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Mountain Views-News Saturday, September 26, 2015
City Appoints
New Finance
Director
CITY MOVES
AHEAD
WITH NEW
ARCHERY
REGULATIONS
Pasadena Doo Dah Parade
Queen Tryouts Are Coming
Individuals of all genders,
shapes, ages, and persuasions
can test their fate to become this
year’s 38th Pasadena Doo Dah
Parade Queen. Tryouts will be
Oct. 18 at The American Legion
Bar in Pasadena.
The town-hall setting with long
tables in beer-fest style, crock
pot chili, and legendary Doo
Dah House Band, Snotty Scotty
and the Hankies on stage, set
the mood for the lively caucus.
There is a $5 cover to Legion’s
charity although the first 20
Queen Hopefuls to arrive get in
free (1 admission per Queen’s
entourage). Each Queen
Hopeful will have a few minutes
to wow the Judges. Microphone
and boom box, even drumroll,
provided. Be ready to show us
and tell us why you should be
Queen! Bring loyal followers
and humor.
Organizers staged the first
public tryouts in 1998 at a
Gothic house on stilts. It then
moved to the famed Zorthian
Ranch, in Altadena. This and
other parodies of Pasadena’s
‘Other Parade’ have fueled Doo
Dah’s colorful and controversial
life on Colorado Boulevard.
The 34th Occasional Pasadena
Doo Dah Parade will be held on
Sunday, November 22 stepping
off at 11:00am on the streets of
East Pasadena.
If trying out please call us
at 626-590-1134 and event
organizers will answer your
questions and give you tips.
All are encouraged to dress
randomly even if you are
coming to watch.
Doors Open and live music
begins at 2 pm. Queen Tryouts
start at 4pm-ish.
The American Legion Bar is
at 179 N. Vinedo St., Pasadena,
Cross Street is Colorado Blvd.
Stewards for Public Land sue
the city over proposed changes
to the archery range in the
lower Arroyo.
By Dean Lee In light of a
pending lawsuit, the Pasadena
city council voted Monday
night in favor of new rules
for the archery range in the
lower Arroyo including that
all persons using the range
must complete a city-approved
safety and training program
or competency exam and
prominently display credentials
when using the range. It also
keeps hikers, walkers and
joggers out of the area.
Councilmember Steve Madison
was the only no vote. Newly
appointed Councilmember
Andy Wilson abstained
saying he did not have enough
information to make a decision.
Monday night’s vote was first
reading of the municipal code
amendment.
About a have-dozen people in
the audience spoke including a
lawyer representing Stewards for
Public Land, an environmental
group based in Pasadena. Most
of the comments favored the
ordnance saying it would make
the area safer. Attorney Mitchell
Tsai was the only speaker against
the new rules.
“My clients are saddened by
the need to sue the city,” Tsai
said. “But it’s an issue that’s been
raised because my clients feel
that their interests and concerns
have been effectively ignored
and shutout of the political
process.”
Tsai said, at issue, was that all
the authority of where archery
occurred, and the rules, went
solely to the city manager
something the group said
circumvents city commissions
or public review.
City Attorney Michele Beal
Bagneris said “the city code and
the city charter would allow
for this delegation to the city
manager as proposed.”
An agreement approved in
February with the Pasadena
Roving Archers grants
exclusively to the area for
archery, expands the archery
range by installing of two targets,
barriers, and new signage for
the area.
Stewards for Public Land
representatives also said they
plan to add Monday’s newly
adopted ordnance to a current
lawsuit claiming the city in
February did not undergo a
full Environmental Impact
Report for the use of archery
in the Lower Arroyo under
the California Environmental
Quality Act.
The adopted ordnance will
allow leaders of the Roving
Archers, park rangers or police
to enforce the new rules.
Violations would be an
infraction punishable by a fine
not exceeding $100.00 for a
first violation and a fine not
exceeding $200.00 for a second
violation.
City Manager Michael
Beck announced last
week the appointment of
Matthew Hawkesworth
as the new Director for
the Pasadena Finance
Department. Hawkesworth
will be responsible for the
administration and operation
of the department, including
overall financial management
of the City, accounting, debt
management, investments,
purchasing and payroll. He
is expected to begin October 5.
Hawkesworth’s appointment
caps an eight-month
nationwide recruitment
process.
