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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23, 2009 VOLUME 14, NO. 101
Man Murdered in One of Two Separate Shootings A man was killed in one of two separate shootings in Monrovia on Tuesday evening. A woman was also injured in the fatal shooting. No one was hurt in the first incident. According to Monrovia Police Watch Commander
Lt. Mike Lee there is no evidence that the two incidents are related in any way. Since the second shooting involved a death, the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau is handling the investigation with the cooperation of the Monrovia Police Department.
Monrovia’s Public Information Officer Dick Singer said that at this time neither incident appeared to be related to the recent and ongoing gang activities in the area. Singer said the first shooting occurred at approximately 5:30 P.M. in the 100 Block of
East Los Angeles St. A single individual in a car appeared to have shot at a group of people standing in front of a house. “No one was hit, but one bullet did hit the building,” Singer said. Later the same evening just after 8 p.m. another shoot-
ing took place, this one on Colorado Boulevard between Canyon and California. In this incident a white male, approximately twenty years old was shot and killed according to Singer. A young woman of approximately the same
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Wildcats Lose Rain-Soaked Playoff at Citrus College After a long run toward t he CIF Championship, Monrovia High’s football team lost 12-7 to San Dimas in a rain-soaked match last Saturday, December 12. The game was held at Citrus College, and it was for the CIF-Southern Section MidValley Division Finals. San Dimas, previously defeated by Monrovia High School, avenged that 36-17 loss with a strong running game this time around. San Dimas running back Ryan Kohler rushed for 108 yards on six carries and Tre Evans had 86 yards of his own.
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-Photo by Terry Miller
Fledgling Toy Drive Gets Boost from Two Pasadena Teens
Christina McCarthy and Chelsea Burne-Gomez donate gifts from combined -Photo by Terry Miller quinceaneras to families in need.
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Monrovia Firefighter Accused of Embezzlement BY SUSAN MOTANDER
Paul Lambert, 34, a firefighter with the Monrovia Fire Department was arrested November 19 on charges of grand theft by embezzlement of more than $50,000. The funds are alleged to have been embezzled from the Monrovia Firefighters Association of which he was the treasurer. According to Dick Singer, the city’s public information officer, Lambert has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the case. Lambert was arraigned last week at the Pasadena Courthouse and pled not guilty. The preliminary hearing has been scheduled for January 15. Bail has been set at $208,000. Captain Dave Rapp, the president of MFA said “We are devastated and surprised by the allegations” adding that such allegations are rare among firefighters and “do not reflect firefighters as a whole.” “We have been cooperating fully with law enforcement,” Rapp said. “Our thoughts go out to his family during these tough times.” When asked for details of the embezzlement, Rapp declined to make any further statements saying that he did so on the advise of the association’s counsel and the recommendations of their state organization. Lambert is alleged to have embezzled the funds between July 1, 2007 and August 31, 2009, according to court documents. In addition to acting as the collective bargaining unit for the firefighters, their association is also their philanthropic arm. Part of the funds raised by such activities as the annual pancake breakfast are used to benefit various local
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At my age, Christmas is a time for reminiscing. As I sort through my Christmases past, I find some that I certainly didn’t know, at the time, were destined to become favorite memories. What was Christmas shopping like before we had credit cards? Remember layaway? Remember Christmas Saving Clubs at the banks? When I was 15, I sold shoes in Dan Cohen’s Shore Store on Monday evenings and Saturdays for 50 cents an hour. When I could, I supplemented that with babysitting for 35 cents an hour. My father had died when I was ten, so most of that money went to my mother to help meet living expenses. I bought Mom a chenille bathrobe for Christmas that year. Now, a chenille bathrobe was something really special. This one was red, which made it extra really special. Red was Mom’s favorite color. I bought it at Habib’s Department Store. I don’t remember exactly when I started to buy it, but I know I put it on layaway many weeks before Christmas. I paid a little on it each week. I managed to get it out just two days before Christmas. Mr. Habib himself saw to it that they gift-wrapped it for me for free. I was thrilled because Mom was thrilled. She couldn’t begin to imagine how I could aford it. A little extra work, a few skipped Monday dinners and Saturday lunches along with Mr. Habib’s patience had made it possible. The following Christmas was a little easier. I still used layaway, but I had also joined a Christmas Saving Club at Mutual Bank. I had deposited 50 cents a week, so when December came, I got a $25 check from the bank. That took the panic out of shopping. When I was 16, I got a job in the office of Kresge’s 5&10 store. I was able to get early dismissal from school (1:30) so I worked every afternoon, Monday and Friday evenings, all day Saturday--all that at 65 cents an hour. I was able to join the $1 Christmas Club and get a $50 check. I was on my way up in the world. Today I can dash through the malls, credit card in hand, with no panic. But you know, I don’t think I have ever bought another gift that gave me as much joy as that red chenille bathrobe I laid away for Mom.
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It's hard to believe that we've already arrived at our third and final week of our hyper-local, ever-expanding Holiday Gift Guide. Almost equally hard to believe is the fact that, despite all this warning, I and many other procrastinators have yet to purchase gift one. That's why this week we're bringing our readers even more options for local shopping, along with a full account of all the stores we've covered thus far. In these painstakingly researched and prepared profiles, expert shoppers Maria McDowell, Erin Vosti Lal and Susan Motander have aimed to provide a resource for those of us keen to avoid the malls and support locallyowned businesses in one fell swoop. What's more, we've included articles detailing gift ideas slightly off the beaten path or, in one case, reengineered after being beaten half to death. Whomever the receiver and whatever the reason, you're sure to find something just right for season!
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ART OF LIVING
SHOP HERE
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HER
GIFTS
BY MARIA MCDOWELL
L&G Fashion
The newest fashion addition to old town Monrovia, L&G is a refreshing mix of stylish drabs for the fashion savvy young to middle-aged woman and beyond. Finally we have a fashionforward selection for more than just the younger crowd. The store works by incorporating staple pieces(the coats are wonderful), great tailored dresses, and flowy tops. What’s key is the incredible price points. One of the most reasonably priced on the strip, L&G is a welcomed new boutique where one can pick up great styles without the price tag guilt. The Staples: Well-priced fashionable everything. Don’t Miss: The jewelry selection; so inexpensive and yet will work with your higher-priced pieces. We Like: New shipments twice a week keeps the store fresh. 302 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia | 626-357-1019
Jenni B.
All SGV fashionistas thank heaven for Jenni B. A truly contemporary boutique right in Old Town Monrovia saves you a trek to the Westside. The selection is magnificent, with amazing pieces from Voom, Fremont, Susana Monaco, Yoana Baraschi, Kuyumi NY, and more! There are also casual pieces from Free People and AG Jeans. A great selection of cocktail and party dresses, Jenni B. is not cheap, but the quality and style will have you feeling like a million bucks. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this little slice of shopping gold. The Staples: Special occasion dresses and tops. Don’t Miss: The wide selection of Fremont, found nowhere else around. We Like: The question here is, what don’t we like? 106 E. Lime Ave. Monrovia 91016 | 626-256-4992
Flutter
Another great find on Green Street in Old Town Pasadena, Flutter carries a wide array of designer brands such as Cynthia Steffe, Ella Moss, Nanette Lepore, and Single. The customer range is more mature, late-thirties to sixties. There certainly is a mix of tastes here, so you’ll be sure to find something for everyone. Again, with well-known proven brands come steep prices. So know going in what to expect. You can still find great accessories and jewelry for under a hundred bucks. The Staples: Draped tops that sashay while hiding belly bulge. Don’t Miss: The vast selection of Lucky Star jewelry for gift giving. We Like: The selection of Old Hollywood glamour cocktail dresses. 54 W. Green Street Pasadena 91105 | 626-449-3264
FOR
THE HOME
BY ERIN VOSTI LAL
As we barrel toward the holidays, I continue my mission of finding great home décor stores where you can discover the perfect gifts for the home. Whether you’re shopping for your own holiday decorations, searching for home decor gifts or need something for the hostess, these stores are sure to help you work your way down your list, and have fun doing it!
A cozy boutique located in the heart of Paseo Colorado, B.Luu offers designer brands that are young, contemporary and delectable. The target customer is on the younger side, mid twenties to late thirties who is up on all things current. With edgy brands such as La Rok, Alica and Olivia, and Genetic denim, you won’t mind being the envy of all your friends. A great source for gift buying, the sales staff doesn’t mind helping you chose out of the eclectic group of fashion pieces they offer. Boyfriends take note: you’ll earn a hearty thank-you buying your next gift here. The Staples: Great run of selective designer denim. Don’t Miss: Alice + Oliva We Like: The fresh young vibe captured in the small setting. 340 E. Colorado #135 Pasadena 91101 | 626-792-4140
Therapy
Trendy but sophisticated, Therapy offers an effortless stream of brands that are known for being classically loved. The customer ranges from eighteen to fifty, with every fashionista able to satisfy her latest craving without having to give into a flighty fad. Brands like Diane von Furstenburg, Joie, Theory, Elizabeth and James, and Cynthia Vincent appeal to the chic lady. Pick up a chunky sweater, or an evening dress for the opera or a wedding. The price points are up there, but your purchase is sure to stay at the top of your wardrobe’s rotation for some time. The Staples: Tops, sweaters, bottoms, and dresses that are
1389 E Washington Blvd Pasadena, CA www.motifgifts.com
Leonora Moss
Salutations Home is an essential place to visit if you are searching for fantastic home décor gifts. They carry luxury linens, table top items, home furnishings, desk accessories, bath accessories and more – you are sure to find the perfect gift for the home here! Among my favorites is the collection of Simon Pearce hand blown glass bowls and vases. They make elegant gifts, and will be a beautiful addition to anyone’s table. They also carry an extensive amount of Juliska, which is mouth blown glass that is delicate and simply graceful. I love giving exquisite and refined bowls or glasses at the holidays. Another favorite is their Fresco coasters which make great gifts, with motifs such as California or French wine vintages or beautiful drawings of cacti. They carry charming “Olive Oil” plate sets and dipping saucers, great gifts for any entertainer on your list – especially if they live the al fresco life here in California! Other glassware that is fun to give at the holidays is their rustic green glassware decorated with the words “Vino” or “Acqua.” They remind me of wine parties in Napa. If you’re looking for a thoughtful hostess gift, their monogrammed masselin guest towels are the best.
This store is ideal for finding unique gifts for the home and garden that are hand-made and fun. And, as a floral design studio, Leonora Moss will create lovely custom floral arrangements and wreaths for the holidays. They sell an assortment of sustainable gifts for the home and garden, including adorable birdhouses which are made out of gourds, or recycled crafts made out of recycled plastic and turned into wastebaskets, bowls or trays. Also recycled and charming are the artistic wall plaques made from old oil drums, cut into beautiful designs. Great for anyone’s walls! I fell in love with these delightful ornaments that were mini clay pots, wheelbarrows, watering cans and bee hives, perfect for the gardener on your list to decorate their tree. Among the other gifts for the garden are bird feeders set on a twisted iron post that stick in the ground, topped with brightly colored, hand-made ceramic bowls for the seeds. They also carry great gifts for the table top, including salt and pepper shakers, trays, cups and bowls, in both ceramic and melamine. For hostess gifts, I picked up several candles in the shape of pinecones and a sweet set of handmade soaps in the shape of mushrooms, tucked in a nest of twigs. For the nature lover, these are great gifts. They also have a set of gourmet handmade soaps that are sold separately, or stacked on a precious vintage dish (to be used as a soap dish) and tied with a ribbon for an elegant presentation.
900 Granite Drive Pasadena, CA www.salutationshome.com
9 Kersting Court Sierra Madre, CA www.leonoramoss.com
Bear Essentials Gift Shoppe
Ten Thousand Villages
Salutations Home
This is ultimate store for all of your holiday needs. They carry a huge amount of holiday decorations, everything for your entertaining needs this season, and have an extensive array of gifts for the home. There are charming holiday-style cheese knives, snowman or Santa bowls, holiday figurines large and small, a big selection of ornaments, and every kind of holiday kitchen accessory or table top decoration you need for your gift list, or for your own home. Their garden section has wind chimes, garden statuettes, mailboxes and flags – great gifts for anyone on your list who loves to decorate their outdoors. I especially love their bird houses, which make fun gifts for the bird lover, or anyone who enjoys having birds frolic in their yard. They have cute kitchen accessories and a collection of adorable teapots and jars. They also have a large selection of decorative frames, which are always thoughtful gifts for anyone on your list; they even have cat or dog frames for the animal lover to show off their furry family members. I picked up a precious red lantern that holds a tea light for a friend who needs just the right accessory in the corner of a table. Bear Essentials also carries a vast assortment of scented candles, perfect for a hostess gift. I found my favorite line of Tyler Candles there. With cute names for each luxurious scent, such as High Maintenance and Glamtastic, and a chic leopard tin lid, these are my go-to gifts when I need something feminine and enjoyable to give. 20 E. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA www.bearessentialsgifts.com
B.Luu
serving, which make great gifts, and they carry beautiful table linens that are sumptuous and gracious. I especially enjoyed the range of holiday paper plates and napkins – the designs lend a sense of grace to your gathering if you’re just not up to using the real thing.
