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Around The San Gabriel Valley

Mountain Views News Saturday, August 6, 2011

MVNews this week: Page 5

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AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Mountain Views-News Saturday, August 6, 2011

“What’s Going On?”

News and Views from Joan M. Clayton

BRAVE PACO, THE CRIME-FIGHTING CHIHUAHUA,

IS COMING TO WEBSTER’S FANCY FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY!

Altadena’s crime-fighting Chihuahua will be the Honorary Guest at

Webster’s Fancy Food Truck Friday on August 12th!

The Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte

(MAD) Town Council

Taking a Bite Out of Crime

YouTube’s newest sensation is Paco the Crime
Fighting Chihuahua. Recently, Paco jumped into
action protecting Ace Smoke Shop in Altadena
from two armed robbers. Since then he’s been
patrolling the neighborhood keeping Lake Avenue
safe! Paco and his owner Erik Night will be
Webster’s honorary guests on August 12 for Fancy
Food Truck Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Patrons will
be able to take their photo with Paco, shake his
paw, and receive his paw-tograph. Erik will also
have commemorative T-shirts available for sale.
Proceeds will benefit dog rescues.

The Best Chihuahua Meets the Best

Food Truck Cuisine

Accompanying Paco this month in Webster’s
parking lot will be some of the best gourmet food
trucks in town. Featuring sizzling good eats from
behind their glass windows are: Food Network’s
Great Food Truck Race Winner: Grill em All,
Greenz on Wheelz, Shrimp Pimp, India Jones,
Hungry Nomad, and A Rockin Ice.

Building Community

This fun family event is fast becoming a local
favorite where neighbors meet and visit with each
other. “We want to invite our Altadena neighbors
to come and hang out†with their friends and
family.†To make that easier, we will have†family-
style tables set up to enjoy the fabulous food and
relax!”†commented Event Producer, Meredith
Miller. Webster’s parking†lot is located on the
corner of Lake Ave and Marcheta in Altadena.
Entrance†is complimentary, street parking and
adjacent lot parking will also†available.

Fast Facts:

Webster’s Fancy Food Truck Friday: August 12th
From 5pm-9pm

Hosted by: Webster’s Community Pharmacy,
Fine Stationers and Liquor Stores

Participating Trucks: Grill ‘em All, India Jones,
Greenz on Wheelz, Shrimp Pimp,

Hungry Nomad, A Rockin Ice

Complimentary Entry and Parking

Parking: Webster’s lot, adjacent streets and designated
lots

Location: 2450 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena CA,
Corner of N. Lake and Marcheta

For more information: 626-797-1163

What is a Town Council?
Does it have the power to
change laws, tax people?
Are its members paid? The
Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte
Town Council is an elected
volunteer group of five
members. Back in 1993,
when the Town Council began, there were seven
elected members, representing 11,000 residents
of the unincorporated areas.

What a history it has! How certain people
influenced it is amazing! It began in late 1992,
when deputies were being shot at. Temple Sheriff’s
Station’s Commander, Captain Bob Mirabella
called for a special community meeting held at
Maxwell School, Duarte. Their principal, Julian
Rodriguez was also concerned with the area’s
problems. Lieutenant Ruddi Jefferson, Sergeant
Sam Jones and all of Temple Station’s deputies
were introduced. Local residents voiced their
concerns. Supervisor Mike Antonovich’s Chief
Field Deputy, Sarah Flores and Lori Howard were
present as was Pamela Park’s Recreational Director,
Maurice Wyre,

Two more meetings were held in early 1993.
Maurice explained how his area had a Town
Council! The first order was to have a “Formation
Committee” with David Hall as Chair Person.
The Formation Committee met EVERY Tuesday
from March-June, 1993 at Maxwell School. Principal
Julian Rodriguez opened the doors, stayed
to translate and guide us. He even gave a seminar
on the election process to help us move along.

The Sheriff’s Department also played an integral
role. Sergeant Sammy Jones arrended every
meeting to answer community questions regarding
crime. Because of the foresight of the Sheriff’s
Department and Supervisor Mike Antonovich, a
grant was established in March 1993 for a special
assignment deputy at Pamela Park. Deputy Paul
Clay immediately set up boxing and basketball
programs, purchased new sports equipment and
helped plan an “Anti- Drug/ Gang March and
Youth Appreciation Day.

