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FIRE ON MONROVIA’S NORUMBEGA QUICKLY SUPPRESSED, SATURDAY Fire’s cause under investigation
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brush fire broke out on Saturday night in the 500 block of Norumbega Drive. As with the fire in the Ridgeside/Oakglade area just two days before, firefighters were able to control the blaze before any homes were damaged or destroyed. On Sunday Monrovia Fire Chief Brad Dover attributed the success of the fire fighting effort to three factors. “We have an automatic brush fire response plan in place,” the Chief explained. “There was also a fast response to the incident and we were lucky…there was no wind.” The fire was called in 7:36 according to Chief Dover. Within 10 minutes Incident Commander, Battalion Chief Jeremy Sanchez had called for an additional two alarms. Ultimately Los Angeles County and the Angles National Forest also called in their own alarms.
A decommissioned water reservoir at the top of the hill was destroyed during the Norumbega Fire– Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News
SEE FIRE PAGE 12
THE MONROVIA OLD TOWN REPORT Pam FITZPATRICK |
‘Tis the Season in Old Town Monrovia; the streets are decorated, carolers are roaming through town, and the Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon horsedrawn carriage rides are a big hit, as always. But I’m a bit sad: we’ve lost another
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two retailers (Empire Bikes in the 600 block of S. Myrtle, and Saga Art Gallery on W. Lime). Sometime in January 2018 Family Affair Music will forever close its doors. Clearly, Amazon and other online retailers are taking a big bite out of little commu-
nity gathering place. This morning, in an attempt to creatively strengthen our retail, I supported a proposal at our monthly MOTAB (Monrovia Old Town Merchants) SEE OLD TOWN PAGE 13
Fundraiser Started For Monrovia Shooting Victim Many in community say Lowe was “executed” at Gem City Grill last week Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
At just after midnight last Saturday, Dec. 2, five shots were fired at close range into Monrovia resident Michael Lowe’s back at the Gem City Grill. He was pronounced dead
45 minutes later in a local hospital. Two others were also injured. Little is known {or, at least, being discussed} about the incident other than two individuals have been arrested
Six engines From Monrovia and Arcadia as well as County Fire, along with hand crews and other resources attacked a brush fire behind residences in the Canyon area on Monrovia around 8p.m.
SEE VICTIM PAGE 12
SEE RESPONSE PAGE 13
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
LIFESTYLE
SPORTSOlympic Power
Pet Pals: Keeping Seniors and Pets Connected
Greg says it’s Chile Out There
Remembering Jerry Tarkanian
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RAPID RESPONSE BY MONROVIA F.D. PREVENTS DISASTER
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Living History: Sheryl Peters and the Fenyes Mansion Servant’s Room Table of Contents Local News . . . 3-4, 12-13 Crime Blotters . . . . 5 Briefs . . . 6 Calendar of Events . . . . 7 Arts & Entertainment . . . 8-9 Education . . . 10 Lifestyle . . . 15 Business . . . 16-17 Opinion . . . . 18-19 Millennial Feed. . . 21 Sports . . . 22-23
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On the 21st of this past May, a door opened in the Fenyes Mansion that had never been opened to the public before. As part of the Museums of the Arroyo (MOTA) annual free admission day, visitors to the Pasadena Museum of History, which is located at the historic Fenyes Estate, were able to visit Fenyes’ Servant’s Room for the first time. Visitors were greeted by a docent in full Edwardian period costume, in full character as a housekeeper from Fenyes’ heyday in 1910. That docent, the mastermind behind the opening of the Servant’s Room was Sheryl Peters, a museum educator and long-time docent at the Museum of History. Peters practices a kind of education called “living history,” a style of historical re-enactment grounded in extensive research. Living history programs immerse you in history, bringing to life its actors in rich context, rather than merely relaying it to you. “I needed to find her voice,” Peters says of Agnes Quetu, the subject of her portrayal. Quetu was a long-time servant to the
Fenyes family, for many years integral to the daily operations of their lives. But in her research Peters encountered a problem. “I had all this material on Agnes,” she tells me: “letters she wrote, correspondence between others which mentions her, cancelled checks written by her—but I didn’t have her ‘voice.’” Peters is speaking to an intriguing problem which confronts historians—what to do with those whose history wasn’t recorded? “For a long time we only made brief mentions of the servants on tours,” says Jeannette Bovard, media consultant for the Museum of History. The problem isn’t lack of interest, it’s lack of material. “It’s harder to tell these stories,” Peters explains. “With a woman like Eva Fenyes, we have her journals and sketchbooks, her photographs, her letters and receipts, portraits made of her, and the contents of her home.” It’s much easier to piece together a living portrait of a long-dead person if you have a wealth of wellpreserved artifacts. Servants’ lives are harder to reconstruct simply because throughout history the lives of lower-class people weren’t
“The 1906 Fenyes Mansion, home to Dr. Adalbert Fenyes and the artist Mrs. Eva Fenyes”— Courtesy photo / Pasadena Museum of History
considered worthy of preservation. Many servants couldn't read, and if they could, they often didn’t write. Often servants’ possessions were used or worn until they were tossed, or they were just tossed anyway. “You become like a detective,” Peters says of her process, who spent months poring through PMH’s archives while the Servant’s Room was being restored. She gathered material on Agnes, the servant staff at the Fenyes
Arcadia Teenager Missing Since Tuesday The Arcadia Police Department is seeking your help in locating a missing child: Gianna Monroy, female, White, 17 yrs, 5'5", 125 lbs, long brown hair, hazel eyes. Takes anti-depressant medication. Last seen at 1500 block of S. Santa Anita Avenue, Arcadia at 9:30 a.m. wearing a black sweatshirt with a hood, black sweatpants, Adidas brand slippers and a gray backpack. If you have information that can assist in helping safely locate Gianna Monroy, please call 911 or contact the police. Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Arcadia Police Department at (626)-574-5156
Mansion, as well as the Fenyes family's previous residence, an elaborate, moorish mansion which once stood at 251 S. Orange Grove. Peters’ Living History performances are special programs for the Museum of History, which means you can’t catch them any time. But her research has been incorporated into regular tours of the Museum, which occur every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 12:15pm. For her efforts, Peters was honored by the
Museum of History, distinguished by its board of trustees and a group of her luminary peers at a reception hosted by the Museum on November 29th. Accolades are appreciated, but Peters is already looking forward: more Living History performances, expanded tour territory, perhaps new subjects for portrayal. “For too long we’ve only told the stories of rich, dead, white people,” Peters passionately asserts, “and everyone’s stories deserve to be told.”
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Chabad Rabbi Sholom Stiefel helps Celebrate Jewish Heritage in Arcadia- Photos by Terry Miller
Foothill Unity Center Prepares for 25th Annual Holiday Distribution IN aRCADIA
First Night of Chanukah Celebrated in Arcadia, Tuesday Terry MILLER tmiller@beaconmedianews.com
Chabad of Arcadia lit a 6-foot menorah erected at Arcadia Transit Plaza Tuesday evening around 6:15 p.m. The community-wide celebration on the first night of Chanukah, which was Tuesday, Dec. 12. Included the menorah lighting ceremony, dancing, singing and traditional foods of the season for all to enjoy. The public menorah lighting was organized by Chabad Rabbi Sholom Stiefel of Chabad of Arcadia. “The Menorah serves as a symbol of Arcadia’s dedication to preserve and encourage the
right and liberty of all its citizens to worship G-d freely, openly, and with pride. We chose a theme of the Statue of Liberty because specifically in America, a nation that was founded upon and vigorously protects the right of every person to practice his or her religion free from restraint and persecution, the Menorah takes on profound significance, embodying both religious and constitutional principles.” Arcadia’s menorah is one of thousands of large public menorahs sponsored by Chabad throughout the world, helping children and adults of all walks of life discover and
enjoy the holiday message. Throughout the State of California, Chabad will be presenting scores of Chanukah events and celebrations, including public menorah lighting’s, giant menorahs made out of ice and Legos, Menorah Parades, Latkes parties, Giant Dreidel Houses,“Chanukah Wonderlands” and more. To find a local event in California or practically anywhere throughout the world, visit www.Chabad.org/ChanukahEvents. For more information about Chanukah and a local schedule of events visit www.JewishArcadia.com/ Chanukah.
Did you know your car may not need an oil change as often as you think? Fewer oil changes saves you time and money, and helps protect the environment. Simply check your owner’s manual for the recommended oil change interval number. Or visit www.checkyournumber.org Foothill Unity Center serves families who struggle for basic
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On Friday, Dec. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., more than 400 youth and adult volunteers will work together to pack nearly 1,000 holiday food boxes and organize the gift bags in preparation for the distribution day which is, staffed by more than 150 volunteers. On Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., over 1,300 lowincome families, including over 1,700 children, all pre-registered clients of Foothill Unity Center, will receive holiday food boxes, toys, clothing and gifts. The event is located at Ayres Hall, Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301
North Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia. This is a community-driven effort supported by local partners and sponsorships from individuals, businesses, faithbased organizations and civic clubs. Gifts have been collected through drives and an Angel gift program across the community. Client families without children will receive food boxes at the Center’s Monrovia and Pasadena locations on Monday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Each family will take home a holiday food box with a meat and the makings for a traditional dinner. Boxes are packed
to family size. Families with children will also take home bags of unwrapped gifts specifically requested by their kids through the Center’s Adopt an Angel program. The bags are opaque, so families can wrap and give them as part of their own holiday traditions. Foothill Unity Center serves families who struggle for basic food and shelter. For them, a special festive meal and kids’ gifts are out of reach. This annual event allows the community to partner with the Center and brighten the holiday for hundreds of neighbors in need.
