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Mountain Views News Saturday, July 23, 2011

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Mountain Views News Saturday, July 23, 2011

CITY HONORS ARCADIA’S BEST

ALMOST A DISASTER

By Joan Schmidt

Last Friday was an unusual day. First we had
been warned the electricity was going to be off
intermittently from 8AM-3PM. We were up early,
but heard the recognizable alarming noise of a tree
branch breaking apart and crashing to the ground
or whatever is in its path! The HUGE tree branch-
over 18 inches wide-began to pull apart from the
tree and then a LARGE CRASH! In the photo,
what looks like a high hedge is actually the branch
of a tree, two doors down from us. It came with
a few inches of my neighbor’s front window. He
called Public Works, they came and within two
hours, the entire mess was gone! Good job, Public
Works!

What concerns me is this is the THIRD time
this has happened. The first time, a couple years
ago, was diagonally across the street from us.
The huge limb landed on the renters’ car and did
damage. (Just five minutes before the limb came
crashing down, they had arrived at the house and
were taking their toddler out of the car! The car
damage meant nothing; they were elated they were
safe and in the house when the limb came down!)
Then less than a year ago, it happened again- this
time, my next door neighbors. Besides the huge
branches presenting a safety issue, there are the
trees’ sticker balls and people have tripped because
of them. These trees also have made a mess of the
sidewalks. They are NOT my kind of tree!

Last Friday, before the electricity was turned
off, the Edison Company came to the intersection
of Camino Real and Myrtle and put up 4-way
stop signs. They are to be commended. The
intersection of Camino Real and Myrtle is a
disaster under normal circumstances. Cars fly up
and down Myrtle and disregard the traffic lights!
It’s not unusual for three cars in a row to barrel
down Myrtle Ave. and run the red light! When
electricity has gone off unexpectedly, it IS beyond
dangerous. Our traffic lights are off, and people
going north or south on Myrtle just speed through
the intersection,. A few accidents have occurred.
Now, we call immediately when the traffic signals
are completely off.

Because of these situations, I would like to
remind Monrovia-Arcadia –Duarte County Area
residents of a few important numbers.

PUBLIC WORKS: (626) 458-5100

NO LIGHTS: (626) 458-1700

The Mayor and Arcadia
City Council recognized
the founders
of the Arcadia’s Best
Foundation and the
supporting volunteer
committee heads at
Tuesday’s City Council
meeting held on
July 19. The group recently
created the July
2 Arcadia’s Best Patriotic
Festival.

Mayor Kovacic presented
his certificate
of Believe in Arcadia…
Volunteer! Award to
Foundation founders
Carol Libby and Sho
Tay, as well as event coordinator Bruce McCallum and other volunteers. Co-founder Scott
Hettrick was unable to attend. Photo Courtesy Arcadia’s Best

STUDENT VACCINE PROOF REQUIRED

No student entering grades
7-12 this fall will be admitted
without showing proof of
having had the Tdap vaccine
since they were 10 years old,
as the result of a new California
state law (AB354).

An announcement by the
Arcadia School District today
said Tdap is a booster
vaccine for older children,
adolescents and adults that
safely protects against three
dangerous diseases: tetanus,
diphtheria, and whooping
cough (also called pertussis).

In order for the student to receive
the access code needed
for Arcadia School District’s
online fall registration, a
copy of the student’s yellow
immunization card showing
proof of the Tdap immunization
needs to be brought to
the Arcadia School District
main office at 234 Campus
Drive by August 1st. The
AUSD office is open Monday
through Thursday from 7:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is
closed on Fridays.

The Arcadia School District’s
website (www.ausd.net) has
detailed information about
the Tdap requirement, a list
of frequently asked questions,
and also lists a number
of area locations where the
vaccination can be obtained.
The information appears in
both English and Mandarin.

Parents and students are
urged to complete the requirement
as soon as possible
and submit the yellow
immunization card with the
students name and school ID
number clearly visible to the
District Office in order not to
delay registering for classes.

– By Scott Hettrick

Arcadia – Family Flicks Wednesdays!

