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Monrovia City Council Meets With School Board

COMPLIMENTARY COPY .VOLUME 20, NO. 47

Old Town Report

Discussion includes traffic near Santa Fe, the hazard of the bioswales and upcoming civic events

BY SUSAN MOTANDER Last week the Monrovia City Council met again with the Monrovia Unified School District Board of Trustees.

The two governing boards discussed several topics of mutual interest including the upcoming Holiday Parade, plans for Monrovia Day next May and the potential of moving the annual Fourth of July fireworks display from Library Park to the High School. The largest single portion of the discussions last Wednesday was a review of the traffic signal sequencing near Santa Fe Middle School Prior to the meeting, the Monrovia’s Traffic Engineer and Consultant Pat Gibson warned, “You will learn more about signal sequencing tonight then you ever wanted to know.” He was right.

For more than an hour Gibson detailed how traffic signals are set up in general SEE PAGE 11

BY PAM FITZPATRICK

Northbound traffic on Myrtle Avenue often had to wait through several lights to be given the right of way.

Joint Use Parking Agreement With Metro Being Developed

Gold Line Parking Structure in Monrovia.

- Photo by Terry Miller

SEE PAGE 11

– Photo by Terry Miller

Monrovia Renewal Work Planned in December The city of Monrovia has announced the work schedule for Monrovia Renewal for December. The work is continuing in the Southwest section of the city. The projects being undertaken this month is in the complete reconstruction of several streets.

Those streets upon which reconstruction is taking place are Cherry and Cypress (from Alta Vista to Myrtle), Chestnut

(Monterey to Myrtle), Highway Esplanade (Huntington to Chestnut), King (Monterey to Mayflower), Maple (Mayflower to Primrose), Montana (Magnolia to Myrtle) Olive (Mayflower to Monterey), Primrose (Huntington to Central) and Walnut (Mayflower to Myrtle). The tentative construction schedule is for pulverizing the existing roadway (Dec. 1 – Dec. 8), paving the

new surface (Dec. 8 – Dec. 21) and restriping adjustment/ traffic loops (Dec. 16 – Jan. 3).

Early next year more work in planned for both the Southeast and Southwest sectors. To view a complete work schedule go to the city’s website at http://www. cityofmonrovia.org/monroviarenewal/page/monroviarenewal-project-updatesand-work-notices

As I write this column a couple of days before Thanksgiving, yes, I am thinking about turkey and apple pie and all of the other holiday favorites – and, I am thinking about how incredibly thankful I am to have landed in Monrovia 25 plus years ago. Admittedly, in Monrovia Time, I remain a newcomer, but I truly feel like a native.

25 years ago there was literally nothing going on in Old Town during the holidays, or any other days for that matter. We did have some holiday decorations (faded wooden cut-outs of Santa and snowmen and a few lights); we did have a parade with a volunteer Santa (not an official Old Town Santa), but no organized caroling, and no certainly no Santa Breakfasts. Street Fair had almost lost its steam by the end of November – in fact, most of the merchants wanted it gone by Dec. 1 so the street wouldn’t be blocked off.

How times have changed. So I’m thinking beyond turkey right now to the day after Thanksgiving. We call it Black Friday because it used to be the day businesses would literally get out of the red. In 2016 Black Friday is more about the official kick-off to the holiday

SEE PAGE 10

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Leadership Remains in Place for Key Advisory Board Measure M’s Passage Joint powers authority provides advice to foothill gold line construction authority The Metro Gold Line Phase II Joint Powers Authority (JPA) board yesterday voted unanimously

to maintain the officers on their board. Claremont Mayor and Foothill Gold Line Board Vice Chairman

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retary/Treasurer (respectively) for the next year.

“With passage of Measure M on this week’s ballot, the Construction Authority is getting ready to build the next six stations of the Gold Line light rail system,” commented Pedroza. “Over the next few years, the JPA will be providing important advice to the Construction Authority on the next segment and I look forward to making sure that their input is fully integrated into the planning and construction activities.”

The Joint Powers Authority is an advisory board established during the planning for Phase one of the Gold Line project from Union Station to Pasadena.

The JPA is comprised of elected representatives from each member city along the Foothill Gold Line route and its role is to provide advice and guidance

regarding the planning, funding, design and construction of the line.

“It is an honor to serve as chair of the JPA board for another year,” added Pedroza. “Completing the Gold Line is a personal priority for me, and as I listen to my fellow board members from other corridor cities, they provide important perspectives that I can take to the Construction Authority board of directors.”

Today, 13 cities from South Pasadena to Ontario have executed a “Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement” with the Construction Authority and participate as members of the JPA. The JPA meets regularly to discuss and make recommendations to the Construction Authority Board of Directors. These meetings are open to the public and administered per the Brown Act.

Fallen Heroes Honored on Donate Life Float in 2017 Rose Parade® Fallen California law enforcement heroes will be honored during a special Donate Life rose dedication ceremony, hosted by Donate Life California, the California Peace Officers’ Memorial Foundation and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. As part of the ceremony, fallen officers’ families will have the opportunity to write a special message in memory of their loved one. That message, or dedication, will be placed in a garden of white Akito roses on the 2017 Donate Life float, a Polynesian-style catamaran that will sail down the streets of Pasadena during the 128th Rose Parade® on Jan. 2, 2017.

Donate Life California is the nonprofit, stateauthorized organ, eye and tissue donor registry. Individuals can add their name to the registry by checking “YES!” every time they re-

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A pink “donor” dot is added to their driver license or ID as a symbol of their decision. Individuals can also sign up online at www.donateLIFEcalifornia.org or www.doneVIDAcalifornia. org. As a public service, the registry ensures all personal information is kept confidential and stored in a secure database, accessible only to authorized organ and tissue recovery personnel at the time of an actual donation opportunity. The registry is administered by Donate Life California and California’s four nonprofit, federally designated organ procurement organizations (OPOs): Donor Network West, Lifesharing, OneLegacy and Sierra Donor Services.

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The Czubenats’ signs have garnerd some unwanted attention lately.

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Sierra Madre Gay Couple’s Car Vandalized

By Terry Miller Candice and Crystal Czubernat purchased a home on west Highland in Sierra Madre two years ago with the hope of bringing up their 2-year old twins in a peaceful city where everyone gets respect no matter what their sexual preference may be.

The tiny city of Sierra Madre has been known for years as progressive and tolerant. However now, the Czubernats feel they have been targeted and have experienced a post-election hate crime.

“We are one of the very few gay families in our town.

We purchased a property two years ago in hopes of raising our young family in a safe community. Until recently, we have lived in that safe space. After the election, we led our 2- year-old twins in creating signs that signified our love and acceptance of all people. We did this in order to teach our kids about advocacy, standing up for the oppressed and how each person's voice deserves to be heard,” Crystal Czubernat said.

“After hanging the signs on our porch, this weekend, my car was egged and a tire of our car was slashed. We

Pasadena Fire Arrests Fraudulent Fire Service Providers

As part of an ongoing investigation, Pasadena Fire and Police Investigators made an arrest of a male suspect conducting fraudulent fire extinguisher service.

This company and their employees, operate under the guise of several company names, and have targeted dozens of businesses over the years. The individuals responsible have been elusive in avoiding detection and apprehension.

The Pasadena Fire Department reminds businesses and residents (condominium and apartment units) to ask questions if an uninvited person shows-up claiming they were scheduled. After confirming that the company was actually requested,

make sure you ask for a City business license and their State Fire Marshal identification that authorizes them to work on fire extinguishers. Additionally, their vehicle should be labeled with a company name and business license number.

Fraudulent inspections and services pose a serious risk by creating a false sense of security for those who rely on life-safety equipment. If not serviced correctly, fire extinguishers or fire extinguishing systems may not function as designed during an emergency. The Fire Department urges you to call us at (626)744-7177 if there are any concerns regarding the legitimacy of a fire extinguisher service company.

are afraid and horrified.”

Czubernat immediately called the Sierra Madre Police Dept., who Czubernat said were “very kind, understanding and helpful … ” The Czubernat’s were advised [by SMPD] while there is no immediate evidence of a hate crime – it may have been an adolescent prank. However, the couple believes they were targeted

as a result of putting the signs on their porch which incited a negative reaction.

