Marini Music is the place to go for just about anything musical

MARCH 2016
AROUND
ALHAMBRA
PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
John Marini strums an acoustic guitar while standing before colorful display of Fender guitars, amplifiers, and other essential musical accoutrements.
Marini Music is the place to go
for just about anything musical
M
arini Music, 222 W. Main St., is
also known as the “Biggest Little
Store in the Valley” that still offers
sales and service. It’s the music store that musicians and musicians-to-be go to for an instrument to buy or rent, to have a musical instrument repaired, to arrange music lessons, or just
to hang out with musicians.
Some think the strength of Marini Music is
the product for sale, and many rely on Marini
Music for keeping their instruments in top repair. But owner John Marini is the one who keeps
everyone happy - with 38 years in the business,
first with Pedrini’s and now with his own store.
He is a musician who knows “the what” and “the
why” and “the how” of music.
For those who are in the market for a guitar,
acoustic or electric; bass; keyboard; PA gear;
drums; and sheet music, visit Marini Music. The
in-store displays will whet appetites - those beautiful Fender and other guitars, gleaming in bright
colors, are looking for an appreciative home.
When a customer purchases any guitar over $100,
four free lessons are included.
Ukuleles, currently a hot item in Alhambra,
are also available at Marini Music.
Marini Music has a selection of “method books”
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life
community
seniors / health
dining / entertainment
auto / real estate
Alhambra will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday,
March 17, with its seventh annual Pub Crawl. Follow
the bagpiper as he leads participants to local pubs.
Downtown Alhambra to
celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
with annual Pub Crawl
Follow the bagpiper on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, as he leads participants on Downtown
Alhambra’s seventh annual Pub Crawl to local bars,
including Ohana Brewery, 28 West, 38 Degrees,
Shaka’s, Frontera’s, and Havana House.
Pub Crawl 2016 will be begin at Ohana Brewery, 7
S. First St., Alhambra, at 7 p.m. The group will visit
the pubs at 7:30 p.m.
“This year, we will meet at Ohana Brewery at 7
p.m.,” said Amanda Pacheco, event coordinator. “We
will leave there at 7:30 p.m. Late comers should go to
Ohana to find out where the group is. It will be a fun
evening, and I am looking forward to seeing the regulars and some new faces.”
SEE PUB CRAWL AD, PAGE 19B
Understanding
Real Estate
Gary Frueholz
D ILBECK R EAL E STATE
626-318-9436
Gary Frueholz is a Realtor with Dilbeck Real
Estate, a past member of the Alhambra Planning Commission, and a certified Senior
Real Estate Specialist. Mr. Frueholz can be
reached at 626-318-9436 or by e-mail at
gary.frueholz@dilbeck.com. To see all of Gary’s articles on Alhambra, visit www.garysstories.com.
Gary Frueholz
When hot wheels rolled on
Alhambra’s Valley Boulevard
WHERE THE ACTION WAS IN 1950S-60S, PAGE 26 B
You had to own a hot rod to be a member of the club. Read full story on Page 26B.
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3/2016
COMMUNITY / AROUND ALHAMBRA
If one wants a
guitar,
Marini Music
is the only
source to
consider.
Marini Music
is located at
222 W. Main St.
Live, in-store
musical events
are regular
happenings at
Marini Music
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– how to learn to play instruments – and
lots of sheet music to add to one’s repertoire.
Live, in-store musical events are regular happenings at Marini Music, from
the recent Love Song concert on
Valentine’s Day to the quarterly cancer
awareness, fund raising events with featured musical artists. Check out the Web
site, www.marinimusic.com, to keep “in
tune,” and from there transition to
Marini Music’s Facebook Page where
one can keep up-to-date on everything
Marini.
Some typical Facebook comments
from customers are:
• “Whatever you need, Marini Music can get it for you.”
• “The staff is always friendly, helpful, and extremely knowledgable. The
prices are always reasonable.”
• “Great place to hang. There’s some
cool stuff here.”
Marini Music is open from noon to
7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon
to 6 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday. The store is closed on Monday.
For more information, phone Marini
Music at 626-289-0241, or contact
them by e-mail at marinimusic@gmail.com.
Free safe deposit box for one year. After 12 months, the annual safe deposit fee is $35.
*Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is effective as of 12/01/2015 and is subject to change without notice. The advertised APY is
guaranteed for six months after the date of opening. In addition to the $500 opening deposit requirement, a checking
account must be maintained to earn the advanced APY. Rates are compounded monthly and paid on the entire balance in
the account. Fees may reduce earnings if the average minimum daily balance of $500 is not maintained. This APY offer is
available to Los Angeles residents only.
3/2016
CHURCH / AROUND ALHAMBRA
The Carmelite Friars of St. Therese Church
invite you to join us during Holy Week. Our
Masses are services are as follows:
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THE YEAR OF
DIVINE MERCY
As Pope Francis has
dedicated this as a Year of
Divine Mercy, Fr. Robert
Barcelos, OCD, will be here
to give a mission on Divine
Mercy. The dates are:
Thursday, March 31, through
Sunday, April 3.
Fr. Robert will speak after
the 8 a.m. Mass and repeat
each talk at 7:30 each
evening.
On Divine Mercy Sunday,
April 3, the schedule is as
follows:
• 3-4 p.m. – Exposition of
the Blessed Sacrament with
Holy Hour and Chaplet of
Divine Mercy.
• 3-5 p.m. – Confessions.
• 4:45 p.m. – Benediction
• 5 p.m. – Holy Mass
St.Therese Carmelite School is fully accredited through the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Western Catholic Education Association
(WCEA). It offers:
• Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
• Fine Arts and Physical Education.
• Religious Education provided by the Carmelite Friars, in
collaboration with the Carmelite Sisters of the Sacred
Heart of Los Angeles.
• Carmelite Spirituality, with an emphasis on the Carmelite
saints.
• Full time Carmelite chaplain (Fr. Leonel Varela, O.C.D.).
• Classical components to our academic curriculum.
• Rigorous academic schedule.
• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for Kindergarten and First
Program.
• Before and After School Programs.
Black and White Masquerade
A Silent Auction & Dinner Dance
Saint Therese Carmelite School invites you to our Annual Silent Auction,
Black and White Masquerade, on April 8, 2016 at Almansor Court in Alhambra.
Tickets are $75 per person, which includes dinner, dancing, the silent auction,
and entertainment.
For tickets, contact 626-289-3364 or
sainttheresecarmeliteschool@gmail.com.
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3/2016
CHURCH / AROUND ALHAMBRA
Alhambra’s Churches Celebrate
Easter 2016
Holy Week Worship
FIRST UNITED CHURCH
OF ALHAMBRA
Sunday, March 20
Palm Sunday Service, 9:30 a.m. (English)
Friday, March 25,
Good Friday Service, 7:30 p.m.
(Mandarin)
Sunday, March 27
Easter Service, 6:30 a.m. Sunrise (English/
Mandarin)
Easter Service, 10:30 a.m. Combined
Service (English/Mandarin)
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF ALHAMBRA
Sunday, March 27
Community Breakfast, 9 a.m.
Special Easter Service, 10 a.m.
First Baptist Church Celebration Choir,
Southlands Chorale and Orchestra
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH OF ALHAMBRA
Sunday, March 27
Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m.
Easter Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch. immediately
following 10:30 a.m. service
MANDARIN BAPTIST CHURCH
of Los Angeles
Friday, March 25
Good Friday Lord’s Supper Service,
7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 27
Easter Sunday Service (Special Children’s
Program), 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Easter Service and Church’s 53rd
Anniversary Celebration, 7 p.m.
ALHAMBRA’S CHURCHES
Members of the Alhambra Chamber
Alhambra SDA Church The Grace Place
220 S. Chapel Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-289-6137
Bethany Church of Alhambra
21 N. Olive Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-9124
Bridge of Home Community Centers, Inc.
21 N. Olive Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-927-7025
Chinese Bible Missions Church
200 W. Commonwealth Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-570-9044
Emmaus Lutheran Church & School
840 S. Almansor Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-289-3664
First Baptist Church
101 S. Atlantic Blvd.
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-570-1511
First United Methodist Church
9 N. Almansor Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-289-4258
Mandarin Baptist Church
of Los Angeles
110 W. Woodward
Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-2467
Sage Granada Park
United Methodist Church
1850 W. Hellman
Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-284-3229
Saint Steven’s Serbian
Orthodox Cathedral
1621 W. Garvey
Avenue
Alhambra, CA 91803
626-284-9100
Saint Therese Church
510 N. El Molino Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-282-2744
San Gabriel Community
Church & Christian School
117 N. Pine Street
San Gabriel, CA 91775
626-287-0486
San Gabriel Mission
428 South Mission Drive
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-457-3035
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CHURCH / AROUND ALHAMBRA
St. Therese adopts classical curriculum
B Y A LMA C ORNEJO , P RINCIPAL
S T . T HERESE C ARMELITE S CHOOL
In the fall of 2015, Saint Therese became the first school in the Los Angeles
Archdiocese to adopt a classical curriculum. Though this may seem like something new, it is merely a return to the good,
the true, and the beautiful that existed in
parish schools decades ago. Saint Therese
follows other schools in the nation who
have successfully adopted a classical education and drastically increased their enrollment. So what is so unique about a
classical education?
