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– ‘Little School That Does More Than Try’ BY SUSAN MOTANDER
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City Prepares Field for Monrovia Youth Baseball
“Students in public schools are there because they have to be,” observed Mike Winterrowd, the president of the I.C. School Board. “Our students are here because they want to be.” A conversation with a few of the older students from Immaculate Conception School quickly reveals this to be true. It was clear they appreciate its many aspects. These students, from the seventh and eighth grader (all of them 13 and 14 year-olds) spoke enthusiastically about the programs at the small school. The students did not think the size of the school was a negative. Isabella Munoz and Isabella Avitia both spoke enthusiastically SEE PAGE 10
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BY SUSAN MOTANDER City staff is busy preparing the Barney Glenn Field at Recreation Park, getting it ready for Opening Day of the Monrovia Youth Baseball League. Opening Day festivities are set for Saturday, Feb. 12. The improvements scheduled for the field include laser leveling, installing new dirt and clay on the field itself. Landscaping improvements are also being made along
The parochial school at Immaculate Conception Church is celebrating National Catholic Schools Week. This is an especially celebratory week for the school as it is beginning its 95th year of existence, so it seemed an appropriate time to visit the small school in Monrovia. The school has gone through many changes over the years including a brief period of coordination with the school at Annunciation Church. Now, back to a stand-alone school at the local Church, the school is going still going strong which may seem a strange comment about a school with only 84 students; but a few minutes of conversation with some of the students and meeting the faculty validates that observation.
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with repairs to the lighting at the field. The Opening Day festivities will begin with a Pancake Breakfast at the Monrovia Historical Museum in Library Park. The Opening Day Ceremony will be on the field at 10:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Jack Taylor (jtaylor@tcusd.net) or Jon Brusseau (jbrus-seau.mybl@gmail.com) by Feb. 21.
If I’ve learned anything in my life, it’s this: if you want to be heard, you have to be vocal, and persistently so. It’s useless to sit back and feel left out, angry, disenfranchised or even worse – disengaged. You have to communicate.
But even the most vocal among us need direction; we need a way to connect -- we need to know who to ask for that direction. When lost, we used to pull into a gas station and hope for the best – now we use naviSEE PAGE 11
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Asian American Advancing Justice Strongly Opposes SCOTUS Nominee Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice), an affiliation of five civil rights organizations, responds to the selection of Neil Gorsuch as nominee for Supreme Court Justice of the United States with the following statement: “Advancing Justice strongly opposes the President’s nominee for the next Supreme Court Justice of the United States. Neil Gorsuch’s troubling record on issues of racial discrimination, police brutality, equal protection for LGBTQ Americans, and his hostility toward women’s reproductive rights raises grave concerns regarding his ability to be open-minded, fair, and guided by the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law. We demand and expect Congress to do its job and constitutional duty to evaluate Gorsuch’s ability to uphold the law fairly for all. Supreme Court Jus-
Supreme Court Justine nominee Neil Gorsuch
tices are the ultimate arbiter of the U.S. Constitution and play an indispensable role in our democracy. The American public expects the Supreme Court to uphold the value that every individual should receive equal justice under the law. Any nominee, who will serve for a lifetime on this Court, must put aside partisan ideology to dis-
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pense equal justice. As President Trump continues to issue executive orders and others stand ready to challenge those orders in our courts of law, the American people need to know they have a fair and independent Supreme Court whose decisions will affect us now and many years into the future."
Solutions to Los Angeles' Homelessness Epidemic Addressed in KCET Special
KCET, the nation's largest independent public television station, announced today a special edition of the awardwinning flagship news series [http://www.kcet. org/socalconnected] SOCAL CONNECTED dedicated to exploring a problem that has reached epidemic proportions in the city of Los Angeles: homelessness. The special episode entitled “The Way Home” will examine permanent solutions for ending homelessness, versus temporary relief services that only act as a band-aid for this critical issue. SOCAL CONNECTED's “The Way Home” will air Tues. Feb. 28 at 8 p.m. PT, a week before hundreds of thousands of LA County voters will decide whether to approve
Measure H, the proposed sales tax hike to support services for the homeless. “The Way Home”, a SOCAL CONNECTED onehour episode, focuses on “permanent supportive housing” solutions for the 47,000 homeless in Los Angeles County. The special will feature an indepth studio discussion among five experts, accompanied by video profiles of a veteran, a mother and youth who have found their way off the streets. “The Way Home” will look at the causes of homelessness and ask whether we can really end homelessness in LA. It will also delve into the policies, challenges and complexities of this persistent problem. The one-hour special will be anchored by award-
winning reporter and executive producer Val Zavala with an opportunity for the public to participate in a Facebook Live discussion on Fri. Feb. 24 from 1:30-3p.m. PT following the taping through KCET's Facebook page at [ http://www. facebook.com/kcet28 ] Facebook.com/KCET28. KCET's Facebook page will be accepting questions during the panel discussion and up to a week in advance on KCET's Facebook Live schedule page. In addition to “The Way Home,” SOCAL CONNECTED will present a special episode in honor of Black History Month that highlights AfricanAmerican Angelenos effecting change in their communities on Tues., Feb. 7 at 8 p.m. PT.
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local news Sierra Madre Cops Nab Wanted Suspect with Masks and Firearm On January 31, 2017 a Sierra Madre resident in the 2000 block of Liliano Dr., contacted the Sierra Madre Police Department regarding a suspicious occupied vehicle. The resident stated she was inside her home when she heard a sound coming from her "Ring Home Security" doorbell. When viewing the live stream video, the resident saw a male Hispanic in his 20's walk up to the porch, look to the left, then to the right, and flee on foot, eastbound down the driveway of her home and enter the driver’s side door of a Range Rover with paper plates. Officers responding to the area observed a vehicle matching the description provided by the resident. The vehicle was in violation of 5200(a) V.C, no front or rear license plates, so a traffic stop was initiated. A want and warrant check of the driver returned with a warrant out of San Bernardino. While conducting an inventory search of the vehicle, an imitation firearm (with the orange tip removed) was located along with 2 masks. Inside the suspect’s vehicle were two (2) license plates that belong to the vehicle. The suspect, Anthony Luke Madrid, was transported to the West Valley Detention Center and booked on his warrant. He was also cited for 20150(a) P.C., suspect in possession of an imitation firearm with the orange tip removed. While not a new technique, “knockknock burglars” driving luxury cars are believed to be targeting affluent neighborhoods in the San Gabriel Valley. Often times, burglars make phone calls into homes before breaking in and a majority of them travel in luxury cars with paper plates.
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Senator Portantino Introduces Fertility Preservation Bill a wide variety of cancer treatments and follow-up procedures due to consequences and effects of treatment, such as reconstructive surgery, fertility preservations unfortunately is not included in those plans. This omission forces many patients to forego or delay treatment as they grapple with these decisions. Many get sicker as a result of these delays. SB 172 is an effort to take one decision from their burden so patients can focus on getting better.
scheduled and real-time arrivals for Metro are included, as well as service data from the 24 municipal transit agencies in Los Angeles County that accept TAP cards. More than 65 percent of customers access metro.net from a mobile device, so the website has been re-engineered to ensure trip planning requires fewer clicks while remaining readable on a small screen. “Even after the launch of the new website, improvements will continue in the coming months,” Metro CEO Phillip A. Washington. “Metro will add more real-time data, as well as integrate Metro Bike Share and park-andride information into the Trip Planner.” metro.net Metro will also release version 4.0 of the Go Metro app, which will be available through the Apple Store and Google Play.
Felony Arrest for Possession of Stolen Mail
Anthony Luke Madrid was transferred to West Valley Detention Center. These items were found in his possession. - Courtesy of Sierra Madre PD
Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge), introduced legislation that will provide cancer patients, as well as others fighting diseases through aggressive treatments, the options to protect their fertility if those treatments jeopardize it. “It just doesn’t seem right that anyone should have to choose between fighting cancer and his or her ability to have children,” commented Portantino. While most insurance policies and plans cover
Metro Launches Newly Redesigned Website with Improved Trip Planner After several months of testing and input from the public, the redesigned and updated metro.net has been launched. The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) incorporated user feedback to improve the site design and functionality, making it easier for customers to access the information they want on the devices they use most. “Our data shows approximately 75 percent of metro.net’s visitors are looking for information on how to ride our buses and trains,” said Metro Board Chair John Fasana. “They want access to maps, fare info, and Nextrip. For that reason, we’ve made sure that the focus is on a new Trip Planner.” Metro’s Trip Planner has been rebuilt from the ground up and now provides more transit options and service alerts as part of the itinerary. Both
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“As a father of two wonderful daughters, I know the joys of parenthood. This bill will have a positive impact on the lives of many Californians and their future families ease their worries, save insurance money in the long run, and engender better feelings for the patients,” concluded Portantino. In 2011, as a member of the California State Assembly, Senator Portantino introduced the first-in-thenation legislation, AB 428, on this topic.
