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PUBLISHED BY THE ALHAMBRA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SECTION B community seniors / health dining / entertainment auto / real estate OCTOBER 2018 Tastea of Alhambra offers healthy smoothies, tea drinks By Jewelyn Co e San Gabriel Valley is well known for its wide variety of trendy tea houses and tea bars serving grand selections of flavored teas, coffees, slushies, and other refreshing drinks with delightful top- pings, such as tapioca pearls, mostly known as boba/bubble. Tastea, 349 E. Main St., Suite 104, Alhambra, offers innovative, healthy, and delicious smoothie and tea drinks. Established in 2001, Tastea was started with the idea of a fun place where people could gath- er and enjoy refreshing drinks. With eight locations in California, Tastea continues to expand its multiple franchise chains throughout the nation. SEE FULL ARTICLE BY GARY FRUEHOLZ ON PAGE 18B Alhambra and America’s Industrial Revolution America’s Industrial Revolution oc- curred from 1760 to 1840, according to historians. America’s Second Industrial Revolution ran from 1870 to 1914. is Second American Industrial Revolution laid the foundation for Alhambra’s Indus- trial Revolution. Alhambra’s Industrial Revolution lasted from the late 1800s into the first half of the 20th century. Most of us think of Alhambra as a residential community with single family detached homes, townhouses, and apart- ments. But Alhambra has always had an industrial section of the city in its south- west corner. is region of the city ran be- tween Mission Road and Main Street and extended westward from Marengo Street. During its zenith, this section of the city would be headquarters for companies, which included one of the world’s largest petro chemical companies, the prime con- tractor for Dodger Stadium, one of the Southland’s major foundries, and even Alhambra once had prominent industrial manufacturing companies such as C F Braun located in it. After 25 years of working in the retail indus- try, Jose Cervantes, along with his brother Joaquin, formed a partnership and bought a franchise of Tastea Fresh Smoothies and Teas and opened in July. “Alhambra is the perfect location,” Jose said. “It is in between our commute. We like the spa- cious parking lot and active businesses in the area. We wanted to start this business because it is very popular, and we thought it would be a good busi- ness to do. It is Tastea’s objective to provide the best quality of customer service and for customers to have a spectacular experience while enjoying a great place for social interaction.” With more than 50 items of specialty drinks and snacks on the menu, there are plenty of flavors from fruity to really sweet. e sweetness level can be ad- justed according to individual preferences. “We have innovative drinks, and we encourage our staff to think of new flavors to add to our menu,” said Jose. “We like to change our drink flavors every season so customers won’t be tired of the same flavors all the time.” Select drink sizes from 20 oz. to 30 oz. cups, or even get a Partea jug for larger parties to share. Any choice of tea and coffee drinks can be made hot: perfect for cold weather. Drinks such as Peach Me Sweet Tea, Bootea Shaker, matcha ai milk tea, and jasmine milk tea are top favorites. Made with thick and creamy blends of real fruits, the smoothies Peach Me Sweetea with honey boba, 32 oz.; Avo- cado Avalanche, 32 oz.; and matcha coffee, 20 oz Tastea drinks and snacks (Buttload’a Fries, Shrimp on it!, Karate Chicken) Musical Theater is alive at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse Mel Brooks’ electrifying musical Young Frankenstein will have you in stitches with laughter and make you tap your feet to such hits as Puttin’ on the Ritz, e Transylvania Mania, and He Vas My Boyfriend Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21. is musical is perfect family fun just in time for Halloween. From the creators of the record-breaking Broad- way sensation e Producers comes this wickedly inspired tale of Fran- kenstein based on the Oscar-nominated smash hit movie. Broadway, Young Frankenstein opens in October SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 12B are best for healthier choices. Customized drinks can be made with add-ons, such as the classic honey boba, egg pudding, fresh fruit bits, and jellies. Side snacks, such as the fresh cut and battered Buttload’a Fries, all white meat popcorn Karate Chicken, and the hand battered and seasoned juicy Shrimp on It!, are great for sharing and can be paired with any drinks. “e food is excellent, and the por- tions are shareable,” said customer Arman- do Mora. “It is good food for your money.” Follow Tastea on social media @drink- tastea, and visit their site at www.gotastea. com.

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Tastea of Alhambra offers healthy smoothies, tea drinksBy Jewelyn Co

The San Gabriel Valley is well known for its wide variety of trendy tea houses and tea bars serving grand selections of flavored teas, coffees, slushies, and other refreshing drinks with delightful top-pings, such as tapioca pearls, mostly known as boba/bubble. Tastea, 349 E. Main St., Suite 104, Alhambra, offers innovative, healthy, and delicious smoothie and tea drinks. Established in 2001, Tastea was started with the idea of a fun place where people could gath-er and enjoy refreshing drinks. With eight locations in California, Tastea continues to expand its multiple franchise chains throughout the nation.

See full article by Gary frueholz on PaGe 18b

Alhambra and America’s Industrial Revolution

America’s Industrial Revolution oc-curred from 1760 to 1840, according to historians. America’s Second Industrial Revolution ran from 1870 to 1914. This Second American Industrial Revolution laid the foundation for Alhambra’s Indus-trial Revolution. Alhambra’s Industrial Revolution lasted from the late 1800s into the first half of the 20th century.

Most of us think of Alhambra as a residential community with single family detached homes, townhouses, and apart-ments. But Alhambra has always had an industrial section of the city in its south-west corner. This region of the city ran be-tween Mission Road and Main Street and extended westward from Marengo Street.

During its zenith, this section of the city would be headquarters for companies, which included one of the world’s largest petro chemical companies, the prime con-tractor for Dodger Stadium, one of the Southland’s major foundries, and even

Alhambra once had prominent industrial manufacturing companies such as C F Braun located in it.

After 25 years of working in the retail indus-try, Jose Cervantes, along with his brother Joaquin, formed a partnership and bought a franchise of Tastea Fresh Smoothies and Teas and opened in July.

“Alhambra is the perfect location,” Jose said. “It is in between our commute. We like the spa-cious parking lot and active businesses in the area. We wanted to start this business because it is very popular, and we thought it would be a good busi-ness to do. It is Tastea’s objective to provide the best quality of customer service and for customers to have a spectacular experience while enjoying a great place for social interaction.”

With more than 50 items of specialty drinks and snacks on the menu, there are plenty of flavors from fruity to really sweet. The sweetness level can be ad-justed according to individual preferences.

“We have innovative drinks, and we encourage our staff to think of new flavors to add to our menu,” said Jose. “We like to change our drink flavors every season so customers won’t be tired of the same flavors all the time.”

