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Crescenta Valley Weekly TH E F OOTHILLS COMMUNITY NEW S PA P E R November 19, 2015 Petition Filed to Repeal Utility Users Tax By Jason KUROSU A petition to repeal the city of Glendale’s Utility Users Tax has received the requisite number of signatures to be considered for approval or placement on a municipal ballot measure, city officials said Tuesday. The issue came before the Glendale City Council Tuesday night when the petition was certified, having received more than 2,000 signatures, well over the required mark of 1,366 signatures. The Utility Users Tax is composed of taxes on electricity, gas, water, telecommunications and video. According to city officials, the tax makes up 15.2% of the city’s budget or about $28 million. The measure would be known as “Stop the Utility Users Tax.” The text of the proposed measure reads, “Whereas, the people of the city of Glendale find and declare that federal, state and local taxation has reached confiscatory levels; that unrestrained spending and see GCC on page 8 w w w . c v w e e k l y . c o m VOL . 7 , N O . 1 0 Lacing Up Before Chowing Down The annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive has been a foothill tradition for 22 years. By Jason KUROSU P repare your Thanksgiving appetites early with the 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive in La Cañada, an early morning, community-wide event that combines fitness with a charitable cause. Starting at 8:30 a.m. at La Cañada’s Memorial Park, participating runners of all ages and abilities will take off on a 5K run/ walk, in what has become an annual tradition on a holiday typically associated with much more sedentary activities. Immediately after the 5K, a one mile kids’ run for children 12 and under will start at around 9:30 a.m. Parents are encouraged to run with their kids if they like at no additional cost. Kids in strollers and pets on a leash may also take part (or be along for the ride) in either run. An award ceremony will cap off File photos Hundreds are expected to turn out for the annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Food Drive. The Run is on Thanksgiving morning starting at 8:30 at Memorial Park in La Cañada. the festivities, rewarding the first runners to cross the finish line recognizing both genders and a variety of age groups. Of course, though, winning is not the goal of this holiday event, which is also being organized as usual between the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge and the Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station. Many will think with their stomachs on Thanksgiving Day, but it is the hunger of those in need that will be the real focus. The sheriff’s station will have trucks at the park to gather donations of non-perishable food items and will distribute the donations to families in need, said see RUN on page 7 Candlelight Vigil Held in Remembrance of Joe Gatto By Charly SHELTON Photo by Charly SHELTON Assemblyman Mike Gatto, with his wife Danielle, leads the procession in remembrance of his father who was murdered two years ago. The investigation is ongoing. Two years ago, Joe Gatto was murdered. November 12 was the anniversary of his death and for his family and friends, the day is marked with remembrance and tribute for this member of the community. On this year’s anniversary, a candlelight vigil was held at the Tesla pocket park in Los Feliz. The vigil began at the park with dozens of people whose life Joe touched personally and, with candles burning in hand, they processed down the street to Joe’s house, where he was the victim of a gunshot wound during a home invasion. “Two years ago today, right about this time of night, my father was likely drawing his last breaths,” said Assemblyman Mike Gatto, Joe’s son. “None of us know how long we’re going to have on this planet, and we certainly don’t know how long others will have. But there’s one thing that I think everybody here can agree on and that is that my father was taken too soon.” » news » SPORTS Mutts (and Their Owners) Strut Their Stuff at CV Park Falcons Lament Injuries, Look to Next Year Pa g e 3 Pa g e 1 1 Two years later and the case still remains unsolved. Assemblyman Gatto informed the crowd with the latest news in the case, asking once again for the community’s help in finding his father’s killer. They know that there is a witness who got a close look at the person of interest, but has yet to come forward. At this point, Gatto said, the family and the police are more than willing to follow the smallest lead. For the family and friends of the family, all they want is closure and justice. “I have been associated with Mother of Good Council parish off and on since 1972, and Joe was a faithful parishioner there,” said Father James Mott, from Our Mother of Good Council Church. “When I returned eight years ago, I was surprised to see that Joe was there, every morning, in the same pew in the church, praying. A good man, I ask you to remember him in your prayers and help to bring whoever murdered him to justice so that person may eventually see CANDLELIGHT on page 7 » BETWEEN FRIENDS Legacy of Louise Forbes Pa g e 1 5 plan now to attend the la crescenta tree lighting on dec. 4 at the library Page 2 www.cvweekly.com from the desk of the publisher A Generous Spirit INSIDE Just one week away is Thanksgiving, the start of the holiday season (despite Christmas music already playing on some radio stations!). While many are eager to leap frog over the Thanksgiving holiday, I raise a hand and say, “Wait! Slow down! Christmas will be here before you know it! Let’s take a minute to give thanks for all that we have.” Because we do have a lot with many of us benefitting from the spirit of generosity that can be found across our entire community. This spirit was evident all around the Crescenta Valley on Saturday. From the Council of the Blind Mutt Strut at CV Park to the annual holiday boutiques for Prom Plus and Gethsemane Church to the La Crescenta Woman’s Club antiques and collectibles event, volunteers and donors made sure that these events took place by helping these nonprofit organizations. I was at the Prom Plus holiday boutique, one of Prom Plus’ largest fundraisers, and was delighted to see hundreds of shoppers stop by St. Luke’s of the Mountains (which donated the use of the property for the day). The money raised will go toward the main event in May when more than 450 students are expected at the Crescenta-Cañada YMCA (which donates its property) for Prom Plus. I was also excited to learn at the boutique that local bakery La Fleur (on Honolulu Avenue) will be donating a portion of its proceeds from Thanksgiving pie sales to Prom Plus! (I’ve already ordered mine.) Why? Because they want to lend a hand. And they’re not unusual. Shannon Pondella, who owns Surface Fitness in Sparr Heights, collects shoes from her customers every No- vember then donates them to Souls for Soles. This year, the folks at Surface Fitness are stretching their “giving muscles” further by adopting Hillsides School and Learning Center in Pasadena and raising money to purchase physical activity equipment for the school’s physical education program. Their main fundraiser is an open house tonight, Thursday Nov. 19 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. They are asking folks to stop by Surface Fitness Inc. (3470 Ocean View Blvd.) and take part in a raffle or perhaps just make a donation. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of physical activity equipment. Mary O’Keefe, who runs the Fire House Youth Center, received a much-needed check from the local Kiwanis on behalf of the Fire House to purchase food for the 70-plus kids she and fellow volunteers Tracy Fisher and Julie Dowse feed every week. Many people are surprised to learn that the Fire House is self-sustaining; it survives on donations. The money given will take care of a few weeks of meals for these kids. These are just a few examples of the many people and organizations that step up when the call for “Help!” is made. I look forward in the upcoming months to share more. Robin Goldsworthy is the publisher of the Crescenta Valley Weekly. She can be reached at [email protected] or (818) 248-2740. NewS�����������������������������������3 SPORTS������������������������������11 Just for fun���������������19 Viewpoints��������������������9 BETWEEN FRIENDS���15 RELIGION�����������������������20 BUSINESS�������������������������� 21 Youth������������������������������10 LEISURE���������������������������17 CLASSIFIEDS������������������� 22 November 19, 2015 Weatherin the Foothills “We can never have enough of nature. We must be refreshed by the sight of inexhaustible vigor, vast and titanic features, the sea-coast with its wrecks, the wilderness with its living and decaying trees, the thunder-cloud and the rain.” ~ Henry David Thoreau, 1817-1862 Waiting for the rain. My rain gauge remains at exactly 4.96 inches of rain, leaf-free and waiting to receive. The threatening clouds of earlier this week failed to bring a drop of measurable rain to our area. We were slightly off the main storm track, but still got the impact of 40-degree temperatures backed by strong NW winds. Cold! So what about El Niño? And is it too soon to start building a large capacity ship? Hopefully the plans have been approved and are in the hands of a good local (and fast-working) shipwright. Based on November’s scant rainfall, many still doubt El Niño’s probable impact. I’ve paid close attention to Bill Patzert – climatologist at NASA’s JPL in La Cañada Flintridge – over the past months. After the 2014-15 El Niño “big flop,” Dr. Patzert’s predictions have understandably erred on the safe or conservative side. In May, with optimism, he indicated signs were encouraging. The statement was tempered; it was still too early to declare El Niño a given. A lot can change in a few months … and that it did. Come summer conditions ripened; equatorial waters continued to warm and the trade winds began to shift. El Niño fervor kicked into high gear among climatologists, meteorologists, oceanographers and weather-watchers alike. Front row seats were filled, waiting for the show to begin. If an extra seat is available, the “Prophet of California climate” Bill Patzert will no doubt be interested! Why? In his own words, “This could be among the strongest El Niños … dating back to 1950.” It’s now November. The wait time is less as the event grows. Front-row and center spectator (Bill) comments, “This El Niño is larger, it’s more intense, it’s more embedded in the ocean … It’s a done deal.” The curtain time for a typical El Niño is the first of the year. Normally its duration is three months. Nothing is certain this time. For the time being, enjoy the warm and very dry weather. Through the weekend, Santa Ana winds and temperatures pushing 90 degrees are expected across the foothills. Come Monday an on-shore/off-shore wind battle takes over. A consensus of meteorological opinions predicts cold conditions to prevail. The Thanksgiving Day weather-cornucopia is overflowing. A chance for rain, winds, blue skies, clouds are all in the mix. No matter the final content combination, I promise it will be cold. Perfect Thanksgiving weather. Blessings and safe travels to all. Sue Kilpatrick is a Crescenta Valley resident and Official Skywarn Spotter for the National Weather Service. Reach her at [email protected]. 