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THE HISTORY OF MONROVIA DAY It all began in 1886
Monrovia Day early parade, circa 1910, reflected the spirit of the city’s founder, W. N. Monroe. This year’s parade will reflect the continuing pride residents feel for their beloved city and its annual celebration.
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imes and the scope of the celebrations have changed dramatically since that first day, when the initial lots went on sale in Monrovia to the present time when a four day celebration marks the observance of the founding. But the sense of belonging and the pride with which the parade is presented is ever evident with each passing year. “Well may we celebrate the day when the foundation was laid.” 1887: “Monrovia one year old on the 17th” News item read in the Monrovia Planet May, 1887.
Monrovia: Prepare for Wildfires Now Susan MOTANDER motander@yahoo.com
Monrovia Fire & Rescue urges everyone to begin preparing for the next wildfire… now. As the events of the past several months have illustrated, a tragic wildfire can strike at any time. In fact, Monrovia Firefighters responded to the 2017 wildfires that raged
throughout the State. Sadly, over 10,000 structures were lost in California during the past year. In December of 2017 there were two separate brush fires in Monrovia that were quickly brought under control due to a fast response, favorable weather conditions, and preparedSEE PREPARE PAGE 13
To commemorate the event, the “old settlers” were called together to the town hall on the evening of that day to talk over old times, speak of the advancement made during the town’s short career and spend a pleasant social time together. This was the beginning of Monrovia Day. W.N. Monroe has long been considered the ‘founder’ of the City and served as its first mayor. The Monrovia Choral Union sang “Monrovia Beloved.” Speaker of that evening was W.A. Pile, who commented “That the founding of a new community in a hitherto unsettled and unoc¬cupied section of the country was an event worthy of being celebrated at every re-curring anniversary.” SEE MONROVIA DAY PAGE 12
YET ANOTHER STARBUCKS HAS BEEN APPROVED MONROVIA Five coffee houses now help keep the city awake Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
Do we really need another Starbucks? Well, that depends on who you ask. The city and the caffeine connoisseurs want you to believe this is so. The news comes at a very controversial time in
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the Seattle coffee behemoth history. Recently, two black males were arrested in a Philadelphia Starbucks for using the bathroom. The two men were told restrooms were for paying SEE STARBUCKS PAGE 13
THE MONROVIA OLD TOWN REPORT Pam FITZPATRICK, Columnist pam@oldtownreport.com
I’ve been trying to remember when our Monrovia Street Fair first started. I think it was 26 years ago, maybe 27, but suffice to say, it’s been a long run. During those years the fair has seen many changes, in style, in management,
and in location. Over the years there was controversy, intrigue and lots of headaches for the City of Monrovia. I suspect all of the news and views have only strengthened the will of our guests to continue SEE OLD TOWN PAGE 12
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ongtime Pasadena resident and water wellness coach Jerry Robin cares about what goes into your body— and what winds up in the landfill. “I've been involved in the wellness industry for 22 years,” said Robin, a proponent of ionized water. “There’s water for sickness and water for wellness. Human beings are 70 percent water and if we're not drinking good water, we're not getting all the benefits.” Previously involved in
nutraceutical supplements for heart health, nine years ago Robin started drinking ionized himself and noticed differences in his health. He soon took it on as a campaign to introduce these potential benefits to others—but also saw collateral benefits for the environment. “Instead of using disposable plastic water bottles, I've got a stainless steel bottle I've used for five years with my ionized water—nothing could be more convenient,” he said. And while both ionized and bottled water are filtered, Robin thinks the problems with the plastic bottles go beyond waste. “The plastic is often
5K-10K runs and other made of differopportunities to educate ent phthalpeople about ionized ates, which alkaline water. are an endo“Bottled water is a crine disrupwaste of time, money and tor—they’ll natural resources—and screw up your can be detrimental to hormones,” your health,” said Robin. said Robin. “The environmental “As water is impact of getting away heated and from purchasing and cooled within discarding plastic water the plastic bottles is a benefit to water bottle, everyone.” it leeches that Pasadena resident and water wellness coach Jerry Learn more about content into Robin aims to end bottled water waste by promotRobin at www.stopthe water.” bottledwaterwaste.com Jerry Robin ing hydrogen-rich ionized water. - Courtesy photo | hydrogenwater@jerryhas been robin.com | 626-644-4239 promoting regularly gives presentabetter health since 1996, tions and demonstrations, and follow on Facebook @ helping people achieve and participates in health tyentpasadena and Twitter their wellness goals. He fairs and conferences, @pH_H20.
City of Arcadia is Requesting Bids for the City Facilities ADA Improvements Project The City of Arcadia will receive sealed bids for the City Facilities ADA Improvements Project. The Project, which includes, but is not limited to, sandblasting and striping parking lot layout to install additional ADA parking stalls, installation of curb ramps, installation of ADA concrete pathway and signs and also a partial remodel of the City Council Chambers which includes relocation of assembly seating and new dais access walkway with hand-
rails, must be completed within 15 working days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Bid Documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and submission of bids. Bids must be submitted to the Owner on the Owner’s Contract Bid Forms. Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents
only from the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ ENGINEERING DIVISION at the following address: 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. 910666021, (626) 574-5486. Please contact the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION for more information, including availability of Bid Documents and mailing costs. A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Walk will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.