On Jan. 29, a Sierra Madre Police officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. Further investigation revealed the driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was driving with an expired driver’s license and the vehicles registration was suspended. A search incident to the driver's arrest revealed he was in possession of drug paraphernalia, methamphetamine, and multiple pieces of stolen mail. The stolen mail consisted of over 86 items which included checks, credit cards and passports, from numerous victims from the following cities: Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Irvine, Culver City, Los Angeles, Aliso Viejo, Pacific Palisades, Tustin, Santa Ana, and Santa Monica. The suspect declined to provide a statement of how he came into possession of the items and he was
Gersio Lopez Lopez of Los Angeles was arrested for possession of stolen mail, including checks, credit cards, and passports. - Courtesy photo /Sierra Madre Police Department
booked at the Pasadena Police Department Jail. The U.S. Postal Inspector has taken over the investigation and prosecution of this case.
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POLICE BLOTTERS SIERRA MADRE Jan. 16 Officers responded to a 911 call regarding a domestic battery in the 100 block of San Gabriel Court. The suspect was moving his property out and began fighting with the victim over property. The suspect threw the property on the ground and then grabbed the victim and threw her on the ground. Upon the officers’ arrival, the suspect had already fled and the officers were unable to locate him. Suspect was later arrested and transported to Pasadena jail and booked. The case is pending. Jan. 17
A non-injury traffic collision involving a moving vehicle and two parked vehicles occurred at the 100 block of West Sierra Madre Boulevard. Officers responded and notified SMFD. The driver was treated by paramedics at the scene. Even though the driver did not complain about pain or injuries, he was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation. Jan. 18
At about 3 p.m., officers responded to a call in the Bailey Canyon parking lot. Victim stated that she heard her car alarm go off as it was apparently struck by another vehicle. That vehicle left the area without speaking with the victim. The case to has been handed to detectives. Jan. 20
Officers were dispatched to the 500 block of East Laurel Avenue in regards to a subject possibly wanting to harm himself. Officers attempted to make entry, when the subject appeared at the door, but refused to open. Sierra Madre Engine 41 arrived on scene and the subject became cooperative with paramedics. The subject was transported to a local hospital where he was released to the on duty emergency room medical staff, and was placed on a 72 hour psychiatric hold. Jan. 24
At about 7 p.m., unknown suspect(s) entered a residence in the 700 block of Auburn Avenue through the rear door. Once inside, several rooms were ransacked. The suspect(s) then fled the residence through the front door. At this time it is unknown if any property is missing. The case has been handed to detectives.
Jan. 27 At about 6:10 a.m., a call to the station reported a suicidal man in the residence in the 100 block of Mariposa Avenue. After making contact with the subject, officers transferred him to a local hospital for assessment and evaluation where he was released to medical personnel. The case is pending. Jan. 28
A residential burglary and a theft from a vehicle occurred between 3:30 a.m. – 3:33 a.m. in the 500 block of Auburn Avenue. The unknown suspect(s) opened an unlocked vehicle and removed a garage door opener from the center console. The suspect(s) used the garage door opener to gain access to the garage. The garage door opener was the only loss reported. It was unknown if the suspect(s) took any other property. The case has been handed too detectives.
At 7:35 p.m., a SMPD officer on patrol heard a woman screaming in the area of Grandview and Lima Street. The officer observed her Labrador Retriever being attacked by two pit-bull type dogs. The officer was able to subdue the attacking dogs allowing the owner to get her dog into a car and go home. The pit-bull type dogs were released to the responding Pasadena Humane Society who also cited the dogs’ owner for her dogs being at large. The victim's dog was treated for bites to her neck, face and ear, all non-life threating injuries. Jan. 29
Officers were dispatched at about 1:52 p.m. to the stations lobby for a theft from a vehicle report. The victim stated that sometime between Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. her purse was apparently taken from her unlocked vehicle. The victim noticed it was missing when she received a phone call from her credit card company that large amounts had been charged to her card. The case has been handed to detectives. At 3:26 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the carport in the 00 block of Esperanza Avenue. The victim stated that she parked her vehicle on Jan. 28 at about 5 p.m. and returned at Jan. 29 at about 3 p.m. and found it missing. The victim supplied responding officers with an inventory of personal items in the vehicle. SMPD dispatch
entered information into the Stolen Vehicle System database. The case has been handed to detectives.
At 9:26 p.m., a SMPD officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop for a vehicle code violation and found out the driver did not have a valid driver's license. The officer searched the vehicle and found mail addressed to multiple different individuals in multiple different cities. The driver was also in possession of drug paraphernalia and narcotics. The driver was arrested for unlawful possession of the mail and narcotics violations and was booked at the Pasadena Jail until his appearance in court. The case has been handed to detectives.
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Jan. 25 On Sept. 8, 2016, Gerardo ‘Gil’ Sanchez assaulted two coworks with a wood board at a construction site in the 700 block of Oak Knoll Circle. One of the victims sustained serious injuries as a result of the attack. Sanchez fled the location and the case was assigned to Pasadena Police Detective D. Gomez, who conducted a comprehensive investigation. Detective D. Gomez identified the suspect and secured an arrest warrant. On Jan. 25, Sanchez was arrested without incident by Pasadena Police Detective M. Adesina. Sanchez was booked at the Pasadena jail for the felony assault. At about 9:20 a.m., Glendora Police Department responded to an in-progress residential burglary in the 100 block of North Country Club Road. While driving to the call, Glendora Police officers requested the assistance of the Pasadena Helicopter (PD-1), which arrived quickly over the incident. As the Pasadena Air Crew arrived, they were immediately met with several simultaneous efforts to arrest the fleeing suspects (vehicle stop and multiple foot pursuits). The Pasadena Police Air Crew helped coordinate ground resources, which aided in the capture of the suspects and recovery of numerous firearms (taken from the burglary). With the assistance of the police helicopter, Glendora Police officers were able to arrest all seven suspects and recovered numerous firearms. Jan. 26
At about 4:29 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of Gar-
field Avenue and Mountain Street regarding an armed robbery investigation. On arrival, officers talked with the victim who said he was selling items at the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Mountain Street. The victim said he was approached by the suspects (#1: male Black, 20s, 5-7, thin build; #2: male Black, 20s, 5-7, think build) who produced a handgun and demanded his money. Fearing for his safety, the victim surrendered his cash. The suspects then fled the area and were not located by Pasadena Police officers. Our investigation is ongoing. At about 8:08 p.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a carjacking incident in the 400 block of East California Boulevard. Officers talked to the victim who said she was unloading her car when the suspect approached her. The suspect (male, unknown race, 6-0, dark complexion, possibly armed with a handgun) walked over to the victim and ordered her to lie on the ground. The suspect then fled in the victim’s car on Los Robles Avenue. The victim was not injured during the robbery. Our investigation is ongoing. Jan. 28
At about 8:20 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to a report of an injury collision on Salvia Canon just east of Linda Vista Avenue. Preliminary information suggests that a 73 year-old Pasadena resident was crossing the roadway east of the intersection when a group of approximately 25-30 bicycle riders turned west on Salvia Canon from southbound Linda Vista Avenue. One of the bicyclists (also a Pasadena resident) collided with the pedestrian. The pedestrian was knocked to the ground and suffered head injuries. The cyclist was thrown from the bike and was injured. Both the pedestrian and the cyclist were transported to a local hospital in serious condition. The pedestrian is conscious, talking, and his condition is improving. The cyclist was very cooperative with investigating field officers. Jan. 29
At about 1:36 p.m. Special Enforcement Section (SES) Gang officers were providing extra service in the 100 block of Glorieta Street when they observed a Black Male (Kelton Ford, 19, Altadena Res) armed with a gun. The suspect entered a vehicle and left the area. SES Gang officers immediately requested assis-
tance from the Pasadena Police helicopter and other units. The Air Crew directed ground officers to the suspect’s vehicle and a traffic stop was initiated. The officers contacted the three occupants, detained them without incident, and subsequently recovered the gun, which was a reported stolen from another jurisdiction. Kelton later admitted possession of the firearm. Two other individuals (Karl Ford, Black Male, Altadena Res and a minor Black Male, 17 years, Pasadena Res) were also arrested. SES officers believe the suspects have ties to a local Pasadena Street Gang. The suspects were transported to the Pasadena jail and booked on a variety of charges. Later in the day, SES Gang officers conducted a traffic stop near Claremont and Sunset Avenue. SES Gang officers contacted the three occupants and during their field investigation recovered a loaded gun. The three suspects (Robert Holloway, 25, Black Male, Pasadena Res, Shawn Sykes, Black Male, 24, and Dimarai Hall, Black Male, 21 Pasadena Res) were arrested without incident. Two of the suspects were on active parole. It is believed the suspects have ties to a local Pasadena Street Gang. The suspects were transported to the Pasadena jail and booked on a variety of charges.
