Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 16, 2011

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Mountain Views News Saturday, April 16, 2011

MonroviaYouth Sports Program

The first league soccer games for the Youth Sports program 
took place on April 6 in the Middle Field area of Recreation 
Park. In the match between the Bradoaks Bobcats and the 
Monroe Lions, Bradoaks took an early lead and never looked 
back, cruising to a 7-1 win. The second match featured the 
Wild Rose Bears and the Mayflower Mariners. Mayflower 
displayed their offensive skills throughout the entire game 
and won 12-1. Registration is currently being accepted at 
the Monrovia Community Center for Spring Soccer. For 
additional information regarding the Youth Sports Program 
please contact the Department of Community Services at 
(626) 256-8246.

Zumbattorney

Wanna Zumba? It's the newest fitness craze, mixing cardio 
and resistance training. The fun, easy to follow dance steps, 
maximizes caloric output and burns fat. Instructor, Darrell 
Brooke is not only a Zumba certified instructor, he is also 
a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Probate and Trust 
Law. This free program will update you on the benefits of 
estate planning and preservation, in addition to the health 
benefits of Zumba! This fun activity will take place on 
Thursday, May 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Community 
Center. Call (626) 256-8246 to make your reservations 
and come dressed to workout! 

Friends of the Monrovia Public Library 

Monday Night Movie

The next Friends of the Monrovia Public Library "Monday 
Night Movie for families" will be held on Monday, April 11, 
at 6:30 p.m. in the Library's Community Room. The movie 
is free and appropriate for all ages. Please call the Library at 
(626) 256-8274 for this month's title.

New Music Collection at the Library

The Library has a new instructional music collection. The 
collection of DVDs and books was made possible by a grant 
from the Berklee School of Music, submitted by Monrovia 
resident and local businessman Michael Cusick. The items 
are located in the Audiovisual section, next to the music 
CDs. The collection includes topics ranging from voice and 
songwriting, to drumming and keyboarding. The loan period 
for the books and DVDs is three weeks. Stop by the 
Library and check out the new collection! 

“A TASTE OF HOPE” 

- Event Raises More Than $260,000 For World Renowned Hospital

 
Guests raised their glasses 
- and raised funds - to support 
City of Hope at the fifth 
annual Taste for Hope event, 
hosted by the Music and Entertainment 
Industry. More 
than 350 guests attended 
the event, including industry 
executives Steve Bartels, 
Tom Corson, Peter Gray, 
Richard Palmese, Tom Poleman, 
“L.A.” Reid and Barry 
Weiss, and celebrities including 
Carrie Underwood. Taste 
for Hope raised more than 
$260,000 for City of Hope, 
one of the nation’s leading 
research, treatment and 
education centers for cancer 
and other life-threatening 
diseases. 

The event was held at Three 
Sixty° and was sponsored by 
Mediabase.

“The evening showcased the 
tremendous support for City 
of Hope and its dedication 
to finding a cure and prevention 
for cancer and other 
devastating diseases,” said 
Alissa Pollack, Taste of Hope 
event Chair, Executive Vice 
President Integrated Music 
Marketing for Mediabase 
Worldwide. “I’m personally 
moved by the way the industry 
comes together to help 
quickly accelerate advanced 
research to improve the quality 
of life for patients and 
their families.” 

Inspired by the guiding humanitarian 
principles of 
City of Hope and motivated 
by the institution’s commitment 
to innovative medical 
research and compassionate 
patient care, a group of key 
industry executives founded 
the Music and Entertainment 
Industry Group in 
1973. In its 37-year history, 
the group has raised over 
$89 million for City of Hope 
and has honored some of the 
most important figures in 
the music and entertainment 
industry. This year, Shelli 
and Irving Azoff, Executive 
Chairman of Live Nation Entertainment 
and Chairman 
and Chief Executive Officer 
of the Frontline Management 
Group, will be honored with 
The Spirit of Life® Award. 
Recent past honorees include 
Tim Leiweke, President 
and Chief Executive Officer 
(CEO), AEG, Doug Morris, 
Chairman and CEO of UMG, 
and Bob Cavallo, Chairman, 
Disney Music Group.