‘KITTEN WEEK’ PREMIERES AT THE PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY Miniature tiger sharks are expected to make landfall in Pasadena this April as Kitten Season 2018 washes ashore. Every year, animal shelters around the country are flooded with young, homeless kittens during the spring and summer months. To help prepare for the arrival of thousands of young, orphaned kittens, the Pasadena Humane Society is launching “Kitten Week,” a week-long awareness and action campaign held April 23-29, to encourage community members to spay/ neuter adopt and get involved. “Kitten Week” events include: · Free Feline Spay/Neuter: From April 23-April 28, the
Pasadena Humane Society is offering free spay & neuter for cats and kittens.* Appointments available at pasadenahumane.org/snip. · 2 for 1 Cat Adoptions: During the week of April 23-April 29, adopt one cat, take a second one home with no additional adoption fee (kittens may be limited). View pets at pasadenahumane.org/cats. · Foster a Kitten: Join us on Wednesday, April 25 from 6 to 8pm for a special “foster only” volunteer orientation. RSVP at pasdenahumane.org/ volunteer. · Donation Drive: With thousands of young kittens about to pour through the doors, we need supplies to help care
for them. Donate an item off the shelter’s Amazon wishlist the entire month of April: http://a.co/iMFtNxy · Kitten Experience Giveaway: Donate an item off the shelter’s wishlist and be entered to win a kitten communal experience or a kitten nursery tour for you and three guests. Two grand prizes awarded. · Kids Program: On April 28, kids 8-12 can attend a special kitten-themed Animal Adventurers workshop from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Register at pasadenahumane.org/kids. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com
‘Monrovia Days’ is Coming Monrovia Days is the annual community birthday party where all Monrovians gather together to celebrate the talented youth and the Scholars and Champions from the Monrovia Unified School District. This year, they are extremely excited to share that the Monrovia Days celebration will be a threeday event held Friday, May 18, 2018 - Sunday, May 20, 2018. The City of Monrovia, Monrovia Unified School District, and Centre Stage have coordinated the following activities to celebrate: Parade to honor Scholars and Champions from the Monrovia Unified School District, performances by the youth, Famous Pie Eating Contest, live musical entertainment, beer garden, carnival food, games, and carnival rides. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Day 1: Friday, May 18th Community Festival - 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale 5:00 p.m. Community Festival Begins in Library Park Carnival Carnival Games Food Dunk Tank Beer Garden Live Entertainment 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Performances from
Monrovia Unified School District and Centre Stage 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bumptown - Motown Band Day 2: Saturday, May 19th - Parade, Community Festival, and More! 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. Commencement Ceremony 10:00 a.m. Parade 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale 11:00 a.m. Community Festival Begins in Library Park Performances from MUSD and Centre Stage Carnival Carnival Games Food Dunk Tank Beer Garden 5:00 p.m. Merengue Bakery Pie Eating Contest 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Hiatus - Top 40 Cover Band Day 3: Sunday, May 20th Community Festival - 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale 11:00 a.m. Community Festival Carnival Carnival Games Food Dunk Tank Beer Garden 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Community Bands, Citrus College Visual and Performing Arts Jazz Band, and Pop/Rock Groups 4:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Cold Duck - R&B Band
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Marshall Fundamental Showcases Award-Winning Civic Education Program Story and photos Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
Marshall Fundamental Secondary School hosted a recognition event on Friday, April 13, 2018, to highlight its civic learning program award. Marshall is a recipient of the high school level 2018 “Award of Excellence,” the highest honor in the annual Civic Learning Awards program sponsored by California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. The Chief Justice presented the Award of Excellence at the recognition event. “It’s refreshing to see how creative educators and motivated students learn about the power of democracy,” said Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye. “These courses and programs help motivate our leaders of tomorrow.” Marshall’s civic learning programs include the Innovation Project. Students study specific
California Supreme Court Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye speaks with students at Marshall last Friday morning.
problems that impact their daily lives, such as drought, transportation, and waste management. Using a project-based learning approach, they research the issues before
drafting plans, legislation, and grant proposals. Students then present their grant proposals to panels of industry professionals and policymakers, and get an in-depth
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look at the way local and regional public policies are developed. “Congratulations to the students of Marshall,” said Board of Education President Roy Boulg-
hourjian. “Marshall’s dynamic program is creating avenues for students to connect classroom learning with local, national, and global issues, and actively
engages them in having a positive impact on the world around them.” The statewide Civic Learning Awards program celebrates public schools’ efforts to engage students in civic learning. In addition to the Awards of Excellence, six other schools received Awards of Distinction and 65 received Awards of Merit. Winners were selected by a panel of experts based on the depth and breadth of their civic learning courses/clubs/programs. Award winning schools are recognized for engaging students in civic learning and identified as a model that can be replicated in other schools. “I’m thrilled that Marshall is getting recognition for this important program,” said Dr. Mark Anderson, Principal of Marshall Fundamental. “The annual project actively engages students in real-world problems that impact their lives and creates avenues for them to acquire deeper knowledge, explore challenges, and develop solutions.”
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Darlene Crook Selected 2018 Sierra Madre Older American of the Year The City of Sierra Madre and the Sierra Madre Senior Community Commission are happy to announce Darlene Crook as the 2018 Sierra Madre Older American of the Year. The City of Sierra Madre will honor Darlene at the Older American of the Year reception on Friday, May 11th at the Hart Park House from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Darlene Crook and her husband Richard raised a family of 5 children and have lived in Sierra Madre for 54 years. When her children were younger she coached girls’ softball and was involved with the Campfire Girls. She was also team mom for her son’s baseball teams. She volunteered as an aide at Sierra Madre School and delivered Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors for as long as the volunteer program existed. Darlene was a docent in Eaton Canyon for over 15 years, leading school children on nature tours of the canyon. She specialized in helping handicapped youth make the nature connection. She works with 1st graders at Sierra Madre School to help them with their reading. She
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also does dental education for 1st graders, and helps with Reading is Fundamental (RIF) with 2nd graders. As if that isn’t enough, Darlene is also a member of the Friends of the Library and helps with their fundraising programs including the Annual Wine Tasting and the Art Fair. She is also a very active member of the Sierra Madre
Civic Club and works on the Mount Wilson Trail Race and Halloween Window Painting. And, we can’t forget that she is the one that weighs the fish every year at Huck Finn! For more information on the Older American Reception, or on how you can assist with honoring Darlene Crook, please contact the Senior Services Center Desk at (626) 355-7394.
American Fertility Expo & Conference is a consumer trade show and conference for individuals who need trustworthy information on their journey to parenthood. The entire Pasadena Conference Center, inclusive of 28,000 square feet, has been reserved to create a safe and private environment for attendees to have real conversations and speak one-on-one in confidence with some of the best minds in the fertility industry.
This one-day event will provide both an educational and resourceful atmosphere comprised of fertility professionals from across the nation. Women and men who seek to expand their current family or to become a parent for the first time will have access to 40 vendor booths, free expert seminars, screening of the documentary “One More Shot”, One-On-One Consultations, and Raffles. Just a few of the topics and vendors will include
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ARCADIA April 8 At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Elevado Avenue regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) attempted to enter the home by breaking the windows to a rear door. Officers determined that the suspect(s) were unable to make entry due to a small tube that had been placed at the bottom of the door frame. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. April 9
At about 4:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West Longden Avenue regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages containing bait property and tracking devices to combat the increase in package thefts from residential areas. Officers tracked the package to a moving vehicle in the area. A pursuit ensued and the driver began throwing packages and items from the vehicle. The suspect began driving recklessly, speeding and failed to stop at red lights. The suspect ultimately evaded police. The stolen property was recovered and the investigation is ongoing.
Just before 9:00 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1300 block of South Sixth Avenue regarding a burglary alarm. The officer determined unidentified suspect(s) entered the residence by breaking a rear glass window. The suspect(s) pulled a motion sensor and alarm
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crime blotters speaker from the wall and ransacked the residence before fleeing. The property loss was not determined due to the victim being out of town at the time. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. April 10:
At approximately 1:30 a.m., an officer contacted two subjects seen under a blanket next to the pharmacy drive-thru window of CVS located at 9952 Las Tunas Drive. A consensual search of the subjects led to the discovery of methamphetamine. The subject who was in possession of the drug, a 47-year-old male from Temple City, was issued a citation. April 11:
At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers contacted the victims of a theft that had just occurred in the 400 block of Drake Avenue. The victims were gardeners working in the rear yard of a residence. One victim ran to the front yard when he heard the sound of items being moved. He saw the suspect loading their gardening equipment into the back of a truck and fleeing the scene. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic adult approximately 30 to 35-years-old, wearing a hat and an orange shirt. The suspect vehicle was described as a newer model silver Dodge truck with paper plates. April 12
Just after 11:00 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Welland Avenue regarding the report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle was making a left turn from Welland Avenue onto Live
Oak Avenue when he struck the victim in the crosswalk. April 13
Just after 10:00 a.m., officers responded to Holy Angels Church, 370 Campus Drive, regarding a felony theft suspect. The suspect had previously stolen an unattended purse during a church service. The suspect had returned to the location and stole a rosary necklace from a statue and money from a collection box. Officers contacted the suspect and discovered she was also in possession of stolen checks and drug paraphernalia. The 41-year-old female from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
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Residents in the 200 block of N. Shamrock heard a male and female yelling inside one of the houses on their block. Officers responded and located the two subjects. A computer check revealed the male subject had a valid restraining order against him which prohibited him from being around the female subject. He was taken into custody.