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Jan. 27 At 7:16 p.m., a female subject from a business in the 100 block of West Lime contacted police to report a violation of a court order. The subject has a restraining order against an ex-employee of hers that restricts contact, including electronic communication. The subject received a message through Yelp from the restrained person. The restrained person claimed the communication was an accident and that she meant to send the message to herself. A verified complaint was sent to the District Attorney’s office for filing consideration. At 9:39 p.m., a theft of two bicycles was reported in the 100 block of West Foothill. Two juveniles left their bicycles outside of a fast food restaurant without securing them and went inside to eat. When they finished and came outside, there was a large group of juveniles in front of the business and their bicycles were gone. No witnesses came forward. The investigation is continuing.
At 9:44 p.m., loss prevention at a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report a female suspect they detained for shoplifting. The subject had concealed jewelry and clothing merchandise on her person. She was arrested for shoplifting, and during an inventory search of her property, two driver’s licenses and social security cards belonging to other people were found in her possession. The additional crime was added to her charges. Jan. 28
At 8:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue regarding a subject sleeping in a hallway. Officers arrived and contacted the subject, who was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. When officers attempted to arrest the subject for being drunk in public, the subject resisted and struggled with the officers. He was arrested and taken into custody. At 1:25 p.m., officers located a vehicle at Myrtle and Chestnut that had been reported as an embezzled vehicle. The driver was detained for investigation. The victim was contacted and did not desire prosecution of the driver. The person who embezzled the car from the victim had sold it to the driver. The vehicle was recovered. During the investigation, it was discovered the driver had two outstanding bench warrants and a suspended driver’s license. He was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
At 8:37 p.m., a caller reported a possible drunk driver in the area of Myrtle and Duarte Road. Officers in the area conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and a DUI investigation was conducted. The driver was determined to be intoxicated and was arrested. Jan. 30
At 1:08 a.m., an alarm activation was received at a business in the 600 block of West Huntington Drive. When the officer arrived, he saw the front doors had been pried open. The store video depicted three suspects forcing the front door open and they attempted to break into the store safe with a sledge hammer. The suspect vehicle was a dark Chevy Tahoe with paper plates. At 3 a.m., an officer on patrol saw the suspect vehicle enter a car wash parking lot in the 100 block of West Duarte. Additional units responded to assist and the two suspects were arrested for burglary.
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Celebrate the Year of the Rooster at The Huntington Join the fun as we welcome the Year of the Rooster at The Huntington’s annual Chinese New Year Celebration, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 4–5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families can enjoy crowd-pleasing lion dancers, amazing performances from a mask-changing artist, plus choreographed martial arts demonstrations, Chinese music, food, and much more. The
festivities will take place in and around the Chinese Garden and other performance spaces. All activities are included with general admission (free for Members.) Parking is free - for bicycles too! The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino
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Altadena Chamber of Commerce to Award Citizen and Business of the Year The Altadena Chamber of Commerce will award their citizen and business of the year at their Annual Awards and Installation Dinner Friday, Feb. 3. The Altadena Chamber will host the 93rd Annual Awards & Installation Dinner on Feb. 3, honoring Citizen of the Year, Elliot Gold, and Business of the Year,
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Members and non-members of the Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., are invited to a Black History Month celebration Monday, Feb. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The celebration will include a soul food luncheon, jazz music and more, representing the pride, dignity, grace and inspiration of African American heritage. The event is sponsored by the Pasadena Senior Center Ebony Ladies of Distinction. Tickets, at only $7, are available at the Welcome Desk. For more information call Dr. Malika D. Henry at 626-840-4493 or email hendrymalika7@gmail.com. Ebony Ladies of Distinction was
founded in the early 2000s to provide representation of African American culture at the Pasadena Senior Center, where ELOD meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of every month. For more information about the Pasadena Senior Center visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331. Founded in 1960, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent, nonprofit agency 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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man beings. Therefore, to the memory of Stevie Kiyoshi: Thank you for your untiring efforts towards ending the Vietnam War, and for joining the Civil Rights Movement. You suffered much in the struggle against American Apartheid -- but you and your idealistic compatriots did overcome, and ended that odious system. Alabama's state troopers clubbed you mercilessly, not knowing that with your blood you were helping to cleanse the stain of bigotry from our nation. Stevie Kiyoshi, you helped to make this a better world. We won't forget you. - David Quintero Monrovia
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Calendar Thursday (Feb. 2) Valentine’s Movie Date (Feb. 2 at 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m., Pasadena Central Library, Donald Wright Auditorium, 285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena 91101) Enjoy a movie date night free from distraction while Pasadena Central Library staff provides activities for your school-age children in the nearby Children’s Story Room. You’ll enjoy the film, 50 First Dates while your children have fun creating Valentine cards, watching cartoons, and enjoying refreshments. Event is limited to 50 parents/guardians and 50 children. Children must be age 8+ and must be comfortable working with library staff while their parents are watching the film. Reservations are required. Registration is on a firstcome, first-served basis. To sign up send name of parent/guardian and name and age of children via email to creeder@cityofpasadena. net. -PASADENA Friday (Feb. 3)
Ricky Z at the Arcadia Blues Club (Feb. 3 at 7 p.m., Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia 91006) A Great Night of Blues Featuring: Ricky Z - with Bobby Bluehouse & special guests. Food is available from 7 p.m. until midnight. Free parking is available on the street and behind Denny’s. Visit www. arcadiabluesclub.com for more information about the ABC, including the menu, newsletter, photo gallery, and contact information. -ARCADIA Saturday (Feb. 4)
Pacific Rose Society Annual Auction (Feb. 4 at 9 a.m., Ayres Hall, LA Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia 91007) The Pacific Rose Society hosts its annual auction of hard-to-find, unusual, new and direct-fromthe-growers rose plants. More than a 100 unique and beautiful roses will be available to the highest bidders. Admission is free. -ARCADIA
Dumpling & Wonton Festival (Feb 4. at 11:30 a.m., Santa Anita Park, Arcadia) Snack on some of the most scrumptious Asian and Asian-inspired dumplings and wontons right on the trackside apron at this new winter event. Plus, enjoy craft beer and world-class Thoroughbred racing from beautiful Santa Anita Park. Packages are $30. You must be 21 or older to purchase. -ARCADIA
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EDITOR’S PICK OF THE WEEK Caltech Chamber Music Ensembles Present 2017 Winter Concert Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m.,
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Pianist Louis Schwizgebel-Wang First U.S. Tour Stop in Arcadia (Feb. 4 at 8 p.m., Arcadia Performing Arts Center, 188 Campus Drive, Arcadia 91007) Join Swiss-Chinese pianist Louis Schwizgebel-Wang in concert recital on Saturday. This young dynamic performer has won many international awards along with great critical acclaim. He is a rising star in the classical world and we are honored that Arcadia is the first stop on his U.S. tour. Tickets, available online by visiting www.arcadiapaf.org, are $10 - $40. A New Year special discount of 35 percent off is available with code: RUSH35. The theatre is located at 188 Campus Drive in Arcadia. -ARCADIA Rod Piazza and Wizards of the West Coast Harp at the Arcadia Blues Club (Feb. 4 at 7 p.m., Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia 91006) A Great Night of Blues Featuring: Rod Piazza and Wizards of the West Coast Harp - with Bobby Bluehouse & special guests. Food is available from 7 p.m. until midnight. Free parking is available on the street and behind Denny’s. Visit www. arcadiabluesclub.com for more information about the ABC, including the menu, newsletter, photo gallery, and contact information. -ARCADIA