While no one was hurt in the incident, Candice and Crystal Czubernat’s family and friends want them to take the signs down. However, with mixed feelings the couple believes it’s imperative to not be beaten by hatred and therefore the signs will remain.

The police have put on extra patrols in the area since the incident and the city cleaned up the street outside their home. The couple hopes that other neighbors in Sierra Madre stand strong and not give in to what they judge as a hate crime. They ask that other couples who believe as they do also take a stand against oppression.

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POLICE BLOTTERS PASADENA Nov. 15 At about 12:19 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the Colorado Street Bridge regarding a male adult standing on the other side of the safety railing. On arrival, PPD officers located a subject who was contemplating suicide. Officers talked with the despondent male for an extended period of time. Ultimately, the despondent male complied with the officer’s orders to climb back onto the bridge. Once safely on the bridge, the subject was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

Nov. 16

At about 1:50 a.m., Pasadena Police Officer D. Morris was on routine patrol in the area of Lake Avenue and Union Street when he received a stolen vehicle alert. Officer Morris patrolled the area and identified the stolen vehicle (2015 Ford Escape SUV), which was occupied. Officer Morris requested assistance and initiated a car-stop.

Two suspects were arrested without incident after they complied with the officer’s orders to surrender. The suspects were later booked at the Pasadena jail.

Nov. 17

At about 10:13 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 300 block of N. Mentor Ave. regarding someone brandishing a firearm. On arrival, officers talked to the victim who said his roommate had pointed a gun at him following a verbal argument. The victim described the suspect (male black adult) and provided other identifying

information. The incident was documented and our investigation is ongoing.

Nov.18

Pasadena Police Special Enforcement officers completed a compliance check at a residence near Raymond Avenue and Washington Boulevard, where a known gang member lives.

During the check, SES officers recovered a loaded pistol. The offender was arrested without incident and later booked at the Pasadena jail.

Nov. 19

At about 12:53 a.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a call of shots fired in the area of El Molino Avenue and Mountain Street. PPD officers recovered evidence from the incident suggesting that shots were actually fired. Fortunately, no one was injured during this incident.

Nov. 20

At about 8:10 a.m. Pasadena Police officers investigated an attempted murder in the 900 block of E. Maple Street. During the investigation, PPD officers learned the suspect (Alvarado Miranda, Hispanic Male, Pasadena Resident) stabbed his wife several times during domestic dispute. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment. Miranda is not in custody at this time however, PPD officers are actively looking for him.

SIERRA MADRE Nov. 15

At about 1:23 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of Orange Grove Av-

enue and Baldwin Avenue to follow up on a report of a suspected DUI driver. SMPD officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block Cliff Drive in the city of Pasadena.

While speaking with driver, it was determined that the driver had prior arrests for possession and being under the influence of methamphetamine. Drug paraphernalia was located in a door panel and the driver and one passenger were issued citations.

Nov. 17

Officers responded to the station lobby at about 2:06 p.m. on a late reported collision between his parked vehicle in the 600 block of Brookside Lane and a delivery truck. The driver of the truck left the scene prior to exchanging information with the vehicles owner. The victim was able to provide the license number of the truck and a description of the driver. The investigation is still active.

Nov. 18

A pool repairman found a broken rear window at a residence in the 600 block of Camillo Road at about 7:01 a.m. The second floor, glass French doors had been smashed allowing suspect(s) to gain entry. Information provided by a responsible party could not aid officers in determining what was stolen from the home.

Nov. 19

A resident from the 100 block S. Lima St. came to the SMPD lobby to report that he found several pieces of mail in his trash cans at about 7 p.m. on Nov. 18.

The mail was addressed to residents in the 100 - 200

blocks of Jameson Ct. and the 400 block of W. Highland Ave. The resident has no idea how his mail ended up in the trash bin at that location. The investigation is still on-going.

Nov. 20

At about 10:22 a.m. officers responded to a call of a disturbance in the 100 block of E. Highland Ave. Officers determined that a physical altercation had occurred between a couple.

The primary aggressor was arrested and transported to Pasadena Police Dept., jail.

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Nov. 15 Around 2:51 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Medical Pharmacy, 612 W. Duarte Road, regarding a commercial burglary report.

Surveillance footage revealed two suspects smashed the pharmacy door and fled with $60 in coins.

Suspect one, was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt, grey tennis shoes, black gloves, and was carrying a duffle bag and yellow crow bar. Suspect two, was wearing a red hooded sweatshirt with black sleeves, tan hiking boots, and black gloves. The investigation is ongoing.

Just before 4:40 p.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a theft report. The officer discovered the victim had her wallet and iPad stolen from her purse as it hung from the bathroom stall door.

Surveillance footage revealed the suspect is a 59-year-old female from Los Angeles. The suspect is outstanding at the time of this report.

Nov. 16 Shortly after 2:58 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 400 block of Oxford Drive regarding an audible alarm activation.

The officers determined unknown suspect(s) shattered the rear window sliding glass door, ransacked the residence, and fled with an unknown amount of property. The investigation is ongoing.

Nov. 17

At about 9:23 a.m., an officer was flagged down by a victim stating the mail box to his apartment complex in the 2400 block of South Baldwin Ave. had been broken into. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect pried open the community mail box and stole an unknown amount of mail. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

At approximately 11:09 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Rodeo Road regarding a stolen vehicle report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect entered the residence through an unlocked window, proceeded to the garage, and stole the victim’s vehicle.

The vehicle was later recovered by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Temple Station. The investigation is ongoing.

Nov. 18

At about 3:32 a.m., an officer conducted extra patrol near the intersection of Fourth Avenue and East Longden Avenue and witnessed two suspicious subjects running from their vehicle toward a residence.

An investigation revealed two suspects had stolen

mail from a number of Arcadia residences, and were in possession of stolen credit cards, a stolen laptop, numerous cell phones and two meth pipes. The 32-year-old female from Pacoima and 24-year-old female from Alhambra were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Just before 4:45 p.m., an officer responded to Victoria’s Secret, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding two suspects in custody for shoplifting. The female suspect put on a sweater and exited the store, failing to make payment. The officer located the suspects and, upon a consensual search of the female, found drug paraphernalia. During a consensual search of her male counterpart, the officer located heroin and drug paraphernalia. The 28-year-old female from Arcadia and the 55-year-old male from Arcadia were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Nov. 19

Shortly after 11:06 p.m., officers responded to the 1600 block of Rodeo Road regarding a robbery report. An investigation revealed the victim confronted the suspect for making inappropriate comments about the victim’s female friend. The suspect responded by punching the victim and stealing his wallet. Then an additional six male suspects began hitting the victim. The suspects fled westbound on foot. Suspect one is described as a Hispanic male, 18 to 20-yearsold, with a buzz style haircut. The remaining suspects were described as Hispanic males, between the ages of 16 and 20-years-old. The investigation is ongoing.

GROUND BREAKING FORECLOSURE RULING!

The California Supreme Court ruled on February 18, 2016 that a homeowner has the right to challenge his lender's authority to foreclose based upon void assignments of the loan to third parties. The high court expressly upheld an earlier California Appellate opinion called Glaski v Bank of America. This decision could set aside many foreclosures and/or obtain monetary damages, settle lawsuits with modifications and prevent foreclosures from happening in the first place.

This decision will hopefully provide our firm with even more legal leverage to not only set aside many foreclosures and /or obtain money damages, but settle lawsuits with modifications and prevent foreclosures from happening in the first place.

For an explanation of your rights under this opinion please contact our office for a free consultation. Call us at (626) 584-7800

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Mt. Everest Climber Will Make Presentation at Pasadena Senior Center Mt. Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, was first conquered by Sir Edmund Hillary in 1953.

Since then, many adventurers have completed the climb, others have been unsuccessful and nearly 300 people have died in their attempts to reach the 29,029-foot summit in the Himalayan Mountain Range.

Gary Nelson, a Glendale attorney, climbed Mt. Everest in May 2011. Using photos, video, and his own brand of humor, Nelson will discuss his treacherous and

Gary Nelson on Mt. Everest.

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thrilling experience Thursday, Dec. 8, at 6 p.m. in the Scott Pavilion at the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. The cost is $20 for members and non-members. Proceeds will benefit the Pasadena Senior Center. Dinner will be provided

by El Portal along with a no-host beer and wine bar.

