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A Flamenco is Not a Bird
By Bonnie Corwin
Local resident Linda Andrade, known as “La Matadora” among her peers and students, brings the fiery art of the Flamenco dance to the North East Valley. Last Sunday afternoon, Laura Tohome and I were fortunate to attend a flamenco dance presentation at the Hideaway Bar and Grill in Sylmar, a hidden treasure in our local area. When you drive into the parking lot, it really is not a place one would believe hosting a flamenco event. Gypsy families in the south of Spain keep this form of dance alive and we shared the exhilaration at a quaint country-western establishment. We were right on time, learning a bit about the history of this dance from the hostess
Linda Andrade, the Artistic Director of Sakai Flamenco, a performing ensemble composed of some of the finest traditional dancers and musicians in the U.S. She took a moment to explain about some of the movements. We learned that when one raises their arm in a particular move, the dancer is actually showing the audience how a matador might move his body when a bull charges and he works his cape, making sure the bull’s horn does not pierce his ribs. As the music begins, the dancers start the rhythm with their feet, breaking out into improvisation – yet staying within the traditional dance form itself. The emotional expressions on their faces show passion, anger and love. Trying to express in this article how the stomping feet and the
fiery, yet graceful hand movements and facial expressions does not really do justice to the artist and only brushes the surface of firey flamenco dance. In watching the performers, one can imagine sitting around a campfire with millions of brilliant stars above on a cool crisp evening while a friend plays guitar and sings, and dancers get up and express the lyrics through their fluid body motions. Although we personally did not see men and women dancing at this particular event, the two together might heat up a dance floor, causing one to almost swoon. Andrade lives in Tujunga and her little dance studio is quietly tucked away in a small canyon, right off of Foothill Blvd., near the center of
La Matadora sets the beat! Tujunga. If you had not been work. It is La Matadora giving told of it, you might never one of her dance classes in know it exists. But, If you take “The Gatehouse Studio” which walks in the early evenings was built with river rock in or on Saturday mornings, you the early 1920’s. Hidden with might hear the strumming of our bustling community, it a Spanish guitar, passionate is a rustic, hillside retreat gypsy singing, or the driving where one can learn the art of see Flamenco, page 10 rhythms of Flamenco heel
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WOW! Did this year go fast. Look around you, for all the businesses that the old chamber of commerce put out of business, new ones like weeds have sprouted in their place. We’ve even got new life in the Commerce Town Center. This has been a pretty good year for most of us. We moved from our shop to the ranch and that gives me the freedom to pay more writers. A win-win situation. The street people have re-located to county/city facilities and the die-hards have moved deeper into the wash. We now have a demarcation between the “campers” and those with severe mental problems. Did you ever see the movie “Escape from New York?” That’s what the Big-T is like, with its own rules and its own justice. Do you know how many bodies have been found (or not found) in the Big-T this year? At The Paper, we do. We just finished our ten years of telling the truth and pissing off the wrong doers, laughing all along the way. Now don’t get me wrong, all those bad guys (and girls) are still playing their games, but they are less effective without their minions doing their dirty work. We even have our own fan club “The I Hate The Foothills Paper.” I guess you’d call them “Paper Banger Wanna-bees. For a good laugh, check
them out. Today’s Word is interesting. What word you ask? Well let’s try infundibulum. It sounds more complex than a vortex, but it all ends up the same. We have a lot of people trying to figure out what is really happening here in S-T, and it all ends up being the same old 7-8 people kissing up to the insipid representative(s) we’ve gotten stuck with. But I can’t blame him, he’s a “POLITICIAN”, and in a few short months that he’s been playing demi-god, he has emasculated our neighborhood council, the LAPD Foothills Division, and what used to be the best fire station in the San Fernando Valley. And then there are the land issues. Back in the beginning about 2004, there was the White Bird Development, then Home Depot, Robert Hall and his Mc Mansions, the Snowball Development, the incredibly crazy drivers and all the activities that make S-T unique, they’re mostly dormant now, waiting for the right moment to strike back. So now we’ve replaced them with the Sister Elsie Debacle and the Big Tujunga Canyon Development. I really feel sorry for the developer, he had no idea what an Aluvial Fan meant until he decided to build his 240+ homes there. The good thing about that, is that the com-
munity can now all jump onto the bandwagon and pretend to chase him away. We are a pretty tight community, even with all the factions and ethnic challenges. We’ve seen the rise and fall of some of our local service organizations, and of course the incredibly corrupt and incestuous Chamber of Commerce. They are all living the “BIG LIE” and they go home and laugh about getting away with it. But it doesn’t matter, it’s like a merry-go-round. I will never forget the statement purportedly said by the then CD-2 Councilmember Krekorian about our community organizations: “Sunland-Tujunga is a merry-goround where the people forgot to get off!” At least our past councilmember Alarcon saw what was happening and declined to pass out the letters of commendation and doughnuts himself. He may have had his problems, and like I said to him at one gathering, “You may be a crook, but you’re our crook!” Damn, we really do miss him. Someone once told me “You will know how effective you’ve been by the enemies you’ve made!” And it’s true. You all know who they are and you can laugh with me. After fighting the Facebook challenge for four years, I finally got around to making it successful. WOW! 5,000,000 visitors and
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RO CK an average of 4,000 visitors per day. Obviously we are doing something right, or maybe, the community is doing something so outlandish, that people all over the country want to participate in our little “REALITY” show. Look around you, for all its problems, Sunland-Tujunga is really a great community. Ignore the questionable police statistics, if you don’t get run over, raped, mugged or burglarized, you will have a great life watching the characters that make up our community. You’ve learned to laugh at the real world out there, and if that old saying “What Doesn’t Destroy You, Will Make You Stronger” is a truth, we are the strongest people in California. And you know another thing, when we want to, we really can work together for the good of the community. And you know, it might just be The Water!