Select drink sizes from 20 oz. to 30 oz. cups, or even get a Partea jug for larger parties to share. Any choice of tea and coffee drinks can be made hot: perfect for cold weather. Drinks such as Peach Me Sweet Tea, Bootea Shaker, matcha Thai milk tea, and jasmine milk tea are top favorites. Made with thick and creamy blends of real fruits, the smoothies

Peach Me Sweetea with honey boba, 32 oz.; Avo-cado Avalanche, 32 oz.; and matcha coffee, 20 oz

Tastea drinks and snacks (Buttload’a Fries, Shrimp on it!, Karate Chicken)

Musical Theater is alive at

San Gabriel Mission PlayhouseMel Brooks’ electrifying musical Young Frankenstein will have you in

stitches with laughter and make you tap your feet to such hits as Puttin’ on the Ritz, The Transylvania Mania, and He Vas My Boyfriend Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21. This musical is perfect family fun just in time for Halloween. From the creators of the record-breaking Broad-way sensation The Producers comes this wickedly inspired tale of Fran-kenstein based on the Oscar-nominated smash hit movie. Broadway,

Young Frankenstein

opens in OctoberSee full Story on PaGe 12b

are best for healthier choices. Customized drinks can be made with add-ons, such as the classic honey boba, egg pudding, fresh fruit bits, and jellies. Side snacks, such as the fresh cut and battered Buttload’a Fries, all white meat popcorn Karate Chicken, and the hand battered and seasoned juicy Shrimp on It!, are great for sharing and can be paired with any drinks.

“The food is excellent, and the por-tions are shareable,” said customer Arman-do Mora. “It is good food for your money.”

Follow Tastea on social media @drink-tastea, and visit their site at www.gotastea.com.

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Alhambra Culinary School offers training for veterans, children

Yee focuses on the fundamentals and professional standards needed that even culinary school graduates from other schools often lack. The students in the adult programs all receive the necessary uniforms and equipment to practice at home and provide opportunities for employment.

Chef Yee is the president of the Le Cordon Bleu Alumni Association; vice-president of the L.A. Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF); owner of popular L.A. Omelets and Catering Services; owner of Al-

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hambra Culinary School; artistic director of the Alhambra Performing Arts Center; former sous chef at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Georgia; member of the Night for Veterans fundraising; committee member of the Alhambra Chamber of Commerce; and advisory board member for several culinary schools and the Alhambra School District.

For more information, go to www.alhambraculinary-school.com, or phone 626-230 5435.

Award winning Chef Bill Yee, Alhambra Culinary School, is providing culinary training for veterans with the Entry Level Prep Cook Program and children grades four through 12 with his new Chef Kids Program. Chef Yee has been the culinary industry adviser to the Alhambra Unified School District for the past three years. Recently, 42 children in Pasadena who enrolled in his Chef Kids Program at Lake Avenue Church graduated.

Each student is provided with a chef hat, apron, table top butane stove, knife and cooking utensils, cutting board, and latex gloves. They are taught how to make breakfast, the most important meal of the day, starting with Bobby Flay scrambled eggs. Chef Yee is the omelet station chef at the prestigious Langham Huntington Ho-tel, formerly the Ritz-Carlton in Pasadena, and Netflix. When Bobby Flay stayed at the Langham a few years ago, he asked Chef Yee to make him scrambled eggs, and Chef Yee called it his Bobby Flay Special. The children are taught the one-handed egg cracking technique, proper use of a chef knife, how to prep (cutting veggies and other food items), how to sauté, and food safety. After scrambled eggs, the children move into eggs over EZ, French toast, and the 5-star hotel style omelet. The program fee is $99.

Last June, Chef Yee taught his Entry Level Prep Cook program to 10 formerly homeless veterans at March Air Reserve Base in Moreno Valley as part of their back-to-work training programs. Each veteran received a complete chef uniform with hat, apron, chef knife, cutting board, sauté pan, and cooking utensils to keep. They were instructed on what it takes to work in a commercial kitchen along with the professional standards that Chef Yee learned as a graduate from Le Cordon Bleu. They are instruct-ed on basic knife cuts, food prep, sauteing and how to make a 5-star hotel style omelet. This free program for veterans is paid by donations and support, including U.S. Vets Inc. and A Night for Veterans fundraising committee.

Chef Yee provides his Intro to Culinary program for beginners; culinary school graduates, who need to brush up on fundamentals and learn how to become profes-sional chefs; home makers; and those seeking employment. The students receive the same uniforms and equipment and are taught the same program as the veterans. The demand for prep cooks is extraordinarily high due to the strong economy at almost any restaurant and catering company. The program fee is $149.99.

One of the unique aspects of this program is that it is taught in only one day. Chef

In the Chef Kids Program, children are taught the one-handed egg cracking technique, proper use of a chef knife, how to prep (cut-ting veggies and other food items), how to sauté, and food safety.

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Senior Outings announced the trip scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5, to Car-penteria’s Avocado Festival has been can-celed.

That leaves just one Senior Outing for Tuesday, Oct. 23, to the Chen Art Gal-lery in Torrance. The bus will depart from the Joslyn Center at 9 a.m. and return by 3:30 p.m. The Chen Gallery houses one of the most important collections of Chinese art in the United States. View more than 1,000 artifacts and learn about 5,000 years

Senior Outings to visit Chen Art Gallery Oct. 23

An inspiring leap? By Craig StattonAtherton, 214 S Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra

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of Chinese culture and history during a two- hour walking tour of the gallery’s 15 exhibition rooms.

Afterward, enjoy lunch at nearby King’s Hawaiian Restaurant, where there are unique selections of Hawai-ian food, traditional American dishes, and fresh baked goods from the onsite bakery. Now that’s fresh! Lunch is not included in the price. The cost for this educational and culinary excursion is $12.

A recent segment on CBS Sunday Morning not only greatly inspired me, but also made me feel a bit uncomfortable. You may have seen the story out of Canton, Ohio, where a 95-year-old great-grandfa-ther, Daniel Biss, observed that a young boy in his neighborhood, 4-year-old Dylan Stitch, was afraid of jumping off the 20” diving board

we seek to foster this spirit of purpose and independence which allows our residents to become or stay involved with their passions and pursuits in art or acting, in mentorship, in physical fitness activities like line dancing or Tai Chi, and so much more. While we have yet to offer a diving class,

the natural loss of cells in our brains. This process can be slowed with proper lifestyle, diet, and exercise, but it cannot be stopped. As these limitations grow, they can require us to change our lifestyle and limit our freedom. Recently, I spoke with a dear friend who is in his late 80s, living in his home alone, and is worried that he might not pass his driving test which is coming up in a few months. The loss of this license would affect his independence and his ability to visit friends and family in his community, something that he loves to do. Yet, if he shouldn’t be driving, it is much safer for him, and others, if he graciously adjusts to this change. The risks could be too great.

