Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, September 24, 2022

Mountain View News September 24, 2022 

Pasadena 
Fire Rescues 
TrappedBlind Dog 

 
Pasadena Firefighters made 
a dramatic rescue Wednesday 
night after a blind dogfell 15 feet into a hole at a 
construction site off North 
Lake Avenue. 

 “The canine was extricated 
in roughly 13 minutes and 
uninjured,” firefighters said. 
“Special thanks to Arcadia, 
South Pasadena and Glendale 
Fire who assisted.”

 According to reports and 
news video, the dog, named 
Cesar, fell into a small 
round hole around 7 p.m. 
after wandering through an 
opening in a fence where a 
new fast food restaurant is 
being built. 

 Pasadena Fire Search and 
Rescue lowered a team 
member into the hole. Using 
a harness, the team hoisted 
Cesar out to safety. 

 Cesar was reunited with his 
owner. The two live nearby 
the construction site. 

Autumn in 
the Garden 
Fundraiser

 Arlington Garden 
officials announced they 
are holding their 17th 
Anniversary by celebrating 

inspirational members 

of our community with 
a fundraiser celebration 
“Autumn in the Garden” 
on Sunday.

 This family-friendly 
event features musical 
performances curated by 
Floating and dublab.

 There will be a special 
VIP reception before the 
event honoring Pasadena 
Councilmember Steve 
Madison, businessman 
and philanthropist Bob 
Bozzani, and garden 
designer Mayita Dinos. 
There are only a limited 
number of tickets available 
for the VIP reception. 
General admission tickets 
and a select number 
of “music only” tickets 
also available. Food will 
be provided by Dina’s 
Dumpling. Wine Sponsor 
is Wenzlau Vineyard.

 VIP Reception is set for 

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with 
General Admission at 5:30 
p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Autumn in the Garden 
is our only annual 
fundraising event. “We 
are extremely excited to be 
able to celebrate with you 
again this year! Please join 
us for a fun and relaxing 
evening of beautiful music, 
socializing, and delicious 
food and wine in this 
special garden.” Organizers 
said. For more information 
or to purchase tickets visit: 
arlingtongardenpasadena. 
org.

 Arlington Garden in 
Pasadena is located at 275 
Arlington Drive. 

Council to Fill John Kennedy’s District Seat 

Lucious Smith Justin Jones Brandon Lamar 

 
The Pasadena city council 
is set Thursday, during a 
special Zoom meeting, to hear 
presentations and interview 
three potential appointees to 
fill the city council District 3 
vacancy — due to the passing of 
Councilmember John Kennedy. 

 Of the three applicants on the 
agenda, Justin Jones, Brandon 
Lamar and Lucious Smith, 
one of them is expected to be 
chosen and sworn in during the 
meeting. 

 Some residents of the District 
have questioned applicants, 
Smith and Jones. 

 “His [Smith] exclusionary 
views and bible thumping do 
not belong in our government,” 
said Pasadena resident and 
Actress Petrea Burchard, “Not 
only does he not represent 
the diversity of our district, he 
insults it.”

 Smith had been a proponent 
of Proposition 8 banning gay 
marriage in California, later 
overturned in 2013, holding the 
unpopular view that the Bible 
defines marriage as between 
one man and one woman. Smith 
has also been quoted in news 
reports as holding the belief 
that the Bible is a strict moral 
compass for the United States. 

 Smith is the Senior Pastor of 
Friendship Pasadena Church 
and currently said he is leading 
an effort to acquire 12 rental 
units to be used for affordable 
housing.

 Burchard also said in an email 
to the city council, “I don’t 
envy your position in having 
to choose between Mr. Lamar 
and Mr. Jones, both apparently 
worthy candidates who care 
about the real issues and can 
better represent District 3,
honoring Mr. Kennedy’s legacy.”

 Lamar, Chair of the Human 
Relations Commission and 
former city council candidate, 
has had a number of residents 
in support of him filling the 
seat.

 “Brandon won 40 percent of 
the vote in District 3 in the last 

election, which shows that he 
has the support of nearly half 
the district’s constituents,” said 
resident Margaret Starbuck. 
“I think that Brandon brings 
valuable perspective to the 
council as a tenant who rents 
instead of owns a home and as 
a lifetime resident of Northwest 
Pasadena. I personally have seen 
Brandon show up at countless 
community events in the past 
three years in support of the 
Northwest community.”