Hawkesworth was the
Assistant City Manager for
Rosemead, overseeing the
Finance, Human Resources,
Public Works, Technology
and Risk Management
departments.
“Mr. Hawkesworth brings
strong managerial and
financial experiences to help
restore public confidence in
our financial operations,”
Beck said. “His experience
overseeing departments and
personnel at various levels will
add to our existing Executive
Leadership Team.”
Hawkesworth said “I’m
looking forward to joining
the City Executive Leadership
Team and serving the
residents and businesses of the
remarkable City of Pasadena.”
The maximum annual salary
for the Director of the Finance
Department is $199,799,
according to information on
the City’s website. Contract
terms will be finalized prior to
the start of his formal duties.
Women’s
Health
Conference
and Expo
Queen Narayana
College District Area 2
to Hold Candidate Forum
Pasadena’s Commission
on the Status of Women is
encouraging women of all
ages to attend the 15th annual
Southern California Women’s
Health Conference and Expo,
7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 2,
at the Pasadena Convention
Center, 300 E. Green St.
The conference is free, but
registration online is required
at www.socalhealthconference.
com. A luncheon and fashion
show is available as part of the
event for $35 per person.
“We are delighted to partner
with the SoCal Women’s
Health Conference, as it has
been a pivotal health education
forum in Southern California,”
said Char Bland, chair of the
Pasadena Commission on the
Status of Women. Bland said
the Commission encourages
all women to attend.
The conference and expo
features about two dozen free
workshops led by some of the
nation’s best health experts
and motivational speakers on
a variety of topics including
kidney health, weight
loss, relationships, income
stability and dental hygiene.
Participants can also receive
health screenings such as
mammograms and flu shots at
no charge and browse among
dozens of vendor exhibits.
The conference is organized
by Community Women Vital
Voices, a Pasadena-based non-
profit organization founded by
Lena L. Kennedy. Contact Ms.
Kennedy at (626) 765-6206.
A special “Man Cave” for men
will be available with activities
including watching ESPN
TV, playing in a dominoes
competition and practice their
golf on a putting green.
Join the Neighbors Building a
Better Altadena for a Candidate
Forum Oct. 7 to find out more
about the candidates vying
for Pasadena Community
College District Area 2– co-
sponsored by the Altadena
Library District and the League
of Women Voters Pasadena.
All three candidates Martin
Enriques, James Osterling and
Tom Selinske have confirmed
their attendance. This is the
only public forum where they
will all appear.
“PCC is a key resource in
our community – and the
Trustees that run the district are
important to our Community
College’s future – and we
will be voting for our own
representative in November,”
NBBA organizers said.
The forum will take place, 7:00
p.m. at the Altadena Library,
600 east. Mariposa St.
Afternoon with Rob Manning
Rob Manning, chief engineer
for the Mars Rover Curiosity
will discuss this momentous
occasion and the events leading
up to the landing on Saturday,
Oct. 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. at
Pasadena Public Library’s
Allendale Branch Library, 1130
S. Marengo Ave.
Manning has been working on
space missions at Jet Propulsion
Laboratory since his arrival
in the early 1980s. He was
responsible for developing and
managing the critical entry-
descent-landing (EDL) process
for Curiosity, which required
a Rube Goldberg-esque
series of parachutes, rockets,
and thrusters that carefully
deposited the rover on the
surface of Mars and then flew
away.
Manning will share his
experiences and insights
in leading this exciting and
demanding part of the mission.
He will also sign copies of his
book, Mars Rover Curiosity:
An Inside Account from
Curiosity’s Chief Engineer. Co-
written with bestselling author
William L. Simon.
For more information, contact
Jean Penn (626) 744-7260.
Chief Engineer for the
Mars Rover Curiosity
Coffee with the Captain at
Aladena Coffee Gallery
The public is invited Monday
from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at
the Coffee Gallery, located at
2029 N. Lake Ave, Altadena
for Coffee with the Captain.
Meet with Captain Christopher
Reed and staff to discuss
topics of concern and any
community issues. Starting a
Neighborhood Watch Program,
recent crime trends and how
to safeguard your property will
also be discussed. Members of
the public are also welcome to
just stop by and say hello. For
more information regarding
this event contact Deputy Greg
Gabriel at (262) 296-2107
Manning Image:NASA/JPL
Pet of the
Week
Free Upcoming Events at
Pasadena Senior Center
Sunday, September 13th
7:32 AM – Stephanie Jenkins,
65 years old of Altadena, was
arrested at Walmart, 2408
Lincoln Avenue for shoplifting.