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I couldn’t help but notice your front page slogan “Telling The Truth For Over 10 Years”! I take exception to your Open Letter to Desiree Dreeuws, The Foothill Record and Sonja................I have verified and they do have the OK to leave their paper at Von’s, Goodwill, Dollar Tree, CoCo’s and Do it Center that you mentioned.. Further some of those stores allow racks that are provided by the paper. Just setting the record straight! Roger E. Swart Tujunga Resident since 1959
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around town? I just called in the vandalization at the post office and a neighbor’s truck on Mt. Gleason. Is the “187” a new group around here or an old group with a new name? I really don’t understand what this is all about. Do you? JT, Sunland
What is going on with all this new spurt of graffiti
JT, Thank you for bringing this
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to our attention. We’ve seen this new arrival around town and don’t know anything about them. I suggest that you call our local council office and ask for Wesley Hernandez 818-3523287. They work with the LAPD community watch and should have your answers. Doc Editor, The Foothills Paper
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A Noise Within Presents Mina’s Fashions: A Local Sensation “A Christmas Carol” At Modest Fly’s “Handmade” Show
photo: Craig Schwartz
By Rebecca L. Mate
Geoff Elliott (Ebenezer Scrooge) and Deborah Strang (Ghost of Christmas Past) in “A Christmas Carol.” A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre company, continues a newly cherished family holiday tradition by presenting its production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This time-honored tale of forgiveness opens on Friday, December 5 and closes on Tuesday, December 23. This is the third consecutive year that ANW has presented the timeless holiday classic. Producing Artistic Directors Geoff Elliott (who adapted the play from the novella) and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott codirect Dickens’ masterpiece about the redemptive and transformative power of love. In this production, hailed for its “enchantment” by LA Weekly, Dickens’ poignant tale is matched by evocative original music by composer Ego Plum. The cast features Geoff Elliott (Scrooge), Freddy Douglas (Narrator), Stephen Rockwell (Mr. Cratchit/ Ensemble), Rafael Goldstein (Fred/Young Scrooge/Ensemble), Jill Hill (Mrs. Cratchit/ Ensemble), Mitchell Edmonds (Marley/Old Joe/Ensemble), Deborah Strang (Ghost of Christmas’ Past/Charwoman/ Ensemble), Alan Blumenfeld (Ghost of Christmas Present/ Benevolent Gentleman/Ensemble), Alison Elliott (Belle/ Laundress/Ensemble), Sydney Beck (Martha Cratchit/En-
I cannot wait to see what local artist/designer/seamstress Mina Prieto will bring to the annual Handmade Show, December 7, 2014 from 11am-5pm, at the Modest Fly Art Studio Gallery (across from Tommy Burgers and Denny’s Restaurant in Tujunga). Her designer aprons are each one-of-akind, her hats are fun and her cell-phone sized purses are cute. Last year when I showed my art at the Modest Fly Gallery’s Handmade Show alongside Prieto, I had no idea what a precious gem of a designer-seamstress she was. At the Handmade Show, along with her purses and artwork, she displayed a cover-up jacket of her own design that demanded attention and landed her
commission seamstress work. In digging deeper, I found that Prieto is a rare talent, right under our noses. In the studio of her modest house in Tujunga, decorated with her own fine art paintings, kept company by a small black Chihuahua and poodle, 73-year-old designer-seamstress Prieto turns out marvels of fashion for those who, by word of mouth, have discovered her sewing talents. Recently she made a strapless pearl satin and lace wedding dress for Zari Wigfall, a graduate of Disney School of Arts who designs costumes for dance shows. Prieto uses no pattern and works off of only the photo brought to her by the bride, although she did add her own flair to the back of the dress with a waist-to-floor lacey slit that opened when she