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The La Crescenta Library is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. Mutts (and Their Owners) Strut Their Stuff at CV Park Ornaments Needed In preparation for the inaugural La Crescenta Christmas Tree lighting on Friday, Dec. 4, the Crescenta Valley Town Council is asking for donations of large tree ornaments. Ornaments should be a minimum of six inches wide or long, purchased or homemade. They can be dropped off at the La Crescenta Library or Robbyn Battles’ office at 2606 Foothill Blvd. The tree lighting takes place at the La Crescenta Library and begins with crafts for children and refreshments at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. and the lighting is at 7:15 p.m. For more information, contact CVTC President Robbyn Battles at robbyn@ thecvcouncil.com. The La Crescenta Library is located at 2809 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. El Niño Info In preparation of El Niño, the County of Los Angeles has designated resources for county residents. Sandbags will be available at La Cañada fire station 19 at 1729 Foothill Blvd., fire station 82 at 352 Foothill Blvd. and in La Crescenta at fire station 63 at 4526 Ramsdell Ave. In addition to sandbag information, the county’s website has information on all aspects of the upcoming El Niño including Los Angeles County rainfall map, National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration – El Niño portal, storm safety guidelines, rainy weather safety tips, winter safety tips, winter weather tips for pets and animals. There is also a printable safety brochure in various languages. To learn more, visit https://www.lacounty. gov/elnino#. Welcome to Fall at the Rosemont Preserve The community is invited to spend a fall afternoon at the Rosemont Preserve. There is an “open gate” event on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This is a chance to for guests visit the Preserve and wander the trail at their own pace, enjoying the tranquil setting, the wildlife and the natural beauty. Photographers are encouraged to bring their cameras to capture the late afternoon light. Friends of the Rosemont Preserve Committee members will be available to answer questions and show this community resource. Everyone is welcome! Those planning on attending should wear sturdy shoes. This event is free to the public, all ages, no reservations required. Rain cancels event. Sorry, no pets please. The Preserve is located at the north end of Rosemont Avenue, just past the chain link fence. As street parking is limited, please park at Two Strike Park, 5107 Rosemont Ave. in La Crescenta. For further information contact the Friends of the Rosemont Preserve at [email protected]. Photos by Mary O’KEEFE By Mary O’KEEFE L ast Saturday’s California Council of the Blind Mutt Strut was a success, according to organizers. “It was a great day,” said Donna Pomerantz, Mutt Strut organizer. The event took months of planning, from creating the 2K/5K track to organizing an army of volunteers. A portion of the proceeds from the Mutt Strut will be used by City of Hope, one of the foremost medical research institutions in the nation, to conduct cancer prevention and diabetes research. The funds will also be used to support Braille literacy, college and vocational scholarships, technology loans, The Blind Californian quarterly magazine, training conferences and conventions, Employment Assistance programs, crisis intervention, family education, awareness and peer support, and community outreach through public education. “We had [about] 78 registrants,” Pomerantz said. The event took place at Crescenta Valley Park, which Pomerantz said was the perfect brain injury. He recovered and would be running alongside venue to give runners a chance devotes his life to bringing with them. “I am proud to be blind,” he to be in nature. The runners attention to wounded warriors said. were sighted, visually impaired and to the visually impaired. He told the audience he and blind. They ran with and without guide dogs. They were provided guidance SCOTT W. BEEVE, M.D., FACS if needed by volunteers including those from Prom Plus Club and Leo’s Club from the Lions Club. Sgt. Major Jesse Acosta joined the run and spoke to the audience at the beginning and end of the event. Acosta was assigned to HQ Battery 2/55th Air Defense Artillery out of Fort Bliss, Texas. After completing his second contract with the service he took a year and a half off, but then decided to enlist in the Army Reserves. He was assigned to D Co. 14th Comp Combat Engineers in El rates & finetitive a Monte. He served a long, availablen! cing CALL NOW FOR YOUR FREE CONSULTATION distinguished career and in 2005 was deployed All procedures performed in the office surgical suite. as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was VOTED BEST OPHTHALMOLOGIST YEAr AFTEr YEAr! wounded in a mortar attack in 2006. 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Rabinov was appointed in October for a three-year term, joining 17 others on the board who provide input on the state program’s overall goals and priorities, according to the Trust for Public Land. “I have a strong passion for open space and this affords me an opportunity to share the vision and values of the Trust for Public Land in communities that can benefit from parks, green schools, and open space where they can enjoy all the natural wonders of the outdoors with their family and friends,” said Rabinov in a press release. According to Gina Fromer, the Trust for Public Land’s California State director, the organization has protected more than 3 million acres and established 5,200 park and conservation projects nationwide since its inception in 1972. “As soon as we met, it was magic,” Fromer said of Rabinov, whom she called “one of the most passionate people I’ve met in a long time.” Fromer noted a common interest in providing access to open space, particularly for people living in many Los Angeles county areas that lack such resources. “Eighty percent of people live in cities and without access to park space,” said Fromer, who described the organization’s overall goal as “connecting people to nature” and “ensuring that everyone has access to parks and open space.” Among the Trust for Public Land’s current projects in the L.A. County area are the preservation and protection of wildlife and open space in the San Gabriel Mountains and the Green Alleys project, which installs environmentallyfriendly infrastructure such as drought-tolerant plants and permeable pavement for the reduction of flooding and absorption of stormwater in L.A. County alleyways. For more information on the Trust for Public Land, visit C M www.tpl.org. Y B CV Weekly Subscribers! 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The board invited agreement last month on their members of the public to voice contract negotiations, which the their concerns or support for the district and the membership voted creation of a charter school within to approve. According to GTA the district at the board meeting’s President Taline Arsenian, 80% public hearing. ISLA is the proposed foreign of the total membership voted and of those who voted, 92.5% language immersion school, which voted yes to approve the tentative will operate within the GUSD area, agreement. The GUSD board giving more students a chance at voted unanimously to accept the immersion learning. The existing Foreign Language agreement and the issue is closed program, Academies of Glendale (FLAG), with both sides happy. The early start date of the is operated within established upcoming 2016-17 school year, schools in the district and offers beginning Aug. 8, 2016, is another 100 seats, with a wait list beyond issue that was discussed at the that. 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Everyone worked [together]; women went to work in the factories. War was won in Detroit as well as on the battlefield.” Photos by Dick CLUBB TOP: Charles Tucker, with a JROTC member, enjoyed the mixer hosted by Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion Hall on Veterans Day. LEFT: Legion members were on hand to greet guests. RIGHT: The JRTOC color guard began the evening’s festivities. For more stories, please visit us online at www.cvweekly.com City of Glendale Prepares Residents for El Niño By Mary O’KEEFE Like most Californians, Crescenta Valley and Glendale residents are preparing for El Niño. The City of Glendale has developed a website that will hopefully answer questions and concerns of the predicted upcoming weather change. El Niño is defined as abovenormal sea surface temperatures in the area of the equator in the Pacific Ocean. It is expected that this El Niño could rank among the top three strongest since 1950, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). On the city website is information from NOAA and other agencies on the subject of El Niño including where to find sandbags and even how to fill them properly. “It provides all of our emergency notifications and social media [information],” said Brandy Villanueva, Glendale Fire Department public information officer. It also features information for the communities of Burbank and Pasadena with resources including city and some Los Angeles County agencies. “Our number one goal was to have a one stop shopping [area] for all of these agencies,” Villanueva said. The idea behind the website was to gather information from the different cities including fire, police, public information officers and city managers and to share that information with residents in the fastest possible way, Villanueva said. Glendale staff has planned a series of community meetings to help residents navigate the website. One of those meetings will be held at the Center for Spiritual Living, 4845 Dunsmore Ave. The date and time have yet to be finalized, according to Villa. To explore the city’s website, visit www.elninoready.org. The city did not include information for the county portion of La Crescenta. That information can be found at www.lacounty.gov. La Cañada Air Conditioning & Heating www.lacanadaair.com W intEr iS c oming! 24hr EmErgEncy SErvicE • 7 Days a week-even on holidays • Service & Repair All Makes • Senior Discounts • Financing Available • Free Estimates Call us and make an appointment to have your system serviced! Proudly Serving our community for 37 years 818.790.8000 LIC# 536450 • ALL mAjor CredIt CArdS ACCePted NEWS Obituary James Fishback Boreham November 19, 2015 • Page 7 www.cvweekly.com Obituary Huttner Printing Company in Burbank. In 1984, he started his own printing sales company, which he successfully ran until retiring in 2008. Two favorite clients included Magic Mountain and the LA Zoo. Ken was a member of the La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and most recently led the Cornerstone Crew, which was responsible for beautifying and maintaining the gardens on church grounds. In addition to his dedication to the church and his love for gardening, Ken’s interests included a passion for all sports, including coaching his son’s basketball and baseball teams. He was a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan who cheered the team on during their latest playoff run. He also enjoyed camping with his family and church friends. He had a great sense of humor whose repertoire of one-liners was renown throughout the community. He loved to make people laugh. Ken was always encouraging to others and was a great inspiration to many as he kept active even after having one leg amputated five years ago. A memorial service has been scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church, 2902 Montrose Ave., Glendale/La Crescenta 91214. All are welcome. The family asks that in lieu of flowers any contributions be made to the Cornerstone Crew at La Crescenta Presbyterian Church. Kenneth A. Thomas April 25, 1934 – Nov. 6, 2015 James Fishback Boreham, 85, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 20 at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena following a brief illness. The youngest of three brothers, Jim was born to Roland and Anita Boreham on an extended business trip in Ohio. Soon afterwards, the family moved back to their home in Beverly Hills. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School in 1948, he attended USC, where he met his future wife Helen. He joined the Navy in 1950 and served in the Korean War. While on leave in 1952, Jim and Helen married. Back at sea, Jim got the exciting news that he was going to be a father. He met his son, Greg, at age 6 months after returning from Korea. Following his four-year stint in the Navy, Jim finished his electrical engineering degree at UCLA and was promptly hired by JPL when space exploration was in its infancy. One of his early projects at JPL was designing and building the high gain antennas that transmitted the first photos of the moon and Mars. Jim also helped with advanced planning for the Voyager Mission to the outer planets and supervised RF component advanced development. He retired from JPL in 1985. Jim and Helen had two daughters following the birth of their son. They bought their first home in Tujunga, moved to La Crescenta where the children attended school and eventually on to La Cañada. They were known to have a passion for animals and often brought home stray dogs. Jim and Helen enjoyed overseas travel and time at their Lake Arrowhead home. Jim was also an avid golfer and belonged to Oakmont Country Club and Lake Arrowhead Country Club. He was also a member of Seafarers at La Cañada Presbyterian Church. Jim survived his wife, Helen, who passed away in 2006. They were married 54 years. He leaves behind his son Greg Boreham and his wife Nancy Fairchild; his daughter Linda Yaussi and her husband Paul Yaussi; daughter Carrie Grochow and her husband Tim Grochow; 10 grandchildren, four great grandchildren and many close friends. Jim taught his children and grandchildren the value of charity. Some of his favorite philanthropies included the Pasadena Humane Society, Los Altos Auxiliary and Union Station, Pasadena. A memorial service celebrating his life will be on Nov. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at La Cañada Presbyterian Church, 626 Foothill Blvd., with a reception to follow in Fellowship Hall. Kenneth A. Thomas passed away Nov. 6 as a result of complications from a stroke. He was 81 years old. Ken was born April 25, 1934 in Los Angeles, the son of Britt and Florence Thomas. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Jackie; sister Suzanne; son Mark; daughter Lori; and five grandchildren. Ken grew up in south Los Angeles. His family moved to Westchester when he was 10 years old. He graduated from Manual Arts High School in 1951. He also attended Harbor Junior College, where he developed an interest in the printing business. Ken served in the Army between 1954 and 1957, where he was stationed in Germany and worked for the Stars and Stripes newspaper. He resumed his career in the printing industry as a lithographer at G.R. RUN from Cover Maureen Bond, executive director at the Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge. Food donated during last year’s event went to more than 150 needy families. Food donations will be accepted up to the day of the run, as well as monetary donations towards the food drive or the community center. Sen. Carol Liu and Capt. Bill Song of the CV Sheriff ’s Station will also attend, said Bond. She encouraged any and all to take part in the run, reiterating that there is “no pressure” for those considering participation. Overall, Bond expressed joy about the continuing tradition that the Thanksgiving Day run has built within the community, with sometimes “three or four generations of many families taking part.” Tickets for the 5K Run/Walk are $35 and kids’ mile tickets are $15 by Nov. 25; $40 and $20 respectively on the day of the event. Registration will be open at 7 a.m. A 5K warm-up led by La Cañada’s Extreme Bootcamp starts at 8 a.m. Food donations can be dropped off at the Community Center of La Canada Flintridge, located at 4469 Chevy Chase Dr. For more information on entering the run, contact the Community Center at (818) 790-4353. 