Motif
Motif is a delightful gift store that carries an extensive selection of home décor items. If you need elegant gifts for the home, you will definitely find a lot of beautiful things here for anyone on your list. There is a huge selection of home scents here, such as candles and oil diffusers. I fell in love with their throw pillows, and in particular their assortment of holiday ones. The red pillow decorated with the words “Santa, I can explain” is great for a laugh and a fun gift for sure! For the wine lovers on your list, their bottle stoppers are great gifts; decorated with a friend’s initial, or a golf ball (my favorite for my wine and golf loving dad), they are both elegant and fun. They also carry silver napkin holders, which hold paper cocktail napkins and are perfect to give to the entertainer on your list. Add a napkin weight in the shape of a butterfly or ladybug, and their next party will be well-dressed. Everything for your holiday table is here at Motif. They carry a collection of serve ware and tableware with a charming, hand-drawn Santa on it. They also have an extensive selection of Italian dinnerware. I love their silver platters and plates for sophisticated and assured. Don’t Miss: Hanky Panky thongs at the wrap stand. Great for gifts, one size fits all. We Like: The comfy seats and magazine selection for your shopping buddy to relax while you try on clothes. 316 E. Colorado Blvd. Pasadena 91101 | 626-568-9905
The holidays are a time to give back, and Ten Thousand Villages is the perfect place to do just that while you’re shopping for friends and loved ones. A fair-trade organization, Ten Thousand Villages sells artisan-crafted accessories from up to thirty-eight countries, allowing skilled artisans to sell their hand-crafted goods when they otherwise have little or no opportunity for income. There is a massive selection of gifts and you can truly find something unique for every corner of the home here. Everything is beautiful and hand-crafted, and you will be amazed at how quickly you get through your gift list here. There are hand-woven baskets to help anyone on your list get organized. For the entertainer, recycled green glass pitchers and goblets, tablecloths from India or woven grass placemats make great gifts. I found a stunning set of blue and green capiz bowls set on a tray that is great for serving, and a yummy set of cinnamon soaps for a friend’s powder room. A playful stool in the shape of a grazing zebra carved in Kenya is a terrific gift for the traveler. A pair of etched soapstone owl bookends from India is a perfect addition to the bookshelves of the avid reader. They carry bottle openers and frames made from recycled bike chains that make fun and quirky gifts; and even better, it keeps the bike chain out of the landfill. 567 South Lake Ave. Pasadena, CA tenthousandvillages.com
Home accessories are always fun to give as gifts. Colorful throw pillows, vases and decorative bowls will add a touch of luxury to a home, and a throw rug made from recycled plastic will soften a floor and add a dash of color. And there’s a large selection of gifts for the garden, such as wind chimes and planters.
THE NON-SHOPPERS GUIDE TO SHOPPING (WITHOUT HITTING THE MALLS) BY SUSAN MOTANDER
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Store Twinkle, Twinkle Little Store on Myrtle Ave. is the place the find a wonderful , hand-picked inventory of unique quality toys, both “retro” in style and often educational in nature. But most of all, the emphasis is on the friendly, informed customer service at this family-owned, family-run business. With a name like theirs, you just know the owners of Twinkle Twinkle truly enjoy their work. 519 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia | 626-357-9474. -Photo by Terry Miller
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ART OF LIVING
DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23, 2009
GIFTS FOR THE HOME BY ERIN VOSTI LAL
Maude Woods From a designer’s perspective, this place is heaven! Recently opened in October, Maude Woods carries the most exquisite pieces for the home. A wonderful mix of antiques and new items, you are sure to find a lovely gift for the home. They have a large selection of the most divine antique glassware, which always make wonderful gifts. My favorite is a set of antique hobnail goblets or the Dorothy Thorpe bar glasses from the 40’s and 50’s. If you are looking for a hostess gift, they carry beautiful silver nut trays and green glass bowls in the shape of leaves, or antique French pottery that can be used as a bud vase. For the entertainer on your list, there are many serving pieces and elegant tabletop accessories to choose from. For the collector on your list, Maude Woods has antique magnifying glasses, which always look lovely as a collection on a coffee table. I fell in love with a small burlwood box with tiny drawers, perfect for storing stationery or postcards. They have an extensive collection of John Robshaw textiles, and delightful decorative pillows if you want to give something soft. Even for the dog lover on your list, they have a great selection of Harry Barker dog beds, which any dog would appreciate for the holidays! 55 East Holly Street Pasadena, CA | www.maudewoods.com
Country Cottage Country Cottage is a sweet and charming store with a huge selection of home décor items and holiday decorations. Whether you are looking for a gift, or shopping for your own home, they have beautiful ornaments, stockings and anything to make a home festive for the season. For the gardener on your list, they have all kinds of great items, including adorable garden signs and decorative pieces for the outdoors. They carry great accessories for the kitchen; I love their selection of delightful kitchen and tea towels, which makes great gift wrapping for a present for the cook! Or if you’re looking for a hostess gift, you won’t go wrong with their wonderful scented candles. Country Cottage carries fun cottagestyle signs that can be hung up on the wall or propped up on a table or counter. With cute sayings and drawings, these make wonderful gifts, and are sure to bring a smile to a friend or loved one. This is the perfect place to shop for home décor, especially if someone you know loves that cozy, country cottage look, or Americana. 107 W Foothill Blvd | Monrovia, CA
Lula Mae Lula Mae is a store that is just as enchanting as its name. Voted Best Gift Boutique in Pasadena, they have a whimsical selection of holiday décor and wonderful gifts for the home. What I love most is the vintage charm that many of the items they carry exude. Their ornaments, holiday figurines (even their selection of Christmas aprons!) all conjure up a feeling of holidays past. Everything is very unique, including an adorable and extensive collection of snowmen and snowwomen, all dressed up in their holiday finest. As gifts, I couldn’t resist a set of vintagelooking Santa plates and glass candy dishes. Lula Mae also has tiny Christmas trees with silver ornaments and hand-made cloth angels and stockings. I fell in love with a collection of brown and white porcelain with bird motifs - mugs, trays, salt and pepper shakers, and boxes. Some of the pieces have a cute little bird figurine on top. The boxes are great to store jewelry in by the bedside. Their kitschy and fun gifts for the home also include salt and pepper shakers in the shape of yellow chickens, an eggling which, when cracked open, becomes a planter for little plant seeds included inside, and fun trays and boxes for anywhere in the home. 100 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA | www.lulamae.com
KC Hopper I love giving stationery as a gift, especially as the hand-written letter is becoming rare. KC Hopper specializes in custom stationery and invitations, and has a great selection of gifts as well. I personally love their lines of candles which I keep in the closet as extra hostess gifts for that unexpected invitation to a holiday party. Personal notecards or notepads are a thoughtful way of giving someone on your holiday list a tailored and customized gift. For several of my clients, I am creating custom notepads with their initials at the top, in a simple but elegant font. I’ve found adorably chic notecards for several friends and am having their first initial printed on top in a modern font. For one friend who collects anything with dragonflies on it, she will be receiving a colorful and whimsical personalized stationery cube this year. KC Hopper will work with you to select the right design, colors and style for that special person on your gift list. Their selection is extensive and thorough. They even print custom napkins. For my mother who has just finished an extensive and painful remodel, I’m giving her a set of paper cocktail napkins that read in red letters, “Have you seen my contractor?” They will be a hoot at her next cocktail party! 401 1/2 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia CA | www.kchopper.com
West World Imports The part of holiday shopping I love is browsing unique stores to find an unusual and beautiful gift that is perfect for the collector, or someone who has very distinct taste. West World Imports is always my go-to place for incredible antique furniture when I’m designing a home. But they also have a wonderful collection of antique accessories that make for great gifts. They have a beautiful collection of antique framed prints, with subjects that range from birds, flowers, maps or architecture. If anyone on your list collects pottery, there’s a great amount of antique French pottery in the store, or decorative antique plates that can add to a collection. There’s even a French hay feeder from the mid 1800s I found that would be a great wall decoration for my dad’s home, as he is hard to shop for, but loves eclectic antiques repurposed as something else. For a friend who loves feminine and delicate pieces, I found a lovely little pink French pitcher with hand-painted flowers that will be a great accessory in her kitchen. I also love their vintage French wine jugs, large and of the prettiest green glass; they make for the perfect gift for the oenophile on your list and are fun to fill with wine corks from bottles that have been enjoyed or matchbooks from memorable excursions. West World Imports has beautiful wood tea caddies and cigar boxes which are also great gifts for the home, or elegant antique trays for the entertainer on your list. There is truly something interesting for everyone on your list here. 171 E. California Blvd. Pasadena, CA | www.westworldimports.com
The Frame House Who doesn’t love to receive a frame as a gift? The Frame House specializes in custom framing, which makes a fabulous, personalized gift. They are very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful, especially when it comes to coordinating colors and frame styles to match the subject. They have a beautiful and large selection of frame types, from formal to modern, ornate to simple. If you have a print, a painting or even a photograph that needs that extra, special touch, framing it for a friend or loved one is always a great way to go the extra mile when gift giving. I love to frame sentimental objects, and they will frame anything from signed baseballs to baby booties. In fact, I’ve managed to have my friend’s husband sneak out a set of antique keys they have been collecting, so I can have them framed for the holidays as a surprise. What a lovely addition it will be to their walls! 2 North 1st Ave. | Arcadia, CA
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Iris Intrigue This charming boutique has a mix of clothing for lounging or going out on the town. The boutique is stocked with jackets for the season. The style is geared for playful soccer moms and elegant grandmothers. Pick up a comfy Fresh Produce pant set or perhaps one of this season’s trendy box jackets (the ones sold here are reversible!). Knock out a good portion of your shopping list for everyone here; half the boutique is a gift shop with wonderful jewelry, quirky trinkets, and stationary by Vera Bradley. The Staples: Hiking and lounging tees from Life is Good and Fresh Produce. Hand knit and exclusive silk-screened scarves from local designers. Don’t Miss: Lindsey Phillips Ballerina Flats, price conscious ($60 range) with adorable detachable brooch clips. We Like: The owners’ conscious decision to stock a majority of brands that are made in the U.S. and/or eco-friendly. 49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre 91024 | 626-355-4032
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Attitude! This boutique is a great find nestled on the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd. and Auburn Ave.. A small store, it makes up for its size with pieces so well edited, you’d be pressed to find this selection in a store twice the size. The styles are fashionable and yet classic, with many possessing a whimsical bohemian flavor. The price points are mid-range with tops in the twenty to thirty dollar range, and dresses going around forty to sixty. You’ll go into the store a browser coming out as a stylish diva with a sassy look one would expect to find on Robertson Blvd. The Staples: Dresses with a range sure to please the feminine to the fierce. Don’t Miss: The great selection of handbags. From clutches to satchels, they’ll be sure to rouse compliments without having to shell out hundreds. We like: The well-edited selection that simultaneously pleases all tastes. 90 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre 91024 | 626-355-3929
Elisa B. A Pasadena favorite, Elisa B. is robust with New York high style on the West Coast. With brands such as 3.1 Phillip Lim, Milly, Tibi, J Brand, Juicy, Trina Turk, Shoshanna, Rebecca Taylor, and so much more, this boutique will have you dressed to the nines every time. Not for the weak checkbook, these clothes will put a dent in your wallet but will be worth it with the head turns and classic pieces that will last far beyond any trend of the moment. The jewelry selection here is a pleaser as well with Becky Kelso, Pade Vavra, Wasabi and other great genuine stone pieces. Perfect for gift giving. The Staples: Splendid tops and great designer denim. Still worn on these gams from years past. Don’t Miss: The amazing selection of jewelry here. Whether your budget is $30 or $300, you’ll find pieces sure to delight a loved one. We Like: the selection of TOMS shoes here. Another great gift idea. 12 Douglas Aly Pasadena 91103 | 626-792-4746
Vanity Room We sure are happy to have discovered this little jewel. A Salon and Boutique, Vanity Room is like a trip to your best friend’s closet. Tiny and comforting, the boutique is a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of malls and even the small boutiques around town. Since it’s so small, the owner focuses on buying trendy items that you can mix and match with your existing wardrobe. The pieces you’ll find here range from preppy to Manhattan-chic. The styles are chosen to work for a vast age-range. The jewelry is also distinctive and well priced. The Staples: Jewelry and denim at low prices. Don’t Miss: The versatile pieces the owner buys to combat her competitors. We Like: The personal feel of the boutique and that you can get your hair styled in the same cozy place. 611 W. Huntington Dr. Monrovia 91016 | 626-357-7616
Ruthi Solari stands next to a food donation drum at a local grocery store early one morning. As shoppers walk through the door, she catches them to explain her mission: “We’re trying to bring healthy, non-perishable food into lowincome communities by asking you to donate canned food items that are nutritious and nutrient-dense.” She hands them a list of items in the store that are non-perishable and rich in nutrients, so shoppers are able to buy the healthy items while they shop, and donate them on their way out. Ruthi is founder of SuperFood Drive, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing healthy, nutrientdense, non-perishable foods to populations in need. Through collaboration with local food banks, SuperFood Drive educates givers and receivers about the benefits of promoting health and well-being to individuals in their communities. Instead of reaching into the back of your pantry for food donation items, Ruthi urges donors to pick out healthier foods, which often cost the same as other non-perishable items. “For example, donate black beans instead of refried beans in lard, donate fruits packed in their own juices instead of sugar, donate whole grain pastas and brown rice.” According to Ruthi, with individuals learning to donate foods that are nutritious and healthy, the whole community benefits in the end. “Eating healthy can help children focus at school and give them more energy. It can also help families cut down on prescription medication by promoting a greater immune system and stop the increase of general diseases and ailments,” Ruthi explains. But what, exactly, are superfoods? “Superfoods are foods with a high nutrient-density per calorie ratio; in other
words, foods where you can get the most nutritional ‘bang’ for your buck.” Ruthi continues, “Super foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and other important nutrients. These items can all positively and greatly affect one’s brain, heart and energy level.” Ruthi has worked closely with food banks to modify their most needed items into superfoods. This makes it easy for donors to provide populations in need with the food items they need the most, but with healthier alternatives. Ruthi s professional training as a Certified Nutritionist and background in corporate wellness, along with her leadership position at United Nations Association in San Diego inspired her to produce SuperFood Drive in observance of United Nations Millenium Development Goals and hunger prevention worldwide earlier this year. After reading a book about superfoods, and their incredible effects on one s health, Ruthi became passionate about superfoods and their health benefits. With this new knowledge, she started spreading the word about the value of superfoods to her family, friends and co-workers. Then, in January 2009, at a conference called “Food as Medicine” put on by the Center for Mind Body Medicine, Ruthi explored the idea of how to impact low income communities in the areas of health and wellness with MDs, PhDs, RDs and other health enthusiasts. Suddenly, the concept of SuperFood Drive was born. The goal became fostering a circle of knowledge and of giving; individuals purchasing and donating the superfoods would learn about health benefits as they purchased the items, while the individuals receiving the superfoods would benefit directly from the nutrient-dense items and the direct impact eating superfoods has on one’s brain, energy level, heart health and more. The
theme quickly became “Giving the Gift of Health.” SuperFoodDrive.com was then created, a way in which donors could simply and easily go online to donate superfoods from their lap top, work computer, or even phone. Ruthi’s mission is consistent with the United Nations Association’s First Millenium Development Goal: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger. Her vision is to transform local food drives, national food banks and global humanitarian aid into providers of nutritious superfoods. Ruthi puts it simply: Now, more than ever, Americans are facing the daunting challenge of hunger, turning to local food banks for their primary source of household food. With the increase in need for food donations in communities across the country, providing families with nutritious and healthy food has become imperative. And with the holidays approaching, many local food banks are in desperate need of donations. And SuperFood Drive has responded. With volunteers all over California reaching out to their local communities, they have numerous projects, programs and initiatives coming up, including a holiday SuperFood Drive partnership with several Whole Foods Market locations, as well as “SuperKids for SuperFoods,” a campaign which will connect a low income school with an affluent school to educate students about how to choose healthy, kid-friendly snack items. It’s easy to host a SuperFood Drive in your own community, Ruthi explains. “Basically, you will act as the liaison between the people or groups donating the nutrient-dense, non-perishable SuperFood items and the people, groups and organizations receiving the donated items.” To learn more about SuperFood Drive, or to start a SuperFood Drive in your community, visit www.superfooddrive.com.
