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Volume XI, Issue No. 37 STRIVING FOR JOURNALISTIC EXCELLENCE
Sept 20 - 26, 2007
Town Hall Meeting / B1
Sharon Lewis / A3
INDEX
Around The Valley B6
City Notices B13
Classifieds B14
Financial B4
Legal Notices B8
Senior Activities B6
Help Injured Vet
GLENDORA — Please pray
for the recovery of Glendoran military
member Antonio Solorio. He
was severely injured by an I.E.D.
which rolled his humvee in Afghanistan
on July 6th ... He suffers
brain trauma, pelvic injuries
(for which he underwent another
surgery on Sept. 13th), and may
have to amputate a foot since the
heel was pretty much shattered
into nothingness...
He was taken to Germany from
Afghanistan, then to D.C., and
now is in Palo Alto, CA.
The family could use donated
frequent flyer miles as he is now
up north, but they have his
daughter attending pre-school
here at Citrus College in order to
have a stable home life, and she
will want to go visit her "broken
Daddy" as she calls him now,
soon.
Also, they have an infant
daughter, 5 months old, for whom
diapers and formula are a must -
his wife and the baby are staying
at the Fisher House across the
street from the Palo Alto Vets hospital.
If anyone would like to donate
Safeway/ Vons Pavillion grocery
gift cards, they would be appreciated
by the family. His wife
does have a mini-kitchenette at
the Fisher House.
Blessings to the Jarod Behee
family who have been through
this experience themselves and are
offering support to the Solorio
family in these trying times...
Antonio’s mother updates:
I just got back into town for a
few days and wanted to thank
Students Team Up For Opening Day
WALNUT — Collegewood
Elementary students marched
onto the baseball diamond waving
brightly colored major
league pennants from the Red
Sox, Angels, Giants, Yankees,
Dodgers, Marlins, and more
during Opening Day ceremonies
held August 31.
The baseball themed rally
marked the beginning of the
2007-08 school year or season
for this sports centered campus.
Each of the 23 classes is represented
by a major league baseball
team, with flags flying outside
classrooms, pennants and
other memorabilia featured inside
the rooms, according to
Heather Garcia, Elementary
Learning Specialist.
"It's a fun way to bring team
spirit to Collegewood, "she said.
Several teachers on campus include
the baseball theme in lessons
throughout the year. A
baseball scoring system is used
during math classes in upper
grade classes.
Students and teachers
cheered as teacher Lori Huckler
introduced each class and their
major league team during the
Opening Day celebration. The
rally also signaled the beginning
of the Dr. Michele Borba's
Moral Intelligence program
implemented on campus.
Each month, students learn
about the character building virtues
which include empathy,
conscience, self control, respect,
kindness, tolerance and
fairness.
Students cheered as their team was announced.
New character traits are introduced
during assemblies that
feature skits performed by students.
For the month of September,
students received an
introduction to character development
along with a lesson promoting
good listening skills.
Principal Robert Chang, the
league baseball commissioner,
threw the official first pitch and
said, "Let's have a great season
and school year!"
Second graders Kelly Yu, Jeremy Custodia, Kanoa Matton and Billy
Yue, with teacher Michelle Michael during Opening Day ceremonies.
you all for your prayers and support.
Tony’s now at Stanford
Medical Center a very nice hospital
about a mile from the V.A.
where surgery went well there
were some complications but he
is now recovering. His wife
Ronnie is there with him and I will
be flying back on Wednesday
morning and come back next
week sometime. My other children
will be driving up this weekend.
He lost 6 pints of blood during
the surgery and had to be put
on a ventilator for a day which
was really scary. He was sent to
the ICU for the night and part of
Friday. Saturday he recieved 2
more pints of blood due to his
white blood count being low. We
were hoping the foot specialist
would give us hope to save his
foot but she said pretty much the
same as the other orthopedic doctors.
A life of sevear pain and minimal
use and walk with a limp and
cane. They’re planning his amputation
for this Thursday at
Stanford.
They have some of the best
doctors there. The amputation will
be just below his knee. I ask you
once again to pray to give him
strength both emotionally and
physically. My other children will
be driving up this weekend. I
Thank you all, Margaret,
Antonio's mother Margaret can
be reached at (626) 429-5337 or email:
margaret _ solorio @
hotmail.com.
There's More Than
One Way To Love
Reading Page A3
BATTER UP! - Principal Robert Chang threw the official first pitch during the ceremony. Also pictured,
teacher Lori Huckler.
Antonio Solorio and his family.

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More Than Bricks and Mortar
Glendora - "It's not about the
building, but about the lives we
will reach," Ed Underwood,
Senior Pastor shared with nearly
800 attendees at the September
9th Groundbreaking Ceremony
at the Church of the Open Door.
