Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, October 22, 2016

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Mountain View News Saturday, October 22, 2016

Local Area 
News Briefs


Doo Dah Queen Tryouts 
to be Held Today

 South Pasadena 
Burglars Caught on 
Camera 



 Individuals of all 
genders, shapes, ages, and 
persuasions, including a 
four-legged hopeful, will be 
vying to become this year’s 
39th Pasadena Doo Dah 
Queen. Royal mayhem takes 
place this afternoon starting 
at 4:30 p.m. at the American 
Legion Bar, 179 N. Vinedo 
St.

 Each Queen Hopeful will 
have three minutes to wow 
the Judges and convince 
them they have what it takes 
to reign over the 39th Doo 
Dah Parade. Contestants, 
who often arrive with a 
ring of fans, are not above 
bribing the judges for their 
vote. Hecklers are always 
encouraged. And onlookers 
can also buy their way into 
being judges by purchasing 
two beers for the parade 
organizers.

 Last year, Judges selected 
Veronika MeowMeowz 
(pictured above), who wooed 
over 30 judges by performing 
a song from her former band 
Untoward Children

 The 39th Occasional 
Pasadena Doo Dah Parade 
will be held on Sunday, 
November 20th, stepping off 
at 11:00am on the streets of 
East Pasadena.

 To enter the parade 
simply go to the website 
pasadenadoodahparade.info 
and fill out a form, or may 
call (626) 590-1134.

 
Police are looking for tree 
men that broke into a South 
Pasadena home Tuesday just 
day after the homeowner had 
security cameras installed —
the intruders were captured on 
camera. An alarm scared them 
away not long after the brake 
in.

According to reports, the 
men broke into a house in the 
1200 block of Via Del Rey. 
They had climbed a gate and 
then smashed a sliding door. 
The video shows two of the 
three men, both wearing light 
colored hooded sweatshirts. 

Anyone with information 
should call Pasadena police at 
626-403-7270. If you would 
like to provide an anonymous 
tip, you may call Crime 
Stoppers by dialing: 800-222-
TIPS (8477).

Tournament Announces 2017 Rose Queen

 The Tournament of Roses 
named Victoria Cecilia 
Castellanos as the 99th Rose 
Queen at the Announcement 
and Coronation ceremony 
Thursday night at The Pasadena 
Playhouse. 

 The announcement follows 
a month-long selection process 
with nearly 1000 people 
participating in interviews. 
Masters of Ceremonies were 
Chuck Henry from NBC4 
Southern California and 1988 
Rose Queen Julie Myers King.

 Rose Queen Victoria and 
the Royal Court will attend 
nearly 100 community and 
media functions, acting as 
ambassadors of the Association 
and the Pasadena community at 
large. Their reign will culminate 
on Monday, January 2nd, 2017 
with the 128th Rose Parade and 
the 103rd Rose Bowl Game.

 The Rose Queen and Royal 
Court were selected based upon 
a combination of qualities, 
including public speaking 
ability, poise, academic 
achievement, community and 
school involvement.

 “The Rose Parade and Rose 
Bowl Game are the world’ 
kickoff for the New Year, 
and Queen Victoria and 
the six Rose Princesses are 
true representatives of the 
valued traditions and distinct 
backgrounds that make 
Pasadena and these celebrations 
so special,” said Tournament of 
Roses President Brad Ratliff 
after the Coronation. “They 
truly are Echoes of Success 
coming from the cultural 
richness of our community. Not 
only will Queen Victoria and 
the Royal Court be wonderful 
ambassadors, they eagerly 
await to meet many in our 
community to exchange stories 
about their own Echoes of 
Success as they bring to January 
2nd and America’s New Year’s 
Celebration.”

 During the coronation 
ceremony, Ratliff presented 
Rose Queen Victoria with a 
Mikimoto crown featuring 
more than 600 cultured pearls 
and six carats of diamonds. 

 Castellanos is a senior at 
Temple City High School and 
lives in Temple City. Victoria 
has been a part of Brighterside 
Singers since her sophomore 
year and has been in five Temple 
City High School musicals. She 
volunteers with the Pasadena 
Humane Society and the 
American Legion in Eagle Rock.

