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SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017 VOLUME 11 NO. 31 PASADENA EDITION SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, 2017 VOLUME 11 NO. 31 PASADENA EDITION PCC Superintendent/ President Set to Retire Tournament Searching For 100th Rose Queen Officials announced Tuesday that applications SAN MARINO/SO. PAS Pg. 4 SIERRA MADRE Pg. 5 ARCADIA Pg. 6 MONROVIA THE ARTS B2 CALENDAR Pg. 2 MORE PASADENA NEWS Pg. 3 THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 9 AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY B1 EDUCATION/YOUTH Pg. 7 BEST FRIENDS Pg. 11 SECTION B: BUSINESS NEWS B3 OPINION B4 LEGAL NOTICES B5 FOOD & DRINK Pg. 8 WORLD AROUND US Pg. 10 Local Area News Briefs Witness Thwarts off Kidnapping Police are asking for the public’s help in indentifying a man who violently attacked a woman last Saturday near the 210 freeway —the attacker was frightened off when a witness stopped to help. According to police at approximately 8:05 p.m., July 29, an adult female was walking home in the 100 block of West Maple Street. As she walked, she noticed a male standing on the sidewalk near the opened passenger door of his vehicle. Once the victim walked past the suspect, the suspect pulled her by the hair causing her to turn and fall to the ground. The suspect managed to drag the victim a short distance despite her physical efforts to resist. A witness who was driving by saw the struggle and decided to stop. The suspect got into the driver’s side of a vehicle and drove away westbound on Maple Street and onto the 134 Freeway. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20’s, light complexion, thin build, clean shaven, with light brown hair. A composite sketch of the suspect was completed. See composite sketch above. The suspect vehicle is described as a late 90’s – early 2000 pick-up truck, possibly an extended cab, white in color, missing the front bumper, and possibly a Dodge Ram. See the attached picture marked attachment-A. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Anthony Russo at (626) 744-6412 or anonymously at “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477). for the 2018 Tournament of Roses Royal Court are nowavailable on the Tournament of Roses website This year’ssearch will mark the 100th Rose Queen and RoyalCourt. In a statement Tournament officials said that young women who meet the eligibility requirements can apply and participate in one of the initial interview sessions on September 9 and11 at Tournament House. Participants are selected based upon a combinationof qualities, including publicspeaking ability, poise, academic achievement, youth leadership, and community and school involvement. All individuals who participate in the initial interview sessions will receive a ticket for two peopleto attend the Royal Ball, asemi-formal dance hosted by the Tournament of Roses at the Pasadena Convention Center on September 23. SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge, Taste of Pasadena Once again, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an informal citywide cocktail party to celebrate the 103nd anniversary of the birth of America’s first culinary celebrity — Pasadena’s own Julia Child. The Julia Child Pasadena Cocktail Party on August 15th takes place in restaurants all over Pasadena, culminating in a citywide happy birthday toast at 7:00pm. Patrons are encouraged to dress for a 1950s, 1960s or 1970s era cocktail party. The SIP-tember cocktail bracket challenge is an annual six week long competition among Pasadena Chamber of Commerce member restaurants and lounges. Competitors served drinks that were paired against each other in a competition. In 2016, more than four hundred people were on hand for the finale of the SIPtember Cocktail Bracket Challenge. In In 1905, Hallie Woods was selected as our first Rose Queen and togetherwith the 1905 Royal Court, began a legacy of serviceto the community. Since then, hundreds of youngladies have followed in their footsteps serving as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses. Each Royal Court has paved theway for the next, creatinglifelong friendships, exciting experiences and memoriesthat will last a lifetime. The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organizationthat hosts America’s New Year Celebration with the Rose Parade presented byHonda, the Rose Bowl Game presented by NorthwesternMutual and a variety ofaccompanying events. 935 volunteer members of the association will drive the success of 129th Rose Parade themed “Making aDifference,” on Monday, January 1, 2018, followed by the College Football PlayoffSemifinal at the 104th Rose Bowl Game. addition to the four featured cocktail finalists, guests attendees at the SIP-tember Bracket Challenge Finale tasted culinary treats from The Raymond Restaurant, California Pizza Kitchen, CaterArt Catering, POP Champagne and Dessert Bar, Osawa Shabu Shabu Sushi, Twohey’s and many more. The Sip-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge Grand Finale is presented by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, The City of Pasadena and others. The SIP-tember cocktail bracket challenge is an annual six week long competition among Pasadena Chamber of Commerce member restaurants and lounges. Competitors served drinks that were paired against each other in a competition. A complete list of venues offering cocktails for the 2017 SIP-tember Cocktail Bracket Challenge will be announced in early August. Voting begins online August 