HAPPY BIRTHDAY RESEDA! October, 2012

Neighborhood Council Newsletter

CHAIRMAN’S NOTE

As outgoing Chairman of the Board, I would like to thank the Reseda Stakeholders and my fellow Board Members for giving me the opportunity to serve the community these last 5 years. I have had tremendous support from my fellow Board Members, our Councilman and his staff, other community groups and many Reseda Stakeholders along the way.

Thank you all for allowing me the privilege of serving and representing you. It is because of all your hard work and support that the Reseda Neighborhood Council is effective.

I would also like to thank my family for their support during my tenure and thank you to my wife Sandra for her patience along the way.

In Service,

Cary Iaccino

RNC ELECTION RESULTS OFFICIAL, NEW BOARD TO BE SEATED

On September 29, a record number of Reseda Stakeholders took time to cast their votes in the Reseda Neighborhood Council Election at the ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center, adjacent to the simultaneous Centennial Celebration Festival in Reseda Park. An outdoor election site was impressively run with the collaboration of members of the EmpowerLA Elections Division as well as volunteers from Tarzana, Sylmar and Lake Balboa Neighborhood Councils. The results were certified as official by EmpowerLA on Thursday October 4. The new board will be seated at the

October 15 Council meeting at the American Legion Hall beginning at 7pm. After the ceremonial swearing in, executive board officers will be chosen to lead the new group.

The top vote-getters, including 6 returning members and 9 new voices, for the new board of the Reseda Neighborhood Council are:

Residential Stakeholder Representatives Mary Unto Hank Truxillo Ashley Jones John Mika Business Stakeholder Representatives Juan Pablo Guzman Aura Estrada Daniel Porter Ashley Alavizadeh At-Large Representatives Kevin Taylor Monica Zepeda Brandon Balderas Phil Merlin Timothy Mulholland Robert Vogel Spike Dolomite Ward

Congratulations to everyone for participating and making this a historic step forward.

RESEDA’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Reseda has rarely been as alive as it was on September 29, 2012. People from all across the San Fernando Valley descended upon Reseda Park to Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Reseda at the Reseda Centennial Music & Arts Festival. An estimated 4000 plus people enjoyed a great and diverse live music line-up, a bustling art pavilion filled with art from talented Valley artists and interactive children’s crafting stations sponsored by Continental Art Supplies and 11:11 A Creative Collective, a classic car show, a long list of vendors dispensing information and selling goods and services, delicious food, and a spirited collection of neighbors in full celebration mode.

The evening was capped off with a movie sponsored and facilitated by the West Valley LAPD, who showed “ Pirates: Band of Misfits“ on the new outdoor movie screen that community thoroughly enjoyed in the park

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Inside

Emergency, Disaster & Community Safety 3

Youth Corner 2

Community Announcements 3

Senior Corner 3

Business Announcements 4

Recognizing Reseda Businesses 6

Calendar 6 Outgoing Reseda NC Board 2010-2012

Local Group “Listen” perform at the Reseda Centennial with Cleveland High Marching Band

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

It goes without saying that the whole Centen-nial Music and Arts Festival could not have been accomplished with out the Sponsors that supplied the Funding.

Major Sponsors: The Reseda Neighborhood Council Event Pros LA 11:11 An Art Collective Continental Art Supplies Alliance of Women Film Makers Councilman Dennis P. Zine Los Angles City Department of Recreation and Parks Los Angeles City Police Department West Valley Division Los Angeles Jewish Home H & M Appliances Jon’s Markets Kedplasma One West Bank Sakaida & Sons Traders Loan & Jewelry Total Control Insurance and Travel There were many more that did their part in helping to execute the celebration: Admiral Carpet Cleaning, Advance Loan & Jewelry, Al-bertson’s Super Market, Bombay Motor Sports, Carniceria Corona X, Coldwell Banker, Collision Course Auto Center, Dr. Marshall Field, El Rancherito Restautant, Kennedy Lock & Key, Lifestyle Upholstery & Brake, Miss Donut, Mo-rillo Consruction, New Bangluk Market, Ready Wholesale Electric, Reseda Automotive Ser-vice, Saul’s Brake and Auto Parts, Tampa Towne Plaza, The Anchor, Tip Top TV, and VIP Collision Service.

If you feel that you would like to support the closing out of the final accounts, don’t hesitate to drop a check in the mail made out to Reseda Events 2012. Send it to Centennial c/o Reseda Neighborhood Council 7324 Reseda Blvd., Res-eda CA. 91335.

