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STRIVING FOR JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE
Target Is Coming To Azusa
By Jorge V. Rosales
On Wednesday, April 15,
Target's design firm submitted
the plans and technical specifications to Azusa's Building and
Safety for plan check for the
construction of an "urban style"
Target at 809 North Azusa Avenue. It has been designed to
serve as a downtown department store anchor. The news
was overwhelmingly received
by Fran Delach, Azusa's City
Manager that he instructed staff
to wear red clothing, if at all
possible, the next day.
On Thursday, April 16, many
of the employees throughout
the city wore red garments in
celebration of the coming of
Target to Azusa. Doubts had
been cast by some candidates
during the recent March elections that Target was not coming to Azusa. "We understand
the rumors that began to surface that the deal was dead,"
City Manager Delach said. "But
as far as we knew, it was far
from dead. The submission of
the drawings worth hundreds of
thousands of dollars is an indication that the process to build
a Target in Azusa is a reality."
In February 2007, the Redevelopment Agency executed a
Letter of Intent with Target Cor-
City of Azusa staff wore red garments on April 18 in celebration of the coming of Target to Azusa. (from left to right)1st row:
Candance Ho, Ericka Ceccia, Elaine Wanstrath, Robb Keyes, Susan Cole, Kurt Christensen, Stefanie Hernandez, Tony Garcia; 2nd
row: Roseanna Jara, Vera Mendoza, Gina Miller, City Manager Francis Delach, Tina Cravens, Carl Hassel, Candance Toscano; 3rd
row: Tito Haes, Kim Pilmer, Maria Salazar, Bob Garcia
poration for the new store. In
July 2008, the Planning Commission approved the sale of the
Azusa Family Unites To Fight Cancer
CAPTION: Blas "Slugger" Navarrette, Jr. (third from left, back row) stands tall with the majority of
the Navarrette family wearing their self-designed Canyon City Cure T-shirts and the children hold
their Relay For Life Team Banner. Aunt Gloria Ortiz is sitting down in the middle, front row, with
Dina Jimenez (with dark glasses) and Patsy Pardo (blonde hair) to her right. Sister Denise
Martinez is holding baby next to Slugger.
By Jorge V. Rosales
Once again it is time for the
American Cancer Society Relay for Life in the City of Azusa.
Relay for Life is the American
Cancer Society's nationwide
signature activity. The Relay
which is scheduled to take place
on April 25 and 26 starting at
9:00 A. M., will offer everyone
in Azusa as well as surrounding
communities an opportunity to
participate in the fight against
cancer. Teams of people will
camp out at Azusa Pacific
University's Cougar Athletic Stadium and take turns walking or
running around the track. Each
team is asked to have a representative on the track at all
times during the event. The
Relay will be an overnight event,
24 hours in length.
Teams of people will have fun
while raising much-needed
funds to fight cancer and raise
awareness of cancer prevention
and treatment. Relay for Life is
a life-changing event that brings
together more than 3.5 million
people nationwide to:
* Celebrate the lives of those
who have battled cancer. The
strength of survivors inspires
others to continue to fight.
* Remember loved ones lost
to the disease. At Relay, people
who have walked alongside
people battling cancer can
grieve and find healing.
* Fight Back. People Relay
because they have been
touched by cancer and desperately want to put an end to the
disease.
April 23 - 29, 2009
Dina Jimenez, Patsy Pardo, Blas "Slugger" Navarrette, and
Denise Martinez stand behind Aunt Gloria Ortiz wearing proudly
their self-designed Canyon City Cure T-shirts which they'll wear
at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life event at APU on
Saturday April 25.
One team consisting of members and friends of the
Navarrette family of Azusa have
formed a team and named it,
"CANYON CITY CURE-United
We Fight Against Cancer" to
raise awareness and funds for
research to find cures for such
horrible disease that has struck
several family members multiple times. "Our Family is doing this [Relaying] in honor of
our family members that have
passed away and to honor our
courageous survivors," said
Blas "Slugger" Navarrette.
Some of the family members
have tested positive for a gene
mutation. Each person in the
Navarrette family has a 50%
chance of carrying a gene mutation known as BRCA-1. The
risk of women in our family
developing breast or ovarian
cancer before the age of 40 is
92%, based on scientific test
results at UCLA as well as City
of Hope.