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SHOP HERE FOR HER Appalet This out of the ordinary clothing store may not be what you expect, but don’t judge too quickly. The store is aimed at a youthful audience, teens to mid twenties with up-to-the-minute items that’ll put you in the forefront of what’s hip for the young crowd. The interesting thing about this store is the mix of designer named denim and tops from Ed Hardy, Frankie B., Guess, and Baby Phat with well-priced generic fashion tops, dresses, tunics, skirts, and jackets. The bulk of the store’s items come from closeout acquisitions from chain stores and what’s likely to be sample sale finds from Downtown L.A.’s fashion district. The downside that comes with this are the scattered sizes per style as well as cut tags and possible defective goods. The payoff is the amazing deals you can find. If you don’t mind going on a scavenger hunt for a diamond in the rough, then you’ll love this store. Alternative Apparel super soft cotton tees and tanks went for under ten dollars! The selection of recognizable brands are
worth coming in for and if you don’t find anything to give as a gift, stop in to get a steal of a deal for yourself. Shopping for others can get tiring so the energy boost that comes from finding wholesalepriced name brand items will charge up your gift buying gusto! The Staples: Economically priced clothes, many with designer labels. Don’t Miss: The collection of designer denim with wholesale price tags. We Like: The scattered layout, though intimidating at first, came to bring surprises in each corner of the store. It’s a treasure hunt waiting to be discovered. 5751 Rosemead Blvd., Temple City 91780 | 626-292-7715
L&G Fashion The newest fashion addition to old town Monrovia, L&G is a refreshing mix of stylish drabs for the fashion savvy young to middle-aged woman and beyond. Finally we have a fashion-forward selection for more than just the younger crowd. The store works by incorporating staple pieces(the coats are wonderful), great tailored dresses, and flowy tops. What’s key is the incredible price points. One of the most reasonably priced on the strip, L&G is a welcomed new boutique where one can pick up great styles without the
price tag guilt. The Staples: Well-priced fashionable everything. Don’t Miss: The jewelry selection; so inexpensive and yet will work with your higher-priced pieces. We Like: New shipments twice a week keeps the store fresh. 302 S. Myrtle Ave. Monrovia | 626357-1019
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An easily overlooked boutique, Il Teatro pleases the price-conscious shopper without lagging on trendy pieces. All of the trends of the moment are tucked into this shop. There is also a wide array of jewelry, some pieces more theatrical than others. A great haven to go shopping with your teenage daughter or older mother, customers from eighteen to eighty all showed the same squealing delight, especially after scoping out the price tags. The Staples: Well-priced tops and dresses versatile for day into night. Don’t Miss: The large sale section at the back of the store. Stock up with additional percents off. We Like: The store’s communal setting gives it different sections of styles. 54 S. De Lacey Ave Pasadena 91105 | 626-796-2313
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Dollmakers’ Kattywompus I love the Dollmakers’ Kattywompus. There are two things of which this shop can guarantee delivery: 1) that you will find something to peak your interest, and 2) that you will be greeted as a friend. Both are products of the personalities of the owners who happen to be sisters, Pam Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Ranger and Cindy Ranger (Cindy is usually the source of the warm welcome.) Cindy says that she loves toys and loves talking to people and so her job is not really like working. Her attitude is contagious. Where else but a place with Kattywompus in its name can you go for a music lesson and pick up a yodeling pickle on the way. There are “retro” toys as well as the most up to date. I usually find at least one very special gift there every year. One year it was an autoharp with simple strum along instructions for my musically challenged, elementary school teacher brother (I actually had to buy two as his wife absconded with the first one for
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Little Sunshine Just across the street from the Dollmakers’ is a place recommended by several people, Little Sunshine. It is right behind Allure, the boutique. The emphasis here is on the younger set with clothing for little girls sized for newborns up to young ladies wearing Girls 14 (Clothing for young men only goes up to size 10.) This is a great shop for both the practical parent and the indulgent “grand” (the stock ranges the gambit.) And again, the staff is helpful and cheerful; it makes you know you are not in a mall. 417 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia | 626-358-9392.
Paint-N-Play There is one more place on Myrtle that needs to be mentioned, and that’s PaintN-Play. This is a gift certificate type of place, meaning you don’t necessarily
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Stepping off Myrtle Avenue, the astute shopper will find lots of little specialty shops. I have a favorite, but it is not what most would consider a gift shop. It is Historic Lighting. Yes, I bought the vintage style light fixture for my dining room here, but there are lots of great gifts as well. Considering the number of Victorian and Craftsman homes in this part of the San Gabriel Valley, Historical Lighting actually is a great gift shop. There are all sorts of decorative “finish-
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Personalizing the Less than Personal: Giving a Gift Card BY SUSAN MOTANDER
It’s getting down to the wire on gift shopping, but you still want to give a gift that says something, a gift to which you actually gave some thought. This can be done with even that easiest and most convenient gift, The Gift Card. The first trick is to make the card (or gift certificate) as individualized as possible. Do this by thinking about the recipient and pair the gift appropriately. This means more than just realizing that the person likes music and giving him or her a gift card for downloads. For example, my brother-in-law, the electrical engineer, decorates their home for the holidays (Halloween and Christmas) with complex light displays synchronized with music. One year I found a gift card from Home Depot with Christmas lights on it. I gave him that with a note saying that I looked forward to an even more impressive display the next year. He emailed me pictures of the next display. I could have purchased items ing touches” for sale. One year I found a delightful Art Deco style night light for my sister (perfect for her bathroom in color and style.) There are paintings, picture frames (in the craftsman style) and even reproduction period appropriate furniture. Now there is even more since they opened H.L. Ranch in the back portion of the store. There is more of a southwestern or ranch feeling to the decor items in this part of the shop. 114 E. Lemon Ave., Monrovia | 625-303-4899.
Arnold’s Hardware Old Town Monrovia is not the only alternative to the mall. My panel of women friends were vocal in praise of Sierra Madre’s one of a kind shops as well. There were three that were mentioned by many. Of these the most unusual was Arnold’s Hardware. I thought I was the only one who believed that hardware stores are great places to shop for gifts, but with so many singing its praises, Arnold’s merited a visit. The hardware stores I favor are the old fashioned kind where you can buy a single nut or three wire brads if that is all you need. Arnold’s fills the bill. Enter and you are immediately greeted by a staff member. On my visit both Karen Prater and Janice Beggs did the honors. Janice runs the gift portion at the front of the store. She has been working at Arnold’s “off and on for 30 years.” She says she quits or retires periodically, but always comes back because she misses the customers. Janice explains her philosophy of Arnold’s simply: “We like to think of it as charm and chit chat” and that they are successful because “We carry a little bit of a lot of things.” She is right. This may be the only hardware store that stocks a large line of E. Waldo Ward Preserves (another Sierra Madre original like Arnold’s itself.) You’ll find them stacked in the corner just below a display of pet accessories and toys. Karen was quick to point out that they are a fully stocked hardware store that just happens to carry additional items people need and want (like the new history of Sierra Madre.) One customer who overheard my questions to the staff popped back into the store to tell me that the employees have even helped her repair things. Try to get that kind of service at a home improvement store. Arnolds is more of a community improvement store. 297 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre | 626-355-3365.
at Home Depot, but they might not have been what he wanted or needed. This way he got exactly what he needed. I am not the only one who uses gift cards for a personal gift. My mother knew I wanted a Le Crueset dutch oven, but she wasn’t sure which one I had or which I wanted. Her solution was a Williams Sonoma gift card for the amount of the one she thought I wanted. I waited until the casserole went on sale, bought it then and used the extra money for little things I wanted to try. I appreciated the gift more because I was able to shop for more than just the item she planned. Our younger son took the time to call other people to find out our favorite restaurant in town. The result was a Gift Certificate for Restaurant Devon. My husband’s staff knows he enjoys good wine, but none of them knew much about wines. So they pooled their resources and bought him a gift certificate for California Wine Savor the Flavor One thing I particularly liked was that it is a very dog friendly location. While I was there a customer came in with his dog that immediately went to sit by the bottom drawer at the front register. That is where the dog bones are kept. Janice explained that they keep two kinds of treats in store. There are the regular hard bones and softer ones so they can accommodate their aging canine clientele as well as the puppies. According to my network of friends, there are at least two other “go to” shops in the village which are equally customer friendly. Savor the Flavor, as its name implies, stocks a full line of gourmet food items. It is also the spot my sources recommended as the best place to find the perfect hostess gift this holiday season. There are wine charms and coasters, cook books, picnic baskets, specialty napkins and plates. They also praised the shop for its creative and unusual gift baskets. I’m told they can even be customized. 11 Kersting Court, Sierra Madre | 626-355-5153
Iris Intrigue The other most mentioned Sierra Madre shop is Iris Intrigue. While this is primarily a boutique clothing store, there are plenty of one of a kind gift items as well. Shoes, bracelets, even coin purses and travel accessories were touted as reasons to visit this shop and do just that: shop. 49 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre | 626-355-4032
MORE SHOP HERE FOR HER Angels Everywear A Sierra Madre favorite, this small but wonderfully stocked boutique has great brands and a good mix of price ranges. The fashion caters to all ages from teens to older women. Buy a graphic studded burnout shirt for the diva woman, or a feminine blouse by Charlotte for your working girl. A great stop for designer denim that have survived over their fadladen counterparts (True Religion and Laguna Beach, RIP), Angels Everywear stocks clean classic fits from Joe’s, Citizens of Humanity, and David Kahn. The Staples: Great designer denim that passes the test of time, Bobi super soft tops and cardigans.