 

About City of Hope 

City of Hope is a leading research 
and treatment center 
for cancer, diabetes and other 
life-threatening diseases. 
Designated as a Comprehensive 
Cancer Center, the 
highest honor bestowed by 
the National Cancer Institute, 
and a founding member 
of the National Comprehensive 
Cancer Network, City 
of Hope's research and treatment 
protocols advance care 
throughout the nation. City 
of Hope is located in Duarte, 
Calif., just northeast of Los 
Angeles, and is ranked as one 
of “America’s Best Hospitals” 
in cancer and urology by 
U.S.News & World Report. 
Founded in 1913, City of 
Hope is a pioneer in the fields 
of bone marrow transplantation 
and genetics.

50% off 2 months rent
Monrovia Unified School District

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 05:45 PM - 07:30 

Board of Education Special Meeting

Special Board Closed Session - 5:45 p.m. - Superintendent's 
Office

Special Board Study Session - 6:00 p.m. - Room

Monrovia Unified School District

Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 07:30 PM

FREE KALEIDOSCOPE 
CONCERT TO FEATURE WEST 
AFRICAN DRUMMING GROUP

Steve Biondo will perform with his 
West African Drumming group, Sökö 
Ensemble on Wednesday, April 20 at 
7:00 p.m. In the last of this season’s 
Kaleidoscope Concert series, enjoy an 
evening of exciting and exotic rhythms 
and learn about the wondrous sounds 
from the instruments of the Malinke: the 
djembe, the dununs, and various shakers 
and bells.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is 
limited so please come early. You are also 
cordially invited to meet and speak with 
the musicians. Coffee, provided courtesy 
of Starbucks, and light refreshments will 
be served. Funded by the Arcadia Public 
Library Foundation, the concert is free 
and no reservations are necessary. 

Monrovia Police Blotter

Formative Years Project

The Monrovia Police Department's classes for the Formative Years Project are scheduled 
to begin May 5. The Formative Years Project is a program aimed at parents and 
their children, grades 1 through 3, that introduces important life values and skills 
to children at an early age. Providing this training when children are young begins 
the process of building healthy and safe practices that can set the stage for a lifetime 
of success and healthy living. Topics include bullying, media influence on children, 
internet safety, child personal safety and gang and drug awareness. For information 
and class reservations, call (626) 256-8098.

During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 540 service events, resulting 
in 97 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:

Burglary - Suspect Arrested

On April 1 at 1:55 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington 
regarding a subject being detained for theft. The officer determined the subject had 
used a receipt from a previous purchase and returned to the business, where he selected the 
same items again. He also put on two shirts and went to the counter to get a refund using 
his receipt. His account was credited and he exited the doors. He was detained by store loss 
prevention. He was arrested and charged with burglary.

Possession of a Controlled Substance / Warrants - Suspect Arrested

On April 1 at 2:19 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 600 block of 
West Huntington. The driver exited the vehicle quickly, but the officer took control without 
any incident. The subject was found to have a warrant out for his arrest. A search of the vehicle 
revealed he had some crystal methamphetamine and several different pills. The driver 
was arrested.

Felony Driving Under the Influence / Hit & Run Traffic Collision - Suspect Arrested

On April 2 at 3:26 a.m., officers were dispatched to Shamrock and Huntington regarding a 
vehicle that collided into and destroyed the light signal box, shutting off the light signals in 
that intersection. The driver attempted to disassociate himself from the accident and refused 
to take responsibility; however, officers were eventually able to place him behind the wheel. 
The driver was determined to be under the influence, but refused to take any tests. His passengers 
were injured and were taken to a hospital for treatment. The driver was arrested. 

Burglary

On April 2 at 10:49 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1000 block of East 
Lemon. The residence was being fumigated and workers noticed some of the tent pins holding 
the tent shut had been removed. They peeked in and saw the doggie door had been 
kicked in and they called police. The residents are in the process of moving and many of 
their belongings had already been packed. A responsible party eventually responded to the 
location. Investigation continuing.

Barricaded Suspect / 72-Hour Mental Evaluation

On April 3 at 7:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a call reporting that a male subject had 
threatened his girlfriend with a sword and had then retrieved ammunition for his firearms. 
His girlfriend and her sister feared for their safety and ran out of the location and called the 
police. When officers arrived, the male suspect refused to cooperate and made suicidal comments. 
He barricaded himself inside the residence. Officers contained the location and the 
Foothill Special Enforcement Team (FSET) was activated. An arrest warrant was obtained 
for the male suspect regarding the incident with his girlfriend. After several hours of negotiations, 
FSET personnel deployed chemical agents into the residence. The suspect then surrendered 
without further incident. He was taken to a hospital and held for a 72-hour mental 
evaluation, pending criminal charges.


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