Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 6, 2010

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MountainViews-News Saturday, November 6, 2010 

Owls Are 
Everywhere at 
the Arcadia 
Public Library!

Whoooo! Enjoy an 
afternoon of owl-related 
stories, songs, games, 
and crafts on Saturday, 
November 20; 2:30 p.m. 
Especially for children 
ages 14 and under.

The Arcadia Public 
Library is located at 20 
W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia. 
For more information, 
please call (626) 821-
5566.

POLICE SEEK COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE

 At about 6:50 pm on Friday evening, 11/05/10, Arcadia Police 
Officers were called to a strip mall located in the 1000 block of 
South Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, regarding a fight. The reporting 
party said that there were about 5 males involved in a physical 
altercation. A second caller advised Police Dispatchers that one 
subject had possibly been stabbed and that the suspects had fled 
in a vehicle. The suspects were described as 4-5 male Asians, late 
teens to early 20’s.

 Arriving Officers found a 17-year old male Hispanic victim 
still at the scene, suffering from a stab wound to the torso. 
The victim was alert and was immediately treated by Arcadia 
Fire Department Paramedics who transported the victim to 
a local hospital. The victim’s injuries did not appear to be life 
threatening.

 Initial investigation indicates that the victim was seated in a 
business at the strip mall and was confronted inside that location 
by a lone male suspect. The two became involved in a physical 
fight which spilled into the parking lot. The initial suspect was 
joined by several additional male suspects who all attacked the 
victim. At some point during the attack, the victim was stabbed 
in the torso by an unknown object. The suspects then fled the 
scene in a late model, white Scion vehicle.

 Although the victim is not known to have a gang affiliation, 
witnesses allegedly overheard the name of a gang being 
exchanged between the suspects as they fled. This did not appear 
to be a random act of violence as indications are that the initial 
suspect targeted his attack on the victim. The investigation is 
continuing.

 Anyone with information on this crime is encouraged to 
contact Arcadia Police Detectives at 626-574-5160. If you prefer 
to provide information ANONYMOUSLY, you may call “Crime 
Stoppers” by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters 
TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the tip page 
at Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers.

First Avenue School Historical Marker By Scott Hedrick - Arcadia’s Best

 Three years after being 
dedicated during the 
Centennial celebration 
of First Avenue Middle 
School in October 
2007 (see video below), 
the Historical Marker 
presented by the Arcadia 
Historical Society was 
installed Tuesday by the 
Arcadia School District at 
the corner of the school’s 
new music building that 
didn’t even exist a couple 
years ago.

 The marker is on the 
southwest corner of 
the intersection at First 
Avenue and California Street, visible from all four 
directions at the intersection and easily readable 
from the sidewalks at the corner, as will be evident 
when you see frequent passersby stopping to look 
at the photos and read the fascinating evolution 
of the school under the Society’s “History Lives 
Here” banner.

 The caption with the photo of the original yellow 
clapboard Grammar school that opened in 1907 
indicates the building had two classrooms and 
a library to accommodate 65 students and two 
teachers encompassing students in grades 1 – 8.

 The first part of the building still standing 
today opened in 1919 to serve 209 students and 
was considered to be one of the finest examples 
of school architecture in the state with eight 
classrooms, a library, assembly hall, and 
swimming pool.

Expansions came in 1921 and in 1939, the latter 
of which included a more modern exterior.

The school, by then called First Avenue School, 
survived serious damage during the 1933 Long 
Beach earthquake, and had to have major 
reconstruction following a disastrous fire in May 
1979.

 Among the expansion and improvements 
during the past couple of years is a new track and 
field stretching from the westside of the building 
to the property line along Santa Anita Ave., and a 
refurbished and newly landscaped front entrance 
and the new music building on the northeast 
corner of the lot, the latter two of which were the 
reason the Marker installation was delayed.

 The Marker was the first in what has become 
a series of six (so far) “History Lives Here” signs 
denoting locations of historical buildings and 
activities that either still exist or did at one time. 
Another is one block south on the east side of 
First Avenue at the Woman’s Club on the corner 
of Diamond Street, and another is a couple blocks 
north at Huntington Drive on the northwest 
corner depicting the majestic marbled City Hall 
that once stood there. A fourth is also within a 
short walk to L.A. County’s Arcadia Park near 
the Peacock fountain at Huntington Drive and 
Santa Anita Avenue.

