April 2 - 8, 2009
San Gabriel Valley
S.G.V. EXAMINER
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Volume XIII, Issue No. 14
STRIVING FOR JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE
April 2 - 8, 2009
INSIDE Glendora/La Verne Police Team Wins Grueling
Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay Race!
Responsible mortgage
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Fun
Casino Night
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INDEX
City Notices
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Classifieds
B14
Financial/ Consumer B4
Legal Notices
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Letters to Editor
B2
Senior Activities
In the left podium is Co-Master of Ceremonies KFWB radio reporter Pete Demetriou , GPD Ofc. Josh Price, GDP CSO Julie Linger, LVPD Ofc. Mike Martinez, LVPD Ofc.
Jay Alvarado, GPD Ofc. Eric Weber, GPD Ofc. Chris Fario, GPD Captain Rob Castro, GPD Lt. Jamie Caldwell, honorary “runner” GPD Chief Chuck Montoya, Team
Captain GPD Corporal Mike Henderson with poster, GPD Ofc. Matt Fenner, honorary “runner” LVPD Chief Scott Pickwith, GPD Ofc. Chad Klein, LVPD Ofc. Chris
Miranda, GPD Sgt. Marty Amaro, GPD Lt. Tim Staab, GPD Sgt. James DeMond, GPD Ret. Lt. Gino Domico, GPD Ofc. Al Ancheta, GPD Ofc. Dave Wanstrath, GPD Ofc. Bill
Lee, LVPD Ofc. Marty Weinreb and in the right podium is Co-Master of Ceremonies KABC Ch7 reporter Leslie Miller.
For the past 25 years, teams
from police departments around
the world have come to Baker,
California to take part in what
can be described as one of the
most grueling foot races around.
The "Baker 2 Vegas" 120-mile
relay covers some of the most
inhospitable land around. Temperatures can range from 100
degrees at starting time and fall
to below freezing in the early
morning hours of the race. It
can be raining, snowing and
contain wind gusts of over 40
mph.
This year's team from
Glendora was a joint effort with
the La Verne Police Department.
This team competed in the category for Police Department
with 500 or less sworn personnel. There are approximately 11
categories for teams to compete
in depending on their size and if
they have any non-sworn personnel running on their teams.
The race begins just outside
of Baker, California and goes
along California Highway 127 to
Pahrump, Nevada. From there
the race makes its way to Las
Rare Conflict At Glendora
City Council Meeting
Mayor Davis Appointed For Second Term
By George Shutt
Finkbiner has held the post for
more than one term.
All of the other councilmen
have served as Mayor, except
for the new member. Mayor
Davis is also the Chaplain for
the Glendora Police Dept.
Such harmony is not typical
of some other San Gabriel Valley councils.
"This event is all done off-hours
and there is zero costs incurred
by the department or city," said
Henderson. "The runners and
support team members pay
their own way, take their own
vacation time and depend on the
generous support of local businesses for donation like gasoline, vehicles and water. The
effort put forward by everyone
is genuine and requires a real
dedication because the race is
so grueling and far from a vacation that some might think
when they hear Las Vegas being mentioned."
The race was originated by
members of the Los Angeles
Police Department in 1984
when just 19 teams competed
in the first race. Since that time,
race has become the premier
race in the United States for
police departments. This year's
race was the first time Glendora
has placed first in a category in
the 16 years that they have
competed. "The race is a great
way to motivate people to get
Glendora Mayor
Karen Davis
By George Ogden
COVINA/SGV — On Saturday, March 28, Assemblyman Ed Hernandez recognized
the Woman of the Year along
with Women of Achievement.
The special event was held at
the Covina Woman’s Club.
Special guest speakers were
Board of Equalization Member,
Dr. Judy Chu, Council member Peggy Delach, City of
Covina, and Alice Slaughter,
President, Covina Woman’s
Club.
Corporal Irene Meza of the
West Covina Police Department
was named 2009 Woman of the
Year for the 57th Assembly District.
Assemblyman Hernandaz
said, “Irene Meza is only one
of ten women officers in the
West Covina Police Department,
and one of only two female detectives in the 25-member Investigative Division. She has
been recognized for her tenac-
ity and willingness to go above
and beyond the call of duty.