This year, the City of Arcadia and Westfield Santa Anita are teaming up to bring you a new program
called Family Flicks on the Promenade (upper level of the mall) 400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA
91007 . Family fun starts at 6pm with pre-show entertainment and activities with Radio Disney Street
Team, as well as exclusive dining discounts and fabulous prizes. Movies are shown on the following
Wednesdays and begin at dusk.

July 27th, Shark Tale (PG)

August 3rd, Tangled (PG)

August 10th Toy Story (G)

August 17th High School Musical 2 (G)

It is a completely free event and no registration is required. For more information, please contact the
City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department at 626.574.5113.

Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, July 10, through
Saturday, July 16, the Police Department responded
to 849 calls for service of which 121 required formal
investigations. The following is a summary report
of the major incidents handled by the Department
during this period.

Sunday, July 10:

At about 10:00 a.m., units responded to the
900 block of South Goldenwest Avenue regarding
a disturbance. Dispatch advised that a tenant
at the location was arguing and yelling at other
tenants. Officers contacted a 45-year-old White
female. An investigation revealed she suffered
from psychiatric problems and was not taking her
medication. She was taken into protective custody
and placed on a 72-hour hold for a psychiatric
evaluation and treatment at a local hospital.

Between 12:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., a vehicle
burglary occurred in the 1000 block of Holly
Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) punched the
driver’s side lock and entered the car. Once inside,
the suspect(s) stole an IPad, sunglasses and the
two rear seats.

Monday, July 11:

3. Shortly after 3:00 p.m., officers responded
to the Arcadia Methodist Hospital, 300 West
Huntington Drive, regarding a physical altercation
between a male and a female. Officers contacted
an 18-year-old female of Unknown race and a
26-year-old Black male. An investigation revealed
that an argument between the two led to the female
choking and striking the male. The female suspect
was placed under arrest for Spousal Battery.

4. At about 10:43 p.m., while on extra patrol
in the parking lot of 301 North Baldwin Avenue,
officers contacted a 52-year-old White male.
A record check revealed three outstanding
misdemeanor warrants. The suspect was placed
under arrest for the warrants.

Tuesday, July 12:

5. Shortly before 7:30 p.m., officers responded
to the lobby of the Arcadia Police Department
regarding a suspicious circumstances report.
Officers were met by the reporting party who
stated her 11-year-old daughter was walking
home from the park when she was approached
by a man driving an older, 4-door, white vehicle.
The suspect, described as a male, possibly Asian,
between the ages of 30-35, short dark hair and
clean shaven, attempted to get the daughter’s
phone number. The victim ran home and the
suspect drove away. A follow-up investigation is
being conducted by the Detective Bureau.

6. Around 7:45 p.m., loss prevention personnel
from Claire’s, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, advised
they had detained a female for theft. The suspect
concealed merchandise in her purse and left the
store without making payment. A private person’s
arrest was made and the 18-year old White female
was taken into custody for petty theft.

Wednesday, July 13:

7. Between June 29th at 6:00 p.m. and July 13th at
8:15 a.m., an auto burglary occurred at European
Motor Works, 86 West Live Oak. Unknown
suspect(s) removed the catalytic converter from a
2011 Mitsubishi Truck and fled.

8. At approximately 5:30 p.m., a vehicle was
stolen from the 1300 block of South Santa Anita
Avenue. A suspect described as a male Hispanic,
approximately 25-years-old, wearing a black
t-shirt, stole a White, 1988, Toyota Pickup with
gardening tools in the truck bed.

Thursday, July 14:

9. Between 4:50 a.m. and 5:20 p.m., a residential
burglary occurred in the 2500 block of Doolittle
Avenue. Unknown suspect(s) entered the
location through an unlocked window. Once
inside, the alarm was activated and the suspect(s)
fled the location. No loss was reported.

10. At about 2:55 p.m., officers responded to the
parking lot of 140 East Duarte Road regarding a
suspicious subject. Dispatch advised the subject
was a White male with blonde hair, wearing a
black tank top. Officers located and contacted
the subject. A consensual search of his vehicle
revealed a ‘billy’ club. A record check revealed
an outstanding felony warrant. The 46-year-
old White male was arrested for possession of a
dangerous weapon and the warrant.

