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A Tale of Two Sisters: Monrovia Woman Donates Kidney to a Nurse, Her Sister Terry MILLER
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Susan Pilcher watches the Solar Eclipse last week…just weeks after donating a kidney to her sister. She is pictured here with her Monrovia dance instructor, John Watson witnessing the event at Monrovia Library Park. – Photo by Terry Miller/ Beacon Media News
MONROVIA COMPANY HELPS HURRICANE HARVEY VICTIMS On Friday, as the storm approached Texas, World Vision based in Monrovia, began shipping relief goods from four of its field sites across the United States: Fife; Washington; Chicago; and Philippi, West Virginia. More trucks left for affected areas from the Grand Prairie, Texas warehouse on Monday. Each 53-foot trailer carried enough supplies to help about 2,500
people. Their teams of staff, the local churches and community partners are mobilizing to reach 100,000 people affected by the disaster. “Families that had supplies are now running short. Many families were forced to leave their homes often with no food, no extra diapers, or a change of clothes,” said Nate Young-
blood, World Vision’s national domestic disaster director. “World Vision is working to get resources into the hands of those who need them most as soon as possible.” Emergency supplies headed to the disaster zone include: tents, sleeping bags, coolers, food kits, personal hygiene items, school SEE PAGE 10
e met an extraordinary woman, Susan Pilcher, age 55, at a rather remarkable event last Monday, the historic total eclipse. What was even more amazing than the eclipse was that Pilcher (who was in Library Park to witness the historic phenomenon) only a few weeks ago donated a kidney to her sister who lives in Crest-
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THE MONROVIA OLD TOWN REPORT Pam FITZPATRICK |
Well, Monrovians, we have a real news flash for you: Old Town’s Krikorian Theatre has sold to a major theatre chain primarily located in Texas. Krikorian has agreed to sell their Myrtle Avenue theatre, along with their theatres in Redlands and Downey, to Studio Movie Grill (SMG).
My understanding is that SMG is preparing for a big expansion into California and will bring with them some major changes to the theatres they purchase/ open. There will be very significant renovations of the existing theatre, according to City Manager, Oliver Chi. The first thing
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line. We had been told of this astonishing woman by the beloved Monrovian Champion Dancers John Watson and his wife Katie who just happened to be Pilcher’s dance instructors. Watson told me of a truly life-changing moment for this Monrovia resident, and how siblings can really help one another above and beyond. This story is one of great love, courage and sacrifice.
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Monrovia movie-goers will notice is a transition to a reserved seating system. I’m told that the sale will be officially announced on Friday, September 1st – and Friday will probably be the day that theatre patrons will be able to purchase a SEE PAGE 11
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The Metro Gold Line: A Unique Source of Entertainment Just by catching the Metro in Arcadia, Monrovia or Pasadena one can quickly be whisked away on an adventure Madeline PARK, Editorial Intern editorial@beaconmedianews.com
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egarded as the third best metro system in the nation in a study conducted by the University of Minnesota, the LA Metro provides a source of transportation for thousands of people each day. It is therefore no surprise that it is also a great way to visit many of the hot spots throughout LA. With its beginnings in Azusa and endings in East LA, the LA Metro’s Gold Line boasts of many eclectic and interesting sights. In fact, with the Metro Gold Line cutting straight through the heart of San Gabriel Valley, these areas provide a change of scene while not being far from home. Whether you have a day off, or a couple of hours to spare, here are some great adventures you can take from the metro, within an hour of home! Little Tokyo/Arts District As you enter this National Historic Landmark District, you’ll notice the vibrant art and culture Little Tokyo reflects. This can be seen nearby in the Japanese American National Museum, which exhibits the role Japanese people have played throughout American history. Just a five-minute walk away is the beautiful James Irvine Japanese Garden, a peaceful park that is free of charge. Next, stop by Galleria Market, a giant shopping mall filled with authentic Japanese stores, cheap eats, and an Asian market. Lastly, visit the “Home is Little Tokyo” mural that displays 100 years of Little Tokyo’s history. Highland Park
Little Tokyo serves as a tribute to Japanese culture in the heart of downtown LA. – Courtesy photo / Prayltno (CC BY 2.0)
Highland Park is an area that has been undergoing massive gentrification. The eclectic mix of older brick buildings and new hipster-looking cafes is best exemplified on Figueroa Street. One of the most notable buildings on this street is the Highland Park Theater. Known for its towering sign and cheap deals, this theater only adds to the diverse array of buildings. Alissa Arunarsirakul, a theater employee mentioned a hidden gem in this area, “There’s this really cool place—it’s called Tinfoil; it’s like a few blocks
away from here. But it’s a secret deli; it’s behind this place called The Coldest Beer in Town, and you ask the cash register, ‘Hey do you guys sell birthday candles here?’ And then they’ll bring you to the secret deli called Tinfoil. It’s so good! If you ever go, try the number four”! Del Mar Station Travel down three additional stops, and you’ll hit Del Mar Station, an area in the midst of Old Pasadena. Upon leaving the station, you are immediately hit by the numerous shops and
eateries that border Colorado Blvd. Luggage Room Pizzeria , Fish on Tap and Katie's Bakery are only a few of the unique experiences for the palate in this area. While in Del Mar, make sure to visit the many quaint one-of-a-kind stores and side streets that make Del Mar special. Just a few blocks down lies Del Mar’s popular sites, with grand stately buildings like City Hall and the Pasadena Public Library. Memorial Park is also there, being not only beautiful, but also a great spot to watch outdoor concerts.
Arcadia Resident Receives Cal-State LA’s 2017 Outstanding Professor Award Cal-State LA recognized Arturo Pacheco-Vega and five other faculty members for excellence in the classroom and service to the community during the 2017 University Convocation at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex. Pacheco-Vega, a professor of mechanical engineering in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at Cal-State LA, was one of four Outstanding Professors honored for excellence in teaching and significant achievement in scholarly inquiry or creativity, as well as professional activities and community service, during a festive ceremony on Aug. 17. An Arcadia resident, Pacheco-Vega is regarded by his peers and college administrators as an exceptional researcher. Pacheco-Vega received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where he was also a Fulbright scholar.
His research interests are broadly centered in the fields of fluid mechanics and heat transfer. He often combines analytical, numerical and experimental approaches to carry out interdisciplinary state-of-the-art research in the analysis, design and control of energy systems. He is considered a leader in the field of soft computing and heat transfer. His research has been published in top journals in his field and presented at well-established conferences. He has authored/co-authored more than 75 journal manuscripts and refereed conference-proceedings articles, as well as two book chapters, Pacheco-Vega has helped to secure more than $12.4 million in external funds to support research projects, including the internationally recognized Center for Energy and Sustainability at Cal-State LA. He is the asso-
ciate director of the center, which focuses on addressing energy issues and educating a new generation of engineers and scientists. He is also serving as associate chair of the University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, three Outstanding Professor Awards went to Cal State LA faculty members Talia Mae Bettcher, Nanda Ganesan and Patrick Krug, and an Outstanding Lecturer Award was given to Jay Conway. A President’s Distinguished Professor Award was also presented to Sharon H. Ulanoff, who was a previous outstanding professor recipient. This award recognizes the faculty member’s superlative teaching and exceptional commitment to students, as well as professional accomplishments and services.
Arturo Pacheco-Vega. - Courtesy photo / J. Emilio Flores, Cal-State LA
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odega Wine Bar is just the kind of drinkery that Pasadena needs. There’s no sniffing, swirling or ludicrous wine descriptors here. An empty stomach and open mind are all the ingredients needed for a stellar night on the town. Founded by friends Jason McEntee and Greg Seares in 2002, Bodega scratched a certain itch for the pair who, both originally San Gabriel Valley boys, found the wine scene lacking at the time. “We had both recently moved back to Los Angeles and were looking to try out the wine bars here. We found a small fancy wine bar and cigar lounge that actually allowed smoking in Beverly Hills, no thanks. And a place claiming to have a wine bar, but was really just an Italian restaurant with a small bar that didn't even have a bartender,” said McEntee. “The next day we decided it made no sense that L.A. didn't have a proper wine bar. This was our chance to start a business and do something fun.” As fate would have it, the new Paseo Colorado development was looking for entrepreneurs to tackle the wine crowd. Without any significant restaurant experience, the friends went for it. “In retrospect, it's crazy they let us sign a lease in the first place,” said McEntee.
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“Fifteen years later we find it funny we’re one of the original Paseo tenants!” Now a with a sister location in Santa Monica, Bodega Pasadena doesn’t seem to have a problem attracting plenty of people to its twinkly patio. Themed happy hours, weekend DJs and a killer annual Halloween party keep the atmosphere lively. The menu itself reflects their manifesto: Have fun,
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share, don’t take yourself too seriously and trust no one. It’s an admonition to leave wine snobbery at the door and simply share tasty bites— such as the bacon-wrapped Medjool dates with manchego or fig challah and brie grilled cheese (McEntee’s current favorite). Like the eats, the wine, beer and soju selection is affordable and surprisingly good quality.