Register and pre-pay at the Welcome Desk or at www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org (click on Events, then Event Online Registration).

For more information call (626)795-4331.

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Family Christmas Celebration at First Presbyterian Church Monrovia First Presbyterian Church Monrovia presents its annual Family Christmas Celebration on Friday, Dec. 2, at 7:30 p.m. It will be a family oriented and fun-filled evening of

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New U-Pass Program Aimed at College Students Metro recently launched a program that upgrades an existing student’s college ID into a transit pass through a special sticker with smart-chip technology. U-Pass is a safe, speedy and secure way to travel to and from school with unlimited rides on all Metro Rail and bus lines. To >nd out if your college is participating, visit metro.net/college or contact your school’s transit administrator.

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Reader Comments on ‘FPPC May Fine Mayor John Wuo … ’ A $2,000 fine is a slap in the wrist for John Wuo, and a slap in the face for Arcadia. Though he may never be charged criminally, Wuo’s actions violated his ethical pledge to the citizens of Arcadia and served his own interests above theirs.

He is deservedly disgraced. Let his fall be a warning to all others who are too cozy with developers, too cozy with real estate firms, too cozy with

investors and any other group doing business in Arcadia.

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Letter to Editor: How Green Is Your Valley?

Dear Editor: I have been trying for over 5 years to get City of Pasadena to finish several sidewalks in our neighborhood, but they refuse to enforce their own building code.

Pasadena building code states that a house near existing sidewalk is required to install a sidewalk before they sell their house or do remodels over $30,000.

I need the sidewalks completed on: 1) San Gabriel Blvd between San Pasqual and Del Mar 6 homeowners need sidewalks 2) El Nido Street from Milicent to Del Mar 6 homeowners need to install sidewalks 3) San Pasqual Street , from San Gabriel to Sierra Madre again about 6 homeowners need to install sidewalks 4) San Gabriel Blvd from Lombardy Road to Huntington Blvd 6 residents need to

install sidewalks . These homeowners have all done remodels over $30,000 or recently bought or sold these homes and therefore should have been required by the city to install sidewalks. The city failed to enforce its own code on these 24 homeowners and the whole neighborhood is suffering a lack of sidewalks in our busy neighborhood. these are small 6 house gaps around the most critical sidewalks gaps is there any way that I could sue the City of Pasadena so that they are required to enforce their own building codes.

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Calendar Thursday (Nov. 24) 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Food Drive (Nov. 24 @ 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 1301 Foothill Blvd.)

The Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk has been a local tradition and a community favorite with families, athletes, and community supporters of all types for two decades. The race is professionally timed, and begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. at Memorial Park in La Cañada. Please bring nonperishable food items with you on race day.

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Fourth Annual Tofurky Trot (Nov.24 @ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Rose Bowl Stadium, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive) Tofurky and The Animal Museum invite you to join in Tofurky Trot 2016, this Thanksgiving Day. Tofurky Trots are designed to support both the health and vitality of local communities and raise money for local nonprofits.

The race is 5k (3.1 miles) and is a run, trot, or walk open to all levels of physical fitness. It’s a great day to enjoy the company of fellow animal lovers. Cost is $15 to $35. For more information call (626) 5773100 -PASADENA Friday (Nov. 25)

Fifty Famous and Fascinating Altadenans Exhibition (Nov.25 @ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Altadena Community Center, 730 E. Altadena Drive) Thanksgiving is a time when families come together and enjoy good food and good company. But the day afterwards poses challenges for those who don’t want to go shopping or sit in a movie theater. Offering a free alternative, the Altadena Historical Society presents an all-day hours exhibit, “Fifty Famous and Fascinating Altadenans.”

The exhibit features dozens of actors, authors, scientists and sports figures who have lived in - or are current residents of - Altadena. Some of them may be your neighbors today!

-ALTADENA Saturday (Nov. 26)

Book Signing for “Stop it.

You’re Scaring Me” (Nov. 26 @ 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., The Book Rack, 204 S. 1st Ave.) It may seem strange, but in the Victorian Era, the tradition was to tell ghost stories around the fireplace on Christmas Eve. In that vein, Jonathan Mumm is hosting a book signing of his newly released ghost story novel Stop it. It will begin with a discussion of ghosts at Christmas, followed by the book signing.

-ARCADIA Chinese American Film Festival Screening (Nov. 26 @ 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Temple City Library, 5939 Golden West Ave.) Please join the Temple City Library for a free movie screening as part of the 12th annual Chinese American Film Festival.

The movie is in Mandarin with English Subtitles. For more information please contact the library at (626) 285-2136 -TEMPLE CITY

Craft Fair Gift Shop Celebrates the Holiday Season (Nov. 26 @ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Craft Fair, 820 E. California Blvd.) Join the fun and festivities as Craft Fair Gift Shop launches the holiday season with its annual Holiday Fair. Enjoy refreshments while you browse the many one-of-a-kind, holiday-themed gift items and décor created by local senior artisans. You’ll have an opportunity to meet some of the exhibitors who will be on hand to answer questions and talk about their pieces.

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EDITOR’S PICK OF THE WEEK Enchanted: Forest of Light Nov. 28 @ 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Enchanted: Forest of Light (Nov. 28 @ 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive) Descanso

A Little House Christmas (Nov. 27 @ 2:30 p.m., Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.) Winters are harsh on the Minnesota prairie, and this year’s storm threatens to block Santa’s visit to the Ingalls’ modest home. This warm, wonderful family play is adapted from several Laura Ingalls Wilder “Little House” stories and features one of Pa’s famous stories and lots of song and dance.

Cost is $25 to $34.50. For more information call (626) 355-4318 or go to www.sierramadreplayhouse.org - SIERRA MADRE Lake Avenue Church’s 120 Year Anniversary Celebration (Nov. 27 @ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lake Avenue Church 393 N. Lake Ave.) Lake Avenue Church will celebrate 120 years of ministry to the local community and the world. Please set aside this day, as a day of special commemoration and remembrance. Lake Avenue Church invites all children, students, adults and ministries to join in this unique moment at Lake. For more information please call (626) 817-4805 or go to www.lakeave.org -PASADENA Monday (Nov. 28)

Gardens presents “Enchanted: Forest of Light,” an interactive light experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles. Enchanted leads you on a one-mile walk through 10 distinct lighting displays in some of the most beloved areas of the Gardens. Tickets are timed and number of tickets per time is limited. The walk is accessible for strollers, wheelchairs and mobility assistance devices. Participants are encouraged to wear walking shoes and bring a jacket. Patina Restaurant Group will provide a number of food and beverage options, including snacks and meals.

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Enchanted: Forest of Light (Nov. 28 @ 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Drive) Descanso Gardens presents “Enchanted: Forest of Light,” an interactive light experience unlike anything else in Los Angeles. Enchanted leads you on a one-mile walk through 10 distinct lighting displays in some of the most beloved areas of the Gardens. Tickets are timed and number of tickets per time is limited. The walk is accessible for strollers, wheelchairs and mobility

assistance devices. Participants are encouraged to wear walking shoes and bring a jacket. Patina Restaurant Group will provide a number of food and beverage options, including snacks and meals.

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A Classical Kaleidoscope (Nov. 29 @ 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Arcadia Public Library 20 W. Duarte Road) A Classical Kaleidoscope - Romantic Music of the 20th Century for Two Violins and Piano, is a concert designed for adults and music lovers age 12 and up. The musical term espressivo describes perfectly these beautiful pieces by Shostakovich, Moszkowski and Prokofiev. They have expressive, soaring melodies and charming flights of imagination. You are cordially invited to meet and speak with the musicians after the program. Reservations are not necessary. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.

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Trojan Guild of Los Angeles’ Christmas Luncheon (Nov. 30 @ 11:30 a.m., Valley Hunt Club 520 Orange Grove Blvd.) The USC Trojan Guild of Los Angeles will hold its annual holiday luncheon/meeting at the historic Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena. Guests are invited to browse historic photos and memorabilia dating from The Valley Hunt Club’s early years. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. in the Library. Reservations deadline is Nov. 23. Cost is $70.