and Cheese. This was an exceptionally thoughtful gift as none of the staff live in the area and had to drive quite a way to purchase it. The second trick with
gift cards is to add a small present with the card. This can easily be something quite inexpensive. Another advantage to this is that handing someone an envelope as a gift
Don’t Miss: The beautiful cocktail dresses sure to be unique at your next party. We Like: The variety of style. Pick up an outfit to run errands, one for the office, and one for a night out. 26 North Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre 91024 | 626-355-0024
step south to discover this cool stylish boutique. Opened since April 2008, Onesipkim offers both contemporary and truly vintage pieces sure to entice the savviest fashion guru. With great brands such as EVER and Hourglass, we get California laid- back looks with a splash of structured NYC sophistication. The price points are moderate and the pieces sturdy. Looking cool can’t get easier than this. The Staples: Casual yet fashionable tops and wraps. Don’t Miss: The Vintage section of the store where you can get a Gucci bag at a fraction of the cost. We Like: The selection of shirtdresses that’ll take you from the office to dinner. 110 W. Green St. Pasadena 91105 | 626-396-4926
Sasan Warning: this store is not for the faint of heart. Fashion forward clothing is their deal. Go in a normal Nellie and walk out strutting your stuff with head turning looks. Not your run of the mill boutique, Sasan started out as a men’s store, and still half of the store is devoted to keeping your guy just as fashionable as you. What a great couple you’ll make walking down the street looking fierce and unquestionably fabulous. The targeted customer is 25-50 years old with the majority age between thirties and forties. The Staples: Novelty driven accented tops, dresses, and coats. Don’t Miss: The selection of fun jewelry by Tarina Tarantino. We Like: The bold attitude of the store that’ll spice up anyone’s look without going overboard. Fear not, the savvy staff will have you styling in no time. 340 E. Colorado #113 Pasadena 91101 | 626-356-3891
Allure The sister store of Attitude! boutique in Sierra Madre, Allure is an amazingly thought out store. The wide space makes room for strollers and large fashion appetites. The store is trendy and upbeat, and the range of clothes you’ll find here is amazing. This boutique offers trendier fad pieces than Attitude!, though you can still find something for the classic woman. More in range for teens to young thirties, Allure offers up everything from feminine pieces to edgy what’s-hot-now looks to satisfy an evolving taste. The Staples: Like sister store Attitude!, dresses here are staple goods. Don’t Miss: The hottest trendy pieces of the moment to spice up your look. We Like: The non-aggressive and sweet helpful staff. Also, the creative window displays designed by the owner himself. 417 S. Myrtle Ave. | Monrovia 91016 || 626-358-6945
Onesipkim Located on the quaint street of Green just one block south of main drag Colorado in Old Town Pasadena, Onesipkim is worth discovering. Take a short
MORE GIFTS FOR THE HOME Eaton’s Gifts Eatons Gifts carries tasteful and fun gifts, a great place to shop for anyone on your list who loves stuff for the home. Everything in the store has a very natural, organic or fun feel to it, while also being very refined. I was drawn to their unique and unusual candle holders which are made out of wax. With a pillar candle inside, they give off a soft glow. They also have wine glasses with rhinestones on the bottom of the stems – a great gift for any entertainer on your list. Eatons also carries a large selection of beautiful tabletop décor that is perfect for gift giving. I went crazy for salt and pepper shakers made out of shells (a must-have holiday gift for my newlywed friends who just got married in the islands), along with an elegant cheese knife set with mother of pearl handles. You can find anything for the tabletop here, and it is all unique and lovely. They have exquisite silk pillows that are almost iridescent, perfect for that home decorator on your list. There’s a collection of adorable tea towels for the holidays, and beautiful horn frames that are a sophisticated addition to any home. Even the candle snuffers are stylish and always make a great gift – no one likes to spray wax everywhere when blowing out candles. 517 S. Myrtle Ave | Monrovia, CA | www.eatonsgifts.com
just screams “GIFT CARD.” By adding a small, usually inexpensive item, there is something to wrap. The gift need not be big; it can even be a bit of a joke. The grocery store all have large displays of gift cards. Pick one and find something to pack with it. Try a card for a spicy Mexican restaurant and buy a bottle of antacid to go with it. Even a gift card for the supermarket itself can be more personal with the addition of one of those magazines at the check stand that abound with recipes and shopping lists such as Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food. When my nephew was attending Cal, he moved off campus and faced preparing his own meals. That year I gave him a Gift Card for Trader Joe’s. To personalize it, I went on line, created a list of the TJs in Berkeley and printed it. I picked up a copy of TJs Fearless Flyer, circled the items I thought my nephew would like and tucked it, along with the list in a Trader Joe canvas shopping bag. It was one stop
shopping. Gift card giving can be as complex as putting together an entire theme gift. I once gave a friend who couldn’t cook a cook book, a pad of shopping lists and a gift card to a gourmet market. From the easiest recipes in the book, I created a menu for a meal and listed all the needed items on the first sheet of the shopping list pad. This sort of gift can also be very simple. I like to give a card or certificate to my own favorite restaurants if I think the recipient will appreciate the place. I would never send a vegetarian to a chop house, but a Chinese restaurant is a great idea especially if you give the gift certificate with a note recommending dishes you know to be vegetarian. Or you can give someone a gift card to a shop or restaurant the person might otherwise indulge in. For example, a gift card for a manicure and pedicure at Urban Retreat for a harassed housewife.
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Magnolia literally has something for everyone here, and they carry loads of Christmas decorations for your own home. From the wine lover to the friend who loves to decorate, this store has it all. Besides clothing, jewelry and floral arrangements, they offer an extensive selection of gifts for the home. They carry everything to turn your home into a Winter Wonderland with ornaments, wreaths, table decorations, candles, and so on. For the pet lovers, they have the most adorable tea towels embroidered with dogs, little pom-pom fringe at the bottom, that have cute sayings, such as “Santa Paws” or “Party’s Rover.” These are great for powder rooms and add a bit of whimsy, I fell in love with a beautiful three-tier silver stand for my friends who love to entertain. It’s elegant, stately and reminded me of an antique piece, perfect for small appetizers or candies and cookies. They have a large selection of elegantly scented candles for the home, an easy gift to stash away for those unexpected guests. For those friends and family on the list that enjoy wine, Magnolia has cute bar towels and beautiful corkscrews which are sure to please any oenophile. I fell for the Laguiole horn corkscrew and bottle opener set. 124 East Foothill Blvd. | Arcadia, CA | www.magnoliaboutique.com
The Irish Gardner The Irish Gardner is a fun place to find elegant home décor gifts, from candles, framed artwork, refined table settings and Christmas decorations. I enjoyed browsing their collection of large pillared candle holders which are striking and stately. In wood or gold, they are sure to add drama to any table, or fireplace (they are large enough to stand on the floor). And anyone on your list who loves theatrical décor, these are perfect gifts. For the entertainer, Irish Gardner carries beautiful beaded coasters, crystal bottle stoppers, serving sets and stemware; anything for the table top they have on display, and many of the items have that sparkle to make a table special. The store has beautiful painted black trays with birds on it, a great gift for my mom who loves to serve tea and cakes to her guests. Their Christmas décor is extensive, and if there is someone on your list who is a collector, you are sure to find something for them here.
Hodge Podge Gifts Hodge Podge Gifts has an incredible selection of beautiful and fun home décor gifts. They carry an extensive list of items, such as lovely scented candles, kitchen items, adorable pet products and bath accessories, pillows, gorgeous photo albums it’s all right here, and you can cross virtually everyone off your list in one visit. I particularly love their selection of pillows. My favorite are the embroidered pillows, each representing a state in the United States. Completely hand crafted, they have images of each state’s unique history and charm. My friend will be getting the Montana pillow, complete with an embroidered bear looking quite cheeky, amongst mountains, moose and other wildlife. Hodge Podge can order any state you want if they don’t have it in stock. I also love their bath accessories, such as soap dishes or soap holders – great gifts for anyone who has just moved. They also have a great line of dog bowls, for the friends or family who love their pets. In addition, they carry incredible candles and home scents, always good for hostess gifts. For the sentimental person on your list, they also have beautiful pewter frames, which are sure to go with any décor. 2465 Huntington Drive | San Marino, CA | www.hodge-podge-gift. com
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Founder and Artistic Director of the Pasadena Jazz Institute, Paul Lines, and Old Pasadena restaurateur André Vener of Redwhite+bluezz have been friends for some time. Lines now finds his Jazz Institute in need of some help and Vener has stepped forward to produce “The Nutcracker Swings, A Cool Jazz Christmas” at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 in the Grand Ballroom of the Pasadena Convention Center. Vener has invited a few of his musical friends to participate. The centerpiece of the evening will be a performance of Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn’s “The Nutcracker Swings” with the Pasadena Jazz Orchestra. Guest artists will include the redwhite+bluezz all stars, the Sacred Nation Gospel Choir and appearances by James Tormé, Renee Olstead, Sylvia St. James, Maestro Victor Vener with Bryan Gallyof acting as Master of Ceremonies. An entire evening of fun and entertainment is planned. At 6:00 p.m., holiday dining will be available. The dinnertime music will feature the Pasadena Jazz Institute Junior Superstars. The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m. Concertgoers desiring a full-service three-course meal will be seated at tables with service beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m. Others can purchase separate tickets for a self-serve buffet which will be available from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert range from $30 to $70 per seat. Dinner tickets, sold separately, are $35 for the full-service meal and $10 to $18 at the buffet. Wine bar service will be available throughout the evening. To purchase tickets call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000, ticketmaster. com or visit nutcrackerswings. com. The concert will benefit the Pasadena Jazz Institute’s Jazz Camp program. Sponsors of the event include Pasadena Entertainment, redwhite+bluezz, Pasadena Independent, Pasadena Weekly and Waltrip’s Music.
“The Glory of Christmas” Now Through Jan 3 The Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove had only been open for a year when its production “The Glory of Christmas” was introduced. Now in its 28th year, this story of the nativity is re-told in a spectacular pageant nightly (except Christmas Day) through Jan. 3. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17 and 18, performances are at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (both these dates offer a discount price of $20). Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20 performances are at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. On Monday, Dec. 21 performances are held at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 and Wednesday, Dec. 23, the pageant is given three times: at 4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. A similar schedule follows Christmas to Jan. 3. The Cathedral, which seats 2,500 for these presentations, becomes home to an enormous set, flying angels, the world’s largest (in numbers of pipes) pipe organ, and a cast of over 100—not including three adult camels, a baby camel, six horses, a yak, a llama, a baby water buffalo and numerous sheep and goats. Music for this event is pre-recorded and is provided by the London Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are $35, $40 and $45 with a discount of $2 for seniors
over age 62 and children under age 12. A seating chart for each performance is provided on the website www.crystalcathedral. org and due to the popularity of the event, it may be best to check there. The Crystal Cathedral is located at 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove. Information: (877) 544-5679.
Holiday Celebration Dec 24 at Music Center Each year, The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors provides a gift to the community through its Los Angeles Arts Commission by supporting the staging of a cultural extravaganza on the stage of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles on Dec. 24. This year, the 50th annual celebration of the Emmy-nominated holiday show, begins at 3:00 p.m. and continues to 9:00 p.m. with 40 music organizations performing. There are five ways to enjoy this presentation: by attending in person at the Music Center; watching on television on KCET-TV; see the live streaming broadcast on computer at www. kcet.org; or tune into KPFK, 90.7 FM; or watch a re-telecast on KCET-TV beginning at 7:00 p.m. To attend in person, doors will open at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at 2:00 p.m., seating is free and you may come and go as you like during the six hours of music. Parking at the Music Center is also free. No reservations or tickets are necessary—it is a real gift. Groups that have accepted the invitation of the Los Angeles Arts Commission to perform in this special holiday program include The Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, Angel City Chorale, Antics Performances, Arc Handbell Choir, Burbank Chorale, Catch me Bird, Christian’s Community Center Cathedral Choir, Colburn Children’s Choir, Conjunto Los Pochos, Definiens Project, Element Band, Fishtank Ensemble, Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, Harmonic Bronze Handbell Ensemble, Harmonies Girls Choir, Hollywood Master Chorale, JazzAntigua Music and Dance Ensemble, Kim Eung Hwa Korean Dance Academy, Klezmer Juice, Lisa Haley and the Zydekats, Little Willie G. and The East L.A. Philharmonic, Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Los Pinguos, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles, Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez, Motion Tribe, Mt. Rubicoux Seventh Day Adventist Church Choir, Opera California Youth Choir, Pacifico Dance Com-
pany, Palmdale High School Choral Union, Philippine Chamber Singers of Los Angeles, Salvation Army Tabernacle Children’s Chorus, Sharanya Mukhopadhyay, Shin Dance Company, South Pasadena Strings Program, TaikoProject, Valleyaries Barbershop Chorus, Vox Femina and Young Angels Choir. Information: (213) 972-3099 or visit www.holidaycelebration. org.
“Tapestry of Christmas Songs” by Sierra Madre Chorale Dec 18 Fred Copeland, director of the Sierra Madre Chorale will present “Musical Tapestry of Christmas Songs: at the Sierra Madre United Methodist Church, Sierra Madre at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18 and at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 20. The program will include favorite music of the season and traditional carols. Accompanist is Stephanie Wan Hsiu Lan.
