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COOL DOWN WITH SOME HOT Ragtime IN MONROVIA JULY 29

Story & Photos Terry MILLER

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he excessive heat warning here in Southern California continues through today. The temperatures have gone well over 100 all week.

So how should you stay cool?

If you know someone

elderly or infirm without airconditioning, make sure the individual gets to a cooling station. The city uses the Community Center (located at 119 W. Palm Monrovia), which will be open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. all week. The Library is also open tonight through Saturday from noon to 5 pm.

SEE RAGTIME PAGE 7

Vincent Johnson, from Sierra Madre, is also a regular at the monthly Ragtime meetings which are held between 1-4 pm. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

LimeBike Looking for New Operations Specialist in Monrovia Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com

There has recently been some turnover for the LimeBike operations team, which has contributed to increased time before bikes get rebalanced. Given the turnover, LimeBike’s staff at Cal State Northridge, which

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is LimeBike’s next closest partner agency, will be visiting every other day to help rebalance bikes. Those at the City and at LimeBike apologize for any inconveniences this has caused.

LimeBike is now looking to recruit someone to take SEE LIMEBIKE PAGE 4

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Join the Monrovia PD for National Night Out

SUMMER IN TOWN: FRIDAY’S FAMILY FAIR Susie LING, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR Before August of 1992, Monrovia did not have a weekly Family Festival on Myrtle! A generation later, Friday Fair is part of the rhythm and culture of Monrovia. Now a well-oiled machine, the petting zoo,

the farmers, the vendors, the musicians, and thousands of folks congregate every Friday.

There’s kettle corn, giant inflated bouncers, agua fresca and rum cake, and plenty of babies and puppies to admire.

Monrovia Mayor from 2003 to 2009, Rob Hammond, SEE FAMILY FAIR PAGE 4

Staff WRITER editorial@beaconmedianews.com

The Monrovia Police Department hopes you can join them for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Library Park. The department will be hosting the National

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Monrovia Water Polo Aims Higher Than Ever Before

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Night Out program, which is a community-building initiative that promotes police and community partnerships with a sense of neighborhood camaraderie. This event is a fantastic opportunity for citizens to come together SEE NIGHT OUT PAGE 4

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Dodger and Angels fans are called to donate blood on July 28. - Courtesy photo

Pasadena Red Cross Center Participates in Dodgers and Angels Baseball Fans Blood Drive

The property information herein is derived from various sources that may include, but not be limited to, county records and the Multiple Listing Service, and it may include approximations. Although the information is believed to be accurate, it is not warranted and you should not rely upon it without personal verification. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage are independent contractor agents and are not employees of the Company. ©2018 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. All Rights Reserved. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Owned by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker, the Coldwell Banker Logo, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury and the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury logo service marks are registered or pending registrations owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC.

The American Red Cross is calling on Southern California baseball fans to step up to the plate and help overcome a summer blood shortage by donating blood at the 20th annual Dodgers and Angels Baseball Fans Blood Drive. The blood drive will take place July 28 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Pasadena’s Red Cross Blood Donation Center, located at 133 N. Altadena Dr., and multiple other sites. As a thank you, all who come to donate will receive a voucher for two

tickets to either an Angels or Dodgers designated home game, while supplies last.

Blood donation appointments can be scheduled for the Dodgers and Angels Baseball Fans Blood Drive by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, going online at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling (800) RED-CROSS (733-2767) and using the sponsor code “HOMERUN.” This blood drive comes as the Red Cross faces an emergency blood shortage and has issued an urgent

call for blood and platelet donors to give now so patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatment they need. Right now, blood products are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in. More donations are immediately needed to help replenish the blood supply.

Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com

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Methodist Hospital will host a Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) Open House on Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. – noon.

The open house will offer RN opportunities in critical care, labor and delivery (L&D), joint and spine, and operating rooms. There will be on-site interviews, tours, and giveaways.

Experienced RNs with one year of acute care experience, not new grads, are wanted. They will hear

about the career opportunities and benefits Methodist provides, including a sign-on bonus, professional development programs, a shared governance model, and much more. Those qualified can receive up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Apply online or see job openings at methodisthospital.org/careers. To RSVP for the RN Open House, contact Anna Jefferson at (626) 574-3697.

Methodist Hospital is looking for RNs with experience in fields like labor and delivery. - Courtesy photo

Monrovia and Pasadena Organization Partnering to Educate City on Wildlife Mark your calendars for a joint community outreach meeting presented by the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA with the City of Monrovia. The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA will be highlighting the unique hillsides of Monrovia, and the natural habitat of bears in that area. They will be offering information and suggestions in diffusing conflict to coexist in harmony with wildlife. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. in the Library Community Room, located at 321 S. Myrtle Ave. The meeting has been coordinated in part due to the increased visibility of wildlife in Monrovia’s residential neighborhoods.

During the past few weeks, the City has observed the normal summer increase in calls for service related to bear and other wildlife sightings.

In addition to the increases in human-wildlife interfaces during the past few months, the City has heard reports about some disturbing trends.

Representatives from the Pasadena Humane Society have notified the City that during the past few weeks, there have been several incidents where raw meat was left in open bags at locations where there have been frequent bear sightings in Monrovia.

Given the recurring nature of this situation, the Pasadena Humane Society

The meeting will offer information on how to coexist with wildlife. – Courtesy photo

is having the meat sent to a lab for testing to determine if the meat was laced with any sort of poison that could harm animals that

are attracted to and end up eating the raw meat. The Monrovia Police Department is providing support for the ongoing review of

the matter.

Obviously, no one should be putting raw meat out for the wildlife, regardless of intention.

Leaving out meat is illegal, can attract potentially dangerous wildlife, and can increase exposure to disease, according to the Pasadena Humane Society.

Given all of the interest and attention surrounding wildlife interfaces, anyone who has a concern or an interest in the issue should attend the wildlifeurban interface community meeting.

If you have any questions, please call (626) 256-8226 or visit the City’s Website and the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA website.

Free August Events at Pasadena Senior Center There is something for everyone in August at the Pasadena Senior Center, located at 85 E. Holly St, and you do not have to be a member to attend.

However, some events require advance reservations as noted.

Legal advice will be provided about conservatorship, wills and trusts, estate planning and/or durable power of attorney on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. Appointments are required and can be made by calling (626) 795-4331.

It has long been suspected that the relative abundance of specific nutrients can affect cognitive processes and emotions.

Learn about vital mechanisms that are responsible for the action of diet on brain health and mental

Classics, film noir, cult films, documentaries, shorts, foreign films, and animated films are discussed before each screening. – Courtesy photo

function in a presentation by Regal Medical on Thursday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m.

Low-income individuals 60-years-old and older will receive two boxes of food on Friday, Aug. 3 from 9 - 10:30 a.m. Proof of income and a California ID are required.

Bags are heavy, so bring a personal shopping cart.

Everyone enjoys watching movies and the pleasures they bring.

The Senior Center will be showing four different movies at 1 p.m. on the first four Fridays of

August. On Aug. 3 watch “I, Tonya.” starring Margot Robbie and Allison Janney, in which Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding finds herself in the middle of one of the most sensational scandals in sports history.

On Aug. 10 watch “I Can Only Imagine” starring J. Michael Finley and Madeline Carroll. The film tells the inspiring true story behind MercyMe’s beloved, chart-topping song that has brought hope and the power of forgiveness to so many. On Aug. 17 watch “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will Smith and Thandie Newton, in which a talented, often unemployed single father struggles to make ends meet while raising his young son after they are evicted from their San

Francisco apartment with nowhere to go. On Aug. 24 watch “Downsizing,” starring Matt Damon and Kristin Wiig, which depicts how scientists discover how to shrink humans down to five inches tall as a solution to overpopulation.