 Others said they felt Lamar 
spoke on “issues that are 
important: housing/rent 
control, resources to better 
support our education system, 
public safety, workers and 
immigration rights.”

 Although many residents also 
showed support for Jones, chair 
of the Environmental Advisory 
Commission, resident Esther 
Vasquez has alleged that Jones, 
either, just moved to District 
3 or using a family member’s 
address on his application. 

“I am bringing this to your 
attention because not only do I 
want this process to be fair but 
after being a resident in District 
3 for over 30 years and raising 
a family here, I don’t want 
anyone representing me who 
just moved to the district, just 
to run for office,” Vasquez said. 
“I don’t believe there is honor or 
trustworthiness in that. If Mr. 
Jones were interested in District 
3 before, he should’ve been 
invested in our community 
and became a resident before 
all of this. All applicants should 
be required to show a utility 
bill as proof of residence.”

 Residents showing support for 
Jones all put his experience at 
the top of the list. 

 “Being a licensed professional 
civil engineer who currently 
works for LA County Public 
Works, he is a knowledgeable 
in issues involving City/ 
Government Management,” said 
Elise Preston Mallory Chairman 
of NAACP - Pasadena Good 
Trouble Alliance. “He has great 
relationships with city staff, 

South Pas OCOS Winning Title 

South Pasadena officials 
announced Monday that based 
on popular vote, the winning 
title of the 2022 One City One 
Story reading program is “The 
Queens of Animation” by 
Nathalia Holt. 

 From Snow White to Moana, 
from Pinocchio to Frozen, 
the animated films of Walt 
Disney Studios have moved and 
entertained millions. But few 
fans know that behind these 
groundbreaking features was an 
incredibly influential group of 
women who fought for respect 
in an often ruthless, male-
dominated industry and who 
have slipped under the radar 
for decades. Borrow the book, 
ebook, or eaudiobook from the 
South Pasadena Public Library 
One City One Story ProgramsJanna Ireland Author Talk on 
Regarding Paul R. Williams: A 
Photographer’s View (2020)
Tuesday, October 4, 7:00 p.m. – 

8:00 p.m.
Library Community Room, 
1115 El Centro Street, South 
Pasadena 
Coffee Table Books Live: Leland 
Sklar (in partnership with 
SPARC)
Wednesday, October 12th 
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Event 
will run from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 

p.m. Library Community 
Room, 1115 El Centro Street,
South Pasadena 
Registration is required. Visit:
southpasadenaca.gov/registerto register or call us at 626-4037350. 
Natural Indigo Dyeing 
(in partnership with the 
Community Garden)
Sunday, October 16 11:00 a.m. 
– 1:00 p.m. Library Patio, 1100Oxley Street, South PasadenaVirtual Book Discussion of The 
Queens of AnimationWednesday, October 26th 7:00
p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Virtual [Zoom]
Registration is required. Visit:
outhpasadenaca.gov/register toregister or call us at 626-4037350. 
and a vast network to lean on. 
He has shown his commitment 
to the city and has earned this 
appointment.” 

 Requirements for the seat 
included that applicants must 
be residents living in Council 
District 3, of voting age, and 
registered to vote in District 3 at 
the time their application.

 The city council will meet at 5 
p.m.

During the meeting, membersof the public may provide live 
public comment by submitting 
a speaker card prior at: 
cityofpasadena.net/city-clerk/
public-comment.

 A livestream, will be available 
at: Pasadenamedia.org. 

Pasadena 
Chamber 
Backs LibraryTax Measure

 The Pasadena Chamber 

of Commerce Board of 

Directors at its most recent 

meeting voted to endorse 

passage of Measure L the 

extension of the Library 

Tax in Pasadena on the 

November 8th ballot. The 

Measure would cost single 

family homeowners and 

owners of condominiums 

$41 per year on their 

property tax bill. It would 

generate $2,800,000 to 

support library services. 

The tax can only be used for 

library services and upkeep 

and requires the City of 

Pasadena maintain its 

current annual budget for 

the Library and that service 

levels be maintained.

 The Library Tax extends 

the existing levy for 15 

years. It is not a new tax and 

will not increase costs for 

homeowners or commercial 

property owners.

 “Pasadena’s Public Library 

system is a tremendous 

asset to our community 

and important to our 

local economy and the 

quality of life in Pasadena,” 

said Pasadena Chamber 

CEO Paul Little. “The 

Board of Directors of 

the Pasadena Chamber 

recognized the importance 

of maintaining library 

services to our community 

in recommending voters 

support measure L.”

