SIERRA MADRE JULY 4TH CELEBRATIONS....SECTION B SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014 VOLUME 8 NO. 26 AS WATER SITUATION WORSENS COUNCIL Breaking News: CONTEMPLATES WHICH ACTIONS TO TAKE BODY OF MISSING ARCADIA Tighter Conservation Measures Appear Inevitable - Moratorium Implementation Uncertain By Susan Henderson FIREFIGHTER FOUND Story from Contra Costa Times impossible for anyone to project when conditions may change. Sierra Madre resident and EENR The body of missing Arcadia “We extend our deepest and “The pilot and crew had just Of surprise to no one, the current drought has Commissioner Marguerite Shuster noted during firefighter Mike Herdman was most heartfelt sympathy to dropped off a search crew when reached crisis levels throughout the state, and public comment that “It really is an emergency” found Friday by rescuers in Mike’s family and stand ready the pilot glanced down and the issue appears to be even more urgent for the and that the scientific community has determined the Sespe Wilderness, Ventura to assist them in the difficult spotted the body,” Sheriff Geoff city of Sierra Madre. At Tuesday’s City Council that we have “for the last 200 years been unusually County Sheriff’s Capt. Dan days, weeks, and months to Dean said. “He was laying meeting, the main topic was the city’s water wet”. While advocating for the enactment of both Aguilar said. come,” she said. over some of the terrain and dilemma and what to do about it. the Building and Water Moratoriums she warned partially covered by brush.” Authorities identified Hedman The sheriff’s Search and The matter was placed on the agenda by newly- that regarding a change in the drought “what we through dental records, VCSD Rescue team began looking Herdman was found barefoot elected Councilwoman Denise Delmar who requested staff come back with recommendations COUNCIL CHOICES officials said in a televised for Herdman on June 16, the wearing board shorts and a press conference. The cause of day after Byars reported him black T-shirt, he said. on how we should address our water problems. death has yet to be determined missing. The report included three possible solutions (see 1. Building (Land Use) Moratorium – This Dean said foul play is not pending an autopsy. inset) that, as explained by City Attorney Terri is commonly used, but limited in time. Stops suspected. Highsmith, could be enacted individually or in all new building projects for a total period of Herdman’s body was found any combination. approximately two years. A one-time only 1,200 feet above the Sespe River At one point, about 100 people, Herdman grew up in Southern ordinance, it requires the city to come up with including dogs, were searching California and had visited the Bottom where he and fellow Director Bruce Inman informed the council a plan to alleviate the conditions that triggered for Herdman and Duke. Duke Sespe Wilderness four times Arcadia firefighter Taylor Byars that our situation was “particularly acute the moratorium. According to the California was found Sunday about prior to this trip. were camping during a four- because of our limited water supplies.” Since Government Code, “there must legislative findings 12 miles away from where our wells have been shut down because of the that there is a current and immediate threat to day hiking trip. Herdman’s body was eventually Herdman’s friends described dangerously low levels in October 2013, we have the public health, safety, or welfare, and that the Herdman went missing June found. him as an athlete and an avid approval of additional subdivisions, use permits, adventurer who meticulously been purchasing water from the Metropolitan 13 when he ran off chasing variances, building permits, or any other applicable The full-scale search had been planned trips. He and Duke Water District (MWD). That commitment is his dog, Duke, barefoot only entitlement for use which is required in order to downsized Sunday. Arcadia were inseparable, according to only for a two-year period and, since we are comply with a zoning ordinance would result in wearing a T-shirt and board Fire personnel continued family friend Mike MacGregor. not members of MWD, our water issues are that threat to public health, safety, or welfare.” shorts, according to a statement searching for him until Besides surfing and cycling, secondary to MWD’s member cities’ needs when by Byars given to sheriffs. 2. Water (Water Hook Up) Moratorium Wednesday and had planned to Herdman was also an that commitment runs out. We do belong to the – This measure is rarely used. However, because “Our hearts are broken return this weekend. experienced sailor. San Gabriel Valley MWD (commonly called the 4 Sierra Madre is a public water supply distributor, individually and collectively cities water district – Alhambra, Monterey Park, When Herdman disappeared He graduated from Cal Poly it could be enacted. The Water Moratorium would by the news of Mike’s death,” Sierra Madre and Azusa). Inman noted that the 4 prevent any new water hook ups until the water on June 13, Byars spent 24 San Luis Obispo. Arcadia Fire Department Cities District gets its water from the State Water situation improves. hours looking for him with no spokeswoman Beth Stogner Herdman is survived by Project, which is reliant on the Colorado River. luck before he was able to make 3. Implementation of Phase III of current said in an email. “We are forever his wife, Bridget Herdman It has been determined that the Colorado River, it out of the forest on June 15 Sierra Madre Mandatory Water Conservation indebted to the Ventura County and 6-year-old daughter, under the current drought conditions, only has Ordinance. Phase III calls for a mandatory Sheriff’s and Fire Departments and report his friend missing to MacGregor said. enough water for two years. reduction in the amount of water residents and authorities. for their gallant and exhaustive businesses use. It also prohibits any new water He would have turned 37 The MWD connection has been a thorn in the efforts to find our brother and Rescuers searched for hook ups. Sunday. flesh of Sierra Madre residents who have had to friend and bring him home.” Herdman for 11 days before his go from pristine well water to chemically laced, body was spotted. discolored water. When asked if we could turn should look forward to is not improvement but off the MWD connection now, Inman said, “we something much worse”. PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT only have enough water to last about 2-3 months Councilman Goss asked about the current and then we would have to go back to MWD.” SUPERINTENDENT JON R. GUNDRY ANNOUNCES weather predictions of an El Nino this winter. Without a crystal ball or direct Divine guidance Inman stated that with a level amount of rain for PENDING DEPARTURE as to when the drought is going to end, it a sustained period of time, it will take 3-5 years for our wells to recover. If the El Nino yields Inside this week: torrential rains as it did in 2005-2006, we will not be able to capture all of that groundwater and it CALENDAR Pg. 2 will therefore not resolve our problems. Mayor Harabedian favored implementation SIERRA MADRE NEWS of Phase III of our current Mandatory Water Conservation Ordinance because it deals with Pg. 3 several issues at once. If enacted, residents and businesses will have to increase their water PASADENA/ALTADENA conservation efforts; it would immediately stop Pg. 6 any new water hook ups and it does not have a mandated expiration period. When and if our water situation improves the city could scale back ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 7 the amount of conservation. MONROVIA/DUARTE Councilman Gene Goss also agreed that he Pg. 7 felt Phase III was the best course for immediate action. PUBLIC NOTICE Councilman Capoccia basically agreed. Pg. 8 However, he noted that he would like to include requirements for coming up with a plan similar EDUCATION & YOUTH to the requirements on the Building Moratorium. Pg. 9 Councilwoman Delmar expressed a desire Gundry speaks at Sierra Madre Middle School Groundbreaking in 2013 to pass both the Phase III and at least the Water Photo courtesy Pasadena Now FOOD & DRINK Moratorium as an added protection against new Pg. 10 development. Board Appoints Brian City of Pasadena as part of the School, City and Community Work Plan and won a multi- BEST FRIENDS Both Mayor Harabedian and Councilman McDonald, Ed. D., million dollar federal grant to create magnet Capoccia made it clear that the council’s actions, Pg. 11 schools in the district’s historically underserved whatever they end of being, are not attempts to Interim Superintendent neighborhoods. dictate land use policy. HEALTHY LIFESTYLES “Jon is a fine educator whose expertise as an The council decided to hold Public Hearings on educational leader has had a positive impact Pg. 12 all three alternatives at the next council meeting Pasadena, CA – Pasadena Unified School on our stu-dents, teachers and schools,” said as required by law. District (PUSD) Superintendent Jon R. Gundry Board of Education President Scott Phelps. “The THE GOOD LIFE announced today that he has been selected as (See notices on Page 8. Related Story Page 5) Board wishes Jon well in his future endeavors. the sole finalist to be the next Superintendent Pg. 13 Parents and community partners can be assured of the Santa Clara County Office of Education. that, regardless of the change in leadership, our Gundry was appointed superintendent of PUSD students will continue to learn and thrive in in July 2011. SECTION B PUSD schools.” “It has been an honor to work with the students, The exact date of Gundry’s resignation has not educators, community members and families July 4th Special been set. The Board will discuss the appointment of Pasa-dena Unified,” said Superintendent of an interim superintendent during a closed Jon R. Gundry. “The district is well-positioned ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT session special board meeting to be held on to continue raising student achievement and Thursday, June 26. THE WORLD AROUND US preparing students for success in the 21st century.” The Santa Clara County Office of Education Pg. B2 (SCCOE), located in San Jose, California, With an emphasis on 21st century learning, is a regional ser-vice agency that provides BUSINESS NEWS Pg. B3 Gundry led the implementation of the instructional and business services to the 31 district’s Strategic Plan and Common Core school districts of Santa Clara County. State Standards. Under his leadership, the OPINION Pg. B4 district entered into a partnership with the REMEMBER! LEGALS Pg. B5 YOU ARE INVITED: No Fireworks In St. Rita Church