We have a rigorous classical curriculum
that focuses on the basics, respects a child’s
natural stages of development and learning, and has been tried and tested for hundreds of years. With a classical curriculum,
learning takes place at developmentallyappropriate stages. Its methodologies teach
children to think logically, write effectively,
and use their critical thinking skills. Our
emphasis is on giving students the basic
tools of learning so that they will be lifelong independent learners. We want our
students to have the lost art of communication. Therefore, our program deliberately avoids unnecessary use of computers in the classroom. We have literally
traded laptops for Latin. The results have
been impressive! Our standardized test
scores have risen. Our students are calmer
and more joyful. Learning is tangible in
our school.
We offer advanced math through
Euclid, as well as Latin, beginning with
basic prayers in kindergarten and progressing to formal studies of the language in
the third through eighth grades. Students
learn to write through classical composi-
tion. We give importance to the fine arts,
including a traditional all-school choir, art
appreciation, and culturally enriching field
trips.
We have a full-time Carmelite chaplain and Carmelites teaching in the classrooms. Carmelite spirituality and the faith
are flawlessly integrated into the curriculum. We begin each school day with
prayer, stories of the saints, and learning
about virtues at Morning Assembly.
We will implement the Catechesis of
the Good Shepherd into our curriculum
in both kindergarten and first grade. This
program allows very young children to
begin having a deep relationship with God
and to fall in love with Him. Saint Therese
will be the only Catholic parish school in
the Archdiocese to offer this as part of our
school day.
It is our hope that the classical curriculum will allow students to focus on the
good, the true, and the beautiful so they
can fulfill their God-given call to become
saints.
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SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
3/2016
Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features
Retirement community can be a senior’s best friend
B Y D ENNIS M C F ADDEN
R ETIRED P RESIDENT /CEO
A THERTON B APTIST H OMES
“Mom, are you sure that you are going to be OK now that Dad is gone?”
For large numbers of seniors, the answer will not simply deal with the grief
occasioned by the loss of a beloved spouse.
Seniors face a variety of money woes that
often surface painfully at the time of death
of a husband or wife. This can be especially urgent when the one left behind was
not the primary bill payer in the family.
A 2010 study published by Wells Fargo
revealed that a full 27% of people are concerned about their financial stability following retirement. With the volatility of
the stock market over the last year, many
seniors approaching their departure from
the full-time work force have discovered
that the optimistic scenarios laid out by
financial planners in past years have not
proven accurate. Rather than increasing
at a brisk pace, many seniors saw their
holdings decline by 12% or more over the
past 12 months.
Julia Valentine, Columbia MBA, veteran of leading financial institutions, and
speaker and founder of the Joy Compass
organization, represents one of the nation’s
leading experts on retirement design. Her
2011 book, Joy Compass: How to Make
Your Retirement the Treasure of Your Life,
identified several of the most costly financial planning errors retirees often make.
First, seniors tend to try to save money
by replacing competent financial experts
Dr. Dennis E. McFadden is the forner
president and CEO of Atherton Baptist
Homes, 214 S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra.
Phone him at 626-863-1768.
with well-intentioned family members. In
many cases, the busy daughter juggling
her own job with getting her kids to soccer practice and piano lessons does not
have the time to provide mom with the
advice necessary for wise decision making. And, as I saw in all too many situations during my years at Atherton, children of seniors often suffer from a conflict of interest when it comes to their parents’ money. Doing what would be best
for mom may not correspond to what the
child wants. Large interest free “loans” to
bail a child out of trouble, or even to fund
an expensive vacation or new car, would
not represent the kind of counsel in the
best interests of the retiree with limited
assets to invest.
Second, many retirees err by not having adequate short-term and long-term
plans. Inflation expectations, actual investment returns, and changes in health condition can wreack havoc on a plan that
has not been well crafted and periodically
reviewed to test the adequacy of the assumptions. The death of a spouse may
result in significant loss of income, particularly if pensions and annuities were not
calculated to continue after the death of
the husband or wife. Those who work with
seniors report that many of them spend
too much of their nest egg at the beginning of retirement, not leaving enough to
get them through the years to come.
Third, scams target seniors who are frequently credulous and gullible. Estimates
that one in five Americans older than 65
will be victims of the con man’s arts should
sober all of us. At Atherton, I was amazed
at the numbers of telephone, mail solicitation, and even door to door schemes to
separate older adults from their money.
Finally, leaving one’s portfolio on autopilot represents the final common financial planning error. Market changes, family situation, the death of a spouse, and
developing an unexpected serious health
condition should all trigger re-examina-
tion of one’s financial plans.
Here the continuing care retirement
community can be a senior’s best friend.
In better communities such as Alhambra’s
Atherton Homes, we found that the modest entrance fee charged to residents upon
admission coupled with their monthly fee
afforded them great peace of mind.
Our marketing staff always explained
that the entrance fee purchased a contract
that meant that even if someone ran out
of their money (as long as they did not
give it away, sell their assets for less than
market value, or enter into schemes of divestiture) he or she would have a secure
place in the community at any of the levels of care. A stroke or other debilitating
condition can force a spouse into nursing
home care, costing $8,000 or more per
month.
Trying to find a suitable placement after the need arises can be frustratingly difficult. Living in a retirement community
while both spouses are still well and knowing that you cannot outlive your assets can
be a particularly reassuring message in
troubled financial times.
For those who work with retirees on a
regular basis, the key takeaway relates to
adequate planning and periodic evaluation
of the plan. “Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do
something about it now,” said Alan
Lakein. Or as one way quipped: “Always
plan ahead. It was not raining when Noah
built the ark.”
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SENIOR NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
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Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
Joslyn Center offers two holiday luncheons in March
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave.,
Alhambra, will host a St.
Patrick’s Day Luncheon Celebration at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
March 17.
A Chocolate Covered Raisin
Day Luncheon will be celebrated at Joslyn at 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 24.
While one can hardly top
Chocolate Covered Raisin Day,
it’s important to note that many
other events are scheduled for
March, including two craft
events: a St. Patrick’s Day Craft
on Friday, March 11, at 9 a.m.
(registration, with a $3 fee, ends
on March 7) and a Spring Craft
Day celebrating National Craft
Month at 9 a.m. Friday, March
25. Registration, with a $3 fee,
ends on March 21.
The calendar is also filled
with March informational seminars:
Social Security Replacement at 10 a.m. Thursday,
March 3.
Managing Elder Care, Trusts
March Senior Outings include Descanso
Gardens, Montrose, Pechanga Casino
& Medi-Cal seminar at 10 a.m.
Thursday, March 3: “Trustees
Duties & Trusts.”
Fair Housing Rights – What
You Need to Know at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, March 8.
On the Move – METRO at
10 a.m. Monday, March 14.
What are Medicare & Medi
Cal? At 10 a.m. Tuesday, March
15.
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center Outings
Descanso Gardens, Montrose, Pechanga Casino
Registration for March Senior Outings took
place in February, so phone 626-570-5056 to
find out if space is still available.
March outings include Descanso Gardens
and Montrose from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15. The fee is $12.
Pechanga Casino will be from 8 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Thursday, March 31. The fee is $12.
Tuesday, March 1, is resident registration day
for April Senior Outings to Block at Orange
and Bowers Museum from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 14, (fee is $22) and Downtown
Ventura from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 28, (fee is $12).
Alhambra Senior Tours
626-570-5056
Registration details, including online registration, are outlined in the winter/spring 2016 Leisure Classes, Activities & Excursions Guide, available
at www.cityofalhambra.org.
“When we needed help,
we discovered Vista Cove at San Gabriel”
Quality
• Assisted Living
• Memory Care
• Respite Care
AT SAN GABRIEL
For more information or to schedule a tour, please phone
(626) 289-8889
901 W. Santa Anita St., San Gabriel, CA 91776 Lic. #197606796
Around Alhambra
For advertising rates and other information, contact
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce
104 S. First St., Alhambra, CA 91801
Tel: 626-282-8481 Fax: 626-282-5596
www.alhambrachamber.org
Taking Care of Yourself as a
Family Caregiver at 10 a.m. Friday, March 18.
The guide also lists Joslyn programs, but it is recommended to
check at Joslyn for programs that
might be added in March.
Informational seminars are
free, unless otherwise indicated,
but due to space limitations, registration at Joslyn is required.
The daily luncheon, including
special luncheon celebrations, requires reservations one day in advance. Phone 626-458-4455
weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and
noon. The luncheon suggested donation is $3.
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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
3/2016
Health & Medical News
Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities
USC discovers promising gel
for regrowing tooth enamel
B Y J OHN C HAO , D.D.S.
The Ostrow School of Dentistry of
USC has discovered a promising gel for
regrowing enamel with overnight mouth
guards. Dual discoveries at the University
of Southern California (USC) propose a
promising method to regrow nonliving
hard tissue, lessening or even eliminating
pain associated with tooth decay. Janet
Mordian-Oldak, a professor at USC’s
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, has
investigated methods to regrow tooth
enamel for the past two decades.
The process is especially tricky because,
unlike bone, mature enamel cannot rejuvenate. With lead author Sauma Prajapati
and others at USC, Ms. Moradian-Oldak
published a study in Biomaterials stating
that matrix metalloproteinase-20 (MMP20), an enzyme found only in teeth, chops
up amelogenin proteins, which facilitate
organized enamel crystal formation.
MMP-20 clears the way for hard material
to usurp vacated space.
Her team is the first to define the function of enzyme for preventing protein occlusion inside a crystal. She will couple
the MMP-20 discovery with another
study published in the Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Informatics,
which concluded that an amelogeninchitosan hydrogel could repair early tooth
decay by growing an enamel-like layer that
Smile Talk
For more information, contact
Dr. John Chao at 626-308-9104.
