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Plaques Honoring Former Mayor Bob Bartlett Unveiled At Metro Maintenance Yard And Monrovia Station By Susan Motander
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Bartlett’s brother, Darrell Carr added a more personal touch to the proceedings. He told personal stories of the family including the fact that their mother had come to Monrovia as a child in 1922 and had arrived at the Monrovia Depot. – Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
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hortly after former Mayor Bob Bartlett’s death in 2015, Metro announced plans to name its Maintenance and Operation Yard in Monrovia for the man many called “Mr. Monrovia.” On Tuesday at the
formal unveiling of plaques in Bartlett’s honor at both the Maintenance Yard and the Gold Line Station in Monrovia. The plaques feature an embossed image of the man who served not only as the city’s first African-American mem-
ber of the City Council, but also its first African-American Mayor. At the maintenance yard the first plaque was revealed after all the dignitaries had spoken. Then those in attendance boarded a Metro bus for
the short ride to the Monrovia Gold Line station for the second unveiling. During the speeches before the first unveiling, Bartlett was lauded for his almost thirty years of public service to his hometown. Speaker
after speaker rose to extol the contributions not just to Monrovia, but also to all of the San Gabriel Valley, especially in improving mass transit in the area. John Fasana, Chair of SEE PAGE 10
It is totally gorgeous in Old Town right now. The sun is shining, a slight breeze is blowing, and there is energy in the air! I was driving up Myrtle the other day, just ready to pass Library Park, when I saw the most beautiful little whirlwind with dancing yellow leaves cross the street in front of me. I wish I had a dashcam so I could share that fleeting moment. What a beautiful day to dedicate the Gold Line Maintenance Facility in honor of our past Mayor and forever friend, Bob Bartlett. In addition to bearing Bob’s name, the facility will also be the home of two bronze plaques – one in the park area and one on the platform – both with Bob’s image. I saw a FB post this morning with a photo of our current Mayor Tom Adams alongside Past Mayor Lara Laramendi and Councilmember Larry Spicer. So great to see all four of them together! SEE PAGE 10
Time to Register for Fountain to Falls Run/Walk
Monrovia’s 7th annual Fountain to Falls race will be held on Saturday, May 13 starting at 7 a.m. Registrations for participating in the race are being taken on the city’s
website:www.cityofmonrovia.org. Early registration is $35 until May 10 or until the maximum number of participant is reached. Only 325 participants are allowed. If space
is still available, registration on the day of the race will be $45. All participants will receive a Tshirt and participation ribbon. Medals will be awarded for first, second
and third place in each age category. The race will run between from the fountain front of the Library, 321 South Myrtle to the waterfall in Canyon Park. The route is 6.38
miles, to the falls and back to the fountain. For more information on the race contact the Monrovia Pub-
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Sen. Portantino Recognizes 10 Women of the Year from SD-25 On Sunday, March 26, Senator Anthony J. Portantino (D – La Cañada Flintridge) had the privilege of honoring ten exemplary women from Senate District 25 in the courtyard of Pasadena City Hall. The California State Legislature first recognized March as Women’s History Month in 1987 and has continued the tradition. Each year members of the State Legislature recognize the exceptional women in their district with a celebration commemorating their efforts. This year’s honorees of SD25 are different in age and unique in their advocacy. The strength of their efforts is reflected in their success and their life accomplishments. Alma Hernández — Glendale, Executive Director for SEIU California, an organization dedicated to electing candidates and passing policies that benefit SEIU’s
700,000 members and their families in California. Alta Skinner — San Dimas, Alta Skinner is a community advocate, a compassionate volunteer and strong supporter of children with special needs in education. Angela Aguirre — Pasadena, Angela Aguirre is a Chicana Feminist poet who enjoys mentoring youth and using her creativity in meaningful ways. Claire Bogaard — Pasadena, One of the founding members of Pasadena Heritage, a community based historic preser- Senator Portantino recognized 10 women of the 25th California State Senate District at the courtyard of Pasadena City Hall on March 26. – Courtesy photo / vation organization. Dr. Geraldine Perri — The Office of Senator Anthony J. Portantino Glendora, Superintendent and President of Citrus tadena, A natural leader, she Disney Company since 1996. College since 2008. She has has dedicated her life to her She represents the company over 30 years of college ad- community and its needs. to city, county and state govministrative and faculty expeLisa Pitney — La Cres- ernments throughout the U.S. rience. centa, Vice President of GovMarsha Ramos — BurJuanita De Vaughn — Al- ernment Relations of the Walt bank, Small business owner
of Geosystems, an environmental, geotechnical and land consulting firm, serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Water District, and a community leader Mary Najarian — Glendale, A passionate supporter of her Armenian community, always responding to its call. Sheri Bonner — Pasadena, Sheri Bonner has been a part of the Planned Parenthood family for over 25 years and has served as President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley. “It is such an honor to be able to recognize the 2017 Women of the Year from Senate District 25 today,” commented Senator Portantino. “Their advocacy and service to the community serves as sterling example for us all.”
Weekend Wanderings: Crawling the Gold Line By Susan Motander Last weekend, John Wilson led an intrepid group of Arcadia Rotarians (and a few wives) on a pub-crawl along the Gold Line. We wandered through the Arts District, stopped at the Del Mar Station in Pasadena and finally returned to Arcadia with a final stop at Mt. Lowe Brewery within walking distance of the station there. Fortunately, there was a wide selection of food at most of these stops so it was not a day of too many pitchers and not enough pizza for this group. With the exception of the stop in Arcadia, parking is very limited in these areas, so using the Gold Line is a great alternative and a round trip ticket is only $3.50 on the weekends, a bargain compared to the stress of finding parking (not to mention the cost there). And one gets to feel self-righteous about using public transportation – not to mention, it is rather fun to go with a group. And a diverse group we were: a retired pharmacist, a Superior Court judge, a businessman, and the executive director of the Boys and Girls Club and three wives with equally diverse occupations. With part of the group boarding the train in Monrovia and meeting up at the Arcadia Station with most of the rest of the group, we took off on our crawl. First stop was the Arts District/Little Tokyo station of the Gold Line (one
A short walk east on 4th Street and a quick jog over to Tractor Avenue takes one to one of the newest breweries in the downtown area, Art District Brewing Company. Here the list is prodigious with 18 selections on the day we visited. As a lover of dark beers (that for the most part have lower IBUs – a bitterness measurement), I was delighted with a wide selection of darker brews. Here the group
again used tasters to try more selecions. A favorite of many of us was Dahlia, a dark Baltic Porter (obviously a tribute, of sorts, to the historic and famous Black Dahlia unsolved murder. Again those behind the bar are your best guide in making your selections. There’s much, much more from our intrepid reporter ….So please to go to www.monroviaweekly.com for the rest of the story.
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beyond Union Station) from there it was a straight walk down Alameda to our first brewery, Angel City. With the lights and traffic in your favor, the walk is only about 4-5 minutes. This stop had one of the widest selections of beer styles, with everything from IPAs (India Pale Ale) and Lagers to Wheat Beers and Amber Ales, all the way to a Rauchbier, a smoked beer that, as the name indicates, originated in Germany. As with most of our stops, the brewery offered tasting flight of 4 oz. pours. Most of us
opted for a flight in order to experience more of their offering. Since we had varied palates, the reviews differed. I found several in my favorite styles. I suggest you talk to the bartenders and explain your preferences. The taproom is a bit of an open barn and a bit drafty so a jacket may be wise in cooler weather. While there is no kitchen at the brewery, there is a schedule on their website of the food trucks that appear at there. When we visited it was gourmet tacos. Angel City Brewery, 216 Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA.
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POLICE BLOTTERS ARCADIA March 21 Around 10:57 a.m., an officer responded to the front counter of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The victim stated an unknown suspect fraudulently opened a bank account and cellular account in her name. The victim does not know how the suspect obtained her personal information.
Just before 8:12 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1000 block of English Oaks Drive regarding a bicycle theft report. The officer discovered the suspect stole the victim’s unlocked bicycle from the side of his residence. A short time later, the victim found the bike for sale on Craigslist. The investigation is ongoing. March 22
Shortly after 4:13 a.m., an officer responded to Honey Boba, 1 W. Duarte Road, regarding a burglary report. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) pried open the front door, causing the alarm to activate. No loss was reported, no suspects were seen, and no witnesses were located.