An officer was patrolling the 100 block of W. Duarte when he saw a bicyclist commit a vehicle code violation. He stopped the bicyclist and found the rider was in possession of an open container of alcohol, as well as drug paraphernalia. The rider was arrested. April 6
A resident in the 800 block of Montana reported a male subject pacing back
and forth on the street. She had a valid restraining order against the male, who was prohibited from being anywhere near the residence. Officers arrived, located the subject and took him into custody.
The owner of a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington arrived to work and discovered one of the windows to the building had been shattered. When she went inside the business, she found that it had been burglarized, with several packages of merchandise taken. This investigation is continuing. April 7
The victim of a vehicle burglary in the City of Duarte had their cellphone and other items stolen. The victim used the phone’s tracking system to locate the phone inside a house in the 1400 block of Encino. Officers responded and the phone and other stolen property was recovered. The person who was in possession of the stolen property was arrested. April 8
A resident in the 1100 block of Sesmas heard someone knocking on the front door to her home. When she looked outside, she did not recognize the male subject, so she called the police. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. A computer check revealed he had a warrant for his arrest, so he was taken into custody. April 9
A sergeant was patrolling the 2600 block of S. Myrtle when she saw a vehicle traveling north on Myrtle, swerving back and forth. She stopped the vehicle and found the driver
to be intoxicated. Field sobriety tests were conducted and the driver was arrested for DUI. Employees of a store in the 500 block of W. Huntington reported two incidents of shoplifting. The suspects in the first incident stole over fifty pair of jeans, then fled the store. The investigation in this incident is continuing. In the second incident the suspect was detained by store security, and after police arrived, the suspect was arrested. April 10
An officer was patrolling the 100 block of W. Foothill when he saw a subject loitering whom he recognized from previous contacts. A computer check revealed the subject had several warrants for his arrest. The officer contacted the subject and took him into custody. Shoplifting April 11
At 11:26 a.m., a resident in the 100 block of N. Lincoln arrived home from working all morning and discovered someone had broken a window to their home and gained entry. It is unknown what was taken. At 3:40 p.m., a resident in the 700 block of W. Foothill walked outside his home and discovered someone had burglarized his vehicle sometime during the day. Several items were stolen from inside the vehicle. This investigation is continuing.
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At about 11:50 AM a
trespass was reported to be occurring in the 300 block of Acacia St. This incident has been ongoing. Officers arrived and detained the subject at the location. The victim signed a private person arrest form and the subject was arrested.
A call of a missing person was received at about 3:31PM from the 100 block of S. Park Ave., once information was given to the officers, a search of the area was started utilizing patrol officers, Sierra Madre PD Volunteers and a flyer posted on social media. At about 6:32PM, dispatch received a call from the Pasadena Police Department that a person, matching the description was at Sears on Foothill Blvd. in the city of Pasadena. The female was found safe and reunited with her family. April 10
At about 8:32AM a victim in the 400 block of Fairview Ave. reported unauthorized persons(s) had stolen his mail and illegally obtained his personal banking information. Officers responded to a non-injury traffic collision in the 00 block of W Sierra Madre Blvd. Officers conducted a DUI investigation on the party found to be at fault and subsequently arrested the man for DUI. The subject was arrested and transported to the Pasadena Jail for booking. April 14
Officers responded to the 00 block of S. Baldwin Ave. at about 12:47AM regarding a subject loitering on private property and disorderly conduct. The male subject was arrested for public intoxication and possession of marijuana.
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Camp has seen ‘Belleville’ performed they have both heard of it and its playwright. Sadoski says, “Amy is a Pulitzer Prize nominee and an Obie Award winner and I know of her work. She’s a tremendous writer, one of the most important voices of her generation. I’m so thrilled to be working on this project!” This marks the first time Sadoski will be on stage at this venue and he recounts how he got the role, “I love this theater and its history. Danny Feldman, the Playhouse’s Producing Artistic Director, and I have been talking for a while about finding some work for me to do in Pasadena. It so happened that he had a window and we threw around some ideas about what plays we wanted to do. When he mentioned ‘Belleville’ I just went ‘Absolutely!’ It’s really a no-brainer. “We also realized it hadn’t been done on the West Coast so this would be the premiere and that got us all the more excited. Our director, Jenna Worsham, is a huge advocate
Thomas Sadoski as Zack and Anna Camp as Abby - Courtesy photo / The Pasadena Playhouse
of Amy’s work and she was thrilled with the idea. So we, as a unit, jumped at the opportunity to put it up.” Sadoski says further, “As rehearsal goes on we’ll continue to unwrap who these people are. The most interesting for me at the moment is delineating between the private Zack and the public Zack – the version
that he presents to the world and the Zack that exists inside that only he knows. “It’s going to be really exciting to prolong that feeling of unease, fear, suspicion, and discomfort throughout the play. The last thing we want is for it to be a caricature of a film noir. I would be interested to see how the audience reacts and that’s the
beauty of live theatre. That said, it’s also very Hitchcockian – you don’t come out of a Hitchcock movie with a song in your heart and a spring in your feet,” Sadoski says with a smile. Anna Camp is adored by everyone who has seen her in the film Pitch Perfect (1, 2 and 3) and has built a following with her appearances on iconic TV hits ‘Mad Men’ and ‘The Good Wife.’ Like Sadoski she will be performing at The Playhouse for the first time and was very excited when she got the script for Belleville. “I’m finding out more who Abby is, she’s becoming a fully realized person and who I want her to be,” discloses Camp. “It helped that I didn’t see the play before; I always like not having an idea of what someone has already done with the role haunting me in a way. That’s what makes this incredibly my own and that’s the beauty in doing a play.” “There are certain things that happen as Zack and Abby interact that I found fascinating. In the beginning
Abby appeared to be in fear of her own shadow, feeling out of place living in Paris, and afraid in her own apartment. And at the same time there are so many moments when she could be cutting, and harsh, and cruel. It’s a really well drawn out character – there’s a lot of anger underneath her and it’s very biting. This is a really multidimensional character that Amy has created.” Camp adds, “I want the audience to be moved emotionally in a way that they are not expecting, to feel what it’s like to be in love but in a wrong kind of love; to learn something about yourself; to make you a better human being during this time you have on the planet.” Camp and Sadoski are exciting performers to watch. They have proven themselves in every medium they’ve been in. And now they will show us how live theatre can mesmerize, enthrall, and hypnotize in a play that may very well make us question if we really know the people to whom we are closest. Alfred Hitchcock himself would approve.
