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SEPTEMBER 2016
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Alhambra Car Guys
In front of the truck that Jeremiah and Jason Carroll’s grandfather owned when he
opened the business are, from left, Jeremiah Carroll, Jason Carroll, and Rick Parga.
From an early age, Jay Davenport’s passion in life has been cars.
Resident Jay Davenport
lives his passion for cars
On just about any day, car aficionado Jay Davenport can be seen driving around Alhambra in his 1961
Cadillac. An Alhambra resident for the
past 38 years, Jay developed a passion
for cars when he was very young. Like
many men of the post WWII era, he
has owned, enjoyed, and sold many
memorable cars throughout the years.
His current pride and joys are his V-8
trike (a three-wheel motorcycle) and his
rare “points” car, a 1961 Cadillac
DeVille six-window sedan. Both vehicles have won a lot of awards, so
many, in fact, that Jay said his trophy
room walls and shelves are full and
there is no room for more.
Jay, a member of the Undertakers
Car Club of Southern California, San
Gabriel Valley Chapter, hosts of the
12th Annual Summer Series Classic Car
Cruz and Vintage Rides Car Show at
The Diner on Main restaurant, built
the trike himself from the ground up
with no construction plans to follow.
He first registered his creation in 1976
as a special construction/motorcycle.
Throughout the past 40 years, Jay and
his wife, Betsy, have traveled on his trike
to 26 states and to Mexico, chalking
up more than180,000 miles with the
160 mph speedometer (never going that
fast) and sometimes towing his standard
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Alhambra’s Carroll’s Brake Service
celebrates 70 years in business
Carroll’s Brake Service has been in
Alhambra since 1959, but the business
first opened in Southwest Los Angeles
in 1946. Leo H. Carroll worked at the
Los Angeles location until he decided
to invest in a bigger shop in Alhambra.
Through the years, the business has
been passed down from father and son
to the third generation that owns it,
Jason and Jeremiah Carroll.
“We’re one of the last family businesses in town that has been here for
over 50 years. We have been here so
long. We treat your car like it was our
car,” Jason said.
Carroll’s Brake Service is a full service brake repair shop. It stocks a majority of brake parts on different makes
and models of cars, which cuts down
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on wait time from other shops. The
shop only installs top quality original
equipment manufacturer products.
Some local dealerships come to Carroll’s
with more complicated brake problems.
One thing that distinguishes
Carroll’s from other brake service shops
is the lower labor rates. Most labor rates
in the area range from $95 to $100 per
hour, but Carroll’s is able to work at
$65 to $75 per hour.
There isn’t a fancy waiting room, and
Carroll’s doesn’t spend a lot of money
on marketing. When arriving at
Carroll’s, customers can wait outside on
patio chairs under an umbrella and enjoy the beautiful Southern California
weather.
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Downtown Alhambra and KYSR ALT 98.7 Radio
Station will present the MainFest Music Festival at 1
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, on Main Street, downtown.
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COMMUNITY / AROUND ALHAMBRA
Digital Awareness
Three simple steps for protecting your data in the cloud
B Y M IKE F RANCIS , T EAM L OGIC IT
IT C ONSULTANT /T ECHNOLOGY A DVISOR • 626-427-1776
Infrastructure as a service, also known by the acronym IaaS, is one of the three main categories of cloud
computing.
So, if there are more and more businesses using IaaS,
then more and more business data must be going into
the cloud, too. And this trend isn’t limited to large enterprise. Cloud usage by companies of all shapes and sizes
has more than doubled in little more than a year.
According to CloudView 2016, a multi-client study
by International Data Corporation (IDC), 58% of more
than 6,100 organizations surveyed worldwide in December of 2015 and January of 2016 are embracing the cloud,
using public or private cloud services for more than two
small applications or workloads. That same statistic was
24% just 14 months ago, IDC reports.
Best practices for protection when using IaaS
and online services so that today’s increasingly sophisticated cyber-crooks find capturing your login details an
easy, one-and-done task.
Heim advises rolling out a password management tool
to your users to help them balance long, complicated
passwords with human usability. He believes low-cost
password tools can make the difference between deflecting a cyber attack and becoming the victim of a data
breach.
1. Diversify passwords and implement a tool to help
manage them – Heim calls a “one password to rule them
all” approach “disastrous.”
Don’t use the same password across multiple accounts
2. Implement two-factor technique – Most cloud
providers offer two-factor authentication or two-step verification, which requires users to not only enter a correct
password, but also a code the service provider sends via
text messaging or another separate channel.
Heim says two-factor methods are among the “easiest
and cheapest” ways to keep data safe. Yet, about 99% of
cloud users don’t use two-factor techniques. Be part of
the one percent.
3. Have on-boarding AND off-boarding policies and processes – Heim says
many companies do a good job of granting
user access to employees but few do as well
taking it away.
Too many users essentially walk away
with confidential data because firms don’t
close access to cloud apps soon enough after someone leaves an organization.
Making sure the virtual door closes behind a departing employee – no matter the
circumstances – can ensure there’s no time
for a cyber crook to slip into your network
home unnoticed.
What Ali knew
about digital
transformation
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Renowned boxer Muhammad Ali passed
away recently at the age of 74 after a long
battle with Parkinson’s Disease. We note his
passing here because we see some parallels
between one of our running themes, Digital Transformation, and Ali’s remarkable
career.
“While he never went into business himself, quite a business empire was built
around his athletic acumen and feats, and
he inspired millions of people around the
world,” Inc. magazine columnist Peter
Economy wrote in a recent tribute to Ali.
True. In his day, Ali was a disruptor,
challenging and changing conventional
principles and practices in his field – and
in his society – just as digital technology is
disrupting current business management
and methods. His agility and power
brought him unmatched competitive advantages in the ring, just as now digital solutions, such as mobile devices and cloud
services, bringing organizations of all shapes
and sizes unprecedented opportunities to
compete on a global scale.
But how could the experiences of an athlete in his prime 50 years ago – long before
the first smartphone was invented – lend
us insight into modern digital challenges?
Well, as a champion in sports, Ali savored
exhilarating victories and suffered humiliating defeats.
Surely he would empathize with entrepreneurial leaders of small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) who must cope with the ups
and downs of operating at internet speed.
And as a champion of civil rights, he enjoyed praise from grateful supporters and
endured withering scorn from harsh critics. Sounds a bit like dealing with the gyrations of social media, no?
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Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features
Make sure affairs in order before need arises
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Ask an estate lawyer to tell tales about family fights
over an inheritance and be prepared for a long conversation. Lawyer Mark Accettura has witnessed his share of
bloody battles.
“The old adage that ‘money makes people do funny
things’ doesn’t do justice to the real problems and root
causes of family conflict,” he observed. “Money is not
the core reason that families fight; money is how we keep
score in the fight for the intangibles of love, approval,
and primordial survival,” wrote Mr. Accettura.
Probably all of us have a horror story to tell about a
family fight over an inheritance, if not our own, certainly
within our circle of friends and acquaintances. Sometimes it results in brothers and sisters or extended family
members refusing to ever speak to one another again.