is sponsoring aLuncheon & Guest Speaker "Caring for the Caregiver." on SMTV CHANNEL 98 Sunday, July 6 at 1:15 pm in St. Rita Church O'Malley Hall. Cost $10. Info/reservations: Sierra Madre B 12 Marilyn 355-1292 x233 or [email protected]. St. Rita Church, 322 N. Baldwin, Sierra Madre. Enter parking lot from Grandview; O'Malley Hall is level with the parking lot 2 CALENDAR Mountain View News Saturday, June 28, 2014 Weather Wise 5-Day Forecast - HOT Sierra Madre, Ca. Mon: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Tues: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Wed: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Thur: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Fri: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service CITY OF SIERRA MADRE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 626-355-7135 NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: BIG CHANGES AT Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 SIERRA MADRE’S 6:30 pm INTERNET RADIO 1630 AM STATION: EMERGENCY RADIO & Free on-air publicity for local events The Board of Directors of Village Vine Online has decided to Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts move the organization in a new for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. direction. In keeping with our PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates mission of community service, we 24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial. are discontinuing 24/7 live audio streaming. In order to better serve the Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have community, our focus will be on providing live audio and video webcasts their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre and podcasts of community events, podcasts of hosted shows home- Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra grown here in Sierra Madre, video and audio webcasts and podcasts of Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. community sports events, and, by the end of the summer, we will present Your event must: a community blog, with guest host bloggers rotating every few months. • Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity • Be open to the public CITIZEN WEBCASTERS: Part of our new approach is to utilize “citizen • Be of general interest to local citizens webcasters” living here in town. We are now actively recruiting people Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event who can attend public events, and, utilizing equipment as simple as their and e-mail it to [email protected]. smart phones, webcast those events through the Village Vine web site. Contact us at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer. Training will be provided. SIERRA MADRE CITY CITIZEN PODCASTERS: We are looking for podcasters who might like MEETINGS to share their home-grown podcasts on the Village Vine web site. Subjects for podcasts could include original music, gardening, cars, dogs, water conservation, sports, etc. The subject matter for potential podcasts is only City Council limited to the degree the community might have interest in it. Contact us Sierra Madre Police Blotter at [email protected] if you would be interested in podcasting with us. July 8th, 2014 - 6:30 pm The final agenda and staff reports will available online no later than Friday night. Enter the date FOR THE PERIOD JUNE 15TH - 24TH, 2014 “06/10/2014" for the complete agenda packet. During the week of Sunday, June 15th to Sunday, June 22nd, the We will be live tweeting the City Council's decisions Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 350 at Tuesday's Council Meeting. Follow the action @ calls for service. CitySierraMadre #SierraMadreCC. Wednesday, June 18th Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your At 1:23 am, Sierra Madre Police performed a traffic stop on a thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement to City vehicle in violation of several vehicle modification codes. When Hall or email [email protected] before 5:30 the night Officers approached the vehicle that contained two young males, of the meeting and your statement will be delivered to all the they were overcome by a strong odor of marijuana. The driver Council Members. of the vehicle was unable to supply Officers with appropriate Agendas and staff reports will be posted online 72 hours before identification as he stated he had never been issued a driver’s license. the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take Further investigation revealed a small collection of marijuana in place in the City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. the vehicle’s glove compartment. The vehicle’s passenger was cited for possession of marijuana, and the driver was booked and cited *These meetings will be recorded and aired live on Time for driver in possession of marijuana, unlicensed driver, color of Warner, Channel 3 and streamed online. lamps and reflectors, and lighting equipment. Upcoming Public Meetings Wednesday, June 18th At 8:46 am, Sierra Madre Police performed a traffic stop on a Tuesday, July 2: vehicle. Upon making contact with both the driver and passenger, Special Planning Commission, 7:00pm Officers performed a routine check on their names. The passenger’s name came back to reveal that he had an outstanding Please note the July 3rd Senior Community and Planning no bail warrant from Azusa Police Department. The suspect was Meetings have been cancelled. The Senior Commission will arrested and later released into the custody of Azusa Police. reconvene July 10th. Agendas and staff reports will be posted online 72 hours before Thursday, June 19th the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take place in the City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. At approximately 1 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to Bethany Christian School regarding a vandalism report. Upon *These meetings will be recorded and aired live on Time their arrival, Officers were informed by a supervisor that the Warner, Channel 3 and streamed online. directory and wall had been vandalized. Officers documented a vulgar word written several times in black marker. The estimated SUMMER LOCAL HISTORY STORYBOARD TOURS property damage is valued at $40.00. This case has been forwarded Enjoy a Storyboard Tour with our Teen Docents at the Sierra to the Detectives Bureau. Madre Public Library! Tours on Tuesday at 1:00 pm for 6 weeks. Each week will highlight a different aspect of Sierra Madre Thursday, June 19th History. At approximately 7 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the Locals - June 24 front lobby of the station regarding a grand theft report. The Disasters - July 1 victim informed Officers that she had responded to an online job ad for a personal assistant. She was hired and was sent a check SUMMER READING PROGRAM made out to her for a total amount of $4378.50 and was instructed Readers of all ages: join the Summer Reading fun, going to keep $500 for herself and use the remaining to do the suspects on now! Stop by or call the Library for more in-formation: shopping. In all, the victim spent the money on: a money gram, 626-355-7186. an Iphone, a birthday card, shipping for the phone, and a wire transfer of 3,500 to a bank account. The victim paid $161 of her own money as the suspect’s total was more than what he had left her to spend. The victim was later notified that the check she had deposited was a bad check, and that she would need to pay the bank for their loss of about $4540. The victim’s numerous attempts to contact the suspect proved unsuccessful. Further investigation revealed the money gram was sent to an individual in South Africa. This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. Sunday, June 22nd At around 8:30 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded the area of Baldwin Ave and Sierra Madre Blvd. regarding a possibly intoxicated male. Upon making contact with the suspect, Officers performed a routine check on his name and were informed he had a no bail warrant for his arrest from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. Further investigation revealed the suspect was in possession of property belonging to a female, which he indicated he had found. The suspect was arrested and later released into the custody of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. SIERRA MADRE EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS EVENT TODAY! Join the City of Sierra Madre on Saturday, June 28, to celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Sierra Madre Earthquake by preparing yourself for the next one! The event is held from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Sierra Madre Fire Department located at 242 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. New! In collaboration with the Sierra Madre Police and Fire Departments, you will learn safety procedures to protect THE KINDNESS your loved ones and possessions in an emergency. The IN OF STRANGERS L.A. County Fire Department is bringing the Yogi Bear School-house earthquake simulator and the Sierra Madre Have a story Volunteer Firefighters Association is providing hot dogs to share about SIERRA MADRE and drinks for free! In addition the following groups will an unexpected have information booths during the event: American kindness? Red Cross, Safe and Ready, Sierra Madre CERT, Gas Call 626-355-2737 PLEASE! Company, Southern California Edison, Post Alarm, SMFD or email: editor@ fire extinguisher demonstration and SMPD. 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Call Patricia at 626-818-2698 Today! 