all are welcome!
Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose
St., Sun Valley
‘Virtue of Forgiveness’ at CSL
August is International Forgiveness Month and at Center
for Spiritual Living-La Crescenta
Rev Bev and Gary Bates, RScP
will be exploring the positive impact of forgiveness.
Workshops are every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. Suggested love
donation of $10.
All new material.
Aug. 5 – Workshop Introduction
Aug. 12 – Forgiving Yourself
Aug. 19 – Forgiving Everyone
Aug. 26 – Forgiving World
Events
All are invited to this valuable,
insightful series.
CSL La Crescenta is located at
4845 Dunsmore Ave. in
La Crescenta.
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BUSINESS
LCF Chamber Ribbon Cutting
» Montrose
S h o p p i n g Pa r k N e w s
Meet Montrose Maven
GiGi Garcia
FastFrame has moved to 3423 Ocean View Blvd. Glendale 91208. It is located right next door to
Berolina’s Bakery and Boulevard 34. It is owned by Beverly (with scissors) and Frank de Lucia.
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Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce
“Your Business is Our Business”
The next two months will see
many opportunities for local
businesses and residents to
become more engaged in and
connected to the Crescenta
Valley community. Read on for
information about activities and
events brought to you by the CV
Chamber.
The best way for businesses
to let the community know
about their goods and services
is to meet potential customers
and tell (or show) them
firsthand. Sixty businesses and
restaurants do just that at our
annual Foothills Community
Business Expo being held on
Sept. 9 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.
This event attracts hundreds of
local residents because it’s free
and full of useful information
plus there’s complimentary
document shredding and free
food! Booth spaces cost $100
(if paid by Aug. 17) and are
available to members of the CV,
Montrose and/or La Cañada
chambers. For those businesses
that can’t find the time to host a
booth, consider displaying your
literature at the event for only
$25. Check out our website for a
flyer and booth application.
What do Crescenta-Cañada
Pet Hospital, J’s Maintenance,
Dilbeck Real Estate and Kebab
Daddy have in common? They
know that sponsorship of
community events is a great
way to advertise! Those four
Chamber members and many
others are sponsors of the
Business Expo. If you’d like
to get your name out there,
call Lisa at the office for more
information (818) 248-4957.
On Sept. 19, we’ll hold
our annual 5K Run-Walk.
Everyone is invited to this
fun, easy excursion around the
La Crescenta foothills. The
race starts at 8 a.m. at Two
Strike Park, heads south down
Rosemont Avenue, then west on
Orange. After a mile or so, we
turn around and head back. For
the little ones, a Kids Fun Run
will take place in the park itself.
A portion of your $20 entry
fee will go to the non-profit
of your choice. This is a great
opportunity for local booster
clubs to raise significant funds
or for schools to fulfill those
teacher wish lists. Here again,
we have an opportunity for
businesses to show community
support. For a $100 sponsorship
($250 with logo), your company
name will be printed on race
T-shirts and in advertising.
Deadline for sponsorship is Aug.
14. See the Chamber website for
entry forms and more info.
On the evening of Oct. 8 we’ll
host our annual Recognition
Banquet at Brookside Golf
Course. The Chamber will
once again honor individuals,
organizations and professional
groups whose service to the
community has improved the
quality of life in the Crescenta
Valley.
Nominations
are
currently being accepted for
the following categories: Man
of the Year, Woman of the
Year, Business of the Year,
Organization of the Year,
Educator of the Year, Volunteer
of the Year and Beautification
Award.
Nominations
may
be made by individuals or
organizations.
Selection of
the awardees will be made
by committee based on the
following criteria: contributions
to the business environment,
exceptional achievement or
service to the community,
and outstanding social, civic
or
educational
leadership.
Nomination forms can be found at
www.crescentavalleychamber.
org under Recognition Banquet.
And don’t forget our monthly
mixer! This month’s will be at
Caspian Services, 401 N. Brand
Blvd., Glendale on the beautiful
second floor patio as the sun
sets, Aug. 12 from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. The membership drawing
has increased to $325 but you
have to be present to win!
Lisa Dupuy, executive director
CV Chamber of Commerce
3131 Foothill Blvd. ‘D’
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 248-4957
Small store retailing is in her blood. Coming from a family of
boutique owners, GiGi Garcia hit Honolulu Avenue with It Takes A
Village kids’ boutique in 2012 and never looked back. As my next door
neighbor at Revelation Tops, I have gotten to know her well these
past three years. When GiGi does something she jumps in with both
feet and gives it her all. In addition to opening a new business, in
a struggling economy mind you, GiGi has given tremendous time
and energy serving as vice president of the Montrose Shopping Park
board. She takes her role seriously and gets involved serving on the
Marketing and Harvest Market committees. She is also an amazing
mom to her children. A former stage manager, GiGi is now a stage
mom as her daughter McKenna, who recently graced the cover of
“Hooligans” magazine, has acquired an agent. This girl has what it
takes to be famous one day.
Fall Is In at
It Takes A Village Kids
GiGi Garcia has incredible taste. It’s no wonder It Takes A Village
has been voted CV Weekly’s best kids store for the last two years.
If I were a kid, I would want clothes from her store. It’s fun, hip,
colorful and very novel. As we say in the fashion industry, “She’s got
the eye.” The look of the store with its bright green walls and giant
white sparkly light fixtures suspended from the ceiling say fun! This
is the place to get your next baby shower gift and wow your friends
with something unique. Now is the time to shop ITAV because the
summer goods are all 25-50% off and the new fall fashions have just
arrived. The store is stocked with the latest from
bestselling brand Mayoral and the window is piled
high with funky backpacks for back to school from
MoJo and Madpacks. There’s just so much to love
here including free gift wrap. Small stores like this
are gems in the Jewel City. Thanks for reading and
for shopping & dining Montrose. We do it for you!
Mary Dawson
Montrose Shopping Park
Love To SHOP & Dine Montrose!
July 30, 2015
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Public Notices
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is (are) doing business as: FLYING COLORS
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LA COUNTY. Registered Owner(s) AMANDA
VANESSA SARGENTI 2214 MIRA VISTA AVE
MONTROSE CA 91020 CA. This business is being
conducted by an individual an INDIVIDUAL. The
date registrant started to transact business under
the fictitious business name or names listed
above: N/A. I declare that all information in this
statement is true and correct. Signed registrant(s)
AMANDA VANESSA SARGENTI Title OWNER.
NOTICE- In accordance with the subdivision (a)
of section 17920. A Fictitious Name Statement
generally expires at the end of five years from
the date on which it was filed in the office of the
County Clerk. A new Fictitious Business Name
Statement must be filed before the expiration. The
filing of this statement does not of itself authorize
the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name
in violation of the rights of another under Federal,
State, or Common Law (See Section 14411 ET SEQ.,
Business and Professions Code). Pub. Crescenta
Valley Weekly July 16, 23, 30, August 6, 2015.
Meals on Wheels needs drivers
for the Greater San Fernando Valley. Meals are delivered between
10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. There is a
desperate need for volunteers.
Mileage paid. Contact Eugena
Olds at (818) 998-5350.
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Spaces from 75 to 250 sq.ft.
Long term preferred. Call Jim
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Please call or text 323-761-9028
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Services
Tree trimming and
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