PCC Applications Rise As Classes Grow Scarce
Pasadena City College faces higher applications with 35 percent more for the spring term while course offerings shrink. Continuing students get first enrollment priority, signaling tighter spaces for summer. PCC urges early planning and March summer-term applications to be processed in April. The surge stems from recession fuel and tougher four-year admissions plus higher tuition.
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Pasadena City College
California
PCC
Start Wilcox
Ernestine Moore
Huntington Library Exhibit on Spanish Legacy in Americas
Huntington Library opens February 7 a new exhibit titled Spain in the Americas 1492 1600 What is the Legacy featuring about 50 rare items. It marks the Christopher Columbus Quincentenary and showcases Columbus documents maps and a 1502 memorial letter with a public viewing for the first time. The project is funded by Fundación Ramón Areces of Spain with a $300000 grant and is open Tuesday to Friday 1 to 430 pm and weekends 1030 am to 430 pm admission free donation suggested
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Spain
Americas
America
Fundacion Ramon Areces
Foundation
Ramon Areces
el Corte Ingles
Europe
Harris Department
California
Hunt
Jorge Pont
Southern California
Harris’ Department Stores
San Bernardino
United States
Huntington
Jumbus
Diego
Ferdinand
Isabella
Hamry
the Americas
Ministry of Culture
IBM Spain
County of
Los Angeles
Soar into Science at Valentine School Fair
Valentine School hosts Soar into Science, a two day science fair with the Birds theme. It runs Wednesday January 29 from 6 30 to 8 p m and Thursday January 30 from 8 30 a m to 2 30 p m in the school multi purpose room. Exhibits cover science principles and bird related projects. On January 29 third to fifth graders attend a Birds presentation by Kimball Garrett from the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History featuring slides and bird specimens.
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Valentine
Jennifer Bristow
Kimball Garrett
Alan Weiss
Greg Bristow
Andrew Weiss
Garrett
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History
Valentine School
Los Angeles Museum of Natural History
Carver School Announces Hobby Show and Science Fair
Carver School expands the annual Science Fair with a Hobby Show again. The events run Thursday Feb 6 from 8 30 a m to 3 p m in the school auditorium, with a public preview Wednesday Feb 5 from 7 to 8 30 p m. Susan Ou chairs both events.
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Carver
Carver School
Susan Ou
Huntington History Teacher Earns DAR Award
Huntington School social studies chair Virginia Askren is honored by the San Marino Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution during American History Month. A University of Indiana graduate with studies at UNM UCLA and Cal State LA, she has taught in the district since 1969, is married to Paul Askren, has two daughters, and a grandchild.
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San Marino
Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Virginia Askren
Huntington School
Askren
Indiana University
University of New Mexico
UCLA
Cal State LA
San Marino Unified
Paul Askren
County to Hold Household Hazardous Waste Collection
On Saturday February 1 the Sanitation Districts and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works will run a household hazardous waste collection at the County headquarters at 900 S Fremont Ave Alhambra. The center opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m.
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Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
S. Fremont Ave
Orange Street
Alhambra
Dryden announces executive committee for re election bid
Eugene Dryden reveals the executive committee for his San Marino City Council re election campaign. Officers include Rosemary Simmons as chairman Leonard Marangi as treasurer Jeanne Cornwell as secretary Kenneth Veronda as publicity and Maurene Bell and Patsy among others. A full supporter list will follow.
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Dryden
Eugene Dryden
San Marino
Rosemary Simmons
Leonard Marangi
Jeanne Cornwell
Kenneth Veronda
Maurene Bell
Patsy
Askren Receives DAR Commendation At Woodstock Chapter
The Daughters of the American Revolution awarded Askren a certificate of commendation and a modest monetary gift at a regular chapter meeting hosted by Holmes Hobart on Woodstock Road. Askren’s name is entered for state and national competition as an Outstanding American History Teacher.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
Askren
Holmes Hobart
Woodstock Road
PRISM Committee Aims to Revitalize San Marino Business District
The Partnership for Revitalization in San Marino PRISM formed about two years ago to boost commercial activity and reduce vacancies. City officials and Chamber of Commerce members collaborated to create a public private partnership with a mission to enhance quality of life by promoting diverse retail that fits the residential vibe. A Merchants Association emerged to coordinate ads and sales events, while sub committees study suitable business mixes and occupancy trends to attract tenants and improve district commerce.
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Partnership For Revitalization In
San Marino
PRISM
Keith Till
Suzanne Crowell
Eugene Dryden
Chamber of Commerce
Peggy Class
Chamber
Robert Nafie
Till
Crowell
Dryden
Merchants’ Association
Edward Fryer
CPA
Cycle World
Fryer
Merchants Association
San Marino Police 1991 crime report totals
The San Marino Police Department released its 1991 monthly summary noting 406 FBI part offenses in December and a rise from 345 in 1990. Residential burglary led all part I offenses with 93 for the year, while overall arrests reached 91 for December including 80 adults and 11 juveniles.
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San Marino
F.B.I
Along The Drive Almost Everyone Knows Right From Wrong
The saying notes that most people understand moral distinctions yet resist making choices. It reflects a common hesitation to decide in the face of ethical questions and suggests a tension between knowledge and action.
Le Sage Names Campaign Committee for Council Race
San Marino council candidate Bernard Le Sage announced an Election Committee and a separate Support Committee to inform residents before the April 14 election. Co chairs are Bob Twist and Lois Matthews with key roles for Bob Nida as Vice Chair, Darryl Kelly as Treasurer, and Joan Le Sage as Secretary. Additional members include George Batta, Bil Barry, Kamal Batna, Moward Broay, Wayne Carter, Don Clark, James Class, Thomas Clougherty, Knox Colognei, Parker Cowgill, Al De Spwito, Lee Dudley, Pau Pletcher, Wayne Gravensin, Darry Kelty, John Krueger, Pru Matthews, Thomas McNulty, Jack McQueen, Alfonse Montoya, Peter Nichols, and Robert Non.
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San Marino
Bernard le Sage
Bob Twist
Lois Matthews
Bob Nida
Darryl Kelly
Joan le Sage
le Sage
George Batta
Bil Barry
Kamal Batna
Moward Broay
Wayne Carter
Don Clark
City Council
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Susan Wiener
Inez Egan
Roberta Coppersmith
Mildred Fletcher
Prism Committee
Police Department
James
Thomas Clougherty
Knox Cologne i
Parker Cowgill
al de Spwito
Lee Dudley
Pau Pletcher
Wayne Gravensin
Darry Kelty
John Krueger
Pru Matthews
Thomas McNulty
Jack McQueen
Alfonse Montoya
Peter Nichols
Robert Non
Election Committee
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