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Public invited to St.Patrick’s Day PubCrawl in Downtown

This year’s Pub Crawl will take place on Tuesday, March 17.

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Downtown Alhambra’s sixth annual PubCrawl will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.Tuesday, March 17, and will begin at Renais-sance Plaza, northeast corner of Garfield andMain. Participants will meet up with the bag-piper at 6 p.m., who will then lead the group todifferent Downtown bars.

“More bars have been added this year,” saidevent coordinator Amanda Pacheco. “Join us fora fun crawl, and don’t forget to wear your green.I can’t wait to see everyone from the previousPub Crawls, and I look forward to seeing somenew faces this year.”

Bars include Rabbit Hole, Havana House, 38Degrees, and Thai Purple.

Learn more on Facebook.com/downtownalhambra.

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Wendy’s offers 100 soft drinkvarieties from one machine

Wendy’s, at Atlantic and Commonwealth, has a state-of-the-art Coca Cola drink machine that offers 100 soft-drink variet-ies, and within a month or so, the varieties available will total150. One might call that a “miracle machine,” but Wendy’s long-time owner Anthony Weiner, describes it as a Coca Cola in-spired, Ferrari developed technology that, through non-miracu-lous means, meets the taste needs of a seemingly endlessly vari-able public. To look at the machine – a gleaming silver, space-age-like dispensing machine – is to admire its sleekness. But it’sthe internal workings – the means of producing more than 100(and soon more than 150) varieties of soft drinks flavors – thatboggles the mind, as well as the taste. With the push of thebuttons one can add a vast variety of flavors to a Coke, or BarqsRoot Beer, Powerade, or many other Coke brands, and the re-sult will be a drink with the taste of cherry, strawberry, rasp-berry, grape, lime, fruit punch, or even peach.

UnderstandingReal Estate

Gary FrueholzDILBECK REAL ESTATE

626-318-9436Gary Frueholz is a Realtor with Dilbeck RealEstate, a past member of the Alhambra Plan-ning Commission, and a certified SeniorReal Estate Specialist. Mr. Frueholz can bereached at 626-318-9436 or by e-mail [email protected]. To see all of Gary’s ar-ticles on Alhambra, visit www.garysstories.com. Gary Frueholz

Cargo Cult worshipped DC-3BY GARY FRUEHOLZ,DILBECK REAL ESTATE

Real estate has its gods.Some had names like theGreek gods Poseidon andGaia. These gods were lo-calized to specific regions ofthe world and theirpeoples.

The gods of real estatereflected the indigenouspeople’s understanding ofthe world around them.These gods also revealedthe characteristics and chal-lenges of the local real estate that people faced.

And these gods could deal with the vast dis-tances, transportation challenges, and difficultiesof food production that native people were con-fronted with on a daily basis.

One of these gods was an inanimate object. Itcould fly and cover amazing distances of real es-tate. This god was shiny and reflected the sun’slight brilliantly and would deposit food and giftsto those below.

This god also went by the name of DC-3, asin Douglas Commercial from Douglas AircraftCompany. The World War II military version ofit was called the C-47. And the people who wor-

shiped this god created the “Cargo Cults ofthe Pacific.”

Although I am a native Alhambran, I livedin Micronesia during the 1990s. During mytime living there, I heard stories of the “CargoCults” that developed during World War IIamong the countless islands to the south ofmy home on Guam.

As incredible as it sounded, the more I livedon my small island in the Pacific, it started tosound just slightly plausible.

I would hear about native people of theNew Guinea region being mystified and im-pressed with technologies they had not previ-

ously seen. During World War II, thetechnology that was deified was theDC-3.

The “Cargo Cults,” which wor-shiped the DC-3, started in Melanesiaon Papua New Guinea. The technol-ogy of airplanes was new to this part ofthe world. Initially, some of the mili-tary cargo drops were off target andlanded close to people who were na-tive to the islands. They recoveredcanned food, manufactured clothing,weapons, and tents among otherthings.

Wendy’s owner Anthony Weiner shows off the inner workings ofthe Coca Cola soft drink dispenser, which provides more than100 taste varieties.

CONTINUED ON PAGE 22BThe C-47 was the World War II military version of the DC-3.

PALM SUNDAYSERVICE

Sunday. March 29,9:30 a.m.

First UnitedMethodist Church

of Alhambra

9 N. Almansor StAlhambra, CA 91801

(626) 289-4258

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Seniors / Retirees News |Activities, Projects, Features

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Tax season is in full swing, and forAlhambra seniors and low-income in-dividuals, the Joslyn Adult RecreationCenter, 210 N. Chapel Ave., continuesto offer free tax services throughoutMarch. The service is by appointmentonly: 626-570-5056.

Blood pressure screenings are of-fered at 10 a.m. at Joslyn each monthon the second and fourth Mondays ofthe month. This month the Mondays

are March 9 and March 23.The following events are scheduled

at Joslyn In March, but check the cal-endar for additions.

On the Move - METRO informa-tional seminar at 10 a.m. Monday,March 2. Presented by Gayle McKinney.

Preserving Your Memory informa-tional seminar at 10 a.m. Tuesday,March 3. Presented by County of LosAngeles Department of Mental Health.

Happy March Birthday LuncheonCelebration at 11 a.m. Wednesday,March 4.

Bingo from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.Monday, March 16. Sponsored by AGAMedicare Options.

Powers of Attorney and Trusts at10 a.m. Thursday, March 19. This is apart of the Managing Elder Care Trusts& Medi-cal series of seminars presentedby Elder Law Attorney Carlos A. Arcos.

Benefits of Pre-Planning informa-tional seminar at 10 a.m. Tuesday,March 24. Presented by Rose Hills.

Everything You Wanted to KnowAbout In-Home Care informationalseminar at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26.Presented by Glen Park Healthy Living.

A Spa Day, described as “A BetterYou,” complete with a number of spa-like treatments, including nails, a 5-minute massage and a facial, and/or hav-ing make-up done, is scheduled from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 23.The fee is $10. Registration begins on

Friday, March 13. Registration ends onApril 10.

Registration for the annual OlderAmerican’s Brunch, scheduled for May5 (a Cinco de Mayo-themed event), be-gins on Friday, March 27. Ensure at-tendance by being one of the first to reg-ister, complete with a fee of $5.

May 30 is the scheduled date for aHealth & Fitness Expo for the commu-nity at large. The registration deadlinefor potential sponsors and vendors to be-come part of the Expo is Friday, March6. The Expo will include free healthscreenings, guest speakers and seminars,information booths, raffles, and enter-tainment throughout the day. Thoseinterested in becoming a sponsor, and/or participating as a vendor, please phone626-570-3223, or [email protected] to receive an ap-plication form.

Informational seminars are offered free,unless otherwise noted. The weekday Se-nior Nutrition Program, including specialluncheons, such as the March Happy Birth-day Luncheon Celebration, requires anadvance reservation.

