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Serving the Communities of Northridge, Reseda,
Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, and Chatsworth
Vol. 11, No. 10
October 2014
Oakridge Estate Tours — A Glimpse of
Old Hollywood Glamour in Northridge
By Robin Kellogg
Admirers of historic homes, fans
of Hollywood memorabilia, or those
curiosity seekers who want to know
what lies behind the gated property
next to Rydell Chevrolet on
Devonshire Street, will get an insider’s view on October 26 when the
Friends of Oakridge, a nonprofit
group involved in fundraising, pro-
gramming and restoration of the
property, host the first quarterly tour
of the Oakridge Estate.
Docents and volunteers will lead
groups of 20 on one-hour tours of
the 6,000 square foot home, a designated Los Angeles Historic
Monument, while regaling them
with stories of old Hollywood,
Barbara Stanwyck (the home’s original owner), and comedic actor Jack
Oakie, who later purchased the
home, as well as updating them on
plans for the Oakridge Estate Park.
The 1937 English Tudor-style
house, designed by renowned architect Paul Williams, is being restored
to reflect its original charm and
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Save the Date
The Granada Hills Street Faire
will be ‘Back by Popular Demand’
on Saturday, October 11th 2014.
This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating
Community’ and admission is free.
The Faire will run from 10am to
5pm along Chatsworth Street
between Zelzah and Encino
Avenues.
Four city blocks of Chatsworth
Street in downtown Granada Hills
will be transformed into a traditional street faire with fun for the
entire family. You’ll find numer-
ous booths featuring arts and
crafts, products and services from
local vendors, children’s activities,
pet adoptions, fantastic food,
entertainment from multiple
stages, a live radio broadcast and a
huge car show. Also included will
be a raffle and silent auction featuring interesting, unique and oneof-a-kind items. Raffle tickets
may be purchased ahead of time at
the Chamber Office or at The
Faire. Prize drawings begin at
Continued on page 12
Museum of the San Fernando Valley in
Northridge to Open November 8th
The Museum of the San Fernando Valley is pleased to announce the
grand opening at its new location in
Northridge on Saturday, November
8, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The general public is invited and the
event is free.
Dignitaries, Museum members,
Friends of The Museum, special
guests and San Fernando Valley history, art and culture enthusiasts will
enjoy inaugural exhibits ranging
from: Military artifacts from WWII,
Korea and Vietnam. Members from
Wings Over Wendy’s Veterans
group will be on hand to offer firstperson accounts of their experiences, bravery, dedication and heroism.
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Additional exhibits and displays
will cover Valley history, art and culture in the areas of aerospace, art,
architecture, aviation, entertainment, music and transportation.
Again, the event is free to the
public. The Museum will be happy
to accept any donations and to sign
up new members to support our
worthwhile organization. Museum
board members will be on hand to
discuss the many volunteer opportunities too.
Paul Davis
Steven R. Fazio
Jacques Hay
Mel Wilson
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Fernando Foundation
Recognizes Four North
Valley Business Owners
The prestigious Fernando Award,
which recognizes individuals for
their volunteerism in the San
Fernando Valley, has been presented
to two North Valley residents in
recent years. David Honda, president of D.S. Honda Construction
Inc., won the award in 2011, and
Nancy Cartwright, Honorary Mayor
of Northridge and the voice of Bart
LEIGH WIENER PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION – amazing photo- Simpson, was the recipient in 2013.
graphs of celebrities, athletes and musicians and photographic equipBoth were nominated by the North
ment from award-winning American photographer and photojournalist
Valley Regional Chamber of ComLeigh Wiener will be on display.
merce.
This year, the awards are once
A Community Service Publication of the
again
top heavy with North Valley
North Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
contenders
with Paul Davis of Paul
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Davis and Alberta Bellisario Insurance Services; Steven R. Fazio of
Fazio Cleaners, Jacques Hay of
Award Winners trophy shop; and
Mel Wilson of Wilson & AssociatesRealtors.. All four, along with five
other nominees from across the valley have relentlessly given of their
time, money and hearts to a variety
of philanthropic causes, ensuring
that the Valley is a better place in
which to live, work and play.
It is their dedication to volunteerism that is being honored on
October 18 by the Fernando
Foundation at its 56th Annual celebration. One of the nominees will
receive the coveted award.
The Fernando Awards Foundation recognizes that volunteerism is essential to the health
and welfare of the Valley. Individuals are nominated for this
prestigious award by valley-wide
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Oakridge Estate Tours
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glamour. The surrounding 9.4 acre yet-to-be
developed property has been slated for a “passive park” featuring a play area for children,
an outdoor classroom, a hiking and jogging
trail, a meadow, and a water feature.
The property was originally part of a
sprawling 130-acre ranch co-owned by
Stanwyck and her then manager Zeppo Marx
and his wife, Marion. Marwyck
Ranch/Northridge Farms, as it was known,
was an internationally recognized thoroughbred breeding and training facility, home to
several horseracing champions.
The Oakridge Estate almost became a
footnote in the annals of Hollywood history
when it was slated for home development several years back. Luckily, the faltering economy in 2008 halted those plans. Due to the
forethought and quick action on the part of
then Councilmember Greig Smith, and the
Los Angeles City Department of Recreation
and Parks, the home and subsequently the surrounding property were secured through the
California State Quimby Act, which requires
residential developers to set aside parkland
and recreational access.
“I saw the property as a last vestige of old
Northridge/Chatsworth,” explained Smith. “I
wanted to save it not only for its historic value
but as an opportunity to give the community
something that will last forever.”
Once the land was secured, the Friends of
Oakridge committee was organized by Smith
and the Recreation and Parks Department to
help maintain the property and promote it as
an important part of the Northridge history.
According to Michael A. Shull, General
Manager, City of Los Angeles, Department of
Recreation and Parks, “The partnership
between Recreation and Parks Department,
Council District 12, and the Friends of
Oakridge Estate is a model for public-private
collaboration to benefit the public. Opening
up this historic San Fernando Valley estate for
tours is just the beginning of the program to
preserve and restore the estate for public education and enjoyment.”
Friends of Oakridge Estates spokesperson
Steve Harris credits the idea for the docent-led
tours to Councilmember Mitchell Englander’s
office as a way to garner community support
and involvement in the preservation of this
historic project. Said Councilmember
Mitchell Englander, "We are thrilled to partner with the Friends of the Oakridge in order
to bring the story of the Oakridge Estate to the
community. Opening this extraordinary home
up for the public to view reminds people of
the rich history of the San Fernando Valley
and introduces that history to a new generation."
Reservations for the October 26th tour will
be taken on a first-come, first-served basis
beginning on Monday, October 6. The
entrance fee will be $10 per person. Visitors
will park offsite and will be shuttled to the
estate. To make your reservation, go to
www.theoakridgeestate.comthe tour button or
call 818-739-0292, ext. 2. Four more information about the Friends of Oakridge, visit
www.theoakridgeestate.org.
Quarterly tours of the estate are being
scheduled for 2015.
OCTOBER 2014
NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY CONNECTION
About My Banana
By Barry Pascal, PharmD
Humorist, Satirist, and
All-Around Nice Guy
One of the many wonders of
nature has to be the banana – not
things referred to as bananas, but the
real banana. It is an unusual fruit
that can be used in appetizers, salads, main courses, desserts, and, of
course, comedy skits (where someone slips on a peel). The unusual
texture increases its culinary flexibility, and its flavor creates that
glow we see in the eyes of gourmets, aficionados of the fruit, and
monkeys.
No one knows how the banana
got its name; however, an unsubstantiated rumor identifies and
credits two orphaned South
American siblings with giving the
yellow thing its current moniker.
Hannah Anna Bandanna and her
married twin sister, Anna Hannah
Danbanna, were the first to call the
luscious fruit banana. Who knows
where they got the idea for the
name...they are given the credit
just the same.
Bananas (actually in the berry
family) come in many colors –
green, yellow, red, orange, purple,
or that weird “soft and mushy”
brown. There is often confusion
when trying to differentiate between
the soft, sweet dessert banana and
the firmer, starchier plantain – that is
until you take a bite out of one.
Bananas come from banana
plants (not really trees, but they still
can grow up to 25 feet tall), and are
found in many different parts of the
world. Fruit develops from the
banana heart, in a large hanging
cluster made up of tiers (called
hands), with up to as many as 20
fruit on a tier. The hanging cluster is
known as a bunch, making up to
twenty tiers which can weigh as
much as 110 pounds each.
The average individual banana
(or finger) weighs about a 1/4
pound, is about 100 calories, and is
approximately 75% water. The
other 25% is made up of that mushy
brown stuff you see if it sits around
too long or you put it into the refrigerator. Because of their high content
of potassium, bananas contain small
amounts of the isotope potassium40 and are slightly radioactive. This
explains why the dial on your wristwatch may glow when near a
banana. It is not dangerous, but
merely a professional courtesy that
bananas grant radium dial wristwatches.
As a banana ripens, the complex
sugars (carbohydrates) break down
into simple sugars, as does the
pectin which keeps the banana hard
(this pectin process does not work
for everything, but it definitely does
for fruit). Since the banana is no
longer growing, the pigments
responsible for the yellow color also
degrade. So, what is left in an overripe banana is a much sweeter, more
fragrant, ugly brown or black,
mushy mess that makes most people
turn original banana color – yellow
or green.
An average
ripened
fourounce banana
contains about
27 grams of carbohydrates and
14 grams of sugars. It also contains
approximately 422mg of potassium
and no cholesterol. Unfortunately,
no one has yet figured out a good
use for the skin. It always seemed
such a shame throwing that much of
something away. However, it gets a
lot easier to dump if you let it sit
around too long.
The banana can be eaten raw,
cooked, baked in something,
sautéed, fried, and frozen. Better
yet, dip the banana in chocolate and
then freeze it. If you look at a storebought banana, it has what obviously looks like a top and a bottom.
But, in reality, the bottom is the top
and the top is the bottom. This is
only important when trying to peel a
banana. Elephants love bananas so
much they don’t even peel them
before they eat them. (Important
Health Caution – be careful walking
behind elephants eating bananas –
you may slip or be asked to join a
reality TV show.)
One of the peculiarities of the
fruit is in the commercial ripening
process. They are picked green,
shipped in temperature controlled
containers, then placed in an airtight chamber with ethylene gas to
induce ripening. The bright yellow
color of a banana is created by the
ethylene gas and the artificial ripen-
ing process. With lower temperatures, the skin of ripe bananas
quickly blackens, although the fruit
inside may not be affected. Tree
ripened bananas have a richer texture and more intense flavor, but
only a 7 to 10-day shelf life.
Unripened bananas should not be
stored in a refrigerator because they
will suffer from the cold... just like
unripened humans (children).