At about 5:06 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department regarding a vandalism report. Earlier in the morning, officers arrested the suspect for an outstanding warrant. Upon release from the Arcadia City Jail, the suspect attempted to enter a secure area of the department parking lot and was seen damaging the PD landscaping, irrigation system, and a light control box at the City soccer field. The 27-year-old female
from Los Angeles was transported to a local facility and was placed on a 72-hour hold for mental evaluation. March 23
At approximately 4:43 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, 620 E. Live Oak Ave., regarding a burglary alarm activation. An investigation revealed the unknown suspect(s) cut the chain securing an exterior gate, pried open the front door, opened the maintenance garage rollup door, and fled with various tools. The investigation is ongoing.
Around 11:06 a.m., an officer responded to the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a vehicle illegally parked in the roadway. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected signs of drug use. During a consensual search of the vehicle, the officer located a meth pipe in the suspect’s pocket. A records check of the 46-yearold male from Pasadena revealed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. March 24
At about 3:42 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s, 400 S. Baldwin Ave., regarding a petty theft report. The officer discovered the 26-year-old female from Duarte concealed numerous items of clothing before exiting the store, failing to make payment. The suspect was cited and released in the field due to medical issues. Just before 10:00 p.m., an officer responded to the 24 Hour Fitness parking lot, 125 N. First Ave., regarding a vehicle burglary report.
The officer determined an unknown suspect smashed the driver side front window, stole the victim’s wallet, and fled. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. March 25
Shortly after 6:12 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of North Santa Anita Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary in progress. Officers discovered the suspect had forcefully removed the convertible top’s rear window, entered the vehicle, and was rummaging through the victim’s belongings when the victim found her. The 38-year-old female from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records check also revealed she had three outstanding misdemeanor warrants. Around 9:46 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the 900 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. Officers discovered both the male and female provided conflicting stories about the argument, had visible injuries, and both admitted to being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The 54-year-old female and 45-year-old male, both from Arcadia, were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
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March 25 At 2:01 a.m., a female subject walked into the police station lobby and was waiting for her friend, who had been arrested for warrants, to be released. While waiting in the lobby, an officer saw her drinking alco-
hol from a bottle. The officer contacted her and told her to pour out the alcohol outside. When she walked outside the station, she tried to drink more whiskey from the bottle, but forgot the cap was on. The officer determined she was too intoxicated to care for her own safety and she was arrested for being drunk in public and held for a sobering period. At 2:04 a.m., an officer was providing extra patrol to a business parking lot in the 900 block of West Huntington when he saw an unoccupied vehicle that looked like it had been ransacked. He ran the license plate and it returned stolen out of Arcadia. The vehicle was recovered.
At 1:47 p.m., three vehicles were involved in a rear-end collision at the intersection of Mayflower and Huntington. Three subjects from the accident complained of pain and were treated by paramedics. The driver that caused the collision was driving on a suspended license. He was cited and his vehicle was towed for being unregistered. March 26
At 12:50 a.m., an officer was driving in the 400 block of West Huntington when he saw a suspicious vehicle. He conducted a computer check of the vehicle, which revealed it had been reported stolen. Officers responded to assist and a high-risk traffic stop was conducted. Two suspects were taken into custody without incident. During a search of the vehicle incident to arrest, evidence of fraud and stolen property were recovered. At 1:12 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in
the 100 block of West Duarte Road. The driver was determined to be driving on a suspended driver’s license. During a consensual search of the vehicle, a baggie of heroin and a needle belonging to the passenger were recovered. The passenger was arrested. At 3:46 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the area of Chestnut and Magnolia regarding a male subject breaking into a vehicle. The officer arrived and found a subject lying inside of a vehicle. The subject was detained. The owner of the vehicle responded and completed a private person’s arrest for vehicle tampering. The suspect was arrested without incident.
At 2:21 p.m., a female subject was reported for taking beer from a location in the 700 block of East Huntington without paying for it. The suspect stayed at the location in a vehicle and was detained by officers. A computer check revealed she also had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested for the theft and the warrant. At 2:49 p.m., a fight in progress between a male and female was reported in the 100 block of East Lemon. Officers arrived and detained both parties involved in the fight. The two are involved in a dating relationship. During the investigation, it was determined the female subject was the primary aggressor. She was arrested for domestic battery.
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A report of a single car collision was reported at about 8:16 p.m. in the Au-
burn Parking Lot. After the investigation was concluded, it was determined that he driver was driving under the influence. The driver was arrested and transported to the Pasadena Jail for booking. The case has been forwarded to DA’s office. March 21
A resident reported that an apparent hit and run occurred in the 700 block of Canyon Crest between noon and 2:30 p.m. The victim stated that there was a truck in the area that may have struck her vehicle and left after the vehicle was struck. The case was forwarded to detectives. March 24
An alert resident noticed a suspicious vehicle leave the area of Los Rocas Drive and Sturtevant Drive at about 2 a.m. driving recklessly on Grandview Ave and called SMPD. Responding officers witnessed the vehicle commit several traffic infractions on Baldwin Ave. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and interviewed the three occupants. The driver was placed under arrest for reckless driving and transported to Pasadena Jail for booking. The two occupants were released with the vehicle at the scene. The case has been sent to the DA’s office for filing considerations.
Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Park Avenue for a theft from a vehicle report. Victim stated that between 8 p.m. the night before until 9 a.m. her purse was missing from the front seat of her car. It appears that an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked car and took her purse. The case was forwarded to detectives for a follow-up.
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AAUW California: Public Policy Discussion at Women’s Club of Pasadena The American Association of University Women (AAUW) state president, Donna Mertens, will discuss "AAUW California: Public Policy" at the Pasadena Branch meeting on Saturday April 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Death and Dissent at Kent State in the 1960sPasadena Library April 13 @7 p.m.
Four Dead in Ohio On April 13 Pasadena Central Library “Thursdays at Central Library” lecture series will focus on a new book about Kent State: Last week we ran the story, but did not include the time of the lecture which is 7 p.m. The book is entitled Kent State: Death and Dissent In The Long Sixties by Thomas M. Grace PhD who is a history professor and incidentally one of the nine wounded. On May 4th, it will mark the 47th commemoration of this seminal event in our history.
at the Women's City Club of Pasadena, 160 N. Oakland. Selection of Tech Trek students also will be discussed. Due to the generosity of the Arcadia Branch, more Tech students will be chosen than in the past. Also
the nominating committee is seeking candidates to complete board positions. Lunch is $21, reservations will be taken until April 7 by Gloria Reynolds, (626) 798-3896 or gloriareynolds4588@att.net.
Free Tuition to Eligible Students Through ‘PCC Promise’ Starting this fall, high school graduates in the San Gabriel Valley will be able to attend Pasadena City College without paying tuition through a new program known as the PCC Promise. The program is the latest in a growing number of similar programs at two-year colleges around the country designed to give every student access to a college education. As tuition in the CSU and UC systems has skyrocketed by as much as 400 percent over the past 20 years, vastly outpacing inflation, the PCC Promise intends to lower barriers to ensure that the benefits of college attendance remain available to students of all backgrounds.
The PCC Promise is a last-dollar scholarship program, which means it meets any funding need remaining after federal and state aid programs and private scholarships have been applied. The program covers students’ credit fees, comparable to tuition, which are paid on every unit for which the student registers. Funding will be provided to each individual student for one academic year. The program will be available to students beginning in the Fall 2017 semester. Eligibility guidelines and program parameters are subject to change. For more information, visit pasadena.edu/promise.
Correction: “Leroy Baca Faces 20 Years in State Prison” Last week we ran a headline that stated “Leroy Baca Faces 20 Years in State Prison.” This was not correct. It should have read “Leroy Baca Faces 20 Years in FEDERAL Prison.” Our apologies for the oversight.
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Dear Editor, I read your article on Verizon’s efforts to install a new cell phone tower in Arcadia -3/22/17. The photo on the front page of the Arcadia Weekly is very unfair to Verizon. This photo.is not of a cell phone antenna installation. Most of the antennas in the photo have nothing to do with cell phone communications. This many towers and anten¬nas are usually found on mountain tops -- our Mt. Wilson for example. Cordially, - Frank W. Pfeiffer ARCADIA EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you Mr. Pfeiffer, for pointing our inexactitude. The image used should have clearly been captioned… “for illustration purposes only.” We did not intend to deceive and will include online and in this letters page, something that better illustrates what Verizon was trying to do at the Church of Transfiguration, which is a cell tower initially to be disguised as a Eucalyptus tree. We thank you for reading our newspaper and please continue to give us feedback and keep us on our toes. Again, we respect our readers’ views and appreciate the time you took to write to us.