5 Mountain View News Saturday, June 28, 2014 Development Issues Dovetail Water Woes WALKING SIERRA MADRE……The Social Side By Susan Henderson By Deanne Davis Residents packed the council chambers is telling you you’ve got two years of water and Walking Sierra Madre this week, Tuesday to express their concerns about two a contract with MWD to provide you with any just a few days before July 4th, my things, the water that we don’t have and the more that you need, and there’s no evidence of favorite walking buddy, John, and impact of pending development projects on it. anything from MWD not providing you with I were struck with how great the Three projects in particular were singled out what you need, then you don’t have a current and town looks already! So many because of the additional demands they would immediate threat.” (McDonald’s reference to houses, including ours, with place on Sierra Madre’s water resources: The the “District Manager” was actually a reference red white and blue bunting and Mater Dolorosa Project with its potential of 50 to Public Works Director Bruce Inman. Inman flags… oh my! Big ones, little new homes, Stonegate (formerly 1 Carter) with had indicated that there were no assurances that ones, stuck in plants, on porches, 29 new homes, and Stonehouse with 19 new the MWD would go beyond the original 2-year on fences and we know Sierra homes. The Kensington Assisted Living Facility commitment.) Madre is just getting started! was also mentioned, however that project is well McDonald went on to say that the city wasn’t Plans are underway for our underway and was approved by voters in 2013. implementing the existing conservation laws and annual parade and we know it will It is not possible to speak of water conservation pursuing “best practices” as a first step rather be the best one ever! without discussing the impact these projects than taking the “draconian” step of imposing will have on the city’s water, said speaker after a building moratorium. His words were so speaker. Planning Commissioner Kevin Paschal startling that resident Elaine McPherson, who It’s our day to celebrate, summed up the audience’s sentiment best when followed just started with an astonishing, Wow”. Our Nation’s story. he said, “Keep water for our current residents.” The absolutely most charming speaker of the Is your hand on your heart? The council, which was focused on finding evening was 44-year resident Victoria Randall, Here she comes! It’s Old Glory! solutions to ease our current water crisis, did who spoke against the Mater Dolorosa project. Speaking of the American spirit not undertake the issue of the development She said that over the years she had watched of “Can Do!”… I met a couple of projects. Mayor Harabedian reminded the city government but never before come to splendid women this week who audience that the development projects were speak. After articulating all the reasons that the truly embody that spirit: Renee not on the agenda. He was gracious enough to Monastery property should remain as it is, she Cossutta and Debbie Ross, who allow all who wanted to speak the opportunity thanked the council and said, “I never raised my happen to live in one of our to do so without time limits. voice for what wrong they do, but now I will. I favorite houses to walk admiringly The most controversial comments of the want [you] all [to] think before you give them past; reason being they have an evening came from Richard McDonald, attorney permission to build any houses back there.” She orchard in their front yard, every for the Stonegate Development, who spoke ended her remarks with, “Thank you very much citrus you can think of. Renee during public comment. His statement drew a for listening and I hope I don’t have to see you and Debbie have put in dwarf loud disapproving response from the audience again for the same problem.” lemon, tangerine, grapefruit, when he said, “…… when your District Manager lime, Meyer lemon and blood orange. I don’t think their trees Debbie Ross (right) and Renee Cossutta SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES know they are supposed to be dwarf size, though, as they are NEW MISSION AND NEW ARTISTIC DIRECTOR happily growing and spreading all over. Debbie Ross to reach her destination as she decided early on that driving wasn’t going to be happening anymore and has been a Sierra Madre resident since 1987 and Renee The Sierra Madre Playhouse she just wasn’t going to be dependent on friends and has been here since 2003. They live in a “little stucco continues to make strides in family for rides here and there. The beautiful thing house” that was built in the late 1940’s and with a huge its quest to join the first rank about taking the bus and the subway is that one can fencepost cactus anchoring their property, they have of small theaters in the greater read… and nap. Renee thinks the L.A Metro works built a peaceful place they share with Stella, a sweet Los Angeles area with its pretty well. She rides her bike, which is equipped with and very affectionate pit bull-boxer blend, and Felix announcement this week of a an electric assist, as getting up our Sierra Madre hills is the cat. And, yes, I couldn’t resist a few bars of the new Mission, celebrating the just a little too challenging to whatever transportation Felix theme, which got me an ears-up look from Stella. American creative experience. system she needs. Renee’s carbon footprint is A new Management Team extremely light! has been installed to realize Renee is half of the firm: Lausten & Cossutta, graphic this mission, including Estelle designers who specialize in books, museum catalogs, Adapting to monocular vision has been difficult but Campbell as Managing bonding identities, and print graphics. Renee has not impossible, the worst part being depth perception, Director, Ward Calaway as been a graphic artist for thirty years or so and she i.e., is the glass right here or really right there; and Operations Director and Ben also teaches graphic design at Cal Arts, Cal State Long curbs are difficult. Renee feels she has been incredibly Womick as Technical Director. Beach, and The Art Center. Her website: http://www. fortunate in the support of friends and family. Significantly, the Playhouse has laustencossutta.com shows dozens of prestigious Debbie adds that it was a remarkably blessed time named its first Artistic Director clients, awards, publications and pictures! Oh my and, as opposed to being devastating, it was actually in nine years, Christian Lebano.  word, the pictures! Gloriously beautiful books, and inspirational. “Friends and family were inspirational catalog pages. Partner, Debbie Ross, is a building Lebano is well known on Christian Lebano contractor, specializing in residential remodels and and we created a remarkable support network. A and off the Playhouse stage poem was written by her stepmom. This led to us refurbishments in the San Gabriel Valley/Los Feliz- as the leading actor in  To calling Renée “Humpty.” My daily emails were then Los Angeles area. Kill a Mockingbird, Our Town, and God’s Man in Texas and as the director of Driving Miss sent to Team Humpty and I was Captain Humpty. Daisy, Woman in Mind, and Battledrum.  As Artistic Director, he will oversee the artistic vision Team Humpty gets annual emails of gratitude and and integrity of the theater, selecting its season and hiring directors, designers, and other artists Ok, so where’s the Can Do Spirit part? Four years love.” for each production.  Recently, Lebano has been the driving force behind the Field Trip Series, ago, Renee was on the roof of her studio, a one-story, the Playhouse’s new educational outreach program which brought over 1700 students to school- flat roofed building up in the Canyon, cleaning her Lovely Precious( Humpty) day performances of Battledrum last Spring, and the Sunday Music Series: Emerging Artists at gutters. She stepped into a roof cutout that she just Had a great fall the Playhouse, the Playhouse’s collaboration with the prestigious Colburn Conservatory of Music didn’t realize was behind her and fell onto the street. All the best doctors bringing young classical musicians to Sierra Madre.  Business partner, Jude Lausten, called 911, the EMT’s All the best friends took one look at Renee, and made the decision to Put Lovely Precious  (Humpty) The new Mission Statement is an effort to recognize the Playhouse’s changing role in our foothill transport her to Huntington Hospital as she had Together again! community since the theatre was first constructed in 1923. It reads: suffered severe head trauma. She was operated on The Sierra Madre Playhouse is dedicated to the American creative experience. It produces American immediately, brain surgery, then two weeks later, As we were saying goodbye, I asked Renee if she was plays and puts them into a historical context.  It celebrates and produces music by emerging another surgery to repair all the broken bones in her still cleaning her own gutters! She laughed and said artists.  It encourages and fosters an appreciation of live performance in people of all ages.  face. They did an excellent job, putting plates in her there are no ladders and no roofs in her life currently cheekbones and forehead, as Renee is beautiful! or at anytime in the future! Renee, by the way, is “What better place to celebrate the American experience than in the All-American small town of diabetic and has been for 52 years, which is another Sierra Madre,” said Lebano. “I want to make the Playhouse a destination theater – to encourage people to come for the day to hike the beautiful trails, shop in our stores, have a great meal, and She was at Huntington for three weeks, a period she real challenge she continues to surmount. See what I see a wonderful show.” Lebano says that the Playhouse will be announcing their new Season next only vaguely remembers. Then another three weeks mean? “Can Do” spirit! week and he promises that it will be a wonderful mix.  at Casa Colina Rehab Hospital in Pomona, which was a whole lot of really hard work with speech “Americans are a can-do people, an enthusiastic people, 6 Rms Riv Vu, a delightful romantic comedy, opens at the Playhouse on August 1 and plays therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists. a problem-solving people. And when given a direction through September 6. Tickets are available at www.sierramadreplayhouse.org or by calling Everybody knows these therapists are all task masters! and given a plan, they’ll sign on.” 626.355.4318. As she had a great deal of trouble seeing, Debbie Henry Cisneros brought her an iPad so she could do a little Sudoku and read a few headlines. Renee was able to come “A clear passion, a resolute determination, a can-do home about this same time of year, very weak, dizzy, spirit; these are the rods for creating a great mark!” and then slowly, mildly start to reengage the world. Israelmore Ayivor A month or so later, her right eye totally shut down and was gone forever. But none of this stopped Renee! If you enjoy reading Walking Sierra Madre…The Here is a woman who has totally conquered the public Social Side, you’d like my book: transportation system. She has learned how to get “A Tablespoon of Love, A Tablespoon of Laughter” herself anywhere she wants to go…Long Beach…the which is available on Amazon.com and at the following Valley…via bus, the Gold Line, or whatever it takes link:  https://www.createspace.com/4561071 SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONCERT TO ROCK MEMORIAL PARK Memorial Park will be a boot stomping party this Sunday night June 29th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm as the Sierra Madre Community Foundation is the proud sponsor of this concert featuring a Johnny Cash tribute band named CASH UP FRONT. “From atop a