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2 • August 2017
VOL. XCIII AUGUST 2017 NO. 12
• FEATURES •
In Memoriam –
Firefighter Kelly Wong
Kelly Wong packed a lot into a short but
illustrious life: an AA and BS in Fire Science;
jobs on a CAL FIRE engine and USFS
helitack, and as a Ruby Mountain Hotshot;
all before achieving his dream career with
the LAFD. He leaves behind a loving
wife, his infant son and a band of grieving
brothers and sisters • ..........................06
• CONTENTS •
President’s Message • .........................................................................05
Battalion News • .....................................................................................13
The Retired Guys • ...............................................................................31
Department in Action
Two Valley structure fires keep companies busy • .....................33
Station Fridge • .......................................................................................36
Fire Hogs
Ride to Historic Julian • ..................................................................37
LAFD Handball
The 4-Wall National tournament • ...................................................39
LAFD Golf
Results from three monthly tournaments • ......................................41
Memorials • ...........................................................................................42
Retirement Dinner Announcements • ...................................................43
LAFRA Scholarships
Get to know the 2017 winners • ................................................44
Chaplain’s Corner
Jack’s Story submitted by Roger Fowble • .......................................47
Mailbox • ...............................................................................................48
Dollars & Sense
FFCU scholarship awards • ............................................................51
LAFD History
Firemen Games by Jack Bennett • .......................................................53
Minutes of the Board of Trustees • .....................................................56
Classifieds • ...........................................................................................58
Tailboard • ..............................................................................................61
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4 • August 2017
Hello August
Have you been making the most of the summer? It feels Club. Spots are limited and it’s first come, first served. All pro-
like time is flying by quickly, which indicates to me that now is ceeds go to our official charity, the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief
a good time to slow things down a bit and take the time to notice Association’s Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. The
the little things. It’s time to relax, set aside time for family and charity helps fellow firefighter families facing a serious crisis,
friends, and create memories to cherish. such as being injured or killed in the line of duty.
LOS ANGELES FIRE AND POLICE PENSION ISSUES KEEP YOUR BENEFICIARIES CURRENT
Last month the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commis- There’s an old saying that says the only guarantee in life
sioners approved a 6% increase to the non-Medicare health subsi- is death, so it’s crucial for you keep your beneficiarie up to date.
dy. An LAFPP staff report had recommended just a 5% increase. Life is ever-changing, so if you’ve recently married, divorced,
A 7% increase would have been consistent with the authority had children or if you haven’t checked your form selections re-
granted to the Commission under the Los Angeles Administrative cently, it’s a good idea for you to update your records. If you par-
Code. Our elected commissioners fought for the 7%, but the ap- ticipate in the optional Life & Accident Benefit plan you should
pointed commissioners prevailed with the “compromise” of 6%. do the same. As a Relief Association member, you automatically
The 2.7 percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) approved by qualify for a Death Benefit that provides money to whomever you
the LAFPP went into effective July 1, 2017 and adjustments to name as the beneficiary. Direct questions or concerns to (323)
eligible pensions began at the end of last month. Eligible pension- 259-5242.
ers and DROP participants should have received an increase of up
to 2.7% beginning on their their July 31, 2017 monthly pension Be safe and be kind to each other!
payment.
August 2017 • 5
Fire Station 92-B, Active
Born: January 3, 1988 Appointed LAFD: April 6, 2015 Deceased: June 5, 2017
Eulogy by Danielle Wong
6 • August 2017
He worked for the Forest Service on
Engine 21 in 2009 and 2010. In 2011 and 2013
he worked on Chuchupate Helitack. In 2012, he
worked for the BLM, Elko District, as a Ruby
Mountain Hotshot. In 2014, Kelly worked for
CAL FIRE in Riverside at Station 1.
Kelly graduated as a LAFD Firefighter
August 20, 2015, Drill Tower 40 class 14-2; it
was his dream job. He was awarded Top Aca-
demic Recruit of his graduating class. His first
house was Fire Station 35, and then worked at
68’s, and then transferred to Station 92. Kelly’s
transfer request to work at 9’s in Skid Row was
just approved where he was excited to work
alongside Steven Oransky and Ernie Orrante,
his two best friends. Kelly was working at Sta-
tion 9 at the time of the tragic incident.
An avid outdoorsman, Kelly was also a
traveler, studier, and a music, fitness and avia-
tion enthusiast. He was obtaining his private
pilot’s license from Universal Air Academy at
Brackett Field in La Verne. He had a deep love
for aviation and all things to do with flying.
We instantly fell in love when we met.
We were married on February 8, 2016, and
welcomed our son, Colton Michael Wong on
August 22, 2016. Kelly loved Colton and I so
much and made sure we knew it every day. He
was my best friend, soul mate, and better half.
He was perfect for me and completed me in ev-
ery way.
On June 3, 2017, he was injured in
a training exercise when he fell off an aerial
ladder in downtown Los Angeles. Fellow fire-
fighters and paramedics rendered immediate
medical attention and transported him in criti-
cal condition to a local trauma center. He had
broken his pelvis and skull. Despite the heroic
efforts of doctors and nurses at the hospital, he
passed away on June 5, 2017.
August 2017 • 7
Fire Station 92-B, Active
8 • August 2017
August 2017 • 9
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As I sit in my office, I think about bate proceeding. By establishing a trust ians for minor children or dependents as
the problems we here at LAFRA have in outside of your estate, your assets pass di- well as an executor for the estate. The
accurately distributing important informa- rectly to the beneficiaries you have named. executor will serve function of gathering
tion to you, our members. One of many is- Because there are several types of trusts, and disbursing the assets of the estate and
sues that come up quite often is the matter you should contact an estate planning pro- handling all of the related tax issues. It’s
of beneficiaries. fessional to determine which type of trust important to choose an executor based on
Whom among us has had no chang- is right for you. his or her ability to perform all these tasks.
es in our lives since first joining the Relief The Relief Association offers a one- The generous members who
Association? A marriage or a divorce, a time reimbursement of up to $600 for our remember the Widows, Orphans &
new baby or the death of a loved one – all members or surviving spouses to help you Disabled Firemen’s Fund in their estate
H of these events could trigger a change in get your trust and estate plan completed. To plans are a special group. They’re vision-
H beneficiaries. You should always be aware qualify, send a copy of the receipt or state- ary and uncommonly dedicated. We call
of whom your beneficiaries are and the or- ment showing you paid for these services them the Eternal Flame Society. Some of
der in which they are to be considered in along with your member name, address these members make planned gift arrange-
your estate. and phone number to Member Services ments to the WODFF through:
LAFRA has a $4,500.00 death ben- Specialist, Maria Rodriguez, via email: • A bequest through a will
efit for members who are in good stand- mrodriguez@lafra.org • A gift through a living trust or other
ing. And many of you are covered by the The Relief now also offers a supple- non-charitable trust
LAFRA Life and Accident Program - this mental estate planning benefit to members • A gift of Life Insurance
adds another $12,000.00 to your benefit in good standing. Members can submit a • A beneficiary designation in retire-
payment. request for a one-year financial advance- ment plans, Life & Accident Benefit or
& When the time comes for distribu- ment of up to $1,200 for the exclusive use Death Benefit.
tion of these funds, we have to rely on of trust preparation. Check out lafra.org • A remainder interest in a personal
August 2017 • 11
The new yearbook won’t be out until later this year, but your photo is available right now. You can go
online to just check it out, or buy a photo package for the family. Digital images are also available. And
don’t forget - the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund benefits from each and every purchase.