 Further west on Huntington Drive is a Marker 
at the entrance to the Arcadia Chamber of 
Commerce, and the most recently dedicated 
Marker is across the street from the Chamber 
at Santa Anita Park just inside the east entrance 
gate. 


Veterans 
Day Event

Arcadia Senior Services is 
having their annual Veterans 
Day event on November 9, 
2010 at 11:30am honoring 
all those individuals who 
have served in the military 
services. This special tribute 
to our armed forces includes 
a catered lunch and music by 
the “Swing Machine” playing 
patriotic songs. This event 
takes place at the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 
Campus Drive. The cost is 
$10.00, non-refundable but 
if you have been a member 
of the armed forces and can 
provide proof of service, your 
lunch will be complimentary. 

There is limited space 
available and this event is for 
individuals age 50 and over. If 
interested in attending tickets 
can be purchased at Arcadia 
Senior Services Department 
before November 1, 2010. For 
additional information please 
call 626.574.5130

ARCADIA ARBORETEUM 

Bookworms: A Trip to Mexico - 

A Free Storytelling Program

Sunday, November 7; 2pm; 

Wednesday, November 17; 10am

Sunday, November 21; 2pm Free for members 


New Online Registration is Here!

The Recreation and Community Services 
Department is pleased to announce that 
beginning Monday, November 29, 2010 
recreation participants will now be able to 
view, register and pay for City offered activities, 
including youth, adult and senior citizen classes, 
excursions and special events at any time during 
the open registration period in the convenience of 
your home or on your mobile device. Once you 
have created an account online and it is verified 
by the Recreation Department, you will be able 
to search for and enroll in any activity listed on 
the Department website. For more information 
please call 626.574.5113 or log onto the city’s 
website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us and look for the 
online link to recreation programs. Registration 
is available to residents of Arcadia online only the 
week of November 29th and non-residents, walk-
in and fax-in the week of December 6th. 

 The “Buzz” displaying all programs and classes 
for the 2010/2011 winter season will be mailed 
to residents the first week in November. On the 
cover, look for an artists rendering of The Dana 
Gym, a brand new facility in Arcadia. This very 
special project is a joint use venture between 
the Arcadia Unified School District and the 
City of Arcadia. The Dana Gym will have one 
full size basketball court, which can be divided 
in half for two side-by-side youth basketball/
volleyball courts or can be set up for badminton. 
City sponsored recreation activities will include 
playground and intramural leagues, adult 
basketball and a variety of contract classes. Look 
for the Grand Opening of the Dana Gym in 2011. 

Brown Bag Lunch Talk 

Noon - Nov. 18, 2010

Come hear “An Early History 
of Sierra Madre” at the 
Arcadia Historical Museum. 
Debbie R. Henderson, 
Associate Librarian, Archival 
Collections, Sierra Madre 
Public Library will be the 
guest speaker.

 The Arcadia Historical 
Museum is located at 380 
W. Huntington Drive, 
immediately behind the 
Community Center. The 
Museum is open Tuesday 
through Saturday from 10 
a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is 
always free. 


Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, October 24, through Saturday, October 30, the Police Department responded to 
1,051 calls for service of which 113 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of 
the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, October 24:

1. Loss prevention personnel from Macy’s advised that they had detained a woman for theft 
around 12:20 p.m. The suspect selected various merchandise and switched the price tags on the items 
with lower marked prices. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 52-year-old Vietnamese was taken 
into custody for commercial burglary.

2. Around 4:10 p.m., units responded to the 1400 block of Rodeo in reference to a residential 
burglary. During an open house, a suspect distracted the realtor in the back yard while two other 
suspects entered the house, ransacked the master bedroom, and stole silver and gold coins, jewelry, and 
watch.

Monday, October 25:

3. Units were dispatched to Westfield Mall around 8:30 p.m. regarding two male subjects 
attempting to pass fictitious $100 bills to make purchases. The men were located and counterfeit $100 
bills were found on their persons. A 31-year-old Vietnamese and a 29-year-old Caucasian were arrested 
at the scene without incident.