Police work continues to be a
predominantly male profession,
but Irene is a testimony to what
a woman can achieve and an
inspiration to women seeking
careers in law enforcement.”
There were a number of
people attending from West
Covina including Mayor Roger
Hernandez and Police Chief
Frank Wills.
The other women honored
for 2009 Woman of Achievement are: Mercedes Castro for
Glendora Mayor Pro-Tem
Ken Herman
Assemblyman Ed Hernandez applauds the Women of Achievement for 2009. (Photo By Jorge Rosales)
in shape and builds a bond between everyone associated with
it that is of immense pride for
the department," said Chief
Charles Montoya of the
Glendora Police Department.
"As you can imagine the bragging rights that come with winning is a real motivator among
police departments across the
nation, not just California."
"This year is the first time in
the sixteen years Glendora Police have been participating that
we have placed first in our division. The difference this year
has been our improved training
regiment. Only the fastest
twenty runners qualified for the
team after three separate time
trials that included races at San
Dimas Bonelli Park and on
Glendora Mountain Road," said
Glendora Captain Rob Castro,
who was the highest ranking
(desk jockey) member of the
team and one of only a handful
of senior police managers to run
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Assemblyman Hernandez Honors WCPD
Officer Irene Meza, Woman of the Year!
Photo By Jorge Rosales
There was a brief challenge
between Councilmen Doug
Tessitor and Ken Herman about
who was going to get the opportunity to nominate Mayor
Davis for a second term, which
Doug Tessitor won on a technical proceedural point.
After winning the March 3rd
election, Rev. Karen Davis was
reappointed as the Mayor of
Glendora Tuesday, March 24th
The motion was made by
Councilman Doug Tessitor followed with a second by Councilman Ken Herman and was
passed unanimously. Councilman Ken Herman was appointed
as Mayor Pro-Tem.
Mayor Davis ran on a platform to improve public safety,
assuring Glendora's economic
future, protecting open space,
and working with Glendora's
youth as well as the senior citizens. Karen received the most
votes of the four candidates.
"Mayor Davis wears many
hats and she does a great job in
all the positions she holds.
She's an amazing woman,"
said Councilman Gary Clifford.
Gene Murabito, who was a
former planning board commissioner was elected to the
Glendora City Council and has
replaced the seat of Councilman
Mark Kelly, who declined to
run.
Except since Larry Glenn, no
mayor since the days of Joe
Vegas and finishes inside the
Hilton convention Center. This
year over 246 teams competed
with teams from Canada and
Germany being part of it. Over
the course of the race, 5,900
runners take part with an additional 1,000 support team members in follow vehicles and
nearly 1,000 volunteers manning the 20 different handoff
points along the course.
The Glendora/ La Verne team
had a winning time of 16 hours,
32 minutes and 40 seconds.
The second place team from
West Covina had a total time of
17 hours, 5 minutes and 25 seconds. El Monte/Monrovia Police Departments placed third.
In total there were 20 teams that
competed in the same category
as the Glendora/La Verne team.
The team captain for the winning team was Corporal Michael
Henderson, who has worked
tirelessly over the last year to
keep runner training, organizing
the support team and seeking
donations from businesses.
Assembly District, Azusa,
Reyna Del Haro for Assembly
District, Baldwin Park, Olga
Fernandez, 2009 Woman of
Achievement for Assembly District, Covina. Pamela Hayes,
Ph.D., for Assembly District,
Irwindale, Nancy Gibson, Assembly District, Unincorporated
Azusa, Martha Arceo, Assembly District, Bassett, and
Cecilia Bermudez, who received the Emerging Leader
Award from Azusa High
School.
With the Woman of the Year, Officer Corporal Irene Meza are
West Covina’s Mayor Roger Hernandez (left) and Police Chief
Frank Wills.
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Photo By Jorge Rosales
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Photo By George Ogden
Around The Valley
Woman of the Year, Irene Meza with Assemblyman Ed Hernandez.