Pasadena Pops Celebrates the Holiday with Music, Music, Music, Dec. 19 The assignment for a holiday concert by the Pasadena Symphony Association has fallen to the capable hands of Rachael Worby the Music Director and conductor of the Pasadena Pops Orchestra. Certainly Worby knows sparkle, and with the Symphony musicians, can be expected to put on a good show. Holiday POPS will take place at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Songs like “Jingle Bells”, “Silent Night”, and many more are promised and music from “A Charlie Brown Christmas”, “The Polar Express”, and “Home Alone” are also on the bill. Guest performers will include Valarie Pettiford, who has been spotlighted with this orchestra on several occasions over the past few years; the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (actually Pasadena-based); and the Donald Brinegar Singers whose voices have added much to area music. We understand the Santa Claus may take some time off to add his jolly touch. Ticket prices range from $25 to $75; kids under 14, $10. Tickets are available on line at www. pasadena-pops.org, the Civic Auditorium box office on Fridays or by calling the Symphony office, (626) 793-7172, ext. 16. The Pasadena Civic Auditorium is located at 300 E. Green St., Pasadena. Information: (626) 793-7172, ext 16.
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Pet Night with Santa Claus: Claws Meet Claus Dec. 17 One Colorado invites pet owners to bring their pets to the One Colorado Courtyard on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to pose—and to benefit the Charles Cherniss Tournament of Toys—with Santa Claus for a picture you can add to your holiday pictures. A photo with Santa, you and your pet is $20 for five photos on a CD disc. Taken with your own camera, the charge is $10 for three photos. Extra discs are $5 each. This somewhat quirky event has drawn hundreds of dogs, cats and exotic pets every year. It will benefit the Charles Cherniss Tournament of Toys. Cherniss, a onetime editor at the Pasadena StarNews, who started the toy drive 30 years ago to distribute gifts to underprivileged children throughout the San Gabriel Valley. New, unwrapped toys or books are being accepted this year in special locations throughout Old Pasadena. The event is now a project of the Pasadena Jaycees, One Colorado and Old Pasadena Management in addition to the Star-News.
Old Town Monrovia Continues its Holiday Celebration Friday, Dec. 18: Family Festival with Old Town all aglow and live music at Dollmakers’ Kattywompus store, 412 S. Myrtle Ave. Saturday, Dec. 19: Santa Breakfast at Peach CafÊ at 9:45 a.m.; Rudy’s Mexican Food at 11:30 a.m. Peach CafÊ, 141 E. Colorado Blvd; Rudy’s Mexican Food, 602 S. Myrtle Ave. Other activities on Dec. 19: -Free bow making class at 1:00 p.m., Monrovia Floral, 119 E. Olive Ave. -Meet Santa! at 2:00 p.m., Little Sunshine. -Santa Brunch at 12:30 p.m., Peach CafÊ, 141 E. Colorado Blvd. -Toys for Tots: Each day through December donated toys will be accepted at Twinkle Twinkle, 519 S. Myrtle Ave. and Pacific Transportation, 505 S. Myrtle Ave., Suite A.
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It’s the holiday season and people from all over the world are busy making plans to go to Las Vegas in January. What for, you ask? That’s right; it’s the International Consumer Electronics Show coming up from January 7th through the 10th in Las Vegas. And, what happens in Vegas during this conference definitely does not stay in Vegas. This show is where the innovators, manufacturers and distributors of consumer electronics hook up to bring us the newest crop of electronic goodies and gadgets. For example, mPower Technologies will debut a flashlight with a shelf life of 20 years called the mPower Illuminator. That’s good news for survivalists since that 20 year time span more than covers us through the dreaded 2012! There is also a solar power charger for the iPhone that’s Apple certified and a safe driving monitor that electronically supervises teen drivers. Last year, in the midst of some of the worst financial trauma the world has seen since the discovery of oil, there were over 113,000 industry professionals in attendance
Altadena’s historic Christmas Tree Lane opens for drive-thoughs of Santa Rosa Ave. after dark. The deodars will remain lit through Jan. 6, 2010. The deodars, planted in 1883, provided a picturesque entrance to the John P. Woodbury Ranch where Woodbury planned a large estate. The estate never materialized but the owner of Pasadena department store, F. C. Nash, envisioned a holiday treat with all of the trees aglow during December. In 1920, Nash sold his idea to the Pasadena Kiwanis Club. With the assistance of the City of Pasadena, lights were installed on some of the trees. Finally, all 150 trees lining the street were decorated. Although it may have had the name “Lane of Deodars� and later, “Christmas Tree Street�, postcards from the era called it “Christmas Tree Lane� and that name has been used since the late 1930’s. Christmas Tree Lane is located in Altadena on Santa Rosa Ave. between Woodbury Ave. and Altadena Drive.
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Monrov ia’s qua r ter back Nick Bueno was limited to 69 yards rushing on 11 carries, and the team struggled throughout the night. They finished with 89 total yards. Some questioned the officials’ decision to allow the game to continue as scheduled on a night filled with heavy rain, winds, and unusual cold. The Monrovia Weekly’s own photojournalist, Terry Miller, had three camera lenses damaged by the rain. No doubt the heavy conditions didn’t do the Wildcats any favors, but they played through it and gave the crowd a fine show. And there’s always next year, another chance to bring home the championship.
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Are Old Town’s Trolleys Set to Trundle Off the Scene? BY SUSAN MOTANDER
Recently there have been reports that the City of Monrovia is considering retiring the trolleys which run a circuit in the Old Town area. According to Craig Jimeneza, Senior Planner with the city, the staff has just begun work on a report on the trolleys. “We anticipate taking to the city council in the spring,” Jimenez said. The council will make the ultimate decision. The trolleys, which have a vintage appearance, are actually hybrids with propane engines which charge the batteries on which they run. They currently run a loop up Myrtle Avenue, back down, out Huntington Drive to loop around Albertson’s and back. This is one of the most reasonable deals in town: free. The trolleys were purchased in 2002 and were said at the time to have a expected life of six to eight years according the planner. “We are reaching the end of that time period, Jimenez
said. He noted out that the city does not maintain or operate the trolleys, but contracts with Southland Transit to do so and that the city is in the last year of a three year contract. Currently the cost is $150,000 per year, but the transit company’s reports to the city indicate the cost of repairing the trolleys has risen steadily over the years. The staff study will consider the cost of retrofitting or replacing the trolley or of switching to the use of busses such as those Southland Transit uses in running the city’s Dial-
a-Ride program. The original cost of the trolleys was approximately $250,000 each. A Federal Transit Administration grant for $475,00 paid for the most of that cost, but the city had to spend an additional $100,000 to get the program started according the Jimenez. These funds were generated from sales taxes. Because of the funding sources, Jimenez said that the trolleys could not be rented out to other entities which might have generated some income from their use.
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Carols We Still Sing Today Tied to the 14th Century BY BILL PETERS
“Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntates.” This is the Christmas season’s most beloved statement: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace, good will toward men”. As a carol to honor Christ’s birth, this Latin phrase set to music may have been sung as early as 129 AD. But scholars substantiated the proclamation in the works of Telesphorus, who served as Bishop of Rome in the 11th century. Carols purpose is to celebrate each of the seasons. The best known and widely sung today are the carols of winter which focus on the Christmas story. While these songs have gone through changes in melody and wording over time, they apparently remain quite close to their original tunes and sentiments. As folklore, carols have been handed down generation upon generation: musically to share the love, devotion and to characterize the innocent nature and simplicity of the pastoral story about the Bethlehem birth. While carols have entered deeply into serious church litany, over time the carols we sing at this season are a combination of religiosity and secularism.
Dickens Carolers were a hit at Sierra Madre’s Dickens Village celebration this year. The street fair traditionally opens the holiday season in the community.
The carols we sing today started in the 14th century. One of the best known still existing is “Good Christian Men Rejoice”. By the 16th century the Lutheran movement inspired carols based on folk music, thereby moving the music away from church dominated celebration to a more participatory celebration that we see today. Notwithstanding the serious religious purpose of the season, the bucolic music and new-found words were lively and not as purely religious as had been previously sung. For instance,
here are the words of a Renaissance carol more interested in the social aspects of seasonal celebration: “Come Robin, Ralph and little Harry, And merry Thomas to our greening, Where we shall meet with Bridget and Sary, And the finest girls that e’er were seen, Then hey for Christmas once a year, When we have cakes, with ale and beer, For at Christmas every day Young men and maids may dance away.” Another 14th century carol we sing today is The
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Baldwin Santa AnitaChambers Ave. in and HUFF VOWS TO RETURN CASH AFTER Stonehouse Properties ing the casesAnita of several tothe discuss how toSanta retain City of Arcadia and Chamber want Natalie Anne Innocenzi, 16, is captured in the moments following the announcement made Tuesday morning at Tournament House in Pasadena proclaiming the Arcadia teenager Rose use of the Villa has By become of a normal T1 line, a longCity Hall. Rancho in other 1886, just in time forCurrently, Baldwin the BY SAMEEA KAMAL -Photo Terry MIller butwas thatvery “it takes a growth, of Commerce co-sponsored a businesses, time industry standardand in hismeetings available for Some neighbors recall excessive to the detriment and more photosSHUTTERED Queen for 2010. Innocenzi, who attends Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy is the 92nd Rose Queen and will preside over the 121st Rose Parade on New Year’s Day. ForABRUPTLY 1875,continue thevictims region businessare manager SCHOOL LEAVES great dealre-of time to docuand work withwith business General Plan Business dedicated internet accessHyram for viewing the cable BYWorkBILL PETERS details of the announcement see page 13. -Photos by Terry Miller rural small populaUnruh toonopen prop- access the early days of Alverno of the neighborhood,” said ment the information.” STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OWED THOUSANDS large companies and governrevitalizashop on Tuesday, August development onlyunder after the they have CarolynKAMAL Simon, one of the BY SAMEEA tions. and Even in all Pasadena, the erties tochannel the public High School as a convent, In this new case, A settlement agreement ment networks. been recorded tion.” H a s t he E c onom ic gust as previously thought. 4 at the City Hall Council and thenwhere set Indiana Colony, formed in Coledevelopment name, “Baldthe sound of nuns residents who lives across arrested Monrovia between the city and twocity In his weekly report, up for playback the In anreverberate Though staff expect-on and Downturn Hit Education, Please stand-by until further Chambers. effort to provide from the meeting eastern border of a few provided 1873, wasman focused growwin”. Monrovia, just tothrough the singing would Police booked hillside developments Assistant to the City Manplay-out system in the business owners in ArcaBY KYLE business ed a higher turnout, Despite a low turnout, notice.” Private Education Harder ownersschool and memthe private Catholic ingran citrus andFlores walnuts,Colasuonno not east, was a bustling center of adjathrough the neighborhood. ager Gary Flod calledland on population. threerate new counts into opposition Zhang, founder provided the sales, cent building. The hardware Today, dia with opportunity to girls. bers of the General Plan said residents thetowns low attendance theofmeeting a few from The noticeTrisha goes on the wife than Anticipated? KHANDIKIAN and But includbut the Baldwin thethe sounds are for upgrade “an important development ing10470(a) Kuckelkorn, donated whomembers fear the realmay estatebeproject step and wiring upgrades not are quite voiceasconcerns and sugges- The Advisor y Committee current negotia- to people having business$1,000 owners and handwritten The parking lot is com- say (in hurried, Ed induea to mere years Forgery, all that 368(d) for unknown harmonious in obtaining sufficient bandAbuse of an Elder, being named up as aalready visual,changed. envi- Fiduciary Huff’s 2012 re-election cam- will address this issue, tions, residents, the City ofand Arcadia reviewabout the plan’s A Terrible Thing:pletely void of carsShortly tions came whengoals the and submitted their input, of the General PlanendAdvimarker) tothat anyone at theafter magic Pasadena, incorreasonsmeant simplytodied. Unruh to nearby width to accommodate live allowing the meetings to and Chamber of Commerce and 487(a) Small the call Year(626) by 833-7437. and even a muddy paign committee sory on June 29, al- ronmental discuss applied toand thetocity or that people have comCommittee to review the Fine ArtsBusiness Col- ofcan poratedwill in 1886 had aGrand popu- Theft. and Baldwin tried the scheme their negotiations with the schoolapproach, video Strangled WomanMontecito streaming of the City be directly The victim in this new case is most a month before the college State Senator Bob Huff, the mess. At Tuesday’s city couna General potential problems. use permit questions once9,000—its a The Monrovia Week- plan’s goals and approach, ments and lege on Huntington Drive Participants in the Health Care Reform Town Meeting in Alhambra lation of almost 1887, firstbroadcast with an from co-sponsored administration is for a conditional Council meetings overagain the in the Council Chambers school’s live Plan toBusiness who was Montecito of unexpectedly cil meeting, agenda item sheJohn on potential “Wetheir wantfundraisto make sure Tuesday evening ranged not only in age and socio-economic is incorporation ready, said.Greco, and down to discuss prob-the draft ly’sCollege numerous attempts to closed in Monrovia. The reasonFine is Arts spurred by born in announced of “Live continuing attempt toWorkshop ad- to legitimize P.D. Internet.” as thename meetings BY BILL PETERS take place. on Tuesday, August 4 at the the adobe, but rebuild Elias Delivered to Monrovia unclear we get Neighbors 1936. Theto amount alleged to abruptly its doors Julywent 30. Zhang’s every stakeholder felt levels but also in vastly different opinions on how the proposed the meeting, Developlems. dona- resulted in a lengthyAtdiscuscall this number un- generous and no Design one seems to closed citizen’s attempts rid the Oak”, the sales dress the traffic ing activities. month, city but Flodassaid in hisoffice report that Citynoise Hall and Council Chamandchanged party involved have been stolen from Greco came just after her in July, thatsure sent the to conAs you read this, the J. “Lucky” Baldwin’s homebill reads. At times those at the podiumLast had to strugglethe to get little had even after mentproposal Services Jason want tosion make returned.and The tion founder, Eda month“We be willing to talk aboutleaving it. students city of Director saloons. Real estate opened, development signed an agreement with thisthe system is expectedissues to caused bers. by the school’s years tinue to have a to prosperous was and almost teachers alike dumbfounded and her husband’s school was back to negotiators. A report adobe structure located on stead, an effort they see as their message across. of complaints the -Photo By Terry Miller was selling by$240,000. 