 Since the earliest days of 

Pasadena, the Chamber 

has played a major role in 

the development of this 

internationally renowned 

city. Founded in 1888 as 

the Board of Trade, the 

Chamber’s primary purpose 

has been the enhancement 

of the economy, business 

climate and the quality of 

life in Pasadena. 

New Jirayr Zorthian Mural Art 


Altadena’s well known 
Zorthian family announced 
they will present in October a 
group of mural studies recently 
discovered by late artist and 
muralist Jirayr Zorthian. These 
studies have never been shown 
in public before they said. 

 The free showings are 
scheduled for October 15, 16, 
22 and 23 each will run from 10 

a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free on-site parking. Exhibitspace is wheelchair accessible. 
The Zorthian Ranch is located 
3696 Fair Oaks Ave, Altadena.
The event will show an 
assortment of Jirayr Zorthian’s 
original mural art studies will be 
on display in the Zorthian Barn 
Gallery, some of which became 
completed full-scale murals as 
part of the WPA Project. This 
Fine Arts Program was started 
by President Franklin Delano 
Roosevelt to put artists to work 
during the Great Depression 
and to place art in public 
places for the masses to view 
and enjoy. These mural studies 
present Zorthian’s classically 
trained skills and his grasp of 
visual storytelling at its finest, 
depicting different facets of 

the history of America, and 
representing his significant 
contribution to the WPA 
project.

 While stationed at Camp 
Ritchie, Maryland during 
World War II, Zorthian 
produced the mural which he 
considered to be his crowning 
achievement as a fine artist, The 
Phantasmagoria of Military 
Intelligence Training. This 
mural was 4 feet high and 
157 feet long. Color studies, 
photographs and a short film 
on this mural will be featured 
in the exhibit. Although this 
mural is currently missing and 
considered lost, the Zorthian 
family and branches of the 
government are currently on 
the hunt to locate it.

 The Zorthian Family will also 
be opening up their Ranch to 
the public, and will be giving 
guided tours during the hours 
of the exhibit. The tours are 
also free. Donations accepted. 
Comfortable walking shoes 
recommended. Not wheelchair 
accessible.

 No animals are allowed 
For further information: 
zorthianranch.com. 

Halloween Spooky-ThemedEvents at the Senior Center 

Ghoulish fun awaits at 
the Pasadena Senior Center, 
members and nonmembers 
50 and older, who attend any 
or all of three events with 
spooky themes in advance of 
Halloween. 

 There was a long period of 
time when horror movies had 
nothing to do with blood, 
guts and characters getting 
butchered onscreen. Galen 
Wilkes will present a free 
multimedia presentation about 
the history of horror movies 
Thursday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. 
onsite at the center. The event 
will feature clips from some of 
the best classic, historic horror 
films going as far back as 1896 
until the 1950s, many of which 
continue to influence and 
inspire present-day filmmakers. 
Wilkes is an expert in silent 
films and film history. 

 While American writer Edgar 
Allan Poe wrote prolifically in a 
wide range of genres, he is best 
known for his many suspenseful 
tales of gothic horror, including 
“The Fall of the House of 
Usher” and “The Tell-Tale 
Heart.” Annie Laskey, director 
of events at the Pasadena 
Senior Center, is a long-time 
Poe enthusiast. On Thursday, 

Oct. 27, at 2 p.m. she and some 
other Poe fans will lead a free 
Zoom presentation about the 
enigmatic author whose words 
and mental images continue to 
haunt us more than 170 years 
after his death. 

 To register or for more 
information about either or 
both of these two events, visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org and 
click on Activities & Events, 
then Special Events or call 626795-
4331. 

The free film “Hocus Pocus 
2” (2022, PG) starring Bette 
Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker 
and Kathy Najimy will be 
shown Friday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. 
onsite at the center. Three high 
school girls light a mysterious 
candle that brings the diabolical 
Sanderson sisters back to life 
in modern-day Salem more 
than 300 years after they were 
hanged for witchcraft. Then 
the girls must figure out how to 
stop the child-hungry witches 
from wreaking havoc on the 
world. This is a sequel to the 
original 1993 film that also 
starred Midler, Parker and 
Najimy. 

 To register or for more 
information, visit: 
pasadenaseniorcenter.org 


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