January - San Dimas Community News

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January 2013
sandimasnews.com
IN MEMORIUM
In honor of those angels and the 6
adults that were killed at Sandy Hook
Elementary School in Newtown,
Connecticut, 26 lit candles with the
school colors (green & white) were
placed at Freedom Park.
A m e r i c a ’ s Completion of Gold Line Bridge
Christian Cred- Celebrated
Under the crisp blue skies of as emcee, and thanked Authorit Union Snow a December
morning in the San ity Board of Directors Chairman
Gabriel Valley, over three hun- Doug Tessitor (Glendora) for his
D a y A t t r a c t s dred and fifty honored guests, leadership in making the bridge
officials and dignitaries more than “just another bridge,”
Over 5,000 For elected
came together to mark the on- but a true work of art. Also in attime, on-budget completion of the tendance were Senator Bob Huff,
Line Bridge, and to thank and Assembly members Norma
S n o w , S a n t a , Gold
the men and women who made Torres, Ed Chau and Chris Holdmagnificent structure pos- en. They helped thank the CalPetting Zoo And this
trans and CHP representatives
sible.
The notable speakers included present for their work over the
Representatives Grace Napoli- last two and a half years of design
More
tano and Judy Chu; State Senator and construction on behalf of the
Glendora — The perfect
weather and Christmas spirit
led to over 5,000 people descending upon America’s Christian
Credit Union for their 7th Annual Snow Day following the Glendora annual hometown Christmas Parade. The event was held
on Saturday, December 8th,
2012 in partnership with local
radio station Radio Disney AM
1110.
The event was packed with
literally hundreds of families
enjoying the snow. Children
lined up to take free photos with
Santa and Mrs. Claus as well
as with the special credit union
kids’ account mascot, Buddy
Bee. A petting zoo featuring a
huge camel attracted many curious visitors. There were pony
rides for the more adventurous children. The children built
snowmen, had singing contests,
and played game after game
hosted by the team from Radio
Disney – all while enjoying 50
tons of fresh snow. Parents and
guests enjoyed shopping at several gift and food vendors selling
yummy treats like candy apples,
cupcakes, kettle corn and funnel cakes. Lots of hungry people
were happy to see the In-N-Out
Cookout Trailer serving up
burgers as well. Altogether the
America’s Christian CU Snow
Day continues to be a highlight
of the Christmas season for everyone in the community.
“What a fun day! I am
amazed at how year after year
the community celebrates with
us at Snow Day. I am grateful
to our staff of 85, who did an
amazing job hosting this event.
We are blessed with the wonderful turnout, the happiness of the
kids who attended, and the support shown from our wonderful
sponsors.
Carol Liu; Supervisor Mike Antonovich; and Metro and Construction Authority board member
John Fasana. Business radio personality Frank Mottek officiated
project.
The photo below shows Representatives Napolitano and Chu
at the official opening of the bridge
after their count-down.
Despite the fact that
the
bridge
represents
only three percent of the
overall Foothill Extension project budget, it has
become an icon for the
San Gabriel Valley and
the nearly two million
residents who will benefit
from this extension along
the historic railroad corridor. All those in attendance marveled at the in-
tricate design envisioned
by artist Andrew Leicester, and the fine craftsman provided by Skanska
and their designers, AECOM.
The photo below shows
the attendees as Construction Authority Board
Chairman Doug Tessitor
made remarks during the
ceremony
The completed bridge
Your continued support and dedication to the project has made this
possible.
The Journey Continues,
Habib F. Balian
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San Dimas Community News
January 2013
San Dimas Decorating Contest
Sponsored by Alan Nash
And California Preferred
Properties Is a Success
We had a lot of fun accepting entries, placing them on facebook and driving throughout San Dimas to see all of the decorations. Our beautiful
San Dimas community has a lot of Christmas and Holiday Spirit!
Thank you all for your participation.
And the Winners Are:
1) Most Creative – 534 S. Valley Center
2) Best Religious Theme – 114 Baseline
3) Best Winter Wonderland – 1605 Calle Ciervos
4) Best Animated – Paseo Verano
5) People’s Choice 0 530 E. Bellgrove
6) Best Classic Character Theme – 114 Fourth
7) Best Holiday Spirit – 230 Gladstone
8) Best Nativity - 1102 Calle Arcano
9) Most Elegant – 308 Via Blanca
10) Kid’s Choice – 2nd Street
1) Most Creative – 534 S. Valley Center
2) Best Religious Theme – 114 Baseline
4) Best Animated – Paseo Verano
5) People’s Choice Winner
Host Your Next
Event At The
Historic Walker
House In San
Dimas
The City of San Dimas invites
you to host your next event at the
historic Walker House, located at
121 N. San Dimas Avenue. The
Walker House, located on the
corner of First Street and San Dimas Avenue, is the most significant surviving historic building
in the City of San Dimas. It’s a
rare regional example of Queen
Anne architecture and is the
only community railroad hotel
still standing in the San Gabriel
Valley. This beautifully restored
venue is perfect for wedding receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, business meetings,
and luncheons. A conference
room that can accommodate up
to 35 people is located on the 2’
floor. Downstairs has a dining
room along with smaller rooms
including a bride’s room and a
groom’s room. You can rent the
entire first floor alone or include
the veranda or patio for an additional fee. The Walker House
has a large professional kitchen
that is included with many of the
rental packages.
For more information please
contact the San Dirnas Parks
and Recreation Department at
909 -394-6230 or online at the
City website www.ciiyofsandimas.com.
6) Best Classic Character Theme – 114 Fourth
Photo #(9) Most Elegant – 308 Via Blanca
3) Best Winter Wonderland – 1605 Calle Ciervos
7) Best Holiday Spirit – 230 Gladstone
8) Best Nativity - 1102 Calle Arcano
10) Kid’s Choice – 2nd Street
January 2013
US Air Force Colonel Retires, Again
Navigating by the unending
railroad tracks, the B26 soared
over the Australian countryside.
From treetop level, the pilot saw
the train. Racing toward each
other, the aircraft and the train
rapidly closed the distance. A
deadly game of Chicken and the
engineer has no choice. At the
last moment, the pilot pulled the
yoke back and the B26 leapt over
the top of the train. “We probably
scared the engineer,” chuckled
the B26 navigator and long-time
San Dimas Community member,
Glenn Johnson.
Colonel Glenn Johnson, Sr.,
United States Air Force (retired),
was born in Montana and came
to San Dimas in 1923, at the age
of four. The Johnson family settled on 2nd Street between San
Dimas Avenue and Monte Vista
Avenue. As a child, Johnson
played in and around the construction site of the San Dimas
Masonic Lodge; the very Lodge
over which he would be Master
some 40 years later.
As World War II loomed on the
horizon, the Johnson family, like
Second Lieutenant Glenn
Johnson during World War II.
many Americans, felt the War
before it actually began. One of
Glenn’s brothers was drafted in
1940. Glenn himself knew his
draft number meant he would
be called soon, too. His brother
advised him, “Whatever you do,
don’t join the infantry. I’m in the
artillery and those infantry guys
are up before we are and they’re
still marching around after I go to
bed.” Glenn, taking his brother’s
nally got the paperwork straight.
Glenn was discharged for one day;
he re-enlisted and ultimately completed his Cadet training and was
commissioned a Second Lieutenant in June 1942.
Glenn spent the War fighting as a navigator in the Southwest Pacific with the 22nd Bomb
Group. He is a veteran of 52
combat missions. He said most
of the missions were over New
Guinea, New Briton, or over the
Pacific Ocean hunting enemy
warships. He distinctly recalled
his 50th mission. His next youngest brother, Russell, was an aerial
photography interpreter stationed
at the same base. All five of the
Johnson brothers served in World
War II. Russell, whose unit was
literally across the runway, flew
with Glenn on his 50th Combat
Mission.
After the war, Glenn Johnson
stayed in the military and, with
the creation of the United States
Air Force, he became an Air Force
Officer. Glenn said, “When I had
12 years in I decided to make it a
career.” Johnson would end his
flying days as a Radar Officer
and Navigator on the B52. That
was not the end of his Air Force
career. In 1958, Colonel Johnson
became a Staff Officer for the 15th
Air Force Headquarters at March
Air Force Base. He remarked, “I
was responsible for all of the navigators west of the Mississippi.”
In 1966, after 25 years of service,
Colonel Glenn Johnson retired
from the United States Air Force.
Colonel Johnson was involved
in the community before the War
began. In 1940, while attending Chaffey Junior College, he
became a DeMolay (a Masonic
youth organization). He said, “My
father became a Mason in 1938. I
was running with some guys from
Chaffey who were in DeMolay, so
I joined.” By 1946, all five Johnson
brothers had safely retuned from
the War. They all chose to become
Masons. Indeed, all five brothers
were Initiated, Passed and Raised
to the Degree of Master Mason
on the same days. It is certainly
a historical note in San Dimas for
five Brothers to become Masonic
Brothers on the same day; and,
The Johnson Family.
Second row left to right: Brothers Russell, Jack, Larry, Don and
Glenn
First Row: left to right: Thelma (mother) Mabel (sister) and John
(father)
advice, applied for Cadet training
with the Army Air Corps.
The Draft beat the Air Corp
Cadet application and Glenn was
drafted into the Army in 1941.
The Department of the Army fi-
may well be as noteworthy for
California Freemasonry, also.
As a Master Mason Glenn began to work his was way up the
leadership ladder in San Dimas
and in 1974 was Master of the
Lodge. Glenn is proud of the fact,
that beginning as the Lodge’s Senior Deacon he attended the California Grand Lodge Annual Communication for 33 years straight.
Glenn’s term as Master was not
the end of his leadership in the
San Dimas Lodge.
From the mid 1950’s until
1979, San Dimas Lodge had
several Secretaries that served
for a period of a few months to
a few years. Glenn was elected
Secretary in 1980 and served for
32 years becoming the longest
continuously serving Secretary
and the second longest serving
Secretary of the lodge after John
Soder who had served during two
different periods for a total of 36 ½
years. Glenn remarked, “You are
either Secretary for a real short
time, or a real long time.” In
2012, Glenn’s son, Glenn Johnson
II, was elected Secretary of the
Lodge.
At 93 years of age, Glenn offered some good advice about the
job a Lodge Secretary. He says,
“You don’t know who you are unless you know your background.
It is the Secretaries job to record
the minutes of the meeting and
keep accurate records of who we
[the Lodge] are. Some Masonic
records go back over 400 years,
here in San Dimas, ours go back
100 years. “
Local Scouts
Marched as
Banner Carriers
in Rose Parade
Spencer Little and Hunter
Sandhagen from Boy Scout Troop
402 in Claremont and Eric Yokote from Boy Scout Troop 419 in
San Dimas were selected to carry
banners announcing the awardwinning float entries in the 2013
Rose Parade. The 124th Annual,
Rose Parade was themed “Oh, the
Places You’ll Go.”
All three young men are Seniors at Claremont High School
and earned their Eagle Scout designation in 2012 after completing
a minimum of 21 merit badges,
serving their troop in a variety of
leadership roles and completing
a major community service project. Spencer Little’s Eagle Project
involved building two sidewalks
100 feet in length, one of which
connects to handicapped parking
at the Claremont United Methodist Church. Hunter Sandhagen
organized a Flag Day Ceremony
to benefit the City of Claremont
and the American Legion Post 78
in addition to soliciting donations
for and building a brazier to help
retire flags in a safe and efficient
manner. Eric Yokote led 30 volunteers in painting 2,140 feet of
red fire lane curbs for safety purposes at the Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park sailboat launch.
Selected Eagle Scouts from
the San Gabriel Valley Council
of the Boy Scouts of America and
selected Gold Awardees from the
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles joined to form a “Tournament
Troop” and were given the honor
of marching in the Rose Parade.
Cont. next column
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Local Scouts Marched as
Banner Carriers in Rose Parade
The Tournament Troop was entrusted with officially beginning
the day’s pageantry for the Rose
Parade with a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Tournament Headquarters at the start of the parade
and then carrying the banners
announcing the award-winning
floats. This year Eric, Hunter
and Spencer were part of the
100 member Troop made up of 55
Eagle Scouts and 45 Girl Scouts.
The 124th Rose Parade (which
is often referred to as the “Rose
Bowl Parade”) was broadcast on
ABC, Hallmark Channel, HGTV,
KTLA (Tribune), NBC, RFD-TV
and Univision. The Parade was
also seen in more than 220 international territories and countries.
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Library Highlights
San Dimas Public Library
County of Los Angeles Public Library
145 N. Walnut Avenue
San Dimas, CA, 91773
Telephone (909) 599-6738
Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Library Website http://www.colapublib.org/libs/sandimas/
The following programs are held in the San Dimas Library
Meeting Room, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED in the listing
THE KIDS’ CORNER
Preschool Storytime!
Preschool Storytime will meet on the following Fridays in January: the 4th; 11th; 18th; and 25th. Our themes will include all things
Winter! In addition to stories we sing songs, learn fingerplays, enjoy
flannel board stories and more! This program is designed for preschool
aged children but those younger are invited to attend if they are able to
sit and listen quietly to the stories.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS!
On Saturday January 19th at 3:00 p.m. join Cowboy Ken for “The
American Cowboy Program!” where you will enjoy and sing songs, listen to stories, watch whip and rope tricks – and much, much more!
On Saturday, February 9th at 3:00 p.m. artist Charlotte Cano will
be back with a Valentine’s Day program of fun and creativity! If you
like cupcakes then be sure to attend this program where you will create your very own “forever” cupcake out of air dry clay! THEN have
fun making a Valentine’s Day card for a friend! This program is designed for elementary school aged children and older. It is limited to
25 children, on a first come, first served basis.
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Teens, we need your help! We want to make the San Dimas Library a cool place for teens in our community, and we need your input.
Innovative and energetic teens, grades 6- 12, are invited to shape the
future of the San Dimas Library by helping to develop programs and
services, by recommending materials for purchase, and by promoting
the Library to other teens. Sound interesting? Stop by the Library or
give us a call at (909) 599-6738 to find out when our next meeting is being held. Be a part of something fun and important! Help make your
Library a great place for teens!
Overwhelmed by Computers?
Get some help at the San Dimas Library!
We can help with basic computer skills, word processing, searching
the Internet, creating an email account, filling out online applications,
and more! Sign up for a one hour session. Internet Helper will be
available Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, or to sign
up, come to the Information Desk.
BOOK PARTY
Monthly
Book Club
On January 2nd the lBook Club discussied Catherine the Great
by Robert K. Massie. For those wanting to plan ahead, on February
6th,at 10:30 a.m. we will be discussing City of Thieves, by David
Benioff. Stimulating conversation and delicious refreshments each
month! FREE! The Book Party is held at the San Dimas Senior Center, 201 E. Bonita Ave., in San Dimas. Copies of the books are available for checkout at the San Dimas Library. For more information,
please contact the San Dimas Library at (909) 599-6738.
THIRD THURSDAY Book Club
Thursday, January 17th, 6:30 p.m. Join our Thursday evening
book club! We will be launching 2013 with a new reading theme: dystopia! Our January book is The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins.
Books are available for check out at the San Dimas Library.