15th. To vote, visit pasadenarestaurantweek. com/vote. For tickets to the Taste of Pasadena, go to pasadenachamber. org/forms/taste-ofpasadena. The Royal Court will rideon a float in the 129th Rose Parade presented by Hondaand attend the CollegeFootball Playoff Semifinal atthe 104th Rose Bowl Game. The Royal Court application, eligibilityrequirements, and additionalinformation can be found at: tournamentofroses.com. E-Waste, Document Shredding Residents and businesses can safely dispose of electronic waste and have personal and business documents shredded at the City’s popular FREE event 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, August 19. The event will be held in Parking Lot I near the Rose Bowl Stadium and Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. Look for signs directing you to the shredding trucks and e-waste collection sites that will be arranged at different stations in Parking Lot I. All motorists and bicyclists are advised to use caution while traveling through the area as these events are popular. E-waste items include computers, keyboards, printers, monitors, laptops, docking stations, scanners, shredders, fax machines, computer mice, telephones, televisions, flat screens, VCRs, DVD players, PDAs, cassette players, tape drives, stereos and household batteries. Many of these products have parts that can be recycled. Public Works is also helping residents and businesses prevent identity theft by providing free paper shredding during the event. The public can bring a maximum of five legal- size boxes for shredding. Sensitive documents such as receipts, checks, pre-approved credit applications, credit card statements, outdated tax returns, pre-printed envelopes, return address labels and business cards are suggested items for shredding. The event is sponsored by the City’s Department of Public Works. For more information go to cityofpasadena.net/ PublicWorks or call (626) 744-7311. Pasadena City College, 15th superintendent-presidentRajen Vurdien, announced last week his intent to retire, his last day will be June 30, 2018. According to a statement, Vurdien became PCC’s chief executive in July 2015, and has led the college through the affirmation of its full accreditation status, the launch of the PCC Promise free-tuition program, and its selection as an Aspen Prize Top 10 Community College. Vurdien made the announcement in an email to the college community: “In only the last two years, PCC has accomplished a number of remarkable achievements that stand out in the college’s history. Last year, our college came together to make a number of improvements that led to the reaffirmation of our accreditation. This fall, we are prepared to launch the PCC Promise, which will allow eligible students who graduate from high schools within our district to attend one year of college tuition-free. We have made serious progress in our common understanding of equity, student success, and achievement. And last fall we were recognized for these efforts by the prestigious Aspen Institute, which named us one of the top 10 community colleges in the Tornek Elected AirportAuthority President The Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Airport Authority, owner and operator of Hollywood Burbank Airport, elected new officers last month to head the Airport Authority Commission for a one-year term from July through June 2018. The Commission elects officers each July. Pasadena Commissioner Terry Tornek, the Mayor for the City of Pasadena, was elected President. Commissioner Zareh Sinanyan of Glendale was elected Vice President and Commissioner Ray Adams of Burbank was chosen Secretary. Pasadena Mayor Tornek, left, was first appointed to the Airport Authority in April 2012 and served as Vice President this last term and Secretary the previous term. Sinanyan was first appointed to the Commission in May 2015, and served as Secretary this last term. Adams was first appointed to the Commission in February 2015, and served as Auditor this previous term. In related actions, the Authority reappointedPasadena Commissioner Dr. Ross Selvidge as Treasurer, United States.” “It is in reflecting on these achievements that I must share the news that I will be departing PCC at the end of the 2017-18 academic year. I have tendered my resignation effective June 30, 2018, and I look forward to spending my retirement with my family and loved ones.” “I say without reservation that my time at PCC has been one of most satisfying periods of my service as a public educator. Thank you for all that you have done, and will continue to do, to make our college a success.” Vurdien came to Pasadena City College from Fullerton College where he was President for five years. Prior to that, he was at Saddleback College where he was Vice President for Instruction. PCC officials said they plan to have a replacement for Vurdien by the time he leaves office. appointed Burbank Commissioner Don Brown as Auditor and reappointed Executive Director Frank Miller as Assistant Secretary. The Burbank-Glendale- Pasadena Airport Authority is a joint powers authority formed by the three cities to own and operate Hollywood Burbank Airport. The Airport Authority is governed by a nine-member Commission, and each of the three cities appoints three Commissioners. In addition to the officers, the other current Commissioners are: Bill Wiggins of Burbank; Paula Devine and Vartan Gharpetian of Glendale; and Steve Madison of Pasadena. Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
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