Our challenge as a society is to preserve as much independence and autonomy for our seniors as possible, while at the same time main-

into his father’s waiting arms. Mr. Biss, a World War II and Korean War veteran, knows a thing or two about courage and hoped he could inspire the boy, so he borrowed a set of swim trunks, stepped onto the diving board, and dove into the pool. It wasn’t the prettiest dive according to Mr. Biss, and he later admitted, “I could have done bet-ter.” Nonetheless, his dive had the desired effect because later that same afternoon, Dylan jumped off the board into his father’s arms and has been jumping without hesitation ever since. As Dylan’s mom said, “It was really neat that [Mr. Biss] in-spired him to do it. It was a neat moment.”

As a person who oversees a senior living com-munity, I was thrilled when I listened to Mr. Biss talk about helping “convince” the young man by showing him he could dive off the board. This is the wonderful spirit of so many seniors who have contributed to building our country by embrac-ing any challenge that stood before them. Every day I interact with elders who have the passion and vitality to be involved in their communities and teach their grandchildren or great-grand-children lessons about life. At our community,

I am reminded each day of the great resources, treasures, and wisdom our seniors offer to our world.

But getting back to the CBS segment — why did this very great story also make me feel uncomfortable? Someone captured the event on video, and as Mr. Biss stood on the diving board, preparing to inspire, he wobbled and had to be steadied by another adult. When he wobbled, I worried and wondered what would have happened if he had fell or had been injured when he dove off the board. This inspirational story would not have been aired by CBS and instead could have been part of a news exposé on “Seniors Taking Risks: What Went Wrong?”

It is not news to say that the process of ag-ing results in physical and mental limitations in all of us. These limitations come sooner for some and later for others, but all of us will eventually experience bone and muscle de-terioration; loss in our senses of touch, sight, smell, hearing, and taste; problems with various body systems, including cardiovas-cular, digestive, and urinary; and

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

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

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Early orthodontic treatment starts be-tween 6 and 11 years of age and doesn’t nec-essarily involve braces. As a matter of fact, having braces too early can affect the normal development of the roots.

The main goal for early start is to in-fluence the growth and development of the jaws so the permanent teeth will erupt nat-urally in their best possible position. Early orthodontics does not eliminate the need for braces in every single case but often makes braces easier, faster, and more effective. There are different dental appliances used for early orthodontics. They work by navigating the body’s natural growth patterns.

Standard ortho treatment begins when most of the permanent teeth are in the mouth and involves braces or clear aligners.

Early ortho treatment is not necessary in every case. Here are some situations you should consult on with your dentist for early approach.Underbite

Early treatment can address some issues with the normal jaw development. When teeth are in a cross bite, known as an un-derbite, the lower jaw overlaps the top. That blocks normal development of the upper jaw and causes underbite in the permanent dentition. Underbite in permanent teeth is one of the most difficult problems to treat and sometime requires surgery of the jaw. Fixing the problem early can minimize the need for a jaw surgery later in life and short-

Does my child need early orthodontic treatment?

en treatment time spent in braces in middle and high school.

Small or narrow upper jawOne common situation where it may be

advantageous to consider early orthodontics is when the jaws are not big enough to ac-commodate all of the permanent teeth. As a result, teeth are crowded and the tongue is pushed to the back of the mouth, block-ing the air passage. Creating wider airways is essential for sufficient delivery of O2 to the brain. In an early approach, children wear a custom appliance called palatal expander. This device is activated every three to seven days to apply slight pressure and widen the top jaw, creating more room for the tongue and permanent teeth to come in more evenly spaced. This device gradually widens the de-veloping bones of the jaws, creating enough

room to accommodate all of the perma-nent teeth and eliminating the need for ex-tractions later.

Flared front teethProtruded or too forward positioned

front teeth could be a problem and in dan-ger from trauma to the teeth during sports or falling accidents. This can be prevented with early but limited ortho, followed by retainers until all the teeth show up in the mouth. Thumb sucking and mouth breathing habits

Early ortho can help with habits such as thumb sucking, tongue trusting, or mouth breathing.

Expanding the upper jaw not only helps space up the teeth better but helps create more room for the tongue.

Thumb sucking after 6 years of age may cause problems with the proper growth of the mouth and open bite: front teeth on the top and bottom teeth don’t come together.Early screening

An orthodontic exam, including a panoramic X-ray, is quick and easy. Most pediatric and general dentists are trained to give you an initial consultation. Treatment started at the appropriate time can have a positive impact on facial growth and tooth development. As with most things with kids, timing is everything. Many won’t need orthodontic treatment at an early age, but those who do will get a better chance that may not be possible later.

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In a series on human longevity, one of the topics was connecting with people and nature. Having healthy, meaningful relationships with others and your sur-roundings makes a significant difference in the quality of your life and longevity. People who live to be 100 years old and remain healthy also have other positive lifestyle habits, including eating mostly fruits and vegetables, moving and walk-ing around frequently, sleeping well, laughing often, and surrounding them-selves with people and pets.

My father taught me how to con-nect with people. He had his own gas station business and would take note of what customers had on their front seat while he was washing their windshield. He used that as a starting point for conversation. For example, if there was a newspaper on the car seat, he would talk about the current topic of the day. He always said that adults need more at-tention and praise than kids. He never seemed to have trouble making friends. Even after my parents moved to Central California to become farmers, my kids often commented that Grandpa was like the mayor since he knew everybody at the doughnut shop.

Changing the normal interaction between combative family members to a healthier, happier focus can be challeng-ing, but not impossible. I once suggest-ed to a mother who lived with her adult daughter that she might change how she talked to the young woman when she first came home. Instead of getting into an argument or complaining about something, I suggested she compliment her first. Her daughter was surprised and responded in a totally different manner. She opened her heart and talked about

how stressed she was at work, and they did not get into any combative or angry conversations. The mom was shocked at how their normal interaction was changed for the better by what she did.

Studies have shown that just spend-ing time with nature improves your mood. Taking a walk in a garden, digging in the dirt, or just thinking about nature helps make a person feel better. Make it a point to touch nature or to somehow connect with the person standing next to you and make your life healthier, happi-er, and hopefully longer.

Sheila Yonemoto, P.T., has been a physical therapist for more than 30 years, special-izing in integrative manual therapy using a holistic approach. She can be reached at Yonemoto Physical Therapy, 55 S. Raymond Ave, Suite 100, Alhambra 91801. Sheila also offers a Qigong Chinese Energy exercise class. Your first class is free. Phone 626-576-0591 for more information, or visit www.yonemoto.com.

