The Altadena Sheriff's Station is sponsoring its annual unwrapped food and toy drive, with all proceeds dedicated to providing holiday assistance and joy to the homeless. As many of you are aware, our local law enforcement has done a excellent job over the years in providing the leadership in making this tremendously needed and beneficial effort happen on behalf of the unfortunate. Here's an opportunity to join hands in this effort with your own support. Please drop off your items and contributions at the Altadena Sheriff's Station on or before December 13th.

Know someone in the community whom you are aware of that has been a mainstay over the years in participating in and supporting issues and projects benefiting Altadena. Well, here's your opportunity to perform an act of gratitude. Why not nominate them for the Chamber's "Citizen of the Year"?

Altadena's next CITIZEN OF THE YEAR could be someone you know. Since 1945, the Outstanding Citizen of the Year award has been presented annually to those who have contributed significantly through the years to the betterment of the Altadena
Community.

Citizens are nominated each year via a nomination letter or form The letter should contain the following infonnation: community participation, volunteerism, contributions and character.

The public is invited to nominate an ideal citizen. Deadline for the nomination letter was 5:00 PM on November 15. 2004. Submit to The Altadena Chamber of Commerce 730 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001

The first Outstanding Citizen Award was given by the Altadena Chamber of Commerce in honor of the late Mr. W. B. Taylor, veteran newspaper reporter for the Pasadena Star-News. Since that date, the award has been given annually in recognition of faithful, untiring interest and service in community activities.

1945- W.B.B. Taylor*
1946-A. Ray Doerschlag*
1948-Reinhold A. SchuIz* 1949-Frank Huber*
1950-Josephine Marsh*
1950-Bart F. Wade*
1951-Joseph H. Tumbach*
1952--Juy V. Fisher*
1953-FL F. Dunton *
1954---Hilda Norton*
1955-Florence S. Kellogg*
1956--0scar G. Wemer*
1957-William Wilson*
1958-Edgar W. Hienstand*
1959-Mrs. John Henry Lyons
1959-Lawrence Lamb*
1960-Ted Wood*
1961-Mrs. Maurice Fletcher
1961-Dr. Clarence Thurber*
1962-HelenR. Smith*
1962-Harry R. Smith*
1963-Dr. H.W. Benjamin*
1964-Arthur L. Ferris
1965-Mrs. Henry Brutcher*
1966-Susan M. Jackson*
1967-Dr. Charles Haines*
1968-John W. Henry*
1969-Robert Mc Williams*
1970-Rosa Johnson
1971-William Webster
1972- Virginia Lance
1972-Marion Lee Wullschlager*
1973-Dorothy Chrismann
1975-Peggy Allin*
1976-Anthony A. Finnerty*
1977-Kenneth G. Bertonneaux
1978-Alice R. Kratka*
1979-Hugh C. Salomon
1980-Mrs. Louise G. Webster*
1981-U.S. Griggs, Sr.
1982-Monica Z. Peters*
1983-Lenore Denny
1984-William Caulfield
1985-Tom Joyce
1986-The Balian Family
1987-Capt. Carol Painter
1988-Edmund & Milli Estey
1989-Dep. Archie Henderson
1990-Anita & Walter Martin
1991-TimothyP. Gregory
1992-Edna Smith*
1993-Don Rutherford*
1994-Cue MacKenzie
1995-William J. Tema
1996-Marilyn Commodore
1997-Casey Jurczak
1998-Jacqueline Fennessy
1999-Cynthia Null
2000-Ken Balder
2001-Mike Manning
2002-Bob & Kathy Klomburg
2003-Tecumseh Shackelford

*Deceased

THERE IS STILL TIME!! PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO NOMINATE YOUR CANDIDATE FOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

2004 Citizen of the Year Nominations
Deadline: November 15, 2004

Send to:

Altadena Chamber of Commerce 730 E. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001

Nominee Name: Address:

Phone:

Community Involvement:

Character:

Contribution to the community that qualifies this individual for citizen of the year:

Nominated by: Address:

Phone:

We are fortunate to be able to welcome into Chamber membership the Mountain Views Newspaper (website: www.mvnnews.com), Harold O. Charles Insurance Services (Harold O. Charles, proprietor), and Altadena's own, Chuy's Tire Service (represented by Monica and Charles Palomino). Each of these distinguished businesses are a vital part of our area's commercial contributors to the economy. Their membership in the Chamber brings with it important business acumen and resources that, undoubtedly, will prove beneficial to all of our members. Once again, thanks for joining us!

Here's an event that will light up your life! Saturday, December 11th is the date for our annual Christmas Tree Lane event. It's bigger and better this year! All you need to do in order to be a part of the fun is to show up at the Altadena Library at 6:00 p.m.

All of us will miss C. Jake as President as we move forward with the inevitable change that must take place in all organizations. But, that's the nature of things. Not to worry, though. We have a new, equally dynamic President, with Erika Allen incoming. Besides, C. Jake will remain on the Board of Directors and has promised the she will be more than happy to help out in any way she can. Here's to you, C. Jake, for a Job Well Done!!!.

Here's a brief Save the Date heads-up to reserve Thursday, January 20th. That's the date for the Chamber's Installation Dinner and Awards Event. A good dinner, great awards and a chance to wish incoming Chamber Officers and Board Members best wishes. For further information, call the Chamber office.

As they say, it never rains in Southern California - at least on those important days that finally roll around after a lot of blood, sweat and tears have been expended. And that's the way it was on Saturday, October 30th when the Altadena Old Fashion Days Parade came to town. A beautiful day, after much rainy weather and a fantastic parade executed by the Rotary. The Chamber's good friend, KABC Channel 7 weatherman, Dallas Raines, reigned as Grand Marshall to the enjoyment of a large, enthusiastic parade crowd. This was followed by an opportunity for parade-goers to patronize the large number of vendors participating and enjoy main stage muscial entertainment. Then, there was The Altadena Arts Council "ArtBreak," inaugurated this year and providing a variety of performing and visual arts and workshops for enthusiastic participants. How about the fantastic music provided guest stars, "50 Cent Haircut"? Then, there was the Crown City Chamber Players in concert attire and the outstanding Eliot Middle School Orchestra and the PHS and Muir Jazz Bands, and on and on. Trader Joes Stores provide great support to the event and, lead by the La Canada Flintridge Store Manager, Lorrie Losorelli, an enthusiastic group of her staff took excellent care of the young crowd with food, pumpkin carving and gifts. The front lawn of Eliot provided and excellent venue. Many thanks to the staff of Eliot for their support and hospitality. If you were not there, you didn't just miss it. You really missed it!!

Ooops!! We goofed and incorrectly indicated that our Installation Dinner and Awards Evevent will be held on ....... Never mind. Why repeat a mistake?? Lets just inform you that the CHAMBER'S INSTALLATION DINNER AND AWARDS EVENT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 20TH.