Caltech Jazz Band Presents its Guest Artist Concert (Feb. 4 at 8 p.m., Caltech Beckman Auditorium, Caltech, 1200 E. California Blvd.) The Caltech Jazz Band, directed by Barb Catlin, presents its Guest Artist Concert, featuring Rebeca Mauleón and Joey De Leon Jr. Admission is $10 for the
Students learn through fun, hands-on creative activities! Kids create take home arts and craft projects too. Call (626) 821-4623 to register for the class. This class will take place every Monday until April 24. The cost is $100 per month for members, $110 per month for non–members, and $30 for drop-in per day. -ARCADIA Wild West Guitars (Feb. 7 at 2 p.m., 2840 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena 91107) This event is to introduce Wild West Guitars to the local business community. Wild West Guitars has been in business for 17 years and just moved to Pasadena from Riverside. They would like to invite anyone interested in music, musical instruments, and in particular, electric and acoustic guitars to come out and see the shop. -PASADENA
Valentine’s Day Jewelry (Feb. 7 at 3:30 p.m., Villa Parke, 363 E. Villa St. Pasadena 91101) Create your own jewelry masterpiece to keep or give to someone special. To sign up, call (626) 744-6510. For teens and adults only. This event is free and open to the public. -PASADENA Caltech Chamber Music Ensembles Present Their Winter 2017 Concert (Feb. 5 at 3:30 p.m., Dabney Lounge, Caltech, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena) Caltech Chamber Music Ensembles, directed by Maia Jasper White, present their Winter 2017 Chamber Music Concert Series at Caltech. Admission is free and no tickets are required. For complete program information, go to music.caltech.edu one week prior to each concert. - PASADENA
general public and $5 for Caltech staff and faculty, and student. For tickets, please call the Caltech Ticket Office at (626) 395-4652. For more information, visit bands.caltech.edu or call (626) 395-3295. -PASADENA Sunday (Feb. 5)
Frankie Gavin at the Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 5 at 7 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena 910010) Guin-
ness Book of Records’ Fastest v Player in the World, Frankie Gavin, comes to The Coffee Gallery Backstage. This one man show will feature Frankie on Fiddle Viola and tin whistle. He has performed and recorded with legends such as The Rolling Stones, Earl Scruggs, Sir Yehudi Menuhin, and Jazz legend, Stephane Grappelli. Tickets are $15. You can phone in for reservations at (626) 798-6236. -ALTADENA
Monday (Feb. 6) Botanical Adventures (Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., LA Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia 91007) They will begin their exciting journey of plant exploration with learning about the amazing world of plants— the weird, unique and bugeating ones. Children will learn about plant habitats, growth, function and life cycles. They also will explore spice and herb plants.
Adult Recess ( Feb. 7 at 7 p.m., Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia) Where Adults go to play, craft, color and do whatever they wanna do! -ARCADIA Wednesday (Feb. 8 )
Christie Lenée at the Coffee Gallery Backstage (Feb. 8 at 8 p.m., 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena 91001) Christie Lenée’s unique guitar work is often compared to visionaries like Michael Hedges, Joni Mitchell and Dave Matthews- fusing folky/funky playfulness with pop/rock inspired songs and virtuosic guitar compositions. She is, as Skope Magazine states, “a refreshing burst of unrestrained love and feeling… It’s simply a joy to listen to her spirit break free.” Tickets are $15. You can phone in for reservations at (626) 798-6236.-ALTADENA
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Internationally Renowned Pianist Performing at Arcadia Performing Arts Center Join Swiss-Chinese pianist Louis Schwizgebel-Wang in concert recital on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. This young dynamic performer has won many international awards along with great critical acclaim. He is a rising star in the classical world and we are honored that Arcadia is the first stop on his U.S. tour. Here is an excerpt of a review from the December 2016 issue of Classical Sources review from Schwizgebel’s recent recital in London that had critics raving: “[Schwizgebel] never disappoints. Let’s hope that audiences continue to be drawn in as much by his authoritative and stylish playing as by the intelligence and maturity of his interpretations. His playing has bags of personality, but it is not the sort of personality that gets in the way of the music. In a densely populated field, Schwizgebel’s musicianship has special depth and imagination.” Schwizgebel has been the recipient of a number of prizes and scholarships, including second prize at the 2005 Concours de Genève, First Prize at the 2007 Young Concert Artists European Auditions in Leipzig and the Young
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Concert Artists International Auditions in New York, and 2nd prize at the 2012 Leeds International Piano Competition. He received a scholarship from Mozart‐Gesellschaft Dortmund in 2013‐2104, and was a BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist in 2013‐2015. Tickets, available online by visiting www.arcadiapaf.
org, are $10 - $40. A New Year special discount of 35 percent off is available with code: RUSH35. The theatre is located at 188 Campus Drive in Arcadia. The box office is open Monday through Thursday 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.. For more information, please call (626) 8211781.
n Jan. 21, the day a gender gathered on the streets to protest misogyny, racism and xenophobia across the globe, June Berk, 85, spent her day at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage looking at an exhibit on opening day that spoke to a tragic time in her life not too long ago. On May 7, 1942 Berk and her family were taken to the Santa Anita assembly center, a “prison,” she recalls. One day she slept in a three-bedroom house— with a dog, living room, dining room, kitchen, backyard and front yard— and the next behind barbed wire in a cramped horse stall, nine-by-ten, with a one-foot opening on three sides and floors of asphalt and tar. There was no privacy, no security. Searchlights would follow anyone leaving their barracks and horse stalls after dark. Arcadia’s temporary
exhibit featured statistics, stories, sketches, photographs and other historical artifacts, containing copies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Executive Order 9066, letters of formal apology from latter presidents and a newspaper called the Santa Anita Pacemaker written at the center by Japanese Americans. A “wishing tree” stands at the heart of the exhibit allowing visitors to add their personal touches on tags hung on its branches. A section of the exhibit is dedicated to Riyo Sato’s sketches, formerly hidden from the world in Sato’s apartment. It was not until Sato’s passing in 2009 that her niece discovered them while cleaning out Sato’s apartment. “[Sato’s] quick sketches were never intended for public consumption, but probably a way for her to distract herself from the chaos around her,” Hashi-
moto wrote in an email correspondence. Hashimoto donated the artwork to Arcadia’s museum curator Dana Hicks, believing the sketches should be housed close to where they were made. Hashimoto said she felt comfortable handing the pieces to Hicks, who she believes had the “vision, perseverance and desire to make this exhibit a reality.” “In doing so, she honors the courage, trust and resilience of those who endured the difficult times during that time in our history,” wrote Hashimoto. Surprised by how many people “don’t even know that this happened,” Hicks aims to help the public learn their local history and understand “where other people have been,” in hopes that “we can all come together.” Regular museumgoer and 60-year Arcadia resi-
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Gilb Museum dent Betty McEwan, 91, saw the exhibit the week after opening day and was surprised by the “enormity of the acreage” that was the Santa Anita assembly center, the nation’s largest center that housed Japanese-Americans before they were moved inland to more permanent camps. “Nothing was ever said in the community about it and I think Dana is the one that brought that history right into Arcadia,” said Betty McEwan. Her husband Jack McEwan, 97-year-old World War II veteran, viewed the photographs while reminiscing his fear after Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. “We were stunned, we were shocked,” he said. “We didn’t know if they were going to make an attack here
on the coast.” Ramifications following the attack on Pearl Harbor meant the country’s Japanese-Americans had to give everything up—businesses, homes and cars— that could not fit into two suitcases and labeled citizens as “non-aliens.” “That was the first thing that was very jarring, was that they would use this kind of language to skirt around denying us our constitutional rights to a fair trial,” said Berk. She said nothing at the exhibit, not even the pictures, could ever capture the “horrible odor in the stalls”, “the ugliness of the experience” or the “suffering” of her parents who had passed before President Ronald Reagan’s apology rang on the radio in 1988,
Berk said. “The exhibit at the Gilb museum speaks to the mistake that once happened and that this mistake should not be repeated against any group of people.” Berk, along with Bill Shishima and Minoru Tonai, will be speaking at the exhibit on March 25 for “A Day of Memory.”