What used to require a monthly fee is now free. Classics, film noir, cult films, documentaries, shorts, foreign films, animated films and more are selected democratically by club members. Each screening is researched and its hidden history presented prior to each viewing on Tuesdays, Aug. 7 and 21, at 3 p.m. Lively discussions and a question-and-answer session follow each screening. Popcorn is provided.

Email mmeovary@aol.com for more information.

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to promote crime awareness, drug awareness, and to meet some of the men and women of the Monrovia Police Department.

Join members of the department as the “Brass” cooks dinner for the community. There will also be live music and raffles. Come join in.

National Night Out will take place at Library Park on Aug. 7. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Monrovia’s Street Fair is one of the longest running and most

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popular attraction on Friday night.

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the lead in Monrovia when it comes to all things LimeBike related. The company is currently hiring an on-the-ground operations specialist who is responsible for collecting the bikes and rebalancing them in Old Town, along business corridors, in residential areas, and at Station Square. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, the job flyer is on the Monrovia website under the City Manager’s weekly update. The position pays $15 an hour.

You can send your resume, along with a short blurb about why you’re interested in the job, to Vany Jourian (vany@ limebike.com).

While they look for a new local operations specialist for Monrovia, if you see an issue with a LimeBike feel free to call senior administrative assistant Sophia Nakov at (626) 256-8235, and the issue will be resolved as soon as possible.

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LimeBike has had some turnover on their team, which is leading to increased lead times before bikes are being rebalanced. – Courtesy photo

tells about the founding of Family Festival in a recent interview, “On Friday nights in the late 1980s, you could shoot a canon up Myrtle Avenue and no one would notice; it was that quiet. There were about 30-35% vacancies. With a two-lane street and low ‘car count,’ we would never attract big national chain stores on this street.”

Rob Hammond was a new entrepreneur on the 600 block of Myrtle. Raised in Rosemead, he came to live in Monrovia in 1986 with his bride and new baby. He had

some experience in antiques elsewhere, and he became a frequent customer at Neighborhood Pawn. “It was kismet,” he said. The shop has been open since 1946 but it was now needing some new energy. Rob became a partner in 1989. “Monrovia has been good to us; everyone is always nice.”

By virtue of his business address, Rob was a member of the Monrovia Old Town Merchants Association (MOTMA). “At that time, we had meetings at Glendale Fed (now Wells Fargo) or Herb’s Deli and Cafe (now Copper Still Grill) and about

nine or ten of us would show.

MOTMA had some promotions like coloring contests and seeds give-aways, but they weren’t really working.

On our Halloween Trick or Treat afternoon, we might give away 3000 pieces of candy.” The Monrovia Day parade and Christmas parade reminded all that Myrtle Avenue is the historic heart of this city, but it did not significantly enhance revenue for the small businesses.

Read More at, MonroviaWeekly.com

ARCADIA July 15 Shortly before 12:48 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near the intersection of Second Avenue and California Street for driving recklessly. The officer located the vehicle as it was speeding and almost hit the officer’s vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath. The 43-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

July 16 Just after 10:37 a.m., officers responded to the 500 block of North Old Ranch Road regarding a residential burglary report. An investigation revealed a rear window had been broken sometime between July 11th and July 16th. No loss was report but the suspect left behind clothing and multiple documents containing personal identifying information. As the officers drove away, they located a transient. The transient identified the clothing as his own and admitted to breaking the window. The suspect was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for evaluation.

At approximately 4:20 p.m., an officer responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding a shoplift report. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect stole a backpack, and then placed stolen headphones in the backpack before he was confronted by employees. The suspect was on probation at the time so he was placed on a hold. The 18-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

cash and gift cards amounting to more than $1,800.00.

No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

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tadena was located, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

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Shortly after 12:50 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 00 block of West Last Flores Avenue regarding a burglary in progress. The suspects pried off a window screen, entered the residence, and the resident who was home at the time was able to escape out a side door. The suspects were seen exiting the home through the front door and entering a green or grey Mercedes Benz sedan. Both suspects were described as black males, 18 to 25-yearsold, and wearing hooded sweatshirts. The investigation is ongoing.

July 19 Just before 12:07 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 600 block of Beverly Drive regarding a battery report. The officer discovered an altercation occurred between a boyfriend and girlfriend resulting in the boyfriend kicking the victim in the head and slapping her causing visible bruising. The suspect 25-year-old male from Arcadia was gone by the time officers arrived. The investigation is ongoing.

At 8:05 a.m., a female subject called police to report her vehicle had been burglarized. She had parked her vehicle and purchased coffee from a store in the 600 block of West Huntington. She returned to find the vehicle window had been shattered to gain entry and the vehicle was burglarized. This investigation is continuing.

At 8:36 p.m., officers found a vehicle that had been reported stolen parked in a parking lot in the 100 block of West Foothill. They monitored the vehicle and saw a male subject enter the vehicle to drive away. They stopped the subject, and after investigation, arrested him for theft of the vehicle.

July 13 At 1:15 a.m., a caller reported a motorist collided into a parked vehicle in the 500 block of South Alta Vista.

Officers responded and contacted the driver, who was intoxicated. After field sobriety tests were conducted, the driver was arrested for DUI.

At 3:39 p.m., the manager of a store in the 1600 block of South Mountain reported a customer had purchased merchandise using a counterfeit bill. Officers responded to investigate. During the investigation it was discovered that additional customers had recently passed similar counterfeit bills. The U.S. Secret Service was notified. This investigation is continuing.

July 14 At 6:44 p.m., two vehicles collided into one another at the intersection of Huntington and Fifth. One of the drivers fled the scene, failing to stop and exchange information. This investigation is continuing. No injuries were reported.

July 15 At 2:59 a.m., an officer was patrolling the 800 block of West Olive when he saw a suspicious male loitering on the street. He stopped the subject and discovered there was a warrant for his arrest, as well as a court order restraining him from being where he was. The subject was arrested, and during the booking process, he physically resisted officers.

At 10:17 p.m., security for a business in the 100 block of West Foothill reported a male subject had strewn his belongings across a business walkway for customers and was refusing to leave. Officers arrived and the subject continued to refuse to pick up his belongings and leave. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest, so he was taken into custody.

July 17 At 1:14 p.m., employees of a store in the 400 block of West Huntington reported a male subject had just left their store after concealing merchandise in his backpack and failing to pay for the items.

Officers arrived and searched for the suspect. The suspect was located and arrested. The property was returned to the store.

At 1:32 p.m., employees of a bank in the 200 block of South Myrtle reported a suspicious male subject loitering in his car in their parking lot.

Officers arrived and contacted the subject, who was found to be in possession of a hypodermic needle filled with methamphetamine, along with other narcotics paraphernalia. The subject was arrested and his vehicle was towed.

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July 20 Shortly after 2:49 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of Encino Drive regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered a fraudulent transaction on his Discovered card for the amount of $3,886.79. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained their personal information or the identity of the suspect.

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July 17 At about 4:30 a.m., an officer responded to a carport in the 100 block of California Street regarding a vehicle burglary report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect smashed two windows and fled with a wallet containing

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At approximately 12:41 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive, regarding a robbery report.

An investigation revealed the suspect stole the victim’s gold chain from his neck. The 16-year-old male from Al-

At 3:42 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at a business in the 600 block of West Huntington and discovered someone had shattered the front window and taken a safe.

Officers searched the area for the suspects, but were unable to locate them. This investigation is continuing.