Friday, July 15:

11. Between 12:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., a
residential burglary occurred in the 300 block of
Genoa Street. Witnesses observed two suspects,
both described as males in their teens, peering
into vehicles and jumping into the residence’s
backyard. An area check was conducted and one
of the suspects, a 21-year-old Hispanic male was
located and arrested for Residential Burglary.

12. A traffic stop was conducted at
approximately 2:46 a.m. on Live Oak Avenue and
Tenth Avenue. The driver was observed making
lane changes without signaling. Upon contact
with the driver, the officer noticed an odor
of alcohol. A field test was conducted and the
46-year-old White female was arrested for D.U.I..

Saturday, July 16:

13. Between 6:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., a burglary
occurred in the 700 block of Hugo Reid Drive.
Unknown suspect(s) pried open the locked
doors of a Southern California Edison utility box
and stole four deep-cell batteries. A follow-up
investigation is being conducted by the Detective
Bureau.

14. A traffic stop was conducted at approximately
2:46 a.m. on Myrtle Avenue and Longden Avenue
for a broken brake light. A records check of the
driver and passenger revealed both subjects were
on parole. An investigation revealed burglary
tools and drug paraphernalia. The driver, a
31-year-old White male was placed under arrest
for driving with a suspended license and for
possession of burglary tools. The passenger,
a 42-year-old Hispanic male, was arrested for
possession of drug paraphernalia.

Summer Concert Series

July 28, 2011— The Late Bloomers “Folk Rock”

Join us this summer at Arcadia’s annual
Summer Concerts in the Park series presented
by Target. The seven-week entertainment
series showcases a wide variety of musical
performances. Bring a blanket or lawn chair
for seating on the grass and enjoy a picnic
dinner during the show. Kids of all ages will be
entertained in our FREE kids’ fun zone area with
many games and crafts each week.

Become a part of the Arcadia tradition, gather
your family and friends and enjoy the sights and
sounds of this year’s concert series. Whether
you attend one or all seven, we are sure you
will have a great time! As always, admission
and parking are free. (Additional parking held
at Santa Anita Race Track, Gate 5.) Concerts
take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8pm
on beautiful City Hall West Lawn located at 240
West Huntington Drive.

The Late Bloomers (Folk Rock)

The Late Bloomers are an acoustic folk-
rock band with some intriguing originals in
its repertoire. Now two married couples, they
cut their teeth on the music of Dylan and Neil
Young while still in high school in the sixties and
have since found their own sound by putting
their individual stamp on favorites from that
era. All four are accomplished vocalists and
pleasing harmonies dominate the sets. They
have individually been part of the Pasadena and
LA music scene for many years and have played
with other bands and are now enjoying their
collaboration as The Late Bloomers.

For additional information, contact the
Recreation and Community Services Department
at 626.574.5113.

Arcadia Recreation and Community Services
Department Sports Camp

Sports Camp is held at Dana Middle School and
offers three weeks starting August 1 to August 19.
Weeks one and three are for youth entering grades
5-9 and week two is for youth entering grades 1-4.
This camp utilizes the Dana Gym and features a
variety of fun sports activities for youth including
swimming, flag football, basketball, softball,
soccer, volleyball and other fun group games.
Each week there is an excursion and three swim
days.

Sports camp is $110 per week. To register in
person come by our office located at 375 Campus
Drive. You can also go to the city’s website at
www.ci.arcadia.ca.us to register.

For more questions, please contact the Recreation
Department at 626.574.5113.

Annual End of Summer Carnival

The Recreation and Community Services
Department will be celebrating the end of summer
with our annual carnival on Wednesday, August
10th from 10am – 2pm at Eisenhower Memorial
Park (corner of 2nd and Colorado). This year’s
theme is “Under the Big Top”. Enjoy crafts, raffles,
a photo booth, a balloonist and a caricature artist.
Carnival games are available for a nominal fee and
offer fun, kid- friendly prizes, so be sure to bring
lots of change. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase a
delicious snack from our snack bar.

For more information please contact the
Recreation Office at 626.574.5113.

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