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California Philharmonic’s ‘Music, Martinis and the Maestro Back by Popular Demand This year, the musical magic begins early as Maestro Victor Vener returns with the immensely popular ‘Music, Martinis and the Maestro’ chamber music series beginning on Sunday, Feb. 12. A perfect prelude to the California Philharmonic’s highly anticipated 2017 summer concert series, ‘Music, Martinis and the Maestro’ offers music lovers an exclusive opportunity to join Vener on a Sunday afternoon in February, March, April and May, and experience intimate chamber music performances by members of the world-class orchestra. Taking place at the beautiful Sofia ballroom at Noor in Pasadena, each concert only allows for 240 guests so people are encouraged to purchase tickets now, before they sell out. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 2 p.m. Visit our website for more details.
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about the student teacher ratio. With seven teachers, the ratio of better than 12 to 1 and most schools cannot come anywhere close to it. The students pointed out that they felt the teachers were able to give them personalized attention. “We also know everyone at the school, not just the ones in our class,” said Munoz. She said that she knew the names of all the other students. Sebastian Gutierrez said that he found it easier to pay attention in class at Immaculate Conception. “I used to attend public school, “he said, “but it was hard to pay attention there; here it is easy.” The students all pointed with pride to their Academic Decathlon team as an example of the challenges and opportunities available. Such a team is a quite a feat as it includes 10 members, almost an eighth of student body. Competing against other Catholic schools each year, the team is composed largely of the students in 7th and 8th grade, with the notable exception of their math “whiz” who joined the team last year as a 5th grader and is still competing. Cassie Beltre noted that the students in the upper grades all had Chrome Books and they younger students worked with tablets and were learning basic coding. The computer savvy shown by the students was impressive. Beltre said “If I don't quite understand an assignment, I can e-chat with my teacher and get an explanation. I can email in an assignment like an essay and my teacher can grade it and sent it right back to me.” The Chrome Books, tablets and other equipment necessary were a gift to the students from a supporter of the school.
Isabella Avitia discusses her recent science project. Light Refraction. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
The Internet Technology manager for the school is Paul Bay, a retired IT manager who volunteers at the school not only in that capacity, but also as a member of their Board of Education. He commented, “coding is the language of the future.” According to the principal, Carmela Lovano, the school receives a great deal of support from the parents and some from the community as well. She pointed to the state of the art microscopes that were donated to the school. Lovano said that while the parents are required to donate 40 hours of volunteer
time each year, most donate a great deal more. They also provide the students with the occasional treat or snacks and other items to support the school’s various programs. The structure of the faculty is a bit different as well. No one teacher seems to teach a single subject or grade. For example Tamara Avitia said she taught 1st and 2nd grade, but that she also taught science to other grades as well and “Coding to the students as young as first grade. The school’s newest teacher, Geroge Lozana, teaches 6th, 7th and 8th graders in Math
and Science, but also Spanish to “the whole school.” Judy Hernandez teaches the lower grades, but also teaches religion including helping the third graders prepare for the first communion, and serves as the liaison to the church. Several other teachers have multiple roles as well, Heinrich Sanchez teaches the core subjects (social studies, history, English) to the upper grades as well as serving as the coach to the decathlon team. The kindergarten teacher, Roxanne Cardona also teaches Physical Education and coaches the Volleyball and Basketball teams, and runs the afterschool programs. The preschool (transitional kindergarten) teacher, Deborah Papadopulos, is also the school art teacher. All this leads to a sort of cooperative educational program, and one that seems popular with the faculty as well as the students. All this became clear as Lozano explained the schedule the school was following to celebrate this week. Sunday was their open house (including the school’s science fair which the students interviewed were proud to show off). Monday the students honored their parents, while Tuesday, the reached out to their neighbors visiting several of the local businesses. Wednesday focused on the church including the students attending mass and going to communion. Today, Thursday, is Student Appreciation Day with a special lunch and an early dismissal. The week will culminate with Teacher and Staff Appreciation. Ranches noted “we will get an early dismissal as well.” All this makes it clear that the little school is not just trying; it is succeeding in providing its students with a solid education.
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Just a quick note to let everyone know… yes… we’re about to have another election… and yes… you can drop off your Vote-ByMail (VBM) ballot at Monrovia City Hall! As you may know, there is a Los Angeles Countywide Election set to take place on March 7, 2017. Monrovia has signed up as a VBM dropoff location, which means that you will be able to drop off your VBM ballot at Monrovia City Hall anytime between February 6, 2017 – March 6, 2017. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 932-5505, or feel free to send Alice Atkins, City Clerk, an email at aatkins@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
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gation systems or Google maps. Times change, contacts change, but the need to reach our destination never changes. Here in Old Town, our businesses are dependent on information sharing – both with each other and with our guests. Social media is one way to communicate, but it’s not the only way. Getting stuck on one form of communication and neglecting others runs the risk of weakening both our individual and our collective voices. And that’s why I choose to write…. Information sharing and business outreach is not an easy task. We have over 240 businesses in our Business Improvement District, and each one of them communicate (or not) in different ways. One-on-one visits are important, but that’s information collection done in a vacuum – it’s not sharing. Clearly we can do a better job at making everyone feel included, asking for opinions, watching out for those who are looking for direction (both shop owners and customers), and we’re looking to MOTAB, our Advisory Board to help us with direction. To that end I was happy
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to see the City organize a Special Study Session for the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board this past Monday, Jan. 30. Unfortunately, no one but the City and the Board knew about the meeting, so no merchants attended. We can do better than this, and I do believe we will, but in the meantime here are a few highlights that came out of the meeting: Concerns were expressed about trash in the parking lots, skateboarding on the sidewalks, limited parking, and feelings that not all merchants are being heard. Positive comments were expressed about historical programs and events like the annual Car Show, the Concerts in the Park, the Halloween Trick or Treat, the Holiday Parade, Carolers, Santa Breakfasts and New Year’s Eve on Myrtle; new events are in the works which include additional Carriage Rides, a Wine Walk (really exciting!), and maybe some Hay Rides in November. Next I’m hoping for an Old Town Visioning Meeting where all of the merchants will be invited (with advance notice) and maybe the public as well. We used to have these visioning meetings for years when the
Redevelopment Agency and its associated funding still existed, and they were very successful. There’s nothing like having everyone together – talking AND listening! Moving on to some good news on the 316 S. Myrtle site: workers have been cleaning up the junk and debris inside the site. That’s a start – now will somebody please send us a developer to buy this building and make it great again? No news yet on what’s happening with the now closed Press Café (just outside of Old Town), and the Jake’s expansion is still on, but no activity there yet. If anybody is looking for a small space, check out the old Resistor Records site in the 500 block of South Myrtle, west side. I know the building owner, and anyone would be fortunate to have him as a landlord. And, the crosswalk flag stations should be tested in the 500 block of South Myrtle soon. We’ll give them a try for about 90 days and see if pedestrians will use them, and if, when they are used, they improve crosswalk safety. Please, drivers and pedestrians both – watch out for each other!
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Torlakson Encourages All California Schools to Continue ‘Safe Haven’ Efforts State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today urged all California public schools to continue “Safe Haven” efforts for students and their families, particularly Muslims and
refugees targeted by recent federal actions. “As a teacher, coach, father, citizen, and leader of California’s public school system, I strongly disagree with President Trump’s re-
cent immigration order and want to make sure that our students and families who are refugees and Muslims feel safe and protected in our schools,” said Torlakson. “California public schools
welcome all students regardless of their heritage, religion, ethnicity, background, disability, or sexual orientation. “Diversity is California’s strength. We do not just welcome diversity. We celebrate it. An ill-conceived presidential executive order is not going to change that.” President Trump signed an executive order on Friday that barred refugees from any nation from entering the
United States for 120 days, indefinitely barred refugees from Syria, and also blocked citizens from seven Muslim majority nations from entering the U.S. in the next 90 days. Those nations are Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. Torlakson urged school districts to continue to make sure students and their families feel safe at school and reminded educators and the public that existing laws pro-
tect students’ records from questions about immigration status. Torlakson in December wrote a letter to all 1,025 California school districts and urged them to adopt “Safe Haven” resolutions, which many districts have or will soon do so. “Engaged parents play a key role in helping students succeed on their way to 21st century careers and college,” Torlakson said.
