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PASADENA COUNCIL REJECTS LAZ PARKING Parking management group’s litigation history proves too controversial Gus HERRERA gherrera@beaconmedianews.com
At their latest regular meeting, the Pasadena City Council rejected a three-year, $9.37 million contract with LAZ Parking (LAZ) to manage eight out of the nine city-owned parking lots. Council’s decision was heavily influenced by LAZ’s recent multi-million-dollar legal settlement with the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) – a controversy which seemingly outweighed the city’s long-time objective to consolidate management of the city’s parking garages. The matter originated in 2013,
- Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Senior Citizen, 72, Arrested for Attempted Murder in Pasadena Mall
Virtual Reality Program Brings the Future to Sierra Madre Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
Virtual Reality, once fantasy, is now reality, at the Sierra Madre Public Library. The Virtual Reality system was supplied through a grant from the California State
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Library in collaboration with Oculus VR, a division of Facebook Inc. The grant will help the Library to introduce visitors to exciting new technology and fun new educational experiences. Virtual Reality is a computer technology that
uses a headset to generate realistic images simulating the operator’s physical presence in an imaginary environment. Users can look around the artificial world, move around in it, and SEE FUTURE PAGE 10
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A 72-year-old male was arrested Monday following two attacks on females in separate areas of Pasadena. At approximately 4:04 PM, Pasadena Police officers
responded to the 3300 block of Sierra Madre Villa regarding an attempt kidnap of an adult female. The suspect, described as a white male, attempted to drag the victim and her dog toward a black SUV. A witness noticed the attempted kidnap in
progress and came to the victim’s aid, causing the suspect to release both the victim and her dog and flee the scene in his vehicle. Approximately an hour and a half later, an adult SEE MURDER PAGE 27
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Isabella Marie Marez Is The 100th Rose Queen® The Tournament of Roses named Isabella Marie Marez as the 100th Rose Queen at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony presented by Citizens Business Bank. The event took place at the Pasadena Playhouse and was hosted by radio personality Ellen K of KOST 103.5FM. The announcement follows a month-long selection process with nearly 1000 people participating in interviews. 2018 Rose Queen Isabella and the Royal Court will attend numerous community and media functions, acting as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses and the Pasadena community at large. The grand finale will be their appearance on the Royal Court float in the 129th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and attending the College Football Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual, both on Monday, January 1, 2018. The Rose Queen and Royal Court were selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, youth leadership, community and
school involvement. “Queen Isabella’s life changed the moment I announced her name. She has now become part of the tradition and legacy of the 99 Rose Queens before her,” said Tournament of Roses President Lance Tibbet after the Coronation. “Not only will Queen Isabella and the Royal Court be wonderful ambassadors, these young women will be making a positive impact by contributing kindness to oth-
ers within our community. They have committed to make a difference by supporting Elizabeth House, a non-profit that provides shelter, hope and support to homeless, pregnant women and their children. We all have the ability, power and responsibility to help one another. I encourage us all to practice kindness and make a difference.” During the coronation ceremony, Tibbet presented Rose Queen Isabella with
a Mikimoto crown featuring more than 600 cultured pearls and six carats of diamonds. Prior to the public event, all members of the Royal Court received a pearl necklace from Mikimoto.
1) Left Photo: (Left to Right) Princess Sydney, Princess Savannah, Princess Lauren, Princess Georgia, Princess Lauren react to Queen Isabella’s selection as Rose Queen On the far right is Princess Alexandra. 2) Right Photo: 100th Rose Queen® Isabella Marez being crowned. - Photos by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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Union Station Homeless Services to feed thousands in need at annual Dinner in the Park event Table of Contents Local News . . . 3-4 Crime Blotters . . . . 5 Briefs . . . 6 Calendar of Events . . . . 7 Arts & Entertainment . . . 8-9 Local News . . . 10 & 27 Fall Education Guide 11-24 Business . . . 28 Millennial Feed. . . 29 Lifestyle . . . 30 Opinion . . . . 31 Obituaries . . . . 32 News . . . . 33 Sports . . . 34-35 - STAFF BOX CEO Jesse Dillon COO Andrea Olivas Editor / Photographer Terry Miller Managing Editor Amelia Lucero Graphics/Web Production Jorge Arroyo Weekly Contributors Greg Aragon Susan Motander May S. Ruiz Gus Herrera Emily G. Peters Monica Sanchez Columnists Pam Fitzpatrick Sales Fred Bankston José Luis Correa Legal Advertising Annette Reyes Accounting Vera Shamon Editorial editorial@beaconmedianews.com Social Media Social@beaconmedianews.com Advertising advertising@beaconmedianews. com Distribution distribution@beaconmedianews. com Accounting accounting@beaconmedianews. com Inquiries info@beaconmedianews.com
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The best way to give thanks is to give back! To show community spirit and compassion, hundreds of volunteers of all ages will gather together on Thanksgiving to serve meals and cheer at Union Station Homeless Services' annual Dinner in the Park. For over 45 years, this beloved tradition has been a staple event for the Pasadena community during the holiday season. Volunteers help prepare and serve meals--including turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and pie--to all who are hungry at Pasadena's Central Park on Thanksgiving. Union Station
Homeless Services expects to serve 2,000 plates of food this Thanksgiving, November 23rd. Meal recipients will include individuals and families experiencing homelessness or poverty, senior citizens, and those who are alone for Thanksgiving or unable to afford a holiday meal. "Union Station's Dinner in the Park is one of my favorite events in Pasadena," states John Brauer, CEO for Union Station Homeless Services. "It's such a joy to experience the community coming together as one, feeding over 2,000 people, and witnessing hundreds of volunteers--both young
and old and everything in-between--cheerfully interacting and serving. Talk about a reason to give thanks! If you haven't been a part of this remarkable Thanksgiving event, I encourage you to join us for a day that I promise will be both eye-opening and uplifting. I truly love this community, and I am so grateful for the outpouring of love, food and fellowship!" Dinner in the Park is a true community event and would not be possible without the support of our community members and volunteers. Union Station would like to include a thank you to its event sponsors, including the Trader Joe's, Tsutayo
Ichioka & Satsuki Nakao Foundation, HomeStreet Bank, Goldstar, Individual Foodservice and Centerplate. For a complete listing of sponsors, visit the event webpage. VOLUNTEER Volunteer registration for the event will open on November 1st at 9:00 am. Interested individuals and groups can register on Union Station’s Dinner in the Park event webpage. DONATE Community members are also invited to help Union Station collect the ingredients and kitchen supplies needed to prepare a great Thanksgiving meal! Turkeys, hams and pies are the most
needed items. The complete wish list of much-needed items is available on the event webpage. Donors may drop off these supplies at the Adult Center, located at 412 S. Raymond Avenue in Pasadena, throughout the month of November. Event Webpage: www.unionstationhs. org/dip
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‘Badly Burned’ Body Found in Area of Mount Wilson Fire Identified Teen was reported missing by family and indicated he was going to harm himself A charred body of a teenager was recovered in the area of a wildfire on Mount Wilson last week. LASD Coroners officials identified him as 18-year old Matthew Huerta from Sylmar. Friends searching for Huerta used the Find My Friends app to trace his phone to the mountains above Pasadena but were unable to access the area as crews were battling the fire. The fire broke out early last Tuesday and scorched 50 acres. The cause of the fire is under investigation while authorities admit it is “suspicious in origin.”
The Los Angeles County coroner’s office confirmed Thursday that a body was discovered and recovered from the mountain above Pasadena, but the individual had not yet been identified. Authorities say the body was that of a male and was heavily burned. Sheriff’s detectives determined the death was not a homicide. Shortly after Huerta’s disappearance, LASD and LAPD indicated that relatives had found a note stating he was experiencing depression and was thinking of hurting himself.