12 • August 2017
Engine 9 is ready to respond at Hope for Firefighters
August 2017 • 13
Honoring the work and dedication of
14 • August 2017
47’s at the El Sereno Independence Day parade.
August 2017 • 15
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16 • August 2017
The roof collapsed just nine minutes after com-
panies arrived at 14753 Aetna St on 6/13/17.
LF 39 protects the exposures at 14723 Aetna St on 6/13/17. Photo by David Blaire Photo by Mike Meadows
Autos in a carport on 6/4/17, in the 8300 block of Willis Ave. Photo by Rick McClure
August 2017 • 17
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August 2017 • 19
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Fire jumped to both sides of the 118 Fwy on 7/4/17. Photo by Keith Cullom
Multi-vehicle T/A and extrication in 7’s district on 6/9/17. Photo by Rick McClure
20 • August 2017
On 6/2/17, 74’s handled a shooting on Foothill Bl. Photo by Rick McClure
Engine 98 attacks a well involved auto on 6/5/17. Photo by Rick McClure Engine 24, with USAR 88 and HR 3, rescued a horse in Hansen Dam on 7/1/17
August 2017 • 21
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22 • August 2017
Six firefighters assigned in South Los
Angeles were recognized by the Board of Fire
Commissioners and the LAFD for saving the
life of a two-year old girl on May 27, 2016,
in the 8800 block of South Hoover Street. In
recognition of their extraordinary lifesaving
efforts, these individuals received a Certificate
of Appreciation presented at the Board of Fire
Commissioner meeting.
On 5/15/17, LF 64 handled an auto on 117th St. Photo by Keith Cullom 64’s teaches hands-only CPR at the community Summer Night Lights program
August 2017 • 23
On 6/3/17, companies transported two from a T/A on Roscoe Bl. Photo by Rick McClure
24 • August 2017
A truck tractor exposing a house at 8124 St Clair
on 5/30/17. Photo by Rick McClure Engine 60 provides mutual aid to Burbank Fire on 6/28/17. Photo by Ryan Ling
August 2017 • 25
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FS 78 participates in community Independence Day celebration Especially when working SOD!
August 2017 • 27
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28 • August 2017
Firefighters begin to overhaul a structure fire in the 7000 blk of Nestle Ave. Photo by Rick McClure
Engine 58 helps out with the “Movies in the Park” community program
Companies work a T/A at Crenshaw and Adams on 6/24/17. Photo by Yvonne Griffin
August 2017 • 29
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30 • August 2017
I’m sure you’ve all heard that our medi- easy target for the City. Because the SCAN and COWBOY HUMOR
cal coverage funded through the LAFPP (Los LaborFirst plans are inferior and cost less, the One Sunday morning, the
Angeles Fire and Police Pensions) was under City sees this as a cost saving endeavor. pastor noticed little Alex stan-
attack again. In November 2016, our pension But thank the good Lord for our FIRE din’ in the foyer of the church,
board authorized the release of Requests for FAMILY. You know, the FAMILY that we all starin’ up at a large plaque. It
Proposals (RFP’s) for group medical, dental belong to that has our backs and supports us in was covered with names and
and vision insurance plans. The purpose of the times of need. Come on, I see it all the time. small American flags mounted
RFP’s was to find suitable insurance plans for When our brothers and sisters pass or on either side of it.
the group of LAFPP pensioners who are losin’ find themselves in need of helpin’ hands, this The six-year-old had been starin’ at the
access to their current LACERS plans, as well FAMILY reaches out and displays much care plaque for some time. The pastor walked up
as for Port Police and Airport Police Officers as and concern. However, I think for us Retired and stood beside the small boy and said quietly,
they retire. Port and Airport Police are not per- Guys, the FAMILY took a permanent vacation. “Good mornin’ Alex.”
mitted to enroll in plans that are currently of- Don’t misunderstand, I’m not lookin’ for a “Good mornin’ Pastor,” he replied, still
fered by the Police Relief Association, LAFRA shoulder to cry on but rather for the City to step focused on the plaque.
or UFLAC. Because they’re goin’ to be kicked up to the plate and keep their promises to us. “Pastor, what is this?”
out of their current LACERS plan, they basi- I also expect UFLAC to fight for us and The pastor said, “Well son, it’s a memo-
cally do not have the secondary medical cover- to remember we all fulfilled our obligations to rial to all young men and women who died in
age that members of the Fire and Police Relief the City and deserve to have our benefits pro- the service.”
Associations enjoy. tected and preserved. Soberly, they stood together, starin’ at
So, the powers that be thought it would the large plaque. Finally, little Alex’s voice,
be a good idea to eliminate our secondary med- barely audible and tremblin’ with fear asked,
ical coverage through LAFRA and put every- “Which service, the 8:30 or the 11:00?”
one into inferior medical plans, such as SCAN
(pronounced SCAM) or LaborFirst supplemen- Annual car show AC
tal plans. at the T.O. KEEP SMILIN’!
Even the LAFPP commission president, retired guys breakfast choppedup@att.net
Pedram Salimpour MD,
was in favor of this change,
even though these new
benefits are significantly
inferior to the medical cov-
erage currently provided to
LAFD retirees.
However, on June
15, 2017, the monthly
meetin’ of our Pension
Board was held and a very large group of re-
tired fireman, about 200 retirees and 50 active
members, showed up to voice our concerns
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our obligation and pledge to protect life and responsible for training the next generation of Firefighters.
property. Our pension and the associated ben- The Department consists of 90 volunteer Firefighters and Firefighter Paramedics providing the 911
efits were written in black and white, and laid service to the community. 70% accomplish their goal of becoming a professional Firefighter each
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August 2017 • 31
Dear Friends,
It is that time of year again and the families of the Craig Alder Family are once again hoping that you will join us for a wonderful and much
needed cause that will take us into our 21st year. The Craig Alder Charity Golf Tournament will take place this year on Monday, October 2nd 2017 (9:00)
Once again, we will be having the tournament at the beautiful Temecula Creek Golf Course and we really hope that you will join us for some great
golfing and fun but more importantly to once again support Craig, Buffy, Jake and Wyatt.