Often the remarriage of two divorced people or the
complications of “his, hers, and mine” when two bereaved
persons find love again introduces a collection of stepchildren who do not see why they need to cooperate with
the “other side” of the family.
Reasons abound for why families fracture over finances
or end of life decisions related to an ailing parent, and
not all of them relate to greed. Some siblings are naturally competitive and prone to conflict; the death of a
parent simply brings out their natural response to stress.
Others live out the old Smothers Brothers television comedy line that “Mom always liked you best.”
A death creates an environment where old wounds
are emotionally activated afresh. Sometimes an adult child
has never felt approval from a parent and sees the inheritance as his or her chance to gain it.
And some families are so dysfunctional, one or more
family members displaying true personality disorders or
mental incapacities, that the death of a parent triggers
Preparing a Living Will allows
people to establish in advance
their own preferences and
directives for the use of heroic
measures and even for such
decisions as wishes for
continued hydration and
nutrition should they become
unable to act on their own
behalf.
any number of unhelpful reactions.
Even where the estate seems quite modest and the
number of heirs limited to the biological children of the
lifelong married couple, experts advise professional estate planning to avoid future hurt feelings and familial
estrangements.
And, as parents age, one or the other sometimes slipping into dementia, the need for establishing estate plans
and putting into place legally binding powers of attorney
takes on a whole new urgency. Issues of end-of-life care
and who will have the right to speak for the senior require sophisticated planning that lies beyond the normal
skill set of the average person who elects not to use the
services of a good elder law attorney.
Estate planner and veteran attorney Heidi Adair argues that it is “all about preservation of the asset, your
time, and reducing the emotional toll on those left be-
hind.” Like many elder law specialists, she begins with
information gathering by means of a questionnaire, followed by sitting down with a couple to identify their own
values and goals.
Preparing a Living Will allows people to establish in
advance their own preferences and directives for the use
of heroic measures and even for such decisions as wishes
for continued hydration and nutrition should they become unable to act on their own behalf. This is not the
time when you want your children fighting among themselves, one insisting that “everything” be done while the
other argues that “Mom never wanted to be put on artificial life support.” Oftentimes a child who has been distant, and may experience guilt feelings because of it, will
argue for putting into place extraordinary measures in
order to assuage a troubled conscience.
Powers of Attorney documents allow a designated individual to act on your behalf when you are unable to do
so. The same attorney who drafts your will should also
include preparing the necessary power of attorney documents allowing decisions about your medical care and
your finances to be handled by a third party of your own
choosing. Some attempt to short-circuit this by simply
adding a child to their bank account. Unfortunately, this
can create a number of legal problems as well as injecting
unnecessary tensions into the relationships among siblings after the senior passes.
The attorney handling your estate planning will typically offer you the option of doing as little or as much as
you desire. A full plan will include a Last Will & Testament, beneficiary designations, possible trusts, a Living
Will, and necessary Power of Attorney documents.
Such estate planning may also include pre-planning
for the eventuality that one spouse may need expensive
medical care. A variety of programs such as veterans’ benefits or Medi-Cal may assist in paying for the individual
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9/2016
Joslyn Adult Recreation Center
Seniors explore richness of Southern California through Senior Ride
In October, the Senior Outings program transports seniors
to the Southern California home
of Greek and Roman culture –
the Getty Villa in Malibu – and,
closer to home, two cultural sites,
The Last Bookstore and the
Grand Central Market in Los
Angeles.
Resident registration for these
two outings opens on Tuesday,
Sept. 6; non-resident seniors may
begin registering on Wednesday,
Sept. 7.
This month, Senior Outings
participants will travel to
Hermosa Beach on Farmer’s
Market Day, Wednesday, Sept.
14, and to the Skirball Cultural
Center on Thursday, Sept, 29.
Registration for these two outings took place last month.
Check on possible openings at
Joslyn Center, or phone 626570-5056.
While seniors are gallivanting
throughout the area on the
luxury coach, other seniors will
take advantage of a full range of
programs and services scheduled
at Joslyn Center. These activities
include:
• Happy September Birthday Luncheon Celebration, 11
a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7. Birthday celebrants in attendance will
receive many good wishes and a
token gift. Co-sponsored by
Care 1st and Del Mar Park.
• On the Move - Metro informational seminar, 10 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 12. Presented by
METRO representative Gayle
McKinney.
• Accessing Doctors and
Hospitals information seminar, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Presented by United Healthcare.
• Fall Craft Day, 9 a.m. to
10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Creative attendees will make a fallinspired craft. Pre-registration
required by Friday, Sept. 9.
• Maximizing Your Social
Security informational seminar, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. Presented by
AGA.
• Low Income Subsidy informational seminar, 10 a.m.
Monday, Sept. 19. Presented by
AGA.
• Los Angeles Public Library visit, Wednesday, Sept. 21
– a part of METRO’s “On The
Move” program. To join the
group, leave contract information with the Joslyn front desk.
• Trustees Duties and Trusts
seminar, 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.
22. A part of Elder Law Attorney Carlos A. Arcos’s “Managing
Elder Care, Trusts & Medi-Cal”
series.
• Spa Day, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23. Pampering in-
cludes a hand massage, manicure, refreshments, and a small
pampering gift. Pre-registration
is required by Friday, Sept.16.
• Bingo, 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26. Play games.
Win prizes. Sponsored by AGA.
In addition, a hot, nutritionally balanced meal is served
each weekday at 11 a.m.
through the Senior Nutrition
Program. Reservations are a
must - phone 626-458-4455,
from 9:30 a.m. through noon
one day in advance.
Registration is required for
all senior services activities.
Register online or at the Joslyn
Adult Center, 210 N. Chapel Ave.
Looking forward, the City of
Alhambra Wellness Expo for seniors, boomers, caregivers, and
the community, will take place
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 15. There will be health
screenings, seminars, information
booths, raffles, entertainment,
food, and activities for the entire
family. Lunch will be provided for
those who register in advance by
using the city’s online website,
www.cityofalhambra.org. Click on
the following subheadings successively: Online Services; Leisure,
Recreation & More; Senior Services; Special Events; City of
Alhambra Wellness Expo. One
may also register at Joslyn Center.
For more information, or to be
a vendor at this event, please
phone Kathy Sprecher at 626570-3223.
Make sure affairs in order
receiving long-term care, while helping preserve assets for the “community spouse,” the
one who does not require institutional care.
Senior communities such as Atherton
Homes regularly assist their residents in navigating the difficult maze of regulations and
red-tape related to applying for these kinds
of programs. Indeed, those who choose to
live in a senior community have already demonstrated the initiative to begin making some
of the necessary decisions themselves rather
than leaving them up to their children to
wonder (and fight) over later.
Just this week a woman requested my assistance. Her mother has dementia and her
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father has been in and out of hospitals for
the past several months. She has no clue as
to their end-of-life wishes, the adequacy of
their arrangements, or how she and her siblings are to conduct themselves as medical
and financial decisions arise requiring urgent resolution.
