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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2016 - MARCH 6, 2016 - VOLUME 21, NO. 9
Nominations for Veteran of the Year Sought
The Veteran of the Year program has been developed to honor a veteran from the 41st District whose community service and work have made a positive impact.
34th Annual Black History Parade and Festival Draws Thousands
BY TERRY MILLER
Pasadena’s 34th annual Black History Parade and Festival held last Saturday, Feb. 20, was perhaps one of the best attended in the festival’s history. The festivities included one of the biggest and longest-running Black History parades in California. This year’s theme was “Footprints in the Past – Stepping Stones
to Our Future.” The parade started at Charles White Park, Fair Oaks Avenue and Ventura Street in Altadena; then headed south on Fair Oaks Avenue before ending at Pasadena’s Robinson Park, albeit two hours later. More than 80 entries were featured in the parade, with participants traveling from as far as Bakersfield and San Diego. Featured acts
included the Wilson Middle School Marching Band, New Buffalo Soldiers, local dance and drill teams, car and motorcycle clubs, musicians, community dignitaries, and city officials. Perhaps one the more popular bands this year was Pasadena Drum Squad with their high energy and immaculate timing drumming patterns.
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– Photo by Terry Miller
Assembly Member Holden is seeking nominations to honor the 41st Assembly District’s 2016 Veteran of the Year. The program has been developed to honor a veteran from the 41st District whose community service and work have made a positive impact. The 41st Assembly District includes Altadena, Claremont, La Verne, Monrovia, Pasadena, San Dimas, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Upland, and portions of Mount Baldy and Rancho Cucamonga. In order to qualify, the veteran must reside or perform community service within the 41st Assembly District. The veteran may be nominated by a resident or representative from a school, private and nonprofit organization, municipality, chamber of commerce, and/or any other organization within the 41st Assembly District (no self-nominations please). One veteran will be selected and recognized in Sacramento at a recognition ceremony in June 2016. Please think about a veteran who is positively contributing to the community. Deadline is March 24, 2016. For more information, please contact Matthew Lyons at Matthew. Lyons@asm.ca.gov or (909) 624-7876.
Arcadia Chinese Association Hosts the Council Candidates BY SUSAN MOTANDER The Arcadia Chinese Association held a candidate forum for the six individuals vying for the two seats on the Arcadia City Council. After brief introductory remarks all the candidates answered the same three questions and then met briefly for informal chats with those attending the Sunday afternoon gathering.
In addressing the issue of the increase in crime in Arcadia, all six candidates voiced support for the work of the police department. Burton Brink, a sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, noted that the issue of overcrowding in the prison system had led to the lessening of penalties for non-violent crimes, and that these “non-violent” crimes such as burglary were what
was on the increase in Arcadia. Sheng Chang advocated hiring additional police officers, especially those who are bilingual. Paul Van Fleet said he felt the members of the police department wanted to do more while April Verlato urged more people to become involved with Neighborhood Watch. Peter Amundson said SEE PAGE 4