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Pasadena Changes Body Camera Policy in Response to Lawsuit The Pasadena Police Department policy on body worn cameras is being changed to meet some of the criticisms raised in a lawsuit by the local chapter of the NAACP and in City Council meetings by the ACLU, the Coalition for Increased Civilian Oversight of Pasadena Police, and other Pasadena police reform SEE PAGE 10

Thousands of Rose Parade fans got a chance to see the floats up close and personal at the post-parade spectacular which immediately follows the parade. The post event lasted two days and created quite a traffic problem for those attempting to get to the floats. - Photo by Terry Miller

Pasadena Rose Parade Draws Massive Crowds Despite the Chill 24 Floats Honored

BY TERRY MILLER

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hanks to extra heavy security measures, Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez said there were no major incidents for

the 128th parade which was held on Monday.

1,500 law enforcement officers for security this year, along with 25 K9 teams, and small water-

filled street barricades as part of its security efforts were along most of the parade Rose Queen Victoria Cecilia Castellanos and her

court—Audrey Mariam Cameron, Blair High School; Maya Kawaguchi Khan, Arcadia High School; Shannon Tracy Larsuel, Mayfield Senior School; Autumn Marie

Lundy, Polytechnic School; Natalie Rose Petrosian, La Cañada High School; and Lauren ‘Emi’ Emiko Powers, SEE PAGE 11

Cheeseburger Plaque?

There will be an unveiling of a plaque commemorating the invention of the cheeseburger in Pasadena on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at 11 a.m. It will be held at the LA Financial Credit Union 1520 W. Colorado Blvd. by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, LA SEE PAGE 10

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‘The Boy Who Never Belonged’

By Susie Ling

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3-year old Yosh Kuromiya returned to Monrovia for a visit on one of those recent beautiful winter days.

Yosh lived in Monrovia before World War II and felt “that he never belonged.” “Orange

Street – now Colorado Boulevard - used to be so wide but now with cars parked on both sides, it appears much narrower. And gone are the open lots with rocks and sagebrush of my youth.” Yosh was born in Sierra Madre in 1923, and

moved to Monrovia with his family, where he started in the first grade. He graduated from Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte or MAD High School in 1941. He was forcefully evacuated in 1942 – with other Japanese Americans of Monrovia.

“During the Depression, my father thought being a gardener was economically risky and that the food industry would be more reliable. He bought a vegetable vending route in Monrovia and Arcadia.” With four small children, the Kuromiya’s first lived on California Avenue, just south of Colorado Boulevard. That house is still there and Yosh said, “Someone fixed it up nice. The eucalyptus tree is still there as is the alley just south of the house. I used to go in the alley and steal figs from next door.” Yosh also remembered the large pepper trees in the vacant lot just north of the house, “We would poke in the thick mulch for button mushrooms to eat for dinner.”

“It came to be that our elderly neighbors were trying to sell their home but prospective buyers complained about the ‘Japs’ living north of Walnut. The complaint went to City Hall and we were evicted.”

After the 1920s, Monrovia had a racial segregation rule and most African Americans, Latinos, and the few Japanese Americans lived south of Walnut Avenue.

The Kuromiyas moved to Huntington Drive near Primrose. That house has long been torn down to build a Chevrolet

Yosh Kuromiya used to live in Monrovia before World War II. - Courtesy photo

dealership and is now the location of Pep Boys. “The Huntington address worked well for us as my father built a strawberry stand off Route 66. Our stand was right next to Mr. Uyeda’s strawberry farm.

Uyeda claimed he was the Strawberry King of Monrovia.

We actually bought our strawberries from other farms at the north end of Double Drive - now Santa Anita Avenue. We never actually said to our customers that our strawberries came from the field adjacent to our store.”

Yosh recognized the little church on the corner of California Avenue and Walnut that he attended a few times.

He also remembered going

under the bleachers in Recreation Park to look for coins that spectators may have dropped at baseball games.

Lyric Theater on Foothill is no longer there and the Library has been remodeled. Yosh remembers there was a bank where Monrovia Restaurant now stands. He said, “East of Mountain Avenue were vacant fields with hobo camps in the 1930s. I would ride my bike to visit them and listen to their fascinating stories... For a while there, my ambition was to become a hobo.”

“I remember the Monrovia Airport. One time, a friend and I got a ride on one SEE PAGE 17

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Recently, the House of Representatives approved of the rules for the 115th Congress by a vote of 234-193.

The package, drafted by House Republicans, introduced a number of new rules, including a budget waiver to make it easier to repeal the Affordable Care Act and a decorum provision requiring fines against Members who use electronic photography or broadcasting from the House Floor. It also reinstates the “Holman Rule,” which makes it easier to fire Federal employees or cut their pay through the fed-

make it harder for constituents to get healthcare, harder to rely on committee hearings, and harder to investigate ethics violations. It’s not surprising that the first vote taken by Republicans made it easier for them to undo the popular and successful Affordable Care Act. This is something they have done almost 70 times now, despite warnings from experts and constituents alike that doing so without a replacement plan will cause millions to lose their health insurance. Furthermore, the new rule to fine

members who use cameras on the floor is a particularly egregious and punitive action.

When Speaker Ryan turned off the cameras to the House Floor during our sit-in earlier this year, Democrats used social media to allow millions of Americans to follow along with their Representatives.

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“I’m also disturbed by the reinstatement of the ‘Holman Rule’, which flies in the

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The workshop is led by local and dynamic experts, who present topics about nonprofit governance, financial and legal oversight, strategic planning, resource development and ambassadorship.

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POLICE BLOTTERS Dec. 26 At about 10:58 a.m. a report of vandalism was investigated in the 300 block of W. Sierra Madre Bl. On arrival, responding officers noticed that graffiti had been sprayed on a vending machine and a wall of the business by unknown suspect(s).

Dec. 27

SMPD received a report of a hit and run in the parking lot in the Montecito Parking lot. At approximately 3:30 p.m. a witness reported that a moving vehicle had struck a parked vehicle, causing damage to the rear bumper and left the scene without stopping to leave the proper identification.

Officers responded to a welfare check of a possibly intoxicated person at the intersection of Santa Anita and Arno. The officers determined that an injured male was pulled out of the Lannan Debris basin by two friends.

Sierra Madre Fire responded, treated and transported

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the male to a local hospital for further treatment.

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Dec. 30 At 1:49 a.m., an officer was on patrol in the 100 block of East Walnut when he noticed a known subject he thought had a warrant.

Further investigation revealed the subject had a felony warrant. The subject was stopped and arrested per the authority of the warrant.

At 1:57 a.m., an officer was in the area of Huntington and Magnolia when he stopped a driver for a vehicle code violation. When the officer contacted the driver, he saw symptoms of intoxication. After conducting an investigation, the driver was arrested for Driving Under the Influence and it was discovered he was driving without a license. The driver was arrested and taken to the station for booking.

At 7:12 p.m., an officer on patrol was in the area of Myrtle and Chestnut when he observed a subject he recognized from prior contacts.

A warrant check revealed the subject had an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

The subject was arrested without incident.

At 11:09 p.m., an officer responded to a lobby call at the Monrovia Police Department regarding a domestic violence that occurred in the 200 block of E. Central.