BOOK-MAKING WORKSHOP
Saturday, January 26th, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Stop by the San Dimas Library to make a small book…you can use it to record your New Year’s
January 2013
Resolutions, to keep track of book you want to read, or as a secret spy
journal (for you Harriet-the-spies out there…)! We will have spiral binding and codex binding (don’t know what that means? Stop by and find
out!). All ages are welcome, though little ones should bring a helper
along.
JOIN FRIENDS OF SAN DIMAS LIBRARY!
San Dimas Friends of The Library offers support for library programs, activities, and purchase of materials. Meetings are usually held
on the third Tuesday of every month in the Library Meeting Room at
9:30 a.m. All meetings are open to the public and we welcome you to attend! Friends are always in need of volunteers to help sort books for our
ongoing lobby sale and special book sales. For more information, please
call the reference desk at (909) 599-6738.
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! www.facebook.com/sandimaslibrary
2013 San Dimas Stage Race
Registration Opens
San Dimas — Registration
for the 14th annual San Dimas
Stage Race (SDSR), scheduled
for March 22nd, 23rd, and 24th,
2013, is now open at BikeReg.com
tps://www.bikereg.com/NET/
17864/San-Dimas-Stage-Race).
World class professional, talented
amateur, and Junior (15-16 &
17-18) cyclists from around the
world are signing up to compete
in this highly regarded race which
is hosted by the SC Velo Cycling
Club. Three exciting stages of racing are scheduled as well as Kids
Races on the last day. 900+ professional and amateur cyclists
are expected to compete for cash
prizes and medals.
Stage 1 consists of individual
time trials on a 4.25 mile course
that winds its way up Glendora
Mountain Road.
This stage,
sponsored by Chaffey Auto Body
( http://chaffeycollision.com ), is
an individual all out effort by the
riders to get the best time up the
steepest parts of the Glendora
Mountain Road. The course has
been lengthened a bit over prior
years to allow for better start and
finish locations. With the size of
the field, it will be a long day of
racing, with the first rider starting at 8:00 a.m. and the last one
going out in the late afternoon, the
exact time being dependent on the
number of riders.
Stage 2 will be a Road Race
around Bonelli Park sponsored by
San Dimas Community Hospital
( http://www.sandimashospital.com ). The course is on a rolling
and twisting 7 mile circuit which
includes a two short, but steep,
climbs. The riders will make several loops around the course, with
the overall racing distances varying from 35 to 84 miles, depending upon category. The first group
starts at 7:50 AM and the last
(Pro men) at 1:15 PM. The best
spots for viewing the race will be
along Puddingstone Avenue at
the Start/Finish area and inside
Bonelli Park along Via Verde.
Stage 3 is a Criterium around
the streets of Old Town San Dimas sponsored by Incycle bike
stores ( http://incycle.com ) and
Cannondale bikes ( http://cannondale.com ). The racers will
ride quick loops around a tight,
1.2 mile circuit with 6 sharp corners, for times varying from 25 to
90 minutes depending upon their
category. The first group will start
at 7:30 a..m. and the last group
will start at 3:00 p.m. For spectators, this will be an up-close and
fast race, with lots of good viewing
spots around the tree lined course.
The Kids Races will be a fun
event hosted on Sunday, March
24th, at 12:300 p.m. in downtown
San Dimas. Sponsored by Chaffey
Auto Body, the races are free to all
children, so get your kids’ bikes
out and ready to ride. Please note
that helmets are mandatory. Registration for the Kids Races will be
held on-site in San Dimas on Sunday morning.
All of these events offer great
opportunities for participation
by cyclists of all levels, as well
as wonderful viewing for cycling
fans. There are no fees for spectators, just pick a spot along the
race route and be prepared to see
some exciting racing. For the photographically inclined, the photoops will be unparalleled, with lots
of up-close action, so bring your
cameras.
Please visit http://sdsr.info for
more information about the race,
registration, and lodging. Information about SC Velo can be
found at http://scvelo.com Registration is currently open at BikeReg.com and spots are still available.
Contact:
Bill McCusker, SDSR Media Coordinator
(626) 335--6663
Did
You Know?
The U.S. Surgeon General has
reported that over 68% of all diseases are diet related. We all agree that
there is no substitute to good health,
but most of us don’t maintain a
healthy lifestyle. We spare no time,
energy or expense to maintain and
preserve our material possessions,
yet we take our bodies for granted
until we develop a disease that requires medical attention. Then it’s
drugs, surgery or both, sometimes
even worse. Doctors do a great job
helping you, but you need to help
yourself too.
According to recent reports by
the FDA, adverse drug reactions
surged 14% in 2004. Reports of
adverse events related to pharmaceutical drugs reached an all-time
high, and continue to rise. These
drug reactions have been determined to cause more than 100,000
deaths annually in the U.S., as well
as twice that many hospitalizations. The adverse drug reactions
reported represent only a small
portion of those that actually occur
because drug manufacturers are
not required to report them unless
they result in death or hospitalization. According to the FDA, studies
show that only 1 to 10% of the total
are reported.
New drugs are available to
mask or treat most diseases, but the
side effects are often worse than the
disease itself, and the cause of the
disease is still there. We need to address the cause not just the symptoms. Prevention is the answer.
Supplementation may help.
Although natural supplements,
especially synergistic formulas, offer
great benefits and exceptional safety when used properly, improper
use may have serious consequences. Talk to someone who knows.
For more information, call or visit: J.M. Sahouri, Certified Natural
Medicine Specialist
Natural Health Center
160 N. Glendora Ave., #C,
Glendora.
626-857-0314
The Little Sewing Room
120 W. Bonita Ave., Suite F •San Dimas, CA 91773
909-618-5241
Coming in January
Classes for Kids
Sewing Valentine’s lingerie
Custom clothing and costumes
Sewing classes for all ages and levels
www.TheLittleSewingRoom.com
e-mail: [email protected]
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San Dimas Corral of Westerns February Meeting
The History of Arrowhead Springs
The San Dimas Corral of Westerners is excited to have Mark
Landis come to speak on Wednesday, February, 2013 about the
History of Arrowhead Springs.
This program chronicles the
fascinating 150-year saga of the
sanitariums, hotels, and resort
facilities at Arrowhead Springs,
in the foothills San Bernardino
development of the first crude
sanitarium built by D.N. Smith
in 1864, to the magnificent hotel
at the site today. The hotels were
a favorite haven for Hollywood’s
greatest stars, as well as politicians, and tycoons of industry.
This in depth program is about
one hour long and will be well
worth it. We will compress the
on a book about the history of Arrowhead Springs and the famous
sanitarium and resorts that have
occupied the site since the 1860’s.
Mark is a native Californian,
and has lived in San Bernardino
County since 1984. He currently
resides in Wrightwood with his
family.
Mountains. Named for the huge
natural arrowhead landmark emblazoned on a mountainside, Arrowhead Springs is a beautifully
other elements of the meeting to
accommodate the extra length of
the presentation.
Mark Landis is a freelance
The Invitation
The next meeting of the Corral
will be on Wednesday, February 6,
2013. Anyone with an interest in
local or western history is invited
to join us. The cost is $13, ($15 for
non members) which includes the
socializing, speaker, and dinner
beginning at 6 p.m. at the Atria
Rancho Park dining room, 801
Cypress Way, in San Dimas. Attendees are requested to arrive on
time as we will begin the evening
meal at 6:15 p.m. to accommodate
the longer program.
For information or reservations please contact Vera Hoover
at 909-593-1585 no later than the
Saturday February 2, 2013.
The First Hotel, circa 1884
preserved oasis of hot and cold
flowing mineral springs.
This unique documentary features numerous rare photos and
memorabilia that weave together
the history and legends of Ar-
correspondent for the San Bernardino County Sun newspaper,
who has been writing local history articles since 2001. He is a
member of several local historical
societies and an avid collector of
The Third Hotel, 1926
rowhead Springs. The audience
is visually transported from the
Junior
Volunteers
Donate
Recliner to
Hospital
The Junior Volunteers at Foot-
hill Presbyterian gave an early
Christmas present to the hospital
and its patients. Through their tea
bag fund raiser they were able to
purchase a special $2500 hospital
recliner for the second floor. This
recliner will be used by family
members who wish to stay with
their loved ones overnight. Having a comfortable place for them
to rest will benefit all.
These 74 junior volunteers
local historic photos and memorabilia. He is currently working
The Fourth Hotel, 1939 - Present
work throughout the hospital.
Some you will see at the front
desk, some are discharging patients or delivering food trays and
some help out in the emergency
room. Those involved with the
STARS program get special training and then are able to visit the
patients. Their hard work and
smiles are much appreciated.
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Lone Hill Middle School Students
& Marine Corps League Unite
to Make Christmas Brighter for
Hospitalized Soldiers, Sailors,
Marines
& Airmen
Students at Lone Hill Middle School collected snacks and toiletries
for the 200 gift bags that were prepared and presented to patients at
Balboa Naval Hospital. Members of Chosan Detachment #11 of the
Marine Corps League visited the servicemen and women on November
30th, and in addition to Christmas stockings with candy and bags containing toiletries, snacks and other useful items, provided the patients
with a dinner with all the trimmings. This tradition is in its fourth year
and the League is supported by members of the American Legion and
Amvets. Russ Linquist, Commandment of the Detachment, stated that
he and his colleagues were impressed with the positive attitudes demonstrated by the patients. “Being able to visit with them and see the
smiles and appreciation on their faces was both uplifting and rewarding. These men and women truly exemplify what it means to serve our
country.”
Students at Lone Hill Middle School have supported our current military and veterans over the past eight years. They have collected items
for gift boxes and written cards and letters sent to servicemen on active
duty, and have conducted several “Penny Drives” resulting in a $1,000
contribution to the San Dimas Veterans Monument Project.
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January 2013
News from the Bonita Unified School District
SCHOOLS IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Allen Avenue Elementary School
Junior Great Books
The teachers at Allen Avenue Elementary School are
piloting a new literature program for the Bonita Unified School District starting in January 2013. Aligned
with the Common Core State Standards which take effect in 2014, the Junior Great Books program will “help
students develop better critical thinking skills to defend
their answers and site examples to support their opinion
and answers,” Principal Debbie Grenier said. By discussing questions, responses, and insights with fellow
readers, students in grades 2-5 will achieve a more thorough understanding of a text. The classroom teacher will
facilitate the discussions, but the discussion is student
driven.
From left to right, Allen Avenue Elementary School
Preparations for the implementation began with a
Principal Debbie Grenier, and Peace Patrol
student leaders Stephen Cox, Nadeen Mohammad, training partnership with the Curriculum Specialist
and Amanda Mora, and teacher Lynn DeAlmeida from Disney Elementary School. Mr. Craig Bugbee
celebrate Allen Avenue’s new California
hosted a team of Allen Ave. teachers who observed the
Distinguished School sign. (Peace Patrol is a
program in action at his school. “It was amazing to see
group of students who are trained to help other
students resolve conflict on the playground during students engaged in a student driven discussion,” Gralunch recess.)
nier said. This program embraces all learners and encourages them to problem solve and develop text dependent responses.
Celebrating our Distinguished School Sign
In the spring of 2012, Allen Avenue was named a California Distinguished School, and on December 6,
2012, a beautiful California Distinguished School Sign was installed on the wall just outside the office door.
The sign was purchased with gifted funds allowing the school to celebrate their huge accomplishment in style.
“What makes this an even bigger celebration is our API growth of 44 points to validate all the hard work of
the Allen staff, students and parents,” Principal Debbie Grenier said. “Without the ongoing support of our
students in a variety of ways our students would not be moving forward in their achievement.”
Grace Miller Elementary School Fall Festival a
HUGE Success!!
Grace Miller’s Family Fun
Night on October 26 attracted
over 1,000 people. The evening
began with a costume parade for
students and families led by the
La Verne Fire Department. La
Verne Community Police and
other law enforcement provided
safe passage for the parade participants as they walked up Park
Street from Kuns Park to the
school. Neighborhood residents,
including many from Hillcrest,
waved to participants as they
walked past.
Once the parade entourage entered the school grounds, people in
attendance found a lot to eat—tacos, pizza, ice cream, hamburgers,
caramel apples, etc., and a lot to
do—face painting, a Fun House,
Air Force Jet rides, a bounce
house, games to play, a cake-
walk, entertainment, and dancing, dancing, dancing! The event
brought in over $7,300, thanks
to a fantastic silent auction and
many community donors. Donated funds will be used for special
programs, field trips, technology,
books and supplies. Thanks to all
volunteers and to the following donors for supporting Grace Miller
Elementary School:
• Active Skateboard Team
• Albertsons
• Arams Ice Cream Truck
• BEHR Paint Corp.
• Bella Fiore – Christine Albrigo
• Chamela Grill
• Costco
• Demure Salon
• Foothill Family Dentistry – Drs. Choi & Lee
• Justin A. Shuffer, DDS
• La Verne Fire Department
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La Verne PD – Bill Wiska
Lavished Inc. – Promotional Products
Mark Norton Insurance
Mrs. Nelson’s Toy and Book Shop
My Gym
Orange County Fire Associa-
tion
Pam’s Sweet Shop
Pizza Hut
Ralphs
Red Dragon Karate
Sanders Lock and Key
Sandra Munoz Harlow
Stater Bros.
Stonez Rolling Video Game Truck
ULV Student volunteers
United Studios of Self Defense
Vons
Walmart
Waste Management
Gladstone Elementary School
Each year, all students in the fifth grade have the opportunity to attend a week long Science Camp. This year’s class traveled to Angelus
Oaks the week of December 10 for a good dose of mountain air and outdoor education. Physical activities included hiking and rock climbing,
while the science curriculum included concepts from the water cycle,
conservation, and biology. On Day 3, several inches of snow fell—for
many campers, it was the first time they had touched snow! A big thanks
to teachers Maureen Blaes, Cindy Jones, Ashley Dunn, Amanda Click,
and Tracy Pang
for
facilitating
a great week of
learning.
Awards Assemblies
took
place on December 3 and 4.
Griffins in first
through
fifth
grades
were
awarded for high
scores on benchmark
exams,
:Gladstone’s annual Pride Stride Walk-a-Thn
academic
excelbrought in over $40,000 in donated funds.
lence,
and
good
Kindergarteners Travis Pang, Alyssa Amos and
Madison Wong take in some rays and water after citizenship. There
a run well done.
were also awards
for students who
are reading with the Accelerated Reader Program. So far this year,
the Gladstone student body has read more than 10,800 books totaling
more than 70,000,000 words. Fourth and fifth graders worked to read
more than 300,000 words in the first trimester, third graders aimed
for 166,000 words per student, and second graders set their sights for
75,000 words or more. How many words have you read today?
Principal Jamie Ellis spent a day on the roof as a reward to students for raising more than $42,700 in the annual Pride Stride Walka-Thon Fundraiser. On September 26, all Gladstone students travelled
to SDHS to walk in the annual school fundraiser. The fourth and fifth
graders were walking and running around the brand new track at
Saints Stadium. Meanwhile on the field, Kindergarten through third
grade students were walking and running around smaller tracks.