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There is a donation box in the Rosemont office, which has been emptied twice as of Wednesday morning. “We have enough to fill about 10 shoeboxes,” Stefun said. “In the past we had enough to fill about 40.” However the school started collecting the items a little later this year than in the past. The shoeboxes are filled with items designated for boys or girl in the age range from 2 to 4 years old, 5 to 9 years old and 10 to 14 years old. The boxes are mailed, at the cost of $7 each, to countries throughout the world for distribution to children in need. Samaritan’s Purse is the sponsor of the operation, which began over 30 years ago. “The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ,” according to the Samaritan’s Purse website. November 16-19 are the scheduled collection dates for Operation Christmas Child. 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A donation of $7 can be made via check or online at the Samaritan’s website. “Nothing liquid [should be donated], however, because you can’t mail liquids,” Stefun said. Rosemont will be collecting items through Friday at 3 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate can do so by dropping their donation off at the Rosemont Middle School office. Items can be donated to CV Church and First Baptist also. For more information on Operation Christmas Child, contact (800) 353-5949 or email occinfo@ samaritan.org. Rosemont Middle School is Photo by Susan STEFUN located at 4725 Rosemont Ave. CV Church is located at 4001 La Crescenta Ave. First Baptist Church of La Crescenta is located at 4441 La Crescenta Ave. Shoppers Get a Jump on Holiday Shopping at the Prom Plus Boutique Shoppers were able to check off many gifts from their holiday list at the Annual Prom Plus Boutique on Saturday at St. Luke’s of the Mountains. Over 30 vendors with offerings from jelly to self-defense items filled the inside of the church’s Sadler Hall, courtyard and lawn. Music was provided by the Crescenta Valley High School jazz band, the CVHS Charismatics a’capella group and musicians from Rosemont Middle School. The holiday boutique is one of the non-profit organization’s largest fundraisers of the year. Prom Plus was established over 20 years ago after a Crescenta Valley High School senior was shot and killed at an unsupervised after prom party. A grassroots effort fueled by parents and community members and supported by local businesses and the Glendale Unified School District created Prom Plus. The Prom Plus supervised after prom party runs from midnight to 5 a.m. The event is located at the Crescenta Cañada YMCA, a longtime partner with Prom Plus, and offers CVHS seniors and their guests several games including a mechanical bull, rock climbing wall, zip line, laser tag, a full casino and much more. The event costs the organization about $25,000 each year. Last year Prom Plus began offering scholarships for members of the Prom Plus Club, the youth arm of the organization. Prom Plus Club was founded about six years ago by two CVHS students as a way to raise awareness for Prom Plus and has become a strong community service club whose student members accumulate from 2700 to 3000 service hours a year. This year’s boutique raised approximately $2,000. For information or to donate to Prom Plus, email info@promplus. org, visit www.promplus.org or call (818) 248-2740. stream after property and sales taxes during the last fiscal year. City Manager Scott Ochoa described Glendale as a “low tax city” and said that repealing the Utility Users Tax would “blow a hole in the side of this organization” and its ability to provide quality city services. If the council does not adopt the measure in December, the initiative must be placed on a ballot for the next municipal election, according to a city report. Should the proposal be placed on a ballot, it would come before the voters either during an April 2017 municipal election, a special election, or statewide general election ballots in 2016, said City Attorney Michael Garcia. The Utility Users Tax was last voted on during an April 2009 election, when voters approved lowering the telecommunications portion of the tax from 7% to 6.5%. A report analyzing the fiscal impacts of repealing the tax will come before the council on Dec. 8. Photo by Charly SHELTON GCC from Cover regulation at all levels of government, are excessive, improvident, contrary to our rights as a free people and thereby destructive of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” “That would take a large chunk out of the general fund if [the Utility Users Tax] were to go away,” said Robert Eliot, Glendale director of finance during a report on the city’s 2015-16 fiscal year first quarter financials. The budget report indicated that the Utility Users Tax was the city’s third largest revenue November 19, 2015 www.cvweekly.com Page 9 VIEWPOINTS NEWS FROM sacramento » assemblymember mike gatto California Roads and Rail: One Step Closer to Being an Energy Source Shortly after being elected, I had a conversation with a friend who had just returned from Israel. Expecting to hear emotional descriptions of religious sites, I was surprised to hear my friend rave instead about a road that produced energy. After researching the issue, I found that engineers in Israel, Italy and Japan had successfully installed piezoelectric sensors underneath roadways and railways. The technique uses tiny devices that look like watch batteries, embedded in pavement, to recapture energy that would be otherwise lost as vehicles rumble along. The energy from the tiny vibrations can be converted into electricity to power roadside lights, call boxes and neighboring communities. In 2011, Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed AB 306, my bill that would have implemented two piezoelectric-pilot projects on California freeways. Undeterred, I asked the California Energy Commission (CEC) to study the issue. Last year, the CEC released preliminary research on the feasibility of using piezoelectric material in California roadways to capture wasted energy from cars. And just two months ago, the CEC held a workshop to discuss ways to begin implementing this technology in California. The CEC study found that piezoelectric energy could produce electricity at “between $0.08-$0.20” per kilowatt hour, making it cheaper than almost all current technologies. This is particularly impressive, especially considering that this energy is currently uncaptured and, therefore, wasted. Piezoelectric technology has been used for years in sonar and touchscreen phones. In 2009, the East Japan Railway Company installed piezoelectric flooring in its Tokyo railway station, using the energy generated by passing pedestrians to power all displays in the station. Israel has already placed this technology under some highways, and Italy has signed a contract to place the technology under a stretch of the Venice-to-Trieste Autostrada. A dance club in San Francisco has even piloted the technology under its dance floor to run its lighting. I believe it’s time to capture the energy otherwise lost from roadside and railway vibrations and put it to good use. The CEC’s workshop presentation is available at http:// www.energy.ca.gov/research/ notices/2015-09-14_workshop/ presentations/Breakthrough_ P i e z o e l e c t r i c _ Wo r k s h o p _ Presentation_2015-09-11.pdf. Mike Gatto is the chairman of the Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, and the longest-serving current member of the State Assembly. He represents Burbank, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, La Crescenta, Montrose, and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Atwater Village, East Hollywood, Franklin Hills, Hollywood Hills, Los Feliz, and Silver Lake. Follow him on Twitter @ MikeGatto or visit www.asm. ca.gov/gatto. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CALPERS’ Captives In 1999, one of the most irresponsible political acts occurred when the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CALPERS) convinced our state legislature that generous salary and pension increases for state union workers could be financed from investment earnings and would have no effect on the taxpayers’ wallets. CALPERS actuaries were manipulated and full of holes, but the union-dominated board adopted the most optimistic scenario and it was sold to the state legislature and Democratic Gov. Gray Davis. Cities that belong to CALPERS saw, after 30 years of service, their fire and police personnel receive 90% of their last year’s salary at age 50 as their pension for life, and management receiving 75% and general employees 60%. CALPERS also convinced our politicians to have the taxpayers guarantee 7.5% return on their investments. All the rosy predictions came to a screeching end with the Great Recession. Council members did band-aid fixes plus raised fees and created new fees on the taxpayers to pay for the failed investments of CALPERS. The 90%, 75% and 60% pension structure was never adjusted back to pre-1999 [rates]. About 16 years ago, 30% of the general fund paid for the salary and pension benefits of Glendale’s police and fire departments. Today, 80% is required. Because of failed investments, CALPERS today is planning to eliminate risky investments and replace them with more secure investments and count on struggling families, through increases in fees and taxes, to pay even more of the generous CALPERS union employees’ salary and pension benefits. [It’s] time for Glendale citizens to bite the bullet and pay CALPERS $1.4 billion and be rid of this irresponsible and corrupt pension benefit system. It will not be easy. Otherwise, we will continue to be held hostage by CALPERS for years to come. Mike Mohill Glendale Treasures of the Valley » Mike lawler The Death of a Young Mother – Part 2 Last week I wrote about the unfolding tragedy that Lambert and Rose Vandenberg faced in 1924. They were a young family, just starting out, with 3-year-old daughter Margie and newborn Beverly, when Rose was diagnosed with tuberculosis. She was extremely infectious. Fearing she would infect her daughters or husband, she isolated herself in a tent in the backyard of their La Habra home. She could see and hear her daughters, and they her, but she couldn’t be near them. This must have been agony for the little family. There was an incident in which 3-yearold Margie snuck into her mother’s tent and Rose had to order her to leave. Being so close to her family just wasn’t going to work for Rose. It was harder to take than being far away, and dangerous as well. Rose had to be moved further away. Even in the ‘20s, TB sufferers continued to flock to a variety of sanitariums and health resorts scattered along the western base of the mountains, including in the Crescenta Valley and Tujunga. In September 1925, after several months of Rose living in a backyard tent, Lambert located a doctor in Tujunga willing to take Rose on as a resident patient. Rose was moved into a cottage by the doctor’s home on Pinewood Avenue. Each weekend, Lambert made the long drive up from La Habra to see his wife. He would have driven up the Verdugo Canyon, turning left at La Crescenta and Honolulu in Verdugo City, and up Tujunga Canyon Road to Foothill. The children were allowed to visit just once in January 1926, and there are a couple of photos of that last meeting. In the picture, Rose sits between her two daughters on a rock wall, her arms briefly touching each of them for the last time. By April, Rose’s TB had progressed to the point that the doctor could no longer have Rose in his little cottage. She was beginning to seriously waste away and at this point she was probably coughing up blood. She was moved to the Tujunga Sanitarium just three blocks away on Hillhaven, a block south of Foothill. Relegated once again to a tent, she spent her last few weeks waiting for death under the oak trees, near a shady canyon of the Verdugo Mountains. She would have been able to hear the music at night coming from the “Garden of the Moon,” a popular dance hall just a block away. The sanitarium doctors gave Rose pain-killing opiates to lessen the chest pain. On a dark spring night, April 13 at 3:20 in the morning, Rose’s labored, rasping breath ceased. A griefstricken Lambert buried his young wife at Forest Lawn in Glendale. Now he was faced with hard choices. Even though he had the support of the family, he was now a single father who still had to make a living. At the conclusion of Rose’s funeral, he gave 1-year-old Beverly to Rose’s older sister and her