Matthew Huerta’s body was recovered last week. – Courtesy photo
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San Gabriel Valley Airport’s Annual Air Fair This Sunday, October 29 This Year’s Event Honors Pilots Fighting California Wildfires Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
It's that time of year when our local airport holds the annual open house and air faire. This year on Sunday October 29th 2017 from 9am to 3pm local pilots honor our aerial fighters of all kinds, Fire, Police, & Armed forces. Gabe Lopez son of 1st Lt. Edward J. Lopez a WWII & Korean-war fighter pilot, is president of the San Gabriel Valley Airport Association. Lopez is also the chairman of the Air Fair Committee that puts on this amazing show each year. From, 9AM-3PM, at the San
Gabriel Valley Airport in El Monte you’ll get a rare chance to see vintage aircraft and learn more about this tiny jewel on an airport right in our own backyard. You’ll also get a chance to see the two Super Scooper aircraft that have been fighting fires. The emphasis at the Open House is always on young people hoping to explore aviation and aerospace as a career Lopez told Beacon Media, but this year a special ‘tip of the hat’ to all firefighters, police and Armed forces pilots is planned at the open house. Gabe Lopez’ famous Stearman was in the TV series JAG for 10
years. The airport was built in 1936, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Aviation Division Chief Richard Smith said. Los Angeles County bought the airport in 1969 for $3 million. There are five Los Angeles county-operated airports – in El Monte, La Verne, Compton, Pacoima and Lancaster. The renaming of the airport was suggested years ago by Gabe Lopez, a pilot who flies his 1940 Stearman regularly out of the small airport. Lopez felt that the more regional name would attract more people to do business and use the
small airfield more regularly. The airport was built in 1936, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works Aviation Division Chief Richard Smith said. Los Angeles County bought the airport in 1969 for $3 million. The annual Airport Fly-in and Open House Sunday at the small but exciting little airport includes all kinds of vintage aircraft including such beauties as a 1929 Travel Air 4000, Curtis Wright plane owned and operated by Gabe Lopez. Lopez will also be offering flights Sunday and you’ll get a chance to meet his amazing father as he signs books.
A Message From The Pasadena Share A Meal Team
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sense that we focus on feeding entire families in a sit down, restaurant-style environment where they are served their meals. Not only will we be serving them a delicious meal that will fill their stomachs and warm their hearts, but we will give them a safe, fun-loving, and stress-free environment where they can participate in activities like arts and crafts, enjoy a Photo Booth, and gather for a professionally taken family portrait. This day makes such a difference in the lives of these families and reminds us what Thanksgiving Day is truly about, remembering how blessed we are, being with family, and
giving back. It is because of the generosity of our community of family, friends, and contributors that this event is possible. Every family will go home with a Blessing Bag filled with goods, services and certificates from all of your generous donations. Not only will they receive blessings on Thanksgiving but also throughout the year thanks to the Pasadena Families in Transition office who is happy to disperse these donations as needed. This year our Share A Meal program will take place on November 23, 2017. Please let us know how you would like to donate to our
cause by emailing us at pasadenashareameal@gmail.com under the subject heading "SAM Donation." Thank you so much for supporting us in our efforts here in Pasadena. If you would like to make an online contribution or volunteer your time, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: www.pasadenashareameal.com Thank you again for your continued support! All donations are tax deductible and we thank you in advance for your generous contribution. With all our gratitude, The Pasadena Share A Meal Team
crime blotters ARCADIA Oct. 16 Just after 6:36 a.m., an officer responded to the horse trail in the 600 block of East Live Oak Avenue regarding an assault report. The officer determined a physical altercation ensued between two males resulting in the suspect hitting the victim in the face with a wooden fence stake. The victim was transported to Arcadia Methodist Hospital for treatment. The suspect, a 60-year-old male from Temple City, was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records check revealed the suspect also had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. Oct. 17
Around 11:22 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive, regarding a battery report. The officer discovered a physical altercation occurred between a boyfriend and girlfriend resulting in the suspect, a 39-year-old male from South El Monte, grabbing the victim by the arm and neck. The suspect was located, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Just before 3:05 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud report. The victim stated an unknown suspect obtained his credit card information and charged more than $16,000 in fraudulent purchases. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained his personal information or the identity of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing.
Shortly after 12:10 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1100 block of Catalpa Road regarding a burglary in progress. Via surveillance footage, the victim witnessed the suspect, a 39-year-old male transient, in her backyard. An investigation revealed he had entered the residence and a detached garage. Responding officers located the suspect, arrested him, and transported him to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Oct. 18
At about 7:20 a.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive, regarding an intoxicated subject. The officer determined the suspect, a 38-year-old male from Monrovia, was unable to care for himself
and was subsequently arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Oct. 19
Before 2:51 a.m., an officer responded to a traffic collision between two vehicles near the intersection of Las Tunas Drive and Gilpin Way. Upon contacting the drivers, the officer discovered one of them, a 23-yearold male from El Monte, had been driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. Through a series of tests, the officer determined the suspect had a blood alcohol content of 0.19%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Oct. 20
At about 12:06 p.m., officers were alerted by the Automated License Plate Reader system of a stolen vehicle in the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue. A traffic stop was initiated and the subjects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records check revealed the driver, a 55-year-old male from Lake Elsinore had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. During the booking process, the officer discovered the passenger, a 67-year-old male from La Puente, was in possession of a controlled substance. Oct. 21
Shortly after 4:38 a.m., an officer responded to the intersection of Huntington Drive and Centennial Way regarding a non-injury collision. Upon contacting the driver of the solo vehicle, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver’s breath. The officer determined the suspect was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage and the 35-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. At approximately 10:46 a.m., an officer responded 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. An investigation revealed a 31-year-old female from Montebello and a 29-year-old male from La Puente had the stolen package, property, and tracking device in his vehicle. Officers also located stolen mail,
check books, and stolen California ID cards. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
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Oct. 19 At 7:38 a.m., an employee from a business in the 800 block of E. Huntington reported a disturbing subject walking in and out of the business. Officers arrived and contacted the subject. A computer check of the subject revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested for the warrant. At 8:20 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 900 block of S. Fifth Avenue regarding a subject causing a disturbance. The subject had a no-trespassing order signed against him and was not supposed to be at the location. Officers arrived and located the subject. He was arrested for trespassing and was also found to be in possession of narcotics, which was added to his charges. At 9:37 a.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 400 block of Pearl Avenue. The vehicle is a white BMW and it was taken sometime during the night. All keys are accounted for and the investigation is continuing.
At 8:25 p.m., loss prevention at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called police to report two female subjects that had just stolen items and left the business without paying. Officers arrived and detained the two subjects in the parking lot. The vehicle vthey were in was reported stolen out of Linwood. One of the subjects was arrested for shoplifting and the other was arrested for grand theft auto.
At 9:37 p.m., a hit and run traffic collision was reported at California and Walnut. A vehicle struck two parked cars and continued driving away from the scene. A second caller reported that the suspect had stopped in the roadway near Shamrock and Central and was now walking north on Shamrock. Officers arrived and located the suspect and the suspect vehicle. The suspect was not injured and no other occupants were inside the vehicle. Through investigation, the driver was determined to be intoxicated. The suspect was arrested for driving under the influence, held for a sobering period and later released on a citation to appear in court on the charges.
Oct. 20 At 1:58 a.m., a solo vehicle, roll-over traffic collision in the 900 block of W. Olive was reported to police. Officers arrived and saw the driver standing outside of the vehicle. The driver had a minor cut on his wrist and refused to be taken to a hospital. The driver said he lost control of the vehicle as he turned the corner. The driver was released at the scene with a citation. At 1:07 p.m., loss prevention at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington called police to report a theft. Two female suspects were seen concealing items inside bags in the store. They exited the store without attempting to pay for the items. The suspects fled the area in a vehicle before officers arrived. An area search was conducted, but the suspects were not located. The investigation is continuing. At 7:41 p.m., a female subject was reported lying on the sidewalk at Alta Vista and Duarte with her feet hanging off the curb into the street. The caller was concerned for the subject’s welfare. An officer responded and located the subject sleeping on the sidewalk. The officer determined the female was too intoxicated to care for herself. She was arrested for public intoxication and taken into custody. She was held for a sobering period and then released on a citation to appear in court. Oct 21
At 2:30 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation and contacted the driver, who displayed signs of intoxication. A DUI investigation was completed and the subject was arrested, booked, and held for a sobering period. The suspect was later released with a citation to appear in court on the charges.