Phone 626-458-4455 one day in ad-vance, weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Phone 626-570-5056 during weekdaybusiness hours for answers to other ques-tions concerning Joslyn’s activities, pro-grams, and services.

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UNDERSTANDING THE SENIOR EXPERIENCE

BY DENNIS MCFADDENRETIRED PRESIDENT/CEOATHERTON BAPTIST HOMES

Dr. Dennis E. McFadden is theforner president and CEO ofAtherton Baptist Homes, 214S. Atlantic Blvd. Alhambra.Phone him at 626-863-1768.

Depression in elderly is common experienceIf you know many seniors,

you probably know someonewho struggles with depression.“Clinical depression in the eld-erly is common. That doesn’tmean it’s normal,” saidWebMD’s Dr. JosephGoldberg.

How widespread is depres-sion among older persons? Es-timates suggest that about 6million Americans age 65 andolder are depressed. Unfortu-nately, only 10% will receivetreatment for it.

Depression in the elderly of-ten gets masked by other ail-ments or the multiple medica-tions people take to treat them.Yet, not only are seniors at riskfor depression, they areunderserved by the mentalhealth profession. Furthermore,statistics reveal that seniors havethe highest percentage of sui-cide in the country. The suiciderate in people ages 80-84 ismore than double that of thepopulation at large.

Depression also takes a tollon the health of seniors gener-ally. It doubles an older person’srisk of cardiac diseases and in-creases their dying when they

become ill. Studies of nursinghome residents have shown thatdepression decreases their like-lihood of rehabilitation aftersurgery or illness.

Risk factors for depressionamong the elderly include be-ing female, being single, lack ofa social support system, stress-ful life events, side effects fromcertain medications, a familyhistory of depression, markedfear of death, isolation, past sui-cide attempts, living withchronic or severe pain, a historyof depression, recent death inthe family, and substance abuse.

What can you do to assistthe senior in your life who maybe struggling with signs of de-pression?

• Don’t pooh-pooh theirsymptoms. Normal bereave-ment does not lead to losing in-terest in food and activities forweeks on end. Dr. Joel E.Streim, professor of geriatricpsychiatry at the University ofPennsylvania, advises that anysuch behavior lasting more thantwo weeks should be suspectedas depression.

• Engage them in conversa-tion about how they feel. Theloss of a spouse, giving up driv-ing, or receiving a life-alteringmedical diagnosis cannot be

dismissed easily. Active listen-ing and honoring the senior’semotional state brings themboth comfort and support.

• Be alert for the signs. Ex-cessive hand wringing, unusualagitation or grumpiness, or act-ing “like a cat on a hot tin roof,”for instance, may signal deeperstruggles with distress. Manyseniors will not want to “be aburden” or may not have the in-trospective savvy to identify

their malaise as a “depression”requiring a physician’s assis-tance.

• Don’t tell them how theyfeel. If an older person deniesthat they are depressed, tellingthem that they are, that theyneed drugs, or that you willbook an appointment for themwith a therapist will likely meet

with stubborn or angry resis-tance. Approaching the matterbehaviorally by picking up onclues such as a report of insom-nia and discussing that symp-tom may facilitate conversationleading into discussion aboutthe depression.

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The Senior Outing program in March is trans-porting seniors, who registered in February, toOjai on Thursday, March 12, and the JapaneseGarden and the Sherman Oaks Galleria onMonday, March 23. To find out if space is stillavailable, please phone 626-570-5056.

Space is available for the April Senior Out-ings - registration day is Tuesday, March 3. Theoutings include Downtown Ventura from 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9, and LosAngeles County Arboretum and Sierra Madrefrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 21. Bothtrips are $12 each.

Just a hop, skip, and a jump up the coast fromAlhambra, Ventura has everything that one mightwant to see and experience in a beach commu-nity and the best collection of quirky shops andunique restaurants that will fill all the needs of adedicated shopper, with a brief break for some-thing to eat.

The outing to the Arboretum in Arcadia andvisit to the City of Sierra Madre is just a hopaway from Alhambra, making a pleasant day witha short commute. The Arboretum and Botanic

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Depression in elderly commonjust “pull themselves up by their bootstraps.” The bereavement re-sulting from a long and loving marriage, the chemical changes in thebody due to drug interactions, or a complex set of behaviors leadingto greater and greater isolation do not lend themselves readily to peptalks and well-intentioned exhortations to “buck up.” Clincial de-pression presents medical aspects that require the intervention of aphysician.

• Don’t make things worse by doing everything for them. Well-intentioned efforts to take over areas of a senior’s life may only makethe depression worse by reinforcing the impression that the older adultis incapable and worthless. When faced with a depressed senior, it isoften the easiest, but hardly ever the best, solution to simply take overthe tasks and functions that the older person struggles to complete.Assistance here may involve helping the person divide the larger taskinto discrete and manageable steps.

• Make an effort to participate in the care planning. HIPAA (pri-vacy) laws restrict what a clinician can tell a third party without writ-ten permission. If it is appropriate, having the senior in your life in-clude you in the allowed communications from the medical person-nel can be immensely helpful. And, even if that does not happen, youcan certainly call the physician and report your observations aboutthe elder in order to assist in the treatment.

As always, the benefits of residing in a senior living retirementcommunity such as Atherton Homes in Alhambra addresses many ofthese senior concerns.

The social model helps prevent isolation, the cadre of trained caregivers specialize in the issues facing seniors in various stages and statesof wellness, and the presence on a single campus of additional levelsof care allows for smooth transitions between acute care hospitals andat-home living.

www.cityofsierramadre.com, describes the city as “a hid-den jewel,” where visitors can enjoy lunch on theirown with a variety of shopping and fine diningopportunities.

Coming up as Senior Outing destinations inMay, with registration on Tuesday, April 7, rid-ers will experience the iconic Griffith Observa-tory and “shopping till you drop” at the Ameri-cana at Brand from 1:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thurs-day, May 14. The fee is $12.

Americana at Brand is a shopping destinationto scores of Southern Californians while theGriffith Observatory offers participants a choiceof planetarium shows (extra charge) and greatviewing experiences in the dark, with free publictelescopes and knowledgeable observatory staff.

Santa Monica on Farmers Market Day isscheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May27. The fee is $12.

Outing participants will experience the Farm-ers Market, which is yearly shared by 900,000shoppers, and will have ample time for open ex-ploration and lunch (not included) at a tasty eat-ery.

The Senior Outing Program begins its tradi-tional “Summer at the Beach” trips in June withoutings to Venice from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Friday, June 12, and Marina Del Rey from 10a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 26. Both tripsare $12. Registration is on Tuesday, May 12. Grabthe summer hat, the camera, and the appetiteand enjoy.

For more information about the Senior Outingprogram, phone 626-570-5056 during weekdaybusiness hours.

Family caregivers in Alhambra and the surrounding SanGabriel Valley area now have a new resource available tothem locally. The USC Family Caregiver Support Center,formerly called the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Cen-ter, in collaboration with Marguerite Gardens, welcomeslocal family caregivers to participate in its new educationalprograms.

