Mountain Views News          Saturday, August 27, 2011

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Mountain Views News Saturday, August 27, 2011

SCOTT HETTRICK TO RECEIVE 

DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARD

OPENING DAY IS ‘ARCADIA DAY’ AT SANTA ANITA, 
ALL CITY RESIDENTS TO BE ADMITTED FREE SEPT. 30

Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet 
figures to get off to a fast start 
as opening day, Friday, Sept. 
30, has also been proclaimed 
“Arcadia Day” at the Great 
Race Place. All Arcadians attending 
will be granted free 
Club House admission with 
proof of residency throughout 
the afternoon. An “Arcadia 
Day” booth will be available 
to welcome and facilitate 
Arcadia residents and will be 
located just outside the Club 
House Admission Gate. 

“We look forward to having 
live racing back here on Sept. 
30,” said Santa Anita President 
George Haines. “Our 
neighbors are very important 
to us. We hope to renew 
acquaintances and make 
some new friends as well. 

“A number of city officials 
are expected to join us and 
they too are excited about 
the prospect of seeing a great 
many of their constituents at 
the races on opening day,” 
Haines added. 

“We sincerely thank Santa 
Anita for welcoming all of 
our residents back to the 
track in such a generous way 
on opening day,” said Arcadia 
Mayor, Gary Kovacic. 
“Going back to 1934, Santa 
Anita Park 
has been a 
cornerstone 
of our city 
and we can’t 
overstate the 
benefits it 
brings to the 
community 
at large. The 
economic impact 
of having 
live racing 
here is tremendous, 
from the business 
generated by those attending 
the races to the jobs that they 
help to create. On behalf of 
everyone here in Arcadia, 
we can’t wait for the Autumn 
Meet to begin.” 

Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet 
will follow four dark days 
on the Southern California 
racing calendar, as the Los 
Angeles County Fair Meet at 
Fairplex Park will conclude 
on Sunday, Sept. 25. 

“The Thoroughbred industry 
is experiencing many changes 
in California and we want 
our fans to know that we intend 
to provide them with 
a world-class product and 
that we intend to be more 
competitive than ever,” said 
Haines. “We also want our 
fans to know that we look 
forward to welcoming them 
back and that we intend to 
make their visits to Santa 
Anita more enjoyable than 
ever. ‘Arcadia Day’ is a good 
step in that direction.” 

Santa Anita will also be offering 
fans and horsemen 
a brand new state-of-the-
art natural dirt main track, 
which was completed on July 
26. 

Gates will open on Sept. 30 
at 11 a.m., and first race post 
time is 1 p.m. For more information 
on opening day 
and the 2011 Santa Anita 
Autumn Meet, fans are encouraged 
to visit www.santaanita.
com or to call (626) 
574-RACE. 


Scott Hettrick has been named the recipient 
of the Distinguished Leadership Award/Citizen 
Planner for the state of California Chapter of the 
American Planning Association (APA).

The award follows Hettrick’s presentation 
in June of the same award by the Los Angeles 
Chapter of the APA. That award, along with 
recognition of Arcadia’s General Plan, was 
presented in Hollywood during a ceremony at the 
Egyptian Theatre.

Hettrick will be presented the state award at 
a luncheon ceremony in Santa Barbara on Sept. 
12. The next phase of the APA Award Program 
is the national competition, with winners to be 
announced in December.

“On the Arcadia High Constitution Team we 
study a man named Cincinnatus. And like that 
famous public servant of ancient Rome, Scott is an 
outstanding example of civic virtue and service to 
the greater good. He epitomizes the volunteer spirit 
that makes Arcadia such a unique community” 
said Mayor Gary Kovacic when informed of Mr. 
Hettrick’s recent accomplishment.

Mr. Hettrick received this recognition for his 
volunteer efforts and dedication to promoting 
civic engagement. He has been instrumental in 
the Arcadia Historical Society’s “History Lives 
Here” program, which recognizes historical 
landmarks and buildings in Arcadia with unique 
and descriptive historical markers. He was also an 
active member of the City’s General Plan Advisory 
Committee and is founder of the ArcadiasBest.com 
website that serves as a resource and promotional 
service for local organizations and businesses as 
well as showcases the people, places, and activities 
in Arcadia. As an offshoot of the Arcadia’s Best 
website and companion e-mail newsletter, Scott 
also partnered with two other Arcadians to start 
the non-profit Arcadia’s Best Foundation, which 
organize special events such as the July 2 Patriotic 
Festival and the upcoming second annual One 
Community, One Book program on Oct. 2, and to 
encourage the continuation of a vibrant, unified 
and involved community.


Arcadia Remembers 9/11

The Arcadia Firefighters’ Association 
will mark the tenth 
anniversary of the terrorist 
attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 
by conducting a memorial 
service at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, 
Sept. 11 at the flag poles of 
Arcadia Fire Station 106 on 
the corner of Huntington 
Drive and Baldwin Avenue.