The owners’ take? If you like it, it’s good. No sommelier certification required. Fifteen years in, and Bodega is still as necessary as ever. Stripped of pretence, the folks heading here after work aren’t trying to look cool—they’re here to relax, eat and drink well, albeit in an admittedly cool location. And even though millennials are the most wine-drinkingest generation since the boomers, the crowd is mixed—which the owners appreciate. “Our target audience doesn't fit into any age/gender/income type, but they all do share a state of mind: Fun,” said McEntee. “Our customer is simply someone who enjoys a casual bar, likes music, and isn't a wine snob.” And while Seares, McEntee and company do source small production, well-crafted wines, they’re not looking to break anyone’s bank. “We are more about drinking wine than swirling and sniffing it,” is McEntee and Seares parting remark. So while you could spend your time at Bodega deciding which dish pairs best with a red or white, don’t wait too long for someone to affirm your choice. They’re probably too busy drinking. Bodega Wine Bar is located 300 E. Colorado Blvd. at Paseo Colorado mall in the fountain court area. Contact the crew at (626) 793-4300, or at pasadena@bodegawinebar.com and www.bodegawinebar. com/pasadena. You can also follow along on Facebook and Instagram @bodegapasadena.
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LABOR DAY 2017 CLOSURES, REMINDERS Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and many City services will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. The City Council will not meet the next two Mondays, Sept. 4 or Sept. 11. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, Sept. 18, 2017. The Pasadena Fire and Police departments will continue to be staffed for all patrol, jail, fire, paramedic and other emergency services. For any life-threatening emergencies, always remember to call 9-1-1. “If You See Something, Say Something” is an instrumental part of keeping the Pasadena community safe, every day. Report suspicious activity by calling (626) 744-4241. The Pasadena Water and Power Department is here to help too. For any power emergencies, call (626) 744-4673. For water-related emergencies call (626) 744-4138. PWP’s Customer
Service Call Center will be closed for the holiday, but customers can still access their accounts and make payments by phone at (626) 744-4005 or online at www. PWPweb.com. The City’s Municipal Services Payment Center at City Hall also will be closed on Labor Day. During the week of Sept. 4, refuse and recycling services will be postponed one day. Monday pickup will be on Tuesday; Tuesday pickup on Wednesday; Wednesday pickup on Thursday; Thursday pickup on Friday, and Friday pickup on Saturday. There will be no bulky item pickups on Saturday. The Citizen Service Center, www.cityofpasadena.net/Citizen-ServiceCenter, will be closed Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day, but resumes regular hours Sept. 5 and also will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9 to take calls. All branches of the Pasadena Public Library will be closed two days, on
Sunday, Sept. 3, and Labor Day, returning to regular schedules on Tuesday, Sept. 5. The City’s Pasadena Transit public bus services and Dial-A-Ride transportation programs will not operate on Labor Day, but will resume normal service again on Tuesday, Sept. 5. All parking meters not posted as “No Parking” will be free and time limits will not be enforced. Violations for overnight parking, red curb parking, No Parking zones and blocking fire hydrants will continue to be enforced. Regular enforcement resumes Sept. 5. All Recreation and Community Centers operated by the City’s Human Services and Recreation Department will be closed on Labor Day, but all parks will be open for picnics, fun and festivities. No site reservations are accepted on holidays. The City wishes all residents to enjoy Labor Day and to celebrate responsibly.
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Arcadia Police Warn of Crime Trend - Third Row Seat Thefts From SUV's This past week, there has been reports of at least four third-row seat thefts from SUV's. The majority of these thefts have occurred in restaurant or shopping center parking lots, during afternoon and evening hours. It only takes seconds for a thief to break a window, enter the vehicle, and make off with the third row seat. The seats are often then sold on the Internet to salvage yards and at flea markets. If your third row seat is not bolted down to the floor of the SUV, here are some tips to help prevent this type of theft: - Park in visible, well-lighted areas. - Back into the stall against a wall or tree, making access more difficult. - If not in use, remove the third row seat and store it at home. - Park in the garage or behind a gate, when possible. - Use a cable or other lock to secure the seat when in the vehicle. - Etch your VIN (vehicle identification number) on the seat frame. - Report suspicious persons and vehicles. If you see something, say something!
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SIERRA MADRE Aug. 21 At about 11:42 a.m., officers responded to the 00 block of Kersting Ct. regarding a female subject who was refusing to leave a store after taking food and eating it without paying for it. The officers transported her to the Pasadena Jail for booking and released her to the jail staff. At 11:24 p.m. officers responded to the area of Lima St. and Grandview Ave. where Southern California Edison employees were working on a utility pole. A female subject called the SoCal Edison dispatch center at about 9:20 p.m., and became upset and said, “I need the power to be turned on or I will get a gun and shoot everyone.” Aug. 25 A report of trespassing was responded to by officers in the 400 block of E. Montecito at about 8:20 a.m. The caller reported that when she checked her surveillance footage earlier that morning she had two separate recordings that showed her male neighbor in her backyard without any clothes on. It appears the subject entered the backyard through unknown means without the permission of the resident.
MONROVIA Aug. 24 At 6:30 a.m., an attempted theft was reported at a park playground in the 900 block of S. Califor-
nia. Sometime overnight, unknown suspects cut the bolts that secure a rocking playground fixture and attempted to flee with the city-owned property. The investigation is continuing. At 8:48 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of W. Walnut regarding a subject causing a disturbance at the location. The subject is residing in a converted carport at the location. A computer check revealed a warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested for the warrant. Aug. 25 At 1:07 a.m., an officer was patrolling a park in the 900 block of S. California due to a recent theft attempt. The officer located a subject sleeping in a box in the parking lot. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for his arrest. During a search incident to arrest, a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine was found. The subject was arrested without incident. At 1:33 a.m., a subject entered the police station and then turned around and left without speaking to the records clerk. The subject was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and was acting odd. He left the station and walked south on Ivy, walking in the middle of the street. Officers were dispatched and they contacted the subject in the 600 block of S. Ivy. A computer check revealed the subject had a warrant for trespassing and he was arrested. Aug. 26 At 2:03 a.m., dispatch received a call from a female resident in the 100 block of
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ARCADIA Aug. 20 Shortly before 6:33 p.m., officers responded to A Wireless, 655 West Duarte Road, Unit A, regarding a robbery report. Officers determined two unknown suspects entered the open store, demanded access to the safe as they displayed a handgun, and fled in an awaiting vehicle with approximately 50 cell phones. Both suspects are described as tall black males, wearing hooded sweatshirts with their faces covered. They fled in a grey Honda Civic. The investigation is ongoing. Aug. 21 Just after 1:06 a.m., an officer noticed a large amount of water coming from a public waterline located in the center median near the 5500 block of Peck Road. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect attempted to steal a portion of the copper pipe. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. At approximately 6:43 a.m., an officer responded to Motel 6, 225 Colorado Place, regarding a theft report. The officer discovered an unknown suspect entered the victim’s room and stole a laptop sometime during the previous day. The investigation is ongoing. At approximately 5:50 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 400 block of West Leroy Avenue regarding a fraud report. An investigation revealed an unknown suspect used the victim’s banking information to complete two PayPal transfers resulting in a total loss of nearly $2000. The victim does
not know how the suspect obtained their information. The investigation is ongoing. Aug. 22 Around 1:54 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Arcadia Avenue for speeding. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the vehicle. Through a series of tests, the officer concluded the suspect, a 36-year-old male from Arcadia, had a blood alcohol content of 0.175%. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Just before 11:49 a.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 800 block of Arcadia Avenue regarding a domestic dispute. An investigation revealed a physical altercation occurred between two wives, resulting in the suspect biting the victim. The 30-year-old female from Arcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Aug. 23 Shortly after 2:17 a.m., officers responded to 24 Hour Fitness, 125 North First Avenue, regarding the activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed a decoy purse inside of a bait vehicle containing property and a tracking device to combat the increase of vehicle burglaries from gym parking lots. An investigation revealed unknown suspects stole the purse from the locked vehicle, and then discarded the purse, its contents, and the tracker along the 210 Freeway connector to the 605 Freeway. The investigation is ongoing.
