Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 17, 2011

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Mountain Views News Saturday, September 17, 2011


WINE TOUR BY MAGIC COACH LIMO AND PANASONIC 
HD/3D CAMERAS AMONG THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN 
RAFFLE ITEMS AT MONDAY’S TASTE OF ARCADIA

An exclusive chauffeur-driven romantic day 
of wine-tasting in Temecula, a Panasonic HD 
camcorder that is 3D-compatible, a Panasonic 
digital still camera that shoots in 3D, and a 
6-month membership to L.A. Fitness are just a 
few of the raffle prizes being offered at Monday’s 
Taste of Arcadia at the L.A. County Arboretum 
across from Westfield Santa Anita mall and 
Santa Anita Park.

A few tickets remain at $45 through Friday; 
the rest will be $60 at the gate, which opens at 
5:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Spend a few extra 
dollars on raffle tickets at the event for a chance 
to win any of several prizes worth hundreds of 
dollars each:

 

• The wine-tasting tour includes a 
limousine for up to eight people for six hours, 
with a stop at, and gift certificate to Wilson 
Creek Winery in Temecula, followed by a stop at 
Keys Way Winery. Also included in the package 
is a picnic lunch basket with wine and Taste of 
Arcadia wine glasses. Value: Priceless.

• Panasonic’s HDC-SD90P-K full HD 
camcorder built to record 3D video with an 
optional conversion lens to be purchased 
separately, is also one of the highest-rated and 
most convenient HD video cameras. Retail price: 
$549.

• Panasonic’s DMC-TS3 full HD digital 
camera shoots in 3D. Retail price: $399.

• Six-month membership to the new L.A. 
Fitness on Baldwin Avenue. Value: Approximately 
$150.

The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce’s 
Taste of Arcadia offers a showcase of more 
than three dozen of the local area’s best 
restaurants, caterers, and wine and beer 
vendors in the lush Arboretum setting.
More than 1,000 guests attend Arcadia’s annual 
signature event to enjoy as much different food as 
they want and tastes of various drinks, including 
the Perfect Mix martini bar and new Angel 
Tequila bar. Returning this year is the popular 
local classic rock band Cold Duck and the exotic 
Brazilian dancers.

As always, a percentage of proceeds from 
Taste of Arcadia are donated to three local non-
profit beneficiaries, this year the Assistance 
League of Arcadia, the Boy Scouts of America/
Lucky Baldwin District, and the Arboretum 
Foundation.

Taste of Arcadia would not be possible without 
Chamber Presenting Sponsor and Taste of 
Arcadia Gold Sponsor Westfield Santa Anita, 
and Taste of Arcadia Silver sponsor Methodist 
Hospital.

Miss Arcadia 1969 (on roof) and her Royal Court. Photo courtesy of the Ruth and Charles Gilb 
Arcadia Historical Museum.

Looking for Miss Arcadia 1969

By Scott Hettrick

The Marines may be looking for a few good 
men but Nickerson Research is looking for 
the few good women who apparently rode the 
Arcadia float in the Tournament of Roses parade 
in 1969, specifically, Cindy Clark, Cindy Harms, 
Debbie Lewis, Janis Thompson, and Jacquie 
Wicken.

The company is trying to locate the Queen and 
Princesses from the 1969 Arcadia Tournament of 
Roses Royal Court about the potential use of a 
photograph of them for a Chevrolet commercial, 
for which they would be financially compensated. 
The women, or anyone with information about 
how to contact them, should call or e-mail Susan 
Nickerson at Nickerson Research, 323-965-9990 
or susan@nickersonresearch.com. 

 The photograph features the five women 
riding on a gold Chevrolet Impala with a white 
roof and white sidewall tires down Baldwin 
Avenue in what was apparently a showcase of the 
women chosen by the Association prior to the 
Rose Parade.

Miss Arcadia Cindy Clark is perched 
precariously on the roof of the car wearing a 
yellow musical note on her red dress, with Royal 
Court members Jacquie Wicken, Debbie Lewis, 
Cindy Harms, and Janis Thompson sitting on the 
hood and the trunk, one of them wearing a red 
majorette (baton twirler) outfit with white boots.

In the background of the photo is the Quick 
Clean retail center at 1035 South Baldwin 
Avenue, operated by Edward Kieser and Henry 
Danowsky.