My advice to baby boomers with elderly
parents and to seniors themselves would be
the same: obtain legal assistance now to
make sure that your affairs are in order before the need arises. Even if your “estate”
seems limited to your house, do not try to
handle these matters without competent
legal advice.
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Health & Medical News
Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities
The 10% solution
B Y S HEILA Y ONEMOTO , PT
Recently, I read a book written by a
newscaster, a former war correspondent
suffering from post traumatic stress syndrome, who froze on national television.
He ended up finding help with meditation and shared his experience with others by telling them that he was 10% happier as a result of meditating. Talking
about his positive experience in a relatively small number was more believable
and doable to most people than if he
said his life were dramatically changed
for the better in glowing terms.
Years ago, I took a seminar designed
to improve business efficiency that took
the same 10% approach. Improve reception and attendance by 10%, collections
by 10%, service delivery by 10%, marketing by 10%, etc. My staff found the
targets and the tasks to do were fairly
easy. After putting all the results together, the efficiency and productivity
were significantly better with very little
stress.
The same principle can be applied to
life. Improve five or six different areas
of life just by 10%. Improve your diet
by 10%, your activity by 10%, your
sleep by 10%, your social activities by
10%, and improve the time you devote
to self enhancement by 10%. It doesn’t
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
seem like much effort to make a 10%
difference, but the results can be significantly better when doing it in many areas of your life. You might track your
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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
9/2016
Karen H. Chao, O.D.
California has
Protect your child’s eyes from sports injuries reported 170
travel-related
cases of Zika
B Y K AREN C HAO , O.D.
Sports injuries aren’t just something
that the pros have to deal with. While
most children are able to play sports
safely, there are those occasional accidents that highlight the need to take
precautionary measures to protect your
child’s eyes.
To give you a better idea of why this
is so important, there was one week
where two teenagers had similar accidents with very similar results.
They were both hit in their eyes with
a ball. One was a soccer ball, and the
other was a soft ball. Both girls suffered
the same injury, called hyphema, where
the eyeball fills with blood.
They had no vision out of their injured eyes for about a week. This, of
course, is a very serious injury and predisposes these girls for glaucoma (a sight
threatening disease) for the remainder
of their lives. Both injuries were completely avoidable had they been wearing sports safe eye wear.
Eye injuries can destroy an athlete’s
career or a child’s future. Therefore, if
you or your child loves sports, you need
to take important precautions.
More and more professional athletes
are recognizing the hazards and taking
precautions to protect themselves. If you
aren’t sure if sports eyewear is worth the
investment, here are some facts to consider:
• More than 600,000 eye injuries related to sports and recreation occur each
year.
• More than 85% of children do not
use protective eyewear in situations that
represent a risk of eye injury.
• Every 13 minutes a person with a
sports-related eye injury visits an emergency room.
• Sports eyewear protects your eyes
not only from injury, but from ultraviolet light as well.
Most people take the usual precautions when playing a given sport: helmets, knee pads, etc., but few take measures to protect their eyes. The sad part
about eye injuries is that most of the
damage is permanent, and most of the
injuries could have been prevented.
It is important to keep in mind that
sports goggles are separate and distinct
from “fashion” or “dress” eyewear because everyday fashion eyeglasses are not
held to the same protective standards as
eyewear products labeled for protective
sports use.
Be smart and protect yourself and
your loved ones, too. Sports goggles and
swim goggles are available through most
eye doctor’s offices. They are designed
to meet all the safety standards and are
available with prescription and non-prescription lenses.
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.
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According to a Breitbart News report
by Michelle Moons
(Twitter
@MichelleDiana), some 170 cases of
Zika virus infection have been confirmed in California alone in 2015 and
2016, as the California Department of
Public Health (CDPH) warns travelers
returning home from the Rio Olympics
or other Zika-affected regions to take
precautions to avoid spreading the virus.
Ms. Moons quotes CDPH Director
Dr. Karen Smith as stating that“Summer
travelers who spent time in Brazil or any
other region with Zika-infected mosquitoes can protect themselves, their families and community members by taking
a few simple steps. Continue using insect repellent to prevent spreading the
virus to mosquitoes in your community
upon your return and refrain from unprotected sex so you don’t pass the virus
to your partner.”
All 170 cases of Zika in California are
travel-related, according to the August
19 CDPH report. One of those cases was
contracted through sexual contact.
Twenty-four of the infections occurred
in pregnant women, two of whom have
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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
Marijuana use may cause
risk of many health issues
Long-term use may
lead to gum disease
B Y J OHN C HAO , D.D.S.
Long-term marijuana use may lead to
gum disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American
Medical Association (JAMA). Marijuana
(cannabis) is the most commonly used
illicit drug in the United States.
According to a 2014 survey conducted by the National Institute on
Drug Abuse (NIDA), as many as 22.2
million people used cannabis in the previous month.
Marijuana use is common among
teenagers. NIDA reports that nearly
20% of 12th graders are currently using
marijuana. Short-term detrimental effects include feelings of fear, anxiety,
delusions, psychosis, and hallucinations.
Prior research indicates marijuana use
may raise the risk of accidents and injuries, bronchitis, cardiovascular problems,
infectious disease, and poor mental
health, according to authors of the
JAMA article.
The JAMA 30-year study tracked
1,037 individuals from 3 years old to
when they turned 30. This study found
“clear evidence of an adverse association
with cannabis use ... namely, periodontal disease.” This study was able to isolate risk factors associated with smoking cigarettes from those associated with
marijuana use. The evidence regarding
marijuana use includes loss of bone that
support the teeth. This loss is generally
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the main detrimental result of periodontal (gum) disease. Gum disease is the
major cause of the loss of teeth in adults.
Nearly 50% of American adults 30 years
of age or older have gum disease. Poor
oral hygiene, smoking, and diabetes are
known causes of periodontal disease.
If you are using marijuana under the
care of a medical provider, it is recommended that you see your dentist regularly to check for gum disease. Certainly
you should discuss with your dentist the
additional ways you can prevent gum
disease. This may consist of developing
thorough, but gentle, hygiene habits;
more regular or even more frequent
checkups; and the proper use of hygiene
aids, such as appropriate mouth rinses
and flossing devices.
California Dept. of Public Health
warnes travelers, pregnant women to
take precautions regarding Zika virus
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given birth to infants with the birth defect microcephaly in relation to the Zika
infection. Just one person infected is
known to be a non-resident.
“Pregnant women and couples planning to have children need to be especially cautious because Zika can cause
significant harm to a developing fetus,”
said Dr. Smith, who also serves as State
Health Officer. “Pregnant women who
have traveled to an area with Zika should
inform their doctor upon return, and
couples returning from an affected area
should speak with a doctor before getting pregnant.”
San Diego County officials sprayed a
two-block area in the city to control
Aedes aegypti mosquitos found there.
An individual in the area had recently
traveled to a country known to have
Zika, and started showing symptoms of
a mosquito-borne illness after returning
home. Aides mosquitos can carry Zika.