Letter to the Editor: Reader Responds to ‘Monrovia Plans to ‘Take Back’ Library Park’ Dear Editor: During my childhood in Mexico City sixty-plus years ago, our family often visited the town’s main park to enjoy a picnic lunch. And my mother (of blessed memory) always made sure to put extra food in the picnic basket, knowing that mothers with hungry children would gather near us -- not to beg (they were too proud for that), but to gratefully accept the food
we offered them. It was a common sight back then (and still is I’m sure) to see many poor and homeless people living on the streets in Mexico City. So when I read the lead article “Monrovia Outlines Plans to ‘Take Back’ Library Park” in last week’s Monrovia Weekly, deep pangs of sorrow haunted my memory. Forgive me if mine is an unfair comparison, but Monrovia’s plans remind me of Donald Trump’s “taking back America,” and similar remarks voiced by those who wish certain groups didn’t exist at all. I could understand if our city’s desire was to take back Library Park from prostitutes, drug dealers, or someone who threatens passersby ...but from the homeless whose hardships most of us can’t even imagine?!! Couldn’t we who sleep under a roof and have plenty to eat, accept a few inoffensive homeless in our midst? Oh, and instead of looking away when our paths cross, why not give them a smile? Let’s also never forget that Jesus himself was homeless: “The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.” (Matthew 8:20) - David Quintero MONROVIA
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‘Why Are We Waging War On Coyotes?’ “Dear Editor, How did coyotes become public enemy No. 1? These resilient, intelligent survivors should garner our respect and admiration, but instead they’re targeted and killed in hideous ways. Coyotes are a fundamental part of our urban environment—they’re our neighbors, really—and, like sparrows and raccoons, can be found everywhere in North America, including trying to survive, despite the odds, in metropolitan areas like Los Angeles and New York City. According to author Dan Flores, who wrote the excellent Coyote America: A Natural & Supernatural History, coyotes are now the most common large wildlife species most Americans will ever see. You’re far more likely to spot a coyote than our national bird, the bald eagle, which is now rare because of our murderous ways and whose decimation should serve as a cau-
tionary tale for our treatment of coyotes. The war on coyotes is a terrible thing. There is no end to the ways humans have found to exterminate these beautiful canines, including by trapping them in wire snares, shooting them and poisoning them with strychnine (along with any other unfortunate “non-target” animal who happens to take the bait). In Southern California alone, the cities of Carson, Glendora, Rolling Hills, Seal Beach and Torrance are targeting coyotes—even though the state’s own wildlife department has found that trapping is an ineffective long-term solution to controlling their population. Recently, residents of Arcadia, California, expressed concerns about the cruelty of using neck and leg snares to trap and then kill coyotes, but officials ignored them. PETA has filed a lawsuit to stop this plan. Every year since 2001, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has killed approximately 35,000 coyotes by shooting them from planes and helicopters. Sheep and goats have been fitted with collars containing the gutwrenching poison 1080 so that when coyotes attack, they’ll bite into the collar and die. It is outrageous knowing that even today, there are still “no limit” coyote-killing contests with prizes for the most tails turned in. And if you travel down a backroad in rural Oklahoma or Texas, don’t be surprised if you see dead coyotes hanging from fences. Coyotes are smart enough to recognize their enemy: They typically flee rather than having anything to do with humans. They’ve learned to be wary—and rightfully so. But among themselves, they wrestle and yip and howl and carry on. (Flores calls their song our “original national anthem.”) They keep tabs on each other and love to play. Even though coyotes provide natural rodent control (their food of choice is rodents), whose fault is it really when they venture down the hillsides in search of easy pickin’s? People who let their cats roam outdoors, where innumerable dangers can easily befall them, or who leave food out for feral cat colonies, are sending coyotes an engraved invitation. Why should they be killed simply for trying to live to see another day? Our wild neighbors have far more to fear from us than we do from them. It’s time to recognize animals’ rightful place in the world and learn to coexist in peace. By James Cromwell James Cromwell is an actor and producer.” - Submitted by David Perle, PETA
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Calendar Thursday (March 30) Craft Hill Inaugural Art Walk (March 30 @ 7 p.m., Craft Hill, 404 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia) Craft Hill is hold their inaugural Art Walk. Craft Hill Art Walk will be held the last Thursday of each month from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. featuring a local artist. We will have live music and appetizers for those in attendance. This month’s featured artist is Debbi Swanson Patrick. Debbi’s work can be classified as artifacts and ephemera mixed with botanical and natural elements to create a mesmerizing visual story. When modern technology meets the eye of an artist, the result is super high-def magic. Craft Hill Art Walks will now happen every last Thursday of each month. Friday (March 31)
Phillip Sayce at the Arcadia Blues Club (March 31 @ 7 p.m., 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia) The Arcadia Blues Club (ABC) is dedicated to bringing you the finest blues music in the southland. When you visit ABC, you can expect to hear only top-notch players with years of playing experience! Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Saturday (April 1)
No Sacrifice, Low-Water Garden (April 1 @ 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., LA Arboretum , 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arca-
dia) The drought isn’t over in SoCal but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a beautiful garden. Low water gardens can provide color, habitat, shade, and places for respite and celebration. Learn from Scott Kleinrock. Fee: $25 for Arboretum members; $35 for non-members. To register, please call (626) 8214623.
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Ability First Stroll & Roll, presented by Comerica Bank (April 2, Universal Studious Backlot, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!) Thanks to your generous support, last year we surpassed our fundraising goal by more than $20,000! This year, we’re aiming higher and we can only do it with your help! Let’s meet and exceed our $920,000 goal together! Then join us on April 2 and stroll, roll, walk or run through the Universal Studios Backlot hosted by NBC4 “Today in LA” anchor Whit Johnson and meteorologist Shanna Mendiola. Go to www.AbilityFirst.org for more information and donate today! Monday (April 3)
The Comedy & Consciousness Conversation (April 3 @ 7 p.m., Indigo, 2548 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena) Jeff Stein leads a soul-invigorating discussion with like-inspired people who know the universe is knowable, believe thoughts create their reality, and are
tion Workshop and travel the stars in the new Discovery Dome® planetarium. Special performance in the Stone Hollow Amphitheater at 6:00pm, followed by an Intergalactic Costume Parade in the Trike Tracks area at 6:30pm. Admission to Kidspace is free only during these hours.
James Intveld at the Arcadia Blues Club (April 1 @ 7 p.m., 16 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia) The Arcadia Blues Club (ABC) is dedicated to bringing you the finest blues music in the southland. When you visit ABC, you can expect to hear only top-notch players with years of playing experience! Tickets are available on Eventbrite. ARCADIA
seeking a regular dose of laughs and epiphanies. As an aficionado of inspiration and a lifetime comedian, Jeff found a way to combine the two. Join and RSVP at meetup.com.
Tuesday (April 4) Free Family Night: Science Fiction (April 4, 4p.m. – 8 p.m., Kidspace Children’s Museum, 480 N. Arroyo
Boulevard, Pasadena) Celebrate science fiction! Join the intergalactic gala by dressing up as your favorite science fiction character. Build your own spaceship in the Imagina-
Performing artist and dancer, Alicia Dhanifu, is the featured entertainment at the April 5 luncheon meeting of the South Pasadena Woman’s Club. The public is invited to attend the program which will present the history of belly dancing over the centuries and include a performance depicting the rich cultural expressions of belly dance movements. Dhanifu will also perform several ethnic belly dances which includes cymbal patterns, and veil and floor routines. She may invite interested guests to join her in some basic belly dance movements, so dress comfortably, and bring a veil and finger cymbals if you choose. The Club meeting starts at 10:30 a.m., and Danifu’s program at 11 a.m. followed by luncheon at noon. The cost for program and lunch is $15.00. Reservations should be made by Sunday, April 2nd by calling (323) 255-5739 or via email at spwc1899@aol. com for more information on Woman’s Club activities and upcoming events, visit www.thewcsp.org.