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crime blotters ARCADIA Dec. 6
Shortly after 12:53 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 1000 block of South Baldwin Avenue for speeding. The driver failed to yield and a pursuit ensued. The driver eventually stopped and fled on foot. A records check revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen from an Arcadia resident. The suspect was also in possession of burglary tools, narcotics, and drug paraphernalia. The 25-year-old male from Montebello was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
At about 1:39 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of West Las Flores Avenue regarding a domestic violence report. An investigation revealed six months ago, the husband threw his wife to the floor causing bruising and a permanent scar, and on today’s date, the husband kicked his wife. The 25-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Dec. 7
Before 7:47 a.m., an officer initiated contact with a subject working on a motorcycle near the intersection of Alta Vista Avenue and Short Street. A records check of the vehicle revealed the motorcycle had been reported stolen to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department – Temple Station. During a consensual search of the suspect, the officer located a shaved key used to start the vehicle and the officer discovered the suspect had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. The 26-year-old male from Monrovia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Around 8:58 p.m., an officer responded to REI, 214 North Santa Anita Avenue, regarding a theft report. The reporting party stated sometime between 8:00 a.m. and 8:45 p.m. on today’s date, an unknown suspect cut the cable lock and stole two bicycles from the front of the store. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At about 9:13 p.m., an officer responded to Aurora Beauty, 1432 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. The victim stated
someone stole her wallet from her desk sometime during business hours on today’s date. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Dec. 8
Just before 1:48 p.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of East Camino Real Avenue regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages containing bait property and tracking devices to combat the increase in package thefts from residential areas. The officer discovered a 19-year-old female from Temple City and a 26-year-old male from El Monte had the stolen package, property, and tracking device in their vehicle. The suspects were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Dec. 9 Shortly after 5:36 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 100 block of East Camino Real Avenue regarding a burglary report. The victim stated sometime during the previous evening, unknown suspect(s) shattered a rear glass door, ransacked his home, and fled empty-handed. The investigation is ongoing.
At approximately 6:57 p.m., an officer responded to the lobby of the Arcadia Police Department regarding a fraud report. The victim stated unknown suspect(s) called her, stated she owed the IRS an outstanding balance of $8,000, and threatened to send her to jail if she did not settle her debt. They demanded she stay on the phone as she went to Best Buy and the Apple Store to purchase gift cards and provide them with the gift card numbers. The investigation is ongoing.
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Dec. 7 At 10:13 a.m., officers responded to a business parking lot in the 600 block of W. Huntington regarding a male subject walking around and yelling, causing a disturbance. Officers contacted the subject and a computer check revealed he had an outstanding warrant; he was arrested. An inventory of his property revealed he was in possession of someone else’s
driver’s license and debit card. Further investigation revealed the two items were reported stolen from a vehicle in another city. The victim did not know the subject and did not give him permission to be in possession of his license or debit card. The suspect was additionally charged with possessing another person’s identifying information and for possession of an access card without cardholder’s consent. At 9:28 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for several vehicle code violations. The driver was found to be too impaired to drive a motor vehicle safely and was arrested for DUI. Due to driver’s high level of intoxication, the Monrovia Fire Department paramedics were summoned. The driver was taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
At 10:01 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the area of Myrtle and Central. The victim called police and reported that he had been in an accident on the freeway and he exited at Myrtle. He parked his car near Myrtle and Central and then went to call his daughter. When he returned to the vehicle, it was gone. The investigation is continuing. Dec. 8
At 2:29 a.m., officers were dispatched on the report of a family disturbance at a residence in the 500 block of E. Olive. After interviewing both parties, the husband was arrested for battery and taken into custody.
At 12:00 noon, a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of W. Lemon. An unknown suspect entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole his wallet from the center console. His wallet contained various debit and credit cards. One of the cards had already been used at an unknown location. The investigation is continuing. At 3:58 p.m., a female subject was detained for shoplifting at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. She entered the location, grabbed a handbag and exited the store without paying. The suspect did not have any identification or form of payment on her. She was arrested and taken into custody. The suspect was also found to have an outstanding warrant. She was later released
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with a citation to appear in court on the charges.
At 8:27 p.m., a disturbing subject was reported at a business in the 300 block of W. Huntington. Officers arrived and contacted the subject, who showed signs of drug influence. A search of his person revealed he had a methamphetamine pipe in his possession. After investigation, the subject was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
At 8:40 p.m., officers responded to the report of a shoplifting in progress at a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington. As officers arrived, the loss prevention officer was detaining a male adult for shoplifting. A search of the suspect revealed methamphetamine and a methamphetamine pipe. The suspect was arrested for shoplifting, possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 9
At 2:02 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for vehicle code violations in the area of Mountain and Royal Oaks. The investigation revealed the driver was too impaired to drive a motor vehicle safely and the suspect was arrested for driving under the influence. The vehicle was stored. At 4:18 a.m., an officer observed a suspicious subject in a vehicle at a closed business. He contacted the subject and a computer check revealed he had two warrants for his arrest. During a search of the subject, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine. The subject was arrested.
At 10:19 a.m., a grand theft was reported at a business in the 100 block of W. Chestnut. Unknown suspects cut the lock to the gate and took a compressor from
the rear of the business. The investigation is continuing. Dec. 10
At 11:29 a.m., a theft was reported at a business in the 600 block of W. Huntington. The victim realized her wallet had been taken from her purse while she was at the business the day prior. When she contacted the bank to cancel her accounts, she was informed of two fraudulent transactions made to her account. The investigation is continuing.
At 7:43 p.m., an officer on patrol saw a subject trying to jump start a vehicle parked in a no-parking zone. The officer contacted the subject and noticed the subject appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance. A computer check of the subject revealed he had a warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and held for a sobering period. He was later released on a citation to appear in court on the charges.
At 8:24 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from a business parking lot in the 500 block of W. Huntington. The victim had been shopping and was returning to her vehicle, when she saw her vehicle being driven away. The vehicle had been parked and secured at the location. Officers conducted an area check, but did not locate the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
PASADENA Dec. 3
At about 6:40 a.m., Pasadena Police officers investigated a traffic collision in the 200 block of Barthe Drive. On arrival, officers located a vehicle that impacted a structure. The Chevy truck drove into the residence and completely penetrated the front bedroom. Three occupants were sleeping in the bedroom at the time of the incident. Two suffered minor injuries and
were transported to a local hospital. Our investigation is ongoing. Dec. 4
At about 9:45 a.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the 2900 block of New York Drive regarding a death investigation. On arrival, officers located the victim, a lifeless male adult. Evidence at the scene suggested the victim suffered fatal lacerations while attempting to trim a large tree branch. PPD detectives and the personnel from the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office responded to assist with the investigation. Dec. 6
At about 2:58 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to a burglary call in the 30 block of West Del Mar Boulevard. On arrival, officers found the rear door pried open and the location had been ransacked. Our investigation is ongoing. Dec. 9
At about 11:30 p.m., Pasadena Police officers responded to the area of Lincoln and Mountain (freeway underpass) with the conclusion of a vehicle pursuit. LAPD and CHP has pursued the suspect’s vehicle from Los Angeles to Pasadena. When the pursuit concluded, the occupants refused to exit the vehicle. Initial reports indicated the suspect had outstand warrants totaling 1.6 million dollars and was connected with dangerous weapon charges. LAPD, CHP and PPD contained the area and began talking with the occupants in the car. the passenger exited the vehicle following orders from law enforcement officials; however, the driver (suspect) refused to cooperate. After a prolonged period of time, officers safely approached the car and the suspect was taken into custody with the assistance of a CHP canine. The suspect driver was taken to a local area hospital by PFD for evaluation.
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Monrovia’s Public Library Teams Up With American Legion Auxiliary to Collect Donations for Troops The Public Library in Monrovia has joined with the local American legions Women’s Auxiliary to support the USO and local hospitalized military personnel. There is a large yellow box for donations in the Library’s main lobby. The Library staff will take the donations to the January Auxiliary meeting. The items needed are white socks (for both men and women), adult coloring books, colored pencils, pens and markers, board and card games for adults. For more information, contact Librarian Mabel Cross at (626) 256-8294.
Rose Parade Parking Passes Now Available Rose Parade Parking Passes are on sale at Old Pasadena Management District 33 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA 91105. Every year, the Tournament of Roses Parade rings in the year along Colorado Boule-
vard in Old Pasadena. We offer parade day parking in our three conveniently located Park & Walk Garages. Purchase your parking pass at one of our three structures by calling (626) 577-8963.
Local Insurance Professionals Make the List of Industry’s Finest Pasadena-based Jacqueline Roth and Steve Brockmeyer of Bolton & Company have been included in the 2018 Insurance Business America (IBA) Hot 100 list, recognizing the men and women who are changing the course of the American insurance industry. From a pool of hundreds of nominations, IBA narrowed the list to 100 professionals who stood above the crowd in the past 12 months. In its fifth year, the IBA Hot 100 report features a range of talented individuals from industry tycoons and
fresh new talent to innovators and entrepreneurs—all of which are true reflections of today’s evolving industry. “Heading into 2018, the insurance industry is leaving behind a year of tragedies and victories,” said Heather Turner, IBA journalist. “Yet, despite ever-changing policies and economic conditions, the industry remains strong and steady and IBA is proud to present the standouts in the past year who are continuously making a difference with their skills and expertise.”