At 10:34 a.m., a caller reported a vehicle that was parked on the street in a no parking zone in the 800 block of E. Lime. An officer was dispatched and through a computer check, discovered the vehicle was reported stolen. The officer recovered the vehicle and removed the vehicle from the stolen vehicle system. At 7:45 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1600 block of S. Moun-
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tain. The victim reported her white Honda Civic was taken while she was at work. All keys are accounted for and the investigation is continuing.
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Oct. 13 Jeremy Brown and Danisha Worship were caught burglarizing a vehicle parked in the underground structure located in the 200 block of south Arroyo Parkway. The victims approached their vehicles and saw the suspects. They took photos of the suspects and notified the police. The suspects fled the location prior to the arrival of the officers. The case was investigated and subsequently the detective identified the suspects. The information was shared with enforcement units and on October 19, the suspects were located and arrested without incident. Both Brown and Worship were taken to the Pasadena jail and booked for auto burglary. Oct. 16
Pasadena Police officers investigated a parking dispute in the 1200 block of Summit Avenue. On arrival, officers learned that one of the people involved in the dispute was driving a stolen vehicle. He was arrested without incident for GTA.
Pasadena Police officers arrested a male adult as he walked in the area of Arroyo Parkway. Officers contacted the subject and determined that he was wanted for an outstanding federal warrant for bank robbery. The suspect was arrested without incident and transported to the Pasadena jail. The FBI was notified who will follow-up with PPD. Oct. 15
Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of Claremont Street and Sunset Avenue regarding a hit & run traffic investigation. On arrival, officers talked to the victim who said he confronted the suspect following a collision with his parked car. During the engagement, the suspect displayed a firearm and told the victim that it would be a mistake to call the police. The investigating officers located the suspect a short distance away from the collision. The officers
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chased the suspect as he (suspect) attempted to run away. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and he (the suspect) told the officers where he hid the firearm. The weapon was recovered and the suspect was transported to the Pasadena jail. Oct. 20
Pasadena Police officers investigated a child molestation incident in the 100 block of north Marengo Avenue. Officers learned that the victim was a minor and had been assaulted several times by the suspect. The suspect (male adult, 28) is related to the victim and resides outside Los Angeles County. Pasadena Police detectives are investigating. Pasadena Police officers on routine patrol saw a motorists commit a traffic violation. The officers detained the driver near the intersection of Lake Avenue and Villa Street. During the subsequent field investigation, the officers determined that the driver was in possession of controlled substances (methamphetamine). He was arrested without incident and taken to the Pasadena jail.
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A traffic stop for a vehicle violation was made in the 00 block of S. Mountain Trail Ave., showed that the driver of the vehicle was unlicensed. The driver was cited and the vehicle was released to a driver with a valid driver’s license. Oct. 20
At about 1:30 p.m. an officer responded to the SMPD lobby regarding a fraud investigation. The victim was notified by her bank about fraudulent checks that had been cashed by several people. Case to Detectives Oct. 21
Officers were dispatched to the area of Baldwin Ave. and Highland Ave. where an individual was passed out on the sidewalk. After an investigation, the person was arrested for public intoxication and transported to the Pasadena PD jail where he was released to the on duty jail staff.
*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.
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City of Pasadena Issues Red Flag Alert and Parking Restrictions Beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Pasadena Fire Chief Bertral Washington has directed the activation of Red Flag Parking Restrictions within the City of Pasadena in response to National Weather Service predictions. A Red Flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. This in combination with dry fuels could create extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior. In order to allow for improved Fire Depart-
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ment access and resident evacuation, parking is restricted on posted narrow and/or winding roads within Pasadena’s urbanwildland interface areas. A cancellation notification will be sent when conditions change. Additional background information may be found at: http://cityofpasadena. net/Fire/Red_Flag/ including where the gateway signs are posted.
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UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES presents
We hope that you will join us on Sunday, Oct. 29 for our popular compost and mulch giveaway event with Athens Services! The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the City’s Pub-
lic Works Yard (600 S. Mountain Avenue, Monrovia). All Monrovia residents are eligible to participate in this “selfserve” event. Please bring a copy of your ID or your Athens bill, and also be sure to B.Y.O.C.
Free Women’s Career Workshop Hosted by The Junior League of Pasadena The Junior League of Pasadena, Inc. (JLP) is hosting a free Women’s Career Workshop open to women seeking their first job or reentering the workforce on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Experienced volunteers will lead a collaborative class on building and polishing resumes, interview preparation, and additional insights for conducting a successful job search. Dress is casual and attendees can opt in for constructive feedback in an
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- bring your own containers (no plastic bags) to collect as much mulch and / or compost as you need! If you have any questions, please call the Public Works Division at (626) 932-5575.
informal group setting. All participants will also receive an interview preparation kit with workshop supplies to assist them on the job hunt. A light breakfast will be served. Space is limited, so please RSVP early to reserve your seat via phone at 626-7960244 or online at http://tinyurl.com/jlpwcw-2017. The event is being held at the JLP headquarters, located at 149 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101.
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FRIday - October 27 Old Pasadena Day of the Dead (100 E. Union Street Pasadena, CA 91105) during participating business hours. Celebrate Day of the Dead with Pasadena for their third annual event. Dozens of Old Pasadena businesses will create beautiful altars in their spaces to showcase for self-guided tours. The event also includes a salsa dance party, calavera face painting, live music, workshops, merchant promotions and more! This event is free and open to the public. -PASADENA
23rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Event at Zona Rosa Café Oct. 28 @3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
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23rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Event at Zona Rosa Café 15 South El Molino Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Zona Rosa and the Pasadena Playhouse presents a free familyfriendly multicultural experience in honor of Dia de los Muertos. Enjoy this culture-rich event with traditional food, floklorico dancers, alters, art exhibits, live music and much more. -MONROVIA
23rd Annual Dia de los Muertos Event at Zona Rosa Café 15 South El Molino Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Zona Rosa and the Pasadena Playhouse presents a free family-friendly multicultural experience in honor of Dia de los Muertos. Enjoy this culture-rich event with traditional food, floklorico dancers, alters, art exhibits, live music and much more. -MONROVIA Fall Craft Fair at the Arcadia Community Center (365 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007) from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Arcadia Community Center Gift Shop presents the Fall Craft Fair just in time for the holidays. The event is free and will have many beautiful hand-made items such as scarves, hats, ornaments, jewelry and more. For more information, please contact the Recreation and community Services Department Senior Services at (626) 574-5130. -ARCADIA
Sunday - October 29 Build-a-Bat-Box at Monrovia Canyon Park (1200 N. Canyon Blvd. Monrovia, CA 91016) from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. In honor of Halloween season, Monrovia Canyon Park is hosting this event to help the public learn about the fellow misunderstood creature- the bat. This is a great opportunity for residents to help conserve the bat population by creating shelter for bats. Monrovia Canyon Park staff will provide supplies, tools and instructions. For more information, please call Canyon Park Rangers at (626) 2568282. -MONROVIA Reimagining the Accidental Landscape at the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden (301 North Baldwin Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007) from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Join nationally-known horticulturist Rick
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Darke in exploring the High Line and other landscapes. Darke is a landscape designer, lecturer, photographer, blends art, ecology and cultural geography. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $12 for Garden Conservancy Arboretum members. To reserve a seat please call (626) 821-4623. -ARCADIA