A husband and wife went out to have dinner with their 15-year-old daughter and were arguing on their way back home. Once the couple got home, they continued arguing and the male half wrapped his arm around his wife’s neck causing her to choke for a moment and leave a red mark. The daughter witnessed the incident and drove to the station with her mom to report it. An officer went to the location and arrested the male half for domestic violence.

Dec. 31

At 9:29 a.m., an officer responded to the report of a theft in the 800 block of E. Huntington Drive. Surveillance footage shows a male white suspect using bolt cutters to break the coin dis-

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penser at the drive-thru carwash. The suspect reached up into the machine and took over $1,000 worth of bills from the machine. The suspect was in a silver twodoor Chevrolet sedan with damage to the front. The investigation is continuing.

At 10:45 p.m., a caller reported a large tree on private property fell over and struck three parked vehicles and blocked the entire street in the 300 block of W. Lime.

Officers arrived and made contact with the owners of the tree and parked vehicles.

Public works responded and began cutting the tree limbs to open the lanes of travel for Lime Ave. In addition to the major damage to the vehicles, the sidewalk was also uprooted in front of the residence.

At 10:45 p.m., a resident in the 600 block of W. Colorado called police to report a subject banging on her window. Officers arrived and made contact with a male subject and a computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest.

The suspect was arrested.

At 11:17 p.m., an officer responded to a call in the 300 block of S. Myrtle regarding an intoxicated subject who was attending the New Year’s Eve event in Old Town Monrovia. The officer determined the subject was very intoxicated and unable to care for himself. The subject was taken into custody, booked and held for a sobering period.

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At 1:53 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 100 block of W. Olive to a report of a fight in progress. Officers arrived and investigation revealed some type of altercation between an employee and a patron took place and it is alleged the patron was battered. The investigation is continuing.

At 3:36 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle in the 900 block of S. Myrtle commit a vehicle code violation. The officer stopped the driver of the vehicle and upon contact noticed obvious signs of alcohol intoxication. Further investigation revealed the suspect was driving while intoxicated and he was arrested. The passenger in the vehicle was also arrested for being drunk in public.

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At 3:51 a.m., a resident in the 300 block of Heather

Heights Ct. called to report a male subject was attempting to gain access into her back yard. The subject was described as wearing all black with a large dark jacket. The resident turned on her yard lights and it scared the subject away. Officers searched the area but did not locate anyone. Officers located a bag on the resident’s property that contained burglary tools.

At 11:32 a.m., officers responded back to a call from the same resident in the 300 block of Heather Heights regarding a suspicious subject. The subject knocked on the resident’s front door and asked for his tools back, he told the resident he was their neighbor from a nearby street. The subject became upset when the resident told the subject that the police had his tools. The subject quickly left and got into a white Toyota Yaris driven by a female and headed toward Scenic.

Officers located the female driver in the 500 block of W. Lime and the investigation revealed she had warrants. The female suspect was arrested. While fleeing the area the male subject dropped a backpack he was carrying. There appeared to be stolen property inside the backpack. The investigation is continuing.

ARCADIA

Dec. 28 Shortly after 2 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 600 block of E. Norman Ave. regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed sometime between Dec. 18 and Dec. 28, unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear sliding glass door, entered the nearly empty home, and fled with an unknown amount of property. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. The victim was out of the country during the time of the incident.

At about 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a traffic collision in the 800 block of Fairview Ave. regarding a male driver who collided with the main gate of an apartment complex. Witnesses identified the suspect and officers located him in his home. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the 76-year-old male from Arcadia had been driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage at the time of the collision. The suspect was arrested and

transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Dec. 29

Just before 10:24 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, regarding a trespassing report. The subject was causing a disturbance and had threatened an elderly patron before being asked to leave. The suspect left but returned 30 minutes later. The 23-yearold male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At approximately 3:33 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Mall, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a vandalism report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect scratched the victim’s front and rear passenger doors. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Dec. 30

At about 3:32 p.m., an officer responded to the 1100 block of S. Baldwin Ave. regarding a suspicious male following the reporting party. The officer discovered the unknown male and vehicle matched a suspect involved in two lewd conduct incidents earlier in the week. The investigation is ongoing.

Just before 10:07 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1000 block of W. Orange Grove Ave. regarding a burglary report. The officer determined an unknown suspect smashed a bedroom window, ransacked the residence, and fled with an unknown amount of property.

The victim was out of town during the time of the crime.

No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Dec. 31

Shortly after 11:35 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Colorado Boulevard and San Antonio Road for having a broken brake light. A records check of the vehicle revealed it had been reported stolen out of the City of Hawthorne. The driver and occupants were detained and transported to the Arcadia Police Department; however, further investigation did not reveal sufficient evidence for a criminal complaint to be filed. The individuals associated with this case were released from custody and the investigation is ongoing.

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A Deliberate Life – Lisa Magno Marino

By Susan Motander

Through the week the news has been spreading that Lisa Magno had lost her battle with cancer. She died early on Friday morning.

Saying she will be missed is a huge understatement.

Lisa was the “go-to” person in this area when it came to issues dealing with the elderly, or as we referred to them, respectively, the ancients. It was, for her, a term of respect. The seniors she worked with and for were her “human sunsets” – wonderful, exciting and each one unique. Lisa appreciated them all.

Her involvement with issues relating to the elderly started with her ownership of the ‘Leven Oaks. In more than twenty years that she owned the facility, it shifted from a retirement hotel to a full-fledged assisted living center, without losing the personal touch that meant so much to Lisa. It was that personal touch that set this facility apart from others.

Her residents were more to Lisa than just clients. She went out of her way to make them feel that they were at home rather than in a home. The little things made a real difference in their lives: the birthday parties, the annual Christmas party with personalized gifts for everyone from Lisa, the parties for all the holidays. And these always included the families of the residents. That was the sort of care she demanded of herself and her staff.

Lisa went out of her way to make the elderly feel that they were at home rather than in a home.

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Lisa’s concerns for the elderly lead her to starting the Monrovia Senior Providers Group, a collection of professionals whose concerns and businesses touched on the lives of seniors in the community. The Providers Group has hosted seminars and teas to help our senior citizens and keep them informed and aware of the services available to them.

This work also led to her service on the County’s Commission on the aging.

She gladly gave of her time for these projects. Lisa always had projects. With her move from Monrovia to Du-

arte, she threw herself into that community as she had to Monrovia.

Her good friend Doug Edwards said of her passing: “Lisa died as she lived ...deliberately.” Edwards had officiated at Lisa’s marriage to Larry Marino just two and half years ago, and she returned the favor serving has his “Best Man” at his marriage.

At the time she teased me saying she was finally one up on me. I had to point out that I had stood up for two male friends. Her response was classic Lisa: “Well, then you are the better man.” Lisa was like that… a quick wit with a puckish sense of humor. It was a necessity in her business.

In recent years she had found personal joy in her relationship with Larry, her beloved husband. Whenever she mentioned him, she almost seemed to bubble.

For her friends, it was a delight; she deserved that joy and she willingly shared her joy.

A funeral mass was held for Lisa this Thursday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Angeles Church on Campus Road in Arcadia. A visitation was held at Douglas and Zook last night with a Rosary at 7 p.m.

Lisa is survived by her son Joe and her dear husband Larry Marino. She is also survived by her large family and Larry’s as well as a legion of friends and her “ancients.”

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tan and piercing blue eyes, Gary enjoyed drag racing, speed boating, and fishing.

