VOL. LXXII No. 3
WWW.CHAPMANWOODS.NET
OCTOBER 2010
Third Annual
Martini Party
Come join your neighbors for FREE
drinks and wonderful appetizers
Date:
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Time:
5:00 – 7:00pm
Hosts: Sharon & Steve Giannotta
3644 Lombardy Road
Guests: Adults Only
RSVP:
Armida Baylon
[email protected]
626 568-3334
Save the Date
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Annual Chapman Woods Holiday Party
5:00 – 8:00 pm Adults only
Mark your calendar!
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CHAPMAN WOODS CALL
“The Chapman Woods Real Estate Specialist”
Sally A. Birge
(626) 577-0298
Outstanding Knowledge
Incomparable Personal Service
Founded Women of the Woods
Chapman Woods Homeowner for 32 Years
Real Estate Broker for 37 Years
Two-time past president of the Chapman Woods Association
October 2010
October 2010
CHAPMAN WOODS CALL
PUBLISHER’S MESSAGE
Hi Everyone,
We hope you’re enjoying our neighborhood’s quarterly newsletter that’s been continuously
produced since 1939. Last month’s issue included a wide range of information and articles;
from a valiant bow & arrow wielding resident who thwarted a thief to memories of a soon-to-be
superstar rock band that practiced in the Woods in the 1970’s and then tips on preparing for
an earthquake. As you know, we’re an all volunteer organization that relies upon help from you,
the reader. We’re not asking for money (that’s a refreshing change!), we need news of your
celebrations, milestones, world travels, professional achievements, happenings on your street,
funny stories, living history of Chapman Woods, interesting articles, classifieds, etc. . . Often, just a
few sentences from you are all we’re looking to include. However, if you would like to write more,
we would welcome your contribution. We’re striving to keep this newsletter vital and reflect
the range of what’s happening in Chapman Woods. We need your help.
On a more immediate news front: lately, I’ve seen a few dogs running around the community
without their owners nearby and I’ve received some anxious phone messages from Chapman
Woods residents about their lost pets. Luckily, through word-of-mouth and calls to neighbors the
dogs were returned to their homes. To facilitate the news of our lost or found pets, I’m putting
together an email group that will immediately reach everyone on the list. Sending one email will
inform everyone on the list about our area’s lost or found dogs. Let me know if you would like
to be included. Let me know you’re a dog lover and send it to [email protected].
With the cooling weather and the falling leaves we begin the season of festive entertaining.
The Giannottas are hosting this year’s Martini Party on October 10th in their beautiful backyard.
You can choose from a standard gin or vodka martini, try one of the fun specialty drinks we’re
planning or have a glass of wine. The creatively delicious food is being catered again this year
by Terry Madigan. No need to bring anything except your desire for a fun afternoon of food and
drink. You’ll see me there—I’ve been the bartender for this event for the past three years!
MICHAEL RUSZCZYNSKI, Publisher
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Chapman Woods
Association
Board of Directors
MANNY GRACE, President
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . 449-7450
CARTER FREEMAN, Treasurer
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . 796-5240
ARMIDA BAYLON, Social Co-Chair
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390-3751
CYNTHIA ROSEDALE, Social Co-Chair
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 795-4294
CHARLOTTE SCHULTZ, Secretary
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . 795-1991
JOSIE BERINGER, Membership Chair
[email protected]. . . . . . . . 744-0229
MICHAEL RUSZCZYNSKI, Publisher
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . 449-0989
LORETTA HOFFMAN, Advertising
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . 395-9901
DENNIS CLOUGHERTY, Neighborhood Watch
[email protected]. . . . . . 796-3275
GERIE O’CONNOR, Co-Block Representative
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . 796-7494
ROB CURTISS, Co-Block Representative
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . 396-9308
TOM RIKE, Filming
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-8969
DICK PATTON, Filming and Security Liaison
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . 796-5537
BRIAN REID, Zoning
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . 793-7992
DENNIS LEE, County Liaison
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . 229-9951
crown city web works
website design & development
by
marketing professional
and 12-year Woods resident
noreen cruz
626 318.3327
www.crowncitywebworks.com
KARLENE MORRIS, WOW Representative
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-3214
BILL JOHNSTON, At-Large Member
[email protected]. . . . . . 792-2604
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Your Chapman Woods Board is still in the
process of forming a committee for the
purpose of reviewing and updating the
Chapman Woods Association By-laws.