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ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESIS DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS SPRING PRODUCTION ‘BEYOND IMAGINATION’ “Enter into a world unlike any other, where anything is possible if you just reach… Beyond Imagination” Arcadia High School Orchesis Dance Company presents their 2018 spring production, Beyond Imagination. Orchesis Dance Company’s professional quality production showcases diverse genres from contemporary to hip-hop, bollywood to jazz full of dynamic dances, dramatic music, and passionate emotions. This is a fully student run production that consists of 29 dancers, 46 backstage crew members, and ushers that are students of Arcadia High School. There will be featured choreography from the dancers and professionals within the industry. This production will take you on a journey into the world of Orchesis and show you what it’s like to see through our imagination. For more details and ticket information, please
visit www.arcadiapaf. org/Orchesis-spring, the Arcadia High School Performing Arts Center Box Office at 188 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. Performance dates are April 20th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., April 21st, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., April 26th at 7:00 p.m., April 27th at 7:00 p.m. and April 28th at 6:00pm at the Arcadia Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 general admission, $15 for VIP and $15 at the door. The Arcadia High School Orchesis Dance Company has been in existence for over 25 years. Consisting of 29 young women of Arcadia High School, Orchesis is a group of advanced dancers that train, rehearse and perform year round. This program prides itself on emphasizing the importance of developing not just the body of a dancer but the artist’s mind. A large aspect of the company is to allow the dancers to develop into choreographers, techni-
cians and artists. We bring in renowned choreographers from the Los Angeles area to work with and set pieces on the company. In addition, we incorporate student choreography into the curriculum to allow the dancers to develop as choreographers. Each dancer has the opportunity to have their pieces selected for our performances throughout the year. Once selected, they take on the role of a true choreographer by teaching, staging, and costuming their piece. Throughout the year, Orchesis participates in several performances that include assemblies, Charity Show, our spring production, the AHS Dance Department’s Spring Recital, and various community events. Not only are they provided with the skills necessary to be a successful performer, but they acquire skills that are beneficial and necessary to succeed in life. We teach these dancers to be team players and
leaders, develop interpersonal skills among peers, maintain and develop time management skills and value the importance of hard work and dedication to their craft. We have had many alumni of our program go on into a variety of careers. Some of these include: professional choreographer, Broadway performer, backup dancer, brand ambassador, business entrepreneurs, and more. We are proud to not only set-up these dancers for success on stage but move forward into their future and careers.
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Monrovia’s Pacific Plate Brewing Co. Named Among Fastest Growing Craft Breweries Of 2017 Pacific Plate Brewing Co. was named one of the fastest growing small and independent craft breweries by the Brewers Association (BA)—the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independentcraft brewers. The inaugural list offered insight into the diversity of growth within the craft brewing industry. “It's a great to be recognized by the BA for the production growth we have been experiencing. Our cans have made it into some great stores in LA and Orange County and we're just getting started. We couldn't have done it without all the people who support us and believe in us.” said Stephen Kooshian, Owner and Brewmaster, Pacific Plate Brewing Co.
Pacific Plate was ranked 26 among 50 small and independent breweries from across 25 states. Median growth from 2016 to 2017 for these breweries was 216 percent; the median size of breweries on the list went from 284 barrels in 2016 to 963 barrels in 2017. These brewing companies represent 5.5 percent of craft’s growth by volume for 2017 and include eight brewpubs, 40 microbreweries and two regional craft breweries. “With 5 percent growth overall for small and independent brewers in 2017—and microbreweries and brewpubs delivering the majority of that—we wanted to spotlight some of the breweries driving that growth,” said Bart Watson, chief economist,
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attending this weekly event. A few years ago, the City of Monrovia formed a Street Fair Oversight Committee to listen to suggestions, complaints, and new ideas for the fair. An ongoing agenda item at those meetings continues to be the discussion of plans to move the fair to the north end of Myrtle, all the way up to Foothill, so that the layout would be from Lime to Foothill, Library Park
and partial side streets ( due to some issues with access to the theater on Friday evenings). Nothing has been settled yet, so not time to panic, but it is time to share with our friends and neighbors the possibilities. I was happy to hear that the Oversight Committee strongly suggested that the City work on proper parking/detour signs for fair nights before proceeding with any relocation efforts. I’ve also been trying to get someone
interested in preparing an Old Town Parking Guide for public distribution via the merchants, the Library and City Hall, as well as online – maybe now it will happen. I mentioned last week that Basin 141 was appearing before our Planning Commission. As expected, all went well; now the next step(s) will be to submit plans for their interior construction for approval, and then, of course, go before Design and Review for signage approval. I
General William A. Pile was a Missouri politician and minister who served in the Union Army as a Chaplin but moved into the officer ranks during the war. He was elected to the House of Representative form Missouri and served only from 1867 to 1869. He was appointed to other government offices including as the territorial Governor of New Mexico
from 1869-1870. He moved to Monrovia in 1886 and had the beautiful Victorian home Idlewild built here. When the Santa Fe Railway reached Los Angeles in 1886, it opened the floodgates of the East and South and people poured into Southern California in what one writer of the day called “bewildering numbers.” At the time Monrovia was founded by William Newton Monroe, the purchase of
wait and see on this one… What is definitely opening in May is the new coffee shop at the northwest corner of Myrtle and Foothill. It’s called Pari Passeu and it will serve Peet’s Coffee along with a tempting array of gourmet pastries, flat bread pizza, quiche and croque sandwiches. Parking problem? Not so, says Chris Rogers, one of the principals of the café. Parking will be located across Myrtle at the church parking lot during non-service hours. The
website www.paripasscafe states their location as Old Town Monrovia, however they are actually across the street from the north boundary of Old Town. And, now, this is the weekend for fun! Wine Walk on Saturday, 6-9 p.m. – 12 pours and finger food all over Old Town. Tickets are $45 the day of the event and $40 presale. And Sunday is the 4th Annual Community Feud from 1 – 3:30 p.m. at the Monrovia Public Library. See you there!
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know that part of their plans include moving the bar that is currently located in the small dining room to the main dining room. Down south to E. Colorado I’m watching the small space by the lock shop that used to have the name “Paw Palette” on the front window, but something has changed. The business license is in the name of “Wake Up and Make Up,” and it looks as though it might be part of a chain of make up stores. Guess we’ll just have to
property was progressing on a large scale. Every means that could be devised to sell lots was used. Subdivisions were opened with picnics and brass bands, free lunch was served to the eager buyer with band playing to help create a spirit of adventure. Mr. Monroe was such a real estate speculator. He placed the first lots on the market May 17, 1886. This day has been celebrated since that time as Monrovia Day.