The Temecula Creek Inn has offered a fantastic rate ($109.00) on their rooms for Sunday October 1st and Monday October 2nd. If you are
interested in staying at TCI, just call and reserve under the Craig Alder Charity Golf Tournament at 800-962-7335. If you are going to spend the night
at TCI you will need to book your room prior to September 1, 2017 in order to guarantee the room and rate.
On Sunday, October 1, 2016 a reduced rate for a round of golf is being offered. If you’re interested in playing, just call the pro shop at (951)
676-2405 and reserve a spot under the Craig Alder Golf Tournament. On Sunday afternoon (4:30) a hospitality get together with appetizers and drinks
is once again being offered as an opportunity for family and friends to visit with each other. This year the hospitality event will be held back at the pool
area and the adjoining rooms near the main lobby.
For those that have played and or supported this tournament before, thank you again for your continued support throughout the years. For
those that are new to this charity golf tournament we are really looking forward to meeting you and thank you for supporting such a great cause for a
wonderful and inspirational family.
Sincerely,
Mike Alder
32 • August 2017
STRUCTURE FIRE
Sherman Oaks
Photos by Rick McClure
Firefighters found a two-story home under construction well involved in the 13500 block of W Huston St in Sherman Oaks.
The fire, on July 1, 2017, extended into the attic before a knock down was called after 35 minutes.
August 2017 • 33
STRUCTURE FIRE
Chatsworth
Photos by Keith Cullom, Rick McClure, David Blaire, Mike Meadows
and Greg Doyle
34 • August 2017
On 7/4/17, companies responded to a structure fire at 22166 James Alan Circle.
They found a two-story condominium with four units well involved.
A common attic allowed the fire to blast through the structure. Aggressive truck work
and an interior attack stopped the fire from spreading further. A partial collapse of
the roof created an increased safety risk at the rear of the building.
August 2017 • 35
36 • August 2017
On a VERY warm morning, 25 Fire many of our activities and are a real pleasure to tion on upcoming events, go to our website at
Hogs and additional friends of the Motorcycle hang out with. We ended up with 30+ friends, www.Firehogs.org, but do come on out and see
Club met and had breakfast at Corky’s restau- old and new – having lunch, exchanging sto- what we are about! As a national organization,
rant in Orange County. From there the group ries, relaxing a bit in the clean mountain air. we are also accepting applications for new Fire
rode together over the scenic Ortega mountains After downing a few slices of the famous Julian Hog chapters from other agency riders. Join us
on Highway 74, only slowing down at pre- apple pie, all headed leisurely home in smaller on Facebook @Fire Hogs M/C. Like our Face-
determined stops to pick up more riders along groups. book page@ L.A.F.D. Fire Hogs, M/C.
Lake Elsinore. It was then on to the 15 to Tem- This year, June proved to be a little Don’t forget about our upcoming Fallen
ecula for fuel and to add a few more riders. too warm (107) for this ride, so we will try for Heroes Memorial, Saturday, August 26, 2017.
The group continued on the even more March next year. The chase truck was greatly It starts at the LAFDHS Museum and ends for
scenic route along Highway 79 to our destina- appreciated - good call Armando and Chris. lunch at the Sage Brush Cantina in Calabasas.
tion in the San Diego mountains of the old min- Many thanks to the members that put out the All are welcome, especially if you don’t ride,
ing town of Julian. There we were joined by extra effort to join us from farther away. Y’all meet us at the Sage Brush Cantina around noon
five additional riders from another firefighter’s join us next time, Any riders are always wel- for lunch, music, and a great raffle benefiting
club “Wind and Fire “ up from San Diego and come on this ride. YOUR WODFF. I hope to see you there!!!
were holding tables for the group at the lo- LAFD members wishing more infor-
cal watering hole. This group has joined us in mation on becoming a Fire Hog or informa- Tuzz
August 2017 • 37
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38 • August 2017
Handball Commissioner Richard
Ramirez came within one point of winning the
“B” Division, falling in an 11-10 tie-breaker.
He served for the match no less than four times,
with exciting rallies for every point. Rumor has
it that he ran out of gas due to over hydration
the night before.
Joe Holguin took second place in the
50 and over “B” Division. This performance
should serve as inspiration to everyone, due to
the challenges that Joe has overcome to keep
Ryan Chance & Chris Yokoyama David Diaz, Sergio Guzman, Ryan & David Frost
playing the game - “no excuses!”
LAFD finished the weekend strong by
winning the “A” and “B” Doubles Divisions.
Chris Yokoyama and Ryan Chance teamed up
to dominate the “A” Division. They also com-
peted in the “Open” Division in order to test
themselves against the Pros. Not a bad outing,
getting 13 points against the overall 2nd place
team, before Armando Ortiz and Victor Perez
showed them what the next level is all about.
Chance and Yokoyama have also moved up to
the “Open” level. David Diaz and Sergio Guz-
man were the class of the field in the “B” Divi-
sion, dominating in every match, leaving all of
their opponents in single digits.
LAFD also cooked for the tournament
on Friday, with Craig Nielsen taking lead as
grill-master serving tri-tip, chicken, coleslaw,
potato salad, and baked beans, which was
clearly the best meal of the week. LAFD Hand-
ball t-shirts were being worn by visiting play-
ers from all over, which is a testament to the
quality of our program.
Thanks to the strong performances of
Garcia, Libby, Yokoyama and Chance, there
will be an “Open” Division in future LAFD
tournaments. Hopefully this will bring former
“World Champion” and multiple “National
David Streibig & Jess Pasos Alex Garcia Champion” Tati Silveyra out of retirement. Na-
tional Champions don’t get to play in the “A’s”
LAFD Handball had a historic per- John Libby Jr. started the weekend as anymore. This is good news for the regular
formance at Los Caballeros Sports Village in the first LAFD member to win a Division, win- players. Congratulations to all of the Champi-
Fountain Valley, during the 4-Wall Handball ning the 50 and over singles division, giving ons!
National Championships. Nearly 300 handball him his fourth national title. Libby won his first Noteworthy future tournaments are the
players from as far away as Ireland gathered as a teen, then the 35 and over, and 45 and over annual Venice Beach 3-Wall 9/11 Memorial
for the five-day tournament from June 28th Divisions before this latest title. Handball Tournament on September 9th, and
thru July 2nd to compete in both Singles and Jesus Pasos added to his national cham- the Simple Green U.S. Open of Handball at
Doubles. pionship collection, by repeating as the 60 and Los Cab in Fountain Valley from October 19-
The LAFD had a strong contingent of over champion. He has also won Doubles titles 22, 2017.
both active duty and retired members who in- in the past. Also of note, former Commissioner
cluded Jesus Pasos, Gary Maga, Craig Nielsen, Alex Garcia, LAFD’s current singles Roy Harvey, and “A” player Sergio Guzman
Joe Holguin, Mario Rueda, Roy Harvey, Chris champion, won his first national championship are taking on the challenge of Player Develop-
Yokoyama, Sergio Guzman, David Diaz, Al- in the “A” Division, which now qualifies him ment coordinators. There will be a “Novice”
bert Lozano, Richard Ramirez, Ryan Chance, as a legitimate “Open” player - no longer eli- centered event and social in the near future.
