Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, November 5, 2016

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Mountain View News Saturday, November 5, 2016


SCOTT AND LORI WEBSTER, 
DOO DAH, GRAND MARSHALS

Veterans 
Day Special 
Ceremony

 Officials of the zany Doo Dah 
Parade announced Wednesday 
this year’s pick, Scott and Lori 
Webster, as Grand Marshals of 
the 39th parade. The Webster 
family has been local retailers 
since the early 1920s, founding 
Webster’s of Altadena, a multi-
department store that that 
served local consumers for 87 
years. 

 Lori Webster has specialized 
in promoting ecologically 
responsible and fair trade 
products and the creative works 
of local artisans one of the 
reasons .

 Having to compete with 
national chains in a struggling 
economy, Scott and Lori 
proudly espoused the “shop 
local movement” in support 
of small business owners and 
better neighborhood relations. 
Overcoming many odds, they 
continued the Webster legacy 
with Hoopla! Emporium, an 
eclectic neighborhood boutique 
that sources most of their 
products locally and fulfills 
their vision of supporting 
community artists.

 Scott and Lori’s commitment 
to their community doesn’t 
end with local consumers and 
opportunities for artisans. 
They have an active interest 
in youth and education and 
have volunteered their help 
and mentorship to many 
community-based efforts. In 
fact, Scott is an alumni of John 
Muir High School, located 
not very far from Hoopla! 
Emporium.

 The Pasadena Doo Dah Parade 
is proud to have the Websters 
lead the legendary event which 
will roll into East Pasadena 
on Sunday, November 20th 
at 11:00am. “They are truly 
remarkable people who are 
independent of spirit and 
perfectly well represent Doo 
Dah’s homegrown nature and 
sense of comraderie,” says Tom 
Coston, President of Light 
Bringer Project, the nonprofit 
who operates the Parade.

 For more on the parade and 
the new Grand Marshal, please 
contact Patricia Hurley, Light 
Bringer Project at (626) 590-
1134.

 The community, especially 
all current and former 
members of the U.S. military 
and their families and all 
first responders, are invited 
to join other local veterans, 
city officials and community 
leaders for a special, free 
Veterans Day ceremony on 
the steps of City Hall, 100 N. 
Garfield Ave., beginning at 
10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 
2016, and concluding with a 
special fly-over by the “Condor 
Squadron” World War II T-6 
planes in formation at 11:11 
a.m. 

 Please note that on 
Friday, Pasadena City Hall 
government offices and many 
City services will be closed in 
observance of Veterans Day.

 Ceremony participants 
include representatives from 
the City, Pasadena City 
College, Pasadena Senior 
Center, Pasadena Navy League, 
Vietnam Veterans of America, 
Chapter 446, the Tuskegee 
Airmen, and the American 
Legion Pasadena Post #13 who 
will join together in honor 
all veterans of the US Armed 
Forces, locally and across the 
nation. 

 Special Guest Speaker is 
Brig. Gen. Paul Lebidine, 
Commanding General, 4th 
Marine Division, USMC. 
Other participants expected 
include Pasadena Mayor 
Terry Tornek and other 
councilmembers, local 
veterans, Pasadena City 
College veteran students, 
the Blair High School Army 
JROTC, members of the 
Pasadena Police & Fire 
Departments and the 2nd 
Battalion, 23rd Division, 
USMC, based in Pasadena. 

 Free refreshments will 
be provided at the event’s 
conclusion sponsored 
by Farmer John and the 
International Association 
of Fire Fighters Local 809. 
Military vehicles courtesy of 
the 2nd Battalion will be on 
display. 

Olympians,Roses Parade Grand Marshals

 Olympians, Janet Evans, Allyson 
Felix, and Greg Louganis were 
announced Thursday as the 
2017 Tournament of Roses Co 
Grand Marshals. Evans, Felix 
and Louganis will ride in the 
128th Rose Parade, themed 
“Echoes of Success.” The three 
Olympic legends and Southern 
California natives represent 
the Los Angeles 2024 Olympic 
and Paralympic bid committee 
working to bring the games 
back to Los Angeles in 2024.