The USC Family Caregiver Support Center is intro-ducing a new monthly Family Caregiver Support Groupwhich meets on the second Wednesday of each month andan educational series called Caring Conversations on thefourth Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Bothprograms will be offered at Marguerite Gardens, 700 N.Stoneman Ave., Alhambra.

These two programs are aimed at helping familycaregivers cope with the stress of caring for a family mem-

ber or friend with a chronic condition, such as Alzheimer’sdisease or stroke, and will address common issues that oc-cur within a family caregiving situation.

“Studies have shown that family caregivers who seek helpand support from multiple sources are better equipped tosurvive and thrive during their caregiving journey.Caregiving is a difficult road and often leads people to iso-late themselves ... which is the opposite of what they shouldbe doing,” said Dr. Donna Benton, director of the USCFamily Caregiver Support Center.

“We want to offer caregivers the opportunity to makeconnections with others who are experiencing the samething and can relate to what they are going through.”

The USC Family Caregiver Support Center is a pro-gram of the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.The center is committed to providing comprehensive sup-

port services for family caregivers. The services are innova-tive, flexible, accessible, and personalized. The center pro-vides free services for caregivers age 18 and over in LosAngeles County to aid in their caregiving process. The ser-vices available through the center include information andreferral, education and training events, support groups,family consultations, online services, and respite.

Caregivers can use these services on the phone, in per-son, or online. It is funded in part by the California De-partment of Mental Health and the Los Angeles CountyArea Agency on Aging.

The USC Family Caregiver Support Center operates from8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Please phonethe USC Family Caregiver Support Center at toll-free 855-USC-6060 (855-872 - 6060) for reservations and informa-tion.

Family caregivers find support locally in Alhambra

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Health & Medical News|Hospitals, Physicians, Dentists, Facilities

Dr. Dara Gashparova, D.D.S. is located at 1933 W Valley Blvd. Readers with dentalquestions or concerns should contact her at 626-289-6131, or e-mail [email protected].

AskDr. Dara,

DDSWhile you are sleeping, your mouth

may be very active. Bruxism is a condition where a per-

son grinds or clenches his teeth uncon-sciously. It often occurs at night. Becauseof that, it can be difficult to figure outon your own that you grind your teeth.Here are some signs that could help.

A dull headache, more often in themorning.

A sore jaw.Tooth sensitivity to heat, cold, or

brushing.How can you help yourself?

Reduce stress. Stress is one majorcause of teeth grinding, so start with fig-

Train yourself not to clench yourjaw during the day. If you notice thatyour jaw is tense or that your teeth areclenched together, practice relaxing thejaw by placing the tip of your tonguebetween your teeth.

Add calcium and magnesiumsupplements to your diet. Calcium andmagnesium are necessary for propermuscle function and nervous systemhealth.Ask your dentist for help

Your dentist will be able to examineyour mouth and jaw for signs such as:

Jaw tenderness.Worn-down teeth.Fractured crowns or fillings.If your jaw or teeth are misaligned,

your dentist will recommend treatmentto correct the fit of your teeth.

Dentists also recommend that youwear a mouth guard or splint at nightto protect your teeth from the wear anddamage caused by grinding.

I can’t stop grinding myteeth – Can dentists help?

uring out how to handle your stress.Massages. Massage the muscles in

your neck, shoulders, and face beforeyou go to sleep. Use your fingers andpalms to massage the sides of your head,forehead, and jaw in calming circularmotions.

Soak a washcloth in hot water andhold it against your cheek in front ofyour earlobe. This will help your musclesto relax and unclench.

Avoid caffeine in the afternoon. Trynot to drink coffee and energy drinksafter 4 p.m. Caffeine is a stimulant thatwill make it more difficult for you to re-lax your mind and the muscles of yourjaw, especially at night.

Avoid alcohol. Though alcohol maymake it easier for you to fall asleep, itwill make your sleep less restful and in-crease your teeth grinding

Stop chewing on non-foods. Stopyourself from stress-related habits thathave to do with your mouth. For ex-ample, if you tend to chew on pencils orpens when you are stressed out, youshould eliminate that habit. If this is par-ticularly challenging, you can chew gumor suck on a mint whenever you havethe urge to chew on non-foods. Slowlywean yourself off of them.

Mouth guards are made of hardacrylic or rubber material and fit overeither your upper or lower teeth. Theycan be custom-fitted by your dentist orcan be purchased over the counter.

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HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 3/2015PAGE 6B

For Your Good Health

Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has been a physi-cal therapist for more than 30 years, specializ-ing in integrative manual therapy, using a ho-listic approach. She can be reached at YonemotoPhysical Therapy, 55 S. Raymond Ave, Suite100, Alhambra 91801. Sheila also offers a“Chinese Energy” exercise class. Phone 626-576-0591 for more information or visitwww.yonemoto.com

Over the counter can be less costlybut tends to be soft and can dislodgeduring teeth grinding.

A custom-made mouth guard will fityour teeth better and will create less dis-comfort. Many insurance dental plansnow cover Night Guard.

Your dentist will be able to assesswhich treatments will work best for youdepending on the severity of your symp-toms.


Dr. Dara –

BY SHEILA YONEMOTO, PTScoliosis brings to mind a curved

spine, rib hump, and hunched posture.The word scoliosis comes from theGreek “skolios” meaning “crooked.”

About 80% of all cases are idiopathic,meaning the cause of the condition isunknown. The remaining 20% is con-genital, in other words, you are bornwith it, or neuropathic which meanscaused by a neurological problem, orneuromuscular involving both the ner-vous system and muscular system. Theseusually show up in childhood.

Most pediatricians have tests to screenfor scoliosis. When I was in junior highschool, my physical education teachersscreened for scoliosis. Adolescence is agood time to screen for these problemssince exercise can be very helpful in re-ducing the progression and stabilizingthe spinal changes, especially duringgrowth spurts.

Sitting postures and use of backpacks,cell phones, and other electronic devicesare probably contributing to curvaturesof the spine and ribcage. I recentlytreated a 90-year-old with significantright side bending, forward bending,and rib humping, who sat leaning to herright side most of the time.

Once she became aware of these hab-its, her posture improved. She sitsstraighter now, and she is getting taller!For older adults, postural asymmetriescan lead to poor balance and falls, whichcan be life altering.

Adult onset scoliosis is usually a de-generative condition that often startspostmenopausal. Beginning an exerciseprogram tailored for the individual canimprove posture and provide pain reliefand greater function.

Physical therapy may help scoliosisBeginning an exercise program tailored for theindividual can improve posture and providepain relief and greater function.

I believe health is a matter of lifestylehabits, state of mind, focus on preven-tion, and paying attention to change.Luck and genetics play a role, but tak-ing control of any area of your life andmaking it better should never be over-looked.



