TARZANA - WHERE ART IS A WAY OF LIFE

Tarzan of the Apes - Mosaic 2008 by Jose Antonio Aguiere
Jungle Bird hides in this Tarzana Fountain.
(click on images to enlarge) Photos for the archives of The Museum of The San Fernando Valley - by Gerald Fecht 2008
Slowly but with determination the Tarzana Community's commitment to art, its Tarzan heritage, and a super "jungle theme" is building a powerful cultural statement. Take your favorite child by the hand and explore Ventura Boulevard to Vanalden Avenue and keep a log or photo album of all the animals in art that you see. "Tarzana Swings" and you'll have a great time on the Safari Walk.
These mosaics are segments of a terrific water fountain/ runnel, by the wonderful California artist José Antonio Aguiere.

The San Fernando Valley deserves a great Museum of history and culture.

ICON OF ST. EDWARD TO BE BLESSED THIS SUNDAY

St. Edward Confessor Icon - St. Nicholas Episcopal Church Encino - gift of the artist Gerald Fecht - photo in the archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley (click to enlarge)

Almost two billion Christians, especially Anglicans (Episcopalians) and Roman Catholics across the world venerate the life and spiritual importance of Edward the great Anglo-Saxon king of England. Commonly known as Saint Edward the Confessor, this ancient king was the last ruler of England from the House of Wessex. He lived from c, 1000 AD until the 5th of January 1066.
Edward is the patron saint of England and its royal family. When a monarch is crowned, he or she sits on Saint Edward's chair in Westminster Abbey. Canonized a saint by the Catholic Church in 1161, Edward was known for his deep concern for the welfare of ordinary people and his kind and understanding personality. For some curious reason he is the saint of women and men who are separated, or who are having troubles with their marriages. Perhaps this is because King Edward was known for his wise counseling and ability to get things done by compromise.
An icon of Saint Edward Confessor will be blessed this coming Sunday morning at the 10 am service at Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church in Encino.
St. Nicholas Episcopal Church
17114 Ventura Blvd
Encino, CA 91316

The image, done by Gerald Fecht, is based on an icon of Saint Edward seen during a journey taken to Canterbury, England. Icons are believed by many to be "windows" by which blessed spirits can communicate with living persons in meditation or prayer.

PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNAE PREPARE 50TH REUNION

Blarney Stone Burbank California - Matchbook Cover Collection - The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - Gift of Gary Fredburg 2008 (click on image to enlarge)
Those interested in the 50th Reunion of the women graduates of Providence High School in Burbank are urged to contact The Museum as soon as possible, for referral to the Reunion Committee.

CAMPO DE CAHUENGA RESTORATION UNDERWAY

Treasures of Campo de Cahuenga 2008 - Photo by Phyllis Hansen. (click on image to enlarge)

75 years ago, you could buy ICE ICE ICE for your August summer drinks, right here in downtown Lankershim. This old North Hollywood newspaper clipping and many other treasures will soon be available to see when historic El Campo de Cahuenga re-opens. In the meanwhile be on the lookout for items related to California's most important American landmark.

JACK LANKERSHIM FINED FOR SPEEDING - 27 MPH

Valley Scene - Postcard in the collection of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - gift of Gary Fredburg 2008 (click on image to enlarge)

Member of The Museum's Board of Directors, Phyllis Hansen shares this news item from the Los Angeles Examiner of April 24, 1909

‘JACK’ LANKERSHIM FINED
“Jack” Lankershim, son of Col. J.B. Lankershim, yesterday paid his first fine for violating the speed ordinance.
Motorcycle Policemen Humphrey and Coe paced the Lankershim machine for several blocks along West Seventh street Thursday afternoon. Their speedometers showed that Lankershim's car was traveling 27 miles an hour when it ought not to have been running faster than 20 miles.
Lankershim yesterday appeared before Police Judge Ross and paid a fine of $15. . . .