husband in Northern California. He and Margie moved into the attic of his parent’s house in Echo Park. Lambert did well working for an L.A. oil company, even through the Depression. The extended family remained close, and Margie grew up cared for mainly by her grandmother and aunt. Rose, a happy young mother only briefly for her two daughters, became a distant memory for the broken family. I picked up this story from Rose’s granddaughter, Diana Walstad. Diana’s mother Margie had only mentioned her mother Rose a couple of times, relating the story of sneaking into her tent, and then being shooed out. Diana recently unearthed this tragic and forgotten piece of family history. I know this story is maudlin to the extreme, and I apologize. But I feel that we must take a balanced view of our history – the good and the bad. When we talk about our founding industry of sanitariums, we should remember that our valley was a place of both hope and heartbreak for those who saw this place as their last chance to live. Mike Lawler is the former president of the Historical Society of the Crescenta Valley and loves local history. Reach him at [email protected]. News from CV Alliance Hi, CV! My best friend’s daughter is a college junior and a sorority leader. She told me that today’s co-eds drink flavored vodka. I immediately made the leap to all of the kid-friendly e-liquids and vape juices inhaled through e-cigarettes and vaporizers. Fruits, spices, confections and sours are popular flavors for both. Kids are vulnerable to the glitz and glamour of adult vices. Punch flavored nicotine and pb & j flavored vodka are lures designed to hook them. I’ve been in Florida so I don’t know what’s the latest with Starbucks selling wine. Many people are concerned about increased access to alcohol and/or people who drink alcohol in a place where students congregate. Where my mind jumped is to caffeine. Why is caffeine, a stimulant to the central nervous system that, while it may not be addictive, may cause physical dependency, okay for young people? Again, it’s the sweet and familiar flavors in an iced Frappuccino – basically a milkshake for teens – that build a new consumer base. Same goes with energy drinks. They come in eye-catching cans favored by the “cool” kids. And we all know edible marijuana is sold as candy, baked goods and teas. Synthetic marijuana is sold in colorful packets. Catchy names for different strains of both products facilitate consumption. What’s a parent to do? Keep talking to your kids about ads. If, like me, you’re watching sports you’ll have lots of chances to drop some knowledge on your kids. If you are drunk on beer, wait. It’s most important to set good examples. Finally, I want to invite you to our next quarterly Strategic Partners meeting on Friday, Dec. 11 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Council Rooms, 1812 Verdugo Blvd. 91208. Everyone is welcome! It’s a great chance to learn, to network and to be with key stakeholders working to help prevent underage substance abuse. Please like us on Facebook and Twitter. I post throughout the day so you stay informed. Our website and Resource Guide are waiting for you when you need information. Thank you all for your continued support of CV Alliance. Cheers! Suzy Jacobs, Executive Director, CV Alliance 3516 N. Verdugo Road Glendale, CA 91208 (818) 646-7867 http://cv-alliance.org/ Page 10 www.cvweekly.com November 19, 2015 YOUTH Scouting for Food – The Next By Jozette KARAGUOZIAN The American Legion Hall in La Crescenta has been working handin-hand with the Scouting for Food project for numerous years. This year, the event took place on Saturday, Nov. 14. Scouting for Food is when scouts drop off empty bags to local residences the first Saturday in November asking for the bags to be filled with nonperishable items. The following Saturday, after the bags have been filled, scouts retrieve them and then deliver them to corresponding collection sites. The American Legion Hall is the collection site for Troop 288. At the collection site on Saturday, Troop 288 scouts, their parents and community volunteers sorted the items according to type of food, then boxed them back up to deliver to two food banks in the area – Sue’s Garden in La Crescenta and the other is the Sunland-Tujunga Aid Center. Andy and Cheryl Turner have helped run this event for many years. 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Verdugo Rd. • Montrose/Glendale • 818.957.9200 Photos by Robert’s Digital Imagery After Successful Performances CVIM Prepares for By Samantha SLAYBACK The Crescenta Valley Instrumental Music – CVIM – marching band performed for the second time in the Capistrano Field Show Competition in October. The competition splits music groups into categories based on size. Including the color guard, drum line and band, the CVIM group included 120 members, placing them in the 4A category of the competition. “Our show was entitled ‘Age of Invention’ and we earned a score of 82.5 which was a five point increase from our last competition at La Habra,” said CVIM Music Director Mathew Schick. “The students practice about nine to 10 hours a week in preparation for field show competitions and parades.” Preparations started for CVIM at camp in July where students spent up to three weeks learning the music and drill before the school year began. The groups’ hard work and practice paid off, earning CVIM the second place spot in a category of seven groups. “I am proud of the students on how well they improved,” said Schick. “Our parent group has been extremely supportive as well, chaperoning, feeding the kids, and helping to transport equipment at every event.” The following day, the jazz band performed at Travel Town’s Depot Days in Griffith Park. “This is always a fun event where the jazz band plays traditional swing jazz from the ’30s and ’40s to help Travel Town celebrate Depot Days and the glory and importance of the railway system, which built America,” explained Schick. The band performed songs such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “April in Paris,” “In the Mood,” “ Sing, Sing, Sing” and “American Patrol” among others. Including the weekly Friday night football games, this event was the third in three days for the many CVIM members who are both jazz band and marching band members. But, according to Schick, the members were well prepared and received positive feedback from the organization and audience members on how well they played. Since October, the CVIM program performed at another competition where they placed first out of nine bands. “We competed on Nov. 14 at semi finals and earned third place out of 19 bands. We were only .05 points away from second and .45 away from first,” said Schick. The band is preparing for the Southern California Band Championships on Nov. 21 at Huntington Beach High School. Only the top eight bands compete at Huntington Beach High School. “We are all very excited!” added Schick. Once the big competitions are behind them, CVIM begins to ramp up for the holidays. Both the wind ensemble and string orchestra will be practicing holiday pieces while continuing to practice for winter performances. Photos provided by CVIM November 19, 2015 www.cvweekly.com Page 11 SPORTS Falcons Lament Injuries, Look to Next Year By Brandon HENSLEY T here will be no victory parade down Honolulu Avenue this year, no sold out Moyse Field celebrating another unforgettable season. The defending CIF champions are not defending their championship anymore, because the Cathedral Phantoms came into the first round of the Southeast Division playoffs and blasted the Crescenta Valley Falcons 58-19 to end CV’s run at another title. It was close at halftime, with Cathedral leading 22-13, but injuries over the last few weeks and some more in this game caught up to the Falcons. They were outscored 34-6 in the second half, including 28-0 in the fourth quarter. FLINTRIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL learn together. stand apart. FIND OUT WHAT PREP HAS TO OFFER! Flintridge Prep Admissions Open House Sunday, December 6, 2015 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register at www.flintridgeprep.org Coed 500 Students Grades 7-12 Middle School & High School Presentations “We were able to keep it close, but the fourth quarter just got away from us,” said Falcons Coach Paul Schilling. “We were too banged up. But that’s a good team over there. They’re good.” The Phantoms (10-1) play Downey (7-4) this week, a team that CV beat in the championship game last year. Bostin Lakin, who caught four passes for 46 yards, went down with an injury at the start of the third quarter and didn’t return. Brandon Beardt was also out, and Sean McDonald suffered a concussion near the end of the game. Quarterback Evan Nelson, who shared time with Tyler Hill this season, also didn’t play. Instead, the start went to freshman Cole Doyle, who played the previous week against Arcadia, and threw the game-winning score. Against Cathedral, Doyle was 13 of 22 for 132 yards, with one touchdown and two interceptions. Hill completed all three of his passes for 44 yards, but when he’s taking snaps, the offense revolves around him beating up guys by running the ball. Hill carried the ball 11 times for 40 yards and scored twice. Hill’s junior season ended with 703 yards passing, with eight touchdowns and six interceptions. He carried the ball 128 times for almost 700 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. Hill, who was an All-CIF selection of defense last year, also made 62 tackles at the safety position and had two interceptions. Schilling said Doyle will get an opportunity at quarterback in the spring, when passing tournaments come back around. He said he believes a dualquarterback threat, at least right now, may be what’s best for the team. “That will allow Ty to play defense, and on offense be the type of physical guy he wants to be,” Schilling said. “He won’t have to be the guy who has to keep calm. He can keep that mindset that he’s always had on defense.” As for Doyle, who is listed at 5’7”, Schilling likes what he sees from the freshman. “He’s young, and he’s good, that’s why we put him out there. He’s had all the right training as a kid growing up,” he said. With Hill and Doyle and a lot of other guys returning, the Falcons will try and continue their winning ways over the past few seasons. It wasn’t too long ago the program was stuck in mediocrity. But since 2013, the team has gone 29-6. Schilling and his staff will also return running back Joe Suh, receiver Will Rees, and defensive players Chuck Weinmann and Nobel Leduc, all of whom played key roles helping the Falcons win seven games, and go 5-2 in the Pacific League. Crescenta Valley will say goodbye to seniors Nelson, Lakin, Nizar Abou-Chakra, and Colin Caver, who barely played this year due to injury. Caver played in all 14 games last year and recorded 113 tackles and 11 sacks. “Colin played in only two games, and when he did play he wasn’t the same Colin we knew last year,” Schilling said. A year like 2014, when the team went undefeated and won a championship for the first time since 1973, might not ever come around, but at least the Falcons are still young and talented enough to spark excitement for next year. Photos by Laura COTA Falcons football team co-captain Nizar Abou-Chakra will be graduating in June changing the team dynamic. CV lost to Cathedral in the Southeast Division playoffs on Friday. Ear, Nose & Throat Facial Plastic Surgery Michael Bublik, MD New options available for Chronic Sinusitis, Allergy and Cosmetic Surgery www.drbublik.com (818) 649-1433 Two Convenient Locations 800 S. Central Ave, Suite 207 Glendale, CA 91204 9735 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 421 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 SPORTS Page 12 • November 19, 2015 www.cvweekly.com Falcon Cross-Country Boys Advance to CIF Finals By Leonard COUTIN The CIF Southern Section cross-country prelims were held Saturday at the Riverside City Cross Country Course. Although the CIF committee intended this to be a first class experience, the course and facilities needed a lot of fine-tuning. Problems began early on with traffic backing up coming into the parking lot, and it was equally difficult leaving the site. Due to the dust problems athletes and spectators encountered the Riverside Invitational, the CIF committee had water trucks watering down the course throughout the day. Unfortunately this made running the course difficult as the soles of the runners’ shoes were caked with inches of dirt. In addition, there were scheduling changes. This year the committee held only two heats rather than the traditional three to move teams forward. The Division 1 heats assembled 29 teams on the start line. Each team was composed of seven athletes resulting in more than 203 runners competing for the top 16 team spots of each race. There were two heat races for each division trying to qualify for the CIF finals. The CIF finals take place Nov. 21 at Mt. SAC. In addition, the Falcon boys came to the prelims at a disadvantage. The school’s top athletes suffered injuries prior to Saturday’s race. CV’s Zach Johnson, a sophomore who has been a strong contributor to the team’s success, had a possible heel fracture and was forced to sit out. Further sapping the team’s morale was learning they would be up against Burroughs and Arcadia in their race. Early