In a family with a history of
breast or ovarian cancer, the
first thing to do is to test that
person. If that person is found
to have an altered BRCA1 gene,
other family members can then
be tested to see if they also
carry it. A positive test result
indicates that person has inherited the mutation and has an increased risk of developing certain cancers. However, a positive result provides information
only about a person's risk of
developing cancer, it cannot tell
whether cancer will actually
develop or when. Both men and
women, who inherit the gene,
whether or not they get cancer
themselves, may pass the
BRCA-1 on to their sons and
daughters. However, not all children of people who have an al-
Target Site, for many years the
site of the King Ranch Market,
to be in conformance with the
General Plan. In September
2008, the City Council adopted
a Resolution approving the Target development project.
The proposed project is a
two-story, 159,000 square foot,
Target Department Store with
420 parking spaces on the
ground floor with access from
Azusa Avenue, Ninth Street and
San Gabriel Avenue. On the second floor there will be an eating
area in the front of the store
with large windows overlooking out onto Azusa Avenue.
The exterior wall of the building will be articulated with varytered gene will inherit the mutation. Not all women who inherit an altered gene will develop
breast or ovarian cancer.
Slugger's mom, Eva, died of
ovarian cancer at age 42. His
dad, Blas Sr., died of lung cancer at age 69. Gloria Ortiz, his
aunt, was the first to get tested
at City of Hope and is currently
fighting breast and ovarian cancer; she has battled cancer six
times in over the past twelve
years. Two of his sisters have
died of breast cancer; Elizabeth
who was older at age 43 and
Monica who was younger at
age 45.
Patsy, an older sister fought
breast cancer and is currently
fighting ovarian cancer. Yvonne,
also an older sister, has bravely
fought breast cancer in the past.
Denise, a younger sister took
the necessary steps to have a
mastectomy and hysterectomy,
and as such is considered a Previvor. His daughter Eva
Navarrette Zuniga has also been
diagnosed with the gene mutation and is in the process of
becoming a Pre-vivor. A
younger sister Dina is waiting
genetic testing. His wife Sandra
has courageously fought Uterine cancer last year.
"This horrible disease has really impacted and has been devastating to our family. That is
why Relay means so much to
our family and friends. We may
have lost loved ones along the
way, but our spirits are still high,
for we know that while we Relay along with other family
teams we will have a fighting
chance at a long and healthy life.
It is truly a blessing to be surrounded by people who understand and care that united we
can put an end to cancer" said
Blas Navarrette.
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ing building heights, second
floor setbacks and decorative
architectural details, to create a
structure that complement the
existing eclectic mix of historical buildings in the downtown
area. The exterior will be further accented with vine pockets , vine trellises, and plantings,
as well as landscaped balconies,
windows, and billboards on all
there street facing sides of the
building. The Downtown
Streetscape Design will be carried out along Azusa Avenue,
Ninth Street, and San Gabriel
Avenue.
Plan check is scheduled to
take approximately three
months and a projected con-
struction start date is anticipated
in September 2009. In the interim, demolition of the King
Ranch Market and other surrounding buildings is in progress
to clear the site for the new
Target. An opening date of
March 2011 is anticipated to
happen.
"Although they had pushed
back the schedule slightly, there
has always been indication on
their part of moving forward,"
Delach said. "In fact, because
of the drop in industry demand
and cost, it is in their interest,
as well as ours, to get the
project completed sooner rather
than later."
Exceptional Service Award
GLENDORA — Foothill
Presbyterian Hospital Auxiliary
awarded its much coveted Exceptional Service Award to a
very deserving member at their
recent Scholarship luncheonfashion show. Cathie Hawkins,
has given over 3500 hours of
devoted service to the hospital.
She has been Junior Advisor,
Board member, Telephone Coordinator, Home Hostess for the
Home Tour, Greeter at the Reception desk and more other
activities that can be listed in
this limited space.
Cathie is also active in Foothill Vineyard Church, where she
is a regular greeter and heads
up Operation Christmas Child
which sends boxes of toys and
gift items to children all over the
world.
The luncheon and fashion
show was held at Azusa Pacific
Volunteer Cathie Hawkins.
University and fashions were
provided by Glendora merchants: Andrews Inc., Baby
Me, The Bridal Store, Fiorina,
NV Me and Undercovers. It
was attended by 120 members
and guest and its purpose is to
raise funds for scholarships in
the medical field or deserving
students.
Murder in Glendora
At 8:20 pm on Monday 4/20/
09 Glendora Police received several calls of shots fired at 333
E. Bennett Ave in Glendora.
When officers arrived they
found a 20 year old male down
in the front yard with several
gunshot wounds.