Film Actor, Local Students to be Honored by Daughters of the American Revolution
Ian Ruskin, as Thomas Paine, will be awarded for his portrayal of the historic separatist. – Courtesy photo / Daughers of the American Revolution
A veteran stage and screen actor and eight students will be special guests at the next meeting of the Martin Severance Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution on Saturday, Feb. 4, at 9 a.m. at the Women’s City Club of Pasadena (160 N. Oakland Ave.). Ian Ruskin, star of a one-man play about the life of Thomas Paine and the 2016 film “To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine,” will receive the History Award Medal for his dedication to portraying the man whose “Common Sense” pamphlet helped convince early Americans to revolt against the British monarchy and
create a new nation. Several high school seniors will be presented with Good Citizen Awards for demonstrating dependability, service, leadership and patriotism in 2016. Honorees are Michael Francis Grumbine, St. Monica Academy; Jillian Kislow, Alverno Heights Academy; Rosa Run Mi Llanto, Pasadena High School; Charisma Marines, Marshall Fundamental School; and Melissa Rocha, John Muir High School. Three students will be presented with American History Essay Contest Awards. The theme for the 2016 assignment was “Celebrating a Century:
America’s National Parks” in relation to the 100th anniversary of America’s national parks system. Students were asked to visit a national park in person or via imagination and write about their experiences in a journal. The winners are Ella Hope Carey, a fifth grader at St. Monica Academy; Leon Grimm, a sixth grader at Christ the King Homeschool; and James Grimm, an eighth grader at Christ the King Homeschool. Breakfast will be served. The cost of attending the event is $25. Reservations are required by emailing martin.severance. dar@gmail.com.
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Sylvia Ramos Appointed as President of Arcadia Association of REALTORS®
Wong (center) and her Exact Tax, Inc. team with Monterey Park Mayor Hans Liang (second from right). - Courtesy photo
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t was the early 1990s, and Mary Wong was a bright-eyed computer science graduate from Cal Poly Pomona. “I realized I didn’t want to spend my life stuck behind a computer,” said Wong. So when she had the chance to pursue a career in banking, Wong thought she was staring into her future— not down the barrel of a gun. “In December 1992, my bank was robbed by two masked gunmen,” said Wong. Then only 25 years old, Wong was the manager of the bank and the one forced to hand over the cash. Less than two weeks later, on Christmas Eve, she and her staff were held at gunpoint a second time. “That was enough for me,” said Wong, now able to laugh over the absurdity of the situation. “It wasn’t exactly what I signed up for.” Bright and ambitious, Wong soon met an accountant at a networking event, who offered her the opportunity to join his small firm and learn the business from the ground up. By 2006, she was ready to launched her own firm—and Exact Tax, Inc. has been serving Monterey Park and surrounding areas for the last ten
years. Since then, Wong’s staff has grown from 1 to 8–13 (depending on the season), including senior associate Vic Morel, a former IRS resolutions agent with 34 years of experience in the field. Together, her team has helped more than 1700 clients with payroll, bookkeeping, tax planning, tax resolutions and audits; even helping clients with deep financial crises like blacklisting or losing their homes. “Recently, we helped an innocent client win a $7.5 million Franchise Tax Board abatement,” said Wong. “Other tax attorneys and CPAs told him there was nothing they could do, but with strong support from Exact Tax and California Assemblyman Ed Chau, justice prevailed.” As Exact Tax, Inc. has grown, so has their outreach. Last September they launched free seminars, helping attendees understand everything from navigating audits to filing taxes while waiting for a green card. In 2014, senator Ed Hernandez awarded Wong a Women of the Year Award for her work with her nonprofit, Project NEO (recently merged with the Asian Youth Center),
which provides free tutoring and mentoring services for local schoolchildren. Although Wong is active in her community, her knowledge expands beyond California. Unlike CPAs who can only work in states where they’re licensed, Wong is a federallycertified Enrolled Agent, able to help people anywhere in the US—expertise that’s become especially relevant as the nation adapts a new president. “There are many unknowns, and a lot of pressure involved in understanding how the new administration will impact taxes,” said Wong, “but we’re constantly training our staff and making sure we’re passing along the right information to the public.” And with decades of experience on her side, it’s the kind of wisdom that’s sure to help many as we venture into a new season. Exact Tax, Inc. is located at 1025 E. Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park. Learn more about their business at www. exacttacinc.com and sign up for their March seminar by contacting them at (626) 5730788 or via Facebook @ExactTaxMPK.
Sylvia Ramos of were: Sylvia Ramos, Century 21 Village RePresident; Margaret alty has been appointGaremore, Presidented 2017 President of Elect; Kelvin Chang, the Arcadia Association Treasurer. The 2017 of REALTORS®. She beDirectors are: Ryan gan her one-year term Asao, Julie Bencosme, effective Jan. 20. Cecil Griffin, James MaRamos has been a ceo, Joe Pacilio, Yvonne REALTOR® for over 10 Rosas-Petty, and Frank years and enjoys walkSpencer. ing with clients every The Installation step of the way to enceremony was followed sure a successful real by the presentation of estate transaction. "I'm several coveted awards. excited and honored to The REALTOR® of the represent the Arcadia Year Award was preAssociation of REALsented to Joe Pacilio of TORS® and serve as its Century 21 Masters; 2017 President" shared the Affiliate of the Year Ramos. "I'm grateful Award was presented for the opportunity to to Diane Balsamo of take on this leadership Prime Lending; two role and help the AAR Community Service develop and promote Sylvia Ramos of Century 21 Village Realty. Awards were presented programs and services - Courtesy photo to Judy Webb-Martin of that will enhance our Podley Properties and members' ability to conduct and Directors on January Chris Shevlin of Chicago business, while promoting 20. Master of Ceremonies Title; the Lifetime Achievereal property ownership for the afternoon was Andy ment Award was presented and the preservation of real Bencosme of Century 21 to Randall Traw formally property rights." Village Realty. The Installa- of Dilbeck Real Estate; and Ramos was installed tion ceremony was conduct- the Rising Star Award was as President at the AAR An- ed by Paul P. Cheng, Esquire. presented to Patrick Law of nual Installation of Officers The Officers installed Keller Williams Executive.
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Islands Fish Makes for a Delicious Dish By Jason Yassine
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casual and laid back Hawaiian themed restaurant is what you will find at Islands (3533 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena). Upon entering the establishment, I immediately felt beachy and tropical vibes. Props like surfboards and tropical native art decorated the walls. I also noticed large screen TVs hung throughout the restaurant for entertainment. The service was very friendly and I was seated immediately. Shortly after the waiter arrived, he was quick to take my order. Although this restaurant is most notorious for burgers and drinks, their menu is quite diverse. Since Islands has a beachy setting, I decided to order something that matched it. Their mahi-mahi fish tacos, which is only available at select locations was the perfect choice. When the meal arrived, it visu-
ally looked vibrant and fresh. The fish tacos had grilled mahi-mahi with chipotle-white sauce, cabbage, cilantro, and diced tomatoes. It was all stuffed into corn tortillas and came with a side of pico de gallo. The meal usually comes with a side of beans as well, but instead I substituted it for a salad. When I bit into the fish tacos, I was very pleased with the taste. The fish was tender and juicy, while the chipotlewhite sauce gave the tacos a little kick. The cabbage, cilantro, and diced tomatoes complimented the fish with its refreshing flavor and added crunch. The tacos also came with two limes, which I used to supplement the fish with its tangy taste. Typically, a fish taco will come with two thin corn tortillas because they break easily. However, these fish tacos The vibrant and mouthwatering Mahi Mahi fish tacos.
only came with one corn tortilla and did not break at all. The side salad was also quite enjoyable. It was filled with crisp lettuce, tomato, carrots, and croutons. I decided to choose an Italian dressing, which I drizzled onto the colorful salad. Pairing the salad with the fish tacos was a great choice because it didn’t make it heavy and overwhelming. Overall, this meal was delicious however it was a bit pricey. The waiter was very kind and accommodating. He provided fast service and answered any questions that I had. The environment was inviting and the theme was unique. This is the kind of restaurant that you could bring your friends and family to. I enjoyed my experience at this establishment and would definitely come back again!