Dr. Karen H. Chao, O.D. has been anOptometrist in private practice for morethan 20 years. In addition to general op-tometric care, her services include VisionTherapy, Neuro-Optometric Evaluationfor Traumatic Brain Injury, Corneal Re-fractive Therapy, and Low Vision Ser-vices. She can be reached at 121 S. DelMar Ave., Ste. A, San Gabriel 91776.Phone Dr. Chao at 626-287-0401 orvisit www.TotalVisionDC.com for more in-formation.

Karen H. Chao, O.D.

By Karen Chao, O.D.Every March, the American Optom-

etric Association celebrates Save Your Vi-sion Month as a way to help educatepeople on the importance of proper vi-sion care. This year they have issued fivetips for a lifetime of healthy vision:

1. Schedule yearly comprehensiveexams - Seeing your eye doctor regu-larly will help keep you on the path tohealthy eyes.

2. Protect against UV rays - No mat-ter the season, it’s important to wear sun-glasses.

3. Give your eyes a break from digi-tal device use - Practice the 20/20/20rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20 sec-ond break, and look at something 20 feetaway.

4. Eat your greens - Eat five serv-ings of fruit and vegetables each day, par-ticularly the leafy green variety.

5. Practice safe wear and care ofcontact lenses - Follow your eye careprofessional’s recommendations for useand wear - keep them clean.

Vision is critical to reading, learning,sports, exercise, etc. I am sure that thosepeople who have lost their precious giftof sight due to eye disease would tell youthat now is the time to listen and take

Save Your Vision Month: 5 tipsfor a lifetime of healthy vision

HEALTH NEWS / AROUND ALHAMBRA 3/2015PAGE 8B

action, before you have a problem.Most eye diseases tend to sneak up

on you because there are no symptomsin the beginning stages. By the time younotice a problem with your vision, itmay be too late to prevent any visionloss. That’s why your yearly eye examsare so important.

New technology makes it so mucheasier for us to monitor your eye healthas well as your overall health. It makes iteasy for us to catch the earliest signs ofeye disease.

Retinal cameras provide us with im-ages of the back of your eye, which be-come a permanent record in your chartso we can quickly and easily comparewhat your eye looks like from visit tovisit.

Everybody has the potential risk fordeveloping age-related eye diseases.Those of you who have a family historyof eye disease are at greater risk.

One of the more debilitating diseasesis age-related Macular Degeneration(AMD), because you lose your centralvision. It is the leading cause of blind-ness in adults, estimated to affect morethan 20 million people, and that num-ber is expected to double by 2020. It af-fects your ability to read, drive, recog-nize faces, and it dramatically alters yourquality of life.

By the time you notice symptoms, it’s

too late. The effects of AMD are per-manent and irreversible. Therefore, pre-vention needs to be part of your eyehealth regimen. Early risk assessmentand prevention should start when youare in your 20s.

Thanks to new technology, we havethe ability to assess your risk for AMDand to provide you with a proactive ap-proach, which includes a professionallyformulated supplement to help reducethe risk for developing this debilitatingdisease.

Don’t forget to ensure that your chil-dren receive yearly eye exams as well.They have no idea how they are sup-posed to see and rarely complain unlessthey experience a sudden change in vi-sion, which is common after a head in-jury. Vision problems can look like be-havior problems and can also cause dif-ficulty with academic success.

So, how often should you have an eyeexam? For adults who don’t have anyvision concerns or family history of eyedisease, every two years is fine. If youare over 60 years old, it is vital you havean eye exam every year. School-agedchildren should have an eye exam everyyear, and infants should have their firstexam when they are 6 months old.

Please take a moment, in honor ofMarch being Save Your Vision Month,to schedule an eye exam for you or aloved one, or both. It could make all thedifference.


Save Your Vision Month: 5 tipsfor a lifetime of healthy vision

Karen H. Chao, O.D.


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MAY SATO-ZACHER, RDHMost dentists agree you should change your

toothbrush at least every two to three months.According to a recent report, “20 Things You

Should Throw Away For Better Health,” by Timemagazine (1/30, Jones) a toothbrush is one ofthese things. The American Dental Association(ADA) spokesman Ruchi Sohota was quoted tosay, “Toothbrush bristles start to fray after twomonths and should be replaced by three months.”

After daily wear, a tooth brush can get wornand become less effective in cleaning teeth andgums. Bacteria, germs, and fungus can flourishin between the bristles. Putting a wet toothbrushin an enclosed case can cause mold to grow on it.Let your tooth brush dry before putting it a case.

It is very important to change your toothbrushafter you have had a cold, flu, mouth infections,cold sores, and sore throat. This will help youfrom re-infecting yourself and others.

Even if you are not sick, bacteria and funguscan still grow on your toothbrush.

Always rinse, shake off any excess moisture,and air dry your toothbrush after you brush yourteeth. Also try to keep your toothbrush away

Maintaining good health bytaking care of your toothbrush

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Taking care of your tooth brush can help youhave a healthier 2015.

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health and fitness informa-tion, and enjoy live entertain-ment at the Wellness ExpoSaturday, May 30, at the

Joslyn Adult RecreationCenter, 210 N. Chapel Ave.

Free health screenings willbe available, along with guestspeakers, seminars, and in-

formation booths with up-to-date health and fitness in-formation. Information con-cerning housing resources,legal and financial assistance,

and many other related ser-vices will also be available -free for the asking.

The sponsors and vendorsregistration deadline for par-ticipation in the WellnessExpo is Friday, March 6.Phone 626-570-3223 duringweekday business hours, or

e-mail [email protected] receive an applicationform.

Participating sponsors andvendors will be a major partof the Wellness Expo, andwill be prominently listed inpre- and post-event releasesin Around Alhambra.

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Dining & Entertainment | What’s Happening for Food & Fun

BY SARAH GREAR

Izakaya Akatora, Alhambra’s new Japa-nese restaurant at 115 W. Main St., hasbeen officially open since December. Therestaurant offers an authentic Japanesesushi and robata (fireside cooking) expe-rience serving only the freshest grilledmeat and seafood hand selected by thesushi chefs. A wide selection of both Japa-nese imports and American made beer,wine, and sake are also served.

“My favorite dish is called Omakase,which means the chef will select what willbe made from the menu,” said IzakayaAkatora partner Michael Cardenas. “Thedirect American translation of Omakasemeans trust me.”

The modern Japanese restaurant em-phasizes quality and integrity of the in-gredients. When I visited the restauranton a busy afternoon, I felt like I was trans-ported into a rustic Japanese tavern. I wasalso delighted to discover that the dishesserved on the menu had a modern flair.

My favorite flavors from the extensivemenu were the tasty fresh fish from themarket. I tried the yellowtail jalapenoCarpaccio and salmon Carpaccio. They

also serve small plates, and they are me-ticulous in finding the best resources andfreshest products available in season.

Some of the farm-to-table produce in-cludes caramelized cauliflower, cucumberdishes, and truffle edamame. Meat platesrange from grilled garlic lamb chops togrilled rib-eye steaks.

“Our philosophy is that the quality ofthe food and service is the most impor-tant experience at our restaurant,” said Mr.Cardenas.