The victim was treated by LA
County Fire then transported to
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
where he died of his wounds.
Numerous witness were interviewed and a suspect,
Zachary Flanders, 19 years of
age was arrested in La Verne by
Glendora Police Detectives and
is being held at the Glendora
Police Department jail without
bail and charged with murder.
The Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department Homicide
Bureau and Crime Scene Investigators are assisting the
Glendora Police Department.
The investigation at the scene
was continued into the next day.
Drugs may be involved.
If you like more information
about this event or make a contribution to the American Can-
cer Society, you may go to http:/
/www.relayforlife.org/azusaca
Canyon City Cure team.
NEWS
Chaparral Hosts Medieval Faire Japanese Center Had Fun
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April 23 - 29, 2009
By George Ogden
DIAMOND BAR — Chaparral hosted a new Medieval
Faire for 7th graders on March
17.
About 425 students experienced the living history with an
amazing falconry demonstration and 12 hands-on interactive stations. And although not
required, many students and
staff came dressed in authentic
costumes.
Some creative peasants and
noblemen even donned handmade outfits and ribbon wreaths
for the event.
Students rotated through
workshops that included an armor display, basket and wheat
weaving, juggling, making rag
dolls and pomanders, medieval
dancing, theater, knight's weapons and armor.
They enjoyed teaming up to
play Rounders, a type of baseball game and dancing a River
Dance jig to live fiddle music.
In the theater demonstration,
volunteers giggled as they got
the chance to practice delivering classic Shakespeare lines
with booming voice and exaggerated gestures.
7th grade Social Studies
teachers Renee Allen, Jennifer
Carr, Leslie Smith, Sheri
McClain, and Gary Imai orga-
WEST COVINA — Recently,
the ESGV Japanese Community
Center had a fun fund raising
BBQ event. The event was
themed around Disney characters and many of those who attended dressed for the occasion.
The event started out with
Minnie Mouse, or we should
say, President Apa Kamimura
welcoming everyone who attended. Pinocchio, Brandon
Leong (Operations Manager)
was the Master of Ceremonies.
The fun filled event included
plenty of great entertainment
and lots of good food.
A special treat with the entertainment was the appearance
Students Sai Dilip Ponnaganti, foreground and River Davenport learned the technique of basket
weaving during the Chaparral Medieval Faire.
nized the event with
the help of the 7th
grade teachers, parent volunteers, classified staff members
including Plant Supervisor Eric Sims,
Office Manager Geri
Munoz, the front office staff, and support of Assistant
Principal Shehzad
Bhojani and Principal
Dr. Michael Chavez.
Ashley Ellis and Taylor Raymundo show off their wheat weaving projects
Basket weaving was a popular hands-on activity at the event. Pictured: Benjamin Zhou, age 12 had fun practicing the new craft.
Pinocchio, Brandon Leong (Operations Manager) was the
Master of Ceremonies.
of the 2008 Nisei Week Court.
This included the Queen - Jill
Kaori Hiraizumi, 1st Princess Kimberly Midori Kitaura, Miss
Tomodachi - Lindy Sumiko
Fujimoto, Princess - Kie Flora
Ito, Princess - Marissa Asako
Ishii, Princess - Lisa Takehana.
The young ladies performed and
sang a number of songs. They
were just one group of thirteen
who performed. Another very
popular group is the Kishin
Daiko. For those that don’t
know what this is, it is a group
of people that perform on especially made drums. The talent and sounds from these
drums could easily out do most
college band’s drum corps.
The festivities at the event
also had raffles and drawings.
It was a great time for the whole
family and for as good cause.
For more information and future events at the ESGV Japanese Community Center, you
can log on to their Web Site at:
http://esgvjcc.org/
2008 Nisei Week Court.entertained the crowd with a number of
songs.
Kishin Daiko players were a hit at the event.
Drug-free Marshals Help Youth
Learn About Dangers Of Drugs
LA PUENTE — The DrugFree Marshals joined likeminded groups at the Amar
Child Development Center by
pledging in youth to live a drugfree life and by handing out over
250 The Truth About Drugs,
anti-drug booklets, provided by
the Foundation for a Drug-Free
World and making over 100
new Drug-Free Marshals.
"Statistics show a dangerous
trend in younger people beginning to use drugs," said DrugFree Marshal volunteer, Crystal Chacon.
