Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 2, 2011

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 2, 2011 


RICH Johnson


IT SHOULD BE A DOG’S WORLD

 The Bible teaches that 
humans are the apex of God’s 
creation. We are the apple of 
His eye.

 When I get to heaven (and 
I’m reasonably sure I will) I 
have a few questions I would 
like to pose to the almighty…
or at least His representative. 
At the top of the list of questions is whether or not 
the Bible got the right species at the apex. You see, 
if you juxtapose the human and canine races, you 
just might think dogs deserve to occupy the pole 
position.

 There is a poignant story of a veterinarian 
helping a family deal with the death of their 
beloved dog. Sitting with the family, he wondered 
aloud why dogs have such shorter lives than 
people. One of the family members, a six year 
old boy, piped up and said, “I know why.” He said, 
“People are born so that they can learn how to live 
a good life – like loving everybody all the time 
and being nice, right?” The six year old continued, 
“Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they 
don’t have to stay as long.”

 If you look at a dog’s life you quickly discover 
that they:

 live simply

 are loyal

 love generously

 care deeply

 speak kindly

 when loved ones come home, they always run 
to greet them.

 never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride

 allow the experience of fresh air and the wind 
in their face to be pure ecstasy

 take naps

 run, romp, and play daily

 thrive on attention and let people touch them.

 avoid biting when a simple growl will do

 on warm days stop to lie on their back in the 
grass

 on hot days lie under a shady tree and drink 
lots of water

 when happy dance around and wag their entire 
body

 delight in the simple joy of a long walk

 never pretend to be something they’re not

 when someone is having a bad day, they are 
silent, sit close by and nuzzle gently.

Some great quotes about dogs:

 If your dog is fat, you’re not getting enough 
exercise Unknown

 I wonder if other dogs think poodles are 
members of a weird religious cult Rita Rudner 

 There is no psychiatrist in the world like a 
puppy licking your face Ben Williams 

 One reason a dog can be such a comfort when 
you’re feeling blue is that he doesn’t try to find out 
why Unknown

 (for Jake Valentine) Scratch a dog and you’ll 
find a permanent job Franklin P. Jones

 Properly trained, a man can be dog’s best friend 
Corey Ford

 Dogs laugh, but they laugh with their tails Max 
Eastman

 Did you ever notice when you blow in a dog’s 
face he gets mad at you? But when you take him 
in a car he sticks his head out the window Steve 
Bluestone

 Did you ever walk into a room and forget why 
you walked in? I think that is how dogs spend 
their lives Sue Murphy

 And then that famous riddle asked by Abraham 
Lincoln: “How many legs does a dog have if you 
call the tail a leg?”

 His answer: “Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t 
make it a leg.”

 Have a good week. Ruff!


Sierra Madre Police Blotter

During the week of Sunday, March 20th, to Saturday 
March 26th, the Sierra Madre Police Department 
responded to approximately 419 calls for service. See 
crimereports.com for updated information. 

Sunday, March 20th:

6:00 PM- Petty Theft, 1000 blk. E. Grandview 
Ave. A resident left his car unlocked in his 
driveway. Between Saturday night, March 19th 
and Sunday afternoon, March 20th, the suspect 
took the following items from the car: a Swiss 
Army backpack, a maroon fleece hooded sweater, 
a baseball cap with Air Force One embroidery, a 
visor clip light, a mini mag light, a small LED light, 
airplane cabinet keys, an EGB computer, a blue 
canvas tri-fold knee board (airplane equipment), 
GPD mounting system for airplane, a pilot’s flight 
log book, a Swiss army knife, a Leatherman tool, 
miscellaneous papers, a plastic business card box, 
a Verizon LG ENV3 manual, and two Altoids 
mint tins. Total loss was $419.00. 

Monday, March 21st:

8:19 AM- Tampering/Injuring Vehicle or 
Contents, 1000 blk. Via Granate Ln. Unknown 
suspect(s) entered an unlocked car in the victim’s 
driveway and ransacked the interior. There was 
no loss or damage. 

Tuesday, March 22nd:

11:53 PM- Prowling/Peeking in door/window, 
300 blk. W. Sierra Madre Blvd. A resident was 
moving his garbage can around 11:45 pm when 
he noticed a white male, 5’10, wearing dark 
clothing, standing against the house wall. The 
suspect fled. 

Wednesday, March 23rd:

1:10 AM- Giving False Information to Peace 
Officer, Michillinda Ave and Foothill Ave. An 
officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code 
violation. The driver gave false information to 
the officer who determined that she had a $30,000 
DUI warrant. The officer arrested the motorist 
and took her to the Pasadena jail for booking. 

8:36 PM- Warrant/Local/Criminal, 100 blk. 
Lowell Ave. Officers served an arrest warrant for 
a resident and took her into custody. 

Thursday, March 24th:

8:03 PM- Make Annoying Telephone Calls, 
100 blk. Grove St. This case involves a known 
suspect making annoying telephone calls to the 
victim. 

Friday, March 25th:

2:45 AM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, Lima St and 
Montecito Ave. An officer stopped a motorist 
for a Vehicle Code violation and determined that 
the driver was under the influence of alcohol. 
The officer arrested the Monterey Park resident 
and took to Pasadena Police Department jail for 
booking.

8:50 AM- Grand Theft Exceeding $950, 40 N. 
Baldwin Ave. A woman asked to see a ruby ring 
at Charlotte’s Fine Jewelry and later distracted the 
employee. The suspect apparently left the store 
without returning the ring. The suspect is a white 
woman in her 70’s, 5’7, shoulder length hair, and 
walks with a limp. The ring is valued at $8,000. 

11:06 AM- Residential Burglary, 200 blk. 
Mariposa Ave. A clean shaven Hispanic man, 
about 30, knocked on the door of an elderly 
woman and asked to check the plumbing inside 
her house. The suspect falsely identified himself 
as a water company employee, and the woman 
allowed him to enter. The suspect later told 
the woman that she owed him $40.00 for the 
work that he did. The suspect left on foot. It is 
unknown if the suspect took any valuables. 

Saturday, March 26th:

1:48 AM- Possession of Marijuana in Vehicle, 
Baldwin Ave and Sierra Madre Blvd. An officer 
stopped a motorist for a Vehicle Code violation 
and found that the driver was in possession of 
1.5 grams of marijuana. The officer cited and 
released the driver.