The Board needs non-board residents
to serve on this committee. If interested
please contact MANNY GRACE or email
him at [email protected]
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CHAPMAN WOODS CALL
Chapman Woods Block Representatives
Your Block Rep plays a vital communication role within our neighborhood and between
neighbors. They are our messengers of printed neighborhood news and the Chapman
Woods directory. They also relate any important information you may have to members of
the Chapman Woods Association Board.
Do you know your Block Rep? If not, check the list below. Give your Block Rep a call or
send them an e-mail letting them know what’s going on in your “neck of the Woods.”
Know Your Block Representative
ROB CURTISS , Co-Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369-9308 . . . . . . [email protected]
GERIE O’CONNOR, Co-Coordinator. . . . . . . . . . . 796-7494. . . . . . . [email protected]
California Boulevard
Lotus Avenue
3333, 3344, and 3403. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BETTY THOMSON
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449-1755
525 and 535. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ROB & ALISON CURTISS
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396-9308
3415, 3435, 3455, 3469. . . . . . . ELIZABETH REYNOLDS
[no email address]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 792-9149
851 and 909. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JUDY BEAUDET
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .795-4537
3500 block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NANCY MILLER
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356-3600
Madre Street
3600 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARTHA LEOS
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-0210
October 2010
THE CALL
December 2010
11/8— Flyers to Block Reps
11/19 — Advertising & Article Deadline
11/26 — Deliver to Residents
Submissions to The Call should be
sent via email by the due date to
[email protected]
When sending pictures via email,
please send .jpg or .pdf file types.
If you don’t have access to the
internet, please drop off your
news to 3636 Locksley Drive,
the SACKS’ home.
500 block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BETTY THOMSON
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449-1755
Chapea Road
600 block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PATTY ZUBER
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 440-0986
ADVERTISING RATES
All Chapea Road. . . . . . . . . . . . .MARY JAYNE JOHNSTONE
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-9603
700 and 800 blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LILLIAN HUNA
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-0279
Chapman Woods Road
Mountain View Avenue
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All Chapman Woods Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . .BETTY THOMSON
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449-1755
3500 block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KARLENE TRIPOD
[no email address]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .449-3976
Del Mar Boulevard
3600 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CORAL REID
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 793-7992
3500 block (South Side). . . . . . . . MARY ANN ORTOLANO
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-1647
San Pasqual Street
3600 block (South Side). . . . . . . . . . . . DONNA LOCKHART
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .793-4938
3300 and 3400 blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JANE MCANIFF
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-0096
Grayburn Road
3500 block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIMI STOLPE
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298-6992
3300 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SUSAN STONE REY
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .577-9393
3400 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL NACHABE
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-8455
3600 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CYNTHIA DILLS
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449-0668
Thorndale Road
3500 block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LILLY DUNN
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 744-1819
3300 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MICHAEL RUSZCZYNSKI
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449-0989
3600 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID ROLFE
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578-1529
3500 block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GAYLE TANAKA
[email protected].. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796-1546
Halstead Street
3600 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .REBECCA DIMMOCK
[no email address]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .792-5126
All Halstead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ELIZABETH REYNOLDS
[no email address]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .792-9149
Vallombrosa Drive
Huntington Drive
All Huntington Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YANHONG ZHOU
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .792-0819
Ivydale Court
All Ivydale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARIA GUNNELL
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-0859
Locksley Drive
3500 and 3600 blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GABI SACKS
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568-8323
600 block (even numbers). . . . . . . . . . . . MARIA GUNNELL
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .796-0859
600 block (odd numbers). . . . . . ROB & ALISON CURTISS
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396-9308
700 block, 808 – 840. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ANN RIKE
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405-8969
851-888. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JUDY BEAUDET
[email protected] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .795-4537
Yorkshire Road
Lombardy Road
3300 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BRETT MARX
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .696-3533
3300 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JANET SAURENMAN
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .793-8633
3400 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MARGE O’CONNOR
[no email address]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .792-7876
3400 and 3500 blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . JEANNE HEILMAN
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . .793-2302
3500 block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JENNIFER URIARTE
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .744-0559
3600 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SHARON GIANNOTTA
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 577-4892
3600 block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EVELINE SY
[email protected]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .795-4139
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Consider advertising in The Call to
support our association.
