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Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, October 7, 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||
5 Mountain View News Saturday, October 7, 2017 5 Mountain View News Saturday, October 7, 2017 Director of EarthquakeCenter Jailed Over Scheme A former director of South Korea’s Earthquake Research Center at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for using a local bank account to launder bribes he received from two seismological companies, one based in Pasadena. Heon-Cheol Chi, of South Korea, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge John Walter on one count of engaging in financial transactions with criminally derived property stating that this sentence “should send a clear message that this will not be tolerated by the law.” Chi was convicted in July of the money laundering charge following a four-day jury trial in United States District Court. According to trial testimony, from 2009 through 2015, Chi used his official position at KIGAM to demand and receive over $1 million in bribes from two seismological companies in exchange for unfair business advantages in the South Korean seismological market. Evidence showed that Chi advocated the purchase and use of equipment from these two companies by KIGAM and other South Korean customers. He also provided these companies with market intelligence and inside information, including confidential information about their competitors and the KIGAM bidding process. Pasadena based Kinemetrics, a company that works closely with Caltech, JPL and the USGS to prototype and test seismological equipment, was named in the criminal case. The case against Chi is part of an ongoing investigation by the FBI’s International Corruption Squad in Los Angeles. Pet of the Week Button (A444255) is a friendly white and brown female rabbit. This playful gal loves to hop around. You’ll often find her doing binkies and running through the bunny agility course in our enrichment area. Button is also incredibly affectionate, easy to hold and enjoys sitting in laps. Swing by the PHS Critter House to meet this cutie-pie today. The adoption fee for rabbits is $35. All rabbits are spayed or neutered and microchipped before going to their new home. New adopters will receive a complimentary health-andwellness 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 A444255, 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. Arroyo GroupLaunches One ArroyoSurvey Survey Results to bePart of the ArroyoAdvisory Group’s Reportto City Council The Arroyo Advisory Group (AAG) announced last week that the survey for public input on Pasadena’s One Arroyo, “great city park,” has launched online at: onearroyo.org/survey. It will remain there until midnight, November 30. “The One Arroyo survey is a vital component of our outreach effort and the data gathered will guide AAG in identifying opportunities consistent with public input”, said AAG Co- Chairs Doug Kranwinkle and Bill Bogaard. “Moreover, it will help refine the One Arroyo vision and ultimately the AAG’s recommendations to City Council.” According to the group, the One Arroyo concept was identified by the AAG after extended review and discussion as a way to unite the three areas of the Arroyo—Hahamongna, Central Arroyo and Lower Arroyo— under a singular vision. The survey will also be available at Mayor Terry Tornek’s One Arroyo Walks with the Mayor. During this walks, the mayor will highlight trail connectivity issues and opportunities that will be addressed through the AAG’s trail concept study now in process. In addition, in-person surveys will be conducted throughout the fall at a dozen or so Lot F of the Rose Bowl. For more details about the AAG the “One Arroyo” concept visit onearroyo.org. The Arroyo Advisory Group (AAG) formed by the City of Pasadena, was established to identify opportunities to enhance and preserve the Arroyo Seco for current and future generations. The ‘One Arroyo’ effort endeavors to bring awareness to the work by the AAG, and others, to restore the legacy of Pasadena’s historic Arroyo Seco and unite all three areas of the Arroyo— Hahamongna, Central Arroyo and Lower Arroyo—under a singular vision. community events and public spaces. Various incentives will be offered to survey participants, while supplies last. Taking the survey and joining the mayor on his ‘Walks’ offer a unique opportunity to engage with the AAG and learn more about the One Arroyo Vision. One Arroyo: Walks with the Mayor Dates and Locations Saturday, October 14th, 9 a.m.