A traditional bell ceremony, 
musical tributes, wreath laying, 
and additional activities 
will serve to commemorate 
the 343 New York firefighters 
killed during rescue 
operations following the 
attacks, and the strength, 
resilience and unity of the 
American people.

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES

Meet the New Chief at Government Affairs Forum

Brief Talk on the Early 
History of the Arcadia 
Unified School District

The next Brown Bag Lunch 
Talk is scheduled for September 
15 from noon until 12:30 p.m. 
featuring former Arcadia High 
School Principal and Superintendent 
of Arcadia School District 
Elbert Souders, and former 
Arcadia High School Principal 
Richard Cordano. They will 
give a short talk on the History 
of the early stages of the Arcadia 
Unified School District. 

Bring your lunch and listen to 
our guest speakers who will 
present snippets about local history, 
people, places and events. 
The Brown Bag Lunch talks take 
place the third Thursday of the 
month on the Museum’s outdoor 
patio. Please dress appropriately 
according to weather 
conditions. For more information, 
please call (626) 574-5440, 
visit our website at http://museum.
ci.arcadia.ca.us or follow 
us on Facebook.

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 Chief 

Robert Guthrie guest 
speaker

 New Police Chief Robert Guthrie 
will be the guest speaker at 
8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at the 
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s 
monthly Government 
Affairs Forum in the Chamber 
conference room, 388 W. Huntington 
Drive.

 Also speaking at the Forum, in 
addition to the regular monthly 
reports from City, County, and 
State government officials and 
the Metro Gold Line Foothill 
Extension, will be Archie Davenport, 
who will provide information 
about The Better Coalition, 
representing businesses 
and cities that oppose the banning 
of Styrofoam at the county, 
state, and federal level.

 Chief Guthrie, who was appointed 
Police Chief in July and 
sworn in earlier this month, 
was born and raised in the San 
Gabriel Valley and began work 
for the Arcadia Police Department 
as a Police Cadet in 1989 
before attending Rio Hondo 
Police Academy in 1991-92 and 
become an Arcadia Police Officer 
in January 1992. He rose 
through the rank and was promoted 
to Police Lieutenant in 
2004 and during the next six 
years was Patrol Watch Commander, 
Detective Bureau Commander, 
SWAT Team Commander, 
Force Training Unit 
Commander, Field Training Officer 
Program Commander, and 
Administrative Lieutenant before 
being promoted to Captain 
in January 2011 as Operations 
Division Commander.

 Among his many notable 
achievements and recognitions 
relating to the community of 
Arcadia, Chief Guthrie received 
the Department’s Community 
Services Award in 2009 and 
the Officer of the Year Award 
from both the Arcadia Rotary 
Club and the Arcadia Police Officers’ 
Association in 1998. He 
was President of the APOA in 
1997-98 and 2001-02, and was 
Tactical Commander in charge 
of Planning and Operations 
for the Breeders’ Cup events in 
2008 and 2009.

 He is married and has a six-
year-old son.

 Chief Guthrie is the latest 
high-profile and important 
speaker to make a presentation 
at the monthly Government 
Affairs Forums led by co-chairmen 
Pete Ulrich, former Arcadia 
City Councilman, and Mary 
Dougherty, former President 
of the Arcadia School District 
Board of Education.

 The Forum, held the first 
Thursday of each month, is free 
and open to the public. RSVPs 
are appreciated to the Chamber 
office: 626-447-2159 or info@
ArcadiaCaChamber.org.

KONNICHIWA JAPAN!

Families are invited to explore 
the beauty of Japanese history 
and culture at the Arcadia Historical 
Museum on Saturday, 
September 24 at 12:30 p.m. 
There will be hands-on activities 
that include making a miniature 
kokeshi doll, exploring bento 
culture by creating food art, dying 
a handkerchief or bandanna 
using the Shibori technique and 
other fun activities. 

 

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. For 
more information, please call 
(626) 574-5440, visit our website 
at http://museum.ci.arcadia.
ca.us or follow us on Facebook.

The Fall Buzz is Now Available!

The Recreation and Community Services 
Department, Library and Museum Departments 
are pleased to announce that the fall 2011 
edition of the “The Peacock Buzz” is available. 
Copies are available at the City of Arcadia 
Recreation Office, Library and City Hall or by 
going to the city’s website at www.ci.arcadia.
ca.us under the Recreation and Community 
Services Department. Registration is available 
to residents only this week. Starting August 
29th registration is available to everyone by mail, 
walk-in and fax-in. The “Buzz” displays all 
programs and classes for the 2011fall season. On 
the cover look for pictures of children dressed 
in their finest Halloween costumes from the 
Haunted Halloween Happenings Program, with 
more great programs and activities inside! Do 
you want to know what the “Buzz” is about in 
Arcadia? Pick up the latest copy of “The Peacock 
Buzz” to find out! 

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

Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, August 14, through 
Saturday, August 20, the Police Department 
responded to 953 calls for service of which 112 
required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by 
the Department during this period.