"Education is the key and our
children are at risk. As humanitarian, L. Ron Hubbard said,
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Trivia Challenge Sweetened by LDS Women
The Great Trivia Challenge,
an annual test of wits and
memory to aid the Glendora
Public Library, was sweetened
with the help of women from
the Glendora Stake of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints who baked a variety of desserts for the funfilled activity.
Desserts for more than 400
people were made and donated
by members of the Glendora
Stake Relief Society as part of
continuing efforts of the Stake
to reach out to the community
in bridge building activities.
The Great Trivia Challenge
pits teams of thinkers from pub-
lic and private institutions and
business firms against each
other in answering trivia questions that always produce an
evening of laughter, mirth, and
even enhanced knowledge.
In all, 24 teams of three
members each tested their mental agility and mastery of minutia before a large audience who
came together for dinner and an
evening of fun and factoid.
In addition to the sale of tickets to the public, the Trivia Challenge requires individual teams
A Shopping Saga
to post an entrance fee varying
from $250 to $1,500.
Pat Loukota, of the Glendora
First Ward, supervised the dessert-making effort. She was assisted by Julie Foth. In addition
to the many women who baked
the desserts, many men of the
stake also helped the Trivia
Challenge by picking up food
from many restaurants which
donated meals and delivering the
dinners to the Challenge which
was held at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa.
It seems that the stores that
sell women's clothing are catering to the petite and young
figures these days.
Racks and window displays
show styles that would never
enhance the figures of those of
use who are in our mature
years. Manufacturers seem to
be ignoring the fact that not
everyone is slim and seventeen.
There also seems to be a tendency to expose both cleavage
and thighs to a radical degree.
Also, showing one's belly button seems to be a popular trend
for the younger generation.
Where it will all end, only
Heaven knows. In the meantime, shopping, for many of us
who have added a few years and
pounds, becomes a very trying
experience. In my frustration,
I wrote the following poem:
Wahib’s
Restaurant
LINES FROM LORIE
By Lorie Pope Pauly
A SHOPPING SAGA
When I went shopping,
The other day,
I left the stores,
In complete dismay.
Something, that suited me,
I could not find.
The modern styles,
Would blow your mind!
Exposing one's navel,
In vogue, seems to be.
Why this is so,
Is a puzzle to me.
Another trend,
That, to me, was surprising,
One would never believe,
How hem lines are rising!
When one sits down,
There's no way of knowing,
Just what they'll reveal,
By what they are showing.
Whatever has happened,
To the clothes women wear?
They are immodest and
skimpy.
Doesn't anybody care?
I'm feeling discouraged.
It seems propriety has flown.
So, I'll just save my money,
And wear the old things I
own!
KidsArt Show
Photo By: Kaelene Petersen
ALHAMBRA — Wahib’s
Middle East Restaurant in the
City of Alhambra is a popular
place known for its authentic
Mediterranean cooking. It had
its humble beginning in 1979
with just four tables and could
seat only 20 customers. It rose
in its popularity due to the various restaurant reviews from
several newspapers as a “true
Lebanese style food served with
the care and skill that would do
a fine restaurant proud.”
Wahib’s Restaurant moved to its
present location, which now accommodates 200 customers
plus a Banquet Room to hold big
parties, weddings, and other
special occasions featuring a
good singer or graceful belly
dancers and a good band.
Wahib’s Middle East Restaurant is currently offering buffet
at lunch time and in the evening
at very reasonable prices. The
buffet consists of excellent selections of lamb shank, beef or
chicken, stuffed grape leaves,
cabbage rolls and different salads such as tabbouleh or combination salad, pickles, olives,
hummos and lentil soup. Aside
from the buffet you can also
order from their menu. Selection can be difficult but whatever may be your choice, you
can be assured that each dish
you select is perfectly prepared.
Wahib’s Middle East Restaurant is owned by Mr. and Mrs.
Wahby, a couple blessed with the
knowledge of preparing the finest and excellent Middle Eastern cuisine, guaranteed to satisfy any connoisseur of different nationalities patronizing the
restaurant. If you give Wahib’s
Restaurant a try, I am positive
you will want to come back
again and again.
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GLENDORA — An exciting
art show will take place at the
local KidsArt studio, where students and teachers will be displaying their drawings and
paintings.
KidsArt teaches a classical,
realistic, fine art program to stu-
dents ages, 4 years old - Adults.
You will be amazed at what
these youngsters can do!