John Libby Jr., Alex Garcia, and Mike Bowers. gible to play in the “A” Division. “Suit up!”
August 2017 • 39
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Coyote Hills Tournament Results Olivas Links Tournament Results
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August 2017 • 41
MEMBERS
Roger L. Fonnet, Firfighter III.
Appointed July 1, 1970. Retired on a service pension April 20, 2002 from FS 65-B.
Passed away June 5, 2017.
FAMILY
Jessie L. wilson, surviving spouse of Marion J. Wilson, passed away June 3, 2017.
Vivian I. Teel, Jr., spouse of Alva G. Teel, Jr., passed away June 5, 2017.
Esther E. Lloyd, surviving spouse of Emerys Lloyd, passed away June 15, 2017.
Juanita M. Clemens, surviving spouse of Edgar B. Clemens, passed away June 17, 2017.
Emily M. Owens, surviving spouse of Joe F. Owens, passed away June 20, 2017.
Shirley C. Rook, surviving spouse of Ralph C. Rook, passed away June 25, 2017.
Margaret F. Eveland, spouse of Wilbur J. Eveland, passed away July 1, 2017.
42 • August 2017
JOHN E. SULLIVAN, Captain I,
JAY CEASAR, Engineer, FS 84-A Medical Liaison Unit
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2017
Fire Station 84
South End Raquet and Health Club
“Last Shift Big Breakfast”
2800 Skypark Drive, Torrance CA
21050 Burbank Blvd, Woodland Hills CA
Social Hour - 4:00 PM Dinner - 6:00 PM
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Dinner Buffet - $40 includes tax & tip. No gifts please.
No cost
Cash Bar provided
Call FS 84 - (818) 756-8684 or
Call Laurie - (310) 344-1368 or John - (310) 283-4379
Mike Mueller (661) 993-3424
RSVP by Aug 5, 2017
August 2017 • 43
The Firemen’s Relief Association is proud
to provide financial awards to the winners of this
merit-based program, open to all qualifying member
families. Get to know the 2017 winners:
I would like to share a story of a dog and his master. True love for them to see if they would take me back and they always did.
and devotion comes in many forms and we are blessed to find it in our How my life had changed for the better. I was taken on walks and
lives. I pray this true story will teach us all, that God’s love can be found loved to run free in the nearby school where I was able to chase coyotes
in all circumstances. Roger Fowble, LAFD Chaplain out of the area. I was fed, bathed and loved by all at this new home. Life
was as good as it could get for me and these have been the best years of
My name is Jack and I was born in Pacoima near Fire Station my life.
98. I was a dog with no family and found myself roaming the streets for This new family even got me a little sister named Phoebe. She is
several years with a pack of friends. the most annoying little dog who loves to tug on my ears and licks my
Life as a stray dog was difficult at best. I never knew where I was face all day and night but I would not change a thing.
going to sleep or get my next meal. I was lost and had very little hope I have had a life a dog could only dream of and I started feeling
that my situation would ever improve, until one day a fireman named very weak and tired and Tim took me to the veterinarian where I was told
Tim saw me and would call me over and gave me some food. I have cancer and will not be around for very long - maybe a couple of
As time passed he started calling me Jack and I would find my- weeks till my life will be over. I saw how sad the news made Tim and our
self drawn to hanging out in the area hoping I would see this kind man family.
who showed mercy and compassion towards me. I on the other hand was not as sad because Tim had changed my
One morning, I saw Tim and he called me over and to my sur- life for the better. He gave me a home and made me part of a family
prise he put me in his truck and took me to his house. I was not sure what which is every dog’s dream. I know if they love me half as much as I love
was happening. I was soon introduced to his family. Tim and his family them I will be loved forever and that makes my current situation not so
gave me food and water and I was taken on walks in this unfamiliar bad. I will always be proud and honored to be Jack Foor and I would not
place. I was not a fool and knew this was not going to last so I would change a thing in my life.
jump over the fence and was going to leave but as I wandered through Thanks Tim for the best years of my life and for the greatest gift
the area I would always ask myself “where am I going to go and why not you could give a stray dog: a home and a family.
give this guy and his family a chance.” So I would always return and wait RIP Jack
August 2017 • 47
Send your letters & comments to the editor at: editor@lafra.org
Dear Andy, months ago, Harry was doing all he could to years without serious injury, his dying from hit-
insure everyone was having a good time. You ting his head took us all by surprise.
Please accept this donation to the Wid- will be missed brother. Thank you again for your kindness.
ows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund in
the name of Rudy Concha. Dave Bolding Juanita Fitzgerald and family
In about 1970 I bought my first home Santa Clarita, CA
on Enadia Way in Van Nuys, right next door
to Rudy and Faye Concha. It seemed like ev- Dear Andy,
ery day when I would come home from work To the LA Firemen’s Relief Association
there he would be, washing his car or mowing I can’t thank you and the Relief Asso-
his lawn. I can remember saying to him “Rudy, ciation enough for all your help and guidance I am a central tech at Northridge Hos-
don’t you ever work?” His reply would be, through the process of dealing with my dad’s pital. I have a little bit of exposure to LAFD
“Oh, you just don’t miss me when I’m gone!” [Jerome Tenhundfeld] death. The flowers and operations as I do some work in the E.D. I am
Rudy would eat, sleep and drink fire commemorative flag mean so much to my familiar with some of the Valley stations such
department, he absolutely loved his job. After mom and our entire family. But mostly your as 73’s, 100’s, 104’s and others. This is where I
listening to so many of his stories he invited presence that day was immensely comforting have met some of these firefighters.
me to lunch one day at Fire Station 92. I was so and a great honor to my dad. Like all of LA, I was saddened to hear
impressed that I couldn’t stop thinking about Please thank John Keys, the bagpiper, about the tragic accident of the late Kelly
and asking questions about the fire department. for us – he was wonderful! Wong. I feel for both his widow Danielle, and
By the grace of God, I became a member of the Bless you for all you do for the fire his infant son Colton.
LAFD in April, 1975. family. I am aware that all firefighters, when
Thank you Rudy for all your help and they pass, usually at a retirement age, instead
inspiration. Rest in peace my friend. With appreciation, of flowers, want that donations be made to the
Relief Association. I have done this before, but
Chris Shaw Teena Tenhundfeld Spindler & family not under a tragic circumstance. That changes
Redmond, Oregon Irvine, CA today. I wish I could do more, but here is my
P.S. I miss you now donation in memory of Kelly Wong, and my
thoughts and well wishes during this most try-
Dear James Dolan and LAFRA, ing of times go out to his family.