He could disarm complete strangers with his mischievous smile and casual Cali-

Jannene G. Reed Feb. 8, 1929 – Dec. 17, 2016 Our mother, Jannene their junior year (she G. Reed, was an amazing was four months his optimist who considsenior) and they were ered herself “the luckimarried April 5, 1953. est person in the world.”

He had enlisted in the She passed onto her new Air Force and they heavenly life incredibly were stationed first in peacefully on Saturday, Madison, Wisconsin; Dec. 17, 2016 at the envithen Sault St. Marie, able age of 87. In fact, a Michigan; and then veteran nurse at HuntingChicago, Illinois. In ton Memorial Hospital Chicago Mom worked who witnessed her tranas a layout prospective sition stated that she had artist for General Telenever witnessed such a phone Company. They peaceful death. She truly subsequently moved was a mother who taught to Kearney, Nebraska us how to live and then where Dad was a news how to pass on. director and Mom was Mom was born the a copy writer. When youngest of four daughDad decided to go to ters to Frank James and law school, they moved Jannene Reed has stayed active and vital, Pearl Margaret Griffith on again to Vermillion, rarely sitting still.

– Courtesy photo a farm outside of Wayne, S.D. As Dad got his JD, Nebraska on Feb. 8, 1929. mom taught art in the Family lore has it that it was per), collecting subscrip- local schools.

21 degrees below zero. As a tions at first, then she went After law school they girl Mom loved to play pi- into writing. Later she be- moved back to Wayne, Neano, make up songs, write came Features Editor. braska where Dad became poems and stories. Later, Mom attended Wayne a partner in a law firm. she started drawing comic Prep High School where she Their first child, Cameron strips. She drew constantly, was Homecoming Queen Leigh (Camee) was born illustrating most stories she and valedictorian — which on Oct. 5, 1959 and their studied and various classi- came with it four years of second child, Barbara Jayne cal stories she read. college classes at Wayne (Barbee), was born Dec. 20, As a young woman, she State College FREE. 1961. began to work at the Wayne Mom met Don Reed Read Full Length Obit Herald (the local newspa- at Wayne State College in on our website.

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1949 - 2016 Gary Knute Grant, a great lover of the Beach Boys and peanut butter sandwiches, died Dec. 16 in Pomona, California. He passed peacefully in his sleep after a long illness. He was 67 years old.

Gary was born May 31, 1949, in Pasadena, California, to Harry "Mickey" Knute Grant, Jr. and Lois Louise Grant. He was 6-foot4 with a lanky athleticism, and he excelled at football and baseball, which he played as a student at Arcadia High and Cal State Long Beach. He went on to work in construction as a general contractor in the Arcadia/El Monte region.

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He will be remembered for his fiery charisma, sensitivity, and loyalty to his family and friends. He was a beloved uncle; if it hadn't been for Gary, no one would have cheered along at his niece Heather's soccer games.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his only sister Sharon. He is survived by his wife Conny and his sons Dustin and Kevin.

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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.

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Back then, judges ordered them to pay a negligible fine (which of course their parents paid anyway) -- and sent them home with a stern homily against drinking. They might as well have been sermonizing to a stone wall.

It was Candy Lightner, the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), whose 13-yearold daughter was killed by a drunk driver, who relentlessly pressured legislators to pass tough laws against drinking and driving. If she, along with her MADD organization, hadn't finally prevailed, nothing would have changed.

Rather than feeling sorry for herself, that remarkable woman transformed the sorrow of her tragic loss into a vital instrument of civic good.

I'm sure many of us owe our lives to Candy Lightner's action against

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This is Larry from the Army/Navy store. Hope things are well with you.

I have have a situation that other Monrovians may be interested in. At this time, I don’t have access to the contact card you gave me. In short, due to bad planning by mngmt. company Fertig and Gordon, my apt, including 10 other units, had to be vacated just before Xmas.

The address is 203 s Madison. The entire building was rain damaged in the middle of a roofing restoration. ALL tenents had to evacuate, most with 24 to 48 hr notice.

Most tenents are at “Extended Stay” 401 e Santa Clara St. Arcadia. Will be there up to Jan 7. Ph # 626446-6422 room 334. For message Ext 7985. I work nights, am available 9 am to 1 pm. Or e-mail me.

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This is devastating for the local citizens in the surrounding communities where another American Fare restaurant is lost……

We as residents in the SGV haven’t the choices that we had even as little as 5 years ago. The employees that worked this restaurant were friendly courteous.

For thier Christmas bonus they lose their way to provide for their families.

Wow Arcadia and Coco’s Restaurants nice way to take care of people that have been loyal to this community whether they were an employee or patron.

The money that the city is receiving on the teardown of Arcadia’s “Community of Homes” for Arcadia’s “Mc Mansions” should be put to use better preserving what made Arcadia a “Community” in the 1st place.

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Calendar Thursday (Jan 5) Walk-In Craft (Jan.5 @ 12 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.)

Come join the Sierra Madre Library for a monthly WalkIn Craft. Stop by to enjoy seasonal crafts, friends and fun. You may call (626) 355-7186 or go to www. cityofsierramadre.com/ services/library for more information.

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Teen Movie Night (Jan.5 @ 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pasadena Central Library Studio on Fourth, 285 E. Walnut St.) Join the Library for a screening and discussion of It’s Kind of a Funny Story, based on the book by Ned Vizzini. There will be Popcorn and pizza to enjoy. It’s for ages 14 and up. To sign up call (626) 744-4246.

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Monrovia Friday Night Family Street Fair (Jan.6 @ 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Old Town Monrovia, 700 S. Myrtle Ave.) Have the kids/grandkids ride the children’s rides and activities, take home some “fresh from the farm” produce in the certified farmer’s market, enjoy live music entertainment throughout the venue, dine in one of the local restaurants or street food vendors, and shop the many artisan and commercial booths. So much to do, so little time.

-MONROVIA Family History Night with Sierra Madre Playhouse (Jan.6 @ 6 p.m., Vroman’s Bookstore Hastings Ranch, 3729 E. Foothill Blvd.)

Watch a scene and meet actors and creative team members from Bee-Luther-Hatchee, an upcoming play from Sierra Madre

Playhouse that deals with African-American history, authenticity, cultural appropriation, and stories that need to be told. Some of the 13 siblings from the Duncan family of Pasadena will also be there to share how they keep their family story alive.

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Richardson House Museum Local History Tour (Jan. 7 @ 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Richardson House Museum 167 E. Mira Monte Ave.) Join the Teen History Docents and the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society at the Richardson House and Lizzie’s Trail Inn Museums.

Learn about Sierra Madre History, and take a short trip into the past. For more information call (626) 3557186.

-SIERRA MADRE Little Explorers (Jan.7 @ 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive) Explore Descanso from the ground up with your youngsters ages 2 to 5. Little Explorers will use their senses to discover the natural world through hands-on activities and crafts. Free with admission. No registration required. For more information go to www.descan-

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Crowell Library - Rose Pruning Made Easy (Jan.7 @ 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Crowell Public Library, 1890 Huntington Drive) Ron Serven, Environmental Services Manager/City Arborist, will conduct his 24th annual rose pruning workshop and give even the most inexperienced gardeners the knowledge to promote healthy, beautiful rose blooming when spring comes around.

Learn the techniques in one two-hour session and be ready to work in companionship with nature.