Sunday, August 14:

Between August 11th at 5:00 p.m. and August 
12th at 10:00 a.m., suspect(s) entered an unlocked 
vehicle in the 300 block of South Old Ranch Road 
and stole a wallet and cash.

At about 2:10 p.m., loss prevention personnel 
from Macy’s at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue, detained a male 
juvenile for theft. The suspect took merchandise, 
concealed it, and walked out of the store without 
paying. The 14-year-old Hispanic male was 
arrested for commercial burglary after it was 
determined he came into the store with the intent 
to steal.

Monday, August 15:

Between August 14th at 10:00 p.m. and August 
15th at 7:00 a.m., an auto theft occurred in the 200 
block of South Baldwin Avenue. Suspect(s) stole 
a 1992 Honda Accord, white, 4-door that was 
parked at the location.

4. Between 12:00 p.m. and 1:10 p.m., a theft 
occurred in the 600 block of West Naomi Avenue. 
Suspect(s) stole the tailgate of a 2007 Chevy 
Pickup that was parked on the street to the front 
of the location. 

Tuesday, August 16:

5. Between August 15th at 12:30 p.m. and August 
16th at 9:30 a.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 
300 block of Laurel Avenue. Suspect(s) smashed 
the rear driver’s side window and stole a laptop 
and accessories. 

6. At about 10:46 p.m., officers responded to 
Denny’s, 7 East Huntington Drive, regarding a 
male subject asking for help. The 31-year-old 
Black male was intoxicated and unable to care 
for himself. He was placed under arrest for being 
drunk in public. Due to medical problems, he 
was later transported to a local area hospital for 
treatment.

Wednesday, August 17:

7. A traffic stop was conducted at approximately 
3:07 a.m. on Baldwin Avenue north of Foothill 
Boulevard for failure to stop at a posted stop sign. 
Upon contact with the driver, the officer noticed 
the odor of an alcoholic beverage. A field sobriety 
test was conducted and the 34-year-old Hispanic 
female was arrested for D.U.I.

8. Between August 17th at 6:00 p.m. and August 
18th at 7:00 a.m., a residential burglary occurred in 
the 1100 block of South First Avenue. Suspect(s) 
removed the front gate of a property under 
construction by taking it off the hinges. Once 
inside, the suspect(s) stole several tools.

Thursday, August 18:

9. At about 3:45 p.m., units were dispatched to 
the 200 block of Longley Way regarding graffiti. 
The east wall of the property, as well as two other 
nearby locations, was spray painted with the 
word “One”. 

10. Between 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., an auto 
theft occurred at the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue. Suspect(s) stole a 
1994 Honda Civic, black, 2-door that was parked 
at the location.

Friday, August 19:

11. At approximately 10:00 p.m., a traffic stop 
was conducted on Peck Road and Rio Hondo 
Parkway for a broken brake light. A consensual 
search of the vehicle revealed an illegal switch 
blade knife for which the 19-year-old Hispanic 
male was placed under arrest.

12. Between August 18th at 6:00 p.m. and August 
19th at 7:10 a.m., an auto burglary occurred in the 
200 block of Longley Way. Suspect(s) entered the 
vehicle by unknown means and stole a laptop and 
tote bag. 

Saturday, August 20:

13. At approximately 3:38 a.m., a traffic stop 
was conducted on Baldwin Avenue and Longden 
Avenue. The driver was observed swerving in 
the roadway. The 41-year-old Hispanic male was 
found to be intoxicated and placed under arrest 
for D.U.I.

14. At about 12:00 p.m., loss prevention 
personnel from JC Penney’s at the Westfield Santa 
Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, detained 
a female for theft. The suspect took merchandise, 
concealed it, and walked out of the store without 
paying. The 67-year-old Hispanic female was 
arrested for theft.

Family Fun Night

Family storytime on Thursday, September 
15 at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of stories, 
crafts, games and surprises for the whole family. 
No registration is required but space is limited so 
come a little early!

The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. 
Duarte Rd. Arcadia. For more information, please 
call (626) 821-5566, visit the Library’s website 
at http://library.ci.arcadia.ca.us or follow us on 
Facebook. 

Pirate Party!

Arrr! Wear your favorite pirate or princess 
outfit and join us for a Pirate Party on Saturday, 
September 17 at 2:30 p.m. There will be stories, 
songs and fun pirate games too!

The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. 
Duarte Rd. Arcadia. ]

For more information, please call (626) 821-
5566, visit the Library’s website at http://library.
ci.arcadia.ca.us or follow us on Facebook. 

Jungle Fun

Families are invited on a jungle safari at the 
Arcadia Public Library on Saturday, September 
24 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy jungle themed stories, 
games, a short movie and a fun craft. 

The Arcadia Public Library is located at 20 W. 
Duarte Rd. Arcadia. 

For more information, please call (626) 821-
5566, visit the Library’s website at http://library.
ci.arcadia.ca.us or follow us on Facebook.