Dozens of PTA parents helped make this event possible. The proceeds
from the event will help enrich Gladstone’s campus with field trips, assemblies, and award programs. Local businesses donated over $11,000,
which is more than ever before, to help make this year’s event the most
successful Pride Stride in school history. In November, Mr. Ellis spent
a day working from the roof – greeting parents and students, playing
catch, and getting some work done at his desk.
New Board Leadership at BUSD
At the Annual Organizational
Meeting for the Bonita Unified
School District’s Board of Education, the Board members elected
Charles (Chuck) Coyne, president
of the Board of Education and
Patti Latourelle, vice president.
Mr. Coyne and Mrs. Latourelle
will serve in their leadership capacity until December 2013. Continuing their service as members
of the Board of Education are Jim
Elliot, Diane Koach, and Glenn
Creiman.
FALL SPORTS UPDATE: SAINTS AND BEARCATS MAKE PLAYOFFS FOR ALL FALL SPORTS
San Dimas High School
San Dimas Saints junior Jake Payton, a
running back, was named Valle Vista League
MVP for 2012. Congratulations, Jake!
San Dimas High School’s fall athletes had an outstanding season! For
the first time since the early 1980’s, all of the school’s sports teams made
the playoffs.
The football team was undefeated in all three levels in the Valle Vista
League and claimed the league championship. Varsity made it to semifinals in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section
championships for the fourth year in a row.
The football team was undefeated in all three levels in the Valle Vista
League and claimed the league championship. Varsity made it to semifinals in the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section
championships for the fourth year in a row.
The volleyball team was undefeated for the fourth straight year holding
a 48-0 Valle Vista League record. They made it to the second round of CIF
playoffs. Boys’ cross country made CIF playoffs for the first time since the
early 1980’s. Girls’ cross country made the playoffs as well. Senior Emily
Smith was named one of the top five runners in the Mt. Sac area.
Water Polo took third in the Valle Vista League and made it to the playoffs.
Girls’ Tennis took second in the Valle Vista League and made it to
the CIF quarterfinals—a great run for Coach Janice Cromer last season.
Cromer is retiring from coaching this year.
San Dimas Saints senior Savannah McGhghy
leads her team to the second round of CIF playoffs.
January 2013
Page 7
News from the Bonita Unified School District
Hospitality Class makes pizza
with 2nd graders
Hospitality students from Bonita High School teach second graders
from Roynon Elementary School how to knead dough and make a
pizza sauce from scratch.
Bonita High School students
in Laurie Brandler’s Intro and
Advanced Hospitality classes
hosted Shelley Johnson’s second grade class from Roynon
Elementary School on December
7, 2012, for a day of cooking. Together the students made homemade pizza with the dough and
sauce both from scratch. High
schoolers taught their younger
counterparts how to measure
using kitchen utensils, how to
be safe in the kitchen, and how
to sanitize instruments used on
food.
Senior Hannah Cohen: “The
kids seem to have a lot of fun.
They were all so proud of themselves for making a whole pizza
from scratch. My favorite part
was showing them how to knead
the dough.”
Second grader Joshua Bohn
agreed: “I liked kneading the ball
of dough. I also liked eating the
pizza! Washing the dishes was
fun too.”
Bonita High School
Bearcats running back Reggie Turner blows past a Rowland High
School defender for a touch down.
Bonita Bearcats had an incredible fall season with all sports once
again qualifying for CIF playoffs.
The cross-country team won
Hacienda League, CIF Southern
Section, and the State championship! What a year for Senior Marissa Scott who was named Hacienda League MVP for the third
year in a row. She was also named
San Gabriel Valley Tribune Runner of the Year for the second year
in a row. Junior, Mackenzie Landa
was named the San Gabriel Valley
Runner of the Year. There are ten
runners in the League named to
First Team All-League status. Of
the ten spots, Bonita had seven of
them: Marissa Scott, Kailyn Scott,
Kelsey Creese, Mackenzie Landa,
Jordin Prado, Aileanna Moreno
and Diana Garcia. Marissa was
also named All-CIF and All-State.
The team was named Team of the
Year and Coach Lonnie Carr was
named Coach of the Year for the
third time in four years.
The field hockey team finished
third in the Sunset League, which
extends from Harvard Westlake all the way to Huntington
Beach. Senior Katie Lizarraga
was named League MVP. Katie
captained the team and played
defense. Mid-fielders Bailey
Boardman and Mia Modero were
named First Team All-League.
Running back senior Reggie
Turner was a unanimous choice
for Hacienda League MVP, as he
scored 27 touchdowns during the
regular season! The Bearcat’s football season ended in a four-way tie
for first place in League. Players
named to First Team All-League
included Quarterback Tanner
Diebold, Offensive Lineman Ryan
Contri, Offensive Lineman D.J.
Theard, Offensive Lineman Spencer Hoff, Place Kicker Brandt Davis, Defensive Lineman Christian
McQueen, Linebacker Joey Hubbard and Linebacker Noah Montoya.
Defensive Lineman Christian
McQueen, Linebacker Joey Hubbard and Linebacker Noah Montoya.
The volleyball team finished
third in Hacienda League. First
team All-League athletes included Middle Olivia Rioseco and Outside Riley Inman.
The boys’ water polo team finished third in Hacienda League
with Ryan Mercado and Matthew Gonzalez being named First
Team All-League.
Girls’ tennis finished fourth in
Hacienda League. Valerie Cam-
Photo by Kristy Scott
Bonita High School’s girls’ cross country team takes the CIF State
Championship after winning League and CIF Southern Section.
panella and Claire Scheibe were
named First team all-league.
Three Bonita High School athletes made commitments to play
college ball on the NCAA Signing
Day in November. John Reid will
play baseball at Pepperdine Uni-
versity, Jasslyn Costa will play
softball at Azusa Pacific University, and Chad Hockin will play
baseball at Cal State Fullerton.
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January 2013
From the San Dimas Historical Society
Henry Dalton
Flexible Boundaries,
Inflexible Owners
By Paul McClure
In 1804, Henry “Don Enrique”
Dalton was born in London, England. From there, he traveled to
interest in the San Jose Addition,
which included 700 head of cattle
and farming implements. He built
a home at a place later called Dalton Hill, near Sixth Street and
Cerritos Avenue in Azusa.
In 1851, Dalton seems to have
published a plan for the subdivision of nine or ten thousand acres
into lots to suit limited ranchers,
called the City of Benton. He continued to accumulate properties
until he owned five ranches—
Rancho Azusa, Rancho Santa
Anita, Rancho San Francisquito,
one-third of Rancho San Jose, and
winery, distillery, vinegar house,
meat smokehouse, and a flour
mill. In 1874, he and J. R. Gordon
imported 15 stands of honeybees
from Italy that are believed to be
the first honeybees imported into
the United States.
Coastal Trade
On July 7, 1819, at age 14,
Henry Dalton apprenticed as a
merchant tailor to his father, Winnall Thomas Dalton, in London. In
1820, Henry Dalton left England,
sailed to the Peruvian seaport of
Callao, became a merchant, and
eventually commanded a small
fleet of merchant vessels.
In 1841, he assigned his best
ship, the Rose, to smuggle goods
into Mexico. This venture was
prompted by Mexican President
Santa Anna’s declaration that all
prohibited goods be burned, which
immediately increased their value. Dalton found smuggling less
lucrative than he had hoped, and
he decided to settle in California.
Dalton began acquiring property in San Pedro and Los Angeles as early as 1843. By 1846 he
had become a prominent figure in
California coastal trade, and ran a
store on Calle Principal in the Los
Angeles pueblo, now the corner of
Main and Spring Streets.
Rancho Acquisition
In 1844, for $7,000—$1,000
cash [$23,122 in 2010 dollars], plus
$3,000 in merchandise at inflated
prices, and $3,000 in produce payable in two years—Dalton bought
Luis Arena’s 4,431 Rancho El
Susa as well as Arena’s one-third
Rancho San Francisquito—sold
in small tracts between 1867 and
1875.
Other miscellaneous properties
were gradually sold or lost as well.
War Damages
Even though Spanish land
grants were confirmed by the
1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo that ended the Mexican-American War, Dalton’s title and claims
remained clouded.
Dalton, who sympathized with
Henry “Don Enrique” Dalton
Peru where he established a successful trading business. In 1843,
he came to Los Angeles where
he acquired over 45,000 acres extending from San Dimas to the
eastern edge of Pasadena.
After the Mexican-America
War (1845-48), he spent his time
and fortune litigating to collect
debts from the Mexican government and to regain title to land
he thought was wrongfully taken
from him by the 1858 Hancock
Survey. He eventually lost his legal battles as well as his fortune.
boundaries of Rancho Azusa de
Dalton that opened that land for
settlers. Furthermore, the San
Jose Addition was moved nearly
two miles eastward from its origi-
Dalton Winery
Rancho Azusa de Dalton
the San Jose Addition—forming
an unbroken expanse of land that
includes today’s cities of Azusa,
Arcadia, Monrovia, Irwindale,
and Baldwin Park.
Rancho Operation
Sheldon Jackson wrote, “with
45,000 acres of choice land,
stretching in an unbroken span
from mud springs (San Dimas) on
the east to the edge of San Pascual (Pasadena) in the west, Dalton
could now with truth claim to be
one of the hacendados of Southern
California. Indeed, it appeared by
early 1846 that his efforts had
paid off handsomely. Within less
than three years after setting foot
on California soil he had become a
great land owner, had established
a thriving business in the town of
Los Angeles with an inventory of
almost $50,000 in merchandise,
and had a booming business along
the coast.”
Domestic Life
In 1847, the 43 year old Dalton married 15 year-old Maria
Guadalupe Zamorano, who was
known as the “Belle of Los Angeles” for her great beauty. Her
father had served as Governor of
California. Maria and Henry anticipated a life of prosperity and
their family grew to include seven
children.
By 1851, Dalton raised cotton; operated a cotton gin; grew
tobacco; made cigars; and built a
the Mexican cause, lent money
and supplies to the Mexican governor of California during the
war. The Mexican government
paid in bonds that proved to be
unredeemable during Dalton’s
lifetime because of the poor Mexican economy.
In addition, he suffered losses
from livestock commandeered
from ranchos Azusa and Santa
Anita, when the troops of Fremont and Stockton entered Los
Angeles.
Survey Boundaries
In 1837, the Sepulveda “survey,” ordered by Los Angeles
Mayor Jose Sepulveda, mapped
out boundaries of Rancho San
Jose using such temporary markers as a skull in an oak tree and
a wooden cross set against some
rocks.
In 1846, Luis Arenas requested
the O’Farrell survey, which was
reluctantly agreed to by Ricardo
Vejar and Ygnacio Palomares.
Arenas had acquired the 4,430acre (one square league) Rancho
El Susa, the 4,430-acre San Jose
Addition, and a one-third interest
in Rancho San Jose. When Arenas
sold his interests to Henry Dalton
in 1840, legal battles regarding
boundary lines began.
In 1858, the Hancock survey
took about one and one-half miles
off both the eastern and southern
nal boundaries and now encompassed the worthless slopes and
sandy washes of South Hills. It
was thus separated from the Azusa by nearly two miles, whereas
the boundaries of the two were
specifically declared to be contiguous in the description of the grant.
This set Dalton on a course
of litigation which he continued
through the remainder of his life.
Dalton’s feelings of outrage at the
“theft” of his land no doubt was
shared by Californios who also
lost land to questionable surveys
and biased verdicts.
Land Litigation
Dalton filed a Public Land
Commission claim for Rancho
Azusa de Dalton as required by
the Land Act of 1851. Dalton borrowed money from Los Angeles
banker Jonathan Slauson to fight
off the homesteaders and to regain title. After 24 years of litigation, the courts generally decided
against Dalton. Dalton’s properties were disposed of as follows:
Rancho Azusa—lost to foreclosure
and squatters through a series of
court decisions.
Rancho Santa Anita—sold in
1854.
Rancho San Jose and the San
Jose Addition—lost in litigation.
Later Years
Henry “Don Enrique” Dalton
lived an exciting, even spectacular, life. Like many other rancheros, he acquired wealth and
prominence, but was eventually
swamped by debatable surveys,
title litigation, and a settler-oriented Land Commission.
His own eagerness caused him
to spread his energies in peripheral projects that several times
melted away the income from
successful ventures that might
have accumulated a fortune. But
each occasional defeat he ascribed
to forces conspiring against him,
blaming such widely varied agencies as the British government, the
‘rascality’ of business associates,
insolvent Mexican government,
and finally, American squatters,
judges, and lawyers for chipping
away at his resources and depriving him of hoped for riches.
In 1885, when banker Slauson foreclosed on Rancho Azusa,
he deeded back to Dalton a 55acre homestead. This included
Dalton’s original adobe, at the
intersection of today’s Azusa and
Sierra Madre Avenues, about five
miles northwest of San Dimas.
When Dalton died in 1884, he had
lost nearly all of his property and
was living in poverty.
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Celebrating A New Year
The Second Story Art Gallery
Will Host 4 Artists
Free Functional Movement Screen and One Free Session
Our clients who follow our fitness and nutritional
program will lose on the average 10 pounds,
10 total inches and 2 dress/pant sizes in one
month! Lose the cravings and the weight!
Four professional artists will
start the New Year with an outstanding exhibit of their “plein—
air (in the open air) art. Outstandingly beautiful landscapes are
eye-catching. The dates are the
eveings of January 11,12 & 18,19,
5:30—8:30p.m., at the Walker
House in San Dimas. You will
Arts in Pomona.
A graduate of Chouinard Art
Institute, Anton Ruf lives in Diamond Bar. He has worked both
in the commercial and fine arts
fields doing illustration for magazines and periodicals in addition
to exhibiting his fine art in galleries and exhibitions, winning many
The Pepperdine
University Fine
Arts Division
Theatre
Department
Presents Bus
Stop By William
Inge
“Mr. Inge has put together an
uproarious comedy that never
strays from the truth.” --The
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enjoy talking to the artists about
their works.
Richard Myer of G1endora is
an internationally known sculp-
awards. Ruf’s fine— art expertise
is in his landscapes and portraits.
Covina resident and pleim—
air painter, Mike Johnson, works
tor and his works are in the collections of well known collectors
such as former presidants Reagan
and Ford. His artistic talent has
been extended to his plein-air art
pieces which show the beauty of
in oil and watercolor. His love of
the outdoors has enhanced his
skill in capturing the beauty of the
mountains, deserts and the sparkle of the California coastal waters. Mike likes to paint smaller
our landscapes. Myer has done
professional work for a number
of well—known firms, including
Walt Disney Studios. His works of
art have won numerous awards.
Myer is joined by local resident
Charles Fogg. After having been a
“Sunday Painter’ for more than 35
years, Charles retired in 1966 to
become a full—time painter. His
studies in art have been a mixture
of formal classes, workshops, museums and books. Charles vividly
captures the essence of his pictorial subject. He is the coordinator
of the Saturday Morning Figure
Workshop at the DáCener for the
paintings when on location which
allows him to work faster to capture more of the scene.
Sponsored by the San Dimas
Festival of Arts, the 2nd Story Att
Gallery is open to the public at no
charge. Wine and hors d’oeuvres
will be served on the Friday evenings. The artists will he available
to tp.Ik with you. Again, the dates
are January 11, l2 18, 19, 5:308:30 p.m. at the Walker House,
121 N. San Dimas Ave., San Dimas. For more information call:
(909) 599—5374 or go to: www.
