Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 22, 2011

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Mountain Views News Saturday, October 22, 2011

Reprinted from ArcadiasBest.com

JON HAMM A MAD MAN AT ROD’S

Jon Hamm was hanging out for hours at Rod’s Grill on 
Huntington Drive till late into the evening last week.

Procession in Arcadia

By Joan Schmidt

In conjunction with the Feast of Our Lady of the 
Rosary, Catholics throughout the United States 
had processions carrying a statue of the Blessed 
Mother and praying the Rosary. This feast was 
begun by Pope Pius V in 1571 to commemorate 
the victory at the Battle of Lepanto, where the 
Holy League held back Muslim forces from 
overrunning Western Europe. Today people pray 
the Rosary to end all wars and the suffering and 
death they cause. Annunciation Church, Arcadia 
follows this tradition. Their procession began 
with a banner commemorating the feast day, 
followed by the Knights of Columbus carrying 
the statue with participants of all ages in spite of 
the heat! Along their route, up Peck Road, east 
on Camino Real and south on Primrose, the 
Rosary was recited and many residents joined! 
Father Michael Callanan began the rosary and 
the procession ended back at the Church where a 
light reception was held. Special thanks to Kathy 
Mars and the Parish Council for coordinating 
this event and also to Deputy April Nelsen and 
Alan Klinski for their escort along the way.


Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, October 9, through 
Saturday, October 15, the Police Department responded 
to 947 calls for service of which 133 required 
formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by 
the Department during this period.

Sunday, October 9:

1. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., loss prevention personnel 
from Sephora at the Westfield Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, detained a 
juvenile female for theft. The suspect hid merchandise 
in her purse and left the store without 
making payment. The 15-year-old White female 
was placed under arrest for commercial burglary 
after it was determined she had come into the 
store with the intent to steal.

2. At about 9:18 p.m., officers responded to 
Arcadia County Park, 405 South Santa Anita Avenue, 
regarding an attempted suicide. A 28-year-
old female of unknown race had cut her wrists 
and was bleeding. The Arcadia Fire Department 
Paramedics treated the female at the scene and 
transported her to a nearby hospital for treatment 
and a psychological evaluation. 

Monday, October 10:

3. Between 1:00 p.m. and 5:20 p.m., an auto 
theft occurred at the Santa Anita Race Track, 285 
West Huntington Drive. Suspect(s) stole a red, 
1989 Nissan pick-up truck, parked at the location.

4. Between 11:40 p.m. and 11:45 p.m., an 
auto burglary occurred in the 00 block of Bonita 
Street. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle by smashing 
the front passenger side window. Once inside, 
the suspect(s) stole a GPS unit.

Tuesday, October 11:

5. Shortly after midnight, a resident in the 
700 block of Southview Road heard a loud noise 
like “breaking glass”, and looked out her window. 
The resident saw a male running from the parking 
lot to a red SUV that fled the location. An 
investigation revealed that two vehicles had been 
burglarized in the 700-800 blocks of Hungate 
Lane. The suspect(s) shattered a window on each 
car and stole an iPod from each car, respectively. 
Based on the items stolen, method of entry, and 
location, it appears these crimes were committed 
by the same suspect(s). 

6. At about 10:00 p.m., loss prevention personnel 
from Macy’s at the Westfield Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, detained a juvenile 
female for theft. The suspect picked up 
merchandise and left the store without making 
payment. Additional items from Gill Hicks, 
Sephora, Hot Topic, Sidecca, and Charlotte Russe 
were also recovered. The 16-year-old Hispanic 
female was arrested for commercial burglary. 

Wednesday, October 12:

7. At about 1:29 p.m., officers responded to 
the 1100 block of West Duarte Road regarding a 
report of vandalism. Sometime between October 
11th at 6:30 p.m., and October 12th at 1:00 p.m., 
suspect(s) used orange spray paint to write on the 
east block wall of the location.

8. Two vehicles parked next to each other 
in the 1100 block of Fairview Avenue were burglarized 
sometime between October 11th at 7:00 
p.m., and October 12th at 7:40 a.m. Suspect(s) 
shattered a passenger side window on each car 
and stole electronics, a backpack, and a garage 
remote. 

Thursday, October 13:

9. At approximately 5:03 p.m., officers responded 
to Pacific Clinic, 800 South Santa Anita 
Avenue, regarding a possible trespassing. A 
53-year-old Hispanic male was located and contacted. 
Through a records check, it was learned 
that the suspect had a no bail felony warrant for 
which he was arrested. 