At 1:43 p.m., an officer was patrolling the 500 block of East Walnut when he saw a parked vehicle that had expired registration. A computer check revealed the plates on the vehicle were not on the right car. While having the vehicle towed, the owner approached the officer and was behaving erratically. She was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, so she was arrested and taken into custody.

*Disclaimer: All blotters are submitted directly from the Police Departments. If you have any questions are concerns regarding a blotter, please contact the department directly.

At 9:01 a.m., a landscaper was doing work at a business in the 400 block of Huntington when a male subject approached his work truck and took some of his tools, then fled the area in a vehicle. Officers searched for the suspect, but were unable to locate him. This investigation is continuing.

July 18 at 9:01 a.m., an elderly female resident living in the 100 block of North Fifth reported she had served her daughter with a restraining order earlier in the morning, using the service of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, who forced her daughter out of the house.

After the deputies left, her

daughter returned and began hitting the mother. Officers responded and after an investigation, arrested the restrained person.

SIERRA MADRE July 20 An officer responded to the station lobby at about 7:30 a.m. for a report of stolen money. The victim from the 200 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard reported that currency that was in his was room was taken sometime between 7/16/18 and 7/20/18.

At 9:05 a.m. a vehicle in the 300 block of North Lima Street struck a parked van resulting in a non-injury accident. Both parties exchanged information.

At 11:16 a.m. a resident in the 300 block of North Lima reported that an unknown suspect(s) possibly using a pellet gun, shot and damaged two double paned windows in his home.

July 22 Officers responded at about 4:23 p.m. to Santa Anita Avenue, south of Grandview Avenue, for an injury traffic collision. A vehicle headed south on Santa Anita Avenue struck another vehicle then collided with a power pole, knocking down both the pole and power lines. The driver and the passenger of the southbound vehicle were transported to a local hospital

by Sierra Madre Fire Paramedics for their injuries. Southern California Edison also responded for repair of the power lines and pole.

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FRIday - JULY 27 “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at IFGF Monrovia, July 27 from 7 – 10 p.m. (147 W. Palm Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). The students of Centre Stage will display their talents during this newest production. General admission is $15 and VIP tickets are $25. For more information, visit centrestageinc.com.

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July 29 @ 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

LEGO Play Day at the Sierra Madre Library, July 27 from noon – 5 p.m. (440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). Young engineers and builders will be inspired by this week’s challenge.

Admission is free. For more information, visit cityofsierramadre.com or call (626) 355-7186.

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SATURday - JULY 28“The Sandlot” at Recreation Park, July 28 at 7 p.m. (620 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016).

Pack some snacks and blankets to enjoy this cult-classic with your family. This event is free for the public. For more information, visit cityofmonrovia.org.

- MONROVIA Pasadena Film Tour at Pasadena Memorial Park, July 28 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103). Join Jared Cowan (Jared on Location) as he guides you throughout Pasadena in a comfortable limo bus to some of the most iconic filming locations favorite movies and television shows. Tickets are $49.95. For more information, visit visitpasadena.com.

- PASADENA Mini-Golf event at Sierra Madre Public Library, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. (440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024). The Library will transform into an 18-hole miniature golf course, complete with bunkers and traps, featuring a disc jockey and snacks. This event is free. For more information, call (626) 355-7186 or visit cityofsierramadre.com.

– SIERRA MADRE Plumeria Day at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, July 28 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007).

Tour a grove of nearly 100 plumeria plants and learn about these exquisite flowers at a workshop, or buy them from a vendor. Admission ranges from $4 - $9. For more information, visit arboretum.org or call (626) 821-3222.

– ARCADIA Summer Art Walks in Old Town Monrovia, July 28 from 7 – 10 p.m. (400 and 500 block of S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) hosts this opportunity to enjoy art along the sidewalk in Old Town.

Registration is required and costs $45 for MAFA members. Membership details can be found at monroviafinearts.org/join. For more information, call (626) 483-0560 or visit monroviafinearts.org.

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Sunday - JULY 29 Westfield Santa Anita Food Crawl at Westfield

Picnicking for a good cause. - Courtesy photo

California Dreamin’ at The Langham Huntington, July 29 from 5 – 9 p.m. (1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106). Get into the season’s spirit with an evening of your favorite grilled summer dishes, seafood, sides and sweets, plus wine and local craft beer, featuring a live band and lawn games. Tickets are $89 per adult and $45 per child between the ages of 3 and 12; ten percent of proceeds will benefit Pasadena’s Ronald McDonald House. For more information, visit langhamhotels.com.

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Santa Anita, July 29 at 9:30 a.m. (400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). This food tour’s theme is “Sunday Funday” and will allow you to enjoy a dozen dishes from four to five eateries as guided

by Michael Lin. Tickets are $59 per person. For more information, visit westfield.com/santaanita.

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5 p.m. for tacos and stay to play loteria at 6 p.m. Admission is free but you will have to pay for food and beverages. For more information, visit mtlowebrewing.com.

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Beach Bingo Bash at the Arcadia Woman’s Club, Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. (324 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006). For the price of admission you get sheets for 11 bingo games, dinner, dessert, and a soft drink. With reservations, admission is $30 for adults and $20 for children under the age of 12; tickets at the door will be $35.

For more information, contact Linda Mokler at (626) 818-7779 or llmokler@yahoo.com or Cheryl Alberg at (626) 287-2831 or caja2@ aol.com.

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Loteria and Sandoval Tacos at Mt. Lowe Brewing Co., July 31 from 5 – 9 p.m. (150 E. Saint Joseph St., Arcadia, CA 91006). Show up at

King Trivia at Matt Denny’s, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.

(145 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006).

Enjoy league and tournament play of this weekly trivia challenge. Admission is free. For

Susie Hansen Latin Jazz Band at the Pasadena Senior Center, July 30 at 6 p.m. (85 E. Holly St., Pasadena, CA 91103). Pack a picnic and dance the night away to Latin and salsa tunes at the Scott Pavilion. Admission is free. For more information, visit pasadenaseniorcenter. org or call (626) 795-4331.

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thursday - AUGUST 2 Summer Concert & Movie Series at City Hall’s west lawn, Aug. 2 from 6:30 - 10 p.m. (240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). Pack a picnic and enjoy the Yard Sale’s show-stopping repertoire, arranged for a 4-piece rhythm section and 3-piece horn section, and “Cars 3.”

This event is free for the public. For more information, call the Recreation and Community Services Department at (626) 574-5113.

–ARCADIA Beer and Board Games at Myrtle Tree Garden Café & Market, Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. (407 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016). Invite your friends for Happy Hour and games; you can take your own games. Admission is free and you can enjoy select beers and glasses of wine for $5.

For more information, visit myrtletreecafe. com.

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TWO MONROVIA PROJECTS MOVE ONE STEP CLOSER TO FULL APPROVAL The city’s Development Review Committee approved the applications for the Marriott’s TownePlace Suites hotel project and the AvalonBay multi-family housing project on Myrtle Avenue. Facing no public input in opposition and after a thorough review by the DRC, both plans were unanimously approved. The next step is consideration by the Planning Commission on Aug. 15.

The TownePlace Suites is a development by Tharaldson

Investments of a 109-room, five-story hotel. It will be located at the southwest corner of Huntington Drive and Myrtle Avenue.

The hotel will feature three styles of rooms: one-bedrooms, as well as double-queen and king studios. There will be an indoor exercise room, a breakfast room, a lounge, and an outdoor seating area. The parking for the hotel will be outdoors with 109 parking spaces for guests and staff.

In contrast, the AvalonBay

project involves a multi-use building with 154 residential apartment units and retail space on the ground level.

The five-story, six-level structure will include 286 parking spaces, as well as 3,500 square feet of retail space. Thirteen of the apartments will be reserved for lower-income residents.