I always tried to peel a banana by
tearing that stem part on what I
thought was the top (but is really the
bottom). Most of the time it was
difficult to peel. But while watching
the Discovery Channel one day I
saw a monkey peel it from the
smaller part (which I always thought
was the bottom, but is really the
top). Sure enough I tried it and it is
MUCH easier to peel. I began
thinking.... apparently I missed
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something in the evolutionary
development cycle. My ancestors
forgot to pass on the "how to recognize the top of a banana" gene.
You know – it is very discouraging watching a monkey doing the
same thing you are doing .... but you
are the one doing it wrong.
Barry Pascal, former North
Valley Honorary Mayor and former
Honorary
Sheriff,
owned
Northridge Pharmacy for 32 years
and is now retired. He has written
seven comedy books and writes a
humorous column for the California
Pharmacists Association Journal as
well as the North Valley Community
Connection. His current book, Not
Every Fruit Is A Tomato, explains
why cucumbers, squash, green
beans, and walnuts are also fruits
and not vegetables.
© Barry
Pascal October 2014
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Save the Date: October 18th
Connect 2014: Granada Hills
Charter High School Annual
College Career Fair
Granada Hills Charter High School will
host its annual College/Career Fair on
Saturday, October 18th from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. There will be 125 + colleges from
across the country including all of the schools
from the California State and California
University systems. CONNECT 2014 will
feature a free lunch of hot dogs, attendance
drawings, and the following:
• A Community Blood Drive in the
GHCHS large gym
• A Middle and High School Essay Contest
• At 11:30 a.m. in the health room (near the
small gym)
• One middle school winner will win one
$100.00 scholarship
• Four high school winners will each win
one $100.00 scholarship
• College and Career Workshops in the
GHCHS small gym
Other confirmed colleges as of September
15, include Academy of Art University,
American Jewish University, Azusa Pacific
University, Biola University, California
Institute of the Arts, California Lutheran
University, Calvin College, Carleton
College, Casa Loma College, College of the
Canyons, Colorado Mesa University,
Concordia University Irvine, Cornell
University, Dominican University of
Chatsworth
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University, Kenyon College, LA Mission
College, Lake Forest College, Lasell
College, Lawrence University ,Marymount
California University, Massachusetts College
of PHS (MCPHS), Menlo College, Mercer
University, Michigan State University,
Missouri University of Science and Technology, Moorpark College, Mount St. Mary's
College, Mt. Sierra College, Naropa University, National University, Otis College of
Art and Design, Pacific University Oregon,
Rhodes College, Rochester Institute of
Technology, Saint Mary's College (Notre
Dame, IN),Santa Monica College, Shimer
College, Simmons College, Southern New
Hampshire University, SUNY Alfred State,
Swarthmore College, Syracuse University,
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Texas Tech University, University of Alabama, University of Alaska – Anchorage,
University of Arkansas, University of
Delaware, University of Florida, University
of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Kansas,
University of Maine, University of
Massachusetts Amherst, University of
Massachusetts Lowell, University of
Minnesota, University of Nevada – Reno,
University of New Mexico, University of
Notre Dame, University of San Diego,
University of South Carolina, University of
Southern California, University of Tampa,
University of the Pacific, Vanderbilt University, Western Washington University,
Westmont College, Whitman College, Whittier College, and Woodbury University.
The college/career booths will be located
south of the large gym. All are welcome to
attend and admission is free. For more information go to www.ghchs.com.
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New LAUSD Program Encourages Channel-Sharing a Boon for KLCS
The initial stage of
By John Deasy,
Parental Involvement
this plan was impleSuperintendent, LAUSD
By Tamar Galatzan,
LAUSD Board Member
As we visit local schools, my staff and I
frequently hear from principals who talk
about the need to engage more parents in
their child’s education. And as a mom of two
school-age sons, I chat often with other parents who are looking for ways to get more
involved in their kids’ schools. We have a
great system of parent centers in the district,
with a corps of dedicated volunteers who are
committed to supporting the school. What
seems to be missing is a way to reach the
rest of the parents – those who are too shy or
too wary to join in, or who just don’t know
where to start
Now, Los Angeles Unified is rolling out
new programs designed to fill that gap and
encourage parental involvement – both in
and out of the classroom. The Parent and
Community Services Branch recently
launched a series of Volunteer Fairs to
recruit moms and dads to serve at their local
schools. I attended the first event at
Kennedy High in Granada Hills, which
drew more than 300 parents from all over
the San Fernando Valley. I was thrilled to
see them lining up to learn about volunteer
opportunities, like working in the office,
monitoring the playground, preparing classroom materials and coaching a sports team.
While these activities are vitally important,
the kind of parent engagement that affects student success is much different. It involves
building the school and
parents as they work
together to help the student succeed.
Marilu Pigliapoco,
the parent engagement
administrator in the
San Fernando Valley,
will be holding a series Tamar Galatzan
of SPA days -Saturday Parents Workshops – featuring
both academic and social programs. The
first SPA day will be Oct. 25, with sessions
on parenting skills and LAUSD’s graduation
requirements. (Information is available local
schools or 818-654-3600.)
The focus on parent engagement has
sharpened over the years as research shows
that students perform better academically
when their parents encourage learning and
talk to them regularly about school. Parents
are also more likely to respond to a teacher’s
request for help if they’re aware of what is
going on in their child’s classroom. Even if
mom or dad can’t help with algebra homework, it’s important to support the student in
completing the difficult task.
In 2010, the school board passed a resolution declaring parents and schools as equal
partners in educating their children. This
means working together to support students
academically and emotionally so they will
stay in school, graduate, and go on to serve
their communities.
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(818) 585-6589
Like many other departments and services
across the Los Angeles Unified School
District, KLCS suffered mightily during the
budget crisis of 2007-2013.
The District’s television station since the
early 1970s, KLCS over the past few years has
received a budget of $2.7 million from the
LAUSD Board of Education, down from more
than $10 million at the beginning of the crisis.
The major reductions in staff have forced the
station to scramble to meet its obligation to
provide coverage of regular board meetings,
board committee meetings, and spot news
involving the second-largest school district in
the country.
The LAUSD Board, which holds the
license to the station, has long recognized its
value as a source of education programming to
thousands of students across the District,
along with televising meetings, reporting on
school-based events, and a cost-effective communications tool.
But in tough economic times, when board
members are facing wrenching choices about
who, what, and where to cut, it’s understandable that saving an amazing teacher or retaining a successful program would be deemed
more important than fully protecting KLCS.
This situation prompted KLCS in 2012 to
create a new business model, which emphasizes financial self-sustainability over continued reliance on LAUSD general funds.
I offered my complete support for the plan.
Over the long run, it could well establish
KLCS as not only a permanent and viable fixture within the LAUSD, safe from the
vagaries of the California economy and the
whims of the board, but also as one of the premier television stations in the country.
mented in November
2012, when the station
held its first-ever viewer
pledge drive. The event
raised $70,000; last
year’s drive netted the
station another $40,000.
The pledge drives,
John Deasy
which air on the station
over several days, have been augmented by
aggressive and continuous outreach to potential donors. To date in 2014, the station has
raised more than $240,000, with the November
drive still to come.
Even better, a partnership between KLCS
and KCETLink approved by LAUSD board
members last month offers the very real possibility that by 2016 KLCS could be entirely off
of the District’s books.
The two stations will be partners in the
upcoming Federal Communications Commission spectrum auction. By combing two
HD bandwidths into a single channel, KLCS
and KCETLink would offer one channel for
the auction.
Scheduled for some time in 2015, the auction could mean tens of millions of dollars in
additional revenue for KLCS.
The station proposed placing the proceeds
garnered from the auction in a trust, accruing
interest, which would cover the station’s operating budget for years to come. No longer
would the station continue its agonizing annual ritual of budget season.
These funds would enable KLCS to restore
much-needed positions to many departments,
including programming, development, production, and advertising and promotion. In
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G RANADA H ILLS
C H A RT E R H I G H S C H O O L
Currently accepting applications for At Large
Community Member to serve on the Granada Hills
Charter High School Governing Board
Term (two years) begins January 1, 2015
(A total of three (3) At Large members serve on the Governing Board)
Must meet one of the following criteria:
• Community member with direct familiarity with GHCHS, its history
and goals - this may include former parents, students, employees
• Former educator with direct familiarity with GHCHS, its history and
goals
• Individual with expertise in fields such as law, banking, fundraising,
business, etc. that are relevant to education
Persons serving as At Large Board Members do not necessarily have to
reside within the GHCHS attendance boundaries.
A person serving as an At Large Board Member may not be a current
employee of GHCHS.
Qualified candidates should submit a statement of candidacy (resume
consisting of experience, qualifications, interest, and understanding of
GHCHS, its history, goals, etc., by Friday, October 24, 2014 to:
Granada Hills Charter High School
Governing Board Screening Committee
Attn: Karla Diamond
10535 Zelzah Avenue
Granada Hills, CA 91344
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OCTOBER 2014
NutritionThe Absolute Truth! Is Numbness and Tingling in Your
By James Lanza, CPFI
The other day I heard a news report about
a popular food chain, specializing in Italian
food, that was going to sell one thousand “all
you can eat pasta” cards for $100 each. The
card would be good for seven weeks and it
would be “all the pasta you can eat in seven
weeks”. They sold out in minutes. Have we
learned nothing??
I’d like to stop my article right there but my
publisher would think I’d had a heart attack,
fell out of my chair and died. Never having
finished. So, allow me to get preachy once
again.
A balanced and nutritious diet is essential
to a healthy body and productive life. Not just
pasta but whole grains, fruits and vegetables,
rice, quinoa, dairy and lots of good protein.
The new food pyramid is now made up of
more than six plateaus. And the new food
plate is now divided into four sections instead
of three. One part of the plate should contain
whole grains, one part protein, one part dairy
and one part fruits and vegetables. And very
little room for fat.
As far as the protein, go with lean chicken,
both white and dark meat. White meat has less
fat but the fat content is so low it’s negligible.
Actually, the dark meat has a higher concentration of protein. So it’s okay to eat both.
Turkey, also a lean choice. Fish is a great
source of protein however Salmon has a much
higher content of fat than most other white
fish. It’s a good fat, omega 3 and 6 but fat is
still fat and you have to watch your daily
intake. Bison or Buffalo is much better than
beef and of course there are always legumes,
Soy and nuts.
Dairy, especially in children and young
adults, contains calcium and Vitamin D. Good
for growing bones, helping to make teeth
strong and keeping tooth decay away. No cavities here!! Good choices are cheese, yogurt,
milk and eggs.
I mentioned Quinoa, (pronounced k-e-e-nw-a ). You can get it anywhere. Trader Joes,
any big food chain even
Costco. It’s a grain, like
rice and made the same
way. It’s much better
than rice because it contains more vitamin and
minerals than rice plus
it’s packed with protein.
So it’s a much better
alternative.