RESEDA CENTENNIAL COMMEMO-RATION

Tuesday morning, September 5th, the Los An-geles City Council recognized the 100th birth-day of Reseda with an official ceremony in Council chambers at LA City Hall. Councilman Dennis P. Zine, flanked by over 40 Reseda stakeholders, led a presentation that was over-flowing in the expression of pride for the deep-ly rooted Valley neighborhood. U.S.A. Olympi-an and Cleveland High School graduate, Jessica Cosby and local artist Susan Rios were special guests for the event and offered inspiring words to the Councilmembers and staffers and packed chamber hall. Among the highlights of the ceremony were a short film about Reseda compiled by RNC boardmember Hank Truxillo, an a capella rendition of those couple of fa-mous Tom Petty "Freefallin'" bars by Coun-cilmembers Joe Buscaino and Paul Koretz, and a collectible 100 year celebration pin given to the attendees by Revitalize Reseda.

RESEDA SITE FOR CONGRESSION-AL DEBATE

ONEgeneration’s Advisory Council is sponsor-ing a debate between the two Democratic candidates in the hotly contested 30th Congres-sional District on Wednesday, October 10th, from 3:00PM to 4:30PM. The debate will take

place in the auditorium of the ONEgeneration Senior Enrichment Center at 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda.

Both Congressman Howard Berman and Con-gressman Brad Sherman are vying for this seat which was created by the Citizens Redistricting Commission as part of the decade redistricting process. The League of Women Voters will be moderating the debate and it is open to the public. Co-sponsoring along with ONEgenera-tion are the League of Women Voters, Ameri-can Association of University Women, SFV Branch; AARP, and the Los Angeles Aging Advo-cacy Coalition. This is an opportunity for con-stituents of the 30th CD to hear directly from the candidates regarding their stands on the important issues of the day. In addition, voter registration will be available for those individu-als who have not yet registered.

The following Sunday, October 14th, ONEgener-ation’s Advisory Council will be sponsoring a Ballot Measures Forum at the same address from 2:00PM to 4:00PM. The League of Wom-en Voters will provide a non partisan presenta-tion on the eleven propositions and initiatives that appear on the November ballot. The pros and cons of each measure will be discussed in order to educate the public on the specifics of each. Be sure to bring your State ballot pam-phlet so you can follow along, as such measures as the Governor’s tax proposal, re-peal of the death penalty, amending the three strikes law, and the regulation of genetically engineered foods are discussed.

No RSVP is required. For further information, contact Larry Lisonbee at 818-705-2345.

Members of the Reseda Community join Councilman Dennis P. Zine at City Hall for the Reseda Centennial Commemoration

Cleveland Vocalist and Band Sing “Happy Birthday Reseda”

especially written for this event by Neftali

Councilman Dennis P. Zine gives awards to Garth

Carlson & Lee Smith

Cleveland Olympic Hammer Thrower

Jessica Cosby interacts with the crowd

Wax Creations prepares wax for those waiting.

Show Truck from Reseda.

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SENIOR CORNER

RNC BOARD MEMBERS: Cary Iaccino Chair

DJ Frank Vice-Chair

Hank Truxillo Secretary

Lee Smith Treasurer

Phil Merlin Parliamentarian

Juan Guzman Sergeant Arms

Vahan Chaparyan Board Member

Brandon Balderas Board Member

Armineh Chelebian Board Member

Michael Cohen Board Member

Noelle Guzman Board Member

Kimberly Maxwell Board Member

Timothy Mulholland Board Member

Adna (Nani) Shaked Board Member

Kevin Taylor Board Member

To contact Board Members, visit the RNC web-site at: www.resedacouncil.org or email us at: RNC@resedacouncil.org.

SENIOR MOVIES

On Fridays the ONEGeneration shows FREE movies for Seniors at the Center located at 18255 Victory Blvd. at 1:30 PM. This follows the Senior Lunch. (Donation of $2.00 asked for)

10/05 The Five-Year Engagement (2012)

Jason Segel, Emily Blunt and Nicholas Stoller

A couple named Tom (Jason Segel) and Violet

(Emily Blunt) find their wedding plans inter-

rupted by a number of disappointments and

surprises over the course of five years, as Vio-

let is forced to move to Michigan for school

and Tom becomes frustrated by missed job

opportunities in this romantic comedy from

producer Judd Apatow

10/12 Mr. Poppers Penguins (2011)

(94min) Jim Carrey, Clara Gugino and Angela

Lansbury

Tom Popper grew up having very little interac-

tion with his father who was off exploring the

world. When he grows up he spends most of

time on his work and ignores his children. One

day his father sends him an unusual gift: a pen-

guin. Popper can't help but wonder why his

father would send him a penguin. He tries to

get rid of it, but accidentally orders five more.

When his children and ex-wife show up to

celebrate his son's birthday, the kids are taken

with the penguins.

10/19 Burke & Hare (2010) (91 min) Bill

Bailey, Tom Wilkinson and Michael Smiley

Based on the true story about the famous mur-

derers, 'Burke and Hare' follows the hapless

exploits of these two men as they fall into the

highly profitable business of providing cadavers

for the medical fraternity in Nineteenth Centu-

ry Edinburgh, then the centre of medical learn-

ing. The one thing they were short of was bod-

ies.