flatbed truck inside California's Norco State Prison to the fabulous Wiltern theatre in Los Angeles, Cash Up Front is a riveting, driving ensemble that plays the music of Johnny Cash like no other act! This Los Angeles-based quartet leaves crowds at theatres and festivals shouting for encores of its up-tempo renditions of classic hits and lesser-known gems that Johnny Cash made popular during his award-winning career.” Seating is on the green so bring those blankets and lawn chairs. Sierra Madre’s very own Ice Princess will also be on hand selling her frozen treats. Sierra Madre Community Foundation is a non-profit organization which encourages support of the community through philanthropic gifts. In the past year, Sierra Madre Community Foundation awarded over $15,000 in grants to the Sierra Madre community including the Sierra Madre Playhouse’s student guide for the Battledrum production; an Eagle Scout project to rehabilitate all the wood benches in Sierra Vista and Memorial Parks; supplies and tools for the volunteers who maintain the hiking trails in Little Santa Anita and Bailey Canyons; sponsoring the Mt. Wilson Trail Race Kids Run, the Library’s One Book One City and children’s essay contest programs, a literacy protect with the Sierra Madre Middle School, and programs with the Creative Arts Group to bring art to local schools. Additionally, working with Sierra Madre youth sports organizations, SMCF provided funding from special projects “Fix the Field” to install a drinking fountain, new fences, shade over the dug-outs and a pair of bleachers in enjoying viewing the games at the Sierra Madre Elementary School field. SMCF also continues our partnership with the volunteers who organize the Sierra Madre 4th of July celebration. The SMCF Board will continue to look for opportunities to make Sierra Madre a great community. You can learn more about the Sierra Madre Community Foundation and ways to support the mission at www.sierramadrefoundation.org. For more information of the City of Sierra Madre’s Concert Series please contact (626) 355-5278. 6 Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 28, 2014 PCC PRESIDENT Cross Campus to bring Tech SEEKS POSITION Entrepreneurs to Pasadena IN NEW YORK Los Angeles’ largest co- Fest for the past three years. working space, Cross Campus, Other events have included announced last week plans luminaries such as Elon Musk, to expand into Pasadena Brad Feld of the Foundry occupying nearly 16,000 square Group, and David Cohen of feet, three floors, at 87 N. TechStars. Raymond at Memorial Park In November 2013, Rising Station in Old Pasadena. The Realty Partners (RRP) and collaborative, on-demand work internet entrepreneur David space is expected to open in fall. Sacks acquired the complex, As a business event venue, formerly known as “The Old Cross Campus Old Pasadena Pasadena Plaza.” The three- will be set up to host speaking building complex constructed engagements, launch events, between 1895 and 1914, has hackathons, and workshops multiple historical features with a capacity of around 250 and includes a 9-story office attendees. tower and two adjacent two- Pasadena City College “Pasadena has a pedigree story buildings. Since that time, President Mark Rocha and the people to be a leading RRP and Sacks teamed with could be leaving as head entrepreneurial ecosystem. It communications technologies is already home to world-class solutions provider, 5x5 Telecom of the school after it was institutions such as Caltech, to rebrand the building learned earlier this month Authorities to Close Popular Waterfall Trail NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, and and completely revamp its that he is one of three Art Center College of Design. technological backbone. finalists for a position as By Dean Lee Canyoneers, a nonprofit Area (NRA). The area would With great public transit “When we purchased the president at Kingsborough and a density of food, retail complex, we envisioned a fully- After numerous deaths and group from Arizona, has said include Eaton Canyon. Community College in and entertainment options, connected lifestyle office space dozens of rescues, Angeles the Forest Service could be “After a decade of Brooklyn, New York. Pasadena has the raw materials that could serve as a hub for National Forest officials in violation of the National consideration and Rocha, one of three to grow, and we’re excited to technology entrepreneurs. With announced Thursday that Environmental Policy Act. collaboration, I am proud finalists, has taken part in help catalyze this growth,” Cross Campus, we have the meet and greet forums at they plan to close part of The group is also troubled to introduce legislation said Ronen Olshansky, Cross opportunity to bring hundreds an unofficial trail in Eaton that the closing comes protecting these mountains Campus Co-Founder and of these companies into Kingsborough Community Canyon, to a second waterfall, without any public comment that’s consistent with our CEO, adding, “Many of our Pasadena,” said Christopher College. He grew up in citing safety concerns. and are urging hikers to community needs and current Westside members will Rising, RRP President and the area according to the The decision came after a contact Congresswoman priorities.” Chu said. be excited that we’re adding COO. “The City of Pasadena school’s Facebook page. meeting early this month Judy Chu . One compromise an Eastside component to our has been a great help in securing “I’m for the little guy,” network.” this tenant. While Pasadena is with local rescue agencies Rocha said. “I grew up in ALTADENA Founded in 2012, Cross already a technological hub, including, the Pasadena Fire the South Bronx and both Campus’s first location in Santa the addition of Cross Campus Department, L.A. County of my parents dropped out CAPTAIN Monica is home to a 13,500 along with increased fiber Sheriff’s Department and the of high school. But they square foot work space and connectivity will help to further saw to it I went college. The U.S. Forest Service. This will BENEDICT event venue. It houses several cement Pasadena as a center for be the first time any part off hundred member companies technological innovation.” American Dream is real to the Angeles National Forest LEAVING and has hosted Silicon Beach me. It’s still alive and well in has been closed to the public. our community colleges.” “The people that are trying Kingsborough Community Altadena Sheriff’s Station to accesses that area are changed captains Sunday. College Board of Trustees sliding off, they’re falling Captain John Benedict, could hire Rocha as soon to their deaths or serious who has been the station as Monday during their injury,” Angeles National commander since April 1, regular meeting. Forest spokesman Nathan 2012 transferred to the Twin Rocha has been under Judy told reporters. Towers Correctional Facility fire by PCC students and as the new commander. Judy said signs could go up in staff including a call for Captain Christopher Reed the next few weeks although his resignation. He also now oversees the Altadena one group of canyoneers has received a “no confidence” Sheriff’s Station. vowed to fight the closing. Twin Towers Correctional vote last year from members At a press conference in Eaton Facility, built on 10 acres of land of the college after a divisive Canyon in 2012, officials with buildings that contain just decision to cancel the warned of the area’s dangers under 1.5 million square feet, winter intersession. The Old Pasadena Plaza including releasing a public consists of two jail towers, a Rocha was appointed service announcement. medical services building, and Phos-Chek Spraying to Superintendent/President Officials caution that the the offsite Los Angeles County of Pasadena City College on Medical Center Jail Ward. be Applied Tuesday unmaintained trail —know July 1, 2010. Proposed signs, warning It is considered the world’s The PCC Board of Trustees tTor ailh”i—ke riss cahsa ra“c“Rtearzizoerdb abcky hthikroeursg htoo kuet ethpe o uEta, ttoo nb eC palancyeodn largest jail. Captain Benedict The Pasadena Fire Department a year-round Zero Tolerance voted unanimously, in steep cliffs and weathered Natural Area. will oversee a staff of over 850 will begin applying Phos-Chek, Policy for fireworks. Violators October, to extend his Sheriff’s personnel. a wild land fire retardant, at are subject to arrest; impound contract through 2017. crumbly rock. they said could be a permit Captain Reed, a 27 year 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, in the brush of vehicles; up to one year in jail They also voted to raise “You may have heard of trails system for canyoneers where veteran of the Sheriff’s areas surrounding the Rose and fines up to $50,000. leading up to mountaintop people entering the canyon Department will be leaving Bowl in advance of the Fourth In addition to stadium his salary to 254,135 a year waterfalls, the truth is there meet with rangers to check the Civil Management Unit, of July holiday. checkpoints, multiple units of a starting Tuesday although is no safe trail to the second things such as maps and Court Services Division which This clear retardant helps Fireworks Task Force will patrol the board is scheduled to waterfall,” says L.A. County equipment. is responsible for all civil keep trees and grassland from Pasadena’s streets to confiscate review his contract again Sheriff Dep. Jeff Moran. “You The group has also not ruled law enforcement operations burning. Its main ingredients fireworks and take appropriate Monday. A provision in his put yourself in danger and out legal action saying they throughout the County, are phosphates and fertilizers, enforcement action. Parking contract would allow Rocha the rescuers in danger that would hire an attorney if the including serving legal process which can help revegetate areas enforcement officers will ensure to leave the college. and performing court ordered after a fire is out. Fire retardant that vehicles illegally parked in are responsible for rescuing area is closed. evictions and seizures. is one of the main tools Pasadena’s hillside areas on July you.” According to Judy, in 2012 Captain Reed began his career firefighters use as a preventive 4 are impounded. Pet of the According to the website alone 60 people were rescued with the Sheriff’s Department measure and to contain growing Consider celebrating the modernhiker.com, 15 “area from the area and since in 1987 as a professional staff fires in untreated areas. Fourth of July holiday with closure” are set to be posted 2011, five people have died, member assigned to Temple The Pasadena Fire Department family and friends by attending Week around