7:35 PM – Rodolfo Montoya,
23 years old of Altadena, was
arrested in the 3300 block of
Lincoln Avenue for possession
of a controlled substance.
Monday, September 14th
4:12 AM – Gewo
Khachadoorian, 24 years old of
Pasadena, was arrested in the
1400 block of N. Hill Avenue
for possession of a controlled
substance.
6:26 AM – A vehicle was
reported stolen from the 3100
block of Casitas Avenue. The
vehicle stolen was a 1995 Honda
Civic. Still outstanding.
7:00 PM – Joshua Muema-
Washington, 20 years old of
Altadena, was arrested in the
area of Lincoln Avenue and
Wyoming Street for possession
of burglary tools.
Tuesday, September 15th
12:20 PM – Lando King, 31
years old of Altadena, was
arrested in the 2300 block of
Grandeur Avenue for violation
of a court order.
2:52 PM – Zuri Ordonez, 20
years old of Altadena, was
arrested for violating a court
order in the 100 block of E.
Altadena Drive. He was
additionally charged with
battery on a Peace Officer after
spitting on arresting deputies
during the booking process.
7:29 PM – Mukri Ordonez,
18 years old of Altadena, was
arrested in the 100 block of E.
Altadena Drive for attempt
carjacking. The victim and
her children were sitting in
the vehicle when the suspect
began banging on the driver’s
side window demanding the
vehicle. The victim, fearing for
her safety, fled the area. Shortly
after the incident, deputies
located the suspect and took
him into custody.
Wednesday, September 16th
4:00 PM – Freddy Serrano, 29
years old of Azusa, was arrested
in the 1900 block of Raymond
Avenue for possession of a
controlled substance for sales.
4:00 PM – A vehicle burglary
occurred at the “MintLeaf”,
2535 E. Washington Blvd. The
suspect entered the vehicle by
shattering the driver’s window.
Property stolen was a Mac Air
laptop, a backpack, credit cards,
and currency.
Thursday, September 17th
12:45 PM – A battery occurred
at McDonald’s, 2157 Lincoln
Avenue. The suspect entered
the business and demanded
food. After the victim refused
to give the suspect free food,
he became irate, and struck
the victim with his fist. The
suspect was described as a male
Hispanic, 5’ 4” tall, 140 lbs.,
wearing no shirt, gray shorts,
and black sneakers. The suspect
had a “P” tattooed on his torso
and a “Skull” in his abdomen.
The investigation is ongoing.
Friday, September 18th
5:45 PM – Brian Conley, 52
years old of Pasadena, was
arrested in the area of Calaveras
Street and Fair Oaks Avenue for
domestic violence.
6:40 PM – A residential
burglary occurred in the 100
block of Taos Road. The
suspect entered the residence
by shattering a window. The
victim followed the suspect
until deputies arrived and took
the suspect into custody. A
passport and money belonging
to the victim were recovered.
Saturday, September 19th
5:31 PM – Robert Ashmore,
25 years old of Pasadena, was
arrested in the area of Lincoln
Avenue and Idaho Street for
being under the influence of a
controlled substance.
Altadena
Station
Crime Blotter
There is something for
everyone in September at the
Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E.
Holly St. All events listed are
free.
You do not have to be a
member to attend. Some events
require advance reservations as
noted.
Stay Connected with
Social Media – Tuesdays and
Thursdays, through Sept.
29, from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn
how to keep in touch with
family and friends via email,
Skype, Facebook and other
forms of social media during a
30-minute, one-on-one meeting
with an instructor. You’ll choose
which applications you want to
learn. Bring a laptop or use one
of the onsite computers. If you
have an email address, bring
it and your password. Sign up
with Edison at the Welcome
Desk.
Smart Phones, Tablets and
Computers – Any Questions?
– Tuesdays and Thursdays,
through Sept. 29, from 10 to
11 a.m. Get the answers you
need about technology devices,
whether you own them already
or are considering a purchase.
Memories in the Making
– Mondays through Oct.
19, at 10 a.m. This fun and
engaging activity can turn into
your new hobby! Memories
in the Making is a program
developed by the Alzheimer’s
Association for people with
early stage dementias so they
can preserve distant memories
and capture precious moments
through art. Instead of teaching
new concepts, this program
focuses on skills that remain.