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At about 12:37 p.m., an officer responded to Nordstrom, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. Surveillance footage revealed the suspect, an 18-year-old female employee from El Monte, had performed various fraudulent transactions resulting in her stealing more than $200 from the store. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. Aug. 24 Before 8:10 a.m., an officer responded to a carport in the 00 block of Fano Street regarding a vandalism report. The officer determined an unknown suspect shattered the front windshield and deflated all four tires. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. Around 11:37 a.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a grand theft report. The owner of a tour company stated a former employee performed 2 tours resulting in the collection of $9,421.00 from the customers. The suspect, a 29-year-old from Rosemead, then did not forward the money to the business owner. When confronted, the suspect said he did not have the money and stopped responding to messages. The company is not desirous of prosecution. Aug. 25 At about 12:29 a.m., an officer initiated an enforcement stop on a vehicle in the parking lot of Savers, 16 East Live Oak Avenue. Upon contacting the occupants, the officer noticed a methamphetamine pipe in plain view. The driver then admitted to having methamphetamine in the vehicle. The 48-year-old male from Temple City was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
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calendar of events FRIday - September 1 Forces of Nature II, The Beauty of Woodworking Demonstration at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Saturday, Sept. 2, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007). Forces of Nature II woodworking demonstration by artist and Rockler Woodworking and Hardware expert Pete Carta, who will show how to turn a wood platter. Demonstration is included in regular admission. Ticket prices for regular admission are $4 to $9. For more information, visit www.arboretum.org or call (626) 821-3222. -ARCADIA
Bob Baker Marionette Theater at One Colorado Courtyard Sept. 5 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park, Sept. 1 –3, starting at 4 p.m. (285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007). 626 Night Market is back! Presenting Let’s Play Summer 2017, our 6th season kicks off with hundreds of food, merchandise, arts, crafts and entertainment options for one of the biggest food festivals of the year. Welcome back old favorites and a lineup of new vendors to satisfy your palate, browse our merchandise and art and crafts vendors, and enjoy live entertainment with friends and family. Bring your #squad to the 626 Night Market! You could win a trip to Taiwan to experience the sights and sounds of an original night market! We will be giving away 10 tickets throughout the weekend so come to the Night Market and make sure to tag us! Follow @tourtaiwan for more information! #TimeForTaiwan? See you there! -ARCADIA
Bob Baker Marionette Theater at One Colorado Courtyard, Sept. 5 from 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (One Colorado Courtyard, 41 Hughes Alley, Pasadena, CA 91103) One Colorado Courtyard welcomes Bob Baker Marionette Theater each Tuesday in September. Since 1963, the theater has been part of the Los Angeles Community (and the happy locale for birthday parties for generations of Angelinos). Catch a different show every week! For more information call (626) 564-1066 or visit onecolorado.com. -PASADENA
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SATURday - September 2 Old Pasadena Food Tasting Tour, Sept. 2 from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Stops throughout Old Pasadena, CA 91105). Experience the history, architecture and folklore of Old Pasadena with Melting Pot Food tours. Colorful alleys and secret thruways 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, once just a sunny haven of colorful orange groves. Whenever possible, you’ll be met and hosted by these special 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. Tickets are $50 for children 5 to 12 years old, and $75 for adults. For more information, call (424) 247-9666 or visit www.meltingpottours. com. -PASADENA
Sunday - September 3 Old Pasadena Farmers Market at the Old Pasadena Management District, Sept. 3, from 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Holly Street at Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103). This certified market features locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, gourmet products, and much
more! Enjoy ready-to-eat barbecue, tamales and delicious vegetarian options. Nearby, find 90 minutes free parking in the Marriott Park & Walk Parking Garage at 171 N. Raymond Ave. Use the mapped address link above to find more options. Enjoy live music most Sundays from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.! The Old Pasadena Farmers Market is co-produced by Southland Farmers Market, the nonprofit organization that started and produced some of the finest farmers markets in the world including the Hollywood Farmers Market and the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Southland Farmers Market prides itself on purchasing quality produce from certified local growers and producers. -PASADENA
MONday - September 4 SIP-tember: A Celebration of the Cocktail, Aug. 15 – Sep. 28 at participating Pasadena restaurants and bars. The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce presents its annual SIP-tember: A Celebration of the Cocktail, a six-week cocktail bracket challenge among Pasadena restaurants and bars. Competitors serve drinks paired against one another in a competition. Drinks being offered for the SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Chal-
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TUEsday - September 5 Nadrich & Cohen, LLP Lymphoma Awareness Month Fundraiser, Sept. 5 at 9 a.m. (255 E. Santa Clara St., #210, Arcadia, CA 91006) In support of Lymphoma Awareness Month, Nadrich & Cohen, LLP will host a matching funds donation for the Lymphoma Research Foundation. Please come and help support those in need! For more information, you can go to https://patch.com/california/monrovia/calendar/ event/20170905/208787/nadrich-cohen-llp-lymphoma-awareness-month-fundraiser. -ARCADIA
WEDNESday - September 6 Luncheon Alliance Meeting at Brookside Golf Club, Sept. 6 at 11:30 a.m. (1133 N Rosemont Ave., Pasadena,
CA 91103). Join us for this afternoon of business networking. Tickets will be $25 for members with reservation and $30 for non-members with reservation. Please contact Kelly at the Chamber office by phone at (626) 795-3355 or via email at Kelly@pasadena-chamber.org for information or pay for registration online at http://pasadenachamber.org/forms/pasadena-chamber-luncheon-rsvp. -PASADENA
thursday - September 7 Public Scoping Meeting at Knights of Columbus Hall, Thursday, Sept. 7 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (130 W. Pomona Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016) We want to hear from you! Join us for a Public Scoping Meeting regarding the Alexan Residential Development! Learn about the proposed development. Details of the meeting and more information can be found at www.cityofmonrovia. org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2487/61 1?curm=9&cury=2017. -MONROVIA
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Little Candle Productions Presents World Premiere Play About the 2008 Mortgage Crisis In 2008, playwright Stephanie Alison Walker and her husband were among the one in 54 homeowners to receive a foreclosure notice when the American housing market collapsed. As she fought to save her home and her marriage, Walker penned the first draft of “American Home.” In this powerful drama, opening Aug. 26 at the Fremont Centre Theatre, a young couple faces eviction from the dream house they stretched to buy, an elderly widow falls prey to a reverse mortgage scheme, and a minister of the prosperity gospel must face the flock she’s led astray. “American Home” takes an unflinching look at the impossible choices people make when faced with losing everything and, ultimately, celebrates the powerful resilience of community and the human spirit. Walker’s popular blog, Love in the Time of Foreclosure – featured by the Los Angeles Times, NPR, Business Week Magazine, Chicago Magazine, Huffington Post Live and ABC World News Tonight with Diane Sawyer – has been called “a heartbreaking work of staggering acceptance” and her play, “American Home,” a work of that same tone and caliber. “I was astounded, when I first read the script,” says Little Candle Productions co-founder and Managing Director Betsy Roth, “That a piece dealing with this subject matter as deeply and personally as Stephanie does could still leave me with sense of hope. At Little Candle, we are passionate
Scene from ‘American Home.’ - Courtesy photo
about creating theatre that affirms our audiences, that looks at the human experience through a lens that shows us that even our own brokenness is not beyond repair, and ‘American Home’ absolutely hits the mark.”