Carbohydrates, such James Lanza, CPFI
as fruits and vegetables
have got to play a big role in the eating. They
contain lots of fiber, vitamins, minerals, cancer fighting anti-oxidants and they taste good!
Fruits should play a large role in snacking
rather than sugary products.
I just read a new report that women’s
waistlines are growing larger than men’s.
Apparently women aren’t moving as much
and the eating is getting out of hand.
Which leads me back to the opening. How
many of you bought one of those “all you can
eat” cards? Please be aware. No one has to eat
like that. I’ll leave you with a quote from
Benjamin Franklin. “People should eat to live.
Not live to eat.” Of course he also said, “Wine
is constant proof that God loves us and wants
to see us happy.” So remember, everything in
moderation, practice portion and enjoy life.
If you’d like more information on nutrition
or fitness you can call me anytime.
Thanks for listening and have a healthy
day!
James Lanza is certified by the National
Academy of Sports Medicine and the
International Sports Sciences Association. He
has been in the fitness industry for over twenty years. James owns Lanza Fitness Personal
Training, a premiere private training company at California Fitness Center conveniently
located in Northridge at 9150 Reseda Blvd.
His clients range from celebrities and athletes
to housewives and retirees. James can be
reached at his facility by calling 818-8226127 or www.Lanzafitness.com.
Health Awareness
Why Should You Drink Water?
than any other liquid found on
By Karen Hackenberg
Earth, including vitamins, minerYou have probably heard that
als and nutrients.
water makes up over 70% of the
It is clear that drinking water is
body, right? Water is part of all
paramount for a body that functions
body fluids and is vital to the propat a healthy level. Some common
er function of the body's organ
sources of drinking water found in
systems. It should be obvious then
city water systems, wells and even
that the quality of the water you
springs may contain chemicals like
drink is extremely important. For
chlorine, fluoride, pesticides and
your body to be at optimal health,
you should drink only the purest Karen Hackenberg more. Despite their use, these chemicals are not good for the body. You
and cleanest water possible.
Consider these interesting facts about know how important it is to stay hydrated, but
have you ever investigated the difference
water:
• Two-thirds of Americans do not drink the between the different types of drinking water
available? The truth is that not all waters are crerecommended 8-10 glasses of water daily.
• Continual loss of water from the body can ated equal. Today’s bottled waters are highly
slow down the metabolic rate by as much as acidic, poorly absorbed and the billions of plastic
bottles that are disposed of daily are an environ3%.
• Over one-third of North Americans have mental nightmare.
There is a type of ionized drinking water
suppressed their thirst mechanism to the point
which provides far superior hydration and
where it is often misinterpreted as hunger.
• The number one reason for daytime even detoxification. It is available to you now
in your own home for pennies a day.
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Legs Making it Difficult to Walk?
By Carla Kazimir PT
Numbness or tingling in your legs can be
due to many reasons. Sometimes it is due to
the effects of diabetes and this is called peripheral neuropathy. Other times it is due to spinal
impingement in the low back causing the
nerves not to work properly.
If you notice that you don’t have proper
feeling in your feet, you may also notice a
decrease in your balance. Our feet carry a lot
of information to the brain. This information
affects the way our balance works. When we
lack the feeling we sometimes lack balance
and this could lead to falls.
Sometimes along with numbness and tingling we notice a decrease in strength and
endurance. This can be due to problems with
the motor nerves but it can also be due to a
person not feeling confident on their feet so they
stop being active. Many
people with neuropathy
have a secondary problem of just being deconditioned.
When patients are
evaluated for physical
therapy, we check the
sensation, the strength Carla Kazimir PT
and the flexibility and
balance. Often our treatment plan involves
some balance training on our balance discs
and pads as well as strength and conditioning.
Many muscles are perfectly fine but just don’t
get used because people fear falling and
Continued on page 9
Plantar Fasciitis:
A Common and Disabling Injury
ered the most frequent diagnosis
Dr. Arthur Fass, DP
that people seek medical attention
The foot is a miraculous
for. A podiatrist will evaluate the
machine that provides us with suppatient and rule out other causes of
port, balance, and propulsion. The
heel pain. X-rays will sometimes
plantar fascia is a long flat ligareveal heel spurs. New bone will
ment stretching across the arch on
grow from pulling of the plantar
the bottom of the foot that extends
fascia against the heel. Treatment
from the heel to the toes. It helps
will include anti-inflammatory
to maintain the function of the arch
medication, cortisone injections,
of the foot, which has a spring like
icing, stretching, and strengthening
action that allows the foot to perDr. Arthur Fass
exercises.
form its important functions.
The patient will likely require specialized
The injury takes place from overuse and
the ligament gets stretched and pulled until it arch supports and possible custom orthoses.
becomes inflamed and scarred down. The In a small percentage of cases, surgery will
pain usually occurs in the bottom of the heel be necessary. Make sure you rest your foot
but can occur along the arch. There is usually if it is injured and allow an injury to heal.
a great deal of pain when first arising from a The biggest mistake is to ignore the problem
seated position or in the morning when first and continue the repetitive exercise that may
stepping down on the ground. The factors that be stressing the injury. Make sure you have
contribute to the problem include long hours good, supportive shoes to wear, and call
of standing and walking, athletic activities and your podiatrist if the problem is lasting over
2 weeks.
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Valley Performing Arts Center
Presenting Great Shows in October
An international showcase of performers London, Mexico, Brazil, Switzerland, Benin
from around the world will take the stage in and U,S.A,s own Brooklyn, Broadway and
October as the Valley Performing Arts the Lone Star state.
Center (VPAC) presents diverse talents from
“October is an exceptional month at the
Home Prices Rise as
the Market Softens
By Mel Wilson
The median price of San Fernando Valley
homes sold during August of 20124 came in
at $543,000, up 6.5 percent from a year ago
and 4.4 percent higher than July of this year
according to research compiled by the
Southland Regional Association of Realtors.
Only 46% of homes are selling at list
their price. The market is softening, which
is a normal cycle as we enter the fall season.
Average days on market are now at 93 days
from the time homes come on the market.
What’s unexpected is that the inventory
of homes has increased nearly 23% from
2013. Even though mortgage interest rates
declined slightly making homeownership
more affordable, would-be buyers are more
cautious about purchasing homes at the list
price unless they perceive the home to be a
good value. What once was a classic sellers
market is becoming more of a balanced market.
Tips:
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• Buyers – mortgage interest rates are
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VPAC for music-lovers with a taste for
international artists,” said Thor Steingraber,
VPAC’s executive director. “Divas from
Africa and Mexico, Angelique Kidjo and
Paquita La Del Barrio, will raise the roof.
The Brasil Guitar Duo will present an intimate performance to the 200 VPAC guests
seated onstage, who will witness these virtuosos on their meteoritic rise to international
fame.
“The Swiss company Mummenschanz
brings its signature blend of mime, masks
and movement to a new generation. VPAC’s
first international orchestra of the year is the
London Philharmonic Orchestra. The original wunderkind conductor of the 21st
Century, Vladimir Jurowski, leads
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6.
This is
not ballet music – this is powerful and moving music that betrays the troubled soul of
one of the world’s greatest composers,”
Steingraber adds.
Presenting this month:
• Angelique Kidjo with very special
guest Red Baraat, Friday, October 3 at
8:00 p.m. $45-$70
October’s calendar opens with Angèlique
Kidjo with Red Baraat, the acclaimed
Brooklyn-based world beat octet. Kidjo is
making a stop at the VPAC between her
recent appearance at the Hollywood Bowl
and her highly anticipated November concert at Carnegie Hall. Kidjo has been called
“Africa’s premier diva” by TIME magazine,
but that's selling her short. She's truly an
international music force, whose songs, performances and collaborations aren’t limited
by genre, language, borders or preconceived
notions. For nearly 25 years, she’s proven to
be a free spirit, who moves to her own beat,
singing in Fon, French, Yorùbá and English
Continued on page 16
Don’t Forget to
Vote
on November 4, 2014
Dear Voters,
I am a clean-energy entrepreneur
and former Speaker of the California
Assembly with deep roots in the
San Fernando Valley.
As your Assemblyman, I brought our
fair share of funding to the Valley for
the Orange Line, miles of freeway
sound-walls, dozens of new schools,
and new buildings at our colleges
and universities.
Mission St. Francis
After leaving the Assembly, I co-founded a solar manufacturing company
in Los Angeles and another overseas, which created hundreds of jobs
and won the Wall Street Journal Award for Technology Innovation.
I also spent years reforming government, reducing budget delays,
preventing politicians from drawing their own districts, and increasing
transparency in California’s initiative process.
With my sons finishing college, I hope to return to government and put
my experience to work for the San Fernando Valley. As your State
Senator, I will:
• Build a tax-system that is fair, less volatile, and responsive to the
needs of local communities.
• Create opportunity through access to affordable, high-quality schools,
colleges and universities.
• Make sure the Valley has a clean, reliable and permanent source of water.
Where All are Welcome
Youth lead the services at Mission St. Francis, a liberal Lutheran
congregation where all are welcome every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
The church is located at 10347 Mason St. in Chatsworth,
across from Trader Joe's.
I will work hard, deliver for the Valley, and always put our community first.
I respectfully ask for your vote.
Bob Hertzberg
Candidate for State Senate District 18
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OCTOBER 2014
Northridge South: Your
Northridge West Neighborhood
Neighborhood Council at Work Council Looking to Fill Four
By Chris Sales
Vacancies
September 8th saw the successful com-
pletion of our Town Hall Selection process
for the 2014/2016 board of directors of the
Northridge South Neighborhood Council.
The event saw the retention of 10 previous
board members, the addition of two new
and one returning board member, with two
seats currently vacant at the time of this article. The newest additions to the board
included a lawyer, a CPA, and a local community activist. We look forward to adding
their enthusiasm and commitment to our
board of directors, complementing the great
team of seasoned veterans already in place.
We welcome Jim Ashjian and Michael Bell
as new members of our board, and welcome
Irene Boyd back as a returning board member.
We look forward to the completion of the
NC’s first mural at the corner of Rayen and
Reseda. If you have been by the area, you
have probably seen artist Tim Cornelius at
work. The unveiling of the mural takes
place on Sunday, October 5th, between 2:00
and 4:00 pm, outside of Orphaned CDs.
There will be music, children’s activities
and an appearance by CD12 Councilman
Mitch Englander.
The day before the mural unveiling, on
Saturday, October 4th, The Museum of San
Fernando Valley will hold an exhibition
reception from 6 to 10 pm showing the pro-
Community Invited to 34th assembly debate on Oct. 6th
posed mural paintings for Reseda Blvd, historic photos of the San Fernando Valley, and
First Annual Artwork Chair Show in their
new museum space at 18860 Nordhoff
Street in Northridge.