Improvements Being Made on Library Park Playground
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A new cushion cap is being installed on the Library Park Playground. The work is scheduled to be done by December 20. While the work is being completed, the playground will be closed. Other playgrounds
can be found at Recreation Park (740 East Olive Avenue) and Julian Fisher Park (915 South California Ave). Should you have any questions, please contact the Community Services Team at (626) 256-8225.
The Next Steps in Monrovia Renewal in the Northwest Susan motander
Next week even more work will be motander@yahoo.com in the Northwest portion of the city of Monrovia. This week the preparing work was done to repave several roads in the area. The street sections that have been graded and are scheduled to be pave next week include: North Lincoln Place, Court Avenue, Sunset Place, Concord Avenue, El Nido Avenue, Greystone Avenue, Mauna Loa Drive, Acacia Avenue, Melrose Avenue and Monroe Place. City Manager Oliver Chi has announced that it will take approximately two days to be paved. The first day will see the installation of a 2” base-paving layer. On the second day an additional 2” of asphalt will be put in as a cap. Residents will be able to access the streets and their homes at the end of each day. In addition, the construction crews will provide access to
residents while the work is taking place. In addition several other streets are scheduled for a 2” gring and the installation of a new 2” asphalt cap. The condition of these streets has not deteriorated as much as those listed above. These streets include:Garfield Place, Lincoln Place, and Magnolia Avenue. The work on these streets will start today, Dec. 14 with the cold milling to remove the existing asphalt. Then on Monday the work will be concluded with the installation of the new cap. On these days there will be no parking on the streets involved while the construction is taking place. Chi reminded all residents and those driving in these areas to obey all the instructions of the construction crews. Any questions should be directed to the Public Works Division at (626) 926-5575 or monroviarenewal@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
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FRIday - December 15Santa photos and Santa’s Mailbox are now at One Colorado located at (41 Hugus Alley Pasadena, CA 91103). One Colorado is providing all-access to Santa this season. It’s a busy time for him, but he’s promised that, he’ll pop by special events and host several photos sessions! And if you miss him (or are a little shy), leave your sentiments and wishes in the Santa Mailbox located in the Courtyard. All notes get a reply, so don’t forget to include your return address! Santa’s Mailbox is sponsored by Old Pasadena Management. (Letters must be delivered by 6p.m. on Dec.17 for a response). -PASADENA
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Dec. 17
Join Old Town Monrovia for another special holiday event, Friday from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at (400 South Mytrle Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016). They will be holding a Holiday Sing Along for carolers young and old, musically gifted and tone-deaf! All are welcome! -MONROVIA
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides taking place in Old Town Monrovia Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., (338 S. Myrtle Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016) The carriage rides will be offered on Myrtle Avenue for $5 per person on first-come first serve basis, and is sponsored by the Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board, Diane Balsamo, and Nikki Felix. –MONROVIA
Ask the Curator at The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., (380 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 90016) Bring in your old photograph, document, book, quilt or any personal artifact from home and get helpful advice from the Curator on preserving your personal memorabilia. Call 626.574.5468 to make an appointment. –ARCADIA Nadrich & Cohen, LLP Announces 2017 Toys For Tots Toy Drive on Friday at 9 a.m. (225 E. Santa Clara St. #210, Arcadia, CA 91006) this is their 3rd Annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive. Nadrich & Cohen, LLP, an Arcadia personal injury law firm, believes in the power of giving. We are encouraging all residents of Arcadia to contribute to this toy drive. Please drop off donations and stop by to meet us. We will be accepting toys at this location from Dec.1 - 18. We ask that all donated toys be new and unwrapped. -ARCADIA
SATURday - December 16 Year in Review Crescent Farm workshop will be held at the L.A County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at, (301 N. Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91066) Crescent Farm will host the last event of the year. To wrap up 2017, Crescent Farm will share a review of lessons learned from successes and failures in the garden. A Q&A session will be facilitated to support continued learning among participants and Crescent Farm horticulturists. –ARCADIA Old Pasadena food tasting tour Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at, (80 E. Holly Street Pasadena, CA 91103) Experience the history, architecture and folklore of Old Pasadena with Melting Pot Food Tours. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways spice up the walk as you seek out spectacular ethnic eateries and sweet stuff havens in historic Old Pasadena. Enjoy all the fascinating stories behind the foods when you explore this historic district. Whenever possible you’ll be met and hosted by these special
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merchants who proudly share their incredible offerings. The tour concludes back at the original starting point. The food samples along the way are filling enough so that for most people lunch afterward is not necessary. –PASADENA Winter Art Market will be held at the Arcadia Public Library Saturday from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia, CA 91006) Drop by the Library’s Winter Art Market and receive special APL dollars to purchase a variety of supplies to make winter crafts. A fun and educational program for all ages! Younger children must be accompanied by an adult to assist with the crafts. All materials will be provided and available while supplies last. –ARCADIA
Sunday - December 17 Holiday Teddy Bear Tea at the Langham Huntington in Pasadena on Sunday at 10 a.m., (1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue Pasadena, CA 91106) from the Langham Huntington: A long-time hotel holiday tradition, Teddy Bear Tea features enchanting holiday decorations, a puppet show, storytelling by one of Santa’s helpers, and pictures with Santa! Children can munch on childfriendly sandwiches, cookies, hot chocolate, milk and
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Teen Zone! At the Arcadia Public Library Monday from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at, (20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia, CA 91006) Teens, your favorite after-school hangout! Come read, study, hang out or create something wonderful in the Digital Lab. Digital Media Lab Teen Zone is becoming the place to get your creativity on! iMac computers are available during Teen Zone. They are loaded with sound and editing software designed for everyone from the novice to experts. -ARCADIA
TUEsday - December 19 The Dog Haus Running Club Pasadena meets every Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. rain or shine at (93 E. Green Street Pasadena, CA 91105) Dog Haus Biergarten for a free 5k fun run, followed by a short yoga stretch, then Happy Hour at the pub! Come meet new faces, burn some calories, and then imbibe in some tasty drinks with your new friends! -PASADENA
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Sierra Madre Public Library invites you to its Gingerbread Jamboree Thursday at 1 p.m. (440 W Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024) Children of all ages! Join the Gingerbread Jamboree and kick off the beginning of your school break at Memorial Park build and decorate a Gingerbread House with a community of friends. Be sure to bring your Sierra Madre Library card. We will have a pop-up library at Memorial Park so you can check out reading materials for the upcoming holiday vacation. –SIERRA MADRE
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A Noise Within Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ for the Sixth Year May s. ruiz MayChu@att.net
A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed repertory theatre company in Pasadena, presents Charles Dickens’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ for the sixth year. Onstage from December 1st to the 23rd, it remains, to this day, the embodiment of the true spirit of the season. Adapted directly from the original novella by Geoff Elliott, ‘A Christmas Carol” is directed by ANW’s Co-Producing Artistic Directors, Geoff Elliott and Julia Rodriguez-Elliott. ‘A Christmas Carol’ features mostly the same cast members as in previous years, including: Geoff Elliott as Scrooge; Rafael Goldstein as his nephew, Fred; Deborah Strang as the Ghost of Christmas Past; and Frederick Stuart as the narrator. Seven year-old newcomer, Ryan Dizon, plays the youngest of the
Cratchit children, Tiny Tim. “I’ve watched the movie and saw ‘A Christmas Carol’ here two years ago and I enjoyed it a lot. I can’t remember much about Tiny Tim but I’m really excited to be playing him,” Dizon says. “This is my first stage play,” continues Dizon. “Rehearsals began on November 14 and the show opened on December 1st. I didn’t really have a lot of lines to memorize so it’s easy. Everyone is nice – they all treat me like a child. Because Tiny Tim can’t walk, I am being carried a lot on the show. The entire experience is so much fun that I would like to be on other ANW productions.” “Besides acting, there’s some singing on this show – I start the first lines of the Tiny Tim song, and I sing in another number; I’m also part of the ensemble,” Dizon states grinning. “My favorite portion is the end where
Scrooge turns into a kind man and where we all sing ‘Glorious’.” Acting is embedded in Dizon’s genes. Chooey reveals, “My grandparents were movie stars from Hong Kong and my aunts are dancers. My cousins are also actors, dancers, musicians, and producers. So, for me, getting my children involved in it was a natural consequence. However, my husband and I don’t make them do it; we let them pursue it only if they want to. Ryan’s older brother, Ethan, who is 15 years old, revels being on screen. He was in the summer movie ‘Spiderman: Homecoming’ and also appears on some TV shows. Zachary is nine years old and was in the TV series ‘Henry Danger’ in 2014. He chose to quit acting and we were fine with his decision. But after a year he asked, ‘When’s my next audition’. And Ryan, here, seems to like it.” For his audition as
Tiny Tim, Dizon met with Elliott. He recounts, “I walked into the rehearsal room and he asked me to pretend there was a window and there were a lot of toys to play with. Then he asked me to walk with a limp. And the last thing was for me to sing; I sang ‘Happy Birthday’ because that’s the only one I know the words to.” Dizon adds, “To prepare for this role my mom downloaded some vocal warm-ups and the songs in ‘A Christmas Carol’ on my Kindle. That helped me memorize the songs and prepare me to become Tiny Tim. I can’t wait for my whole family to come and watch the show.” “Christmas is a big, happy occasion for us. We’re very excited that Ryan is part of this cherished family play. I hope everyone who comes to see it leaves the theatre with the spirit of kindness and bigheartedness the show inspires,” Chooey says. This sentiment is
Scrooge with the Cratchits. - Photo by Craig Schwartz
echoed by RodriguezElliott, “Ebenezer Scrooge’s rebirth from miserly curmudgeon to the essence of love and generosity affirms our faith in the potent goodness of humanity during this beloved time of year.” Elliott adds, “‘A Christmas Carol’ is the epitome of Christmas entertainment which encompasses warm moments, beautiful score, memorable scenes, and great performances. Half a generation of
children have grown up on it and families continue to make it our most popular production of the year. Students studying Dickens come to see his story leap off the page onto our stage.” For all these reasons, being Tiny Tim in ‘A Christmas Carol’ this year is of deep significance to this second-grader. Indeed, it is one Christmas carol Ryan Dizon shall remember the words to and sing in years to come.