- Lower Arroyo (Meet at the Casting Pond Entrance) Parking: Available adjacent to the Casting Pond area. Thursday, October 26th, 8 a.m.- Central Arroyo (Meet at Rose Bowl Gate A under the marquee) Parking: Available in NASA Gives Chance to Put Your Name on Mars When it lands on Mars in November of 2018, NASA’s InSight lander will be carrying several science instruments --along with hundreds of thousands of names from members of the public. In 2015, nearly 827,000 people signed up to add their names to a silicon microchip onboard the robotic spacecraft. NASA is now adding a second microchip, giving the public another chance to send their names to Mars. New submissions will be accepted through Nov. 1, at the following link: mars.nasa.gov/ syn/insight “Mars continues to excite space enthusiasts of all ages,” said Bruce Banerdt, the InSight mission’s principal investigator at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. “This opportunity lets them become a part of the spacecraft that will study the inside of the Red Planet.” This fly-your-name opportunity comes with “frequent flier” points reflecting an individual’s personal participation in NASA’s exploration of Mars. These points span multiple missions and multiple decades. Participants who sent their names on the previous InSight opportunity in 2015 can download a “boarding pass” and see their “frequent flier” miles. As part of this frequent flier program, a chip carrying the names of 1.38 million people also flew aboard the first flight of NASA’s Orion spacecraft in 2014. NASA is building Orion to carry astronauts to deep space destinations that will enable future missions to Mars. After InSight, the next opportunity to earn frequent flier points will be NASA’s Exploration Mission-1, the first flight bringing together the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft to travel thousands of miles beyond the Moon in preparation for human missions to Mars and beyond. InSight will be the first mission to explore Mars’ deep interior. The spacecraft will set down a seismometer to detect marsquakes and meteor strikes. InSight is scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in May of 2018. For more information on InSight, visit: nasa.gov/insight. ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER Sunday, September 24th 5:42 PM – A petty theft occurred in the 3300 block of N. Lincoln Avenue. Stolen: black leather purse, red Canon camera, gold iPhone 5, credit cards, and clothing. 10:00 PM – A battery occurred in the 2900 block of El Nido Drive. Suspect was identified as a juvenile. No life threatening injuries. Tuesday, September 26th 2:00 AM – A petty theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 500 block of Buena Loma Street. Stolen: black Ray Ban sunglasses. 11:45 AM – A residential burglary occurred in the 1400 block of E. Altadena Drive. Suspect(s) entered the residence by shattering the bedroom window. Stolen: silver HP notebook and black Amazon tablet. 2:00 PM – A petty theft occurred in the 2900 block of El Nido Drive. Stolen: red and white Jordan Retro shoes. 9:40 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1900 block of E. Washington Boulevard. Vehicle, described as a 2009 White Lincoln Sedan, was recovered by LAPD Northeast. 9:45 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1300 block of Rubio Street. Vehicle described as a burgundy 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. Vehicle was recovered by LASD Crescenta Valley. Wed., September 27th 12:22 PM – A residential vandalism occurred in the 500 block of W. Alberta Street. Suspect was taken into custody. Damage: screen door. 1:20 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the area of El Sereno Avenue and Woodbury Road. No life threatening injuries were sustained. Thursday, September 28th 6:50 AM – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 600 block of Coleman Street. Stolen: black Lenovo laptop and silver iPad. 8:00 PM – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle occurred in the 1100 block of Beverly Way. Stolen: black Lenovo laptop and white iPad mini. Friday, September 29th 1:24 PM – A domestic violence incident occurred in the 3000 block of Lincoln Avenue. Suspect was taken into custody. Saturday, September 20th 12:25 PM – A shoplifting incident occurred in the 1800 block of N. Lake Avenue. Stolen: chips and candy. 3:30 PM – A two vehicle burglary occurred in the 1700 block of N. Altadena Drive. Suspect(s) entered the vehicles by shattering the window. Stolen: purse, backpack, wallets, credit cards and currency. 