on Arcadia Apache Phillip Rocha took the lead. Falcon runners Colin FitzGerald and Philip Thomas moved swiftly to establish themselves with the front runners as they sprinted the first 300 yards before facing the hairpin curve. CV’s Armin Cardenas, who was also nursing an injury, took the third spot for the Falcons, running with the second lead group that included teammates Kyle Dickinson, Artin Allahverdian and Robert Thomas. After the first two loops of the course, the Falcons held promising positions. But it was Rocha who was completely relaxed, running only as fast as he needed to qualify and win, running 14:44.00. Ethan Comeaux of Redondo Union High School gave a valiant effort to place second (14:45.10). Colin FitzGerald took an impressive fourth (14:56.20). Philip Thomas grabbed sixth place, another key position, running (14:58.90). Cardenas helped the Falcons by coming in 13th (15:10.20). Dickinson took 29th (15:24.70). Allahverdian, who ran his first varsity race at Riverside, scored 77th (15:54.70). Coach Mark Evans considered the team’s third place position a success. “We ran well … much better grouping,” Evans said. “We still need to close the gap between our fourth and fifth runners. Kyle had a very good race. Colin, Philip and Armin were all very strong up front and that is important for us to go on. Armin Cardenas had a good race in one of his first varsity races.” Team standings: Dana Hills followed by Burroughs, Crescenta Valley, Arcadia and Eleanor Roosevelt. The Falcon girls completed their final race of the season at Riverside. Placing 23rd did not allow the team to move forward. Highlights included Grace McAuley placing 48th running 18:42.00 followed by teammates Rebecca Mencia in 125th (20:05.20), Elizabeth Hart in 127th (20:05.50), Hanna Leines in 170th, Eva Valero in 177th (21:40.30), Sojeong Kang in 181st (22:00.80) and Gabriela Borraez in 185th (22:19.40). Evans had praise for the girls. “The girls ran well,” he said. “They competed well throughout the race and never gave up. Those returning gained a lot of experience for the future. The seniors all competed well and can be proud of how they [did].” Arcadia girls took third in their heat and Burroughs girls finished in seventh with lead Indian runner Emily Virture capturing second place (16:58.00) qualifying for the finals. Candela Fernandez of Burbank individually will also move on after taking second in her heat (17:24.70). The Burbank boys and girls teams concluded their season just missing top qualifying placement. For Leonard Coutin’s photos, visit www.cvweekly.com/SPORTS. Protecting Your Loved Ones with over 25 YEARS of Experience Norman Taylor & Associates specializes in elder abuse and other select personal injury cases. 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Photo courtesy of the Wells Family LEFT: CV High School senior Sydnee Wells signed her national letter of intent last week with George Mason University in softball. File Photo RIGHT: Sydnee Wells runs home from third base during a game against Pasdena in April. Rain or Shine It’s Christmastime Please join us for Our Annual Holiday Boutique Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. The Flintridge House 3403 Ocean View Blvd., Glendale, CA 818-249-2229 THE HOLIDAYS WON’T BE THE SAME. THEY’LL BE EVEN BETTER. WEEK TEN RECAP – PLAYOFFS Give the gift of Elmcroft. PEE WEE La Canada 28, West Covina Bruins 0 For a joyful new holiday tradition, Elmcroft offers a warm, comfortable and nurturing environment where your loved one can share the season with family and friends along with a team of compassionate caregivers. For full stories, visit www.cvweekly.com/SPORTS CV WEEKLY Schedule a personal visit! 818.254.8014 We’re here for you! 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But with the sale of the building and closure of the gallery imminent, Forbes’ family wants the public to visit and view the collection during what may be their last chance to do so. Her signature style of oil paintings Legacy of Louise Forbes on wood and her Nebraska-born love of nature define much of the work found at the gallery, but visitors can get a firsthand glimpse at the development and evolution of an artist that tried her hand at a number of styles and mediums, from portraiture to calligraphy to florals. Forbes and her husband John moved from Omaha, Nebraska to California in 1957. She graduated from the University of Nebraska, taught art at the McGroarty Arts Center in Tujunga and put on regular shows at venues across Southern California, including an annual show at Descanso Gardens. Honing her craft over the years, Forbes found a home and a voice in transforming the swirling, abstract patterns of wood grain into gorgeous nature scenes, most of which featured animals. “She used the grain of the wood to guide what she envisioned,” said Claudia, who said that Forbes’ love of nature led her to want to use “the living component of a tree” in her work. Highly critical of her own work, Photos by Jason KUROSU The gallery dedicated to the work of local artist Louise Forbes, who died in April, is due to be closed. The public can still view her work by appointment only. everything.” It is uncertain whether Forbes’ work will ever be on display anywhere again other than the homes of her close and extended family members. The family has found storage space for the works, but the prospect of featuring the art in another proper gallery is up in the air. The only certainty is that art was clearly a labor of love for her. Much of the work is untitled or titled with concise names such as “Wolf” or “Tiger,” the relative unimportance of titles giving way to pure craft. But despite the seriousness of her artistic endeavors, Claudia described Forbes as “always very positive and upbeat. She was the kind of person who saw the good in until the end of December, the community still has an opportunity to pay tribute to the life and work of one of its own. Forbes Art and Frames is located at 2302 Florencita Ave. in Montrose, near the corner of Florencita and Ocean View Boulevard. Call (818) 248-9580 to schedule an appointment. Antiques, Collectibles, Appraisals, Oh my! Photos by Robert’s Digital Imagery On Saturday, the La Crescenta Woman’s Club hosted its annual Antiques and Collectibles Show and Appraisal Event. The event was an opportunity for the public to do some early holiday shopping or find out the worth of a beloved “antique.” With many types of items for sale, from holiday décor to old games and decorative pieces, the event was a place where everyone could find something appealing. Appraisals were given by Crown City Antiques for $5 per appraisal, with earnings going back to the La Crescenta Woman’s Club. The day presented the opportunity to meet new people while searching for a treasure. The Woman’s Club is a nonprofit organization that supports the community through philanthropic events and volunteer work. Introducing BROOKDALE GLENDALE, formerly Emeritus Casa Glendale. We provide solutions for those in need of limited care. 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One of the earliest mentions of turkey as a feast bird was in “A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens. The turkey is indigenous to Central and North America and grew wild around the country, becoming a common food in the diets of Native Americans and Mesoamericans. When the European settlers first brought the turkey back to England in the 16th century, it was a great delicacy. The pheasant and goose were more affordable as they grew wild in England and the turkey was just beginning domestication there. So when Ebeneezer Scrooge has his Christmas revelation and turns nice at the end of the story, he sends the biggest prize turkey in all of London over to Bob Crachit’s house for his family’s Christmas Day feast. This is like sending a 25-pound slab of Australian Wagyu beef today. This story was widely ready and it cemented the turkey as the official feast bird for Europe and America. Now that we know where it has come from, let’s do it right. The following is a turkey recipe that has been culled from bits and pieces of other recipes and family secrets by yours truly. Best Turkey of … Ever 20-ish pound turkey 3 tbsp rosemary. If fresh pull off stem but don’t chop 3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley 3 tbsp thyme A few bay leaves 3 tbsp tarragon 4 tbsp sage, chopped as fine as you can 1 stick butter cut into 6 pieces 1 stick butter, whole and softened Stuffing for inside the turkey 3 potatoes 1 loaf soft French bread 2 lemons Olive oil Salt and pepper Paprika, sweet or smoked Kitchen twine Let the turkey thaw all the way. Do this several days in advance, like four days. It takes forever. When thawed, wash it inside and out, making sure to remove the neck and gizzards. Pan fry these for the cats or dogs – they love it. Mix all the herbs except the bay leaf. This is your rub. Lift the skin at the opening and slide the butter pieces in, three on each side of the breast, spaced down equally. Then rub half of the herbs in under the skin. 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Place the two halves side by side in the bottom of the pan, butter side up. Put the turkey in the pan, breast down. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cut the potatoes into medium size chunks and circle the turkey. Put turkey in oven legs first. Cook for about an hour, uncovered, at 425 degrees. Make a tiny bikini (or Superman) symbol out of foil. Take the turkey out, flip it over and affix your foil decoration. Baste the turkey and return it to the oven, neck first, at 350 degrees for another five hours or so, basting every half hour. Generally, 20 minutes per pound is the rule but be sure to stick to temperature readings more than a time/weight rule. When the juices run clear and your thermometer reads about 155 degrees in the white meat, it’s done. Pull it out and toss it on your serving platter or carving board. Tent it with foil and let sit for 20 minutes. As it sits, it will get up to the safe temperature of 165 degrees and is ready for carving. 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Standing Tall Chiropractic Dr. Dale Ellwein 3436 N. Verdugo Rd., Suite 250 Glendale, CA 91208 818-249-9355 www.thedoctorofthefuture.com November 19, 2015 www.cvweekly.com Page 17 LEISURE By Mary O’KEEFe “F an” has had some negative connotations over the years, from obsessive to lonely and, of course, “living in your parents’ basement.” But there is another side of “fan” or “fandom” which those on the outside rarely credit – it is the feeling of belonging, of being part of a huge family. If there is one definition that can define last weekend’s “Supernatural” Convention in Pasadena it would be “family.” “You feel a closeness with the people in the [Supernatural] fandom,” said Kristin, a fan at the convention. “It doesn’t matter if I have had a [bad] day…” “It is the best therapy for a [bad] day,” added Kathryn, another fan. “Supernatural” is a series on the CW television network that is now airing season 11. The premise – Sam and Dean Winchester are brothers who are “carrying on the family tradition” of hunting – hunting demons, ghosts, witches and, in some cases, angels or basically anything that goes bump in the night or in the daylight. Kind of the Biblical and mythological side of the “X-Files.” Sam and Dean travel the country putting themselves in danger as they battle the big evil, whatever that might be for that season. But always at the foundation is they will do what they need to do to protect family. And the stars, Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles who play Sam and Dean respectively, travel the country to hit as many fan conventions as possible. “This is definitely my longest running obsession,” Kristin said. “I started watching it when I was just shy of 13.” She began watching because Padalecki had previously A ‘Supernatural’ Family portrayed Dean on “Gilmore Girls,” a very different type of television show from “Supernatural.” She started watching with her father, and when he stopped watching she continued. “But this is my first con [convention]. I don’t know why I haven’t been to one before,” she said. This may be up for debate but the modern fan convention’s template is that of the “Star Trek” convention. Series creator Gene Roddenberry knew from the beginning of the series that fans were an important part of the industry. He reached out to them through conventions in the 1970s and that reach continues today. The stars of “Supernatural” know the power of the fan as well. Since season one they have been out there with their fans, which might explain the almost eerie comfort they have with those most ardent fans. As they took the stage on Sunday for the Gold Patron audience, a group that spent $699 for the weekend of allthat-is-“Supernatural,” they were like old friends. There did not seem to be any fear, the type you see in some press events with other stars; it was just two old friends giving updates to family and friends. The questions were less about their show than about their children and what they were doing for the holidays. There were also moving moments, like when a fan thanked the stars for their support through an incredibly tough, emotional time. And another fan who was in the military returning from deployment. “You guys helped me get through it,” she said. “I have such respect for