Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, December 3, 2016

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Mountain View News Saturday, December 3, 2016


Tournament Announces 
New Executive Director

Local Area 
News Briefs

 Tournament of Roses 
officials announced Thursday 
the hire of David Eads as the 
new Executive Director / 
Chief Executive Officer of 
the Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses. Currently, Eads is 
the Executive Vice President 
and Chief Operating Officer 
for the Los Angeles Area 
Chamber of Commerce 
and will be officially joining 
the Tournament of Roses 
team in February. The 
announcement was made 
by Vice President and Chair 
of the Executive Search 
Committee, Lance Tibbet.

 Eads has held senior 
executive roles at the LA 
Chamber since 2000, and 
reports directly to CEO Gary 
L. Toebben. Currently he 
oversees Finance & Budget 
Management, Corporate 
Relations, Membership, 
Communications, Special 
Events, and the Chamber 
Foundation. He manages 
12 direct reports, 70 staff 
members, and an annual 
budget of $15M for one of 
the largest chambers in the 
country.

 Retiring William B. Flinn, 
the Association’s current 
Executive Director/CEO, 
has been a part of the 
Tournament of Roses for 
36 years. “Bill has been 
an invaluable asset to the 
Association and Community. 
His years of dedication and 
knowledge have established 
and reinforced countless 
relationships and will be 
an indelible part of our 
organization,” said Tibbet. 

 Eads has attended every 
Rose Parade and Rose Bowl 
Game since 2000 when he 
moved to Los Angeles from 
Wichita, Kansas, where he 
grew up. Previously, he was 
Executive Vice President 
of the Wichita Convention 
& Visitors Bureau for ten 
years and developed the 
Greater Wichita Area 
Sports Commission. Eads 
also brought the live CBS 
national broadcasts of the 
“Miss USA” and “Miss Teen 
USA” Pageants to Wichita 
from 1990 to 1995 and 
consulted annually thereafter 
with the international host 
committee for Miss Universe 
Organization that produces 
the live Fox television 
broadcast.

 Eads earned his MBA 
and BA in Business 
Administration and 
Marketing at Wichita State 
University, and is certified as 
a Chamber Executive by the 
Association of Chamber of 
Commerce Executives based 
in Washington, D.C.

 This national search was 
managed by Berkhemer 
Clayton Retained Executive 
Search in Los Angeles, with 
a five-member team led by 
Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, 
president and co-founder.

 “We are confident that 
David, due to his many 
talents and attributes, 
coupled with outstanding 
leadership qualities, will 
be a tremendous asset to 
the Tournament of Roses 
organization and will be a 
great fit with our volunteer-
driven, staff-supported 
Association.” added Tibbet, 
“We are pleased to welcome 
David to the Tournament 
family.”


Teens Rob Apple Store

 Police are looking for four 
teenagers who robbed the 
Apple Store in Old Pasadena 
Tuesday —steeling 23 iPhones 
valued at $18,000. Police 
described the men as all 
African American in their late 
teens wearing baseball caps 
and hooded sweatshirts.

 According to police all four 
went into the store around 
11:20 a.m. together and 
grabbed the phones before 
running out the store and 
down De Lacey Avenue. Police 
said there could have been a 
getaway car, possibly an Acura, 
which was seen waiting in the 
alley.

 Anyone with information 
should call police at (626) 744-
4501.

Santa Clause Photos D. Lee 

Tornek

Tree Lighting 
Goes On in 
Spite of Wind

 

By Dean Lee

 City officials had high winds on 
their minds Friday afternoon 
as they got ready for the year’s 
official Mayor’s tree lighting 
ceremony held at 6 p.m. in front 
of city hall. The festive ceremony 
was held a day after the fifth 
anniversary of the historic 
2011 windstorms that damaged 
nearly 5,500 trees in Pasadena.

 “This was a little déjà vu for 
some of the folks,” said Pasadena 
Public Information Officer 
William Boyer. “Everyone 
pulled together and we got 
public works to bring out a lot 
of extra sand bags,”

 He said they doubled the 
number of sand bags at the base 
of the 22 foot White Fir, the 
center of the ceremony. Boyer 
added that they also made sure 
everything was safe, “like the 
lights that are out there and 
out in Santa’s Village, there was 
going to be more of a display, 
but we didn’t set that up because 
of the winds.” 

 Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek 
along with Vice Mayor Gene 
Masuda, Council members John 
Kennedy, Tyron Hampton and 
Andy Wilson, lit up White Fir in 
the City Hall Rotunda. 

 Tornek said he was proud of 
the city and the real sense of 
community, “We’re going to 
count down from 10, we are 
going to do that together, and if 
it all goes right we’ll see the tree 
light up,” he said to the hundreds 
of people waiting. 

 Soon after Santa Clause make a 
grand entrance, to the cheering 
crowd, atop a Pasadena Fire 
truck. Attendees stood in line 
to take pictures with Santa 
as artificial snow flurries fell 
around them.

 Boyer said this year’s tree came 
from Grants Pass Oregon. The 
city had, for years, purchased 
the trees through Burkard 
Nurseries, but the nursery 
closed in August after owner 
Frank Burkard Jr. retired.

 Boyer said there is a difficulty 
in finding a large real tree “I 
would have liked to stay local 
but I exhausted all the local 
nurseries [to get a large tree].”

 He said the fully decorated 
holiday tree will be on display 
through Jan. 3.

 In related news, authorities 
said Winds have topped 32 
MPH Friday in Altadena and 
some power lines fall onto a 
metal fence off of Lake Ave. 
They warned of trash cans and 
debris on the roads in Pasadena 
and Altadena. High winds are 
expected through today.

 Woman and children 
threatened by man with 
knife

Pasadena 
Fire Chief 
Announces 
Promotions

 Pasadena Police officers 
investigated assault with 
a deadly weapon after a 
woman and her children are 
threatened in the 200 block 
of South Raymond Avenue on 
November 22, at about 4:21 
p.m.

 According to police, without 
provocation, the suspect 
(Divens Lewis, 52, homeless 
male Black) yelled at the 
victim’s children who were 
seated in a vehicle. A short 
time later, Lewis confronted 
the victim, (who was riding 
a bicycle) and challenged her 
to a fight. Lewis brandished 
a knife and lunged toward the 
victim. Lewis was seen by the 
Pasadena Police Helicopter 
crew. He was later arrested 
without incident. The weapon 
was recovered and the suspect 
was booked at the Pasadena 
jail.

 Pasadena Fire Chief Bertral 
Washington has announced 
Tuesday the promotions of 
four personnel, including the 
Department’s second female 
Captain, effective immediately. 

 Wendell Eaton has been 
promoted from Captain 
to Battalion Chief and will 
serve as the Deputy Fire 
Marshal. Eaton was hired as 
an Auxiliary Firefighter in 
1992 and became a full-time 
Firefighter/Paramedic in 1993. 
Eaton was promoted to Fire 
Captain in 2005, was assigned 
as the Fire/Arson Investigator 
in 2011, and now serves as 
the regional Arson Task Force 
Coordinator.

 Jodi Slicker is the second 
female in the Department’s 
history to be promoted to 
Captain. Slicker joined the 
Department in 2006 as a 
Firefighter. In 2009, she 
obtained her Paramedic 
license. Slicker has served on 
many Department committees 
including Women in the 
Fire Service, Recruitment, 
Accreditation and Personal 
Protection Equipment. Slicker 
is also a Fire Ground Survival 
Training, and Emergency 
Medical Technician, 
Instructor, and has scored top 
honors in numerous CrossFit 
Firefighter competitions 
including a World Conference.

 Oscar A. Sepulveda III was 
promoted to Captain after a 
sixteen year career in the fire 
service. He started with Kern 
County Fire Department and 
began working for Pasadena 
Fire in 2004. Sepulveda has 
spearheaded or been part of 
numerous committees and 
projects that showcase his 
commitment. 

 Jaime Pinedo has been 
promoted to Engineer. He 
joined the department in 2005 
after serving with the San 
Gabriel Fire Department as an 
Auxiliary Firefighter and with 
the Fullerton Fire Department 
as a Firefighter.

 “These diverse candidates 
were evaluated through 
an extensive promotional 
examination process and I 
am confident they will be 
successful in their positions,” 
said Fire Chief Bertral 
Washington.