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an inspiring leap?Continued from page 3Btaining safety and security, so that we can continue to enjoy this rich heritage we have been given. No system will be perfect. Families and loved ones will have to compro-mise. Elders will have to accept some limitations, and some “safety rails” will have to be put in place. When these are understood, new inspiration and joy can be found. The good news is that Mr. Biss did make a courageous dive, young Dylan overcame his fears and decided to jump, and all who saw the story were inspired. More times than not, when the right things are put in place, the right outcome results. There’s nothing like a little senior inspiration!

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Antidepressants may increase chance of implant failure by 4 times

Research has found that the use of an-tidepressants increases the odds of implant failure by four times. Each year of antide-pressant use doubled the odds of failure.

More than one in 10 Americans over the age of 12 use antidepressants, making it the second most prescribed type of drug in the U.S., according to data from the Cen-ters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and IMS Health.

And the rate is increasing. Antidepres-sant use has surged 400% between the pe-riods 1988 – 94 and 2005 – 08, according to the CDC.

While these drugs are often used to manage mood and emotions, a side effect decreases the regulation of bone metabo-lism, which is crucial to the healing process.

“For an implant to heal properly, new bone must form around it to secure it in place,” said Sulochana Gurung, lead investi-gator of a study on this subject at the School of Dental Medicine at Buffalo, State Uni-versity of New York.

“Antidepressant medication may relieve depression symptoms and help millions of patients worldwide; however, their benefits must be weighed with the side effects,” said Latifa Bairam, DDS, MS, an investigator on the study and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry in the UB School of Dental Medicine. Patients should cooperate with their physicians to reach the right balance. Four of the many known side effects that are reported in the literature are a big concern to us as dentists in regard to oral and bone health.

“Additional side effects of the drug include osteoporosis, a condition in which

bones become weak and brittle; akathisia, a disorder characterized by the need to be in constant motion, including the head and jaw; bruxism, or teeth grinding; and dryness of the mouth, all of which affect the implant healing process,” said Dr. Bairam.

Some antidepressants are associated with “xerostomia,” or dry mouth. Deficient flow of saliva gives the sensation of dry mouth. This condition increases the growth of bacteria and limits the buffering action of the saliva, resulting in higher risk of dental cavities and gum disease.

If you already have implants or are contemplating having an implant done, consult with your dentist as to what steps you can take to minimize the possible effect of anti-depressants on the long-term health of your implants as well as your teeth and gums.

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I was in awe, contemplating the won-ders of history as I gazed up the hill to the ruins of a castle, where English monarch Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192.

In contrast to King Richard’s plight, I was enjoying a glass of wine with new-found friends, as we watched the passing countryside of Austria’s Wachau wine val-ley from the comfort of the lounge on-board Viking River Cruises’ longship Vi-king Vilhjalm.

This was last May. I was on my first European river voyage, sailing the Danube on Viking’s eight-day, four-country “Dan-ube Waltz” sojourn through Central Eu-rope. Our itinerary included the glorious capitals of Budapest and Vienna. And even better, the surprises of lesser-known gems like Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic and Bratislava in Slovakia.

Of course, just cruising — spoiler alert, the Danube is not that blue — was a joy, its riverbanks lined with age-old villages and castles, monasteries, forests, and vineyards. As a bird enthusiast, I was caught off guard as the river widened dra-matically and I spotted a flock of some 50 white waterfowl on the distant shore. Grabbing my binoculars (borrowed from the ship’s friendly staff) — OMG — they were swans! I didn’t know! This is where swans come from. They’re indigenous.

“We used to eat them, but not any-more,” Jochen Kargl, the ship’s Austrian program director, said with a twinkle in his eye.

I was also impressed at how calm the Danube was. So calm my stateroom felt

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Good times on the Danube River

like a hotel room. And how practical a river cruise is

from a visitor point of view. As the region’s main freeway so to speak for millennia — the Vikings, Crusaders, and countless traders all sailed the Danube — many of the cities’ historic centers hug the river-bank where the ship docks. In many ports, it was a short walk into town in addition to taking the guided shore excursions that are included in the cruise fare. Numerous optional tours add to the variety of expe-riences.

Every port brought surprises. Sur-veying the town of Cesky Krumlov from the heights of Cesky Krumlov Castle was a true storybook moment and made the hour-plus motorcoach ride from the ship docked in Linz, Austria, through the mountain tunnels of the Chez Republic worth it. Hidden away in remote south Bohemia, the castle’s layout, Trompe l’oeil frescoes and architectural details are origi-nal from the 14th to 19th centuries. As in a fairytale, I crossed the short path over its ancient moat and into the narrow streets and red-tile roofed buildings of town. Cute cafes and boutiques — garnets, a lo-cal specialty, caught my eye — made my day.

Gottweig Abbey was another high-light. Founded in 1015 AD, the Bene-dictine monastery sprawls across a hilltop above the Danube and city of Krems, Austria. Sparkling apricot wine, a regional specialty, made a tasty introduction to its palatial beauty. The three-story Imperial Staircase, crowned by a spectacular ceil-ing fresco (Vatican worthy, according to many) led to room after room with opu-lent furnishings, frescoes, and paintings. “Napoleon slept here,” our guide said, as we entered a room with an excellent valley view. I was pleased to see that the Benedic-tines don’t dwell on the past. In addition to us, a group of motorcycle riders were convening within the immense courtyard.

The petite size of Bratislava, the capi-tal of the Slovak Republic, made exploring it easy from the ship. The walking tour

Sunset in Vienna on the Danube River.

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Chef and Artistic Director Bill Yee has produced free monthly world-class music and dance programs at his Al-hambra Performing Arts Center for more than 12 years. He is an award-winning professional chef and high honors gradu-ate of prestigious Le Cordon Bleu. He owns the Alhambra Culinary School.

Flamenco Alhambra to perform at Performing Arts Center Oct. 27

Alhambra Performing Arts Center, un-der the direction of Chef and Artistic Direc-tor Bill Yee, will present the world-renowned Spanish dancer Inesita, who has been one of the most prolific artists for more than eight decades on stage and screen. She is bring-ing back her Flamenco Alhambra troupe at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, to Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church, 1850 W. Hellman Ave., Alhambra. This dance per-formance is free to the public.

Inesita is a renowned Spanish dance artist who has performed in all-solo concerts

internationally including Madrid, London, Liverpool, Paris, New York City, Mexico City, and Valletta, Malta. American tours have taken her to communities from coast to coast. Born in New York City, (Yorkville), she moved with her parents to Los Angeles at age 13 and began early studies in Span-ish dance. Additional instruction in Mexico led inevitably to Spain, where she studied under the legendary El Estampio; Regla Ortega, of the famous Ortega family; and a number of other renowned teachers. She has appeared in all possible venues over an

World-renowned Spanish Dancer Inesita, who has been one of the most prolific artists for more than eight decades on stage and screen, is bringing back her Flamenco Alhambra troupe on Saturday, Oct. 27, to the Alhambra Performing Arts Center.