The 2,200-square-foot restaurant seatsup to 70 people, and they have 25 em-ployees serving the public in both Englishand Japanese. I learned that Izakaya meanspub and robata means grilled skewers.

Akatora is the name of a boat ownedby Mr. Cardenas’s grandfather. The inte-rior of the restaurant is designed to be sym-bolic of a Japanese fishing inn, remindingMr. Cardenas of when he visited hisGrandfather in Japan. The concept of therestaurant was to span multiple genera-tions by including his family heritage andbring it together with modern Japanesefood recipes.

Alhambra resident Nick Lin is a part-ner in the restaurant. Mr. Cardenasowns a second Japanese restaurantlocated in Manhattan Beach calledSushi Akatora.

“We hope to bring a high levelof quality, style, and sophisticationat affordable prices to Alhambrawith our modern Japanese restau-rant,” said Mr. Cardenas. “We wantto come and be a part of the neigh-borhood and community ofAlhambra.”

Visit the restaurant for Hand RollHappy Hour and special drink pricesfrom 5 to 7 pm. Monday throughSunday. Izakaya Akatora is openseven days a week. Lunch is servedfrom 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. Dinner is from 5 p.m.to 10: 30 p.m. Sunday throughWednesday and 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.on Friday and Saturday for late nightmunchies.

The phone number is 626-407-2243. For more information, visitIzakaya Akatora online atwww.akatorala.com. “Like” IzakayaAkatora on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/izakayaakatora and onInstagram @akatoraLA.

Izakaya Akatora –City’s newest diningaddition on Main Street

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Bonnie Doone SkinkTraditional Corned Beef and Cabbage with Country Cork 1001 relish; served

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Blarney Stone Chicken Pot PieOrganic chicken and root vegetable stew with a savory country crust.

Guinness Braised Short RibsAngus short ribs slow braised with Guinness Stout and fresh herbs;

served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

St. Patty’s “Toad in the Hole”Tender New Zealand lamb leg roasted with baby carrots, baby Yukon gold potatoes

and pearl onions; served with Yorkshire pudding.

“Kiss me I’m Irish”Bread Pudding

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Downtown Alhambra rocks on Saturday nightsEnjoy great music every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Rick’s

Main Street Café’s stage, 132 W. Main St., in Downtown Alhambra,brought to you by Marini Music and Rick’s:

March 7: Free Form - jazz and classic rockMarch 14: the Gil Stokes Band - R&B and oldiesMarch 21: Janie Steele & Pacific Electric - ’60s and countryMarch 28: The Other Brothers - hits for every generationApril 4: Bob’s Garage - classic rockFor more information, contact Marini Music at 626-289-0241.

A musical weekend of theater favorites as well as other classic or-chestrations by musical artist and composer Neil Rosengarden will befeatured at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, and at 2 p.m.Sunday, March 8, at the Mosaic Lizard Theater. An accomplishedmusician and master of an array of instruments, Mr. Rosengardencelebrates the love of music and sound during these magical perfor-mances. The suggested donation price is $20.

Lizard’s sister production company, Boundless Artists Theater, pre-sents Jane Austen’s timeless classic Pride and Prejudice, wherein Eliza-beth Bennet deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, edu-cation, and marriage in the society of the British Regency. Adaptedby Lauren Sanatra, play performances are on weekends, March 20through 29. Friday and Saturdays shows are at 8 p.m., and the Sun-day performances are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $12.

Also playing Sundays at 8 p.m.through the month of March, andpretty much forever, is Cameron Parker’s series of Bat Knight Epi-sodes. A combination of satire, improvisation, and sketch, these hi-larious one-acts offer a different episode each month and star CameronParker, Cameron Rose, and guest performers. They are appropriatefor all ages. Tickets are $5.

Mosaic Lizard Theater is located at 112 W. Main St., Alhambra91801. For more information, phone 626-202-2859. Follow LizardTheater on Facebook.

Mosaic Lizard Theater presentsmusic, romance, comedy in March

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Family Excursions: Sign up for funThe City of Alhambra Family Excursions program gets into high gear

this month with a short hop to Santa Monica and the latest Cirque duSoleil spectacular: “Totem.”

Registration for the Totem excursion ended in January, but there areplenty of other spring excursions for families to enjoy, starting with a Sat-urday, April 19, trip to the Antelope Valley to enjoy the California PoppyReserve and Poppy Festival from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The fee is $20. A visitto the Poppy Festival will complete the day with exciting performancesand events and food choices for all tastes and ages.

On the May calendar is an excursion to old-town Temecula and theTemecula Western Days and Chili Cook Off celebration. Scheduled for8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 18, participants will enjoy skits; gunfight shows;high-noon shootouts; western music; calf roping lessons; pony rides; andlots of western food, including chili. All ages will enjoy this western excur-sion.

The City of Alhambra Family Excursions program provides familieswith unforgettable experiences throughout Southern California. Registerby phone, 626-570-3242; fax 626-284-0310; in person at the AlhambraPark Office, 500 N. Palm Ave.; or by mail to Community Services Dept.,111. S. First St., Alhambra 91801.

Complete registration information and excursion descriptions are avail-able in the City of Alhambra Winter/Spring 2014 Leisure Classes, Activi-ties & Excursions Guide, available at www.cityofalhambra.org.

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Grill ‘Em All, 19 E. Main St.,Alhambra, celebrated its two-year anniver-sary recently, serving its signature menu ofhalf pound burgers, fries, beer, and a fewsalad options. More than 1,000 customersattended the restaurant’s event from 11a.m. to 11 p.m.

Some of the events included a tap take-over by Eagle Rock Brewery and heavymetal face painting. The Grill ‘Em Alltruck made an appearance to pass out freebirthday cake.

“We hosted the Grill ‘Em All anniver-sary party for our customers, plus it’s achance to party, and also a chance to partywith our customers,” said co-owner MattChernus.

“Our plan is to continue to grow theevent and think about adding more enter-tainment,” said co-owner Ryan Harkins.“We want to top ourselves every year.”

There are 15 burger options on themenu, with some tame combinations likepepper jack, green chili, and onion on theWaste ‘Em All burger. But if you are look-ing to try something more adventurousthen you might want to order the “Jumpin the Fryer” burger with cheddar, friedchicken, bacon, maple and hot sauce en-cased in waffle buns. The fries menu isequally decadent with choices that includecheese curds, duck confit, duck gravy, andcrackling. Grill ‘Em All also serves rotat-ing flavors of Cool Haus ice cream for des-sert.

“We’re best known for two burgers,”said Mr. Harkins. “We serve the BehemothBurger, which has grilled cheese buns,cheddar, barbecue sauce, pickles, grilledonions, and bacon. Then we go to the otherextreme, which is even weirder, with a

Grill ‘Em All fetes 2 years

Matt Chernus, top, and Ryan Harkins celebrated their two-year anniversary at Grill‘Em All in Alhambra. They serve heavy metal music with burgers at Grill ‘Em All.

burger called the Dee Snider. It has peanutbutter, strawberry jam, bacon, andsriracha.”