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The Monrovia Historic Preservation Group’s 36th Annual Historic Homes Tour will take place on Sunday, May 6th from 10 am to 4 pm. This great community event invites community members into several of the homes ones drives by and wonders about: “What does that place look like
on the inside?” There are four homes that have never been on the tour before. These include a 1925 Tudor, a 1908 Craftsman that is a Monrovia Landmarked Home, a 1911 Craftsman, and (surprise) a 1941 Minimalist Modern (not quite MidCentury Modern). That lovely old pink Victorian on Colorado Boulevard is returning (I still miss the wrap around porch it had when I was a child – I think
it looks a bit top-heavy now). Also returning to the tour will be a 1929 Spanish Colonial Revival, the Anderson House and the Monrovia Historical Museum. As always, vintage cars will be driving from home to home to add color to the event. The Spanish Colonial Revival will play host to the various informational booths. Jim ConstanSEE OLD HOUSE TOUR PAGE 13
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ness. Given the potential threat of wildfire within our community, Monrovia Fire & Rescue personnel have designed a class to help teach residents ways in which they assess the fire vulnerability of their own homes. In addition, Fire personnel will provide options and possible solutions to help improve the chances that your home will survive during the next wildfire. Monrovia Police Chief Brad Dover said that the
program is specifically designed for those residents who live in the Wildland Urban Interface areas. the high fire zone, principally north of Hillcrest or above Grand Avenue or the bridge on Norumbega on the East side. Residents in the ember zone may also attend (this area extends as low as Foothill Boulevard, but space is limited and it is important to RSVP to the phone number listed below. The Fire Departments hopes that you will save the date and make time to come to this important seminar!
Additionally, Monrovia firefighting personnel who responded to the 2017 wildfires in California will be participating to provide a first-hand account of what they saw during the most recent conflagrations, and how you can help give your home the best chances of surviving a wildfire. When: Saturday, May 5, 2018 Where: Monrovia Community Center (Kay Dalton Room) Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. RSVP: Monrovia Fire & Rescue at (626) 256-8109
tian will be at the Tudor home ro bring his vintage music machines (phonographs, Victrolas, etc) with the music appropriate for the period of the home. He is always a highlight of the tours. This is a great event to attend as a family or with a group of friends. Advance Ticket Prices Adults $20, Seniors (65+) $15, Teens $10, 12 and under are free (Please note: Online advance ticket sales end Friday, May 4, at 10 pm. Tickets at Dollmakers' Kattywompus can be purchased until midday on May 5. On the day of the tour, tickets will only be sold at the Monrovia Historical Museum, 742 E. Lemon Ave, starting at 9:30 am). Tickets purchased on line will need to be picked up at Will Call at the Monrovia Historical Museum.
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customers only by the store manager. They explained they were waiting for a friend, who arrived later. Police arrested them, though Starbucks didn't press charges. The CEO has apologized for Thursday's incident, and on Monday the coffee goliath confirmed the Philadelphia employee who called the police no longer is with Starbucks. As a result of the incident and international outrage that ensued, Starbucks will
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close all its company-owned coffee shops in the U.S. and its corporate offices during the afternoon of May 29 to conduct racial-bias training for employees following the arrest of two African-American men. The new Starbucks will be 2,200 square feet in size, and will include a drive-thru operation. The business operation will be located on a 28,974 square foot site, and will also feature 35 total parking spaces. Furthermore, to take into account possible traffic related matters, the drive-
thru has been expanded to facilitate 11 vehicles in the queue. Based on the information a study, coupled with ‘thoughtful traffic engineering design solutions on the actual parcel, traffic engineers determined that the project would have a minimal impact on the intersections surrounding the new Starbucks location,’ according to the city manager’s latest report. Already the coffee giant boasts 27,339 locations in the US, so what’s one more?
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Brian McDonald Cancels Bus Service for PUSD General Ed. Students Next School Year Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
In the containing saga of PUSD’s financial woes, Superintendent Brian McDonald has terminated bus service for general education students starting next school year. McDonald sent out a notice Thursday stating that “in light of our District’s budget situation, general education transportation service can no longer be offered and will be discontinued in the
2018-19 school year as $12 million in reductions in the Fiscal Stabilization Plan and Second Interim Report are implemented.” McDonald stated that PUSD currently operates seven general education buses for students who attend schools other than their school of residence and for other purposes. The memo went on to say that service will continue through the end of the current school year. Seven bus routes will be discontinued in 2018-2019:
701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706 and 707. Transportation is not affected for students with disabilities that have Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) stipulate transportation service. Public transportation service is available through the City of Pasadena and LA Metro. Routes, schedules, and fare information are available at Pasadena Transit at www.cityofpasadena.net/pasadena-transit LA Metro at www. metro.net
Under the direction of Kenneth Singleton, Food Services Director and his team of Pre-K thru 12th grade Food Service professionals, provided daily are a variety of school nutrition opportunities almost on a year round bases. School Nutrition has been shown to improve student educational outcomes. In 2016-2017, the MUSD FSD served 209,937 breakfasts; 436,360 lunches; 143,491 Supper Meals & Evening Snacks through our National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP) respectively. Through our robust Seamless Summer Option Meal Program (SSO) we served 56,941 meals. Both the CACFP and Seamless Summer Feeding Program are free to participants. Free Summer Meals will soon be available to all children from the ages of 1-18 beginning on June 14, 2018 and continu-
In 2016-2017, the MUSD FSD served 209,937 breakfasts; 436,360 lunches; 143,491 Supper Meals - Courtesy photo
ing through the summer months. Food choices on the menu include hot dogs, cheeseburgers, roasted potatoes, romaine & spinach salad, cereal, pancakes, watermelon, seasonal fresh fruit and low fat milk. Below is the
free summer meals tentative schedule: Monrovia High School begins June 14th – July 18th (M-F except for July 4th) This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Arcadia High Student, Darius Jing, Receives $20,000 Surprise Scholarship Straight ‘A’ student since 7th grade to attend Yale University Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Arcadia High student senior and outstanding athlete Darius Jing was surprised Wednesday afternoon with a $20,000 scholarship from Footlocker at Arcadia High school gym in front of his team. There were 13,000 applications, and only 20 received $20,000 scholarship. “I would consider my most notable achievement in high school to be the founding of The Faculty Clothing, a streetwear brand that focuses on representing the "Voice of the Valley" and the San Gabriel Valley. In a little over a year, we have accumulated over 11K followers on Instagram, sales in multiple states including New York and Maryland. However, we focus not only on getting sales for the sake of profit, but for social enterprise as well. Our links are instagram.com/thefacultycloth-
“I would consider photojournalism to be one of my biggest passions,” Arcadia High Senior Darius Jing said recently. Jing just received $20,000 towards his Yale education. – Photo by Amber Nuuvali
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eight management can be a complete nightmare for those who are starting out fresh. While taking that first step is an amazing accomplishment itself, paving the road to your success can be an unbelievably difficult task with all the fluff that this topic is surrounded by. What if we took a whole new approach to weight loss and just forget about the weight and start aiming for an overall, healthier lifestyle? Way too often, I see people make the great commitment to taking control of their body, but soon get lost in the forest of quick fix promises that have flooded the fitness and nutrition industry. It sounds too good to be true, to be able to drop 20 pounds in 28 days and get all your money back, and sadly, it is. It’s just not physically possible for most people, who are only looking to drop 20 to 30 pounds of weight. In fact, the average person could suffer pretty severe side effects from attempting weight loss at that kind of intensity. The truth is, no matter how great that supplement is or how much sweat you plan on getting out, there is no quick fix when it comes to weight loss. The problem with weight loss is that body fat is accumulated over a long period of time, but when we try to resolve this problem, we look at it like a high school project that we can halfheartedly throw together in a couple of days. Whether it’s cracking open a couple beers after work or finding your way to the bottom of the chip bag, habits are the things that really set us back in the long run. Unfortunately, habits
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take time and commitment to override. Understanding the time and commitment part first can really give you a head start. Way too many people give up a few weeks, or even months, into a program. We need to shift our attention away from the number on the scale and focus more on the factors that we all know are critical to our success - staying hydrating, eating more fibrous foods, moving more, and lowering stress levels. With all that in mind, where do I even start? Small habit adjustments are the foundation to my new program that I’m obsessed with. By focusing on tiny adjustments over extended intervals, you’re better able to guarantee success in the long run, and the reality is, you want your lifestyle changes to be around in 2 years from now, not just until summer has come and gone. My primary focuses are fitness, nutrition, sleep, and stress - this is how I recommend you start in each category. Fitness This is probably one of the few times you’ll hear this from a personal trainer, but do not work out when you’re starting out. With all our busy schedules, it can be tough to find enough time
to squeeze in a full workout. Instead of setting yourself up to crash and burn, take 2 weeks and just push yourself to get out and walk or jog for 30 minutes. The key here is for you to learn to set aside time for your workout and actually get out and do it. Nutrition Healthy eating is really pretty simple, but in the beginning, it can seem like just another headache to deal with. My favorite way to step up my nutrition game is to get in my daily smoothie - which typically consists of 2 cups of different fruit, 3-4 large handfuls of salad mix, 2 cups of water, and occasionally some match powder to get in my caffeine fix. Keep in mind that this also replaces my breakfast, so I wouldn’t recommend that you gulp down this whole thing in addition to your meals. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com Weight loss can be an extremely frustration, take a step back and see if you can make a more impactful change in your life.
