Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 11, 2011

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Mountain Views News Saturday, June 11, 2011

AHS Names Co-Valedictorians for the Class of 2011

Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

Santa Anita Park president George Haines 
will accept the Chamber Service Award June 
16 on behalf of the L.A. Turf Club/Santa Anita 
Park, one of three awards to be presented at the 
annual Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Business 
Awards program.

The ceremony, including presentations by 
dignitaries, will be held at the Chamber’s monthly 
Networking Breakfast that begins with a buffet 
breakfast served at 7:15 a.m. at the Sunset Room 
at Santa Anita Golf Course, 405 S. Santa Anita 
Ave.

Other winners are Mary Werner of Ralph’s 
Florist, New Member of the Year; and Annette 
Ousterhout of Jan’s Towing, Inc., New Member 
of the Year.

Everyone is invited. RSVP now: www.
ArcadiaCaChamber.org; e-mail info@
ArcadiaCaChamber.org or call 626-447-2159:

$15 for Chamber members; $20 for non-
members; $25 for all at the door.

Purchase an annual pass of 11 Breakfasts for 
price of 10: $150.

Third Thursday of each month: 7:30 a.m. – 9 
p.m.

Upcoming Networking Breakfast speakers:

July 16: Matt McSweeny of Matt Denny’s 
Ale House -- exciting details about reviving 
Downtown Arcadia via new Arcadia Downtown 
Business Association.

Sept. 15: Santa Anita Park – Hear all the big 
plans for the late September start of the first-ever 
new fall horse racing meet run solely by Santa 
Anita.

Oct. 20: Chamber President Bob Hoffman of 
Merrill Lynch.

Upcoming Chamber events:
New Member Business Showcase 5:30 p.m. 
June 14, Elks Lodge, Huntington Dr.

Chamber Summer Carnival June 24-26, 
Arcadia Park; 15 Gourmet food trucks.

Metro Highway Director Doug Failing 
breakfast talk on highway work, Gold Line8 a.m. July 7 at Chamber, 388 W. 
Huntington Dr.; Open to public 
Free breakfast for anyone! Hear other local news. 
Call to RSVP: 626-447-2159.

Principal David Vannasdall announced that Jon 
Ma and Michelle Zhu are Arcadia High School’s 
Co-Valedictorians for the graduating class of 
2011. The two were selected by the Valedictorian 
Selection Committee from this year’s group of 25 
Salutatorians, all of whom have cumulative GPAs 
of at least 3.95.

During his four 
years at AHS, Jon 
Ma has earned a 
perfect 4.0 grade 
point average while 
taking a rigorous 
schedule of classes, 
including honors and 
Advanced Placement 
courses in English, 
mathematics, history, 
science. Besides 
being a tremendous 
student academically, Jon is extremely 
wellrounded. Jon has been heavily involved in 
student government, having served as President 
of his Class during his freshman, sophomore, and 
junior years. This year, 
Jon was elected by the 
student body as ASB 
President. During his 
four years, Jon has 
also been involved 
with both athletic and 
academic teams. He 
has won numerous 
individual awards 
as part of the AHS 
Speech and Debate 
Team. Last year, 
Jon was an Arcadia 
Legion Boys’ State Delegate. This year, Jon was 
voted Prom King and also recently spearheaded 
a one million dollar student fund-raising effort 
for the Arcadia Educational Foundation. Jon 
attended Longley Way Elementary and Dana 
Middle School. Next year, Jon will be attending 
Princeton University where he plans to major in 
Economics or Public Policy.

Michelle Zhu is a perfect 4.0 student who 
has taken a rigorous schedule of honors and 
AP classes in English, mathematics, history, 
science, and world languages. Michelle is also a 
four-year scholarathlete who has been named a 
Most Valuable Player for the Girls’ Tennis team 
during her sophomore, junior and senior years. 
Michelle is a decorated member of the AHS 
Speech and Debate Team and was also recognized 
as part of the school’s award winning Mock Trial 
Team. She is also a member of the We the People 
Constitution Team. Michelle was a National Merit 
Scholarship finalist and scholarship recipient and 
has served for two years as President of AHS’s 
National Honor Society.

Michelle attended Camino Grove Elementary 
and Dana Middle School. Next year, she will 
be attending Washington University in St. 
Louis where she plans to major in finance and 
mathematics. 