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DININg & eNtertaINmeNt NewS / Around AlhAmbrAPage 8b 10/2018extensive career in concerts, films with Bob Hope and others, musical theater, and cab-aret showcasing her vast range in all aspects of Spanish dance and pure flamenco.

Miguel Bernal is a brilliant and gifted flamenco dance artist as well as a singer and actor. He is known as a profound and seri-ous performer. His ability has granted him various concert engagements within the United States. A high point of his career was a tour with the renowned company of Jose Greco and Nana Lorca culminating in an appearance with them and the Boston Pops Orchestra, which was televised nationally.

Clarita, a dancer, singer, teacher, and choreographer who has an extensive back-ground in all facets of Spanish dance, in-cluding regional, Escuela Bolera, and fla-menco. While living in Sevilla, Clarita’s gifts was recognized by Sevilla’s leading male dancer, Curro Velez. Mr. Velez pre-sented her at El Arenal, a foremost tablao, and her dance career exploded. Afterward, she was highly regarded as a solo artist and

Seasons Biltmore, Montecito. She is also a film maker, and flamenco is often represent-ed in her film work,

Stamen Wetzel is an experienced tra-ditional flamenco guitarist and is active as accompanist for flamenco dancers and sing-ers playing for performances and classes. Among the artists he has worked with are Luisa Triana, Margo, Chinin de Triana, Do-lores Fernandez, Inesita, Teo Morca, Pepita Sevilla, Miguel de Malaga, Miguel Bernal, and many more. Mr. Wetzel studied for many years under Jeronimo Villarino (de Rio Tinto) as his primary instructor. Mr. Villarino was guitarist for the great figures of flamenco, such as La Argentina (Antonia Merce), La Argentinita, Carmen Amaya, Rosario and Antonio, and numerous others.

Benjamin Shearer has been an active member of the Flamenco community for many years. He is a respected accompanist and musician, having performed with the leading Flamenco artists in the Los Angeles area. He has worked as a studio musician for

performed with La Familia Montoya and appeared with many prominent flamenco stars in Spain.

Tina Love, “La Nubia,” has a background in ballet and modern dance and fell in love with Flamenco much later in life. Her first teacher was Ana Galindo in 2001. Over the years, she has taken workshops with various fa-mous performers:Antoinette Lopez, Timo Nunez, Pamela Lourant, Lakshimi Basile, and other well-known teach-ers. Ms. Love has a group, Love Flamenco, that per-forms in Old Spanish Days Santa Barbara annually. She is excited by her new role in producing tablao style flamenco shows at the Four

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Capitol Records and has numerous radio and television performances to his credit. His pri-mary musical influences came from his friend and teacher Jeronimo Villarino as well as Julio de Los Reyes with whom he also studied. Apart from his work as a guitarist, Mr. Shearer owns and operates the Shearer Musical Instrument Co. in Oxnard, California. He builds and distributes his own line of guitars and other stringed instruments.

Mr. Yee has produced free monthly world-class music and dance programs at his Alhambra Performing Arts Center for more than 12 years. As an award-winning pro-fessional chef and high honors graduate of prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, he also owns the Alhambra Culinary School, which has free En-try Level Prep Cook training for veterans, the Chef Kids program for children age 6 – 13, and adults and high school students. He also

Continued from previous page owns popular LA Omelets & Catering Service, is a contract chef at the 5-star Langham Hun-tington Hotel on weekends in Pasadena, and is the omelet chef for Wolfgang Puck at Netflix. He worked as a Sous Chef for the Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia for several years and is the president of the Le Cordon Bleu Alumni Association and VP of the LA Chapter of the American Culi-nary Federation.

During Oct. 5 – 7, Chef Yee and his chef team will provide chef services at the LA Greek Festival at St. Sophia Cathedral near down-town LA hosted by Tom Hanks and Rita Wil-son for an anticipated 15,000 attendees.

A free-will offering will be taken during the intermission, which includes treats from the chefs from the Alhambra Culinary School.

For more information, contact Mr. Yee at 626 230 5435, or e-mail [email protected] for concerts information, catering services, and culinary school schedule.

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took us from Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, site of 19 royal coronations, through one of the only surviving medieval gateways and into the charming street life. Gargoyles, whimsical Instagram-worthy statues — I posed with Napoleon’s Army Soldier — gift shops and cafes prove Bratislava loves travelers as much today as when it was an ancient stop on the Amber Road trade route linking southern and northern Europe.

In Passau, Germany, we also walked right from the ship, streets lined with Ital-ianate-style buildings, to 17th century St. Stephen’s Cathedral where we enjoyed a stirring concert (just for Viking passengers) played on Europe’s largest pipe organ.

What happens onboard? With only 100 passengers, the ambiance is congenial and cozy. The forward Lounge & Bar and Aquavit Terrace is where everyone gath-ers for everything: cocktails with piano music, presentations, and live entertain-ment from the local regions. Floor-to-ceiling windows ensure we never miss the view. The restaurant also sports floor-to-ceiling windows and cuisine that is refined and delicious. The open-air top deck is ideal for cruise days, with plenty of chairs and a putting green, walking track, and chef ’s herb garden. The staterooms are spa-cious and modern, many with balconies, and most with floor-to-ceiling windows.

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DININg & eNtertaINmeNt NewS / Around AlhAmbrAPage 12b 10/2018back together. We have a wonderfully tal-ented cast, and I am overjoyed to be a part of what I hope will be a revival for anoth-er great theater, San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre, which is what the community needs right now.”

Mr. Wylie’s career has spanned more than two decades and taken him from the bright lights of Hollywood to the foot-lights of Broadway, where he starred as Jack in the revival of Into the Woods. Other notable roles include Boq in Wicked at the Pantages, Chip in Beauty and the Beast at the Shubert, and Jimmy Curry in the Pasa-dena Playhouse’s production of 110 in the Shade. Adam is joined on stage by fellow Broadway performers Christine Neghe-rbon (My Fair Lady, 42nd Street, Chica-go), who plays the tightly wound socialite Elizabeth, and Joe Abraham (Hairspray, CATS, The Little Mermaid, Jersey Boys) as the hysterical sidekick Igor. Award-win-ning theater veterans Ray A. Rochelle and Rikki Lugo direct and choreograph and Maestro Richard Allen returns to conduct SGVMT’s live, professional orchestra in this exclusive, one weekend production at the Mission Playhouse.

Young Frankenstein tells the tale of Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the

TV, and film star Adam Wylie breathes life into the title role of Dr. Frankenstein with his sharp wit, powerful singing voice, and show stopping tap dancing.