For more information on either of these projects, go to this week’s City Manager’s Update on the City’s website: www.cityofmonrovia.org.

Monrovia Develops Plan to Save Trees During Drought With the continuing drought, many people are losing trees. To combat this, the city has developed a deep tree watering system. It involves a Do-It-Yourself project. This week’s City Manager’s Update includes a copy of a flyer that outlines the project. Go to the City website under the Government Section to see the report or go directly to www.cityofmonrovia. org/your-government/public-works/ water/tree-watering to review the project.

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Never forget there is always the mall. Take a book and ignore the stores. Bask in the cool air … but for some real cool fun, its Ragtime.

On the last Sunday of every month, Ron Ross and a host of great musicians put together an exceptional program to share their love of the Ragtime genre.

Ragtime, a uniquely American, syncopated musical phenomenon, has been a strong presence in musical composition, entertainment, and scholarship for over a century. It emerged in its published form during the mid-1890s and quickly spread across the continent via published compositions.

By the early 1900s, ragtime flooded the music publishing industry. The popularity and demand for ragtime also boosted sale of pianos and greatly swelled the ranks of the recording industry.

Ragtime - A genre of musical composition for the piano, generally in duple meter and containing a highly syncopated treble lead over a rhythmically steady bass.

A ragtime composition is usually composed three or

A couple enjoys a dance during one of the recent performances at Myrtle Tree Café. Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

four contrasting sections or strains, each one being 16 or 32 measures in length.

The Yamaha piano at Myrtle Tree is shared and the musicians vary in age from 18 to 80 and each has his own remarkable gift to share. The Ragtime club was a monthly fixture at Wang’s restaurant, but since they recently closed, the group has relocated to the comfortable Myrtle Tree Café.

The format is as follows: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the last Sunday of every month.

The next meeting there will take place on Sunday July 29.

Parking is on-street, but most

parking places are unlimited and free on Sundays.

It’s a busy part of Old Town Monrovia, so please allow a few extra minutes to find a parking place. Suggested donations for non-performers are $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Drop by and tell them Monrovia Weekly sent you. If Scott Joplin were alive today he’d be there too.

Myrtle Tree Café is located at 405 S. Myrtle Avenue in Monrovia.

The Rose Leaf Ragtime Club is on the web at http:// roseleafclub.com

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ong before the word feminism entered our lexicon, women were coming together to indulge in intellectual pursuits that were deemed, at the time, to be the domain of the male species. That’s what a group of women who lived in 1750s London did when they formed The Blue Stocking Society.

“Ladies,” a new play by Kit Steinkellner, is a fictional account of a year in the life of The Blue Stocking Society and explores the tangled knot of electric and jagged relationships that comprise this group.

These women are pioneers and revolutionaries emboldened by the call to arms to be the first of their kind and burdened by the misfortune of being born far ahead of their time.

It will be featured this Saturday, July 28, at 11:00 am at Boston Court Pasadena’s 14th Annual New Play Reading Festival and will be directed by Co-Artistic Director Michael Michetti.

Steinkellner says, “The idea came to me about ten years ago when I was in London and I went to the National Portrait Gallery which was holding an exhibit about these women. They

intrigued me as being true pilgrims and pioneers in a realm which had absolutely no roadmap. Writing a play about them struck me as being both exciting and scary.

“I wanted to tell their story in an ‘out-of- the-box’ way just as they had done when they began their club. In dealing with something that is set in the past, I realized there’s a risk that the story might come off as dusty, archaic, or irrelevant. As I researched about their lives, read their diaries and their correspondence with each other, it became important for me to make sure I did it exactly right.

“To create something

exciting that explains my obsession with these women, and why I was so captivated by them, I used time travel to be part of the play as the historian and narrator. I investigated why I wanted to have a relationship with women who lived over a hundred years ago and how they are relevant in today’s world.”

Emilie Beck, Boston Court Pasadena’s Literary Manager, who has been involved in the New Play Reading Festival for seven years, declares, “The four new plays we’ve chosen for this year’s Festival are all written by women. While we read without attention to gender, we were drawn to

these voices, which speak to a wide array of underrepresented female experiences.

It’s really important to us to represent the voice that has been disenfranchised.”

The New Play Reading Festival is a key component of Boston Court Pasadena’s commitment to nurturing playwrights and new work. It paves the way for unknown artists’ creations to get recognized and produced on stage.

What a thrilling prospect it is if this weekend we could be seeing the future Eugene O’Neills or George Bernard Shaws whose plays are esteemed, revered, and performed to this day!

“Ladies” Playwright Kit Steinkellner. - Courtesy photo

This Week’s Line-Up for the City of Alyson Stoner Takes on Stravinsky Arcadia’s Summer Concert Series During California Philharmonic’s The City of Arcadia’s free 2018 summer concert and movie series is approaching fast, so make sure you don’t miss out on the fun.

The summer concerts and movies are both on Thursday evenings. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and movies at dusk on the west lawn between City Hall and the Police Department at 240 W. Huntington Drive.

This is fun for the entire family. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets and enjoy an evening outdoors. There is also a free fun zone, featuring games, crafts, and activities each week. In addition, the City is pleased to announce that they will be having The Surfer Taco food truck at all of the events. The Surfer Taco truck has served the Los Angeles area for several years. Their menu includes a large variety of delicious items which are sure to fill you up and have you coming back for more.

A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Recreation

“Symphonic Dances”

The Smith Band will be performing country and rock hits.

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and Community Services Department. Please note parking is provided at City Hall and Santa Anita Race Track at Gate 5 only. For more information, please call (626) 574-5113.

Below is the line-up for July 26: Smith Band (country and rock) Smith Band is a six-piece pop country music group located in Southern California that performs hits from artists such as Maren Morris and Miranda Lambert to Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett.

Mix modern country with classics and you have the musical recipe for awesome.

Comprised of seasoned musicians who have worked with Albert Lee, Kenny Loggins, Johnny Lee and Keith Emerson, Smith Band can rock your favorite country as well as top 40 hits.

Sherlock Gnomes (PG) After a string of garden gnome disappearances in London, Gnomeo & Juliet look to legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes to solve the case of their missing friends and family.

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In another historymaking move, California Philharmonic Maestro Victor Vener brilliantly blends the old with the new and classic music with modern dance as he partners with special guest Alyson Stoner to present an awe-inspiring performance of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” The powerful performance is set to take place during “Symphonic Dances,” the orchestra’s third concert of the 2018 summer season on July 29.

“Our piece is unexpected and controversial, like Stravinsky’s original.

There is much technique, much effort, and intention, however, you’ll see very few pirouettes and pointed toes,” Stoner explained referring to the dance she also choreographed. “Instead, we’ll showcase bone breaking, waacking, vogue, krump, b-boy, commercial hip-hop and a diverse culture and

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community.”

Still, Stoner shares that she was sure to understand “the musical arrangement and history in order to ensure proper respect and consideration for the creative direction we’re given.”

“I have been looking forward to this concert for a long time,” said Vener, who previously updated a classical score by incorporating popping dancers dressed as toy soldiers during a 2015 internet trending rendition

of the “The Nutcracker.”

Stoner has a growing list of credits including starring in numerous television shows like the Emmy-award winning “Phineas and Ferb,” feature films such as the hot “Step Up” franchise, and music videos with the likes of Missy Elliott.

“Symphonic Dances” also features special guest and revered saxophonist Harvey Pittel. America’s foremost classical saxophonist, Pittel will perform John Williams’ dazzling and virtuosic saxophone solo “Catch Me If You Can” as well as three of the most vibrant ballet classics ever composed.