the area, as soon including one person this Station. After graduating is taking this proactive approach the 88th annual “Americafest,” as Tuesday. Six other “fall year. from the Sheriff’s Training in an effort to mitigate potential one of the best family friendly, hazard” signs will be posed Unrelated, Chu introduced Academy as a Deputy Sheriff hazards during the Fourth of professional fireworks shows in the most dangerous areas. June 12, the San Gabriel in 1989, he was assigned July weekend, as well as into the in Southern California at the Trespassing in the area National Recreation Area Act to the Pitchess Detention summer season. Fire apparatus beautiful Rose Bowl Stadium. Center, Ranch Facility and will spend the day coating the Go to www.rosebowlstadium. would be punishable by fines – a bill that would designate Temple Station. Captain Reed area. com for event and ticket up to $5000 and up to six the San Gabriel Mountains, was promoted to Sergeant For further information information. months in jail. river corridors and Puente in 2000, and was assigned to please call the Pasadena Fire Due to the high potential The Coalition of American Hills as a National Recreation the Crescenta Valley Station. Department at (626) 744-7276. for fire hazards and injuries, Rose Bowl to host Grand After being promoted to The Pasadena Fire and Police Pasadena police and fire Lieutenant in 2004, Captain departments also wish to personnel will staff checkpoints Opening of the Rose Plaza Reed was assigned to Pico remind the public it is illegal to around the Rose Bowl Stadium Rivera Station, Court Services sell, use or possess fireworks in to seize all fireworks and arrest Mayor Bill Bogaard, members rosebowlbricks.com. Central Bureau, Court Pasadena. The City maintains offenders. Nemo is a small adult male of the Pasadena City Council Services West Bureau, and the rabbit. He’s very friendly and Rose Bowl Operating In addition to the Rose Plaza, Civil Management Unit. Learn How to Produce and loves to be petted. He’s Company Board of Directors Phase 4 of the renovation very curious and enjoys President Victor Gordo and project includes a bioswale, Fourth of July Your Own TV Show playing with toys in his other members of the Rose a new Gate A, a refurbished hutch. Bowl Operating Company Court of Champions and the Closures, Nemo’s adoption fee is $30, Board of Directors will host reinstallation of the field hedge. New Citizen Journalism which includes his neuter a Grand Opening Tuesday to The $182 million renovation has Reminders training to start this surgery, a microchip, the first thank Legacy Connections already improved access in and Wednesday night, learn and the Tournament of Roses out of the Stadium, installed a Pasadena residents and set of vaccinations, as well how to report news using for making phase 4 of the state-of-the-art video board, businesses are reminded as a free follow-up health social media skills. renovation project possible. reconstructed the Rose Bowl’s that City Hall and many City check at a participating vet. 1940s vintage scoreboard services will be closed on With the opening of the new New adopters will receive The Rose Bowl Brick Campaign and included much-needed Friday, July 4, Independence Pasadena Media studios at 150 complimentary health and at the Rose Bowl Stadium improvements to the 90-year- Day, in observance of our S. 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Bricks range in price and continue to support the jail, fire, paramedic Monday June 30 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sunday, 9-5 Tuesday – from $100 to $425 with optional renovations and the next 100 and other emergency Friday, 9-4 Saturday. Pets incentives, including replicas years. PCAC Board Of Directors - Regular Meeting services, including special may not be available for and display cases. Fans can Tuesday July 1 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm enforcement patrols adoption and cannot be choose from text-only designs 2014 will be a historic year for Citizen Journalism Training or text and logo options. Brick the stadium; as for the first time against all fireworks in held for potential adopters Wednesday July 2 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm purchases are tax deductible. it will host an international city neighborhoods. For from phone calls or email. For additional information soccer match and seven any life-threatening Orientation Training Directions and photos of all on the Brick Campaign and music concerts, inclusive of emergencies, always Monday July 7 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm pets can be found at www. how you can support the Rose an unprecedented three-day remember to call 9-1-1. To Introduction to Field Production Training pasadenahumane.org. Bowl legacy by purchasing performance of the band, One report illegal fireworks, call Wednesday July 9 at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. a brick, please visit www. Direction. (626) 744-4241. Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 7 Mountain View News Saturday, June 28, 2014 Arcadia Police Blotter From Arcadia’s Best BALDWIN AVE SHUT DOWN For the period of Sunday, June 15th, through Saturday, June 21st, a vehicle for speeding in the area of Duarte Road and El Monte THIS WEEK the Police Department responded to 968 calls for service of which Avenue. The officer made contact with the driver, a 23-year- 128 required formal investigations. The following is a summary old Asian male, and detected an odor of alcohol emitting from Two of Arcadia’s busiest roadways will be closed for significant periods report of the major incidents handled by the Department during his breath and person. An investigation revealed he was under over the next two months. this period. the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was arrested and Baldwin Avenue will be completely closed to southbound traffic non-stop transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. for more than three days this week, followed by 3 weeks of full closure at Sunday, June 15: 8. At about 5:19 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a night. 1. Just after 6:25 a.m., an officer responded to Rite Aid, 39 traffic accident at the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and And the intersection of Huntington Drive at Second Avenue will be West Las Tunas Drive, regarding a commercial burglary report. Farna Avenue. Party-1 failed to stop for traffic ahead and rear- completely closed for four days around-the-clock to install a new steel Video surveillance revealed an adult subject entered the store, ended Party-2, which forced Party-2 into the rear of Party-3. bridge in the second week of August (likely the 8th – 11th). walked to the rear stock room, and hid himself inside the ice The officer determined Party-1 was at fault due to speeding. cream generator room until the store closed. After the store No injuries were reported. Details of the Huntington Drive closure will be forthcoming. closed, he stole approximately $1,000 worth of several boxes of cigarettes and fled through the emergency exit, activating the Thursday, June 19: Meanwhile, southbound lanes of Baldwin Avenue will be closed in two alarm. The suspect is described as an Asian male in his early 9. At about 12:10 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at locations this week: twenties, wearing a black colored hooded sweatshirt, tan pants, the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding •beneath the I-210 Foothill Freeway overpass and black shoes. a theft report. The suspect switched the price tags of various •just south of Colorado Blvd – no through traffic on Southbound Baldwin 2. Around 11:47 p.m., an officer responded to the stable articles of clothing with price tags belonging to less expense at Colorado Blvd.roadConstructionThe access road from eastbound area of the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington clothing, and paid for the merchandise at the lower price. The Colorado Blvd onto southbound Baldwin Ave will remain open and accessible. The off-ramp from eastbound I-210 freeway at Baldwin Ave will Drive, regarding an assault with a deadly weapon report. A 41-year-old Filipino female was arrested and transported to remain open for northbound Baldwin Ave only. male subject threw a piece of fish at his roommate and assaulted the Arcadia City Jail for booking. him with a knife. The 34-year-old Hispanic male was arrested 10. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., an officer was patrolling Arco The work to install underground duct banks and electrical vaults is related and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Gas Station, 5 West Foothill Boulevard, when he located a to the 11.5-mile Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension light rail project vehicle with two outstanding warrants attached to the license scheduled to be completed in fall 2015 and open to riders in 2016. Monday, June 16: plate. The officer confirmed the warrants belonged to the Once all underground work is complete, paving on southbound Baldwin 3. At approximately 1:37 p.m., an officer was dispatched driver, a 52-year-old White male, who was also in possession Ave will begin. to Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, regarding a disturbance. of a controlled substance. He was arrested for the listed charge The officer made contact with a subject who was standing and the warrants, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for The around-the-clock closure begins at midnight tomorrow (this Sunday, on a balcony yelling and talking to himself. The 29-year-old booking. June 29) and will remain closed until 6 a.m. Thursday morning, July 3. Hispanic male was determined to be under the influence of methamphetamine, and in possession of a controlled Friday, June 20: Nighttime closures will begin midnight Sunday, July 6, and continue for substance and drug paraphernalia. He was arrested and 11. Around 6:08 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Santa approximately three weeks except for Fridays and Saturdays, with closures transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive, regarding from: 4. At about 3:06 p.m., an officer was dispatched to an a suspicious subject digging into a dumpster. The officer •Sundays nights/Monday mornings: midnight – 6:00 am apartment complex in the 500 block of West Huntington discovered the 32-year-old Hispanic male was under the •Monday – Thursday nights: 9:00 p.m. – 6 a.m. Drive regarding a possible marijuana cultivation inside one of influence of a controlled substance. He was arrested and the residences. The property manager noticed the tenant had transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Daytime closures of the access road from eastbound Colorado Blvd onto installed two air conditioning units without her permission. 