“Everyone is afraid to order the DeeSnider at first, and then when they try itthey start singing the gospel about howgood it is and order it every time they comeback,” said Mr. Chernus.

Three years ago, Mr. Harkins and Mr.Chernus, became co-owners of their Grill‘Em All food truck business. After build-ing a following, they decided to open the1,800-square-foot brick and mortarAlhambra restaurant that they have dubbedValhalla. They are happy to stay put in theirnew location with perks like table seating,beer, and heavy metal inspired art paintedby Andy Anderson on the bare plywoodwalls. New murals will be going up thisyear inside the restaurant.

As they begin to plan for next year’sevent, they look forward to the growth oftheir business and being a part of the ex-citing development in Alhambra.

“We invite the community to come outnext year for the Grand Daddy of all eventsin Alhambra: the Grill ‘Em All Anniver-sary Birthday-A-Thon,” said Mr. Chernus.

“Don’t miss out next year, because it willbe a rager,” said Mr. Harkins.

Grill ‘Em All is open from 11 a.m. to 10p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Grill ‘EmAll’s specials are different every day, includ-ing “Tater Tot Tuesdays” from 3 p.m. to 6p.m. Sign up for their social media to receivenotifications about “Hair Metal HappyHour.” “Like” them on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/grillemalltruck, and “Follow”them on Twitter and Instagram atGrillEmAll. The phone number is 626-284-2874, and Grill ‘Em All’s Web site iswww.grillemallburgs.com.

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Automotive News | Auto Dealers, Repairs, Services

Alhambra’s Auto Row News

Nissan has instroduced the new 2016Titan XD, the first of the new-generationof Nissan Titan models, that creates a newsegment of the American market. It of-fers the effortless towing and hauling ofthe larger, more expensive heavy-dutytrucks – yet has the fuel-efficiency andaffordability of half-ton pickups. The Ti-tan made its world debut earlier thismonth at the North American Interna-tional Auto Show in Detroit and is pro-jected to go on sale at Nissan dealers na-tionwide in late 2015.

The wide range of available interiorfeatures includes front and rear NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seats and a largecenter console designed to serve as a mo-bile workstation. Rear seating folds touncover ample-sized storage bins and a

fold-flat floor. Rockford Fosgate premiumaudio helps keep driver and passengersentertained while on the road.

In addition to a range of cab configu-rations, the Titan lineup will ultimatelyencompass multiple powertrain choices,including a gasoline V8 and V6.

The all-new Titan, like the first-gen-eration Titan, was developed with coreNissan planning, design, engineering andmanufacturing teams contributing fromTennessee, California, Michigan, Arizonaand Mississippi.

The new Titan XD Crew Cab is thefirst of three cab configurations, twoframe sizes, three powertrain offerings andfive grade levels to be available later inthe Nissan TITAN lineup. More infor-mation will be available at a later date.

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New 2016 Nissan Titan XDfor outdoorsmen announced

Alhambra Nissan under new managementSierra Acura of Alhambra has released

the hybrid 2016 NSX. The productionversion was shown at the Detroit AutoShow this past January. The 2016 AcuraNSX is an all-new, two-seat, mid-enginehybrid sports car. It is the first return ofthe model since the original NSX, whichwas produced from 1991-2005. Unlikethat car, the new NSX features a hybridpowertrain, a twin-turbo V6, and all-wheel drive. The state-of-the-art car willbe released for purchase at the end of theyear and available for pre-orders in thesummer.

1700 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801626-284-8533 • www.sierraacura.com

Prospective Nissan automobile buyersmay recently have noticed a new attitudeat Alhambra Nissan – an attitude of ser-vice that has caused a significant rise intheir YELP ratings – an attitude basedupon what General Manager JasonCurnyn calls “super-transparency” in thepurchasing of a new or used automobile.No hidden costs, computer printouts withcomparative market prices available, andno dealer haggling.

Since the recent purchase of AlhambraNissan by the Ken Garff AutomotiveGroup, the 10th largest automotive groupin the nation, Alhambra Nissan hasworked to secure the trust of their cus-tomers with their customer-oriented ser-vice. Mr. Curnyn suggests that customersfeel free to discuss their needs with Gen-eral Sales Manager Walt Schmitz and Ser-vice Manager Ray Wells.

Alhambra Nissan, and the entire com-munity, is looking forward to the open-ing of its new store, currently under con-struction, across the street, with expandedservices and inventory.

Bob Wondries Ford has been sendingstaff to several fun events throughout theyear, including country concerts, MonsterJam, baseball games, and rodeos. Most re-cently, 20 employees attended the PBR-Professional Bull Riders in Anaheim for anight out. Another group went to see theMonster Jam in Anaheim. The averageemployee has been with the dealership formore than 11 years. Bob Wondries hasdeveloped a true family culture. The deal-ership is always looking to add to newmembers to the team.

400 S. Atlantic Blvd. • Alhambra 91801626-289-3591 • www.bobwondriesford.com

Volkswagen Alhambra team offers aspecial discount off all Volkswagen drivergear. Visit the dealership and check outthe vintage showroom full of VW memo-rabilia.

1811 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801626-407-0500 • www.vwalhambra.com

Browning Mazda of Alhambra repre-sents employees from many different coun-tries that are fluent in Korean, Mandarin,Cantonese, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, He-brew, German, and French.

The sales and service staff members areall factory trained and certified. The in-ventory manager has worked in theAlhambra community for more than 27years.

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The 2015 Ford Mustang received a topsafety rating from the National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The 2015 Mustang earned a five-star Over-all Vehicle Score in NHTSA’s New Car As-sessment Program (NCAP) testing.

The New Car Assessment Program is theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration’s evaluation program fornew vehicle designs established to test forperformance against safety threats. Now onsale at Ford dealers, the all-new 2015 Mus-tang received five stars in the frontal crashtest, five stars in the side crash test and fivestars in the rollover crash test.

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drivers and occupants, as well as semi-au-tonomous and driver assist features that arenew to the vehicle.

Features on the 2015 Mustang includean all-new inflatable airbag restraint design,double the number of airbags in the vehicle,a robust package of peripheral crash sen-sors and enhanced exterior lighting.

The 2015 Ford Mustang also offers in-novative semi-autonomous technologies in-cluding Adaptive Cruise Control. Driverassist features include BLIS(r) Cross-Traf-fic Alert and SYNC 911 Assist, which en-ables a mobile phone connected to SYNCto call 911 directly when needed. The sys-tem can also provide more detail about acrash to aid in the dispatch of the appro-priate resources.

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The 2015 Summer Series Classic Car Cruz and Vintage Rides car shows will be presentedfrom 5 p.m. to dark every Wednesday, beginning March 18, at the Diner On Main restau-rant, 201 W. Main St., Alhambra.

Alhambra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Raminvites the community to meet thedealership’s new service director, JoeyTipton. Mr. Tipton has been in the autoindustry for more than 16 years, startingoff as a stock boy in a parts departmentand working his way up.