Bring the whole family for an
evening of art, free refreshments, free raffle prizes, and
more!
The show is being held on
Saturday, April 25th from
6:00-8:00 p.m. at 160 N.
Glendora Avenue, Suite G in
Glendora.
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April 23 - 29, 2009
Voices On Bamboo Paper
CRTA Becomes Travel-Wise
By Lynda Siminske
By Lynda Siminske
One hundred and fifty
Glendora (and surrounding area)
ladies attended a lovely Scholarship Brunch Gala at Covina
Women's Club. This event is the
highlight of the activities of
Delta Nu Chapter of Delta
Kappa Gamma (teaching) Society International. Proceeds
from the Brunch will go to
scholarships to deserving college students going into careers
in the teaching field. Chefs Paul
and Ruth Hatcher and Gail
Haynes prepared a delicious
brunch consisting of quiche,
fruit cup, bacon, sausage
stuffed portebello mushrooms,
zucchini bread and coffee.
Some Delta Nu members
worked in the kitchen serving
food. St. Lucy's Kiwins waited
tables and refilled coffee pots
throughout the event. Thirtytwo ladies were lucky and won
"Opportunity Prizes" provided
by Glendora merchants and
club members. Six attendees
won door prizes. Each table was
decorated with a pretty square
bamboo decorated light green
plate with a green bamboo
planter on top. Ladies at the
table put in $2 and a lucky lady
got to go home with the pretty
centerpiece.
The highlight of the Brunch
was a most interesting talk presented by well-known author
Lisa See. She has always been
intrigued by stories that have
been lost, forgotten, or deliberately covered up. One of her
best-known recent books is
"Snow Flower and the Secret
Fan." For this she traveled to a
Shown seated left to right is Barbara Davidson with Lisa See
and Rachel Gray and Co-President, Diane Brister standing
behind.
remote area in China to research
the secret writing invented,
used, and kept secret by women
over 1000 years. Lisa's latest
novel, "Peony in Love" takes
place in 17th century China. On
May 26th, the new book
"Shanghai Girls" will be released. Lisa claims this book is
closest to her heart.
Lisa was born in Paris, but
grew up in Los Angeles, spending much of her time in
Chinatown. One of her grandparents was from China; he
opened a business that made
"Fancy Underwear for Fancy
Ladies." A cousin owns Fawns
Gift Shop n Chinatown. In addition to the books mentioned
above, she has written several
mysteries Barnes and Noble representatives sold her books and
Lisa autographed them for the
many ladies at the brunch. Following her presentation, she had
a question and answer session.
Many questions centered on the
1000-year Chinese custom of
feet binding. This custom continued until 1912 and in some
remote and primitive areas, feet
binding of women continued
until a954. Even though binding women's feet was painful,
the Chinese considered bound
feet beautiful. Women bound
their feet to marry wealthy families. Wrapped feet represented
a higher status in society. The
first women to wrap their feet
represented a higher status in
society. The first women to
wrap their feet were dancers,
but the custom spread and was
accepted by all Chinese. Lisa
said this tradition would be comparable to the number one surgery of 17 year olds, breast enhancement today. We do
strange things to be accepted.
Those in attendance enjoyed the
Brunch and the delightful and
interesting speaker.
A Busy Day of Bloodshed
For Police In Glendora
By George Shutt
In addition to the alleged
murder on page A1, earlier the
same day, at about 3:40 P.M, the
Glendora police received a call
of a male passed out in a vehicle in the West 400 block of
Foothill Blvd, across from Von’s
Grocery.
He was found in a locked ve-
hicle with a large amount of
blood on his shirt and shorts.
Forced entry was made into
the vehicle to gain access to the
victim. He had sustained a deep
cut to his right arm. The wound
may have been self-inflicted.
The Male victim, 21years old
from Mira Loma, was treated
by paramedics and transported
to Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, a block and a half away,
where he was airlifted to
County USC Medical Center.
At the hospital they said he
cut himself due to a break-up
with his girlfriend in Fontana.
The victim is in fair condition recovering from his
wounds.
Delightful Afternoon at Dacor Design and Culinary Center
By Lynda Siminske
Glendora - Newcomers recently met in Diamond Bar at a
wonderful business, Dacor Design & Culinary Center. Dacor
sells high-end kitchen appliances and outdoor barbecue
units. They have lovely showrooms featuring model kitchens
with granite countertops, artistic tile back splashes, hand pol-
ished kitchen cabinets in a variety of wood color finishes, specialized appliances, and give
gourmet cooking classes. Newcomers were given their own
cooking class and demonstration by Chef Stephen Hualde.