10/26 Carefree (1938) (83 min) Fred Astaire,

Ginger Rogers and Ralph Bellamy

Dr. Tony Flagg's friend, Steven, has problems in

the relationship with his fiancée, Amanda, so

he persuades her to visit Dr. Flagg. After some

minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with

Dr. Flagg. When he tries to use hypnosis to

strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get

complicated.

EMERGENCY DISASTER & SAFETY

NEXTDOOR.COM A free website is available to neighborhood groups, such as Neighborhood Watch or home-owners groups. It enables you to communicate with your neighbors in several ways. Neighbor-hood watch groups can share suspicious be-havior, crime stats and meetings. Homeowner groups can share pertinent information go to www.nextdor.com for more info.

RESEDA NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Neighborhood Watch is a network of commu-nity members to watch for possible criminal actions and report them to the Police Depart-ment and notify their neighbors of a possible problem. The next Reseda Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be held on October 11 at 7:00 PM at the West Valley Police Station Community Room.

COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD (CPAB) The West Valley Community Police Advisory Board meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the West Valley Police Station Com-munity Room, 19020 Vanowen St. Join them at 7:00 PM on October 10

RESEDA OLYMPIAN Cleveland High School product

Olympic Hammer Thrower Jessica

Cosby was introduced at the Los

Angeles City Hall during the an-

nouncement of the Reseda Centen-

nial Music & Arts Festival. Jessica

flew in from Dallas, Texas where

she lives with her new husband to

participate in the ceremony and

attend the Festival on Saturday.

She spent 2 hours at the RNC

Booth signing her photos and taking

pictures.

YOUTH CORNER

Olympian Jessica Cosby with RNC Chair Cary Iaccino

CYRANO DE BERGERAC Cleveland High School Drama is presenting Cyrano de Bergerac on October 19-20 and October

26-27 in the MPR at 7:00 PM. The cot is $5.00 for students of any age or $7.00 for adults. Please

come support the Arts!

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BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHOPRESEDA CARDS NOW AVAIL-ABLE

New Cards are being distributed throughout the community and are now available at any Reseda Neighborhood Council Meeting as well as participating businesses. The first printed SHOPRESEDA Cards were given out over the past year and have made a positive difference to some of the 170 businesses that are partici-pating in the SHOPRESEDA and the Spend $25 on the 25th in Reseda programs. The idea of making the choice to shop local is a pervasive ideal Reseda is increasingly embracing.

YOU can make this program grow by asking every business in Reseda that you can if they take the card and offer the discount. Show your card at any Reseda Business and claim your discount or kindly recommend that they participate too, if they don’t already. Word of mouth is the key!

It’s up to all of us to make this program a re-sounding success that benefits both the con-sumer and the business.

SHOP SMALL SATURDAY

Everyone knows about Black Friday, the huge shopping day on the Friday after Thanksgiving in which the huge retailers ask you to get up really early or skip sleep all together so that you can fight the huge crowds that descend on the malls to get the bargains that they offer

Last year Reseda participated in Shop Small Saturday sponsored by American Express.

This year plans are being laid to once again encourage the mall-less Reseda Shoppers to save some or all of their shopping for the retail establishments in our community.

If you own a business in Reseda that needs to attract the holiday shoppers and keep them in our community, think of a special price or dis-count that says Shop HERE to the community and become involved in the SHOPRESEDA CARD program. About 170 businesses in Rese-da currently offer this service to the stakehold-ers in Reseda. Call 818-419-2513 or email gcarl-son@resedacouncil.org

As a business you can also get prepared by checking out www.shopsmall.com and making November 24 Shop Small Saturday at your business.

WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES

Each month, we welcome new businesses to our Reseda business community. They help to provide more jobs and increase our local eco-nomic activity.

Be sure to say hello and welcome the following businesses to our community: Bright Now! Dental 19361 Saticoy St. Cash It Quick 18503 Victory Blvd. Fresh t Boba & Smoothies 7233 Reseda Blvd. K Max Transmissions 6933H Reseda Blvd. Kim Son Chinese Restaurant and Vietnamese Food 7215 Reseda Blvd. Mobil Gas Station 8247 Reseda Blvd. SGN Cargo 18521 Sherman Way

beneath a glowing nearly full moon.

In one of the day’s many highlights, the High School Marching Bands from Cleveland and Reseda High Schools combined for an uplifting rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at the tail end of an incredible set of Reseda celebration songs by Listen, a Vineyard Church band. This ensemble preceded the afternoon speaking program which drew dignitaries from across the City to extoll the virtues of the Reseda Community.

