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Mountain View News Saturday, September 10, 2022 

LA OPERA CONDUCTOR SET TO LEAD 
PASADENA SYMPHONY

The Chef Knows By Peter Dills


A deli in our own Back Yard. 

PASADENA SANDWICH CO.

I hope you know that we are just a few days away from National Sandwich 
Day (November 3). Do Foodie's look at this as our Christmas? With a 
beautiful package all wrapped and ready for eating. As a little kid I marked 
my calendar! Last week I visited Connal's on E. Washington and this past 
week I visited an old friend. You know it's always my intention to give you 
the best of the best. There are so many restaurants in the area. I stumble 
upon a few and you my readers e-mail me some from time to time and I 
even scour Facebook to probe the internet for terrestrial treasures. 

Is a Sandwich Shop worth an actual review? I believe so, I know many 
enjoy making one at home, but I have found it tough to review most of 
those homespun delights. So, where do I like to go for a good sandwich? 
Two of my favorite places are in East Pasadena. One is Whole Foods. Yes, 
they make a great sandwich, and you can direct the maestro to fix it any 
way you like. The sandwiches run about $9.50+. 

The second spot I like is The Pasadena Sandwich Shop. You can sit down or go right to the deli case. I 
usually go directly to the case. This family run business has not missed a beat in the past three years,

The Pasadena Sandwich Shop has done what Jerry's Deli and Ben's Deli weren't able to do. Stay in 
business. The restaurant itself is small; in fact it is located in a small office building, wedged between 
a dry cleaners and a vacant real estate office. 

The prices range between $9 and $14. I have yet to finish an entire sandwich. Take the challenge 
yourself! Here are a few of my recent lunches: The Big PCS "B" Roast Beef - cheddar, lettuce, tomato 
with Russian dressing on a French Roll; The "Chicago" Corned Beef - Pastrami, Swiss, cole slaw (it's 
triple decker on rye); and again, good luck in finishing one!!! The Sheepherder - Corned Beef, Pastrami, 
Turkey, Salami, Swiss - It's a triple-decker on Rye. 

You can mix and match meats and breads or you can "Trust The Cook," ($16) whatever the cook feels 
as a fancy for the day. My suggestion, bring a friend to share. 

Platters are available, and the restaurant offers chips and soda. Dine in or take out is available.

Peter's Condiment Tip: They have spicy beaver mustard, a must!!

Pasadena Sandwich Co.

259 Sierra Madre Villa

Pasadena

 The Pasadena Symphony continues its 95th season 
with Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 on Saturday, 
November 12, at Ambassador Auditorium with 
both matinee and evening performances at 2:00pm 
and 8:00pm. Newly appointed LA Opera Resident 
Conductor, Lina González-Granados will lead 
the orchestra as the second Artistic Partner of the 
season. Hailing from Cali, Colombia, González-
Granados won the 2021 Sphinx Medal of Excellence 
and Solti Award, and has made quite a splash in 
Los Angeles this season with her Hollywood Bowl 
debut described as “a show of raw power, an aural 
force to glue you to your seat” (Los Angeles Times).

 The Composers Showcase opens the program with 
Valerie Coleman’s Seven O’Clock Shout, inspired by the bravery and sacrifice of the 
frontline works of the Covid-19 pandemic and the heartwarming ritual of evening 
serenades that sprung up to honor their heroism. International Tchaikovsky 
Competition winner Alexandra Conunova will then take center stage to paint the 
Romantic soundscape of Sibelius’ Violin Concerto with her impressive range of 
color. The program culminates with González-Granados taking the audience on 
a Romantic journey through a world of destiny, fate and shocking climaxes for a 
performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony that will have everyone talking.

 The Pasadena Public Health Department recommends all guests either be fully 
vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 test prior to entry to Ambassador 
Auditorium, but it is not required. Masks are strongly recommended but not 
required. As conditions in the community evolve, the Pasadena Symphony 
reserves the right to update policies with a focus on public safety. For the most 
up to date venue safety protocols, visit pasadenasymphony-pops.org/symphony-
covid-safety/.

 The Pasadena Symphony provides a vibrant experience specially designed for 
the music lover, the social butterfly or a date night out. Guests can arrive early to 
enjoy the outdoor, tented Symphony Lounge, which opens 2 hours prior to show 
time. A posh setting along Ambassador Auditorium’s beautiful outdoor plaza, the 
Symphony Lounge offers small bites, coffee, cocktails and fine wines from The 
Michero Family, before the concert and during intermission.

 All concerts are held at Ambassador Auditorium, 131 South St. John Ave, 
Pasadena, CA. Subscription packages start at as low as $99, with single tickets 
starting at $40. Both may be purchased online at www.pasadenasymphony-pops.
org or by calling (626) 793-7172.