He brings a new level of customer ser-vice to the dealership and invites the com-munity to come in to experience the all-new Alhambra Chrysler Dodge JeepRAM. Alhambra CDJR is immersing it-self into the Chinese community by add-ing local Chinese employees to the staffand offering events, such as group sales tohonor the Chinese New Year. Come in andsee what’s going on at Alhambra CDJR.

1100 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801626-308-4500 • www.alhambracdjr.com

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Alhambra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram’s newservice director, Joey Tipton.

The Diner On Main restaurant, 201 W. Main St., will present the 11th annualSummer Series Classic Car Cruz and Vintage Rides Car Show beginning Wednesday,March 18, through September. Show times are 5 p.m. to dark on the third Wednesdayof each month. The event is free to all spectators and show car participants.

“I look forward to seeing a variety of classic and vintage vehicles,” said said JohnChappell, president of the hosting Undertakers Car Club of Southern California, SanGabriel Valley Chapter. “Bring your own classic or vintage car to show and ask foryour participant 20% discount on your entire food bill while dining at the restau-rant.”

The event is free to all participants and spectators. All pre-1975 vehicles are in-vited: Hot rods, muscle cars, modified trucks, custom motorcycles, lead sleds, ratrods, fire trucks, and tractors.

“Come enjoy the food, the cars, and our fine Southern California afternoon weatherand visit with the show car owners. If you have an old car and you love it, bring it outand show if off at this great downtown Alhambra family event,” said Mr. Chappell.

For car show information, contact John at 626-483-9522, or [email protected].

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The refreshed Toyota Avalon made itsworld debut at the 2015 Chicago AutoShow, Feb.12.

Unveiled as all-new in 2012, thefourth-generation Avalon was the firstvehicle to meet Toyota President AkioToyoda’s challenge to create cars that sparkpeople’s emotions. Toyota mixed its leg-endary Quality, Durability and Reliabil-ity (QDR) with a strong dose of emotionthrough fresh new styling, improved per-formance, and high-tech features. Theyproved to be winning ingredients asAvalon quickly grabbed the attention ofmid-size premium car buyers in segmentleading numbers.

Five distinct grades on the V6 modelswill give customers a wide array of choice(XLE, XLE Plus, XLE Premium, Limitedand Touring). Hybrid customers canchoose from three separate grades, add-ing luxury features and technology op-tions as they move up the chain from XLEPlus to XLE Premium and Limited.

Two unique suspension systems weredeveloped for the 2016 Avalon to betteralign with diverse customer preferences.One retuned suspension prioritizes a com-fortable ride for the XLE through Lim-ited grades. The other, provides a moredynamic and responsive driving experi-ence for the Touring grade.

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The refreshed 2016 Avalon adds morerefinement with an array of styling, per-formance and technology enhancements.

New features on all Avalon grades willinclude:

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rounds out the updates with the additionof new 18-inch alloy Super Chromewheels on gas models, and new 17-inchalloy Super Chrome wheels on the Lim-ited hybrid (also optional on gas Limited).

The Limited adds optional advancedsafety features including automatic highbeam headlights, Dynamic Radar CruiseControl, Pre-Collision System, and LaneDeparture Alert.

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on the flanks, where black Power Wagonwheel-arch moldings, flat-black badge,mirrors and lower body panels create a dis-tinctive trail-ready presence. The new trimfeatures a two-tone paint scheme with blackas a constant on the lower body, front torear.

The Ram 1500 Rebel features an all-new17-inch aluminum wheel. Among the mostelaborate designs found in mass produc-

Goudy Honda celebrated the kick-off of 2015 with record January sales.American Honda and the Honda Divi-sion set new January records as Fit, CR-V, and Pilot top prior monthly recordswith major gains.

CR-V continued to build on its lead-ership as 2014’s undisputed best-sellingSUV in America and Honda’s top-sell-ing model in January with recordmonthly sales. Fit also continued to bringrecord numbers of new buyers to theHonda brand, setting a new Januaryrecord, up an amazing 85.8% with 5,802vehicles sold in January. Pilot nearlydoubled January 2014 sales while settinga new monthly record with 12,315 sold,up 97.9%.1400 W. Main St. • Alhambra 91801626-576-1114 • www.goudyhonda.com

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Volkswagen Alhambra1811 W. Main St.866-426-2915

Bob Wondries Ford400 S. Atlantic Blvd.626-289-3591

Wondries Toyota1543 W. Main St.626-289-8000

U.S. News & World Report names 2015 MazdaCX-9, Mazda5 ‘Best Cars For The Money’On Feb. 11, U.S. News & World Report named its “2015 Best Cars for the Money” awards,which included the 2015 Mazda CX-9 as the Best Large SUV for the Money and 2015Mazda5 as the Best Minivan for the Money. This is the fourth consecutive award for Mazda5.According to U.S. News & World Report, the “Best Cars for the Money” methodology com-bines quality and value data into a composite score. Within each of 21 categories, the vehiclewith the highest score is named the “Best Car for the Money” in that category. Quality ismeasured by the overall score achieved in the U.S. News & World Report car rankings at thetime the awards are published. More information can be found on the U.S. News Best Carssite at http://usnews.com/cars-money.

2015 Mazda CX-9

Volkswagen announces 2015 Golf SportwagenScheduled to hit dealer showrooms in April, the Golf SportWagen models will be offered withtwo powertrains: the EA888 1.8-liter, 170-horsepower turbocharged and direct-injectionfour-cylinder TSI(r) engine mated to a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmis-sion and the EA288 2.0-liter, 150-hp turbocharged and direct-injection four-cylinder TDIClean Diesel, fitted with a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG(r) dual-clutch automatictransmission. The 1.8T model with manual transmission has an EPA estimated highwayfuel economy rating of 36 mpg, while the TDI Clean Diesel model gets 43 highway mpgaccording to EPA estimates.

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BY MICHAEL CARVAINES

Alhambra home sales startedthe year strong as prices climbednicely in January. Sales figures aretypically slow in January, reflect-ing deals that have actually closed.Meaning most of the transactionsbegan during the previous month.So it’s not unusual for slower salesin December and fewer finalized

deals in January. Regardless, thisyear has already shown an uptickin sales figures which bodes wellfor the months to come.

This past January, 17 single-family homes were sold inAlhambra, up significantly fromthe 12 sold in January of 2014.The median home price also roseall the way to $580,000. This isvery near the recent highs. Also,the price-per-square-foot re-mained consistent, reflecting theoverall stability. That figure was$374 this January, which is lowerthan where it was for most of2014, yet on par with the $372per square foot in January 2014.

The median number of dayson the market stayed brisk at 57days this January, and sellingprices remained slightly less thanthe listing prices at an average of98%.