Photo D.Lee MVNews

 South Lake Mature 
Ficus Trees to be Cut 
Down

Pasadena Symphony Presents 
Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue

 Pasadena city officials said 
Wednesday they are cutting 
down three large 70 year old 
Ficus trees along South Lake 
Avenue, in light of protests to 
stop what residents are calling 
a “slaughter of trees.”

Officials said the trees will 
most likely be removed within 
the next eight days, in the 
middle of the night.

 A lawsuit filed in 2014 against 
the city claims the tree, owned 
by the city, are threating the 
structural integrity of some 
buildings, clogging drains 
with debris and damaging 
sidewalks among other things.

The decision to cut the trees 
down comes as an out of court 
settlement with a property 
owner. A group of residents 
said they may file an injunction 
to stop the removal. 

If the trees are cut down, they 
will most likely be replaced 
with London plane trees 
officials said.

 
Music Director David 
Lockington and the Pasadena 
Symphony continue 
their newly-expanded 
Singpoli Classics Series on 
Saturday, November 5th 
with Gershwin’s Rhapsody 
in Blue. A powerhouse 
program from start to finish 
with a kaleidoscope of 
colors, the repertoire opens 
to one of the great pieces of 
Americana with Copland’s 
Appalachian Spring, topped 
off by the quintessential 
Russian folktale – Rimsky-
Korsakov’s Scheherazade. 

 “This is going to be a really 
exciting colorful program 
of iconic pieces,” states 
Lockington.

 The Pasadena Symphony 
continues its tradition of 
showcasing the stars of 
tomorrow here today with 
Ray Ushikubo performing 
Gershwin’s Jazz Age 
masterpiece. Winner of 
the first-ever international 
Steinway Concerto
Competition at the Colburn 
Academy Piano Festival in 
2015, Ushikubo has been 
stunning audiences since the 
age of ten when he premiered 
at Los Angeles’ Dorothy 
Chandler Pavilion. With 
performances at Carnegie 
Hall and on NBC’s Tonight 
Show with Jay Leno under 
his belt, you won’t want to 
miss this fifteen-year-old 
prodigy who Lockington 
calls “a remarkable young 
teenage pianist who has great 
virtuosity; great maturity.”

 For those who want to learn 
more about the music, join 
us for Insights – a free pre-
concert dialogue with David 
Lockington, which begins 
one hour prior to each 
performance. 

 All Symphony Classics 
concerts take place at 
Ambassador Auditorium, 
131 S. St. John Avenue, 
Pasadena, CA 91105 with 
matinee and evening 
performances at 2:00pm 
and 8:00pm. Subscription 
packages start at $99; regular 
individually priced tickets 
start at $35 and may be 
purchased online at www.
pasadenasymphony-pops.
org or by calling (626) 793-
7172.

Free Flu 
Vaccine

 Fight the flu by getting a 
free vaccine at clinics offered 
by the Pasadena Public 
Health Department through 
Wednesday, November 16,. 
The influenza vaccine will be 
provided at various Pasadena 
locations, listed below, on a 
first-come, first-served basis 
while supplies last.

 The vaccine will be available 
to everyone ages 6 months and 
older at no cost. Minors must 
be accompanied by a parent 
or guardian. Remember 
to wear short sleeves. For 
more details about the clinics, 
call (626) 744-6000 or visit 
www.cityofpasadena.net/
publichealth.

 Wednesday, Oct. 26.

 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Jackie 
Robinson Community Center, 
1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.

 Wednesday, Nov. 2.

 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pasadena 
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.

 NOTE: Pre-registration 
required for this clinic. Call 
(626) 795-4331 for details.

 Wednesday, Nov. 9.

 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Santa 
Catalina Branch Library, 999 
E. Washington Blvd.

 Tuesday, Nov. 15.

 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Allendale 
Branch Library, 1130 S. 
Marengo Ave.

 Wednesday, Nov. 16.

 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., La 
Pintoresca Branch Library, 
1355 N. Raymond Ave.

 Different types of influenza 
viruses can spread through the 
community during flu season. 
The Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention 
recommends that everyone 
ages 6 months and older get 
the vaccine annually to protect 
against the most common 
types of influenza viruses.