We have been making significant progress
on the development and beautification of
Continued on page 9
By David Jason Uranga, Northridge
West Neighborhood Council member
Fellow stakeholders of the Northridge
West Neighborhood Council boundaries…..
we now have four vacancies on our board
which meets meet every second Tuesday of
the month. We maintain an outstanding webpage at http://www.northridgewest.org., so
check us out.
We invite your participation in our weekly
Operation Clean Sweep, an ongoing community clean-up activity. This is a great family
activity and a terrific way to involve your family in a community event that they can be
proud of. If you’re interested in more details,
contact NWNC President Tom Johnson at
[email protected] or Chairman Glen
Wilson at [email protected].
Among our recent activities on our community’s behalf, was co-sponsorship of, “The
Valley Emergency Preparedness Fair” which
was held on September 27th 2014. Public
Safety Chairman Steven Koch and the Joint
Task Force on Valley Preparedness Fair put on
a much heralded and anticipated Valley event
at LAFD station 87.
In addition to the ongoing cleanup and success of the Valley Emergency Preparedness
Fair, the Northridge West Neighborhood
Council, in collaboration with other neighborhood councils, is sponsoring a debate
between the 45th Assembly candidates
Matthew Dababneh (currently the incumbent)
and Susan Shelley (the challenger) on October
6th , 6pm at the Northridge Women’s Club
located at 18401 Lassen Street just east of
Reseda Blvd.
After the debate a thorough presentation
will be made of the Water bond (Proposition
1), the Medical Malpractice Limit (Proposition 46) and the Indian gaming initiative
(Proposition 48). Five other Neighborhood
Councils and the League of Women Voters
worked closely with our planning team
leaders David Jason Uranga and Pamela
Gentry.
Parking is free and Light refreshments will
be provided. All stakeholders of the 45th
Assembly district from Calabasas to Encino,
from Woodland Hills Warner Center through
Winnetka and West Hills are invited to attend.
If you are interested in becoming more
involved in our community, joining our board
will give you an opportunity to become
involved in interesting activities and programs, meet fellow concerned neighbors, and
make a difference in the community we call
home.
Our next board meeting is on October 9th,
2014 at Callahan Elementary School between
6:30-8:30pm. Refreshments are provided and
an extremely talented board is always there to
welcome returning and new stakeholders to
the NWNC. Hope to see there. Feel free to
contact me if you have any questions at
[email protected]
Your Home Upsizing or
Downsizing Realtor Specialist
Call Dave Friedman for Your
Home Solution
Northridge West Neighborhood Council
Phone: 818-970-7701
Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Community General Meeting
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Northridge South
(Continued from page 8)
Northridge along the Reseda Corridor, and
all three of the Northridge NC’s (East, West
and South) have joined in a new push to
revitalize the Northridge Vision process.
The monthly Vision meetings now take
place at CD12, and committee members are
tackling such issues as the integration of the
“Great Streets” project into the larger vision
process, as well as working on “feet on the
ground” activities like street beautification
and the creation of raised planter beds along
Reseda north of Nordhoff. The first of these
planters has just been finished in front of
Emle’s Restaurant at the corner of Prairie
and Reseda. The Northridge Vision meetings take place every third Wednesday of the
month in the CD12 conference room on
Oakdale, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
Northridge Vision and Northridge South
are also engaged with Urban Studies and
Planning students at CSUN on a series of
projects to redesign the Parthenia Gateway/
Overpass and to review pedestrian and
cyclist access to Parthenia from Reseda to
Tampa, centering on the Metrolink station.
With election season coming up, Northridge South is proud to cosponsor a Candidates Debate at the Northridge Women’s
Club on Monday, October 6th at 6:00 pm.
45th Assembly District Assemblyman Matt
Dababneh and challenger Susan Shelley will
share their visions and take questions from
the audience. Then members of the League
of Women Voters will review each of the
state propositions for the audience. It will
informative and educational, and I encourage you all to attend. The Women’s Club is
a 18401 Lassen Street, just east of the corner
of Reseda and Lassen.
Carla Kazimir
(Continued from page 6)
subsequently stop moving.
Just this week, we had a client with severe
neuropathy. And in just two visits his posture
improved significantly due to conditioning.
He still has the neuropathy but he can now
stand long enough to dress himself. He can
walk easier with improved balance because
his strength is better. We also suggested a
brace on one leg to increase his stability. This
will have a huge impact on his daily life.
Many people have severe neuropathy and
figure nothing can be done. This is partially
correct. Physical therapy cannot regenerate
the nerve but we can improve function by
working with the strength the patient does
have. Conditioning improves overall circulation and this is usually very beneficial to the
patient.
Another client came in with numbness in
the leg. It was due to his spine. Treating the
back, helped correct the problem and the
radicular symptoms down the leg improved.
If you have fear of falling or questions
about your nerve pain please contact us at
818-217-4868. Physical Therapy is usually
covered under Medicare or private insurance with a referral. We can schedule you
for a physical therapy evaluation. We can
make recommendations for improving your
balance. North Valley Physical Therapy is a
Medicare Provider and a Blue Shield PPO
provider. We will bill all the private insurances.
North Valley Physical Therapy is located
at 11858½ Balboa Bl Granada Hills in the
Knollwood Shopping Center. It is owned by
Carla Kazimir PT. Carla is on the Board of
Directors of the North Valley Chamber of
Commerce and sits on the Senior Service
Business Council. She has been treating
patients in the San Fernando Valley for 30
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OCTOBER 2014
Reverse Mortgages – New Developments
reverse mortgages proBy Jay Bolton
grams to choose from.
This year has brought
However, in 2007 most of
some exciting and benefithese programs were discial developments in
continued, and what was
FHA’s HECM (Home
left was not very competiEquity
Conversion
tive.
Mortgage) program.
Over the years, the
The traditional goal of
markets have stabilized,
the HECM remains the
and the “jumbo” is comsame: providing those over
ing back. Details of these
62 with a powerful finanJay Bolton
new loans should be
cial option to help them
stay in their homes and realize a more available in some 30 days, but
secure and enjoyable retirement. The clients with homes over $1,000,000
program will continue to allow should see a significant increase in
clients to access a portion of the equi- benefits.
New Features for the Existing
ty in their homes, tax free, without a
HECM Program:
required monthly mortgage payment
The traditional FHA HECM profor as long they live in the home.
Currently, a HECM loan requires no gram has seen new features added to
income, credit score, or assets to the Adjustable loan. Now, a client
qualify, and there are multiple can select a program that caps the
options on how a client can receive interest rate at 5% over the start rate,
their funds enabling the HECM loan and a program that adjusts annually
rather than monthly. Both these feato meet a variety of needs.
Let’s look at these new develop- tures could be significant in a rising
interest rate environment. While
ments:
The “Jumbo” Reverse Mortgage today interest rates remain at historically low levels, many believe they
is Coming Back:
FHA’s HECM program has will start to rise sometime next year.
always accounted for the bulk of the
reverse mortgage loans. However,
FHA has a lending limit of
$625,500, and while that limit covers most of the country’s home values, it does deny clients with high
valued homes from receiving a loan
based on the appraised value of their
homes.
Up until the banking crisis of
2007, clients with high valued
homes had a number of “jumbo”
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These new features add some protection from that eventuality.
New Protections for an Underage
Non-Borrowing Spouse:
To be a borrower on a reverse
mortgage loan, a client(s) must be
62 years or older. For married folks
with both spouses over 62, both are
a party to the loan, so if one spouse
passes away, all the benefits of the
reverse mortgage continue for the
surviving spouse.
Some married couples with one
spouse under the age of 62 elected to
have the underage spouse come off
title so the over 62 spouse could
obtain a reverse mortgage on the
home. I always considered this a
dangerous decision and never recommended it to a client. If the older
spouse passed away, the loan was
called, and this could force the surviving spouse to sell the home to
pay off the mortgage.
FHA has now added a protection
that a surviving spouse who came off
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Old Wills or Trusts Must be
Reviewed to Protect Your
Wishes and Your Estate
By Thomas Christopher, Esq.
I find that a large percentage of
the people I speak with nowadays
who had Trusts, Wills or other estate
planning documents prepared over
five (5) years ago have undergone
significant changes in their lives.
Although going through the process
of having theses documents prepared is to be applauded, you must
have your documents reviewed at
regular intervals.
As time marches on and your
life changes, events like marriage,
divorce, the death of a spouse or
child, the marriage of children, the
birth of grandchildren, the onset of
health issues, and buying and selling real property, significantly
changes the way people view the
distribution of their property after
their death.
By having your Will, Trust or
Power of Attorney documents
reviewed regularly, you ensure that
what you own will get to who you
want with as little cost, time and formality as possible. You will make
sure that the Trust you have is funded properly by transferring your
property in the Trust. You will protect the assets that you have accumulated over your lifetime.
Effective Power of Attorney
documents can avoid the necessity
of petitioning a Court to place a
Conservatorship and save you
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS in
court costs and attorney’s fees.
Power of Attorney documents
allow you to name your own
Agents. You ensure that the people
you want will act as your agents to
make your medical and financial
decisions when you are physically
and mentally incapable to make the
decisions on your behalf. This is
done privately, efficiently and
without the need to petition a
Court.
It is always a good idea to make
sure that someone in your family
knows where you keep your Estate
Planning documents, financial
records, safe deposit box key and
the like. If you don’t keep you
records in a
Thomas P.
c e n t r a l
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place…..and
tell someone about it, it could
result in delay and mismanagement
of your estate.
Be proactive and take the time on
a regular basis to make sure that
your existing estate planning documents are up to date and accurate.
You will be acting responsibly and
ensuring that your family legacy is
protected. My office is conveniently located in Porter Ranch. I will
visit you in your home at your convenience if you wish. I will do the
same for you whether you have a
Trust or Will already or your documents reviewed, amended or updated.
Thomas P. Christopher, Esq.,
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Residents Encouraged to Use Services
Provided by Chamber of Commerce Members
This month, the Chamber Welcomes 7 New Members
Businesses that join the local chamber tend to be more involved in the community and
“give back” through sponsorship and support for local non-profit organizations, schools and
youth programs. Chamber members ascribe to a high standard of ethical business practices
and, on rare occasion when there is a dispute between a chamber member and a consumer,
the chamber is often able to mediate and resolve the dispute.
Chamber members want their customers to be satisfied with their services, and when there
is a problem, they too want it resolved. As a chamber member they welcome this service as
a benefit of their membership…. for their business and for their customers.
When looking for a product or service, visit the Chambers website, www.nvrcc.com or call
at (818) 349-5676.
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WESTMORE
FAMILY
COLLECTION – The first family of
Hollywood make-up will showcase
prominent artifacts, posters and stories spanning four generations. Marv
Westmore and his wife Joyce will be
in attendance to share stories about
Hollywood’s history in make-up. The
Westmore brothers became make-up
artists for the likes of Rudolph
Valentino,
faces
of
Charles
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Notre Dame (for RKO), Bette Davis’
eyebrowless, almost bald, white-faced look in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Monte
and for epic movies such as Gone with the Wind (1939).