MONday - October 30 Huntington Chamber of Horrors at the Huntington Library (1151 Oxford Road San Marino CA, 91108) from 3:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. Creepy carnivores, predatory plants. For ages 5 and older, fee of $10-$15 includes one accompanying adult. -SAN MARINO
TUEsday - October 31 Tricks, a Flick & (free) Family Pix at One Colorado (One Colorado Courtyard 41 Hugus Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103) from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. with a screening of Paranorman (PG)
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(2012) at 7 p.m. Dress up the tots and trot them over for some store-to-store Trick-orTreating. Once the candy bags are filled, pose in Halloween-themed courtyard milieu for a family portrait. * All are welcome to view the outdoor screening of ParaNorman. *Photos conclude at 8 p.m.; line will be adjusted accordingly. -PASADENA Trunk or Treat Festival at the Church of the Good Shepherd, United Methodist (400 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia, CA 91007) on Halloween evening from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to this fun and free event! There will be a musical puppet show that begins around 7 p.m., a food truck, and lots of candy! - ARCADIA
WEDNESday - November 1 Day of the Dead Flower Crown Workshop at Dual Crossroads (1005-B Mission Street South Pasadena, CA 91030) Join freelance floral designer Eva B. for a flower crown workshop and learn about the traditions
and meanings surrounding Dia de los Muertos. Workshop is $25 per person and includes a brief review of traditions, all materials needed, and snacks and refreshments. - PASADENA Scenic Walkers Club at the Pasadena Senior Center (85 E. Holly St. Pasadena, CA 91103) at 10 a.m. enjoy a series of leisurely walks in the great outdoors throughout the month of November. For more information or to sign up, please email alancolville@charter. net -PASADENA
thursday - November 2 What’s Happening in Gardening at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden-Palm Room (301 N. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia, CA 91007) from 9:30 a.m.-noon. Join Hahamonga Nursery Manager Nick Hummingbird for a lecture and hands-on workshop on plant restoration and conservation. Tickets are $25 per class. For more information and registration, please call (626) 821-4623. -ARCADIA
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ecently, a friend recommended that I take a look at L.A. native Eric Zammitt’s stunning acrylic plastic wall works and luminescent floor sculptures, however, he is represented by galleries located in San Francisco and Santa Fe – too far for my weekend drive. Since he is based in LA, I reached out via his website http://www.ericzammitt.com and we set up a studio visit to see the work in person. Eric’s studio is located in Altadena, near the base of the Angeles National Forest, Mt. Wilson Observatory and just a short drive beyond Pasadena. The studio is actually a labyrinth of interconnected rooms where Zammitt designs, lays out, assembles and finishes his pieces. Although the art is the star of the show, you can’t help being impressed by the workspace itself. All of the chambers are filled with his hand constructed tools and machinery used in the creation of the artworks. Zammitt’s wall works and sculptures are constructed from tens of thousands of tiny colored acrylic plastic components, each perhaps 5mm - 6mm in size. The laborious creation process begins by taking giant sheets of colored acrylic and cutting them down to more manageable 6” x 6” squares. The colored wafers are then arranged and rearranged into from 2 to 5-foot towers until a pattern emerges that has the proper light, energy, balance, motion and sense of life in the artists mind. Eric’s process is somewhat experimental in nature; he doesn’t exactly know in the beginning what the resultant “painting” or sculpture will be, rather he lets it unfold organically over time. Next, the towers are glued together until hardened into monolithic vertical blocks.
To construct the wall works, the towers are sliced into long slats, and again into sticks that can then be arranged into new designs. As you stare at the works, patterns start to emerge: Waves of light, a sense of energy and the DNA double helix are common elements in many of the wall pieces. Others seem to evoke feelings of music, time and digital pixilation even though they are analog (hand built) constructions. After watching his online video (http://www.ericzammitt.com/documentaryvideo/view/11958) one sees how time-consuming and physically demanding the artist’s process is; it makes you wonder what drives one to expend so much effort to create these works. Eric’s father was also an artist that worked with plastics in the 1960s – perhaps something was passed down in the genes? The drive for creativity runs back yet another generation and seems to support the theory. His grandfathers were a Marvel cartoonist, and a precision “space race” machinist, respectively, and one of his grandmothers, a native Canadian Mohawk, a knitter of colorful patterned blankets. Zammitt is also a master woodworker who teaches at the Art Center College of Design and could have easily been an engineer or scientist; it has to be something more. He spoke of the creative satisfaction that comes from solving technical problems precisely because they’re challenging. Given his choice of materials and their demanding physical properties these hurdles routinely present themselves. But the greatest satisfaction to solving them, Eric says, is getting to see the visual answers to his musings in the finished art itself. “That’s where the rubber really meets the road.”
Neptunium Halo, 2016, 44,486 pieces of colored Plexiglas, 60” Diameter. - Photo courtesy of Eric Zammitt.
King Charles III Set to Open at Pasadena Playhouse Camilla, William, Kate and Harry join Charles in Mike Bartlett’s “future history play,” exploring the people beneath the crown. Nov. 8 is the Los Angeles premiere of the 2015 Olivier Award-winning best new play. The production is a contemporary Shakespearean drama. As in Shakespeare, Bartlett, using both
blank verse and prose, speculates on what happens after the Queen is dead. After a lifetime of wanting and waiting, Prince Charles (Jim Abele) ascends to the throne. The characters are a mix of some the audience might expect – Camilla (Laura Gardner), William (Adam Haas Hunter), daughter-in- law Kate (Meghan
Andrews) and Harry (Dylan Saunders) – and some they wouldn’t: Harry’s new love interest replete with a past (Sarah Hollis), and the family Ghost (Nike Doukas) whose picture on the cover can still sell a lot of magazines. Then there’s the Prime Minister, Evans (J. Paul Boehmer), publicity counsel Reiss (Mark Capri) and
Stevens, the opposition leader (Carie Kawa). The cast for the Pasadena Playhouse production is completed with Amielynn Abellera, Dileep Rao, Robert Beddall, Eamon Hunt, Bo Foxworth and Abe Martell. King Charles III will play from November 8, 2017 - December 3, 2017.
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64th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands The 64th Annual Arcadia Festival of Bands (AFOB) will take place Saturday, November 18, 2017. Arcadia Festival of Bands is the longest-running band review inCalifornia. With a rich history this band competition attracts 40 of the top high school bands in Southern California. The all-day event consists of the Band Review starting at 9 a.m. with the Dignitary Parade leading off on Baldwin Avenue, south of Huntington Drive. The Percussion Festival starts at 11:30 a.m. at Salter Stadium at Arcadia High School followed by the Band Review Awards Ceremony at 1:45 p.m. The evening field tournament is the 6A Division Championship for the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association which starts at 6 p.m. at Citrus College in Glendora, CA followed by the Awards Ceremony at 9 p.m. The 2017 AFOB theme, Inspiring the Future, is embodied by the Grand Marshals, Mike Danielson, Jeff Grable and Karl Morton, who are music directors at Arcadia’s Middle Schools. With a combined total of 82 years of teaching (60 in Arcadia), they have inspired thousands upon thousands of students While these directors have much in common, they are also very individual people: “There is one thing that Mr. Danielson does every year that I believe makes every student on campus feel their diversity is important to our school culture. He researches songs from different cultures for students to perform especially at the holiday concerts every year. He also personalizes music education for students of all abilities. There
are many students with learning challenges or non-English that might struggle with playing an instrument or singing in the choir but he ensures that they have a great experience and perform magically. All in all, not only is he an incredible music teacher, he is a truly compassionate human being.” -- Semeen Issa, First Avenue Middle School Principal. Whether in band, orchestra, bag pipes
or drum line, music lends itself to our district values like collaboration, critical thinking and being creative. Karl leads this charge, putting in extra hours of late nights, early mornings, and long weekends to provide students with exceptional opportunities to develop their talents in music, and to grow as young men and women of character.” -- Ben Acker, Foothills Middle School Principal.
With a rich history this band competition attracts 40 of the top high school bands in Southern California. - Courtesy photo
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Annual Quest for Doo Dah Queen Produces Not Only a Queen but Additionally a King
Eric Waterhouse (Left) was named King of the 40th Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade during tryouts at the American Legion Saturday night. The new Doo Dah Queen is Armond Anderson-Bell AKA Imani Phoenix (Right), was contestant ‘ Forever 69.’ - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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The annual ritual to select the perfect (or most eclectic/maniacal ) candidate to roll down Colorado Blvd., East Pasadena on Nov. 19 as Queen of the 40th Doo Dah parade took place Saturday night at the American Legion Hall in Pasadena. The net result: a Queen plus one King.