Send e-mail to
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more information.
The Rosemead Project
(How are you coping
with the traffic?)
by GABI SACKS
As the Rosemead project continues on,
your Chapman Woods Board and Kohl’s
Committee Representatives would like
your feedback in order to let the County
know how we are dealing with the traffic
and congestion. For example, since some
streets have been designated “closed”
due to construction, has the traffic
decreased on your street or increased
on your street? How about the noise
level during the construction? Please let
us know as soon as you can. You can
email
[email protected],
[email protected]
October 2010
CHAPMAN WOODS CALL
Milestones
40TH ANNIVERSARY
Congratulations to SHARON and STEVE
GIANNOTTA of Lombardy Road who just
celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
They commemorated the occasion this
summer by taking a PAUL GAUGUIN cruise
to the Society Islands in Tahiti. The cruise was
the trip of a lifetime—with crystal-clear warm
water for snorkeling, spectacular food and
perfect weather. Each island was different and
incredibly beautiful.
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First Time Back Since 1951!
by MICHAEL RUSZCZYNSKI
During a recent open house at 3320
Thorndale, SUSAN STONE REY greeted
PATRICIA WICKERSHAM NEWTON who
returned to tour the house she lived in as a
young girl. Mrs. Newton lived in the house from
1944-1951. She enjoyed walking through
each room telling interesting tidbits and stories
to us and her daughter, KAREN NEWTON.
She described the landscaping of the front
and back yards and the beautiful view they
had of the grass baseball field behind Willard
Elementary School (now an asphalt parking
lot). I particularly enjoyed hearing about the
construction of the house next door—which
happens to be my house, built in 1946!
Coyotes in Chapman Woods
Animal owners please beware of the
coyotes that wander down from the hills
into our neighborhood. They may look like
mangy dogs, but they are actually wild
animals that can be dangerous, especially
to our pets. One of our neighbors west
of Madre recently lost her dog to a
coyote. Please try to keep your animals
inside if you can. Do not have pet food
or water dishes outside the house—the
food attracts both harmless and troubling
critters. Please let us know if you see the
coyotes or have had any problems.
Whom to Call . . .
Neighborhood Helpers and Resources
SHARON & STEVE GIANNOTTA celebrate 40 years in Tahiti
ENGAGEMENTS
More great GIANNOTTA news: SHARON and
STEVE GIANNOTTA are thrilled to announce
the engagement of their daughter, ROBYN, to
ANDREW MOSS of Sierra Madre. The couple
met as undergraduates at USC. ANDREW
proposed to ROBYN on July 23, 2010 at a
Dodger game during the “Kiss Cam” feature. It
can be viewed on www.youtube.com by looking
for “Andrew and Robyn’s Engagement.” They
have not yet chosen a wedding date.
KAREN NEWTON with her mother PATRICIA
WICKERSHAM NEWTON on a tour of the
house she lived in more than 60 years ago
Dog Walking Club
If anyone is interested in forming a
dog-walking club, please contact
MINDY JOHNSON at 3645
Thorndale Road
Seasonal Reminders
by GABI SACKS
As the leaves are turning colors and are
starting to fall from our trees, remember some
pointers for the Woods and yourself.
• As the days get darker earlier, please set
some lights in your home on automatic
timers.
Engaged: ANDREW MOSS and ROBYN GIANNOTTA
Recent Passings
(3rd Week of September 2010)
JANE YOUNG
(3500 block of Yorkshire)
BETTY RIEHL
(3500 block of Thorndale)
Planning on throwing a shindig in the near
future? SAM ORTOLANO, professional solo
jazz acoustic guitarist, and Chapman Woods
resident is available for hire to provide musical
background for dinner parties, weddings,
formal gatherings, cocktail hours or any
other special event. SAM has many years
experience performing and specializes in
instrumental renditions from the 40’s, 50’s and
60’s. You can check out SAM and his music at
www.myspace.com/guitar678music.