“American Home” will be the fourth world premiere for Little Candle Productions at South Pasadena’s Fremont Centre Theatre, where audiences may have seen “The Innocence of Father Brown,” “The Elliots,” the smash hit “Cold Tangerines:
The Play” and the eighth production overall for the five-year old company that also, notably, mounted “The Light of Western Stars” at San Marino’s Old Mill last summer in celebration of the venue’s bicentennial. The cast features Jennifer Adler, Ozioma Akagha, Marc Barnes, Jono Eiland, Mel Green, Ethan Rains, Bette Smith, Jessica Temple and Caroline Westheimer. The play is directed by Kate Woodruff with lighting design by Rob Van Guelpen, and costumes by Paula Deming. Dates and Times - Aug. 26* -- Sept. 24 - 8 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 2 p.m. on Sundays *with one 8 p.m. preview on Friday, Aug. 25 Location - Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Ave., South Pasadena Tickets - $25 general admission, $20 students/ seniors/military - $34 opening night gala includes champagne and dessert reception following the show - Group discounts are available at www. littlecandleproductions.com or by calling (626) 497-8700. Read full article at, PasadenaIndependent.com
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Five years ago, Mary Warrick, aged 65, was told by doctors that in the future she would need a kidney due to her then Stage 3 kidney disease. Enter Monrovian Susan Pilcher who told Mary that she was ready, willing and fully ready to be tested to become a kidney donor for her sister. In February 2017, Mary Warrick was
MONROVIA news Sisters placed on the “eligible to receive a kidney list.” However, she was now at Stage 5 kidney disease. At the time, the expectation to receive a donor kidney was at least a decade away. Pilcher knew her sister simply could not wait 10 years for a donor. The best possible option for a kidney donation is a living sibling. Statistics show that one in four
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siblings are potential kidney matches. Upon completion of the necessary donor application, the process began and medical testing at Loma Linda University Transplantation Institute began. The medical testing for both sisters was extensive and exhausting. It began with Mary – as the recipient – to determine if she was healthy enough to receive the donation. For her sister Susan – the donor - the Institute was apparently very accommodating to her work/life schedule. They tested Pilcher thoroughly to ensure compatibility to her sister and the health and well-being of the donor. The two sisters were determined to be a perfect match. “Wow, what a blessing”! Said Pilcher. “The LL Transplant Committee (an objective team of 20 medical professionals including doctors, nurses and independent advocates – one for the donor, one for the recipient) met and gave their approval to proceed. We were thrilled, and solidified our
decision to proceed with the kidney transplant surgery.” On Aug. 7, the two sisters underwent kidney donor/recipient surgery at Loma Linda University Hospital (LLUH). World class Surgeons Phillip Yip-Wang Wai (MD, FACS), Valentina Vladimira Bonev (MD), Michael E. deVera (MD, FACS) and Valentina Vladimira Bonev (MD) at the state-of-the-art Loma Linda University Hospital, performed the collective surgeries as planned. “We are sincerely grateful to God for the invaluable expertise and help from doctors and staff at the Loma Linda Transplantation Institute and Hospital, and of course the support of family, friends and neighbors. Loma Linda allowed my sister and me to recover together. Read the full story at: MonroviaWeekly.com
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supplies, socks, clothes, diapers, toilet paper, cleaning supplies and latex gloves. Products will be distributed to churches and local partner organizations to benefit storm victims in Houston, Corpus Christi and other affected areas in southeast Texas. Hurricane Harvey caused a landfall in south-central Texas late Friday night. It threatened millions of residents with 130-mph winds, heavy rains and a massive storm surge that swamped coastal areas. Harvey downgraded to a tropical storm over the weekend. By Monday, the Houston metro area was receiving four inches of rain per hour and experiencing widespread flooding. About 13 million people are under flood watch or warning. At least eight people have died as a result of the storm. “We are seeing catastrophic flooding, and this will likely expand, and it will likely persist, as it’s slow to recede,” National Weather Service Director Louis W. Uccellini said in a Washington Post article. Hurricane Harvey is the country’s first major (Category Three or higher) hurricane since Hurricane Wilma hit Florida in October 2005. Hurricane Wilma was stronger than Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, both parts of the same storm season. While Superstorm Sandy in 2012 was one of the most destructive and costly in U.S. history, it hit the eastern seaboard as a Category Two storm. Hurricane Matthew, in late 2016, had been downgraded to a Category One by the time it made landfall on the East Coast. Harvey began Aug. 18 as a slow-moving tropical
Hurricane Harvey made landfall late Friday night as a Category 4 storm. –Courtesy photo/ NOAA
storm in the Gulf of Mexico. It grew into a Category One hurricane with 80-mph winds Aug. 24 and continued to gain strength as it churned toward land. Late on Aug. 25, the National Hurricane Center upgraded the storm to a Category Four hurricane, with sustained winds of up to 130 mph and heavy rainfall across south central Texas. Harvey continued inland Saturday, Aug. 26 with 75-mph winds and extreme amounts of rain. By Sunday, the winds died down to as much as 40 mph, but the storm dumped a year’s-worth of rain in less than a week on Houston and much of southeastern Texas. How much damage will Hurricane Harvey cause? Forecasters anticipate catastrophic flooding as the slow-moving storm lingers and dumps up to 40 inches of rain in some places across Texas. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator William Long told the Weather Channel that he anticipates at least 450,000 people needing emergency assistance in the wake of Harvey. Some analysts said Monday that the storm could cause between $30 billion and $100 billion in damage. Sandy
inflicted more than $70 billion in damages, and Matthew cost the U.S. as much as $15 billion. Since the storm hit, more than 11 trillion gallons of rain have inundated the region. About 215,000 students are out of school in Houston. While authorities and first responders handled 2,000 water rescue missions around Houston, at least 30,000 people have fled to temporary shelters. How can you help? Right now, World Vision warehouse staff, truck drivers and local partners are working to mobilize and deliver relief supplies to affected communities as quickly and safely as possible. Consider helping them continue the flow of emergency supplies by donating to World Vision’s Disaster Relief in the U.S. Fund. You will directly affect their efforts to care for families in great need after this catastrophe. Join them in praying for people affected by the storm as well as for emergency responders: “Almighty Father, we ask for Your mercy on those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Protect people. Guide emergency responders as they seek to help those in need.”
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specific seat (in person, or online) for each movie they want to attend. Next big change for the theatre will be a change in the façade -- however, that change will have to go through the City approval process, including a signage assessment by our Historic Preservation Commission. Also – yippee! – new seating will be installed which will reduce the seating capacity, but will greatly enhance the moviewatching experience. SMG is shooting for the initial upgrade to be completed by December 15th this year (just in time for the opening of Star Wars: The Last Jedi). What’s next? With a name like “Studio Movie Grill,” we can make some good assumptions… Also, hot off the press (almost!) is a new book about our Monrovia. The “Renaissance Years: A History of Modern Monrovia” is now in the hands of the printer, according to my friend, and the book’s author, Dick Singer. Expect the
book to contain 436 pages of the making of the town we know, including candid stories and opinions, and 118 photos. The thing I love about this book is it will contain names of people I know, many people who are here with us today (like me). I suspect it will be a real walk down memory lane, and I can hardly wait to get my hands on it! Dick says we’ll have copies in about 3 weeks, and he promises to make them available for purchase in my store, The Dollmakers’ Kattywompus, as well as other locations throughout Monrovia. So, now let’s go back to last Saturday’s first ever Monrovia Wine Walk. It was wonderful, and I’d like to repeat a FB comment I saw that night when I got home: “Can’t we do this TWICE a year?” Thought I’m betting we’ll have to settle for once a year, I guarantee you everyone who participated will be looking forward to next year’s event. We had 32 merchant participants: 26 serving wine, plus 6 serving non-alcoholic beverages. The wine was excellent, the
food was wonderful, and the planning was spotless. Kudos to the City staff and to fellow merchants Diane Balsamo (Prime Lending) and Kristin Miller (Charlie’s House)! During the Wine Walk I had the pleasure to stop and talk to lots of friends, as well as make lots of new friends. It is seriously difficult for a shop owner to walk the entire downtown and connect with new owners and find out about new businesses during the working day. The evening walk was pleasant (but tiring…), and I got the chance to visit one of our sort-of-new businesses up in the 100 block of Myrtle. Cryo Spa is located at 121 S. Myrtle (just below Baskin-Robbins), and they offer a very unique kind of therapy. To quote from their brochure, cryo therapy is “a crisp, rejuvenating treatment that uses liquid nitrogen vapor to achieve a healing skin temperature reduction.” Very interesting… Next week I’ll tell you what’s going on in the 300 block (you have to check out The Attic!)
Richard Nixon vs. Jerry Voorhis, 1946 in Monrovia Susie LING Contributor On 6 Nov 1946, Monrovia News-Post headlines read “Nixon Sweeps 12th District Vote.” This local Congressional election between two political opposites became a watershed moment in our nation’s history. The fourth of the five contentious debates between the young Whittier attorney, Richard Nixon, and 5-term Congressional representative, Jerry Voorhis, was held at MonroviaArcadia-Duarte (MAD) High School at 8pm on 23 October. Arthur Main, MAD teacher for the American Problems class, moderated the debate. Monrovia NewsPost summed it up with this headline, “Nixon, Voorhis Argue Issues Before 1900; Packed Auditorium Cheers Candidates in Biggest Rally Here.” Jerry Voorhis was an ardent New Dealer. Born in Kansas in 1901, he followed
his father out to Southern California in 1927. Charles Voorhis was a businessman who retired to Pasadena in 1925. In 1928, father
Richard Nixon. – Courtesy photo
and son established the Voorhis Memorial School for Boys on 150 acres in San Dimas. The orphanage operated between 1928 and 1938. When Jerry went into politics, the land and buildings were donated to establish the “Voorhis unit” of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. It later evolved to become Cal Poly
Pomona. A Yale graduate, Jerry Voorhis changed his political registration from Socialist to Democrat to run for the California State Senate in 1934. He ran with the other Socialist-turnedDemocrat gubernatorial candidate – and Monrovian resident by 1946 - Upton Sinclair. Both Sinclair and Voorhis lost. Voorhis would then run and win the 12th District Congressional seat in 1936. But the 12th District was changing in the post-war era. Created after the 1930 census, the 12th District would be renumbered after the 1950 census to the 25th District. In 1946, it was the largest and most rural district the County that covered 32 municipalities from Pasadena to Claremont, from Monrovia to El Monte. Read the full story at: MonroviaWeekly.com
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All four of the Pasadena Unified School District’s comprehensive high schools - Blair School, John Muir High School, Marshall Fundamental, and Pasadena High School - have for the first time been placed on America’s Most Challenging High Schools 2017 list by The Washington Post. The list annually ranks how successfully schools challenge their students to take advanced and college-level classes. Only 12 percent of the nation’s high schools qualify for the honor. “This is a wonderful accomplishment for our high schools and our district, and I congratulate the students, faculty and staff, families, and supportive communities of each of these schools for their great work,” said Superintendent Brian McDonald. “To have all four PUSD comprehensive high schools named to the America’s Most Challenging High Schools list is
a validation of the phenomenal programs and high quality education offered to all students in PUSD so that they can succeed in college and careers. Congratulations to everyone!” Schools are ranked by the number of Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and Advanced International Certificate of Education tests given at a school each year, divided by the number of seniors who graduated that year. Public schools that achieved a ratio of at least 1.00, that had as many tests as they had graduates, were put on the national list. Schools are ranked in the order of that ratio. Marshall Fundamental ranked 318; Pasadena High School ranked 1,350; Blair High School, which offers the International Baccalaureate Programme, ranked 1,404. John Muir, new to the list in 2017, ranked 1,512. Pasadena Unified high
schools offer college and career academies that link students’ passion with what they learn throughout their high school career. Themed academies include Engineering and Environmental Science, the App Academy, Creative Industries, and Health Careers. Students in the academies take courses that meet college admission requirements; develop plans for post-secondary career and education; complete work-based learning or capstone research projects; and obtain college credit and/or college credit and/ or a nationally-recognized professional certification. For more information on Pasadena Unified’s college and career academies, visit www.pusd.us/Domain/97 The Washington Post’s Challenge Index is designed to identify schools that have done the best job in persuading average students to take college-level courses and tests. The 2017 list.