As of Jan. 31, Alhambra hadonly 33 single family homes forsale on the market - down signifi-cantly from previous months, yetalso fairly common for the begin-ning of the year. One interestingfact, however, is that for the firsttime in several months there werefewer single family houses on the

market than condos, as singlefamily homes represented lessthan half of all available proper-ties. As of Jan. 31, Alhambra hada total of 38 condo andtownhouse listings, or 55% of allproperties.

In terms of value, the condoand townhouse market heated upin January. Although a total ofonly five were sold this pastmonth - up from four in January2014 - the median price shot allthe way up to $480,000.

This is an increase from a me-dian of $424,500 in 2014, andfar higher than the previous fewmonths.

Also, the price-per-square-footrose to $351 for condos andtownhouses, which is very highfor that figure and almost asmuch as an Alhambra single-fam-ily house.

One final point worth men-tioning is how geographically di-verse all the sales were in January.No single Alhambra neighbor-hood was hot or cold as every cor-ner of the city saw activity. Buy-ers didn’t seem to show a prefer-ence - all of Alhambra is a greatarea and the sales reflected that.

Year already showing sales uptick

*Data was obtained from Multi-Regional MLS Alliance and deemed to be reliable.

ALHAMBRA DATA FOR JANUARY 2015Month # Homes Median # Condos Median

Sold Price Sold Price

January 2015 17 $580,000 5 $480,000

January 2014 12 $547,500 4 $424,500

Selling prices slightly lower than list

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Whether you are a new landlord, anaccidental landlord waiting for the mar-ket to recover before selling a house, oran expert in the business, it is importantto take a few minutes to consider some ofthe common risks that come with own-ing a rental property, and adjust your strat-egies to meet these demands.Tenant injuries

When a tenant is injured in a rentalproperty - from a fall, an intruder, a dog -the first instinct is to blame the landlord.Avoid these common premise liabilityclaims by inspecting the property regu-larly and mitigating dangers around theproperty.

In some cases, that is as simple as warn-

Avoiding common landlord liabilities

ing the tenants about a known hazard, asin the case of a Houston landlord orderedto pay a $20 million judgment for failingto warn a female tenant that a sexual as-sault had occurred nearby just days ear-lier.

Environmental hazardsFederal and state laws hold a landlord

accountable for disclosing certain condi-tions on the property, such as lead paintin older homes or the presence of mold.More recent ordinances require landlordsto disclose if drugs were manufactured atthe property. Local laws may require dis-closure of recent bed bug infestations, andothers require a statement regarding thepresence of second-hand smoke.

Research the requirements in your area,download the necessary disclosure forms,and distribute the information to yourtenants as required by law.Tenant crime

It is imperative to check the criminalhistory on every applicant before theymove in and routinely throughout a long-term tenancy. This is a must not only formultifamily rentals, but for single-familyhomes as well. If a landlord rents to a dan-gerous criminal, a neighboring residentmay have a claim against the landlord fornegligence.

A number of cities recently have en-acted penalties against landlords if tenants

are repetitively in trouble with the police.Fire mitigation

Following local building codes is oneof the best ways to minimize injuries fromfire. Other precautions include propertyinspections and instituting a non-smok-ing policy throughout the property.Discrimination

Virtually every landlord falls under fed-eral, state, or local laws prohibiting dis-crimination when it comes to housing.

Common cases prosecuted today in-volve race, families, and persons with dis-abilities requesting companion animals.Landlords often land in hot water forfalsely claiming that a vacancy has beenfilled to discourage a particular applicant.

It is important for all landlords to un-derstand what behavior is prohibited, andavoid stating preferences which violate thelaw.Carry insurance

Despite the growing costs of propertyinsurance, landlords should not risk be-ing uninsured. Even if they have enjoyedyears of trouble free tenants, the costs ofdefending even one lawsuit can be signifi-cant.Shield your assets

In many cases, a landlord can shieldpersonal assets not related to the rentalproperty in the event of a lawsuit. Manychoose the LLC route, and experts sug-gest forming a separate corporate entityfor each property owned. For more, seeForming a Real Estate LLC. It is impor-tant to note that forming the entity be-fore purchasing property may be signifi-cantly easier than transferring property, es-pecially if it is subject to a mortgage.

One of the first successful passengerairliners during the 1930s was the Dou-glas Aircraft DC-3. During World WarII, the DC-3 was modified with cargodoors to haul supplies to the Allied armedforces. And as this state-of-the-art planedelivered and sometimes miscalculated itssupply drops, natives of the New Guinearegion of the Pacific took notice.

“Any sufficiently advanced technologyis indistinguishable from magic,” ArthurC. Clark, author of 2001: A Space Od-yssey, would say. And for New Guineaand the DC-3, Clark was right.

As DC-3s majestically flew throughthe sky and dropped supplies to service-men in the Pacific, native tribes in NewGuinea started religious cults worshipingthe DC-3.

Religious ceremonies began to mimicAmerican military operations that had

seemed to lead to the initial drops of sup-plies from the sky. Paths were cleared inthe jungle to resemble airfields, nativeswore remnants of military uniforms toresemble the Allied soldiers, and paradeswith bamboo guns were staged to encour-age cargo drops from the sky.

As the war progressed, an animate ob-ject was added to the cult worship. Thisgod looked like a man and resided in theairplanes. The deity also had a name. Itsname was John Frum.

Anthropologists theorize that one ofthe DC-3s encountered by the natives ona landing strip presented a U.S. service-man who introduced himself as “Johnfrom America” and gave some supplies tothe natives. Over time, the word Americawas dropped and the GI was referred toas John Frum.

As the war ended, the intensity of these

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Newsweek Magazine reported in its June 22,1964, edition that the Lavongai people of NewHanover in Papua New Guinea’s BismarkArchipelago had raised money to buy PresidentLyndon Johnson to rule their nation.

ceremonies increased since fewerDC-3s were now seen. The hopewas that through more worshipand ceremonies, cargo dropswould continue.

After the war, other notableswho flew in airplanes would as-sume deity status such as PrincePhilip of England. Prince Phillipand his wife had made a visit toVanuatu in the 1970s. Islanderswere impressed with PrincePhilip’s plane and also took no-tice of how well he had seemedto marry with the attention givento his wife. Philip was added bythe cult on Vanuatu as anotherdeity who was thought to beJohn Frum’s brother.

Most Cargo Cults have nowvanished from the Pacific. But onTanna, a remote island near NewCaledonia, islanders still cling to

this endearing delusion. To alesser degree, Cargo Cults hadexisted prior to World War IIwith the worship of clipper ships.

Newsweek Magazine reportedin its June 22, 1964, edition thatthe Lavongai people of NewHanover in Papua New Guinea’sBismark Archipelago had raisedmoney to buy President LyndonJohnson to rule their nation.

The hope was that Johnsonwould fly to New Guinea in AirForce One and bring with him,“cargoes of Hershey bars, ciga-rettes, and other luxuries.” Someresearchers argued this was onlya symbolic vote to shame derelictcolonial administrators fromAustralia.

But either way, LyndonJohnson elected to refuse theiroffer of $987 and instead re-mained 36th President of theUnited States.


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