Museum of the San Fernando Valley
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There will be entertainment, food and
beverages and much, much more! Please
RSVP to [email protected] or
818-347-9665 by November 6, 2014. The
Museum is for all residents and guests of the
San Fernando Valley – please join us on
November 8th and beyond. Please visit The
Museum at www.TheMuseumSFV.org.
Granada Hills Street Faire
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11am and will run all day. You do not need to
be present to win. Purchase raffle tickets
early to increase your chances of winning.
The Faire first appeared in 2001 and grew
to one of the Valley’s largest single-day
events, attracting over 15,000 attendees from
all over Los Angeles County. After a several
year hiatus, The Faire is back for its 10th
anniversary. This year’s event is made possible by support from the offices of Los Angeles
County Supervisor, Mike Antonovich, and
City Councilman from CD12, Mitch
Englander, as well as community sponsors.
The event is under the auspices of the
Granada Hills Community Foundation and
managed by the Granada Hills Chamber of
Commerce.
The
Granada
Hills
Community
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benefit of the Community at large.
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Fernando Award
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organizations and individuals.
The following are nominees live
or own a business in the north valley:
Paul Davis
Paul Davis
has been giving
back to the community almost
as long as he has
been in business. An expert
in
Medicare
supplemental
insurance,
Davis is an
Paul Davis
ardent supporter
of many community and volunteer
organizations.
He has advised the Valley
Community Clinic’s Development
Department for many years and
worked with its Outreach and
Enrollment department to connect
low income people with the appropriate services.
Davis is also a strong supporter
of ONEGeneration, which caters to
the needs of children as well as the
senior community.
Other nonprofit organizations
that have received his support
include New Horizons, Mid Valley
YMCA Board of Managers, Van
Nuys Jeopardy Foundation, Mid
Valley Police Council, New
Directions for Youth and El Centro
de Amistad.
As a member of the Greater Van
Nuys Rotary Club (formerly known
as the Van Nuys Rotary Club), he
has been involved in many community and international projects
including: taking at-risk boys golfing, painting non-profit offices,
restoring wheelchairs, participating
in the club’s annual invitational
track meet held at Birmingham
Community Charter High School
and chairing the Dodger Day event
that brought underprivileged children to Dodger games. Davis served
as president of the club from 199596.
Over the years, he has been
honored for his leadership and volunteerism. These are just a few of
many recognitions he has received:
The North Valley Regional
Chamber of Commerce C.K. Tseng
Leadership Award in recognition
of his community leadership
(2014), the MAPS Charities
Community Service Award (2013),
Valley Community Clinic’s “hats
off” recognition, Greater San
Fernando
Valley
Chamber
Community Award of Excellence
(1998-99), Greater San Fernando
Valley Chamber of Commerce
Award of Excellence (1994) and
the North Valley Regional
Chamber Volunteer of the Year
(1988). Davis was also a finalist in
last year’s Fernando Awards and
the San Fernando Valley Business
Journal Health Leadership awards
(2004), and has been honored with
several business awards.
The Story of Fernando
Standing proud and tall in the
San Fernando Valley Civic Center is
a magnificent bronze statue of
“Fernando”, a young Indian brave,
symbolizing the qualities of
strength, courage, dedication and
leadership. The statue, which stands
in the Van Nuys Civic Center, is the
work of famed sculptor Henry Van
Wolff, and serves as a monument to
those outstanding individuals who
have been selected to receive the
Fernando Award. On June 13, 1996,
an additional commemorative to
volunteerism was installed at
Warner Park in Woodland Hills,
dedicated by Mayor Richard J.
Riordan and other City County and
State dignitaries. It stands in gratitude not only to all recipients but
also to all volunteers for their efforts
toward increasing the quality of life
in our local communities. A bronze
replica of the original Fernando
stature, inherited with the honoree’s
name, is presented to each year’s
recipient at an even dedicated to
their life of volunteerism. This
Fernando volunteerism and dedication, is the highest honor than can be
bestowed upon a San Fernando
Valley citizen.
Each year the Chambers of
Commerce and other community
organizations and leaders in the San
Fernando Valley have the opportunity to nominate an outstanding citizen in their respective communities
who, through a life of volunteerism
encompassing personal commitment and involvement, has worked
to improve the quality of life in the
San Fernando Valley. A screening
committee is selected, which undertakes the difficult process of narrowing the field of nominees to five
final candidates. These finalists are
then presented, via confidential ballot to the Foundation membership
that then selects the Annual
Fernando recipient.
Fernando recognizes that volunteerism is essential to the health and
welfare of our great Valley.
Through the selection of a single
recipient, Fernando honors the thousands of volunteers who tirelessly
serve to make the Valley a better
place to live, work and play.
Because of the many achievements of the outstanding people
who have been honored with the
Fernando Award, it is recognized as
the leading award to civic accomplishment in the San Fernando
Valley, and one of the top awards for
volunteerism in the nation. These
achievements, which have benefited
each and every resident of the San
Fernando Valley, will never be forgotten. The award serves as a constant inspiration to the future leaders
of the San Fernando Valley in their
never-ending quest to make a richer
life for us all.
From http://fernandoawards.org.
Steven R. Fazio
Steven
R.
Fazio’s volunteerism is deeply
rooted in an
early desire to be
a public servant.
Initially,
he
wanted to join
the police department after
his high school Steven R. Fazio
graduation in
1978, but his father asked that he
postpone entering the police academy
to learn the family dry cleaning business. In 1981 he found a way to stay
in the cleaning business and be of
service when he joined the Los
Angeles Police Department as a line
reserve police officer. After his retirement in 2011, Mayor Villaraigosa
appointed Fazio to the Los Angeles
Fire Department Board of Fire
Commissioners. He continues to
serve in this capacity.
In 2014, the LAPD honored him
as the co-recipient of the LAPD’s
Reserve Foundation “Twice a
Citizen” award.
In 1999, Fazio was asked to be
the founding president of the Sierra
Canyon School, which his two children attended. At the time, the
school went from early kindergarten
to 8th grade. Working with Sierra
Canyon’s owners, Fazio was able to
raise funds to build a state-of-the-art
$22 million “upper school,” offering
families an educational institutional
that could nurture their children
from elementary through secondary
education.
Five years ago, Fazio started the
only San Fernando Valley-based
chapter of the Young Presidents
Organization, to bring together business presidents and CEOs who live
or work in the San Fernando Valley.
The chapter currently has 50 members, many of whom run some of the
Valley’s largest businesses.
Fazio Cleaners, a family-owned
business and a Valley fixture since
1947, has always been in tune with
the community and its needs. It was
the first dry cleaning firm to offer
hanger recycling, plastic bag recycling, and other environmentallyfriendly policies.
Jacques Hay
Jacques
Hay’s
early
exposure to the
nonprofit world
was as the
National Youth
Coordinator for
the
Epilepsy
Foundation of
America, where
he coordinated
Jacques Hay
dance
marathons as fundraisers for the organization.
Hay is the founder of the first
Orthodox Jewish day school in the
West San Fernando Valley—The
West Valley Hebrew Academy, which
grew from 14 to 190 students under
his stewardship as president for the
first eight years.
In 1993, shortly after Hay’s son,
then 11, met John Flowers, a much
sought after basketball recruit by
CSUN, Flowers was involved in a
car accident that left him a double
amputee. Hay and his son organized
a half-time free throw contest
(Hearts for Flowers), raising more
than $32,000, which they donated to
him.
In 1995, when his daughter
decided to hold a day camp for 17
special needs children at the West
Valley Hebrew Academy, Hay once
again helped make it happen. The
program, now in its 19th year, has
grown to become Camp Chesed. In
Hebrew, chesed means loving kindness. The camp serves about 42
campers each year. There is no fee
as the staff and counselors are all
volunteers.
After reading about a Little
League program restarting in
Compton in 2009, Hay contacted the
organizers to congratulate them on
their feat. When he learned there
were no additional funds for end of
year awards, he asked for the names
of the players. The day of the
league’s closing ceremonies, Hay
rented a bus filled with Camp
Chesed campers and parents and
handed out 360 personalized trophies.
That same year he started the
Special Sports League. The eightweek basketball league caters to
special needs boys and young men
age 12 and up. This past season 33
players participated in games held at
CSUN’s Matadome stadium. There
was no charge for registration, uniforms or trophies – Hays donated it
all.
Mel Wilson
Mel Wilson’s
community
involvement
and
activism
dates back to his
days at CSUN
as a student athlete, and has
grown over the
years.
A
realtor
Mel Wilson
since 1978, he
has served on the San Fernando
Valley Board of Realtors (SFVBR),
now known as the Southland
Regional Association of Realtors
(SRAR). In 1991 Wilson was voted
Realtor of the Year by his peers. Six
years later, he was elected to and
served as President of SFVBR. He
has been the legislative housing
advocate for SRAR for more than
20 years, representing real estate
agents, brokers and property owners
at all levels of Los Angeles City and
County government.
Wilson serves on the board of the
California Association of Realtors
(CAR), and has been on several of
its committees. As a member of the
National Association of Realtors
(NAR) he was appointed as the
Federal
Coordinator
to
Congressman Howard Berman for
10 years.
In an effort to improve the
Pacoima area and bring in more
businesses, he convinced thenMayor Tom Bradley and the Los
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Angeles City Council to make a loan for the
purchase of land. This resulted in the development of Pacoima’s first shopping center
and the Pacoima Enterprise Zone Advisory
Commission, with Wilson as its chairperson.
From 1993-1997 he was on the
Metropolitan Transit Authority Board, first
appointed by Mayor Riordan and reappointed in 2010 by Mayor Antonio Villariagrosa.
He participated in the planning, construction,
operation and maintenance of two Metro
Red Line stations in the San Fernando
Valley, providing a more reliable transportation system to the Valley. Wilson is also
credited with helping to provide cleaner air
quality to our communities by phasing out
diesel and methanol fuels in the bus fleet and
replacing them with low emission compressed natural gas.
In 1997, Mayor Riordan appointed
Wilson to the Los Angeles City Fire
Commission. As Vice-Chair, he led the effort
to establish a new policy that hired 100 new
paramedics each year for five years, helping
the LAFD cover more emergency calls.
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Appointed to the City Business Tax
Advisory Commission in 2011 by City
Council President Herb Wesson, Jr., Wilson
crafted position papers, talking points and
graphics in an effort to phase out the tax,
which in turn would create a more positive
environment for business and increase job
creation.
Keeping close ties with his alma mater,
Wilson has served in an advisory capacity
for the past four CSUN presidents, on the
CSUN Alumni Association Board of
Directors, and on the CSUN Athletic
Oversight and Athletic Engagement
Taskforce.