Class Salutatorians for the Class of 2011

Ray Chen Chao, Highland Oaks, Foothills

Derek Chou, Baldwin Stocker Elementary, First 
Avenue

Brenda Guan, Longley Way School, Dana

Elaine Hsiang, Holly Ave/Camino Grove, Dana

Erik Krogen, Camino Grove/Hugo Reid, 
Foothills

Joseph Toiwing Li

Vincent Yi Li, Dana 

Jessica Liang, Longley Way, Dana 

Flora Liu, Camino Grove Dana 

Irene Liu, Holly Avenue, First Avenue

Xiaoge Liu

Brandon Mittman, Hugo Reid/Camino Grove, 
Dana

Jason Pang, Holly Avenue, First Avenue

Angelica Danielle Possemato, First Avenue

Rachel Redberg, Highland Oaks, Foothills

Dionne Sandoval

Monique Giselle Sobero, Foothills

Jonathan S. Solichin, Holly Avenue, First Avenue

Tri Minh Tran

Elaine Tsui, Baldwin Stocker , Dana

Samuel Weijia Zeng, Baldwin Stocker, Foothills

Kate Zha, Holly Avenue, Foothills

Tong Allan Zhao, Baldwin Stocker, First Avenue


Jon Ma


Summer Hours for Bonita Skate Park in Arcadia

The hours of operation have changed for 
summer starting Friday, June 10th. The park will 
be open 8am everyday until school starts again. 

Bonita Skate Park located on Second Avenue 
and Huntington in Arcadia is 10,700 square feet 
of fun for skateboarders and in-line skaters who 
want an advanced park in which to practice and 
perfect their skills. Classes will be held at the skate 
park in spring. For more information please call 
626.574.5113. 

For the safety of everyone at the park, the 
following rules are in place for Bonita Skate Park 
and they will be enforced: 

- All users are required to wear a helmet, 
kneepads and elbow pads. Those not wearing 
protective equipment can be cited for an infraction 
and required to pay a fine. 

- The park is for skateboarding and skating only. 
Bicycles and scooters are not allowed. 

- Additional obstacles, ramps and jumps may 
not be used at the park. 

-No food or drink is allowed on the skating 
surface. No glass is allowed in or around the 
skating area. 

- The City of Arcadia does not assume any 
responsibility for injuries that occur at the park. 
Skateboarding and rollerblading are hazardous 
recreational activities. Participation may result in 
serious injury. 

 

Protect your Skate Park from graffiti and abuse. 
Report any vandalism, damage or hazardous 
conditions to the Recreation and Community 
Services Department at 626-574-5113.

Michelle Zhu

Arcadia Police Blotter

City of Arcadia Receives Grant from 
Target for Summer Concert Series!

Calls for Service Formal Investigations May 29 to 
June 4 962 122 Total Year to Date for 2011 20,399 
2,741 

For the period of Sunday, May 29, through 
Saturday, June 4, the Police Department responded 
to 962 calls for service of which 122 required formal 
investigations. The following is a summary report 
of the major incidents handled by the Department 
during this period.

Sunday, May 29:

Shortly after 12:00 a.m., during a DUI checkpoint 
operation at 301 Baldwin Avenue, a 35-year-old 
White male was arrested after a records check 
revealed an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for 
his arrest.

At about 1:35 a.m., a traffic stop was conducted 
on Santa Anita Avenue and Linda Rae Avenue due 
to an illegal right turn. An investigation revealed 
the 22-year-old Hispanic male driver had been 
drinking. He was arrested for driving under the 
influence of alcohol.

Monday, May 30:

3. At about 3:15 a.m., units were dispatched 
to the Chevron station located at 102 East 
Huntington Drive regarding an intoxicated 
subject. Upon arrival, officers contacted a 30-year-
old Black male. An investigation revealed he was 
under the influence and he was taken into custody 
for being drunk in public.

4. Between 11:00 p.m. Sunday, May 29th and 
1:00 p.m. Monday, May 30th, an auto burglary 
occurred in the 300 block of El Dorado Street. 
Unknown suspect(s) smashed the rear passenger 
window of the car and stole a purse. The 
approximate loss was $520.00.

Tuesday, May 31:

5. Shortly before 8:30 a.m., while patrolling 
the area of First Avenue and Alta Street, officers 
heard an audible alarm coming from Zapata Vive 
located at 101 South First Avenue. Subsequent 
investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) had 
pried open both the side and rear doors of the 
location. An interior check was conducted and 
no one was located inside. The office had not been 
ransacked and no loss was reported.

6. At about 7:30 p.m., officers were dispatched 
to the 100 block of West Las Flores Avenue 
regarding a dog bite. Upon arrival, officers were 
advised that two stray dogs, described as a black 
Labrador and a German shepherd, had attacked 
and killed a poodle in the victim’s driveway. An 
area search was conducted for the loose animals. 
They were located in the area of El Monte 
Avenue and Wistaria Avenue and restrained. 
The dogs’ owner was located and the animals 
were subsequently turned over to the Pasadena 
Humane Society. 

