2012_10_25_Rosemead Reader

Page 1

BeaconMediaNews.com

Rosemead Reader

Thursday, OCTOBER 25 - OCTOBER 31, 2012

Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996

Volume XVII, No. XXXXIII

Paul Anka to Perform at Benefit, Grand Opening Concert Saturday in Arcadia

Congressional District 27 High School Musicians to Accompany Anka at Grand Opening of Performing Arts Center Candidates Take Issue with the Economy BY JIM E. WINBURN The race for the new San Gabriel Valley Foothill District is between Democratic Congresswoman Judy Chu and Republican challenger Jack Orswell, a Monrovia businessman. Please see page 12

The $20 Million Performing Arts Center held a ribbon curtting and student performances last week gearing up to the grand opening this Saturday with a Gala paty featuring Paul Anka. -Photo by Terry Miller

El Monte Approves Program Guidelines for Foreclosure Acquisition Program

“An Evening With Anka” is an exclusive benefit concert marking the official grand opening of the Arcadia Unified School District’s new $20 million dollar state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center With a career that spans more than four decades, Paul Anka has cemented his position as one of the most prolific and beloved singer/songwriters of any generation. A testament to the importance and permanence inherent

in the arts, Anka quickly gained iconic status with a long list of number one songs and hits including the ever-popular “My Way,” “Diana,”“(You’re) Having My Baby,” “You Are My Destiny” as well as “The Tonight Show Theme” to name a few. Paul Anka was so impressed with the high caliber talent of Arcadia High School’s Performing Arts students that many will

Arcadia Police Investigate Death of Cyclist

Pasadena PD Seeking 95th Rose Queen® to Be Crowned Sexual Assault Suspect at Coronation Ceremony Today

The El Monte City Council approved program guidelines for the City’s Renew El Monte Program, which will allow the city to acquire foreclosed proper-

Please see page 13

The Arcadia Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) was called to assist Patrol with an automobile vs. bicyclist collision, occurring Saturday evening (October 20, 2012) shortly before 10:00 p.m. at Santa Anita Avenue and Duarte Road. Contrary

On Saturday, October 13, 2012 just before midnight the female victim left a night club in Old Pasadena. The victim walked down a nearby alley where the suspect made contact with her and under threat took her to a darkened, secluded parking area further down the alley. The suspect sexually assaulted the victim at this point and then walked away from the area on foot. A few minutes after the assault the victim was found by a group of people passing by and the police were contact-

Please see page 6

Please see page 10

Please see page 10

Vanessa Manjarrez will officially receive her crown today, marking the coronation of the 95th Rose Queen. The ceremont will take place at the Poasadena Convention Center. Queen Vanessa joins the legacy of Rose Queens who have worn the coveted Tournament of Roses® crown. After a month-long selection process involving more than 900 Pasadena-area hopefuls, this year’s Rose Queen was selected from the recently appointed Royal -Rendering Courtesy Pasadena PD

Please see page 27

Vanessa Manjarrez, who was given the luck number 626 during the selection process, is pictured here moments after she was selected as a member of the Royal Court. Littler did she know then, that a week later she would be selected as Queen. -Photo by Terry Miller


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.
2012_10_25_Rosemead Reader by Beacon Media News - Issuu