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Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 17, 2018 SOUTH PASADENA -SAN MARINO 4Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 17, 2018 SOUTH PASADENA -SAN MARINO 4 Off the Rails Assembly District’s The Gold Line offers some fun getaways, here are events and Woman of the Year In Celebration of Women’s (Rancho Cucamonga), Rhonda destinations that stand History Month in March, Beltran (San Dimas), Joanne Assemblymember Chris Holden Harabedian (Sierra Madre), and out. The fair for Metro recognized the 41st Assembly Marie Sliney (Upland). is $1.75 one way and a District’s Woman of the Year “The 2018 Women of tap card (available at the and Women of Distinction on Distinction are passionate station). Thursday at his Annual District leaders who improve the lives Office Spring Open House. The for thousands of individuals and Pay homage to the Go Little Toyo’s Hole- rich culture that is Little for their service that has a District and beyond,” said women are being recognized families in the 41st Assembly in-One WeekendsTokyo throughout the made a positive impact in the Holden. “They demonstrate Spring into Family Fun neighborhood and at every community. exceptional leadership that all of with Food, Shopping, Art, Little Tokyo Mini Golf course Out of 70 nominations from us should aspire to achieve.” an alternative solution called, their two children, Sofie, 16, and hole. Local artists including and the Inaugural Little throughout the district, South Assemblymember Holden’s “New Initiative for Mobility Max,11. A dedicated “Public Brie Wakeland, Mei Zhao, Pasadena Mayor Pro Tem District Office is located 600 and Community.” As a result Health Champion,” Dr. Marina Tokyo Mini Golf OpenLina Cheng and Dan Kwong Marina Khubesrian, M.D. was North Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena Dust off your lucky putter of her steadfast dedication, Khubesrian tirelessly advocates will create vibrant artwork in named the 2018 Woman of CA 91107. To RSVP for this and start practicing your she emerged as a leading for policies that prioritize the Year for the 41st Assembly event email Assemblymember.voice in alternative solutions environmental health, public chip, the Inaugural Little tribute to the past, present, District. Holden@Assembly.ca.gov.and future of the Japanese that relieve traffic congestion, health, quality of life, as well Tokyo Mini Open will take “Dr. Khubesrian continues The 41st Assembly District’s connect communities, promote as balance regional and local over LA’s most vibrant American Community. Of to make a positive impact 2018 Woman of the Year and smart growth, and protect needs. neighborhood for the participating artists is two in her community both as a Women of Distinction:the environment. Under Dr. Other nominees included: weekends only–April 21-well-known duo, Mario public servant and physician,” Marina KhubesrianMarina Jill Adler-Correa and Zen Sekizawa, of Khubesrian’s leadership, the City Adler-MooreJill 22 and April 28-29 at the said Assemblymember Chris Khubesrian, M.D., 2018 of South Pasadena has enacted Moore, Ph.D, Woman of Japanese American Cultural MANO YA showcasing their Holden. “She is a tireless Woman of the Year, City of plastic bag and e-cigarette ban Distinction, Altadena. & artwork titled Noguchi’s advocate for the environment South Pasadena – Answering Community Center ordinances, launched South Christy AndersonChristy Mulligan. MANO YA drew and public health, and is an the call to serve on the City (JACCC). Each hole of the Pasadena Host Town for the Anderson,Woman of inspiration from Isamu inspiration to all.”Council from Women Involved pop-up, 9-hole miniature Special Olympics World Games, Distinction. Answering the call to serve on in South Pasadena Political golf course showcases a Noguchi, the artist and helped secure more open space Sylvia WhitlockSylvia Whitlock, the City Council from Women Action (WISSPA) in 2011, vibrant art installation designer of the JACCC Plaza. and parks for residents, and Ph.D., Woman of Distinction, Involved in South Pasadena Marina Khubesrian, M.D. is the created by local artists paying Their mini golf hole art sponsored public art projects La Verne. Political Action (WISSPA) in first woman to be elected to the will reflect the changes the in the City’s business districts. Julie GentileJulie Gentile, tribute to the past, present, 2011, Marina Khubesrian, M.D. South Pasadena City Council internment camp experience She also led efforts with Chris Woman of Distinction, and future of Little Tokyo. is the first woman to be elected since 2003. She served as Holden and his 41st Assembly Monrovia Celebrate the 134-year-had on Noguchi’s practice. to the South Pasadena City Mayor for the 2013-2014 term. District Office to enact common Kathy OnoyeKathy old Japanese American “We are drawn to the point Council since 2003. Under Dr. Dr. Khubesrian was a faculty sense regulation and local Onoye,Woman of Distinction, in Noguchi’s life when he Khubesrian’s leadership, the City member and co-director of the California Cultural District control of massage parlors. This Pasadena. is compelled to self-intern of South Pasadena has enacted Family Medicine Residency with Go Little Tokyo’s joint partnership resulted in the Kathleen TiegsKathleen Tiegs, plastic bag and e-cigarette ban Training Program at Glendale countless opportunities for at Poston War Relocation passage of Assembly Bill 1147 Woman of Distinction, Rancho ordinances, launched South Adventist Medical Center a hole-in- one weekend with Center in response to FDR’s which has had positive impacts Cucamonga Pasadena Host Town for the where she practiced medicine statewide. When she was just Rhonda BeltranRhonda Beltran, top family-friendly food, Executive Order 9066,” said Special Olympics World Games, and taught medical students MANO YA. 10 years old, Dr. Khubesrian Woman of Distinction, San activities, and of course, helped secure more open space and residents from 1992 to and her family emigrated from Dimas. mini-golfing fun. The 9-hole Little Tokyo and parks for residents, and 2010 before transitioning to Armenia. Education was always Joanne HarabedianJoanne Treat the kiddies to the Mini Open course offers sponsored public art projects in private practice. The scope of a top priority in her family and Harabedian,Woman of vast array of delicious treats both ‘Open Play’ April the City’s business districts.her Family Practice spans from that fostered her big dreams. Dr. Distinction, Sierra. throughout Little Tokyo. 