The valet parking fee is included in the price of the luncheon. For more information, email Dr. Mary A. Hall at ma.hall@sbcglobal. net or call (626) 825-8716 -PASADENA

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ulio Valdez’s “Dreams & Reflections” in on exhibit through Dec.17 at the Latin America Mas ters (“LAM”) gallery at Bergamot Station: The title of the exhibit is taken from Carl Jung’s memoir Memories, Dreams and Reflections. In Valdez’s work the reflection refers to both the physical light bouncing off the water and also reflecting an inner world shaped by the artist’s personal and collective history.

Valdez was born in the Dominican Republic and much of his artwork is reflective (pardon the pun) of the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea surrounding the island and more recently the Reserva de la Biosfera Ria Celestún, a large coastal wetland reserve and wildlife refuge in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.

The most striking painting of the exhibit is “Celestún II,” an image of a boy (his son) sitting, semi-submerged, up to his neck, on an apparent anchor line or rope. There is no depiction of the dock, a potential boat or the subject’s head in the painting.

The water surrounding the boy is rippling away from

him as if his arms are fanning the water to maintain balance on the rope. The painting depicts uncertainty as much as serenity; one can’t be sure of the artist inner dialogue. The light reflections off the water are filled with green of the surrounding foliage and dash of blue from the sky above.

Many of his paintings also show the subjects partially submerged; highlighting only a portion of their bodies. Examples include: Feet in sandals wading in clear shallow water, a lone foot and leg swirling in a transparent sea, a boy standing (or floating) head down in the sea and a figure depicted from the waist down in beautiful translucent emerald green water. The works are almost photo-real from a distance and become more abstract as you approach.

With all the unknown or unseen elements in the paintings they should give one a sense of tension or distress, however, the cool colors coupled with dreamlike surroundings give one a sense of calm. The artist’s own interpretation of the painting meanings are left for you to guess given there are

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no facial expreswall colors, detesions for clues. riorating ceiling The Human tiles, decades old Condition popstained carpet and up exhibit is only antiquated operatopen Nov. 25, 26 ing rooms with eeand 27 at a unique rie green tiles from space formerly a 1960s horror known as the Los movie. At times it’s Angeles Metrodifficult to distinpolitan Medical guish the art from Center. The hosthe artifacts that pital operated in were left behind by the West Adams the former tenants. neighborhood Hospital equipfor 4 decades bement, calendars, fore closing due policy manuals and to fraud and misother remnants are management. LA strewn about the art adviser John rooms as if there Wolf, the curator was a rush to esof the show, invitcape. ed over 80 artists Make sure to explore the cornot to miss the folporal and psycholowing works: The logical experience 1st floor cafeteria of being human. kitchen has been The artists’ Kim Simonson puts the small green girl into the Hospital’s transformed into a work inhabits over Autoclave… not disturbing at all.

- Courtesy photo cheery Pepto Bis3 floors or 40,000 mal nightmare by square feet of the hospital’s press 4 for further trauma coating the walls and cookrooms including: Admitting, in the Psych Ward. Plexiglas ing utensils in nauseating Pharmacy, Maternity Ward, covers to the windows to pink paint courtesy of ChrisCafeteria, Laboratories and prevent your premature exit. topher Reynolds; it could be numerous Surgical Suites.

The medical center itself The Shining III. There is a Art from the Subconscious is a much part of the exhibit small green child standing in is displayed on Floor 1, take as is the art. It’s in a state of one of the decommissioned the elevator to the 2nd floor decay or atrophy - featur- autoclaves that reminds one for the Conscious mind and ing extremely depressing of Children of the Corn; the

eyes stare right through you (Kim Simonsson’s handiwork). There are a number of beautiful ceramic and bronze sculptures in the 2nd floor operating rooms, perhaps a bit overshadowed by the creepy nature of the surroundings. If you stomach is weak you might want to skip the lovely human spine suspended in a transparent tank of blood by Max Hooper Schneider. Ripley from the Alien film would appreciate this one. Continuing on the gore-filled theme, there is a digital print of a floating or suspended head by Gintare Bandinskaite which sits over – you guessed it – a bloodlike filled bathtub.

By now you’re thinking perhaps this site is more appropriate for a Halloween fright night; well, you wouldn’t be wrong. That being said, it’s a unique experience and well worth the visit.

I know you won’t want to miss the performances in the basement morgue. Ample free parking is available in the overgrown parking lot.

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retail season. Now, the day following, Small Business Saturday, has actually grown in importance to the Ma and Pa stores: that’s the day we make friends and establish lasting relationships. In Old Town we are fortunate to have our Monrovia Chamber

as a partner, setting up shop at Myrtle and Lemon, encouraging shoppers, handing out raffle tickets, and giving early patrons those cool re-usable Amex cloth bags along with other fun stuff. Remember to drop by the Chamber table and say

“Hi” to our volunteers, and yes, to our two loyal elves, Diane Balsamo and Millie Olivas, who wouldn’t miss this event for anything (even Disneyland). And, oh, please shop small!

Santa arrives in Old Town on Black Friday, and so

does the Spark of Love Toy Drive (to be held both Friday and Saturday). We’re hoping for a visit from Eyewitness News on one of the days, so if you want to be on TV, look for the Channel Seven van and act like a customer! The Old Town Holiday Parade is Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m., with the official Tree Lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. at Library Park. The first Santa Breakfasts will be held at the Peach Café and Jake’s Roadhouse on Saturday, Dec. 3: the Peach at 8 a.m. and Jake’s at 9:30 a.m. , and there will be free gifts to all the kiddies who attend each breakfast

thanks to Jakks and Maya Toys.

Coming soon: Oh Mulberry Bush! is scheduled to open a kid-friendly café on Myrtle (400 block, west side in the breezeway between Merengue and Paradis). The café will allow moms (or dads or caregivers) to grab some good coffee and lite bites with their friends while their kids play in a safe enclosed area. We’ll be able to get a taste of what Oh Mulberry is about prior to their mid-December opening by visiting their booth at Street Fair on Black Friday (Nov. 25) and on the next two Fri-

days (Dec. 2 and Dec. 9). Judy and Cindy will be handing out information, plus there will be a chance to enter a raffle.

Our Wednesday night regular guests will notice that The Lance and Gary Show (on the street, 400 block) will be adding a few holiday favorites to their playlists after Thanksgiving. Then, on Thursday, Dec. 1, just before the Holiday Parade, The Dickens Carolers will be in town to get us in the spirit. Going forward, caroling in Old Town will continue through Dec. 23.

See you this weekend!

Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Christmas by susan motander

The Monrovia Police Department is holding a meeting on Dec. 8 in the Community Room at the Monrovia Public Library from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on preventing theft during the holiday shopping season.

Since the shopping season starts in earnest this weekend, Community Policing Officer Yolanda Juarez offers additional tips for safeguarding your happy holidays. She suggests limiting the number of credit cards and cash you carry on any one shopping trip. This will ensure that if your wallet is lost or stolen, the whole holiday will not be ruined.

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Juarez also suggests that women carry their purses with them at all times and resist the urge to leave that purse in a shopping cart.

“While shopping it is too easy to become distracted,” she warned. She also advised that women keep their purses zipped shut to make removing a wallet more difficult.

She also advised everyone to lock their cars at all time, “even in your own driveway.” Never leave valuables in the car and never leave anything in plain sight.

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and specifically at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Duarte Road. The opening of the Gold Line in March of this year resulted in traffic jams in front of Santa Fe Middle School. At an early joint meeting of the council and school board, this issue was raised and as a result, adjustments were made to the sequencing.

Gibbons explained that while the city, working with the Gold Line had been able to readjust the signals to prevent the traffic congestion that had earlier plagued the school especially during peak hours of Gold Line use while students were being dropped off for school, School Board Clerk Terrence Williams complained repeatedly that the northbound traffic on Myrtle Avenue often had to wait through several series to be given the right of way. Gibbons explained that this was due to the periodic crossing of two trains moving in opposite directions coming to the station in rapid succession. While Gibbons maintained the delays were no more than four to five minutes, Williams complained that the delays were “15 minutes or more.”

Gibbons pointed out that the Public Utilities Commission ordered certain sequencing, specifically that the traffic southbound on Myrtle be given an immediate priority whenever a train was nearing the station as this “cleared the tracks” of cars.