Cal Phil, at Walt Disney Concert Hall, performances start at 2 p.m., with the intimate pre-concert “Talks With The Maestro” at 1 p.m. in BP Hall.

More information about Cal Phil’s 2018 Summer Schedule and tickets are available at CALPHIL.com.

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Old Town Pasadena May Have Supernatural Places You Might Want to Know About

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H Artist’s rendering of the Flowery Brush Library. – Courtesy photo / The Huntington

The Huntington in San Marino Breaks Ground on Final Phase of Chinese Garden The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens recently announced that, with the majority of funding in place, it is launching the final phase of construction on its renowned Chinese Garden, known by the poetic name Liu Fang Yuan, the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. A ceremonial groundbreaking is scheduled for Aug. 28, with construction expected to continue for the next 18 months.

The new features will increase the garden’s footprint from the initial 3.5 acres to its long-planned 12 acres, making it one of the largest classical-style Chinese gardens in the world. Inspired by the centuries-old Chinese tradition of private scholars’ gardens, Liu Fang Yuan opened in 2008 with eight tile-roofed pavilions situated around a one-acre lake. In 2014, two new pavilions and a rock grotto were added.

An exhibition complex at the north end of the garden is one of the key elements of this final phase. Comprising a traditional scholar’s studio and an art gallery for changing displays, it will dramatically expand the possibilities for programming related to the garden.

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ave you ever had a drink or two somewhere in Old Town Pasadena and suddenly feel an eerie presence you can’t explain?

That’s because there might be more than craft beer, themed cocktails, and delicious food luring you in all over Old Pas. Some of the popular pubs in Old Town Pasadena are historic buildings once known for something else once upon a time.

The Pasadena Heritage is featuring an Old Pasadena Pub Crawl on July 28. Be sure to purchase a ticket and be part of this experience that may leave you wondering if it was the beer that might have given you the ability to witness something supernatural?

The Pub Crawl tour will be featuring more than beer tasting. It will also guide you to some delicious light bites. You may get the best of both worlds at Harlowe’s, a restaurant famous for more than their delicious lamb and pork French dip sandwiches.

There may be more than beer and cocktails lurking in your favorite pub. - Photo by Alex Cordero / Beacon Media News

While visiting this place and enjoying a light bite, you may experience something supernatural. The spooky legend surrounding Harlowe’s claims that the restaurant may be haunted. However, don’t let this foolish talk get in the way of experiencing the beautiful architecture; Harlowe’s interior design is remarkable.

Joining the Pub Crawl could be the perfect way to experience and learn about this place in a different way if you haven’t already enjoyed a visit.

Another place that may be featured on the Pub Crawl is Der Wolf, a German beer hall based in the original downtown of Pasadena. This beautiful pub has more than what meets the eye. You can order a tall glass of Reissdorf Kolsh while the bartender

shares with you that the bar was once a police station.

Rumor has it that the police station’s neighbor was a hotel, or perhaps a brothel. Today the famous waterhole has a large selection of German beer. If you find yourself suddenly having a lack of decision-making skills and not sure what beer to ask for, simply order a taste flight.

Leave it to the experts at this famous pub and enjoy a little taste of the popular German beers served at Der Wolf.

There could also be more than one floor at this pub to discover; maybe it will be featured at the Pub Crawl who knows?

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How Undocumented College Students Can Prepare for School This Fall Crystal Trillo Editorial Intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com

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here are many in the U.S. who plan to go on to achieve a higher education.

However, with recent changes in immigration policies many face the difficulty of feeling insecure in going to school. Many who are a part of minority groups are fearful of the drastic reforms and policies that have been implemented by the Trump administration, and what it could mean in terms of going or returning to school.

According to Education Reform Now, “Latinx students have made great progress in recent decades, but the Trump administration’s immigration policies threaten to undo that progress.” With the threat of repeal of the Dream Act and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which helps provide financial aid, many students feel that they are losing the opportunity of

admission to a college and what it would mean for their status within the U.S. With the fears and stresses about the upcoming semester, there are steps students can take to prepare for admissions and financial aid processing. The first, and most important, step is knowing that “there is no federal or state law that prohibits the admission of undocumented immigrants to U.S. colleges” according to College Board. Some schools may classify undocumented students as foreign, but ultimately cannot turn them away due to their undocumented status.

The next step is to speak to a counselor and discuss your situation and what plan of action to take. Counselors should be familiar with most federal and state policies regarding admissions and financial aid, and can assist in directing students towards the resources they will need.

For example, knowing that the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors

With the recent changes in immigration policies, college students face various fears in attending school. - Photo by Terry MIller / Beacon Media News

Act - or Dream Act - allows eligible undocumented students to receive financial aid. This act allows undocumented students of lowincome families to apply to receive financial assistance for tuition and other necessities.

While there are plenty

of precautions and preparations that students can take, colleges and universities are also preparing for students by giving them a welcoming atmosphere. Many schools are protesting the reformed immigration policies and understand the impact they have on the students and

their families. Some schools for example are listed as “safe haven” or “sanctuary” schools. According to EdSource, “Definitions of ‘sanctuary’ vary from district to district, but in most cases it means that school staff will not allow federal immigration agents on campus without a

warrant, subpoena, or court order.”

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People will be able to volunteer on Aug. 6 and 7. – Courtesy photo

Foothill Unity Center Looking for Back to School Event Volunteers Help students start the school year off right Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com

Join in the fun by volunteering for the 20th Annual Back to School Event on Aug. 7 at the famous Santa Anita Park Race Track. Foothill Unity Center wants you to join them in volunteering for this special event. There are two days of opportunities to volunteer.

As this is such a popular event for volunteers, it is necessary to accept volun-

teer registration on a first come, first serve basis until the total number of needed volunteers is reached. They are coordinating this event with the desire for each volunteer to have the most positive and amazing experience possible.

Volunteer opportunities are available for adults and youth on Monday, Aug. 6 and Tuesday, Aug. 7. To register, go to foothillunitycenter.org.

Their goal is to help over 1,200 low-income

students prepare for a successful school year. This could not be accomplished without the support of caring volunteers like you.

Foothill Unity looks forward to working with you on this most worthwhile event. Please contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@foothillunitycenter.org for any questions.

The center would like to thank you in advance for all your support and for being the heart of change in your community.

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Monrovia High Teacher Inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame Paul Dols, a 21-year social science teacher and a 10-year Renaissance coordinator at Monrovia High School was inducted into the Jostens Renaissance Hall of Fame during the fourth annual Jostens Renaissance National Conference held July 16 - 19 in Orlando, Florida.

Dols had previously said that the honor “validates what we believe in, which is [that] we want every kid who

comes on to this campus to know they are important and have the opportunity to be truly great.” He also shared that, “Renaissance changes the culture and climate of our school to make it a positive place where every student is valued, and this recognition is another push to keep fighting and to keep doing what we do.”

According to their website, induction into the Jostens Renaissance

Hall of Fame is the highest honor that an educator can receive from Jostens Renaissance. The Hall of Fame recognizes educators whose efforts have not only made a significant impact within their schools, but also in the larger regional and/or national Renaissance community. Winners received conference registration, a hotel room during the conference, airfare, and an award ring and trophy.

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ocated at the foot of the San Gabriel Valley, Monrovia is a city known for its Old Town on Myrtle Street, Friday night street fairs, quaint restaurants, and a supportive community. Fractured FX, a special effects studio situated in the heart of Monrovia, is a remarkable anomaly among the flashing Hollywood lights - an incredibly successful one. With a third Emmy nomination, this one for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special, CEO and founder of Fractured FX Justin Raleigh proves that his 13 years at the studio have been filled with a multitude of accomplishments.