semble), Brendan Haley (Peter Cratchit/Ensemble), Georgia Miller (Belinda Cratchit/Ensemble), Jack Elliott (Cratchit A Local Ballet Company, Twin/Turkey Boy/Ensemble), California Contemporary Ballet, Marie Sullivan (Cratchit Twin/ Presents “The Legend of Jack Frost,” an original story with Ensemble), Ikenna Ogbogu new choreography, original (Tiny Tim/Ensemble), Chiza music, sets and costumes to Ogbogu (Crachit Child/ premiere at Glendale CommuEnsemble) and Seven Piercenity College Theater, December English (Ensemble). denotes 20 and 21 at 2:00 p.m. member of Actors’ Equity There is much excitement at “Remounting our acclaimed California DanceArts where presentation of Charles Dickauditions for roles have been ens’ A Christmas Carol allows cast and rehearsals are already families to once again take a under way for a new ballet. The supremely theatrical journey, school, nestled in the foothills and celebrate the transformaof La Cañada, California, is the residence of California tive power of forgiveness Contemporary Ballet (http:// during the holidays,” says Elliott. Rodriguez-Elliott adds, CalBallet.com/). The dance company is preparing to launch “Ebenezer Scrooge’s rebirth one of its grandest full-scale from miserly curmudgeon ballets kicking off the winter to the epitome of love and holidays: “The Legend of Jack generosity affirms our faith in Frost” premiering December 20 the potent goodness of human and 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Glendale kind during this beloved time Community College Theater. of year.” The company is best known A Noise Within is located for its successful signature on the corner of Foothill Bou- ballet, “The Snow Queen,” levard and Sierra Madre Villa based on the beloved fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen. Avenue at 3352 East Foothill Until this year, the Snow Queen productions. Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107. Ballet has been performed Jack Frost, that mischievous Single ticket prices for A by the company annually for spirit of winter ice, snow, sleet Christmas Carol start at $48. the past 16 years to sold-out and frosty weather and who is Contact the A Noise Within audiences in Glendale. Now, responsible for “nipping at your box office in person, via the company is giving birth nose,” will be the subject of the phone at (626) 356-3100, or to a new original ballet, The latest ballet created by Aerin online at www.ANoiseWithin. “Legend of Jack Frost.” A ballet Holt, the company’s artistic org for updated pricing and production about Jack Frost director and choreographer. seat availability. A Pay What is a unique idea for a small The “Legend of Jack Frost,” a You Can performance takes company that strives to make frosty wintertime fantasy, will place on Wednesday, Decemits mark by producing original, premier in celebration of Winter ber 17 at 7:30 p.m. fully orchestrated and full-scale Solstice which falls directly on
Artist/Designer Mina Prieto walked to reveal the satin gown beneath. She designed and made a hat for the bride along with the dress, painstakingly replacing the stones with more brilliant ones. It took three fittings during the process of constructing see Handmade, page 9
New Frosty Prince Takes Center Stage
the days of the performance, December 20 & 21 at 2:30 p.m. Fun for the entire family, the ballet will be performed at Glendale Community College Theater. Advanced Reserved Seating tickets are $20 and $25 at www.CalBallet.com. At the door, tickets are $25 & $30. Tickets are also sold by calling (818) 583-7406. For more information, please call (818) 790-7924.