1886 a name was changed to “Arrenting our of its facilities BY SUSAN MOTANDER A typed sign on the Kuckelkorn (as he likes to we get every stakeholder and Continued on 12 Community Media of the Despite a low turnout, Greco’s wife, without Monpay, andbewithout named Small Business of the and a settlement proposal Continued More photos at pasadenaindependent.com the grounds of the Los An- returning the founder and filed on 8 called),anwas not available door of the short-lived real estate boom was in full Marie, cadia” perhaps toContinued extol the on for2 events, among other school and a lawsuit It had been a relatively swers. named Settlement Agreement Senator Huff. Developers Harbicht: geles County Arboretum and first mayor of Arcadia to his by a Pasadena resident who comment atYear pressbytime. tecito of FineHowever, Arts forMontecito swing. contacted this newspaper virtues of country living over concerns. the College Vice in February following our on the issue. Amid scattered uncertain terms. Senator President and wife of the Botanic Garden in Arcadia rightful place in the City’s quiet Friday night forand a successful Montecito Fine ArtsHuff, representa- and Mutual Release was deliv-Baldwin, Design in Monrovia expanding cities such as Los Residents affected by won her case. Misusing ofClassGuilty story which One African Americollege’s founder showed no retive ofnthewa29sth Senate District ered to city council members continues to deteriorate. And history. Within the walls of Monrovia Police Department. “It’s essentially a wedrancher original and Northern Cali-first cast cat calls and the occasional Angeles and Pasadena. This the school’s facility rentals Col$1,000 lege of Desig reads: 28, All Montecito public light on the charges “recall Schiff”, 29th District can gentleman who held an straint when donating to prior to the meeting with the said he did not know the colits condition is of grave con- the adobe, Baldwin signed Then Guillermo Marinero, ding and event catering busibusinessman, saw time, Baldwin was successful say the current adminisEnvironmental founded an struggling ate- BYfinancially, tor hasfornia been charged withformer and Campuses still Laws by Terry the lobby andestold intoMiller walked SUSAN MOTANDER against Huff’sarere-election campaignina1977 hope that the document could legeaswas cern to many at the County, city incorporation papers in- Photo opportunity in the land. EverTax Doc- Representative Adam Schiff altered image of President as 400 lots were sold in four tration has not adequately ness which is not compatible lier, areceived studio providing GrandtoTheft by embezzlement. closed I until further tor. In story which ran in hosted a boisterous and spir- Obama depicted as Adolph monthnotice. after the college settle and has fine announced that he produce an agreement Arboretum volunteers and 1903 and it is the place he the desk personnel, “I think with a residential neighborthe visionary anda risk-taking days Themade trial ofvarious Mark ColaThis charge in AuContinued on 23 did a terrible thing.” We will not reopen Marchsigned 5 edition, a and almost sold out by considered their needs and ited town hall meeting mod- Hitler was in attendance as his award. issues surrounding the wasourenhanced will return the donation a growing number of Arca- died in 1909. a Greco April of 1887. “Hell”, Bald- made the necessary changes hood,” she said. BY SAMEEA KAMAL suonno has been continuedHomes withand theentrepreneur, allegation that he morethe painful Marinero had parked his The city’s history took a recounted story erated by NBC4’s Dr. Bruce representative of the Lyndon According to state elec- by Zhang. Stonehouse One dians. “The conditional use contract the Los Angewin was thought to have said, to ensure their quality of once again. Originally set than $100,000 waswith stolen. The Nationstation and of theover in frontfrom carofficials sent to a letter According Hensel. tion records, Vice President up local turnedand research whenAnnual jolt 26th Believing that the adobe Continued Continued Continued on permit was for a day school, Continued on “We’re 12 giving away the land. life. les 20 and San Gabriel for July on 30 it7was continued to Colasuonno is alleged to Valley on 14 al Night Out (NNO), a unique communities fromCardoza, to the city by the Westfield was Theresa the inside of news:15,000 piece a a shocking might actually crumble, crime/drug Railroad money Co. in 1885 We’re selling the climate!” ac“While neighbors know an academy with specific This photo shows the adobe structure and the attached Baldwin annex that served as the August 5 and has now been have embezzled from to bring event collecall 50 states, U.S. territories, She had been Vice President, the corporahis girlfriend. in the historic adobeprevention group of Arcadians have home of Arcadia’s first mayor. Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin occupied this home from 1875 to a line to BOOKS the ranch—and that cording to Sandy Snider and that every school needs to rules … like the gate must be continued to August 11. It is clients of his tax preparation sponsored by the National Canadian cities and military TRAVEL DESIGN SENSE ESTATE NOTES FOOD to withdraw decided his death in 1909. The photo was taken in 1939, nine years before the property became Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin, a successful entrepreneur and the founder begun to rally support for tion at the Los Angeles Coun- strangled. Monrovia Police tion hasREAL buyers have fund raising events, the (subsequently) the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. - Photo from the still set for trial in Department E firm bywould illegallybring investing andto his de- of the CityThis Association of Town Watch bases worldwide. Continued on 19 Continued on 3 officers attempted to revive its request to convert 13,500 Downtown getaway is of Arcadia. a project to restore not only Arcadia Public Library collection Continued on 12 Defaultingon now pizzalosing money entrusted to him. in Pasadena of theBeach Los Angeles (NATW), was held Tuesday, In the all, 28 over 37 old million even using year 11an Continued home to more than just the Visit your paper’s Superior Court with before aJudge Paige August 4, 2009 around the people the participated NaDeAutomaticinExternal option for home owners? side of dipLopez, Colasuanno’s alColiseum, but museums, a website, and click on Teri Schwartz. Although the leged victim said that the Tax United States. Texas, however, tional Night Out 2008. now regular unitStatisfibrillator Rose Garden and a great up aontastyDoctor vegetable With small, inexpensive An ode tohis bad behavior trial is set to beginCook at 10 a.m. started preparing will celebrate on October 6th, tics for this year have be thetodepartment. foryet equipment "Print Edition" for farmers market. PAGE 5 Learn how defaulting on with and in theRussell touches make small spaces Brand, the slithering, Tuesday, the courtpizza has ten daysa corn taxdip returns late 1990s. 2009. compiled, but they look be Fire toDepartment Monrovia a look at our newly Vigil Held at Pasadena City Hall Monday actually trial which several years of working UK rocker. Each year the National of a similar vein. continued the paramedics electric-haired a mortgage can save you munch away at After the beach. the place to ridetoout the begin the improved digital to another with Colasuonno, Lopez said Night Out campaign involves Theattempt community program the young to revive thousands. PAGE 11 6 summer. PAGEmay 13 also be sentPAGE archives. PAGE to no avail. woman courtroom for adjudication. that in approximately 20085 he citizens, law enforcement agen- is designed to: heighten crime She was In an event celled “Repronounced Mark Colasuonno known realized that money he had encies, civic groups, businesses, and drug preventiondead. aware-Marinero membering The Faces”, 150 arrested. on 23 was is by Terry Miller Jason Jensen, 46,- Photo locally as the former Tax Docneighborhood organizations Continued on 22 plus area residents repreContinued On Tuesday he was ar- seeking damages in federal senting various interfaith raigned on one count of first court after a Sierra Madre Pasadena-area congregations degree murder with the en- police officer shot him. The marched and held vigil to hancement alleging the “per- incident occurred in the mourn the 45,000+ people sonal use of a deadly weapon” back of a vehicle officers who die every year for lack according to Sgt. Jim Gates of impounded not realizing of affordable health care. the Los Angeles County Sher- there was a person inside. These local citizens, who iff’s Homicide Bureau. The officer, Henry Amos believe that the health insurAmong other things Mar- was caught by surprise when ance system is broken and in inero told police, he indicated he found Jensen sleeping in need of reform, gathered at that the argument with Car- the back of the hatchback Pasadena City Hall Monday doza had taken place in the after the vehicle had been night and listened to speak2400 block of South Myrtle towed to the Sierra Madre ers including a local doctor Avenue in the unincorporated Police dept. Amos fired his named Donald Thomas, who section south of Monrovia. service weapon at Jensen as practices at Huntington Hos-Photo By Terry Miller
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The Funky Hippeez To Perform in Temple City
"Compatibility" with Residential Area Usage Negotiations Await School Review
The Funky Hippeez are a live 70s Retro Show complete with elaborate costumes and antics reminiscent of the late 70’s disco era. Popcorn Jackson, Superfly, Rio Love, Danny Dynomite and The Disco Shiek will boogie down as the The Funky Hippeez on Wednesday, August 12 at Temple City Park beginning at 7 p.m. The Funky Hippeez show is a fast-paced, non-stop ride
through your favorite K-Tel disco hits. Grab your love beads, bell bottoms and platform shoes and get set to groove to Le Freak, Got To Be Real, Disco Inferno and more! Don’t miss the world’s grooviest live disco and funk show to date. The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Pavilion at Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy an evening of music in the park. Pre-concert activities start at 630 p.m. – Participate in Shape Up TC – all ages are welcome to join TC Parks & Recreation staff during a miniexercise demonstration. Hot Dogs, soft serve ice cream, shaved ice, popcorn and more will be for sale during the concert. For further information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (626) 285-2171 ext. 2328.
LOCAL REALTOR DONNA BAKER TO RUN FOR MONROVIA SCHOOL BOARD Candidate Managed Clarence Shaw’s City Council Campaign, Now Vies to Fill his Vacant School Board Seat BY NURIA MATHOG Monrovia resident Donna Baker has joined candidates Chris Rich and Alexandra Zucco in campaigning for a spot on the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Education. Baker, a Dickson Podley realtor, has been an active citizen in the community for many years. In addition to supporting the Foothill Unity Center and the Monrovia Public Library, she has sponsored numerous sports programs at Monrovia High School and the Monrovia Unified School District’s “Making the Grade” program. Other contributions include her work with the Monrovia Historic Presentation Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration of historical city buildings, and her service as the current President and Chief Officer at the Santa Anita Family YMCA. Baker has been involved with many local groups, most
notably the Foothill Community Democrats, a local chapter of the American Democratic Party, and the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce. In 2008, the Chamber awarded Baker the title of Monrovia Citizen of the Year. Rival candidate Chris Rich, who has a degree in Business Management from the University of Houston, has served on the Board since 2005 and is currently running for reelection. Alexandra Zucco, a graduate of the University of La Verne, filed for candidacy as a “consultant/ parent.” This November, the candidates will compete for the two open positions on the Board: the office of former Board member Clarence R. Shaw, who relinquished his seat on the Board to serve on the Monrovia City Council this April, and the office of
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Winter Concert Shows Off Musically Mature Youngsters Solid Playing by Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra BY BILL PETERS
For the past 37 years the Pasadena Symphony Association has sponsored a youth orchestra, the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra and its training ground for younger players, the Wind Ensemble and the String Orchestra. Over the years the senior orchestra has garnered awards at numerous competitions and performances and has come to be recognized as one of the finest youth orchestras in Southern California. Based on its concert last Tuesday night at Pasadena High School, the group has reached an even higher plateau. The Wind Ensemble with students from grade six to nine is conducted by Ria Kubota; the String Orchestra, also training students from grade six to nine is led by Anna Lim; the senior group of high school age students, the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra, is conducted by Jack Taylor.
