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5 Mountain View News Saturday, November 25, 2017 5 Mountain View News Saturday, November 25, 2017 Forum on Future of Pasadena Elections The City of Pasadena and the League of Women Voters invite the public to a “Community Forum on the Future of Pasadena Elections” on Monday, November 27, beginning at 6 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chamber, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249. The discussion will include the California Voter Participation Rights Act (CVPRA) and the resulting impacts on City and PUSD elections. How will this change in the law impact City Council and Board of Education elections in the future? Why moving the timing of City and School District elections to coincide with statewide election dates is necessary: - Consistency with state law - Increase voter turnout rates - Ensure election integrity The educational session is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the proposed Charter changes that may affect the timing of future City and School District local elections, as well as allow for input on this important issue. For more information go to 5.cityofpasadena.net. Pet of the Week Mason (A446303) is a wonderful 3-yearold pit bull terrier mix. This smart boy knows his “sit,” “down,” “stay,” “shake,” and “rollover” commands. Our volunteers report he’s very loving, intelligent and treat motivated. He loves to play with toys and run around in one of our fenced enrichment yards. Mason is a regular out with our Wiggle Waggle Wagon where he greets all passersby with a friendly, wagging tail. The adoption fee for dogs is $130. All dogs are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before going to their new home. 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 A446303, 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. A Colorado Bridge Task Force, as part of Pasadena’s Department of Public Works, is set to hold a community meeting Wednesday night over possible enhancements — to deter suicide attempts from the Colorado Street Bridge. The meeting will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at La Casita del Arroyo, 177 S. Arroyo Blvd. According to a statement, “the task force hopes to gather input from the public to evaluate as part of its recommendations about options that can be incorporated into the historic bridge to help deter its use for suicide attempts.” According to city staff, in July, the city installed 10-foot-high metal mesh fencing around the benched alcoves on both sides of the bridge as a temporary deterrent measure. They said city staff is now seeking responsibly designed permanent solutions that can be an effective deterrent while also being respectful of the bridge’s beauty and historic status. In July, the city’s Public Safety Committee took up the issue. Both Sue Mossman Executive Director Pasadena Heritage and Claire Bogaard Pasadena Heritage Board Member suggested planting trees and working with Pasadena architects, “working on solutions that might not be investigated yet,” Mossman said. Non-structural interventions such as phones/intercoms Bridge patrols pedestrian exclusion, along with structural solutions like, wire strand installation, mesh barriers, netting and picket extensions were discussed. Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek criticized the mesh fencing “It’s aesthetically offensive but I don’t see any alternative and I commend staff for moving aggressively,” he said, calling the whole discussion very upsetting. Human Rights DayPasadena Celebration Join Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek and United Nations Association Pasadena for this year’s Human Rights Day Dec. 10. Every year, Human Rights Day is celebrated all over the world commemorating the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in December 1948. For the 68th anniversary, UNA will focus on the Right to Education through the lens of local schools and global refugees. Don’t miss this meaningful event with the theme of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Diversity Panel and Interactive Community Building Activities This special celebration truly bridges local and global as our community engages with the world’s Global Goals and we learn together to make the world a better place. The event will be 2 p.m. -4 p.m. at the Pasadena Central Library Donald Wright Auditorium 285 E. Walnut St. Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free for the public and families with children are encouraged to attend. ALTADENA POLICE BLOTTER Sunday, November 12th 8:35 PM – Elmer Chong, 48 years old of South Gate was arrested in the 30 block of W. Loma Alta Drive for drunk in public. 1:40 PM – A vandalism occurred in the 1800 block of Lake Avenue. Damage: gas pump. 9:42 PM – John Herrick, 55 years old of Pasadena was arrested in the 1800 block of Lake Avenue for robbery from a convenience store. Stolen: pack of cigarettes. Tuesday, Nov. 14th 12:40 PM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 1700 block of New York Drive. Vehicle described as a green 1998 Toyota Tacoma. Vehicle was recovered by Pasadena Police Department. 3:41 PM – A commercial burglary occurred in the 2400 block of N. Lake Avenue. Suspects entered the location by shattering a window and cutting a hole in the wall. Stolen: cough syrup and currency. Wednesday, Nov. 15th 8:30 AM – George Luna, 70 years old of Monterey Park was arrested in the 2400 block of N. Lake Avenue for drinking in public. 6:30 PM – A petty theft occurred in the 2100 block of N. Lake Avenue. Stolen: iPhone 7. IPhone was later returned. Friday, Nov. 15th 12:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the 2200 block of GlenroseAvenue. Suspect(s) entered the residence by removing the window screen. Stolen: green Makita drill and green/blue Makita tile cutter. Saturday, Nov. 18th 7:19 PM – A residential vandalism occurred in the 2600 block of Lincoln Avenue. Damage: shattered window. Meeting Over Colorado Street Bridge Set No decisions have been made about any changes. Wednesday night’s and other upcoming community meetings are opportunities to gather input and obtain ideas from all, they said. As part of this effort, the city reached out to prominent experts in the fields of architecture, engineering, mental health, suicide prevention and public safety to form a task force. The Task Force’s mission is to engage the community in developing solutions that will deter people from attempting suicide at the bridge while also preserving the structure’s national historic status and architectural significance. A second community meeting is planned for early 2018, with exact date and location to be announced soon officials said. For information about the community meetings, contact Kris Markarian, City Engineer, at kmarkarian@ cityofpasadena.net. Old Town Pasadena Walking Tour The Pasadena Heritage presents the Old Pasadena Walking Tour on Saturday, December 2. Tour Old Pasadena with an experienced docent, see the renaissance