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Tuesday, January 22Saturday, January 26, 2013
7:30 p.m.
2 p.m. matinee
Saturday, January 26
Lindhurst Theatre,
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA
The Pepperdine University
Fine Arts Division Theatre Department will present William
Inge’s dramatic comedy Bus Stop
at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January
22-Saturday, January 26, with
a 2 p.m. matinee on January 26,
at the Malibu campus’ Lindhurst
Theatre.
Tickets, priced at $15 for the
public, $10 for full-time Pepperdine students, and $12 for Pepperdine faculty and staff, are on sale
now through the Pepperdine Center for the Arts Box Office at (310)
506-4522. Tickets for the general
public are also available through
Ticketmaster at (800) 982-2787.
Information online: http://arts.
pepperdine.edu/performances/
theatre.htm
In this Tony Award-winning
play, a handful of weary travelers
find themselves stranded during
a snowstorm at a rural Kansas
diner, where the servings include
friendship, romance, and personal
insight. At the center of it all are
Bo, a rambunctious young cowboy, and Cherie, the sweet chanteuse whom he is determined to
marry--if she’ll have him. As the
long night passes, the denizens of
this small diner get to know each
other and themselves a little better.
Scott Alan Smith directs the
Pepperdine student cast, which
includes Isabela Comerford, Constance Egli, Tyler Fromson, Dino
Nicandros, Jesse Perez, Kyle Rogan, Michael Thomas-Visgar, and
Anna Tullis.
“Bus Stop is an endearing, deceptively simple but never sentimental play that taps into universal feelings,” said Smith. “I have
wanted to direct a production at
Pepperdine for some time and it
finally came together this season.
We have wonderfully gifted actors
and designers who together will
bring Inge’s work to life in a most
remarkable way.”
Bus Stop is presented as part of
Pepperdine’s Mary Pickford-Stotsenberg Performances series. No
late seating is allowed. There will
be a talkback with the cast and
director following the Wednesday
performance.
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January 2013
DINING AND EN
Bon
Appétit
by Irene Acedo and Sherry Breskin
Featuring Siamese Restaurant, LaVerne
Happy New Year to all of our
favorite “Foothills Foodies”! It’s
time to let go of the jitters caused
by the end of the Mayan Calendar
and to stop worrying about those
cliff-hanging ‘fiscals’. We think
there is nothing so restoring as
a wonderfully prepared meal to
raise our spirits; especially along
with your good company. This
month we are delighted to feature the Siamese Restaurant of
LaVerne, located in the Von’s
Shopping Center at 1544 Foothill
Boulevard.
Proprietors Wirut and Ratana
Chang have been in this location
for 23 happy years; they are quite
comfortable in their recently remodeled shopping center a few
doors west of Ross Department
Store. Ratana serves truly delicious Thai food created from recipes she learned in Bangkok. As
a girl she spent evenings at home
cooking side by side with her father. Dad’s Chinese heritage is
sprinkled here and there in the
menu as is Japanese tofu and
tempura.
If Thai food is new to you, or
the names or flavors need explaining, Ratana, who takes obvious
pleasure in serving her guests,
will be pleased to describe the
menu items to you. It is then that
you feel the “love” that she has for
her cuisine; it is that intangible
ingredient that can take a recipe
to another level. “When you are
happy with my cooking,” Ratana
says, “I am happy.”
And we were happy. First with
the appetizers; Sate, four generous pieces of chicken (or beef)
grilled on a skewer with a dipping
sauce of a chili-peanut blend. This
appetizer is accompanied by its
own “salad” of sliced pickling cucumbers with their delicate clean
taste as a nice crunchy contrast to
the meat and dip. ($7.95)
Egg Rolls (4 at $4.95) were
cooked to order so that the encased
shredded vegetables retained
their color and flavors among the
silver noodles; a dipping or spooning bright plum sauce just adds
to the balance of fragrances and
textures.
We sampled two soups and
agreed that the bar was set high
in flavor heaven at Siamese. Tom
Yam Kung ($4.50 per person or
$8.95 per hotpot), is the famous
Thai, hot and sour shrimp soup
with straw mushrooms, lemon
grass and lime juice. The shrimp
is succulent, the mushrooms cute
and of a gentle texture while a few
leaves of the key lime tree and its
fruit’s juice add that citrusy scent
and clarity to the ingredients. It
is famous for a good reason, it gets
your senses all worked up.
If you like a creamier soup, the
Chicken Coconut Soup, ($4.50,
$8.95) is hot and sour with coconut milk adding a rich sweetness
while surrounding the chicken
breast slices, lemon grass and
galanga, a grated spice for piquancy. These fresh citrus aromas with highlights of exotic spices could be bottled for perfume in
my book. There are a dozen other
soup choices, each with variations
on ‘delicious’ to satisfy your palette.
Of course, the Pad Thai ($7.95)
is a very popular dish: Ratana’s
version does not disappoint. It is
abundant with shrimp, chicken,
egg, vegetables, paprika and
crushed peanuts tossed with those
luscious pan fried noodles. This is
a satisfying one-dish meal if you
can restrict yourself to one dish.
The Siamese Fried Rice
($8.95) is a spicy version of fried
rice made with aromatic jasmine
rice, topped with succulent white
meat chicken and cashews. For
other rice dishes, you may choose
among a selection of meats including chicken, shrimp, pork, beef
and even crab; or you can select
it vegetarian style. For a healthy
choice or for personal preferences
there are 16 Vegetarian Special-
ties incorporating noodles, tofu,
rice or simply vegetables on the
menu, all in the $5.95 to 6.95 price
range. It’s easy to keep your “New
Year’s Resolutions” at Siamese.
For all of these and other dishes there are available “the condiments.” If you are not a Thai food
aficionado, let Ratana be your
guide, or proceed gently. The Siamese selection ranges from a dry
powdered chili which can singe
your eyebrows just bending over
the brown powder in the spirit of
a scientific examination. There
are the very spicy crushed Thai
chilies in black bean sauce bound
with vegetable oil. Also offered is
an anonymous, rather innocent
looking glass pot of chili oil, and
another container of everyday jalapenos with which most Southern California diners are familiar.
With chilies, it is each to his or her,
own—it’s not a contest.
The curry selections on the Siamese Restaurant’s menu all have
asterisks by their name to remind
you that they are all hot and spicy.
But it is amazing how much variety can be worked into that category, including one made with
pineapple chunks. All are $7.95,
excepting the shrimp at $8.95.
New to us, and excellent, was
the yellow curry Karee Kai with
chicken, potato, onion and carrot.
It is a very full menu, but when
we asked Ratana, what the endlessly popular and often ordered
item was, she smiled, “It is the
Spicy Garlic and Black Pepper
Shrimp.”
We couldn’t resist ordering it
($9.45, chicken $7.95.) Big flavors of fresh chopped garlic, bold
black pepper, and plump shrimp
are tossed with a tangy sauce and
served on a bed of finely shredded cabbage. It was an incredible combination of flavors and
textures that will make repeat,
happy customers out of our readers who have yet to visit Siamese
or those who have other favorites
on the menu.
We were too full to try the desserts which brought smiles to our
fellow diners that night, but the
seductively colored Thai iced tea
hit the spot in the search for “just
a little bit of sweetness” at the end
of a meal.
There are the popular selections of imported and domestic
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beers and wines reasonably priced
to complement your meals. “All
Day Specials” are $10.95, (shrimp
add $1.50 to your order) and are
served with Wonton Soup, Egg
Rolls, choice of Rice (steamed,
fried or brown), and feature the
wonderful entrees you walked-in
for.
“Lunch Specials” are $6.95,
adding shrimp raises that to $7.95,
and includes fried or steamed rice
and soup of the day with each of
your 16 choices for lunch. The
Vegetarian Lunch Specials are all
$6.95 and there are 9 delectable
opportunities to mix and match
with other menu items.
Visit their charming interactive
website at www.siameselaverne.
com and meet Ratana, before she
greets you at the restaurant. Call
for group reservations or take-out
at 909-593-7097. Reviews are
wonderful and mention the same
opinions our ‘Foothill Foodies’ will
have: very clean, simple, booths
for comfort, adaptable areas for
larger groups and delicious.
San Gabriel
Valley Literary
Festival to be
Held February
15 - 17, 2013
On President’s Weekend, February 15-17, 2013, the City of West
Covina will be hosting the first San
Gabriel Valley Literary Festival.
The festival will bring poets, fiction
writers, children’s writers and artists from the Los Angeles area and
all over the world to present their
work to the people of the San Gabriel Valley.
The festival will also focus on
the work of local writers, and all
residents are invited to participate
in open mics and readings featuring their work.
One of the poets being featured
is Eloise Klein Healy, the newly
named poet laureate of Los Angeles. Others include Suzanne Lummis who has been a central figure
of Los Angeles, Tony Barnstone
and international writers like T.
Zesty Sausage & Cilantro Quiche
By Janice Moist
Quiche is one of those versatile
dishes that’s great for any meal,
any time of the day. This version
uses Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage
(though it’s more warm than hot
in this recipe) and chopped fresh
cilantro for a little zesty, Southwestern flair.
And if you’re
a bit daunted
by making
and rolling
out pie dough,
you do have
some not-soscary options.
Janice Moist
To save time
and trouble, you can use the prerolled pie dough found in the refrigerator section of most major
grocery stores. You can also get
fully formed frozen pie crusts to
save even more time, but with a
bit of a trade-off in terms of flavor
and texture.
Ingredients
• 9” single pie crust (8” will
work, but you may not need all of
the liquid mixture)
• ½ lb. Jimmy Dean Hot Breakfast Sausage
• 6 oz. Monterey Jack cheese,
grated or cut into small cubes
• 2 oz. sharp cheddar cheese,
grated
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 3 whole eggs for the egg mixture
• 1 egg white to brush onto the
pie crust
• 1 ½ cups half and half or
whole milk
• ½ tsp. salt
• Pepper to taste
• 1 Tbls. olive oil
Putting it all together
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Break up the sausage
Anders Carson from Canada and
Simon Fruelund, one of Denmark’s
best selling fiction writers.
There will be days focused on
mystery writers, graphic novelists,
and children’s authors along with
booths for publishers, bookstores,
writers, magazines, and artists.
The mission of the literary festival is to create an egalitarian environment where the work of the
in small pieces and sauté it with
the chopped onion over medium
heat. Drain the grease and put
them aside to cool. Prepare the
pie crust if needed, or simply pull
it out of the freezer if you’re using
the premade type—thawing isn’t
necessary. Using a pastry brush,
lightly coat the bottom and sides
of the pastry shell with the egg
white (no need to use it all if part
does the job). This keeps the egg/
milk mixture from absorbing too
quickly into the crust and making
it soggy. Next, use a fork to prick
the sides and bottom of the crust
(about an inch between pricks).
Then, evenly distribute the sausage and onion mixture followed
by the Monterey Jack, cilantro
and grated sharp cheddar cheese
in the pie shell. Put it aside.
Preheat the oven to 375°. In a
medium mixing bowl, combine
the eggs, half and half, salt and
pepper with a wire whisk. Pour
the egg mixture over the other
ingredients until it reaches just
beneath the fluted edges (don’t
overfill it). Bake for about 30 to
40 minutes until browned, puffy,
and only slightly jiggly in the
middle. Place on a wire rack to
set a bit before serving. It’s best if
you can wait at least 10 minutes
before cutting (15 to 30 minutes is
better). Leftovers are delicious—
even straight from the refrigerator (perfect for picnics!). Round
out the meal with fresh fruit or a
green salad with vinaigrette—or
perhaps a green salad with vinaigrette and a little fresh fruit in
it. After all, when it comes to the
good things in life, why choose
when you don’t have to? Serves 4
as an entrée, 6 to 8 as a side.
Google LA One-Pot Meals for
more delicious recipes and helpful
cooking tips.
writers of the San Gabriel Valley
is celebrated and recognized by the
world-wide literary community.
The festival will take place
February 15-17, 2013 at the West
Covina City Hall complex from 12
noon to 9 p.m. each day. The festival is free and there is ample free
parking in the City Hall parking
structure.
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January 2013
GLENDORA KUMON
Brian Mejia, Field Deputy to LA County Supervisor Mike Antonovich, presenting a commendation scroll to Joan Simons, Director and
Owner of the Glendora Kumon Math and Reading Center, recognizing
the 20th Anniversary of excellence in fostering the success of hundreds
of students. The Kumon program started in Japan almost 60 years
ago by Toru Kumon, a Calculus teacher in Osaka, Japan. It has helped
students all over the world compete for excellence in many environments
and cultures and has expanded to 46 countries around the world with
over 4 million students currently enrolled. The math, reading, and writing curriculum takes students from a review of basic skills to advanced
levels in 2-3 years of consistent study.
After teaching regular and special education students in public
schools, Joan started the Glendora Kumon Math & Reading Center in
October 1992, to help young students who were struggling in school. As
the Center grew, many of the children were able to reach advanced academic levels, beyond what they were studying in school. In today’s competitive academic environment students must study at advanced levels
to prepare for timed tests and entrance exams for college and careers.
The Glendora Kumon Math and Reading Center is located at 1340 E.
Route 66, Suite 101. Call Joan Simons, Director (626) 914-1120 or visit
www.kumon.com for more information.
2012 Kumon North American All-Star Honor Roll Math students, who
are studying Kumon Math one or more years above grade level were honored at the Glendora Kumon Math & Reading Center 20th Anniversary
Awards program in December, for their high achievement. Front Row
L-R: Raya Mullins, Oak Mesa; Stephanie Honeywell, Sellers; Keira Spina,
Foothill Christian; Rahul Mohan and Niket Choudavarapu, Washington;
Tara Goller, La Fetra; Verena & Ashley Padres, Foothill Christian; Stazy
Reoma, St. Dorothy. Row 2: Kristine & Sabrina Tu, Sandburg; Athena
Azcueta, Shull; Matthew Azuma, La Fetra; Rushil Chetty, Sutherland;
Nathan Ohno, Washington; Xiomara Rivadeneyra & Victoria Wang, Sellers; Kylie Spina, Foothill Christian; Anthony Sutrisno, Ramona; Gabi Tungate, Assistant. Row 3: Samantha Azuma, La Fetra; Isabela Agoncilla, St.
Louise; Kevin Ashok, Sutherland; Harshita Venkatesan, La Fetra; Ashley
Thom, Christ Lutheran. Back Row: Rikhil Dadhra, Sonrise; Julian Herrera, Gladstone; Sarah Jarso, Mesa; Ishaan Chetty, Sutherland; Pranav
Harikrishnan, La Fetra; Jonathan Homidan, Webb; Gaby Braganza, La
Fetra; Maria Serrano, Gladstone; Alivia D’Andrea, Goddard.
All students start at a review Kumon Math level, based on individual
FREE Placement Test scores, to fill any gaps and practice automatic mental
math, and then progress through a study of equation-format basics in small
sequential steps. Within 1-2 years of Kumon Math study, many students
reach Honor Roll status beyond their current grade level. Kumon study is
an investment in valuable independent learning skills to make high school
and college study easier and more efficient. Students 4 - 14 years of age
benefit most from this International program that started 60 years ago in
Japan and has 4 million students currently enrolled in 46 countries.
