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Rocky Mountain
Family Daycare
11 Moonridge Court
Azusa, CA91702
(626) 969-6544
Daycare is owned and operated by Linda Arberry & Nancy Arberry for children ages 6 months thru 12 years old.Open Monday thru Saturday, 5:30am to 6pm.Evening hours are also available from 11pm to 7am. Get your early registration now. Mountain Cove residents receive $10 discount!

Melgar’s House Cleaning Service

Experience in cleaning at affordable prices! Please call us today. Elvira Melgar & Federico Melgar (626) 357-8393 or (626) 825 0014.

This is Fidel, a Mountain Cove resident and Owner of Dalia’s. We deliver a lot more than just pizza… try our delicious Appetizers & Desserts, Breadsticks & Salads, Pasta, Subs, Wings, Drinks & More… ALL AT A GREAT PRICE!!! Mountain Cove Residents get 5% off on all orders. Just tell them Fidel sent you! Open Sun-Thu 11a-10p, Fri- Sat 11a-12p. (626) 815-1366.

Name A Star For Someone Special!

Name a Real Star in the night sky for that someone special. It’s the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries or any special day. Star Deed is the gift that lasts beyond a lifetime. Visit today. Made in the USA! /

Calendar & Events

Upcoming Local Events

  • June 6th, Sun, 7:30p - Social Committee Planning Meeting. Planning meeting for Luau and the Music & Arts Festival.
  • June 7th, Mon, 6:30p - City Council Mtg, City Aud.
  • June 9th, Wed, 7pm - Mountain Cove Lodge, Meet with Azusa City Council Members to discuss the Vulcan Materials Strip Mine, the gun club, and any other issues that you would like to discuss. (A special thank you goes to Horacio Govoy for setting up this meeting for us.)
  • June 11th, Fri, 6:00a – “Kids Come First” Golf Tournament, Azusa Greens Country Club
  • June 16th, Wed, 6:30p – Metro Gold Line Meeting at Azusa Council Chambers, 213 E. Foothill Blvd.
  • June 21st, Mon, 7:30p - City Council Mtg, City Aud.
  • Visit for More Events!

Home Owner’s Association

For more information on the schedule for the next HOA Meeting, you should contact Alia Navarro at se attend and show your support and community spirit!All are welcome!

June Small Business Expo set for Azusa Pacific University

SGV Tribune, Forwarded by Bill Coats
More than 2,000 entrepreneurs, small business owners, startups and potential franchisees are expected to be on hand June 25 at AzusaPacificUniversity's FelixEventCenter for a "How to Succeed in Small Business' expo. The event - which runs from noon to 9 p.m. - is designed to provide opportunities for small businesses and new start-ups to interface with service providers and product vendors. A series of seminars and workshops will cover most subjects that a small business needs for successful operation. A total of 110 booths are available. Booth space is $175, or $150 for Glendora Chamber of Commerce members. For information, call the chamber at (626) 963-4128.
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Mountain Cove, California Est. 2002
VOLUME TWO • JUNE2004 • PLEASE RECYCLE
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Editorial

Our Path is Our Own

Last week I had a very sad conversation with a friend who lives up in northern California. He was telling me about the new home community where he lives. He said that the homes were great and the property values have risen nicely, however something had changed. He said that when he moved in over 3 years ago his community held various get-togethers and block parties, neighbors had dinner together and was generally an exciting place to live. He said it was so refreshing and so unlike any previous neighborhood he'd ever lived in. Sound familiar? But sadly, he said today most of that sense of community is gone. In fact, he said he rarely speaks with his neighbors - let alone attend a community event (which he offered don't happen now anyway). He guessed it was because people moved, got busy, or just... didn't try. In our own community we'll be hitting a major milestone as the last remaining walk-throughs conclude in the coming weeks. I reflected on this and my friends comments a bit and wondered for a minute what the future of Mountain Cove might be.
Are we going to find ourselves in the same place in 3 years? At the moment, it would seem not. But, what will it take to keep that going? I dread the day when people on the streets of Mountain Cove don't bother to come outside anymore. Sure, everyone is busy. Everyone has one more thing to do. But, what might we gain in return if we took a few minutes to say, "Hi" to someone down the street, attend a Social Committee meeting, get involved in a community event, or invite your neighbors to dinner? I know what I don't want the future of Mountain Cove to be - and that is like my friend's neighborhood up north! How ghastly to think of the path our community could take vs. the one it's on right now. The path we could go down is lined with closed doors, people with little patience or time, no community events, and essentially no... life. /

Local News

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I believe the other path (the one I think were on now) is the one that most of us desire. It's still busy, it still requires patience and some giving, but it's packed with friendships, block parties, years of Spring Fairs, Summer Luaus, Christmas Cookie Exchanges and more events we have yet to invent! These celebrations and community involvement become routine and eventually part of our legacy as a community.
Also, how much more effective is a strong community in affecting change in our City? This second path is part of what we saw possible in living in a new home community like Mountain Cove. But, it's also a path that is going to take a little effort and work to make happen. Personally, I'll choose the second path - and put forth some effort to make it happen. It's not always going to be pretty and sometimes we'll think it's not working - but isn't that reflective of life? To all those in Mountain Cove who have stepped up and been involved so far - great job! To those who are waiting to be asked - consider this your first of many invitations!
I've been told that Standard Pacific is packing up the last remaining trailers and vacating Mountain Cove in early June. In a weird way, that is a significant event. It's akin to launching a ship at sea for it's maiden voyage after years of engineering, planning and building. We're on our own now - what direction will we take? Here's to walking the right path!-Sent Anonymously to the Editor
I couldn’t agree more! - Mark
M.W. Martin, Editor-in Chief
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News Continued…