The one area in which the two bodies took action was in deciding how to best remedy the problems created by the installation of several bioswales in front of Santa Fe Middle School. At one of their earlier joint sessions there was a discussion of the safety of the rainwater settling bins in front of the school. The complaints ranged from the bioswales turning into virtual koi ponds when it rained to the tripping hazard the

Traffic on Myrtle Avenue was due to the periodic crossing of two trains moving in opposite directions.

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raised curbs around the bed created.

Tina Cherry, Director of Public Services for the city, outlined several potential plans for dealing with the problem. After reviewing the possibility of removing the raised curbs, covering the area with grates, putting in hand rails or planting hedges in the biospheres, it was decided to plant hedges.

Cherry also outlined the plans for the Holiday Parade, Monrovia Day festivities and the Fourth of July event. The largest portion of that time was spent on the last suggestion, that the Fireworks display, currently held at Library Park, be moved to the high school. With picnicking being held on the football field.

School Board Vice President Brian Wong pointed out that the field was not con-

ducing to picnics as heels, and lawn chairs could not be permitted on the turf. Rob Hammond pointed out that by moving out of the Downtown, the merchants might be negatively impacted. “We should never do anything to harm downtown,” he said.

Council Member Becky Shevlin asked if MOTAB had been advised of the suggestion. Cherry explained that it would be discussed with the Merchants group at their next meeting. Several suggestions were also made regarding the possibility of setting up bleachers in the student parking lot at the high school and using the practice field for picnicking rather that the football field.

The issue of moving the fireworks display will be discussed again at the next joint meeting which is tentatively scheduled for mid-January.

Parking Agreement Continued from page 1

During the past several months, staff has been working with Metro representatives to examine the possibility of developing a joint use parking agreement with Metro for use of the Gold Line Parking Structure here in Monrovia.

The proposed agreement would allow non-transit

users to park in the Metro Gold Line Parking Structure during nights and weekends.

Based on our discussions to date, the city has received very favorable feedback that Metro would be amenable to developing such a joint use agreement.

To that end, we have a meet-

ing set-up with Metro representatives this upcoming week to further discuss the possibility of opening up the parking structure for general use during off-peak hours here in Monrovia. We will be sure to keep everyone apprised of the progress regarding this matter moving forward.

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he onset of cooler temperatures and standard time also means students are well into their school routine. They get a breather during the Thanksgiving holiday, but they need to head back to school ready to tackle the busy stretch as they prepare for end of the first semester.

Freshman Your children have come this far into their 9th grade and should be fully settled in on their courses and their teachers’ teaching style. Hopefully, they have found some new friends among their classmates, and have adjusted to high school life in general.

Encourage your children to focus on their studies and to make use of all the resources available at their school to accomplish all the work required to pass their course. The goal is not just to pass, however, but to make the best grade they are capable of getting.

Ideally, they should be upto-speed in all their classes but if there is anything about the course they can’t grasp, they need to seek assistance from teachers.

Most teachers will meet with students after class to provide the necessary tutorial lesson. They have to ask right away or they will fall behind all the more as the school year wears on.

All their end-of-year grades are reported and their GPA is the single most important component of the academic picture they present to the universities to which they will apply. It will show how well they did in high school and how prepared they are to go into college.

By now they should have participated in some sports events their school competes in; they should

have identified other extracurricular activities they want to be involved in.

Sophomore Most universities look at 10th grade as a fundamental year in high school.

Your children should have already made a smooth transition from their middle school life and are enthusiastically exploring their various interests and are applying these towards extra-curricular work.

They should be actively participating in sports, or arts, their school newspaper or their yearbook.

The class deans should be working with your children in evaluating their class performance and workload to make sure they are on track and are making the grade. Together with their class dean, your children should be preparing for standardized testing and junior year course options.

Additionally, your children can start looking at various colleges offering the course they might consider taking.

Junior This is an important year for your children.

They should register for all the standardized tests required for college application. They need to be in constant communication with their counselor to ensure they are on track for graduation and college admission.

Encourage your children to focus on getting good grades. This year’s is the last complete school year marks the college admissions officers will see when your children send in their application. Their GPA is the most reliable and significant predictor of how well they are ready for college work.

Several high schools in the area have held college fairs on campus and you and your children have met the representatives of the various colleges to which they might consider applying. Your children should be researching these schools’ requirements and keeping track of the universities which offer the courses they are interested in pursuing.

Seniors Your children should take the AP exam and SAT Subject Test if the college they’re applying to require them. They also should have already sent out their application early this month if they were trying for Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED). They should notify the universities of any honors they received since mailing their application; they have to make sure their school sends out a recent transcript, and all their standardized test results have been forwarded.

Most universities will mail out their acceptance letters in mid-December.

As your children await word from the college, they might want to keep writing all the supplemental essays required by the universities to which they will apply for the regular decision round. Admission to their EA school isn’t binding so they can still apply to other colleges, thus not limiting their options. However, an acceptance to their ED school is binding and they are required to matriculate if admitted.

In the meantime, you children should make sure they are doing well academically. Some universities require the first semester grades, or the first quarter grades if they’re applying for EA/ED. In fact,

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your children shouldn’t let up on academics because a college can still rescind their offer of acceptance if students grades’ have fallen below acceptable level.

Likewise, make sure your children are continuing to participate in athletics and extra-curricular activities. These sometimes help them relieve the stress of the college application process.

This is also the time to research scholarships.

Some websites that could prove useful are: CollegeXpress (www.collegexpress. com); Fastweb (www.fastweb.com); Free Application for Federal Student aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov); National Merit Scholarship Corporation (www.nationalmerit.org); Scholarships. com (www.scholarships. com); Scholarships360 (www.scholarshops360. org); Student Aid on the Web (www.studentaid. ed.gov). You and your children should talk to their school’s financial aid officer for guidance on filling out financial aid applications.

In the spirit of November and the soon approaching holidays, Skillify recognizes a local high school student to give thanks, appreciation, and recognition. Emily Quach, a senior at Arcadia High School, has discovered her passion in politics and dedicated time to serve her community through this passion, as well as other high school students.

Her passion is exemplified by her agency and rigor to participate in political leadership roles both on and off her high school campus.

To gain first-hand insight into politics and further develop her professional skills outside of school, Emily spends much of her time interning for different organizations: - As one of Skillify's veteran interns, Emily dedicates every other weekend to supporting fellow high school students through the program.

- As a congressional intern for Congresswoman Judy Chu, Emily researches bills and grants for casework files, manages communication between constituents, and participates in various events held by the office.

- As a former intern for

the Los Angeles Democratic Party, Emily organized Voter Registration Drives and assisted staff members during monthly meetings.

- As a former Pasadena Courthouse Intern, Emily improved efficiency within the Criminal Clerk's Office by entering over 100 felony and misdemeanor cases into an online database for staff per hour.

At Arcadia High School, Emily currently leads as: - President of California's YMCA Youth and Government Organization - ASB Senior Class Senator - Speech and Debate Captain - Mock Trials Secretary In reflection of Emily's accomplishments, Jennifer Tang, Student Success Manager at Skillify, and Emily's direct mentor said, "Emily exemplifies the phrase, learn by doing. When I met Emily, like many ambitious high schoolers, she had an interest in medicine and law. In order to explore her interests, she applied to and received internship offers, which helped her focus her attention towards politics.

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ierra Madre Music is making a mighty musical impact with the help of its owners, award-winning musicians Almer Imamovic and Dr. Jessica Pierce.

Founded as an extension of the duo’s heart for music, the couple elevated the offerings of a smalltown music shop with their impressive musical background.

Imamovic, a classical guitar professor at Occidental College, obtained degrees in music from Royal Welsh College, USC and Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris, where he and Pierce met. Pierce is a skilled flutist and chamber musician, holding her doctorate in musical arts from USC. With their ensemble duo AlmaNova, the pair has traveled everywhere from Mexico to Wales showcasing their musical mastery.

Yet their desire to raise a family and establish an outlet for their shared love of music education led them to launch Sierra Madre Music in 2012, paving the way for a new musical movement in the city.

The shop is more than just a place to purchase, rent or repair an instrument.

It’s a harmonic hotspot for the city and surrounding neighborhoods. “Sierra Madre is special—an intrinsically artistic community,” said Pierce. “People living here care about their kids, their education, and they’re proud of where they live. Giving them access to world-class music education and supplies without having to travel or deal with big stores—it was something that was needed.”