No mosquitos have yet been found
carrying Zika in California; however the
spraying was scheduled in an effort to
prevent potential transmission of the
virus.
A travel warning was issued for a portion of Miami, Fla., where mosquitos
were found to have transmitted the virus. The area was sprayed in an effort to
control potentially infected mosquitos.
The 10% solution
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results and see how it makes you feel and
keep moving in the direction of the ultimate goal that you want to achieve. If,
for example, you wanted eventually to
reduce your food consumption by onethird, keep reducing your portions by
10% each week until you get there. And
the same goes for all the other areas of
your life. It reminds me of the joke, how
do you eat an elephant? One bite at a
time.
So much of our lives can be wasted
with procrastination because the task
seems overwhelming, and we get
stopped before we even start. This 10%
solution might be the little drop of oil
that greases the wheel to get us moving
in the right direction.
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X-ray safety for children
Q: My child is 5 years old, and our
dentist recommended x-rays to check
for cavities. Are x-rays necessary at this
age?
A: When it comes to x-rays, there are
two principals to consider: ALARA principle, which stands for “as low as reasonably achievable,” and risk-benefits
ratio to minimize your child’s exposure
to x-rays as much as you can, but understand that in some instances x-rays
are necessary and beneficial. It’s all about
assessing the potential risk and the benefits.
Risk
Children are more sensitive to radiation exposure than adults. It’s not the
radiation from one x-ray that leads to
cancer; it’s a lifetime of accumulating
radiation exposure.
Benefits
X-rays are a valuable tool when the
following dental diseases and conditions
are present:
• Cavities
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Dr. Dara,
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• Crowding of the teeth. Crowded
teeth retain more plaque and do not let
saliva self clean the surface of the tooth.
• Back teeth all touch. Most kids’
teeth erupt with gaps between them.
This space allows us to see all the surfaces of the tooth and help teeth stay
clean. However, around the age of 5,
baby molars move closer to each other
and the space between disappears.
Around this time, x-rays are the only way
to check for signs of disease or potential
problems that are not visible to the naked eye.
• Checking for permanent teeth position and size in order to strengthen
teeth more efficiently.
How to decide
X-rays are an important tool for dentists to diagnose dental problems, many
times before any pain starts. However,
they do not need to be taken every six
months. It is the dentist’s call, and it is
not an easy one.
Children are
more
sensitive to
radiation
exposure than
adults.
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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.
Based on a thorough clinical exam
and considering any signs and symptoms, oral and medical history, diet,
hygiene, fluoride, position and crowding of the teeth, and other factors, the
dentist will order them for patients who
might suggest a higher risk of hidden
dental disease.
Poor eating habits, poor oral hygiene
Eating sweets and drinking soda and
not brushing effectively and frequently
enough are very high risk factors that
are suggestions for x-rays.
If the child has had many cavities and
fillings or has a high risk of tooth decay,
the American Academy of Pediatric
Dentistry recommends X-rays every six
months.
Safety tips
• Make sure the x-rays are digital,
which have less radiation than conventional x-rays.
• Multiple small dental films have less
radiation than one big panoramic x-ray
film.
• Take bitewing x-rays whenever possible. These x-rays show upper and lower
teeth in one film.
• Modern x-ray units should be used
to avoid excessive radiation for smaller
children. Newer equipment has exposure settings designed for adults and children that allows the correct x-ray dosage for children.
• Special apron to cover upper body
and the thyroid area (neck).
Nearly every diagnostic testing procedure carries some risk, so it’s always
important for you and your doctor to
do a risk-benefit analysis. Both you and
your dentist want the same: long lasting
dental health.
9/2016
DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
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Dining & Entertainment | What’s Happening for Food & Fun
The rear entrance to Saigon Eden Vietnamese Restaurant, shown
above by owner Ken Nguyen, is conveniently located near the
First Street parking structure. The family-friendly atmosphere
of the newly remodeled dining room, left, continues Mr.
Nguyen’s goal of serving outstanding food at modest prices. Saigon
Eden Vietnamese Restaurant is located at 29 S. Garfield Ave.
The phone is 626-289-0239.
Saigon Eden serves fine Vietnamese food
Formerly called Pho 79, the remodeled restaurant is open seven days a week
choices include a variety of rice dishes, noodle soup, panentertainment along with their delicious meals, largeB Y B ILL K INMAN
fried noodles, and sandwiches. The beef noodle soup is
screen TVs are prominently located in the dining area.
If you loved the food at Pho 79, located at 29 S.
served with fresh bean sprouts and fresh basil leaves - the
The dining area is most comfortable, and there is even
Garfield Ave., you’re sure to love the food at Saigon Eden,
former adding a nice crunchiness to the soup, the latter
a small dining area outdoors, near the restaurant’s rear
located at the same address.
adding a touch of licorice.
entrance, for those who enjoy their meals al fresco.
A new name – Saigon Eden – but the same location,
Some Vietnamese food has a touch of the French, as
Saigon Eden is open seven days a week to meet your
the same family-friendly atmosphere, and the same famseen in some of the dishes. Saigon Eden’s chicken curry
dining needs: from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through
ily overseeing the delicious operations (now headed by
sandwich comes on a French roll, and the unique FrenchThursday and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and SaturKen Nguyen). An extensive menu offers marvelous food
style coffee comes with condensed milk.
days.
in giant proportions at more-than-modest prices.
Beer and wine is available, and for those who enjoy
For more information, phone 626-289-0239.
The most fitting comment about Saigon Eden comes
from a more-than-satisfied cusProud to be One of Alhambra’s Fine Downtown International Restaurants
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“We take pride in providing
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through a blend of unique flavor and texture,” said Mr.
Nguyen. “Our family’s secret ingredients and culinary styles
serve great tasty dishes at reasonable prices.”
29 So. Garfield Ave.
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9/2016
Artist, photojournalist to
host Cuban art exhibition
at Havana House Cigars
Fine arts photographer Parvez will host “Sueños Cubano” (Cuban
Dreams), a never-before-seen art exhibition of Cuban life and landscapes
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Havana House Cigars &
Lounge, 133 W. Main St., Alhambra. Experience Cuban culture and life
and the country’s beauty, as well as struggles, through Parvez’s artistry.
RSVP is required for entry. For reservation information, visit
facebook.com/parvezsimagery/ or www.cubandreams.eventbrite.com/.
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Dress attire is casual.
“Travel through time and see Cuban life first-hand as Parvez S. ImagCONTINUED ON PAGE 14B
Fine arts photographer Parvez will host a never-before-seen art exhibition of Cuban life
and landscapes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, at Havana House Cigars &
Lounge.
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Arts Center presents
violinist Dr. Sakura Tsai
The Alhambra Performing Arts Center (APAC), under the artistic direction
of Bill Yee, presents a free concert by
award-winning concert violinist Dr.
Sakura Tsai at 7 p.m. Saturday Sept. 17,
at Sage Granada Park United Methodist
Church, 1850 W. Hellman Ave.