Thank You SlausonMiddle School!

by Linda de la Torre
Just a brief note to commend Principal Thurman and Mr. Scott Taylor for the wonderful Slauson Middle School Jazz Band performance held on April 27th during the Mountain Cove Spring Festival. Mr. Taylor's jazz band performance exceeded the Social Committee's expectations in every way. The band played flawlessly for approximately 50 minutes while the student's families and Mountain Cove residents looked on.
Dr. Thurman then had an opportunity to address the parents, students and community and did so with professional poise and dignity. It was clear to all that Mr. Taylor is doing a fabulous job teaching these talented and energetic kids not only how to play music but how to perform and behave like young professionals. It was indeed a wonderful opportunity for those of us in Mountain Cove to see first hand what Azusa Schools is capable of producing. On behalf of the social committee and residents of Mountain Cove alike, please accept our sincerest appreciation for sharing your very talented administrators, educators and students with us on that special day.
Best Regards,Linda de la Torre
MC Social Committee Chairperson

Hollywood, Inc.
Stephen J. Alexander, Broker Associate
Residing in the Azusa Hill’sMOUNTAIN COVE COMMUNITY at 21 Sagebrush Way, Azusa, CA. 91702
Phone: (626) 969-9022 Email:
Office: (323) 462-7436 ext. 228
Income Properties, Single Family homes, Beverly Hills Realtor. My Goal is 100% Satisfaction. I am committed to service and excellence. The Agents in this office come from every part of the worldand speak over 31 languages. Over 60,000 homes sold,I can help you!
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Forestry Service has Major Plans

by Lester Kau
Now is the time to make your opinions known about the plans for the forest over the next decade! The forestry service is currently taking public comments, as they are required to by law. They are trying to encourage people to choose Alternative 4 for the AngelesNational Forest... our backyard! The plan will result in expanding the off-road vehicle space and also does not do very much to protect the forest from abuse or damage.
I think that it is important to encourage the forest service to be as environmentally responsible as possible, which will result in better care of the forest, a decrease risk of forest fires around us, protection of our precious water resources and protection of endangered animals.
The plan that does this best is the Angeles National Forest Alternative 6 which The Mountain Times endorses. Please look over the following web sites and make sure to email your comments to them. In our opinion, off-road vehicles should not be aloud in the San GabrielRiver bed because:
1. There is an endangered fish, the Santa Ana Sucker, which needs to be protected in its natural habitat.
2. The river provides drinking water for area residents. A chemical spill is just waiting to happen!
3. These vehicles disturb the natural tranquility in the forest.
4. There are many alternatives outside of the forest in non-sensitive desert areas for off-road vehicular activities.
Please get involved and help determine the destiny of our greatest natural resource… the local forests! /

World Cook’s Corner

by Julia Ciarfalia

Finnish Onion Pie

Midsummer is surely the most harmonious of Finland’s public holidays. The Midsummer Festival is celebrated on the Saturday that falls between June 20th and June 26th. Every year thousands of Finns head for the lakeside or forest to commune with nature on Midsummer Eve. Those who stay back in town decorate their homes with flowers and birch branches. The following recipe is traditionally served in celebration of this Midsummer holiday.
Sipulipiirakka
(Onion Pie)

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
¾ cup warm water
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds sweet onions
¼ pound diced smoked ham
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
salt to taste
1 tablespoon caraway seeds

Directions

1. In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
2. Add salt, butter, and flour.
3. Beat until dough is smooth.
4. Cover and let rise until doubled, about one hour.
5. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
6. Grease a quiche pan.
7. Cut onions into thin slices
8. Place in a saucepan along with ham and cook over low heat until onions are soft.
9. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, eggs, salt, and caraway seeds.
10. On lightly floured board, roll out dough and fit into quiche pan.
11. Pour filling into dough.
12. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is browned and pie is set. /

Wildlife Focus

Western Tiger Swallowtail

Papilio rutulus
Description 2 3/4-3 7/8" (70-98 mm). Above and below, lemon-yellow with black tiger-stripes across wings and black yellow-spotted margins. 1 or 2 orange spots and several blue spots near black tail on HW; blue continuous all around outer margin of HW below. Yellow spots along outer black margin of FW below run together into band.
Similar Species Tiger Swallowtail usually has distinct separate yellow spots on margin of FW below; HW uppermost spot is normally orange. Two-tailed Tiger Swallowtail has narrower stripes, more tails. Pale Tiger Swallowtail is paler, with darker veins below.
Life Cycle Egg deep green, shiny, spherical. Caterpillar, to 2" (51 mm), deep to light green, swollen in front, accentuating large yellow eyespots with black and blue pupils. Dark brown, woodlike chrysalis overwinters slung from twig or tree trunk. Hosts include willows, poplars, aspens, alders and sycamores.
Flight February in S. California, May in Washington, normally June-July in mountain areas. Up to 3 broods in low altitudes and latitudes, 1 in cooler places with shorter seasons. Present most of summer.
Habitat Widespread, normally near moist canyons, trails, roadsides, parks & gardens; sage and mesas with creeks.
RangeBritish Columbia south to Baja California, east through Rockies to Black Hills, and High Plains of Colorado and New Mexico. Rare east of Rockies.
Discussion The most conspicuous butterfly in the West. The eastern and western species essentially replace each other along a diagonal line, northwest to southeast, although there may be some slight hybridizing along the dividing line. Such east-west species-pairs are not unusual among butterflies. In Western canyons, males of several species gather in spectacular numbers around mud puddles or beside streams, with the Western Tiger usually predominating.
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