4. A robbery occurred around 9:20 p.m. at Subway, 411 East Huntington. A male suspect acted as 
a lookout while another male suspect entered the business, displayed a handgun, and demanded cash. 
Fearing for her safety, the employee handed over money from the cash register and the suspects fled the 
scene. Both suspects were described to be Hispanics between 20-30 years of age.

Tuesday, October 26:

5. Between 3:00 p.m. on October 25 and 7:40 a.m. on October 26, an auto burglary occurred in the 
400 block of West Lemon. Unknown suspect(s) forced open the car door and stole the victim’s designer 
purse and wallet.

6. Around 1:10 p.m., a grand theft was reported at Ren Lee Beauty Supply, 411 East Huntington. 
Employees discovered that a part of an acupuncture kit was stolen, and a review of the surveillance video 
showed a known female patron committing the theft on October 20 around 11:18 a.m. They contacted 
the 58-year-old Asian suspect, but she refused to cooperate.

Wednesday, October 27:

7. A residential burglary occurred between October 18 and October 27 in the 100 block of 
West Foothill. Unknown suspects possibly used an unsecured doggie door to gain access into the vacant 
house that is up for lease. The suspects then stole a refrigerator and a stove for a reported loss of about 
$2,320.

8. Shortly after 7:30 p.m., units were called to Westfield Mall regarding a theft that just occurred. 
Upon arrival, a 36-year-old male Asian was already detained in the parking lot by the victim and 
security personnel. Investigation revealed that the suspect wanted a refund for a purchase made at the 
Powerband kiosk. The vendor/victim advised that all sales were final and only exchanges were allowed. 
This angered the suspect, so he opened the cash register, took $20 out of the till, and fled on foot. A 
private person’s arrest was made, and the man was taken into custody. A consent search of his vehicle 
was conducted and containers filled with marijuana and baggies of methamphetamine were discovered. 
The suspect was charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, petty theft, and a 
$10,000 outstanding warrant.

Thursday, October 28:

9. A traffic stop was initiated in the 1100 block of West Huntington around 7:47 a.m. for 
an expired registration. A 25-year-old male Caucasian driver was contacted, and a record check 
indicated that he had a suspended/revoked license and no proof of insurance. A consent search of the 
vehicle revealed a baggie containing a white crystalline substance resembling methamphetamine and 
a glass-smoking pipe. The driver was arrested at the scene and booked at City jail.

10. JC Penney loss prevention personnel advised that they had detained a woman for theft around 
7:20 p.m. The suspect concealed several shirts in her purse and then left the store without making 
payment. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 23-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for 
commercial burglary. During the investigation, the suspect indicated that she stole the items for a job 
interview.

Friday, October 29:

11. Two private persons’ arrests were made at Sephora located at Westfield Mall around 4:12 p.m. 
The 19-year-old female Asians concealed merchandise in their purses and were taken into custody for 
petty theft.

12. Around 6:16 p.m., a victim came to the station to file a fraud report. Unknown suspect(s) 
obtained the victim’s debit card information by unknown means and made four unauthorized 
transaction.

Saturday, October 30:

13. Officers responded to Westfield Mall regarding a disturbance around 12:01 p.m. A 22-year-
old male Caucasian was detained and a record check revealed that he had a $50,000 outstanding 
warrant and was arrested.

14. Around 8:08 p.m., units were dispatched to the 00 block of West Longden in reference to a fraud 
investigation. Unknown suspect(s) charged over $7,000 in unauthorized purchases to the victim’s credit 
card account.

Read Aloud to 
Bernie, the Barks and Books Dog!

 This special program is especially designed for beginning readers 
to practice their reading skills by checking out a book, practicing 
it at home and then coming to the Library and reading aloud to 
Bernie. Bernie is a specially trained service dog who is very gentle 
and loves to hear a good story. 

 Barks and Books, made possible through the generous time and 
effort of the volunteers of the Pasadena Humane Society, is held at 
the Arcadia Public Library the third Saturday of the month at 11:00 
a.m. November 20, and December 18.

 The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia. 
For more information, please call (626) 821-5566.