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ocial Media sites like Facebook, Instagram and others are significant vacuums of time, yet it's difficult for us to think about stepping away from them for even a day, let alone quitting them outright. Still, there are several reasons why giving up social media in 2017 is a good idea. 1. It's Eating Up Your Time People spend an average of 50 minutes per day on three apps: Facebook, Instagram and Messenger, all of which are owned by Facebook itself. While that might not seem like a significant amount of time, it adds up to the point where days upon days each year are spent on social media. 2. It's Making You Depressed People tend to use social media to display highlights from their life, so it creates a distorted picture in which everyone else's life is spectacular and yours is even worse than you thought. Even if you logically know this to be untrue, it can still hard to shake these negative feelings, especially if you're looking at pictures of vacations and weddings on Facebook and Instagram day after day. If you are conscious about your body figure, and even if you aren’t, Instagram is flooded with fitness models who would even make the most inshape people feel bad about their figure. 3. It's Furthering Echo Chambers
We have a tendency to associate with those with views similar to our own, and social media is making it all the more easy to shut out dissenting viewpoints. If someone on your Facebook feed posts something you disagree with, it's rather easy to block or unfollow them, instead of debating with or challenging their viewpoint. There are countless complex issues in our world, and putting on blinders and not acknowledging that not everyone will agree with us does no good. 4. It's Taking Up Time That Could Be Spent Being Productive Do you want to learn new language or instrument or maybe read more books in 2017? Well, you'll have to make some adjustments to how you budget your time. If you are spending an average of 50 minutes or more on social media, then you know that using that time for something worthwhile that will stimulate your mind and creative focus is a wise decision. It's not easy,
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Arcadia Fire Department Recaps Notable Activity from Last Week
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Sunday, January 22nd At 3:23 p.m., Truck 105 responded to the 2500 block of El Capitan Avenue on a report of a flooded condition. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered an area in the residence flooded by water draining from a neighboring property caused by heavy rain. Fire personnel assisted the owner in removing the water from the property and diverting it away from the residence. Monday, January 23rd
At 9:33 p.m., Engine 105, Engine 106, Engine 107, Truck 105, Rescue Ambulance 105, and Battal-ion 105 responded to the 100 block of Campus Drive on a possible structure fire. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a large amount of steam coming from a mechanical room at the facility. Fire personnel investigated further and determined the machinery was operating properly and released all responding units. Tuesday, January 24th
At 1:52 p.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 106 responded to the 700 block of West Naomi Avenue on a burn injury. Fire crews arrived on scene to find a 41-year-old male with first degree burns on the side of his face after spilling hot tea. Paramedics assessed the patient who refused any treatment and was advised to seek medical attention. Wednesday, January 25th
At 6:36 a.m., Engine 106 and Rescue Ambulance 105 responded to the 600 block of Sunset Boule-vard on a medical assist. Upon arrival, fire personnel evaluated a 90-year-old male experiencing an altered level of consciousness and syncope. Paramedics provided advanced life support measures on scene and transported the patient to
Methodist Hospital of Southern California for further evaluation and treatment. Thursday, January 26th
At 2:19 p.m., Truck 105 responded to the Arcadia Police Department, 250 West Huntington Drive, on a miscellaneous call. Upon arrival, fire crews found a female who had placed a pair of privately owned handcuffs on her wrists but did not have a key to unlock them. Fire personnel used extrication tools to remove enough metal material to access the lock with a small screwdriver. Once the handcuffs were removed, the victim was assessed and required no further assistance. Volunteer Activity
During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department had a total of 104 hours of volunteer ser-vices. Specifically, volunteers from the community donated their time to assist the Department with administrative, fire prevention, and miscellaneous duties.
Arcadia City Notices
Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
APPLICANT:
Si Huynh 236 West Cypress Avenue FEBRUARY 2, 2017 - FEBRUARY 8, 2017 | 17
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:30 PM
PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California AREA MAP: AREA MAP:
CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS The City of Arcadia (Owner) will receive sealed bids for the PARKING LOT 1B IMPROVEMENTS AT INDIANA STREET / WHEELER AVENUE & PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS AT HUNTINGTON DRIVE PARKING LOT 2, PROJECT NO. 41853717. The Project, which involves improvements to a triangular shaped city-owned parking lot (Lot 1B) and relocation of a power pole located north of the businesses along Huntington Drive, west of the new Gold Line tracks and south of Wheeler Avenue; construction of a new cul-de-sac bulb at the terminus of Wheeler Avenue Pedestrian access improvements at another City-owned parking lot (Lot 2), alley, and pedestrian walkway located between 29 and 33 E. Huntington Dr connecting to Huntington Dr, must be completed within 60 calendar days, as provided in the Bid and Contract Documents. Bidders are strongly encouraged to review the Bid Documents (including the more detailed Notice Inviting Bids included therein) for more complete information regarding the Project and submission of bids. Bids must be submitted to the Owner on the Owner’s Contract Bid Forms. Prospective Bidders may obtain Bid Documents only from the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ ENGINEERING DIVISION at the following address: 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA. 91066-6021, (626) 574-5481. Please contact the DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION for more information, including availability of Bid Documents and mailing costs. All Bids must be addressed, sealed in an envelope and received by the office of the CITY CLERK no later than 11:00 a.m. on February 23, 2017. All Bids will be publicly opened, examined and read aloud at the CITY CLERK’S OFFICE at that time. Bids shall be valid for 60 days after the bid opening date. Bids must be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier's check, or a Bid Bond in favor of the Owner in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price. Prior to award of the Contract, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Total Bid Price, on the forms provided and in the manner described in the Bid Documents. Contractor shall comply with PCC § 4108 with respect to subcontractor bond requirements. Pursuant to B&P Code § 7028.15 and PCC § 3300, Contractors shall possess the following California Contractor's license(s) in order to perform the Work: A. Subcontractors must possess the appro-priate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. Bidders are advised that this Contract is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Owner has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rates, and will place them on file at the Owner’s office and make them available to any interested party upon request. Pursuant to PCC § 22300, the successful Contractor may substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the Owner. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received. CITY OF ARCADIA Published February 2 & 6, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Training
During the reporting period, the Arcadia Fire Department conducted a total of 692 hours of training. Some of the subjects covered were: Hose Evolutions, Ladder Evolutions, Ventilation Techniques, Salvage and Overhaul Techniques, Tiller Certification, Defensive Driving, Engine Company Equip-ment, Search and Rescue, Communications, EOC Operations, Records Management, Fire Suppression Tactics, Power Tools, Hand Tools, Truck Operations, Emergency Medical Technician, Para-medic Continuing Education, Hazardous Materials, Lighting Operations, Rope Rescue, Incident Command, Pre-Incident Planning, Supervision and Management, and Standard Operating Guideline Review.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 This Notice is to inform you of a public hearing to determine whether or not the following request should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: APPLICATION:
Conditional Use Permit CUP2017-02
REQUEST:
Allow the construction of a new, detached 1,850 square foot, two-story unit with attached two-car garage, behind an existing single-story home. The subject property is located in the RM 3500 (Residential Medium Density) zone.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 3) APPLICANT:
Si Huynh
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
236 West Cypress Avenue
DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:30 PM PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone
If you this application court, you correspondence may be limited totheraiselsechallenge raised at the public hearing described in thisin notice, or in written delivered to Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This application will not alter the zoning status of your ing only those issues you or someone elsecontact raised at theDivision public hearproperty. For further information regarding this application, please the Planning at (626) 932-5565. ing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered StaffPlanning Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, February 9, 2017 after 4 p.m. at: This apto the Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further Monrovia, CA 91016 information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Division at (626) 932-5565. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 932-5565.
StaffSheri Report Bermejo pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, Planning Division Manager February 9, 2017 after 4 p.m. at: PLEASE PUBLISH ON FEBRUARY 2, 2017 Monrovia City Hall 415 South Ivy Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de Planificación al número (626) 9325565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON FEBRUARY 2, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006300313 Title Order No.: 730-1610232-70 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 197-4158459 958 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/06/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/17/2009 as Instrument No. 20090380774 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LORENZO J. GARBARINO,WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 02/27/2017 TIME OF SALE: 11:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: BY THE FOUNTAIN LOCATED AT 400 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, POMONA, CA 91766. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:1227 TEMPLE CITY BLVD, ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91007 APN#: 5382-001-065 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied,regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $503,728.40. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default
and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 for information regarding the trustee's sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006300313. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:AGENCY SALES and POSTING 714-730-2727 www.servicelinkASAP.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 01/23/2017 A-4606981 01/26/2017, 02/02/2017, 02/09/2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Table Tennis Demonstration Energizes Morning Assembly By May S. Ruiz Morning assembly at Clairbourn School, a prekindergarten to eighth grade independent school in San Gabriel, was more animated than usual when students and parents arrived in the multi-purpose building (MPB). That’s because they were getting a special demonstration on table tennis after all the announcements are over. Table tennis originated in Victorian England as a ‘parlor game’ when lawn tennis players moved the game indoors during the winter. It got the name ‘ping-pong’ at the end of the 1800s when the English firm J. Jacques and Son started manufacturing high-end equipment for the sport and trademarked the brand. It was later trademarked in the U.S. by board game company, Parker Brothers. On April 24, 1927 the English Table Tennis Association was created with a membership of 19 leagues; it has since grown to its present 300 members, with approximately 75,000 registered players. In the 1988 games in Seoul, South Korea, table tennis became an Olympic Games sport for the first time. While it had seen widespread popularity in the western world, it was China which took table tennis to new heights when Communist Chairman Mao Zedong declared it as the country’s national sport.