LAFRA -
I want to thank you so much for the flag Yours most respectfully,
Harry [Gradi] was one of a kind. Hav- and beautiful presentation box. Jerry [Fitzger-
ing worked with him at old 4’s, he will always ald] opted not to have a funeral so it means a lot Danny Goodwin, Senior Tech Central Service
be in my memories as a great fireman, a great to our family. Northridge Hospital
cook, very colorful individual who brought Even though Jerry had Alzheimer’s
good times to the fire station on all shifts. He disease, he could remember every assignment
was so helpful to me off duty, he assisted me he had and the dates he was there. He could LAFRA –
with three of our houses. He was the go-to guy also remember the names of all the men he
for our heating and A/C needs. He continued worked with at each house. The fire department Ed [Hewko] was a friend for many
to work on members heating and AC after he was so much his life, I guess this would have years. We surfed together and watched our
retired. been the last memories to go. daughters play volleyball at Dana Hills. He was
We knew he was a fighter, he never I also want to thank you for contacting a great guy and always was on the positive. My
complained about his illness. He demonstrat- everyone. What a relief for the papers I had to thoughts and prayers go to Peggy and family.
ed how one is to place their trust in the Lord. fill out just to appear. You have made a very
While attending his birthday party several hard time less stressful. After a career of many Mike Bowers
48 • August 2017
LAFRA –
Rudy McTee
Reasons to update your Estate Plan:
• Marriage or divorce (yours or a beneficiary’s)
LAFRA – • New family members
I was deeply saddened to hear that my
• Home or property sold or purchased
friend Harry Gradi had passed. I worked with • Change in financial situation or assets
Harry for many years at old Fire Station 4. He
was always fun to be around. There was never • Sold stock or other assets
a time when Harry was not cheerful and he
always greeted me with a smile and kind
• Change of state residence
words. Although I have not spoken to him for • Change in tax laws
many years, I have thought about him and our
great conversations many times recently. Today
my world got a little bit smaller knowing that Visit
Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association FIREMENSRELIEF.ORG
Harry has left it. I have been blessed by God
members in good standing are entitled for details
by having Harry as my friend. I will pray for
God’s comfort for his family. to a one-time, reimbursement Estate
Michael McMaster Planning Benefit of up to $600. And,
starting July 1, 2015 a new service, the
LAFRA – $1,200 Trust Preparation Advancement.
I had the honor to work with Harry
[Gradi] at 4’s in the late 70’s. He was a great
cook, fun to be around, a true friend, and he had
a lot of firefighting experience he shared with
us younger members. Get your Estate Planning
I did learn the hard way that Harry did
not like bottle rockets shot at him when he was
“Getting Started Kit” today
sleeping. I had to hide in my locker for about an by calling Marlene Casillas,
hour while Harry searched for me.
Harry will never be forgotten.
Development & Marketing
RIP Harry. Director, at (323) 259-5217 or
Kevin Kearns email at MCasillas@LAFRA.org
August 2017 • 49
Donations to Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund - June 2017
ALFRED LEROY C/O WELLS Tom Taylor & John Squire GEORGE F. DEMOTT in
FARGO/DAVID MILLER, VP gratitude of the work of
MICHAEL A. PADILLA in Andy Kuljis
BRONSON PHOTOGRAPHY memory of Mark Samet
INCORPORATED GEORGE F. DEMOTT in
JAMES P. LANGSFELD memory of Billy Miser
FIRE STATION NO. 99 from our in memory of
Fire Service Day Chief Larry Schneider JIMMIE N. WOODS-GRAY
TIMOTHY & DIANE FIRE STATION NO. 2 from the DANNY GOODWIN, SENIOR
DENISON AND FAMILY in Fire Extinguisher Fund TECH NORTHRIDGE
memory of Ed Hewko HOSPITAL in memory of
FIRE STATION NO. 90 from the Kelly Wong
FIRE STATION NO. 10 from the Fire Extinguisher Fund
Fire Extinguisher Fund LEILANI ST. JOHN & FAMILY
MELLON CORPORATIONS
FIRE STATION NO. 17 from the COMM PARTNERSHIP NETWORK FOR GOOD
Fire Extinguisher Fund
GEORGE F. DEMOTT in MATT LEYMAN in memory of
GARY D. HIGHT in memory memory of Wendell Simms Dennis Mendenhall
of Lane Kemper, Brian Phillips,
50 • August 2017
Firefighters First Credit Union Board of Directors, Executive Management and the 2017 Annual Scholarship Recipients
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED HANNAH KUROWSKI, theatre at a university. She would also like
POINT LOMA NAZARENE UNIVERSITY to study and teach acting/theatre because she
Firefighters First Credit Union is Hannah is currently studying political believes it’s one of the most influential
pleased to announce the 2017 Scholarship science and is excited to see where this major industries in the world.
Award recipients. Through the years we have will lead her. While she does not know exactly
awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to our what she’ll end up doing, she’s excited to seize We thoroughly enjoyed reading through
Fire Family. We are honored to award this every opportunity that presents itself. She is every application, learning about your personal
year’s remarkable young adults with $5,000 motivated by a sense of duty to give back and and professional aspirations, and all the amaz-
each to further their passion for learning and the desire to problem solve. She is especially ing things they have done thus far to shape who
to help fulfill their dreams. These students concerned with the treatment our veterans you are today. We are very impressed with how
demonstrated excellence in their academic receive. talented and exceptional our young Fire Family
studies, exhibited leadership qualities and members are and look forward to them being
extraordinary personal accomplishments as ELISABETH MARCIANO, the future leaders of our community. This year
well as a potential for future success. Congratu- CAL POLY SAN LUIS OBISPO we received over 130 applications. Thank you
lations to our 2017 scholarship recipients! (NOT PICTURED) again to all of our student members and their
Elisabeth is a Liberal Studies major, parents who encouraged them to submit their
JORDAN BARAJAS, which means she is learning a wide variety applications. Your continued support of the
STANFORD UNIVERSITY of subjects in order to pursue a career as an Credit Union allows us to help our Fire Family
Jordan is planning to major in Math- elementary school teacher. In addition to her students achieve their educational goals.
ematics at Stanford. His long term goal is to major, she will have a science emphasis and
become a math professor. He truly enjoys math a minor in Spanish. She is a natural teacher, The more business we do together
and being creative in a subject not known for displaying patience, tolerance, and kindness to as a Fire Family,
creativity. He also loves teaching and sharing others. She has stated that she wants to make a the greater the financial reward
his knowledge with other people. positive impact on others and to give back to will be for all members!
her students what she feels was a blessing she
RACHEL BROWN, received from her own teachers. Dixie Abramian
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Rachel plans to study Nursing at UCLA HAILEY WARTA,
through a direct entry program. Following AMERICAN MUSICAL AND
graduation, she hopes to work as a pediat- DRAMATIC ACADEMY
ric intensive care or emergency room nurse Hailey will be moving to New York
for two years to save money for grad school. City and plans to receive her Bachelor’s in
She ultimately wants to earn her master’s Fine Arts, with a strong desire to expand her
degree in nursing in order to become a nurse education with a Masters and PHD someday.