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NEWS
S.G.V. EXAMINER
Woman's Club Collects Food Items For Shepherd's Pantry
By Joan Hallidy
GLENDORA - The Glendora
Woman's Club continues to collect donations of food items
from its members at the club's
monthly meetings for the
Shepherd's food Pantry, one of
the club's ongoing service
projects.
Each month, club members
bring food items for the project
that are then delivered to the
facility located at 657 E. Arrow
Hwy, Glendora, said club philanthropy chair Gloria Liddle.
The Shepherd's Food Pantry
was started in late 2003 by
Glenkirk Men's Ministry and
presently serves the cities of
Glendora, Azusa, Covina, San
Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona.
The Vision of this ministry is "to
provide emergency food and
spiritual support in time of crisis, to needy persons/families in
our local areas," according to
Phil Huisman's power point presentation.
For more information about
the Glendora Woman's Club,
call (626) 852-7630.
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over items of food donated by club members for the Shepherd's
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Irwindale Gearing Up for 29th
Annual Golf Tournament
The Irwindale Chamber of
Commerce and the City of
Irwindale will be hosting the
29th Annual Golf Tournament
on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at
the beautiful Sierra La Verne
Country Club. Title sponsor for
this year's tournament is Vulcan
Materials Company, Western
Division. This annual tournament provides an excellent op-
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portunity to entertain clients and
friends and to promote business
through networking and sponsorship recognition.
The tournament is open to
every level of golfer and offers
an invigorating day of business
networking, socializing and
sporting fun. Registration is limited to 144 players and sells out
every year.
For information regarding
tournament fees or sponsorship
opportunities, please visit
www.irwindalechamber.org or
call the Chamber office at (626)
960-6606.
April 2 - 8, 2009
S.G.V. EXAMINER
The Glory Of Easter
Easter is always a fun time
for family gatherings, with egg
coloring and Easter baskets,
chocolate bunnies and egg
hunts. When I was a child, my
mother always had a new hat
and I had a new dress for the
occasion. It's easy to get caught
up in all the festivities and give
little heed to what it is all about.
I wrote the following poem as a
reminder, to all of us, of the true
meaning and significance of this
glorious day:
THE GLORY OF EASTERT
All the world was filled with
gloom.
They rolled a stone across His
tomb.
Roman soldiers took their
station.
It seemed the King of all
creation,
Had fallen captive to defeat.
Was death's dark victory
complete?
Even His friends had walked
away,
Disillusioned and in dismay,
At the mockery of His trial.
One was quick to make
denial:
Cowardly Peter, stood at a
GLENDORA — Good Friday Service, April 10, 7:30pm
Featuring scripture, song, art
and an object lesson
“Three Days that Changed
the World”
Coffee and pastries at 10:30
before the Easter services.
Easter Sunday Service, April
12, 10:45am
Conveniently at 505 N.
Grand Ave. Glendora, Three
long blocks north of Foothill
Blvd and one mile north of the
210 Fwy
For info. call (626)914-3897.
LINES FROM LORIE
By Lorie Pope Pauly
distance,
Ever loud in his insistence,
That he had never known that
One,
Who boldly claimed to be
God's Son!
How foolish, were those evil
men,
To think a stone could hold
God in!
A flash of light in that grave,
Released the One who came
to save.
A miracle happened in those
hours:
Christ conquered death and
demon powers,
He rose, victorious, healed
and well,
As Satan whimpered deep in
Hell.
Easter Morning beheld God's
glory!
Let's sing for joy and tell the
story!
Let's praise and give Him our
thanksgiving!
Because of Christ, we can be
living,
Cleansed and forgiven from
all our sin,
When we confess and invite
Him inTo our hearts to ever live,
Freedom is the gift He'll give!
We too, can walk in all His
power,
Not dreading any foe nor
hour!
For, death no linger holds its
sting!
Let bells of all creation ring,
Out the news: Christ sets us
free,
To walk in peace and victory!
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Glendora/LaVerne
Cops win grueling
race to Las Vegas
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the race of 5,900 runners.