Visit Dr. Chao’s Web site,
chickenswelcome.com
reduces lesions up to 70%.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved any type of
enamel re-growing gel. USC has a gel in
preclinical trials. Ms. Moradian-Oldak
believes that, one day, people may be able
to use an overnight mouth-guard or teeth
strips saturated with hydrogel to regrow
enamel-like substances and reduce teeth
sensitivity. Products (e.g., toothpaste and
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3/2016
HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
Diabetes drug may
prevent recurring strokes
NIH-funded global study suggests novel
approach for preventing repeated cardiovascular events.
Pioglitazone, a drug used for type 2
diabetes, may prevent recurrent stroke and
heart attacks in people with insulin resistance but without diabetes. The results of
the Insulin Resistance Intervention after
Stroke (IRIS) trial, presented at the International Stroke Conference 2016 in Los
Angeles and published in the New England
Journal of Medicine, suggest a potential
new method to prevent stroke and heart
attack in high-risk patients who have already had one stroke or transient ischemic
attack. This large, international study was
supported by the National Institutes of
Health’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
The IRIS trial is the first study to provide evidence that a drug targeting cell
Smile Talk
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mouth wash) containing fluoride and
casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate promote remineralization
of initial enamel lesions; however, they
need to be used regularly and are more of
a “tire patch” than a real solution, she said.
It plugs up the problem so people don’t
feel pain.
The gel, however, fills the cracks and
holes with an enamel-like substance. In addition to biocompatibility and biodegradability, the gel has unique antimicrobial
and adhesion properties that are important for dental applications. (Source: USC
Health News, November 16, 2015.)
metabolism may prevent secondary strokes
and heart attacks even before diabetes develops. Insulin regulates metabolism and
keeps blood sugar levels from getting too
high, along with many other processes, in
the body. Insulin resistance is a condition
in which the body produces insulin but
does not use it effectively.
“This study represents a novel approach
to prevent recurrent vascular events by reversing a specific metabolic abnormality
thought to increase the risk for future heart
attack or stroke,” said Walter J. Koroshetz,
M.D., director of the NINDS.
“The IRIS trial supports the value of
more research to test the vascular benefits
of other interventions such as exercise, diet
and medications that have similar effects
on metabolism as pioglitazone,” said
Walter N. Kernan, M.D. professor of general medicine at Yale University School of
Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, and
lead author of the study.
More than 3,000 patients from seven
countries who had experienced an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack
within the previous six months were randomized to receive pioglitazone or placebo
for up to five years in addition to standard care.
Ischemic stroke and transient ischemic
attacks can occur when a cerebral blood
vessel becomes blocked, cutting off the
delivery of oxygen and nutrients to brain
tissue.
In this study, stroke or heart attack occurred in 9% of participants taking
pioglitazone and 11.8% of patients on
placebo, which was a relative decrease of
24%.
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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
3/2016
Getting back
on track
CDC issues travel alert for people
traveling to regions where Zika exists
B Y S HEILA Y ONEMOTO , P.T.
Holidays can take a toll on the body.
We eat too many sweets and carbs, have
less time for exercise, get less sleep, and
endure more stress from shopping, driving,
waiting in lines, and seeing relatives.
The advice on the Internet is to drink
more water, eat more veggies and fruits, get
more sleep, and start back on exercise routines. Here are some tricks to add to your
determination to get back on track.
Eat breakfast and include adequate protein and fiber, have less caffeine, and drink
more water. One site suggests eating your
sweet treat with this meal.
Exercise in the morning. People who
exercise in the morning tend to lose more
weight and burn more calories. One suggestion was exercising before breakfast and
including sunshine in the workout.
Use smaller plates for portion control. I
suggest 50-75% veggies and fruit with only
a small portion of animal protein and carbs.
Include weight training to build muscle in
addition to cardiovascular exercise, but listen to your body and don’t exercise into
pain. Let pain be your friend telling you
when you are getting close to injury.
Eat some good fats to help you feel satisfied. They are also important for cell
health and brain function.
Be consistent and sensible in your routine. It’s better to do 10 minutes of walking daily at a comfortable pace than trying
to run for 20 minutes once a week.
Park farther away, walk around the
house more, go outside and sweep the
driveway or sidewalk. You might run into
a neighbor and have a pleasant social engagement.
The U.S. Center for Disease Control
has issued a travel alert (Level 2-Practice
Enhanced Precautions) for people traveling to regions and certain countries where
Zika virus transmission is ongoing: Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, French Guiana,
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Martinique,
Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico,
Suriname, and Venezuela.
The Zika virus is spread to people
through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease
(Zika) are fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis (red eyes). The illness is usually mild with symptoms lasting from several days to a week. Severe disease requiring hospitalization is uncommon.
This alert follows reports in Brazil of
microcephaly and other poor pregnancy
outcomes in babies of mothers who were
infected with Zika virus while pregnant.
However, additional studies are needed to
further characterize this relationship. More
studies are planned to learn more about
the risks of Zika virus infection during
pregnancy.
Until more is known, and out of an
abundance of caution, CDC recommends
special precautions for pregnant women
and women trying to become pregnant:
• Pregnant women in any trimester
should consider postponing travel to the
areas where Zika virus transmission is ongoing. Pregnant women who do travel to
one of these areas should talk to their doctor or other health care provider first and
strictly follow steps to avoid mosquito
bites during the trip.
• Women trying to become pregnant
who are thinking about becoming preg-
Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has been a physical therapist for more than 30 years, specializing in integrative manual therapy, using a
holistic approach. She can be reached at
Yonemoto Physical Therapy, 55 S. Raymond
Ave, Suite 100, Alhambra 91801. Sheila
also offers a “Chinese Energy” exercise class.
The first class is free. Phone 626-576-0591
for more information or visit
www.yonemoto.com
Combine different activities: Go shopping for cardiovascular exercise, and lift groceries for muscle strengthening.
Blend vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, oils,
and protein for a tasty, convenient shake.
Chew food 30-70 times per bite, making it easier for your body to absorb, and
eat slowly to feel satisfied with less food and
fewer calories. Vibration helps speed up
metabolism, so walking, or even sitting, on
a trampoline while someone is walking on
it helps burn calories.
Slow down when eating, and enjoy the
flavors. The same goes for taking a walk.
Look around and enjoy the scenery. Life is
to be enjoyed and savored. It goes faster
than you think, so take time to enjoy the
ride.
nant should consult with their health care
provider before traveling to these areas and
strictly follow steps to prevent mosquito
bites during the trip.
Like chikungunya and dengue, there
is no vaccine to prevent or medicine to
treat Zika. Travelers can protect themselves
from this disease by taking steps to prevent mosquito bites.
How do I protect myself from mosquito bites?
1. Wear insect repellent: Yes! It is safe.
When used as directed, insect repellent is
the BEST way to protect yourself from
mosquito bites-even children and pregnant women should protect themselves.
Higher percentages of active ingredient
provide longer lasting protection.
• DEET: Products containing DEET
include Cutter, OFF!, Skintastic.
• Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023,
Bayrepel, and icaridin): Products containing picaridin include Cutter Advanced,
Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus, and Autan
outside the United States.
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or
PMD: Repel contains OLE.
• IR3535: Products containing IR3535
include Skin So Soft Bug Guard Plus Expedition and SkinSmart.
2. Cover up: When weather permits,
wear long-sleeved shirts and pants.
3. Keep mosquitoes outside: Use air
conditioning or make sure that you repair
and use window/door screens.
Planning a trip? Do your homework
before traveling. Make a check list of everything you’ll need for an enjoyable vacation including insect repellent.
.
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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
Karen H. Chao, O.D.
Standardized tests:
New achievement tests, same problems
B Y K AREN C HAO , O.D.
As students and teachers finalize preparations for achievement and proficiency
testing, most parents and educators continue to miss key components in preparing their children and students properly.
Performance on written tests assumes that
your child is able to see the letters on the
page or computer and can shift easily from
reading the test to finding the correct spot
on the answer sheet to log their answers.
When the tests are on the computer, they
are often more visually challenging than
on paper.
Many children have passed routine
vision screenings yet they are missing the
visual skills required for achievement tests.
Is your child at risk? How do you know if
your child has all the visual skills necessary to be able to perform to potential on
the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)?
If your child is bright and seems to
understand the material when it is discussed, yet performance on written tests
does not reflect understanding of the
materials, there is a very good chance a
correctable eye coordination or eye movement disorder is at the root of your child’s
difficulties.
People often assume that if their child
sees the letters on the eye chart when
tested by the nurse or at the pediatrician’s
office, that they have all of the visual skills
that are needed for reading and learning.
But seeing 20/20 is only one of 17 visual
skills required for academic success.
In fact, having 20/20 eyesight simply
means that one can see a certain size letter at a distance of 20 feet. However,
measuring visual acuity alone may not
uncover other serious vision
problems.Vision is a much more complex
process that involves many different visual skills.
Undiagnosed vision problems can
make it difficult for children to make
sense out of what they read. As a result,
they do poorly on written tests. This can
lead parents and educators to think that
the child is just lazy, not trying hard
enough, or may have a learning disability, or even AD/HD.
One of the most important steps a
parent can take is to schedule a developmental vision evaluation, even if your
child has had previous vision exams or
screenings. Undiagnosed vision problems
can make it difficult for a child to make
sense out of what they are reading, causing poor performance on written tests.