practitioner. She wants to be a professor of fine arts in
August 2017 • 51
52 • August 2017
Submitted by Frank Borden • Director of Operations, LAFDHS
August 2017 • 53
The rookies were told by the Captain yell and sweat. Finally the
to polish all of the brass poles in the station. smoke cleared and the fire
This requires getting a tall step ladder, some was tamed.
red rags, some polish and get to work. Curly
had been polishing one of these poles when all LAFD - REMEMBER
of a sudden it rained buckets from the second THESE?
floor. Captain Henry heard the water splash-
ing on the apparatus floor and told Curly to Wellingtons, Wheat Light,
go get dried off. It wouldn’t be a normal shift Edison Battery, Lil’ Squirt,
without going through two sets of dungarees Three Man Lift, Coded
or fatigues. (Frank’s note: Dungarees were a Duty Day, Demerits/Mer-
set of blue cotton pants and jacket worn dur- its, Dungarees, Manifold/
ing work at the station or work details outside. Duplex Company, High
Fatigues were a wool uniform long sleeve shirt Pressure Company, Pom-
and pants usually worn after the station work
Firemen at 28’s cleaning the apparatus floor piers, Platoon Command-
was finished.)
around Truck 28. Photo: Cecil Lynch Collection ers, Converse (black high
tops), Lulu Belle, Duplex
Pump, Coke Wagon, F-48
B’s (A’s & C’s), Mountain
Patrol, Area 1 & 2, Seven
Dwarfs, Ripple soles, Rov-
ing Captains, Westlake,
Box Alarm, HU-6, Brown
Bombers, Joker bell, A/C
Forrest Moore, Fire/Police
Ward at Central Receiving,
Gibbs B/A, B/A Canister
tape (Burells), Metropoli-
tan Nozzle, Pump Tank,
Frequency 1 & 3, Demoli-
The dorm at 28’s – a long ring comes in and tion 82, Two Platoon, WT-7,
everybody is up. Photo: Cecil Lynch Collection Hold-Out System, Chief’s
A Fireman, probably the rookie, polishing a brass pole Buicks, Ball and Chain, As-
at 28’s. Frank’s Note: As I recall, Thursdays were brass living in the ritzy area of town. That was not bestos Blanket, “V-Neck”
days. This meant all the brass in the station and on the the case in 1955. Tees, “Bubble Machine”, Putt Putt, Pasting
rigs.” A tedious job, but did it all look good! We could Many of the old hotels were being de- TT msgs. in binder, Floor Watch Bench, Blue
use some help polishing all the brass at our Museums. molished and that paved the way for an occa- wool pants, Charletons, First Color TV!!, Ver-
Photo: Cecil Lynch Collection sional barn burner. Fighting a fire in a vacant non Bar, Personal Spanner, Burrell Breather,
structure may sound like a piece of cake: large Yellow Tongue, Spitoons, Fifty Foot Bangor
One of the most cleverly executed streams, surround and drown, and go home - Ladder, Number 2 Man, Ball and Chain, Big
games occurred in the dormitory at about mid- but not always that way. There was one barn Bertha, Green Hornets.
night. Picture this—off in the distance one burner that Curly would not forget.
could hear the sound of a train whistle blowing As 28’s approached the fire, Curley
occasionally and the chugging of the locomo- could hear the Captain getting instructions to
tive. This was not too unusual at 28’s, but then set up a ladder pipe and protect the exposures.
the sound of the train seemed to get louder, and Open cab aerial ladder apparatus made it easy
louder, and louder. The damn train was real to get a good spot in a jackknife position. Curly
close and everyone was waking up, wonder- was told he would be the nozzle man on the
ing what was going on. Suddenly, the dormi- tip of the aerial ladder, kind of like a hot dog
tory door burst open, and a strong light moving on a stick. Everything went as planned and
back and forth entered into the dormitory. By soon they were flowing 600 gallons per minute
this time some of the firemen were out of their from a straight stream nozzle about 70 feet in
beds, not really sure what to expect next. The the air. Being on the tip of the aerial ladder in
sound of the train at this moment was intense a big fire was quite an experience. One could
and ear shattering. Across the dormitory ran see the world burning, and a feeling of total
fireman Herby Troost with a portable spotlight power over the fire gods soon developed. How-
in his hand. The S.P.R.R. had arrived at 28’s. ever, there were no communications with the
All aboard! nozzle man, and as the aerial ladder started to
The games at 28’s were not all water go closer and lower to the fire, Curly could only
and jokes. There was the serious kind played
in response to fires and other emergencies. In
addition to the mattress fires, we had an oc- The Solnit Shoe Company Fire, January 22, 1958.
casional barn burner. Barn burners at this time NOTE: Truck 28’s aerial up. Top of aerial: - Engine 10 fireman pulling hose. Below: - Engine Company 6 working a 2 1/2”
were mostly found on Bunker Hill. If you lived line. 4th floor fire escape: -Engine 28 fireman breaking out window with pike pole to cross ventilate. 3rd floor fire escape:
on Bunker Hill in the good old days, you were -A Truck 28 fireman works with the crew of Engine 11 pulling a 2 1/2” line up the fire escape.
54 • August 2017
Frank’s note: Our LAFDHS has the an- We are thankful for the General Service per-
swers. I would say that only some of the older sonnel and contractors who worked on the
retired members will remember some of these project.
items. They are all part of our history and many
of them are on display in our Museums. RALPH J. SCOTT FIREBOAT 2
August 2017 • 55
LOS ANGELES FIREMEN’S RELIEF ASSOCIATION MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 07, 2017
CALL TO ORDER 2017. David Peters so moved. Craig reviewed by LAFRA’s attorney. He
White seconded. There was no further indicated that they should have any
President Bob Steinbacher called the discussion or objections. changes made to the Policy for the
meeting of the Board of Trustees of Board’s review in July.
the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Motion carried to ratify and dispense
Association to order at 10:37 a.m. with the reading of the minutes of the 2) Jeff Cawdrey referred to the
Board of Trustees meeting held May upcoming conferences and the
ROLL CALL 10, 2017. upcoming Fallen Firefighter Memorial.