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‘Beauty and the Beast - A Christmas Rose’ A Lythgoe Family Panto at Pasadena Civic Auditorium May s. ruiz MayChu@att.net
There’s dancing, singing, magic, and comedy, with audience interaction mixed in. It’s ‘Beauty and the Beast - a Christmas Rose’ and it’s happening at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP), in association with the Pasadena Playhouse, presents the world premiere of an updated version of this classic fairy tale in the style of the time-honored British family Panto from Dec. 13 to 24, 2017. ‘Beauty and the Beast - A Christmas Rose’ stars Kelli Berglund (Disney XD’s ‘Lab Rats’) as Belle; Jonah Platt (Broadway’s ‘Wicked’) as the Beast; James Snyder (Broadway’s ‘If/Then’) as Gus; Gedde Watanabe (Broadway’s ‘Pacific Overtures’ and John Hughes’s ‘Sixteen Candles’) as Marcel; Harrison White (Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’) as
Dame Chanel; John Tartaglia (Broadway’s ‘Shrek, The Musical’) as Louis Vuitton; and Jared Gertner (Broadway’s ‘The Book of Mormon’) as Pierre. This production is directed by Sheldon Epps and choreographed by Mandy Moore (La La Land), with book by Kris Lythgoe and music direction and arrangements by Michael Orland (American Idol). Berglund is very excited to be in the show. She states, “Belle has always been a favorite of mine. What I love about fairy tale princesses is that they all have a reputation for showing strength and will to overcome the greatest of odds. I think Belle’s story is unique, and perhaps one of the best examples of how defiance and authenticity from the heart can work together.” “There’s nothing wrong with wanting to find true love,” explains Berglund. “It’s one of her dreams. And wouldn’t we all desire that? However, her rela-
tionship with the Beast is one that no other princess encounters. He’s not the knight in shining armor nor the man with the greased hair and a perfect smile. Playing this character who is familiar and beloved not only by children, but adults as well, was intimidating and challenging as it was fun. She is, after all, a big character to live up to! With the pressure to portray her in the best way possible, there has to come a lightheartedness throughout the entire process. In the end, it’s still a fairytale and still a show to put a smile on people’s faces. And, hopefully, a smile on mine, too.” “This is my first Panto performance and with the fun comes a lot of required energy. It takes stamina and adrenaline to keep you going. Dancing and singing at the same time is NOT easy … I don’t know how all the pop stars do it. Props to them!” offers
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Berglund in awe. “Sheldon is wonderful to work with,” Berglund says of Epps. “He knows exactly what he’s talking about since he has quite the experience in theater. At the same time, though, he’s very open to how we all see our characters. One of the first things he said to me was that it was very obvious how determined and strong I was making Belle from the very start.” ‘Beauty and The Beast – A Christmas Rose’ does not follow the traditional story in exact detail,” concludes Berglund. “To people who know and love the story, there will still be an element of surprise with the characters and the direction in which the story goes. Plus, it’s interactive so the show is great for the kids. There are some hilarious modernday jokes, and everyone in the audience can sing along to contemporary songs they’ve heard on the radio.” For Berglund, playing
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Arcadia’s Beverly Chan to be Inducted into Biola University's Honor Society Beverly Chan will be honored with membership into Biola University's Epsilon Kappa Epsilon [EKE] at the Fall 2017 commencement ceremony. The honors society is exclusively offered by invitation only, by which students are selected by their departmental faculty. Twenty-five students were inducted, as membership is limited to no more than seven percent of the graduating class. Recipients will be given special cords, which they will wear on Dec. 15 at the commencement ceremony with their graduation gowns. Every semester, selections are made by a committee who reviews the candidates and makes the final decision of induction. To be eligible, students must have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, as well as meet the qualifications of service toward their communities, and excellence in academics and lifestyle. Biola University is a leading Christ-centered university in Southern California that offers a premier, nationally ranked education
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Superintendent David Vannasdall eloquently speaks about implementing personalized learning in the school district. – Courtesy photo
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The Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) hosted its first ever Fireside Chat, an informational, holiday conversation about the changing landscape of education. The chilly air, sweet snacks, and decorated Christmas tree created the perfect atmosphere for a discussion on the school district’s greatest endeavor: Personalized learning. Hosted by Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) Vice President Sheldon Wright, keynote speakers like Superintendent David Vannasdall and Board of Education member Kay Kinsler were given the opportunity to explain the new educational initiative, and its potential and effects on future students. In an ever-growing world of technology, the district seeks to ensure that its students will be able to adapt and succeed. To achieve this goal, AUSD has introduced personalized learning, a multi-step plan utilizing new record-keeping technology and methods for teachers to educate students. They plan to work with University of California professors and other school districts to fully integrate a digitalized system that be more objective compared to the current grading system. Instead of the basic GPA system that mostly determines test-
taking ability, students will be evaluated through a portfolio, with each of their strengths, weaknesses, and accomplishments listed. Teachers will write their comments and feedback of students online, which will allow students and parents see them and adjust their study methods. Superintendent Vannasdall discloses the topic further by saying, “What we want is for technology to operate in the background, and give adults better information on the direction and individual speed of each student so we can begin to personalize the lesson and pacing for each student. The key is that we want the teachers to still be in charge of the curriculum and responsible for that student’s learning.” The personalized learning program will start its pilot on Jan. 8, with thirtytwo seventh grade students. A few years later, the district hopes that the program will expand and include all third to eighth graders in AUSD schools. Finally, the district hopes to cooperate with the University of California system and utilize personalized learning to ensure that all students can attend their colleges. Although the district plans to begin implementing these systems as soon as possible, they face quite significant financial obstacles. The district already
faces harsh budget cuts, and it will be difficult to implement this program as soon as possible. In 2015, Arcadia was one of the lowest funded school districts in the LA county, receiving only $6,800 per student, compared to Los Angeles Unified, which receives $8,967 per student. Business services director Christina Aragon says that, “We are receiving only adequate funding for each student, but we are not just an adequate school. Our funding is remaining stagnant and is not even keeping up with the local consumer private unit.” To combat these obstacles, the school district hopes that it can fundraise more money by appealing to government legislators, and relying on the efforts of AEF and parent donations. AUSD presents a bold yet uncertain endeavor, that has left the public wondering about the feasibility of this plan. In addition, the project will be a long-term investment, as it will take at least fifteen years before any effects can be seen. However, despite the many challenges and obstacles that lay in wait, the AEF commission and AUSD faculty remain positive about the plan, and Dr.Vannasdall declares that “We are not only going to survive, we are going to thrive.”
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FIRE NEXT DOOR – IMPRESSIONS ON SATURDAY’S FIRE Susan MOTANDER motander@yahoo.com
When you live in the WUI, the Wildland Urban Interface part of the city, part of you knows that fires will happen. There are the joys of living where deer wander through the yard daily (I have named
many of them: John Deer, Buck Rodger, Notch Ear, etc.). I even know my coyotes and bobcats (and tolerate the moles and squirrels). But there is always the threat of fire. Last Saturday night that threat became reality. Shortly after 7:30 p.m. I began to
hear the sirens. One or two usually means a rescue in the area. But there were more engines and there seemed to be a greater urgency with the greater numbers. I rushed to the driveway. An orange glow lit the western horizon. Climbing higher on my hill. I could see
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and one suspect may still be outstanding. The search for the actual shooter set off SWAT later that afternoon in Monrovia but the police were unsuccessful in locating the suspect. As of Monday, a Go-fund-me page has collected almost $3,000 for the family – The page reads, in part: “He was well known by many. He did not deserve to go out like that. For any of you who would like to help out in any way is much appreciated. After going to the funeral home today with his Mother we had to raise our goal. We want to be able to give Michael the love and respect he
deserves to be laid to rest in the city he loved and died for. His children need him to be close to home. Please, please, I pray that each and every one of you will find it in your hearts to help us meet that goal. I would like to raise as much money as we can to help out with a traditional catholic burial to lay him to rest. Any amount is accepted with much gratitude and appreciation. Thank you in advance from the bottom of our hearts. He will forever be missed and in our hearts. Please share if anything at all....God Bless You All...” - Susie Queensberry – Creator of the fund. https://www. gofundme.com/in-lovingmemory-of-michael-lowe
the flames. There is nothing more terrifying. How firefighters run toward those flames astonishes me. I immediately went into fire response mode. I have lived up here for 25 years, my grandparents for 50 before that. Fire is something we prepare for intellectually. But seeing the glow and the flames is a different matter. Several years ago, the fire department ran a campaign called “Pack for Life.” It urged residents, especially those in high-risk areas to prepare to evacuate with little notice. The concept was to prepare to leave immediately by prepar-
ing a “pack” and be ready to grab it and leave. My husband and I have a few changes of clothes ready to go. On top of that we add our electronic gear, laptop, ipad, phone and chargers. There are several other irreplaceable items we throw in the bags. We put those in our cars and face them cars toward the street for quick exit if necessary. Fortunately, the firefighters had this blaze handled quickly. We are so lucky. But it is wise to be prepared to be unlucky. I am revising my list of what to grab. I recommend that everyone have, at least a
mental list of things to grab. I recommend storing as much a possible on “The Cloud”… important documents, photos, phone lists, deeds, etc. Authorities recommend that copies of these important documents be stored in a safe deposit box or with a trusted friend (a fire safe box is also a good idea even for non-hazardous areas, but may not be up to standing up to hot brush fire). This is the time to prepare, at least mentally, for evacuation. In all, Saturday was good day. Army beat Navy and my house did not burn down.
