Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Friends and family remember Glendora resident Mark Ryan.
Gail Carty told friends and family gathered at St. Dorothy’s Catholic Church Monday evening that she can’t picture her childhood growing up in Glendora without Mark Ryan in it. Ryan, the longtime 64-year-old Glendora resident community members affectionately called “Mark of the Park,” always seemed to be everywhere – at Finkbiner Park, in the downtown Village Center, catching a meal at Ed's Place, or anywhere he can ride his bike to in Glendora. But most of all, people recalled how Ryan seemed to know everyone’s name. “I know if Mark were alive today, he’d know the names of each and every one of you here,” Carty said at Ryan’s memorial. And when he passed away Monday, May 7, the multitude of stories both online and throughout the community…
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Popular Glendora resident Mark Ryan passed away Monday of natural causes.
If you lived in Glendora for awhile, you probably crossed paths with Mark Ryan at least once. Ryan, 64, was known by many as a well-loved and long time resident of Glendora. Ryan was called a fixture in the community, riding his bicycle around town, popping in to local businesses and getting to know nearly every person he met. But the man community members called “Mark of the Park” for his constant presence in the Glendora community died Monday of natural causes in his home. “Glendora is all he knew,” said Fritz Mensing, owner of Campus Kuts. “Mark never got to drive, he had no family of his own. This community was his family.” Mensing said he was close to Ryan for years and said Ryan, who was mentally disabled, enjoyed helping out local …
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
It wouldn't have been a Sock Hop without Dick Clark.
It was the early 1980s. It might have been the gym at the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, or some other sort of dark all-purpose school room with a stage, curtain and lights. But it was shadowy and seemingly vast and the mood was electric with expectation as Dick Clark swept in. There he was, "America's Oldest Teenager," looking the part, with beautiful wife Kari on his arm. Hair in a Pompadour, teeth like Chiclets -- yes a cliché, but apropos. Already decades an entertainment mogul, worth millions, but this evening he was standing off to the side, buzzing with old showbiz friends, new friends, admirers, gawkers. They danced in and out, buffing his ego, extending a hand, expressing thanks. For without him, this evening would never have …
Friday, March 30, 2012
Glendora resident James Raymond Wells was a known forensics instructor for law enforcement agencies.
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Friday, March 30
Glendora resident James Raymond Wells, 70, passed away March 25, 2012. Wells began his career as a criminalist for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department in 1970. Wells’ contributions to law enforcement investigations was well known, having won the department’s Distinguished Service Award for his “Wells Field Narcotics Test Kit.” Wells remained an active reserve captain with the department until his passing. Wells was also hailed by the California Narcotic Officers’ Association as “one of the most influential persons in the development of the CNOA Drug Abuse Recognition Program” following his death. Wells was a tenured instructor for CNOA and was involved in the training of over 10,000 officers in drug abuse cases. Wells also taught for …
Friday, January 20, 2012
James died from complications from leukemia in a Riverside hospital.
Her voice has been heard in commercials, movies and countless weddings. R&B legend and South Los Angeles native Etta James died today at a Riverside hospital of complications from leukemia. She was 73. James died at 8 a.m. at Parkview Community Hospital, according to the Riverside County Coroner's Office. The entertainer, known for such hits as "At Last," "Tell Mama" and "Loser Weepers," would have been 74 on Wednesday. News of James' passing traveled fast on the Web. Glendora's own music icon, Bobby Figueroa of Beach Boys fame called James "A one of a kind original against all odds," via his Facebook page. The Los Angeles City Council adjourned its meeting today in memory of James, who began singing as a child at St. Paul Baptist Church …
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
At age 56, the founder of Apple has died. In what ways has Jobs' innovations impacted you?
Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple and its former CEO, died Wednesday. He was 56. "We are deeply saddened to announce that Steve Jobs passed away today," read a statement by Apple's board of directors. Jobs was instrumental in many of the inventions and institutions of the last three decades. From the iPod, the iPad and the iPhone to the animation studio Pixar, Jobs invested time and money into success after success. Jobs had been ailing for some time. According to 2004 reports, he publicly announced that he had pancreatic cancer. In 2009, Jobs received a liver transplant.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
In this week's reader question to the mayor, Tessitor responds to allegations that city concilmembers' role on the Gold Line Construction Authority Board is illegal.
"Hello Mr. Mayor, You spoke of the legalities of eminent domain in a previous column…what about the legalities of holding duel offices (serving on the city council while also on the board for the Metro Gold Line Authority)…what about conflict of interest laws? As mayor of Glendora and chair of the GLCA board, how is your case different from the city officials removed from their High-Speed Rail post?" This is obviously a very timely question. The question itself reveals the complexity and the lack of understanding of the basic issues. In order to provide a meaningful answer, we need to look at the law itself. Government Code Section 1099 says that a public official shall not simultaneously hold two public offices that “are incompatible…
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Reports say Michael Baze had been suffering from depression.
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011
With the horse racing world still reeling from the death of jockey Michael Baze, new reports are emerging that the 24-year-old jockey had been recently depressed and was scheduled to appear in court on a cocaine charge. Baze was found dead in his vehicle Tuesday at 4:47 p.m. EDT near the horse track area of Churchill Downs, according to Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Jim Wesley. According to reports, there were no signs of foul play, although an investigation is currently underway. Court reports indicate that Baze was scheduled for a preliminary hearing after being charged with first-degree possession of cocaine in November. Baze was in Louisville, Ky. to race in the eighth race at Churchill Downs on Thursday on the overnight entries. The…
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Michael Baze, 24, was found dead in his vehicle at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. No foul play is suspected.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A young rising horse jockey from Glendora was found dead near Churchill Downs in Lousiville, Ky. Michael Baze, 24, was found dead in his vehicle Tuesday at 4:47 p.m. EDT near the horse track area of Churchill Downs, according to Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Jim Wesley. According to reports, there were no signs of foul play, although an investigation is currently underway. Originally from a small town in Washington, Baze purchased a home in Glendora, Calif. in 2007. Churchill Downs spokesperson John Asher said Baze comes from a family of horse jockeys – Baze’s cousin was Hall of Fame jockey Russell Baze, and his uncle was a retired jockey. Baze had been riding since he was 16, and was the leading rider at Arlington Park last year, the …
Friday, January 21, 2011
A group ride serves as a final goodbye for Kevin B. Unck, a cyclist killed on Glendora Mountain Road Jan. 9.
In a final goodbye, friends, family and the public will ride in Kevin B. Unck’s honor. There will be a memorial ride dedicated to Unck, the state champion cyclist who died after a collision on Glendora Mountain Road on the morning of Jan.9. The ride will begin 8 a.m. Saturday at It’s a Grind, 7325 Day Creek Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga and follow a 30 to 40 mile route from the city to Mount Baldy. Unck was riding his Felt road bicycle on Glendora Mountain Road above Sierra Madre with his fellow club cyclists, when he collided with a northbound vehicle. He was airlifted to USC Medical Center, where he died. Unck was a Masters state champion in tandem and individual time trial cycling and was training for national competition in August. Unck also…
B.K. Holthaus
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