 Man Shines Laser at 
Police Helicopter

Mayor To Give State of City

 A 20 year old man from 
Pasadena was arrested 
Wednesday after shining 
a laser pointer at a police 
helicopter. Police said the man 
repeatedly pointed the laser at 
the helicopter around 7 p.m. 
He was later found near south 
Oak Ave and Del Mar Blvd. 
and arrested without incident. 

 
Mark your calendars as 
city officials announced that 
Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek’s 
State of the City address is set for 
Jan. 18, at the Pasadena Unified 
School District’s Washington 
STEAM Magnet Academy.

 The event will be held in the 
school’s new multi-purpose 
gymnasium.

 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 
following a special ribbon 
cutting ceremony to dedicate 
the new gymnasium. 

 The program will begin at 7 
p.m.

 City Staff said Mayor 
Tornek will provide financial 
information about the city as 
well as updates on several issues 
about the city’s economy and 
the importance of the Arroyo 
Seco area.

 Officials are also asking that 
high heels in order to help 
protect the new gymnasium.

 
On-site parking and 
handicapped parking plus 
additional on-street parking 
will be available. Spanish 
translation and closed 
captioning services will be 
provided. Light refreshments 
will be served following the 
Mayor’s address.

 More information about the 
State of the City event contact 
Rhonda Stone, (626) 744-7210, 
rstone@cityofpasadena.net.

Local Candidate Filing 
Period Closes Dec. 9

 The deadline to file 
nomination paperwork for the 
2017 elections for Pasadena’s 
City Council Districts 3, 5 and 
7 and the Pasadena Unified 
School District (PUSD) Board 
of Education Districts 1, 3, 5 
and 7 is Dec. 9.

 Election information 
is available online www.
cityofpasadena.net/cityclerk/
election or by calling the City 
Clerk’s Office at (626) 744-
4124 during regular business 
hours, Monday through Friday. 
The webpage will be updated 
periodically with candidate 
nomination information or if 
any local measures are added to 
the ballot.

 Are you interested in helping 
out your community for the 
election? Poll workers and 
accessible polling sites are 
needed for the March 7, 2017 
consolidated City and PUSD 
primary election and the April 
18, 2017 general municipal 
election. If you speak Chinese,

 Korean, or Spanish, you are 
especially needed! If interested, 
call the City Clerk’s Office today.

 Do you need to register 
to vote? Voter registration 
information is available at City 
Hall Offices, public libraries, 
post offices, as well as online 
www.registertovote.ca.gov. The 
deadline to register to vote 
for the March 2017 Primary 
Nominating Election is 
Monday, February 20, 2017.

Pet of the 
Week

Tornek

 
Pumpkin (A407144) is a 
6-year-old, neutered male, 
brown beagle mix. When 
he came to PHS, he had 
some difficulty walking. 
A medical check revealed 
a tumor on one toe that 
needed to be removed. 
Fortunately, the surgery was 
successful and Pumpkin 
is healing well while he 
waits for his forever home. 
Pumpkin is as happy a dog 
as you could imagine. 

 Pumpkin’s adoption fee is 
$125 and includes the spay or 
neuter surgery, microchip, 
and vaccinations. Pumpkin 
qualifies for our Seniors 
for Seniors program, so his 
adoption fee is just $20 for 
adopters age 60 and up.

 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 
A407144, 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.

ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER

Sunday, November 20th

4:52 PM – A residential burglary 
occurred in the 1700 block of 
E. Midwick Drive. Suspect(s) 
entered the residence by 
shattering the rear patio door. 
Stolen: none. 

6:00 PM – A grand theft 
occurred in the 200 block 
of Laurel Drive. Stolen: 
2008 Dodge Charger and 
firearm. Vehicle and firearm 
were recovered in the city of 
Pasadena. 

Monday, November 21st

1:53 PM – Bartlett Smith, 
27 years old of Altadena 
was arrested in the area of 
Woodbury Road and Lincoln 
Avenue for possession of a 
controlled substance. 

7:34 PM – A vehicle was 
reported stolen from the 3300 
block of GlenroseAvenue. 
Vehicle was recovered in 
the immediate area and (2) 
juveniles were apprehended. 
Investigation is on-going. 