When asked what it feels

like to be a part of this production, Adam said, “It’s like returning home. When I was little, I was able to perform on stage at the Playhouse for the San Gabriel Val-ley Civic Light Opera as one of the snow children in Carousel and young Tom

Thumb in Barnum. To get the opportuni-ty to perform the role of Frederick von Fran-kenstein is just incred-ible.”

As a huge fan of Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder, Adam can’t wait to get the musical up on stage and bring his own flair and style to it. He began study-ing tap dancing under renowned choreogra-pher Rikki Lugo from the moment he could walk. So when she called him to see if he would be interested in joining the produc-tion, he couldn’t resist.

“It felt like being asked to get the band

infamous Victor Frankenstein, who inherits his family’s estate in Tran-sylvania. Frederick sets out to bring honor to his family name by shock-ing his grandfather’s legacy back to life. Together, with the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a curvaceous lab assistant, Inga, Fred-erick journeys back into the myste-rious laboratory and exclaims, “It’s alive!” A lightning storm of hilar-ity ensues as the monster escapes. Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Frankenstein is scientifically proven, monstrously good enter-tainment. Tickets start at only $20 and are available through the Mis-sion Playhouse Box Office in-person Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 6 p.m., by phone through Ticket-master at 800-745-3000, or online at www.missionplayhouse.org.

This production is presented by the San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre and the San Gabriel Mis-sion Playhouse’s program Engage! SGVMT and the Mission Play-house share in the goal of solidify-ing their ties to the local community and continuing the fine heritage of performing arts in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley. From 2004 to 2018, SGVMT has produced more than 20 productions on the Playhouse stage including the smash hits Miss Saigon, Forever Plaid, The King and I, South Pacific: In Concert, Guys and Dolls: In Concert, The Sound of Mu-sic, and Flower Drum Song.

This project is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commis-sion, and in part with funds received from The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation, and the Pasa-dena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA). Young Frankenstein is pre-sented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com

Musical Theater is alive at San Gabriel Mission Playhouse

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Nissan has announced a starting U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $12,360 for the 2019 Versa Se-dan (Versa Sedan S with five-speed manual transmission). It is available now at Nissan dealers nationwide.

The Versa Sedan was upgraded in mid-2018 with the addition of standard RearView Monitor and an upgraded audio system. The new audio system includes a 7.0-inch color touchscreen, streaming au-dio via Bluetooth®, Siri® Eyes Free, AM/FM audio system with four speakers and USB connection port for iPod®, and other compatible devices plus an Aux- in port.

For the 2019 model year, the popu-lar SV Special Edition package has been enhanced and now includes 15-inch alu-minum-alloy wheels, fog lights and front fascia chrome accents, leather-wrapped steering wheel and Piano Black console lid, Special Edition emblem, Nissan Intelligent

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All 2019 Versa Sedan models are equipped with a 109-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with a range of fuel efficiency-enhancing technologies. The available Xtronic transmission uses an auxiliary gearbox using planetary gearing, helping enhance efficiency and providing driving enjoyment through new-genera-tion D-mode step shift programming. Fuel economy with the Xtronic transmission is rated at 31 mpg city, 39 mpg highway, and 34 mpg combined.

The Versa Sedan’s spacious interior of-fers unexpected leg and headroom to seat five comfortably. Convenience features include available RearView Monitor and Hands-free Text Messaging Assistant. To learn more about the 2019 Nissan Versa Sedan, visit www.NissanNews.com.

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• Mazda’s Flagship Crossover SUV welcomesventilated seats, Apple CarPlay™, and Android Auto™ to options roster.

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The entry 2019 Mazda CX-9 Sport contin-ues to offer strong value, with standard 18-inch alloy wheels, 7-inch MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment screen with revised Commander control knob, cloth seats, LED headlights and tail lights, one-touch front and rear power win-dows, rear privacy glass, three-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio pairing, keyless entry and push-but-ton start, Smart City Brake Support automatic emergency braking, and Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

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Mazda’s i-ACTIV all-wheel drive uses 27 sensors throughout the vehicle to paint a picture of road conditions and is designed to route power from the front to rear wheels and vice versa so the driver and passengers do not feel wheelslip.

With each successive model year, the sec-ond-generation Mazda CX-9 midsize crossover SUV has benefited from refinements, technol-ogy updates, and performance improvements. The 2019 Mazda CX-9 is no different, with a host of improvements led by the addition of factory-equipped Apple CarPlay™ and An-droid Auto™ infotainment technologies as standard equipment in Mazda CX-9 Touring trim level and above.

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All-new 2019 Ram 1500 wins top honor as overall ‘Best Family Car’ from Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association

The 2019 Ram 1500 went on sale earlier this year and has a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $31,695 plus $1,645 destina-tion fee.

FCA US LLC brand vehicles stole the show at the annual Family Car Challenge hosted by the Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA), winning more awards than any other manufacturer at the annual competition.

The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 was hon-ored with overall Best Family Car and Best Family Truck awards. The Chrysler Pacifica was named the Best Three-Row Family Car for the second consecutive year, as well as Best Green Family Car.

GAAMA members evaluated various manufacturers’ vehicles, spanning sever-al family-oriented categories. Journalists scored vehicles after driving suburban routes around The Hotel at Avalon in Al-pharetta, Georgia.

“The GAAMA Family Car Challenge is unique in that we host the only vehicle competition specific to the needs and de-sires of today’s families,” said Daryl Killian, GAAMA president and host of The AutoN-

sider on News & Talk 1380 WAOK, an Entercom Radio Station based in Atlanta. “For the third year in a row, our members were impressed with Ram 1500’s combina-tion of technology, functionality, drivabili-ty, and family-friendly features. It’s only fit-ting that the all-new 2019 Ram 1500 won our top overall award given how the 2019 Ram 1500 is loaded with well-thought-out features that are important to families: segment-leading fuel efficiency, impressive ride quality, clever storage solutions, and a comprehensive infotainment system. The repeat wins for the Chrysler Pacifica are also impressive. Today’s busy families need a ve-hicle that can help make their lives easier, and the Pacifica and Pacifica Hybrid exceed that promise.”

FCA US vehicles receiving awards at the GAAMA Family Car Challenge:Ram brand

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BMW unveils Z4 M40i Roadster First Edition on the Pebble Beach Con-cours d’Elegance Reviewing Stand during Monterey Car Week.

Promise delivered: world premiere of all-new BMW Z4 in Pebble Beach

On Aug. 23, BMW unveiled the all-new 2019 BMW Z4 M40i First Edition, the latest chapter in the history of BMW Z Roadsters, which began 30 years ago with the production of the BMW Z1. With athletic proportions and a new emotional design language, the open-top two-seater takes the classic roadster concept into the world of tomorrow.