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Mushroom Bourguignon Boeuf Bourguignon is a traditional French recipe. According to the Web site The French Traveler, “This dish is prepared by braising the beef in a fullbodied, classic red (Burgundy) wine. It is then stewed with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and well-seasoned (during the stewing process) with a bouquet garni, or a small satchel of thyme, parsley, and bay leaves. “Auguste Escoffier first published his version of this recipe in the early 20th century using whole pieces of beef. Later in the 20th century, chef Julia Child cut the beef into cubes for her version as published in Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” Neither Escoffier nor Julia Child would have appreciated my vegan version of Boeuf Bourguignon but I am confident that you will. For my version, I substitute hearty Cremini mushrooms and Yukon potatoes for the beef and a full bodied Pinot Noir for the Burgundy. I then add a little tomato paste and Sriracha sauce which provides a unique burst of flavorful heat. Give it a try and let me know what you think. Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided) 4 small Yukon Gold potatoes (cut in half and then into quarters) 1 16-ounce bag frozen pearl onions 2 cups California Central Coast Pinot Noir* (divided)
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The word “Master” leaves a bad taste in my mouth. It is used frequently and indiscriminately on anyone who paints well. Or rather should I say one who sells their artwork? It sounds ...esoteric; very uppity sounding. Although having a person with the ability and knowledge to teach you to paint – a master - is worth all the tea in China. But master alludes to the idea that YOU might be a slave. This is one of the drawbacks to our English language. Master being one of those words with multiple meanings. I was lucky enough to have such a teacher but if I were to call him “master”, he probably would hit me with a stick. There are so many excellent painters and teachers here in America now, but, we Americans are on the fast track; in a hurry; and many don’t see the benefit of taking time to learn something so well, we could elevate ourselves to this “master” category. Everything is fast, fast, fast. We’ve got to have it now. Well, after 40 years of painting and studying and making mistakes and worrying over my progress, I’ve reached a stage where I can look back and see that even with a “master” teacher it took years to be able to paint anything with the facility I now possess. And still it’s tough to make it as a painter. I am not sure how you measure when one becomes a “master”. It takes more than being a good painter. It takes a lifetime of living, experi-
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Sent in by Ray Cook, 1 1/5” piece of hail that were falling at Vogel Flats Last Saturday. Luckily, no one was injured or vehicles damaged.
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Billy Oskins, RIP It is with deep regret that we report that Billy Oskins was slain and the investigation continues. There are presently far too many sources of information to sift through and when the LAPD actually begins its investigation, it would be better if the perpetrators did not know about all the evidence we’ve amassed. There is such a cover-up going on that the same piece of rumored information comes back as a fact from four “reliable sources.” Right now, there are four people involved and the question about the actual location of Billy’s body in the Big Tujunga. This is the third person who was killed (for whatever reasons) in the Big-T this year. The
Cooking, from pg. 2
2 cars can’t be making left turns at the same time in the same place.
two grapefruits, will you believe you’re twelve years younger?” “Right now I believe you’re getting on my nerves. Here, take this lettuce downstairs and put it in the fridge.” “In the fridge? You mean
Mushroom, from pg. 5
Stay calm and don’t get hit by oncoming cars.
salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown - about 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup wine, cooking briefly to reduce wine and coat mushrooms in the wine glaze. Transfer mushrooms and glaze to the bowl with the onions and return the pan to the stove. Turn the heat down to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan, followed by the garlic, rosemary and thyme. Cook briefly until aromatic, then add the carrots along with the cooked onions, mushrooms and potatoes. Add the broth, bouillon, tomato paste, Sriracha sauce and remaining wine to this mixture and stir briefly. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer
Billy Oskins. LAPD assigned Senior Lead Officer Wall to check out the rumors. So you know how interested the LAPD are. you’re not going to give yourself a facial with it… or soak in a tub with it?” “No. the lettuce belongs in the fridge. I can’t believe you thought I was going to perform some bizarre beauty ritual with it. I honestly don’t know where you get such crazy ideas.” for 15 to 20 minutes or until carrots and potatoes are tender. Use a slotted spoon to remove all of the onions, mushrooms, potatoes and carrots from the pan to a large bowl (the same one above), leaving the sauce in place. Transfer 1/2 cup of the remaining sauce to a small bowl and whisk in the cornstarch until dissolved. Stir the cornstarch slurry back into the simmering sauce and stir until thickened - about 1 or 2 minutes. Add back the onions, mushrooms, potatoes and carrots and stir to combine. Serve immediately over noodles or rice and with a fresh loaf of crusty bread for sopping up the Bourguignon sauce. * I like to cook with (and to drink while I cook) Vino V Pinot Noir (Ventura) and Cru Pinot Noir (Monterey).