SAM
can be reached at (626) 755-0293 or
[email protected].
Submitted by: SAM & MARY ANN ORTOLANO
(block rep), CW resident since 1994.
Passings
CATHY HOTCHKIN
I would like to inform my friends and neighbors
of the death of my wife, CATHY. She died on
June 24th here at home after a long fight with
PSP, a form of Parkinson’s disease.
You have probably seen her in the
neighborhood enjoying the Woods with her
incredible caretakers. Several great caregivers
are available if anyone needs them. Call
ED HOTCHKIN for information or email
[email protected]
• Lock your car doors and leave nothing of
value on the seats.
• Turn off those sprinklers after the next heat
wave! Last year I turned them off for the
season in late November. This year, I plan to
turn them off earlier—right after the October
heat wave that we usually get.
• Think about hiring a rain gutter cleaner to
remove leaves and debris (nests) from your
gutters.
• When the rains begin, fertilize your grass!
CATHY HOTCHKIN with a care-giver
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October 2010
CONVALESCENT AID SOCIETY
by LYNDA PATTON
In continuous operation since 1923, the
Convalescent Aid Society (“CAS”) provides
assistance to residents needing medical
equipment for in-home use at no charge and
without time restraints. Today the organization
serves some 11,000 clients in the greater San
Gabriel Valley area including Pasadena, Glendale,
and Burbank.
For many years CAS ran a thrift shop to support
itself and needs of its clients. In the late 1990’s
CAS received a large financial gift from the estate
of a prominent Pasadena resident. The Foothill
Boulevard property was purchased that could
adequately house a client service center and
provide storage space for the thousands of pieces
of equipment to be loaned. Through grant monies a
truck was purchased for pick-up and deliveries of
larger pieces of medical equipment.
Michael P. Hatch, CFP©, JD
Financial Advisor & Principal
[email protected]
35 North Lake Avenue
Suite 600
Pasadena, CA 91101
The need for CAS service continues to grow with
the difficult economic conditions.
Thank you Women
remembering CAS.
CAS office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30
am to 4:30 pm to arrange for a loan of medical
equipment. Volunteers are always welcome in the
office or as warehouse assistants.
Chapman Woods residents are always welcome to
stop by and become familiar with this great operation.
Donations of new and used medical equipment
are always welcome.
(left to right) JESSE AVILA, LYNDA PATTON,
HAL HENNACY, DAN MALJANIAN
Ph: 626.440.5995
Fax: 626.440.5998
www.tsgadvisor.com
Convalescent Aid Society is a non-profit
organization and is entirely funded by private
donations, grants and endowments.
of
the
Woods
for
Two long-time Chapman Woods residents serve
important positions at CAS: LYNDA PATTON,
Board President and HAL HENNACY, Treasurer.
Convalescent Aid Society
3255 E. Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA
626/793-1696
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October 2010
Memories of the House
We Built in 1947
by SHEILA CROWDER
I am a longtime resident of Chapman Woods
and wish to share some of the things I
remember from years gone by.
As a young married couple, my husband,
ED CROWDER, and I bought a lot at 3560
Mountain View Avenue with a wonderful view
of the San Gabriel Mountains. The year was
1947 and this lot had been a victory garden
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be in our new home finally
in June of 1948. However,
in February 1949 we had
a big snowstorm and all
of our new plants were
frozen!
Wilson
and
Willard
Schools were just blocks
away and, at that time, the
Rose Parade Floats were
on display on the Wilson
playground. As you can
imagine, we had many visitors on our street.
As time went on, we had two children, JEFF
and CINDY, who grew up enjoying Chapman
Woods and attending the schools nearby. Our
front yard was the neighborhood baseball
diamond and our living room a place for board
games for all of the children in the area. Good
times were had by all.
Newly constructed 3560 Mountain View in 1948
during World War II. At that time, three lots to
the east of us were still empty. We contracted
to have our home built and it took 9 months
to complete because building supplies were
not readily available. We were so delighted to
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The snowstorm of February 1949!
home in Chapman Woods has just been sold.