The question of a “MAP” of our area was
brought up and I offered my services. I used the
Thomas Guide including all the pale yellow areas
representing unincorporated areas. Someone
said, “We don’t need Arcadia”, but I put my foot
down. Arcadia was adjacent to us!

When election time FINALLY came, we put
ads in the paper and passed out flyers. For TWO
consecutive weeks, some of my students and
I passed out 500 flyers in south Arcadia. The
Pasadena Star News was contacted and alerted
the public of the upcoming elections and candidate
forum. Carolyn Ziegler came because she
lived on Daines and had received one of the flyers
we passed out. (Carolyn is WHY the entire
MAD area has Monrovia Transit. She did all the
leg work. She also initiated the free annual large
trach pick-up by Newco.She also played a part in
the 4 way stop sign on Daines/Tyler in Arcadia!
Residents had tried unsuccessfully for 20 to procure
one. Carolyn, an articulate speech writer,
represented us well when meeting with public officials
and for correspondence!

The winners of the first election in 1993 were
David Hall, Yvonne Bullock, Carolyn Ziegler,
Joan Schmidt, Richard Brown, Stan Trinaystich
and Paul Diffley. We drew straws to decide the
term for the first elected council members. Four
members would have a 4-year term; three members
a 2-year term. We didn’t want a complete
turnover in four years. After that first election, all
elected candidates would have a 4-year term .Four
of us- David, Yvonne, Carolyn and myself picked
the larger straws. It was fate as we remained on
the council for the longest period of time. We
were immensely disappointed that Reyna Diaz
wasn’t elected, but fate set in. Stan resigned after
a few months and Reyna, a real “mover and
Shaker”came aboard. A great representative of the
Hispanic community, She held many fundraisers
to benefit natural disaster victims.. Every Christmas,
she and her family brought 1000’s of toys to
Mexico. Reyna the first Hispanic elected to the
Duarte School Board still holds that position.

The Town Council can be described as the liaison
between its residents and all county agencies.
What has the Town Council done?

Over the years the Town Council has been involved
with youth programs at Pamela Park.

We played a role in keeping Pamela Park
opened. Neema Torres, County Director had
neat programs going on. I took photos and wrote
columns published by local papers. I sent them
to Supervisor Antonovich so he could see what
good the Park was doing.

We helped keep Duarte and Live Oak Libraries
open. I took my sixth grade to the Board of Supervisor’s
meeting, had two students speak, and
wrote columns telling residents $22 a year isn’t a
lot to keep our libraries open!

We brought deputies to our meetings who
alerted county officials that vagrants were living
at the old Edwards Drive-in site and drugs
were being sold. That brought the removal of the
screen and ticket booth! (Current site of beautiful
Greystone homes.)

The Town Council arranged for the Community
Development Commission to help homeowners
apply for delayed loans.

The Town Council alerted residents of available
grants for home improvements.

Members Served on the Habitat for Humanity
Selection Committees, Duarte Education Foundation,
Duarte School Board and Temple Station’s
Civilians Activity Committee.

Our meetings provided an opportunity for not
only the Sheriff’s Department, but also the CHP,
LA County Fire Department and various county
agencies to address the public.

Our meetings provided a setting for all projected
businesses to address the public.

MONROVIA-ARCADIA-DUARTE TOWN
COUNCIL MEETINGS

3rd Tuesdays each month

Even Tuesdays at Annunciation Church Hall,
1307 East Longden Ave., Arcadia.

Odd Tuesdays at Pamela Park, Duarte.

COME ON DOWN!

Further Info: (626) 358-8444

(Next week I will give more information about
the current Town Council Members and their
goals.

What better way than a
scoop of ice cream with a
little fudge sauce on top to
savor women’s right to vote?

To celebrate the momentous
day 91 years ago when
women gained full participation
in democracy with the
passage of the 19th amendment,
the League of Women
Voters Pasadena Area is
throwing an ice cream social
for the whole family on Sunday,
Aug. 28, 4:00-5:30 p.m.,
at the historic Hillmont
House, 939 N. Hill Ave.,

Pasadena.