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Go-Fund-Me page has been made to help with funeral costs for Michael Lowe Courtesy Photo
Ultimately 29 engine companies, 15 from local mutual aid agencies, 7 from the County and 7 from the National Forest responded to the fire. In addition there were 4 county hand crews and 1 additional crew from the Forest Service. Four helicopters were also involved with one three making water drops and a fourth commander copter controlling the water drops and monitoring the other
helicopters in the area, principally news vehicles. At the height of the fire more than 250 firefighters were involved. At one point on Saturday night television news reported that with the threat to a water reservoir at the top of the hill, Monrovia’s water supply was threatened. The reservoir in question has not be in use since the 1950s. The reservoir did have a wooden roof (note the verb tense) and was the only structure severely damaged in the
blaze. According to Dover, the fast response resulted in a quick suppression of the fire. “By 4 a.m. the situation was under control and only Monrovia personnel were still on scene,” Dover said. Members of the Monrovia Fire Department were on Norumbega on Tuesday to watch a few “hot spots” according to the Chief. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by Verdugo Fire and Monrovia Police Department.
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meeting to add tattooing to the permitted ancillary services in Old Town. Currently, “microblading,” which is a form of tattooing of eyebrows, is a permitted use in Old Town, but tattooing on other parts of the body is not allowed. Funny how stereotypes are so hard to erase, but the image of bad guys on motorcycles is somehow implanted in our minds. I do believe that if retail is going to survive, it will have to be creative, allowing for services and positive experiences to draw in the customers. You just can’t get a tattoo on Amazon... As for Empire Bikes, I’m not exactly clear why we lost them. Word on the street is that their rent (or lease) payments were raised from $6,000/month to $8,000/ month, and they just decided to pack everything up and take it to their Chino Hills location. Whatever the reason, their loss will be felt in town. My concern is that the size of that space (625 S. Myrtle) lends itself to restaurant/bar use rather than retail, and we absolutely are full up with those in Old Town. The Santa Breakfasts are always a charmer: just to see
Old Town Monrovia. – Courtesy photo
the look on the faces of the little ones when Santa arrives with gifts and photo ops will warm the coldest of hearts. I have an inside track with Santa, and he tells me how he loves to tease the stoic adults (usually males….) who refuse to smile or acknowledge his presence. Our Old Town Santa has a winning sense of humor (and I will add, he dances like no other Santa I know). At the meeting this morning we got an update on this year’s “New Year’s Eve on Myrtle,” an event that was started years ago by City staff in partnership with the
local merchants, and is now a City staff and MOTAB Board (which is a City Commission) project. We’re told that local restaurants/bars will be invited to participate by serving liquor and small bites in a fenced area in front of their establishments. In addition, Myrtle Avenue will again be blocked off for safety. The band (Night Owl) and the Ball Raising will be moved to center of the street on Myrtle at Lemon. The event runs from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., and there will be child care at the Library Community Room for $20 per child. See you all in Old Town!
Area firefighters quelled a potential disaster in Monrovia with extremely rapid attacks on both fires. Photo by Terry Miller/Beacon Media News
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Thursday evening. With the Santa Ana conditions that have caused disasters all over California, officials took this incident
seriously and attacked it with all their might. Quick work and immediate response was the key to preventing the fire to take off as so many wind driven fires have. Incident commander was
Jeremy Sanchez who initially called for a second alarm but with the swift work of Monrovia firefighters, the second alarm was cancelled. No one was injured. The fire is under investigation.
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Chile is one of the most beautiful and unique places on earth. Located on the eastern coast of South America, the country may look small and unassuming but as I recently learned, it has everything a discerning traveler could want. My “journey” to Chile began at a mansion in Beverly Hills recently, where I joined the country’s North American Tourism Team for an evening of Chilean culture, travel and cuisine. The event featured a host of travel industry leaders, showcasing some of the top tourist attractions and destinations in the country. After spending the evening with them, I was sold on the place and knew I had to put it on my 2018 travel calendar. While sipping a Pisco Sour, a favorite Chilean cocktail, I watched a video presentation and learned that Chile possesses a special geography that distinguishes it from other destinations; its long thin shape on the map stretches more than 2,671 miles and touches into three world regions: South America, Oceania, and Antarctica. Its continental length from north to south lies between the rugged Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Such a great expanse gives way to an array of mesmerizing landscapes, beginning with the planet’s most arid desert, transitioning through a fertile central valley, down to a land of lakes and volcanoes and ending in the glaciers, fjords, and granite mountains of wild Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego at the tip of the continent. The country’s diversity is highlighted in the Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar desert in the world. The aridity of the Atacama is caused by its location between two mountain chains, which prevent moisture from either the Pacific or the Atlantic oceans from influencing its weather. The resulting landscapes offer striking differences between desert lowlands and the unique life and natural formations in the Andean Plateau high above it.
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Wine, Penguins and Natural Beauty in Chile One of Chile’s most striking geological features is its “backbone,” the Andes Mountain Range. In these mountains are found some of the southern hemisphere’s top ski resorts, while in its foothills lie many of the country’s best wineries. During my introduction I experienced some of this wine, along with a traditional dinner. The meal began with red Chilean wine and a tomato and onion salad with cilantro and a fresh Hallullas or biscuit. This was followed by delicious Plateada al Horno (slow cooked beef ) with mashed potatoes and salad. For dessert I had a fluffy, crunchy pastry called Alfajores and leche asada. After eating I met a representative from DAP (www.dapairline.com), a Chilean airline/tour company with a fleet of airplanes and helicopters taking visitors to the most exotic destinations around Chile, Patagonia and the Antarctic. One of the tours that caught my eye is their Antarctic adventure that transports guests to one of the farthest and last untouched points on earth - Antarctic. This region, which has been completely sunk by ice, is the coldest, highest, windiest, driest and least populated continent. Its unique beauty contrasted with its extreme weather conditions, make it an exotic and enchanting destination. On the DAP Antarctic tour, guests board an aircraft at Punta Arenas airport and then fly over the Magellan Strait, Tierra del Fuego Island, Darwin Mountain Range, the mythical Cape Horn and the Drake Passage. The flight ends at King George Island, gateway to the white continent, where most of the Antarctic scientific bases are located. While here, DAP guides take guests to see the tiny Chilean village of “Villa Las Estrellas,” the Orthodox Russian Church, and then on a memorable zodiac boat ride to Ardley Island to visit penguin colonies (Gentoo, Chinstrap and Adelie) and navigate around Collins glacier. After a full-day of activities, guests get a once-in-a-lifetime oppor-
Chile is one of the most beautiful and exotic countries on earth (photo courtesy of DAP)
tunity to spend the night in an Ice Camp on Collins glacier, inside thermal tents. The next day, it’s
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The power of pet companionship in undeniable, as evidenced by the millions who follow social media accounts like The Dodo and Doug the Pug. Pet Porter Pals founder Carmel Mims has found a way to preserve that power—especially for senior members of our community. “I can’t even begin to imagine how devastating it must be for seniors to surrender their pets to a shelter when they can no longer maintain the necessary care for them—and it’s equally as heartbreaking for pets to be separated from their special senior companions,” said Mims, who launched the business in spring 2017. “My mission with Pet Porter Pals is to prevent this separation from occurring.” Formerly working with the homeless as well
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as children with developmental disabilities, Mims’ heart for human services ultimately led her to supporting seniors. Through Pet Porter Pals, she offers a variety of pet-related services designed keep owners who have transitioned to assisted living close to their beloved animals. “With my in-home pet care services, I go to seniors’ homes and provide whatever pet care service they need: daily exercise, medication administration, cage/tank cleanup, litter box maintenance, transportation to the vet or groomer and pet food and supply maintenance,” she said. Mims provides personal pet visits where she transports pets directly to her clients’ residences for regular visits. “These aren’t just any ordinary pets, but ones that the seniors already have a very special bond with,” she said. “I’ll bring
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whatever animal the senior’s residential community allows!” With her business under a year old, Mims’ vision for Pet Porter Pals remains in flux. “My ultimate goal is to have a facility where I can care for the pets of seniors who have transitioned to assisted living facilities,” she explained. “Think of it as a pet retirement home—a place where pets can simply enjoy their golden years and live very comfortably for the duration of their lives.” As Pet Porter Pal’s goals expand, so does its reach. Based in Pasadena, Mims serves seniors residing all over San Gabriel Valley, from Glendale to Arcadia to San Marino. She focuses especially on seniors with mobility challenges or the inability to drive—something she says her clients value. “For someone who may not be steady on
their feet or experiencing pain in their joints, walking their dog or cleaning out a litter box/cage/ tank can be difficult. Yet all of those tasks must be done on a regular basis to keep the pet as healthy as possible,” she said. “I’ve received nothing but positive feedback and support because they recognize the need for my services.” With the growing popularity of therapy ani-
mals, Mims’ services testify to the powerful benefits of senior-pet companionship. “The connection that seniors and pets share can be life-saving. Studies have proven that pet ownership can help improve physical and mental health of pet parents by reducing stress, depression and blood pressure,” she said. “The unconditional love that a pet and
senior have for one another could be the very thing that keeps the senior going each day. It’s why I strive to ensure their bond is never broken.” Pet Porter Pals is located at 1015 N. Lake Avenue, Ste. 12 in Pasadena. Contact Mims at www.petporterpals.com | 626.399.5421 and follow along on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter @petporterpals.