 Tournament of Roses President 
Brad Ratliff revealed the 2017 
Grand Marshals, during a 
quick ceremony, in front of 
Tournament House. Ratliff said 
Felix, 30, is the youngest Grand 
Marshal since childhood actress 
Shirley Temple held the honor 
in 1939.

 “We each have those 
individuals that have made an 
impact on our lives,” Ratliff said. 
“This year’s theme, ‘Echoes 
of Success’ is a salute to those 
individuals. The impact that 
our three Grand Marshals have 
had on so many, both through 
their achievements and voices, 
truly is representative of our 
theme. The values exhibited 
by our Olympians and the 
richness in their backgrounds 
has given so many others the 
support, encouragement and 
drive to succeed, and we want 
to celebrate all that they have 
given.”

 The 2017 parade theme, 
“Echoes of Success,” tells the 
story of how our character has 
developed through the selfless 
contributions of others and 
celebrates their inspirational 
gifts. It is a celebration for 
those people, institutions and 
organizations that help in the 
success of others.

 “On behalf of LA 2024, we’re 
thrilled that three of Southern 
California’s greatest Olympians 
will lead the world-famous 
Rose Parade and share our 
city’s Olympic passion with 
viewers across the globe,” said 
LA 2024 Chairman Casey 
Wasserman. “Every New Year, 
the Tournament of Roses 
celebrates Southern California’s 
innovation, creativity and 
excitement for the future; 
and LA 2024 will harness this 
optimistic Angeleno spirit to 
invite the world to ‘Follow the 
Sun’ to the City of Angels for the 
2024 Olympic and Paralympic 
Games.”

 This year’s Rose Parade and 
Rose Bowl game will be held 
Monday, January 2, 2017.

 All three Olympians serve on 
the LA 2024 Athletes’ Advisory 
Commission, ensuring 
Olympians and Paralympians 
are involved in all aspects of Los 
Angeles’ plans and bid for the 
2024 Games.

Pictured: (Left to right) TofR 
President Brad Ratliff, Olympic 
athletes Greg Louganis, 
Janet Evans and Allyson 
Felix. Sam the Olympic Eagle 
pictured between them. D.Lee 
MVNews.

Pasadena 
Humane 
Society to 
Include 
Altadena,

La Crescenta

 
The Pasadena Humane 
Society & SPCA announced 
Monday that as of December 
they will provide animal 
control and sheltering services 
to the unincorporated areas of 
Altadena and La Crescenta-
Montrose, “We look forward 
to providing dedicated care 
and resources to the incoming 
animals and believe this new 
partnership will help us save 
more lives in the Greater Los 
Angeles Area.”

 The County of Los Angeles 
Department of Animal Care 
and Control (DACC) will be 
contracting with Pasadena 
Humane Society & SPCA 
(PHS) to provide animal 
control and sheltering services 
to the unincorporated areas of 
Altadena and La Crescenta-
Montrose. The Los Angeles 
County Board of Supervisors 
authorized DACC Director 
Marcia Mayeda to enter 
into an agreement with PHS 
for animal care and control 
services in the unincorporated 
areas of Altadena and La 
Crescenta-Montrose to receive 
animal services from PHS.

 The agreement goes into 
effect on Dec. 1.

 “This public-private 
partnership will improve 
animal control services 
to these unincorporated 
communities as PHS works 
extensively in those areas,” 
said DACC Director Marcia 
Mayeda. “Their animal shelter 
is better located to serve 
residents and animals, which 
will make it easier to reunite 
lost pets with their owners, a 
goal we all share.”

 “PHS is pleased to extend 
ourselves to our neighboring 
communities and will ensure 
proactive services for animals 
and people,” said PHS 
President/CEO Julie Bank.

 PHS is located on 361 S. 
Raymond Avenue in the City 
of Pasadena. They can be 
reached at 626.792.7151. For 
more information on PHS, 
please visit pasadenahumane.
org.

Scott and Lori Webster

Change Clocks, Change 
Smoke Alarm Batteries

 Department reminds everyone 
to change all of the batteries in 
smoke alarms when you change 
your clocks back one hour on 
Sunday.