Call Joan Simons, Director at Glendora Kumon Center (626) 914-1120
to set up a FREE parent orientation and Placement Test, or visit www.
kumon.com
Studying High School Algebra
or English by the end of 5th grade
is not very common in SoCal
schools, however with the help
of the small-sequential steps and
daily practice of the Kumon Math
and Reading Programs, young
students can achieve that goal
within 2-3 years.
The Glendora Kumon Math
and Reading Center has a special
Award called GX5 for students
who study high school Math and
English concepts by the end of
5th grade or earlier. The students pictured have earned the
GX5 Award during 2012. Front
Row L-R: Sandhya Kal and Yumiko Inoue Kumon Assistants,
were both GX5 students when
in Elementary School, Harshita
Venkatesan (GX4), La Fetra;
Victoria Wang (GX5), Sellers;
Gaby Braganza (GX3), La Fetra;
Ashley Thom (GX5), Christ Lutheran; Joan Simons, Director.
Back Row: Aarya Sharma (GX3)
La Fetra; Ishaan Chetty (GX5),
Goddard; Matthew Ngoi (GX5),
Glen Oak; Pranav Harikrishnan
(GX3), La Fetra; Sarah Jarso
(GX5), Mesa.
To invest in your child’s advanced academic study, call Joan
Simons, Director, (626) 914-1120,
at the Glendora Kumon Center for a FREE Parent Orientation and Placement Test, or visit
www.kumon.com
Glendora
Christian
Women’s
Connection
Glendora Christian Women’s
Connection, sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries, invites you to attend “A Stitch In Time” Luncheon.
Date: January 14, 2012
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Doors open @ 10:30 a.m.
Admission: $15.00 inclusive.
Location: Via Verde Country Club
1400 Avenida Entrada
San Dimas.
Speaker: Clarisse Williams
College Theater Teacher
Explains why it was “A Time for
Change”
Special Feature: NewStitchADay.
com with Johnny Vasquez~
Knitting & Crochet Made Simple
For luncheon reservations contact Wilma by January 9, 2012 @
(909) 593-6100.
For free nursery (with reservations) contact Kim (626) 592-4472.
January 2013
What is the tallest unoccupied structure in
San Dimas?
By Paul McClure
Surveyor Craig Hoback has
measured and calculated the
heights of the tallest unoccupied structures in San Dimas.
He used survey equipment—
a total station, a prism pole,
and a calculator—and then
did the math. Heights of the
structures were calculated to
one-tenth of an inch, but were
rounded to the nearest foot for
of the Walker House at 121
North San Dimas Avenue.
Boulevard
Lowes sign, 96 feet tall,
business sign in the parking
lot, north of the corner of Village Court and Arrow Highway
Field lights, 87 feet tall,
Saints Stadium at San Dimas
High School, north of where
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Susan M. Keith to Serve
as President of the Citrus
Community College District
Board
of Trustees
By Paula Green
Susan M. Keith
Montana’s Tower
SDTC Tower
this article.
Question: Which is the tallest
unoccupied structure in San
Dimas?
Tallest Unoccupied Structure Nominees
The contenders for the tallest unoccupied structure included:
SCE tower, 179 feet, power tower along San Dimas
Avenue, northeast corner of
San Dimas Avenue and Oberg
Answer: The 179-foot tall
Southern California Edison
power tower just east of San
Water Tower
Sheriffs’ Tower
Dimas Avenue between Oberg
Street and Foothill Boulevard.
For comparison, the tallest occupied structure in San
Dimas is the 62-foot tall residence hall at Atria Rancho
Park at 801 Cypress Way.
The tallest tree is the 94-foot
tall Deodar Cypress in front
Street
Sheriff’s tower, 171 feet
tall, Sheriff’s communication
tower, east side of Walnut Avenue between Arrow Highway
and Bonita Avenue
Life Pacific, 106 feet high,
cross in front of Life Pacific
College, containing cell equipment, southwest corner of
Lone Hill Avenue and Covina
Power Tower
Cypress Avenue deadens into
SR-57
I-210 tower, 81 feet tall,
simulated water tower, contains cell equipment, southwest of where Monte Vista
Avenue dead ends south into
the I-210 freeway
SR-57 tower, 80 feet tall,
simulated windmill, contains
cell equipment, where Cypress Avenue dead ends west
of the SR-57 freeway, height
measured to top edge of the
vane
Target sign, 78 feet tall,
business sign at the northwest corner of the SR-57 freeway and Cienega Avenue.
SDS sign, 77 feet tall, San
Dimas Station sign at the
southwest corner of Arrow
Highway and Bonita Avenue
SDS tower, 70 feet tall,
San Dimas Station tower
FV sign, 65 feet tall, Foothill Village business sign,
north end of Village Court
where it dead ends east of SR57
Power pole, 60 feet tall,
northwest corner of Lone Hill
Avenue and Covina Boulevard
SDTC tower, 57 feet tall,
simulated water tower in San
Dimas Town Center (formerly
Puddingstone Center) shopping center at the southeast
corner of San Dimas Avenue
and Bonita Avenue.
Mrs. Susan M. Keith, community leader and Citrus Community College District governing
board member, was installed as
president of the Citrus Community College District Board of Trustees during the board’s annual reorganization meeting.
Mrs. Keith represents the City
of Claremont and small portions
of Pomona and La Verne. She
was elected to the board of trustees in 1999, and reelected in 2003,
2007, and 2011.
“Citrus College continues to
build upon its reputation as a
high-performing community college at the national, state and
local levels,” Mrs. Keith stated.
“The college’s faculty, administrators and staff consistently demonstrate their creativity, expertise,
and dedication in ensuring that
our students will complete their
education at the college, whether
they earn an associate degree,
transfer to a four-year college, or
enter the workforce.”
A longtime resident of Claremont, Mrs. Keith has a lengthy
history of community service. She
is a former member and past president of the Claremont Unified
School District Board of Education and the Baldy View Regional
Occupational Commission. Mrs.
Keith helped found Claremont
Meals-On-Wheels and is a past
director of the League of Women
Voters of Claremont. She has also
served in leadership roles for the
Claremont Forum, the Claremont
Chamber of Commerce, the Claremont Youth Partnership, the
Kiwanis Club of Claremont and
a Claremont Child Care Task
Force.
Mrs. Keith has professional
experience in fund development
and public relations/marketing,
with extensive experience in education-sector public relations and
nonprofit fundraising. During her
40-year professional career Mrs.
Keith worked for Cal Poly Pomona, Pitzer College, Claremont
Graduate University, House of
Ruth, Project SISTER, and Uncommon Good.
Mrs. Keith holds a bachelor’s
degree in English from California
State University, Hayward. A
lifelong learner, she also studied
at Lassen and Chaffey Community Colleges; California State
University, Fullerton; and California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona.
“I am grateful to Trustee Keith
for her contribution to Citrus College’s achievements,” said Dr. Geraldine M. Perri, Superintendent/
President of Citrus College. “She
is deeply committed to Citrus College’s vision and mission, as well
as its college completion initiative.
The institution looks forward to
a successful and productive year
under her leadership.”
Board members also installed
during Citrus College’s annual
reorganization meeting were
Dr. Patricia Rasmussen of Glendora, vice president; Mrs. Joanne
Montgomery of Monrovia, clerk/
secretary; Dr. Edward C. Ortell, of
Duarte, member; and Dr. Gary L.
Woods, of Azusa, member.
Pomona Valley Genealogical Society
Features Hispanic Family Trees
At its meeting at the Pomona Public Library on Saturday January 12 at
2 p.m., the Pomona Valley Genealogical Society will feature family history
expert Walt Dunderman, local genealogy instructor and his topic, “Follow
Your Hispanic family tree”. This topic returns due to popular demand –
this time with a local speaker. Mr. Dunderman has done genealogy for 20
years, has volunteered at the Upland Family History Center for 10 years
and teaches a Computer Genealogy class at the Joslyn Center for the Claremont Seniors Computer Club. His own family history goes back to Germany and Ireland.
The Library is located at 625 S. Garey with parking on 7th Street. The
Society meets in the public conference room and welcomes everyone. It
holds a Board & business meeting at 1 p.m. and follows the main program
with refreshments and chatting from 3:30 to 4 p.m. This January meeting
is the first of the new year. New presenters will follow monthly through
May. Inquiries may be made to the President at 909-599-4062.
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January 2013
San Dimas Chamber of Commerce Corner
Chairman issues New Year’s
resolution challenge
The most successful New
Year’s resolutions are those that
are simple, realistic and involve
a team effort. Let the San Dimas
Chamber of Commerce help you
be successful in your resolve for a
more productive and prosperous
2013.
I challenge each of you to make
one of the following resolutions
your own:
Get out: Running your own
business can be lonely especially
if yours is a one-person shop or
home-based business. Resolve to
mix and mingle with like-minded individuals at the Chamber’s
monthly mixers. The food is always great and the company is
even better. And, it’s free!
Shout out: The most effective
way to grow a business is through
word of mouth. The Chamber offers multiple opportunities to get
the buzz going. Attend our monthly breakfasts and give a hearty
endorsement of a fellow Chamber
member during “Shout Out” time.
Encourage your customers to do
the same.
Help out: The Chamber sponsors a number of events during
the year including Western Days,
San Dimas Birthday Barbecue
and Toast of the Town. The success of these events depends on
a small group of volunteers, who
work tirelessly from set up to
clean up. Come on out and lend
a hand. You’ll meet some wonderful people and you’ll be doing
something positive for your community.
Help yourself: Set aside a few
hours a week to market your business. Whether it’s ordering new
business cards, creating a website
or cold calling for potential clients.
If you don’t invest in yourself, why
should anyone else?
Prepare for the Big One: It’s
not a matter of if, it’s a matter of
when. Stop procrastinating and
start preparing. Check out the
Disaster Planning Toolkit for
Small to Mid-Sized Businesses
on the Chamber’s website under
Resources/Business Assistance.
Learn what to expect and what
to collect to help your business recover in the aftermath of a major
earthquake or other disaster.
Elaine Regus
Membership Plaque
A sign of strength and commitment to succeed!
A San Dimas Chamber of
Commerce “Membership Plaque”
speaks volumes about a business.
First and most importantly it
shows that the business displaying it is proud to support the San
Dimas area. It also shows they
believe in the San Dimas Chamber and what it offers to businesses and the community. The second important part of the plaque
is the year. The Chamber has
mailed out the new 2013 stickers for members to update their
plaques. For those who have not
received the Membership Plaque
yet, please feel free to contact the
Chamber Office at (909)592-3818
or [email protected]
and it will be arranged for you to
receive it.
Our goal is for everyone to be
on the lookout for the San Dimas
Chamber membership plaques
this year and to thank those businesses that have theirs on display
and to ask “why not” to those who
do not have one. If it were not
for Chamber Members the San
Dimas Chamber would not exist
and be able to help our businesses
grow or be the Information and
Resource Center for San Dimas.
We take care of your business by
creating a strong local economy,
providing networking opportunities, promoting the community,
representing the interests of business with government and providing marketing and business tools
for success.
San Dimas Chamber director
elected to Coalition President
San Dimas volunteer and
Chamber of Commerce Director Mitchell Crawford has been
elected President of the San Gabriel Valley Legislative Coalition
of Chambers.
In this position Mitchell will
work with the members of 14 other San Gabriel Valley Chambers
in analysis and advocacy on public policy legislation impacting the
business and economic climate of
the San Gabriel Valley.
“Our Chamber’s involvement
in the Coalition provides us with
a stronger voice with our county,
state and federal legislators when
we advocate on legislation on behalf of our membership.” Mitchell
said.
Recent advocacies taken by the
Coalition include support of local
control of Ontario International
Airport, reasonable time for ADA
compliance, and a reminder to US
Congress and President about the
negative impact on the US economy if the “fiscal cliff” issues are not
resolved in a timely and long-term
way.
You can learn more about the
Coalition and their Legislative
Platform at the Coalition’s Website at http://www.sgvlcoc.info/
Holiday Extravaganza Brought New member
Joy and Fun to Start the Season spotlight
POLICE TAX
Little Miss San Dimas, Kira Cervantes and Mayor Curt Morris
at the Holiday Extravaganza Tree lighting hosted by the
San Dimas Chamber of Commerce.
We sincerely thank Margie
Green and Denis and Diana
Bertone and the committee for
organizing the Christmas Tree
Lighting for the Annual Holiday
Extravaganza on December 8th.
We thank Ed Wolfe and his San
Dimas Brass Ensemble for the
festive music, Joe Fransen/Sound
2000 for the recorded music, San
Dimas Rodeo for assisting with
the event and the Soroptimist
Club of San Dimas/LaVerne for
providing the cookies and hot
chocolate. We thank the Historic
Downtown Merchants for en-
tertaining our children and the
prizes provided for the Holiday
Treasure Hunt. Thank you to the
City of San Dimas for the lovely
holiday lights and transporting
Santa and Mrs. Claus to the site
as well as the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station for their escort and
to the San Dimas Depot for the
use of their facility. It was exciting to have Santa, Little Miss San
Dimas, Kira Cervantes, and our
Mayor, Curt Morris light the tree.
The winners of the Downtown
Window decorating contest was
Heart of the Village Antiques.
Order Your Required 2013
Employer
Posters Today!
California law requires employers to post state and federal notices
that explain workers’ rights to employees. Each year there are changes
and additions to the required postings, which means every employer
must display an updated poster in an area that is accessible to all employees. Failure to comply can result in severe penalties and fines by the
State of California.
In addition to the required notice there are several other business
resources available that can assist your business navigate human resource issues, labor law topics, credit card compliance and even exporting regulations.
Here are some items you will want to order this year:
Required Poster Set* at $24.99 (Paper) or $36.99 (Laminated)
*Poster Protection versions are also available
2013 HR Handbook for California Employers at $39.99
2013 California Labor Law Digest at $159.99
2013 Employee Handbook Software at $199.99
Exporting Guide for California Businesses at $19.99
The San Dimas Chamber of Commerce is committed to representing
the interests of business with government. Through our partnership
with the California Chamber of Commerce we are able to offer compliance items and business tools that can help you be in compliance and
prevent any unforeseen penalties and or fines that a business might
experience if you do not have your required posters displayed and or are
not current with labor law and other business related issues.
To place your order for any of these or other business resource products, please contact the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at (909)
592-3818 or e-mail at [email protected]. Payment in full is
required at the time of your order.
Chamber Workshops: Learn
about Yelp – January 23rd
The San Dimas Chamber is offering a free workshop on Yelp on
Wednesday, January 23rd. Yelp is an online guide that helps people
find places to eat, shop, drink, play and more based on informed opinions of locals. Take time to learn at least one new thing this month
that can help you with your business and learn how to use Yelp for
your business.
Free business workshops are held on the 4th Wednesday of every
month from 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. at the San Dimas Chamber. Seating
is limited to 15. For more information or to make a reservation visit
www.sandimaschamber.com or call 909-592-3818.
Police Tax provides outstanding tax services to their clients
because of their dedication to professionalism, responsiveness, and
quality. Knowing firsthand the
sacrifices a public service professional makes in every area of their
lives to serve the community,
Kevin Chinnook founded Police
Tax, to give back to those who give
so much.