10. Between October 11th at 9:00 a.m., and 
October 13th at 6:00 p.m., a residential burglary 
occurred in the 200 block of East Sycamore Avenue. 
Suspect(s) entered the residence through 
unknown means. Once inside, the suspect(s) 
ransacked an upstairs bedroom and stole electronics 
and other miscellaneous items.

Friday, October 14:

11. At approximately 2:02 a.m., a traffic 
stop was conducted on a vehicle, on Peck Road 
at Foothill Transit Way, for driving slower than 
the posted speed limit and a broken tail light. 
Through investigation, the officer determined 
that the driver, a 24-year-old Hispanic male, was 
driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. 
The male was booked at the Arcadia City 
Jail for DUI and a warrant.

12. Around 2:25 p.m., loss prevention personnel 
from H&M at the Westfield Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, advised they 
had detained an adult for theft. The suspect concealed 
merchandise in a used H&M shopping bag 
inside of a baby stroller, and left the store without 
making payment. A private person’s arrest 
was made, and the 21-year-old Black female was 
taken into custody for petty theft.

Saturday, October 15:

13. At about 3:32 a.m., an officer responded 
to the area of Golden West Avenue and Arcadia 
Avenue regarding a welfare check on an individual 
slumped over in his vehicle while stopped in 
the middle of the intersection. The officer found 
a male subject asleep in the driver’s seat, with the 
vehicle in drive and his foot on the brake. An 
investigation revealed the driver was under the 
influence and unable to care for himself. The 
20-year-old Hispanic male was transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for blood testing, and was 
later booked for DUI. 

14. Around 3:50 p.m., the victim of a theft 
came to the Arcadia Police Department front 
counter to report her credit cards stolen by a 
student, whom she tutors at the Arcadia Public 
Library, 20 West Duarte Road. The victim advised 
that she met with the student for his weekly 
tutoring lesson on Friday, October 14, and left her 
purse with the student momentarily while she 
retrieved a book to read. The victim returned 
home after the lesson and was later contacted by 
Bank of America, who informed her of suspicious 
charges. The victim found 2 of her credit cards 
missing from her wallet and suspected her student 
had taken them. The student’s mother later 
confirmed that her son had taken the cards. The 
13-year-old Black male was arrested for possession 
of stolen access cards.


– By Scott Hettrick

A location scout for the Emmy Award-winning 
AMC series on which Hamm stars, “Mad Men,” 
came to the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce a 
couple months ago saying they wanted to record 
the outside of the iconic Chamber building at 
night, and asked about other buildings in town 
that fit the early 1960s setting of the series. The 
scout was directed to Rod’s, and they showed up 
this week to shoot an entire scene in the diner that 
has also been used in the past year as a location 
for the upcoming HBO series “Luck.”

Mad Men” crews decorated the interior of 
“Rod’s” this week to look like a Howard Johnson’s 
restaurant of half-a-century ago, with the orange 
and aqua colors and signage, as well as counter 
displays of the era.

A false cinder block wall was also built and 
painted outside the front door of Rod’s to be 
seen only in the background of certain shots 
filmed indoors. The wall was actually made of 
styrofoam.

False wall of styrofoam propped up outside 
front door of Rod’s Grill.

Although shooting took place only on Tuesday, 
Rod’s was closed Monday for set-up, and 
Wednesday for take-down as the crew moved to 
another shooting location in Baldwin Park.

Production crew said they loved shooting in 
Arcadia — that everyone was terrific and easy to 
work with — and they wish they were not leaving 
and hope to return. Crew members guessed that 
this scene may show up in an episode in February.

Editor’s Note: “Hettrick’s writing for ArcadiasBest.
com is not related to his role as Executive Director of the 
Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.” 

“What’s Going On?” 