Neurologists Drs. Fernette and Brock
Eide explain in their book The Mislabeled
Child that if a child has a vision problem
it can have “drastic effects on brain development, learning, and thinking if it
prevents the flow of accurate information
to the brain.” Too often parents assume
that if a child passes a vision screening
that everything is fine with their eyes, and
that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Being able to see things clearly far away
is no guarantee that a child can see things
up close or that they have the necessary
visual skills to be able to locate the right
spot to log their answer on a standardized test form. In order to read, children
not only have to see the letters clearly, but
they have to be able to move their eyes
easily from left to right (tracking) and be
able to see for a long period of time. Good
tracking skills are critical for standardized
tests.
Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been an
Optometrist in private practice for more
than 20 years. In addition to general optometric care, her services include Vision
Therapy, Neuro-Optometric Evaluation
for Traumatic Brain Injury, Corneal Refractive Therapy, and Low Vision Services.
She can be reached at 121 S. Del Mar
Ave., Ste. A, San Gabriel 91776. Phone
Dr. Chao at 626-287-0401 or visit Web
site www.SGFamilyOptometry.com
for more information.
One in four children have an undiagnosed vision problem which can interfere
with learning and lead to academic problems, behavioral problems, or worse. In
addition, according to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, up to
60% of children who are struggling with
learning may have correctable, eye coordination and eye movement (tracking) problems.
It is important to know that children
think everyone sees the same way they do
and therefore, they rarely report symptoms
when they have a problem seeing. If your
child struggles with reading, please ask
yourself the following questions. Does your
child:
• Take much longer doing homework than
expected?
• Seem to know the material studied but
doesn’t perform well on tests?
• Get frustrated trying to read or do homework?
• Skip words or repeat lines?
• Have a short attention span with schoolwork?
• Have poor reading comprehension?
• Have trouble making out words?
• Copy slowly or make lots of errors?
Even one of these symptoms could signal a possible correctable vision problem.
Regular eye exams typically evaluate only
eye health, acuity (how clearly you can see
the eye chart) and the need for glasses or
contacts. To determine if your child has a
vision problem blocking learning or performance on standardized tests, you need
to see an optometrist who provides Developmental Vision Evaluations that test eye
movement control, focusing near to far,
sustaining clear focus, eye teaming ability,
depth perception, visual motor integration,
visual memory, and visual information processing skills.
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Teeth whitening
enhances smiles
The question I get a lot is, “Will whitening damage my teeth?”
The answer is, “When done under dentist supervision, the whitening process is
safe. All dentists will first check your teeth
and gums to be sure that you begin the
treatment in good dental health. There are
few whitening options, and your dentist
will customize your treatment for you.”
What are the different whitening options?
In office teeth whitening
The best benefit is significant color
About 4,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians saw whiter teeth as a sign of wealth
and beauty. They used their chewing
sticks to apply a whitening paste that consisted of ground pumice stone in wine
vinegar. Romans used a mixture of goat
milk and stale urine to try to keep their
teeth white. The urine’s ammonia served
as a bleaching agent.
change in a short period of time. In-office
whitening can be done in about an hour,
and the results are immediately noticeable;
however, the most sensitivity from my experience is associated with this one. I personally leave it as the last option.
Take-home whitening
If you can allow more time for your
whitening process, then you have another
option - home whitening. My experience
shows that this system produces better results in the long term. Being gradually
bleached, your teeth can reach maximum
whitening with less to no discomfort. This
is also a better investment for your dollar
because you can reuse your trays for touch
ups every six to 12 months.
The procedure involves impressions
from all of your teeth from which custom
trays are fabricated - one for the upper and
one for the lower. Gel with different concentrations of peroxide, but higher than the
one you can buy over the counter, is loaded
inside and the trays are worn from 30 minutes to two hours. The whole process takes
seven to 10 days and can be repeated no
earlier than four months.
Over the counter
There are strips, apply-on liquids, and
whitening tooth pastes. Being over the
counter products, none of them exceed
14% peroxide, which makes them less effective. The most popular are probably
Crest White Strips. Carefully follow the
instructions; the gel is strong enough to
burn your gum tissue.
How long does it last?
Everything that stains a white shirt can
3/2016
Ask
Dr. Dara,
DDS
Dr. Dara Gashparova, D.D.S. is located at 1933 W Valley Blvd. Readers with dental
questions or concerns should contact her at 626-289-6131, or e-mail daradds@yahoo.com.
Dental whitening
today remains one
of the single most
economical ways to
enhance a patient’s
smile.
stain your teeth, which does not leave us
with a lot of options.
Non-smokers who don’t drink coffee or
tea often see little or no change over three
years. But your own long-term results will
depend on your habits and the specific
foods you eat. Based on those variables,
some patients may require a touch-up treat-
ment from six months to three years.
Since whitening only works on natural
enamel, it is important to know that your
porcelain crowns or tooth colored fillings
will not get bleached. Replacement of any
old fillings or crowns can be evaluated and
done after bleaching so they will match your
newly bleached teeth.
3/2016
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
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Dining & Entertainment | What’s Happening for Food & Fun
Middle East Restaurant
28 West’s friendly staff includes Emanuel Gongora, Rae Alarcon, and Ricky Medrano, bar manager.
28 West –
A local, friendly sports bar ready to serve drinks,
tasty food while you enjoy your favorite team
B Y A DRIANA M AESTAS
28 West, located at 28 W. Main St. in
downtown Alhambra, is a cozy sports bar
and lounge that serves a small menu of
gourmet bar foods. Owned by Adam
Cortinas and Richard Valenzuela, 28 West
is one of the only sports bars in the area
that shows major sporting events such as
UFC fights and boxing. The location has
two jumbo projection televisions and nine
big screen televisions. The bar’s décor is
tasteful with dark wood, red walls, and magenta-accented furnishings. The walls feature some sports memorabilia.
Alice Cortinas, the general manager of
28 West, is especially proud of the menu
because the chef uses quality ingredients
such as Angus beef for burgers, and bread
and buns are sourced from a local bakery.
Some of the favorite items on the menu
include hot wings, pizza, burgers, and hot
sandwiches.
“We’re really focusing on our food and
the quality. For example with our pizzas,
we use fresh dough and the freshest
ingredients that are cut daily. Nothing is ever frozen,” Ms. Cortinas
said. “We’re also experimenting with
new items in the next month and
plan to start selling empanadas that
we will be making in house. Our
empanadas will also be great to order to-go if you are having your own
party at home.”
28 West will be gearing up for
March Madness for the NCAA basketball tournament, but the bar also
shows baseball, soccer, basketball,
and football games. When there’s a
big game, 28 West will bring in a
DJ to play music in between commercials. Ms. Cortinas said the
crowd varies from young adult to
more mature, but the food, drinks,
and comfortable atmosphere bridge
the gap from young adults to their
parents who want to come in and
cheer for their sports team while
enjoying drinks.
28 West is open from 5 p.m. to
midnight during the week and from
5 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a happy hour from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every day, except
when there is a big fight. On fight
nights, the bar offers drink specials.
True to its name and address, the
bar has 28 handles of craft beer to
domestic and Mexican imports. On
28 West’s sliders feature Angus beef.
Wednesday nights, the management brings
in a local band.
This local bar welcomes families with
children if the children sit in the booths.
28 West can accommodate large and small
parties. To host a private event, contact
Alice directly at 626-524-0417 to make reservations. For more information, visit 28
West’s Web site at http://28westbar.com/ or
phone 626-281-1777.
515 West Main Street • Alhambra 91801 • 626-576-7119
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3/2016
Flamenco Alhambra returns
to Performing Arts Center
Flamenco Alhambra, featuring Spanish dance artist Inesita and her Flamenco
Ensemble, will return to the Alhambra
Performing Arts Center (APAC) at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 19, at Sage Granada Park
United Methodist Church, 1850 W.
Hellman Ave., Alhambra.
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Ensemble, returns to the Alhambra Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Saturday,
March 19.
ciation with William Yee, artistic director of the Alhambra Performing Arts Center.
“In addition to her own offering of six dances, she will
present Miguel Bernal, a brilliant
flamenco dancer, and Clarita, a
well-known dancer and singer
with a sparkling personality,”
said Mr. Yee. “Both were featured
in past Flamenco Alhambra presentations. They will be supported by Tina Love (“La
Nubia”) and Jani Quintero,
lovely bailoras in exciting
dances.”
Guitarists Stamen Wetzel and
Benjamin will accompany the
dancers and present musical interludes during the program.
“Don’t miss this performance
of flamenco in all its facets of
earthiness and elegance, power
and pathos and the depth of a
unique art form,” said Mr. Yee.
APAC is a member of the
Consortium of Southern California Chamber Music Presenters and a member of the
Alhambra Chamber of Commerce since 2006.
The cost is free. Donations
will be accepted during intermission.
For more information, contact Mr. Yee at 626-230 5435,
or e-mail bizwind@yahoo.com.
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Diner on Main
Breakfast Specials • 7-11 a.m. • Mon.-Fri. • Only $7.50
Join us on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17th
Enjoy NCAA March Madness All Month
$5 16-oz. Draft Pulls!
During all NCAA Televised Games
Classic Car Night is Back • Wednesday, March 16
The Chamber’s February mixer was hosted by The Fit Factor, 38 W. Main St., Alhambra.
The fitness studio offers circuit training, boxing, barre, and yoga classes. It also has intense 50
- minute sessions that focus on strength training, flexibility, and cardio geared toward fitness
and weight loss. From left are Fit Factor staff Clarissa Fawk, Joanna Vargas (owner), Emily
Yuan,and Danielle Vargas.
3rd Wednesday of every month from 5 p.m.
Question? Call John at 626-483-9522
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Winter and spring Family Excursions have recently been announced. Early
registration is recommended. Upcoming excursion-sharing experiences include:
Warner Brothers Studio Tour and The Americana Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6
p.m. March 26. The fee is $55. Children must be 8 years of age; adults 18 and
above must provide a valid picture I.D.