Monrovia Unified Students Experience First Solar Eclipse Through Handmade Viewing Devices Wild Rose Elementary students peaked through a square opening in their handmade sun projectors, made from a cardboard shoe box, hoping to safely catch a glimpse of the mid-morning solar eclipse on Aug. 21. For almost all of the Monrovia Unified students, this was the first solar eclipse they have ever experienced. “I thought it was cool –
a tiny part of the sun went away,” Wild Rose Elementary fourth-grader Joey Kubel said. “I had fun making the box and I learned that some areas of the sun were not fully covered.” For the first time this millennium, a total solar eclipse was visible in the contiguous U.S., providing Monrovia Unified students the opportunity to learn
about astronomy by experiencing a celestial phenomenon. Some students made their own viewing devices in their classes while others looked to the sky in safety sun glasses. View Photos at, MonroviaWeekly.com
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Arcadia Unified School District Ranked as Best Place to Teach in Los Angeles AUSD Ranked 15th Best School District in California The Arcadia Unified School District ranks as the best place to teach in the Los Angeles Area according to Niche.com. Niche also rated Arcadia Unified at the top of the class in several other categories, naming the district as the fourth best place to teach in California, the 15th best school district in the state, and gave Arcadia Unified A+ ratings in overall school district, academics, teachers and college prep, according to its 2018 rankings list. “We are delighted and proud that Arcadia Unified School District has been recognized as the best place to teach in our area,” said Arcadia Teachers Association (ATA) President and Arcadia High School teacher Kevin Fox. “This speaks volumes about the working relationship ATA has with the district. It takes a lot of hard work by all members of our Arcadia Unified community to get to this level, including cooperation and collaboration within and among teachers as well as between the teachers and the district, our students, and their families.” The Arcadia Unified Niche distinctions are as follows: - #1 Best Place to Teach in the Los Angeles Area - #4 Best Place to Teach in California - #5 Best School District in Los Angeles County - #6 District with the Best Teachers in California
Arcadia Unified announced its new teachers this year with an NFL draft style news conference. – Courtesy photo / AUSD
- #15 Best School District in California - A+ overall grade from Niche - A+ in academics - A+ in teachers and college prep Considering there are over 1,000 school districts in California, receiving these recognitions are extremely rare. In compiling its annual rankings, Niche,
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"We are very fortunate to be a destination district for students and staff,” said Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall. “Our teachers are among the finest educators you will find that strive every day to imagine, inquire, and inspire as they challenge students to make a profound impact on their world." In Niche’s February 2017 list, results for best public high schools in California, Arcadia High School was ranked among the top 2 percent of public high schools in the state. Likewise, the home of the Apaches has been named a U.S. News and World Report Gold Medal School three times, an honor bestowed on less than 3 percent of the more than 19,000 schools in the country. Most recently, and for the second consecutive year, Arcadia High’s 2017 graduating class had a student accepted into every Ivy League school in the country. Arcadia Unified was also placed on the College Board’s 7th Annual AP® District Honor Roll last year. Only 22 districts in California made the prestigious list, with Arcadia Unified being recognized for its outstanding Advanced Placement and Honors curriculum. For more information about the Arcadia Unified School District, please visit www.ausd.net, and for more details on Niche ratings, you can visit www. niche.com.
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here was a time when my awareness of Scotland was very much limited to Scotch whisky, for which I have neither a fondness nor taste. However, I do know several people who enjoy the single malt variety, so you might say I appreciate Scotch by osmosis. Five years ago, though, I visited Scotland for the first time and that experience gave me a bit more knowledge about this beautiful country (other than that of producing James Bond and Scotch). Two weeks ago, I went back for my third visit. As I did on my first foray, I went to Edinburgh and St. Andrews. Edinburgh, located in Lothian on the Firth of Forth’s southern shore, is the capital of Scotland. Besides being home to the Scottish Parliament and the seat of the monarchy in Scotland, it is the second most populous city in Scotland and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom. One can’t claim to have been to Edinburgh without going to Edinburgh Castle. An imposing
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A Walking tour of St. Andrews and Edinburgh in Scotland (UK) fortress sitting on top of Castle Rock, it is the edifice that is most associated with the city. It was a principal royal residence from the 11th century until the early 17th century; it provided comfortable living quarters to the reigning monarch and a repository for royal treasures and registers. On the opposite end to Edinburgh Castle from the Royal Mile stands the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. It is where Queen Elizabeth stays for a week at the beginning of the summer for official ceremonies. There many landmarks to take in depending on how long you’re staying – Scottish Parliament, Scottish National Gallery, St. Giles Cathedral, The Real Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh Zoo etc. From there I traveled to St. Andrews, a seaside town about 30 miles northeast of Edinburgh. I began my excursion at the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, the world’s oldest association for the sport. Then I headed out to the Old Course. Golfers considering going to the Old Course is significant in itself; yet its most noteworthy
feature is that, despite its lofty reputation, it is actually open to the public. Obtaining a tee time isn’t an impossible feat as long as you have a suitable handicap (24 for men and 36 for women). However, due to its immense popularity, booking the Old Course involves employing a few strategies. St Andrews is also home to the oldest university in Scotland and third oldest in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1413, the University of St. Andrews has been ranked by the University League Table third in overall academic excellence behind Cambridge and Oxford. The University of St. Andrews doesn’t really have a campus – its buildings are spread all over town. If you’re visiting during term you’ll probably find yourself strolling alongside students hurrying off to their lectures or tutorials.
A view of Edinburgh showing the Balmoral Hotel and Clock Tower. – Courtesy photo
Other in-town attractions I suggest visiting are: British Golf Museum, St. Andrews Cathedral, Scotland’s National Aquarium and Inchcolm Abbey, and the Botanical Garden. All these delightful places in Edinburgh and St. Andrews offer the grace and old-world grandeur of times past. They are a reminder
of an age of civility and gentility – an escape we sorely need given our current fractured society. Read More About May’s Trip at, ArcadiaWeekly.com, PasadenaIndependent.com & MonroviaWeekly.conm
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Reader Outraged at New Parking Fee Dear Editor, I was taken completely aback to learn that there now is a ridiculous $2 parking fee at our El Monte Bus Terminal. Why this was done, I simply do not understand, nor find such a charge-any charge--acceptable. It's an unfair, discrimi-
natory act that should be challenged. It hurts those least able to pay: those persons living on minimum wage, students who now pay exorbitant fees for an education, Seniors who live on a fixed income, and so many other folks. I thought we had "government of the people, by the people, and for the people" or so we have been taught.