Alhambra. Naomi Sumitani, will accompany Ms. Tsai on piano.
Since her first solo orchestral appearance at age 10, Ms. Tsai has performed
nationally and internationally as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. She
has won several musical and academic
honors such as the Ozelle Rubenstein
Memorial Prize at the International Young
Artists Peninsula Music Festival, honorable mention at The Coleman Chamber
Ensemble Competition, and the prestigious Order of Areté, awarded by the
University of Southern California.
As a performer of contemporary music, Ms. Tsai collaborated with composer
Steven Mackey in his composition, Physical Property, for electric guitar and string
Award-winning concert violinist Dr. Sakura
Tsai will perform on Sept. 17 at the
Alhambra Performing Arts Center.
member of the Alhambra Chamber of
Commerce.
Refreshments are by Le Cordon Bleu
trained chef Anthony (AJ) Jefferson and
crew.
Free-will donations will be accepted
during intermission. Seating is limited and
is first come, first served.
For more information, contact Mr. Yee
at 626-230 5435, or e-mail
bizwind@yahoo.com.
Pianist Naomi Sumitani will
accompany Ms. Tsai.
quartet. Additionally, she collaborated with Grammy Award-winning entertainer Ian Whitcomb
and the What’s Next? Ensemble
on a CD entitled Now and Then:
Music of the Great Depression(s)
2010/1929.
As a chamber musician, Ms.
Tsai most recently collaborated
with artists to include members
of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
and the Ysaÿe Quartet and has appeared as guest artist at the Unbound Chamber Music Festival in
Mammoth Lakes. As an educator,
Ms. Tsai is on the faculty at
Marymount California University.
Naomi Sumitani, a native of
Palos Verdes, began her piano
studies at the age of 4. She has
studied with renowned teachers
including Dr. Konstantin Sirounian, Bernadene Blaha, and Kevin
Fitz-Gerald. She has won competitions in France and Italy, as well
as many local piano competitions
including the International Los
Angeles Liszt Competition and
MTAC State Competitions. She
has participated in the Takamatsu
International Competition and
the Hamamatsu International
Competition in Japan.
APAC is a member of the Consortium of Southern California
Chamber Music Presenters and a
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DINING & ENTERTAINMENT NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
9/2016
Ohana Brewing Company
brings craft beer with tropical
flair to downtown Alhambra
Andrew Luthi, owner of Ohana Brewing Company.
Middle East Restaurant
B Y A DRIANA M AESTAS
Ohana Brewing Company opened its tasting room
in Alhambra, 7 S. First St., in April 2014, but the brewery has been in business for four years in Los Angeles.
Ohana’s beers are distributed in the greater Los Angeles region to local restaurants and bars.
Andrew Luthi, Ohana’s 28-year-old proprietor, became interested in beer when he turned 21. His father
had been involved in home brewing and was working
with BJ’s Brew House in West Covina.
Mr. Luthi is one of the youngest brewery owners in
the region and in the country. He was drawn to working in the industry because of the friendly competition between local brewers.
“It’s not like any other industry. The more breweries that are around, the better it is for me. You don’t
want to produce the same kind of beers as everyone
else, and you don’t want to see the other small brewers
go out of business. The more people who try to become interested in craft beers means that more people
will want to drink other beers, including my own,”
Mr. Luthi said.
The Alhambra tasting room is the only Ohana
Brewing location that is open to the public. At the
tasting room, there are six beers on tap. Mr. Luthi serves
4-ounce tasters, and people can purchase growler fills
(32 and 64 ounce) to take beer home. Beers rotate
seasonally. The price range for tasting samples is between $2 and $3.
When you walk into Ohana Brewing Company’s
tasting room, the Hawaiian theme is very obvious. Even At Ohana Brewing Company’s Tasting Room, you
the beer tap handles have a Hawaiian style. The atmo- can purchase growlers to take beer home.
sphere is reminiscent of a Tiki party without the busy
feeling of being in Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room.
There is bar style seating with goldfish and nuts for snack- hours are 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through
ing as you sample your beer. Customers are limited to four Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
4-ounce tasters per visit.
If you want to try locally brewed beer,
Ohana Brewing Company’s Tasting
Room is open seven days a week. The drop by Ohana and prepare your taste buds
phone number is 626-282-2337. The for a tropically inspired adventure.
Havana House Cigars & Lounge
to host Cuban art exhibition
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ery takes you into another world with
photography and with a touch of storytelling about Cuban heritage over the
course of its unseen 50 years of existence
as a civilized nation frozen in time,” said
Parvez. “Feel what the natives feel.”
Parvez’s artistic style has attracted a
wide audience of clientele from around
the world, including the Spanish Cathedrals, Italian Tourism board, and Oprah
Winfrey, Linkin Park, and Nick Cannon.
He was recently published through
ICON Publications Ltd. in the June 2016
issue of F2 Cameracraft.
Parvez captures full-tonal range and
shadows of environments that immerse
his audience into a sense of majesty and
emotion.
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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
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Automotive News | Auto Dealers, Repairs, Services
Nissan announces 5-year,100,000
miles bumper-to-bumper warranty
for 2017 Titan, Titan XD trucks
Nissan has announced what it called
“America’s Best Truck Warranty” on its
2017 Titan and Titan XD full-size pickups, featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of five years and 100,000-miles, whichever comes first. The announcement is part
of Nissan’s Year of the Truck, a new product onslaught of pickups, SUVs and
CUVs.
Vehicles covered by the new warranty which includes basic and powertrain coverage - include all TITAN V8 gasolinepowered models and diesel and V8 gasoline-powered 2017 TITAN XD models,
including both 4x4 and 4x2 drive configurations, in Crew Cab and recently revealed
Single Cab models. The 2017 Titan and
Titan XDs are scheduled to soon begin
arriving at Nissan dealers nationwide.
“We’re pleased to now offer the same
confidence-inspiring protection as our
commercial vehicles for our entire range
of 2017 Titan and Titan XD full-size pick-
ups,” said Fred Diaz, division vice president and general manager, North America
Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles,
Nissan North America, Inc. “The new
bumper-to-bumper coverage shows customers that Nissan stands behind the
quality of its vehicles, including the ones
that are subject to the hardest use.”
In June 2014, Nissan introduced
“America’s Best Commercial Van Warranty,” also 5 years and 100,000 miles, as
a demonstration of confidence in its expanding light commercial vehicle lineup.
The results have been very positive, with
Nissan NV cargo and passenger van sales
up nearly 10% in 2016; NV200 cargo van
sales have increased 17% through July.
The all-new, category-busting Titan
XD was introduced for the 2016 model
year, leading Nissan’s all-out assault on the
highly competitive full-size truck segment.
For the 2017 model year, Nissan adds
an all-new Titan half-ton pickup, pow-
The 2017 Titan has a 5-year, 100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.
ered by Nissan’s new 390-horsepower 5.6liter Endurance® V8 engine, to the expanding Titan XD lineup. Titan XD is
currently offered in a Crew Cab body with
a choice of a powerful Cummins® 5.0L
V8 Turbo Diesel or the Endurance® V8.