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‘King Lear:’ Complex, Relevant, Captivating By Nathaniel Cayanan
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lassical repertory company A Noise Within, now celebrating an illustrious 25 years of gracing audiences with quality theatre, has opened their latest iteration of the William Shakespeare play “King Lear.” For those unfamiliar with this work, the play follows the aging king of Britain, Lear, and his spiral into madness and journey to redemption. It all starts when he decides to divvy up his kingdom among his three daughters. But, once he relinquishes his power to the sycophantic and selfish Goneril and Regan, while shunning his only honest daughter, Cordelia, what ensues is both a man and a kingdom thrust into chaos both on the mental and physical levels. Certainly, as with many Shakespeare plays, the material could have been quickly dismissible as uninteresting and inaccessible high art
by today’s general audience. But, A Noise Within, as they do with many of their productions, offers a show that really pulls you in and holds you for the duration because of strong direction from Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and powerhouse performances from her husband Geoff Elliott and the cast he leads. Throughout, Geoff Elliott, who plays Lear, exhibits great dedication to both his character and his craft. His performance is quite detailed, nuanced and entertaining, one that doesn’t just rely on the typical portrayal of a man going cuckoo, ranting on about the nonsensical. As he has done in past productions such as “All My Sons” and “A Christmas Carol,” Elliott loses himself in his tragic character, making sure that even the slightest gesture is as true as possible. Similarly, the cast, many of whom are regular collaborators of the company, truly
deliver performances that only enhance the theatre going experience. For example, the three daughters, played by Trisha Miller, Arie Thompson and Erika Soto, are never flat portrayals, but rather multifaceted, even when Miller and Thompson perform the scene in which they give empty words of love and praise to their ailing father. In lesser hands, such a
scene would be hammed up, on the nose, insistently insincere. But, Miller and Thompson present characters who may at first even actually love their father, even if they eventually betray him and leave him to his madness. In short, they’re complicated, and not just good guys or bad guys. And this leads to the final reason that this “King Lear”
is so impressive: namely, the company’s ability to make the play relevant, and powerfully personal, which was intentional, confessed director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. According to Rodriguez-Elliott, this interpretation heavily considers parallels between Lear’s psychological predicament, along with the family turmoil that ensues, and the experiences of the growing
number of modern day families with members suffering from dementia. Such efforts create incredible sympathy for Lear and his daughters, however selfish, insensitive or crazy they may be at times. In a sense, Lear and his daughters are us... if we were royalty and had massive armies at our command. When we see Lear, we see our fathers, mothers, grandparents, uncles as they age out of their societies. And when we see his daughters, we see our cousins, siblings. Ourselves. And with that, “King Lear” captivates and haunts you well after the lights have gone black and final bows are taken. “King Lear” will play until May 6 at A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., in Pasadena. Single tickets are $44; adult group tickets, $30 each; and student group tickets, $18 each. Purchases can be made through www.anoisewithin. org or by calling (626) 3563100.
‘Wrinkle,’ ‘Belle’ in Repertory at Sierra Madre Playhouse By Fran Syverson
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hen two dramas are presented in repertory, one of the huge challenges is to have the stage settings easily interchangeable as the plays appear on alternate performances. With A “Wrinkle in Time” and “The Belle of Amherst" having such contrasting themes-from galactic, dark space in Wrinkle to a poet recluse’s 1800s world, her solitary room - adapting the settings was particularly daunting. The Playhouse’s set constructers: Todd McCraw, Steven Barr, Trifecta Scenic, Zayra Lobo and Evan O’Donnel accomplished this with striking success. The contrast between the two plays—“Wrinkle” and “Belle”—now playing in repertory at the SMP could scarcely be more disparate in theme. A Wrinkle in Time Lifted from the pages
of the ever-popular, young adult fantasy, “A Wrinkle in Time” comes alive at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. “It was a dark and stormy night…” when Meg joins her super-brilliant, 5-year-old brother Charles Wallace and their mom for a midnight cup of cocoa. As so often before, they talk sadly of their father, a scientist who mysteriously disappeared two years before. How can they find him? Charles is brainy and also seems to have some supernatural powers. He has made a connection with Mrs. Whatsit, who helps the children and their friend, Calvin, bend time and space to search for their Dad on other planets. And how do you bend time and space? Through “a wrinkle in time,” of course! During their travels, they meet astonishing creatures whose strange costumes (by Vicki Conrad)
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add flavor to the otherworldliness atmosphere. The setting, lighting and sound are such integral parts of this production that it seems as if they are characters, too. A tall, fabricated wall has lines drawn on it to indicate doors and windows through which characters pop out every now and then. Dramatic lighting designed by Rebecca Hairston is a real mood-creator, as is the original music by Sean Paxton. Sound design is by Christopher Moscatiello. During the season, more than 2,000 students attend through arrangements with their schools. These daytime audiences are primarily middle school students on field trips to be introduced to live drama. Because the actors are school-age children, and weekday performances are presented in the mornings, most youngsters’ roles are double-cast. Weekend per-
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formances will enchant adults with their spectacular special effects and fast action. They are Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays at 2:30 through April 22. Estelle Campbell and Christian Lebano are coproducers, with Lebano also directing. Matthew Hill is set/projection designer. John Glore adapted “A Wrinkle in Time” from a novel by Madeleine L’Engle. Go to the Sierra Madre Playhouse website to learn about other exciting events planned with a “Wrinkle” theme. The Belle of Amherst From the moment Ferrell Marshall enters her homey, 1880s room, she emanates Emily Dickenson. In her ankle-length, white dress she greets us. (White is all she ever wears, we soon learn.) Graciously, she tells us about her world, contained entirely in her room…and
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why that satisfies her completely, as it’s all she needs. A quilt loosely covers her single bed. She has a settee and chair, and a solid wooden coat rack. Green foliage adorns her wire plant-stand—green when she remembers to water them, she says, smiling conspiratorially, A chimneyed gas lamp provides light, and a pendulum clock reminds her of time, although we sense that she lives more to her own rhythm than to the tick of any clock. Emily’s solitary proclivities have earned her the title of “The Belle of Amherst.” Every now and then, Emily sits at her desk to jot down a quick inspiration for another of her poems. She’s written hundreds of them, often on slips of scratch paper or candy bar wrappers. While she writes because of her own love affair with words, she confesses she would like others to find joy
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in them, too. Only a handful has been published. While she clearly remains Emily throughout the one-woman show, Ferrell often segues briefly into a dozen or so other “voices.” Similarly, while she narrates her story she manages to glide into one of her poems so slyly you have to be aware or you may miss them. Ferrell Marshal’s nuances of facial expressions are remarkable at conveying a gamut of emotions— whether remembering schooldays or anticipating a publishers’ visit, describing her garden or her muchloved dog Carlo. Ferrell not only stars in Belle, but also co-produces with Christian Lebano and Estelle Campbell. Todd Nielsen directs. The Belle of Amherst plays Thursdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through April 23.
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the Metro Board and Duarte Mayor Pro Tem noted that it was sad that “one of its great champions” did not see the grand opening of the extension of the Gold Line, adding, “Bob Bartlett was there in spirit.” Fasana highlighted several of the former mayor’s contribution to mass transit including being part of the negotiations for the merger of Rapid Transit District and Metropolitan Transit Authority to create Metro, being one of the founders of Foothill Transit, serving as an alternate to the Metrolink Board, and working on the establishment of the Alameda Corridor to move freight from the port of Los Angeles. Former LA County Supervisor Mike Antonovich also spoke of his long association, 37 years in his case, with Bartlett. He said, “Coming into local government, he had a vision and he went to work.” Later the former supervisor outlined why he felt Bartlett had been successful: “He put the people first, not himself.” Of his work with Bartlett, Antonovich said “We had a goal: get the Gold Line to Ontario Airport.” Later he noted, “Claremont is now in view and Ontario is just beyond.” The tributes continued
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Dignitaries and members of Bob Bartlett's family posed for pictures at the second unveiling at Monrovia's Gold Line station. - Photo by Terry Miller
as Monrovia’s current mayor, Tom Adams who served with Bartlett as a Councilman when Bartlett was the city’s mayor. Adams recalled how, in the mid 1990s Bartlett had had a full size passenger car trucked into Monrovia and lowered onto the full size tracks then running through the community. He then noted that was over 20 years ago, adding, “If we had all been as committed as Bob, it wouldn’t have taken as long to get the train here.” Adams also noted that he and Bartlett had had their differences on the Council. How-
ever, he said, “We didn’t always agree on things, but we did it in an agreeable manner. Mary Lou Echternach, a Metro Board staff member who worked with Bob, called him a mentor. She said she had actually moved to Monrovia, intending to become involved in local politics. “I had moved into one of the few parts of the city in the unincorporated area. I learned to pay attention to the details from this lesson” she said. Echternach reminded those attending the unveiling of Bartlett’s regular greeting. Emulated then emulated the
big man, spreading her arms wide and smilingly saying “Hey…” in the way Bartlett often did when he had an idea for another project. She said one of the most important things she learned from him was his 5 Bs of public speaking: “Be Brief, Brother, Be Brief!” Sharon Neely, the former Executive Director of the Southern California Association of Governments, related a few other lessons from Bartlett including the power of collaboration and that “anger is wasted energy.” The final speaker was
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Bartlett’s brother, Darrell Carr. He added a more personal touch to the proceedings. He told personal stories of the family including the fact that their mother had come to Monrovia as a child in 1922 and had arrived at the Monrovia Depot (now being refurbished while maintaining its historic integrity). He shared that their Mother had taught her children several lessons including never giving up on the city in which they were born. She told that that “if it doesn’t work the way you want it to, don’t give up and leave, stay. Perhaps the best story was his explanation of his big brother’s even bigger plans for the city. As a young man Bartlett had a paper route and their mother had always insisted that the children bank
the money they earned. She learned that Bob was not saving the money he made from the paper route. Convinced he was spending his money at the Foster Freeze on Huntington Drive (long time Monrovians will remember that place), she staked it out, but never spotted him there. Carr then related that in the 1990s his brother had finally admitted to his mother what he had been doing with his money all those years before. In those days Monrovia had an airport south of Huntington Drive along Shamrock Avenue. Bartlett was bribing the student pilots to give him rides, and “a bird’s eye view” as his brother put it, of his hometown. All those years ago, Bartlett was already looking at the big picture of Monrovia.