 Handy tips and reminders to 
consider:

 Change Your Smoke Alarm 
Batteries! Replace old batteries 
with fresh, high quality batteries 
to keep your smoke alarms 
ready to protect you all year. 
Make sure your emergency 
flashlights work when you 
need them by using fresh high-
quality batteries too. 

 Check Your Smoke Alarms! 
After inserting fresh batteries 
in your smoke alarm, make 
sure the alarm is working 
by activating the safety test 
button. The Fire Department 
recommends that you test 
all of your smoke alarms at 
least once each month. If you 
have any doubt regarding the 
working condition of a smoke 
alarm, replace it. It is also 
recommended that you replace 
the smoke alarms themselves at 
least every 10 years.

 Count Your Smoke Alarms! 
A properly functioning smoke 
alarm should be placed in 
every sleeping room and in 
the hallway directly adjacent to 
those rooms. If sleeping rooms 
are on an upper level, a smoke 
alarm should be installed in the 
center of the ceiling directly 
above the interior stairway. 

 Clean Your Smoke Alarms! 
Gently use a vacuum cleaner 
once a month to remove dust 
and cobwebs. If your smoke 
alarms have been accidentally 
painted or contaminated, 
replace them. 

 The Fire Department 
encourages you to practice your 
escape plans with your children 
because they are at increased 
risk of dying in a home fire since 
they often become scared and 
confused when a fire erupts. 
Make sure your children 
recognize the sound of your 
home’s Smoke Alarm and teach 
them to respond instinctively 
to its signal. Create at least two 
different escape routes from 
every room and practice them 
with the entire family. 

 For further information 
regarding the fire prevention 
call (626) 744-4655.


Pet of the 
Week

Amgen Tour of California to 
conclude in Pasadena



 The Amgen Tour of California, 
a Tour de France-style cycling 
road race featuring both men’s 
and women’s competitions, 
announced this week that the 
600-mile event set to conclude 
in Pasadena on May 20.

 America’s biggest stage race 
challenges the world’s top 
professional cycling teams to 
compete along a demanding 
course across hundreds of miles 
of California’s iconic highways, 
byways and coastlines each 
spring.

 The 2017 Amgen Tour of 
California men’s competition 
is set to begin in Sacramento 
on May 14, while the 2017 
Amgen Breakaway From 
Heart Disease Women’s Race 
Empowered with SRAM will 
begin three days earlier on 
May 11 in South Lake Tahoe, 
it was announced Wednesday 
by AEG, owners of the annual 
event. The women’s competition 
will conclude its four-stage race 
in Sacramento on May 14 as the 
men begin their seven-stage, 
600-mile event set to conclude 
in Pasadena.

 The remaining Host Cities 
(start and finish destinations 
for each stage) were also 
announced and include Big 
Bear Lake (Men’s Individual 
Time Trial), Modesto, Morro 
Bay, Mt. Baldy, Mountain High, 
Ontario, Pismo Beach, San Jose, 
Santa Barbara, Santa Clarita, 
and first time Host City Elk 
Grove which will host the Stage 
3 women’s competition start.

 The teams chosen to 
participate have included 
Olympic medalists, Tour de 
France contenders and World 
Champions.

 More information is available 
at amgentourofcalifornia.com.

 
Chaplin (A407673) is an 
adult, male, white rabbit 
with an adorable dark 
brown ring around one eye. 
This adventurous bunny 
loves playtime. Whether 
he’s busy hopping around 
our rabbit enrichment 
playpen as quickly as he 
can or bopping every toy in 
sight with his chin, Chaplin 
is constantly on the lookout 
for new sights and smells. 
Once he’s satisfied his 
need to explore, Chaplin 
calms down and looks for 
affection. Chaplin is easy 
to pick up and loves being 
held and petted.

 The adoption fee for 
rabbits is $30 and includes 
the spay or neuter surgery 
and a microchip.

 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 
A407673, 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

ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER



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

 Smart Phones, Tablets and 
Computers – Any Questions? 
–Tuesdays and Thursdays, 
Nov. 8 to 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. 
Learning how to text, check 
voicemail, set an alarm, navigate 
the Internet and download apps 
is easier than you may think! 
Please note there will be no 
session Thursday, Nov. 24.