how they treat their fans,” Kathryn said. “I work in Hollywood. I deal with talent every day and Photos by Charly SHELTON ABOVE: Jared Padalecki (left) and Jensen Ackles talk with fans at the “Supernatural” convention. BELOW: Fans, some dressed as the show’s characters, wait to receive their tickets. have rarely seen talent give back like this.” Back in the day when the mother of conventions, “Star Trek,” was about the only Then & Now | Markridge Road Then » Ever wonder what our streets looked like before houses were built? Shown here in the early ’50s, Markridge Road has just been pushed through the sagebrush in anticipation of the coming housing tracts. To the right, the Le Mesnager Ranch sits in Dunsmore Canyon. In the distance, on the hillside to the right, is a clump of trees that marks the remote Hillcrest Sanitarium. fandom in town, there was not the Internet or Netflix. Fans found out about the convention and what was going on with their favorite show through newsletters, movie magazines and actually talking to other fans. With social media, those see SUPERNATURAL on next page Courtesy of the Historical Society of CV Now » Looking west down Markridge Road from the intersection of New York, this neighborhood is fully built out. This intersection sees the traffic of many hikers driving to the trailheads in Deukmejian Wilderness Park, the former Le Mesnager Ranch. Where Hillcrest Sanitarium was is now a housing tract, Markridge Estates. LEISUR E Page 18 • November 19, 2015 www.cvweekly.com Christmas Tree Lighting at Americana at Brand SUPERNATURAL from previous page discovering the show after it started airing can catch up in a couple of days, or weeks, and melt in with all the longtime fans. Kathryn binge-watched the series on Netflix and is as much of a fan as Kristin who has watched it from the beginning. They both share the experience of watching “Supernatural” with other fans through texting or fan chats. Conventions are not cheap. The Golden Patrons $699 ticket included not just the smaller theater venue but also autographs, a Karaoke night, a concert and reserved seats to all venues. The tickets ranged from a high of $699 to $50 for a one day, one venue event. So it is expensive – but can you really put a price on family? Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held at the Americana at Brand on Thursday at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The ceremony preshow will include “Band of Merrymakers,” fan favorites from prior seasons of “So You Think You Can Dance” who Dining Delights November 19 SPECIALS!! th Join us at THE CROWS NEST For A Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner November 26th (reservations required) Art and Susan Miner, both engineers, are the owners of The Crows Nest Sports Grille. We are a family owned business. After 25+ years in engineering, Art decided he wanted a career change. He had been thinking about starting a business for several years and we thought about a Sports Bar because the community desperately needed more restaurant choices and lacked a convenient place to relax and enjoy a beer, a meal and a good sporting event. We have more than 25 TVs, including some dedicated to the BuzzTime Trivia game, which our customers asked us for. We have a juke box, 2 pool tables, and a couple of video games that we change every now and again for variety. We offer live entertainment most weekends. Please see our website for details. Art really enjoys a good beer and has worked hard to get over 40 good quality beers on tap. (We are currently at 48). We have several craft beers, several different IPAs, 3 different Ciders, a couple of fruit beers and even one Radler. We also carry many different bottled beers, including several non-alcoholic beers. For those that don’t drink beer, like Susan, we have a good selection of wines, by the glass or bottle. We are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Art has a passion for cooking and enjoys good food, and he has tried very hard to create good quality meals for a reasonable price. We serve mostly American food, omelets, pancakes, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, salmon dinners, chicken dinners, pastas, etc. We have occasional meal specials, and Happy Hour specials. Our Happy Hour is Mon – Fri, 3pm – 6pm. Our breakfast is served from 7am to 11am daily. Our Dinner Entrees are served starting at 5pm daily. We offer a senior citizen discount, and a kids menu. We are open from 7am to 10pm Sunday – Thursday, and 7am to Midnight on Friday and Saturday. The Crows Nest Sports Grille 7279 Foothill Boulevard Tujunga, CA 91042 • (818) 353-0852 www.giosbaguettes.com Imported French pastries & baguettes Free salad with purchase of sandwich 818-330-7135 YOUR AD HERE! 3805 Ocean View Blvd., Montrose 91020 will perform during the main show and several guests. 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Tuesday Taco Tuesday $1.60 tacos Wednesday $3 Margaritas Thursday Special Menu for $5.95 ** Restrictions apply for specials. See restaurant for details 2272 Honolulu Ave., Montrose (818) 248-6622 • pepesmontrose.com November 19, 2015 www.cvweekly.com Page 19 JUST FOR FUN Weekly Horoscopes by John Deering and John Newcombe A ARIES March 21 - April 19 CALENDAR this Monrovia. Meetings are held the last Sunday of the month from 1 p.m. until approximately 4:30 p.m. Free parking is available in several adjoining city-owned lots. For further information, call Hal Leavens (626) 359-8648 or Ron Ross (818) 766-2384 or send email to ragtimeron@earthlink. net. The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club features performers on piano and other instruments playing ragtime and other related types of music. All performers and listeners are welcome. The only charge is to non-performers who are asked to make a $2 donation. More information on the Rose Leaf CALTECH-OCCIDENTAL CONCERT Ragtime Club is available at http:// BAND ANNUAL FALL CONCERT roseleafclub.com. SERIES Wang’s Place, 120 E. Lemon Ave., The Caltech-Occidental Concert Band, Monrovia directed by William Bing, will present its annual fall concert series on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21. The concert NOON CONCERTS OPEN TO on Friday is in Thorne Hall at 7:30 p.m. PUBLIC Glendale Noon Concerts is a free at Occidental College in Eagle Rock. The concert on Saturday is at 8 p.m. in Ramo admission concert series taking place Auditorium on the Caltech campus in every first and third Wednesday from Pasadena. Both concerts are free and open 12:10 p.m. to12:40 p.m. at the sanctuary to the public. No tickets are required, but of Glendale City Church. The next concert is on Dec. 2 and early arrival is recommended to get a good features a jazz concert with trumpeter Don seat, especially for the Caltech concert. For further information, contact Caltech Rader and guitarist Gary Solt. For more information, email Performing and Visual Arts at (626) [email protected] or call (818) 2443295 or visit bands.caltech.edu. 7241. Glendale City Church, 610 E. California EARLY EVENING OF POETRY The Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga Ave. (at Isabel) in Glendale. FREE SENIOR COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION LECTURE Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital’s 50plus Program is offering a senior lecture on Advanced Health Care Directive on Thursday, Dec. 10 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Join Petar Vukasin, M.D. and learn what can be done to prevent colon cancer. The lecture will take place in the Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center auditorium at 1420 S. Central Ave in Glendale. Please RSVP by calling (818) 502-2378 as seating is limited. www.glendlaememorialhospital.org announced that Jeanette Clough and Jack Cooper will co-feature at the upcoming Monthly Reading Series on Nov. 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Bolton Hall Museum in Tujunga. Poets are welcome to sign up for the open reading upon arrival. Light refreshments will be served – a $3 donation is appreciated! Come join us for an early evening of poetry and eclectic conversation. http://www.villagepoets. blogspot.com Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga JEWEL CITY FLUTE CHOIR FALL CONCERT AT LANTERMAN HOUSE The Lanterman House will be hosting the Glendale-based Jewel City Flute Choir as part of its year-long centennial celebration on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Visitors can enjoy seasonally themed melodies especially arranged for an amazing variety of flutes. This year’s concert will feature a combination of musical styles including classical, contemporary and jazz. Admission to the concert is free with a suggested donation of $5 per person. Visitors are asked to arrive early as seating will be limited to 90 attendees. The Lanterman House is located at 4420 Encinas Dr. in La Cañada Flintridge. Parking is available at the Lanterman House as well as the neighboring La Cañada Congregational Church lot. For more information, visit lantermanfoundation.org. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT LCWC The La Crescenta Woman’s Club - Junior section is hosting its 24th annual Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5. This exciting and fun-filled morning begins at 8 until 11 a.m. There will be a delicious breakfast, fun crafts, silent auction, opportunity drawings and, of course, a visit from Santa. The kids will enjoy a special visit from Firehouse 29 and listen to Christmas songs sung by the CV Charismatics. Tickets are $15 each with reservations or $20 per person at the door. Held at the La Crescenta Woman’s clubhouse at 4004 La Crescenta Ave. in La Crescenta. For reservations or questions, call Dawna at (818) 957-6939. The LCWC is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization that supports the local community and schools. BRUCH ON MUSIQUES ROSTER The next presentation of Salon de Musiques is on Dec. 6 and is titled “Max Bruch, The Forgotten Master.”The concert will be introduced by musicologist Kristi Brown-Montesano and performed by artists Martin Chalifour, violin, Tereza Stanislav, violin, Rob Brophy, viola, John Walz, cello and Robert Thies, piano. An informal Q&A with the artists will follow the performance and a gourmet buffet dinner provided by Patina with French champagne will be served. Tickets are $39 for students, and $75 general admission that includes dinner and drinks. To reserve a ticket, visit LeSalondeMusiques.com or call (310) 498-0257. ROSE LEAF RAGTIME CLUB The performance takes place at 4 p.m. The next meeting of the Rose Leaf at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, fifth Ragtime Club is on Sunday, Nov. 29 at floor, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. Wang’s Place in the old town area of McGROARTY ANNUAL HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE & CHILI BOWL The annual holiday boutique and chili bowl at McGroarty Arts Center takes place on Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on the list! On both Saturday and Sunday shoppers will find lots of goodies, created by talented artisans, including jewelry, pottery, soaps, lotions, paintings and much more. On Saturday, shoppers can pick out a favorite bowl, handcrafted by the artists in our Ceramics Dept., and fill it with homemade chili while enjoying live music. On Sunday, kids of all ages will enjoy decorating holiday-themed cookies. Santa will make a visit, and our local firefighters from LAFD Station No. 74 will stop by to visit with the crowd and pick up toys from our toy drive. McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga ‘HEAR THE BELLS’ PRESENTED BY TOWNE SINGERS The Towne Singers present its holiday concert “Hear the Bells,” a festive choral concert on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Pasadena that is inspired by the joyous sounds of holiday bells. This 90-member choir will present a blend of holiday music under the direction of Lance Merrill and accompanied by Ben Mason. The special tones of an 11-member hand bell choir and a visit from Santa mark a wonderful start to the 2015 holiday season. Tickets are (pre-sale) adult – $20 and children (3 to 10 years) – $10. At the door, tickets are adult – $25 and children (3 to 10 years) – $12. Group rate is $15 per ticket for 10 or more. For information, email [email protected] or phone: (818) 275-4117. Visit www.townesingers.org. The Towne Singers is an organization supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through Los Angeles County Arts Commission. First United Methodist Church, 500 E. Colorado Blvd. - Pasadena DIVORCE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN “What Everyone Needs to Know about Divorce” workshop, hosted by DivorceHelp.org, is being held on Saturday, Jan. 9 at Oneonta Congregational Church in South Pasadena. The workshop delivers 100% objective financial, emotional and legal advice from highly qualified local professionals in a safe and friendly workshop setting, helping women gain the information and confidence they need to better assess their options during this difficult time in their lives. Registration is at 8:30 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. workshop completed. The cost is $40 per person with all proceeds donated to the local community by DivorceHelp.org. Oneonta Congregational Church, 1515 Garfield Ave., South Pasadena Note: The DivorceHelp.org workshop is not affiliated with the church or any other religious organization but the organization is kindly indebted for the use of their facilities. Provided by horoscope.com November 16, 2015 - November 22, 2015 G LIBRA Sept. 23 - Oct. 22 The week begins with a focus on Scorpio and perhaps a desire to resolve an issue by doing some detective work. Neptune pushes ahead midweek, which could help illuminate your path ahead, particularly where a dream of yours is concerned. The focus then shifts as both Mercury and the Sun dance into Sagittarius, bringing thoughts of travel or encouraging you to expand your horizons in other ways. Relationships flourish, too, with the chance that one may become more serious by the weekend. B TAURUS April 20 - May 20 You have the option to clear the decks and resolve an issue concerning a relationship or romantic association. However, if you’re going to sort things out, you might need to get rid of excess baggage that has been holding back for some time in the course of a key partnership. The focus shifts to shared finances and resources, encouraging you to take stock of your present situation and act accordingly. Business matters could show promise so long as you take any pitfalls into account. C GEMINI May 21 - June 20 As Saturn moves to aspect Neptune next week, it’s important to keep your boundaries firm, particularly when handling business or professional matters. If you don’t, someone may steal your thunder and undermine your efforts. However, the focus on relationships intensifies this week as Mercury and the Sun hike into Sagittarius, adding a lighter note to the coming weeks. Though certain associations could seem to test your patience, the ability to spice your interactions with a dose of good humor can make a difference. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Should you or another dare to share your feelings, a romance could blossom early this week. Even so, you might wonder whether you should have waited a little longer. Saturn has been in your health sector for some time now, and this week it’s joined by Mercury and the Sun. It could push you to examine wellness and lifestyle issues in greater depth. Although there might be a tendency to indulge, Saturn’s sterner note can help keep you on track when temptation strikes. E LEO July 23 - August 22 You could be busy arranging deals, contracts, or even a first date, as well as resolving situations in which you’ve been taken for granted. Mars in your sign encourages you to take action regarding circumstances that aren’t fair. It’s time to let others know that you’re a force to be reckoned with. On Friday the focus shifts to your zone of communication, so you could be busy with writing projects or a backlog of administrative tasks. Study or research could boost your credentials. H SCORPIO Oct. 23 - Nov. 21 A decision made early in the week could set your mind at rest, as could a conversation you’ve been putting off for some time. Tuesday’s alignment suggests that you’ll benefit from taking rather than avoiding action. Neptune’s forward motion midweek could see a new romance becoming more defined, particularly if it’s been somewhat sporadic until now. Soon you could become an item! Finances come into view from Friday, when it’s time to take stock and make plans. I SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 - Dec. 21 As Saturn in your sign gets closer to squaring off with Neptune, any feelings of insecurity may come down to changes occurring within you. Shifts in your spiritual awareness can be reflected in changes in or around your home and family situation. You may find that meditation or other spiritual activities steady inner turmoil and help you feel more confident about the future. Once Mercury and the Sun dance into your sign, start on any projects that are long overdue. J CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 Priorities could shift and change early in the week, particularly if a dream or goal no longer holds your interest. However, switching to something that you’re truly passionate about could act as a catalyst, encouraging you to start now. Once Mercury and the Sun dance into your spiritual sector, you’ll enter that time of year when rest and relaxation are mandatory. You need this opportunity to clear out the clutter of thoughts and emotions that no longer serve you. K AQUARIUS Jan. 20 - Feb. 18 As the Sun and Mercury move through the last degrees of Scorpio, your feelings about one aspect of your job or career may leap to your attention. If something needs to be done, this is the time to take action. Neptune pushes forward in your personal financial sector midweek, so if you’ve suffered delays in this area, things should slowly get better. The heightened focus on your friendship zone from Friday encourages you to move in new circles and be more socially adventurous. Mars and Venus in Libra are perfect for charming the socks off of a business associate or love interest. Indeed, you might be willing to bend over backward in order to prove your suitability for a job, project, or romantic relationship. However, if such acrobatics begin to hurt, it might be because you aren’t being completely true to yourself. Find the right balance and you’ll be fine. Your pleasure zone lights up from Friday, encouraging you to indulge in creative, romantic or . PISCES Feb. 19 - March 20 competitive pastimes. Saturn, now in your career sector, puts your attention on the here and now, F VIRGO August 23 - Sept. 22 encouraging you to meet deadlines, If you’re planning to increase your define goals, and take action regarding income, cutting back on small but your career plan. As Neptune pushes inessential luxuries could be the key to ahead in your sign from midweek you increasing your stash of cash. However, may find that you begin to get clarity on with Venus and Mars sauntering through what you hope to accomplish, helping your personal financial sector, the desire you to bring your dreams to life. Watch to shop could be stronger than ever. Set out for the green-eyed monster on Friday, yourself a limit. It might help you feel as jealousy could upset a longstanding more in control. From Friday, Mercury friendship unless you take steps to sort and the Sun in your home zone could see things out. you getting ahead with DIY projects that have been on the back burner. Page 20 www.cvweekly.com November 19, 2015 RELIGION Hearts and Stomachs Filled at Empty Bowls By Robin GOLDSWORTHY A ll were welcomed to share an evening of stories, music and soup at the eighth annual Empty Bowls event held on Nov. 7 at CV United Methodist Church. Empty Bowls is an international effort to help end hunger. At CV United Methodist Church, the theme of the evening was “Hope, Not Hunger” where donors paid $20 for a one-of-a-kind bowl that could be filled with several soups prepared by local restaurants. Diners also enjoyed bread donated by Berolina Bakery. “Our goal is to give hope to the hungry,” said CV United Methodist Church Rev. Steven Poteete-Marshall. Proceeds from the evening, estimated at $6,000, were dedicated to Friends in Deed House, World Service Fund of the Methodist Church and the Bailey Human Care Center at Tujunga United Methodist Church. This was Poteete-Marshall’s third year participating in Empty Bowls. Dressed like Clark Kent (with a Superman T-shirt peeking through his dress shirt), Poteete-Marshall represented a “Souper Hero.” Helping in the coordination of the Empty Bowls event was Jeanne Lavieri, social action coordinator for the church who detailed how Empty Bowls came together. Photos by Robin GOLDSWORTHY Bob Fletcher tempts Norma Ellis with the day’s offerings. “There are connections [through this project] between artists, potters and our congregation. Montrose Peace Vigil participates. CV High has made 100 bowls every year. This year two ceramics students from CV served soup,” Lavieri said. “Some of my students at North Hollywood High made bowls and helped wash them for the event. It gives restaurants an opportunity to help, and musicians generously donate their gifts. This year we had lots of Boy and Girl Scouts. People of different faiths [and] organizations all come together for a good cause. It’s a taste of the Kingdom of Heaven.” Lavieri spearheaded the Empty Bowls project at CVUMC eight years ago. She said that, in addition to alleviating hunger and raising awareness, she is a potter and an art teacher who “loves to share the joys of working with clay and developing creativity with anyone willing to volunteer.” RELIGION SERVICE DIRECTORY Center for Spiritual Living - La Crescenta Light on the Corner Church (Missouri Synod) Pastor Jon Karn 1911 Waltonia Drive Montrose (818) 249-4806 Sunday services 10:45 a.m. www.lightonthecorner.org Crescenta Valley United Methodist Church (Missouri Synod) COME JOIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY 2723 Orange Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214 818-248-3738 www.glcmslc.org Adult Bible Study: Sundays 9AM Worship & Children’s Sunday School: 10AM Koinonia (Singing & Bible study): Wednesdays 7PM Lutheran Church in the Foothills WORSHIP Sunday 10am 1700 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada Flintridge Childcare and Sunday School offered at 10 am. SUNDAYS AT LCIF Worship and Communion 10AM Children’s Church 10AM Sunday School for Youth & Adults 9AM REV. STEVE POTEETE-MARSHALL 2700 Montrose Ave Montrose, CA 91020 www.cvumc.org The Rev. Jim Bullock, interim Pastor www.lcifoothills.org / 818-790-1951 )LUVW%DSWLVW&KXUFK DW/D&UHVFHQWD ^hEztKZ^,/W ϭϬ͗ϰϱĂŵ ŚŝůĚĂƌĞͲͲͲ^ƵŶĚĂLJ^ĐŚŽŽůϵ͗ϭϱĂŵ KĨĨŝĐĞ,ŽƵƌƐ DͲͲͲdŚ͘ϵ͗ϬϬĂŵƚŽϰ͗ϬϬƉŵ ϰϰϰϭ>ĂƌĞƐĐĞŶƚĂǀĞ͘ ;ϴϭϴͿϮϰϵͲϱϴϯϮ tĞďƐŝƚĞǁǁǁ͘ĨďĐůĐ͘ŽƌŐ “Where it is our dream to help you build and manifest your dreams!” 4845 Dunsmore Ave. La Crescenta, CA 91214 (818) 249-1045 Celebration Service Sunday 10:00 a.m. Ongoing spiritual growth 7:00 classes Wednesday Night Service p.m. and counseling available ST. BEDE the VENERABLE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH A Catholic Community ~ Here to Worship, Called to Serve ALL ARE WELCOME Rev. Msgr. Antonio Cacciapuoti, Pastor Rev. Greg Dongkore, Associate Pastor Deacon Augie Won SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Masses Monday-Friday: 8:10 a.m. Saturday: 8:10 a.m., and Vigil Mass at 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. Others Vespers: Monday-Friday 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or by appointment Rosary: 8:30 a.m. Weekdays and following Vespers 215 Foothill Boulevard La Canada Flintridge, California 91011 (818) 949-4300 • www.bede.org “So the bowl aspect of the project is a great fit,” she added. The event was an opportunity for service organizations to crosspromote as well as cross-support. Helping to serve soup were members of various Boy Scout troops. Bob Fletcher and Bob Sparks, assistant scoutmasters for Troop 288, had ladle duty. “The church supports scouting,” said Fletcher of the troop’s involvement. “Empty Bowls is a great project.” The Boy Scouts were preparing for the pick-up portion of their annual Scouting for Food project taking place Nov. 14. Also lending a hand was Fletcher’s wife Rebecca who helps with Sue’s Garden, a service group at First Baptist Church at La Crescenta. Sue’s Garden works to help the less fortunate in the foothill communities. Those who were unable to buy a bowl at Empty Bowls had another chance to help the cause at the annual Prom Plus Holiday Boutique on Nov. 14 where extra bowls were for sale. YOUR AD HERE! COME MEET US! St. Luke’s of-the-Mountains Episcopal Church Sundays Gathering 9:30AM Worship 10:00AM Domingo Misa en Español a las 12:00PM Sunday School and Child Care All are Welcome 2563 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta 818-248-3639 http://stlukeslacrescenta.org/ www.facebook.com: St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church NOTES & NODS ‘Gathering in Glendale’ Hosted by GRLA Tonight, Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., the Glendale Religious Leaders Association is sponsoring its annual community interfaith Thanksgiving celebration, titled “Gathering in Gratitude.” The service will be held at Temple Sinai in Glendale. The celebration will include music, readings from various faith traditions, and a homily. The Glendale Religious Leaders Association is a gathering of religious leaders from a variety of religious congregations located in Glendale, Burbank, La Crescenta and La Cañada. The public is welcome to attend this celebration, which brings the community together to share faith traditions and give thanksgiving.” Temple Sinai is located at 1212 N. Pacific Ave. in Glendale. Annual Craft Faire La Cañada Congregational Church (formerly Church of the Lighted Window) is having its annual Craft Faire on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special and unique gifts for those on your holiday shopping list. Art, photography, gifts for the home, jewelry, plants, homebaked treats, vintage linens and aprons, some handmade and some of yesterday’s treasures … and so much more! Docents will be conducting tours of the historic 117-year old church with its beautiful stained glass windows. This year’s Craft Faire is dedicated to Pastor C.L. “Skip” Lindeman who is leaving after 14 years of service to the church and community. Christian Edication Coming to MCC Christian Edication, a widely traveled and acclaimed men’s