That respect for artistry helped Pierce and Imamovic focus on providing the highest-quality of musical instruction while still remaining flexible to the needs of their clients, stocking musical necessities as well as fulfilling special requests.

Their gifted staff, most of whom posses at minimum a Master’s degree, offer classes in guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, drums, saxophone, violin, flute, clarinet, trumpet, voice, music theory, rock band and more. Students as young as three all the way to octogenarians have joined

Students of Sierra Madre Music benefit from world-class lessons as well as ample opportunities to perform at local venues

the Sierra Madre Music family, proving you’re never too young or too old to learn.

The Sierra Madre Music team is also busy developing the music scene in the city. Their new collaboration with Sierra Madre Playhouse begins Dec. 18, bringing world-class con-

cert performances to the local stage, with more events slated throughout the year.

Students in their musical outreach program host monthly recitals at nearby Kensington Assisted Living Residence, while student bands showcase their artistry at gigs in town and in the

city’s “Concert in the Park” summer series. What’s more, Sierra Madre Music’s curriculum will soon expand beyond performance with offerings in music appreciation, music history, and even a course on the Beatles.

Ultimately, it’s the camaraderie of performance that Pierce finds to be the heartbeat of their organization. “That's what keeps it exciting for the students— not just the practice, but to create and play music with others,” she said. And as

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Sierra Madre Music moves into its fifth year, it’s an exciting time for anyone to become a part of this musical movement: one chord progression at a time.

Sierra Madre Music is located at 280 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra Madre.

Learn more about their services at www.SierraMadreMusic.com or call (626)316-7017 or go to sierramadremusic@yahoo. com and follow them via Facebook and AlmaNova Duo’s YouTube channel.

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Is It Time?

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y first Dorothy's Place column was published on Jan. 20, 1994.

It was about a lamp and the title was Is It Time?

I have done a weekly column ever since. That's a long time and a lot of columns. Now I'm thinking once again, is it time?

Through those years, I've enjoyed sharing lives with my readers. Many have introduced themselves when we passed in the supermarket, the library, on a bus, in a theater, even once in a restroom in Tijuana. I've received so many letters, notes and emails. They were thought-

ful, thankful and kind. Well, a few were not, but hey, even they were learning experiences.

As Carol Burnett used to sing, I'm glad we had this time together. Now I think it is time to turn off the lamp at Dorothy's Place and take a little rest. Thank you all.

EDITOR’S NOTE Third Time’s the Charm – Dorothy Denne’s Final Column For those of you who may have missed Dorothy’s swan song these past two weeks…we at Beacon Media are running this, Dorothy’s final column for this special Thanksgiving issue. It is the end of an era for Dorothy and Beacon. Dorothy’s column has delighted thousands over the years and her wit and wordplay is unmatched in the annals of this newspaper group. We are all going to miss her down to earth sensibility and extraordinary sense of the absurd. Thank you Dorothy, for so many wonderful and funny-bone tickling columns! We wish you all the best life has to offer in your retirement from writing. Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving, Dorothy…from your colleagues and fans too plentiful to list here.

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ong-time, former Arcadia resident and youth sports coach, Garry Myrdahl passed away from bone cancer on Nov. 7.

Born Sept. 17, 1945 in Pasadena, Garry grew up in El Monte graduating from El Monte High School. At age 16 Garry met the love of his life, 15-year-old Vivian Yates in class and they were married in 1967.

Together Garry and Viv attended beauty college opening a beauty shop, Hair Etc. on First Avenue in Arcadia.

Garry’s community involvement and support of Arcadia’s youth began when his children started school. Volunteering weekly in Miss Howards’ Kindergarten class and continuing as all four children went through Holly Avenue Elementary School. He was recognized for his dedication children with the PTA Honorary Service Award.

Garry coached t-ball, baseball, softball and soccer in the 1980s – 1990s.

He was more than a coach often serving as a mentor for boys and girls. Garry found deep satisfaction when a young adult would come into the beauty shop to thank him for the difference he made in their lives. He also shared with those in need frequently helping a homeless person he would happen to meet while walking his beloved dog, Lucy, in Arcadia Park.

In 2011, with an empty nest, Garry realized a dream moving to Sun Lakes Golf Community in Banning, to enjoy semi-retirement and golf.

Garry is survived by his wife Vivian, daughter Michelle, sons Ron (Heather), David (Katie) and Steven (Mindy), and grandchildren Nicky, Jacob, Matthew, Joshua, Amelia and Allison, his beloved dog Lucy.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS FOR HUNTINGTON DRIVE MEDIAN LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, PROJECT NO. C-3095 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Monrovia, California (“City”) invites sealed Bids for the Project. The City will receive such Bids at the City Clerk’s office, City Hall, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 up to 2:00 P.M. on December 13, 2016 at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud.

All Bids must be made on the form furnished by the City. Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the City Clerk with the Project name and identification number typed or clearly printed on the lower left corner of the envelope. Bids must remain valid and shall not be subject to withdrawal for sixty (60) Days after the Bid opening date.

INCORPORATION OF STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. The 2015 edition of “Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction” (“Standard Specifications”), as amended by the Contract Documents, is incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference.

SCOPE OF WORK. The Project includes, without limitation, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other incidental and appurtenant Work necessary to satisfactorily complete the Project, as more specifically described in the Contract Documents.

This Work will be performed in strict conformance with the Contract Documents, permits from regulatory agencies with jurisdiction, and applicable regulations. The quantity of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished are approximations only, being given as a basis for the comparison of Bids. Actual quantities of Work to be performed may vary at the discretion of the City Engineer.

The project includes: traffic control, demolition and clearing of existing landscape, irrigation, trees, and hardscape, site preparation and grading, construction and installation of river rock paving, installation of irrigation system, planting and installation of landscape and box trees.

The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $921,843.00 OBTAINING BID DOCUMENTS. Bidders may obtain the Contract Documents for the Project on a compact disc (CD) at Monrovia Public Works, Corporate Yard, 600 S. Mountain Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016 for a non-refundable fee of $10 per CD. A CD of Contract Documents will be mailed by USPS for an additional $8.00 per CD or sent by an express delivery service using the bidder’s account number. The City must receive payment before the Contract Documents will be provided. The City cannot guarantee the timeliness of mail or express delivery. Please note that Monrovia Public Works is open Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please call (626) 932-5575 for questions about obtaining the Contract Documents.

FACSIMILE NUMBER AND EMAIL ADDRESS. Bidders shall supply the City Engineer with a facsimile number and email address to facilitate transmission of Addenda and other information related to these Contract Documents. If the Addenda and other information are emailed, the City shall also send all documents by facsimile or U.S. Mail. Failure to provide such a facsimile number and email address may result in late notification. The City does not guarantee that it will provide any information by facsimile, email, or both. A Bidder shall be responsible for all Addenda regardless of whether Bidder received any such fax or email, and a Bidder shall have no recourse due to not receiving such facsimile, email or both. Please contact Monrovia Public Works at (626) 932-5575 to provide this information.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on December 6, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Monrovia Public Works, 600 S. Mountain Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. Every Bidder is required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Failure of a Bidder to attend will render that Bidder’s Bid non-responsive. No allowances for cost adjustments will be made if a Bidder fails to adequately examine the Project site before submitting a Bid. QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS. All questions, clarifications, and requests for information (RFI) of the scope of work, plans, or bid documents must be submitted via email to jbrooks@ci.monrovia. ca.us by 5:00 p.m. on December 7, 2016. Any and all answers or clarifications will be provided, via addenda, to all bidders prior to the bid submittal.

REGISTRATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS. In accordance with Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and

1771.1, no contractor or subcontractor shall be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

PREVAILING WAGES. In accordance with Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., the Project is a “public work.” The selected Bidder (Contractor) and any Subcontractors shall pay wages in accordance with the determination of the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) regarding the prevailing rate of per diem wages.