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Earth Day is quickly approaching this Sunday, Apr. 22 and will be the 48th anniversary of the beginning of the environmental event in 1970. The movement nearly 50 years ago brought together people from all cultures, religions, and political alignments and advocated for a better, cleaner planet to entrust to future generations. Today, Earth Day is still just as prevalent, despite climate change deniers, politicians, an increasingly disinterested public, and oil lobbyists. After all, the earth is here for each and every one of us to share and we need to ensure through our actions and policies that we will pass
down a clean environment and a love for nature. Here are 4 events to attend to celebrate Earth Day and 22 small changes you can make in your life to be more environmentally friendly. EVENTS 1. Earth Day LA 2018 Cost: FREE Sat, Apr. 21, 2018, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Highland Park, 6150 Piedmont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90042 2. Earth Day Celebration @ Aquarium of the Pacific Cost: Included with general admission to guests. Free to Aquarium members; 20% off for their guests. Sat, Apr. 21, 2018, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Sun, Apr. 22, 2018, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 100 Aquarium Way, Long
Beach, CA 90802 TIPS 1. Turn off the water of the faucet while you brush your teeth. 2. Use reusable water bottles instead of the plastic one-use ones. 3. Instead of tossing all of your food waste, compost it. 4. Recycle your paper, glass, and plastic items. 5. Purchase locally sourced groceries. 6. Bring your own reusable shopping bags to trips to the grocery store! For Remaining events and tips visit, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
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didn't drive to Santa Maria with the Radisson Hotel in mind. I went to see unique Californian sand dunes, to eat at a historic steakhouse and to sample local wine. But after checking into a room located a few yards from a runway full of small airplanes, the hotel became a surprising highlight. When not watching planes take-off and land from my room (I couldn't hear them because the hotel is well insulated), my friend and I were busy exploring Santa Maria Valley’s more popular attractions. One of our favorite discoveries was the legendary GuadalupeNipomo Sand Dunes (www. dunescenter.org), home to 19 miles of the largest, most bio-diverse coastal dunelagoon ecosystem on earth. To make the most of our visit, we started at the Dunes Center in the city of Guadalupe. Here, inside a beauti-
Guadalupe-Nipomo Sand Dunes are home to 19 miles of the largest, most biodiverse coastal dune-lagoon ecosystem on earth. - Courtesy photo / Greg Aragon
fully restored craftsman house / visitor’s center, we joined an expert guide, who led a group of us on a hike into the 22,000-acre park. During the tour, the guide showed us the spot where the silent movie classic “The Ten Commandments” was filmed in
1923. Today the remains of the movie set are eerily buried in fluffy sand hills, with only a few artifacts visible. The dunes were also featured in the movie “Pirates of the Caribbean III," which starred Johnny Depp as Capt. Jack Sparrow. Our next stop was Oso
Flaco Lake. The tour of this area begins with a walk through a riparian forest teeming with Arroyo willow, cottonwoods, ox tongue and twinberry, as well as poisonous hemlock, stinging needles and poison oak. While investigating the plants, we
saw pack rat nests built in trees and ran into a few cute raccoons looking for scraps. The lake has been called Oso Flaco, meaning “skinny bear,” ever since 1769 when Gaspar de Portola’s expedition passed through. The reason for this is attributed
to a fateful meal shared by the explorers. The group saw, shot and subsequently ate a skinny bear they had seen on the shores of the lake. By the next day, several of the men had died. At the banks of the natural, fresh water lake we stepped onto a serene wooden footbridge leading to the ocean. While on the bridge we saw ducks, swallows, American coots, cormorants and herons. We also saw large footprints in the sand left by roaming bobcats. After touring the Dunes, we drove to the nearby town of Orcutt for an unforgettable dinner at Far Western Tavern (www. farwesterntavern.com), a 50 year-old local establishment known for juicy steaks and fresh seafood. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
Crackin’ Kitchen gets Crackin’ The first mainland location of Crackin’ Kitchen, an eatery dedicated to Cajun cuisine infused with the spirit of Hawaii. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Crackin’ Kitchen is best known for its hands-on approach to Cajun seafood with bags of shellfish sprawled across the table for guests to crack and open by hand. Infused with the spirit of Aloha, the full-service restaurant pays homage to its roots through light, beachy interiors and authentic island flavors. Crackin’ Kitchen’s menu
was developed by Michelinstarred chef Takeshi Omae (Morimoto XEX, Japanese Cuisine by Omae). The menu of Crackin’ Kitchen blends traditional Cajun seafood with Hawaiian tradition. Highlights include Lomi Lomi Salmon (traditional Hawaiian salmon salad with diced tomatoes, green onions, and red chili water) ); Guava Soy Chicken Wings (crispy wings tossed in the Crackin’ Kitchen housemade tangy sauce & Hawaiian macadamia nuts); and Ahi Poke (cubed ahi, cucumbers, and sweet onions
tossed in a soy sauce-based sauce). The signature Cajun menu items are available in varying spice levels (mild, hot or XXX) and with three sauce options—Red (Hawaiian chili), Black (Hawaiian cacao and cracked black pepper) and White (Maui onion, lemon, and butter)—guests may order seafood by the pound or choose among signature items such as the Ultimate Combo (serves two to three with snow crab, shrimp, clams, mussels, corn, potatoes, andouille sausage, and all three sauces). Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com,
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2 South L.A. Men Indicted for Robbing Secret Service Agent Simmons allegedly produced a Taurus 9mm handgun, pointed it in the face of the undercover agent and robbed him of $4,500 in genuine United States currency and the keys to the undercover USSS vehicle. In committing the robbery, Henderson and Simmons put the life of the undercover agent in jeopardy by using a dangerous weapon. Simmons, who was convicted of robbery in the Los Angeles County Superior Court in 2016, allegedly was a felon in possession of a firearm during the robbery. An indictment contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in court. Simmons is scheduled to be arraigned on the indictment on April 19, and Henderson’s arraignment is set for the following day. Henderson and Simmons were previously arrested in this case pursuant to a criminal complaint, and Simmons remains in custody without bond. If they were to be convicted, Henderson would face a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years for the counterfeit money charge. Both defendants would face up to 50 years for the charges related to the alleged robbery, plus a mandatory seven-year sentence related to the use of the firearm. And, Simmons would face up to 10 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. This investigation is being conducted by the United States Secret Service. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Khaldoun Shobaki of the Cyber and Intellectual Property Crimes Section.