21-22 and April 28-29, Women of Distinction from birth to death. She believes Khubesrian earned her B.S. in Marie SlineyMarie Sliney, and ‘Tournament Style’ throughout the district that to have healthy patients Start the morning off with Biology from the UCLA School Woman of Distinction, Upland. delectable strawberry-miniature golf on April 23, include Jill Adler-Moore Ph.D. we must also have healthy of Life Sciences, as well as her 2018. ‘Open Play’ miniature (Altadena), Christy Anderson families and communities. Dr. stuffed pancakes at Farbar M.D. from the UCLA School of (Claremont), Sylvia Whitlock Khubesrian is proud to have Schedule a LA, or bite into a glossy pink golf is $3 per person and Medicine. She and her partner Ph.D. (La Verne), Julie Gentile launched “Beyond the 710,” sprinkled donut courtesy free for children 12 and of 20 years, Dr. Mark Dreskin, (Monrovia), Kathy Onoye Ed.D., an organization opposed to Bulky Item of Cafe Dulce. Tee up your younger. ‘Tournament have lived in South Pasadena (Pasadena), Kathleen Tiegs the 710 Tunnel that developed Style’ mini golf is $100 per since 1998 where they raise clubs for a round of mini Pick-up team with (4) participants golf, then take a break at A free bulky item pick-up day allowed per team. Walk-ups Ramen Maruya and satisfy in San Marino is scheduled your palate with ramen, are welcome on ‘Open Play‘ for Saturday, July 14. Please sushi and tempura that even days. Registered participants call the City’s trash hauler, will have priority access. the kids will love! Power up Athens Services, to make an appointment if you have bulky after 9-holes of fun with an Register online today items you would like removed. exciting traditional Japanese at visitlittletokyo.com/ miniopen. Athens customer service dessert, mochi - Fugetsu-Do number is (888) 336-6100.has been serving this sweet The Little Tokyo Mini Open “Bulky” items are those that and sticky treat since 1903.is generously sponsored by are oversized or overweight, Need a mid-day break Dr Pepper Snapple Group’s such as stoves, refrigerators from the tees? Little Tokyo Let’s Play initiative, Little (Freon free), water heaters, Tokyo Business Association is filled with rich, cultural washing machines, furniture, (LTBA) and in partnership activities that are fun for the sofas, mattresses, box springs whole family. Take the kids with the Japanese American and large rugs. For more information visit: on a stroll through the James Cultural & Community Center (JACCC) and ci.san-marino.ca.us. Irvine Japanese Garden, a beautiful, intimate, hidden Sustainable Little Tokyo. Athens oasis designed in zen With additional support from: Global Green, tradition of the famous Kyoto Recycling gardens. Stroll through the Manufacturers Bank, M. breathtaking streets of the Okamoto & Associates, New Facility Tour Japan and Travel, Keller urban neighborhood and stop by the Home is Little Williams Realty. Tokyo Mural; the famous For additional family- friendly ideas for the spring mural depicts Little Tokyo’s 100+ years of history with season, visit golittletokyo. com and make your festive colors and lanterns. experience in Little Tokyo a Relax in the Japanese Village Plaza filled with hole-in-one! unique restaurants and To get to little Tokyo take the Gold Line east one stop past shops including well-known children’s store, Monkey Union Station. For more Pants LA, home of the information and a map go to: metro.net. famous pusheen plush cat! The City of San Marino, in cooperation with Athens Services, Inc., is offering an Positions Available on opportunity for residents to Public Safety Commission visit the recycling facility that manages all trash collected in The City of San Marino is traffic and transportation, the City. The trip will take place seeking volunteers to fill and any other matters which on Saturday, April 21st from 10 upcoming openings on the may be assigned to it from a.m. to noon. Registration and newly created Public Safety time to time by the City transportation will be provided through the Recreation Commission. The Public Council, and shall study Department. The bus will Safety Commission meets and make recommendations depart promptly at 9:30 a.m. on the third Monday of each as to such matters directly from the Lacy Park Scout month at 7:00 P.M. in the to the City Council in an House located on the west side City Hall Council Chamber. advisory capacity. of the park. Arrive by 9:15 am The Public Safety Please contact the City Clerk to ensure you you don’t miss Commission is an advisory at (626) 300-0705 or email the bus departure. Please call board to the City Council vruiz@cityofsanmarino. (626) 403-2200 for additional and an advocate for public org for further information details/reservations. safety and traffic services or you may download the Space is limited. If you have additional questions regarding with respect to matters Commission Application the tour or other related trash/relating to public safety, from the City’s website at recycling items you can call Ron including understanding www.cityofsanmarino.org. Serven, Environmental Services police and fire operations, Deadline for applying has Manager at (626) 300-0789 or crime prevention, been extended to Monday at rserven@cityofsanmarino.org. emergency preparedness, 5:00 p.m. 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||