With a background in local and
federal law enforcement, we know
of the correct tax write-offs that
other tax professionals may not be
aware of.
Our customers are proud to
say how professional and knowledgeable Kevin and his staff are.
They take the stress of filing taxes
away and make the process fast
and easy. By being part of the
Chamber, Police Tax is hoping to
be a more active member of the
community.
For any questions or information, please contact Police Tax at
877-700-9110 or info@policetax.
com, www.policetax.com.
Toast of the
Town – March
21st
Food, Wine
and
Music
Make your reservations now
for the Eighth Annual Toast of
the Town on March 21, 2013.
This elegant cocktail party is
THE social event of the season.
You’ll experience the finest cuisine from local restaurants and
delight in the tastes of award
winning wines all while enjoying live musical entertainment.
You will have the opportunity to
win prizes, participate in a cash
drawing and mingle with your
friends and neighbors.
This great event will be held
at the Stanley Plummer Community Building at 245 East
Bonita Avenue in San Dimas
from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are open to everyone
over the age of 21 and early bird
pricing is only $30.00 per person.
For reservations and additional
information, please contact the
San Dimas Chamber of Commerce at 909-592-3818 or stop by
the office at 246 E. Bonita Ave.,
San Dimas. Don’t delay – Get
your tickets early.
The San Dimas Chamber
hosts this outstanding community event as a way to promote
local restaurants and businesses
and provide networking opportunities. To find out how you can
promote your restaurant or business contact us at 909-592-3818
or visit the San Dimas Chamber’s website at www.sandimaschamber.com.
January 2013
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San Dimas Chamber of Commerce Corner
Notes from the City
Manager
Successful Shop Local Campaign Generates
Congratulations to Shull nificant enough however, that the
School for being named a Na- city has explored options to fur- Over $130,000 in Receipts and 872 Entries
tional Blue Ribbon School. This ther strengthen the city’s financprestigious award is the result of
dedicated educators and staff, active and involved parents, and a
whole lot of good students. We are
proud of the accomplishments of
Shull School and all of the schools
in the Bonita Unified School District. A special open house event
is planned for January 16, 2013 at
6 pm at the Plummer Community
Building to recognize Shull School
for this accomplishment. Please
join us.
2012 was an active year for San
Dimas – from the city’s perspective the single most significant
event of the year was the State’s
action to dissolve Redevelopment.
Redevelopment has been such a
successful and effective tool to improve and benefit our community.
However, we must move forward
without this resource. Last year
the city completed major budget
adjustments to responsibly address the elimination of redevelopment. Those adjustments will
allow San Dimas to continue to
provide essential city services.
The budget adjustments were sig-
es. The city is proposing that San
Dimas voters approve an increase
in the local tax paid by visitors
that stay in San Dimas hotels and
commercial campgrounds from
8% to 12% effective July 1, 2013.
This proposal will be on the March
5, 2013 municipal election ballot.
Because the occupancy tax is paid
by visitors staying in local hotels,
the proposal will not be a tax increase for San Dimas residents.
In addition, the tax is collected locally and is sent directly to the city
to be used for a broad variety of
city services.
2013 promises to be another
steady year of progress on several
fronts. We anticipate additional
residential development activity;
and some retail sites are attracting the interest and investment
of some new businesses. We look
forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead. Please contact
us at city hall with any questions
909-394-6200. Happy New Year.
Blaine Michaelis
Discover San Dimas and Chamber
Open House Showcases City,
Chamber and More
The San Dimas Chamber of
Commerce is excited to host a
free Discover San Dimas Night
for Businesses to showcase all of
the great programs and services
offered by the Chamber to help
businesses and the community
and how each business or organization can benefit from all of the
services and benefits offered. Getting back to the basics of business
is what helps businesses grow and
no one helps businesses do that
better than the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce.
In addition, attendees will
also have the opportunity to meet
with City Council Members and
the City of San Dimas Planning,
Public Works, Administration
and Parks and Recreation departments. The Gas Company,
Edison, Waste Management,
Golden State Water, Bonita Unified School District, San Dimas
Library, Sheriffs, Fire, and our
Legislative Representatives are
also scheduled to attend.
If you are not currently a member and want to know more about
what the chamber can do for you
this is the perfect event to attend.
You’ll learn how membership in
your local chamber helps you connect with other businesses and
community members, adds credibility to your business and gives
your business exposure that just
advertising in a phonebook or
having a website alone can’t do.
Current members who attend will get to learn first hand
about all of the new benefits and
services being launched in 2013.
The Chamber will be handing
out membership plaques to all
members that night in addition
to the new 2013 stickers for those
members that already have their
plaque. There will be lots of great
drawings and special discounts
on chamber marketing opportunities. Plus, the Chamber will be
showcasing Chamber Master: the
newest computer program that
offers members an opportunity to
increase their online exposure on
the Chamber’s website. There will
also be a special area available to
record member testimonial videos
and submit member shout outs.
So be sure to mark your calendar for January 17, 2013. This
special event will be held from
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Stanley Plummer Community Building, which is located at 245 E.
Bonita Avenue in San Dimas. The
Chamber’s Ambassador Team
and members of the Board of Directors will be on hand to share
information on what the Chamber is doing for business and the
community.
The business climate has
changed and so has your Chamber. We have grown over the last
two years and will continue to
do so in order to meet the needs
of our members and the San Dimas community. Regardless of
your participation level the San
Dimas Chamber is always working for you. We strive to create a
strong local economy by helping
businesses be strong, provide networking opportunities so you can
meet others and to provide marketing tools and business tools for
success.
Creating a Strong Local Economy Providing Marketing Opportunities
Holiday Shop Local winner Sylvia
Chapman is presented with $250 Visa
Gift Card from Karen Gaffney, San
Dimas Chamber of Commerce CEO
San Dimas Chamber of Commerce incentive to shop local program helped showcase items and
services available locally, demonstrated the financial impact that
shop San Dimas and San Dimas
Chamber members has on the
local economy, and educated everyone about the importance of
thinking and buying local.
Part of what a Chamber of
Commerce does for a community
is help businesses connect with
consumers and consumers connect with the local businesses. The
stronger we make our businesses
by supporting them the stronger
our community gets through tax
dollars being reinvested locally.
In addition, money spent in local
businesses goes to support local
jobs, local schools, and local community programs. This is especially true for businesses that are
chamber members.
Chamber Hosting Coffee Hour –
“Providing Networking Opportunities”
The San Dimas Chamber of
Commerce is excited to bring
people and opportunities together
with this new event. You can call
it a social hour, a networking hour
or a great way to start the morning hour. No reservations needed,
as there is no set agenda. Just
come on down and visit with other
San Dimas Chamber members,
exchange business cards, talk
shop or just relax and enjoy the
coffee. You never know who you
might meet or what doors may
be opened unless you join us for a
morning coffee.
Our Chamber Coffee Hour will
be held on Tuesday, January 8th
the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce office, which is located at
246 E. Bonita Ave. in San Dimas.
Additional parking is available in
the Albertsons and or Post Office
parking lot. Come anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and
enjoy a cup of coffee compliments
of the Chamber.
This month’s Coffee Hour host
sponsor is Keller Williams-Lori
Alvarez Team; Follow Me to Your
Dream Home! Check them out at
www.lorialvarez.net.
Call us today and find out how
you can be the host sponsor of this
great new event. Only one host per
month so call 909-592-3818 now.
This is just one more reason
why being a San Dimas Chamber
Member just makes sense. We
are your resource, referral, advocacy, networking and marketing
tool that every business needs.
Chamber examines County
clean water parcel tax
The San Dimas Chamber is
examining the potential 2013
mail ballot issue affecting all Los
Angeles County property owners.
If passed by a simple majority of
property owners the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District
Water Quality Improvement Program Ordinance, also known as
the Clean Water, Clean Beaches
Program will collect an annual fee
on every property in Los Angles
County. The fee is determined by
the size of the property and the
amount of water runoff the property generates.
As you read this you may
have already received a Notice to
Property Owners of Public Hearing from the Los Angeles County
Flood Control District and an opportunity to protest the proposed
clean water fee.
The fees collected will become
dedicated funding for reducing
pollution and to capture storm
water, clean it, and return it to the
water table for later use.
Estimated fees are $54 for a
single-family residence, $250 for a
convenience store or fast food restaurant, $600 for a city park (yes,
cities and the county will be levied
the fee along with school districts),
and a typical big box store (Costco,
Home Depot, Wal-Mart) could pay
$11,000 annually. Other property
uses may face higher fees.
Your Chamber, along with other Los Angeles County Chambers,
the San Gabriel Valley Legislative Coalition of Chambers, and
the Los Angeles County Business
Federation, are examining the
pros, cons, and costs of the Program. This group has engaged a
dialog with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to
voice our concerns about various
components of the proposed bill.
Our areas of concern include the
need for considering a reduction
of fees paid by property owners
who have already taken steps to
mitigate the water runoff, and
a sunset clause for review of the
program in 25 – 30 years.
As we learn more about the
proposed legislation we will report
our findings to you.You can learn
more about the proposed legislation by visiting the County Website
www.lacountycleanwater.org
An extra component of the incentive campaign promoted local
member restaurants through the
Where’s Lunch Wednesday weekly discounts and several businesses offered special Hot Deal
discounts to promote business.
Thank you to everyone for submitting your receipts and to our
campaign sponsors East Shore RV
Park, Palace Pet Salon, San Dimas
Community Hospital and the City
of San Dimas. Plans are already in
the works to make this an annual
event due to the success and excitement generated from the Holiday
Shop Local Campaign. Visit the
Chamber’s website at www.sandimaschamber.com for a list of this
year’s winners.
Welcome…
to our newest
Members
The following members have
recently joined our Chamber. We
would like to say welcome and
thank you for the opportunity to
serve you.
D & M Publications (Publications)
Sherri Furin
602 Amigos Drive Ste. H,
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 748-0244
www.atlantic4us.com
Business Bulldogs (Business
Consults/Financial Planners)
Pat and Tony Ponzo
1702 Gainsborough Road
San Dimas, CA 91773
(626) 482-0554
www.businessbulldogs.com
MTO Clean (Janitorial
service, Commercial Cleaning)
Nikki Hoar
345 W. Foothill Blvd. #C
Glendora, CA 91741
(626) 914-1678
www.mtoclean.com
Gaston Termite & Pest
Control (Pest Control)
Theresa Loose
142 E. Bonita Ave.
San Dimas, CA 91773
$350 Pot O’
Gold Free
Drawing
James and Audree
Rowe,
were not at the December Holiday Joint Mixer on December 4th
at the Glendora Country Club
and did not win the $325.00 Pot
O’ Gold. That means the Pot O’
Gold will be $350 at the January
Discover San Dimas and Chamber Open House. To be eligible to
win the free drawing you must be
a Chamber Member and be present at the mixer to win the Pot of
Gold. The Pot O’ Gold is awarded
only to the name drawn (other
representatives from that company are not eligible.)
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It’s all about the
Core
Cultural Arts Society Announces
Kirchner Concert
Jordan Nichols, CSCS
This is the time of the year
when people really start exercising seriously after the winter
months. The
most
discussed topic is
how do I improve my core
and lose those
inches around
my
waist.
Jordan Nichols
So much of
how individuals and even trainers view the core is influenced by
marketing. We see these fancy
charts and histograms highlighting certain areas of the stomach
that somehow need to be isolated
to achieve any significant progress. But what science tells us is
that the brain does not respond at
all to isolated movements. In fact
our bodies are meant to move all
at one time having everything engaged at once. Before we can talk
about training the core, we have
to first look at the anatomy of the
core. The core is primarily made
up of the hip joint which is a ball
and socket joint, the pelvis and
the lumbar spine (lower back).
We also have tendons, ligaments,
fascia and muscle all surrounding it, allowing you to move freely.
Notice how we didn’t mention
anything about the abdominals
which usually gets all of the attention but has next to zero impact on
how your core operates.
To really understand how your
core works we need to understand
the hip joint and lumbar spine.
When we ask movement from
your core the last thing we want
is movement from your lumbar
spine. The lumbar spine is limited
to only fifteen degrees of movement and is a stable segment
meaning it’s not meant to move.
So when we ask the core to move
we want it to come from your hips,
which are mobile and the driver
of your body when it comes to
producing force and power. Forcing yourself to constantly flex the
spine (like while doing crunches)
will set you up for disc problems,
tight hip flexors, loss of glute function, poor posture and you will develop poor core sequencing.
The biggest problem that individuals face is that we are a sitting society. If we are not standing
on our feet for a minimum of six
hours a day, our hips are degenerating and causing you to lose a
lot of mobility from your hips. A
compensatory reaction to this is
too much movement from your
lumbar spine because your hips
are no longer doing their job. Now
we are using our back in everything and we develop back pain
which will limit our movement
quality. So as we talked about the
core and you can understand that
your abdominal muscles need to
be trained as anti- rotators and
any movement must come from
the hips. When we are looking
for a great core exercises we want
to look for one that is functional
and your spine has no movement
whatsoever. The saying “feeling
the burn in your core” means little
to nothing. For example, if we
were to do muscle testing on the
best core exercises we would find
that farmers carry (holding a 3050 lb weight) and walking up and
down the floor would draw the
most core out of any other exercise
but yet we get very little muscle
burn. Remember you can never
out train a bad diet so if you are
soft around the middle you need
some nutritional coaching, so eat
smart and train correctly!
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move better. At Heart Fit, our
results driven approach covers
every aspect necessary to achieve
your goals, whether they involve
weight loss, sports performance
or a healthier lifestyle. If you are
looking to lose weight or need a
jump-start to get back into shape
our highly qualified trainers will
provide the knowledge and the
means to help you become fit and
stay that way. We are offering a
free functional movement screen
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session to those that are looking to
improve their quality of life.
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Mt. SAC Trustees Elect New Officers
Walnut ––– At its annual organizational meeting on Dec.
12, the Mt. San Antonio College
Board of Trustees elected Dr.
Manuel Baca as president, Fred
Chyr as vice president, and Dr.
David K. Hall as clerk. They will
serve one-year terms, effective
immediately.
Dr. Baca was first elected to
the board in 1999 and reelected
in 2003, 2007, and 2011. He is
a career educator with over 30
years of experience within the
state university and community
college systems. Currently, Dr.
Baca teaches government and
business law/management at
Rio Hondo College and has held
numerous administrative positions there including interim
president. On a statewide level,
he currently serves as President
of the California Community Colleges Board of Governors, which
sets policy and provides guidance
for the 72 districts and 112 colleges. The Diamond Bar resident
has held leadership positions
with numerous organizations
including the Kiwanis of Walnut
Valley, Chinese American Muse-
January 2013
um of Los Angeles (charter member), the Rio Hondo Symphony
Association, and the Los Angeles
and Bell Gardens Boys & Girls
Clubs.
Chyr was elected to the Mt.
San Antonio College Board of
Trustees in November 1995 and
was reelected in 1999, 2003,
2007, and 2011. He last served
as Board President in 2009. He
has nearly 30 years of experience in business and education
and currently serves as Associate
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at the University of
La Verne. He has been an active
member of the Industry Manufacturers Council, Diamond Bar
Chamber of Commerce, Rotary
Club, and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. The
Hacienda Heights resident has
served as an executive volunteer
at Children’s Hospital of Orange
County.