It has been a very long time since the Parade had a King, according to Tom Coston, the Czar of Doo Dah and Lightbringer’s executive director. Hundreds of well-wishers and Doo Dah devotees crammed into the Legion hall to witness the magical madness that is the annual Doo Dah Queen Tryouts, and if you wanted to be a Judge, the only prerequisite
was to “Buy Tom (Coston) 2 beers…and VOILA! You’re a Judge.” Over twenty-five judges gathered in East Pasadena this weekend and decided who would become this year's Queen of the Pasadena Doo Dah Parade. Read the Full Story PasadenaIndependent.com
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when an audit recommended that Pasadena directly oversee its garage revenue functions. The city then requested bids to oversee management, operation, and maintenance of the following garages: Paseo subterranean, Marengo, Los Robles, Holly Street, Del Mar Station, Schoolhouse, Delacey, and Marriott. LAZ was subsequently rated as the highest proposer by city staff, but, when the item came before council on July 24, Council Member Victor Gordo circulated newspaper articles revealing that LAZ was in the midst of a legal battle with the MBTA. “[This] appears to be a systemic issue … this isn’t an employee with sticky fingers,” said Gordo. Unsettled by Gordo’s revelations, council directed city staff to “re-review” the matter and request any additional information necessary from the proposers. Following the re-review, a panel formed by City Manager Steve Mermell once again recommended
that the contract be awarded to LAZ, claiming that “LAZ Parking distinguished itself above all of the other proposers by providing specific recommendations for improvements to parking operations in each of the eight garages,” according to staff’s report. Staff’s report also claims that the internal review was “satisfied” with the additional details/ explanations provided by LAZ and that all but one of the proposers reported litigation histories, “[it’s] part of the nature of the industry,” said Brenda Harvey-Williams, finance and management services administrator. Despite staff’s recommendations, the majority of council remained unconvinced that LAZ should be awarded a multi-milliondollar contract, citing the city’s recent struggles with embezzlement. Read the Full Story PasadenaIndependent.com
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interact with virtual features and items. Virtual Reality will take visitors, age 13 and older, into a realistic computergenerated virtual environment on Tuesday, November 7 between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm in the Library. Reservations are a must, so call or visit the Library and sign up now. Read, Discover, Connect @ Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024, (626) 355-7186, Text (626) 662-1254, www. cityofsierramadre.com/ services/library
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female victim was sitting against a retaining wall in the 600 block of South Arroyo Parkway, when a White male suspect approached her from behind and without provocation, attacked the victim with a knife cutting the area of her neck. The victim screamed causing the suspect to stop the assault. The suspect fled to his SUV parked in a nearby parking lot and drove away southbound. Witnesses promptly called the police department providing a description of the suspect and his vehicle. The Pasadena Police helicopter arrived on scene within minutes searching for the suspect vehicle. The helicopter unit observed a possible SUV driving in the area of California Blvd and Fair Oaks Ave and directed officers to its location. Patrol officers detained the suspect without incident. Their investigation determined the driver of the SUV was the suspect responsible for both incidents. Witnesses positively identified the suspect and the knife was recovered. Detectives are actively working the investigation.
The suspect, identified as Lance A. Semkus, 73 year old, White male and Pasadena resident, was arrested for attempt kidnap and attempt murder. He was booked at the Pasadena Police jail and is currently held with no bail. “The quick actions of witnesses to aid victims and call 9-1-1, and the alert observations of the police helicopter unit and patrol officers in locating and apprehending the suspect, likely prevented further violence by the suspect,” stated Police Chief Phillip L. Sanchez, “The arrest of this suspect is the result of worthy actions by many.” The second victim remains hospitalized in stable condition. Anyone with information about these cases is encouraged to call Pasadena Police at (626)744-4241, or you may report information anonymously by calling "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), using your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http:// lacrimestoppers.org.
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Maranatha Students Prepare for Service Projects Within Pasadena City Limits Students get a chance to speak to Mayor Terry Tornek about their concerns Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
Walking, as we all know, is perhaps one of the best low- impact forms of exercise we can do for our health. It may also be a spiritual experience, seeing things from a fresh perspective and taking note of what problems the city may face and hopefully learn how to properly address important issues such as homelessness. Thursday morning, Oct. 19, approximately 450 students from Maranatha High School walked from campus to City Hall to hear from the Mayor about volunteering and serving within this community. The entire purpose of this excursion was for the students to spend time considering how they are best equipped to serve others in the community in which they attend school and many reside. On Nov. 20 and 21, the entire Maranatha student body will be spending two
full days performing service projects in and around the Pasadena area. Thursday morning's was an opportunity for the students to gain a better understanding of this city, more closely observe aspects of this community they maybe haven't experienced, and seek ways they might volunteer their time to meet the needs of others. The students were “encouraged to prepare for their November service days with a prayerful attitude,” according to Geoff Hurte, Maranatha’s Marketing Director. Mayor Tornek addressed the students on the steps of City Hall and a couple of questions were posed by the High school students. “How much do you get paid?” one interested student asked. To which the mayor responded, “Not very much, about $2,000 a month … you do the math, it’s not a lot.” Another asked “What’s the best thing about being Mayor of Pasadena?” Mayor Tornek said it was being able to attend so many
Maranatha students walk from campus to City Hall Thursday morning to meet with the Mayor. - Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
functions and meet many wonderful people who help shape the very fabric of the city. Maranatha seeks to instill in their students a commitment to serving others, and this opportunity to walk the streets of
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Walking into Charlie’s House in Old Town Monrovia feels like strolling into the home of your most stylish, hospitable friend. And it should—owner Kristin Miller runs the gift and home decor boutique independently, with a little help from her husband and parents. The result reflects Miller’s talent for warm, airy interior design. Not a single detail escapes her notice, and it shows. The displays at Charlie’s House aren’t grouped by product, but by how they would fit into different areas of your home. Throw in a chocolate chip cookie made from an old home economics recipe and you’ve got an hour well-spent in Monrovia. Charlie’s House materialized as a second career for Miller, born from a need to move on from 20 years in corporate America. “My dad gave me great advice—that life is too short to do something you don’t really want to do,” said Miller, who had always dreamed of opening a store when she retired. When her company was bought out for the second time in three years, she decided not to wait. “My husband encouraged me to just do it now. There are a lot of new adventures out there in the world—you don’t need to
do the same thing forever.” Miller put her gift for refinishing and repurposing items to good use, filling Charlie’s House with treasures picked up at flea markets and estate sales around town. Her husband custom-builds furniture and displays for the shop, too, and many items are created by L.A. locals. It’s an ideal parity of boutique finds on a budget. “I don’t necessarily like overly expensive things in the store, but I’m also respectful of the time it takes to make an item,” said Miller. Sales are rare at Charlie’s House—but that’s deliberate, too. “I like the ‘Trader Joe’s approach’,” she explained. “I keep my prices as low as possible so I don’t have to use gimmicks and other nonsense to sell an item.” Having worked her entire adult life in the Monrovia area, Miller is a big believer in businesses keeping the community alive. She’s a member of the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board, whose membership fees go towards bringing local experiences and attractions to Old Town—like the Monrovia Wine Walk this past August. “I’ve been on the board for two
Balancing elegance with rustic charisma, Charlie’s House is staged to show you what your own home could look like. - Photo by Emily G. Peters
years. The point is to look at Old Town Monrovia as a whole—not just my piece—and to introduce locals to shops or businesses they’ve never experienced before,” said Miller. Her involvement has only further cemented her commitment to the neighborhood. “The attitude is that if Old Town is healthy, then Monrovia is healthy.” With Halloween here and the holidays around the corner, Charlie’s House is entering peak popularity season. Her open house on November 4, 2017 will introduce her holiday displays and treat her patrons to cookies, coffee, and plenty of seasonal magic. It’s Miller’s favorite time of year. “Having the store has made me feel like a part of the community in a way I never had before,” said Miller. “It’s lovely to be connected with the people of Monrovia.” Charlie’s House is located at 430 S. Myrtle Avenue in Old Town Monrovia and is open Tuesday through Sunday, closed on Mondays. Contact Miller at www.charlies-house.com | 626.359.3963 | charlieshouse430@ verizon.net and follow along on Facebook @CharliesHouseMonrovia.