This ridiculous $2 per day parking fee is simply an outrage and should be terminated at once! Whoever imposed it should be ashamed! I urge everyone to complain about this outrageous decision to Ms. Hilda Solis, our Los Angeles County Supervisor. Most emphatically, - David Siegrist Senior Assemblyman, 49th AD
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he congressional arguments over the future of Medicaid funding have ended – for now – but the prospect has rattled many, including the families that I serve. Medicaid is the nation’s largest long-term care insurer, relieving the financial burden for more than just the poor and elderly. It is also a lifeline for people with disabilities. Medicaid pays for nursing home and sometimes even in-home care for many solvent families. This last sentence can catch folks off-guard. Due to Medicaid planning, the practice of gifting wealth to family members or shielding it within a trust, middle and high net worth people have qualified for government assistance as low-income recipients. This strategy is currently legal, but it’s not foolproof. Both financially disadvantaged people and those who can afford the legal fees to help them fit through loopholes are sharing the same boat. Thus, the recent healthcare debate was watched by all. Given that Medicaid isn’t legally required to pay for dementia-related or in-home care, some current programs would likely have been cut – and very well may be in the future. These services can be
extremely expensive and as we’ve become longer lived, more people are requiring extra attention. Even if the legislature doesn’t revisit Obamacare repeal, some states may not be able to sustain the full range of public healthcare services after paying out for the baby boomer generation. This is a real concern. The odds of ‘someone like me’ needing intensive assistance is growing greater. The Health and Human Services Department estimates that 52 % of people now turning 65 will need nursing home care at some point. They also predict 27 % of us will need professional, sustained care for up to two years. Another 14 % will need it for five years or more. Now let’s add one unfortunate final statistic: $83,000 is the average annual cost in California for a shared room in a nursing home - $108,000 for a private space. The desire to leave one’s financial legacy to the next generation is understandable. No one wants to see their lifetime of hard work parceled out to pay for latein-life medical bills. This is why some game the system. However, there are other options. For those who can afford the belt tightening, purchasing a personal longterm-care insurance policy is a responsible route to
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address the uncertainties leading up to what is certain. Timing can be key. The cost of long-term care insurance rises with each passing birthday. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the purchase price increases between 2 and 4% per year while we’re in in our 50s. In our 60s, a 6 to 8 % jump is standard. For this reason, a little more than half of all long-term care policy holders made their purchase while they’re between 55 and 64 years old. My advice is that people should begin their healthcare planning early. Take the time to determine the extent of coverage you’ll need or want – then adjust those expectations by what’s affordable. Those Golden Years can indeed be so and they’re not very far off. The federal safety net is becoming frayed for a whole host of reasons. Government assistance is no longer assured. The American spirit is one of independence – but independence is contingent on planning ahead and taking personal responsibility. Securities and Advisory Services offered through National Planning Corp. (NPC), member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor. EH Financial Group, Inc. and NPC are separate and unrelated companies.
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How to Stay Hydrated while playing sports during This Heat Wave
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any of us spend our summer soaking up the sun. Kids are out of school, outdoor sports are plenty, and people are enjoying warm weather activities. However, spending a lot of time outside in the elements puts you at risk for dehydration-related concerns. While most people know that water is critical for your health, what you may not know is that water makes up about 55 to 65 percent of your body. Many may be surprised to know that losing only four percent of your body weight — roughly the equivalent of riding a bike for three hours in extreme heat without rehydrating — may cause you to faint.1The following simple tips from Dr. Ralph Holsworth, a board-certified family medicine physician and head of clinical and scientific research for Essentia Water, will help you stay well hydrated this summer:* Sip with purpose; don’t chug. — When you drink too much water at once, it passes through your system too quickly, failing to go to the kidneys. This can lead to dehydration despite the amount of water you may be drinking. Drinking too much water can also cause cramping, as well as bloating and stomach pains, due to loss of electrolytes. Aim to take a sip of water every 15-20 minutes when you’re playing sports or when it’s hot outside and you should be right on track.* Aim to drink 3 liters a day. — The age-old 8-glasses-a-day rule doesn’t always suffice in the hot summer months. People should try to drink 12 glasses a day, especially if they are planning on working out, playing sports or spending excessive amounts of time in the sun. A good trick to know if you’re drinking enough water is to keep your urine the color of straw (or transparent yellow).* Bring water with you. — Spending more time out of the house often means less easy access to water. When you leave for a day at the beach, make sure you throw enough bottles of water in your beach bag to last throughout
A. Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Sections 15303 and 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines for one, single-family residence and minor alterations in land use alterations; and
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Project Planner: Jordan Chamberlin, Associate Planner JChamberlin@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 821-4334
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the day. Keeping a case of water in your car is another way to ensure you’ll always have water on hand.* Limit sun exposure. — Not shielding yourself properly in the sun causes you to sweat more, which can lead to quicker dehydration. Wearing cotton clothes that are breathable in the heat and a hat that covers your ears will help protect you from potentially dangerous health issues such as heat exhaustion. Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend warrior or just want to take better care of yourself, staying hydrated is essential to a healthy body, especially during the hot summer months. John Ross III2, wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, knows a thing or two about the importance of staying hydrated, especially during the summer heat."I push my body to the max every day and sometimes it can get into the 90s during practice," says the recent first-round pick in this year’s NFL draft."If I’m planning to exercise outside in the heat, I always prioritize two things — sleep and staying hydrated. I always get at least 8 hours of sleep and always have a bottle of water by my side."
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City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
B. Planning Commission Administrative Modification No. PC AM 17-02, Single-Family Architectural Design Review No. SFADR 16-12, and Protected Tree Encroachment No. TRE 17-27 Project Description: A new 2,625 square foot, two-story, Farmhouse style residence, with an attached two-car garage. The proposal includes a modification to allow a portion of the second floor to encroach 3’-11” into the 30 degree plane, as measured from the front property line. The proposed landscape and hardscape improvements will encroach into the dripline area of a protected tree. Applicant: Tingting Lu, Designer Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Place of Hearing: Arcadia City Council Chambers 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA
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legals Arcadia City Notices CITY OF ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION VACANCY The Arcadia City Clerk’s Office is currently accepting applications for the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission is composed of five members, each member serves a four year term. This position is to fill a vacancy ending June 30, 2018. To serve on a City board or commission, you must be 18 years or older, a registered voter and a resident of the City of Arcadia. The Planning Commission is a valuable intermediary between the public and the City Council. As the City Council’s advisory board on land use planning, the Commission will hold public hearings to consider land use matters such as use permits, development, Specific Plan, historic preservation related to environmental review process, and text amendments to the Development Code that pertains to a variety of matters affecting the physical development of the City. The City provides Planning Commissioners with training opportunities to learn about the duties and responsibilities of a Commissioner, and to learn about the various subject matters related to land use. Regular Planning Commission meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the City Council Chamber at 7:00 p.m. Interested candidates may obtain an application from the City Clerk’s Office, Arcadia City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive or the City’s website at www.ArcadiaCA.gov. Arcadia Board and Commission members serve without compensation. The deadline for submitting an application to the City Clerk’s office is the close of business on Friday, September 22, 2017, 4:30 pm. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 574-5455 if you would like further information. /s/ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Records Manager Publish Monday, 8/28, and Thursday, 8/31 ARCADIA WEEKLY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Arcadia is accepting proposals from qualified companies for the provision and installation of library furniture for the Arcadia Public Library. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Proposal for Worden Cubicles and Chairs” and shall be sent to the City Clerk’s Office, City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, California, 91066-6021. Proposals are due no later than 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at which time said proposals shall be publicly opened. Copies of the proposal may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, City of Arcadia, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California, 91007. Said specifications, proposal forms, and contract documents are hereby referred to and incorporated herein and made a part by reference and all quotations must strictly comply therewith. The City of Arcadia reserves the right to accept in whole or part or reject any and all proposals and to waive any informalities in the proposal process, and all proposals are binding for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal opening and may be retained by the City for examination and comparison, as specified in the proposal documents. The award of this contract shall be made by the Arcadia City Council.
Dated: August 31, 2017 Published: August 31, and September 4, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the WILL or estate, or both of MARY ANN TRAUT. A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by BETH ANN BOLUCH in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that BETH ANN BOLUCH be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The WILL and any codicils are available for exami-
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The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available at the Office of the Assessor.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITION OF Budhy Permana Nyoo and Lin Hui Tan on behalf of Oliver Nyoo, a minor FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: ES020871 Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 600 East Broadway, Glendale, CA 91206, East District TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Budhy Permana Nyoo and Lin Hui Tan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name a. Oliver Nyoo to Proposed name Alden Oliver Nyoo 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reason for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/17/17 Time: 8:30AM Dept: E Room: 260 The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the day set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Arcadia Weekly DATED: August 15, 2017 Darrell Mavis JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Pub. August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR
NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST (DELINQUENT LIST) Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code
/S/ Lisa Mussenden Chief Deputy City Clerk/ Records Manager
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: MARY ANN TRAUT CASE NO. 17STPB07529
and eligible for sale at the County’s public auction in 2021. The list contains the name of the assessee and the total tax, which was due on June 30, 2015, for tax year 2014-15, opposite the parcel number. Payments to redeem tax-defaulted real property shall include all amounts for unpaid taxes and assessments, together with the additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or paid under an installment plan of redemption if initiated prior to the property becoming Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell.