 Vaccines will also be 
available at the PPHD Travel 
& Immunization Clinic. Call 
(626) 744-6121 for hours and 
availability.

Ray Ushikubo

Camera on Orbiter Shows 
Signs of Latest Mars Lander

 
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance 
Orbiter has identified new 
markings on the surface of the 
Red Planet that are believed 
to be related to Europe’s 
Schiaparelli test lander, which 
arrived at Mars Wednesday.

 The new image shows a bright 
spot that may be Schiaparelli’s 
parachute, and a larger dark 
spot interpreted as resulting 
from the impact of the lander 
itself following a much 
longer free fall than planned, 
after thrusters switched off 
prematurely. It was taken by 
the Context Camera (CTX) on 
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance 
Orbiter. 

 The location information 
gained from acquiring the 
CTX image will be used for 
imaging the site with the Mars 
Reconnaissance Orbiter’s High 
Resolution Imaging Science 
Experiment (HiRISE) camera. 

 The location of the bright spot 
interpreted as the parachute 
closely matching ESA’s 
calculation for the landing 
location based on landing-day 
data. This is within the planned 
landing area and about 3.3 miles 
(5.4 kilometers) west of the 
center of the landing target. A 
dark spot is larger and elliptical, 
approximately 50 by 130 feet (15 
by 40 meters). It may be where 
the lander reached the surface 
and exposed darker ground.

 The test lander placed the 
Trace Gas Orbiter into orbit 
around Mars on Oct. 19. The 
orbiter will investigate Mars’ 
atmosphere and provide relay 
communications capability 
for landers and rovers on the 
surface. The images can be 
seen at, mars.nasa.gov, search 
“Schiaparelli Test Lander.”

Pet of the 
Week

 
Hoygi (A406773) is a one-
year-old, neutered male, 
white kitty with one striking 
blue eye. Earlier this month, 
a good Samaritan found 
him walking alone down a 
city street with only one eye 
to look out for himself. They 
brought him in to PHS, 
and he’s now comfortable 
and safe while he looks 
for his forever home. This 
affectionate boy has quickly 
won over our staff with his 
loving personality. Whether 
he’s on the prowl for some 
head rubs or looking for 
a warm lap to curl up in, 
Hoygi is irresistibly sweet. 
Stop by PHS to visit this 
special kitty; we know you’ll 
fall in love.

 The adoption fee for cats 
is $70, which includes 
the spay or neuter 
surgery, microchip, and 
vaccinations.

 New adopters will receive a 
complimentary health-and-
wellness exam from VCA 
Animal Hospitals, as well 
as a goody bag filled with 
information about how to 
care for your pet.

 Call the Pasadena Humane 
Society & SPCA at (626) 
792-7151 to ask about 
A406773, or visit at 361 S. 
Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. 
Adoption hours are 11 a.m. 
to 4 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through 
Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Saturday.

 Pets may not be available 
for adoption and cannot be 
held for potential adopters 
by phone calls or email. 
Directions and photos of 
all pets can be found at 
pasadenahumane.org.

Free Events Roundup at the 
Pasadena Senior Center



 There is something for 
everyone at the Pasadena 
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. 
You do not have to be a member 
to attend. Some events require 
advance reservations. 

 Smart Phones, Tablets and 
Computers – Any Questions? – 
Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 
10 to 11 a.m. Get the answers 
you need about technology 
devices, whether you own them 
already or are considering a 
purchase. Learning how to 
text, check voicemail, set an 
alarm, navigate the Internet and 
download apps is easier than 
you may think!

 Medicare Resource Fair and 
Presentation – Wednesday, 
Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
Open enrollment for Medicare 
is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. Get the 
information you’ll need to 
make informed decisions about 
medical and prescription plans 
that are best for your needs. 
Representatives from a variety 
of health care plans will be on 
hand to provide information 
and answer questions about 
Medicare plans and services 
and help you compare plans 
all in one place. At noon a 
one-hour presentation on 
Medicare program issues and 
upcoming changes for 2017 
will be presented by Center for 
Health Care Rights. Although 
reservations are not required, 
a boxed lunch will be provided 
to the first 50 people who 
have called 626-795-4331 to 
confirm their attendance.Flu 
Shot Clinic – Wednesday, 
Nov, 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Seniors are at greater risk of 
serious complications from 
flu than younger adults. Flu 
shots will be provided at no 
cost by the Pasadena Public 
Health Department for anyone 
older than 6 months. Visit the 
Welcome Desk for a required 
appointment card. For more 
information call 626-795-4331.