As the historic church that
was once located in downtown
Los Angeles and considered one
of the city's hallmarks, prepared
to break ground on its new
worship center, Pastor
Underwood expressed that the
event was "More than a celebration
of a building, more than
bricks and mortar. It's about
the broken lives we will reach-
-people without hope, marriages
that need putting back together
and kids who need to
know the love of Christ."
Glendora Mayor Ken
Herman, Councilman Gary
Clifford, State Senator Bob
Margett and State Assemblyman
Anthony Adams were
present to bring greetings from
the community. Reflecting on
the historical relationship between
Biola University and the
Church of the Open Door,
former Biola University President
Clyde Cook was also in
attendance.
In a recent mailing to
Delta Nu Challenges
Members To 212° Service
Delta Nu ladies enjoy a lovely brunch. (left to right) Julianne Cull, Dancy Griffith, Pat
Scherer, Donna Fair, Susan Hamilton, Karen Davies, and Barbara Davaidson.
by Lynda Siminske
Twenty-five Delta Nu teaching
society members met recently at
Gail Haynes home for a lovely
brunch and a “kick-off” meeting
for the new school year. Following
brunch, a special guest, Judy
Kearns, Chi State Corresponding
Secretary, and recently retired
Arcadia teacher, spoke. She presented
a power point presentation
of a very special motivational
book called 212° The Extra Degree.
Water boils at 212 degrees,
and the difference of one degree
in both water and our lives can
make a big difference.
It’s a proven factor that many
Olympic athletics, golfers, race car
drivers win by just a tiny edge
over the person behind them. We
need to strive just a little harder
to win and make a difference. In
our own lives we are responsible
for the results. It’s time for each
of us to turn up the heat. Five
qualities make up a 212 performance:
attitude, kindness, belief,
focus, and perseverance. Can you
image ... just one act of kindness
a week will add up to 52 acts a
year, and if you complain once
Glendora residents, Pastor
Underwood shared, "The new
worship building is part of the
church's heartfelt desire to provide
a welcoming facility to
Glendora families seeking to
learn about a relationship with
Christ while raising healthy and
strong families."
The church holds two services
on Sunday mornings. The
traditional service is at 9:30AM
and the contemporary worship
begins at 11:00AM. For more
information, call (626) 914-
4646 or visit the church web
site at:
www.churchoftheopendoor.com
(Church of the Open Door,
the historic non-denominational
church established in 1915 was
originally located in downtown
Los Angeles and once Pastored
by J. Vernon McGee of Thru
the Bible Radio Ministries; current
Senior Pastor is Ed
Underwood.)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Lee Ann Jackson
Communication Coordinator
Church of the Open Door
701 West Sierra Madre Avenue
Glendora, CA 91741-7700
(626) 914-4646 Office
(626) 665-8493 Cell
less a day, that eliminates 365
complaints a year. Judy’s presentation
and the book would be helpful
for anyone in a leadership position.
People in the groups you
lead, don’t care about how much
you know. They want to know
how much you care.
Following Judy’s presentation,
a business meeting was held by
President Susan Hamilton. Delta
Nu is continuing and increasing
their “Literacy in the Laundromat”
to four local Laundromats. Boxes
of children’s books have been
place around town for children to
read while their parents are doing
the laundry.
Delta Nu will continue to help
and work with area teachers both
in the classroom and providing
ideas, help, and materials. A meaningful
project last year was with
Serenity Infant Care House in
Covina. We will continue to provide
needed supplies there and
are will begin a new project “Operation
Birthday Box.” Delta Nu
is also selling “Entertainment
Books” as a fundraiser to help
with the above project.
Joyce Robbins, 1st V.P. (Programs) thanks speaker Judy Kearn
with a Delta Nu rose for challenging member to live a 212
degree life-style.
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Love Keeps An Appointment
My husband often tells our
friends to be careful what they
say because they may give me
an idea for a poem. This is
probably true of most poets and
it is certainly true of me. I am
always looking for a new subject
to put in rhyme. I especially
like to write ballads because
I am a story teller at heart.
When I am told something
that moves me emotionally, I
search for just the right words
to tell it in a poetic way, hoping
to bless others. The following
ballad tells a true story that I
read in a magazine several years
ago. It is my hope that you will
enjoy reading it as much as I
enjoyed writing it:
LOVE KEEPS
AN APPOINTMENT
"Six minutes to six P.M.",
The clock in the airport
stated.
His heart was in his mouth.
His breath was short and
bated.
What would this girl look
like?
Be a knock out or plain Jane?
This much loved long time
pen pal.
He looked at his watch again.
"Four minutes to six," it said.
His mind recalled her writing,
All those letters of encouragement,
That helped him go on
fighting,
The fear that crept into his
breast,
When duty gave cruel demand.
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He waited for her consoling
words,
Knowing she would understand.