8:00 PM – A petty theft from 
a vehicle occurred in the 1700 
block of E. Elizabeth Street. 
Stolen: 2002 Honda Accord 
catalytic converter. 

10:00 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 400 block of 
Figueroa Drive. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by tampering 
with the door lock and window. 
Stolen: vehicle dashboard, black 
subwoofer and black amplifier. 

10:00 PM – A grand theft 
(internet scam) occurred in the 
3500 block of Canyon Ridge 
Drive. Loss: currency (via 
Amazon gift cards). 

Tuesday, November 22nd

10:00 AM – A petty theft 
occurred in the 2400 block of 
N. Lake Avenue. Stolen: dark 
gray wallet. 

3:00 PM – A grand theft from 
a vehicle occurred in the 200 
block of E. Terrace Street. 
Stolen: various gardening 
equipment. 

Wednesday, November 23rd

12:21 AM – A battery occurred 
in the 2400 block of N. Lake 
Avenue. Suspect described as a 
male White. 

Thursday, November 24

Turkey and ham were enjoyed 
by all, no crime related incidents 
reported.

Friday, November 25th

1:15 PM – Marilyn McGowan, 
41 years old of Torrance was 
arrested in the 2100 block of 
Lincoln Avenue for disorderly 
conduct. 

2:20 PM – A grand theft from 
a locker occurred in the 2100 
block of Lincoln Avenue. 
Stolen: credit card. 

5:10 PM – An attempt 
residential burglary occurred 
in the 3300 block Canyon Crest 
Drive. Suspect(s) attempted to 
enter the residence by shattering 
the window. 

9:00 PM – A vehicle burglary 
occurred in the 3300 block 
of Lake Avenue. Suspect(s) 
entered the vehicle by shattering 
the window. Stolen: watch. 

Saturday, November 26th

10:39 PM – Mario McLeod, 33 
years old of Altadena and John 
Tucker, 54 years old of Altadena 
were arrested in the area of 
Figueroa Drive and Lincoln 
Avenue for drinking in public.

Free Events Roundup at the 
Pasadena Senior Center

 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.

 Friday Movie Matinees 
– Fridays to Dec. 16. Everyone 
enjoys movies and the 
pleasures they bring. Dec. 
9 at 1 p.m.: “The Apartment” 
(1960, NR) starring 
Jack Lemmon and Shirley 
MacLaine. An office worker 
who wants to move up 
the corporate ladder lets 
company executives use 
his apartment for romantic 
trysts, but then complications 
ensue. Dec. 16 at 2 
p.m.: “Elf” (2003, PG) starring 
Will Ferrell and Mary 
Steenburgen. After inadvertently 
wreaking havoc 
on the elf community due 
to his ungainly size, a man 
raised as an elf at the North 
Pole is sent to the U.S. in 
search of his true identity.

 Cardmaking Workshop – 
Monday, Dec. 5, 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.

 For more information visit 
www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org 
or call (626) 795-4331. 

 Spirituality and Aging – 
Thursday, Dec. 8, at 10 a.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. 
Local spiritual leader Doug 
Edwards, who brings faith 
into aging and is director of 
outreach for be.group, will lead a 
discussion about this important 
topic.

 Are You a Safe Senior Driver? 
Thursday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. 
The aging process requires 
some adaptations in driving 
skills. Learn about the driving 
adjustments seniors should 
make, changes in car technology 
and road designs that have been 
updated over time. Presented by 
AARP.

 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.

Christmas 
Dinner at the 
Senior Center

 ‘Tis the season for the annual 
Christmas dinner Sunday, Dec. 
25, at noon at the Pasadena 
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St.

 The Scott Pavilion will be 
decorated beautifully and 
will be bustling with holiday 
spirit as guests feast on turkey 
dinner with all the trimmings, 
including stuffing, mashed 
potatoes, vegetables, salad 
and a very special dessert. 
Santa will stop by with gifts for 
everyone! Doors will open at 
11:30 a.m.

 The cost is only $10 for 
members of the Pasadena 
Senior Center and $12 for non-
members of all ages. Pre-paid 
reservations must be made at 
the Welcome Desk no later 
than Wednesday, Dec. 21, or 
at www.pasadenaseniorcenter.
org.

 For more information call 
(626) 685-6724.

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