Motion carried to pay the usual and ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE RETIREMENT DINNERS
customary bills in the amount of
$945,558.15. Tim Freeman presented the following 1) Eric Strode – Saturday, July 8th B
motions. @ Marina Del Rey Marriott (Vigil)
MEDICAL COMMITTEE 2) Thomas Moore – Saturday,
REPORT The committee recommends and I so July 29th C @ FS 69 (Doak)
move to accept the donations in the 3) Shawn Dean – Saturday, July 29th
David Peters presented the following amount of $5,050.07 to the Widows, C @ Lake View Terrace (Freeman)
motion. Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. 4) John E. Sullivan – Sunday,
There was no discussion or objections. August 20th B @ South End
The committee recommends and I so Racket Club (Steinbacher)
move to accept the applications to the Motion carried to accept the 5) Jay Ceasar – Saturday, August 26th
Medical Plan. There was no discussion donations in the amount of $5,050.07 A @ Fire Station 84 (Freeman)
and no objections. to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled
Firemen’s Fund. ADJOURNMENT
Motion carried to accept all
applications to the Medical Plan. The committee recommends and Bob Steinbacher entertained a motion
I so move to approve the financial to adjourn. David Peters so moved.
RELIEF COMMITTEE REPORT assistance applications for surviving Craig White seconded. There was no
spouses, active and retired members. discussion and no objections.
Tim Freeman presented the following There was no discussion or objections.
motion. Motion carried to adjourn. The
Motion carried to approve the Board of Trustees meeting adjourned
The committee recommends and I so financial assistance applications for at 12:23 p.m.
move to pay: surviving spouses, active and retired
members. Bob Steinbacher, President
The Sick & Injury benefits in the
amount of $16,992.96
August 2017 • 57
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prices. Desiree 818-621-5075 passes, moves to a nursing facil- except linens. Winter $110/$650.
• 2015 Lance 855s Truck ity or downsizes. Our profession- Summer $100/$550. 2 night
Camper, $29,500, fully loaded. SERVICES al staff can handle every aspect minimum.
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vcUeDUTq/ ARE YOU LOOKING TO worked with many fire families Call Donna/Beep (760)723-1475.
• 2003 Yamaha Roadstar 1600 BUY, SELL, INVEST IN A and are here to help. Rebecca
Midnight Star, $8,500 OBO, HOME? Call me, Diana Fuen- Martin, (818) 216-3637
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BIG BEAR CABIN. 2 bedroom, phone. Garage/ample parking. underground garage parking. Ja- laundry. Winter $335/night, Sum-
2 bath, 2 story. Sleeps 6-8. $100/night plus cleaning fee. cuzzis, gym (pool/tennis in sum- mer $215/night, plus cleaning.
About 6 miles from ski slopes Email for pictures. Jeff Easton mertime), shuttle right outside! Includes city bed tax. No pets,
& lake. Fireplace/wood, cable, LAFD retired (805) 217-5602. Across from Eagle Lodge, Win- no smoking. Dory Jones (310)
full kitchen - furnished. $100 junebound@gmail.com ter $110 per night, Summer $80 918-0631 or Kelly Corcoran
per night M - Th. $110 per night per night plus $65 cleaning fee (310) 619-5355
F-Sun. Weekly available. Sheri LAKE HAVASU LANDING- and 13% tax. All linens included.
(909) 851-1094 or (760) 948- Waterfront, steps to the water. Drew or Nancy Oliphant (661) MAMMOTH LAKES - One
2844. Boat mooring out front, off-road 513-2000 or mammoth241@ bedroom, extremely charming
desert behind house. 3 bed/3 aol.com wildflower condo. Full amenities,
BIG BEAR LAKE’S FINEST- bath, fully furnished w/linens. close to shuttle. Antiques, art,
Deluxe lakeside townhouse, 2 Direct TV/DVR, BBQ, Casino, MAMMOTH CONDO. 2 bedroom satellite TV, fireplace. Sleeps 4.
bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 cable TVs, Grocery/Meat Market, Launch & large loft, 3 full baths, sleeps 8. Winter $110, Summer $85 plus
HBO, DVD, WiFi, 2 wood burning Ramp, Marina with Boat House, 5 minute walk to Canyon Lodge. cleaning fees. Call Bill Clark
fireplaces, laundry room, tennis Gated Community. No pets/ Fully furnished, TVs, VCR/DVD, (818) 371-6722
court, indoor pool, sauna, spa, smoking. $350 Dan Cook 310 pool, spa, rec room, sauna, lin- Email: shakesong@aol.com
boat dock. Fully equipped, includ- 418 1577. ens included. Winter $175 week-
ing all linens. Sleeps 6. 310-541- days, $195-weekends/holidays; MAMMOTH SKI & RACQUET:
8311 or nmbigbear@gmail.com LAKE HAVASU BEAUTY FOR summer $125, plus cleaning. No Studio/loft, 2 bath, king bed,
RENT - 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 1600 smoking; no pets. Craig Yoder sleeps 4. Full kitchen, TV, VCR,
BIG BEAR CABIN. 4 Bdrm, 2 sq.ft. Fully furnished with all (909) 948-3659. DVD. Garage parking. Walk to
Bath 1,850 sq ft home on the amenities- Laundry & BBQ. Canyon Lodge. Ski back trail.
Eagle Point peninsula. Very 13,000 sq.ft. lot. 3 car boat-deep MAMMOTH CONDO - 2 bdrm, 2 night minimum. Winter $100/
close to the lake, ski slopes, garage. 3 miles from launch 2 bath, 2 TV’s, phone, garage, nite, $125 Fri, Sat & Holidays.
downtown and grocery stores. ramp. Close to downtown shops pool, jacuzzi, fully furnished - ex- Summer $60/nite. Plus $120
Sleeps 9 comfortably. 50” cable & restaurants. View of the lake. ept linens. Near shuttle/chair 15. cleaning & linens. Jeff & Lisa
TV, DVD, VHS, WiFi, wood Quiet street in good neighbor- Winter $125/night. Weekends Moir (661) 254-5788.
burning stove, fireplace, fire pit, hood. No pets. No smoking. and Holidays $110 midweek.
fire wood, BBQ, laundry. 2 night Snowbird rates. Call Mike (661) Summer $95/night. $495/week. MAMMOTH SKI & RACQUET:
min. Winter $160/night. Sum- 510-6246 No smoking. No pets. Jim John- Walk to Canyon Lodge. Studio
mer $130/night. +$90 Cleaning. son (818) 992-7564, FS 80C. loft sleeps 4. Queen beds, full
(4 days+ = no cleaning fee) LAKE HAVASU LANDING kitchen, 2 baths, garage parking,
Some holiday rates apply. Tony RESORT. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, MAMMOTH CONDO NEXT TV, VCR, DVD. Winter Sun-
Zermeno (805) 625-1192 waterfront house, boat, moor- TO THE GONDOLA VILLAGE Thurs $100.nite; Fri & Sat $115/
ing out front, fully furnished, – Fully furnished, three bed- nite plus cleaning fee $100. Non
CATALINA BEACH COTTAGE laundry, gas BBQ, launch ramp, room, two bath with towels and smoking complex. Joel Parker,
- 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, one block gated community, grocery linens, newly remodeled kitchen, LAFD retired.
to beach, view, fully equipped store, hardware store. No pets, internet and cable TV, pool and email: cat25sailor@gmail.com
housekeeping unit. Marci (818) no smoking. Email Kathy at Jacuzzi. Walk to the gondola, or (213) 399-6534.