New Titan XD and Titan single cabs, the
first single cab variants in Titan history,
join the lineup in late fall. A king cab body
configuration, along with a V6 engine, will
follow at a later date.
“Titan will ultimately be available in a
total of three cabs, three bed lengths, three
engines, 4x4 and 4x2 drive and S, SV, SL,
PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve trim levels - covering about 85% of the total light
pickup marketplace,” said Mr. Diaz. “And
each and every one of them will be covered by the new 5-year, 100,000-mile
bumper-to-bumper warranty, the best
truck warranty in America.”
2017 Acura TLX is now on sale at Acura dealerships
Acura TLX Luxury Sports Sedan speeds into 2017 model year.
The 2017 Acura TLX is now on sale at Acura
dealerships nationwide with a starting
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of
$31,9001.
The spacious five-passenger TLX delivers a
unique and compelling blend of sports-sedan
athleticism and premium refinement. TLX models are powered by two high-output direct-injected
i-VTEC engines; two advanced transmissions, in-
cluding an 8-speed Dual Clutch Transmission, and
the latest iterations of Acura precision-handling
technologies.
The 2017 TLX carries over the range of
powertrain and drivetrain options from last year
with three distinct TLX model offerings
All three TLX models offer a long list of standard luxury comfort, convenience and safety features.
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9/2016
Toyota Corolla iM joins Toyota
lineup for added fun and function
For Corolla buyers looking to hatch up
some great adventures, the iM is the perfect addition to the line-up. With its versatile hatchback, the new 2017 Corolla
iM has plenty of room to handle gear for
new excursions. Add in the iM’s fun-todrive, high-style, high-content and highMPG features, plus an outstanding price,
and this new model is ready to roll out of
showrooms.
The Corolla iM’s cabin is roomy, refined, versatile and high-tech equipped.
The 1.8-liter DOHC Valvematic engine
is eager to rev and very easy on gas. The
chassis, with sophisticated double-wishbone rear suspension and standard 17inch alloy wheels, smooths out urban
bumps and tames adventurous curves. For
2017 Corolla iM
more hands-on driving fun, a 6-speed stick
shift is also available.
For 2017, the iM comes with standard
Toyota Safety Sense(tm) C (TSS-C), as
well as eight standard airbags, including a
driver’s knee airbag and a front passenger
seat cushion airbag. The TSS-C package
features three proprietary active safety
technologies and combines a camera and
laser beam for enhanced performance and
reliability. With Lane Departure Alert,
Automatic High Beams and a Pre-Collision System, TSS-C can help prevent or
mitigate collisions in a wide range of vehicle speeds.
The iM puts its best face forward with
a hexagon lower grille, sharp-eyed headlights and side bezels with a honeycomb
mesh pattern. That aerodynamic expression carries into the profile, which conveys dynamic movement from the lower
front to the rear. A “swoosh line” rendered
in steel.
Detailing on the Corolla iM belies the
affordable pricing. The piano black grille
treatment, standard sporty body aero kit,
LED daytime running lights and taillights
leave an unmistakable signature. Also, the
color selection gives the design tremendous visual pop: Blizzard Pearl, Classic
Silver Metallic, Black Sand Pearl,
Barcelona Red Metallic, Spring Green
Metallic and Electric Storm Blue.
Gas prices come down. Gas prices go
back up. Compact car buyers like to avoid
pain at the pump no matter what. The
iM offers a sweet spot of performance and
efficiency, and is rated by the EPA an estimated 28 city/36 hwy/31 combined for
the CVTi-S model and 27 city/35 hwy/
30 combined for the 6-speed manual.
Then comes the fun side. The 137
horsepower 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine
uses Valvematic continuously variable
valve timing (lift and phasing) technology
to offer a broad torque curve, so the iM
feels responsive in all situations.
For driving purists, the iM has a standard 6-speed stick shift that’s a slick shift,
making for an engaging and active driving experience. Got hills? Both the manual
and automatic iM models come standard
with Hill Start Assist, which helps prevent
roll-back when pulling away from a stop
sign or traffic light on an incline.
The optional automatic is also perfectly
suited to the 1.8-liter engine. It’s an intelligent Continuously Variable Transmission
that’s been sport-tuned for driving pleasure. That’s why it’s called the CVTi-S.
Not all CVTs operate as responsively as
the CVTi-S in the iM. This one has both
a Sport Mode as well as manual shifting
capability with seven stepped shift points.
New Dodge
Charger
Pursuit police
sedans to
replace aging
California
Highway
Patrol (CHP)
sedans and
utility vehicles
California Highway Patrol
orders Dodge Charger
Pursuit police sedans
A public, competitive bidding process
aimed at selecting a vehicle based on price,
performance, and payload capacity, has
resulted in the Dodge Charger Pursuit sedan meeting enforcement vehicle specifications for the California Highway Patrol,
the largest state police agency in the nation. The new rear-wheel-drive sedans will
replace existing high-mileage patrol vehicles currently in service.
The majority of the Charger Pursuit
sedans in this CHP order are powered by
the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine which
delivers 292 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft.
of torque. The V-6 Charger Pursuit delivers up to an EPA estimated 26 miles per
gallon for highway driving.
The CHP’s order also includes a small
number of Charger Pursuit 5.7-liter
HEMI® V-8 models with Fuel Saver Technology to be used by training instructors
at CHP’s Emergency Vehicle Operations
Course in Sacramento. The V-8 model
delivers 370 best-in-class horsepower for
best-in-class acceleration performance.
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The entry point to the 2017 Mazda6
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equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, electronic parking brake, 60/40
split-folding rear seat, push-button
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transmission is a $1,050 standalone option on Sport and Touring trim levels.
Upgrading to Mazda6 Touring trim
yields 19-inch alloy wheels, leatherette
seating surfaces, Blind Spot Monitoring
System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Mazda
Advanced Keyless Entry, dual-zone climate control, rear vents and a six-way
power driver’s seat.
Smart City Brake Support, automatic
on/off headlights and rain-sensing wipers
also come newly standard for 2017.
Among the mid-tier Mazda6 Touring’s
available features are an 11-speaker Bose
Premium audio system, power moonroof,
and SiriusXM satellite radio as well as further upgrades like full-LED headlights
with Adaptive Front-lighting System
(AFS), an auto-dimming interior mirror
and heated front seats, among other features.
Volkswagen’s all-electric microbus concept is recognized for visionary design.
Volkswagen Budd-E awarded as
2016 Concept Truck of the Year
Volkswagen of America has announced
that the Volkswagen BUDD-e has been
named 2016 Concept Truck of the Year
at the 15th Annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. Judges
recognized the all-electric microbus concept for raising the standards of automotive design, with features that address both
the utility and mobility needs of the
present and future. The award ceremony
took place July 31 at the Concours
d’Elegance of America at St. John’s in Plymouth, Mich.