From a young age, Raleigh was fascinated "with the idea that you could transform someone into any character." He then pursued his passions, reaching out and working on smaller projects and spending his early career at Stan Winston Studios, an Academy Awardwinning studio famed for the

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throughout [his] career and [to] work on amazingly challenging projects."

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ockin’ Rollers in Sierra Madre is a music studio and hair salon combined—and it’s coming for the status quo.

With quite possibly the best pun possible as a name for their combo-business, Rockin’ Rollers was the brainchild of musician “Joe Normal” Hutchinson and stylist Gigi Hutchinson. The duo met early in their careers, where Gigi served as a hairdresser and makeup artist on Joe’s band photoshoots.

Fast-forward a few decades, one salon and two kids later and their professional paths are still surprisingly wellmatched.

“It's funny because Joe and I have similar ways of thinking and doing business. We’ve always been self-employed, but were looking for a place to do our work together,” said Gigi. “When we started our studio, we wanted to be in this district on Montecito in

Rockin’ Rollers co-hosts open mic nights, songwriter showcases, fashion shows and more, to become a locus for Sierra Madre’s “underground.” - Courtesy photo

Sierra Madre: a funky, artsy industrial area just off of main street. I think this area represents an underground where people come to explore and be creative.”

On one side of Rockin’ Rollers is Gigi’s salon, offering a variety of services from cut, color, makeup, waxing, and more; using natural and organic products. Next door in a separate room, Joe heads up music lessons in guitar, ukulele, piano, drums, bass,

and songwriting. The latter is of particular importance to the musician.

“When it comes to our music lessons, we focus on creativity and the songwriting aspect—not just learning to play a Led Zeppelin song,” he explained.

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Cherry hardwood flooring. Ceiling fans, high ceilings. Italian ceramic tile floors downstairs. Attached 3 car garage.

Private rear yard with covered patio and built-in BBQ, professional landscaped yard. Community pool. (V11523)

SIERRA MADRE

$720,000

This ranch style home in the city Sierra Madre offers 2 bedroom, 1 bath, living room, gallery style kitchen, laundry area and one car garage. There are front and back covered porches where you can sit and relax. There is 750 sq.ft. of living space, on a 6600+ sq.ft. lot. The has many of the original features, nice size front and back yard and offers lots of opportunity to live-in, remodel or develop. This is a Probate Sale.

419 W. GRANDVIEW AVE, SIERRA MADRE $938,000

Beautiful single level Sierra Madre home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, gorgeous grounds and large courtyard. Floor to ceiling picture windows. Living and dining areas have gorgeous views of the manicured lush yards. Remodeled kitchen with built-in china cabinet island and lighting. Newly refurbished oak hardwood flooring. Detached double garage and room for additional parking. (G419)

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Mary Yoshie Uyeda Sakatani 1924 - July 17, 2018 Susie LING, GUEST CONTRIBUTOR Born near the Monrovia Airport in 1924, Mary lived all her life in Monrovia except for the time she was at Heart Mountain, Wyoming. She passed on July 17, 2018; five days shy of her 95th birthday.

Mary was the daughter of one of Monrovia’s pioneers, the “Strawberry King,” Yutaro Uyeda. Yutaro came to Monrovia in 1907. He liked to have Mary and her younger sister Toshiko, ride his float at the Monrovia Day parades.

Mary grew up at 331 W. Huntington Dr., in the fields of her parents’ fruit fields and right behind their fruit stand on Route 66. Mary attended Santa Fe Elementary, Clifton Junior High, and MonroviaArcadia-Duarte (MAD) High School. Mary was a member of the Catskills Racketeers Club of tennis aficionados at MAD. Mary was also part of Monrovia’s Japanese language school on Mayflower, near Duarte. During her first year at Pasadena Junior College, Mary, along with other Monrovians of Japanese descent, was sent to Heart Mountain, Wyoming concentration camp.

It was at Heart Mountain

Mary and Toshiko Uyeda in the 1930s on Huntington Drive. – Courtesy photo / Keiko Sakatani

that Mary met and married Masato Sakatani of El Monte.

They returned to Monrovia in 1945 and would later grow their family on West Walnut. Mas worked at a produce market in Monterey Park. Mary later became the supervisor of the clerical department at the California Employment Services in Monrovia. The couple was married for 68 years.

In their retirement, the Sakatani’s enjoyed time with family with side trips to the

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casinos once in a while. They were active with the East San Gabriel Japanese Community Center. Into her 90s, Mary enjoyed Wednesday lunches at the Monrovian Restaurant and kept a beautiful garden with camellias and fruit trees.

Mary leaves three daughters, Laurie Keiko and twins Janice Fumiko and Julie Mieko, along with three grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Service is on July 26 at Whittier’s Rose Hills

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Rod Salazar

Dec. 24, 1952 – July 4, 2018 Rodney Frank Salazar was born on December 24, 1952 to Reginald and Patricia Salazar in Oceanside, Calif. while his father was in the U.S. Navy. His first six years of life were spent in the Salazar family home in Alhambra.

The oldest of three children, Rod was a happygo-lucky child surrounded by a close, loving family that included lots of cousins and family friends.

At age six his family moved to south Arcadia, Calif. and he attended Rio Hondo Elementary School where he became elementary school president in 1967. He attended Arroyo High School in El Monte where he excelled in football, track and field and cross country, and served as class president and then ASB President in 1971. After attending Rio Hondo College in Whittier and competing on their track and field team, he transferred to Cal Poly San Luis Obisbo University where he attained his B.A. degree in Physical Education.

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Rod Salazar was a staple in the community.

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Marrying Sherry Barnard in 1980, after living in Altadena, they moved into their Arcadia home where they had three children: daughters Amanda, Melissa, and son Scott.

As coach of the Arcadia American Youth Soccer Organization All-Star team, they won the state championship in 1995.

A passionate and loving leader, his former players and their parents remained good friends to this day.

In 2002, Rod moved to Monrovia after his divorce in 2000.

After working in sales for Glendale Printing Co. for many years, Rod has worked with Printing Control in Monrovia and Stubbies Promotions in Arcadia for the past 11 years. His activities and leadership roles in the Monrovia, Arcadia, Pasadena, and Glendale chambers of commerce have been very enjoyable and rewarding for him, as well as the countless members and others who loved his happy, positive energy, cheerful laughter, warm handshakes, and love of sports (Go Raiders, Bruins, Lakers, Kings, and Dodgers!).

He was currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, as well as other leadership roles in our communities.

His longtime involvement with the Glendale Quarterback Club included

being a past president.

Rod's infectious enthusiasm brought light to any event he attended. His example of civic involvement and volunteerism was impeccable.

All who knew Rod are shocked and saddened by his unexpected departure from us, as his vibrant, positive, friendly spirit and energy were greatly admired. He had the ability to focus in on you as an individual and make you feel special for who you are.

On July 4, 2018, Rod was walking home from the Monrovia Fourth of July fireworks show when he suffered a heart attack.

Rodney Salazar is survived by his mother Pat Salazar, brother Reggie Salazar, sister Cindi McCarthy, daughters Amanda (Salazar) Burns, Melissa Salazar, son Scott Salazar, his devoted girlfriend of 16 years Chris Schnieders, and four granddaughters, Addison, Charlotte, Luna, and Juniper.

His Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Arcadia Community Church, 121 Alice St., Arcadia, Calif. 91006.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rod Salazar's name can be made to Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills (600 S. Shamrock Ave., Monrovia, Calif.

91016) in memory of Rod Salazar at foothillsbgc. org/donate.

Milwaukee Food Tour 2018

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n a recent trip to “America’s Dairyland,” my sister Hanni expressed an extreme and undying interest in visiting her posthigh-school home: Milwaukee.