347-6783 or Clarence (310) 510- scarkj@yahoo.com or call shops, restaurants and ski in on
2721. (760) 858-4470 the new comeback trail. Parking MAMMOTH CONDO- SEA-
at the front door. Winter: $250/ SONS FOUR RESORT.
CATALINA CONDO - HAM- LAKE HAVASU LANDING RE- night. Summer $150/night. Charming and cozy furnished
ILTON COVE. Ocean front, 1 SORT BEACHFRONT HOME Holidays $300/night. Cleaning is 1 Bedroom sleeps 5. Updated
bed, 1 1/2 bath, sleeps 4. Steps with boat mooring. Swim, ski included. Call Mike Whitehouse, unit with amenities including
to beach, pool, gym, putting or fish from front yard. 4 bed/2 Retired, 805-987-6122, email: wifi, sauna, jacuzzi, phone,
course, tennis and more. Newly bath, fully furnished. DirectTV/ btkwhitey@yahoo.com rec room, 2 flat screens , DVD
refurbished, fully equipped. DVD/WiFi, pool table, laundry, or Bruce Galien, Retired, 661- players. W/D on site. Shuttle
Includes golf cart, WiFi. Contact BBQ. Gated community with ca- 645-7448, email: luvbaja2@aol. stop. Walking distance to village.
Bart @ (310) 510-0190. Ham- sino, groceries, marina, launch com $120/night + $80 Cleaning fee
iltoncove.com. Ask for “LAFD ramp and off-road trails. No Bobby@310-350-5552.
8-89” discount. Owner active pets, no smoking. $350 Bowen/ MAMMOTH CONDO Cozy 2
LAFD. Garner email: bedrooms, 2 bath. Fully fur- MAUI BEACH FRONT CONDO
havasulanding27@gmail.com nished, WIFI, 3 TV’s, pool, spa, ON NAPILI BAY - 50’ from
DESERT CONDOS, RANCHO walk to shuttle, Old Mammoth water. Studios and 1 bedroom.
MIRAGE (near Palm Springs). 2 LAKE NACIMIENTO. Oak area. Winter $115, Summer Luxury furnishings + full kitchen.
bed, 2 bath. Fully furnished condo, Shores gated community. 3 $90, plus cleaning fee $139 and All the amenities! Maui’s best
TV, internet, pools and spas. bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, large loft. 14% city tax. Includes linens. snorkeling/beach. All island
Gated community from $115/night. 3minute drive to main marina in No pets, no smoking. Call (310) activities & Kapalua within 4
3 bed from $125/night. No smok- Oak Shores. Large flat driveway. 540-4648. minutes. 5-day minimum, from
ing. Barbara (626) 798-2484. Fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, $150 per night (regularly $310/
washer/dryer, TV/DVD. No MAMMOTH CONDO AT MAM- night). Call Sherrie or Bill for
JUNE LAKE CABIN - 2BR/2BA cable. No pets/smoking. $185/ MOTH ESTATES, 4BR/3BA, info/reservations (805) 530-0007
cabin with Carson Peak night. 3 night minimum. Call Ben sleeps 10, fully furnished, 2 or email: pmimaui@aol.com
view. Close to fishing & ski- (805) 444-2264. TVs, DVDs, WiFi, towels/linens, or visit:
ing. Furnished, wood deck, fireplace. Full kitchen. Walk to www.napilibaymaui.com
equipped kitchen, wood burning MAMMOTH - 1 bedroom Sum- Gondola Village and shuttle.
stove, tree swing, cable /DVD/ mit condo, sleeps 6. Convenient Complex has pool, spa, sauna,
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MAUI’S MOST BEAUTIFUL PALM DESERT-3 bed/2bath, dates large groups. Amenities:
BEACH - Napili Bay. Beautiful one level. New re-model, fully pool, AC, billards, TV, fishing, pet
furnished condo that sleeps 4. furnished w/linens. Cable TV/ friendly. Nearby golf, casinos,
Lanai/balcony, full kitchen, king DVR, Private Patio, BBQ, Laun- ATV riding. Also, Premier lodging
bed, flat screen TV’s/DVD, AC’s dry, Garage, Gated Community, for Coachella music festivals.
free WiFi (internet), complimen- two (Pools, Jacuzzi’s, Tennis *Seasonal duck hunting club.
tary maid service, complimen- Courts). Near College of the See website for rates and info: For advertising
tary coffee every morning and Desert. $175 Dan Cook 310 418 sunsetranchoasis.com information,
breakfast on Fridays. Special 1577. or call Nick Davidson
firefighters’ discount - Best value (424) 237-4121 please contact:
in West Maui! Nice pool & BBQ SOUTH LAKE TAHOE Ro-
area - Close to beach! (800) mantic Chalet Family getaway.
VACATION
336-2185 3 bed/2 bath plus loft. Sleeps
VEHICLES Eric Santiago
www.napilivillage.com 8–10. Cable TV, washer/dryer,
Don Sprenger - retired LAFD microwave, woodburning stove. (323) 259-5231
MOTORHOMES FOR RENT.
(949) 929-0989 7 minutes to casinos and Heav-
Several Class C’s & Class A’s for or email: eric@lafra.org
enly. Located in Tahoe Paradise.
MAUI CONDO 1 AND 2 BED- $115 per night plus cleaning.
rent. Serving family and friends or visit our
for over 15 years. LAFD, LASD,
ROOMS. Centrally located on Call Shawn or Rose Agnew at
beautiful Maalaea Bay. Excellent (661) 250-9907 or (661) 476-
IPD, OXPD, OXFIRE, LACO, website at
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motorhomes to offset your pay-
or Jeanne McJannet. Toll free (800) lake. Perfect for Family vaca-
ment. We sub-lease RV’s.
367-6084. www.maalaeabay.com tions. Ranch house accommo-
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Bradbury Building Fire – May 3, 1947
A fire in the Bradbury Building at 3rd and Broadway, made the cover of the Grapevine in 1947. A total of 13 Engines, 5 Trucks and 2 Salvages
responded. Due to the odd construction of the building, with an all open atrium from the floor to the roof and open balconies, a very fine piece of
firefighting was done by confining the fire to the floor of origin, the 5th floor.
The Bradbury is the biggest architectural movie star in LA. It has been featured in movies like Blade Runner, Marlowe, Murphy’s Law and
Lethal Weapon 4. It’s TV credits include 77 Sunset Strip, Mission: Impossible, CSI, and Fame.
The landmark structure was built in 1893 by gold-mining millionaire Lewis L. Bradbury. The five-story office building is best known for its skylit
atrium and ornate ironwork. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977.
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7470 N Figueroa Street
Los Angeles CA 90041-1725
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