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I gleaned a little gem this morning from my weekly visit to our Planning Department. It looks like the empty space at 302 S. Myrtle (recently vacated by Knot Too Shabby) has been leased by a new retail business called “The Attic Events and Home Treasures.” It’s always difficult to find out exactly what a brand-new business will be selling, but I’m told at this point that the shop will stock refurbished furniture and possibly have some classes and events. And, some news on the Copper Still Grill (600 block S. Myrtle where Sam’s Kabob Room used to be): I spoke with the owner, Steve, this morning and he says the fullservice restaurant will be open sometime this May – for sure! I had the opportunity to go inside and check out the renovations, and it’s really going to be classy with lots of beautiful woodwork. The bar area looks huge while still leaving plenty of room for table seating. The loft area, which I once heard would be filled with live musicians, appears to be additional seating. Steve says at this point there will be no live entertainment. Walking down further south on Myrtle, I stopped in at Jake’s Roadhouse for an update on their expansion. Right now, no one is willing to speculate on a grand re-opening, but I’m told the work continues in the south side of their existing space. The drywall is up and city inspectors are coming and go-
ing, so soon Jake’s will be able to seat lots more guests! With Spring here and Summer on its way, my shop (The Dollmakers’ Kattywompus) has a new stock of Monrovia’s signature board game, “Monroviaopoly.” We’ve also decided to finally order some Old Town items like fridge magnets, custom Old Town socks, and other collectible goodies. I’m still trying to decide on art for an Old Town t-shirt, but expect those soon as well. As I mentioned last week, the City is now, and has been for several years, working on the homeless/vagrant issue in Monrovia in general, but specifically the very visible issue in Library Park. Unfortunately, I missed the two-hour presentation at last week’s Council meeting (jury duty….), but the total report is on the City’s website under the City Manager’s Report. Very interesting read… It’s Spring Break now, and for the next few weeks (because schools vary their spring breaks) we have more kids and parents enjoying our historic downtown. April is one of those “diet, what diet?” months where we find ourselves in the mood for ice cream and chocolate bunnies and all the stuff we’ll promise ourselves to burn off at Foothill Gym … Speaking of bunnies, Old Town’s Official Easter Bunny, whose identity is top secret, will be visiting Library Park on April 15th between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. for photo ops. Both humans and animals are welcome!
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Bulky Trash Item Pick Ups Available in Monrovia According to City Manager Oliver Chi’s update this week, “One of the regular complaints that we receive here at the City relates to bulky items that are left out in the public right of way. From old mattresses, to discarded couches, to unwanted furniture... this unsightly trash detracts from our community.” Chi took the opportunity of his update to remind Monrovia residents that the City had developed a new bulky item pick-up program. He thanked the city’s
new Management Assistant, Alex Tachiki, for his work in developing this new program. If someone sees any bulky items located out on the street, contact City Hall and let them know. Chi said they would handle the situation. Contact the city via email: bulkyitem@ ci.monrovia.ca.us or by phone: (626) 932-5553. In an effort to make this new bulky item pick-up program as easy for individuals to use as possible, the city has established these spe-
cial methods for reaching this special email address and telephone to reach the person responsible for coordinating the pick-ups. Chi further suggested programming the information into your cell phone and to share the information with others. (Ed. Note: for those with ‘dumb phones,’ as opposed to smart phones, you can just list this info in your personal directory as well – these are still some unreconstructed reactionaries among us- those luddite knights in training).
Earth Day to Be Observed at County’s Sanitation District On Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the sanitation districts will be hosting its 11th annual Earth Day celebration! The event, which will be held at the Sanitation Districts office at 1955 Workman Mill Road in Whittier, is held to
promote environmental awareness and education in the community, and serves as an excellent opportunity for individuals to learn how they can protect the environment. The event will also highlight the sanitation districts’ many services and
Boys and Girls Club Hosting an Open House Friday
Tomorrow the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills will host an open house this Friday, March 31 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The community is invited to tour the center, located in Recreation Park in Mon-
rovia, 600 South Sharmrock (between Lemon and Olive). For more information or to RSVP to the event (and make arrangements for a tour), email anavar@ foothillsbgc.org.
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lic Services Department at (626) 256-8246 There will also be health and wellness Booths along Myrtle Avenue on the day of the race from 6:30 a.m. to 10 am. Volunteers are also
needed to help along the race route. If you are interested in helping, contact Eugene Suk at (626) 256-8281 or via his email at esuk@ ci.monrovia.ca.us
projects. The attached flyer highlights additional information related to the event, and if you have any questions, call (562) 908-4288, ext. 2311, or visit Sanitation District of Los Angeles County website: http:// lacsd.org/.
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Kevel Education Uses Different Approach to Math Tutoring By May S. Ruiz For students of all ages, one of the most challenging subjects to learn is math. And with most schools’ increased focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), it’s crucial to provide these kids with the tools to help
them understand and learn math. In the San Gabriel Valley, there are several companies offering STEM tutoring. A recent addition is Kevel Education which was founded four months ago by Gao Jun, Kevin
Yu, and Lydia Zu. “It all started with California Table Tennis Club, which we established four years ago offering weekend and after-school sports program for young kids in the area. Students would bring their homework to the club,
and from time to time we saw them struggling. So we began helping them.” “We thought that since we were already teaching table tennis, we might as well extend our offering to include math instruction,” Yu relates. These kids can learn both table tennis and math in one place, making it convenient for parents.” The three founders’ own experience with math involved memorization of formulas, which isn’t exactly fun so they took a different tutoring method. Yu explains, “Most Asians learn by rote; it’s fast but there’s no long-term retention. When forced to memorize so many formulas, anyone will hate math. But we believe learning math can be quite fun. Instead of just teaching children the formula to solve problems we show them the reasoning behind the principle.” Zu elucidates. “I use logical reasoning to explain the formula and show students why some math problems are solved in a certain fashion. That way, they make sense of the problem first then can figure out how to go about deciphering it. The method one teaches math makes all the difference in the world.” “Learning math is a stepby-step process,” continues Zu. “When students are weak
Tutor, Lydia Zu, teaches her young student sixth grade math. - Courtesy photo
in certain steps they will fall behind. Our tutoring service has developed an assessment test for students so we can see their weakness and work on it. Our tutoring format inspires interest, develops problem solving abilities, and uses creative ways to approach a challenge – life skills that will help them succeed later.” Kevel Education instructors concentrate on helping students in sixth through twelfth grade because they’ve observed it’s when kids get into more advanced math that they struggle. They currently use their office at the Rosemead location of the California Table Tennis Club to tutor
students, but also offer on–demand, private tutoring in coffee shops, libraries or public parks in Pasadena, Arcadia, and nearby cities. According to research there will be more than one million unfilled STEM jobs in 2020. Now, more than ever, teachers have to find ways to make these courses stimulating and exciting to successfully graduate students to fill those vacancies. So confident are these three entrepreneurs their method will attract more students that future plans include opening five more tutoring locations in five years. To them, it simply adds up.
ter academic subject matter content in both English and the target language. Instruction begins in kindergarten with 90 percent in the target language - French, Spanish or Mandarin - and 10 percent in English. In subsequent grades, instruction shifts by 10 percent each year, until becoming a 50/50 model: 50 percent in the target language and 50 percent in English.