A federal grand jury returned with an indictment that charges two men in a scheme to rob an undercover agent with the United States Secret Service at gunpoint under the pretense of selling the law enforcement officer counterfeit money. Richard Taron Henderson, aka “Profit,” 22, and Tyre Jordan Simmons, aka “Reckless,” also 22, were named today in a six-count indictment that alleges one transaction involving counterfeit United States currency and an armed robbery of the undercover agent. Both men are charged with conspiracy, robbery, assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon, and using a firearm during a crime of violence. Henderson is further charged with dealing counterfeit money, and Simmons is accused of being a felon in possession of a firearm. The indictment alleges an October 18, 2017 incident in which Henderson allegedly sold 250 counterfeit $20 Federal Reserve Notes as part of a Secret Service investigation into the trafficking of counterfeit money. As the investigation continued, Henderson allegedly negotiated a deal to sell $40,000 in counterfeit money. However, according to the indictment, the deal was a pretense to rob the undercover agent who was attempting to purchase the counterfeit money. On March 26, Henderson arranged the meeting in South Los Angeles and prepared for it by stuffing clothes into a duffel bag to make it appear that the bag was filled with counterfeit money, according to the indictment. Henderson dispatched Simmons to meet with the undercover agent. During the meeting, 1
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be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Lender, or the Trustee.
CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS APRIL 2018
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 (626) 579-5350 or visit this Internet Web site, www.superiordefault.com, using the file number assigned to this case 17-10-880. 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.
The City of Arcadia (Owner) will receive sealed bids for the COLORADO BOULEVARD SIDEWALK GAP CLOSURE AT NEWCASTLE PARK Project. The Project, which involves which involves sawcutting and excavation of steeply-sloped concrete embankment, construction of a retaining wall and sidewalk, repairs to a chain link fence and irrigation system project, and a traffic control plan and devices, must be completed within 30 working days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Bid Documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and submission of bids. Bids must be submitted to the Owner on the Owner’s Contract Bid Forms. Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents only from the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ ENGINEERING DIVISION at the following address: 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. 91066-6021, (626) 574-5486. Please contact the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION for more information, including availability of Bid Documents and mailing costs. Prospective bidders may vist the Project Site without making arrangements through the Assistant Engineer. All Bids must be addressed, sealed in an envelope and received by the office of the CITY CLERK no later than 11:00 a.m. on May 1, 2018. All Bids will be publicly opened, examined and read aloud at the CITY CLERK’S OFFICE at that time. Bids shall be valid for 60 days after the bid opening date. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the Owner in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. Prior to award of the Contract, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the forms provided and in the manner described in the Bid Documents. Contractor shall comply with PCC § 4108 with respect to subcontractor bond requirements. Pursuant to B&P Code § 7028.15 and PCC § 3300, Contractors shall possess the following California Contractor's license(s) in order to perform the Work: “A”. Subcontractors must possess the appro¬priate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. Bidders are advised that this Contract is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Owner has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rates, and will place them on file at the Owner’s office and make them available to any interested party upon request. Pursuant to PCC § 22300, the successful Contractor may substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the Owner. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received. CITY OF ARCADIA Publish April 12, & 19, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices Trustee Sale No. 17-10-880 Title Order No. 170034016 8507-016-064 & 8507-016-063
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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/01/2015. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 05/04/2018 at 11:00AM, Lender's Foreclosure Services as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/14/2015 as instrument number 20150413045 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, executed by: Andrew Khun, a Married Man, as his sole and separate property, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier's check drawn by 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). At: BEHIND THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED IN CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1612-1616 Encino Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $178,999.53 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall
The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation in shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 04/09/2018 Lender's Foreclosure Services, As Trustee Louisa Zavala, Trustee's Sale Officer 4/12/2018, 4/19/2018, 4/26/2018 MONROVIA WEKELY
Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Pacheco Micke Ayala FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES022141 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 300 East Olive Avenue, Burbank, Ca 91502, NorthWest District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Pacheco Micke Ayala filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Pacheco Micke Ayala to Proposed name Micke Ayala 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: 615/2018 Time: 8:30AM Dept: B 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: Arcadia Weekly DATED: January 31, 2018 Darrel Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. April 19, 26, May 3, 10, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Probate Notices NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBIN BRUCE DOWD aka ROBIN B DOWD Case No. 18STPB03373
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ROBIN BRUCE DOWD aka ROBIN B DOWD A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Shannon Rene Webb in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGE-LES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Shannon Rene Webb be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administra-tion of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representa-tive to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on May 11, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the dece-dent, you
must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: NANCY A SHAW ESQ SBN 80656 REAY & SHAW 2425 MISSION ST, STE 1 SAN MARINO CA 91108 CN948099 DOWD Apr 16,19,23, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: JAMES CHRYSANTHIS AKA JAMES D. CHRYSANTHIS, JAMES D. CHRYSTANTHIS, JAMES C. HRYSANTHIS, C. HRYSANTHIS JAMES, JAMES C. MALLAS CASE NO. 18STPB03446
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of JAMES CHRYSANTHIS AKA JAMES D. CHRYSANTHIS, JAMES D. CHRYSTANTHIS, JAMES C. HRYSANTHIS, C. HRYSANTHIS JAMES, JAMES C. MALLAS. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: 06/01/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner LANE R. BROWN, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL - SBN 113366 OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COUNSEL, PROBATE DIVISION 350 S FIGUEROA ST #602 LOS ANGELES CA 90071 4/19, 4/23, 4/26/18 CNS-3121810# ARCADIA WEEKLY
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forth on their chair, explosive temper, expresses violent fantasies with a sinister element, all can give you a glimpse into who this person is within minutes of conversation.
2. Check out this person’s social life and skills. Do they have friends, are they making eye contact with you, do they have anything positive to say about previous relation-
ships, and are they obsessed with sadistic films? These can all be the first signs of some mega psychological problems. 3. Compulsive behavior. One minute you’re talking about one thing and the next minute they have a wild look in their eye and start putting everything on the table in perfect order. The sugar packets, the salt & pepper shakers, exhibiting a pattern of obsessive compulsive disorders. These are basic tips that are not to be mistaken for someone who is just eccentric. I hope I haven’t confused you too much but rather just got you to think a little deeper about who you are going out with on a date. Your gut will be your best guide. If you feel jittery about this person then you probably have a good reason. Hedda Muskat is the author of The Dating Mystique based on her days as a writer on the TV Show “Love Connection”.