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Cotton Medical Center in Pasadena Receives National Award for Excellence Beacon Crossword: Answers are in the stories!
Meridian, a full-service real estate developer and owner of medical real estate, is pleased to announce that Cotton Medical Center in Pasadena, California, has won the prestigious 2017 HREI Insights Award in the category of “Best Renovated or Repurposed Healthcare Facility.” Sponsored by Healthcare Real Estate Insights magazine, the HREI 1 Insights Awards program is the only national award program totally dedicated to recognizing excellence in the areas of healthcare real estate development and executive leadership. Cotton Medical Center is a 115,000-square-foot, two-building 7 medical office complex located at 50 Alessandro Place and 50 Bellefontaine Street in Pasadena, California. Located in Los Angeles County, this renovation was 10 Meridian’s first ambulatory out-patient value-add medical office acquisition in Southern California. “We wanted to make sure we capi-
talized on this opportunity by not only modernizing the buildings, but also improving the patient experience,” said John Pollock, Meridian CEO. The outdated 1970s building interiors and common waiting areas were upgraded to modern finishes with patient-friendly way-finding signage. Meridian also added fire sprinklers to the buildings which now allows for additional uses such as dialysis, sleep centers and surgery centers. “We made all2 of the upgrades as energyefficient as possible, which has resulted in 15 percent 5 lower operating expenses and a more environmentallyfriendly building. Overall 8 the upgrades have provided hospital-affiliated doctors an upscale9 environment for easier physician recruiting and overall patient experience,” said Pollock. Meridian is currently on track to bring occupancy from the original 71 percent at acquisition to market level. In addition, Meridian’s
12,750-square-foot twostory medical office building in Oakland, California, was the award winner for “Best New Medical Office Buildings and Other Outpatient Facilities under 25,000 square feet.” “Our client wanted the site to be located in an extremely busy corridor in Oakland, which has very limited development opportunities so finding a suitable building site was an immense challenge,” said Pollock. “After a diligent 3 search, we4 were able to assemble four lots to create a 17,600-square-foot parcel 6 in the desired location. The tightness of the site required demolition of three buildings while maintaining the structural integrity of a 25-foot-high retaining wall behind the buildings.” Through collaboration, flexibility and outside-the-box 11 thinking, Meridian was able to develop a well-located, well-designed, state-of-theart medical office building in a retail environment that
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The outdated 1970s building interiors and common waiting areas were upgraded to modern finishes with patient-friendly way-finding signage. – Courtesy photo
exemplifies the new trend towards the retailization of medicine. The state-of-theart medical office building was delivered in June 2017 after just 10 months of construction. “We are so excited and feel very and honored to receive two of these highly-coveted awards,” said Pollock. “We have a great team and fantastic clients
that we work closely with and we care about the residents that our clinics serve. We will continue to strive for excellence as we look for well-located suburban and urban medical, office and retail opportunities in urban and suburban markets throughout the west coast." This is Meridian’s fourth HREI National award in four years. In 2013, Meridian was
honored with a “Best New Medical Office Buildings and Other Outpatient Facilities under 25,000 square feet” for its 9,075-square-foot outpatient clinic located in San Jose, California, and, in 2015, Meridian won “Best Renovated or Repurposed Healthcare Facility” for its 72,000-square-foot medical office building located in Rohnert Park, California.
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OPINION
Career Corner: Best Places to Work in 2018
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For the tenth year, Glassdoor.com has released their Employees’ Choice Awards. For 2018, they’ve expanded the list of best companies from 50 to 100. Glassdoor CEO Robert Hohman explained, “We know today’s job seekers are more informed than ever about where they go to work, researching everything from company culture to career opportunities to pay philosophy and more. To help people find companies that stand out from the pack, the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards recognize employers that are truly Best Places to Work because they’re determined by those who really know best - the employees,” The Glassdoor top company list is unique in workplace awards. It is based on the input of company employees who volunteer to provide anonymous feedback by completing a review about their company, their job, and their work environment. This year, Glassdoor is featuring six categories, honoring the best places to work in the U.S., Canada, U.K., France and Germany. The Top 100 U.S. list of large companies (with over 1,000 employees) has a number of very familiar names. Facebook leads the charge with the coveted number one spot. Spots two through six are held be Bain & Company, Boston Consulting Group, In-N-Out Burger, Google and lululemon. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital also made the list at number nine. A scientist at St. Jude loves working there because, “The
people are fantastic and welcoming! It feels more like a family career than just a job. The researchers and facilities are top notch, and everything is collaborative.” Three companies have now made the list for all ten years: Bain, Google and Apple. Of these repeat nominations, Homan says, “These employers have shown an impressive consistency and ability to keep their workforces engaged and satisfied. Amount these three employers, the common attribute they share is that they offer company cultures that are unique to them and what’s more, they offer a company culture that their employees truly believe in.” The Top 50 U.S. list of best small and medium companies (with less than 1,000 employees) includes Silverline at number one. New Home Star, New Century, Acceleration Partners and Zoom Video Communications took spots two through five. Other notable companies include social media tool Sprout Social and digital marketing agency Elite SEM. As one
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presidents, of course, who deserved that infamous distinction. Woodrow Wilson was one of them. Unlike the present boor who sits in the Oval Office, however, Wilson was a Southern intellectual aristocrat whose racist style was more refined. Besides, in those days, lynching and other atrocities against blacks
(while the police stood by) were fashionable distractions among many Southern whites. And in the rest of the nation, blatant discrimination against minorities reigned supreme. Even today we often hear the words, “Those were the good old days.” David Quintero Monrovia
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about $2.4 trillion during the next decade. It’s highly unlikely that the government’s bills will be equally trimmed, sorry Baby Boomers but this is largely due to you, so that $2.4 trillion tax-holiday now becomes new national debt. (Luckily, lots of other countries want to lend us money.) Current law, however, only allows a maximum of $1.5 trillion in additional congress-induced debt per decade, so about $900 billion dollars must be moved off the books using legislative add ons, carve outs, loopholes and other gimmicks. This is being accomplished during the closed-door Reconciliation meetings that are being conducted right now as you read this. Unsurprisingly, many people have meandered away during this monologue. Those that remain inevitably ask: “But, how will this affect me?” The Shrugging Shoulders emoji is the only honest response. Typically, I’d prefer to construct a hypothetical scenario and compare the Before and After tax filings in an easy to read chart. Unfortunately, at this time I cannot. The fates of many popular deductions are all up in the air. Personal and dependent exemptions, child tax credits, higher education, mortgage
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interest and medical expense tax credits are still unsettled. The Senate plan does allow corporations, but not small businesses or natural persons, to deduct state and local taxes. Mitt Romney once said: “Corporations are people too, my friend.” Under the proposed new tax rules, a corporation is the kind of person I would like to grow up to be. Poorly constructed humor aside, this is a serious concern for Californians. Well-paid professionals here could end up paying more to the IRS, thanks to the loss of the valuable state and local income tax deduction. Homeowners may even see their home values drop if property tax deductions or the mortgage interest deduction are significantly diminished. Tax Policy Center estimates that 80 – 85% of families nationwide earning between $86,000 and $300,000 will enjoy an immediate tax decrease. Conversely 15% - 20% will experience an increase, resulting from the confluence of lost itemized deductions and eliminated personal exemptions. Finally, one of the largest benefits will go to businesses that file taxes under the individual tax code – called “pass-through” entities. Under the Senate legislation, these “pass-throughs” will pay less than either corporate or individual taxpayers. This will create a massive incentive for both individuals and corporations to try to legally
restructure themselves. At its core, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act creates new corporate tax policy. The tax changes for individual and families are will be rejiggered as needed to keep the entire bill within the $1.5 trillion spending limit. The 43% baseline tax cut for corporations, as written, is permanent. Dozens of the tax bill’s most important individual provisions are set to expire a few years from now. The individual tax rate cuts, for instance, expire in 2025. So, too, will the expanded child deduction and the doubling of the standard deduction. In 2027, any and all changes to the individual tax code will automatically revert back to what the law is now. Perhaps, it’s no great mystery to why the bill is written this way. I think there’s an emoji representing that sentiment as well. Currently, about 30% of American households include itemized deductions with their tax filings. It’s predicted that once the standard deduction is doubled, only 10% will make use of the itemized deduction forms. IRS auditors may initially be relieved by the lighter work load. But eventually, two-thirds of them may find themselves sifting through the classifieds seeking new employment. Perhaps many of these career civil servants will be surprised to discover that most newspapers no longer print that particular section.
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Arcadia City Notices ORDINANCE NO. 2351 (UNCODIFIED)
Dear Emmy, What Exactly is in the Tax Overhaul Bill?