SCHOOL DIRECTORY

Alverno Heights Academy

200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Julia V. Fanara

E-mail address: jfanara@alvernoheights.org

Arcadia High School

180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007

Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forsee

bforsee@ausd.net

Arroyo Pacific Academy

41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 

(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil Clarke

E-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacific.org

Barnhart School

240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 446-5588 

Head of School: Tonya Beilstein

Kindergarten - 8th grade

website: www.barnhartschool.org

Bethany Christian School

93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-3527 

Preschool-TK-8th Grade

Principal: Jonathon Hawes

website: www. bcslions.org

Clairbourn School

8400 Huntington Drive

San Gabriel, CA 91775

Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172

FAX: 626-286-1528

E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org

Foothill Oaks Academy

822 E. Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010

(626) 301-9809

Principal: Nancy Lopez

www.foothilloaksacademy.org

office@foothilloaksacademy.org

Frostig School

971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 791-1255

Head of School: Jenny Janetzke

Email: jenny@frostig.org

The Gooden School

192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-2410 

Head of School, Jo-Anne Woolner

website: www.goodenschool.org

High Point Academy

1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road 

Pasadena, Ca. 91107 

Head of School: Gary Stern 626-798-8989

website: www.highpointacademy.org

La Salle College Preparatory

3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.org

Principal Dr. Jamal Adams

Monrovia High School

325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016 

(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin Jackson

Email: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us

Odyssey Charter School

725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001

(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neill

website: www.odysseycharterschool.org

Pasadena High School

2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 

(626) 396-5880 Principal: Mathew Kodama

website: http://phs.pusd.us

St. Rita Catholic School

322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

Principal: Adela Solis (626) 355-6114 

solis@st-ritaschool.org

Website: www.st-ritaschool.org

Sierra Madre Elementary School

141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 355-1428 Principal: Lindsay LUIS

E-mail address: LUIS.lindsay@pusd.us

Sierra Madre Middle School 

160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024

(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett Newsom

E-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us

Walden School

74 S San Gabriel Blvd

Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166 

www.waldenschool.net

Weizmann Day School

1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 797-0204

Lisa Feldman: Head of School

Wilson Middle School

300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107

(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth Esseln

E-mail address: resseln@pusd.us

Pasadena Unified School District

351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109

(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.us

Arcadia Unified School District

234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007

(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net

Monrovia Unified School District

325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016

(626) 471-2000 

Website: www.monroviaschools.net

Duarte Unified School District

1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010

(626)599-5000 

Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us

Arcadia Christian School

1900 S. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006

Preschool - and TK - 8th Grade

626-574-8229/626-574-0805

Email: inquiry@acslions.com

Principal: Cindy Harmon

website: www.acslions.com

Jim Osterling Says: 

VOTE YES ON MEASURE PCC FOR AFFORDABLE HIGHER EDUCATION AND JOB 
TRAINING

For 100 years, Pasadena City College (PCC) has provided high-quality, affordable college education 
and career training for residents of all ages, including thousands of graduates from our 
local schools.

With the rising cost of four-year college, many students are turning to community college for 
higher education at a fraction of the cost of Cal State, University of California (UC) and private 
universities. 

Each year thousands of local high school graduates from Sierra Madre and throughout the West 
San Gabriel Valley rely on PCC for affordable access to higher education and job training. PCC 
delivers the highest transfer rate to Cal State and UC among all community colleges in California. 
The College’s satellite campuses bring these benefits to residents throughout our region.

Continuing to provide affordable access to higher education and job training requires up-to-
date classrooms, labs and technology to meet the growing demand. This November there is an 
important measure on the ballot to support PCC which is aptly named Measure PCC.

Measure PCC is a community college facilities improvement bond measure on the November 
8, 2022 ballot that will provide locally controlled funding for Pasadena City College to upgrade 
aging classrooms, labs and job training facilities to maintain affordable, high-quality education 
for local students. 

Most of PCC’s facilities were built over 50 years ago and need repairs and upgrades. There is 
a clear need to upgrade classrooms, instructional technology and career training facilities to 
better prepare students for in-demand jobs in science, healthcare, nursing, engineering and 
skilled trades. A portion of the funds will be used to replace a red tagged building (The Sarafian 
Science building) and upgrade 4 yellow tagged buildings that have outdated structural and 
building systems. 

Voting Yes on Measure PCC ensures local students, including lower and middle-income students 
who can’t afford expensive university tuition, can access affordable higher education and 
job training in our area. 

Voting YES on Measure PCC allows PCC to continue training and educating the nurses and 
healthcare professionals that serve our medical needs, the firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement 
officers and first responders that keep us safe, and the skilled workers who fuel our 
economy.

Voting YES on Measure PCC will: 

• Replace leaky roofs, rusty plumbing and faulty electrical systems 

• Keep computer systems and instructional technology up to date 

• Provide modern science labs and career training facilities to prepare students for in 
demand careers 

• Bring buildings to current health and safety codes 

• Improve access for students with disabilities 

• Remove asbestos, lead pipes and hazardous materials

• Improve student safety and campus security by upgrading lighting, intruder protection 
and emergency communication systems, smoke detectors and fire alarms 

Measure PCC requires a clear system of fiscal accountability, including a detailed project list 
showing exactly how the funds must be used. An independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee 
and independent audits ensure the funds are spent as promised. Public disclosure of all spending 
is mandatory. Every penny raised must be spent locally to improve our local community college 
facilities. No funds from Measure PCC may be used for administrator salaries or benefits.

Measure PCC is supported by PCC students, teachers, the PCC Foundation and the entire Board 
of Trustees. Respected current and past local elected leaders including Congressman Adam 
Schiff, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Senator Anthony Portantino, Assemblymember Chris Holden, 
County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and former Senator Carol Liu all support Measure PCC. 
Please refer to the website for more endorsements and information. https://www.yesonpcc.org/ 

Please join me in voting YES on PCC on or before November 8 to maintain affordable access to 
higher education and job training.

Jim Osterling represents Altadena, NE Pasadena and Sierra Madre on the Board of Trustees for Pasadena 
City College. For more than ten years, Mr. Osterling was an Associate Adjunct Professor at the Price School 
of Public Policy at the University of Southern California (USC). He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 
and former CFO in the real estate industry and now owns a real estate development and advisory company. 
He and his wife, Scarlett, have lived in the PCC district area for over 30 years. He can be reached at jaosterling@
pasadena.edu.


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