It was difficult to leave the home we built,
raised our family, and lived in for more than
60 years because Chapman Woods is such a
wonderful place to live.
One of the big events of the year was the
summer barbecue at the Boys Club behind
Willard Elementary. Many of the residents of
Chapman Woods attended.
I am now residing in Baywood Court in Castro
Valley, California to be close to my daughter.
My son lives fairly close in Sacramento.
My husband died in July of 2008 and our
3560 Mountain View as it looks today
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Women of the Woods
October 2010
WOW Members
to Contact
In August, PAT JOHNSTON again hosted
the WOW’s for another entertaining and
informative discussion with RUDD RUDLUFF,
antiquarian and internationally known estate
appraiser. Members each brought a special
family treasure for RUDD to examine and
characterize. His entertaining revelations
about the history, uses, and values of the items
delighted and sometimes amazed everyone.
Chairwoman
SALLY BIRGE
577-0298
Cards (Get Well, Sympathy, etc.)
ELIZABETH REDOGLIA
792-0298
Who knew that the most valuable part of an
old lamp might be the original electrical socket
or that those slightly risque bronze statuettes
could be worth several thousands of dollars.
One charming and prized bisque statuette
turned out to date back to 1762, and another
resident’s miniature desk clock is worth as
much as 50 thousand dollars.
Singles
SALLY BIRGE
577-0298
Cosmetic Donations
KARLENE MORRIS
796-3214
Magazines
ROSEMARY DILLS
(from left to right) JOAN WHITMORE, SALLY BIRGE, AMY
CALLISTER (hostess) and former CW resident DIANA MENKES
WOW’s silver appraisal meeting (left to right), NANCY FREEMAN,
ANITA HIGGINBOTHAM, CATHY GUNTHER, RUDD RUDLUFF
On October 12, WOW’s plan to enjoy a walking tour
of Old Pasadena led by a docent from Pasadena
Heritage. All residents should mark their calendars
for the Annual Chapman Woods Holiday Party on
Sunday, December 5 from 5 to 8 pm. A committee
of WOW’s is busy planning to make this favorite
annual event more special than ever.
WOW meetings are free and all residents
are welcome. To be added to the mailing list
and join in the friendship, fun and community
service, call SALLY BIRGE at (626) 577-0298.
WOW-WOW’S NEWS & EVENTS
The Wow-Wow’s celebrated the Fourth of
July in the beautiful home and garden of
KARLENE MORRIS. SALLY BIRGE furnished
delicious beef tri-tip roasts that KARLENE
cooked to perfection. The ladies looked
so festive wearing red, white and blue and
enjoyed alfresco dining.
KARLENE MORRIS & ELIZABETH REDOGLIA
Speaking of colors, the hostess for our Labor
Day celebration, AMY CALLISTER, chose
an all white theme “Never Wear White After
Labor Day!” What a hoot to see everyone in
white, sitting amongst a pure white dining
motif. CONNIE KOFAHL treated the ladies
to a Honey-Baked ham and everyone showed
their cooking skills by completing the menu.
449-3853
Emergency Preparedness
BETTY GAVIGAN
795-0309
Meals
(to homes with illness or special needs)
AMY CALLISTER or SALLY BIRGE
796-2614 or 577-0298
The women will next meet in late October with
another wine and dinner party.
NEW COSMETICS WANTED
The mailing list includes about 20 women
who live alone in Chapman Woods. So if this
describes you, please don’t miss this fun group
who would love to see new faces. Just call
SALLY BIRGE at (626) 577-0298. She will
even pick you up, bring you to the events, and
guarantee a great time!
The Women of the Woods participate in many fund
raising activities. One of our most successful is the
gathering of unused cosmetics, toothbrushes and
toothpaste. We distribute these to local women’s
groups. Under the direction of KARLENE MORRIS,
the group has provided hundreds of much needed
items to grateful women. Please call KARLENE at
(626) 796-3214 to make arrangements to drop
off your donations at her house. Please call her first
because she travels a great deal.