12. Shortly after 12:15 p.m., an officer responded to southbound Baldwin Ave. are anticipated to start on Monday, July 21, for Officers made contact with the tenant and an investigation the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding approximately two weeks (upon completion of the nighttime closures of southbound Baldwin Ave). The access road from eastbound Colorado Blvd revealed he was harvesting numerous marijuana plants. The a fraud report. The victim explained he and his family lent onto southbound Baldwin Ave will be closed to thru-traffic. Detours and 40-year-old Asian male was arrested and transported to the approximately $156,000 to a longtime friend who was signage will be posted to direct motorists around the closure. Arcadia City Jail for booking. supposed to repay the funds plus interest. The friend provided several check payments to the victim; however, all the checks NOTE: Construction schedules are subject to change. Tuesday, June 17: were returned due to insufficient funds. The whereabouts of 5. Just before 2:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the friend were unknown at the time of the report. Further TRAFFIC ADVISORIES AND NOTES TO LOCAL RESIDENTS / a residence in the 300 block of West Colorado Boulevard investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau. BUSINESSES regarding a burglary report. Unknown suspects forced entry •During the closures, traffic will be detoured and signage will be posted to through a side door, ransacked the location, and stole a laptop Saturday, June 21: direct motorists. and spare vehicle key. The victim recalled seeing an unknown 13. At about 9:31 p.m., an officer responded to the •Sidewalk access will remain open on the east side of the Baldwin Ave silver Mercedes Benz with tinted windows parked in front of 1800 block of Highland Oaks Drive regarding a report of during this work. the location when she arrived home, but the vehicle drove an unknown person running from a residence whose alarm •Noise from construction equipment will be produced near the active away southbound on Colorado Street as soon as she entered was sounding. Video surveillance revealed two unidentified work zones. the residence. The driver was not seen; however, the officer subjects forced entry through a rear window, ransacked the was able to recover one latent fingerprint on the sliding glass master bedroom, and fled through a rear door. The suspects •Lighting equipment used to illuminate the nighttime work will be door. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective fled in an awaiting vehicle, which fled west on Grandview directed towards the work zones. Bureau. Avenue. An area check was conducted, but the vehicle was not •Access to all local businesses and residences will remain open at all times 6. Around 1:58 p.m., an officer was dispatched to US Bank, located. The amount of property loss was unknown at the time by use of detour routes 1400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a fraud in progress. A of the report. FOR MORE INFORMATION male subject attempted to cash a check that was not issued to 14. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., an officer conducted a •Go to www.foothillextension.org him, which he altered to display his name. The 46-year-old traffic stop on a vehicle for expired registration in the area •Call the Construction Hotline at (626) 324-7098 White male was arrested at the location and transported to the of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive. A records check •Visit the Public Information Office at 400 N. Santa Anita Ave, Ste 1B, Arcadia City Jail for booking. revealed the driver had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Arcadia; open Mondays & Wednesdays The 40-year-old Hispanic male was also in possession of a •Text GOLDLINENEWS to 888777 to receive alerts to your cell phone Wednesday, June 18: controlled substance. He was arrested for the listed charges 7. Around 2:32 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. “What’s Going On?” A BUSY SATURDAY IN DUARTE News and Views from Joan Schmidt A recent Saturday featured THREE great events in Duarte! First in the morning I drove over to Sweet Nothings, for a book signing (Breaking Faith) with M. Adams. The book is NOT religious; Adams’ books are passionate stories based on a portion of truth, an idea she picked up from an article she read somewhere. The setting is Louisiana near the Bayou, and the husband has committed the crime. He’s ready for a new younger wife and tries to make it appear to be a robbery. Another great book is Taste of Morgan which takes place in Mexico. This book also is based on true events. Fields are burned, crops destroyed, and children are starving because a developer wants the land. Ms. Adams is a retired teacher, counselor and administrator. She always wanted to help others and is protesting something that is wrong. That is why she writes. She and her husband, who takes pictures, travel to find a setting for her story. Ms. Adams writes in different genres, even children’s books. Visit her website: www. romancecalling.com . After chatting with Ms. Adams, I drove to the Duarte Library for “Coffee and Conversation” with Assemblyman Roger Hernandez. Topics included the AB 109 and overcrowding of County jails, and the status of the now defunct Redevelopment Agencies and funding for cities. Among the many attendees was Glendora Mayor Judy Nelson who had questions for Hernandez such as cities getting more power, but will they receive more funding? The last great event, the Kick-off of the special “Paws for Reading” Summer Programs at Duarte Library featured Kane and Ace Mask. Who is Kane? Kane is a beautiful collie, a therapy dog. Ace and his wife Dorothy live in Brea with Kane and have grown children. “Kane’s” name was chosen because of his Scottish heritage- collies were brought here from Scotland 150 years ago to help shepherds round up their sheep. They also are used on farms to round up cattle and bring them into the barns as evening approached. Ace spoke of the book, “Lassie”, based on a true story, which was followed by a movie and eventually a TV series. Ace also told us how dogs are not only used for therapy, but to assist blind people, and also work with police and the army. They are used in many search and rescue operations and also to locate missing people or find criminals. Ace spoke of Kane’s participation in many “Agility” contests including Jumps, Tunnels, and Speed and has many wins. Ace also read us a delightful story, Katy to the Rescue. Attending children were given certificates to pick up the book when available. They also received pencils, a chocolate, dog-shaped lollipop, a “Kane” card (Like a baseball card) and a picture of a collie to color in. It was a lot of fun! Thank you, Friends of the Duarte Library for providing the funding for this great event! Visit http://coffeecanine.blogspot.com/2012/12/ace-ask-kane.hhtml for photos, a Facebook link, and learn more about Kane and Ace’s great books. The Paws for Reading Summer programs has so many great activities for all ages! On Saturdays at 2pm, there are DIY projects! They include an animal gift box, dog treats, etched glass treat jar and more. Fridays at 10:15 am have Toddler Story Time and 11:15 features Family Story Time. Teen Activities are Wednesdays at 2:00 pm. They include Comics and Ice Cream Social, YA Lit Fest (Lively book discussion of Shadow and Bone), Digital Downloads and Teen Gaming. Please visit www.colapublib.org/libs/duarte for more details. Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 8 SIERRA MADRE PUBLIC NOTICES Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 28, 2014 City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE From: The City of Sierra Madre From: The City of Sierra Madre Subject: CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 1356-U Subject: CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF URGENCY ORDINANCE 1357-U DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A WATER SHORTAGE EMERGENCY ESTABLISHING AN INTERIM MORATORIUM ORDINANCE PURSUANT AND IMPOSING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE NEW OR TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 ON THE ISSUANCE OF ALL ADDITIONAL WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS IN ANY ZONING BUILDING PERMITS AND/OR GRANTING OF DISCRETIONARY DISTRICT IN THE CITY, TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY AND APPROVALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT CONTINUE IN EFFECT UNTIL SHORTAGE ENDS REQUIRING NEW WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF On July 8, 2014, the City Council will be considering the adoption of Ordinance No. 1356-U, an Urgency Ordinance of the On July 8, 2014, the City Council will be considering the adoption of Ordinance No. 1357-U, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, declaring the existence of a water shortage emergency and imposing a moratorium City Council of the City of Sierra Madre, establishing an Interim Moratorium Ordinance, pursuant to Government Code on the issuance of new or additional water service connections in any zoning district in the city, to take effect immediately 65858 on the issuance of all building permits and/or granting of discretionary approvals for construction of new development and continue in effect until shortage ends. Water Code 350 et seq. authorizes the City Council as governing body of a requiring new water service connections. Government Code 65858, a provision of State Planning and Zoning law, authorizes public water supply distributor to declare that water shortage emergency conditions prevail within the area served by such an interim, urgency zoning ordinance to prevent development which may be inconsistent with a plan under development, such distributor whenever it cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply of the distributor to the extent that there would as the City’s intended update of its development and zoning codes to enact more stringent water conservation requirements, be insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation and fire protection. The Ordinance would go into effect immediately pending adoption of that plan. The Ordinance would remain in effect until August 22, 2014, unless extended or terminated upon adoption and remain in effect during the period of the emergency. by further action of the City Council. All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. If you have any