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hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in 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 California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable 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 JOSEPH HYUNSUNG LEE, ESQ. SBN 277982 LEE GREEN & STEWART, P.C. 301 E. COLORADO BLVD. STE 705 PASADENA CA 91101-1911 8/31, 9/4, 9/7/17 CNS-3046146# ARCADIA WEEKLY
nation in the file kept by the court. 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 representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented 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 in this court as follows: 09/19/17 at 8:30AM in Dept. 5 located at 111 N. HILL ST., LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the
Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3381 through 3385, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is publishing in divided distribution, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Angeles County, State of California, to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers. I, Joseph Kelly, County of Los Angeles Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: Notice is given that by operation of law at 12:01 a.m. (Pacific Time) on July 1, 2015, I hereby declared the real properties listed below tax defaulted. The declaration of default was due to non-payment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments, and other charges levied in tax year 2014-15 that were a lien on the listed real property. Nonresidential commercial property and property upon which there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien shall be Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell after three years of defaulted taxes. Therefore, if the 2014-15 taxes remain defaulted after June 30, 2018, the property will become Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell and eligible for sale at the County’s public auction in 2019. All other property that has defaulted taxes after June 30, 2020, will become Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell
Please direct requests for information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property to Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector at 225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, 1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 14, 2017.
JOSEPH KELLY TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed of real property after January 1, 2014, may find their names listed because the Office of the Assessor has not yet updated the assessment roll to reflect the change in ownership.
I hereby declared the real properties listed below tax defaulted. The declaration of default was due to non-payment of the total amount due for the taxes, assessments, and other charges levied in tax year 2014-15 that were a lien on the listed real property. Nonresidential commercial property and property upon which there is a recorded nuisance abatement lien shall be Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell after three years of defaulted taxes. Therefore, if the 2014-15 taxes remain defaulted after June 30, 2018, the property will become Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell and eligible for sale at the County’s public auction in 2019. All other property that has defaulted taxes after June 30, 2020, will become Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell and eligible for sale at the County’s public auction in 2021. The list contains the name of the assessee and the total tax, which was due on June 30, 2015, for tax year 2014-15, opposite the parcel number. Payments to redeem tax-defaulted real property shall include all amounts for unpaid taxes and assessments, together with the additional penalties and fees as prescribed by law, or paid under an installment plan of redemption if initiated prior to the property becoming Subject to the Tax Collector’s Power to Sell. Please direct requests for information concerning redemption of tax-defaulted property to Joseph Kelly, Treasurer and Tax Collector at 225 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, 1 (888) 807-2111 or 1 (213) 974-2111. I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California, on August 14, 2017.
ASSESSOR’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION
The following property tax defaulted on July 1, 2015, for the taxes, assessments, and other charges for the tax year 201415: LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT DEFAULTED IN 2015 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015. AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW. CHAVEZ,STEPHEN P ET AL LAGUNAS,MARIA D SITUS 212 E COLORADO BLVD ARCADIA CA 91006-2918 5772-029-044 $9,738.96 DAVIES,SHEILA M SITUS 1015 ARCADIA AVE NO 7 ARCADIA CA 91007-7189 5783-003-026 $13,437.72 GREEN FIELD INVESTMENT INC SITUS 138 CALIFORNIA ST ARCADIA CA 91006-3641 5779-002-026 $22,963.04 KELLEY,TERESA SITUS 73 VIRGINIA DR ARCADIA CA 91006-1852 5771-007009 $22,472.97 LI,TAO AND DING,HAI XIA SITUS 1116 LOUISE AVE ARCADIA CA 91006-4055 5781-004-041 $160.71 LIN,YU CHUN AND WU,PETER C SITUS 125 DIAMOND ST C ARCADIA CA 91006-3852 5779-002-082 $2,441.64 NEWMANN,RUTH A SITUS 3103 HODGES AVE ARCADIA CA 91006-5824 8571-004-033 $1,303.84 NG,KWA A SITUS 65 W LEMON AVE ARCADIA CA 91007-8028 5782-021-014/ S2013-010 $14,721.72 SCHELLBACH,TODD J TR ORION TRUST SITUS 2276 HIGHLAND VISTA DR ARCADIA CA 91006-1535 5765-030017 $41,974.31 SHUSTER,INGEBORG TR INGEBORG A SHUSTER TRUST SITUS 309 E LEMON AVE ARCADIA CA 91006-4729 5790014-014 $3,040.18 TJIOE PIN IE AND ADI IE SITUS 3119 HODGES AVE ARCADIA CA 91006-5824 8571-004-036 $5,659.85 ZIMMER,PATRICIA SITUS 911 N 2ND AVE ARCADIA CA 91006-2539 5772014-014 $3,085.85 CN941063 506 Aug 31, Sep 7, 2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR Notice of Divided Publication NOTICE OF DIVIDED PUBLICATION OF THE PROPERTY TAX-DEFAULT LIST (DELINQUENT LIST) Made pursuant to Section 3371, Revenue and Taxation Code Pursuant to Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 3381 through 3385, the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector is publishing in divided distribution, the Notice of Power to Sell Tax-Defaulted Property in and for Los Angeles County, State of California, to various newspapers of general circulation published in the County. A portion of the list appears in each of such newspapers. I, Joseph Kelly, County of Los Angeles Tax Collector, State of California, certify that: Notice is given that by operation of law at 12:01 a.m. (Pacific Time) on July 1, 2015,
JOSEPH KELLY TREASURER AND TAX COLLECTOR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES STATE OF CALIFORNIA Assessees/taxpayers, who have disposed of real property after January 1, 2014, may find their names listed because the Office of the Assessor has not yet updated the assessment roll to reflect the change in ownership. ASSESSOR’S IDENTIFICATION NUMBERING SYSTEM EXPLANATION The Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), when used to describe property in this list, refers to the Assessor’s map book, the map page, the block on the map (if applicable), and the individual parcel on the map page or in the block. The Assessor’s maps and further explanation of the parcel numbering system are available at the Office of the Assessor. The following property tax defaulted on July 1, 2015, for the taxes, assessments, and other charges for the tax year 201415: LISTED BELOW ARE PROPERTIES THAT DEFAULTED IN 2015 FOR TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND 0THER CHARGES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015. AMOUNT OF DELINQUENCY AS OF THIS PUBLICATION IS LISTED BELOW. ANDREWS,ROBBI SITUS 692 W POINT O WOODS DR AZUSA CA 91702-1854 8617-012-095 $1,554.01 ANSLEY AVE PARTNERS SITUS 2546 ANSLEY AVE MONROVIA CA 910165073 8510-033-003 $18,486.08 BLUE GOOSE DEVELOPMENT CO 8523-005-009 $450.59 BUGARIN,MARIA G SITUS 866 W SIERRA MADRE AVE APT 0001 AZUSA CA 91702-1861 8617-017-047/S2014010 $291.94 CARVAJAL,JAIME SITUS 501 N ALTA VISTA AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-1611 8520-002-004/S2014-010 $22,114.40 HAMRICK,NANCY TR NANCY HAMRICK TRUST SITUS 218 W LEMON AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-2711 8516-024004 $3,728.63 HAQUE,IRSHAD U AND LINDA A TRS I U AND L A HAQUE TRUST SITUS 716 MONTANA ST MONROVIA CA 910163823 8507-010-042 $2,387.74 HERZIG,STEPHEN C AND LORI A SITUS 501 N MAGNOLIA AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-1620 8520-021-018 $350.38 KIDD,EMEL DECD EST OF SITUS 1837 S MAYFLOWER AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-4769 8509-002-028 $17,967.20 KRAFT,HEBERT TR HERBERT KRAFT TRUST SITUS 331 W LEMON AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-2712 8505-004022 $1,729.45 LADD,ALEXA D SITUS 522 W OLIVE AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-3239 8506013-009 $19.29 LOWDEN,BERTHA L SITUS 249 E CHERRY AVE MONROVIA CA 910164123 8515-013-043 $2,507.21 MCGRATH,NANCY M SITUS 151 E ALTERN ST MONROVIA CA 91016-5007 8509-033-009 $3,083.06 MUSHET,ANTOINETTE M SITUS 804 RIDGESIDE DR MONROVIA CA 910161724 8501-005-015 $14,860.79 NICOLARSEN,MICHAEL E AND NICOLARSEN,DUSTIN SITUS 205 HIGHLAND PL MONROVIA CA 91016-2015 8504-014-008/S2007-010 $81,805.08 ROBERTS,GINGER AND GORDON,MARIE SITUS 114 E POMONA AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-4638 8513-008-056 $3,248.14 SAMPSON,CORI 8523-008-006 $106.26 SANDOVAL,SENOVIO TR SENOVIO SANDOVAL TRUST AND ROBLES,MARIA S SITUS 244 E LIME
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AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-2824 8516018-002/S2014-010 $2,672.98 TRUJILLO,YASMIN SITUS 1036 ORANGE AVE MONROVIA CA 91016-3725 8526-008-032/S2013-010 $2,739.62 CN941075 527 Aug 31, Sep 7, 2017 MONROVIA WEEKLY
Trustee Notices NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA14-651111-RY Order No.: M719643 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/17/2006. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial C ode and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARTHA CUEVAS, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 1/26/2006 as Instrument No. 06 0188503 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of LOS ANGELES County, California; Date of Sale: 9/7/2017 at 10:00 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: $932,784.74 The purported property address is: 3034 SOUTH 8TH AVENUE, ARCADIA AREA, CA 91006 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 8571010-004 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-14651111-RY . 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. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-651111RY IDSPub #0130280 8/17/2017 8/24/2017 8/31/2017 ARCADIA WEEKLY
