Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 24, 2015

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AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 24, 2015 

“What’s Going On?” 

News and Views from Joan Schmidt


JOIN US FOR A 

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Invite friends and family to celebrate the Feast of Gratitude & Gravy.

This is a special weekend for families, singles, couples, and young adults.

ARCADIA IS BACK ON TRACK:

MICKEY SEGAL SWORN IN

Imagine sitting around a blazing fire in the fireplace 
of the main lodge, surrounded by family and close 
friends you didn’t even know you had. The aromas 
of roasting turkey, fresh-baked apple pie, homemade 
bread and hot apple cider fills the air, mingled with the 
faint aromatic fragrance of oak smoke from the fire 
place

 This event can be thought of as “Hike in, EAT, hike 
out.” However, there’s much more to Thanksgiving 
than just eating: there is fellowship, the beautiful ascent 
of the Santa Anita Canyon, probably a “talent show,” a 
wicked ping-pong match, some work projects—all of 
it sure to make you bang your cup on the table and 
holler, “Can I have some more please?!”

 Thanksgiving at Camp is, in many ways, like having 
a holiday with a family of 40+. There is cooking to do 
by many of the “family” members, there is clean-up by 
others, some will go out and gather wood for the fire, 
the kids play, the adults drink. So be ready for lots of 
participation.

Here is the Big Picture:

 November 25-26-27, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday + 
* Wednesday drop your personal items at 
Adams’ Pack Station by 7:30 am and then we 
hike into Camp and start cooking for both 
Wednesday dinner and Thanksgiving goodies. 
* Thursday is more cooking, playing, working and 
finally, the Feast mid-afternoon (4:00 pm). While 
still in a gravy-induced daze, we entertain each 
other Thursday evening while debating when to 
eat the pies versus starting the talent show versus 
lying down for a nap. All of these will be decided 
on site by those still able to speak intelligibly. 
* On Friday, there will general moaning about over-
eating, sneaking in for pie for breakfast, farewell to the 
unfortunate few who must leave, continuation of the 
ping-pong tournament, short hikes, bird-watching, 
zip-line riding, etc. Or, (radical idea,) completely relax 
and do nothing. It is so hard to do, but so worthwhile!

 Thanksgiving is about sharing and caring for family 
and friends. One special tradition at Thanksgiving 
camp is the sharing of our talents and skills with 
others. We call upon participants to lead a program or 
offer a workshop in order to provide a wide variety of 
activities throughout the weekend. Bring your talent 
for the talent show. So, please start thinking about what 
you can share with others to make this weekend even 
more special. Do you have a good game or art project? 
Would you like to lead a hike or yoga class? Can you 
lead songs at a campfire? Let’s make this loads of fun.

 On the Practical Side Thanksgiving Reservation

(Arrival Wednesday, November 25, 2015 / Departure 
Friday, November 27, 2015)

 Registration fee includes all food and drinks from 
mid-day Wednesday through Friday breakfast. This, 
of course, includes a fantastic Thanksgiving meal, 
entertainment, and lots of fun. Also included is 
lodging for two nights, transportation via pack train of 
both your food and up to 15 pounds of your personal 
items. Such a deal!

 Adults and Older Youth (11+) 
Price = $150 for three days and two nights

Youth 3-10 (2 and under are free) 
Price = $115 for three days and two nights

 Note: If you would like a breakdown of why the cost 
is what it is, do not hesitate to contact Deb Burgess (see 
below).

 Add Additional Nights (through Sunday morning) 

 Fee includes lodging, meals, snacks, and drinks 
from lunch through breakfast the following morning 
Price = $50 per night

 Your payment is required to hold your reservation. 
You may cancel up to one week ahead of time (on 
or before November 18, 2015) for a $75 refund. We 
hope for lots of rain and so, rain does not cancel your 
reservation.

 Note: Lodging will be assigned according space 
availability and in the order reservations are received. 
The Camp can hold up to 42 guests.

 More details, including things to bring, 
recommended stuff, things not to bring, etc. will be 
provided in your confirmation email.

 Have Questions?

Call Deb Burgess at 626.447.7356 or email her at 
dburgess@sturtevantcamp.com

Last Tuesday’s 
Arcadia’s Council 
Meeting: “A Breath 
of Fresh Air”, 
“Return to the Old 
Guard”, or just 
“Yeah” as former Mayor/ City Council Member 
Mickey Segal was sworn in. Council Member 
John Wuo had resigned amid allegations over his 
endorsement of USFIA and Gemcoin besides his 
ethics investigation by the Fair Political Practices 
Commission begun in September. Segal will 
finish out the term until the municipal election 
in April. 