Dr. Hall is currently the longest-serving member of the Mt.
SAC Board of Trustees. He was
appointed to the Board in October 1995 after serving two terms
as President of the Mt. SAC
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Foundation. He was later elected
to four-year board terms in 1997,
2001, 2005, and most recently in
2009. He is Chairman of the Human Resources Committee for
the City of Industry’s Chamber of
Commerce and Vice Chairman of
the San Gabriel Valley Civic Alliance. He has served 20 years on
the San Gabriel Valley YMCA’s
Board of Directors, including two
terms as its President. He currently serves as Vice Chairman
for the Oversight Committees
of the Successor Agencies to the
City of Covina and City of San
Dimas Redevelopment Agencies.
Professionally, Dr. Hall is Senior
Vice President of Hitchcock Automotive Resources, which owns
and operates auto dealerships
throughout Southern California.
The other Mt. SAC trustees
are outgoing president Rosanne
Bader, trustee Judy Chen Haggerty, and student trustee Elisa
Marin.
Sunday, January 20, at 3 p.m.
in The Meeting House at Hillcrest, 2705 Mountain View Drive,
La Verne, the community has the
rare opportunity to experience
Shawn Kirchner’s CD, Meet Me
on the Mountain, in concert. Published in 2008, Kirchner’s CD is a
collection of songs with a mix of
foot-stompin’ bluegrass, polished
country, and soulful folk, inspired
by the film, Brokeback Mountain.
All of the original lead vocalists
from the album will be present
in this “reunion” concert: Ryan
Harrison; Karen Harper; and Alice Kirwan Murray; with Shawn
Kirchner, piano; Michael Butler
Murray, guitar; Bradley Gibson,
fiddle; and Robbie Davis, bass.
heart with a luminous and evocative voice; rich strong and captivating. The vocals are supported by
superb instrumentation,” wrote
Meryl Ann Butler, OpedNews Sr.
Editor in her music review.
Tickets can be purchased
online at livingathillcrest.org/
events /Cultural Arts Society; the
Meeting House Front Desk; or at
the door (if available). Preferred
seating (first four rows) is $25,
and general seating is $20. The
Cultural Arts Society of La Verne
is proud to present this extraordinary concert for all to enjoy at
affordable prices including free
parking and free refreshments
prepared by the gourmet catering
staff of Hillcrest. The Cultural
Arts Society of La Verne is committed to encouraging, promoting,
and providing access to the arts
for all residents of the greater La
Verne community.
Marketing Tips
Put All
the Pieces
Together
By Shorty Feldbush
A & M Mailing Services, Inc.
Shawn Kirchner
Kirchner lives in La Verne
and is the organist/pianist at the
La Verne Church of the Brethren
where he is also the resident composer. He is also a well-known
composer and songwriter in the
musical circles of Los Angeles.
In May, 2012, he was appointed
Swan Family Composer in Residence of the Los Angeles Master
Chorale, a three-year post. His
choral compositions are performed
throughout the United States and
abroad in concert halls, churches,
schools, and on radio, and television.
“All of the songs are beautiful, and some made me cry. The
music is incredible. The players
are amazing and the harmonies
so tight. The balance between the
vocals and the instruments is perfect!” says Penelope Herdt Grover,
vice-president and co-founder of
New York’s ASCIA. Los Angeles
City Councilman, Bill Rosendahl
calls Meet Me on the Mountain
”warm, inviting, soothing, positive
and healing!”
“Lead singer, Ryan Harrison,
(also a La Verne resident) weaves
his melodies around the listener’s
It’s the start of a New Year and
that is good time to review your
marketing strategies and determine how the individual media
types can work together to be most
efficient. Some people tend to get
wrapped up in
one direction
or another and
forget some
of the other
important elements that
Shorty Feldbush need to be
worked on
as well. I’m seeing this more often with respect to the new “social” avenues receiving more than
their fair share of attention. Most
people forget that most of these
networks were not established for
marketing. They were primarily
initiated for family and friends to
form Internet communities. Then
came advertising, sometimes covert, other times paid for in one
way or another. Now there is a
slight “backlash” taking place and
the pendulum is swinging back
to the original use of these tools.
My advice is to soften up on your
move to heavy reliance on FaceBook and other such formats.
Cont. next page
January 2013
Marketing Tips
Continued from page 16
Use them sparingly and mainly to
drive your prospects to your web
site.
The same is true with e-mail.
Use it to get people to look at your
web site or request additional information that you can send to
them in a printed format. Both
your web site and your printed
collateral material need your
constant attention and the use of
your best creative talent to keep
both items current, fresh, colorful
and meaningful to the prospect.
Aside from face to face sales, this
digital media form can do the best
job of marketing your product or
service. You have plenty of space
(no text limitations) and lots of opportunity for dynamic, interactive
graphics that will retain attention. There is literally no limit to
what you might be able to pack
into a relatively short presentation that “rocks.” Another important aspect is that you can change
your pricing, models, colors and
anything else you want to alter in
immediate fashion. And don’t forget that your other formats (newspaper ads, radio, T.V., etc.) along
with Chamber of Commerce participation can all combine to form
pieces of your total marketing
strategy. It keeps your name out
there in front of prospects. That’s
all part of your branding.
While you are at it, ask a few
questions to make sure it is easy
for your prospect to respond, or
better yet, to order or send that
donation. The bottom line is this:
The easier you make it for someone to do something, the more of
them will do it! It’s just one more
fact that you should memorize.
Shorty Feldbush is President of
A & M Mailing Services, Inc., 2871
Metropolitan Place, Pomona, CA
91767. He has been active in providing marketing and advertising
services to the San Gabriel Valley for over 43 years. Should you
wish to contact him regarding a
“Marketing Tip” or other business
advice, he can be reached at (909)
593-6255 or [email protected].
San Gabriel
Valley Literary
Festival to be
Held February
15 - 17, 2013
On President’s Weekend, February 15-17, 2013, the City of
West Covina will be hosting the
first San Gabriel Valley Literary
Festival. The festival will bring
poets, fiction writers, children’s
writers and artists from the Los
Angeles area and all over the
world to present their work to the
people of the San Gabriel Valley.
The festival will also focus on
the work of local writers, and all
residents are invited to participate
in open mics and readings featuring their work.
One of the poets being featured
is Eloise Klein Healy, the newly
named poet laureate of Los Angeles. Others include Suzanne Lummis who has been a central figure
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Foothill Presbyterian Hospital What Should You Do with 401(k)
a Layoff?
Auxiliary Installs 2013 Board of after
Submitted by Cindy Bollinger
Edward Jones Financial Advisor
Directors
As you’re no doubt aware, the tinue to grow tax deferred. But you
The red carpet was rolled
out, the presenters held the envelopes, and the paparazzi had
the cameras ready. On Friday,
make this a successful year will be
the many members that volunteer
their time and services.
Because of the hard work of last
December 6th, Foothill Presbyterian installed their 2013 board of
directors at the annual Christmas
Tea. With much applause and
year’s auxiliary, a check for $33,000
was presented to Irene Burdon,
CEO of the Citrus Valley Health
Foundation and Rich Jett, a member
laughter, the new board members
were presented their “Volly”, the
Oscar, of the volunteer world at
FPH. Those accepting were Pat
Gowder and Pauline Bereuter
(co-presidents), Mary Barham
(first VP publicity), Kay Robinson (second VP ways and means),
David Miller (third VP finance),
Bonnie Singleton (executive secretary), Jack Mateer (policies and
procedures), and Linda DeMarco
(membership). Joining them to
of the Foundation. The money raised
will go towards building the new out
patient surgery unit. This generous donation was made possible by
the hard work of its members and
the support the community gave to
the two main auxiliary fundraisers,
“Corks & Forks” in March and the
holiday home tour in November.
If you would like to become a part
of this worthwhile community organization, please call the volunteer office at (626)857-3103.
of Los Angeles, Tony Barnstone
and international writers like
T. Anders Carson from Canada
and Simon Fruelund, one of Denmark’s best selling fiction writers.
There will be days focused on
mystery writers, graphic novelists, and children’s authors along
with booths for publishers, bookstores, writers, magazines, and
artists.
The mission of the literary festival is to create an egalitarian environment where the work of the
writers of the San Gabriel Valley
is celebrated and recognized by
the world-wide literary community.
The festival will take place
February 15-17, 2013 at the West
Covina City Hall complex from 12
noon to 9 p.m. each day. The festival is free and there is ample free
parking in the City Hall parking
structure.
The San Gabriel Valley Literary Festival http://sgvlitfest.com/
is proud to be partnering with the
City of West Covina http://www.
westcovina.org/, the West Covina
Library http://www.colapublib.
org/libs/wcovina/index.php, the
Friends of the West Covina Library http://www.colapublib.org/
support/friends.html, and Gatsby
Books http://www.gatsbybooks.
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long and deep recession has resulted in the highest unemployment
rate in decades. But if you’ve been
laid off, or if you fear a layoff may
soon be coming, you’re less interested in statistics than in your immediate financial future. How will
you get by until you land a new job?
This is a scary question, of
course. And it can cause you to
look at all your available financial
resources — including your 401(k),
which may well be the largest single financial resource you have.
But before you cash out your
401(k), make sure you understand
what’s involved. Your former employer is required to withhold 20%
of your account balance to prepay
federal taxes. Also, all your 401(k)
proceeds will be taxed as ordinary income. And if you’re under
age 59½ when you liquidate your
401(k), you may also be subject to
a 10 percent penalty. And worst of
all, the money may not be available
to you when you retire.
Obviously, if you have no other
financial resources, you may have
no choice but to tap into your 401(k)
plan. However, if you can find an
alternative way to tide yourself
over until you’re working again,
you may be better off in the long
run by not cashing in your plan.
If you decide against the “cashout” option, what can you do with
your 401(k)? Here are two possibilities:
• Keep the money in your former
employer’s plan. If your former employer permits it, you may be able
to leave your money in your 401(k).
You won’t have to pay any immediate taxes, and your money can con-
may no longer be able to add funds
to your account.
• Roll your money over to an IRA.
If you roll over your 401(k) assets to
an IRA, you’ll avoid paying immediate taxes, and your money can
continue to grow tax deferred. Furthermore, you can fund your IRA
with many types of investments,
as opposed to a 401(k), which may
offer only a handful of choices. And
when you can afford it, you can
make additional contributions to
your IRA. Also, when you retire,
you may find that an IRA gives
you more flexibility in making
withdrawals than a 401(k).
While there are some clear benefits to keeping your 401(k) with
your former employer or moving it
to an IRA, neither choice helps you
answer the question of how you’ll
make it, financially speaking, until you’re working again. If you’ve
built up a cash cushion in the
preceding years, you can turn to
it now, of course. And if you’ve created an investment portfolio outside your 401(k), take a close look
at it. You can consider adjusting
your investment mix to add more
income-producing investments,
if appropriate. Keep in mind that
your portfolio should reflect your
risk tolerance, long-term goals and
time horizon.
A layoff is never easy — and it
can force you to make some tough
choices. But if you can help protect
your 401(k) today, you’ll be helping
yourself tomorrow. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local
Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Page 18
January 2013
SAN DIMAS SENIOR ADVENTURES
The following is the article
that was sent in but didn ‘t get
published last month. This part
is a re-cap I wrote last mo. There
were so many things going on sooo
can just imagine why this wasn ‘t
included in the December San Dimas News. Those of you who were
at the December 11th meeting
already read the article. I printed
out copies for each table. For those
of you who have read this already
you can skip and check out last
part of article. I omitted about the
December 8th snow event I hope
you didn’t forget to play in the
snow with your family.. ..and if
you didn’t have a family. . . adopted one there. It was the best gift
you could have ever given yourself.] Sooooo here’s last month’s
and this month combined...
I just came back from our November holiday silent auction.
There were a lot of great things
and over $ 125.00’s worth of treasurers sold. If you missed this one
we will have another one soon.
Delia brought in two plants. She
said that if we have trouble growing “Beauty” [my name for the
plant] she would help me since
I’ve tried growing Hawaii plants
before. Now where else can you
get a personal gardener like that?
Jerry made some great cupcakes
that my great-grand kids are devouring as I’m writing this to you.
Some were wondering why Nancy
wasn’t there with her famous
cookies. She had her foot operated
on. Miss you Nancy.. .BUT. . . she
and Don will be back.
Margaret and Matt are leaving
to live with their family. A special
thank you goes out to them for
taking care of the B-I-N-G-O for so
many years. Carol is chairperson
and doing a fantastic job. Debiee
resigned as co-chair but still helps
out in the background. She made
a holiday wreath to be raffled for
our club. At our last board meeting
Carol requested that the equipment be updated. WELL.. .wait
till you see what is coming to San
Dimas B-I-N-G-O. It’s going to
be costly but YOU’RE WORTH
IT!! [Yes, I know. . . it’s about time
the equipment was updated] Sooo
when it’s installed PLEASE don’t
forget to thank her.
You really missed listening to
a FANTASTIC singer and piano
player.. . BUT have no fear, I have
their number and will call to see if
we can have them back the beginning of next year. Ashley needed
to perform for her senior project
from Cal Poly and we were the
lucky ones to listen to opera. Sorry, I’m not an opera fan but the
way she sang J really didn’t care
that I didn’t know the words. My
face is red because I heard the accompanist name but forgot it. I’ll
never forget the music he played
though. OH MY GOSH WERE
THEY BOTH GOOD!!!
Following Tuesday Nonie
spent some time talking about her
mother and then finished talking a little about her adventures
in life. What a treat. BJ came up
and told us a little history of her
life too. YOU’VE GOTI’A GET
HER TO TELL YOU HOW
SHE MET HER HUSBAND!!!
We stopped doing autobiographies BUT thanks to Nonie and
BJ’s honesty I know we will be
hearing more next year from others. I know it will be an after thing
BUT the Mellloders wçre here
December 4th They were good.
How do I know this you ask when
I’m writing this November 2Othl?
Well they have performed for us
with a melody of songs, South Pacific & Fiddler on the Roof. Yep,
you who were there remember
too. They will be singing Holiday
music. Jerry their president, was
so excited she called me to perform for us. They know a good audience when they see one.
We will have our business
meeting the second Tuesday of
December and the 18th we will be
entertained by Carlos and Deborah’s family. So if you think you
feel an earthquake between 9:30
and 10:30 it’s just the senior center having fun again. The center
will be closed during the holidays
and hope to start the new year
with choir singing from San Dimas High or Lone Hill.
Okay, I have to tell you where
Prudy and I were November 16th.
We went to the Ed Jones [Chaparral/Vista) Winter Olympics. I
thought last year was great but
this year Prudy and I had even
more fun watching. I started writing on a receipt about games they
played. You’ve gotta read about
the games. Now mind you, while
all this was going on there was
ten.. .yes TEN teams competing.
OK, the first one was... two members had to run and take a donut
off a string hanging from a tree
[no hands] while the other held
a paper plate under donut if it
dropped and finish donut on plate.