Wrightwood Zipline 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 16. The fee is $85. Children
must be 10 years of age, and participant weight must be between 90 pounds
and 250 pounds.
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History & Sea Center 7:30 a.m. to 9
p.m. May 21. The fee is $35 for all ages.
A complete listing of Family Excursions is included in the winter/spring
2016 Leisure Classes, Activities & Excursions Guide, recently delivered to residents’ mail boxes. The Web site is www.cityofalhambra.org.
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Alhambra is Rich in Restaurants
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Lobster, crab and shrimp salad tossed with
roasted bell pepper and Sriracha pesto on
toasted house buns with lettuce, Sriracha aioli
and pico de gallo; served with French fries.
Lobster Bisque
$7.95
Seafood Stir Fry
$18.50
Homemade creamy lobster
bisque topped with
Maine lobster
Shrimp, cod and calimari with vegetables in our
homemade sesame-ginger stir-fry sauce;
served over rice.
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Monday-Friday
Chinook Salmon Steak
$19.95
All natural king salmon steak basted with
lemon, olive oil and herbs then charbroiled to
perfection; served with rice pilaf and vegetables.
Branzini en Papillote
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Whole Mediterranean fish baked in a parchment
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Pasadena Master Chorale
Destination: Earth, March 12-13
A musical portrait of planet earth and a paeon to Pasadena
Program will include Earth Speaks,
a work written about and for the city of
Pasadena by PMC composer-in-residence Reena Esmail, plus Circumnavigation of the World by PMC founder and
artistic director, Jeffrey Bernstein
Composer John Kander wrote a song
about New York, as did Randy Newman
about Los Angeles, but when Reena
Esmail began to tackle a work about the
city of Pasadena, her aspirations led her
far beyond the city’s borders ... all the way
to Mars.
Lovers of choral music will have a
chance to experience not only the City of
the Roses (and the landing of the Mars
Rover) but all of planet Earth when Pasadena Master Chorale (PMC) presents
“Destination: Earth, Songs about Home”
at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 and at 4
p.m. Sunday, March 13 at Altadena Community Church in Altadena.
Opening the program is Circumnavigation of the World, Bernstein’s setting of
text by poet Walt Whitman. Scored for
choir and horn, this is the chorale’s debut
performance of the work. Following will
be Aaron Copland’s In The Beginning, a
majestic and poignant musical depiction
of the biblical creation story originally
composed in 1947 for the Robert Shaw
Chorale. Long-time PMC collaborator
and featured mezzo-soprano Tracy Van
Fleet will appear as guest soloist.
“There’s something profoundly human
about this music,” says PMC’s artistic director, Jeffrey Bernstein. “These pieces are
all about our home, our only home, this
planet, so they are really about human beings and their ambitions.”
No work on the program illustrates Bern-stein’s
thoughts more eloquently
than Earth Speaks by PMC
composer-in-residence,
Reena Esmail. Scored for
choir, horn, and piano,
each of the Earth Speaks
three major sections explores the earth from a
uniquely Pasadenan perspective.
The first section, “Native American Songs,” sets
the words of local Tongya
and Gabrielino poets while
the second section, “Fault
Lines,” fuses the words of
U.S. Geological Survey
press releases into stuttering and rumbling noises
that musically depict an
earthquake’s unsettling
motion.
The final section, “Curiosity,” is about the Mars
Rover, which was developed by the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory in Pasadena.
Danielle Kul-mann, horn,
and Nick Gerpe, piano,
join the chorale.
“Receiving the opportunity to work so closely with
a composer in the creation
of a large-scale new work
was an incredible journey
for PMC,” said Mr.
Bernstein. “Better yet,
Earth Speaks will be an
equally amazing experience
for our audiences. What is
more awe-inspiring than to
hear a work in the city for
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Enjoy dining at one tonight.
CALENDAR SUMMARY
Pasadena Master Chorale
presents
Destination: Earth,
Songs about home
Circumnavigation of the World
(Bernstein)
In The Beginning (Copeland)
Earth Speaks (Reena Esmail)
Guest soloists:
Danielle Kuhlmann, horn
Nick Gerpe, piano
Tracy Van Fleet, mezzo-soprano
Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 13 at 4 p.m.
Altadena Community Church
943 E. Altadena Drive
Altadena 91001
Tickets available on a
“Listen First, Then Give” basis
Reserve tickets for $0 at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-earthtickets-19911469742?aff=erelexpmlt
www.pasadenamasterchorale.org
626-208-0009
which it was created?”
However, PMC’s ultimate goal is for
audiences worldwide to hear Ms. Esmail’s
composition. To fund efforts to make and
release a recording of Earth Speaks, PMC
has launched a crowdfunding campaign
that will reward supporters with such gifts
as autographed pages from the original
score, an invitation to sit in on the recording sessions, and even a small role in the
final recording.
Tickets for “Destination: Earth” are
available for $0 on a Listen First-Then
Give basis. To reserve tickets visit, https://
www.eventbrite.com/e/destination-earth-tickets19911469742?aff=erelexpmlt.
Altadena Community Church is located at 943 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena
91001. To learn more about the Pasadena
Master Chorale, visit the PMC Web site
www.pasadenamasterchorale.org or phone
626-208-0009.
To view the campaign, visit https://
www.indiegogo.com/projects/earth-speaks-recording#/.
PMC programs are supported in part
by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, the City of Pasadena, the Pasadena
Community Foundation, Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, and the Capital
Group Companies.
About the Pasadena Master Chorale
Founded in 2009, the Pasadena Master Chorale is one of Pasadena’s most vibrant arts organizations. A volunteer choir
with professional standards, PMC presents
well-loved and affordable concerts of the
highest quality to the greater Pasadena
community. Through partnerships with
four PUSD schools, PMC offers performance opportunities to dozens of Pasadena
students each year, including a vocal competition and a mentoring program that
pairs student singers with experienced chorale members. From a first season of three
concerts in 2008-2009, PMC has grown
rapidly, presenting 11 performances of
seven programs in its third season (20102011). A non-profit organization, the
Pasadena Master Chorale is the proud recipient of a grant from the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts.
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
Hollywood Master Chorale
Masterworks In March
Program will paint a choral portrait
of Franz Schubert, featuring a work he
composed at 18, a work composed during
his final year, and songs written throughout his life.
CALENDAR SUMMARY
Hollywood Master Chorale
presents
Masterworks in March
Sunday, March 20, 7 p.m.
It is an accomplishment any composer
would envy and all of us can admire. Franz
Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church
505 No. Rodeo Drive
Schubert may have died at the age of 31,
Beverly Hills 90210
but he left behind more than 600 songs, a
wide range of choral works, and more than
A choral painting of composer Franz
a dozen stage and operatic works.
Schubert, featuring a work he comMusic lovers will have a chance to hear
posed at 18, a work he composed
two of the composer’s larger works plus a
during his final year, and songs
selection of Schubert’s songs (lieder) when
written throughout his life
the Hollywood Master Chorale presents
Tantum Ergo in E-flat (D. 962)
“Masterworks In March” at 7 p.m. Sunday,
Mirjams Siegesgesang (D. 942)
March 20, at the Beverly Hills PresbyteMass in G (D. 167)
rian Church in Beverly Hills.
$20 General Admission
The program will center around two
$15 Students and Seniors
works, one written when Schubert was only
To purchase tickets, visit
18 , the Mass in G (D.167), and the other,
www.hollywoodmasterchorale.org
a soprano cantata entitled Mirjams
or
Siegesgesang (D. 942), composed during
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strings and organ, the Mass in G is likely
Parking is available in
Schubert’s best-known sacred work. Astonishingly, he composed the mass in less than
nearby parking structures
a week.
along Santa Monica Blvd.
“The work is straight forward and
charming,” said Guest Composer Christian Campos.
“Of particular note is its lovely, intimate Credo movement, a soft recitation of the Disciple’s Creed.”
Set to a text by Franz Grillparzer, Mirjams Siegesgesang
was commissioned by Salomon Sulzer, a composer whose
melody for the central prayer in the Hebrew Liturgy
(Shema Yisroel) is still used by synagogues worldwide.
The Chief Cantor of Vienna until his death in 1890,
Sulzer was known as an excellent singer of Schubert’s
works.
Schubert once wrote, “I try to decorate my imagination as much as I can.” The breadth and range of his
compositions reveal without question that he achieved
this goal. Better yet, audiences for generations have benefited.
“If you are a fan of choral, sacred, secular, solo, or
piano music,” Mr. Campos promises, “Masterworks in
March is the concert is for you.”
Tickets for “Masterworks in March” are available for
$20, General Admission, and $15 for Students and Seniors. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit
www.HollywoodMasterChorale.org or phone 323-960-4349.
Tickets are also available at the Web site http://
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2494719.
Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church is located at 505
N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills 90210. Parking is available in nearby parking structures along Santa Monica
Boulevard.
Now embarking on its 21st season, the Hollywood
Master Chorale is happy to share its music with its community by inviting to its concerts nearby service organizations, which provide invaluable services to the community, and students from several local public schools
and music schools. To learn more about the Chorale’s
mission or audition opportunities, visit the Web site
www.HollywoodMasterChorale.org
About Guest Conductor Christian Campos
The Hollywood Master Chorale is delighted to introduce Los Angeles native, Christian Campos, guest artistic director and guest composer. Currently Mr. Campos
is the Managing Artistic Director of Horizon Music
Group. In five seasons, Mr. Campos has led more than
30 choral and instrumental concerts with the group, including collaborations with the Cincinnati Boychoir
(Bach cantatas) and Bach Collegium San Diego (St. John
Passion). With the company, Mr. Campos has performed
at the Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Whittier College
Bach Festivals. His conducting style has been described
as “expressive, varied and tuned perfectly with the music” (Long Beach Grunion Gazette, 2014).