Kathy’s Sells Christmas Trees
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We are a family-run business that has been selling Christmas trees for more than 30 years. We hand pick our trees from a grower in Oregon. For special orders, we go out to the tree farm and select the perfect tree for that specific order. Our trees are as fresh as is possible. We don’t cut down our trees until two days before shipment. Our first shipment comes Thanksgiving weekend, and the second shipment arrives two weeks later. We go to great efforts to keep our trees as fresh as possible. We keep them wrapped, sheltered, and watered until they are sold. The trees standing in our lot always have water in their bowls. Almost all trees sell the same day they are stood up in the lot, so they are not exposed to the drying air for
long before being purchased. The types of trees we offer are Nordmans, Nobles, Grand Firs and Douglas Firs. We can handle trees of any size, but trees above 14 feet must be special ordered. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for requests. We are one of the few Christmas tree lots in Los Angeles that does both fireproofing and flocking. All trees placed in a commercial building in the county of Los Angeles must be fireproofed. We also provide trees to churches, schools and local organizations. Our biggest tree is 28 feet high and can be seen in the city of Glendale’s city hall. We have competitive prices, and great service. Because we are family-owned and operated, we have fun while we sell you a Christmas tree.
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Foothills Pet Page Does Your Fall Outing With Rover Include a Hike?
Top 5 Tips for Hiking with Your Dog Fall is right around the corner, so why not turn that daily walk into an interesting and fun hike? It’s no secret that exercise is a necessity for both you and your dog. We often forget that our dogs are pack animals and their origins are rooted in hunting, playing, and roaming all day long with their pack family. If you are already in the habit of walking your four-legged friend, you know that it’s a special time for the two of you to bond as well as establish yourself as the leader of your domestic pack. Why not shake up your routine a bit and kick your workout into high gear by taking your best friend for a hike? Follow these five tips and
your hikes will surely be a wonderful experience that you’ll both enjoy together.
hike. Dogs are people pleasers and they never want to let on that they are injured or in pain, so they will endure it for Know Your Limits as long as they can. (Yours and Your Dog’s) Be Prepared Once you’ve Does your current exercise determined to go on that hike, endeavor consist of walking whether it’s a long or a short around the block a couple trip, make sure you have the times? Then you may want to following items: rethink that 10 mile hike • Proper ID tags - The tags you’re mapping out. Not only MUST be legible and specify do you need to be able to hike your dog’s name and your without difficulty, so does current contact information. your furry companion. Start It’s also a good idea to have a intensifying your walks by current photo with you just in making them longer and incase you get separated. clude hills if possible so the • Collar and leash - Bring two of you can build up your these just as you would when stamina. It’s also advisable to you’re going for your regular take your dog to the vet just walks. to ensure that he will be able • First Aid Kit - Human first to accompany you comfortaid kits can come in handy in ably when you’re ready to see Hike, page 11
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Be Back It toCould Basics: ToothYour Brushing Sinuses to believeathat explanation. He stated When patient appears in the that he always brushed with a very stiff dental office in pain, the usual toothbrush, very vigorously, three or four diagnosis is an abscessed tooth. times a day. I examined his mouth, noting that he was relatively free of cavities, but that he had excessive recession and severe abrasion the roots of his teeth. by James E. ofMertzel, D.D.S. The gums looked healthy, no bleeding. very minimal pocket depth. Ordinarily when there is severe gum recession, However, in some cases the there is some gum pathology present. patient hasnotneither a filling nor This was the case with this patient. He had been brushing too hard for many a cavity on any teeth on the side years.the pain exists. Upon interwhere As far back as most of us can remem I advocate that you the should brush your viewing the patient, individual ber, we have been brushing our teeth. We teeth after every time you eat. Another disclose that they have hadget a can still hear our mother’s voice, “Re- may word, not in the morning when you cold chronic sinus flare-up. It member to brush your teeth!!” up,or butainstead, after breakfast. Not be In addition, your dentist probably re- is possible that thebut pain, not, Of in fore you go to bed, afterisdinner. minds you, on your semi-annual visits, reality course, if you are like most of us, and a defective tooth, but ratherare that you should brush your teeth. inclined to snack a few times a day bea sinus infection. It occurred to me this week that many tween meals, than you should brush after In some cases, a root of the people, although reminded to brush their every time food touches your teeth. upper first molar be intowith thea teeth, have not been given proper in Brushing should may be performed struction as to how and how often to maxillary sinus.brush, A sinus with medium bristle withfilled the bristles brush. Several years ago, after I had giv- fluid starting thepressure gums. Thus mayonput onyou theshould root en my tooth brushing lecture