To apply for kindergarten, both Pasadena and outof-district families can contact the Pasadena Unified Language Assessment and Development Department (LADD) at (626) 396-3600 ext. 88820. Online applications for the French program are also accepted during the district’s Open Enrollment “Second Lottery” from April 3-7, at openenrollment.info
Registration Open for PUSD’s K-1 French Dual Immersion for 2017-2018
A new French-English, dual immersion language program for kindergartenfirst grade students opens in the 2017-18 academic year at the Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) Altadena Elementary School. Applications for enrollment are being accepted through April 7. In Pasadena Unified Dual Immersion programs, native and non-native speakers mas-
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he past few years have been the era of the reboot. “Gilmore Girls,” “X-Files” and more have all come back to us through popular demand. Yet Bear Essentials Gift Shoppe in Arcadia has achieved a much rarer phenomenon: the retail reboot. Before its premature closing three years ago, Bear Essentials had been a staple in Arcadia’s community. Locals Susan and Dennis Pink started the business in 1983 after Susan gained success selling handmade goods at craft shows around town. Slowly, they ramped up business until the time came for their very own storefront. “In 1995 we opened our first store on Huntington Drive in Arcadia,” said Susan Pink. “We were at that location for 20 years.” But even established businesses can fall prey to the economy. Pushed out of their original location by soaring rent costs, they closed their doors in July 2014. Yet the couple wasn’t ready to give in. “One month after clos-
ing, we went back to our roots and started doing craft and gift shows again at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Arcadia,” said Pink, who still holds shows at the hotel four times a year. “At the continuous request of our customers, we opened our new location on Foothill Boulevard in October of 2015.” It’s the diversity that makes the shop special. They carry jewelry, kitchenware, flags, clothing, seasonal decor, Willow Tree and Jim Shore figurines, gourmet foods and so much more. Working with consignment vendors allows the store to carry unique handmade items unavailable in other shops or online. They also change inventory frequently, infusing a little excitement into each return visit. And like most successful small business owners, the Pinks are fiercely protective of their customers’ shopping experience. “We always want our customers to feel comfortable shopping with us,” said Pink. “Our core values are to provide high quality, unique and handmade products at
reasonable prices. Special orders are often taken to meet a customer’s needs, and we can even order large amounts of items to help with showers, weddings and more.” Bear Essentials also enjoys hiring locals to help new employees on their career path. “We have trained so many young adults over the years!” remarked Pink. “They have all gone on to be successful people, and we are so proud of them.” Competition with online shopping and big box stores remains a challenge for the gift shop. But shopping small has its upsides. “When you shop with us you can see and touch the item,” said Pink. “You can get it gift-wrapped, which is always free. We can meet an immediate need. And you are always greeted with a ‘hello’ and a smile when you shop with us.” For business owners facing similar challenges, Bear Essentials Gift Shoppe’s success sends an encouraging message: if you treat your customers right and offer quality products, loyalty can restore a wellloved business to its rightful place in the neighborhood. Bear Essentials Gift Shoppe is now located at 122 E. Foothill Blvd. in Arcadia. Contact them at info@ bearessentialsgifts.com | (626) 446-4995 | www.bearessentialsgifts.com | Facebook @bearessentials gifts. Enjoy free admission to their upcoming gift show at Embassy Suites in Arcadia this March 30 - April 1 and May 4 - 6.
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Greek Food for a Good Mood
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f you’re around the Pasadena area and craving Greek food, then Daphne’s California Greek is worth a try. With a variety of salads, sandwiches, and plates Daphne’s has plenty of options to choose from. They have several menu items that fall under 700 calories and can be customized. Daphne’s provides options for those who are on low-fat, low-carb, high protein, vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree diets. Since Daphne’s prides itself on providing fresh, high-quality and healthful food, I decided to try them out. When first approaching the restaurant, I noticed the outside had a very urban feel. Steel tables with umbrellas and chairs surrounded the entrance as I made my way into the establishment. Once inside, the urban and modernized theme continued. Everything from the décor and furniture, to the flat-screened TV that was playing sports had an urban feel. After spending several minutes glaring at the menu, I placed my order and the young lady handed me a number for my table. After waiting for some time, my food arrived. I ordered two meals to sample and try out. The first, was the Mediterranean Veggie plate and the second was the Falafel Pita sandwich. Visually, the Mediterranean Veggie
was plated nicely. It included spanakopita, falafel, hummus, fries and rice. The Spanakopita, which is a Greek pastry, was delicious. The exterior layer of the pastry was light and flakey. The inside was bursting with flavor from the chopped onions, spinach, and feta cheese all coming together. Both the falafel and fries were warm, crunchy, and seasoned quite nicely. As for the hummus and rice, I felt it was average tasting and needed more seasonings to help elevate it. Regardless, the entire plate came together and had a nice Mediterranean kick. When it came to the Falafel Pita sandwich, it was visually appealing and colorful. The sandwich had a warm toasted pita that was filled with falafel, avocado spread, cabbage, cucumber-tomato salad and tzatzik. All of the vegetables were crisp and helped create an element of freshness to the meal. The falafel was flavorful and the tzatzik (cucumber, yogurt, and garlic dip) added more depth to the sandwich. The avocado spread was a nice additive because of its creamy and rich texture. I felt the sandwich was a good choice and the Mediterranean Veggie plate was light and fresh tasting. There were plenty of wholesome ingredients used in both meals, which kept it very healthy. Overall, I would check out Daphne’s if you’re looking for a solid go-to spot for Greek food.
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Arcadia City Notices CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICE INVITING BIDS
Joan Peabody Southwell, Beloved Mother, Sister and Teacher
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oan Peabody Southwell, 67, of Sierra Madre, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 from complications of scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disease. Joan was born on February 4, 1950 in New York. She and her two sisters, Jennifer Peabody Marks and the late Josephine Peabody Campbell (née Marks) were the daughters of Lionel Peabody Marks and Jane Parker Marks, both deceased. She was a granddaughter of the renowned poet and playwright Josephine Preston Peabody, whose volume of po- Joan Peabody Southwell. - Courtesy photo ems for children circa 1908 titled "Book of Little she cared for at school, the Past" was one of Joan's life- cats and dogs she had at long favorites. home, and any creature who She received her Bach- crossed her path. elor's degree in Education Joan had a magical way from Goucher College shortly with children, none more before her marriage to Thom- so than her own daughters, as J. Southwell in 1971. The Emily Parrish Southwell and young couple toured Europe Alison Peabody Southwell. in a red VW bus named HenShe is survived by her rietta before moving from daughters, husband Thomas New York to Los Angeles the Southwell, sister Jennifer Peafollowing year. Once in Cali- body Marks, dear friend and fornia, Joan attended Cal State godmother to her daughters LA for her Master's degree in Sue Holliday, son-in-law James Education and became an el- Darrah, nephews Sebastian ementary school teacher for Norton, Douglas Campbell Jr., the LAUSD where she met and and Andrew Campbell along befriended a fellow teacher, with a rich community of deSue Holliday, who quickly be- voted friends and animals. came an irreplaceable memA celebration of her life ber of Joan's family. will be held in Sierra Madre After moving to Sierra in the near future with details Madre, Joan came to the Si- forthcoming. She asked that erra Madre Community Nurs- her ashes be scattered off the ery School where she taught coast of Maine, a summer hafor more than 20 years. She ven all her life, from a sailboat and the longtime director of like the one her father capthe school, Beverly Slocum, tained throughout her childbecame close friends, shar- hood. The family requests ing their love of the school as that, in lieu of flowers, donawell as a mutual passion for tions be made to the Sierra horses. Joan's love of animals Madre Mountain Conservanis legendary - from the horses cy (www.sierramadremc.org) she owned with Beverly, to or the Project Puffin Audubon the bunnies, chickens, ducks, (http://projectpuffin.audusnakes, fish and silk worms bon.org).
The City of Arcadia will receive sealed bids for the TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT– DUARTE ROAD AT FIRST AVENUE AND DUARTE ROAD AT SECOND AVENUE PROJECT NO. 41854216 Project. The Project, which involves installation of vehicle heads, pedestrian push buttons and pedestrian housing countdown module, detector loops, signs, rewiring intersections, and upgrading traffic signal equipment, must be completed within 30 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. 91007, (626) 574-5411. 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 April 11, 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: C-10. Subcontractors must possess the appro¬priate licenses for each specialty subcontracted. Bidders are advised that this Contract is a public work for purposes of the California Labor Code, which requires payment of prevailing wages. Owner has obtained from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations the general prevailing rates, and will place them on file at the Owner’s office and make them available to any interested party upon request. Pursuant to PCC § 22300, the successful Contractor may substitute securities equivalent to monies withheld by the Owner. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Bid received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Bids received. CITY OF ARCADIA Publish March 27 & 30, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Monrovia City Notices NOTICE THAT ALL BALLOTS FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017, WILL BE COUNTED AT A CENTRAL COUNTING PLACE. The City Clerk of the City of Monrovia has authorized that City Hall is designated as the central place to count the ballots for the General Municipal Election to be held on April 11, 2016. Vote-by-Mail ballots will begin to be counted at 8:00 p.m.