The latest generation of the BMW Roadster celebrates its world premiere at precisely the same location that served as the stage for the world premiere of the BMW Concept Z4 last year: the reviewing stand of the world renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, where one outstand-ing automobile was presented with the prestigious Best in Show trophy. During the presentation last year, BMW Group Design Chief Adrian van Hooydonk said, “The BMW Concept Z4 Roadster is a promise of a production version planned for the fu-ture.” That future has now arrived.

With its pure and progressive design, the BMW Concept Z4 Roadster presented a vision of a charismatic sports car which now becomes a production car reality. Just a glance at the all-new BMW Z4’s propor-tions leaves no doubt about its sporting po-tential. The central sitting position for the driver, the low center of gravity, perfectly balanced 50:50 weight distribution; the new BMW Z4 fulfills these expectations in every aspect.

Vertically stacked headlights, the BMW kidney grille sporting a mesh design, the long clamshell hood stretching over the front wheels, large air breathes on the front

wheel arches, and the distinctive spoiler integrated into the rear lid all contribute toward the characteristic look of the new BMW Z4. The design of the interior places the focus on the pure sports driving enjoy-ment of the new BMW Z4. The driver-ori-ented cockpit styling is underscored by dy-namic forward-oriented lines. Likewise, the clearly structured arrangement of all control elements enhances the focus on the driving experience inside the new BMW Z4.

For a perfect start into a new roadster era, the new BMW Z4 M40i First Edition offers specific design and equipment fea-tures that add exclusive accents to the car’s sporty flair. The expressive body paintwork in Frozen Orange Metallic is combined with an electrically operated textile soft top in anthracite with silver effect, the BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line, black exterior mirror caps, and 19-inch light al-loy wheels boasting a two-tone, double spoke design. The interior of the First Edi-tion model features Vernasca black leather trim with decorative stitching, electrically adjustable seats with memory function,

and the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System. Adaptive LED headlights, BMW Head-Up Display featured for the first time in a BMW roadster and the BMW Live Cockpit Professional with two high resolu-tion digital displays, offering the latest net-working technology underpin the advanced status of the tradition-steeped two-seater, open-top sports car interpretation that is being presented by BMW in the all-new Z4 Roadster.

Power for the new Z4 M40i First Edition Roadster is provided by an upra-ted version of BMW’s iconic 3.0 liter in-line six-cylinder engine producing enough horsepower and torque to propel the BMW Z4 M40i from 0-60 mph in under 4.4 sec-onds (estimated). A BMW M tuned sports suspension with electronically controlled dampers, M Sport braking system, and an electronically controlled M Sport rear differential will ensure that this latest M Performance Model can carve through the twists of the Laureles Grade as effortlessly as cruising along the Pacific Coast Highway to Big Sur.

Best Family Pickup Truck: 2019 Ram 1500.Chrysler Brand

Best Three-Row Family Car: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica.

Best Green Family Car: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.About 2019 Ram 1500

The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 is a no-compromise truck, leading in luxury, efficiency, capability and innovation. Ram’s newest 1500 addresses the growing demand of families for a double-duty vehicle with the largest cabin in the segment, incredible comfort, convenience features, and overall drivability. Defining future pickup trucks, the 2019 Ram 1500 commands with inno-vative design, the highest quality materials, and class-exclusive technology for a family solution.

Ram leads the full-size truck segment with the most safety and security features and now delivers significant gains in fuel ef-ficiency with an all-new eTorque system in both V-6 and V-8 configurations. Overall weight for the Ram 1500 has been reduced by 225 pounds. As the truck’s backbone, the frame uses advanced materials and engi-neering to eliminate 100 pounds while in-creasing stiffness and durability for 12,750 pounds of towing capability and 2,300 pounds of payload. The new Uconnect 4C with a massive 12-inch touchscreen leads the pickup world with technology featuring split-screen capability, 360-degree camera views, and exclusive content from SiriusXM with 360L. Active safety and security sys-tems join the technology onslaught with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, Blind-spot Monitoring, and ready alert braking.

The 2019 Ram 1500 went on sale earlier this year and has a starting Manu-facturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $31,695 plus $1,645 destination fee.

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Jason Mariani always knew he want-ed to own a wagon; it was just a matter of time and choosing the right vehicle to meet his needs. When he found the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, he knew he discovered much more than he was look-ing for.

The Golf Alltrack arrived in the U.S. in 2016 and has been gaining momen-tum among adventure-seekers, outdoor enthusiasts, and families since. Mr. Mar-iani knew the Alltrack was the perfect car for his lifestyle because he could fit both his growing family and bicycles — ideal for the avid cyclist and new father.

“I wanted a sporty, fun car that also worked for my ‘dad’ responsibilities,” he

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many owners. Not for Mr. Mariani, who’s since embarked on personalizing his Golf Alltrack into one eye-catching wag-on. When Mr. Mariani first purchased his Alltrack, he wanted to see what other owners were doing to customize their ve-hicles. Starting in a popular VW owners forum, Mr. Mariani landed on the All-track Owners Facebook page created by a community of Alltrack owners. Since joining as a member where he observed conversations and learned tips and tricks from other owners, he has watched the group more than triple in size, and he has taken on the role of page moderator.

Today, the group has three moder-ators representing three regions: West Coast, Midwest, and East coast. Mem-bers are from across the country and use their vehicles for a variety of purposes, ranging from shuttling kids, to going on adventures off the paved road with their all-wheel-drive capability.

The Alltrack owners page also offered inspiration for Mr. Mariani as he made the Alltrack his own. Other owners gave ideas for headlights, taillights, accesso-ries, and more to make his car fit his life-style and interests. Additionally, he’s had the opportunity to meet other owners when he’s traveled around the country.

“This group is one of the most unique communities I have been a part of,” Mr. Mariani said. “Everyone is in-credibly welcoming, and they are always

willing to lend a hand, offer advice, or share their personal experiences of work-ing on their cars.”

Recently, Mr. Mariani packed his Alltrack with his family and cycling gear and drove from New Jersey to Boston, Massachusetts, for a 100-mile charity race. He plans to meet up with other Alltrack owners at Waterfest, an annual Northeast gathering of Volkswagen en-thusiasts from all over the country.

“The beauty of the Alltrack commu-nity is we’ve got everybody,” Mr. Mariani said. “We’ve got moms who use this car for soccer duties, or those who turn the car sportier, and others who look to take it off paved roads. Within the communi-ty, everyone is respectful and supportive, and it’s great to see the versatility of the vehicle.”

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purportedly a national welding company which produced components for the Manhattan Project.