Having not spent much time in Milwaukee I agreed to go, as did her husband, twin sister and her spouse.

To maximize nostalgic value and seize the absolute most out of the day trip, Hanni

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organized a plan complete with a timed schedule consisting of one restaurant after another. The day was dubbed “Food Tour 2018: Greatest Hits.”

We ate breakfasted at Apollo Café in Milwaukee’s Lower East Side. Apollo specializes in incredible gyros, sliced in front of you and piled high. They are complimented perfectly by Apollo’s Greek fries: French fries doused in lemon juice and Greek oregano, and covered in feta cheese. I have tried to recreate these fries

Café Corazon is a local favorite and Milwaukee treasure.

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in my home in California and have tasted only failure.

After breakfast, we

cruised over to Colectivo, Bayview, where we drank high-quality, locally roasted

coffee. Bayview is the baking headquarters of the Colectivo brand, and the giant glass windows show patrons the extent Colectivo is willing to go to bring them fresh baked goods.

After coffee, we drove straight into an early lunch at a personal favorite of ours: Honeypie cafe.

Honeypie handles all tasks with culinary gusto.

We ordered a legendary house special called “pork fries.” Pork fries are a pile of mixed ingredients, including shredded pork, bacon,

house-cheese sauce, and jalapenos over French fries.

I first tried pork fries more than a decade ago, and the flavor has haunted me ever since.

Recovering from the over-indulgence of pork, we walked around Milwaukee’s Public Market.

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Keep Your Body Toned All Year Round With Almost Zero Effort

Part 4: For optimal success, learn to integrate fitness and nutrition into your lifestyle Yajen TAN yajen@gimmefit.com

San Pedro features an historic battleship and some of the freshest

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low is smooth and smooth is fast.” That slogan from the military has a lot of application in day to day success.

Whether you’re trying to make healthier eating choices, start exercising more regularly, or just losing that unwanted weight, you’ve got a goal. The biggest mistake people often make with a new goal is diving in at full speed.

Many of us have heard the term “yo-yo dieting.” It refers to the progress that most dieters experience; fast results followed by a relapse that throws people right back to where they started - if not further.

The reason why this happens is that people jump into these diets and make huge lifestyle changes that they aren’t able to maintain for very long. This ends up

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causing people to crash and burn.

If your goal is better physique, especially year round, start small. Make small, but consistent actions that will get you closer to your goal. Most importantly, step back and figure out what are the habits and behaviors that a toned, fit person would need to function?

Fitness and nutrition will only be temporary solutions if you can’t fit the two into your lifestyle. For me, the goal is to keep my body healthy, to perform at my physical

and mental peak, and to have room to enjoy the things I love.

If you’re curious what that looks like, here it is: On the nutrition side, I have three meals planned out every day. Two are mandatory, which means I have the option of going out to dinner whenever I want to.

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drove to San Pedro last week for the renowned fresh seafood at San Pedro Fish Market. But when I got off the freeway and saw the profile of the legendary USS Iowa battleship, with her massive 16-inch guns protruding above the harbor, I knew I had to investigate. I also knew I had a full-day of fun, food, and history ahead of me.

To build up an appetite I began my getaway on the deck of the mighty Iowa. For my visit, I took the Full Steam

Fish and Chips and Battleships in San Pedro Ahead Tour, which is $49.95 for adults. This tour includes separate tickets for the regular self-guided general admission tour as well as the new guided behind the scenes tour of the engineering spaces on board.

The new two-hour guided tour of an engine room, boiler room, hospital, post office, Combat Engagement Center, and plot room, gives guests access to areas of the ship that have previously been off limits to the public. During the tour I learned some of the incredible history of the vessel.

Built in 1940, the USS Iowa served the U.S. for more than 50 years. Designated the

“World’s Greatest Naval Ship” due to her big guns, heavy armor, fast speed, longevity and modernization, she kept pace with technology for five decades. During her years of service, the Iowa has welcomed presidents and seen battle.

Iowa is the only ship of her class to have served in the Atlantic Ocean during World War II. Read More at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, MonroviaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com

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It’s summer! How are you going to use your vacation?

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We really need you!! Call 626-676-9505.

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Did You Know These Facts From Around The World?

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Prisoners in Canadian war camps during WWII were treated so well, that a lot of them didn’t’ want to leave when the war was over.

In New York, it is illegal to sell a haunted house without telling the buyer.

In 2006 someone tried to sell New Zealand on eBay. The price got up to $3,000 before eBay shut it down. source : http://didyouknowblog.com

It is considered good luck in Japan when a sumo wrestler makes your baby cry.

A man from Britain changed his name to Tim Pppppppppprice to make it harder for telemarketers to pronounce.

A woman from California once tried to sue the makers of Cap’n Crunch, because the Crunch Berries contained “no berries of any kind.”

good vacation can be one of the most relaxing things you can do for yourself.

Whether you prefer the beach, camping, or grilling out in your backyard, down time is something we all need. Unfortunately, we’re not all getting this much needed time to relax. Can you relate?

In the United States, there’s no minimum vacation or holidays that companies are required to provide to workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics finds that 77 percent of employers offer paid vacation time. On average, employers give ten days of vacation after one year of employment. The number of vacation days grows based upon tenure. After twenty years, most employees receive twenty days of vacation. In addition to vacation, many companies offer holidays.

It’s interesting to compare our vacation to other places. In France, employees are granted a minimum of five weeks of vacation. In Australia, the minimum is four weeks.

In Belgium, the minimum is twenty-four days. In Denmark, the minimum is five weeks. Now, it’s not to say that there aren’t other countries with smaller vacations. In some areas of Canada, the minimum is ten days, for example.

But, what are we really doing with our two weeks of vacation? You probably guessed it; in many cases, not much. I recently heard an interesting term, “vacation shaming.” It’s an all too familiar idea where employers place negative feelings and shame around the idea of taking time off.

This vacation shaming causes us to feel uncomfort-

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able requesting time away.

Despite receiving two weeks of vacation each year, many Americans are only taking about half of it, according to a survey conducted by Glassdoor.com.

Even if we are taking vacation time, many of us are staying plugged in. We answer emails, take phone calls, and sometimes attend meetings remotely. There’s a fear of getting into trouble and losing our job while we’re out.

For employees who do choose to take vacation, some companies set rules that limit the options available. For example, a company may have a policy that an employee may not take more than four or five consecutive days in a row.

For those with an international destination in mind, this can really limit the options.

Being successful at work if often tied to being the

best version of yourself that you can be and that requires you to take care of yourself.

Vacation is a great place to start on this goal.

If you’re looking for a new job, do your best to learn about the company’s policy about taking vacation, both official and unofficial. Many online review sites can provide an employee perspective.

Then, don’t forget that vacation time is negotiable – just like salary. When you negotiate your offer letter, know that you can ask for additional time off.

In the long run, taking time for you is more important than any amount of vacation shaming. We all need a break sometimes.

Angela Copeland is a Career Coach and Founder of Copeland Coaching CopelandCoaching.com or on Twitter at @CopelandCoach.

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Go to filedba.com Arcadia City Notices CITY OF ARCADIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS JULY 2018 Notice is hereby given that the City of Arcadia is requesting proposals from qualified firms/operators for complete maintenance, management, and operation of the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course. A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) can be obtained from the City of Arcadia Public Works Services Department located at 11800 Goldring Road in Arcadia, CA 91006, or by contacting the Department at publicworks@arcadiaca.gov or (626) 254-2720.

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held at the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, 620 E. Live Oak Avenue, Arcadia CA 91006, at 2:00 p. m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Interested parties must attend this meeting and the City will have golf carts available for participating parties to use to tour the facility. Proposals will not be considered unless a representative from the submitting firm signs in at the meeting and is recognized by the City as a participating party.