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Jan.10 @ 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

PCC Flea Market (Jan.8 @ 8 a.m., Pasadena City College, Corner of Hill and Del Mar Ave.) It is one of the Southland’s largest flea markets. Come enjoy the browsing and the bargains. With over 500 vendors, the market features fascinating antiques and collectibles, thousands of records, tools, clothes, toys and much more, not to mention food and good company. For more information, email fleamarket@pasadena.edu.

-PASADENA Altadena Community Church Presents Jessica McCall (Jan.8 @ 11:15 a.m., Altadena Community Church, 943 E. Altadena Drive) Altadena Community Church presents Jessica McCall. McCall will speak about her path from Los Angeles, where she created a nonprofit for the homeless, to the Ubumwe Community Center in Rwanda.

She’ll bring crafts made at the center and tell the story of this peacemaking institution that serves disabled children and adults.

For more information, go to www.jessies-place.com.

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Mommy, Daddy, Grandparents and Me Yoga (Jan.10 @ 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave.) This class will be a wonderful opportunity for mothers, fathers and grandparents to bond with their children, have fun, learn to focus the mind, breathe, stretch and balance.

All these skills can be an asset which will help them be successful in school and in all aspects of life as they mature. Call (626) 821-4623 to register for the class.

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Monday (Jan. 9)

Toddler Storytime (Jan.9 @ 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., Live Oak Library, 4153 E. Live Oak Ave.) Bring your toddler for a fun filled adventure. There are many activities to explore. Join the library for songs, fingerplays, stories, simple art activities and play time.

Your toddler will have a blast. For more information please call (626) 4468803.

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Tuesday (Jan. 10) Forum on Pasadena City and PUSD Candidates (Jan.10 @ 6:30 p.m., PCC Creveling Lounge, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd.) The political New Year in Pasadena starts when candidates for both the Pasadena City Council and Pasadena Unified School District state their cases in the first candidate forum. The event, sponsored by ACT - the Pasadena based non-partisan political action organization - will take place at Pasadena City College, Creveling Lounge which is in the Campus Center-Cafeteria Building CC. -PASADENA Wednesday (Jan. 11)

Paint Night for Adults (Jan.11 @ 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Temple City Library, 5939 Golden West Ave.) Come relax and create an inspired painting from an example portrait, or your own imagination. General techniques and books will be provided, but only as suggestions. Let your imagination lead at the library. All materials will be provided and all skill levels are welcome. Light refreshments will also be provided. This program is for adults.

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Wednesday Night Ballroom and Swing (Jan.11 @ 7 p.m., The Rose at Paseo Colorado, 300 E. Colorado Blvd. #101) Dance away your mid-week blues with an exciting night of both ballroom and swing. Join The Rose at Paseo Colorado for a Basics of Ballroom group class, then ballroom dancing.

You’ll enjoy all styles of ballroom dance, from the jazzy foxtrot and the iconic tango to the sassy salsa and fun cha cha! Then dance the night away to live music provided

by Five Got Rhythm. The band plays from 8 p.m. until midnight. Enjoy dancing, dinner and cocktails without ever having to leave.

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Illuminate Your Spirit at Enchanted: Forest of Lights

By Vanessa Quintanilla

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ights reflected off of the Descanso Gardens mountainside as I approached the entrance of Enchanted: Forest of Lights. In almost total darkness, you’d be surprised as to how much can be seen in all directions. The iridescent lights reminded me of fairylike magic, welcoming my arrival. The light fog that resided within the forest added to the enchantment of my experience there.

Once inside the Gardens, I found the staff to be extremely approachable and friendly. They were prompt about guiding visitors in the right direction, but also gave spectators the time and space to participate with the light displays that were interactive. Although very few street lamps were present, enough light and assistance was available to elude issues that could have ailed the event. Scattered showers made appearances at the Descanso Gardens, but with proper outerwear and my umbrella, the rain wasn’t enough to send me, or other visitors, home. The paved

January is very much a part of winter. And since we SoCal natives aren’t used to the frigid temperatures of the mountains, plan to dress warmly for this nighttime event.

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and spacious walkways allowed for great mobility for all guests during the milelong stroll.

Flower power, Rainbow Sycamores, Lightwave Lake, Symphony of Oaks, Fantasy Forest, Luminous Lawn, Ancient Forest and Garden of Good Fortune; of these eight areas within Enchanted, my favorite was the Garden of Good Fortune. The way the red lanterns glowed and reflected off of the water was magical. I was able to feel the good fortune there. A woman who passed by me said, “I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this place before!”

Bring the kids, or simply bring out the kid in your-

self and hop onto the round tiles on the open field.

Watch the circles illuminate on the command of your step. Want to create music?

Step on the tiles that hug the trees at the Symphony of Oaks.

In Ancient Forest, powerful hues of magenta, blue, green and some tangerine created another level of life to the already-living plants and trees. One man described an area of Enchanted as, “feeling like being in the movie, Avatar.” It was definitely a sight to see.

Before entering the Gardens or deciding to leave for the night, visit the gift shop. And if you feel an alco-

holic beverage will give you a boost of warmth in the cold temperature, visit the mixologist at the beverage bar. Guests are welcomed to take their souvenirs and drinks into the Gardens!

However, if you would rather cozy up in front of a warm fire with some hot chocolate and snacks, visit Lakeside Brews inside the Gardens.

January is very much a part of winter. And since we SoCal natives aren’t used to the frigid temperatures of the mountains, plan to dress warmly for this nighttime event. This means layer up, wear proper shoes, and bring an umbrella if rain is in the forecast.

Located about 15 minutes north of Pasadena, the Descanso Gardens is in the city of La Cañada Flintridge, and very easy to find.

The Descanso Gardens is open almost year round, but Enchanted: Forest of Lights will only remain open till Jan. 8. To plan your visit, check out the Descanso Gardens website.

WATCH VIDEO of enchanted Gardens on our website!

‘The Martin Archives’

A scrapbook of treasures from the world's foremost acoustic guitar maker

By Terry Miller

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hile some guitar makers predate the advent of the business computer, C.F. Martin & Co. predates the typewriter, electric lights, and even the steam locomotive. It would take an extraordinary book to unlock nearly 200 years of guitar making history, and The Martin Archives: A Scrapbook of Treasures from the World's Foremost Acoustic Guitar by Jim Washburn with Dick Boak (November 2016, Hal Leonard Books, $45) is all that and more.

When my review copy arrived, I was stunned not only by the beauty and creativeness of the contents but speechless (which is rare) about the presentation …really a fantastic coffee table ‘scrapbook’ devoted to the rare history of unquestionably the finest acoustic guitars ever made.

This book is definitely ‘major drool worthy’ in my

opinion. The photos, historic and otherwise rivet the reader and make one want to rush to the nearest Sam Ash and buy Eric Clapton’s 1939 Martin for a mere $791,500… if it were available (which is not. My bank account will be happy about that) “It's fair to say that guitars are not yet as robust an asset class as traditional stocks and bonds. When the availability of liquidity dried up in the mid-1980s, the price of guitars took the best part of a decade to recover, then it stalled again with the dotcom bust, and it is only recently on a roll after the 2008 financial crisis. Though it must also be said that when the market is rolling, wisely investing in guitars offers far greater returns than anything you'll get in the stock market. Our musical heritage is again a driving factor, and the new wave of money brought by the rise of the Internet has created a new class of investor with a differ-

ent set of tastes and values,” News Atlas.com said recently.