At its Winter Concert, the Wind Ensemble opened the program with “Black Forest Overture, a piece by Michael Sweeney, a young man studying for his Masters in Music composition at Indiana University. That was followed by “In Beak Midwinter” by Gustav Holst and “Crusade” by Vince Gassi, a Canadian
composer and educator. Each number received a smooth reading that echoed the rather somber numbers. Ria Kubota held her student’s attention throughout and the students delivered for the music educator . Kubota is in her sixth year with the PYSO. The String Orchestra
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Captain’s Log on English Man-O-War ship: Christmas Day Prayers Followed by “Much Civill Myrth” Continued from 13
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Wassail Carol. The melody has remained fairly intact. The words changed over time while keeping the tradition of spiced hot cider with a tad of rum. In 1835, the words were transcribed as: “Wassail, wassail all over the town Our bread it is white and our ale it is brown Our bowl is made of the maple tree So, here my good fellow, I’ll drink to thee.” In 1675 aboard an English Man-O-War ship, according to one Captain’s log, the celebration of Christmas began at 4:00 a.m. with trumpets blaring at the captain’s cabin. Prayers were held at 10:00 a.m. followed by a dinner of rib of beef, plum pudding, good wines. The day ended with “much civill myrth”, according to records. By the 19th century, songs tied to the century-old tradition of strictly religious meaning drifted away to be replaced with the carols that enliven our holidays today, although many of our best-
known songs—with the story of the Nativity—still exist. Silent Night was composed in 1818 for a Christmas Eve service in Obendorf, Austria. The simple but effective words were written by Joseph Mohr, an assistant Priest at the church. O Come, All Ye Faithful is a mid 18th century carol, and so is “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing” by Charles Wesley. Wesley’s text written in 1739 carried the words, “Hark, How All the Welkins Ring”. (Welkin means sky, or heaven.) Away in a Manger was thought at one time to have been written by Martin Luther; today, scholars believe it is an American carol from an old folk tune that first appeared as a Christmas song around 1887. Words for The First Nowell are thought to have been inspired by Englishman Geoffery Chaucer. Chaucer wrote, “the colde frosty sesan of Decembre, “Nowell”, cryeth every lusty man”. Nowell’ is from old French word “Noel” and further derived from the Latin word nataus,
or nativity. The 20th century brought us the songs even the musically-challenged love to sing during the holidays: songs like “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town”, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “Silver Bells”. Although “White Christmas”, by Irving Berlin, remains a constant favorite today, the 12th most often heard Christmas song is “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”. This 1943 song was written by Walter Kent with lyrics by Kim Gannon. Ownership of the song rested finally with Gannon who, in his will, specified that 1/3 of the royalties from his songs go to his college, St. Lawrence University, New York. The college expects to receive $34,000 in royalties this year. Christmas carols remind us of the meaning of the holiday, but following prayers, as on the English Man-o-War ship log reveals, may you enjoy much “civill myrth”. Merry Christmas.
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You Get Royal Service at Digi Tech Camera Repair in Monrovia BY TERRY MILLER
I find it hard to believe it’s taken me three years to write about a great little camera repair specialist right here in Monrovia! The owner of DigiTech camera repair, John Berberian, offers a distinct point of view on cameras and their repair. In a fast-paced world, John Berberian takes time to discuss the problem with his customers - often the problem could be a simple “now, why didn’t I think of that!”…. but the point is, you didn’tJohn did! Berberian has a beguiling background: Both his father and grandfather were the official Royal Photographers for King Hussein and King Abdullah of Jordan respectively. King Abdullah bestowed upon John’s grandfather, the highest honor of medals for photographic service to the Royal Family. Both traveled extensively with the Royal Family and on occasion John would accompany his father to the Palace. However, he preferred being in the background. However this rich history has no doubt
become part of his mantra. Digi Tech truly does offer Royal service to which his many loyal customers will attest. I asked John Berberian why, with the multihued history of photographers in his immediate family, why he chose to be the other side of the viewfinder …” I’ve always preferred electronics and this is why I studied camera repair in the United States.” In 1982 he attended the National Camera Repair course (one of the very best in the US) in Denver. In fact, John isn’t the only one in his family who went to the technical side of photography: Brothers Mike and James own and operate the popular and successful International Camera in Pasadena which we have profiled previously profiled. John was originally with his brothers but decided to open his own store in Monrovia a few years ago. I’ve been shooting pictures professionally for over 27 years and have more than my fair share of camera disaster stories and repair nightmares. But what struck me about John Berberian was
how thoughtful he was when I took my Nikon in for what I thought was a serious exposure problem, one I thought might involve major surgery. Now having said that, I say I’ve been shooting for many years, but still I’m relatively new to digital intricacies of pro DSLR’s. When I took the Nikon in, John knew immediately that my problem was a simple setting issue on the camera’s menu and voila, problem solved. All is not what it appears, apparently. I was very impressed and John immediately garnered my utmost respect and confidence. I make no apologies; my equipment is used every day and is prone to undue and sometimes unique punishment from an over-zealous photojournalist who wants to get the best shot possible at any given situation. This often involves unintentional banging and the occasional fall in which a prime lens or body can suffer the consequences. On my next visit to John, I KNEW I needed a full repair. A rather expensive and heavy Nikkor 300mm 2. 8 lens (purchased from One Spirit Many Paths
a colleague) was in need of a full breakdown repair to get the thing off life support. Now I was prepared for sticker shock! (It was one of the last pro 300 2.8’s made in Japan). With the same calm and professional attitude, John told me what was involved and gave me what I thought was a very fair estimate for such a complex job. Most digital cameras purchased within the last few years can be repaired and probably economically! The nice thing about DigiTech is that they’re honest and will not do repairs unless you approve the estimate. One thing to remember about digital cameras, perhaps more important than anything, is that the sensor HAS to be clean and spotless. DigiTech has possibly the lowest price anywhere on this essential service. And, they do it right, the first time. One thing that struck me, perhaps more than anything, is how clean the work area and shop is. Camera repair is very complex and it would seem to me that the area around these precision
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$870,000
This 3 Unit Building with a brick façade is a Great Opportunity! It is a Commercial Property for use as a: OFFICE, MEDICAL, PROFESSIONAL, or as a GENERAL RETAIL STORE. North facing building, lot’s of drive by and foot traffic. (L68)
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GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD!
$399,000
VACANT COMMERCIAL LOT
$725,000
GATED HOME
$500,000
Over ½ acre of land. Excellent location next to 10 Fwy with a lot of exposure! (G1388)
Lovely well kept 3bdrm 2bth home with many updates, large gated yard with lot’s of privacy, lush landscaping, huge gazebo, space to entertain, close to shopping, schools and minutes from main Pasadena. Motivated Seller!(W1534)
CONTEMPORARY TOWN HOME
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ARCADIA SCHOOLS!!!
$347,000
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath home features a large living room with fireplace, nice size kitchen and sunroom. Inside laundry. Located on a cul-de-sac and priced to sell! (SAN)
READY TO MOVE IN
Situated on a large lot in La Verne this wonderful starter home has great curb appeal with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, great open kitchen with spacious pantry and a very large backyard with patio area. Two car detached garage. Not a Bank Owned or Fixer. (B1401)
This great single level unit features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, large kitchen with tile floors, inside laundry & central air & heat. Located at the back of the complex which was recently re-roofed, stuccoed and painted. Low HOA dues $195.00 (HUN)
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$499,000
Located in Sierra Madre short distance to downtown, living room with fireplace, bedroom/den family room downstairs, wet bar, upstairs bedroom & bath, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area. Plantation shutters, inside laundry room, patio & deck, easy access to attached double garage. (M199)
CUTE HOME
$274,900
This cute home is close to shopping and transportation. This two bedroom and one bath home can be a really great starter home with a few loving touches. (P213)
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17 DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23, 2009
“Festival of Trees” Raises $45,000 for At-Risk Youth
$45,000 was raised at the 57th annual Festival of Trees to benefit the treatment and education programs for at-risk youth served by Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services. Held Dec. 6 at the Pasadena Hilton, the fundraiser, emceed by television anchor Rich Chambers and chaired by Dee Gadbury, president of the Santa Clarita Valley Optimist Club, featured dozens of elaborately decorated Christmas trees sponsored by Optimist and Opti-Mrs. Clubs,
businesses and individuals. . An accompanying fashion show produced by Connie Gushwa, president of the Optimist Club of Simi Valley and Julie Eaton, who co-emceed the show with Kate Linder, star of the popular daytime drama “The Young and the Restless” was a hit. Clothing for the show was provided by A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz of Pasadena, Alayna’s Bridal and Formals of Camarillo and Pair of Wings of Ventura County. The “Back on Track” singers provided ad-
ditional entertainment. Since its inception in 1952, the event has raised almost $700,000 to support the Home’s programs and services, mostly coming from Optimist Clubs from throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Based in Highland Park, Optimist Youth Homes & Family Services provides comprehensive mental health treatment, specialized education and support services to 500 abused and neglected youth and their families each day.
Albertsons Donates Over 1,000 Toys to City Of Hope Patients Continued from 15 bring some holiday cheer to patients at City of Hope with a large truck that delivered more than one thousand toys, video games, dolls and stuffed animals to City of Hope’s Pediatrics Department. Hundreds of the youngest patients along with their siblings will receive these
gifts throughout the holiday season. The toys were collected and donated by 164 Albertsons retailers across southern California. Albertsons executives and managers hand delivered five palettes of children’s toys to Helford Hospital at City of Hope include Jim Wallace, vice president, op-
erations, and Dennis Bassler, vice president, operations, Mike Acheson, district manager, Albertsons, Jim Osiecki, district manager, Marilyn Gettys, supply manager, Dennis Bassler, vice president, operations, Jim Wallace, vice president, operations, Raul Alcarez, district manager, Clay Riemersma, driver.
You Get Royal Service at Digi Tech Camera Repair in Monrovia Continued from 15 instruments be spotless and dust free. This IS the case at DigiTech. What a difference a few years make. If you’d have told me 6 years ago that I’d be using a laptop instead of a darkroom I’d have said you were a candidate for the funny farm! Well low and behold; I’m there along with countless photographers around the globe who shoot nothing but digital images now. As a professional, I used to belong to a Nikon organization call NPS which gives
priority to members repair orders. However, those repairs were always done elsewhere and via UPS. I never once got to speak to the tech who actually worked on the lenses. That’s okay and the system works but I prefer one on one business relationships. Occasionally, as with film cameras, things can go and will go wrong. It’s good to know a technician like John Berberian at Digi-Tech with whom you can not only trust with your valuable gear, but also have a conversation with about the issues facing the camera or lens in ques-
tion. It’s great to know there is such a place in Monrovia…I couldn’t recommend Digi Tech highly enough for any photographic repairs whether it’s a 35mm or a camcorder! Simply put, they know what they are doing, their prices very reasonable and they treat customers with respect! Quite a winning combination. DigiTech is located at 447 West Foothill Blvd, Monrovia . The cross street is Mayflower. Call (626) 359-0429 for more information.
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HOME & GARDEN
DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23, 2009
Setting a New Standard for Real Estate Marketing Innovation Sharon Chou of Century 21 Ludecke Recognized For Internet Marketing Excellence Nationally renowned real estate marketing and technology speaker and Realtor.com Vice President, Max Pigman, has presented to Sharon Chou of Century 21 Ludecke the “Real Estate Online Marketing Award of Excellence”. The Award of Excellence recognizes top agents who consistently provide great marketing services on behalf of their buyers and sellers.
“There are always some real estate agents who distinguish themselves from other agents by doing a little more for their sellers. In particular; when the home they are selling is placed on a well trafficked site such as the 1st ranked Realtor.com or even simple efforts like having more photos displayed, crafting better descriptions or adding a full motion video, can make a
Local Broker Awarded CRB designation Sharon Chou, Realtor for Arcadia’s Century 21 Ludecke and Max Pigman, VP of Realtor.com
home stand out from competing properties,” says Mr. Pigman. The excellence award was presented to Sharon Chou at a recent real estate marketing and technology seminar that demonstrated cutting Andy Bencosme, Managing Broker of Century 21 Village Realty in Sierra Madre has earned the prestigious Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) Designation Presented by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers. The CRB is recognized industrywide as the measure of success for real estate brokers and managers. Realtors earning the designation have completed a comprehensive program combining experience with management education. The Council is a not-forprofit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors with almost 7,000 members in North America. Innovative and result-oriented programs, products, and services are continually being
developed to enhance the productivity and profitability of Council members. Andy Bencosme is the Managing Broker for Century 21 Village in Sierra Madre as well as 2009 President of the Arcadia Association of Realtors, which serves the cities of Arcadia, Monrovia, Sierra Madre, Duarte and Bradbury and he also serves as a Director for the California Association of Realtors. Besides his Real Estate activities, Andy volunteers time as a youth sports coach, a Cub Scout den leader, a member of the Kiwanis Club of Monrovia and the Monrovia Old Home Preservation Group and also was recently appointed to the Monrovia Library Board.
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Stunning Mediterranean Estate! This 4 bedroom, 5 bath home has been meticulously designed to accent the superior architectural features. The grand foyer welcomes your guests. Step down dining room and living room complete with surround sound. The master bedroom is truly a retreat with its own balcony and large walk in closets. The backyard features three patios and a koi pond. Call today and let us help you set up your own private showing! PASADENA (LIN)
edge techniques for leveraging the internet and technology in real estate marketing. “My seller clients appreciate how I can help bring more attention to the unique selling attributes of their home and ultimately help attract more
qualified buyers,” Chou said in receiving the award. “Buyers are also appreciative of a well presented home that has a better description and more ways to learn about the property before arranging an appointment. While it’s certainly an honor to receive this award, I think ultimately it would be a disservice not to make Realtor. com and the internet part of your standard home marketing plan. Someday soon most agents will see it as a must-have requirement instead of something special. We’re already seeing that change.” “The extra steps agents like Sharon Chou are taking on behalf of their clients is the reason we thought it worthwhile to call out the effort we have seen these agents make online and to recognize them for providing these added value services,” says Mr. Pigman.