Many have reached out to me, in my role as a tax attorney, to help them understand what’s in the tax overhaul bill recently passed by the US Senate. Much like the legislators that voted both for and against the measure, I haven’t read it. Fortunately, the Congressional Budget Office and the Tax Policy Center have. Here’s a bird’seye overview: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has three core components: the restructure of the individual tax code, a significant corporate tax reduction and the elimination of Obamacare’s individual mandate. Ending the individual mandate means that no one will pay a tax penalty for not having insurance. This will decrease the federal government’s income by almost $400 billion over the next decade. The baseline corporate tax will be slashed from 35% to 20% - an enormous 43% drop. This will reduce the Fed’s proceeds by an estimated $1.5 trillion over ten years. For individual taxes, this bill would make $4.1 trillion in cuts and include $3.1 trillion in new tax increases. The distance between the two is roughly $900 billion. The framework of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would reduce America’s revenue by
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 2276 AND REAUTHORIZING THAT ORDINANCE AS AMENDED, INCLUDING THE FEE PAID TO THE CITY BY STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS FOR PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS PURPOSES WHEREAS, in 2006, the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act was signed into law and codified at California Public Utilities Code section 5800, et seq., (“DIVCA”); and WHEREAS, DIVCA established a state video franchising system that replaced local cable franchising but also recognized the continued need to protect local revenues and control of public rights of way; and WHEREAS, DIVCA provides that state video franchises are issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) and have a stated term of 10 years; and WHEREAS, DIVCA provides that a local entity may, by ordinance, establish a fee to support public access, educational, and government (“PEG”) purposes payable by state video franchise holders; and WHEREAS, the City Council of Arcadia adopted Ordinance No. 2276, which amended Uncodified Ordinance No. 2206 in order to address holders of State video franchises issued by the CPUC pursuant to DIVCA, including providing for the payment of a fee of 1% of gross revenues of each State video franchise holder which operates within the City, to support public, educational, and government (“PEG”) access purposes; and WHEREAS, the State video franchises of Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable), AT&T, Frontier (formerly Verizon) and Giggle Fiber, currently entitle them to serve Arcadia, some of which have recently expired and been renewed by the CPUC, and others which will expire and may be renewed in the future; and WHEREAS, DIVCA provides that the ordinance establishing a PEG fee shall expire, and may be reauthorized, upon the expiration of the State video franchise, but there is uncertainty as to the circumstances, if any, under which the provision applies to Arcadia’s PEG fee ordinance; and WHEREAS, to the extent any action is required of Arcadia, it is deemed to be in the best interests of Arcadia to adopt an ordinance amending and reauthorizing Ordinance No. 2276 including the PEG fee so that as each State video franchise expires and is renewed by the CPUC now and in future years, State video franchise holders continue to pay PEG fees. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. SECTION 2. Section 1 of Uncodified Ordinance No. 2276 which amended Section 60 of Uncodified Ordinance No. 2206, is hereby amended as follows: 1. The text of Subsection 60(C) is amended, to read in its entirety as follows: (C) (1) For any State video franchise holder operating within the boundaries of the City of Arcadia, there shall be a franchise fee paid to the City equal to five percent (5%) of the gross revenue of that State video franchise holder, and an additional fee paid to the City equal to one percent (1%) of the gross revenue of that State video franchise holder, which 1% fee shall be used by the City for public, educational, and government access consistent with State and Federal law. The 1% fee established in this subsection is intended to be a fee authorized by subsection (n) of Section 5870 of the California Public Utilities Code. Gross revenue, for the purposes of this subsection, shall have the definition set forth in California Public Utilities Code Section 5860. (2) To the extent reauthorization is required by law, this Section 60, including the PEG fee specified in paragraph (1) of this subsection (C) in the amount of one percent (1%) of gross revenues, is automatically reauthorized as to each affected State video franchise holder upon the expiration of any State video franchise. Any and all reauthorizations shall be effective for so long as such reauthorization is required by law. 2. New subsections I and J are added to Section 60, to read in their entirety as follows: (I) Except as expressly provided in this Section, the provisions of Article VII (Public Works), Chapter 3 (Street Excavations) of the Municipal Code, and all City administrative rules and regulations developed pursuant to Article VII, Chapter 3 as now existing or as hereafter amended, shall apply to all work performed by or on behalf of a State video franchise holder in any right-of-way in the City. (J) (1) Prior to commencing any work for which a permit is required by Article VII, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code, a State video franchise holder shall apply for and obtain a permit in accordance with the provisions of Article VII, Chapter 3. A permit application is complete when the State video franchise holder has complied with all applicable laws
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and regulations, including but not limited to all City administrative rules and regulations, and all applicable requirements of Division 13 of the California Public Resources Code, section 21000 , and following, (the California Environmental Quality Act) and preparation of plans and specifications as required by the Development Services Director or his or her designee. (2) The Director shall, in the exercise of reasonable discretion as permitted by State law, either approve or deny a State franchise holder's application for any permit required under Article VII, Chapter 3 within sixty (60) days of receiving a complete permit application from the state video franchise holder. (3) If the Director denies a State video franchise holder's application for a permit, the Director shall, at the time of notifying the applicant of denial, furnish to the applicant a detailed explanation of the reason or reasons for the denial. (4) Notwithstanding Section 7300.29 of the Municipal Code, a State video franchise holder that has been denied a permit by the Director may appeal to the City Council by filing a written notice of appeal with the City no later than thirty (30) days from the date of the Director's decision. All decisions of the Director shall be final unless appealed to the City Council within the time period prescribed. The written notice of appeal shall be signed by the applicant, filed in duplicate with the City Clerk, shall have attached a copy of the application as filed with the Director or his/her designee, shall recite such other items as have been filed, and shall state clearly and concisely the grounds upon which the appellant relies in his appeal. The City Clerk shall forthwith transmit one copy of the notice of appeal to the City Council, set the matter for a hearing within thirty (30) days after the notice of appeal is filed and shall notify the State video franchise holder and the Director or his/her designee of the time and place of the hearing. At the hearing, the State video franchise holder shall establish to the reasonable satisfaction of the City Council that he is entitled to the issuance of a permit pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code. The Director or his/her designee may present his grounds for the denial of the permit. The decision of the City Council shall be final. (5) The issuance of a permit under Article VII, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code is not a franchise, and does not grant any vested rights in any location in the City right-ofway, or in any particular manner of placement within the rightof-way. A permit to place cabinets and similar appurtenances aboveground may be revoked and the State video franchise holder required to place facilities underground, upon reasonable notice to the State video franchise holder. SECTION 3. Ordinance No. 2276, as amended by this Ordinance, is hereby reauthorized. SECTION 4. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines, because it has no potential for resulting in physical changes in the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council further finds, under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3), that this Ordinance is nonetheless exempt from the requirements of CEQA in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The City Council, therefore, directs that a Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk of the County of Los Angeles in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 5. Custodian of Records. The documents and materials which constitute the record of proceedings on which this Ordinance is based are located at the City Clerk’s Office located at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007. The Custodian of these records is the City Clerk. SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance or the application thereof to any entity, person, or circumstance is held for any reason to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council of the City of Arcadia hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon the thirty-first (31st) day following its adoption by a majority vote of the City Council. SECTION 8. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the official newspaper of the City of Arcadia within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of December, 2017. /S/ Peter Amundson Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: /S/ Gene Glasco City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: /S/ Stephen P. Deitsch
legals Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, GENE GLASCO, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2351 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of December, 2017 and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Beck, Chandler, Verlato, Tay, and Amundson None None None /S/ Gene Glasco City Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SALLY MI-FONG CHAN aka SALLY M. CHAN Case No. 17STPB10925
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Friday December 29, 2017 Personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located at: StorAmerica – Arcadia 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006 3:00pm Lenon, Michael Montellano, Andres Martinez, Perla L. Bautista, Wilmar E. Brockman, Jane M. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 14th, of December and 21st, of December 2017 by StorAmerica – Arcadia, 5630 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA. 91006 (626) 303-3000 Fax (626) 303-6470 12/14, 12/21/17 CNS-3078856# ARCADIA WEEKLY
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of SALLY MI-FONG CHAN aka SALLY M. CHAN A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mallory Leung in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Mallory Leung be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal repre-sentative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or con-sented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 99 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representa-tive, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the Califor-nia Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowl-edgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: REBECCA J THYNE ESQ SBN 127108 LAGERLOF SENECAL GOSNEY & KRUSE LLP 301 N LAKE AVE 10TH FLR STE 1000 PASADENA CA 91101-4108 CN943882 CHAN Dec 14,18,21, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE Pursuant to the California Self Service Storage Facility Act (B&P Code 21700 ET seq.) the undersigned will sell at public auction on Friday December 29, 2017 personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items located At: StorAmerica – Duarte 2250 Central Ave Duarte CA 91010 1:50 pm Morgan, Tamara D Mendes, Andre M. Lewis, Sheena J. Zamora, Michelle Smith, Marcella Lorraine Seferian, Vartan All sales are subject to prior cancellation. All terms, rules and regulations are available at time of sale. Dated this 14th, of December and 21st, of December 2017 by StorAmerica, 2250 Central Ave Duarte, Ca. 91010 office (626) 930-0036 Fax (626) 930-1396 12/14, 12/21/17 CNS-3078857# ARCADIA WEEKLY CITATION BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF TEXAS TO: CARMEN GRANADOS 216 E. UPAS MCALLEN, TX 78504 OR WHEREVER SHE MAY BE FOUND Greetings: YOU (AND EACH OF YOU) ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to appear before the County Court At Law #6 of Hidalgo County at the Courthouse being located at 100 N. Closner, in the City of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas, by filing a written answer at or before 10 o'clock A.M. of the first Monday next after the expiration of fortytwo days from the date of the issuance of this citation, the date for answer being the 17th day of November, 2017 to Plaintiff's Petition filed in said Court, on the 24th day of July, 2017, in this cause, numbered CL13-0559-F on the docket of said Court and styled JEANIE ARMSTRONG; ALFONSO SOTO vs. LARRY TATE; CARMEN GRANADOS A brief statement of the name of this suit is as follows, to_wit:* * INJURY OR DAMAGE - OTHER (OCA) The officer executing this writ shall promptly serve the same according to requirements of law, and the mandates hereof, and make due return as the law directs. Witness, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., Clerk of the County Court(s) of Hidalgo County, Texas. Issued and given under my hand and the seal of said Court at office this the 6th day of October, 2017. ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR. COUNTY CLERK, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS 100 N. CLOSNER EDINBURG, TEXAS 78539 COUNTY COURT AT LAW #6 By: .cç , Deputy
VALERIE ORTEG NOTICE You have been sued. You may employ an attorney. If you or your attorney's do not ifie a written answer with the clerk who issued this citation by 10:00 A.M. on the Monday next following the expiration of forty-two days after you were served this citation and petition, a default judgment may be taken against you Plaintiff/ Plaintiffs Attorney: DAVID L FLORES 118 E CANO EDINBURG, TX 78539 Publish December 14, 21, 28, January 4, 2018 ARCADIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices T.S. No.: 2017-04233 APN: 8509-023-006 TRA No.: 06264 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/25/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States by cash, a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below. The 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 the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: TYANNE EVANS, A SINGLE WOMAN Beneficiary Name: Wescom Credit Union Duly Appointed Trustee: Integrated Lender Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/2/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0458554 in book ---, page --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County, California, Date of Sale: 1/9/2018 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza located at 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona, CA 91766 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $76,577.57 The property heretofore is being sold “as is.” The street Address or other common designation of real property is purported to be: 103 AVORA STREET, MONROVIA, CA 91016 Legal Description: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 8509-023-006 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 1-844-477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site http://www. stoxposting.com/sales-calendars/, using the file number assigned to this case 201704233. 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. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: WE REQUIRE CERTIFIED FUNDS AT SALE BY CASHIER’S CHECK(S) PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO “INTEGRATED LENDER SERVICES, INC.” TO AVOID DELAYS IN ISSUING THE FINAL DEED”. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.
ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: 12/7/2017 Integrated Lender Services, Inc. a Delaware corporation, as Trustee 2411 West La Palma Avenue, Suite 350 Bldg. 1 Anaheim, California 92801 (800) 232-8787 For Sale Information please call: 1-844-477-7869 Michael Reagan, Trustee Sales Officer 904200 / 2017-04233 STOX, 12-14-2017,12-21-2017,12-282017 MONROVIA WEEKLY TSG No.: 160328546 TS No.: L549972 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 5779-010-073 Property Address: 138 EL DORADO STREET #D ARCADIA, CA 91006 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/11/2006. 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. On 01/24/2018 at 10:00 A.M., T.D. Service Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/15/2006, as Instrument No. 06 2796614, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, State of California. Executed by: HUGO YIN, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) Behind the fountain located in Civic Center Plaza, 400 Civic Center Plaza, Pomona CA 91766 All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 5779-010-073 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 138 EL DORADO STREET #D, ARCADIA, CA 91006 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 $654,872.09. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. 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 (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search.nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case L549972 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: T.D. Service Company 4000 W. Metropolitan Drive, Ste 400 Orange, CA 92868 T.D. Service Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)9390772 NPP0321934 To: ARCADIA WEEKLY 12/14/2017, 12/21/2017, 12/28/2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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Some of your favorite accessories are the ones you reach for again and again, those items that are portable, easy, and convenient. When shopping for accessories for everyday use, special events, or travel, several factors stand out. The following tips will help you identify accessories that will make your life easier. - Easy. Ease of use is a top consideration in everyone’s favorite, go-to accessories. Be it a wallet with just the right number of slots, a purse with pockets in just the right place, or a smartphone case that doubles as an ID holder, the right accessories make your life easier. If you’re a smokeless tobacco user, a portable spittoon that can be open and shut with one hand makes it easy to enjoy smokeless tobacco on the go. The portable spittoon from Atlantabased FLASR features a
one-hand operational design for ease of use. - Convenient. Everyone wants accessories that are convenient. Smokeless tobacco users seeking a convenient spittoon for on-the-run use will appreciate the latest product from FLASR. The 4-ounce portable spittoon is designed to stay securely shut to minimize the risk of spills and leaks when not in use, and the one-hand, open/close feature is engineered to help maximize convenience and discreet use while on the go. - Portable. The right accessories will enhance your life, not hinder it. Otherwise, what’s the point? To that end, nothing gets in the way of having a good time on a date or at a party like a poorly designed purse that falls open, a wallet that won’t close, or a smartphone case that’s bulky. For smokeless tobacco users, portability is
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Arcadia Girls Basketball Off to Strong Start
Remembering Pasadena High School and Pasadena City College Alum Jerry Tarkanian Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
It has been almost three years since legendary basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian passed away, but even though he no longer roams any sideline, he is still one of the most beloved coaches of all time. Jerry Tarkanian spent much of his youth in Euclid, Ohio, but when he was 11 years old, his father died and the family packed up and moved to California. The Tarkanian family landed in Pasadena in early 1942, and a couple years later, Jerry enrolled at Pasadena High School. While in high school, Jerry developed an interest in sports, but his new stepfather thought that participation in sports would distract Jerry from more important academic pursuits. It would not be until Jerry enrolled at Pasadena City College following graduation from PHS that he finally played organized sports. In 1950-1951, Jerry played for the PCC basketball team and did extraordinary well, catching the eyes of local college coaches. Jerry would transfer to Fresno State on an athletic scholarship and graduate in 1955. While Tarkanian’s playing career was certainly enviable, it was his coaching career that made him a legend. Tarkanian coached five years of high school basketball in California, at three different schools, and then moved to the junior college level, winning four straight California state titles, three at Riverside and then one back home at Pasadena City College. In 1968, Tark the Shark, as he would become known, took over at Long Beach State and experienced incredible
Jerry Tarkanian while coaching Long Beach City College- Courtesy photo / Long Beach State Athletics
success. In five seasons, LBSU made the NCAA tournament four times, reaching as far as the Elite Eight in 1972. Tarkanian would move on to UNLV, where he gained great fame and achieved great success. In 17 years at UNLV, the Runnin’ Rebels had a 465-94 record, reaching three Final Four’s and winning the 1990 National Championship. In 1992, Tarkanian left UNLV to coach the San Antonio Spurs, but due to disagreements with the front office, he coached only 20 games, finishing with a 9-11 record. Tarkanian’s coaching career ended with
one final stint, coaching seven years at Fresno State, and leading the Bulldogs to the NCAA tournament twice and appearing in five NIT tournaments. Tarkanian’s career was not without controversy, as he was repeatedly in trouble with the NCAA for a wide number of infractions. Though Tark the Shark was at once seen as a widely unlikeable figure, time has done his legacy well. Jerry Tarkanian, who once walked the halls at Pasadena High School and Pasadena City College, died in 2015 with 761 wins at the Division 1 level, 13th most in history.
Arcadia Girls Basketball vs. El Rancho. - Courtesy photo / Facebook Arcadia Unified School District
The Arcadia girls basketball team is off to a hot start. Coach Adam Conover and the Apaches finished with just a 15-13 record last season, but they appear to be much improved at the beginning of this season. In the 2017-2018 season opener, the Apaches took on a poor Monrovia Wildcats team and dominated, winning
79-17. Though the following games would be against tougher competition and the scores would be closer, the Apaches kept winning. On November 25, the Keppel Gary Houston Invitational tournament began, and in the first three games, Arcadia came out on top. They beat Eagle Rock, Mira Costa, and El Rancho to reach the tournament championship
game. On December 2, Arcadia took on a strong Corona Centennial team in the championship and suffered their first loss of the season. Sahana Saikumar led the Apaches with 13 points, and Clarissa Kiyomura provided her typical steady play, but it was not enough. Centennial won 61-49 and the Apaches lost their first game of the season.
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Monrovia girls basketball still looking for first win. - Courtesy photo / flickr user slgckgc
Monrovia Girls Basketball Searching for Answers Spencer Stueve sports@beaconmedianews.com
Every athletic season begins with hope, and for every team the meaning of hope differs. The Monrovia girls basketball team is not strong, they are not likely to make a run to the playoffs, and they are not likely to fill the stands at many games. The Wildcats hope to improve as the season goes on, however, and they hope
to soon find themselves in the winners’ column. Monrovia has started the 2017-2018 season on the wrong end of lopsided scores. They were defeated in the season opener 74-49 against Maranatha and 79-17 against Arcadia. After three more blowout losses, the Wildcats played their best game, losing 43-40 to Bassett, and then nearly won again two nights later, falling to La Habra 27-24.
The Wildcats remain winless on the season, as they currently sit at 0-9. As the season goes on, however, Coach Rachael Paniagua will be tasked with keeping her girls focused, and motivating them to play hard. Though the season has been undeniably a struggle thus far, there is hope for Wildcat victory, regardless of opponent, every time the ball is thrown in the air and it is time to play.
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