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Pasadena Press
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2014 - DECEMBER 7, 2014
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New Chief for Pasadena Fire Department
has been Fire Chief since November 2010. Clark County serves a diverse metropolitan community of about 900,000 residents, including the unincorporated areas around Las Vegas and one of the nation’s busiest airports. Prior to serving as Clark County’s Fire Chief, he worked for Las Vegas Fire and Rescue moving
City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave. The Mayor will light the tree at 6 p.m. City Officials have it on good authority that after the tree is lit, Santa Claus promises to make a special appearance with a little help from his friends at the Pasadena Fire Department. Parents and guardians should bring their own cameras to snap a special
Tournament of Roses® Announces 2015 Float Judges
holiday picture of Santa with your children in “Santa’s Village.” This will be Mayor Bogaard’s final Holiday Tree Lighting event. Great live entertainment both before and after the tree lighting includes performances by local school groups and bands. Free art projects by Pasadena’s Please see page 2
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through the ranks as a firefighter, paramedic, training officer, Captain, Battalion Chief and Assistant Chief. “Chief Washington’s collaborative leadership style, his experience leading a complex organization and professional training made him the top Please see page 4
Tree Lighting Friday, Dec. 5, 5-7PM at City Hall Get into the holiday spirit by joining Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard; who will light the city’s official holiday tree during a free, annual festive family celebration with local singers, art projects for kids and a special appearance by Santa Claus. The Mayor’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting event happens from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2014 at Pasadena
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The Tournament of Roses has selected Els Hazenberg, Steven Wood Schmader and Eddie Zaratsian to be float judges for the 126th Rose Parade presented by Honda. The judges will grant awards in a variety of floral and design categories that emphasize fantastic floral presentations (especially in the use of roses), creativity, imagination, beauty, use of theme, humor, dramatic impact and entertainment value. Tournament of Roses President Rich Chinen will announce the winning floats the morning of January 1, 2015, at Tournament House. “The Rose Parade float judges bring diverse skills to the judging process that will greatly assist them in the difficult task of judging each of the incredible floral masterpieces that are designed, built and decorated by teams who put heart and soul into each presentation,” said Chinen. Els Hazenberg, internationally known Dutch freelance floral designer, instructor and judge, has travelled all over the world teaching the art of European floral design and promoting the use of flowers at seminars and floral events. She now continues her lifelong interest in flowers by studying botanical drawing and painting with Dutch, US and English artists. Hazenberg is a member of the Dutch Society of Botanical Artists and American Society of Botanical Artists. Her artwork is shown at galler-
New Fire Chief Bertral (“Bert”) Washington.
City Manager Michael J. Beck announced the appointment of Bertral “Bert” Washington as the new Chief for the Pasadena Fire Department. Chief Washington is expected to assume his new duties effective Dec. 15, 2014. Chief Washington comes from the Clark County Fire Department in Nevada, where he
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