The Martin Archives is a unique inside look into Martin's reign as America's oldest and most revered guitar maker, viewed through a selection of images, documents, and reproduced artifacts chosen from some 700,000 items the company has amassed over nearly two centuries. Many of these have lain unseen in the Martin's attic or vault for generations. From the concert halls of the pre-Civil War United States to the Grand Ole Opry stage to Woodstock, Coachella, and beyond, Martin's instruments have been on hand to give voice to the human spirit.

The Martin Archives offers insights into those instruments and the persons who made them, as well as the times the Martins lived through. And, beyond what can be found on its pages, The Martin Archives also contains pockets with reproductions

of illuminating bits of its history, including old company records, letters from stars such as Gene Autry and Jimmie Rodgers, the purchase order for the first D-45 guitar, a handwritten history of the company on its 100th birthday by Frank Henry Martin, and other palpable delights.

In his preface, Martin Museum Director Dick Boak writes, 'As you flip through the pages of this book, realize that you are taking a rare peak into the highlights, of Martin's evolutionary position within and influence upon American musical culture."

The history of C.F. Martin & Co. spans nearly two centuries and more that 2 million guitars. Few companies have been around this along and fewer still had the foresight to carefully preserve their history as Martin has. The Martin Archives is a glimpse into that history and a book no acoustic guitar enthusiast will want to be without.

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Fatal Traffic Collision On Sunday, at about 4:39 a.m., Fire and Police Department personnel responded to the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Washington Boulevard regarding a report of an injury traffic collision. Investigation revealed that the victim (57 year-old Altadena resident) was riding a motorcycle south on Fair Oaks Avenue when the suspect vehicle turned left in front of him.

The victim collided with the suspect vehicle and was

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Financial Credit Union, and City of Pasadena. There will be great photo and TV opportunity to have fun and celebrate a lesser-known achievement in Pasadena.

Pie ‘n Burger truck will be available. 20 percent of the proceeds from sale of cheeseburgers (and more) support Pasadena Ronald McDonald House. For more information, contact Paul Little, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pasade-

ejected from the motorcycle.

He sustained life threatening injury. The victim was transported by Fire Department personnel to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The suspect was identified as 42 year-old Pasadena resident Shawn Antonio. Antonio was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and was arrested for gross vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI. The investigation of the

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collision is being conducted by the Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team. The identity of the victim is currently being withheld pending positive identification and family notification. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has information regarding the incident is encouraged to call Traffic Section Lieutenant Diego Torres at (626) 744-7159 or the Watch Commander at (626) 744-4620.

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Civil rights attorneys Skip Hickambottom and Dale Gronemeier, who are prosecuting the NAACP lawsuit, announced today that two of the four major reforms that police reform activists have advocated will be addressed by changes to the PD policy released to them yesterday by City Manager Steve Mermell.

The PD policy 450.12 concerning public release of body worn camera video is reversing the prior policy’s tilt against release to a policy favoring public disclosure. The old policy stated that audio/video recording were “investigative materials” which, under the California Public Records Act, would have made them exempt from disclosure; the NAACP lawsuit sought to invalidate that provision as inconsistent with the 2016 City of Eureka v. Superior Court case.

The “investigative materials” language is deleted from the new policy and replaced with a policy favoring disclosure except for specified exemptions through the following language:

The Pasadena Police Department will endeavor to release BWC recordings to the greatest extent possible unless disclosure would: A. endanger the safety of a witness or another person involved in the investigation, B. jeopardize the successful completion of an investigation or C. violate local, state, and/or federal laws, including but not limited to, the right of privacy, D. or involves other mitigating circumstances such as potential civil litigation.

The second reform in the new policy is the addition of a section prohibiting use of body worn cameras for political surveillance.

The new section 460.6.1 entitled “First Amendment Activity” provides the following: Members shall not use the BWC devices to record individuals who are engaged in peaceful protest or First Amendment protected speech or activities; unless the officer believes a violation of criminal law is occurring, may occur, of if the officer has direct inter-

action with the participant or third party to the event.

Hickambottom, who is also a member of the local NAACP Executive Committee, praised City Manager Steve Mermell and Mayor Terry Tornek “for listening to the voices of the citizenry and improving the body worn camera policy. The tilt towards greater video disclosure and prohibiting political surveillance are important changes that they have stepped forward to implement.

However, the exceptions to public disclosure of body worn camera video are still too broad; for example, practically every police killing involves a civil lawsuit for wrongful death, so the exception for potential civil litigation is untenable.

Experience shows that trying to suppress video recordings of shootings puts the police in a losing position because the public will not stand for it; suppression just gives the police a black eye. The Pasadena PD would be better served by eliminating that exception.”

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Arcadia High School—began their five mile trek down Colorado Blvd. shortly after the massive Stealth bomber flew low (due to cloud cover) indicating the traditional beginning of the parade.

Recently, The Tournament of Roses announced the 24 floats awarded official honors in the 128th Rose Parade presented by Honda. These awards recognize excellence in a variety of categories and

24 Floats Honored specifications.

The 2017 Rose Parade float award-winners are (alphabetically): 1. Northwestern Mutual 2. La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association 3. Netflix 4. 24 Hour Fitness 5. Western Asset Management Company 6. Lucy Pet 7. BDK, A Singpoli Affili-

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8. Downey Rose Float Association 9. Downey Rose Float Association 10. Farmers Insurance 11. China Airlines 12. The UPS Store, Inc. 13. Union Bank and The American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate 14. AIDS Healthcare Foundation 15. Sierra Madre Rose

Float Association 16. RAGÚ Pasta Sauce 17. American Armenian Rose Float Association 18. The Bachelor 19. Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc. 20. Rotary Rose Parade Float Committee, Inc. 21. Dole Packaged Foods 22. Donate Life 23. Trader Joe’s 24. Torrance Rose Float Association

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Two Dental Assisting Faculty Named to National Boards

By Alex Boekelheide Two members of PCC's dental assisting faculty have been named to positions on the boards of national organizations.

The Dental Assisting National Board has elected Denise Romero, an associate professor of dental assisting at PCC, as the Secretary-Treasurer of its Board of Directors. Lori Gagliardi, dental assisting program director and a professor in the program, has been elected to the Dental Auxiliary Learning and Education Foundation Board of Trustees.

The Dental Assisting National Board was founded in 1948 and is the national certification board for dental assistants. More than 37,000 dental assistants are currently board-certified nationwide. The Dental Auxiliary Learning and Education Foundation, founded in 2010 as an affiliate of the Dental Assisting National Board, offers interactive online educational courses and resources to advance the dental team and prepare dental auxiliaries for board certification.

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vice at PCC, Romero consults with dental offices, teaching an eight-hour infection control course and two-hour Dental Practice Act course.

In addition, Ms. Romero has 17 years of clinical experience and has worked in a variety of settings, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and orthodontics.

Romero is active in her professional associations, including the American Dental Assistants Association and the Board of Directors for the California Association of Dental Assisting Teachers.

Dr. Gagliardi has been an educator in both dental assisting and dental hygiene for more than 25 years and has worked in the field of dentistry since 1977. She is

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an author and contributor to textbooks, articles and other publications.