2017 Doo Dah Queen Tryouts Parade Officials announced this week that royal mayhem will take place as individuals of all genders, shapes, ages, and persuasions, including a dog, will test their fate to become this year's Doo Dah queen. Tryouts, open to all, are Saturday, October 21st, at the American Legion Bar, 179 N. Vinedo St., in Pasadena Contestants are usually outnumbered by equally- costumed judges, who include many former queens, and veteran parade entrants, tryout supporters and the curious public. Each Queen Hopeful will have three minutes to WOW the Judges. Microphone and boom box, even drumroll, provided. They will be ready to show and tell why they should be Queen. People can buy their way into being judges by purchasing two beers for the parade organizers. Many former Queens, all judges, will be there including, Naughty Mickie, Tequila Mockingbird, Queen Susann Edmonds, 2015 Queen Veronika MeowMeowz, 2017 Queen Ruby Chard, Goofball Judges, Prizes, Cheap drinks, and Lots of Dancing. SCHEDULE: 2:00 - Doors Open to the Public, Bands 4:00 - 5:00 pm - Arrival of Queen Hopefuls and Judges5:45-8:00 pm -Tryouts Duration 8:15-8:30 (approximately) - Doo Dah Queen is crowned. Free to first 20 Queen Contestants to arrive, $5.00 Cover charge for all who enter after. For more information go to: pasadenadoodahparade. info. Pasadena One City, One StorySelection Please join us as Mayor Terry Tornek unveils the 2018 One City, One Story book title at ArtNight, Friday, Oct. 13, 6:15 p.m. in Central Library’s Great Hall. 2018 Finalists Tattoos on the Heart: the Power of Boundless Compassion by Gregory BoyleReady Player One by Ernest Cline Exit West by Mohsin HamidRise of the Rocket Girls by Nathalia Holt Last Days Night by Graham Moore Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson The 2018 Royal Court Selected Caption, from left to right; Julianne Elise Lauenstein, La CanadaHigh School; Sydney Grace Pickering, Arcadia High School; Savannah Rose Bradley, Pasadena High School; Georgia Jane Cervenka, La Canada High School; Lauren Elizabeth Buehner, Arcadia High School; Isabella Marie Marez, La Salle High School; Alexandra Marie Artura, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy. The Tournament of Roses announced Monday the seven members of the 2018 Royal Court. The Royal Court will attend nearly 100 community and media functions, acting as ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses and the Pasadena community at large. The grand finale for the 2018 Royal Court will be riding on a float in the 129th Rose Parade presented by Honda and attending the College Football Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual, both on Monday, January 1, 2018. Nearly 1000 people applied to participate in the interview process. The Tournament of Roses Queen and Court Committee made its selections based on a number of criteria including poise, speaking ability, academic achievement, youth leadership, and community and school involvement. “The 2018 Royal Court consists of seven extraordinary young women who are now ambassadors for the Tournament of Roses,” said Dave Link, chair of the Tournament of Roses Queen and Court Committee. “By attending events throughout southern California, the members of the Royal Court will Make A Difference through contributing acts of kindness by helping others.” The seven members of the 2018 Royal Court are (in alphabetical order): Alexandra Marie Artura, Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy; Savannah Rose Bradley, Pasadena High School; Lauren Elizabeth Buehner, Arcadia High School; Georgia Jane Cervenka, La Cañada High School; Julianne Elise Lauenstein, La Cañada High School; Isabella Marie Marez, La Salle High School; and Sydney Grace Pickering, Arcadia High School. The Announcement and Coronation of the 100th Rose Queen® and Presentation of the Royal Court is on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the Pasadena Playhouse; the event is sponsored by Citizens Business Bank. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase from Sharp Seating Company. The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America's New Year Celebration with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual and a variety of accompanying events. 935 volunteer members of the association will drive the success of 129th Rose Parade themed "Making A Difference," on Monday, January 1, 2018, followed by the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the 104th Rose Bowl Game. For more information, visit tournamentofroses.com. 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||