chorus, will be performing many favorite choruses and hymns at Montrose Community Church on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. This concert is free and is open to the general public. Come early to get a good seat! For more information, call Montrose Community Church at (818) 488-4375 or email montrosecommunitychurch@gmail. com. Montrose Community Church, 2416 Montrose Ave., Montrose Christmas Worship Service On Sunday, Dec. 20 Bethel Church will offer a 6 p.m. evening Christmas worship service including a Christmas pageant featuring children of different ages acting out the Christmas story, congregational singing of favorite Christmas carols, a women’s choir performing, and a message from the Pastor on “The Heart of a Giver” with John 3:16 as the text. Gifts will be offered to each child and family attending. Refreshments served after the service. All in the community are welcome. Bethel Church, 10725 Penrose St., Sun Valley. November 19, 2015 www.cvweekly.com Page 21 BUSINESS » Montrose S h o p p i n g Pa r k N e w s Montrose Barber Shop Celebrates 70 Years! There’s a big party at the Montrose Barber Shop tomorrow, Friday, and you are invited! They have been in business 70 years and it’s cause for a big celebration. To get ready for this shindig they gutted the entire store and did a major remodel highlighting the original architecture. The vintage barber chairs now have a hip, new home complete with granite countertops, custom cabinets, modern lighting, exposed original transom windows and skylights. It looks great but don’t take my word for it. You must come by on party day and see for yourself. Owner Jack Rocher (right) bought the place back in 1968 and has great stories to tell. Granddaughter Lynn Thatcher has followed in his barbering footsteps and designed the new digs. Bennie (left) and the infamous Vito Canella round out the crew. The open house will go from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with an MSPA ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. The beverages will be flowing and Gio’s has been hired to cater cookies and sandwiches. It’s going to be a memorable day! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for more great pics! It’s Time To Shop Montrose! Once again I am serving as our MSP Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday. This national event, sponsored by American Express, takes place the day after White Friday, when the rest of the world is black, but not “Mayberry” Montrose! The purpose is to encourage everyone to shop small businesses on the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Sounds like it was meant for us in the Montrose Shopping Park with over 150 “mom & pop” boutiques, salons and cafés. We had fun taking this pic with some of our merchants and city officials. More details will follow as we approach the day. Meanwhile, every day is a great day to shop Montrose. So many exciting boutiques! So many cafés for foodies! So much style! So much seasonal inspiration! There’s only one Montrose and folks who have to move away miss it dearly. Enjoy! Fall in Love With Montrose! Mary Dawson Montrose Shopping Park » Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce “Our Business is Your Business” Welcome New Members organizations. Started by Nephi electrical contractors. Their phone We are happy to welcome a number of new members this month. Christina Robinette grew up in Sunland-Tujunga where her parents owned a small business. She came to learn that in the credit card processing world, there are “a lot of sharks out there.” She became an account executive for Elite Merchant Services and now helps businesses of all sizes bring their credit card rates down. She joined the Chamber because she believes in a community where business owners help each other out. “It keeps the business environment healthy,” said Robinette. Christina can be reached at (818) 503-4545, ext. 201 or www.EliteDataCorp.com. Samvel Chilingarian is artistic director of the Verdugo Young Musician’s Association. The VYMA provides orchestral training for young people with an interest in music. There are three orchestras: strings for 8 to 11 year olds, intermediate for 11 to 14 year olds, and advanced chamber for high school students. After a 14-week course, students perform a grand finale. For information, visit, www. VYMA.org or call (818) 383-4677. Family owned and operated, Anderson Ballard Companies is one of the region’s most experienced and diverse construction, development, sales and management Anderson, who settled in La Cañada in 1924, Anderson Ballard has over the years developed hundreds of home, business and residential communities around Los Angeles. Owner/broker Brent Ballard can help with your real estate, property management and development needs. Contact him at (818) 2499161 or www.AndersonBallard.com. The local office is at 2606 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta. Simply Print, a graphic design and printing company, was started in 2015 by three local women, Megan Fisk, Tammy Matute and Alexandra Robbins. Graduates with design and business degrees, the professionals at Simply Print can help you with projects like wedding and party invitations, newsletter mailings, blog formatting, banners and print brokering of all kinds. Contact them at www.simplyprintla.com or (626) 817-3480. Courtesy Electric Wholesale’s third location has recently opened at 3522 Foothill Blvd. in La Crescenta. After 20 years in Alhambra and 15 in Pasadena, they decided to reach out to the many quality-minded contractors in the Crescenta Valley. Courtesy Electric carries all the well-known brands such as Siemens, Panasonic and Lutron and is open to the general public as well as number is (818) 957-7745; website www.CourtesyElectricWholesale. com. Finally, we were thrilled to help cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the new location of Tyler Physical Therapy and Pilates. The new facility is beautiful with plenty of high-end Pilates equipment and space for mat classes. There are also a number of private physical therapy rooms. Owner Kristy Tyler, a resident of La Crescenta since childhood, has brought together a staff of highly qualified therapists and trainers. Drop by their new space at 3810 La Crescenta Ave. or contact them at (818) 369-7700 or visit www.tylerphysicaltherapy.com. Welcome to all our new members! We look forward to working with you in the years to come. Finally, congratulations to a legendary business in our community! The 70-year old Montrose Barber Shop is having a grand re-opening celebration at their newly renovated space this Friday, Nov. 20. It’s an all-day open house with a ribbon cutting happening at 4:30 p.m. at 3810 Oceanview Blvd. Lisa Dupuy, executive director CV Chamber of Commerce 3131 Foothill Blvd. ‘D’ La Crescenta, CA 91214 (818) 248-4957 » Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber of Preparing for El Niño and Making a Family Emergency Plan Are you prepared to for El Niño? Do you have a family emergency plan in place in case of a natural disaster or other type of emergency situation? Have you stockpiled enough food, water and supplies for 72 hours for you and your family to use after the next earthquake? Research shows most people are not as prepared as they think they are when it comes to disasters. The City of Glendale has a variety of resources to get prepared. The City will be holding a series of town hall meetings to help residents and businesses prepare for El Niño. The town hall meetings will also teach residents more about what the city is doing to prepare for the wet weather. The first El Niño Community Meeting was held yesterday, Nov. 18 but there are four additional community meetings planned throughout the City of Glendale (dates to be announced). To get additional information visit glendalefire.org & elNiñoready.org. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for El Niño: 1. Inspect your yard for dead trees, debris, or objects that could be blown by storm winds. 2. Make sure all drains and gutters are clear of debris and functioning properly. 3. Inspect your roof for loose tiles, holes or other signs of wear. 4. Inspect all sloped areas for signs of gullying, surface cracks, and slumping. 5. Make sure your yard doesn’t have large bare areas, which could be sources for mudflow during a storm event. 6. Inspect nearby storm drains. If the storm drains are obstructed, clear the material or notify the Public Works Dept. 7. Pick-up and fill sandbags for flood control. Residents may pick up 10 free unfilled sandbags at Fire Station 21 at 421 Oak St. There are five locations for Glendale residents to pick up sand: Dunsmore Park - 4700 Dunsmore Ave., Brand Park - 1601 W Mountain St., Glenoaks Park - 2531 Glenoaks Blvd., Sports Complex - 2200 Fern Lane and Fire Station 23 - Chevy Chase Library parking lot - 3303 E. Chevy Chase Dr. Please only pick up sand from parks during their normal operating hours. 8. Ensure your pets have protected shelter. 9. Prepare an emergency kit for your home, work and vehicle. 10. Create a family emergency plan and practice it. The Glendale Fire Dept. website has other great resources for being emergency ready, including videos on how to fill sandbags, how to create an emergency kit and emergency phone numbers. Another critical resource is the City’s emergency notification system Everbridge. Everbridge is the City of Glendale’s mass notification system, which is utilized during large incidents to issue notifications to affected residents. Sign up to receive emergency alerts like evacuations, road closures, shelter locations and more at GlendaleFire.org. Be informed during local emergencies: To get up-to-date information regarding disasters, residents should follow @GlendaleCAFire and @MyGlendale on Twitter and visit city websites for information. Depending on the type of emergency, the city will activate the Emergency Information Center (EIC), which is a phone bank managed by city staff that allows residents to speak to a live person about the incident. When the Emergency Information Center is activated, please use (818) 5483301 to get information. Take the time today to sign up for these free informative services, get your house ready and make sure you have an emergency family plan. You will be glad you did. Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce: Your source for all things local! Our mission is to actively support and enrich the community, vitality and pride of Montrose, to help preserve the historic district and small town atmosphere, to promote economic stability and positive, productive relationships within Montrose and the surrounding communities. Upcoming events ArtWalk on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the 2300 & 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue. December business mixer on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Boulevard 34, 3427 Ocean View Blvd., Montrose. Montrose Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. sharp in the 2200, 2300 & 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose. Melinda Clarke Executive Director Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce 3516 N. Verdugo Road Glendale, CA 91208 (818) 249-7171 www.montrosechamber.org Page 22 www.cvweekly.com November 19, 2015 CLASSIFIEDS & Service Directory Public Notices Public Notices Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF NAME PETITION OF VEDA RANKIN MORALES for Change of name case number: LS027091 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 14400 Erwin Street Mall Van Nuys, CA 91401. To all interest persons: 1. Petitioner Veda Rankin Morales filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: Present Name VEDA RANKIN MORALES to Proposed name VEDA MORALES AMOR. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any persons objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed; the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12/10/2015 Time: 10:30 AM Dept: M b. The address of the court is the same as noted above. 3. A. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county: Crescenta Valley Weekly Pub. November 5, 12, 19, 26, 2015. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF NAME PETITION OF Robert Khecoumian AKA Robert Khechoumian for Change of name case number: ES02009 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Superior Court North Central District 300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, California 91502. To all interested persons: 1. Petitioner Robert Khecoumian AKA Robert Khechoumian files a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: Present Name Robert Khecoumian AKA Robert Khechoumian to proposed name Robert Kechumian. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any persons objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed; the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. January 8, 2016 time 8:30 am Dept NCB-B B. The address of the court is the same as above 3. . A. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation printed in this county: Crescenta Valley Weekly Pub. November 19, 26, 2015 December 5, 10, 2015. Fictitious Business Name Crescenta Valley Weekly is ready for your legal notices! Call emily today! (818) 248-2740 • AIR CONDITION & HEAT • FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT First Filing No. 2015284618. 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