Proposals are due by 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.

Please submit five (5) copies of the proposal to: City of Arcadia Office of the City Clerk 240 W. Huntington Drive PO Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 Attention: Jacquelyn Mercado, Management Analyst Firms mailing or shipping their proposals must allow sufficient delivery time to ensure timely receipt of their proposals by the specified time. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.

Submissions by fax or other electronic media will not be accepted under any circumstances.

The City of Arcadia reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Proposal received.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Division 6 of the Commercial Code) Escrow No. 003029-SL (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are: Shan City Inc., a California Corporation, 1114 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 (3) The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: Same as above (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Tsurugi, Corp., a California Corporation, 3916 Rosemead Blvd., #103, Pico Rivers, CA 90660 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are All furniture, fixtures and equipment presently owned by the Seller and used in the operation of the business, tradename, goodwill, stock in trade and inventory remaining at closing of that certain business located at: 1114 Huntington Drive, Duarte, CA 91010 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: Oka Asian Cuisine (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 08/13/18 at the office of Olympus Escrow Corporation, 137 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91006, Escrow No. 003029-SL, Escrow Officer: Sharon Lan. (8) Claims may be filed with Same as "7" above.

(9) The last date for filing claims is 08/10/18.

(10) This Bulk Sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are: "None" Dated: July 17, 2018 Transferees: Tsurugi, Corp., a California Corporation, By: S/ Yujian Cao, President 7/26/18 CNS-3156087# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF YIXIA XIN aka YIXIA XIN LEE Case No. 18STPB05235

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of YIXIA XIN aka YIXIA XIN LEE A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Jay Hong-Jun Hu in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Jay Hong-Jun Hu 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 Administration of Estates Act. (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 on August 24, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 79 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 representa-tive, 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 Califor-nia 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: JEFFREY C CHIAO SBN 236781 LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY C. CHIAO 150 N SANTA ANITA AVE STE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006 CN950378 XIN Jul 26,30, Aug 2, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RODNEY FRANK SALAZAR Case No. 18STPB06470

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RODNEY FRANK SALAZAR A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Amanda Burns in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Amanda Burns 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. (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 ac-tion.)

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 August 16, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 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 representa-tive, 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: M DENISE KRISTOF ESQ SBN 201987 KENT L. KRISTOF ESQ SBN 237745 KRISTOF & KRISTOF 1122 E GREEN ST PASADENA CA 91106 CN951406 SALAZAR Jul 23,26,30, 2018 MONROVIA WEEKLY

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LORETTA JEAN GONZALES CASE NO. 18STPB06701

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of LORETTA JEAN GONZALES. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by VALERIE JENSEN in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that VALERIE JENSEN 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 Administration of Estates Act . (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: 08/20/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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 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 KEVIN CHIU - SBN 249479 HART, MIERAS & MORRIS, INC 255 E. SANTA CLARA ST. SUITE 300 ARCADIA CA 91006 7/23, 7/26, 7/30/18 CNS-3155879# ARCADIA WEEKLY

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MADELYN L. BLOMQUIST CASE NO. 18STPB06626

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the lost WILL or estate, or both of MADELYN L. BLOMQUIST. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by MARCIA K BLOMQUIST in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MARCIA K BLOMQUIST be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

THE PETITION requests the decedent's lost WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The lost 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 Administration of Estates Act . (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: 08/17/18 at 8:30AM in Dept. 4 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 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 RODNEY W. WICKERS, ESQ. SBN 74062 CHRISTINA M. WICKERS, ESQ. SBN 284613 LAW OFFICE OF RODNEY W. WICKERS 2790 SKYPARK DRIVE SUITE 209

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ELOISA PANTOJA RAMIREZ Case No. 18STPB06798

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ELOISA PANTOJA RAMIREZ A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Raquel McMurtrey in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Raquel McMurtrey 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. (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 on August 23, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 4 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 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: GUY R BAYLEY SBN 165494 LAW OFFICES OF GUY R BAYLEY 547 S MARENGO AVE PASADENA, CA 91101 MONROVIA WEEKLY Jul 26, 30, August 2, 2018

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Apaches Running on All Cylinders As New Season Approaches The scorching conditions this summer have most people opting to remain indoors with their air conditioners on full blast.

However, the Apaches of the Arcadia cross country team have already begun training as the new season looms on the horizon.

This year, the Apaches’ ship will be guided by former assistant coach Chris Lee, who replaced Michael Feraco as head coach. As a 2013 Arcadia High School graduate himself, Lee was assistant coach under Feraco for his time as a college undergrad, but spent last season as the head coach at North Torrance High School.

Lee said he was ecstatic when the opportunity of a head coaching position

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The Arcadia cross country team gets set for the 2018 season this fall. – Courtesy photo

presented itself at his alma mater and he is ready to persevere with the program’s longstanding traditions.

“We graduated a lot of kids on both sides (boys and girls) but our focus has never really changed,”

Lee said. “We’re all about keeping that level of consistency and excellence and try to represent the school and the community well.”

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Monrovia Water Polo Aims Higher Than Ever Before While there is popular belief that cats don’t like water, the Wildcats of Monrovia boys’ water polo prepare for one of the most promising seasons in recent years.

Under the tutelage of Kris Williams, who’s entering his second year as head coach after coaching junior varsity for three years, Monrovia looks to make a bigger splash than they ever have before.

“The goal is to do better than last year,” Williams said. “Every year just do something better, something that no one was expecting, and just always trying to progress.”

Last season, the Wildcats

Meet the Coach: Pasadena City College’s Francisco Cantero ith the start of the season less than one month away, Pasadena City College alumnus Francisco Cantero was named interim head coach of the Lancers women’s soccer team.

“Since I went through this community college path, I told myself that I wanted to be a head coach at a junior college and help the women,” Cantero said.

Cantero is a homegrown talent who grew up playing soccer for most of his life. He attended Pasadena’s own Marshall Fundamental High School and then went on to make the soccer team at PCC where he exceled manning the Lancers’ backline.

His standout play at the community college level earned him a scholarship offer to Kansas Wesleyan University. It was there where he went on to become an NAIA AllAmerican and the conference defender of the year during his senior season.

Francisco Cantero - Courtesy photo / Pasadena City College Athletics

Although this is Cantero’s first time being a head coach at the collegiate level, this is far from his first rodeo. Since 2011, he’s been a coach at Salina Soccer Club in Kansas, a volunteer assistant coach for the women’s team at Bethany College, and an assistant coach at Holy Names University for both the women’s and men’s team.

Cantero has set out to ensure that his players get the full experience of being a full-time college athlete

because he understands that some of them do want to play at the next level. Along with the high-intensity training sessions, Cantero said he also wants to incorporate regular meetings with the team to establish a strong basis of communication and focus in on their goals.

In terms of play style, Cantero prefers a hybrid of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, two of the world’s biggest soccer clubs. While he does stress the importance of retaining possession, Cantero also wants his team to be just as lethal on the counterattack.

Despite playing in competitive conference, Cantero is determined to have a winning record and possibly make it to playoffs being that the women’s team hasn’t qualified for the last couple years.

“We’re in a very tough conference but those are the goals that we’ve set and we just have to try to make those things happen,” Cantero said.

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Second-year head coach Kris Williams and the young Wildcats are gearing up for the new season this fall. – Courtesy photo

performed quite well as they battled tough every game but had some trouble bringing home the wins.

However, Monrovia was able to defeat Rio Hondo League rivals La Cañada, one of the

area’s most dominant teams who the Wildcats haven’t beaten in quite some time.

EARN MORE. BE MORE.

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