Want to see who wins this year’s award?
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Councilman Englander’s
City Hall Report
Protecting Proposition 13
Last month, I was the sole no vote on a
City Council resolution to support Assembly
Bill 2372 which could have chipped away at
protection afforded to property owners under
Proposition 13.
Protecting Prop 13 is vital for our local economy to ensure property taxes predictable and
stable for property owners reducing upward
pressure on rents. Ultimately, this stabilizes
neighborhoods and keeps residents and small
businesses from being driven out by unaffordable tax increases.
Without detail in the bill that would afford
protections to homeowners and small business, who would inevitably have the tax
increase passed on to them, this was not a
palatable solution.
Areté Associates Gets Disaster
Prepared
I was happy to speak at Areté Associates for
a disaster preparedness workshop hosted for
their employees. Participants were distributed
OK/HELP signs and pamphlets about earthquake and disaster safety. Over 100 employees
took part in the dialogue and Q & A regarding
about disaster preparedness and steps everyone
should take before and after an earthquake.
This preparedness workshop was hosted in
anticipation of the Great California Shakeout
taking place on October 16 at 10:16 am. To
register your company for the Great California
Shakeout visit http://
www.shakeout.org/california/. Participating is a
great way for your family
or organization to be prepared to survive and
recover quickly from big
Councilman
earthquakes– wherever
you live, work, or travel. Mitch Englander
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National Security customers through responsive, innovative, and cost-effective remote
sensing solutions.
Michael Shull Named New General
Manager for the Department of
Recreation and Park
I was proud to join my colleagues in confirming Michael Shull as the new General
Manager of the Los Angeles City Department
of Recreation and Parks. Since 2005, Michael
has served as the Assistant General Manager
of the Department and has overseen the work
of over 800 employees in over 425 parks and
recreation facilities throughout the City of Los
Angeles. Michael has worked closely with
my office on every major park project within
our district, including the Oakridge Estate in
Northridge and Chatsworth Park South. I look
forward to continuing our work with Michael
for many years to come.
Valley Performing Arts Center
(Continued from page 7)
while happily acknowledging her fellow
musicians, and sharing her muse with her
worldwide legion of fans. Also on the bill
that evening is Red Baraat, an eight piece
band from Brooklyn that merges hard driving North Indian bhangra rhythms with elements of jazz, go-go, brass funk and hip hop.
Conceived by Sunny Jain in 2008, the band
has drawn worldwide praise for its singular
sound, powerful live performances and joyful spirit.
• Andrew Sullivan (Plaza Del Sol
Concert Hall), Thursday, October 2 at
7:30 p.m., $55 to $60
A n d r e w
Sullivan,
the
provocative
writer, television
personality, gay
rights advocate
and creator of
the widely read
blog The Dish,
will be presented
in cooperation with CSUN’s Department of
Political Science. His take on current events
that may include Congressional paralysis,
the November elections, or Obama’s latest
struggles are sure to enlighten and entertain.
• Paquita La Del Barrio Sunday,
October 5 at 7:30 p.m., $30 to $90
Campy and
popular Mexican
megastar Paquita
La Del Barrio, a
singer
of
rancheras and
cantina music is
likely to display
her
feminist
stance against what she deems Mexico’s
“sexist male culture” in her act of jukebox
staples. Male guests beware; you are welcome, but get ready to be on the receiving
end of some good-natured ribbing as she
calls you “rata de dos patas,” or “you twolegged rats, you.
• The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Friday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m., $50
to $65
The London Philharmonic Orchestra
(LPO) has achieved what The Guardian of
London calls, “exceptional form” and ”a
real edge-of-your-seat excitement.” At the
VPAC, the LPO will present a riveting
repertoire of Tchaikovsky, Dvorák, and
Prokofiev under the baton of conductor
extraordinaire Vladimir Jurowski with JeanEfflam Bavouzet on piano. The Telegraph
of London writes, “Under Jurowski, the
LPO has become a fabulously refined instrument.”
• Classroom in the Courtyard, Friday,
October 10 at 6:30 p.m., Kurland Hall
FREE
Prior to the performance of The London
Philharmonic Orchestra there will be a free
Classroom in the Courtyard lecture by John
Roscigno, Professor of Instrumental Conducting, Director of the CSUN Symphony
Orchestra and Head of Percussion Studies.
He will speak about the LPO and the history, style and meaning of that evening’s
repertoire.
OCTOBER 2014
2013-14 Legislative Session:
Missed Opportunity
By Assemblymember Scott Wilk
Governor Jerry Brown keeps declaring the
“California Comeback.” Whether I talk to
small business owners, students or seniors, no
one else shares that view.
Reflecting on the just concluded two-year
legislative session, I have to say that
Sacramento once again missed an opportunity
to greatly improve the lives of Californians.
Sacramento did take some actions to
improve the economic climate. Among them
were the passage of the Film Tax Credit and
the Aerospace Tax Credit.
AB 1839, the Film Tax Credit, offers
incentives for film and television productions
to stay in California. As a principle co-author,
my colleagues and I were able to reach an
agreement that triples funding. This is a jobs
bill that is good for the Santa Clarita Valley
and indeed, good for all California.
Runaway film production is not only about
jobs, but keeping families together. Too many
families have to be apart as TV shows and
films have migrated out of California. This
new incentive package, I believe, will lead to
more jobs staying in California.
Thanks to AB 2389, California will be able
to compete for the next long-range bomber, a
$55 billion federal contract. Winning the contact will lead to about 6,500 jobs in the
Antelope Valley area, but will lead to additional business for many of the defense subcontractors who reside in our valley. Senator
Steve Knight was a leader on this issue and
needs to be commended for his efforts.
Having said that, the Legislature never
addressed tort reform, workers compensation
reform, or made an effort of lessening the burden of over-regulation. We will not be able to
grow California’s economy until we create a
stable regulatory and tax climate so entrepreneurs have the confidence to once again invest
in our state.
California has been in drought conditions
for the last three years, but we are in a government-induced drought due to inaction on the
part of Sacramento.
The Legislature passed a $7.5 billion Water
Bond which shaves $4 billion of pork from the
original proposal. Most importantly, the proposal dedicates nearly $3 billion toward storage and water conveyance
And finally, earlier this year a bi-partisan
• Brasil Guitar Duo (onstage seating
limited to 200), Thursday, October 16 at
7:30 p.m., $50
The
Brasil
Guitar Duo will
present an intimate performance to 200
VPAC
guests
seated onstage,
who will witness
these virtuosos
on their meteoritic rise to international fame. Classical
Guitar magazine has hailed the duo for “its
maturity of musicianship and technical virtuosity.” The Brasil Guitar Duo, 2006 winner of the Concert Artists Guild
International Competition, is equally at
home presenting traditional, Brazilian, classical or world music.
• Lee Ann Womack, Saturday,
October 18 at 8:00 p.m., $35 to $70
Country star Lee Ann Womack, winner
compromise
was
reached on creating a
real Rainy Day Fund.
This measure will hold
in reserve 1.5% of annual revenues into a separate account. A portion
can be used to pay down
the state’s “wall of debt” Assemblyman
Scott Wilk
and the remaining funds
will be held in reserve
until the next economic downtown. This is
how California families budget, and I’m
pleased we are bringing this budget reform to
Sacramento.
While there were some positive actions
taken, we didn’t do enough to protect taxpayers’ wallets, invest in education or roads. The
“Hidden Gas Tax” is a perfect example.
In 2006, the Legislature passed AB 32 the
so-called Global Warming Solutions Act.
This measured handed immense power to the
non-elected California Air Resources Board
(CARB). CARB sets regulations and taxes on
California business with the purpose of reducing greenhouse gases (GHG). I’m all for
reducing GHGs, but these decisions need to
be made by the elected representatives in the
Legislature, not un-elected bureaucrats.
Beginning on January 1, 2015, CARB
will expand its cap-and-trade program to
include gasoline and diesel. This hidden gas
tax will add 5 to 19 cents per gallon. Two
measures were introduced to delay or repeal
the “hidden gas tax” (I coauthored the repeal
version) but both were killed in committee.
I am all for clean water, clean air, and doing
what we can for climate change, but not at
the expense of our economy and not with a
regressive tax. At this point only Governor
Brown can stop CARB from enforcing this
tax.
Please visit my web site at
https://ad38.assemblygop.com/ and click on
the Gas Tax Button to learn how to contact
the Governor.
For California to prosper long-term we
need investment by the private sector to create more jobs. That will not happen as long
as our taxes are too high, regulatory burden
too great and infrastructure (roads and
water) deficient in meeting the needs of
commerce and residents.
While the Legislature took some positive
action this session, we need to do more.
of five Academy
of
Country
Music Awards,
five
Country
M u s i c
Association
Awards, and a
Grammy comes
to the VPAC
direct from her
heart-rending
tribute at the
June 7 funeral of
the
great
American author
Maya Angelou. Womack was honored to
perform Angelou’s favorite song, “I Hope
You Dance,” which Rolling Stone called a
“Grammy-winning, heart-softening hit.”
That classic and a collection of country standards that contributed to the sale of over six
million albums will charge up the VPAC in
a true display of the best of Americana.
Continued on page 17
MAY 2014
NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Valley Performing Arts Center
(Continued from page 16)
• Mummenschanz, Friday, October 24
at 8:00 p.m., $25 to $65
A new generation of fans can now
enjoy the genius of
Mummenschantz,
the completely original Swiss masktheatre troupe that
creates a playful, yet
compelling experience through the inventive and creative uses of shadow, light and
objects. Mummenschantz constructs a stunning spectacle of soundless theatre that transcends cultural barriers and sparks the imagination for its multigenerational VPAC audience.
OCTOBER
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Residents are welcome to attend
our ribbon cuttings; businesses are
welcome to all Chamber events
_______________________________
• Todd Ellison: Broadway’s Greatest
Hits, Sunday, October 26 at 3 p.m., $35 to
$65
Broadways
celebrated music
director
Todd
Ellison, who the
New York Times
hails as one of
“ B r o a d w a y ’s
electric conductors,” presents an
evening of spectacular
and
unique
songs
from the Great
White Way. Ellison has served as Music
Director and Conductor of the new
Broadway production of Annie and has conducted Monty Phython’s Spamalot, the
Radio City Christmas Spectacular, La Cage
aux Folles and 42nd Street, among others.
He will be joined on the VPAC stage by
some of New York’s finest singers, including Kate Shindle (Broadway’s Cabaret and
Legally Blond), Jose Llana (Broadway’s
25th Annual Spelling Bee), Mike McGowan
(Priscilla Queen of the Jungle) and a fourpiece band.
For more information about the center or
performances, visit http://www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/ or call the ticket
office at (818) 677-3000.
What’s Your Hook?