All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. If you have any questions, please contact Bruce Inman, Director of Public Works, or Danny Castro, Director of Development Services at questions, please contact Bruce Inman, Director of Public Works, or Danny Castro, Director of Development Services at 626.355.7135, during regular business hours of Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 5:30 pm. 626.355.7135, during regular business hours of Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 5:30 pm. CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLACE OF MEETING CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLACE OF MEETING City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre City Council Meeting City Council Chambers City Council Meeting City Council Chambers Tuesday, July 8, 2014 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd Tuesday, July 8, 2014 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd (meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE To: Property Owners within a 300-foot radius From: The City of Sierra Madre From: The City of Sierra Madre Subject: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) 13-04 Applicant: Seven Central LLC Subject: CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING A PHASE III (30%) Project Location: 520 North Michillinda Avenue, in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION PURSUANT TO SIERRA MADRE MUNICIPAL CODE State of California SECTION 13.24.210 AND DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON NEW WATER SERVICE CONNECTIONS PURSUANT TO SIERRA MADRE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 13.24.220 The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for a lot split for the property at 520 North Michillinda Avenue. The applicant is proposing to split the existing 28,819- square-foot parcel into two (2) parcels measuring 14,410 square feet and 14,409 square feet. At the April 17, On July 8, 2014, the City Council will be considering the adoption of Resolution 14-58, declaring the implementation of 2014 meeting, the Planning Commission recommended approval of TPM 13-04 to the City Council. Phase III (30%) Mandatory Water Conservation pursuant to Sierra Madre Municipal Code Section 12.24.210 and declaring a moratorium on new water service connections pursuant to Sierra Madre Municipal Code Section 13.24.220. Pursuant to its DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING authority under Water Code Sections 350 and 375, and the Sierra Madre Municipal Code Section 13.24.020, the City Council may declare that water shortage emergency conditions exists requiring the urgent necessity of establishing further mandatory City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre conservation measures. The resolution would be effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council and would remain City Council meeting City Council Chambers in effect until terminated by further action of the City Council. Tuesday, July 8, 2014 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (Hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. If you have any questions, please contact Bruce Inman, Director of Public Works, or Danny Castro, Director of Development Services at All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. 626.355.7135, during regular business hours of Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 5:30 pm. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The project qualifies for Class 15 Categorical Exemption (Minor Land Division), pursuant to Section 15315 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it consists of the division of property CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLACE OF MEETING in an urbanized area zoned for residential uses. City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, one may be limited to raising City Council Meeting City Council Chambers the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled Tuesday, July 8, 2014 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd public hearing. For further information on this subject, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355- (meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 7138. Drifting Secondhand Smoke Affects Everyone! 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Gillick National Science Competition in September E-mail address: [email protected] Arcadia High School Zoë's 2014 science project, entitled “Is the Cosmic Ray Flux Greater at Higher Altitudes Than at Lower Altitudes?” recently earned the following accolades: 180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forsee Sierra Madre Middle School: 1st Place [email protected] 2014 Pasadena Unified School District Innovation Exposition 1st Place - Arroyo Pacific Academy Scientific Inquiry 41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 2014 Los Angeles County Science & Engineering Fair: (626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke 1st Place – General Physics (Jr Div.) E-mail address: [email protected] Sweepstakes Winner – 2014 Best Junior Project (>600 top projects) Barnhart School 240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 Selected to attend 2014 INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan Williamson (ISEF) as LA County's first ever Junior Observer Kindergarten - 8th grade 2014 California State Science Fair: 1st Place – Physics and Astronomy (Jr. website: www.barnhartschool.org Div.) Bethany Christian School Raytheon Junior Achievement Award for Demonstrated Potential to Make a 93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Breakthrough in Physics. (626) 355-3527 Principal: James Lugenbuehl Some Background: E-mail address: [email protected] website: www. bcslions.org For her science project, Zoë hypothesized that the cosmic ray flux would Clairbourn School decrease with decreasing altitude. Here are some quotes from her project: 8400 Huntington Drive Cosmic rays are high energy particles, including hydrogen nuclei (protons) San Gabriel, CA 91775 (90%), helium nuclei (alpha particles) (9%), and electrons (<1%) that originate Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 outside the solar system and even outside our galaxy. It is believed that they FAX: 626-286-1528 are accelerated to high speeds by supernova explosions and possibly by black E-mail: [email protected] Zoë Zawol holes. When they strike other matter, such as molecules in Earth's atmosphere, Foothill Oaks Academy they create secondary 822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010 cosmic ray particles, such (626) 301-9809 as neutrons, mesons and, Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieffaber positrons. [email protected] …. [email protected] Says Zoë, “Before I The Gooden School began my experiment, I 192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 predicted that the flux of (626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patano the cosmic rays would be website: www.goodenschool.org greater at higher altitudes High Point Academy than at sea level. Since the 1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 density of the atmosphere Headmaster John Higgins varies with altitude, I 626-798-8989 think that the cosmic ray website: www.highpointacademy.org flux, or the rate of cosmic rays per given volume for a LaSalle High School given amount of time, may 3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. vary at different altitudes. (626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org I predict that since cosmic Principal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC rays must travel through Monrovia High School fewer molecules at higher 325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 altitudes than at denser, (626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson lower altitudes, the cosmic Email: [email protected] ray flux should be greater at high altitudes than at Odyssey Charter School lower altitudes. “ 725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 Zoë then set about (626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill building a cloud website: www.odysseycharterschool.org chamber to detect cosmic Pasadena High School rays, conducting her 2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. experiments at different (626) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barraza altitudes, analyzing [email protected] the results, conducting website: www.phs.pasadenahigh.org further research, and reaching the conclusion that her hypothesis was correct. She also uncovered evidence that the strength of the solar wind on different days affects the cosmic ray flux and that the magnetic fields induced by broadcast antennas on Mt. Wilson may St. Rita Catholic School affect the cosmic ray flux there. 322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Principal Joan Harabedian (626) 355-9028 website: www.st-rita.org SMMS & PUSD Sierra Madre Elementary School After presenting her experiment and results to Caltech scientist-judges at school, Zoë had the highest point total for all projects in 141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 her middle school. At the Pasadena Unified School District's Innovation Exposition, another set of judges awarded her 1st Place for (626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther Salinas Scientific Inquiry. E-mail address: [email protected] LA County Science & Engineering Fair Sierra Madre Middle School 160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Throughout the day at the 2014 LA County Science & Engineering Fair in Pasadena, quite a few scientist-judges considered Zoë's (626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett Newsom abstract, project notebook, and display, and questioned her about her project – no parents or outsiders allowed. E-mail address: [email protected] The judges not only awarded her 1st Place for General Physics (Jr Div), they also named her the Sweepstakes Winner for the Best Junior Walden School Project in show, beating over 600 other top projects that made it to county! 