 Child Gifting – Thursday, 
Nov. 3, at 10 a.m. A strong 
financial foundation never 
goes out of style. Learn how 
to give financial gifts to your 
children and grandchildren so 
they’ll have a head start toward 
financial security.

 Friday Movie Matinees 
Fridays, Nov. 4 and 18. 
Everyone enjoys movies and 
the pleasures they bring. Nov. 
4 at 1 p.m.: “Café Society” 
(2016, PG-13) starring Jesse 
Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart. 
A young Bronx native moves 
to Hollywood in the 1930s and 
falls in love with the secretary 
of his powerful uncle, an agent 
to the stars, then returns to 
New York where he gets swept 
up in the vibrant world of high 
society. 

 Cardmaking Workshop – 
Monday, Nov. 7, from noon to 2 
p.m. Surprise a special someone 
with a personalized, handmade 
greeting card. Whether it’s 
happy birthday, happy holidays, 
thank you, thinking of you or 
other sentiment, you’ll create 
a decorative card in your own 
unique style and have fun. All 
materials will be provided.

 For more info visit pasadena 
seniorcenter.org or call (626) 
795-4331.

ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER

Monday, October 10th

12:00 PM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 2500 
block of N. Holliston Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the location 
by shattering the window. 
Stolen: jewelry. 

2:38 PM – Luis Castaneda, 46 
years old of Los Angeles was 
arrested in the 2100 block of 
Fair Oaks Avenue for domestic 
violence. 

7:24 PM – Darryl Davis, 45 
years old of Pasadena was 
arrested in the 3300 block of La 
Corona Avenue for domestic 
violence. 

Tuesday, October 11th

9:45 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the1600 
block of Allen Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the location 
via the doggy door. Stolen: 
unknown. 

8:50 PM – A petty theft from an 
unlocked vehicle occurred in 
the 1800 block of Morada Place. 
Stolen: credit cards. 

Wednesday, October 12th

11:16 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 2800 
block of Glenrose Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the location 
via the rear door. Stolen: Air 
Jordan shoes. 

3:30 PM – A shoplifting incident 
occurred in the 800 block of E. 
Mariposa St. Stolen: hardware 
supplies. 

Thursday, October 13th

12:30 PM – David Black, 18 
years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 2700 block of N. 
Glenrose Avenue for receiving 
stolen property. 

4:00 PM – Freesia Torres, 29 
years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 3500 block of N. 
Glenrose Avenue for domestic 
violence. 

10:47 PM – Kevin Berry, 36 
years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the 1700 block of N. 
Holliston Avenue for domestic 
battery. 

Friday, October 14th

7:30 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the 3200 
block of N. Mount Curve 
Avenue. Suspect(s) entered 
the location via the rear doors. 
Stolen: jewelry. 

9:00 AM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 2100 block of 
Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by shattering 
the passenger window. Stolen: 
Macbook, Sony tablet, black 
wallet, black & tan backpack 
and credit cards. 

Saturday, October 15th

7:45 PM – Jonathan Isaac, 33 
years old of Sacramento was 
arrested in the area of Allen 
Avenue and Oakwood Street for 
extortion. 

9:42 PM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 900 block of 
W. Woodbury Road. Vehicle 
damage: shattered window. 

Prescription 
Drug Take 
Back Today

 Today, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Altadena Sheriff’s Station 
and the Drug Enforcement 
Administration (DEA) 
will give the public an 
opportunity to prevent pill 
abuse and theft by ridding 
their homes of potentially 
dangerous expired, unused, 
and unwanted prescription 
drugs. Bring your pills 
for disposal to Altadena 
Sheriff’s Station at 780 E. 
Altadena Dr, Altadena 
91001. The collention bins 
are located in front side 
of the station on the west 
side, which is opposite of 
the front lobby in 3 large 
mailbo style bins. (The DEA 
cannot accept liquids or 
needles or sharps, only pills 
or patches.) The service is 
free and anonymous, no 
questions asked.

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