News and Views from Joan Schmidt

A DAY AT SANTA ANITA:

MORE THAN RACING: FUN ON 
JACOB’S 4th BIRTHDAYBy Joan Schmidt

 
This past Sunday, my family and 
I attended the annual ROAD KINGS 
BURBANK ANNUAL CAR SHOW at 
Santa Anita Park. When I found out 
about this event, I knew we HAD to 
attend! There was going to be Live Music 
by Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries! 
About five years ago, during the 
summer, we attended weekly festivals in Alhambra. The 
streets were blocked off and there were three stage areas! 
Entertainment one year included KC and the Sunshine 
Band. An Alhambra native, Kenny Loggins, came another 
year! But our FAVORITE performers were Captain 
Cardiac and the Coronaries! They really are awesome! 
Each year, a darling Mexican senior, wearing a beautiful 
lace blouse and colorful skirt, attended. Although she had 
a walker, she got up and danced when Captain Cardiac 
and the Coronaries performed. We loved 
them and watching her!

 This year, at the car show, Captain 
Cardiac and his Coronaries were just as 
awesome and lively as ever! The heat didn’t 
get them down. Several people came over and 
began to dance, even a couple in their 80’s 
who attend the event each year. Everyone 
LOVED their rendition of “La Bamba”. They 
put sombreros on and came down from the 
stage, and everyone followed them in their 
dance! What fun!

 Although the Road Show had opened at 
10:30, we didn’t arrive till after 12:30. We 
had a commitment to the 10:30 Mass as 
my grandson was scheduled to serve. But 
there was ample parking when we arrived 
and everyone was in good spirits. We just 
grabbed a bite at a concession stand. Several 
families brought picnic lunches and sat on 
blankets on the grassy area. After eating, we 
toured ALL the cars and there were many. 
They all were beautiful and each of us had 
a different favorite. There also were raffles 
and a silent auction going on.

 Then it was time to go to the Kids’ Zone. 
They played on the equipment and then 
were ready for face painting and pony rides! 
Each event cost ONE ticket priced at $2. You sure couldn’t beat that price. I also noticed 
2 games cost one ticket. This day, there weren’t games, but I plan on bringing the children 
back to the next family event. I should point out that admission was $5 only; children 
17 and under free with a parent. Parking was $4. That’s a far cry from what most events 
charge for parking!

 My son did place a few bets, which one could also do. When races were going to begin, 
Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries took a break, so there was ample time to bet. At 
different intervals, we could see the horses take off and follow the race on a big screen! 
That was exciting to my grandkids! Some bettors REALLY got into the races-cheering 
their horses on! 

 This event ended up being more than we expected, so we plan on attending next year! 
Meanwhile, we will watch for upcoming family events at Santa Anita Park! We all had a 
great time and it didn’t break the bank! 


The City of Arcadia Encourages: SMART GARDENING

Smart gardening is the creation and 
maintenance of an environmentally friendly 
yard, with particular attention paid to water 
conservation. 

Achieving a beautiful garden while protecting 
our natural resources and using products that are 
environmentally sensitive...now that is smart!

Backyard Composting

Composting harnesses the natural process 
of decomposition by turning organic matter 
into a useful soil conditioner that helps your 
garden’s soil retain nutrients and water. Instead 
of just throwing your food scraps in the trash and 
contributing to the tons of trash already in the 
landfills, in as few as four weeks, you can easily 
put those food scraps to work for you and your 
plants in the compost bin. In addition, if you 
have too many ants or gophers or your plants are 
stressed and diseased, your soil is out of balance. 
Composting will build up the soil and create 
healthy growing conditions that naturally fight 
off disease and pests. Chemical fertilizers and 
pesticides do the opposite. 

These are some items that can be added to your 
compost bin:

bread moldy cheese

crackers wine (cork too)

 pasta paper towels & napkins

 cooked rice jack-o-lanterns

 herbs toilet paper rolls

 spices cotton balls

 lint from dryer melted ice cream 

 contents of vacuum bag

 moldy cheese hair from hairbrush

 egg shells (rinsed) 

 ashes from fireplace

 grass clippings jams & preserves 

fruit & vegetable waste

 leaves tea grounds

 coffee grounds clean, non-treated paper, shredded 
packaging materials 

 sawdust

Worm Composting

Worm composting is the easiest method for 
turning food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. 
All you need is a bin with airholes and a tight-
fitting lid, some shredded newspaper and about 
a half to one pound of red worms. Keep the bin 
warm but out of the direct sun. Remember to 
“feed” the worms with food scraps, and in two 
weeks you can harvest your compost.

The City of Arcadia offers a 3 x 2 foot compost 
bin for the low… low price of $30.00. Compost 
bins with worms can also be purchased for $65.00

Call Public Works Services Department at 256-
6554 to reserve your bin and get started today.