What initially set Alhambra’s Industrial Revolution into motion was the center piece of America’s Second Industrial Revolution: railroads. Alhambra found itself on the main line of one of the United States’ largest railroads, the Southern Pa-cific Railroad. And this industrial aspect provided a mechanism that transformed Alhambra from a self-sustaining rural com-munity to a city that would have economic linkage to all parts of the world.

At the turn of the 20th Century, America did not have the extensive highway system it now has. The primary means of transporting goods and passengers fell to the nation’s railroads and its emerging technology of steam power. And Alhambra was positioned to benefit from this.

After the railroad industry’s Big Four of Collis Hunting-ton, Charles Crocker, Leland Stanford, and Mark Hopkins completed the first transcontinental railroad in 1869, they began to look for ways to increase their control over West Coast shipping. Their decision was to extend their Southern Pacific Railroad southward to connect Texas and Louisiana to

the growing harbors in Southern California. And this decision took the Southern Pacific right through Alhambra.

The rail line, completed in 1881, was called the Sunset Route, and the ubiquitous spurs that emanated from it in Alham-bra created an environment that could support large manufactur-ing. The spurs or branch lines from the Sunset Route would al-low the Alhambra Foundry, CF Braun, Southern California Edison, the Alhambra Winery, Palm Lumber, along with smaller businesses the opportunity to ship and receive heavy equipment and goods that only a railroad could transport during this era. And in turn, jobs were created, salaries paid, and a demand for local housing created.

An internationally known petro chemical company that called Alhambra home was C F Braun & Company. Braun es-tablished its headquarters in Alhambra in the 1920s and uti-lized the railroad link to ship its large equipment to the San Pedro Harbor.

As C F Braun & Company progressed through the 1920s, it innovated techniques in cast iron fabrication and electric welding for oil refineries. By the end of the decade, C F Braun had expanded into Texas and New York. As the company pros-

In the 1920s, another Alhambra industrial institution was established, the Alhambra Foundry Company. I can remember as a young boy peering into the Alhambra Foundry and seeing molten metal being poured with sparks flying in all directions. Again, the rail connection during this era made Alhambra the perfect location for a foundry and its heavy shipping require-ments.

The Alhambra Foundry Company Ltd. still resides in Al-hambra at 1147 S. Meridian Ave. and produces heavy metal products such as manhole covers, framing components, grates, and various castings.

Another major civil engineering company would establish its headquarters in Alhambra in 1931, the Vinnell Corpora-tion. Vinnell constructed roads and freeways throughout the United States and military bases worldwide. Vinnell gained a place in Southern California lore by being the prime contractor for Dodger Stadium and innovating new concrete construction techniques into a baseball venue. The company’s headquarters were moved to Fairfax, Virginia, in the 1980s.

An interesting urban legend of Alhambra emanates from the Southwest Welding Company that was located in Alhambra during the last century. Southwest Welding produced precision welded components and purportedly supplied “pumpkins” to the Manhattan Project during World War II. Pumpkins were metal capsules that were to contain the nuclear devices and were used for practice aerial drops in New Mexico in 1945. Heather McClanehan of the Los Alamos History Museum said that records of the suppliers are not accessible, and this matter remains unsubstantiated.

Alhambra’s rail connection would also serve the Southern California Edison Company, the San Gabriel Winery (where Target now resides), the Dolge Felt Company, and various oth-er industrial companies. As time progressed, so did America’s highway system, and trucks increasingly replaced railroads as effective haulers. In 1978, the Southern Pacific rail line was placed in the trench it now occupies along Mission Road, and most of the railroads branch lines to Alhambra’s industries were closed.

Alhambra’s industrial sector now provides a home for com-mercial outlets such as Home Depot, Costco, and Target. But there was a time when Alhambra possessed a prominent indus-trial manufacturing capacity, which resulted from America’s sec-ond transcontinental railroad route running through our city.

Alhambra’s industries were served by rail branch lines running from Mission Road.

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pered, its headquarters and main campus remained in Al-hambra.

Located at the corner of Fremont Avenue and Mission Road, C F Braun & Company was one of the most formida-ble petrochemical engineering companies in the world during the post World War II period. During the 1950s, C F Braun would employ more than six thousand employees and have annual business revenues ex-ceeding $100 million. And by this time C F Braun had con-structed more than 250 chem-ical and industrial complexes throughout the world.

Carl F. Braun, the com-pany’s founder, died of a heart attack at the age of 69 in 1954. His company continued to effectively operate until the 1980s.

A series of new owners, first Santa Fe Industries and then the Kuwait Oil Corpo-ration, slowly dismantled the once mighty company. Halli-burton was the final owner of the old C F Braun Company and closed the Alhambra offices in 1997 and sold the facilities to The Ratkovich Company. Ratkovich has kept and revital-ized the old Braun headquar-ters and named the complex The Alhambra.

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One of the biggest risks related to owning investment properties is dealing with an eviction. If a tenant doesn’t pay rent, the simple answer is to evict him.

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For the first time, an optional package provides ex-posed carbon fiber accents for both the interior and ex-terior of the Ford GT Heritage Edition. For 2019, the package features the No. 9 graphics on the hood and doors, as well as a ghosted image on the interior door panels. For 2020, No. 6 honors the same car that went on to win Le Mans in 1969 with a different number.

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fines.• Turningoffutilitiesorotherservices.

A legal eviction includes:• Acourtorder.• Officialnotices.• Appropriatecommunication.• Adherencetostatelaws.• Patience.What is an eviction?

An eviction is a lawsuit, sometimes known as an un-lawful detainer lawsuit, that a property owner files against a tenant in order to regain possession of a property. Once an eviction lawsuit is filed with the court and a judge rules in favor of the eviction, the property owner can work with law enforcement to remove the tenant by an agreed-upon date per the eviction ruling.

In order for a property owner to win an eviction ruling, the property owner must prove that the tenant violated a lease term, that he gave proper notices to the tenant to fix the violation, and that the proper eviction process was followed.

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one that should always be avoided.An eviction is an official legal proceeding, complete

with a formal process that needs to be followed exactly in order to have your tenant move out and relinquish the property back to you. Failure to follow the laws on a legal eviction can result in delaying the eviction date, losing a court hearing, or owing the tenant money.

Rental property owners will benefit from understand-ing the legal eviction process in order to protect them-selves from breaking the law should they ever go through the process. I also hope to instill the idea that addressing an issue with a bad tenant takes a lot more energy than simply evicting him. I want all investors to understand the importance of finding good tenants and sticking to the lease terms so you can minimize the risk of dealing with an eviction.

Let’s first take a look at the difference between an illegal and a legal eviction.An illegal eviction involves:• Changingthelocks.• Puttingyourrenter’sbelongingsonthecurborinthe

garbage.• Threatening the tenantwithanevictionor increased

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