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3/2016
Automotive News | Auto Dealers, Repairs, Services
Volkswagen shows MOMO
edition Jetta GLI in Chicago
Volkswagen of America recently
brought the MOMO Edition Jetta GLI
to this year’s Chicago Auto Show.
Built on the newly redesigned 2016
Jetta GLI, the MOMO edition show car
focuses on the sports-oriented driver
through OEM-plus tuning with a dash
of Italian flair. Riding on 19-inch
MOMO aluminum-alloy wheels, with
the Volkswagen 210-horsepower, 2.0-
2016 GLI models benefit from the MIB 2 infotainment system.
The low-profile tire sidewalls allow precise cornering
turn-in and enable experienced drivers to enjoy
enhanced handling, delivered through H&R
suspension components.
literTSI® turbocharged and direct-injection EA888 four-cylinder engine
under the hood, this special GLI offers
a compelling blend of performance,
practicality and style.
The GLI 19 x 8.5-in MOMO Revenge wheels represent the first “mesh”
wheel design from the Italian brand in
almost 30 years and fill the GLI fenders perfectly. The split-10 spoke wheels
feature concave centers and raised caps
and are fitted with 235/35 ZR19 Pirelli
P Zero high-performance tires.
The low-profile tire sidewalls allow
precise cornering turn-in and enable experienced drivers to enjoy enhanced
handling, delivered through H&R suspension components.
These include H&R Street Performance coilovers at each corner, as well
as front and rear sway bars. The
coilovers also allow the ride height to
be tuned, giving the GLI the option of
a more aggressive stance or something
more akin to the stock look.
The powerful 210-hp 2.0-liter fourcylinder Volkswagen engine has been
mated to a stainless steel cat-back exhaust from Milltek Sport, delivering
increased breathability and a distinguished, sporty sound. To bring the
vehicle to a halt even more quickly,
Brembo provided the 14.4-in diameter
cross-drilled, two-piece front rotors and
monobloc four-piston calipers.
Using larger 12.2-in rear rotors and
calipers from the Golf R, the comprehensive braking upgrade is finished with
striking yellow accents to all four calipers.
Inside, 2016 GLI models benefit from
the MIB 2 infotainment system that incorporates the full suite of USB and VW
Car-Net® App-Connect connectivity.
This special show edition also includes
styling cues to create an even stronger
driver connection.
The yellow color scheme is continued
in the cabin via a trim strip that flows
around the Jetta door panels and dashboard, as well as yellow stitching on the
seating surfaces and shift and e-brake
boots. This matches the trim detail of the
limited-edition MOMO GT50
Anniversario steering wheel. Introduced
to celebrate the brand’s recent anniversary, this stylish steering wheel is perfectly
suited and matched to the VW interior.
Additional driver connection comes by
way of a vehicle information display in
the driver’s side air vent. Produced by P3
Cars, the display is practically invisible
when the ignition is off.
While running, this seamlessly integrated unit shows everything from turbo
boost and exhaust gas temperature to a
timer, coolant temperature, throttle position, outside temperature, speed and
more.
The MOMO Edition GLI’s styling
and functionality are furthered through
a number of official items from the
Volkswagen Accessories collection. These
include the roof rack, first aid kit, trunk
liner, personalized floor mats, doorsill
protectors, a cargo net, and cargo grips.
Volkswagen Alhambra
announces new Parts
and Service Hours
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announce that starting March 1, 2016,
the Parts and Service hours will be
changing to better serve our customers!
PARTS AND SERVICE HOURS
Effective March 1, 2016
Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
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New 2017 Nissan Armada
with enhanced V8, designed
for big family adventures
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New generation of Nissan’s flagship
SUV due to arrive in summer 2016.
Completes total transformation of
Nissan SUV/crossover lineup in past
three years – following all-new Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue.
All models equipped with new 390horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8
and 7-speed automatic transmission.
Suite of available safety and security
features includes Predictive Forward
Collision Warning, Backup Collision
Intervention and Around View ®
Monitor with Moving Object Detection.
With the introduction of the all-new
second-generation Armada full-size SUV,
arriving at Nissan dealers nationwide in
mid-2016, the last piece of Nissan’s transformation of its SUV and crossover lineup
falls into place. As the largest and most
powerful vehicle in the portfolio, Armada
earns its flagship status by every measure
– whether performance, refinement, advanced technology and even heritage.
Unlike the original Armada, which was
based on the Nissan Titan full-size pickup,
the new-generation design traces back to
one of Nissan’s most beloved global vehicles, the Patrol.
Key distinctions between the 2017 Armada and the previous generation include
a fresh exterior design, enhanced performance from a new 390-horsepower 5.6-
liter Endurance® V8 and new 7-speed
automatic transmission, a comfortable
full-feature cabin and class-exclusive available safety and security features – including Predictive Forward Collision Warning
(PFCW), Blind Spot Intervention (BSI),
Backup Collision Intervention (BCI) and
Around View ® Monitor (AVM) with
Moving Object Detection (MOD).
The new Armada also continues the
nameplate’s reputation for value and
choice, offering a range of three high-content grade levels – SV, SL and Platinum –
in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive
configurations. In addition, the 2017 Armada offers an exceptional array of standard features, including Nissan Navigation with NavTraffic and NavWeather information (SiriusXM® subscription required, sold separately) and 8.0-inch color
display, heated front seats and 13-speaker
Bose® audio system.
Like the first-generation Armada, the
2017 model features rugged body-onframe construction, providing a balance
of strength, durability and utility, including the ability to tow up to 8,500 pounds
with confidence (when properly
equipped).
The new Endurance V8, while maintaining the same 5.6-liter displacement as
its predecessor, offers an increase in horsepower to 390 (at 5,200 rpm) from the
previous 317 horsepower.
All 2017 Nissan Armada models are equipped with new 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 and 7-speed automatic transmission.
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3/2016
Ford lights up night with
psychology guiding way
In the niche world of automotive lighting design, decisions are judiciously made
with the knowledge that each can impact
human psychology.
Consider this familiar scenario:
At the end of a long workday, there is
still a traffic-clogged roadway to contend
with on the drive home. Fellow commuters are stuck too, growing impatient, irritable, and often distracted. As the minutes tick away, the sky grows darker. By
the time the car pulls into the garage, the
driver is grumpy, even a bit depressed.
Ford lighting designers and engineers
say this irritable mental state is, in part,
due to poor automobile lighting and the
mechanisms humans rely on for coping.
The lighting experts at Ford are working
to make life a bit brighter.
“We know that gradients and homogeneity affect people’s moods,” said Arun
Kumar, Ford optics expert and design
engineer. “We also know the eye wants to
focus on contrast changes and other inconsistencies in lighting – it’s an automatic
function of the brain that can irritate
mood.”
The latest solution is a LED lighting
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Crystal Diamond Light first debuted on the Ford F-150, and is now migrating to other
models, starting with the new Ford Fusion.
innovation Ford calls Crystal Diamond
Light. The lighting improves efficiency up
to 62% while lowering cost. It also miniaturizes the fixture, an aesthetic desired
by designers. The diamond-like facets of
the lens offer even, broad distribution of
light.
Crystal Diamond Light first debuted
on the Ford F-150, and is now migrating
to other models, starting with the new
Ford Fusion.
“The efficiency of this lighting not only
helps to stabilize the psyche, but also has
the potential to affect global environmental savings,” said Mr. Kumar. “As we democratize this lighting innovation to a
broader audience, the impact could be significant, with millions of gallons of fuel
potentially saved on a global scale.”
Consideration of human physiology
is also a factor with interior lighting.
Around the time the world was preparing for Y2K and the predicted doom
that would ensue, Ford began work to
update its corporate green interior dash
lighting. The mandates included choosing a color that is pleasing to the eye –
one that provides a higher quality of lighting, with good contrast for twilight and
night vision. And because men and
women see some colors differently, the
shade had to be universally accepted by
the color cones of both sexes.
“Another obvious issue was to design
for people who have color deficiencies,”
said Shannon O’Day, Ford interactions
and ergonomics core engineer. “You can’t
use a deep saturated red or green for dash
lighting because those are colors people
most typically have problems with. Eight
percent of the global population has this
issue, and most are male.”
Red and green are typically reserved for
emergency buttons, such as hazard lighting.
Designers and engineers opted to light
the Ford vehicle dashboard in Ice Blue(tm)
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Lexus LC 500h
World premiere of the new Lexus
LC 500h features next-generation
lexus multi stage hybrid system
First revealed by Akio Toyoda at the
2016 North America International Auto
Show, the styling, performance and craftsmanship of the new Lexus LC 500 clearly
position it as the flagship coupe of the
Lexus lineup.
Inspired by the acclaimed LF-LC concept that debuted in 2012, the LC represents a shift in Lexus’s engineering processes and design direction, and marks the
beginning of a new phase for the Lexus
brand.
Following the world premiere of the
V8-powered LC 500, Lexus introduces the
All-New LC 500h which features the
world’s first Multi Stage Hybrid System,
the next generation of hybrid powertrains
specifically designed for performance vehicles.
