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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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