and enjoy the architectural variety, fascinating history, historic alleyways, and all the authentic details that keep history alive in the 21st Century. Pasadena Heritage is a nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation in and around Pasadena, California. The organization advocates on behalf of historic resources, educates the public about local history and the benefits of preservation, and demonstrates appropriate restoration through its programs and projects. For more information visit: pasadenaheritage.org. Pet Photos with Santa Santa Paws is coming to town. You and your furry family members are invited to the Pasadena Humane Society’s Pet Pictures with Santa on December 2 from 10am to 2pm. We’ll have adorable holiday props and costumes ready for your pets. Photos will be printed onsite and put into photo frames, which you may choose to decorate. Suggested donation of $10 for one photo and $15 for two. Dogs must be on leash and cats must be in carriers. Pasadena Humane Society is located 361 S Raymond Ave. For more information visit: pasadenahumane.org. Library Announces NewChapter of the Seed Library Altadena Library District announced this week a partnership with Seed Library of Los Angeles in establishing an Altadena chapter of the seed library. The new seed library will be housed at the District’s Main Library (600 E. Mariposa Street, Altadena) and will be open to the community on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., starting, December 2. “This is yet another example of the Altadena Library District’s diligent efforts to connect with an important initiative in our community and to bring new expertise to our patrons,” says Library Director Mindy Kittay, “Through the educational programming provided by the Seed Library of Los Angeles and the ongoing operations of this new seed library, we will expand the knowledge of our already environmentally conscious community and provide community members with access to invaluable seed- saving skills they may never have encountered otherwise.” According to the Seed Library of Los Angeles, a seed library is defined as “a depository of seeds held in trust for the members of that library.” Members of a seed library are allowed to borrow seed for their garden at no cost, grow the plants in their garden, and, at the end of the season, collect seeds to return to the library to replenish the inventory for the good of the community. The benefits of seed libraries are numerous. They save participants money, they ensure a robust local food supply, they promote and help maintain biodiversity. The new seed library will celebrate its grand opening at the Altadena Main Library on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a special presentation by Chapter Coordinator Jessica Yarger and Seed Library of Los Angeles Chair Eleuterio Navarro. Guests will learn about the mission of Seed Library of Los Angeles, discuss introductory seed saving skills, and have an opportunity to become members of the seed library. Art exhibit celebrates life of JPL scientist and painter When McGinty’s Gallery atthe End of World in Altadena presents “Richard W. Davies: So Many Moons” Dec. 1-Feb. 3, it may be the last chance forthe public to see the wealth ofwork from the artist’s career. Davies was a research scientist and project plannerat Jet Propulsion Laboratoryin Pasadena from 1954-1987. In 1965, his wife Gwenda, who was an artist and the curator of education at the Pasadena Art Museum (laterthe Norton Simon Museum), encouraged him to take upoil painting. Davies beganby studying drawing withJohn Altoon and continued painting until the end of hislife, creating figurative piecesand landscapes and turninghis main focus to spacescapesin the mid-1990s. “One of the nice things aboutdoing astrophysical stuff is you can be abstract if youwant to,” Richard told the Pasadena Star-News duringan interview in 2015. “When I’m painting, the idea behindit is the cosmos, but I’m not trying to paint for anybodybut myself. If the end resultcomes out and I like looking atit, it pleases my eye, then I’msatisfied. Now if somebody else looks at it and they like ittoo, that makes it even more fun.” The other side of Davies’ passion for spacescapes waslinked with Gwenda’s affinityfor including the moon in many of her paintings. He responded in kind, placing moons in his workas well, evoking a romanticconversation of sorts. Richard’s paintings wereshown in 2008 at the ArmoryCenter for the Arts in Pasadena, along with work byhis friends, physicist RichardFeynman and artist JirayrZorthian. His last show, at age 93, was a solo exhibit atMcGinty’s Gallery at the Endof the World in Altadena in 2015. Davies died in May2017. Hours and days for “Richard W. Davies: So Many Moons” are to be announced closer to the opening. There will beopening reception 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1 and a closing reception2-5 p.m. Feb. 3. for the exhibitand all of the work on displaywill be available for purchase. For more information, call 626-794-4477 or visit: facebook.com McGintysGallery at the End of theWorld. Free Events Roundup at thePasadena Senior Center There is something for everyone in November at thePasadena Senior Center, 85 E. Holly St. You do not haveto be a member to attend. Some events require advancereservations as noted. Scenic Walkers Club – Wednesdays, to Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. Enjoy a series of leisurelywalks in the great outdoors at locations throughout the west San Gabriel Valley. Alan Colville will give you alist of items to bring, let youknow what to expect, providedetailed itineraries and arrange transportation. For more information or to signup, email alancolville@charter. net. Domino Club – Thursdays, to Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. New andexperienced players will enjoya rollicking version of ChickenFoot Dominoes that will have everyone cracking up! For more information call Vicki Leigh at 928-478-4654. A Toast to the Joys of Music – Tuesdays, to Nov. 28, from 9:30to 11:30 a.m. Tom Campbellwill play guitar and sing songsin the Senior Center Lounge. Stop by and enjoy his coversof traditional country, countryrock, blues, folk, gospel andclassic rock originally made famous by Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Elvis Presley, B.B. King, NeilYoung, The Grateful Dead, The Rolling Stones and many more. Long-Term Care and Retirement Income – Thursday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. Do you know which financialtools you need to navigatethrough your retirement? Learn how to guarantee yourretirement income for the rest of your life, maximizeyour Social Security benefitsand avoid the biggest retirement risks. Presented by New York Life. For moreinformation iorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331. Founded in 1960, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent nonprofit organization that offers services to people ages 50 andolder. 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||