By Robin Kellogg
Want to beat out your competition? Get
your customers involved in your company
story? Do you want them to understand why
buying from you is the sanest thing they can
do? You’ve got to find the hook. What’s a
hook? It’s the first the first sentence, and at
times the first paragraph, of a story that
draws the reader in and grabs their interest.
It’s what keeps them wanting to read more.
It’s what got you to read this paragraph.
When you develop your marketing materials—your advertisements, advertorials,
postcards, newsletters; blogs—do you think
about how you’re going to get your audience’s attention—and keep it? If you
haven’t, you should. Here’s why:
• The entire point of advertising your
business is to get people to call, stop in or
order your product or services. If they aren’t
interested in finding out more, how is that
going to happen?
• People love stories. Consider crafting a
story around how your product or service
will make your customer’s life easier, stress
free, more financially viable, etc. Now that
will grab their attention.
• By providing information couched in
story format, your marketing piece will not
sound like an advertisement, but instead will
take on a softer, less threatening feel and
become more appealing to your audience.
Thursday October 9th
Mixer and Ribbon-Cutting at Porter
Ranch Quality Care
19950 Rinaldi Street., Ste 100
5:30pm-7:00pm
Friday October 10th
Ribbon-Cutting and Grand
Opening Celebration at Centinela
Feed & Pet Supplies
18533 Devonshire Street, 12pm
Thursday, October 16th
Mixer at
Ashley Furniture
9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge
5:30-7:00pm
Saturday, October 18th
New Business Ribbon Cutting at
Serious Cycling
19600 Plummer Street, Northridge
1:30 pm
Tuesday, October 21st
Senior Services Business Council
Marie Callenders Restaurant $15 8am
Monday, October 20th
Monthly Networking Luncheon
Rosie’s BBQ & Grillery,
9012 Tampa Ave, Northridge.
11:30 am-1:00pm
$18 with RSVP (818) 349-5676
Tuesday, October 28th
Membership Breakfast
Porter Valley County Club
$20 with RSVP; $25 at the door
(818) 349-5676 7am-9am
_____________________________
Guests are welcome to attend
Chamber events
How do you do it?
Just think about what
grabs your interest
when you read a novel
or a news article. Is it a
question that was
asked? A vignette or
Robin Kellogg
scenario? Or maybe it
was an interesting statistic. Something
caught your eye and kept your interest.
Trader Joe’s does this well. When they
send out their Fearless Flyer brochure, they
don’t just list the products available that
week as many supermarkets do, they include
little stories about each product. Starbucks,
Coffee Bean and Celestial Seasonings tell
their stories on their product labels.
Start telling your company story in a way
that will have your customers asking for
more—because once you’ve hooked them,
they’re yours for the long term.
Robin Kellogg is the owner of Robin
Kellogg Associates (www.yourwritingresource.com), a copywriting business providing
content for websites and other business communications, and is the creator of Author Your
Book Today (www.authoryourbooktoday.com)
book coaching workshops, individual book
coaching and ghostwriting services. She can be
reached at [email protected],
[email protected] or by
phone at 818-993-5468.
We Want
to Know
Friday, October 3rd
Get Connected, Stay Connected
Networking Breakfast
Marie Callender’s Restaurant $15
Friday, October 17th
Get Connected, Stay Connected
Networking Breakfast
Marie Callender’s Restaurant $15
with RSVP; $20 at the door.
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It's Time to Tee Up!
I am hosting my first annual Celebrity Golf Classic and I would
love for you to join us. This totally fun day - a day that
includes a mani-pedi spa at my house for your sweethearts
while you play - benefits my Good Choices Program which
helps at-risk kids make better choices and stay out of gangs.
We are taking over the Moorpark Country Club - if you haven't
played there, it is a gorgeous golf course - on November 5th.
Tee-off time is 11:00 , followed up with a delicious dinner,
including entertainment, an auction, a raffle and prizes.
Bring your "A" game and let's hit the links!
Visit www.nancycartwrightgolf.org
that has been set up for the event.
Or, call my office at 818-882-7483 so I can put you in a cart!
Much Love, Nancy
Residing within The north
Valley communities of
Northridge, Porter Ranch,
Chatsworth, and Granada
Hills are hundreds, and possibly thousands of people
who have interesting stories
to tell; stories that you, our
readers would be interested
in knowing about.
Their untold stories can
be told, if we know who
they are.
Please Email us at
[email protected] and let
us know if you are aware of
someone whose story we
should be sharing with the
community.
To Advertise call
Decision
Publications
(818) 585-6589
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Community Resources Directory
APARTMENTS
/ CONDOS
APARTMENTS/CONDOS
TERRENA APARTMENT HOMES
Shea Hori
9400 Corbin Avenue
Northridge, CA / 818-349-8200
liveterrena.com
ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY
LAW OFFICES OF R. GRACE
RODRIGUEZ
R. Grace Rodriguez
21000 Devonshire St., Suite 111
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-734-7223 / lorgr.com
AUTOMOTIVE
RELATED
AUTOMOTIVE RELATED
GRANADA HILLS TIRE & AUTO
SERVICE
12000 Balboa Blvd. No. 105
Granada Hills 818-832-7900
granadahillstireandauto.com
RM AUTOMOTIVE
19248 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge
(818) 709-4343
www.rmauto.com
BAKERY, CATERING
CATERING &&FOOD
BAKERY,
FOOD
BELWOOD BAKERY
8737 Tampa Ave, Northridge
(747) 202-0145
Belwoodbakerycafe.com
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
Robert Rivera (818) 886-8520
9301 Tampa Ave, Northridge
Bullalowings.com
DELICIOUS BAKERY
9147 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge 818-349-5700
delicious-bakery.com
FOREVER HEALTHY
Chris Schanafelt
10158 Mason Ave., Chatsworth
(805) 304-5856
MENCHIE’S FROZEN YOGURT
9201 Winnetka Avenue,
Unit E, Chatsworth
(818) 717-8128
Facebook: menchiesofchatsworth
PITA POCKETS
9127 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge (818) 709-4444
Pitapocketsnorthridge.com
BANKS
BANKS
WELLS FARGO
Juan Cabrera
9119 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
818-407-8951
BEAUTY
BEAUTY
Erbaviva
19831 Nordhoff Place #116
Chatsworth, 818-998-7773
erbaviva.com
BUSINESS
BUSINESS &
& PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
SERVICES
ALL ABOUT PRINTING
20936 Devonshie St. Ste. E
Chatsworth (818) 998-8600
Allaboutprinting.com
BEARSWORTH
COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Michael & Marlene Turner
(818) 772-2678
9800-D Topanga Cyn #357,
Chatsworth
Bearsworthcom.com
CASINO BOOKEEPING &
PAYROLL SERVICES
21049 Devonshire St., Ste 211
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-700-0497
casinobookkeeping.us
World’s Greatest Promotional
Stuff
DESIGN SPINNERS
22024 Lassen Street #116
Chatsworth (818) 280-3319
Designspinners.com
ELITE MERCHANT SOLUTIONS
16600 Sherman Way, #205,
Van Nuys (818) 503-4545
ext. 219
elitedatacorp.com
MARK STERLING PROMOTIONAL
ITEMS
19353 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356
818-705-8121
worldsgreateststuff.com
SAVE MY CITY- MARKETING
11856 Balboa Blvd #250
(818) 653-5300
www.savemycity.com
SO CAL TECHNOLOGY TAMERS
Northridge (213) 536-7427
THE SQUEEKY MOUSE
QUICKBOOKS
Sharon Wolf (818) 631-1702
THE UPS STORE
9227 Reseda Blvd, Northridge
(818) 709-6477
theupsstorelocal.com/6477
ZEN VENDING
19528 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana (818) 203-4055
Zenvending.com
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL
CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL
PLANNERS &
& ACCOUNTANTS
ACCOUNTANTS
PLANNERS
FINANCIAL WEST GROUP
Dennis DeYoung
9401 Reseda Bl., #100,
Northridge (818) 280-0280
Dendey.com
MARK FREEDMAN, CPA
9243 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge 818-341-6115
[email protected]
CHILD
SERVICES
CHILD CARE
CARE SERVICES
LITTLE TREEHOUSE
ACADEMY/TEREMOK
Anna Shirokova
18510 Plummer Street
Northridge, CA 91324
818-772-9320
teremokacademy.com
COUNTRY
CLUB
COUNTRY CLUB
FLOORING
FLOORING
FINMARK CARPET ONE
Jon Finmark
19601 Parthenia Street
Northridge, CA 91324
818-885-6466
finmarkcarpetonenorthridge.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN
GRAPHIC
DESIGN
21-13 IMPACT GRAPHICS
Jan Miller
Chatsworth/Porter Ranch
818-981-2113
21-13impactgraphics.com
HEALTH, WELLNESS
WELLNESS &&
HEALTH,
MEDICAL GROUPS
MEDICAL
GROUPS
C.O.R.E. CENTERS
(Center of Restorative Exercise)