$175,000
900 Sierra Madre Ave. #133, Azusa Fabulous Townhouse w/fenced yd, beautiful landscape w/curving walkways, 2 pools, 2 sports cts. Both bdr have ba & walk-in closets, kit w/garden window, lots of cupboard & counter space, garage has laundry & direct access. Dues $270. See now!
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A Canyon Hideaway! This 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath home is just waiting for you to move in. Featuring an elegant brick fireplace in the living room, this home becomes an oasis. With an unobstructed view, you can enjoy the city lights. This home has been beautifully restored. Don’t wait to pick up the phone, call now and see how we can help you make this home yours! SIERRA MADRE (CAN)
Girls Donate Gifts from Combined Quinceanera to Families in Need BY TERRY MILLER
Christina McCarthy and Chelsea Burne-Gomez have been best friends since they were a mere one-year old. So it was only natural that they recently combined their special coming of age birthday celebration. In a move fitting the spirit of the holiday season, the two young women decided to celebrate their Quinceanera (their 15th birthday bash) by helping others less fortunate. They accepted no gifts for themselves, instead donating all their gifts to the Pasadena Fire Department. The girls, who attend the Westridge and Poly private schools in Pasadena, invited their party guests to bring toys and gifts appropriate for children of all ages so that the Pasadena Fire Department would have a better selection for their annual “Sparks of Love” campaign, which each year delivers gifts to needy children in the Pasadena area. Chief Dennis Downs said the effort made by the two 15-year-old students was an exceptional inspiration for this season, which he said has been one of the slowest on record in terms of donations. Their proud mothers watched as the girls, assisted by firefighters and a younger brother, unloaded the piles of gifts from two very full SUVs
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Nothing quite like it! Just a short stroll from downtown Sierra Madre this beautiful townhome is located in one of the rare gated communities in Sierra Madre. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, this home is truly a gem. Pick up the phone and let us show you what sets this home apart from the others. SIERRA MADRE (ESP)
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Fledgling Toy Drive Gets Boost from Two Pasadena Teens
Beautifully Restored! This 3 bedroom, 5 bath Victorian home is expertly upgraded throughout. Its large front yard handsomely greets your guests to your homes original front doors. If elegance and history are what you are looking for, pick up the phone today and let us help you make this home yours! SIERRA MADRE (MON397)
As comfortable as it is beautiful! This gorgeous 6,425 sq.ft. home is located in the guard-gated community of Whispering Pines. With 5 master suites and 6 baths, this home has something for everyone. Featuring his & hers offices, a wine cellar, salt-water pool and spa, outdoor kitchen and much, much more! And if the home could not get any better, it features some of the most stunning views! Call us today to see this home for yourself! ARCADIA (MPINES)
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GLENDORA
$4,350,000
This private stunning estate sits on over 5 acres. There are 6 bedrooms & 9 bathrooms,great room formal dining room,his/hers offices,library,gym or maids quarters, all Viking appliance kitchen,5 fireplaces, Grafix Master Lighting, Niles Audio System, pool, spa, entertainment pavillion,5 car garage with tons of storage,and a motor court that can park 8 cars. All of this oozing in premium quality. (M448)
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ANOAKIA ESTATES
$3,250,000
Absolutely stunning home in gated community. This spacious 2-story features living room with a 14-foot ceiling & fireplace. The dining room opens to a garden patio w/fountain, great for entertaining. The kitchen features granite counters and center island, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry, and a breakfast area with pool & mountain views. Family room has built-ins and a fireplace . The Master retreat is complete with fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, and an oversized bathroom.(CAR)
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ONE OF A KIND
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$1,680,000
COUNTRY LIVING
$1,395,000
Located in Arcadia this 6 bedroom, 5 bath, 4667 sq.ft. home on a 13,572 sq.ft. lot, close to Baldwin Stocker school, two story, huge family room, living room with fireplace, den, kitchen with a center island, 3 car attached garage. Large landscaped yard. (L613)
Close to Old Town Pasadena & L.A. Fantastic opportunity to live a t t h e e n d o f t h e c u l - d e - s a c i n t h e J o h n s t o n L a k e C o m m u n i t y. Features 4 bed/3 baths + bonus room w/bath in basement. Situated on 29,820 sq.ft. lot. Association pool, meadow & lake access. Spacious rooms w/good lay-out. Expansion potentials. Don’t just drive-by this one! Must see the entire property to appreciate! (AVE)
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SE OU PM H 4 EN 1 OP SUN
BEAUTIFUL HOME ON LARGE LOT
$869,000
315 Wistaria Way, Sierra Madre. Located in Sierra Madre this 1,986 sq.ft. one owner home is situated on a 11,800 sq.ft. lot and features 4 bedrooms, dining room, family room, nicely updated kitchen with built-ins, laundry room, central air & heat, 2 fireplaces, swimming pool and 2 baths. View of the mountains, double attached garage. (W315)
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PASADENA
$849,000 WEST COVINA
This 4bdrm 2.5 bth home is located in lower Hastings Ranch area. Recently remodeled throughout. Kitchen with high end stainless steel appliances, soapstone countertops, cherry cabinets, wine cooler & custom island. Kitchen open to living room & dining room. Family room w/FP, direct access to garage. Remodeled Master Bath w/French doors to patio. Private pool w/iron gate.
$815,000
Income property features: ONE 3Bd/1.5Bth, TWO 2Bd/1.5Bth, and ONE 2Bd/1.0Bth. The South facing end units have a view, balconies. Near parks, baseball fields, and shops. The front entry has direct garage access. There are large living rooms with balconies. Four 1car/garages, and four 1car/ carport spaces. Each unit has its own laundry area. (N1627)
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GREAT 2 STORY!
$588,000
2628 Stranahan Dr., Alhambra.l Beautiful 2 story house, move-in condition. Recently upgraded all 3 bathrooms with granite counter tops, new vinyl windows, new copper pipe, new electrical panel, newer roof, fresh painted interior, newly painted exterior, two master suites with his and her closets, family room can be used as 4th bedroom, central air/ heating and many fruit trees. (STR)
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UNIQUE TRI-LEVEL HOME
$529,000
Located in the “Upper Canyon” area of Sierra Madre this 1,400 sq.ft. home features 3 bdrms, office, built-ins, central air & heat, fireplace, spiral staircases and 1.75 baths. Single car garage with sundeck and a large sundeck off t h e t o p f l o o r. B e a u t i f u l v i e w s o f t h e m o u n t a i n s . ( S 7 6 7 )
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SUPER SHARP 2 UNITS
$498,000
Sharp! Sharp! Sharp! 2 exceptionally well maintained units. One unit built in 1949 and one unit in 1958. The front unit has new carpet, ceramic tile floors in kitchen and bath. This is a neat, clean and orderly property and it has no deferred maintenance. SPOTLESS!! (C1209)
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SPANISH STYLE
$489,000
Gleaming hardwood floors in this 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home located in Alhambra. Great fireplace, cove ceilings, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, newer bathrooms with spa tub. Detached two car garage. (L1615)
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EL MONTE
$475,000
This Triplex has Mountain & water tower landmark views. South of Gidley Elementary. The first flr is 2 bdr 1bth, newer ceramic flrs, covered & enclosed patio, upstairs remodeled unit 2008, 2bd 1bth, eating area, green lawn between front units and back SFR w/ 1bdrm 1bth, slab porch, private patio, laundry hook-up. This is a well maintained property. (A4027)
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449,000
Land Value Only! This large lot (over 23,000 sq. ft.), is perfect for 2 brand new PUDs. Currently has a 2 bed/ 1 bath house on the property. Great opportunity with many possibilities! (MUL)
323 W. CENTRAL IN MONROVIA
$445,000
4 BR, 2.5 Baths, built in 2003. Located at front of complex, this PUD has master suite with walk-in closet, soaking tub. Laundry upstairs, central air & heat, gas hook-up for BBQ. (C323))
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FULL OF CHARACTER
$388,000
Located in Montrose this two level, 2 master bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace in family room, dining area with built-in bar, new flooring in kitchen and baths, new carpeting, walk-in closet, laundry room, double attached garage. Low Association Fee. (D2248)
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$279,000 2 BEDROOM CONDO
This charming home features two bedrooms and one bath, dining area with built-ins, living room with fireplace, and laundry hookups. Close to Old Town Monrovia, schools and parks. (C510)
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Lovely and turnkey charmer that can’t wait to be called yours. Newer central a/c, large flat lot, sizable bedrooms and much more. Fall in love today. (L4209)
$399,000
Traditional 4 bedroom home located on cul-de-sac with 2 bathrooms. Hardwood floors throughout and central air/heat. Formal living room, family room with fireplace, washer and dryer included, 2 car detached garage with newer automatic door and bonus room or office. Fruit trees in the rear. Close to freeway, transportation and shopping. A great value. (L1926))
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$210,000
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This two level home features 2 spacious bedrooms, updated bathrooms and nice size patio. Freshly painted and move-in condition. Located near Citrus College and APU. Association Pool. (CER)
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Bungalow character home tastefully rehabbed to office use. 2 private offices, 4 open work spaces, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, lots of storage, central air & heat, wired for CAT 5 and phones. On site free parking for minimum 6 cars. Phone system & furniture can be included. Zoned neighborhood commercial; some retail allowed. Walking distance to Old Town Monrovia. (F419)
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21 DECEMBER 17 - DECEMBER 23, 2009
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Continued from 18 and carted them into carefully organized containers. The girls then assisted firefighters with
the long process of deciding which toys went where and to whom. The girls said they were
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thrilled to help and got more out of this experience than they ever imagined.
Winter Concert Shows Off Musically Mature Youngsters Continued from 14 opened with “Small Overture” by Mathews, “Santa at the Symphony” by Mark Williams and the “Hallelujah” Chorus from Handel’s “Messiah” as arranged for student orchestra by Southern California composer Soon Hee Newbold. The 55-member String Orchestra under Anna Lim’s baton were exacting and serious but retained the humor of “Santa at the Symphony” which could just as well be called “Eine Kleine Jingle Bells” for its inclusion of famous symphony themes and traditional songs and favorite carols. Taylor, now in his sixth year as Music Director of the Pasadena Symphony Youth Orchestra, continued his practice of pushing his young musicians musically with a program that included works
by Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakov, Claude Debussy, Giocmo Puccini, and Antonin Dvorak. Taylor led the group in the lively “Procession of the Nobles” from “Mlada” by RimskyKorsakov, the musical “Petite Suite” by Debussy, produced excellent ensemble playing in “I Crisantemi” (“The Chrysanthemums”) by Puccini, and kept his 86-member orchestra both controlled and measured in the Slavonic Dance No. 8 by Dvorak. Taylor went for a quality sound and he got it from his orchestra. Taylor acknowledged the work of staff and coaches for their assistance with the student-orchestra. Taylor thanked sectional coaches Cheryl Scheidemantle, violin coach; Alex Chu, viola coach; Ryan Sweeney, cello coach; Stephen Pfeifer, bass coach; David Miller, wind
coach; James Arnwine, brass coach; and Jon Earsly, percussion coach for their dedicated work. Clay Campbell was introduced by the Pasadena Symphony Association’s CEO, Paul Jan Zdunek, as the newly appointed Director of Education and Community Engagement, replacing Jerri Price who has moved from the area. According to Taylor, the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra program serves some 170 students who come from over 50 area schools. The PYSO’s next concert will be held on Jan. 30, 2010 and will present Blue Steel, a rockband ensemble that is part of the U.S. Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs, Co. That concert will also be at the Pasadena High School Auditorium as was their Winter concert.
LEGALS CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICES NOTICE OF ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Arcadia on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 for the following Officers: For three (3) Members of the City Council (Full term of 4 years – ending April 4, 2014) The nomination period for these offices begins on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. and closes on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. If nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the City are not filed by Monday, January 18, 2010 (the 88th day before the election), the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election, January 25, 2010, to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents on the 88th day before the election for that incumbent’s elective office. If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective office, appointment to the elective office may be made as prescribed by Section
10229 of the Elections Code of the State of California. The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. _____________________________ Chief Deputy City Clerk/Records Manager City Elections Official Dated: December 17, 2009 OTHER PUBLIC NOTICES Escrow No. ATA 200284-BF NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Notice pursuant to UCC Sec. 6105) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the seller are: DEREK LEONG and CHRISTINE LEONG, KEVIN YE and SOOFUN YE, 158 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste. C3, Monrovia, CA 91016-2171 Doing business as: ROYAL HAWAIIAN BBQ All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years as stated by the seller(s), is/ are: None
The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is/are: Same as above The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) are: ZHEN SEN WU and YU XIAN LIANG, 1925 Ardale Ave., Rowland Heights, CA 91748 The assets being sold are generally described as: fixtures, furniture, equipment and goodwill and are located at: 158 W. Foothill Blvd., Ste. C3, Monrovia, CA 91016-2171 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of AMERICAN TRUST ESCROW, 1525 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801 and the anticipated sale date is January 6, 2010 The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is AMERICAN TRUST ES-CROW, 1525 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801 and the last day for filing claims by any creditor shall be January 5, 2010, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above. Dated December 10, 2009 ZHEN SEN WU, YU XIAN LIANG, Buyer(s)
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