Seduction and technology design
Combining avant garde elegance with
dynamic coupe proportions, the seductive
form of the new LC 500h remains remarkably true to the key design elements, proportions and visual dynamism of the
award-winning LF-LC concept car that
inspired it.
The LC 500h is enveloped by a glamorous exterior which represents a uniquely
evocative, more fluid interpretation of
Lexus’ L-finesse design philosophy. With
a long 2,870 mm (112.9 in) wheelbase,
compact 920 mm (36.2 in) front and 970
mm (38.2 in) rear overhangs and a notably low bonnet line, the coupe’s athletic
profile is characterised by a sweeping
roofline which tapers from the central position of the occupants, creating a uniquely
human-centred silhouette.
Front and rear wings that house wide,
large diameter wheels flare away from the
center position of the occupants, while the
door sides are pulled inward to create a
powerfully three-dimensional form-in plan
view, a new spindle architecture shape
which mirrors Lexus’ signature spindle
grille. To the front, the latest interpretation of that spindle grille motif features
chrome trim and a radical new mesh design of varying visual tension.
The LC 500h’s unique lighting signature combines independent, arrowhead
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with a
triple LED headlamp unit, the ultra-compact engineering of which has helped to
maintain the coupe’s low bonnet line and
short front overhang.
To the rear, the sweeping cabin roofline
tapers between broad, muscular rear wheel
arches to reinforce the LC 500h’s wide,
stable stance. The rear lamp signature is
equally unique, a sequence of increasingly
strongly lit L-shaped LED lamps that creates an exceptional three-dimensional impression. The outstanding driving dynamics of the LC 500h are also reflected in
subtle yet functional aerodynamic measures. Front and rear wheel arch venting
improves high speed stability, and a rear
diffuser and active rear spoiler further manage airflow during performance driving.
The new LC 500h will be available with
a choice of spoked 20-inch cast and 20inch and 21-inch forged aluminium alloy
wheels.
Driving pleasure and comfort
The all-new interior design of the LC
500h reflects the exterior design theme of
dynamic luxury with a cabin that combines
all the elegance, quality and sophistication
of a Lexus premium coupe with high driving pleasure and comfort for passengers.
While the front passenger area is shaped
to spread out toward the front, creating a
comfortable and welcoming space, the
driving position has been painstakingly
created to invite spirited driving, and promote driver confidence through an intuitive control layout and ergonomic excellence.
Ford Motor Company lighting innovations
are guided by human psychology
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– a color more easily seen and perceived
as brighter by the human eye, and one that
cuts through the clutter, said Ms. O’Day.
While Ice Blue is the color of choice
for illuminating the Ford dashboard, an
available feature for many Ford vehicles
allows customers to change ambient lighting colors with in-car controls.
Still, it’s the physiology that matters
most to designers.
“Color is one among many factors that
make lighting functional and pleasing,”
said Ms. O’Day. “In the end, it’s really
about the eye, what it perceives, and how
it affects the driver.”
ABOUT FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Ford Motor Company is a global automotive and mobility company based in
Dearborn, Michigan. With about 199,000
employees and 67 plants worldwide, the
company’s core business includes designing,
manufacturing, marketing, financing and
servicing a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs
and electrified vehicles, as well as Lincoln
luxury vehicles. At the same time, Ford is
aggressively pursuing emerging opportunities
through Ford Smart Mobility, the company’s
plan to be a leader in connectivity, mobility,
autonomous vehicles, the customer experience, and data and analytics.
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Alhambra Auto Row
Browning Mazda
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New Century BMW
1139 W. Main St.
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Alhambra Nissan
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Goudy Honda
1400 W. Main St.
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Bob Wondries Ford
400 S. Atlantic Blvd.
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The Chamber of Commerce urges all residents to
shop locally for their new or used cars and trucks.
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Browning Mazda
of Alhambra
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The CX-9 is a high-end model of the new-generation lineup has been tailored for the North
American market.
Mazda Premieres new CX-9
three-row midsize crossover SUV
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Mazda Motor Corporation recently revealed the all-new Mazda CX-9 at the Los
Angeles Auto Show in December.
A three-row midsized crossover SUV
featuring the latest SKYACTIV technology
and KODO-Soul of Motion design, the CX9 is a high-end model of Mazda’s newgeneration line-up.
The model has been tailored for the
North American market, which is expected
to account for 80% of global sales forecast
at 50,000 units annually. Sales launches
start from North America in spring 2016.
With the all-new CX-9, Mazda is proposing a new kind of a crossover SUV
aimed at more mature families. Offering
an indulgent experience of quality and
comfort, the model goes beyond specs and
functionality to support and enhance every aspect of customers’ busy and multifaceted lives-not just their role as a parent.
The latest in KODO design portrays a
more premium image and the all-new CX-
9 offers quieter, more refined Jinba-ittai
driving with superb fuel economy performance.
Designed to meet the needs of the
modern family, the model offers a comfortable and well-thought-out cabin space,
i-ACTIVSENSE advanced safety features and
the i-ACTIVAWD all-wheel-drive system.
It is the first model to feature Mazda’s new
2.5-liter direct-injection turbocharged
gasoline engine, SKYACTIV-G 2.5T.
“Introducing the all-new CX-9 into the
midsize SUV segment will strengthen our
new-generation line-up, and we expect a
big boost and sustained growth in North
America,” said Masamichi Kogai, representative director, president and CEO of
Mazda.
“Moving forward, Mazda will continue
working to advance our entire product
line-up, raise the appeal of the Mazda
brand and build a strong emotional bond
with customers.”
Classic Car Nights
5 p.m. until dark
3rd Wednesday each month
Hosted by Undertakers Car Club So. Cal.
Nostalgic Dine In
201 W. Main Street
Alhambra, CA 91801
Garfield Ave.
Main St.
Second St.
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Come see and enjoy all makes and models
of cool cars from the past. Bring in your
show car and receive a 20% Discount* on
your entire dinner bill.
Dinner Specials
Draft Beers
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Arrive Early.
Parking is
Limited.
Coming 2016 Show Dates:
March 16 • April 20 • May 18 • June 15
See classic and vintage vehicles every third Wednesday of each month, beginning this month,
throughout the summer starting at 5 p.m. and continuing till dark in the Diner on Main
parking lot, 201 W. Main St.
Classics Car Cruz and Vintage Rides
Car Show series begins this month
The Diner on Main restaurant will
present the 12th Annual Classic Car Cruz
and Vintage Rides Car Show series beginning Wednesday, March 16, in the
restaurant’s parking lot, 201 W. Main St.,
Alhambra.
The 2016 Summer Series, which will
run through the summer, is hosted by the
Undertakers Car Club of Southern California San Gabriel Valley Chapter.
“Look forward to seeing a variety of
classic and vintage vehicles every third
Wednesday of each month throughout the
summer starting at 5 p.m. and continuing till dark,” said John Chappell, president of the Undertakers Car Club.
“Bring your own classic or vintage car
to show and receive a 20% discount on
your entire food bill while dining at the
restaurant.”
The event is free to participants and
spectators. All pre-1975 vehicles are invited: Hot rods, muscle cars, modified
trucks, custom motorcycles, lead sleds, rat
rods, fire trucks, and tractors.
“Come enjoy the food, the cars, and
our fine Southern California afternoon
weather and visit with the show car owners,” said Mr. Chappell. “If you have an
old car and you love it, bring it out and
show it off at this great downtown
Alhambra family event.”
For car show information, contact Mr.
Chappell at 626-483-9522, or e-mail
undertakerssocal@mail.com.
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Based on the blacked-out Chrysler 300S and 200S models, the Alloy Edition packages deliver an even bolder appearance with the natural brilliance and contrast of Dark Bronze.
New 2016 Chrysler 200S and 300S Alloy Editions
highlight avant-garde style through industrious materials
Adding to the 2016 Chrysler 200S and
300S models’ athletic styling, segmentexclusive technologies and driver-focused
appointments, the new 200S and 300S
Alloy Editions further the Chrysler brand’s
color and material leadership and Detroitborn style with trendsetting finishes that
include dark bronze and titanium.
“Chrysler brand embodies Detroit
style, and our new 200S and 300S Alloy
Editions are a perfect meld of our engineering innovation and craftsmanship,
forged with cutting-edge colors and materials inspired by the Motor City’s ingenuity and creativity,” said Tim Kuniskis,
head of Passenger Car Brands-Dodge,
SRT, Chrysler and FIAT, FCA-North
America.
Debuting recently at the 2016 Chicago
Auto Show and arriving at Chrysler
dealerships nationwide this spring, the
new 200S and 300S equipped with the
Alloy Edition package have a starting U.S.
MSRP of $26,685 and $35,965, respectively (each excluding $995 destination).
Chrysler brand: a leader of Detroitborn style and industrial material finishes
The Chrysler brand continues to build
on expressive and industrious exterior and
interior selections by integrating colors
and materials that were inspired outside
of the automotive industry, including
fashion, architecture and technology, often in the brand’s backyard – the Motor
City.
The new 200S and 300S Alloy Editions
with unique dark bronze finishes add to
Chrysler brand’s trendsetting exterior and
interior design approach that has included
such finishes as bright chrome, gloss black,
satin chrome, black chrome, piano black,
carbon fiber, liquid chrome, hyper black,
charcoal black metallic, pewter metallic,
diesel gray, satin titanium, titanium and
platinum chrome.
Chrysler 200S Alloy Edition
With blacked-out details accenting
clean lines and expressive surfaces, the
2016 Chrysler 200S is an athletically striking mid-size sedan with coupe-like proportions and windswept details that give
it a timeless look. Taking this Chrysler
brand styling further is the new 200S Alloy Edition with a blend of industrial inspired colors and materials.