METHODIST HOSPITAL DEDICATES AND 
CONSECRATES NEW NORTH TOWER PUBLIC 

Open House Scheduled Saturday, September 17 


Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, September 4, 
through Saturday, September 10, the Police 
Department responded to 909 calls for service 
of which 100 required formal investigations. 
The following is a summary report of the 
major incidents handled by the Department 
during this period.

Sunday, September 4:

After seeing a vehicle for sale on Craigslist, 
a victim came to the 1900 block of Seventh 
Place to inspect and purchase the advertised 
vehicle. Once the transaction was completed, 
the victim drove the newly purchased vehicle 
home to a neighboring city. While on 
his way, he noticed some mechanical problems 
and decided to return the car. When 
he attempted to contact the 44-year-old 
White male that had sold him the vehicle, he 
learned it had been sold to him fraudulently.

Sometime between 11:40 a.m. and 8:30 
p.m., a vehicle theft occurred from the parking 
lot of the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue. Suspect(s) stole 
a 1994, red, 2-door, Honda Civic.

Monday, September 5:

At about 11:03 a.m., officers responded to 
the 900 block of La Cadena Avenue regarding 
a grand theft. While working in the 
front yard, the victim stated that three pieces 
of gardening equipment were taken from 
the bed of his truck sometime between 10:30 
a.m. and 10:45 a.m. 

4. Officers responded to H&M Clothing 
in the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, at about 2:10 p.m., 
regarding suspicious circumstances. While 
changing in the dressing room, the female 
victim reported seeing a male subject, possibly 
Hispanic, approximately 5’-09”, 210 lbs., 
30 years of age with facial stubble, wearing a 
red and blue “Unicef” soccer jersey and blue 
jeans, looking over the wall down at her. 
The suspect was holding what appeared to 
be a black cell phone in his hand and was 
pointing it at her. When the victim yelled 
out at the suspect, he immediately ran out of 
the dressing room and store.

Tuesday, September 6:

5. Between September 5th at 2:00 p.m. 
and September 6th at 9:00 a.m., an auto 
burglary occurred in the 500 block of West 
Huntington Drive. Suspect(s) entered the 
vehicle by smashing the front passenger 
window. Once inside, the suspect(s) stole 
a red and white “ICON” motorcycle jacket 
and an IPod. 

6. At approximately 10:00 a.m., officers 
responded to the 700 block of East Norman 
Avenue regarding a residential burglary that 
occurred between August 26th at 6:00 p.m. 
and September 3rd at 7:00 p.m. While the 
home was being fumigated, suspect(s) entered 
through an open window and stole a 
computer. 

Wednesday, September 7:

7. At about 1:49 a.m., a traffic stop was 
conducted on Santa Clara Street and Second 
Avenue for failing to obey a turn signal. The 
21-year-old White female was found to be 
intoxicated and was placed under arrest for 
D.U.I. 

8. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., officers responded 
to the 400 block of West Duarte 
Road regarding a fraud investigation. The 
victim told officers that on August 11th, he 
received a phone call from a male subject 
he believed to be his grandson. The caller 
stated that while on vacation in Mexico 
he had been in a car accident and needed 
money to pay for the repairs to the vehicle 
and the medical bills. The victim wired the 
requested amount through Western Union, 
only to find out later his grandson had never 
traveled to Mexico or asked for any money.

Thursday, September 8:

9. A residential burglary occurred in 
the 400 block of North Old Ranch Road between 
11:00 a.m. and 2:35 p.m. The resident 
returned home and found the house had 
been ransacked with a loss of two antique 
pistols and jewelry. Suspect(s) had entered 
the home through the unlocked bay doors 
on the east side of the residence. 

10. Between 10:40 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., 
a residential burglary occurred in the 1100 
block of Hugo Reid Drive. Suspect(s) entered 
the home by kicking in the exterior 
door, as well as a second internal door, of the 
service porch. Once inside, the suspect(s) 
stole a watch, cash and costume jewelry.

Friday, September 9:

11. Shortly before 3:00 p.m., loss prevention 
personnel from H&M Clothing at 
the Westfield Santa Anita Mall, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, detained an adult female 
for theft. The suspect hid merchandise in 
a stroller and left the store without making 
payment. Additional items from Macy’s, 
Nordstrom and Old Navy were also recovered. 
A private person’s arrest was made and 
the 28-year-old female of unknown race was 
taken into custody for commercial burglary. 

12. An auto burglary occurred in the 400 
block of East Huntington Drive between 
1:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Suspect(s) smashed 
the front driver’s side window and stole a 
wallet with miscellaneous credit cards and a 
California driver’s license.