He prepared blue cheese
wrapped dates, Mediterranean
Chopped Greek Salad with
sundried tomatoes, kalmata ol-
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ives and feta cheese, and an
absolutely wonderful Apple
Basque Cake. Following the
demonstration, ladies got to
taste these tasty foods. Many
of the ladies went home and
practiced what they learned for
family and friends.
You will be intrigued and learn
more about these remarkable
women. Bring a friend; all
women in
t
h
e
Glendora
area are
invited…and
you don't
need to be
new
in
t o w n .
Please mail
your $21
check (reservation) to
N a n c y
Gillette,
1616 Oak
Tree Lane,
Glendora,
CA. 91741
by March
25th. The
directions
to Azusa
Greens
country
Club; 210
Freeway
or foothill
Blvd. To
A z u s a
Ave., north
to Sierra
Madre,
then west.
It's on the
north side
of
the
street.
California Retired Teachers
recently met at a lovely new
banquet facility in La Verne at
Hillcrest Homes. Over a hundred members enjoyed a lovely
spring luncheon. Several speakers told us about the latest happenings in the California Education field and stressed their
concerns for downsizing and
financial problems facing every
school district. Retired teachers
were asked to support in every
way they can, our local school
districts and teachers to make
the coming year successful.
The guest speaker following
lunch was Tom Gerfen, a member of CRTA, a current teacher
at Citrus College, and a computer expert. The theme of his
talk was "Let's Talk Travel." His
goal was to make us all savvy
travelers.
He shared much needed and
valuable information. Passports
are needed more now than ever
before. He suggested if you are
traveling with your spouse that
you cross-pack some of your
clothing in each other's suit-
cases, so if one suitcase gets
lost, at least you will have some
clothes, for a day or two, until
the other is found. He stressed
asking for discounts wherever
you could…airlines, hotels, and
rental cars. Since airlines are not
serving meals, he suggested
putting snacks, pretzels,
M&Ms, chips in small Baggies.
Money belts and money holsters
are good places to hide your
money. Do not take fancy jewelry. Since airlines are overbooking, get to the airport early.
Wear slip on shoes to get
through customs. Make sure
your name is spelled correctly
on ID and ticket. Make sure
you really know what airlines
you are flying on; sometimes
Alaskan Airlines may be flying
for American and they take off
from different terminals. Sometimes it is good to rent a car for
the day and cheaper to get to
the airport in a rental car. Many
airports have exit fees if you
must get off a plane and change
planes. This will add to your
travel expenses. Don't take a lot
of credit cards. Call your credit
company before leaving and let
them know you are leaving
town and your destination. Get
travel insurance. Don't buy new
shoes wear on a trip before
wearing them several times before you leave. Get copies of
your passport, prescriptions and
eyeglass prescriptions. Cruise
lines are having great deals right
now. Once you are packed consider what you really need and
leave some things at home to
make room for purchases. Have
pre-addressed mailing labels to
send postcards to friends.
When you get to a new hotel,
look for exits. Take sanitizers
and baby wipes. Be aware that
hotels like to charge for every
little service. Know money conversion rates. Traveler's checks
are not in vogue. If traveling
with US dollars, they need to
be clean, with no writing on
them. Have a neighbor park in
your driveway while you are
gone. Leave at least one light on
a timer on. Maybe some of
these handy hints you are already doing…if not, I hope they
can be useful.
Retired teachers Susan Hamilton, Diane Brister, Helen Storland, Margie Henderson and Susan
Langenfelder greet guests at the door at Hillcrest Meeting Hall.
Azusa-Glendora Soroptimists Name Club Award Winners
At their business meeting on
Tuesday, April 7, 2009, two
Soroptimist women were presented with flowers as they
were named club recognition
for their contributions. Elaine
Heisinger was named the club
member of the year. "Elaine is
definitely my right hand gal. I
know I can count on her for
almost anything. In fact, she
says yes to so many of my requests that I try to ask someone else to step up instead before I let her take on a task!
When she does anything for the
club, it is first class. Elaine has
a very giving heart" said Nita
Ulloa, club president. Jennifer
Root was named "Distinguished
Soroptimist of the Year." Jennifer was recognized for mak-
Elaine Heisinger, Membership Chair, Nita Ulloa, President and
Jennifer Root, Program Chair
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