NOTIFICACIÓN DE QUE TODAS LAS BOLETAS ELECTORALES PARA LA ELECCIÓN MUNICIPAL GENERAL QUE SE LLEVARÁ A CABO EL MARTES, 11 DE ABRIL DE 2017, SERÁN CONTADAS EN LUGAR CENTRAL DE COMPUTOS. El Secretario Municipal de la Ciudad de Monrovia ha autorizado que en el Ayuntamiento en Monrovia sea designado como el lugar central para contar las boletas electorales para la Elección Municipal General que se habrá de llevar a cabo el martes, 11 de abril de 2017. Se comenzará a contar los votos por correo a las 8:00 p.m.
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Monrovia市書記員已經授權，在定於2017年4月11日舉行的普通市 級選舉中，Monrovia市政廳，將為中心計票地點。郵寄方式投票將 於 8:00開始計算。 Alice D. Atkins, CMC City Clerk Secretaria Municipal 市書記員 Dated: March 30, 2017 Fechada: 30 de marzo de 2017 日期：定於2017年3月30日
NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Monrovia on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, there shall be 5 voting precincts and the polling places for the respective precincts shall be the places designated below and the language(s) other than English in which assistance will be provided. Precinct 1 Monrovia High School – Room 210 845 W. Colorado Blvd Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Assistance will be provided in Spanish Precinct 3 First Presbyterian Church - Fireside Room 101 E. Foothill Blvd. Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Assistance will be provided in Spanish Precinct 10 Maryknoll Sisters 300 Norumbega Dr. Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Assistance will be provided in Spanish Precinct 21 Mary Wilcox Youth Center 843 E. Olive Ave. Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Assistance will be provided in Spanish Precinct 30 Live Oak Vineyard Church 1307 S. Myrtle Ave Accessible to Handicapped: Yes Assistance will be provided in Spanish & Chinese The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. NOTIFICACIÓN DE LOS LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que en la Elección Municipal General que se habrá de llevar a cabo en la Ciudad de de Monrovia el martes, 11 de Abril de 2017, habrá 5 distritos electorales, y que los lugares de votación para los respectivos precintos serán los lugares designados, y el (los) idioma(s) hablado por cada oficial electoral: Distrito Electoral 1 Monrovia High School – Room 210 845 W. Colorado Blvd. Accesible para personas discapacitadas: Si Idioma(s) hablado(s): Español Distrito Electoral 3 First Presbyterian Church - Fireside Room 101 E. Foothill Blvd. Accesible para personas discapacitadas: Si Idioma(s) hablado(s): Español Distrito Electoral 10 Maryknoll Sisters 300 Norumbega Dr. Accesible para personas discapacitadas: Si Idioma(s) hablado(s): Español Distrito Electoral 21 Mary Wilcox Youth Center 843 E. Olive Ave. Accesible para personas discapacitadas: Si Idioma(s) hablado(s): Español Distrito Electoral 30 Calvary Chapel 123 W. Pomona Ave. Accesible para personas discapacitadas: Si Idioma(s) hablado(s): Español y Chinese Los centros electorales estarán abiertos entre las 7:00 a.m. y 8:00 p.m. 關於投票地點 茲通知如下：定於2017年4月11日（星期二）在Monrovia市舉行普 通市級選舉將有數詞5個選區。各選區的投票地點為下文中指定的地 點，下文中還列出了提供協助的語言：（除英語之外的其他語言） 第一選區 1
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BeaconMediaNews.com Monrovia High School - Room 210 845 W. Colorado Blvd. 是否有殘障人士通道：是 提供協助的語言：西班牙語 第一選區 3 First Presbyterian Church - Fireside Room 101 E. Foothill Blvd. 是否有殘障人士通道：是 提供協助的語言：西班牙語 第一選區 10 Maryknoll Sisters 300 Norumbega Dr. 是否有殘障人士通道：是 提供協助的語言：西班牙語 第一選區 21 Mary Wilcox Youth Center 843 E. Olive Ave. 是否有殘障人士通道：是 提供協助的語言：西班牙語 第一選區 30 Live Oak Vineyard Church 1307 S. Myrtle Ave. 是否有殘障人士通道：是 提供協助的語言：西班牙語和漢語 投票時間為早7時至晚8時。 Alice D. Atkins, CMC City Clerk Secretaria Municipal 市書記員 Dated: March 30, 2017 Fechada: 30 de marzo de 2017 日期：定於2017年3月30日 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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Residential development projects involving five or more dwelling units and having a project cost in excess of $1 million. (2) Commercial, industrial, office or other non-residential development projects having a project cost in excess of $1 million. (B) The following development projects shall be exempt from the public artwork requirement: (1) Government agency development projects. (2) Reconstruction of buildings that have been damaged by fire, flood, wind, earthquake or other calamity. (3) Affordable housing developments that are either deedrestricted for occupancy by persons of moderate income or less for 25 years or more, or constructed pursuant to a disposition and development agreement with the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency. (4) Tenant improvements to existing structures. (5) A new development project that is entirely within the boundaries of a Community Facilities District or similar mechanism to fund ongoing City services, established by the City and fully approved under applicable law by the property owner.” Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law, and this Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days following its adoption. Section 4. The adoption of this Ordinance is categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 and, independently, because it can be seen with certainty that the adoption of this Ordinance will not result in any new significant adverse impact on the environment.
RECITALS WHEREAS, the City of Monrovia imposes various fees and charges on development projects to help the community pay for the various services and facilities that are necessary to provide public safety and a high quality of life in the City; and WHEREAS, new residential development in the City has the potential to create a significant increase in demand for public safety and other municipal services, and, to the extent feasible, the incremental increases in cost should be funded by the new developers and property owners; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly-noticed public hearing on March 21, 2017, at which the City Council considered evidence, both written and oral; and
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) 932-5565. Sheri Bermejo Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON MARCH 30, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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:
Tentative Parcel Map No. 74963
REQUEST:
Subdivide acres of land into two parcels NOTICE OF3.17 PUBLIC HEARING creating a 1.4 acre parcel and a 1.77 acre parMONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION will be retained, cel. Current improvements 415 South Ivy Avenue whichMonrovia, include two office/industrial buildings and CA 91016 a parking lot. Each proposed parcel will contain This Notice is to inform you of a public to determine whether or not a the followingofrequest INTRODUCED this 7th day of March, 2017. PASSED, APone hearing of the existing buildings and portion the should be granted under Title 16 and/or 17 of the Monrovia Municipal Code: PROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st day of March, 2017. AYES: parking lot that will be mutually used by both. Councilmembers Becky A. Shevlin, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem APPLICATION: Tentative Parcel Mapis No. 74963 in the PD-3 (Planned This property located Alexander C. Blackburn, and Mayor Tom Adams NOES: None ABDevelopment – Area 3) Zone. Subdivide 3.17 acres of land into two parcels creating a 1.4 acre parcel and a 1.77 acre REQUEST: SENT: Councilmember Gloria C. Crudgington. parcel. Current improvements will be retained, which include two office/industrial buildings and a parking ENVIRONMENTAL lot. Each proposed parcel will contain one of the existing buildings and a portion of the parking lot that /s/ Alice D. Atkins, CMC, City Clerk DETERMINATION: Categorical 3) will be mutually used by both. This property is Exemption located in the (Class PD-3 (Planned Development – Area 3) Publish March 30, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
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ORDINANCE NO. 2017-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.21 AND 15.44 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTAIN IMPACT FEES FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT ELECT TO IMPOSE A COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT TO FUND THE COSTS OF CITY SERVICES
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APPLICANT: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 800 and 790 West APPLICANT: World Vision International/Vahak AgojianChestnut Avenue PROPERTY ADDRESS: 800HEARING: and 790 WestWednesday, Chestnut Avenue DATE AND HOUR OF April 12, 2017 at 7:30 PM DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:30 PM
PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall,
PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, Council Chambers, California AREA MAP:
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:
World Vision International/Vahak Agojian
Categorical Exemption (Class 3)
415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California
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Conditional Use Permit CUP2017-03
REQUEST:
Allow a non-profit organization to occupy an existing building to provide services to low-income and homeless families who reside in Monrovia and several other communities throughout the OF Valley. PUBLIC HEARING SanNOTICE Gabriel The building will be used for office headquarters, case management, MONROVIA PLANNING COMMISSION health 415 referrals, storage of perishSouth Ivywarehouse Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016 able and non-perishable food items, and sort- If you challenge this application in court, you may be limited to raisand distribution of whether food items. This property ing onlythisthose issues you you or someone else raisedonly at those the public hearThis Notice is to inform you of aing public hearing to determine or not the following request If youshould challenge application in court, may be limited to raising issues you or someone be granted under Title 16 and/oris17located of the Monrovia Municipal in the PD 3Code: (Planned Developmenting atdescribed in thisdescribed notice, inorthis in notice, written delivered else raised the public hearing or correspondence in written correspondence delivered to the PlanningtoDivision at, or prior Division to, the public This will not alter the zoning status of your Area 3) Zone. the Planning at,hearing. or prior to,application the public hearing. This apAPPLICATION: Conditional Use Permit CUP2017-03 property. For further information regarding this application, please contact the Planning Division at (626) plication will not alter the zoning status of your property. For further 932-5565. Allow a non-profit organization to occupy an existing building to provide REQUEST: ENVIRONMENTAL services information regarding this application, please contact the Planning to low-income and homeless families who reside in Monrovia Staff Report pertaining to this item will be available on Thursday, April 6, 2017 after 4 p.m. at: DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption 1)the San Gabriel Valley. Division at (626) 932-5565. and several other communities (Class throughout The building will be used for office headquarters, case management, health
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referrals, warehouse storage of perishable and non-perishable food Foothill Unity Center/Betty McWilliams Staff Report pertaining to Monrovia, this item be available on Thursday, CAwill 91016 WHEREAS, given the need for various types of new housing in items, and sorting and distribution of food items. This property is located April 6, 2017 after 4 p.m. at: in the PD 3 (Planned Development-Area 3) Zone. California, the City Council is willing to maintain a level of flexibility Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si PROPERTY ADDRESS: 790 West Chestnut Avenue Monrovia City Hall in fee and funding requirements. ENVIRONMENTAL necesita información adicional en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption (Class 1) 415 South Ivy Avenue Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 7:30 PM Monrovia, CA 91016 NOW, THEREFORE, THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL DOES APPLICANT: Foothill Unity Center/Betty McWilliams HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: PROPERTY ADDRESS: 790 West Chestnut Avenue PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City Hall, Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de 12, 2017 at 7:30 PM Council April Chambers, la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si necesita información adicional Section 1. Section 3.21.050 of Chapter 3.21 of Title 3 of DATE AND HOUR OF HEARING: Wednesday, South Avenue,415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, en español, favor de ponerse en contacto con el Departamento de the Monrovia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows PLACE OF HEARING: Monrovia City415 Hall, CouncilIvy Chambers, California Monrovia, California Planificación al número (626) 932-5565. (text to be added is underlined):
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Ҥ 3.21.050 EXEMPTIONS.
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The following new construction shall be exempt from the fees established by this chapter and service demand from such projects will be satisfied from other, available city resources: (A) City facilities projects. (B) Monrovia Unified School District facilities projects. (C) Demolition and re-build of buildings damaged by fire, earthquake and natural disasters. The area of the re-build must be the same size as the original building area or smaller. (D) New construction that is entirely within the boundaries of a Community Facilities District or similar mechanism to fund ongoing City services, established by the City and fully approved under applicable law by the property owner.” Section 2. Section 15.44.050(B) of Chapter 15.44 of Title 15 of the Monrovia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows (text to be added is underlined): “§ 15.44.050 APPLICABILITY OF PUBLIC ARTWORK REQUIREMENT. (A) Except as provided in division (B) below, the public artwork requirement shall apply to the following development projects:
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Public Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Weiyao Xu and Kathryn Xu FOR CHANGE If you challenge this application in court, you may limitedyou to raising issuestoyou or someone OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES020578 If you challenge this application inbe court, mayonly bethose limited raiselse raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to Superior the Court of California, County of ing only those you or someone raised at the hearPlanning Division at, orissues prior to, the public hearing. Thiselse application will not alter public the zoning status of your Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glening described in this notice, written please correspondence delivered property. For further information regardingor thisin application, contact the Planning Division at (626) dale, Ca 91206, North Central District 932-5565. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. to the Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. This apPetitioner Weiyao Xu and Kathryn Xu plication will not alter status of your further Staff Report pertaining to this itemthe will zoning be available on Thursday, Aprilproperty. 6, 2017 afterFor 4 p.m. at: filed a petition with this court for a deMonrovia City please Hall cree changing names as follows: Present information regarding this application, contact the Planning name a. Viola Xu to Proposed name Ariel 415 South Ivy Avenue Division at (626) 932-5565. Monrovia, CA 91016 Zihan Xu 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall Este aviso es para informarle sobre una junta pública acerca de la propiedad indicada más arriba. Si appear before this court at the hearing inStaffinformación Report adicional pertaining to this will be available Thursday, dicated below to show cause, if any, why necesita en español, favoritem de ponerse en contacto con elon Departamento de the petition for change of name should April 6, al2017 after p.m. at: Planificación número (626)4932-5565. not be granted. Any person objecting to Monrovia City Hall the name changes described above must Sheri Bermejo 415 South Ivy Avenue file a written objection that includes the Planning Division Manager PLEASE PUBLISH ON MARCH 30, 2017
reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 4/5/17 Time: 8:30AM Dept: D Room: The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: ARCADIA WEEKLY DATED: February 17, 2017 Darrell Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Monrovia’s Rhode, Connor & Jacob Dominate Women's Skeet Spring Breakin': Rhode, Connor & Jacob Dominate Skeet at Acapulco World Cup Story Courtesy of Kim Rhode/USA Shooting It may be a popular spring break destination for Americans, but Acapulco was also the site of a great American skeet performance Saturday led by another career win for the incomparable Kim Rhode, along with a silver and fourth for Team USA. Rhode stood highest on the podium for the third time competing in Acapulco, defeating her impressive teammate Caitlin Connor (Winnfield, Louisiana) in the Finals. Seventeenyear-old Katie Jacob (Rochester, Michigan) made it a perfect American trifecta in the Final and would wind up fourth overall. Saturday's USA performance adds to the gold medal won by Ashley Carroll (Solvang, California) last Sunday. The U.S. Shotgun Team has found much to like about Acapulco since World Cups began there in 2010, having earned
Kim Rhode (center) and Caitlin Connor (left) share the World Cup Skeet Podium once again. – Courtesy photo
19 World Cup medals in Mexico to date during four World Cups. Incomparable is about the only apt description left to describe the six-time Olympic medalist Rhode (El Monte, California) in winning her 10th World Cup medal in skeet during her illustrious career. How
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"I still get the thrill of the victory when it happens," Rhode confessed after the medal ceremony. "This place especially, it just feels like home. The weather, the hot temperature and California being just one hour away. It's always great to win here in Acapulco." Rhode qualified for the Finals with the fourthbest score, connecting on 70 of 75 targets thrown. She missed two of her first 10 targets in the Final and then turned it on, crushing her next 28 targets straight. During that same stretch, Connor would miss five. Connor, who was the day's top qualifier at 72, would make it close in the end, missing just once over the final 22 targets to fall one target short of Rhode for today's top spot. This is Connor's fourth World Cup SEE NEXT PAGE
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medal – all silver – with three defeats coming by way of Rhode. The young Jacob has now been to two World Cup events, earning bronze in her first one and finishing fourth in the second. She shot a 69 in qualifying and was perfect in a four-person shoot-off to get into the Final.
She would finish three targets out of bronze but with a Junior World Record in hand, after a tough middle stretch in which she missed six of 17 targets. China's Cao Yi would earn the bronze. Saturday's performance once again highlights a strength
of the USA Shooting Team. Since 2013, over the span of 14 World Cups, there's been just three events in which an American hasn't been on the podium. During that stretch, there's been four times there's been at least two U.S. skeet women on the podium at the same time.
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Men's Skeet will conclude competition in Acapulco Sunday with Frank Thompson (Alliance, Nebraska) and Will Thomas (West Des Moines, Iowa) representing Team USA. Thompson sits 10th with a 71/74 after three of five rounds. Thomas is currently 20th with a 70.
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