to my pabrush from the upper teeth down and of the molar, causing the tooth tothe tient, the patient said to me, “Doc, I am lower teeth up, starting on the gums, not into premature contact with totally confused. One person tells me to come at the junction of the teeth and gums. opposing time brush back and forth, another says brush theYou should havetooth. a patternEach of brushing. up and down, another in a circular man- theStart patient on on that the all thebites way back theside, last molar, ner. I find myself standing in front of the brushing 10 times in one area, overlapmirror so confused, my hand totally imping and continuing all the way around mobile, for fear that I will be moving in to the other side. Then repeat the same the wrong direction” pattern on the palate or the tongue side. Last week a new patient said to me Areas most commonly missed are: (1) that the reason for the excessive recesthe outside of the upper molars. (If you sion of his gums is that he had been open too wide, it is often difficult to fit a brushing too hard. At first I was reluctant toothbrush between the tooth and the
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cheek), could and (2)experience the lip side ofpain. the lower patient front (In many casesalso yoube have to Theteeth. converse could true. push your lower lip away from the teeth An infected upper molar can cause in order to get the toothbrush on the a gums sinusbelow infection. had the teeth)I Be surea topatient turn the who had a badly infected upper toothbrush perpendicular to the tongue side ofRoot the lower front teeth, aswas that is molar. canal therapy not where the most accumulation of calcified indicated. I informed the patient deposits collects. that the tooth should be removed. If you brush horizontally on the sides The patient the tooth of your teeth,told thereme is a that very good chance did and shecause wasanot ready thatnot youhurt, will not only recession the gums, but will at cause abrasion toofhave it extracted thatantime. She of the rootevery surfacesix of months the teeth starting returned for her where the enamel of the dental crown ofcleanthe regular checkup and tooth stops and where the cementum of ing. Eachsurface time begins. I reiterated the fact the root that toothto should extracted. Inthe addition brushing,be there are some About 18 months wentcan bynot with the areas where a toothbrush clean. The area where the adjacent teeth contact tooth still untreated. At the next eachI other is an area quite prone to devisit was quite frustrated with the cay. That area must be cleaned using patient’s reluctance to receive the dental floss. In addition, as people get proper treatment, and recede I wasleaving quite older, the gums naturally concerned aboutbetween the where spread a triangular space teethof contact each other and where the recedinfection. ingI gums said,are“Ipositioned. am very concerned That triangular space can best be cleaned about that tooth and the strong with a small little Christmas tree looking possibility you could brush, calledthat a proxabrush. Thedevelop brush is a moved severe from sinusoutside infection.” of the tooth to the inside of the tooth wherever there is an existing space. between the teeth. Almost all toothpastes will do the job. Use one you like the taste. If you have some root surfaces that are sensitive, there are desensitizing tooth pastes. If you are very prone to dental decay, as are older patients with insufficient saliva
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and Bites flow, or patients who have had radiation She exclaimed, “Sinus infectherapy, than there are special pastes tion!!! I have been receiving treatsuch as Prevident 5000. Also MI and MI ment from my physician for a sinus Plus pastes, which can be purchased infection for thehave pastshown year.”to be effrom your dentist, I said, “Didn’t the physician ask fective, in not only diminishing sensitivity, butabout actuallythe beneficial is helping to you condition of your recalcify decalcified areas of tooth structeeth.” ture. She replied, “He asked me if I Electric toothbrushes are effective. I had regular dental part checkups and I feel the most effective about the told him that I visited the dentist electric brush is that if you spend a lot of money on the device you are more prone every six months.” to use get your monies worth.that If youif Theit tophysician assumed have some physical limitations regarding she were going to the dentist on mobility of your hands, than an electric atoothbrush regular isbasis, the dentist would an excellent aid. have treatedtoany infected In addition brushing afterteeth. every The patient never toldsoft thedrinks physician time you eat, avoiding and snacks high in sugar contact will help that I had advised her to have the avoid getting dental several cavities. years ago. molar extracted Dr. Mertzel is a member of the AmeriIcan extracted the tooth and the sinus Dental Association, the California infection was resolved. Dental Association and the San Fernando Prior to Society. the advent antibiValley Dental He is aof graduate of the USC School of Dentistry has otics, some patients who and ignored been awarded a Fellowship in the Acadetreatment for an infected upper my of General Dentistry. molar, would die owing to the He serves on the Board of Directors of spread of infection through the the San Fernando Valley Dental Society sinuses. as the Legislative Chairman. He and his wife, Marianne, serve on the Executive Board of the President’s Associates at California State University Northridge as well as on the Dean’s Advisory Council of the Department of Health and Human Development at CSUN. Dr. Mertzel maintains a Family and Cosmetic Dentistry practice in Sunland.