9667 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, 818-718-2673
corecenters.info
UCLA HEALTH
19950 Rinaldi Stl, #300
Porter Ranch (818) 271-2484
uclahealth.org/porterranch
UNITED DENTAL GROUP
10149 Reseda Blvd. Northridge
(818) 882-3710
uniteddentalgroup.com
HOME
HOME IMPROVEMENT
IMPROVEMENT
FRESH AIR SYSTEMS
21125 Chatsworth Street
Chatsworth (818) 700-1233
GLASS ETC. CALIFORNIA
8258 Louise Avenue
Northridge, 818-705-9878
glassca.com
KAHN AIR CONDITIONING
19434 Business Center Dr.
Northridge (818) 886-2600
kahnair.com
DAVID SHANNON, DDS
18915 Nordhoff St. Suite 1
Northridge (818) 772-7096
davidshannoddds.com
MIKE’S ROOFING
Anthony or Mike
(818) 780-8820
DENTAL HYGIENE FOR THE
HOMEBOUND
Brenda Kibbler (818) 521-8572
hygienehousecalls.com
THE DRAIN CO
9250 Reseda Bl., #655
Northridge (818) 344-1114
Thedrainco.com
FACEY MEDICAL GROUP
Northridge- (818) 734-3600
Porter Ranch-(818) 403-2400
Mission Hills-(818) 365-9531
THE GREAT FRAME UP
9010 Balboa Blvd., Northridge
(818) 920-4000
northridge@
thegreatframeup.com
GOLDSTEIN CHIROPRACTIC
19350 Business Center Dr.
Northridge (818) 993-3668
Goldsteinchiro.com
KIDZ DENTAL CARE
11239 Tampa Ave., #208
Porter Ranch
(818) 368-6266
Kidzdentalcare.com
WESTSIDE TILE & STONE
7631 Canoga Ave.
818-704-9222
westsidetile.com
INSURANCE,
BANKS
&
INSURANCE,
BANKS
& FINANCIAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL
SERVICES
KOOL LIVING RECOVERY
CENTER
(866) 921-3778
Koolrecovery.com
ANDREWS & VAN LOHN
INSURANCE
10734 White Oak Ave.,
Granada Hills
(818) 360-3410
Avlinsurance.com
NORTH VALLEY PHYSICAL
THERAPY
11858 ½ Balboa Blvd.,
Granada Hills
(818) 217-4868
Northvalleypt.com
ARCHER WEISS
21515 Vanowen St #200
Canoga Park (818) 610-8560
Archerweiss.com
NORTHRIDGE SPORT & SPINE
11260 Wilbur Avenue,
Northridge (818) 832-5656
Adienthealth.com
PHILLIPS GRADUATE
INSTITUTE COUNSELING
CENTER
19900 Plummer St., Chatsworth
(818) 386-5615
Pgi.edu
PORTER RANCH QUALITY CARE
19950 Rinaldi Street
PORTER VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Suite 100, Porter Ranch
(818) 363-CARE (2273) prquali19216 Singing Hills Drive
tycare.com
Northridge, CA 91326
818-360-1071 / portervalley.com
PROCARE HOSPICE
10200 Sepulveda Bl #145
FINANCIAL
SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Mission Hills (818) 895-8000
Procarenet.com
TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL
ADVISORS
QIVANA GRACE (HEALTH &
Randy Miller
NUTRITION)
4730 Woodman Avenue #375
R. Grace Rodriguez
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
21000 Devonshire Street
818-618-7217
HTTPS://randymiller.wgfopportu Suite 111
Chatsworth, CA 91311
nity.com
818-554-9922
qtruth.com
BANKER’S LIFE & CASUALTY
Sadie Sadeghi
Northridge
818-384-8434
MAUS INSURANCE SERV.
19350 Business Center Dr.
#200 (818) 993-6656
MausInsurance.com
PAUL DAVIS & ALBERTA
BELLISARIO INSURANCE
Medicare Supplement plans,
Health, Life, Long Term Care
Insurance 818 888 0880
www.pdinsure.com
PREMIER AMERICA CREDIT
UNION
18001 Chatsworth Street
Granada Hills, (818) 360-7909
Premier.org
WILSHIRE BANK
Alfredo Macias
(818) 773-6130
8401 Reseda Blvd., Northridge
LEARNING CENTERS
LEARNING
CENTERS
SYLVAN LEARNING (OF
NORTHRIDGE)
Natalie Apikian
9058 Tampa Avenue
Northridge, CA 91324
818-885-0283
sylvannorthridge.com
LEGAL
LEGAL SERVICES
SERVICES
CHRISTOPHER LAW GROUP
11260 Wilbur Ave #100
Porter Ranch (818) 360-9500
Christopherlawgroup.com
LAW OFFICES OF RICHARD T.
MILLER
7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., #120
Van Nuys (818) 994-8234
richardtmillerlaw.com
LIMOUSINE
SERVICES
LIMOUSINE SERVICES
TOP OF THE DRIVE
Rob Marinko
San Fernando Valley
800-659-8867
topofthedrive.com
MARKETING
MARKETING
GOLD CREEK FILMS
Ted Faye
15463 Copper Street
Mission Hills, CA 91345
818-522-7904
Goldcreekfilms.com
MORTUARY & CEMETARY
MORTUARY
CEMETARY
ETERNAL VALLEY MEMORIAL
PARK
23287 N. Sierra Highway
Newhall (661) 259-0800
Eternalvalleymemorialpark.com
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS
NEIGHBORHOOD
COUNCILS
NORTHRIDGE SOUTH
[email protected]
northridgesouth.org
NORTHRIDGE WEST
[email protected]
northridgewest.org
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
OUTDOOR
LIGHTING
BIEBER LIGHTING
P.O. Box 280212, Northridge
(818) 701-1548
Bieberlc.com
PEDIATRIC
DENTISTRY
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
EDWARD E. DOVE DDS. PC
JoAnn Herrera Perez
20523 Devonshire Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-773-0911
pediatricdentistry.com
PET
PET SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
CENTINELA FEED & PET
SUPPLIES
Dwight Nakagawa/Angela
Sawyer
18553 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91324
818-282-9129 / centinelafeed.com
REAL ESTATE
ESTATE RELATED
REAL
RELATED
818MYHOUSE.COM
Alan Fine
9324 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, CA 91324
310-467-4067
[email protected]
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818MYHOUSE.COM/KELLER WILLIAMS
David Friedman
(818) 970-7701
818myhouse.com
CANDY WATSON,
NMLS ID #448171
Generation Mortgage Company
(661)727-4190
Reverse Mortgage Professional
JULIE NEWMAN OF PENNACLE ESTATE
PROPERTIES
18635 Devonshire Street
Northridge, CA 91324
818-802-5004
julienewman.com
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Christine Iso
P.O. Box 8329
Northridge, CA 91329
818-644-1022 / isorealty.net
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Donna S. McLeod, SRES BRE
#01167823
9324 Reseda Blvd. Northridge
(818) 903-7237
Happyhomesales.com
MEL WILSON & ASSOCIATES, REALTORS
18860 Nordhoff St, Northridge (818)
534-2400
Melwilsonrealtors.com
RODEO REALTY
Chika Kawahara
23901 Calabasas Rd., #1050,
Calabasas (818) 489-5633
Chikak1000.com
SIEGMETH TEAM - KELLER WILLIAMS
19300 Rinaldi St., Suite L, Porter Ranch
(818) 527-5744 / Siegmethteam.com
TODD TRITES REAL ESTATE PROFESSINAL
Todd Trites
17048 Chatsworth Street
Granada Hills, CA 91344
818-239-2644 / toddtrites.com
RECREATION
RECREATION
RETAIL
RETAIL
NORTH VALLEY PHYSICAL
THERAPY
11858 ½ Balboa Blvd.,
Granada Hills (818) 217-4868
Northvalleypt.com
TALK OF THE VALLEY
Igor Sigalov
15452 Devonshire Street
Mission Hills, CA 91345
818-924-7020
talkofthevalley.com
SCHOOLS
EDUCATION
SCHOOLS / EDUCATION
PHILLIPS GRADUATE
INSTITUTE
19900 Plummer St., Chatsworth
(818) 861-6627 / Pgi.edu
UNIVERSITY OF WEST LOS ANGELES/
CHATSWORTH CAMPUS
9201 Oakdale Ave,
(310) 342-5255 / uwla.edu
SECURITY
SECURITY
PROTECTION ALARMS
Paul Eisenstadt
(818) 885-7726 / Protectionalarms.com
SECURITY UNLIMITED
LOCKSMITH
15539 Parthenia Street
North Hills (818) 892-1109
Securityunlimitedlocksmith.com
PAUL DAVIS & ALBERTA
BELLISARIO INSURANCE
Medicare Supplement plans, Health, Life,
Long Term Care Insurance
(818) 888-0880
www.pdinsure.com
To Advertise call
Decision Publications
at (818) 585-6589
SO CAL PHOTO SOLUTIONS
Preserving your precious photos
Nancy McFarland
(818) 427-6102
socalphotosolutions.com
SIGNS &
& BANNERS
BANNERS
SIGNS
SENIOR SERVICES
SERVICES
SENIOR
STORAGE
STORAGE
ACE STORAGE CONTAINERS /
INDUSTRIAL
21250 Nordhoff St., Chatsworth
(818) 620-1553
Acestoragecontainers.com
CHRISTOPHER LAW GROUP
Estates & Wills
11260 Wilbur Ave #100
Porter Ranch
(818) 360-9500
Christopherlawgroup.com
NORTHRIDGE TRAVEL
9700 Reseda Blvd.
Northridge, (818) 886-2000
northridgertravel.com
SENIOR RESOURCES, INC
15021 Ventura Blvd., #600
Sherman Oaks
(818) 359-2125
SeniorResourcesCa.com
PREMIUM SIGN SOLUTIONS
Chris O’Connell
18314 Oxnard Street Unit 3
Tarzana, CA 91356
310-266-7878
premiumsignsolutions.com
BANKER’S LIFE & CASUALTY
Sadie Sadeghi
(818) 384-8434
TRAVEL
TRAVEL
For all your
Senior Services
needs, you can rely on a
North Valley Regional
Chamber of Commerce
professional.
Davis Bellisario Insurance
Paul Davis (818) 888-0880
Utter Mckinley Mortuary
George Perez (818) 361-4751
Oxy Respiratory & Home Medical
Equipment
Fred Robinson (818) 642-6523
ProCare Hospice
(818) 895-8000
VEDC is offering small
business financing NOW!
Dr. Terrence Thompson
(818) 341-0670
Senior Resources, Inc
Sandy Rosenholz (818) 359-2125
Christopher Law Group
Thomas Christopher, Esq.
(818) 360-9500
Eternal Valley Memorial Park &
Mortuary
Curtis Woods (661) 259-0800
SERIOUS CYCLING
Jennifer Johnson
19600 Plummer Street, Suite 100,
Northridge (818) 597-8330
seriouscycling.com
Ameriprise Financial
Marty Laff (818) 592-3317
RELIGIOUS
RELIGIOUS
UCLA Health
Nickie Bonner (818) 271-2484
HILLEL 818 – Religious
17729 Plummer St., Northridge
(818) 886-5101
818hillel.org
North Valley Physical Therapy
Carla Kazimir (818) 217-4868
SHEPHERD CHURCH
19700 Rinaldi St., Porter Ranch
(818) 831-9333
ShepherdChurch.com
A Place for Mom, Inc
Marina Penrose (661) 547-5538
TEMPLE AHAVAT SHALOM
18200 Rinaldi Place Northridge
(818) 360-2258
tasnorthridge.com
RESTAURANTS
RESTAURANTS
ROSIES BBQ & GRILLERY
Northridge, 818-349-3055
rosiebbq.com
LULU’S RESTAURANT
16900 Roscoe Bl. Van Nuys
818-988-0707
lulusrestaurant.com
RM Automotive
Heidi Buchanan (818) 709-4343
Small Business Loans can be used for:
• Business Acquisition
• Land/Building Acquisition
• Purchase of Machinery/Equipment
• Purchase of Inventory
• Working Capital
• Debt Refinancing
Borrow
$1,000
up to
$2,000,000
Right at Home
San Fernando Valley
Lourdes Simons (424) 238-0403
Generation Mortgage Company
Candy Watson (661) 727-4190
The Imagination Connection
Ted Faye (818) 522-7904
Keller Williams Realty
Donna S. McLeod / (818) 903-7237
Call VEDC and let us assist you or your client
with business financing TODAY!
Arthur Fass DPM
Renee Christianson / (818) 701-5088
E-mail [email protected]
Porter Ranch Quality Care
Mark Ortgies / (818) 901-6630x4301
(818) 907-9977
Comfort Keepers
Diane Blair (661) 287-4200
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