APARTMENT 
FOR RENT

753D Arcadia Avenue 
- Arcadia

1 Bedroom Apartment

Refrigerator/Stove A/C

Carport

$1095 per month 

Call 626-893-0473

SAN MARINO, Calif.—The 
Huntington Library, Art 
Collections, and Botanical 
Gardens returns to its 
agricultural roots this fall 
with the unveiling of a new 
project called the Huntington 
Ranch. Part outdoor classroom, 
part demonstration garden, 
and part research lab, the 
15-acre site will host a broad 
spectrum of special programs 
and educational activities 
focusing on sustainable urban 
agriculture.

 The Ranch makes its official 
debut during a symposium 
for academics, educators, 
and professionals on Nov. 12, 
followed by a day of public 
workshops on Nov. 13. (Details 
below.)

 When Henry Huntington 
purchased the property known 
as the San Marino Ranch in 
1903, hundreds of acres were 
planted with citrus, stone fruits, 
walnuts, and other commercial 
crops. Pushing the boundaries 
of agriculture in the region, 
Huntington used the ranch to 
establish, among other things, 
what is believed to be the first 
commercial avocado grove 
in the state. He also began to 
develop a botanical collection, 
which ultimately redefined the 
landscape of the estate.

 “Henry Huntington’s interest 
in productive horticulture got 
left behind as the institutional 
emphasis shifted to ornamentals 
and rare tropical plants,” says 
James Folsom, the Telleen/
Jorgensen Director of the 
Botanical Gardens. “With the 
Ranch project, we’ll be picking 
up a piece of our past that has 
been long neglected.” 

 Located in an undeveloped 
area of the grounds northwest 
of the Botanical Center, the 
Ranch will not be accessible 
to daily visitors but will host 
a wide range of programs for 
adults, children, teachers, 
horticulturists, and others on 
a sprawling outdoor station 
complete with vegetable garden. 
The site also encompasses the 
surviving orange groves from 
Mr. Huntington’s day and a 
new heritage grove of avocados 
(planted by the California 
Avocado Society) representing 
the 32 most significant varieties 
in the state’s agricultural 
history. 

 Also gracing the Ranch are 
dozens of fruit trees from 
the South Central Farm, an 
urban garden in Los Angeles 
that was closed down in 2006. 
Rescued by the Metabolic 
Studio, a charitable activity of 
the Annenberg Foundation, the 
trees were boxed up, trucked to 
San Marino, and transplanted at 
The Huntington. A $1.1 million 
grant from the Metabolic 
Studio provided the impetus to 
embark on the Ranch project.

 The Ranch will be a sort 
of living laboratory, where 
innovative ideas are tested 
and demonstrated. One such 
innovation is food forestry. 
Kleinrock explains: “By 
planting the area underneath 
fruit trees with useful plants 
such as chicory, alfalfa, mustard 
greens, yarrow, and daikon 
radishes, you can create a more 
self-sustaining ecosystem that 
enriches soil, attracts beneficial 
insects, and helps keep pests 
under control. You also get a 
larger and more diverse harvest 
that extends over a wider part of 
the year. ”

 Other creative ways to 
incorporate edible plants 
into the home garden are 
demonstrated by the landscape 
of the Ranch itself, which 
includes features such as raised 
vegetable beds that double as 
outdoor seating and closely 
planted citrus trees pruned to 
form ornamental, fruit-bearing 
hedges.

 Additional funding for 
the Huntington Ranch was 
provided by the Otis Booth 
Foundation.

UPCOMING EVENTS - 

Public Seminar:

Growing Home: 

Agriculture in the City

Saturday, November 13th 

8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 

 

 Celebrate all that’s homegrown 
during a day of talks, tours, and 
demonstrations geared to the 
home gardener. Local experts 
will cover topics ranging from 
chicken-keeping to growing 
organic produce and flowers. 
Edible landscape pioneer and 
author Rosalind Creasy is the 
keynote speaker. 

 $25 (includes lunch). 
Registration: 800-838-3006 or 
www.brownpapertickets.com 

Return to the Ranch Sustainable urban agriculture is 
the focus of a new project that brings The Huntington back to its historic roots