(see the WOW contacts in the upper right
corner of this page)
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PARADISE ON YORKSHIRE
by LORETTA HOFFMAN
The 3600 Block of Yorkshire Road held their
3rd Annual Progressive Dinner Party “Paradise
on Yorkshire.” Many of the residents spent the
afternoon through late evening moving from house
to house as they participated in this progressive
dinner. The delightful evening began at the home of
HARRY and SANDY CAMPBELL. While engaging
in conversation and exquisite appetizers, neighbors
were entertained by the LACHSA Combo (soon
to play at Monterey Jazz Festival). The next stop
was the home of PETER HUGHES. Along with his
girlfriend, ROBERTA PAPE, they wowed everyone
by serving a traditional Philippine roasted pig (applein-mouth and all) with delicious chutneys and
accompanying side dishes. The happy neighbors
wined and dined. As time marched on, so did the
group. As a finale, they landed at the home of BOB
and LORETTA HOFFMAN for swimming (mainly
the kids), a fire pit, desserts, more beverages, and
lots of very lively chatter.
CAROLYN, WAYNE, ISH, & BOB delivering something tasty!
LUIS MENA & his girlfriend NICOLE
Once again a successful event was enjoyed by all on
Yorkshire. A big Thank You to all who participated!
LACHSA combo entertaining the guests
JULIUS HOFFMAN & ISH MANZANARES imitating the dinner
PETER HUGHES & neice LEILANI
JOSIE & DAVID BERINGER with HARRY & SANDY CAMPBELL
LORETTA HOFFMAN & ROBERTA PAPE
Thank you Pasadena!
We are honored to be voted “Best Senior Living in Pasa
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October 2010
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Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 356-2600
www.pasadenaoaks.com
• Located on over 30 acres with
Breathtaking Landscaped Gardens with Walking Paths
• Elegant Restaurant-Style Dining
• Spacious Studios, One Bedroom, and Two Bedroom Apartments with Kitchens
• Private Patios or Balconies in Each Unit
• Daily Trash Removal and Bed Making
• Weekly Housekeeping and Linen Service
• Transportation Services 7-Days a Week
• Monthly Calendar of Activities,
Entertainment and Events
• Complimentary Laundry Facilities
• Fitness Classes
• Pool and Jacuzzi
• Library
And Our Assisted Living...
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• Private and Semi-Private Rooms
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• 24-Hour Care
• Beautiful Landscaped Gardens
365 El Nido
Pasadena, CA 91107
License# 197605949
October 2010
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ANNUAL SUMMER BBQ AND POOL PARTY
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Service Meat — U.S.D.A. Prime and Choice Beef
Fresh Seafood and Sushi Department
Farm Fresh Quality Produce
Fresh Floral Department
Service Deli & Hot Foods
Boar’s Head Meats & Cheeses
Peet’s Brewed Coffee
Hot Service Bakery
Fine Wine Department
Home Delivery Available
Open 24 Hours Daily
Double Coupons Every Day!
Corner of San Gabriel Boulevard & Huntington Drive
(626) 535-9091
Visit us on the web at howsmarkets.com
October 2010
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ADVERTISER SPOTLIGHT
POST ALARM
Former Police Chief SAM POST founded Post
Alarm Systems in 1956. His basic principle was
a commitment to the highest quality of service.
This commitment continues today marked by
strong family involvement. SAM’s son, BILL and
BILL’s wife, LOIS assumed leadership in 1970.
They have always maintained SAM’s original vision
of quality service. We are proud at Post Alarm to
say the third generation is now involved with their
daughter GINA and son ROBERT. Post is one of
the oldest businesses in the Pasadena area that
has maintained the same ownership since the day
we opened. At Post Alarm Systems our mission
statement is “A commitment of 100% client
satisfaction with an emphasis on being proactive,
FULL INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
• Space Planning
• Color Consultation
• Kitchen and Bath Remodel
Baylon Design Group
Armida Baylon
• Custom Furnishing & Upholstery
Interior Designer — ASID Affiliate
• Window Treatments
Phone: (626) 390-3751
Fax: (626) 796-6891
[email protected]
• Staging
determining the client’s needs, and then exceeding
the client’s expectation of those needs.”