 This appointment of Segal was the first order 
of business at the Meeting. An interesting aside 
was a letter read from Dr. Sheng Chang, former 
Mayor/Council Member who nominated himself 
to finish Wuo’s term, but said he (Chang) would 
seek reelection in the April election. (One of 
the stipulations had been that whoever finished 
Wuo’s term would NOT seek reelection in 
April 2016.) However Mayor Pro tem Chandler 
nominated Segal; it was seconded by Council 
Member Beck and carried by a unanimous vote-
much to everyone’s relief.

 After the swearing-in by City Clerk Gene 
Glasco, Segal was congratulated and welcomed 
back by City Staff, elected officials and residents 
during a five-minute recess as seating was 
rearranged. To say that Mickey Segal is most 
qualified is the understatement of the year. 
What he has done for the City is unmatched 
and with his wife Lee have been an integral part 
of the fundraising for the Methodist Hospital 
Foundation-just to give one example.

 In opening statements, Segal stated there were 
two pressing issues-residential code issues and 
the ballot initiative to repeal the Utility Users 
Tax, which he is very against.

 “I will do everything possible I can, in my 
belief, to do what’s right for the community and 
then I’ll be out of here, but I can promise you that 
resolving these two issues will get my full time 
and permanent commitment for the next six 
months,” he told the audience.

 Council Member Tom Beck expressed 
everyone’s feelings, “Starting last year… City 
Council has done more to harm the image, the 
reputation of Arcadia than any City Council in 
Arcadia in the last 100 years…so many votes and 
actions this City Council has taken…held us up 
to ridicule…but it’s over…we’ve turned the page 
with Mickey.”

 Beck’s statements are very true. They have been 
reiterated by Editorials in the Star News, by my 
ophthalmologist, even at Santa Anita Park while 
waiting for American Pharoah to return from the 
East Coast! 

 A few major issues were FINALLY voted on. 
After five months, the Council voted to resume 
the residential zoning code update and to include 
the Highlands Homeowners Association in a 
citywide historic survey. The Council also voted 
to reinstate a neighborhood impacts committee. 
(This group of about twelve residents, developers, 
real estate professionals and city staff will work 
on zoning changes that all would like to see.)

 There were many issues discussed. Please go 
to the City of Arcadia website. Arcadia residents 
may view their Council Meetings on Cable 
television. However there is a link to see Council 
Meetings on line.

 Between Mickey Segal returning to office and 
the upcoming Saturday “Arcadia Fusion” (Street 
Fair with both American and Asian vendors) 
beginning on November 7th, Arcadia’s future is 
looking great!


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BOARD APPROVES MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER 
AND MICROCHIPPING PROGRAM FOR CATS

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — On a motion by 
Mayor Michael D. Antonovich, the Board of 
Supervisors unanimously approved amending Title 
10 of the Los Angeles County Code to require the 
mandatory spaying or neutering and microchipping 
of cats in unincorporated Los Angeles County. 

 “Focused on reducing the uncontrolled breeding 
of cats that can turn into a severe public health 
concern, this action will help identify the owners of 
the nearly 29,000 cats that are impounded annually 
and prevent them from being euthanized.” In Fiscal 
Year 2014-2015, the Department impounded 28,911 
cats of which 21,055 were euthanized. Moreover, 
only 1.6 percent of cats turned in to animal care 
centers were reunited with their owners.

 Cat owners are encouraged to take advantage 
of low-cost procedures offered by the County 
Department of Animal Care and Control at 
animalcare.lacounty.gov. 

 In addition, the Board approved a motion asking 
for a 3 month pilot program with reduced adoption 
fees. The Department of Animal Care and Control 
will use data collected during the pilot program to 
determine whether the reduced fees led to more 
adoptions and whether a more formalized program 
should be developed and implemented. 

HALLOWEEN “TRUNK OR TREAT” 

OFFERS SAFE FUN AT CHURCH


Youngsters costumed as ghosts, goblins, princesses, 
pirates and other creatures of the night are invited 
to Church of the Good Shepherd to seek their 
Halloween treats. The annual “Trunk or Treat” 
event will be held on Halloween night, Saturday, 
Oct. 31. People will decorate their car trunks with 
eerie lights, spooky sounds, and weird masks and 
will line up in the church’s parking lot. “Trunk or 
Treat” will be open from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and offer 
tasty goodies to the kids. Community residents can 
enjoy this safe and fun celebration of Halloween 
in their family-friendly costumes. Church of the 
Good Shepherd, United Methodist, is at 400 W. 
Duarte Road, Arcadia.


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