Now the time was three until
six,
Why hadn't she sent a picture?
Was it because she was
homely?
His thoughts were confused
with a mixture,
Of wanting her to be beautiful,
Afraid that she might lack
grace.
The one he adored in his
dreams,
Had both perfect form and
face.
She spoke of her private
theory,
"That if two were to be soul
mated,
That they would fall in love,
Before they met and dated."
One minute to six on the
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Said, "Going my way soldier?"
But, sadly, he realized,
That she wore no rose of red,
But, standing close beside,
A pale plump gentle lady
appeared.
Disappointment was hard to
hide,
As he beheld the scarlet bud,
Pinned to her gray lapel.
Although she seemed warm
and friendly,
His spirits quickly fell.
Longing to follow the lovely
lass,
As she raced across the floor.
She was the one he'd hoped
for,
Now gone through the closing
door,
"Hello", he said with resolution,
"May I take you out to dine?"
Determined to do the right
thing,
For this jaded Valentine.
To his surprise, she said,
"I don't understand, young
man,
But the girl who spoke to you
just now,
Asked me to join her plan:
To wear this flower and greet
you.
Then if you suggested dating,
Please go across to that
restaurant,
Where she'll be eagerly
waiting!"
To book a poetry program
for your club or church group,
call 626-334-2328
Not only do kids say the
darnedest things, but many
times they ask the astutest questions,
for example: "Is there really/
a human race? / Is it going
on now all over the place?" And
then they get to paint their very
own pottery to go with those
questions.
Story Art Day comes once a
month at Mold Me and Make
Me, 525 S. Glendora Ave., and
this Saturday, September 22,
the race is on with Jamie Lee
Curtis' Is There Really A Human
Race. Found at either of
Glendora's book stores - Village
Book Shop or Blue Chair
Children's Books - books for
Story Art Day are chosen from
classics and favorites as well as
new books the kids hear in
school today.
"We feature a cool new way
to get kids interested in reading
and explor[ing] their creative
side," said Rebecca Stephanik,
owner with husband, Jeff
Stephanik.
"Children will hear a story
and then they will paint a project
of the main character." As they
paint, they play games and enjoy
snacks and juice.
Written by Jamie Lee Curtis
and illustrated by Laura Cornell,
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Is There Really A Human Race,
takes on some of the world's
weightiest questions from the
point of view of some of life's
youngest "racers".
"When did it start? / Who
said, 'Ready, Set, Go'? / Did it
start on my birthday? / I really
must know."
"These questions in the story,
meant to instigate discussions
and musings, also provide a
great start for lifelong reflections
on one's place in the
world," said Deborah Gould,
By Lorie Pope Pauly
Sharon Lewis was born in
Wausau, Wisconsin and arrived
in Glendora when she was
eleven years old. Like many of
us who came from colder climates,
she thought she had died
and gone to Heaven when she
and her family moved to beautiful
sunny California. She fell
in love with Glendora, its orange
groves, palm trees and
balmy weather, and that love still
remains in her heart.
Sharon and her husband,
Charles, opened Lewis' Saw
and Lawnmower Inc. in Azusa
and recently celebrated fifty
wonderful years of serving the
many friends they have made
while conducting their business
down through the years. They
are also celebrating fifty-seven
years of marriage and are
blessed with four daughters,
eleven grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. In order
to spend more time with family
and enjoy some relaxation and
travel, they have recently
turned the business over to their
son in law, Terry Bensen, who
is carrying on the family tradition
of practicing the Golden
Rule in all business transactions.
If you think this great-grandmother
is home sitting in her
rocking chair, you are not acquainted
with Sharon Lewis.
This lively, enthusiastic woman
is busy giving back to the com-
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Cornell's Illustrations add
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Personality Profiles — Sharon Lewis
Sharon Lewis
munity in gratitude for the many
blessings she and her family
have enjoyed while living here.
Her many accomplishments and
activities include being Vicepresident
of the Azusa Down
Town Business Association,
member of the Foundation
Board of Citrus College, where
she is representative for the
Alumni Association as well as
Chairperson for sponsors for
the upcoming "A Taste Of Autumn"
which will be held on
Sunday, October 7. She is also
Chairperson for the Measure G
Bond which is making it possible
for the college to build its
latest beautiful addition to the
campus. Sharon has served as
President of EYE-DAS for two
years and is still volunteering in
helping those, in our communities,
who are visually impaired.
When asked, "What is the
most important thing in your
life?", she quickly replied, "My
wonderful husband, lover and
friend and my children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
Our family has been truly
blessed by God." How fortunate,
both Azusa and Glendora
are to have this remarkable lady
in our midst. Her exuberance
and joy in serving others is an
encouragement to all who have
the privilege of knowing and
working with this remarkable
lady.

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