Wednesday, June 1:

7. At approximately 3:30 p.m., units were 
dispatched to the 00 block of East Rodell Place 
regarding an audible burglary alarm. Upon 
arrival, officers were advised that two suspects 
were seen leaving the location in a white Chevrolet 
van. The suspects were described as two Black 
males between 20 and 30–years-old, wearing grey 
polo shirts with green stripes in the midsection, 
An area check for the van was unsuccessful. The 
suspects smashed the rear bedroom window of 
the residence and stole an Iphone, jewelry, cash 
and a black Berretta 9mm handgun. A follow-up 
investigation is being conducted by the Detective 
Bureau. 

8. Shortly before 5:00 p.m., while conducting 
traffic enforcement, an officer observed a black 
Honda Civic traveling southbound on Colorado 
Place at a high rate of speed. A traffic stop was 
initiated and the driver continued to weave 
through traffic, cutting off vehicles and failing to 
stop. The vehicle yielded after a short pursuit and 
the 19-year-old Hispanic male driver was arrested 
for reckless driving.

Thursday, June 2:

9. At about 2:40 p.m., while conducting 
surveillance in the parking lot of 411 East 
Huntington Drive, Detectives witnessed a 
narcotics transaction. Officers attempted to 
conduct a traffic stop on the Toyota Tundra but 
the vehicle failed to yield, at which time a pursuit 
was initiated. The vehicle eventually stopped in 
the parking lot of the Home Depot in Monrovia 
where the driver fled on foot. After a short foot 
pursuit, a 28-year-old White male was arrested. 
The passenger, a 37-year-old Hispanic female was 
taken into custody as well. An inventory check 
of the vehicle revealed methamphetamine in 
addition to stolen coins and baseball cards.

10. Between 8:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., an auto 
burglary occurred in the 100 block of North First 
Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) damaged the driver’s 
side lock of a parked vehicle and stole cash from a 
wallet located inside. The loss was approximately 
$120.00.

Friday, June 3:

11. At about 12:08 p.m., officers were dispatched 
to the 100 block of East Huntington Drive 
regarding a man down. Upon arrival, a 73-year-
old White male was contacted and determined 
to be intoxicated. He was placed under arrest for 
drunk in public.

12. Shortly before 3:00 p.m., an officer was 
patrolling the area of 400 South Baldwin Avenue. 
A records check of a silver Kia revealed a 
misdemeanor warrant was attached to the license 
plate. The description of the wanted person 
matched that of the driver and a traffic stop 
was conducted. Further investigation positively 
identified the driver as the subject named in the 
warrant. The 22-year-old Hispanic female was 
also found to be driving with a suspended driver’s 
license. She was arrested for the warrant and for 
driving with a suspended license.

Saturday, June 4:

13. Shortly before 12:00 p.m., officers 
responded to the Santa Anita race track, located 
at 285 West Huntington Drive regarding a fight. 
An investigation revealed that after a verbal 
confrontation between a 50-year-old Hispanic 
male and his girlfriend, a 37-year-old Hispanic 
female, a fight occurred. The female attacked 
her boyfriend causing visible injuries. She was 
intoxicated and was placed under arrest for battery 
and drunk in public.

14. At about 1:21 p.m., a traffic stop was conducted 
on Longden Avenue, West of Sixth Avenue for 
expired registration. A consensual search of the 
vehicle revealed a glass methamphetamine pipe. 
The 50-year-old White male was placed under 
arrest for possession of drug paraphernalia. 

The Arcadia Recreation and Community 
Services Department announced a partnership 
with Target in recognition of its efforts in creating 
community through people, parks and programs. 
We strengthen community image and sense of 
place, support economic development, strengthen 
safety and security, promote health and wellness, 
foster human development, increase cultural 
unity, protect environmental resources, facilitate 
community problem solving and provide 
recreational experiences. This grant is part of 
ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families 
and communities throughout the country. Since 
opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its 
income to organizations that support education, 
the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today 
that equals more than $3 million every week. 

“At Target, our local grants are making a 
difference in the communities we serve,” said 
Laysha Ward, President, Community Relations, 
Target. “We’re proud to partner with the City of 
Arcadia as part of our ongoing commitment to 
give back to the communities where our guests 
and team members live and work.”

Mark your calendar! The City of Arcadia’s 
FREE summer concert series is approaching fast, 
so make sure you don’t miss out on the fun in the 
sun! The summer concerts are held on the lawn 
between City Hall and the Police Department (240 
West Huntington Drive). The summer concert 
series are held on Thursday evenings starting at 
6:30-8pm. Bring the kids out to participate in 
the FREE fun zone, featuring games, crafts, and 
activities each week. For more information, 
please call 626.574.5113. Listed below is the line 
up for this summer.