Next two had to put a marshmallow between their foreheads go to
designated line and back without
dropping it. Yep, if it was dropped
they had to start over.. .Beanbag
toss across lawn. Last but not
least.. .ALL had to get on shower
curtain and turn it over with feet
without touching the grass. Phew!
That was just one game. Yellow
and Aqua won.
Shellie was the winner of the
all you could fit in your mouth
LARGE marshmallows and after
each marshmallow say, “TurkeyLerky’ She did it with THREE
in her mouth. She looked like
a TALL chipmunk... They had
musical chairs.. .Staffmernbers
were included in all the games.
After three chairs were destroyed
the Red team won with yellow as
follow-up.
Next.. .[each same relay team
consisting of about 10] in partners
of 2 had to take lipstick, glasses,
shoes and watch out of a bucket.
- OH yes and a roll of toilet paper.
One team mate sat on a chair
[staff member] as others put lipstick, glasses and watch then two
put on a pair of shoes. Final 2 had
to dress the person in TP. Now
here comes the funniest part.
They had to go down a pink runway without losing any TP. Some
did the whole modeling thing. No
I won’t tell you which teachers did
that. The kids and the staff had a
lot of fun with each other.
Did you know that the first
Thanksgiving drink was BEER?
One of the games was questions
about first Thanksgiving. Well,
when the Olympics were finished
the first place was yellow and close
second the aqua team. Prudy and
I led the Winter Olympic parade
and had a fantastic turkey feast. I
was honored to be Prudy’s driver
again this year.
I worked for the Bonita Unified
School District for over 12 years
and worked with a lot of special
friends five years ago. While we
were there, Prudy introduced me
to one of the staff members, Jannet, who will come and entertain
us next year with her voice. She
will cut her lunch short so that she
can sing for us. If you know of an
organization or someone with tal-
ent PLEASE let me know so that
we can benefit as well.
I personally would like to
thank Claudia for doing a great
job bringing in 116 members before she retired from Membership.
She will not be returning on the
board in 2013 BUT she will be at
some meetings. It’s hard to bring
her granddaughter and relax.
Alex is three BUT knows the flag
salute, prayer, and part of the Senior Creed and also, knows what
to sing when we all get in that
big circle holding hands. Oh and
those special hugs she gives.
It doesn’t seem like another
year has slipped by. You stayed
cool in the summer here at the
SAN DIMAS COMMUNITY
BUILDING. . .now stay warm in
the winter here, too. Lunch sign
ups start around 11:00. Don’t forget to call before hand if you’re not
a regular. Thursday there is free
B-I-N-G-O before and after lunch.
Before I close I just wanted to
thank Ron Johnson who entertained us on our Thursday night
dinner. It gave me chills when he
recognized the service men and
women at the dinner. He sang a
tribute to them, too! I miss having
the dinner on Friday night but I’m
sooo glad I didn’t miss that night.
Don’t forget to get your Five
Star Cook Book [Of Highest Ranking Recipes from the Homefront]
H.E.R.O .E. S. . . only $20.00.
The following is for January’s
article.. .we are collecting canned
foods for the food bank. Cindy will
be our new membership Chair.
A special thanks to Claudia for
working sooo hard this past year
as membership chairperson. She
is moving to Fontana and said
she will drop in from time to time
to visit. [“Claudia, don’t forget to
bring your three year old granddaughter Alex with you] Now the
following is really funny... Alex
was asked to pick out the winner
for the wreath drawing. WELL,
she drew her grandma’s ticket.
Needless to say we had to kid
Claudia.
We had a fantastic senior luncheon at the Atria in San Dimas
Sue did a fabulous job getting the
entertainment and enough raffles
for everyone there. We hope to
have the same entertainer some
time in 2013. Sue presented Mart
with an afghan. He will be 98 on
the 24th of December. Deborah
also will be celebrating on that
day [no I didn’t ask her age] but
she did get any early Christmas
gift. She won the BEAUTIFUL
quilt that was given as the main
raffle. We ate while we were entertained and as friends finished
their lunch sang along. Some of
us sang and ate in between songs.
GREA TJOB SUE!!!
Talking about Deborah, her
family came on the 8th and sang.
We had a blast — those of you who
were there know what I mean.
Had the place a jumpin’ again!
Special thanks to Carlos [J.R.] on
piano William on Drums and Beverly [daughter-in-law] Destiny
and Olivia granddaughters and
last by not least Joshua a friend
did a sing a long with us. WHAT
BEAUTIFUL VOICES... Have no
fear we asked them back.
We won’t have a meeting on
the first Tuesday of January because people will be celebrating
with family and friends January
1st. Tuesday January 8th will be
installation of board and hope to
have someone come out with informative information for members that day also. Working on
that as I type this article. We will
have our business meeting January 1 5 Looking forward to listening to the San Dimas Chamber
singers January 22”. Don’t forget
B-I-N-G-O on the last Tuesday of
January. This is your club sooo if
you have something you’d like to
learn about or someone you’d like
to be entertained by PLEASE let
me know. Don’t forget to check
out the two craft rooms.. .they are
busy working on holiday gifts as I
type. So much to do at the center
as i’ve mentioned before.
Thanks to ALL the business stores that lit up the town
during the holiday. A special
thanks to the San Dimas News
for printing the articles for the
senior club.
Hope your year in 2013 will
be filled with new and exciting
adventures. Stay happy and well.
Please remember Barbara and
Helen’s families. They were very
special to our club members. Welcome to all the new comers.
I hope I didn’t forget anything
and if I did. . . chalk it up to old
age... Jay
Citrus College Named Among Top Three Community Colleges in California
Providing Students with Unprecedented Transfer Opportunities
Citrus College has been hailed
for greatly increasing opportunities and options for its students to
successfully transfer into the California State University System,
becoming one of three top colleges
in the entire 112 Community College System to comply at a high
rate with Senate Bill 1440 - the
Student Transfer Achievement
Reform (STAR) Act.
The recognition was highlighted in a progress report released
this month by The Campaign for
College Opportunity, which initially sponsored SB 1440. The
STAR Act was created in 2010 to
enact a clear, consistent statewide
pathway for California’s community college students to transfer into
the California State University
system.
“This report really spells out
how well we are doing here at Citrus College,” said Joanne Montgomery, President of the Board of
Trustees. “Under the strong management of Dr. Geraldine Perri and
her team, as well as the collaborative relationship that we have with
our faculty and staff, this report is
a very clear, measurable indicator
that we are working to ensure our
students are succeeding and our
community is being served.”
In its progress report, the Campaign for College Opportunity reviewed SB 1440 implementation
at all 112 community colleges,
based on the number of associate
degrees for transfer that have been
developed or are currently in progress at each individual campus.
An initial set of 18 Transfer Model
Curricula were developed at the
State level and put in place since
February 22.
Previously each community
college established its own requirements for students to obtain associate degrees, and curriculum
did not always align with transfer
pathways to four-year universities.
Students at some campuses faced
two sets of degree requirements in
order to graduate with an associate degree and transfer fulfillment.
A simplified and uniform transfer
pathway now provides students
with clear expectations and real-
istic timetables, shortening their
time to graduation and reducing
total cost of degree completion.
“Making this adjustment was
really a campus-wide focus and it
really speaks to this college’s commitment to student success,” said
Citrus College Superintendent/
President Geraldine M. Perri,
Ph.D. “We accept all students with
open arms – regardless of academic level. And with that open door,
we embrace our role in identifying
and articulating a clear pathway
that will lead to success with hard
work and commitment to the program. Implementing SB 1440 continues to be a work in progress, but
I appreciate that our successes are
being recognized.”
The uniform transfer pathway
was developed by a statewide
SB 1440 Implementation and
Oversight Committee (IOC) that
developed uniform framework of
courses required for an Associate
Degree for Transfer for a specific
major. At the time of this review,
the Committee had developed 18
Transfer Model Curricula (TMC),
and asked colleges to align their
degrees within this framework.
Conversely, CSU campuses are
required to similarly prepare to receive these degrees.
Citrus College, along with
Pasadena City College, now offers
13 TMC Pathways. They are only
surpassed by Fullerton College,
which has adopted all 18 initial
TMC Pathways.
January 2013
Page 19
Travel Story
Favorite
Hotels
By Stan Wawer
Over the last 14 years I have traveled the world as a travel editor,
freelance travel writer and photographer. I have stayed in some real
dives and in some of the world’s finest hotels and resorts. Listed here are
my 12 favorite hotels around the world.
Hotel Plaza Athenee. Our waiter stayed close to our table so that he
could fill our champagne glass every time it got three-quarters empty.
I was given a tour of the signature suites. In one, our host asked me to
1. The Ritz of London
Every day, rain or shine, the doorman reminds you not to forget your
brolly (umbrella). Afternoon tea at the Ritz is legendary. Reservations
Brown Palace Suite (photo by Stan Wawer)
The Ritz dining room (photo courtesy of The Ritz)
are necessary and the Palm Court setting is elegance at its finest. The
restaurant has the opulence of an 18th or 19th century ballroom. The
service is impeccable. The Ritz has a superb location in Piccadilly, in
the heart of London. Its backyard is Green Park, which takes you to
Buckingham Palace and other London attractions. The Ritz is at 150
Piccadilly. The Ritz website is www.theritzlondon.com.
2. Park Hotel Vitznau, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland.
Park Hotel Vitznau is a castle-like hotel from a bygone era. Built in
1903, the elegant hotel celebrates its 109th birthday this year. I woke
Plaza Athenee Courtyard
(photo courtesy of Hotel Plaza Athenee
open the French doors and walk out onto the balcony. When I stepped
out onto the balcony, I was facing the Eiffel Tour. It doesn’t get anymore romantic than that. If you saw the 2003 movie “Something’s Gotta Give,” with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton, you will remember
Nicholson coming out of the Plaza Athenee near the end of the movie.
The hotel’s red awnings make it unmistakable. 25 Avenue Montaigne,
75008 Paris. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.plaza-athenee-paris.com.
6. Le Meurice, Paris
Le Meurice is a Five-Star hotel across the street from the famous
Tulleries Garden, a few steps away from the Place de la Concorde and
12. Beau Rivage, Lausanne
Once the most beautiful hotel
in Europe and still one of the most
beautiful, the Beau Rivage, which
overlooks a lake, is the only European hotel with a dog cemetery.
The Beau Rivage (photo by Stan Wawer)
The five-star hotel was built in
1862. It has two parts connected
by a pavilion. The second part was
added in 1908.
All information is accurate at
the time of publication but prices,
dates and other details are all subject to change. Confirm all information before making any travel
arrangements.
Travel Editor Stan Wawer is
a La Verne resident, a member
of the Society of American Travel
Writers and editor of his own
travel blog, www.travelwithstan.
blogspot.com. Address all travelrelated questions to his blog.
Park Hotel Vitznau (photo by Stan Wawer)
up my first morning at Park Hotel Vitznau to the calming sound of cowbells tinkling on a nearby hillside. I opened the drapes to my suite and
looked out at Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps. It is one of the most
beautiful places in the world. Vitznau, around the corner from the hotel,
is a hamlet, with a cog-wheeled railroad that takes you up to Mt. Rigi
where you can view the French, Italian and Swiss Alps.
It is under new ownership and undergoing a complete renovation,
with reopening scheduled for Spring 2013. I cannot image it being any
better than when I stayed there a decade ago. Website: www.parkhotelvitznau.ch.
3. The Dorchester, London
The Dorchester (photo courtesy of The Dorchester)
The Dorchester is one of the most exclusive hotels in the world. Its
new ballroom has opened after an extensive renovation. It is the favorite
hotel of oil rich travelers from the Middle East. Everything about the
Dorchester says elegance. The Dorchester is across the street from Hyde
Park at Park Lane. Website: www.thedorchester.com.
4. Sonnenalp Resort of Vail Hotel, Vail, CO.
Sonnenalp is in the heart of Vail Village and one of the world’s top
resorts. My wife and I spent three nights in a glorious suite overlooking Vail’s ski runs. We had a fireplace and a heated bathroom floor. On
our second day, we sat in front of a roaring fireplace in the King’s Club
lounge sipping cocktails and watching the snow fall a week after Easter.
This place is magic. (Sonnenalp Resort of Vail, 20 Vail Road. Reservations: (970) 476-5656. Call (866) 284-4411 for current rates. www.sonnenalp.com.)
5. Hotel Plaza Athenee, Paris
Just like Ricky Blaine and Ilsa Lund, my wife and I will always have
Paris and the most romantic dinner of our lives in the courtyard of the
Le Meurice (photo courtesy of Le Meurice)
a short walk to the Louvre. Service here is on the grand scale and always
with a smile. At Le Meurice, opulence and comfort go hand in hand. Every
room and suite is spacious. A stay here and you are in the lap of luxury.
228 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.lemeurice.com.
7. Ritz-Carlton Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8. Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta, Canada
(The Fairmont Banff Springs. Often revered as the “Castle in the
Rockies.” It originally opened in 1888 by the Canadian Pacific Railway.
A three-year, $75 million renovation was completed in 2001. Guestroom
remodeling was completed in 2002. The Willow Stream Spa received a
$2.3 million facelift in the fall of 2003. The Stanley Thompson Golf Course
is one of the most picturesque in the world. For more information or reservations, visit www.fairmont.com or call (866) 540-4407.)
9. Vail Cascade Resort & Spa, Vail, CO.
Vail Cascade Hotel & Club, 1300 Westhaven Drive. Reservations:
(970) 476-7111or (800) 282-4183. 289 rooms. Summer rates and special
packages. Bring your basketball shoes. Magnificent health club has a
beautiful indoor court with glass backboards. www.vailcascade.com.
Traveling with your dog? Call (800) 282-4183 for more information.)
10. The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA.
Since 1895, the hotel has been recognized as one of the grandest hotels
in America. It is a AAA five-diamond, Mobil five-star hotel. The Jefferson
is reminiscent of a more gracious era. Learn about the legend of the grand
staircase leading from the rotunda to the main lobby. Was the staircase
the prototype for the one used in Scarlet O’Hara’s Atlanta home in “Gone
with the Wind?” 101 W. Franklin St., Richmond, Virginia 23220. For reservations, call (888) 918-1895. Website: www.jeffersonhotel.com.
11. Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Denver
I have stayed at the Brown Place three times. It has a warm, fuzzy
feeling wrapped in elegance. My last stay was in one of its finest suites.
The hotel also has a great pub — Ship Tavern. It features exceptional micro-brewed beer. It’s in the heart of Downtown Denver, just a short walk
to the 16th Street Mall, which is the city’s shopping and dining hub. 321
17th St., Denver 80202. (800) 321-2599. Website: www.brownplace.com.
Junior
Volunteers
Donate
Recliner to
Hospital
The Junior Volunteers at
Foothill Presbyterian gave
an early Christmas present
to the hospital and its patients. Through their tea bag
fund raiser they were able
to purchase a special $2500
hospital recliner for the second floor. This recliner will
be used by family members
who wish to stay with their
loved ones overnight. Having
a comfortable place for them
to rest will benefit all.
These 74 junior volunteers
work throughout the hospital. Some you will see at
the front desk, some are discharging patients or delivering food trays and some help
out in the emergency room.
Those involved with the
STARS program get special
training and then are able to
visit the patients. Their hard
work and smiles are much
appreciated.
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