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CAREER CORNER Running Away Money Angela COPELAND,
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recently had the privilege of interviewing Margaret Heffernan. Margaret is incredibly impressive, with a career that includes running five companies in the United States and the United Kingdom, being a college professor, authoring five books, and giving multiple TED Talks. Originally from Texas, Margaret has lived all over, including in the U.K. Margaret’s career is so impressive that it was hard to narrow down the questions to a list that would fit into one podcast episode. As you can imagine, the interview was wonderful. The insights Margaret shared haven’t left my mind since we spoke. Margaret describes herself as someone that has always done work that she’s loved. At times, she was paid well, and other times she made very little. But, she was always happy in her work. I asked her how she was able
to organize her career this way. She made two important points that I want to share with you. When a job wasn’t the right fit, she didn’t hesitate to walk away - even if she had only been there for a short period of time. This reminds me of the way a company would quickly fire someone if they weren’t the right fit. But, as employees, we stick around out of some kind of artificial loyalty. When Margaret worked in an environment where it was clear that succeeding would be an uphill battle, she looked for another job that was a better fit. This would happen in situations where perhaps the staff didn’t treat everyone fairly. Rather than take it personally, she moved on and looked for a better situation. This must have been a tough decision at times, given how important equality is. But, I think we can all agree that it’s easier to succeed in an environment that supports you and your talent. The second tip Margaret
he was gold, quite literally. She said she was always careful to keep enough, “running away money on hand.” I can’t tell you how happy this phrase makes me. Running away money is often referred to as an emergency fund. It is typically six to twelve months of salary (or living expenses) saved up. Most people place this money in a savings account for safe keeping. Having a financial safety net gives you choices. It allows you to walk away if you really need to. It allows you to control your own destiny, not your company. Read the full article at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com
Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.
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Reader Questions if Our Method of choosing a spouse is the best Dear Editor, A lovely couple from Thailand who became my friends, married under their society’s traditional custom, which reached back in time perhaps a thousand years. Theirs was a union arranged by their parents. Surprisingly, they were happy in their marriage – as were many of their friends whose mates were also chosen for them by their parents. To us, who only recognize the European romantic system of mating, nothing could be more repellent to our notion of personal freedom than to have someone else decide with whom we will spend the rest of our lives. My friends’ parents weren’t looking for economic advantage or social standing for their children in their match-
making, but were only concerned with their happiness. Perhaps such wisdom is a formula that works? Nothing will change insofar as our custom of choosing our spouses, of course, but in view of so many divorces among us, can we honestly say that our courtship method is the best? David Q. Monrovia
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Janet B says: I would like to know the legal aspects of contesting this election based on the elimination of many Arcadia voters , who will be subject to the decisions the new counsel makes, and for whom they had no say in electing. James D Moxom says of
As a long time citizen Arcadia I’ve often
wondered why, despite a population that is more than 50% Asian, there seems to always be only one Asian member of the City Council. For many years I believed this pattern was the result of underlying racist attitudes, but now I believe that – though bias may play a part – the primary reason may be because Asian politicians in our city have tended to work against each other rather than working together. Unless the the Asian politicians and community cooperate the redistricting – which was mandated to address the ‘token’ Asian problem – will have been for naught. Chang Hsia says Thank you Mr Patterson for exposing Sho Tay’s hipocrisy and lies and for shining a bright light on the real scourge of Arcadia – dirty developer money. Keep up the good work.
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Muir Thumped By Crescenta Valley In the first leg of a two-game series, the Muir baseball team had no answers during its 6-1 defeat to a well-oiled Crescenta Valley squad on Tuesday night. As league play reached its halfway point, the Mustangs traveled to Stengel field in Glendale for a tough fixture with the Eagles. Muir had a solid start to the season but have yet to find a nice rhythm against
Pacific League competition. Meanwhile, Crescenta Valley was undefeated going into the game and tied for first place in the standings with Arcadia. Other than a solitary run batted in by senior Valenta Vera, Muir was shut down the rest of the way while Crescenta Valley cruised to victory. As a team, the Mustangs only recorded a total of three hits that came from Amaris Harrison, Aryonis Harrison
and Kevin Torres. Overall, Muir continues to hover around .500 with a 7-6-1 record. The team is also tied for fifth with Burbank in the Pacific League table but is still well suited to make a serious run at the crown. On deck for the Mustangs is their home leg of the two-way series on Friday as they are set to host Crescenta Valley in hopes of avenging Tuesday’s loss.
With a 3-0 loss to Burroughs on Tuesday, the Arcadia boys’ volleyball team is officially out of the race for the Pacific League title. Despite a valiant effort, the Apaches were unable to grind out a much-needed victory against the Indians, who remain atop the league standings with an undefeated record at 8-0. Arcadia was no match for a seasoned Burroughs squad that hasn’t lost a Pacific League game since 2013. In the beginning of the season, things were looking quite bleak for the Apaches as they stumbled out to a 0-3 start. However, the team quickly developed composure and started to string several wins together. The longest win streak the Apaches completed this season lasted five
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games including wins over Vazquez, Heritage Christian, Eastside and Golden Valley. Arcadia was also off to a great start in league play as well, jumping out to 4-0 until falling to Burroughs during their
latest outing. Next up, the Apaches will looks to close the year on high note starting with a game on Tuesday against Hoover, a team they already swept 3-0 earlier this season.
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n what was supposed to be another season of uncertainty, the Monrovia swim team has instead found much success under the tutelage of new Head Coach Julie Brown. Going into this year, there many questions surrounding the boys’ and girls’ team since it was without a coach and experiencing a plateau in its results. However, after Brown was given the reins, it didn’t take long for the Wildcats to see a vast improvement in their performance from prior seasons. Despite never having coached high school before, Brown’s experience in swimming and water polo, polished resume and jovial demeanor made her the perfect fit for a Monrovia team that was in need some sort of revival. This season’s roster, which is the largest it’s been in years, has responded well to Brown’s critical but positive coaching style. The hours of training her swimmers put in over the course of the season has bared encouraging results in the team’s competitions.
Under the tutelage of first-year Head Coach Julie Brown, the Monrovia boys’ and girls’ swim team has made major strides to becoming a respected and well-established program.
One of the team’s most notable performances so far came during the Savanna Invitational when the girls’ team and boys’ team won first and second place, respectively. Brown believes this feat skyrocketed her team’s confidence because it had been quite some time since they tasted victory of this magnitude. “I believe in my athletes, which has taught them to believe in themselves,” Brown said. “ They have had tremendous this year.” Monrovia’s latest outing was last weekend at the
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Chino Hills Invitational that had 36 high schools and 1500 athletes competing. Lo and behold, the Wildcats saw major improvement all across the board as each swimmer hit a new personal record. The team also had four swimmers in the finals as opposed to the two it had last season. With three meets remaining in the season, Brown and her team hope their progress and hard work continues to bring in results that will help perpetuate a prosperous culture at Monrovia for years to come.
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