No previous artistic experience
is necessary. Reservations are
required: 626-685-6733.
Parkinson’s Education Group
– Tuesday Sept. 29, from 3 to
4:30 p.m. This education and
support class explores diagnosis,
treatment, maintaining mobility
and quality of life. Speakers will
include speech, occupational,
physical and speech therapists.
Registration is encouraged but
not required. 626-685-6730.
Walk-ins are welcome.
Healthier Living –
Thursdays, through Oct 8,
from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Learn how
to live an overall healthy life and
feel better about yourself during
this six-week class designed
by Stanford University and
Kaiser Permanente. Explore
common health concerns,
such as fatigue, frustration,
anxiety and depression,
and learn how to set weekly
goals, reduce stress, receive
support, have fun and thrive!
Reservations are required: 626-
685-6730. Presented by Kaiser
Permanente.
After Your Loss – Thursday,
Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. People grieve
differently in facing the loss of
a loved one. Learn about the
cyclical nature of grief and how
to cope during this difficult
time. Presented by Forest Lawn.
Chess Classes – Thursdays,
Oct. 1 to 29, at 3 p.m. Chess is a
fun board game that challenges
minds and contributes to
mental and social lives. In this
beginner class anyone 50 and
older will learn to play a full
game with others. It’s easier than
you may think and anyone can
learn in a few lessons. The class
is open to beginners as well as
experienced players who want
to find partners. The instructor
is Harrison Chen, a 10th grader
at Flintridge Prep.
A Writer’s Workshop –
Fridays, Oct. 2 and 16, from
1 to 3 p.m. Are you writing a
memoir, poetry, short stories
or a novel? Get support and
peer feedback from a group
of writers engaged in similar
activities. This new club meets
the first and third Friday
of every month. For more
information call Esther Gillies,
club captain, at 213-709-6703.
Greyson (A384119) is a
stunning four-year-old,
affectionate gray domestic
Shorthaired cat. He always
wants attention and will
talk you into picking him
up. Greyson enjoys being
carried and he will nuzzle
into your neck. Greyson
was previously living in
our communal room at
the shelter so we know he
gets along with other cats.
His favorite past time is
cuddle time; all he wants
is someone to hold him.
Greyson would love to
find a home where he will
receive a lot of attention.
He seems to get along with
men, women, children, cats,
and even small dogs.
The regular cat adoption
fee is $70 which includes
the spay or neuter surgery,
microchip, vaccinations,
and a free follow-up health
check at a participating vet.
New adopters will receive
complimentary health and
wellness exam from VCA
Animal Hospitals, as well
as a goody bag filled with
information on how to care
for your pet.
Call the Pasadena
Humane Society & SPCA
at 626.792.7151 or visit at
361 S. Raymond Ave. in
Pasadena. Adoption hours
are 11-4 Sunday, 9-5 Tuesday
–Friday, 9-4 Saturday. Pets
may not be available for
adoption and cannot be
held for potential adopters
from phone calls or email.
Directions and photos of all
pets can be found at www.
pasadenahumane.org.
Fall In for La
Pintoresca
The La Pintoresca Associates
are hosting their first annual
La Pintoresca Associates
Fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 4
from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pasadena
Public Library’s La Pintoresca
Branch, 1355 N. Raymond Ave.
The public and in particular
the La Pintoresca community
are invited for an afternoon of
fun, food and music. Special
guests include newly elected
Mayor Terry Tornek and
District One Councilmember
Tyron Hampton.
A Silent Auction will be
held featuring items donated
by neighborhood businesses
and community members
including: four Club tickets
to the UCLA-Washington
State football game on Nov.
14, breakfast or lunch for four
at the Brookside Clubhouse,
green fees, including a cart, for
four at the Brookside Golf Club,
five private sessions at Le Studio
Pilates, one session of the
Learn-to-Swim Program at the
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, a
private guided tour for four at
the Gamble House, a private
guided tour for fou r at the Getty
Center, a Southern Comfort
Gift Basket, a Porta Via gift
certificate, and a professional
family photography session.
Proceeds from the event will go
towards creating an interactive
learning and play center in the
library’s children’s area.
For more information, contact
Pat Smith (626) 744-7268
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