As an active member of the dental community, Dr. Gagliardi has served in multiple roles at the local and national levels. She most recently served as chair and commissioner on the Commission on Dental Accreditation Dental Assisting Review Committee for six years. She is on the board of the California Association of Dental Assisting Teachers. And she is also a member of the American Dental Assistants Association; American Dental Education Association; American Dental Hygienists’ Association; and Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention.

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Dr. Brad Miller, D.C. Accepted for Exceptional Performance

By Emily G. Peters

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eat, breath and movement: Santa Anita Hot Yoga Studio combines all three to intensify the benefits of traditional yoga.

The blend allows yoga students to stretch further, plank longer and grow stronger with a little help from extra-warm muscles.

It all began in 2010 when Kayla Stra, a professional Thoroughbred jockey from Australia, discovered hot yoga as a way to relieve the toll that horseracing took on her body. Though relocating to Arcadia made sense for racing, access to hot yoga was another story.

“I just couldn’t find any studios in the area,” said Stra, who ultimately decided to found her own. By 2014, she completed construction, secured her certification as a yoga instructor and opened Arcadia’s first hot yoga studio.

The studio classes span a range of experience levels regardless of age or gender.

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and relaxed, “Yoga Sculpt” incorporates weights to really get you sweating and some classes even take place by candlelight. Stra’s well-trained staff is as diverse as her class offerings, with instructors hailing from Turkey, Austria, Korea, France, the Philippines and the US. Stra has also carried her love of hot yoga overseas, establishing a studio in her hometown of Aldinga Beach, Australia to improve

the health of her mother.

Its successful open is a testament to her mother’s memory and Stra’s belief in yoga’s ability to alleviate pain and stress. “My staff is from all over the world, and they’ve expressed interest in helping others by teaching yoga back home,” said Stra. “I’d love to open studios around the world; not just in big cities, but anywhere we can bring light to others.”

That sharing mental-

ity has shaped Santa Anita Hot Yoga Studio’s collaborate with Arcadia’s Natural Selection Healthy Grill, providing nutritious organic juices to students to refuel after workouts. The studio also offers weekly yoga classes for kids at neighboring Arcadia Rock Climbing gym. “Parents can join their kids, take some time to rock climb or head to our studio for an adult’s yoga class, knowing their kids are taken care of,” said Stra.

Though other hot yoga studios are cropping up nearby, Stra sees them as community instead of competition. To equip the next generation of yoga instructors, Stra and her team offer a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification course for aspiring yoga teachers.

Classes cover everything from training techniques to the business side of yoga to prepare students for success as instructors.

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Recognized as 2016 AIOC’s 10 best in California for client satisfaction The American Institute of Chiropractors has recognized the exceptional performance of California's Chiropractor Dr. Brad Miller, D.C. as 2016 10 Best Chiropractors for Client Satisfaction.

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eganuary, also called Vegan January is not just a catchy phrase, but also an important concept to kick start the year in a healthy, cruelty free and environmentally conscious way. I promise if you give Veganism a 30-day trial run, you’re going to be a happier and healthier version of yourself. Which is worth the risk, right? 12% of millennials are already meat-free, which is a large percentage compared to the 4% of their baby boomer parents. Many young people are ahead of the curve, and if that’s you, I applaud you.

But I’m here to encourage the rest of you to learn the facts because I think you’ll open your mind up when you know the truth. Eating plant-based foods aren’t just for hippies anymore, high profile celebrities such as Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Ellen Degeneres, Alicia Silverstone, Ariana Grande, Joaquin Phoenix, Stevie Wonder, Pamela Anderson and Al Gore have all jumped on board too. Al Gore, you ask? Yes, the meat industry is the largest contributor to global warming. In just one month, the benefits you will reap are clear skin, weight loss, better athletic performance, healthier heart, fuller hair and reduced allergies. Not to mention, you’ll reduce Co2 emissions, deforestation and save 600 gallons of water per day, according to

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Now, I know what you’re thinking… “I could never give up meat! I don’t want to eat soggy tofu and broccoli for the month” and I think you’ll be surprised at just how far vegan food has come. You can enjoy mock meats of every variety and even dive into a burger that bleeds like steak. These alternatives are not only tasty, but better for your waistline, preventing diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

Plant-based means you won’t be consuming any animal products. Not a pro at deciphering labels? Don’t worry, you’ll pick it up in not time. There are plenty of resources to let you know what’s vegan and what isn’t.

Use any basic vegan grocery list to get started and a wide variety of recipes to cook up

creative concoctions. When eating out, make sure you know the plant-based goto’s at your favorite spots.

Like to read, gals? I’d recommend Skinny Bitch for a no-nonsense guide to getting started. Everyone else, do yourself a favor and head to Netflix to binge on Cowspiracy, Food Matters, Bill Clinton, Forks Over Knives and Earthlings while binging on some plant-based burgers!

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Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn said it best, “Some people think the plant-based, wholefoods diet is extreme. Half a million people a year will have their chests opened up and a vein taken from their leg and sewn onto their coronary artery. Some people would call that extreme.”

Keep it simple and eat vegan.

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Dining Delights: Sharky’s Meal Is the Real Deal

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harky’s Woodfired Mexican Grill (841 Cordova St., Pasadena) is a healthy fast food chain that serves a variety of mouthwatering Mexican style dishes. In addition, they provide organic and wholesome ingredients to help make every dish taste fresh and flavorful. When walking through the main entrance of Sharky’s, the first thing you’ll see is the ordering counter. As for the environment, the set up is the standard booth and tables with a salsa bar near the side entrance.

After reviewing the menu, I decided to order one of their stone fired pizza’s and their Nachos Grande, which is labeled under their favorites.

The employees were very accommodating when I asked to add organic black beans to my Mexican style pizza. In addition, their service was quick and friendly which made the

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experience more enjoyable.

The pizza that I ordered was the Spicy 4 Cheese with black beans. Visually, the pizza looked very unique because it wasn’t your typical cheese, sauce, and bread. The crust was a jalapeno-cilantro tortilla topped with tomatillo cheese sauce, tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, and sour cream. When biting into the pizza, I really enjoyed a nice crunch from the tortilla crust. The jalapeno crust added some heat to the pizza and blended well with the fresh ingredients. My reason for adding black beans to the pizza was for the additional protein, which helped give it a distinctive flavor.

In addition, I ordered the Nachos Grande, which came promptly with the pizza.

When the Nachos arrived, I immediately noticed the size of the meal. It was big enough to serve two people. I definitely underestimated the label

of grande. Visually, this meal was very colorful. The nachos were layered with four cheeses, organic beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and jalapeños. When biting into the meal, a burst of flavor immediately hit my mouth. The sour cream and guacamole enhanced the blend of cheeses and crispiness of the warm tortilla chip. The pico de gallo added a clean refreshing taste to the nachos. I would suggest if you’r not a fan of spicy food, you order this meal without the jalapenos. I felt the spiciness from the jalapenos took away from the taste of the meal.

Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Sharky’s. Aside from the friendly service, the meals were delicious and fairly priced. I would definitely come back again and explore other dishes. In my opinion, my rating would be four out of five stars.

How to Change Your Lazy Day the Right Way

By Jordan Yassine

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aziness is something that we all struggle against daily. As the old adage goes, “You are your own worst enemy.”