The 200’s “face of Chrysler,” a unified
look that integrates the grille and
headlamps with a Mobius strip-inspired
design enhanced by a dynamic grille texture for a unique 3-D effect, is amplified
with dark bronze paint on the mobius
strip upper and lower grille surrounds. For
a more athletic look, the 200S Alloy Edition pairs its Gloss Black accents and daylight opening (DLO) moldings with larger
19-inch Dark Bronze aluminum wheels
for an industrial look, while highlighting
its sport-tuned suspension. A dark bronze
“200S” badge on the rear decklid is unique
to the Alloy Edition model, while the titanium touches on the Chrysler wing
badge and dual exhaust tips further differentiate the 200S Alloy Edition.
The 2016 Chrysler 200S Alloy Edition
will be available in five exterior body colors that amplify the dark bronze, titanium
and black gloss finishes. Available colors
include gloss black clear coat, black forest
green pearl coat, redline tri-coat pearl,
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granite crystal metallic clear coat and
bright white clear coat.
Chrysler interior designers added just
the right touches to carry the trendsetting
color and material theme to the interior.
The Chrysler 200S Alloy Edition offers
the choice of a black cloth with leather
trim, or black leather seating, each with
unique caramel accent stitching on the
seats, center arm rest and door trim panels.
A black and caramel stitching “S” embroidered on the front sport-contoured
seats provides added detail. For an upscale
appearance, piano black is contrasted with
titanium-finished accents on the door trim
panels, center console, outboard air vents
and Chrysler wing badge steering wheel.
More athletic styling with Mopar exterior package
For even more stand-out style, the new
2016 Chrysler 200S Alloy Edition can be
optioned with the factory-installed Mopar
exterior package that includes an aggressively sculpted front chin spoiler, taller side
sills with rear side sill extensions and rear
valance.
Chrysler 300S Alloy Edition
With confident looks, world-class execution and uniquely expressive materials, the 2016 Chrysler 300S Alloy Edition builds on the 300S model’s high-level
of standard equipment and delivers the
latest Detroit-born style.
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3/2016
Real Estate News | Residential, Commercial, Loans
Understanding Real Estate
By Gary Frueholz
D ILBECK R EAL E STATE
Gary Frueholz is a realtor with Dilbeck Real Estate, a past member of the Alhambra Planning
Commission, a certified Senior Real Estate Specialist and a Certified International Property Specialist. He can be reached at 626-318-9436 or at
gary . frueholz@dilbeck . com. See his stories at
www.garysstories.com.
Car clubs like the Alky Haulers had their own logos for cars and clothing.
Valley Blvd. was place to be for
Alhambra car clubs of 1950s-60s
B Y G ARY F RUEHOLZ , D ILBECK R EAL E STATE
“Well I’m not braggin’ babe so don’t put me down
But I’ve got the fastest set of wheels in town”
– Little Deuce Coupe, The Beach Boys
The Barons, Roman Wheels, Alky Haulers, Jokers, Rum Runners, Czars, and Outcasts are names
of some of Alhambra’s car clubs from another era.
And in that era of 1950s and ’60s, Valley Boulevard between Farmer Boys Restaurant at Almansor
Street and Rod’s Restaurant by Atlantic Boulevard
created a Southern California cruising institution.
Jan and Dean may have immortalized Colorado
Boulevard in Pasadena with The Little Old Lady from
Pasadena, but Valley Boulevard was the place to be
for car clubs.
Alhambra High School grad Mickey Thompson set the world
land speed record of 406.6 mph in 1960.
Alhambra’s golden era of car clubs spanned from the
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“If you wanted anything ... anybody ... you went
to Valley Boulevard,” said Gary Wagner, a member
of the Alky Haulers.
Valley Boulevard ran from Alhambra to Pomona.
It was one of the major thoroughfares of the San
Gabriel Valley. Its central location, linear configuration, and notoriety among hot rod enthusiasts
made it a natural location for car clubs.
And the popularity of Valley Boulevard in
Alhambra was no coincidence either.
Alhambra High School during this era produced
two of the most prolific American auto racers:
Mickey Thompson and Sam Hanks. Thompson
would set the world land speed record of 406.6
miles per hour at the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1960,
and Sam Hanks won the Indianapolis 500 in 1957.
Young Alhambra boys had two local racing heroes to idolize.
The Alky Haulers were one of Alhambra’s finest
car clubs. Their glory years were from the late 1940s
through the mid ’60s. The club had around 40
members and “You had to have a hot rod to get
in,” Gary Wagner noted. The Alky Haulers would
schedule a “car run” for prospective members to
drive their hot rod with the other club members
who would ultimately vote on admitting the prospect.
Most car clubs picked a certain night of the week
to meet. For the Alky Haulers it was Wednesday.
“We would race on Valley Boulevard,” said Gary
Wagner. “It would be a low gear race and halfway
through second (gear).” Wagner noted that usually
by the second gear it was clear who the winner
would be. What this meant was that many races on
Valley Boulevard were restricted to first and second gear since extreme speeds were not practical
there.
Faster races were reserved for Coyote Pass Road
in Monterey Park. The street’s name would later be
changed to Monterey Pass Road as this section of
Monterey Park was developed in the 1950s. But
prior to development, this was a lightly traveled
road where dragsters could reach high speeds.
Another location that supported faster speeds
was the Los Angeles River Bed. Just like in the movie
Grease, hot rod racers gathered on the concrete Los
Angeles River floor. Wagner noted that clubs would
mark the finish line of races with flares.
Club functions would include progressive races
that took hours to finish. As a car drove to the next
destination, they were handed directions to the following rally point. The directions gave a specific
speed to drive at. The winner was not the fastest,
but rather the car which recorded a time that proved
they had consistently driven at the specified speed.
This was an activity the girl friends got to participate in.
Another watering hole for the car clubs in
Alhambra was Leo’s Ice Cream Parlor at 1492 W.
Main St. Tough guys driving the hot rods still
seemed to have affection for good ice cream. Club
members of the Alky Haulers gave their cars names
like Mr. Quick, Lounge Lizard, So Rare, The Whistler, Roadside Business, and Have Gun Will Travel.
Along with racing and parading their dragsters,
car clubs provided valuable civic services. The Alky
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Commercial Real Estate
Mark Paulson is a Realtor in Alhambra specializing
in the sale and leasing of commercial real estate.
He has been a real estate professional since 1976.
What is FIRPTA?
Foreign persons required to pay U.S. income tax on real estate gains
B Y M ARK P AULSON
A NTHONI V ENTI R EALTORS
FIRPTA is a tax law passed in 1981
that requires foreign persons to pay U.S.
income tax on the gains they make from
selling U.S. real estate.
The duty is on the U.S. national
buyer to deduct and withhold a portion
of the sales price and report the sale to
the IRS. Buyers can withhold less than
the statutory amount if they obtain a determination of the specific amount of
tax owed by the foreign national using
IRS Form 8288-B.
In most cases, the escrow officer is the
party that actually remits the funds to
the IRS, but the buyer is held legally responsible. Additionally, until the tax is
paid in full, the government obtains a
security interest in the real property.
The 10% rate will still apply for those
transactions in which the property is to
be used by the buyer as a residence, provided the sales price does not exceed
$1,000,000 and the existing $300,000
“exemption” remains unaffected. So here
are the new guidelines:
* If the sales price is $300,000 or less,
AND the property will be used by the
buyer as a residence (as provided for in
the current regulations), no sums need
be withheld or remitted.
* If the sales price exceeds $300,000
but does not exceed $1,000,000, AND
the property will be used by the buyer
as a residence, then the withholding rate
is 10% on the full amount realized.
* If the sales price exceeds
$1,000,000, then the withholding rate
is 15% on the entire amount, regardless
of use by the transferee.
Under the law, the buyer is the withholding agent and is responsible for
withholding and remitting the proper
amount to the IRS and could be liable
for any additional withholding tax, penalty, and interest if his or her intent is
ever challenged by the IRS.
For questions about FIRPTA, go to
the IRS Web site or ask a real estate professional.
Alhambra’s finest car clubs –
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zens. The “courtesy card” gave the holder
telephone numbers to call if they had car
trouble, and members of the Alky Haulers would respond to calls to assist the
driver in need.
Complementing the names of
Alhambra car clubs were other names,
which also gained a small historical footnote: specifically, those of Alhambra Police officers.
Two Alhambra PD motorcycle officers who still are fondly remembered are
Joe Dimateo and John Seenie. Their patrol was Valley Boulevard. And much of
their interaction with the local community was through Alhambra’s car clubs.
“They would be carrying their yo-yos,”
said Gary Wagner. A yo-yo was the measuring tape a police officer used to check
that the low-rider car body was not below
the rims of the wheels.
Time and the behavior of young people
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can be measured by music. And as the
music of young people dramatically
changed and evolved through the mid
1960s, the car and surf music that had
been so popular during the early part of
the decade fell from prominence. The
British invasion of music and the evolving acid rock sound of Haight Ashbury
redirected the focus of young people.
And with this redirected focus of young
Americans, car clubs were being replaced
with Viet Nam War protests and faded
into history of the San Gabriel Valley and
Alhambra.
Special thanks to Gary Wagner and Chris
Miletta for their assistance.
Gary Frueholz is a realtor with Dilbeck
Real Estate, a past member of the Alhambra
Planning Commission, a Certified Senior
Real Estate Specialist, and a Certified International Property Specialist. He can be
reached at 626-318-9436. See his stories at
www.garysstories.com.
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