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INSPIRING WOMEN OF SIERRA MADRE AND SURROUNDING 
COMMUNITIES55Mountain View News June 20, 2026 
INSPIRING WOMEN OF SIERRA MADRE AND SURROUNDING 
COMMUNITIES
ARCADIA ELKS LODGE 2025 AND CITY 
OF ARCADIA HONOR GENE GLASGO 


On Sunday, June 6, 202 the City of Arcadia a n d 
the Arcadia Elks Lodge were honored t o 
host and honor Gene Glasgow, a true 
Arcadia treasurer. 

Along the City of Arcadia and the Arcadia ElksLodge joined together to pay tribute to Gene 
Glasgow a former Arcadia City Clerk, formerPresident of the Arcadia Historical Society andleader of many volunteer organizations in Arcadiaand the San Gabriel Valley for over 70 years. 

Opening remarks were given by Arcadia MayorPaul P Cheng who proclaimed Sunday, June 
6, 2026 as Gene Glasgow Day and extolled theinvaluable contributions Gene has given to the 
City of Arcadia. The Arcadia High School PepBand provided a musical salute to Gene and theattendees. 

Gene Glasgow enlisted the aid of the ArcadiaElks Lodge in the creation and erection of theArcadia Vietnam Memorial, which was funded 
and completed in about 8 months. The Arcadia 
Vietnam Memorial was unveiled and dedicated 
on May 28, 2016. 

Gene had been motivated to build the memorial 
to honor 14 servicemen from Arcadia who dies 

in the Vietnam War including his high school 
classmate Eugene Hicks. Not satisfied with the fact that the flags were not illuminated at night, Geneand the Arcadia Elks pursed further, successful fundraising to add lights to the Viet Nam Memorialin 2018. 

Gene served six years in the United States Navy. His exposure to Agent Orange resulted in severalbouts with Cancer and is currently battling Parkinson’s disease. 

Julie Harris was instrumental in spearheading the event enlisting the help and support of the ArcadiaElks Lodge and the City of Arcadia. Many Thanks to Arcadia Live Oak Grocery Outlet for providingthe beautiful charcuterie boards and much of the food provided to those who came to honor GeneGlasgow. Their very generous contribution helped make the event very special. 

For more information on the Arcadia Elks Lodge, please email the Lodge at artemp2025@aol.com orcall the Lodge at (626) 445-2025. 

Written by Gigi Hutchinson & Annette Pizzo-McGill From The Traveled Path Collaborative 

MEET CAROLE ANNE KAUFMAN 

Carole grew up in Monrovia. Fun fact:
Carole ‘s mother was ‘The Wizard of Bras’ the 
foremost living expert on foundation garments. 

Carole’s small business, Studio C Hair Artistry,
is celebrating 30 years this year! Her motto is“Making the SGV a more beautiful place”.
Her hair studio will continue to support the 
community for years to come as well.

 She is also known internationally as ‘TheWhistling Diva’ She is a two-time worldchampion musical whistler who has performedaround the world! She will be participating in 
The Masters of Musical Whistling InternationalFestival and Competition - the subject of afeature documentary from the Academy Awardnominated Australian team, Songbird Studios.
Carole is off to Australia in June to attend the 
films showing at the Sydney International Film 
Festival at the Sydney Opera House. The 6thbiennial Masters of Whistling will be back in 
Hollywood in the Fall of 2027.

“I plan to continue to perform until I amdead! It is a huge part of my self-expressionand identity. I love being with an audience. I 
hope to build my nonprofit and support thecommunity to discover and explore their ownart form for decades to come”. 

“Whistling has been around for centuries and 
when performed at a world class level, people 
are surprised by the power, grace, and beautyof the music”. She likes to say “If whistling isa thing, your thing is a thing!” She believeseveryone is an artist and everything can be art.
Her goal is to inspire individuals to bring theirself-expression to life and connect with others 
who are also expanding their quality of life 
through the arts. 

Carole is also a professional keynote speaker.
In addition, she created Creative Being, anonprofit three years ago, which inspirescommunity and creativity through artistic self-
expression. Her nonprofit produces the 9thAnnual Monrovia Music Fest. 
Monrovia Music Fest is coming to Library 

out a bit more here in the suburbs. Monrovia,
with all its history and heritage, has been home 
to me for so long and I love that I am connected 
to so many individuals and organizations that 
are the life’s blood of our little corner of the 
world.” 

We also wanted to know about any obstaclesthat she may have had to overcome. 

Carole replied, “We all have obstacles and 
I think our greatest challenge is to overcomethe critical mind so we can lovingly embrace 
our authentic self so that we can have true 
peace,joy, and self-expression.”

Carole has spent a great deal of time and effortcreating positive conversations with herselfso that she can be a supportive team-mate toherself and override the toxic indoctrination 
that is so prevalent in society today.

When it comes to her nonprofit, she is learningmore every day how to be a great leader for herteam. In addition, they are always looking forvolunteers who stand for the arts to completetheir team and want to make a difference with 
them. 

We asked Carole how she stays inspired. 

Carole responded by saying, “I surround 
myself with people that support my positivevision of myself. I allow inspiration to flow if it 
feels good - even if it sounds crazy - and then Itell everyone (that is supportive) my vision and 
let their support give me even more wings.” 

Carole’s Words of Wisdom: 

Say “Yes” to YOU! I believe, “If it comes fromthe heart, it’s art.” Allow your inspirations tolive without judgement and take action. Do notedit or restrict your inspiration - it’s yours to 
grow. 

When Carole is not working she loves to travelthe world and enjoy the adventures of life! 

Find Carole at 
IG @whistlingdivaFacebook - www.facebook.com/ whistlingdiva

Park on June 28 from 12pm - 9pm.
We asked Carole in which ways she’s been a partof the fabric of her community and what sheloves about her community. She commented,
“My events bring community together andI have learned the power of connecting withothers. I know that every great goal will requireyour community to bring it to existence. I lovethe SGV, we are a part of the heartbeat of Los 
Angeles County yet we can relax and stretch 
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