The first Volkswagen vehicle built using the company’s Modular Electric
Toolkit (MEB), the BUDD-e captures the
brand’s heritage, while offering a glimpse
into the company’s next-generation connectivity, infotainment and EV technologies. The BUDD-e concept’s highlights
include:
• A 101 kWh battery that gives a
manufacturer estimated range of up to 233
miles.
• Gesture control 2.0 that enables intuitive operation of interior and exterior
features.
• Seamless communications with smart
home and smart car technology, and
infotainment technologies that turn travel
into a fully interactive, intuitive experience.
More than two dozen jurors participated in the selection process of the North
American Concept Vehicle of the Year
Awards. Twenty vehicles, each introduced
to North America during this season’s auto
shows in Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago,
Toronto, and New York, were judged.
“We are thrilled that the BUDD-e has
been honored as 2016 Concept Truck of
the Year and would like to thank the panel
of judges for recognizing Volkswagen’s innovation,” said Dr Hendrik Muth, director of Product Marketing, Volkswagen of
America, accepting the award.
9/2016
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2017 F-150 STX
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2017 F-series Super Duty STX
New Ford STX models F-150, F-series Super Duty, provide style , value
Ford is giving entry-level truck customers a new option to find the truck of
their dreams with great infotainment
features and stylish design at an affordable price.
Special interior and exterior upgrades
offer stylish, value-oriented trucks with
the STX Appearance Package for 2017
F-Series Trucks Positioned between XL
work and XLT mid-level models, the
STX models are available for the 2017
F-150 and Super Duty trucks.
Customers can order the STX package
on F-150 in either SuperCab or
SuperCrew and on Super Duty in any cab
configuration from Ford dealers today
“STX is for customers who want the
utility of an F-Series truck in a stylish,
well-optioned package at a competitive
price,” said Doug Scott, Ford truck group
marketing manager.
Features that aren’t normally available
on the entry level F-150 are:
• 20-inch machined-aluminum wheels
with dark gray painted pockets.
• Black billet-style grille with bodycolor surround and black mesh insert.
• Body-color front fascia and front and
rear bumpers.
• SYNC® 3 with 8-inch center stack
touch screen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto™.
• Privacy glass.
• Unique black sport cloth seats with
Flow-through Console and steering column-mounted shifter.
• STX Sport Box decal.
• Fog lamps.
• Manual driver and passenger lumbar
support.
The F-150 with the STX package is
available with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost, 5.0liter V8 and 3.5-liter EcoBoost.
The Super Duty STX Appearance
package brightens up the exterior with
chrome features and unique badging. The
package is available with either the 6.2liter V8 gas engine, or the 6.7-liter Power
Stroke diesel.
The STX package is available to order
through dealers on both models now. The
F-150 STX starts at $35,615. F-250 STX
starts at $34,910, and F-350 STX starts
at $36,080.
Ford targets fully autonomous vehicle for ride sharing in 2021
Ford announced Aug. 16 its intent to have a highvolume, fully autonomous SAE level 4-capable vehicle
in commercial operation in 2021 in a ride-hailing or ridesharing service.
To get there, the company is investing in or collaborating with four startups to enhance its autonomous vehicle development, doubling its Silicon Valley team and
more than doubling its Palo Alto campus.
Autonomous vehicles in 2021 are part of Ford Smart
Mobility, the company’s plan to be a leader in autonomous vehicles, as well as in connectivity, mobility, the
customer experience, and data and analytics.
Building on more than a decade of autonomous vehicle research and development, Ford’s first fully autonomous vehicle will be a Society of Automotive Engineersdefined level 4-capable vehicle.
Ford’s fully autonomous vehicle under development in Palo Alto.
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9/2016
Carroll’s Brake Service
celebrates 70 years in business
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“When you come here, you are supporting a bit of Alhambra
history,” Jason said. “The grandchildren of customers who were
my grandfather’s now come in to bring their cars for service. We
have had customers who have moved to other parts of Los Angeles
County who still come here because they appreciate our reliable
service. I have been here for 25 years, my brother has been here for
20, and the other guy who works for us has been here for 15 years,
so we are all experienced mechanics.”
Carroll’s is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday. The business is located at 2360 W. Main St. Contact Carroll’s
at 626-281-0993, or visit the website at http://
www.carrollsbrakeservice.com/.
The iconic Carroll’s Brake Service sign that faces Main Street cannot be missed.
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2017 Chrysler Pacifica
2017 Chrysler Pacifica reinvents
functionality, versatility, technology
Delivering unparalleled levels of functionality, versatility, technology and bold
styling, the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica redefines the minivan segment.
The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica boasts the
largest interior volume in the segment,
with clever storage, available 8-passenger
seating, and – a requirement with all generations of FCA US minivans – the ability to fit an 8 x 4-foot sheet of plywood.
The minivan features a choice of two
powerful, efficient and advanced
powertrains, the first mini-van hybrid vehicle, and the next generation of the
award-winning Pentastar V-6 gasoline
engine, which is mated to a segment-exclusive TorqueFlite 9-speed automatic
transmission.
The Pacifica Hybrid, the industry’s first
electrified minivan, will deliver an estimated range of 30 miles solely on zeroemissions electric power from a 16-kWh
lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery. In city driv-
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ing, it is expected to achieve an efficiency
rating of 80 MPGe based on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards.
The pivotal technology behind the allnew Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is its innovative electrically variable transmission
(EVT). Designed by FCA US, the device
features two electric motors, which are
both capable of driving the vehicle’s
wheels.
On the Chrysler Pacifica gasoline
models, the latest iteration of the awardwinning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine
produces best-in-class horsepower (287)
and torque (262 lb.-ft.), along with unsurpassed fuel economy (28 miles per
gallon on the highway).
For added fuel efficiency, engine stopstart (ESS) technology is a standard feature on the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (late
availability).
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Jay Davenport’s current pride and joy can be seen at this month’s 12th Annual Summer Series
Classic Car Cruz and Vintage Rides Car Show at the Diner on Main restaurant. The car is
his rare 1961 6-window Cadillac Sedan DeVille.
Alhambran Jay Davenport
lives his passion for cars
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travel trailer to bring his “home” with
him.
Jay purchased his 1961 6-window
Cadillac in 2002. That year of Cadillac
was a big car, and as soon as he got it
home he realized that his land yacht
wouldn’t fit in his garage. So he had to
extend the back of it a few feet so he could
close the garage door. His rare Caddy
was far from being perfect so, over the
years fixing this and that and repairing
and replacing a lot of parts, he refined it
to like-new showroom condition.
Jay is also a member of the Cadillac &
LaSalle Club and the Antique Automobile Club of America. These organizations
host national and international concourse
events where he has won many first and
second place awards.
Come to the Classic Car Cruz and
Vintage Rides Car Show, meet Jay, and
see both his vehicles on display along with
the many other vintage cars at this
month’s show from 5 p.m. to dark,
Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Diner on Main,
201 W. Main St. The show is a free
Downtown Alhambra family event.
DINER
on Main
Classic Car Nights
5 p.m. until dark
Jay Davenport’s home-built V8 trike/motorcycle. He is a member of the Undertakers Car
Club, presenters of the car show.