74 S San Gabriel Blvd The LA County scientist-judges and officials were so impressed by her project and her interviews that they selected Zoë to attend the Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166 week-long INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), where only high school students are permitted to compete. www.waldenschool.net LA County officials told me her name kept coming up when they were trying to select high school students for INTEL ISEF. The Weizmann Day School officials really didn't want to give up a competitive position but they said Zoë's project was clearly in the top for the entire show (Jr & Sr) 1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 and would have been competitive at the international level. They felt she earned it, so they changed a high school competitive position (626) 797-0204 to a middle school observer position, something they said they've never done before. Lisa Feldman: Head of School CA State Science Fair Wilson Middle School Winning at county allowed Zoë to participate in the CA State Science Fair at the CA Science Center in LA. At least 14 scientist-judges 300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 interviewed her, and awarded Zoë 1st Place for Physics & Astronomy (Jr) for the State of California! To top it off, Raytheon gave her one (626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln of six special Junior Achievement awards. Zoë's was for demonstrated potential to make a breakthrough in physics. E-mail address: [email protected] INTEL ISEF PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 As a Junior Observer, Zoë attended the week-long INTEL ISEF in downtown LA, where she attended various symposia (including with (626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd.us several Nobel Laureates), and met like-minded current and future scientists from all over the world. (Pictured above) BROADCOM MASTERS ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007 Zoë's LA County and CA State awards qualified her for entry in the BROADCOM MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and (626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net Engineering for Rising Stars) national science fair. Semi-finalists and Finalists will be named in September. MONROVIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Story and photos submitted by Matt Zawol 325 E. 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Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 10 JUST FOR BEST FRIENDS Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 28, 2014 4TH OF JULY LOOKING FOR A BEST FRIEND? PRECAUTIONS FOR Mr. Dibbs is a very cute and sweet golden brown 11 lb. Happy Tails Chihuahua boy with an adorable face that is easy to fall PROTECTING YOUR in love with. Although he can be shy when meeting a new person at first, he loves people, their cuddles, pets, PETS by Chris Leclerc massages, and will melt in your arms to receive that love and attention. Well folks, it’s that time of year When Mr. Dibbs first arrived at the shelter, he was quiet, again! Fourth of July is just a little timid, sensitive to hand and feet movements, and around the corner and the scared of all the street activity that most likely came from fine citizens of Sierra Madre his experience as a stray, lost in the streets. But it didn’t are getting geared up for our take long for him to trust and enjoy the company of his city’s annual Independence new human friends (staff and volunteers) at the shelter, Day parade. You can almost and once he did, he relaxed more in his environment and feel the excitement building became more confident. So it won’t take long for him to in the air, with float entry warm up to his new family as well. preparations underway and families planning out their Mr. Dibbs enjoys interacting and playing with other dogs parade and park activities for in a yard and going on walks, whether it is just with his the big day. person or a group of his human and dog friends. He has average energy, loves his adventures outdoors, and is easy There will be plenty of back to handle on a leash. Mr. Dibbs is approximately 1 ½ yard barbecues, out-of-town years old and has many years of love he wants to share and visitors and loads of fun and enjoy with people who will return his love and affection. fan-fair for all to enjoy! But It doesn’t matter if it is a single person, a couple, or a family, as long as it is a forever home filled don’t forget that the use of with love. Mr. Dibbs would also love it if there were other dogs in the family for him to play and pal fireworks in our small town is around with. illegal and absolutely will not best to ignore their reaction and resist talking be tolerated. This is true every year, but this year them through it, because you are only reinforcing He currently resides at the San Gabriel Valley Humane Society located at 851 E. Grand Avenue in San it is particularly important that everyone comply the undesirable behavior, while others believe it Gabriel with his roommate. We are located off San Gabriel Blvd., north of Mission and south of Las with the city’s ordinance prohibiting fireworks, is best to do just the opposite; speak calmly to the Tunas. because of the drastic drought conditions we now animal, saying “it’s OK, “Good girl/boy“ , Don’t be have in our foothills and forest. afraid, I’m here with you”, etc. I personally believe To arrange a ‘Meet and Greet’ with Mr. Dibbs, please stop by any time from 10:00am to 4:30pm Although fireworks are not legal in Sierra Madre, that each dog is different in the way they deal Tuesday thru Sunday. there are various venues where organized, with loud noises and the way they may respond permitted firework performances will be to your voice at the time. I say pay close attention His adoption fee is $120 which includes a microchip, neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a free displayed in neighboring cities. Even with the to how your pet reacts to the noisy activity with wellness check-up at a participating veterinarian. Feel free to call us at (626) 286-1159 for more distance between us and those places where or without your verbal reinforcement and act information on Mr. Dibbs. fireworks will be set-off, we will still hear the accordingly. “bombs bursting in air”, as do our precious Gradually desensitize your pet during NON- See our website at www.sgvhumane.org for information and photos of all our available pets. pets. Fortunately, we humans understand what firework times by playing a CD of firework or the noise is all about, but our furry-four-legged thunderstorm sounds at a low level - a level that friends don’t understand and are often rendered does not solicit a fearful reaction from your dog. PET OF THE WEEK: MARISOL terrified by the loud noises they may interpret as Then reward them for remaining calm. Slowly life-threatening. increase the volume over time, and continue the Animal ID #A4720263 There are a few things you can do to help prevent positive reinforcement as long as they stay calm. your pets from panicking during the audacious Research has proven that animals can gradually There is so much to love in this dainty little fourth of July festivities. Some of these tips are adapt to loud noise, and being more familiar package! Meet Marisol (A4720263), a lovely pretty basic and probably plain common sense with it is definitely to their best advantage on the 5-year-old white female Mexican Hairless/ for most pet owners, but some may come as new Fourth of July. Short Haired Chihuahua Whippet mix who to you. Either way, it can’t hurt to be reminded of Talk to your neighbors if you have a pet that may was found in Baldwin Park and brought to things that can be done to help your pets work become anxious and feel the need to bark or bay the Baldwin Park Animal Care Center on June through what is typically the loudest day of the more than usual. Most people already know that 11th. Weighing 7½ pounds and needing to year in the USA! dogs can be frightened by fireworks, and will gain 3 lbs more, Marisol is a ready-made lap Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with a be more understanding if you have given them dog who savors human companionship. She current ID tag. a heads up. A little communication goes a long also gets along with other dogs. With elegant way in deterring tension between you and your long legs, pretty Marisol is unusually graceful Take your dog for a nice long walk and bring neighbors as well as unnecessary calls to the and is sure to turn heads wherever she goes. them inside BEFORE dark, when the noise authorities. Marisol will be a wonderful indoor companion usually begins. Do not leave your pets home alone while for the members of a calmer household. If you Secure them in a covered kennel to muffle sound, fireworks are being set off. If you have plan to are looking for a sweet, calm, loving, uniquely or in a room away from windows, and cover be away, make arrangements for a pet sitter or a beautiful dog, please go down to the Baldwin windows with a blanket to help further muffle the friend to be there with them to avoid unnecessary Park Shelter and meet Marisol! To watch a loud sounds of the fireworks. stress or fear on their part. video of Marisol, please visit: http://youtu.be/ pJfbPw5Gwhg  Keep the inside of your house well-lit so that any Regardless of how your pet reacts to the loud flashes outside will be less noticeable. noises that are inherently part of our up-coming Play soothing music or keep the TV on loud traditional holiday, please remember that they To meet Marisol in person, please see him at enough to cover up the noises outside. cannot help the way they react. Be understanding the Baldwin Park Shelter, located at 4275 N. and patient. If you remain calm, it is much more Elton, Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (Phone: 626-430-2378 or 626-962-3577). She is currently available Give your dog a favorite chew, bone or Kong to likely that they will do the same. Enjoy the holiday now. For any inquiries about Marisol, please reference her animal ID number: A4720263. The occupy them and help relieve stress. and all the festivities that come with it, but don’t shelter is open seven days a week, 12 pm-7 pm Monday-Thursday and 10am-5pm Friday-Sunday. Arm yourself with the many anti-anxiety tools forget to take precautions to protect your pet. This is a high-intake shelter with a great need for adoptions. For more information about Marisol now available. For example, Thundershirts, or the adoption process, contact United Hope for Animals Volunteer Adoption Coordinator as well as calming Samantha at [email protected]. To learn more about United Hope for Animals’ pheromones such partnership with the Baldwin Park Shelter through its Shelter Support Program, as well as the as Rescue Remedy, many dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes available for adoption in local shelters, visit http://www. herbs, and essential unitedhope4animals.org/about-us/shelter-support-program/. oils have all proven to help calm anxiety. There are different schools of thought regarding whether or not to verbally calm your pet when or if they should become nervous during the noise. Some say it is IN SIERRA MADRE PLEASE! Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com