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MONROVIA
$2,138,000
Beautiful secluded gated community of Terrace View Estates. Features include 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Stunning large formal entry with vaulted 2 story ceilings. Living room with gorgeous marble fireplace, formal dining room with French doors. Kitchen has stainless appliances, subzero refrigerator, copper sink. Spacious master suite with walk-in closet, master bath has whirlpool tub. Attached 3 car finished garage, custom cabinets. Expansive beautiful property, huge patios. (T308) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
AZUSA
$945,000
Situated in the sought after Mountain Cove Community. Two story, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. Largest floor plan in community with high ceilings and lots of windows. One bedroom on first floor, three upstairs with small loft/office area. Living room, dining area, family room with fireplace, large open kitchen, eating area and island. Master bedroom and bath with vanity. Beautiful backyard, Japanese garden and Koi pond with waterfall. Attached 4 car garage, lots of storage. Community park and pool. (F30
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SAN LEANDRO
$879,798
Beautiful two story located in Heron Bay Community of San Leandro. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Hardwood floors, living room and family room with fireplace kitchen with granite countertops and island, spacious walk-in closets, master suite, large windows, vaulted ceilings, oak cabinetry, attached double garage. (L2353)
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AZUSA
$858,000
WEST HOLLYWOOD
$800,000
Situated in Gated Community of Mountain Cove with breathtaking views of San Gabriel Mountains. Featuring 5 bedrooms, plus huge recreation/game room on second level of this two level home. Large living room, formal dining room, huge gourmet kitchen, center island with seating. Family room with fireplace, large master suite, walk-in closets. Finished attic, attached 3 car garage with storage. Wonderful large covered patio, builtin barbecue area. Community pool, spa, playground and picnic area. (S27) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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$899,000
Peaceful and Tranquil Retreat with expansive 15,195 sq.ft. lot. In quaint Sierra Madre. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 remodeled baths, large formal living room with fireplace and beautiful views. Open kitchen, master suite, laundry area. Bonus room not include in square footage used as an office. Two car garage and storage shed. Steps away from Mount Wilson Trail head and Mira Monte park. (M455) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
LOS ANGELES
$820,000
Condo loft in Downtown LA Area at 12/F Sky Loft with 2 beds, 2 baths. Large open floor plan with hardwood flooring throughout and High ceiling. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances including refrigerator and microwave. 2 cars parking. Amenities include 24/7 Concierge service, on-site manager and security duties, state of art fitness center, mini theater and large conference/social room for meetings and private parties. Must see!!! Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (G801) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
AZUSA
$818,000
Beautiful Gated Mountain Cove Community in North Azusa featuring two story 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Gorgeous grounds and views. One bedroom on first level and 4 bedrooms on second level and large loft. Living room with fireplace, formal dining area. Gourmet kitchen with center island eating area. Family room with fireplace. Large area with storage. Large master suite with walk-in closets. Finished attic. Attached 3 car Garage. Beautiful backyard and patio. Community pool, spa and park. (B21)
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$748,000
Absolutely Gorgeous Custom Built in 2017 Two Story Home!!! 1 Bedroom & 1 Full Bath in the First Floor, 3 Bedrooms and 2 Full bath in the 2nd Floor including 1 Master Suite with Jacuzzi Tub. Living Room, Family Room & Dining Room. Top of the Line Kitchen with Granite Counter Tops, & Center Island, Granite Floors throughout the First Floor. Laundry Room in the Garage, Must see to Appreciate. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (R11642)
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$690,000
Located affluent and pedestrian friendly neighborhood!!! Two en-suites, Master bedroom has a large mirror closets. Open Living room with hardwood flooring. Every corner of the home gets natural sun lights. Amenities Pool, Spa and Men/Women Sauna. The building has an elegant lobby with security access. 2 car parking space. Plenty of guest parking. Call Young Ahn 626-688-7844. (S750)
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Beautiful condo in historical Granville Towers. Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath. Hardwood floors, living room with extraordinary views, dining room. Second bedroom could be used as office or sitting room with French doors. Bedrooms with walk-in closets, tile bathroom floors, washer/dryer hookups. Subterranean parking, gated, 24 hour doorman and concierge service. (C1424)
$695,000
Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath home features!!! 2nd bedroom with beautiful French doors leading out to the second patio would make a wonderful home office. NEW garage door, NEW interior paint, NEW exterior paint trim, NEW carpet, NEW bathroom sinks. Living room features a beautiful fireplace; updated kitchen includes a breakfast bar with sliding door access to the first of two patios. Refrigerator,microwave, washer/dryer are all included in the sale. Come and see this wonderful home and you will want to make it yours! Call Noel Palmieri 626-664-8242 (M16664)
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$659,000
HINKLEY
$30,600
Charming home in lovely Monrovia neighborhood, close to Bradbury. Open and airy living room, dining area combination. Beautiful plantation shutters. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath recently updated. Kitchen with original tile. Indoor laundry, detached garage. Wood burning fireplace. Secluded back yard with fruit trees, shed and room in garage that would make a perfect office/ workshop. (H521) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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$499,888
Cute 2 bedroom home on a quiet street in Temple City. This is the middle home on a 3 home easement. Kitchen has granite counters, oak cabinets, recessed lighting, tile floors. Laminate flooring in living area, hall and bedrooms. Ceiling fans in living room and both bedrooms. Attached single car garage, laundry hookups. (W5331)
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$449,999
Six unit multiplex in Crestline. Ideal for business or family home with income. Three buildings. One owner’s unit 2 bedrooms, 1 bath has downstairs rental 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Second building has three 1 bedroom, 1 bath units. Third unit 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Covered parking plus off street parking spaces. Walk to grocery store, park, library, restaurants and Lake. Great condition. Nothing else like this in the mountains. (R664) CENTURY 21 VILLAGE REALTY 626-355-1451
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WRIGHTWOOD
$335,000
Lovely Home in a Ski Area!!! 2 bed and one bonus room in down stairs. Front door entryway has floor covering, which opens to a large living room with a fireplace that covers a large portion of the living room wall. New carpet in living room, bedrooms, stair case, basement and bonus room. Kitchen, dinning area, and laundry room has new flooring. New kitchen cabinets, new counters, new dishwasher and new range hood over stove. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (L5672) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE INC (626) 445-0123
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$18,000
Usable 20 ac vacant land near the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 100 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property to be sold as is. Bring your clients or invertors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (H0)
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PASADENA
$4,995/MO
Beautiful home on a corner near San Marino. 3 bedrooms downstairs with two ¾ bathrooms and 2 bedrooms with one ¾ bathroom on the second floor, large spacious family living room leads to the back yard and pool, new paint, new carpet, ready to move in. Call Brendan Ramirez 626-353-2233. (C2885) CENTURY 21 LUDECKE, INC (626) 445-0123
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$3,300/MO
This property is located in North San Gabriel with Great Neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms and 2 & 1/2 Bathrooms, Spacious Living Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Family Room with patio door leading to backyard. Hardwood Flooring and Laminated Wood Flooring throughout. Kitchen with Granite Counter Top. Lot of Sunlight and Breeze air from the south side. Central AirConditioning, 2 Car Garage. Move-in ready. Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (L8347)
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Usable 33.28 ac vacant land not to far from the Mojave River beautiful Desert view, near the city of Barstow. This property has been in the family for over 40 years. Buyer(s) should have the land survey, property sold as is. Bring your clients or investors and check with San Bernardino County. Call Gwen Highley 909-615-2399. (H0)
ARCADIA
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$2,850/MO
Gated community located in Arcadia. The unit is situated at the end of the complex and w/t only one common wall. 3 beds & 2.5 baths. All bedrooms are on top level. Bonus Den/office is equipped w/t built-in work station & open to a covered balcony. The large living room is open to a covered front patio. The whole house are w/t newer laminated floor & newer paints. Kitchen is w/t granite counters, breakfast bar & built-in appliance including dishwasher, oven & cook top. 2 cars attached garage. Washer & Dryer are included & located in garage. The rent covered water, trash and HOA fees. Sorry no pets. Call Stephen Leung 626-664-4833. (F1141)