3rd Wednesday each month
Diner on Main hosts Classics Car
Cruz and Vintage Rides Car Show
undertakerssocal@mail.com.
Hosted by Undertakers Car Club So. Cal.
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201 W. Main Street
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Diner on Main will host
the last Classic Car Cruz and
Vintage Rides Car Show for
the year from 5 p.m. until
dark Wednesday, Sept. 21,
in the restaurant’s parking
lot, 201 W. Main St.,
Alhambra. The 2016 Summer Series is presented by
the Undertakers Car Club of
Southern California San
All pre-1975 vehicles are invited.
Gabriel Valley Chapter.
“Bring your own classic or vintage car to show and receive a 20% discount on
your entire food bill while dining at Diner on Main,” said John Chappell, president
of the Undertakers Car Club.
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
Final Show of 2016
Wednesday, September 21
Dinner Specials
Draft Beers
Martini Bar
Arrive Early.
Parking is
Limited.
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REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
9/2016
Real Estate News | Residential, Commercial, Loans
Alhambra can be part of history
Rotary’s Crutches4Africa effort to
eliminate polio from the world
B Y G ARY F RUEHOLZ , D ILBECK
R EAL E STATE
Something amazing is close
to happening. Only once in the
history of mankind has a disease plaguing humans been
eradicated from our planet.
This was in 1980 with the conquest of smallpox.
Our world is positioning itself to claim a monumental victory over another devastating
disease: polio.
And the City of Alhambra
and the Rotary Club of
Alhambra are going to be part
of this noble effort through
Rotary’s “Crutches4Africa”
project.
As recently as the 1980s,
polio claimed over 300,000
new souls to its ranks each year.
The majority of the globe was
tragically impacted by this
malady with children being the
prime victims. The United
States only became polio free in
the 1950s.
This horrible disease atro-
phies muscles, tendons, nerves,
and ligaments in grotesque
ways where the direction a foot
points can even be reversed.
Victims so often lose their ability to walk. Polio can lead to
deformities, paralysis, and
death.
There is no cure for polio.
The only solution is inoculation and vaccination to prevent
contracting the virus. And for
the last three decades that is
what GPEI (Global Polio
Eradication Initiative) has been
doing.
Through the efforts of
GPEI, worldwide inoculations
and immunizations have reduced the annual number of
new cases from over 300,000 in
1988 to under 100 in 2015.
This year, only 17 new cases
through mid-August have been
recorded in four nations.
GPEI was formed in 1988
and is composed of WHO (the
World Health Organization),
UNICEF, the U.S. Center for
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• PARA SERVICIO EN ESPAÑOL • LLAME A MARIA FRUEHOLZ • (626) 318-8095
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.
Working with the Mountain Foothills
Rotary Club of Colorado, the
Alhambra Rotary Club will collect
used crutches and walkers to distribute
to polio victims in Africa
Disease Control and Prevention, The Bill and
Melinda Gates Foundation, and Rotary International.
The Rotary Club of Alhambra is part of Rotary International. And here is where Alhambra
can be part of this effort to deal with polio.
Africa has been acutely impacted by polio not
only in the millions of polio victims the continent has, but with disease robbing these causalities of the ability to walk. Crutches4Africa gives
victims the ability to walk by delivering crutches
to them.
Working with the Mountain Foothills Rotary
Club of Colorado, the Alhambra Rotary Club
will collect used crutches and walkers to distribute to polio victims in Africa.
The Colorado Rotary Club sets up regional
collection sites in states such as Arizona, which
will receive the crutches collected by local clubs
like the Alhambra Rotary Club. The Colorado
Club has been organizing the effort now for 11
years and delivered over 78,000 sets of crutches.
There is no “middle man” government agency
involved with the project. Rotarians from the
Colorado club collect the devices at regional collection sites, transport them to Africa, and give
them directly to the polio victims in Africa. Clubs
like the Alhambra club gather used crutches and
walkers and deliver these devices to the regional
collection sites in Arizona.
A used set of crutches may not seem like much
to us, but for many locations in Africa, people
do not even have the ability to purchase a set of
crutches. The need is great, and the crutches donated can be old.
Collection sites are the Alhambra Fire Department, 301 N. First St., and Dilbeck Real
Estate, 1499 Huntington Drive, Suite 100,
South Pasadena. Bring your used crutches to
these sites between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. seven days
a week at the Alhambra Fire Department and
Monday through Friday at Dilbeck Real Estate.
Also, this is a 509A charitable project, and if
you desire charitable tax documentation, leave
your name and contact information with the donated crutches to receive a donation receipt.
Crutches can be dropped off between now and
the end of October.
Civic and church groups interested in participating or having a presentation on this project
should contact Rotary Club of Alhambra President Gary Frueholz at 626-318-9436.
Wheelchairs are not being collected for this
project since Crutches 4Africa’s shipping arrangement does not handle these larger items.
Help Rotary help those in need, and be part
of something that touches others.
REAL ESTATE & FINANCIAL NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA
9/2016
Five ways for property owners,
managers to avoid rental scams
B Y M ARK P AULSON
A NTHONY V ENTI R EALTORS
While Craigslist and other online venues can be a valuable asset for locating tenants, it’s helpful to proceed with caution.
Remember, not all online property management scams are directed at potential
tenants.
Property managers can also find themselves the target of scammers in a variety
of ways.
If you typically post detailed rental information on Craigslist in a search for tenants, or even have a Web site that provides property information and photos,
be aware that you can quickly become a
scamming victim.
In one of the latest ploys, scammers will
co-opt photos and other information from
legitimate rental Web sites, lower the
monthly rent, add a contact phone number and e-mail, and collect multiple security deposits along the way.
Others scammers will offer a quick deposit to hold a property, “accidentally”
overpaying and requesting a refund. This
is a classic scam, and many have been
taken in by the quality of the counterfeit
money orders and cashier’s checks they’ve
received.
So how do you prevent this from hap-
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• Educate yourself about the current
scams that are happening in your area and
be on the lookout for anything suspicious.
This is particularly true for those managing single family homes, which are the
most frequent target for scammers.
• Be cautious about how much information you make available about current
homes for rent. Posting photos is a great
marketing tool, but too much information, such as complete street addresses and
detailed photos can make the property a
prime target for scammers who run a listing of their own and collect multiple security deposits from unwitting applicants
all day.
• Be wary of e-mail interaction. While
e-mail is a great tool for initial contact,
you can never be entirely sure where the
e-mail is originating from. If someone is
interested in viewing a home, collect additional information and make an appointment to show the property.
• Have the applicant come to your office before showing a home, where you can
collect additional data. If possible, arrange
to have a partner along.
While this may not eliminate all potentially violent encounters, most crimi-
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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.
nals are loath to deal with multiple people
and will simply move on to an easier target.
• Wait until a security deposit clears before issuing keys.
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By exposing scammers, you’ll help to
make popular rental sites (like Craigslist)
a legitimate source for property managers
and applicants alike.
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