Sponsors included: La Verne
Police Officers Association,
Glendora Police Officers
Association,Glendora Municipal
Employees
Association,
Glendora Police Management
Association,Anabi Oil, Marty
Rodriguez Realty, Seidner’s
Collision Center, Communication Center, New Equity Productions, Lightning Oil, Grand
Family Dental, California Fleet,
Fiorina, Martindale Commercial
Realty, Classic Coffee,
Glendora Rotary, White’s Funeral Home, Kohl’s, Glendora
Dodge, Glendora Toyota,
Colley Ford, La Verne Hyundai,
Delong Printing, Sanders Towing, Jan’s Towing, Waste Management, La Verne Police
RSVP’s, Red Devil Pizza, T
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The members of the winning
Glendora team will be recognized at the April 14, 2009 City
Council meeting. "The race was
barely over and we began to
think of next year's race and
how we can defend our title,"
said corporal Henderson. "Everyone will be gunning for us,
but that may be all the motivation needed to keep us training."
A major benefit of the officers’ racing is that it helps keep
them in good physical shape to
perform their duties. Don’t try
to outrun these cops!
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S.G.V. EXAMINER
This is the theme for the
2009 Annual Scholarship Luncheon hosted by the Foothill
Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary.
It is our pleasure to again invite you to attend this event
which will be held in the Upper
Turner Center of Azusa Pacific
University on Saturday, April
18th at 11a.m.
Our goal is not only to raise
scholarship funds for local stu-
dents, whose future plans are
to pursue a career in the medical field, but also to help bring
more attention to the wonderful stores and boutiques which
grace Glendora Avenue - and
beyond.
The enthusiasm for this innovative theme has been enormous with many merchants volunteering to provide us with attractive and practical centerpieces for our tables - each one
will be unique and will be available through a raffle during the
luncheon.
We will also have prizes and
Opportunity Baskets filled with
delectable goodies.
Fashions for this year will be
provided by Glendora Stores
and the photo shows three of
our models (Pauline Bereuter,
Betty Exton and Pam Pinkerton)
during a recent visit to
Undercovers on Glendora Avenue when owner, Carol Gill,
gave us a preview of some of
her new (and "Made in the
USA") lines. We wish to thank
Carol for her hard work in encouraging other Glendora mer-
chants to participate in our
Scholarship Luncheon. We
love and appreciate our fine city
and are thankful to Andrews,
Inc.; Baby Me; The Bridal Store'
Fiorina;
NV
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and
Undercovers for providing
fashions to be modeled during
our Luncheon.
A brief history of "Glendora
- Pride of the Foothills" will be
included in the program.
It's so easy to "shop
Glendora" - no parking problems, a friendly atmosphere,
ample places to stop for lunch,
April 2 - 8, 2009
dinner or just a cup of coffee
with family or friends.
Reservations can be made by
calling (626) 857-3103 or by
mailing your check of $25 for
each person attending to: Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary - Scholarship, 250 S. Grand
Avenue, Glendora, CA. 91741.
We look forward to seeing you
on April 18th.
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Partners Of La Fetra To Host Casino Night
On Saturday, April 11, the Partners of La
Fetra Center will host its annual Casino Night.
The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. and goes until
10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 for Partners members and
$25 for non-members. Don't miss your opportunity to attend this fun-filled evening!
Experience fun, food, and friends while supporting the Partners of La Fetra (501c3) organization.
Other event sponsors include Antonie S.
Sayegh; Athens Services; Baskerville Realty;
Chiropractic Health Care Center; Disney Worldwide Outreach; Fairplex; Foothill Family
Dentist; Grand Shoes; Hawk's
Signs, Certified R.E. Appraiser;
Inland Empire Tours and Travel;
Kathie L. Lorkovic; Law Offices of Sara Polinsky; Rain Bird
Corporation; San Dimas Dental; and White's Funeral Home.
Ticket price includes $100 in
gaming chips, hors d'oeuvres,
two drink tickets, and a door
prize ticket. Try your luck at
blackjack, roulette, craps, or
poker. Everyone will have a
chance to win great prizes. An
opportunity raffle will be held
from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are
available at the La Fetra Center.
For more information or if you
are interested in being an event
sponsor, please contact Tina
Novodoczky at (626) 914-8235.
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