Today a reported 10 million Chinese play competitive ping-pong regularly and 300 million who play it occasionally. It won the gold in all four table tennis events at the 2016 Summer Olympics; it has taken home 28 of 32 gold medals since the game was introduced as an Olympic sport. Recognizing that Clairbourn has a large Asian population, Dr. Robert Nafie, headmaster, decided to acknowledge Chinese pride in their excellence in this sport and share it with the school community as well. Through Clairbourn parent, Harry Tsao, he found the California Table Tennis Club, an organization established four years ago by Gao Jun, a world champion who went to the Olympics five times in her career and currently an Olympic trainer. In its location at 2727 Stingle Avenue in Rosemead, it holds classes every Saturday and Sunday, as well as private lessons, for its 60-80 students aged five to 86 – some coming in for competitive training while others simply looking for a sport to enjoy. The team from the California Table Tennis Club – Gao Jun; coach Candy Tang; international table tennis player, Ryan Wu; club managers, Kevin Yu, and Lydia Zu – came on campus and set up their table for this morning’s assembly. Jun, acting as facilitator, invited students to play against the
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Clairbourn student Kelly Tsao was selected from the audience to play against Coach Candy from California Table Tennis at the school assembly. – Courtesy photo / Clairbourn School
coaches to show the different positions, strokes, and moves. There wasn’t a shortage of volunteers as several students raised their hands. First up was fifth grader, Kelly Tsao, who demonstrated the ‘forehand’ when she played against Coach Ryan. Eighth grader and Student Body president, Nick Polen, showed how the ‘backhand’ is played.
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Sixth grader, Piper Kibbe, who followed up was clearly new to this game but Coach Gao took her hand to demonstrate how the paddle should be held to play table tennis properly. Kibbe quickly picked it up and had great fun using the ‘forehand’ and ‘backhand’ strokes. Second grader, Jason Qi, was a good sport and got the hang of it too. To invigorate the game
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with faster strokes Jun called upon fourth grader, Madeline King, who lived up to the challenge with some fancy footwork and the more advanced ‘loop’ and ‘chop’ strokes. She clearly isn’t a stranger to this game. Mac Cole, eighth grader, wasn’t to be bested – he showed some very quick moves. But it was when second grader, Atticus Williams, went up to the table
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that all the students fully erupted to life. With all the kids chanting “At-ti-cus! Atti-cus! At-ti-cus!”, he demonstrated that while he wasn’t as adept at the game as the students who preceded him, he undoubtedly possessed an unmatched confidence at playing. Not to be outdone by his students, PE coach, Luke Ball, performed admirably. When the facilitator asked for a parent volunteer Li Feng came forward and showed everyone how graceful this game looks when played by someone who knows it well. She held her paddle in ‘penhold’ position, she had her eyes firmly peeled on the ball, she was fast and fluid, and she knew exactly when to crush her opponent. To end the demonstration, the table tennis coaches and Clairbourn’s Coach Luke played Doubles to everyone’s delight. A great time was had by all. With an obvious spring in their walk, parents left to go to work, run errands, or stretch at the gym. Students and teachers headed to their morning classes unmistakably energized. Dr. Nafie has once more found another interesting experience for students that may not necessarily relate to their learning. But as he says, “I want to make sure the school is alive for the kids; that it’s not all drudgery.” Mission accomplished.
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South Pasadena Stuns Blair, 64-62 Tigers score 25 in the fourth quarter for their first league win By Christian Romo Up by 13 early in the fourth quarter, the Vikings looked on their way to a comfortable victory. But an explosive quarter and a dramatic layup from senior Stone Franco (4) brought the last-place Tigers their first league win of the season. Behind quick ball movement and a last-minute flourish, the South Pasadena Tigers (7-14, 1-5 Rio Hondo) upset the Blair Vikings (165, 4-2), 64-62, Friday night in South Pasadena. With the game tied with less than a minute left, Franco intercepted a pass near midcourt and zipped towards the basket, muscling in the gamewinning layup. “I knew he was going to pass it to the middle, they had done it multiple times during the game, so I went for it,” said Franco. Senior Lucas Fox (0) converted a four-point play early in the quarter to start the comeback and tied the game with a three-pointer with less than two minutes left. “I knew I could knock it down,” he said. “I make those shots in practice, and I just shot it with confidence.” Fox
led the Tigers with 19 points, shooting 5 of 7 from threepoint range and making all of his second, third, and fourth quarter attempts. “We were just knocking down shots today,” he said. Blair started slowly, but eventually built a 13-point lead when junior Dezmond Washington (23) took over with eight points and two steals in the third quarter. Washington finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and four steals, demonstrating an all-around performance the Tigers couldn’t contain. But just as quickly as they built a lead, the Vikings let it slip away. “We should have put them away early, but we let down a little bit. We got overconfident and gave them life, let them back into the game,” said Blair coach Alon Margalit. After limiting the Tigers to 25 first-half points, the defense sputtered against South Pasadena’s ball movement and long distance shots. “They have to learn to approach every game the same way. I feel like we get up for certain games,
and we don’t get up for other games,” said Margalit. Two made free-throws from Franco followed by a three-pointer from junior Jaylen Park (2) brought the Tigers within one point with 1:49 left to play. Franco finished with 16 points and three steals, including the interception that brought them a win. “In the past, we’ve had games where we just gave up, but in this game we were determined,” said Franco. Tigers assistant coach Ben Cordeiro agreed with Franco, saying: “I thought we played together and hung together. Other games we’ve been close, but we haven’t stayed together for the entire 32 minutes.” Senior Matthew Scholtz (23) tallied 14 points and five rebounds for the Tigers, managing his team’s passing through the larger and quicker Blair defense. “I thought the guys did a good job of fighting through a few setbacks as a team. Each contributed and helped us pull out the victory,” said Cordeiro. With only four games
left in the regular season, the Tigers now have an opportunity for a playoff birth. Meanwhile, the Vikings, who entered the game chal-
lenging La Cañada for first place, now need help from the rest of the league for a shot at the title. Maraglit, however, thinks his teams
can persevere: “We just gotta get better at all facets of the game. We’re going to rally around this, get better, and get strong.”
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Pasadena Women’s Rugby Kicks Off Season Against Santa Barbara The Pasadena Women’s Rugby team kicks off their season this Saturday, Feb. 28 against Santa Barbara. This will be the fourth season for the Royals, reinstating
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$510,800
Gorgeous 2 Story Beautiful Family Home !!! 5 bedroom and 3 baths (4 up 1 down). 3,168 Building SQFT, and lot area: 6,534 SQFT. Kitchen flows comfortably into the 2nd family room where you’ll find a cozy fireplace with built-in seating at the hearth. Formal Dining Area distinguished by classic chandelier which flows elegantly into the 1st Family Room Area. Utility/Wash Room with hook-ups Loft Area-could be used as office or sitting/reading area. Low Maintenance manicured landscaping with adult trees and shrubs, Automatic Sprinklers, Attached 3-car garage. Call Yolanda Padilla 323-770-7626. (T7183)
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$369,000
This is truly and entertainment home. Adjacent to the property is a storage/office room, and the other side is another room. The kitchen is newly painted with new lighting fixtures next to huge laundry room. The living room is bright with huge picture window from top to bottom. Master suite has a fireplace, and a master bath with an oversize Jacuzzi bath tub. Central air and heating. Call Maureen Twyman (626)216-7353. (M6221) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
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$18,000
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