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Volume i, No. XXViII
Women of the World Awards Announced Acknowledging the exemplary accomplishments of women in small humanitarian organizations throughout the world, 50/50 Leadership, in partnership with the United Nations Association of Pasadena and the Foothills, announces the recipients of this year’s Women of the World Awards. Selected from a field of outstanding nominees, Stephanie Waisler-Rubin, Dr. Carolyn Rowley, and Taraneh Salke will be honored at the 5th Annual Women of the World Awards Luncheon and World Leadership Day celenbration, Sunday, March 10, 2013, at La Canada-Flintridge Country Club. Always an inspiring afternoon, this year’s event also features the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to Jane Olson, who has devoted her life to international justice and human rights. As co-founder of Human Rights Watch and current Board Chair of Landmine Survivors Network, Jane’s leadership has had far-reaching global impact. Jane’s activities include membership on the International Board of Human Relations and the Pacific Council on International Policy. In 1998, Stephanie Please see page 7
In an effort to return property to rightful owners and victims of burglaries, the property is now available to be viewed online. Victims of burglaries throughout Los
Angeles County are encouraged to view the online photographs. See LAPD website for details. Visit lapdonline.org to for LAPD’s website.
Glendale Police to Combat Roadway Injuries and Deaths with DUI Checkpoints
Taraneh Salke will be honored at the 5th Annual Women of the World awards. -Photo by Terry Miller
Glendale Firefighters Save Elderly Female from House Fire Dangerous Hoarding at Home Caused Firefighters to Spend 52 Minutes to Knockdown Flames
On Friday, November 30, 2012 at 1:03 p.m., the Glendale Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1300 block of N. Jackson Street. 34 firefighters under the direction of Battalion Chief Greg Fish attacked the fire. Glendale Engine 24, first to arrive on-scene, discovered a two story, single-family residence with smoke showing from the attic. A second alarm was declared. An immediate search for occupants was conducted that resulted in the safe evacuation of an elderly female from the home.
LAPD Looking for Burglary Victims after Completion of Task Force Investigation
Firefighters deployed an aggressive attack on the fire located in the kitchen and attic of the structure. Due to dangerous hoarding conditions within the home, it took firefighters 52 minutes to declare knockdown. The evacuated resident was treated by Glendale Fire Department Paramedics and transported to Glendale Adventist Hospital for medical evaluation due to exposure to products of combustion. There are no reported injuries to firefighters. Damage to the structure is estimated to be $200,000 and an additional $60,000
in damage to the contents. Incident duration was 4 hour and 8 minutes. Fire Investigators concluded that the fire originated in the kitchen. A plastic container was left on the stove when a burner was ignited for cooking. Glendale received support from the Burbank Fire Department. The mission of the Glendale Fire Department is to protect life and property by providing the highest level of service to the community. For more information about the Glendale Fire Department, go to http://fire. ci.glendale.ca.us.
The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded Glendale a $225,000 grant to provide additional enforcement measures to combat impaired driving. This is the second traffic safety grant for an AntiDUI program awarded to Glendale in two months. The Glendale Police Department is dedicated to keeping our streets safe through both enforcement and education. “A DUI collision resulting in injury or death is no way to start the holidays. During the excitement and festivities of this season, it is crucial to have a desig-
nated driver to maintain safety on our roadways,” said Glendale Police Chief Ron De Pompa. The DUI Checkpoint grant supports our efforts to reduce the number of persons injured or killed in alcohol and drug related collisions. The grant will specifically target impaired driving offenders as well as educating the public on the dangers of impaired driving through the use of DUI/ driver’s license checkpoints. Specially trained officers will evaluate those suspected of driving under Please see page 3
The Nutcracker Swings
Twist on the Holiday Favorite Set in 1942 Los Angeles During WWII City Ballet of Los Angeles (CBLA) continues its mission to reflect the diversity of its city and bringing ballet to new audiences with its winter program, The Nutcracker Swings, a twist on the holiday favorite set in 1942 Los Angeles during WWII to be presented on Friday evening December 21st at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 22nd at 1:00 p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Hancock Park. The Nutcracker Swings is CBLA’s tribute to the classic tale of the Nutcracker. Set in 1942 in Hancock Park, Los Ange-
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les during WWII, the audience will be swept away to another world while dancers swing to the sounds of Tchaikovsky and Duke
Ellington. In this version of the classic family ballet, Maria, the heroin falls Please see page 6