Copies of those rates are on file with the Director of Public Works, and are available to any interested party upon request. The Contractor shall post a copy of the DIR’s determination of the prevailing rate of per diem wages at each job site. This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR. BONDS. Each Bid must be accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier’s check, certified check or Bidder’s Bond issued by a Surety insurer, made payable to the City and in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total Bid submitted. Personal or company checks are not acceptable. Upon Contract award, the Contractor shall provide Faithful Performance and Payment Bonds, each in a sum equal to the Contract Price. All Bonds must be issued by a California admitted Surety insurer using the forms set forth in the Contract Documents, or in any other form approved by the City Attorney. Failure to enter into the Contract with the City, including the submission of all required Bonds and insurance coverages, within fifteen (15) Days after the date of the mailing of written notice of contract award to the Bidder, shall subject the Bid security to forfeiture to the extent provided by law.

LICENSES. Each Bidder shall possess a valid Class A (General Engineering) Contractor’s license issued by the California State Contractors License Board at the time of the Bid submission. The successful Contractor must also possess a current City business license.

RETENTION SUBSTITUTION. Five percent (5%) of any progress payment will be withheld as retention. In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 22300, and at the request and expense of the Contractor, securities equivalent to the amount withheld may be deposited with the City or with a State or federally chartered bank as escrow agent, which shall then pay such moneys to the Contractor.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Project, the securities shall be returned to the Contractor. Alternatively, the Contractor may request that the City make payments of earned retentions directly to an escrow agent at the Contractor’s expense. No such substitutions shall be accepted until all related documents are approved by the City Attorney.

TRADE NAMES OR EQUALS. Requests to substitute an equivalent item for a brand or trade name item must be made by written request submitted no later than seven (7) Days before the Bid submission deadline. Requests received after this time shall not be considered. Requests shall clearly describe the product for which approval is requested, including all data necessary to demonstrate acceptability.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. Liquidated damages shall accrue in the amount of $500 for each Day that Work remains incomplete beyond the Project completion deadline specified in the Contract Documents.

BIDDING PROCESS. The City reserves the right to reject any Bid or all Bids, and to waive any irregularities or informalities in any Bid or in the bidding, as deemed to be in its best interest. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk Publish November 24 and December 1, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY

CITY OF MONROVIA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 12.33 (HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE) TO TITLE 12 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES) OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DESIGNATE THE HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE, ESTABLISH RULES FOR CONDUCT IN THE HILLSIDE WILDERNESS PRESERVE AND ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City Coun-

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BeaconMediaNews.com cil of the City of Monrovia which was read and introduced by the City Council on November 15, 2016 by a 5-0 vote. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Monrovia intends to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-13 (“the Ordinance”) at the regular City Council meeting on December 6, 2016 at or after 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, located at 415 South Ivy Avenue in Monrovia.

The Ordinance creates Chapter 12.33 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to designate the Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Preserve (“HWP”), to make the City’s normal park rules applicable to the HWP, to designate the access points to the HWP as the Highland Access Point, Cloverleaf Access Point, Ridgeside Access Point, and Sleepy Hollow Access Point and to establish hours of opening for the HWP at 6:00 am to 9:00 pm each day. HWP rules generally prescribe the code of conduct for users of the HWP including, without limitation, bans on smoking, camping, littering, graffiti, fires, cutting wood or brush, disorderly conduct and excessive noise in the HWP. All of these enactments are consistent with the Resource Management Plan for the HWP adopted by the City Council and previously studied in the certified environmental impact report prepared for the HWP. A copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2016-13 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public inspection during regular business hours at that location. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC Monrovia City Clerk Publish Thursday, November 24, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2016-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, KNOWN AS THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS (PART 2 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE VOLUMES I AND II; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (PART 8 OF TITLE 24), THE 2016 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (PART 10 OF TITLE 21) APPENDIX A, CHAPTER A-1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS, CHAPTER A-3 PRESCRIPTIVE PROVISIONS FOR SEISMIC STRENGTHENING OF CRIPPLE WALLS AND SILL PLATE ANCHORAGE OF LIGHT WOODFRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING EXISTING CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (PART 2.5 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE CHAPTER 4 AND CHAPTER 5 OF MANDATORY MEASURES ONLY (CALGREEN) (PART 11 OF TITLE 24); THE 2015 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (PART 5 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (PART 4 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (PART 6 OF TITLE 24), THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (PART 3 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (PART 9 OF TITLE 24), BASED ON THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE; AND READOPTING THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2015 UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY AND HYDRONICS CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE BUILDING SECURITY CODE, ADOPTING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF, AND ADOPTING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT THEREOF This is a summary of the above entitled ordinance of the City Council of the City of Monrovia which was read and introduced by the City Council on November 15, 2016, by a unanimous vote. This summary has been prepared and published in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 36933. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Monrovia intends to consider the adoption of Ordinance No. 2016-12 at a public hearing during the regular City Council meeting on December 6, 2016, at or after 7:30 pm in the City Council Chambers, located at 415 South Ivy Avenue in Monrovia.

The Ordinance amends Chapters 15.04 and 15.20 of the Monrovia Municipal Code and adopts the following codes by reference as the Building Codes of the City of Monrovia: A. California Building Code, 2016 Edition, (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations); B. California Mechanical Code, 2016 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations); C. California Plumbing Code, 2016 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations); D. California Electrical Code, 2016 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations); E. California Historical Building Code, 2016 Edition (Part 10

of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations); F. Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition; G. Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition; H. Uniform Building Security Code, 1997 Edition; I. Uniform Solar Energy Code, 2015 Edition; J. California Residential Code, 2016 Edition (Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; K. California Green Building Standards, 2010 Edition (Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations); L. California Energy Code, 2016 Edition (Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations); and M. California Fire Code, 2016 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).

A copy of each of the above Codes shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while such codes are in force.

The Ordinance also makes various amendments, additions and deletions to these Codes based on climatic, geological and topographical conditions in the City in accordance with state law and provides for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees.

The Ordinance provides that violations of the Codes adopted shall be enforced pursuant to the enforcement provisions set forth in Title 1 of the Monrovia Municipal Code and available civil remedies.

A certified copy of the entirety of the text of Ordinance No. 2016-12 is available in the office of the City Clerk in City Hall and is open for public inspection during regular business hours at that location. /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC Monrovia City Clerk Publish Thursday, November 24, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Tomasa Rios FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES020334 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, 91206, North Central District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Tomasa Rios filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Marilynn Rios Vega to Proposed name Marilynn Julia Rios 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 01/18/17 Time: 8:30AM Dept: D Room: The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: MONROVIA WEEKLY DATED: November 14, 2016 Darrell Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. November 17, 24, December 1, 8, 2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY

Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No. 14-21849-SP-CA Title No. 140777451-CA-MAI A.P.N. 8507-005075 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/27/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier's check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an "as is" condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below.

The amount may be greater on the day

of sale. Trustor: Ruth Raleigh, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 01/05/2005 as Instrument No. 05 0029638 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of Los Angeles County, California.Date of Sale: 12/05/2016 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: By the fountain located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $214,981.38 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1610 South Mayflower Avenue #C, Monrovia, CA 91016 A.P.N.: 8507-005075 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code.

The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-7302727 or visit this Internet Web site www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 14-21849-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: 11/08/2016 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website:www.ndscorp. com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4598113 11/10/2016, 11/17/2016, 11/24/2016 MONROVIA WEEKLY T.S. No.: 2015-01082-CA A.P.N.:5769-030-001 Property Address: 1049 Don Alvarado Street, Arcadia, CA

november 24, 2016 - NOVEMBER 30, 2016 | 17 91006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED 注：本文件包含一个信息 摘要 참고사항: 본 첨부 문서에 정보 요약 서가 있습니다 NOTA: SE ADJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUOD NG IMPORMASYON SA DOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/18/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: RENE A. POLANCO, A SINGLE MAN AND FERNANDO TORRES, A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 08/23/2006 as Instrument No. 06 1880478 in book ---, page--- and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 12/20/2016 at 11:00 AM Place of Sale: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 1,242,834.90 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1049 Don Alvarado Street, Arcadia, CA 91006 A.P.N.: 5769-030-001 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 1,242,834.90. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of

monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 2015-01082-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: November 7, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/ TrusteeServices.aspx ______________ Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. APP1611-CA-3138203 11/24/2016, 12/1/2016, 12/8/2016 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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Women Coaches Scarce in Pasadena Girls Volleyball Part Two

By Christian Romo

This is a continuation of an article published last week. View online to read Part 1

W

hen Pasadena High coach Ashley DiSalvo lobbied to start a boys volleyball program at PHS, the school district informed her there wasn’t enough money to hire new coaches. They suggested, however, that the girls team raise money for the coaches themselves. DiSalvo wasn’t having it. “We’re not doing that,” she said. “If we do that, the money’s going back into our program.” And thus illustrates the biggest problem for local teams: there isn’t much money for sports at Pasadena’s four public high schools.