Society has taught us that we have only ourselves to blame. It’s our fault that we’ve let the dishes pile up, use the elevator instead of the stairs, or choose fast food over making a healthy meal.

There’s something inside that keeps us from doing the right thing. And we need to overcome it. If this sounds like you, you’re actually not at fault. According to behavioral science, your laziness is a result of those around you: Society is to blame.

To get a better understanding, there are two ideas that we need to grasp. The first is that every behavior has an incentive. Whether we’re talking to a friend, driving to the store, or brushing our teeth, there’s always something to be gained. The greater the gains from our behaviors, the more likely we are to do them. At the same time, behavior requires effort. This is the second idea. The more effort it takes to do something, the less likely we are to do it. Numerous studies in the Journal of Experimental Analysis of Behavior have looked at how effort and incentives interact. It’s human

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nature to choose behaviors with the least effort and highest rewards.

This is what laziness is all about. We take the “lazy way out” because it’s less demanding. For example, you chose fast food over making a healthy lunch because of convenience. You worked less, and had a tastier meal.

To become ‘unlazy’, you would have to change the situation. Meaning, the “lazy way out” should be less convenient.

So in changing your eating habits, you’ve decided to stop carrying cash. Now you have to visit a bank before you can buy fast food. This makes it less convenient.

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spice up your healthy lunch.

Suddenly, eating healthy has become more rewarding. You’ve changed the situation.

Unfortunately, society is our worst enemy when it comes to laziness. With all of today’s advancements, being lazy is becoming easier every day. Our world is gradually becoming more convenient. With a click of a button we can now do things that once required preplanning. So we’re facing an uphill battle. However, all this means is we need to become more creative. It’s a matter of reversing that lazy situation. Making ‘convenient’ into ‘inconvenient’ for you.

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of those two-seat propeller planes. We were supposed to hoe their weeds in exchange for the ride. The pilot strapped the both of us in the second bucket seat. We wore goggles and leather helmets. We could barely see above the seat but we flew over my house and I saw my mother watering her gladioli. I asked the pilot to do some loops for my mother and he did do some zigzag moves.” At dinner that night, Yosh’s mother remarked on a “bakatare (moron) on a crazy plane” that almost crashed while she was watering. Yosh decided not to share that it was him in that crazy plane.

Yosh said he is sorry that they never went back to finish the weeds at the airport.

Yosh said that he is also sorry for other prankster deeds of his youth. The boys would roll metal trash cans from the hills of Scenic Drive.

They once let the air out of a car parked on the street.

When the police rolled by, three of them hid behind a low wall near the orange groves but the fourth boy – unaware of the cops – was nabbed, but “he never ratted on us.”

Yosh didn’t feel much racial discrimination in those days except for a few occasions. “Once we were shooting pepper seeds at each other through hollow plant stems.

When one of our friends’ mother called us in to have some refreshments, I was last and when I got to the back door, it was locked. I knocked and waited a long time. I came to realize no one was going to let me in.” Another time, he went swimming with Tosh Asano to the Monrovia pool.

People of color were restricted to only swim on Mondays before the pool was cleaned, but this was not a Monday. “I didn’t know Japanese could swim on other days but Tosh’s father had a store on Myrtle and Tosh said it was no problem. I was nervous.” Yosh had been in the same class at Santa Fe Elementary with long time Monrovian resident, Tosh 1

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Arcadia City Hall Council Chamber, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, the Arcadia City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of a resolution establishing and/or adjusting various fees for City services.

At said time and place an opportunity will be afforded all those interested and the public in general to be heard. All persons are hereby advised that should any person desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to the above matters and this public hearing, such person may be limited to raising only those issues and objections raised by such person or other persons at or prior to the time of the public hearing.

A cost report showing the basis for the proposed fees will be available for review by the public at the City Clerk’s Office ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. For further information regarding the proposed fees, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 during normal business hours, which are Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on alternate Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when such special services are needed.

This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting.

All persons are invited to appear and provide testimony at the public hearing. In addition, all persons are invited to provide written and other evidence at or prior to the public hearing. You may view the City Council agenda and the documents on the City’s website at www.arcadiaca.gov beginning January 12, 2017.

mine what Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs the City of Arcadia should undertake for Fiscal Year 2017-2018.

For Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the City of Arcadia will receive approximately $300,563.00 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Any activities undertaken with CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate-income residents, aid in the prevention/elimination of blight or substandard housing, or improve disabled accessibility.

A maximum of 15% of the CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 20172018 may be used for public services such as senior citizen assistance or meals programs. The remainder must be used for programs related to community enhancements for low- and moderate-income residents; i.e., housing rehabilitation programs, neighborhood development programs, or retrofitting of facilities to comply with federal disabled accessibility (ADA) requirements.

At said time and place an opportunity will be afforded to all those interested and the public in general to be heard. All persons are hereby advised that should any person desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Arcadia City Council with respect to the above matters and this public hearing, such person may be limited to raising only those issues and objections raised by such person or other persons at or prior to the time of the public hearing.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) persons with a disability who require a disability-related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, may request such modification or accommodation from the Arcadia City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.

All persons are invited to appear and provide testimony at the public hearing. In addition, all persons are invited to provide written and other evidence at or prior to the public hearing. You may view the Arcadia City Council agenda and the documents on the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Further information regarding the use of CDBG funds is available at the Arcadia Development Services Department located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California. If you have questions, please contact Jim Kasama at (626) 574-5423 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday; and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on alternate Fridays. Arcadia City Hall will be closed on Friday, January 6, 2017.

City of Arcadia – Development Services Department Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Publish January 5, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY

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Asano. They were “Tosh and Yosh.”

On Dec. 7 – Pearl Harbor day, the Kuromiyas had a preplanned engagement party for their elder son. The new bride stayed with the family when they were evacuated to Pomona Fairgrounds and then to Heart Mountain concentration camp in Wyoming. Yosh was a member of the Fair Play Committee of Wyoming, a group of Japanese American draft resistors. Yosh said, “It was a very personal decision for me as it was my name was on that draft notice. As an American citizen, I was insulted by what my government did to us.”

Yosh spent his 21st birthday in the Cheyenne County Jail where conditions were substandard as it was not set up for so many detainees.

After two years at McNeil Island Federal Penitentiary, Yosh returned to the Pasadena area and started as a gardener before becoming a landscape architect.

Yosh said, “It is my parents’ generation of Japanese Issei pioneers that should get more attention. They are the ones who worked so hard to build the life for my generation and subsequent generations” – and for communities like Monrovia.

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mmediately after their win against Glendale, the Apaches presented Eden Hardy with chocolate milk and balloons, not to thank her for her performance, but to celebrate her seventeenth birthday. Luckily for her, she had plenty to celebrate during the match, as well.

Getting two goals and an assist from Hardy (23), the Arcadia Apaches (8-3-1) beat the visiting Glendale Nitros (3-4), 6-2, Tuesday afternoon at Salter Stadium. Senior Campbell Dopke (14) also recorded two goals and an assist, extending a 2-0 lead in the 17th minute with a hard shot to the top left corner of the goal.

“I saw I was in the eighteen [yard box], so I thought I might as well take a shot,” said Dopke. Hardy added her first goal fourteen minutes later dribbling through traffic in the box, and shooting across her body to the bottom left corner. “[We succeeded] moving off the ball and passing. We were finding open balls, and communication was really on today,” said Hardy while trying to balance balloons, empty milk cups, and a birthday poster a teammate gave her.