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emember when you thought flying was fun? That was before the days when airplane cabins felt like cattle cars, when baggage wasn’t something to be nickel and dimed over, and when TSA screeners – yes, them – thought frisking 89-year-old former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at LaGuardia Airport recently made perfect sense. “Surely there’s … some middle ground between illegal profiling and patting down octogenarians,” the New York Times editorialized. Little wonder that research by the U.S. Travel Association suggests that about 41 million people avoid air travel yearly because of the so-called “hassle factor.” Ah, but you don’t have to put up with the hassles. Millenials have also discovered private jets, and they can afford them. These days, it’s easier than you think to travel by private jet – largely because of wider choices that include buying anywhere from an entire jet to as little as onesixteenth of a share in one, as well as purchasing jet cards. Flexjet (www.flexjet.com), for example, through its expanded portfolio of solutions, caters to those seeking even more flexibility. “We wanted to make it easier for people to see why we’re the premium experience in the private jet industry,” said Fred Reid, Flexjet’s president. Picture it: After deciding as few as 10 hours earlier that you want to weekend in Aspen, say, or need to pack a multiple-city business trip into a single day, you arrive at one of the 5,000 airports accessible by private aircraft nationwide (compared to just 450 for commercial airlines). Whereupon, instead of long lines and pat-downs, you’re whisked aboard by ID-checking flight attendants. Within minutes, you’re airborne and nibbling a bowl of warm nuts. (You remember nuts, right?)
“No oxygen-mask tutorials, no guy shoving his backpack into your overhead,” said Reid. Then the real pampering begins. Haute cuisine served on Pickard china. Ergonomic armchairs from which to comfortably work the phone. A table area that converts into a full-size bed with 600-thread count Egyptian linens. All that was what convinced Tom Wyatt, the 33-year-old president of a private golf club in South Carolina, to start flying privately late last year. “It’s just so simple and painless,” he told the Wall Street Journal. As a division of Bombardier, the world’s largest business aviation manufacturer, Flexjet boasts the youngest fractional aircraft in the industry (averaging about five years) and impeccable customer service, and is about to add the much-anticipated, all-new Learjet 85 to its collection of Learjet and Challenger jets. About the Learjet 85 aircraft: It can fly really, really fast. Little wonder that research by the U.S. Travel Association suggests that about 41 million people avoid air travel yearly. - Courtesy photo
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Visiting Dublin, Ireland Land of Leprechauns and Shamrocks
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ummer this year took me to Dublin, Republic of Ireland. As I was going to be here for only three nights, I limited my exploration of this land of leprechauns and shamrocks to Dublin. As in all my travels, I tend to see castles, cathedrals, and universities. And the capital has all three in close proximity to each other. First on my list was Trinity College, the University of Dublin, on College Green. It is the oldest university in Ireland and one of the oldest in Europe. My main goal was to see the Old Library Building – which may be the most gorgeous and most photographed in the world. It is home to the Long Room and the Book of Kells. A tour of Dublin would never be complete without a visit to Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, the patron saint of Ireland. Built by Luke, Archbishop of Dublin, between 1220-1259, on the site of an ancient well which was reported to have been used by Saint Patrick himself, the cathedral was made from local limestone and stone imported from Bristol. The next place I went to was Dublin Castle on the city center off Dame Street. Built in 1204 on the orders of King John of England on a spot previously settled by the Vikings, it features a typical Norman courtyard design. It has a central square and is bounded on all sides by tall defensive walls and protected at each corner by a circular tower. My tour consisted of visiting the state
apartments and exhibitions. Saint Patrick’s Hall is the grandest room of the state apartments – it has one of the most important decorative interiors in Ireland. Its most striking feature is a painted ceiling by Vincenzo Valdre. Composed of three panels, it depicts the coronation of King George III, Saint Patrick introducing Christianity to Ireland, and King Henry II receiving the submission of the Irish chieftains. The room is used to this day for presidential inaugurations. Other rooms worth seeing are: the throne room; the state drawing room; the dining room; and the Wedgwood room. I then went to Dublin City Hall, which was originally intended to be the Royal Exchange. Not having much time left to enjoy other attractions, I opted to see the rest of the city from the comfort of a city tour bus. Some places I found personally notable include the Writers Museum on Parnell Street; the Christ Church Cathedral; Mansion House on Dawson Street, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Dublin; the Guinness Storehouse; O’Connell Street; and Grafton Street. Dublin is a city of many contrasts. The classic and stately Custom House stands not too far from the carbon neutral-constructed Convention Centre, Dublin, utterly striking in its modernity. The iconic Ha’penny Bridge crosses The River Liffey on one side, while in the Docklands area there’s the Samuel Beckett Bridge, a stunning masterpiece of structural engineering. Through it all, you can see that it is a welcoming country. Dubliners are gregarious by nature and are quick to talk to strangers about
their infamous weather (it rains at the drop of a hat). They are happy to give you directions when you’re getting lost (they will tell you their early street designers were probably affected by Guinness fumes). They go about their daily life with an ease reflective of their country’s unspoiled beauty. Today’s Dublin feels contemporary and has a tolerant atmosphere – it is a city at once in touch with its historic past and set to embark on a promising future.
(To read May’s Dublin tour in its entirety, please go to www.pasadenaindependent.com; www.arcadiaweekly. com; and www.monroviaweekly.com) The Long Room at Trinity College is one of the most beautiful and most photographed of any library in the world. - Courtesy photo
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I wanted to thank the Monrovia City Council for providing one of the most entertaining nights of comedy ever seen on public television. Watching these out-of-touch, myopic, over-the-Hill fuddyduddies discuss cannabis is akin to asking Jed Clampett
for his take on evening wear. With a median age somewhere around infinity, the only thing hip about this crew is that they all need new ones. Instead of cowering behind perceived “slippery slopes”, why not embrace the state law and give the police chief the tools to enforce the statute? Your job is to interpret the laws, not rewrite them or ignore them altogether. One or two retail stores does not an infestation make.
And as far as the manufacturing of said products, you took the easy way out. It is better welcome and work with new industry than to turn your back on every entity that does not meet your moralistic views. On the bright side, you could always pitch your meetings to Comedy Central. It’s always looking for new material. - Dave Cater Monrovia
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ocial media isn't part of a job search. In order to find a job, you only need a resume, business cards, and a nice suit. Right? This was true – if you were looking for a job in 2001. In today's wired world, there are so many more options available to you. Why not try them? After all, submitting your resume blindly just isn't working. If you want to try something new, social media is a great place to start. Hands down, the best social media site for the job seeker is LinkedIn. It's an extension of your resume and a Rolodex of your contacts all rolled into one. I often hear the question, "Do I really need a LinkedIn page?" The short answer is yes. LinkedIn is free and it allows you to decide how much you share and with whom you want to connect. In fact, there are estimated to be half a billion users on LinkedIn from over 200 countries. Use LinkedIn to expand on your resume, connect to
old colleagues, and grow your network. The LinkedIn search tool is a great way to find (and to connect with) your future boss. It can also be a great way to learn who else works at your target company. But, don't stop there. I have been impressed at the number of business executives who use Twitter. It's not uncommon to tweet to someone in the C-suite, and to actually receive a real response. It can be an unexpected way to grow a new relationship. Another site you may want to consider if you're in a creative field is YouTube. An advertising agency CEO once shared with me that some of her most impressive applicants submitted a short video about themselves via YouTube. It helped them to get the agency's attention in a sea of other applications. The one social media I would think twice about using is Facebook. Facebook has long been considered a private space to connect with friends and family. In fact, if you send a stranger a direct
message, Facebook will typically filter it out of their inbox by default. That means that the person may never see your message. So, before using Facebook, try other social media sites. Using social media in your job search can give you a leg up on your competition. It can also help you to shape your online presence. After all, when a company searches for your name on Google, your social media pages are certain to be the first thing that pops up. Think of Google search results like the new cover letter. Your social media pages tell a personal narrative about you and your beliefs. Don’t worry too much about bothering the person you’re contacting via LinkedIn or Twitter. Social media is just another form of communication, similar to email or phone. Be professional and polite and you’ll find an entirely new way to grow your network. It’s far more effective than blindly submitting an application on a website.