In order to make up for the shortage, teams have to fundraise, getting most of their money from the community. Blair coach Janel Coburn, for example, started a GoFundMe page for her team to take care of rudimentary expenses like equipment and travel.

“Right now we have a net that sags in the middle,” she said. “When you come for a game at our gym, it doesn’t feel as competitive as it might for a school with funding.”

There’s only so much these coaches can do, however, when they receive such little compensation for their work. All head coaches across PUSD earn an hourly wage, but only get paid for 60 hours out of a full season of work. “[We’re making] like two dollars an hour to be the head coach of these teams,” said Cruz-Stevens. “We’re not doing it for the money at all.” The district paid DiSalvo $1,700 last year for an estimated 500 hours of coaching, “not including fundraising, game tape, seventh period volleyball, and bonding.”

Cruz-Stevens believes DiSalvo could coach in another district and make twice as much money doing the same amount of work. But DiSalvo stays at PHS for the same reason Cruz-Stevens stayed at Marshall: “Because I love my kids,” she said.

But despite the sacrifices coaches like DiSalvo and Coburn make for their teams,

Pasadena Unified teams will always lag behind the area’s private schools and richer districts like Arcadia and Monrovia so long as their funding remains low. “No sport in our district is ever going to be huge if you don’t pay your coaches,” said DiSalvo.

And if the support is lagging in girls volleyball, it’s virtually nonexistent for the boys.

High school boys volleyball is less popular nationwide than girls volleyball, and Pasadena is no exception. And as rare as women coaches are in girls volleyball, they barely appear on the boy’s sideline.

Only four of Pasadena’s eight large co-ed schools even field a boys volleyball team, and of the four, only La Salle employs a woman (Tuitama) to coach their team. But even one woman coaching a boys team can be considered progressive. Of the 32 teams in last year’s Division 1 Southern Section tournament, none had a woman as a head coach.

Tuitama finds that boys behave differently than girls on the court. “Boys aren’t necessarily afraid of hurting someone’s feelings,” she said, “they’re quick to call each other out.”

Cruz-Stevens believes boys are more motivated by winning than the girls she has coached. “Girls have to have fun to win, while boys have to win to have fun,” she said.

Even though Tuitama is the only woman in the city to coach a boys team, she doesn’t treat her boys any differently than her girls, and she doesn’t believe her boys treat her any differently than they would a man. “I’m equal with all of them,” she said.

Coburn will introduce a boys volleyball program at Blair this spring, making her the second woman in the city to coach a boys team. And though she’s never coached boys, she’s excited for the challenge that few women have gotten the opportunity to undertake.

But she’ll have her own set of challenges that every woman faces when coaching

a boys team. Many women don’t feel as comfortable as men speaking their mind in their workplace, and that discomfort worsens in athletics.

DiSalvo says that as a woman, she has to hold her tongue around her players every day in ways that men don’t have to.

“You’ve gotta be really careful about the way you’re perceived as a female with what you’re saying to your kids,” she said. She believes that men are rarely questioned when criticizing a player during practice, whereas women offering the same criticism face a more hostile reaction.

“If Coach looks at you and says something,” she offered hypothetically, “then maybe she’s having a bad day. Or maybe she’s on her period.”

“Men are less emotional in their responses,” she continued. “They’ll get on each other a lot more and it’s not taken personally. Men don’t care about how much they like each other on the court.”

DiSalvo can’t coach her girls the way she wants to unless she first connects with them emotionally. “Women’s sports are really about bonding,” she said. “You’ve gotta like each other a lot to be able to feel like you can yell at someone and have them respond in an appropriate way” Cruz-Stevens believes that women are better at connecting with girls than men are: “Female intuition works better in trying to figure out what girls need emotionally… biologically, there are certain things that happen to girls that male coaches would not be as knowledgeable about.”

Despite the advantages women have over their male counterparts, men still dominate the coaching realm in both boys and girls volleyball. If coaches like Tuitama, Coburn, and DiSalvo can overcome their obstacles, more women will surely enter the profession. But high school coaching, even in girls’ sports, is still a man’s world.

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Last Minute Touchdown Eliminates La Salle from CIF

By Christian Romo With his team up by marched his team down five with only five seconds the field for the game’s deto play, Silverado quarterciding score. back Levi Taylor huddled “We won that game with his teammates one basically twice…it was a last time. But Taylor wasn’t thriller,” said Taylor. Silveraon the field, and he wasn’t do coach Rafael Dinorio watching Junior Jerry Kaechoed his players, calling toa’s game-ending sack. “I the game “the craziest I’ve was praying,” said Taylor. ever been associated with.”

And with three lead changThe Lancers started es in the final two minutes, strong, building a 35-21 it’s hard to believe there halftime lead after a douwere any atheists on the ble-pass found senior Harsidelines. rison MacDonald for a 34Advancing to the CIF yard touchdown with five Division 9 semifinals for the Levi Taylor (15) high steps his way into the seconds left in the half. But first time since 2008, the End zone.

– Photo by Jacob Bigley the Silverado front seven Silverado Hawks defeated stuffed the Lancer running the La Salle Lancers 45-40 Taylor (15) to Senior Daniel attack in the second half, alFriday night at Kohorst Field Dexter (14) with just over two lowing only one touchdown in Pasadena. Dionzae Nolan minutes left in the game. The after halftime and ending La (1) scored the game-winning lead was short lived, however, Salle’s season. touchdown from three yards as La Salle Junior Dante Cox“My kids fought hard… out with only 20 seconds left, sum (13) took the next kickoff my 22 seniors gave it their finishing a 16-carry, 109-yard 79 yards for a go-ahead score, all,” said La Salle coach Russell night for the Hawks junior. sending the home crowd into Gordon. Senior running back “It was insane,” Nolan a red-and-blue monsoon.

Amon Milliner (5) got 191 said of the game’s final two But Silverado settled yards on 37 carries, scoring minutes. “I felt like my heart down, and after a 47-yard two touchdowns in his final was going to explode.” kickoff return from Junior game as a Lancer. “Whoever The Hawks took their Damarea Dunnigan (21) gets him to play on Saturdays first lead of the game on a 66- gave the Hawks the ball on is going to be very lucky,” said yard touchdown pass from La Salle’s 43-yard line, Taylor Gordon.

Temple City AYSO GU16 Claims Section 1 Title

Jasmine, Alexia, Assistant Coach Tony Alvarado, Coach Dave Lemos, Yasmin Tony, Alex, Isabella, Kayla , Victoria, Maria , Devin , Ashley , Sierra , (not pictured Arika & Katelyn).

- Photo by Judy Haynes

Temple City AYSO Region 98 soccer has been collecting titles all around California and nationally - The most recent being Dave Lemos' team in the girls division of U16. This past weekend, they played

in the Section 1 Playoffs in Chino and claimed the title of champions. Throughout the season and playoffs the team has been undefeated.

They hold a 14-0 streak.

Goalkeeper Alexia over the course of the 14 games only

allowed a total of 11 goals.

The offense was able to score over 50 goals throughout the season and playoffs.

Section 1 is comprised of 48 teams in this division, and is considered the hardest section in the nation.

La Salle finishes the season at 7-5, their best since going 9-2 in 2013, while winning their first playoff game since 2006. The Hawks will face local power Antelope Valley next Friday at 7:30 p.m., with the winner advancing to

the Division 9 title game.

Arcadia 21-22 Quartz Hill A last-second defensive stand gave the Quartz Hill Rebels a 22-21 win over the visiting Arcadia Apaches Friday night in Quartz Hill. The Apaches finish the season at

9-3, their best record since 2011.

Polytechnic 0-49 Aquinas The Aquinas Falcons beat the Poly Panthers 49-0 Friday night in San Bernadino. Poly finishes the season at 11-1.

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