We strive to provide our customers with the
highest quality service and the most advanced
products in the industry. We do this by providing
our own installation, service, monitoring and patrol,
which allows us the ability to maintain quality and
excellent customer service.
SAM POST, back when he was a police sergeant and a colleague
We believe a patrol service should be individualized,
not stamped from a mold and sold as if “one size
fits all.” We pride ourselves in taking the time to
get to know your unique needs and expectations.
Then we design a service that matches those
requirements. Unlike many of the companies out
there, we will also be there years down the line to
provide the same consistent, reliable service you
have come to expect.
A personal message from BILL POST:
“I would like to personally invite you to come to our
main office, tour our monitoring facility and meet
our personnel. Come see the people who take pride
in the safety of your family, home and business.”
Proudly Protecting the
Residents of Chapman Woods
Serving Your Community for over 50 Years!
We Specialize In:
• Professional Burglar and Fire Alarm Installation
• Our Own Local Monitoring Facility
• Commercial and Residential Armed Patrol Service and
Alarm Response
• CCTV and Card Access Systems
• 24-Hour Expert Systems Repair and Service
(800) 654-7678
Serving Your
Community for
over 50 Years!
www.postalarm.com
We can monitor almost any existing security system.
No long-term contracts.
We invite you to visit our new location: 47 East Saint Joseph Street, Arcadia, CA 91006
ACO 1843
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• direct mail advertising
• digital printing
• color laser printing
• ink jet addressing
• postal discounts
October 2010
• variable data printing
• data base management
• press kits
• VCR/DVD, tubes etc.
• postcards, letters, self mailers
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Mailing • Printing • graPhic Design
lists • Data entry • Processing
626.568.8700
California Marketing
134 Waverly Drive, Pasadena 91105
•• Alterations
•• Bedspreads
•• Wet Cleaning
•• Stain Removal Specialist
•• Guaranteed Whitest Whites
•• Drapery Cleaning
•• Free In-Home Estimates
mise
Our Pro
Always use pure-distilled solvent
Pre-treat each & every garment
Orders ready on time
Be enviromentally friendly
Clothes guaranteed to be odor-free
Never tolerate broken buttons
Esteem Cleaners
3703 Huntington Dr.
(at Rosemead Blvd.)
Pasadena, CA 91107
(626) 796-8785
www.EsteemCleaners.com
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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
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Chapman Woods Neighborhood Update Form
Street Address___________________________________________________________________
by JOSIE BERINGER
Adults in the Household
If you are new to Chapman Woods
or did not get your information to the
membership director so that your listing
could be included in the 2009–2010
Directory, we still would love to hear
from you. Please send your contact
information (including an e-mail
address) to me, JOSIE BERINGER,
at [email protected]
or drop it off at 3642 Yorkshire Road.
We always welcome your changes and
updates. We try to have information
that is as up-to-date as possible.
First Name_______________________ Last Name________________________________
We will be creating the new 2011–
2012 directory in the next six months
and would like it to be as complete and
up-to-date as possible.
Please make these changes to your
current Chapman Woods Residential
Directory:
Profession_______________________ Telephone Number____________________________
Email Address___________________________________________________________
First Name_______________________ Last Name________________________________
Profession_______________________ Telephone Number____________________________
Email Address___________________________________________________________
First Name_______________________ Last Name________________________________
Profession_______________________ Telephone Number____________________________
Email Address___________________________________________________________
First Name_______________________ Last Name________________________________
Profession_______________________ Telephone Number____________________________
Email Address___________________________________________________________
First Names of Children in the Household
1.________________________________ 2._________________________________
3.________________________________ 4._________________________________
HOTCHKIN, EDGAR
[email protected]
(email address change)
What year did you move to Chapman Woods?:_________________________
Please send this form to: JOSIE BERINGER, 3642 Yorkshire Road, Pasadena, CA 91107
One West California Boulevard
Suite 211, Pasadena
Telephone: (626) 795-9291
Fax: (626) 795-9997
Open 7 days a week
Sunday through Thursday
8 am – 9 pm
Friday & Saturday
8 am – 10 pm
504 West Las Tunas, San Gabriel
Telephone: (626) 293-8995
Open Daily 11 am – 8 pm
CALL IN ORDERS WELCOME
Don’t forget that special birthday,
graduation or festive party!