“Beverly Hills” of San Salvador, on the “Rodeo Drive” of the area, called the gown to cut the material, to hand Zona Rosa. She designed and sewed sew it and then machine sew it. One for the wealthy, and charged more of the time-consuming details of a than most in her industry. She used wedding gown is that you have to Vogue magazine for her inspiration, remove any pearls or rhinestones or and some of her traveling customers beads from lace when making pleats brought fine, expensive fabrics and sew them back on so that the from Spain, etc., for her to use. She dress appears to be a seamless fit of created jewelry, hats, wraps and any the bride’s curves. kind of clothing, mostly for women. Prieto additionally made a dress A famous Nicaraguan painter/actor/ for the mother of bride, Phyllis, deep writer, Julio Sequeira, for whom she blue velvet with a short silvery lace made a performance outfit for a conjacket. The material for the jacket troversial play he wrote, including a alone cost $125 a yard. Phyllis said, simple but exotic cape with a border “Mina is excellent with her work. over tight satin pants, wrote on a She’s incredible! This is her joy. She painting her gave her, “Admirando su loves making and designing clothing.” arte aplicado textil,” which means, “I Prieto’s daughter, Claudia Chicas, admire your textile art.” also a resident of Tujunga, who grew “If I don’t like you, I don’t sew up helping in her mother’s business, for you,” says Prieto, (who, I’ve “Mina’s Fashions—Haute Couture,” observed, readily loves and admires said, “I cannot stress enough the people,) “God gave me the talent. importance of selecting the material While I sew, I am thinking of the that works for the dress and the body person. It is very individualized. I’m type. My mother knows what style not thinking of the money; I work to will work on a woman.” create something that will make that Born in El Salvador, the daughter person beautiful.” of a woman with a dressmaking busi- For more information about the Deness who employed 3 seamstresses, cember 7 Modest Fly’s “Handmade” Prieto began studying at age 14 at Show, at 7578 Foothill Boulevard the Academia Adler, an academy for in Tujunga,please email eeren@ the sewing arts. In 1978, until 2002, modestflyartgallery.com. or contact she had her own business in the Mina Prieto at (818) 792-2343.
Handmade, from pg. 4
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Flamenco, from pg. 1 flamenco dance in a nurturing environment. The studio boasts a specially constructed wooden floor, which was built to enhance the dancer’s “taconeo” or footwork. Andrade, a third-generation Tujungan, came back to her roots after years dancing and living in the US and abroad, and purchased Tujunga’s historic river rock home, “Hi Yan Ka”—a Tongva Indian phrase meaning “Complete Welcome.” In 2004 she decided to turn the old gatehouse on the property into a flamenco dance studio. Her grandmother had settled here in Tujunga in the early 1940s, and her mother, a poet, grew up here for part of her childhood. Their stories of a much simpler time in Tujunga’s history still make her nostalgic for an era gone by. Her mother recalls the kindness of people in the community, her salt of the
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earth neighbors, cowboys from Oklahoma who introduced her to a very old man in baggy jeans and suspenders named “Al Jennings” who they said rode with the Jesse James gang. Her mother remembers riding horses in the streets before she ever rode a bicycle, and a Civil War veteran who would speak at Sunland School. All the homes had incinerators to burn trash until air pollution became an issue. Her mother says the most loved citizen in the community was the local blacksmith, “Mr. Benson.” Everyone pulled together and pitched in for the war effort and bought war saving stamps. Matadora’s home and studio at Hi Yan Ka were built by Raymond Phillips, known fondly in the old community as “Uncle Ray.” Learn more about Ms. Andrade and flamenco dance by visiting her website at www. matadoraflamenca.com.
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Hike, from pg. 8 the event of a cut or scrape (for either of you). Throw some tweezers in it for easy tick removal. • Vet’s Phone Number - In the event that something unexpected happens, keep your vet’s phone number with you so you can quickly find out how to best take care of your dog. You can never be too careful. Sunscreen - You both need sunscreen and they make sunscreen specifically for dogs. Light-colored
noses are very susceptible to sunburns and dogs can get skin cancer just like you. • Orange vests - Know whether or not you are taking your hike during a hunting season. Orange vests for you and your dog will make sure you both stand out. • Appropriate Dress - When hiking during cooler weather, bring along an extra layer of clothes if your dog tolerates them. For summer hikes, keep a cool, moist scarf or bandana that he can wear to take a bite out of the heat. Bring Water & Food Just like you need to fuel up and hydrate for a workout, the same holds true for your canine companion. Bring plenty of water and a dish that he can drink from (they make collapsible bowls for traveling ease) and offer it often along the way. A good rule of thumb is to bring 8 ounces of water for every hour you plan to hike (and don’t forget to bring water for yourself!). It’s best to keep him from drinking the water in streams or other natural sources, as these could contain nasty bacteria that will make him sick. Bottles of water that are frozen are also great to pack in case the weather is hot and can offer immediate relief to your pooch. Food should be given on rest breaks or during bouts of less intense activity to ensure that you don’t upset his tummy or cause bloating. Mind Your Manners The same rules you follow on your routine walks apply to your hikes. Have a carry in, carry out mentality, which includes cleaning up after your dog on the trail. Using a leash will ensure that other hikers, other dogs, as well as the flora and fauna around you will remain undisturbed. If you’re both on a more leisurely hike, let others moving at a faster pace pass you easily. Hiking with your dog is a wonderful way to spend quality time together and enjoy the outdoors all while getting a great workout. You’re guaranteed to have a fun and safe hike just by taking a bit of extra time to plan and prepare. Happy hiking!