 Friday Movie Matinees – 
Friday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. 
“Willie Wonka & the Chocolate 
Factory” (1971, G) starring 
Gene Wilder and Peter Ostrum. 
Young Charlie seeks the priceless 
golden ticket that will win him a 
lifetime supply of sweets and a 
tour of a mysterious candy man’s 
chocolate factory.

 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 
discovering your creativity while 
workshop leaders help you bring 
your ideas to life. All materials 
will be provided.

 Spirituality and Aging – 
Thursday, Nov. 10, at 12:15 
p.m. Spirituality is the measure 
of how willing we are to allow 
grace, some power greater than 
ourselves, to enter our lives 
and guide us along the way. 
Each person has a different 
interpretation of spirituality. A 
local leader who brings faith into 
aging will discuss this important 
topic. A boxed lunch will be 
served to the first 50 people 
who have made confirmed 
reservations by stopping by the 
Welcome Desk or calling 626-
795-4311. Presented by Doug 
Edwards, director of church 
outreach, be.group.

 Founded in 1960, the 
Pasadena Senior Center is 
an independent, nonprofit 
organization that offers 
recreational, educational, 
wellness and social services 
to people ages 50 and older 
in a welcoming environment. 
Services are also provided 
for frail, low-income and 
homebound seniors.

Sunday, October 23rd

2:00 AM – Pastor Villatoro, 
24 years old of Pasadena was 
arrested in the 2100 block of 
Navarro Avenue for public 
intoxication. 

4:00 AM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 100 block of E. 
Sacramento Street. Suspect has 
been identified as the victim’s 
boyfriend. 

6:40 AM – A robbery occurred 
in the 2000 block of Sinaloa 
Avenue. An argument ensued 
between the victim and suspect 
regarding loud music. As 
the victim attempted to take 
a picture of the suspect, the 
suspect grabbed the victim’s 
cellphone and fled the area. 
Suspect has been identified as a 
neighbor. 

1:42 PM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 300 
block of W. Mendocino Street. 
The vehicle was recovered by 
Pasadena Police Department 
later in the day. 

7:45 PM – Henry Winter, 
42 years old of Arcadia was 
arrested in the 1000 block of 
Morada Place for being under 
the influence of a controlled 
substance. 

Monday, October 24th

10:24 PM – A vehicle vandalism 
occurred in the 900 block of 
E. Woodbury Road. Vehicle 
damage: shattered window. 

Tuesday, October 25th

8:15 AM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 2100 block of 
N. Lincoln Avenue. Suspect(s) 
shattered the rear driver’s side 
window. Stolen: unknown. 

11:30 AM – A petty theft 
occurred in the 2000 block of 
N. Lake Avenue. Stolen: brown 
cruise type bicycle. 

6:14 PM – David Lucarello, 
28 years old of Altadena 
was arrested in the area of 
Washington Boulevard and 
Allen Avenue for possession of 
a controlled substance. 

Friday, October 28th

7:50 AM – A residential 
burglary occurred in the1900 
block of Homewood Drive. 
Suspect(s) entered the location 
by shattering the window. 
Stolen: jewelry. 

11:00 PM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 2500 
block of Fair Oaks Avenue. 
Vehicle described as a gray 2014 
Nissan Altima. 

Saturday, October 29th

8:10 PM – Michael Martinez, 
28 years old of Altadena was 
arrested in the area of Olive 
Avenue and Figueroa Drive for 
being under the influence of a 
controlled substance.

Thanksgiving 
at Pasadena 
Senior Center

 Gobble gobble. The Pasadena 
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St., 
will continue its Thanksgiving 
tradition this year by offering 
a turkey feast with all the 
trimmings Thursday, Nov. 24, 
at noon. They’ll even do all the 
cooking and cleanup, so all 
you have to do is come!

 Guests will sit comfortably 
at beautifully decorated tables 
and enjoy a delicious meal 
of turkey, stuffing, mashed 
potatoes, vegetables, salad 
and dessert, all served by 
volunteers.

 Prepaid reservations must 
be received at the Welcome 
Desk no later than Tuesday, 
Nov. 22. The cost is only $10 
for members and $12 for non-
members of all ages.

 For more information visit 
www. pasadenaseniorcenter.
org or call (626) 795-4311.

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