Ragtime music by Dad’s
Band Plus One, games
and activities for children
and plenty of Carmela’s
ice cream on the lawn of a
Victorian landmark promise
and old-fashioned good
time. Children under 13 are
free. Everyone else pays only
$5.

Reservations and further
information about the
League are available by calling
626-798-0965.

Reservations and tickets
also are available online:
http://www.lwvpasadenaarea
.org/donate.html.

CELEBRATING WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY

AUGUST 28

Salmonella Outbreak Strikes LA County

A salmonella outbreak
linked to ground turkey meat
is affecting several states
across the nation, including
California. To date, there
has been one case of salmonella
linked to this outbreak
here in Los Angeles County.
That person has recovered.
I would like to assure you
that Public Health is working
with its state and federal
partners in this investigation
and that we will update you
when information become
available.

Information on food product
recalls related to this
outbreak can be found here:
http://publichealth.lacounty.
gov/eh/recall/currentRecall.
htm. Additionally, there are
simple steps that you can take
to protect yourself and your
family from food-related illnesses
such as salmonella:

Always wash your hands
with water and soap before,
during and after preparing
meals.

Thoroughly clean utensils,
counters and other food
preparation surfaces, cutting
boards, and sinks before and
after preparing meals, especially
when handling raw
meat and poultry.

Avoid cross-contamination.
Separate uncooked food
from cooked food by using
different, clean cutting
boards and serving platters.

Ground poultry, such as turkey
meat, should always be
cooked to an internal temperature
of 165º F.

Do not rely on the color of
cooked poultry; turkey can
remain pink even after it is
cooked to 165º F. Use a food
thermometer to ensure the
correct temperature.

Leftovers containing ground
poultry should be reheated
to 165º F.

Uncooked ground turkey
should be refrigerated (at 40º
F or below) within two hours
of purchase and can be kept
in the refrigerator for up to
two days.

Uncooked ground turkey
may be stored in the freezer
(at 0º F or below) for up to
four months.

Cooked ground turkey
should be refrigerated (at 40º
F or below) and used within
three to four days.

Cooked ground turkey may
be frozen (at 0º F or below)
and used within two to three
months.

Salmonella can cause diarrhea,
fever and abdominal
pain 12 to 72 hours after
infection. Illness can last up
to seven days, and is particularly
dangerous for infants,
older adults and those with
compromised immune systems.
Always practice safe
food handling skills to ensure
that you and your loved
ones can enjoy memorable
meals without the risk of
illness.

PET OF THE WEEK

Meet Sassy the wonder dog (A4310942)! She
is a cooperative, two-year-old, spayed female
Parson Russell Terrier mix who came to the
Baldwin Park shelter as a stray on July 14th. A
fit, healthy girl at sixteen pounds, Sassy walks
beautifully on leash. She seems to be trained and
to have been well cared for, and has a healthy
white and tan coat. Super friendly with other
dogs, Sassy has a remarkably perfect energy level,
and is much calmer than most Parson Russell
Terriers. This sweet girl loves dogs of all kinds,
people, and above all, treats. With an all-around
good temperament, Sassy will be a wonderful
indoor pet for anyone in any type of living
situation. To watch a video of Sassy interacting
with a volunteer, please visit www.youtube.com/
watch?v=LF b6094l0y0

To meet Sassy, please visit her at the Baldwin
Park Shelter, located at 4275 N. Elton, Baldwin
Park, CA 91706 (Phone: 626-430-2378). For any
inquiries about Sassy, please reference her animal
ID number: A4310942. Sassy will be available to
go home starting August 9, and her adoption fee
is $100, which includes vaccinations, spay/neuter,
and a microchip. The shelter is open seven days a
week, 12 pm-7 pm Monday-Thursday and 10am-
5pm Friday-Sunday. This is a high-intake shelter
with a great need for adoptions. For more information
about Sassy or the adoption process, contact
United Hope for Animals Volunteer Adoption
Coordinator Samantha at samanthasayon@
gmail.com or 661-309-2674. To learn more about
United Hope for Animals’ partnership with the
Baldwin Park Shelter through its Shelter Support
Program, as well as the many dog of all breeds,
ages, and sizes available for adoption in local shelters,
visit http://www.unitedhope4animals.org/
about-us/shelter-support-program/.

Sassy

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