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We know what you’re thinking: get up early and take an hour-long train or car trip on a Sunday morning? You’d rather snort broken glass. We would too, were it not for this flea market’s unbeatable deals. Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every six weeks on Sunday, The R.G. Canning Ventura Flea Market (www.rgcshows.com) hosts vendors offering old farming stuff, Texas ties, gold candelabras, glassware and enough used clothing to keep you set for life. Some prices are steep ($64 for a Brady Bunch cookie jar; really?), but haggling is encouraged. And if you’re in the market for a fur stole, there are at least a half-dozen foxes (faces intact) to choose from. Sitting just across the road from the Ventura Amtrak station, you could easily plan a day trip to the Flea Market, lunch in town and hop the train back home—all for less than $50 for
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two people. each time it is an held. The Flea We know what you’re thinking:Market get up early and take hour-long The Ventura Market is a Market is held fromsnort 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. train or Flea car trip on a Sunday morning? You’d rather broken stone’s throw from the ocean, and a at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. glass. We would too, were it not for this flea market’s unbeatable great place to gawk and shop. All in A special Early Bird admission is deals. Open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every six weeks on Sunday, The one place, you will find antiques, available from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at R.G. Canning Ventura Flea Market (www.rgcshows.com) hosts adused and new merchandise, garage $10.00 per person. The regular vendors offering oldneat farming stuff, Texasstarts ties, gold sale items, and some really mission at 9 candelabras, a.m. at $5.00 per glassware and enough used clothing to keep you set for life. Some “thing-a-mabobs,� all hawked by the person, and all children under 12 are are steep ($64 for fun a Brady admitted Bunch cookie jar; really?), but by over 500prices vendors. It’s so much free when accompanied haggling is encouraged. And in the market that more than 5,000 buyers visit theif you’re an adult. (No pets allowed.) If you for a fur stole, there are at least a half-dozen foxes (faces intact) to choose from. Sitting just across the road from the Ventura Amtrak station, you could easily plan a day trip to the Flea Market, lunch in town and hop the train back home—all for less than $50 for two people. The Ventura Flea Market is a stone’s throw from the ocean, and a great place to gawk and shop. All in one place, you will find antiques, used and new merchandise, garage sale items, and some really neat “thing-a-mabobs,� all hawked by the over 500 vendors. It’s so much fun that more than 5,000 buyers visit the Market each time it is held. The Flea Market is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. A special Early Bird admission is available from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. at $10.00 per person. The regular admission starts at 9 a.m. at $5.00 per person, and all children under 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. (No pets allowed.) If you start really early, you get breakfast, visit the flea market, have lunch, walk Main Street and catch the Amtrak home, all before dark. Ventura is a treasure trove—quite literally—of antique shops. The fact that the city still retains many of its prized Victorian structures and can trace its history back 200 years probably helps. It is a real Aerin Holtwhere presents pleasure to walk down Main street, you will find the largest concentration of antique shops. As you wander in and out of the shops bursting with antiques, you will also be drawn by the many restaurants, thrift shops and clothing boutiques.
start really early, you get breakfast, visit the flea market, have lunch, walk Main Street and catch the Amtrak home, all before dark. Ventura is a treasure trove—quite literally—of antique shops. The fact that the city still retains many of its prized Victorian structures and can trace its history back 200 years probably helps. It is a real pleasure to walk down Main street, where you will find the largest concentration of antique shops. As you wander in and out of the shops bursting with antiques, you will also be drawn by the many restaurants, thrift shops and clothing boutiques. RG Canning also offers the Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market that occurs on the second Sunday of every month, rain or shine, all year long. It has anything and everything your heart could ever desire and it’s only 15 minutes away.
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