Catering for all occasions!
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Dedicated To Your Chapman Woods Neighborhood
Honesty and professionalism are my guiding principles when working
with every buyer and seller for their real estate needs. If you or
someone you know is in the market to buy or sell a home please
contact me.
Melissa McWilliams
Realtor
(626) 356-8119 Direct
(626) 394-2929 Cell
388 South Lake Ave
Pasadena CA, 91101
[email protected]
DRE# 01878513
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Stroll. Sample. Savor.
At the home of Phaedra and Mark Ledbetter:
The historic Laurabelle A. Robinson house, Pasadena
Sunday, October 10, 2010 • 4 to 7 p.m.
Experience gourmet specialties from top restaurants in the
San Gabriel Valley, complemented by a wide variety of California
wines and breweries.
• Silent and Live Auction
• Entertainment
Proceeds benefit special needs children and adults at AbilityFirst’s
Lawrence L. Frank Center and Pasadena Work Center.
Tickets available online at www.abilityfi rst.org beginning August 16.
For sponsorship, donation or participation
information, contact Julia Cody,
Special Events Manager,
at 626.243.4852 or
jcody@abilityfi rst.org
presented
by
Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
Bristol Farms
The Bruery
Cafe 140 South
Craftsman Brewing Company
Doña Rosa Bakery & Taqueria
El Cholo Cafe
Elements Kitchen
Gale’s Restaurant
Green Street Restaurant
Julienne Fine Foods &
Celebrations
Kensington Caterers
LAMILL COFFEE
La Grande Orange Café
La Nueva Posada
Langdon Shiverick Imports
Loring Wine Company
Marston’s Restaurant
Noir Food & Wine
Ortman Family Vineyards
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Stone Brewing Co.
Tam O’ Shanter
The Terraces at Quarry
Vineyards
Violet’s Cakes
Illustration by Miller Fong
W W W . A B I L I T Y F I R S T. O R G
SPECIAL THANKS TO
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October 2010
Steve Kenilvort
FIRST CAPITAL
Mortgage Consultant
Direct: (626) 535-2955

PURCHASE OR
REFINANCE

HISTORICALLY LOW
RATES

REDUCE MONTHLY
PAYMENTS

CHAPMAN WOODS
RESIDENT SINCE 1997
[email protected]
BIG O T I R E S
Big O Tires
Dunlop
Falken
Michelin
Uniroyal
Fulda
and more!
Alignments
Struts
Brakes
Tires
Instant Financing O.A.C
(See store for details)
Goodyear
BF Goodrich
Yokohama
Shocks
Wheels
(626) 793-6410
112 S. Rosemead Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
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FEEDS 8-10 PEOPLE
• Ribs or Ribs & Chicken Combo
$75
• Ranch Style Beans
• Cole Slaw
+tax
PRE-ORDER NOW
or call ahead and we’ll
have it all ready when
you get here!
TWOHEY’S RESTAURANT
1224 N. Atlantic Blvd. • Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 284-7387 • www.twoheys.com
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October 2010
NextGen story
[No. 5,459]
Second time around.
Jesús Arellano began experiencing a familiar sensation. Burning,
like indigestion, turned to chest and back pain. He began to sweat.
Having had a heart attack three years earlier, Jesús immediately
recognized the symptoms.
A local emergency room confirmed his suspicions. Within minutes, Jesús
was being transferred by ambulance to Methodist Hospital. As a
county-designated STEMI receiving center, Methodist Hospital has the
equipment, trained staff and proven track record to provide the fastest possible care for heart attack patients.
A cardiologist quickly reopened the artery. The relief was immediate.
It took just 42 minutes—well below the national average.
Today, Jesús is making beautiful music because…
Read the rest of his story at
www.methodisthospital.org.
If you have any of these symptoms,
call 911 immediately.
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Persistentpainordiscomfortinthechest,arms,back,neck,jaw
orstomach
Shortnessofbreath
Breakingoutinacoldsweat
Nausea
Lightheadedness