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Tosh Asano, Another Member of the Greatest Generation, Died
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n October 6th, Tosh Asano died. He was a hero in several ways. His family had deep roots in Monrovia. His grandparents owned a grocery store on Myrtle Avenue. He was a lifelong Monrovian and was even born at the Monrovia Hospital. Tosh was a football star at Monrovia High School as a halfback. He even played basketball against Jackie Robinson while at MHS. He graduated from the high school in June 1941. Tosh went on to Citrus College, where in his freshman year, he led the nation in Junior College scoring with 103 points. He was named to the All Southern California Junior College second team
Long time Monrovian Pat Myers Passes Away Monrovian Toshio Asano finally received his Associate Degree from Citrus College In October 2014. Asano was one of thousands of students who was sent to internment camps during the anti-Japanese fear in World War II and subsequently interrupted his education completion. - Photo by Terry Miller/Beacon Media News
that year. Then came December 7th and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. In February of 1942 President Roosevelt signed executive order #9066 that authorized “relocation” of all Japanese-Americans living on the West Coast. The Asano family first went to temporary holding facility at Pomona Fairgrounds where Tosh first saw the woman he would ultimately marry, Terry. From there the family was sent to Hart Mountain, one of several internment camps. Like many other Japanese-Americans, Tosh enlisted in the military. He served in the Army’s Military Intelligence Service (MIS) as an interpreter in
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the Phillipines and in Japan. Even in the service Tosh’s athleticism was noticed. He was a pitcher for his camp’s softball team in the Army’s Pacific Olympics. When the war ended, Tosh and his family returned to their home in Monrovia, the same house in which he continued to live. He married Terry in 1949 and raised their family there. On October 5th, 2010 Congress awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nds Combat Team and the Militarty Intelligence Service (in which Tosh served). This was in recognition of their service in WWII. These units consisted of men who enlisted directly from the internment camps. Tosh received his medal in a 2012 ceremony in Los Angeles. The Citrus College Board of Trustees conferred an Honorary Associate of Arts on Tosh in October of 2014. Patricia Rasmussen, then president of the Board and fellow Trustee and Monrovia resident, Joanne Montgomery conferred the degree. Tosh was laid to rest last week. A memorial service is being planned and will be held next month.
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hen I graduated from High School, the first person to congratulate me was Pat Myers, then President of the Board of Education in Monrovia. The first thing I did on the day I turned eighteen was visit Mrs. Myers. She was a Registrar of Voters and she registered me to vote. Within a month Pat had convinced me to become a registrar myself. When I started writing for this newspaper, Pat was the field representative for Assemblyman and then State Senator Dick Mountjoy. She was always a source of good information about what was happening both locally and in Sacramento. I knew she had been the first woman elected to the local school board and its first woman president. I knew she worked tirelessly for the PTA and served on many local committees and boards. I thought I knew the woman and I respected her. At her funeral last Friday I learned even more and if anything, I respect her even more. She was born on February 3rd, 1927 in Great Bend, Kansas. She graduated from Great Bend High School and went on to the University of Kansas where she played basketball. This Lady Jayhawk
earned a degree in Journalism and was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. It was while she was in Great Bend, that she met Robert W. Myers who became her husband. Bob died several years ago, but only after 65 years of marriage. They raised their three children here in Monrovia and Pat became active in the local PTAs. It was through her association with PTA and my own parents’ involvement that I first came to known Mrs. Myers. In those days I was never allowed to address adults by their first names. She remained Mrs. Myers to me for years. Throughout the years in Monrovia she remained active serving on several boards and with many committees and organizations including the Friends of the Library and the hospital guild. At the service on Friday, her son Chuck
remembered that because of her volunteer efforts, “My brother and sister and I got tired of TV dinners.” He joked that one of the reasons his mother had requested creamation was so that no one would know that she had a secret tattoo that read “Monrovia, Gem City of the Foothills.” Chuck also said that his mother taught him what unconditional love was all about and called her “the biggest fan I ever had.” In remembering her he also reminded everyone of one of the most important lessons his mother taught him: It is important to listen without lecturing if you want to learn about the ideas of others and to base your opinions of people on what is on the inside, not the outside. Another major belief of Pat’s was that it was possible to agree to disagree in an agreeable fashion. She was always a lady and she will be missed. Pat is survived by her three children, Marilyn, Chuck (and his wife Jodie), and Bill (and his wife Vicky) and by her four grandchildren: Cassidy, Julia, Kassandra and Jessica. Long time Monrovian Pat Myers. - Courtesy photo
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County Orders Adoption Of Recommendations To Improve Standard Of Care For The Mentally Ill The Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to adopt Department of Mental Health recommendations to improve the delivery of quality and humane treatment for those who are gravely disabled and incapable of seeking or accepting mental health treatment and care. “Within the County’s chronically homeless population, there is a significant segment of individuals who refuse treatment – but are clearly in need of care,” said Barger. “I strongly believe that if someone’s mental disorder prevents them from providing for their own basic needs then they are in fact, ‘gravely disabled’ and in need of treatment and care.”
As part of the process ordered in the Barger motion, the Department of Mental Health convened a full range of county and community stakeholders to thoroughly examine current methods of engagement, delivery of services, and related laws which empower the county to care for the gravely disabled. As a result, thirteen recommendations were presented to the Board which collectively set forth a bold and innovative initiative to improve the process by which individuals receive care. One recommendation calls for the expansion of Psychiatric Mobile Response Teams in an effort to grow response capacity and widen the range of activi-
ties delivered by each team -- not only for the purpose of outreach and hospitalization under 5150 detention, but also real time triage. Further recommendations include the development of new partnership models, increased capacity at licensed facilities, and the exploration of furthering court-ordered evaluation and treatment. “The County has a moral obligation to ensure that those who are suffering from grave mental illness – who are living in deplorable conditions and unable to provide for their own basic human needs – receive the treatment and care that would drastically improve their quality of life,” Barger added.
California Statewide Fire Summary As of Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4,300 firefighters remain on the frontlines of 9 active wildfires, many of which are projected to be fully contained by the end of the week. Firefighters continue to extinguish hot spots and perform fire suppression repair work. Temperatures across the State are hot and dry. Firefighters continue to brace for potential high fire activity in Southern California due to gusty winds and low humidity. Red Flag Warnings remain in effect from Kern County down to San Diego
County. Winds are expected to be strong, with gusts up to 55mph. In response to the increased fire conditions, CAL FIRE has added extra staffing. Learn more. Even though November is right around the corner, fire danger remains high. CAL FIRE is urging all Californians to not only be prepared, but to ensure that they take actions to prevent sparking a new wildfire. Even household powered equipment like weed trimmers and lawn mowers can spark a fire if not used carefully. Learn
more tips on how to prevent a wildfire at www.ReadyForWildfire.org. Since the start of the October Fire Siege on Sunday, October 8, CAL FIRE responded to 250 new wildfires. At the peak of the wildfires there were 21 major wildfires that, in total, burned over 245,000 acres, 11,000 firefighters battled the destructive fires that at one time forced 100,000 to evacuate, destroyed an estimated 8,400 structures, and sadly, took the lives of 42 people.
