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Methodist Hospital’s Annual Mardi Gras Celebration Methodist Hospital Foundation’s 22nd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration is coming to Arcadia on Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. at Sirona’s in Santa Anita Park with proceeds supporting digital mammography services at Methodist Hospital. “Mardi Gras is a fun and lively celebration enjoyed by community leaders, physicians, local businesses, and community members for the past 22 years,” said Sherry Wang, event co-chair and former chair of the Methodist Hospital Foundation. “Over time, the event has evolved into a significant fundraising endeavor and has grown in attendance each year.” Co-chairing the event with Ms. Wang are Mary Bigley and Erica Cornejo. Guests enjoy delicious food provided by a variety of top San Gabriel Valley restaurants, as well as libations, a festive parade, crazy
costumes, plenty of dancing, live music, an exciting silent auction, mysterious raffle boxes, and a few surprises, all for a great cause. As they did last year, The 80z All Stars, a premier 1980s California tribute band, will provide entertainment for the fun-filled event. Mardi Gras will also honor and crown Dr. Stephen and Patty Soldo as “King and Queen of Mardi Gras 2017” for their longtime dedication to Methodist Hospital. They have given generously of their time and resources and the hospital is fortunate to be able to acknowledge their many years of service to the community. The Methodist Hospital Foundation considers part of its mission to include providing comprehensive breast care. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among American women with about one in
eight women developing invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. In order to continue that mission, it is important to upgrade the hospital’s diagnostic mammography services and proceeds from Mardi Gras will further this effort. While Methodist Hospital continues to offer breast surgery and reconstructive surgery to patients, the hospital plans to acquire digital mammography – the most advanced technology available – which will enable the hospital and our radiologists to provide the community with the best possible diagnostic breast care services. Tickets to Mardi Gras are $125 and a portion of this cost is tax deductible. To purchase Mardi Gras tickets and explore sponsorship opportunities, go to www.methodisthospital. org/mardigras.
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meeting on Feb. 7, City Manager Dominic Lazzaretto presented a report on this subject which the council went over publically. The councilmembers, in addition to being long-time Arcadia residents, know well the nature of coyotes as per the discussion at the meeting. City Manager Lazzaretto, the author of the report, admitted that the use of snare trapping was not the most humane way to deal with the situation. Due to the physical pain and California law, such captures would lead the coyotes to their imminent euthanization. While not slated for a vote, direction in regard to the coyotes became action. An appropriation of $20,000 was voted on in a last minute motion by Councilmember Roger Chandler, doubling the City Manager’s initial assessment of $10,000 for additional education and hiring a trapper. Despite conflicted feelings on the subject by the council, the motion was
passed unanimously. Arcadia resident Donna Selby said, ”I don’t know how they sleep at night… if they don’t know what to do yet, they need to spend more time thinking about it.” At the long city council meeting, a representative of the Pasadena humane society spoke out about the benefits of education and “coyote-proofing” homes as a deterrent. Mayor Beck, who had reservations about the vote, said in an email to Beacon Media News, “I don’t think trapping will work and it’s inhumane ... We have lost 3 ‘house’ cats that we let out briefly in our backyard during the 32 years we have lived in our home. The residents fear for safety is real and I want to find a solution.” According to a City Manager’s report, $15,000 was appropriated in the 2016/2017 fiscal year budget. This year, Arcadia instituted a three-pronged approach: mailers sent to each Arcadia residence on
how to deal with encounters with coyotes, 3,000 coyote whistles that were given away, as well as a public service campaign on television and social media. The additional appropriations will go to finding a trapper. Lange explained that, “the only people who will benefit from this plan are the trappers.” Mayor Beck is meeting with the Pasadena Humane Society on Feb. 16 to discuss the issue further, but would not give comment on the protest. Upon hearing this, Lange stated, “This is where coyotes live; we are obligated to live with them… They need to move quickly to halt this killing program.” One thing all parties agree on is more education for Acadia residents on coyotes. More comments by city councilmembers are expected to be made at the City Council meeting on Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. At the protest, PETA was collecting names and informing protesters of the meeting time.
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