Saturday, September 10:

13. A traffic stop was conducted at approximately 
3:36 a.m. on East Huntington 
Drive and First Avenue. The driver was 
observed making a left-turn from the right-
turn lane. After conducting a records check 
of the driver, the officer learned that the 
39-year-old Hispanic male had several outstanding 
misdemeanor warrants, for which 
he was arrested.

14. Units responded to the Santa Anita 
Racetrack, Gate 5, located at Colorado Place 
and Huntington Drive, after a suspected 
drunk driver was reported by an anonymous 
caller. Officers located the reported 
vehicle and a traffic stop was conducted. 
The 42-year-old Black female driver was 
found to be intoxicated and was placed under 
arrest for D.U.I.

 On Saturday, September 9, Board members and Administrators of Methodist Hospital in Arcadia 
welcomed local dignitaries and benefactors to the dedication of the new North Tower of the hospital. 
The $140 million dollar project added 154,486 square feet to the hospital’s 122 acre campus, and 
includes a new emergency care center, 20 bed ICU, pharmacy, 40 medical/surgical beds, additional 
support services space, plus a ninety foot tunnel connecting the existing and new structures. 

 Bishop Mary Ann Swenson of the Los Angeles Area United Methodist Church, and ex-officio 
member of the hospital’s board of directors performed the official dedication and benediction, which 
was preceded by short presentations by various board members, the current and past presidents 
and CEOs of the Hospital, plus a sung blessing by Sara Paraspolo, an Electrocardiology Diagnostic 
Technician at the hospital. 

 This Saturday, September 17, from 10-2, the public is invited to tour the new facilities, enjoy giant 
heart and brain interactive displays, children’s activities, fire truck and ambulance displays and more. 

Methodist Hospital is located at 300 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. 

Chris Bertrand/MVNews

Allergy and Flu Prevention

Are you interested in using natural 
treatments to help your immune system? 
Arcadia Senior Services is having Dr. 
Catherine Hu present a health seminar on 
Friday, September 30 at 1:00pm. This lecture 
which is free will take place at the Arcadia 
Community Center 365 Campus Drive. 
Allergy and flu virus can attack senior 
citizens due to a weakness in their immune 
system. Dr. Hu will explain how natural 
treatments such as acupuncture and herbs 
can help you prevent these diseases. At this 
presentation you will also learn the self-care 
techniques of acupressure, nutrition and 
exercise to stay healthy. 

Dr. Catherine Hu is a Doctor of Oriental 
Medicine. She also board certified by the 
National Commission of Certification in 
both Acupuncture and Herbology. She 
currently is a Clinical Research Committee 
member at UC Irvine and on staff at San 
Gabriel Valley Medical Center and Good 
Samaritan Hospital.

Pre-registration is required and can be 
made by calling Arcadia Senior Services 
626.574.5130 before September 26.

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM)

Arcadia Senior Services in partnership 
with AARP is proving a presentation on 
Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (also 
known as a Reverse Mortgage) on Tuesday, 
September 20 from 1:30pm-3pm at the 
Arcadia Community Center, located at 365 
Campus Drive.

This workshop is intended for homeowners 
who may be “House Rich and Cash Poor” 
and the reverse mortgage alternative may be 
an option for your specific need. Participants 
will learn new ways to convert some of the 
equity in their home into cash and remain 
living in their home for life.

For additional information or to make a 
reservation, please contact Arcadia Senior 
Services at 626.574.5130. 

Are You Up to Date on Your Vaccinations?

Senior Citizens are not keeping their 
vaccinations up to date. Far too many adults 
become ill, disabled or die each year from 
diseases that could easily have been prevented 
by keeping their vaccinations current. 
Arcadia Senior Services in partnership 
with Methodist Hospital have a special 
guest speaker, Dr. Joel Streng, a specialist 
in infectious disease. He will present a free 
health lecture on Tuesday, September 27, 
1:30pm at the Arcadia Community Center, 
365 Campus Drive. 

Unfortunately some adults were never 
vaccinated as children or the newer vaccines 
were not available when some adults were 
young. Immunity can fade over time and we 
become more susceptible to serious diseases 
caused by common infections such as flu, 
pneumonia, etc. Dr. Streng will speak about 
what immunizations senior citizens should 
have and why and how often we should 
repeat them.

Pre-registration is required and can be 
made by calling Arcadia Senior Services 
626.574.5130 before September 21.