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: LEE ANNE WRIGHT CASE NO. 17STPB09513
MONROVIA DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether the WILL or estate, or both of LEE or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or ANNE WRIGHT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: been filed by MATTHEW WRIGHT in the Superior Court of California, APPLICATION: MinorConditional Use Permit MCUP2017-01 County of LOS ANGELES. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING THE PETITION FOR PROBATE reMONROVIA REVIEW COMMITTEE quests that MATTHEW WRIGHT be REQUEST: Applicant isDEVELOPMENT requesting a Minor Conditionappointed as personal representaIvy Avenueof an adult al Use Permit415 forSouth the operation tive to administer the estate of the Monrovia, CA 91016 day care center. This property is located in decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to O/RD/LM (Office/ DevelopThis Notice is to inform you of a public hearingResearch to determineand whether or not the following request should administer the estate under the InManufacturing) zone. be granted under Title 16ment/Light and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: dependent Administration of Estates Act with limited authority. (This auAPPLICATION: Minor Conditional Use Permit - MCUP2017-01 ENVIRONMENTAL thority will allow the personal representative to take many actions withDETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1) REQUEST: Applicant is requesting a Minor Conditional Use Permit for the operation out obtaining court approval. Before of an adult day care center. This property is located in O/RD/LM (Office/ taking certain very important actions, Research and Development/Light Manufacturing) zone. APPLICANT: Victor Ho and Roland Lo however, the personal representative will be required to give notice ENVIRONMENTAL to interested persons unless they PROPERTY ADDRESS: 288 East Huntington Drive DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1) have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The indepenVictor Ho and RolandNovember Lo DATE APPLICANT: AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, 8, 2017 dent administration authority will be at 2:00 PM granted unless an interested person PROPERTY ADDRESS: 288 East Huntington Drive files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court PLACE OFAND HEARING: Monrovia Wednesday, City Hall, Council DATE HOUR OF HEARING: NovemberChambers, 8, 2017 at 2:00 PM should not grant the authority. 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California A HEARING on the petition will be PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Monrovia, heldAvenue, in this court as follows: 11/27/17 California at 8:30AM in Dept. 57 located at 111 AREA MAP: 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 secAREA MAP: tion 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you If you Ifchallenge this application in court, you may be limited to raisyou challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those of issues you or someone a notice under section 9052 of the ing only those you orhearing someone elseinraised at the public else raisedissues at the public described this notice, or in writtenhearcorrespondence delivered to Code. the California Probate Planning Division or prioror to, in thewritten public hearing. ing described in thisat, notice, correspondence delivered Other California statutes and legal to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. authority may affect your rights as This case will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further information regarding thiswant to consult a creditor. You may application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) 932-5565. with an attorney knowledgeable in This case will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further California law. information regarding this application, please contact Este aviso es para informarle sobre üna junta pública acerca the de laPlanning propiedad indicada arriba. YOUmas MAY EXAMINE the file kept Division at (626) 932-5565. by the court. If you are a person inSi necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de you may file terested in the estate, Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. with the court a Request for Special Este aviso es para informarle sobre üna junta pública acerca de la Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of propiedad Sheri indicada Bermejo mas arriba. an inventory and appraisal of estate Planning Division Manager assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en PLEASE PUBLISH ON OCTOBER 26, 2017 contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932- 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. 5565. 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The Monrovia Wildcats football season is one of streaks. Coach Jerry Chou and the Varsity Wildcats got off to a miserable start to the season. They began the season with five straight losses in non-league games, but the losing would end at the beginning of Rio Hondo League action. When league play began, the Wildcats looked like a different team. They dismantled South Pasadena and La Canada in back to back weeks to start 2-0. Then came the Valley
Christian Crusaders, and the Wildcats again looked like the poor team of September. Valley Christian, coached by Woodie Grayson Jr., is a strong team, and they showed the Wildcats just how strong they are last week. From the very beginning, the Wildcats were dominated. The Crusaders scored on each of their six possessions in the 1st half and cruised to a 56-20 win in a non-league matchup. The Crusader offense was balanced. Bailey Torres and Gianni Hurd led the way, and they had plenty of help. On offense, the Wild-
cats were unable to keep up. Valley Christian, which has experienced a myriad of injuries this season, is finally returning to full strength, and looks to be a powerhouse team. Monrovia returns to the field this Friday to take on San Marino in a Rio Hondo league showdown. The Valley Christian Crusaders lit up the Monrovia Wildcats for 56 points and cruised to a non-league win. - Courtesy photo/ Twitter @ VCHS_Athletics
Women 40 And Older Invited To Join Pasadena Senior Center Fall 3X3 Basketball League Registration is open and all skill levels are invited for the fall season of the Pasadena Senior Center 3x3 Basketball League for women ages 40 and older. Games will be played Sundays, Oct. 29 to Dec. 17, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Braun Athletic Center at Caltech. Please note there will be no play on Nov. 5 and 26. The registration fee is only $35 per player. For more information and to reg-
ister contact Oma Soto at omaksoto@hotmail.com or call 323-320-0948. Founded in 1960, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and older in a welcoming environment. Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.
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Pasadena High School Basketball and Bryce Hamilton Looking for Big 2018 Season Spencer Stueve, sports@beaconmedianews.com
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ith the NBA tipping off their season last week, and college basketball beginning in just a couple short weeks, let’s take some time to talk about basketball. The Major League Baseball season will be over in a matter of days, and the American sports public will turn their eyes to the hardwood, at least Monday through Friday. While high school hoops starts much later than the NBA or college, it’s never too early to look to the future. Pasadena High School is going through a tough season on the football field, but when the nights get cold and it’s time to lace up the
basketball shoes once again, the Bulldogs promise to make fans forget about football. It’s championship or bust.
Coach Tony Brooks led the PHS Bulldogs to a 27-7 record last season and yet another Pacific League title. Winning the league title is nothing new at PHS. In fact, they’ve won 13 in a row. Still, they aim higher. Last year, the Bulldogs lost in the Division 1A CIF Basketball Tournament, but still earned an invite to the State Tournament. They were the 13th seed in the Division II State Tournament, and advanced all the way to the Regional Finals. In 2017-2018, they look to improve on that performance. PHS is led on the court by Senior Bryce Hamilton.
At 6’4” 170 pounds, Hamilton brings a lot to the table, and college coaches have taken notice. 247 Sports has ranked Hamilton as the 11th best college prospect in the state of California for 2018. He has drawn attention from a number of schools, with 13 reported offers to date. Though he is still uncommitted, 247 Sports reports that his leading schools are Arizona State, Ohio State, UNLV, Colorado, Nevada, and Utah. While one college will get his services at the next level, Coach Brooks and the Bulldogs are focused on now. PHS begins their quest for a 14th consecutive league title, a CIF Championship, and run at a state title on January 3 against Crescenta Valley.
Coach Tony Brooks (pictured with team) led the PHS Bulldogs to a 27-7 record last season and yet another Pacific League title. - Courtesy photo / Twitter @PasHSBulldogs
Arcadia Football Dismantles Glendale possession and Arcadia led 14-0 at the end of one. Whitener would add two more touchdowns in the 2nd quarter, one coming on an eight yard run and the other on a 55 yard punt return. At halftime, the score was 28-0. Austin Guerra scored the lone points for either team in the 2nd half, scoring from a yard out to extend the Arcadia lead to 35-0. The Arcadia defense was strong all game, forcing two turnovers, and not allowing a single point. Arcadia improved to 5-3 overall. Their next game is at home against Pasadena High School this Friday.
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The Arcadia Apaches ran their league record to 4-1 last Thursday in dominant fashion. When the Apaches took the field to take on the Glendale Nitros, both teams carried with them notable streaks. The Apaches entered with a modest two game winning streak against the Nitros, dating back to 2014. With their 35-0 win last week, they extended the streak to three. For Glendale, they entered the game with a four game losing streak, which was extended to five, and an 18 game league losing streak, that ran to 19. It didn’t take long for Arcadia to find the scoreboard. With 8:22 remaining in the 1st quarter, Rolandiss Whitener rushed in the first score of the game from 12 yards out. Demarco Moorer would add a short score on the next
Arcadia Apaches celebrate 35-0 win over Glendale Nitros. - Courtesy photo / Facebook @ArcadiaUnified/
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