CD3’s Reseda Deputy, Ron Rubine, began by introducing Councilman Dennis P. Zine, who was a major sponsor of the event. RNC Chair Cary Iaccino then thanked the Councilman for his service with a custom bobblehead doll that mimicked his face and the familiar Z emblem on the chest as well as a custom built symbolic key to Reseda.

Councilman Zine introduced Congressman Brad Sherman, Assembly Member Bob Blumenfield, Controller Wendy Gruel and City Attorney Carmen Trutanich. The Councilman then turned the ceremony back to Ron Rubine, who introduced Senator Fran Pavely. Councilmember Mitch Englander of CD 12, and State Senator Alex Padilla. Captain Nick Zingo of the West Valley Police Station was also on hand. Congressman Howard Berman, a festival supporter, attended earlier in the day and Councilmember Paul Krekorian, who grew up in Reseda, was spotted enjoying the festival with his kids during the festivities. Not even the unseasonal 100 degree weather could diminish the spirit of celebration.

Many thanks go to the folks that worked so hard to make this an unforgettable day. Starting with Event Pros LA and the tireless work of producer Adee Drory, supported by the Centennial Committee, Chaired by RNC Board Member Hank Truxillo with Committee Members; Kimberly Maxwell, Juan Guzman, Angel Gonzalez, Dean Bennett, Garth Carlson, Haim Linder, Janis Boafo, Susie Fabrocini and the 11:11 Art Collective, including Erin Stone, Addy Gonzalez and Matt Plotkin. Although not committee members, Jan Bryant, Kevin Taylor, Adna Shaked and many unnamed pitched in, all anchored by the tireless leadership efforts of outgoing Chairman Cary Iaccino, who leaves the council on a truly high note. Final thanks to the RNC Board for their ongoing effort to create and support this celebration.

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Reseda NC email Reseda NC Mail Address

RNC@RESEDACOUNCIL.ORG 7324 Reseda Blvd. #118

Reseda, CA. 91335

Reseda NC Phone 818-832-7540

* Office & Meeting Location 18341 Sherman Way #102

** American Legion Hall Meeting Location 7338 Canby Ave

Centennial Committee htruxillo@resedacouncil.org

Economic Development Committee nguzman@resedacouncil.org

Emergency Disaster and Community Safety Committee

tmulholland@resedacouncil.org

Finance Committee lsmith@resedacouncil.org

Graffiti Committee RNC@resedacouncil.org

Liaison Committee RNC@resedacouncil.org

Outreach/Public Relations Committee kmaxwell@resedacouncil.org

Planning and Zoning Committee djfrank@resedacouncil.org

Senior Advocacy Committee pmerlin@resedacouncil.org

Transportation Committee achelebian@resedacouncil.org

Youth Advocacy Committee jguzman@resedacouncil.org

The following businesses are celebrating anniversaries in our community during October:

Register your business with our Outreach Committee and have your yearly anniversary included here. Con-tact Outreach@resedacouncil.org and be add you to the Reseda NC listing.

1974 David Spore Vitamins 6919 Zelzah Ave.

1982 Las Fuentes Restaurant 18415 Vanowen St.

1991 Walgreen's 18430 Sherman Way

1994 El Rancherito 17734D Saticoy St.

1994 Melody's Restaurant 6747 Reseda Blvd.

1996 Carnitas Michoacanas 18507 Victory Blvd.

2001 Admiral Carpet Cleaning 7030 Darby Ave.

2002 6 Day Weight Loss 17755 Sherman Way

2002 DC Donuts 18501 #1 Victory Blvd.

RECOGNIZING RESEDA BUSINESSES

Page 6 CONTACTS, MEETING LOCATIONS, EVENT CALENDAR

October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1. 7:00 PM Reseda NC General Meeting

2. 3. 4. 5. 1:30 PM Free Movie

6.

7. 9:00 AM Ride Reseda

8. *

9.** 7:00 PM Emer-gency and Disas-

10. 7:00 PM CPAB

11. 7:00 PM Reseda NW

12. 1:30 PM Free Movie

13.

14. 9:00 AM Ride Reseda

15. ** 6:00 PM Finance, 7:00 PM General

16. 7:00 PM Sierra Club Meeting

17.* 6:00 PM Economic Development Com-

18.* 7:00 PM 1038 NW

19. 1:30 PM Free Movie

20.

21. 9:00 AM Ride Reseda

22.

23.

24.

25. Spend $25 on the 25th in Reseda

26. 1:30 PM Free Movie

27.

28. 9:00 AM Ride Reseda

29.

30.

31. Halloween

Do you have an events coming up in Reseda? Contact Garth Carlson at GCARLSON@RESEDACOUNCIL.ORG about inclusion in our newsletter. For events address and full details use the Reseda NC online calendar at www.Resedacouncil.org