A goal from Glendale sophomore Meenelly Banoian (17) cut the score to 2-1 in the 27th minute, but a connection from Hardy to Dopke gave Arcadia a three-goal lead right before halftime. The Nitros scored once more on Banoian’s penalty kick in the 60th SEE NEXT PAGE

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minute, but the Apaches added two more to secure their third league win.

Arcadia hogged possession thanks to defensive pressure and effective passes forward, especially from senior Sarah Guiterrez

(2) and junior Serena Rosas (21).

“They were all basically just catching in the middle,” said Rosas, “so all we had to do was pass it to the outside. We have speed on the outside.” Coach Ryen Piszyk said his team has focused on posses-

sion throughout the season. “We like to have the ball. Our philosophy is that if we have the ball, the other team can’t score.”

Senior Hannah Mushisky (11) opened the scoring in the eleventh minute off a pass from

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Dopke, and first-year Theresa Gardner sparked the final goal off a long throw-in that wouldn’t have counted had it not been for a failed clearance that sent the ball to the back of the net. “I really like how they fought,” said Piszyk of

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SIERRA MADRE

$879,000

Exclusive Listing! This beautiful home has been extensively remodeled and rebuilt. Features 1,261 sq.ft. living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, indoor laundry area. Recessed lighting.

Remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances and lots of counter and cabinet space. Master bedroom suite, double sinks in bath with French doors leading to a refreshing deck. Spacious front and back yards with drought tolerant planting. Two car detached garage has storage space.

Call Andy 626-921-5621 (W209)

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SAN GABRIEL

$878,000

New two story home with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Living room with fireplace, dining room with built in buffet, family room, breakfast nook. Kitchen with marble like counter top, 2nd floor has master suite. Bamboo flooring throughout. Dual paned windows, new plumbing, electrical. New 2 car garage, driveway, fence and landscape. (R1222) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

SHERMAN OAKS

$799,900

Features a Gorgeous Home!!! 4 beds and 2 remodeled baths, huge family room with cathedral ceilings, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, masonry fireplace, and sliding glass doors that open out to patio and back yard with drought-tolerant plants, fruit trees and a big shed. Recessed lighting or ceiling fans and plantation shutters or venetian blinds in every room.

Granite counters in kitchen with reverse osmosis water filtration system, plentiful cabinet space and cozy dining nook. Remote-controlled electric iron gate, 2-car detached garage.Double-pane windows throughout, central AC/heat. Call Theresa Spurney 626-233-0432. (T5845)

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Units in Monrovia two story with 1 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs unit. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath downstairs. Four car garage for car enthusiasts or person who needs workspace and separate workshop that could house 2 cars. Close to Old Town.

(P323)

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RANCHO CUCAMONGA

$768,000

Rancho Cucamonga two story with mountain & valley views. Custom Italian tile flooring, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 fireplaces, big bonus room, gourmet kitchen with island, formal living/dining rooms, large family room, laundry/utility room, master suite with fireplace walk in closet, balcony. Patio, landscaped yard, 3 car attached garage. (B12248)

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NORTH EL MONTE

$748,000

Two Story New Custom Home. You will love the Top Quality Architectural Design. This home offers Huge Living room, Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Top of the line Kitchen w/granite counters, center island and granite floors. 4 bedrooms includes Two Master Suites 1 with Jacuzzi Tub and walk in closets. 3 car garage.(R11640) Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233

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LOS ANGELES

$738,000

Excellent opportunity to own this one of a kind hard to find, duplex corner lot built in 2004, each unit has 4 bedroom 2 bath. Just a few minutes from down town LA, ideal for someone who wants live in one and rent the one. Call Brendan Ranurez 626-353-2233. (W1803) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC 626-445-0123

MONROVIA

$708,000

Nestled in the highly sought after area of North Monrovia! Featuring spectacular mountain views. Built in 1990, 2,079 square foot PUD property. 3 bedrooms with a 4th bedroom option included in the downstairs office/den and 3 baths. Large living room and a contemporary gas fireplace; formal dining room; gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite countertop, new appliances; a spacious master suite with double sinks, oversized tub. The backyard is perfect for family barbeques and entertaining featuring a spectacular Koi pond with mature koi and waterfall. The home has been well maintained and is in great shape! This complex is extremely quiet with low HOA. Call German Ghibaudo 909-215-3180. (W428) Century 21 Ludecke Inc www.c21ludecke. com (626)445-0123

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MONROVIA

$599,000

Excellent opportunity to own 2 units on a lot in a great area of Monrovia. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home with studio apartment off the detached garage. Close to shopping, restaurants, transportation, library and beautiful downtown Monrovia. Home and studio are in need of repairs. Great investment. (P602) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

COVINA

$460,000

Traditional home situated on a quaint cul-de-sac street with living room, fireplace, spacious kitchen, marble counters, open floor plan offering a view of the backyard and swimming pool. Two bedrooms with Jack and Jill bathrooms tucked away from the other bedroom.

RV parking with a drain. Multi-zone a/c with two controllers. Bonus room with fireplace, ductless air conditioning. Hardwood flooring throughout. Laundry area. Two car attached garage. G264) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451

GLENDORA

$530,000

Charming Glendora home with an open floor plan is turnkey and ready to move in. There is ample space for entertaining indoors and outdoors.

Some of the many features include planked hardwood floors with 5 inch base molding, carpeted bedrooms, granite counter tops in kitchen with ample storage, cabinets and counter space. Three bedrooms, 2 baths.

French doors open to spacious backyard with covered patio, BBQ area and fruit trees. Attached garage with laundry hookups. (B1430)

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FONTANA

$369,000

This is truly and entertainment home. Adjacent to the property is a storage/office room, and the other side is another room.The kitchen is newly painted with new lighting fixtures next to huge laundry room.

The living room is bright with huge picture window from top to bottom.Master suite has a fireplace, and a master bath with an oversize Jacuzzi bath tub.Central air and heating.Call Maureen Twyman (626)216-7353. (M6221)

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EASTVALE

$510,800

Gorgeous 2 Story Beautiful Family Home !!! 5 bedroom and 3 baths (4 up 1 down). 3,168 Building SQFT, and lot area: 6,534 SQFT. Kitchen flows comfortably into the 2nd family room where you’ll find a cozy fireplace with built-in seating at the hearth. Formal Dining Area distinguished by classic chandelier which flows elegantly into the 1st Family Room Area. Utility/ Wash Room with hook-ups Loft Area-could be used as office or sitting/reading area. Low Maintenance manicured landscaping with adult trees and shrubs, Automatic Sprinklers, Attached 3-car garage Call Yolanda Padilla 323-770-7626. (T7183)

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HARPER LAKE

$30,600

Usable 33.28 ac vacant land not to far from the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near the city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 40 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property sold as is. Bring your clients or investors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (H0) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123

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MONROVIA

$29,000

Fine Stationary & Gifts. Perfect business for an owner operator that loves design work for events and special occasions. Located in downtown Monrovia near north end of the strip. This is a high traffic retail street that have regular street fairs and parades.(M401)

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$499,000

Charming side by side duplex located in Angelino Heights adjacent to Dodger Stadium, one block east of Echo Park, and walking distance to numerous shops and restaurants. Easy to access to free way 101 & 110. Call Florence Lee 626-228-6497. (M926)