Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 28, 2012

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 28, 2012 

From Arcadia’s Best

CHAMBER FLASH MOB 

INVADES SANTA ANITA TO 
BENEFIT RELAY FOR LIFE

The first-ever flash mob of 100 dancers at historic Santa Anita horse 
race track broke out without warning in a choreographed routine 
amidst an estimated crowd of 15,000 Saturday afternoon who were 
moved from initial wide-eyed surprise to big smiles and ultimately 
a strong round of applause.

 The two-minute surprise performance sparked by LMFAO’s upbeat 
popular song “Party Rock Anthem” blaring through the stadium’s 
sound system was organized by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce 
with the assistance of Santa Anita Park to to take place on (cancer) 
Survivors Day at the track and promote the American Cancer Society‘
s annual Relay for Life event at Santa Anita June 23-24. Supporters 
of Relay for Life form teams that take turns walking for 24-hours 
on the track infield to raise funds and awareness for cancer survivors 
and research.

 Dancing to choreography by dancer/instructor Ricky Sun and 
Evoke Dance Group, amateur volunteer dancers from age five to 
75 recruited by the Chamber suddenly appeared at the foot of the 
grandstands wearing purple shirts sponsored by Walgreens of Arcadia 
on Foothill Blvd with giant Relay for Life wording. Nearly 20 
Evoke dancers, a group of recent Arcadia High School graduates 
founded by Jeniffer Hsu, Justine Hsu, and Josephine Lau who had 
quietly led a half-dozen instructional classes over the last month for 
dozens of volunteers at a studio space donated by 1999 AHS grad 
Kelly Huang at Arcadia Fitness Sports Club, were the first to burst 
into the crowd and begin dancing and catch the eye of the crowd 
and and viewers who saw them live on the giant HD screen.

 Seconds later a group of about 30 other dancers dressed incognito 
and sitting on the next terraced level between the grandstands and 
the track shed their outer garments to reveal their purple shirts and 
exhuberantly join the dance. Likewise, a few seconds later, another 
30 dancers led by Sun, a former contestant on the TV show “So You 
Think You Can Dance,” who has also been teaching the flash mob 
routine to his dance students and others, joined the routine on the 
third terrace level. Finally, about 20 dancers emerged from an underground 
track-side stairway to complete the group.

 Dozens of Arcadia school students of all ages participated, thanks 
to the word being spread quietly by Arcadia High School dance 
supervisor Liza Tedford to instructors at every school, including 
Foothills Middle School dance coach Marissa Lluch, who recruited 
many participants.

 Likewise, word was spread among Relay for Life teams by volunteer 
Relay organizers Carter Spruill of the Arcadia School District 
and Beth Goldberg of Walgreens.

 The entire group met and rehearsed together for the first time just 
two hours before show time in the secluded “Top o’ the Stretch” area 
at the far end of the grandstands.

 Chamber members participated and recruited friends and family, 
such as board member Joan Francone’s friend Stacey Martinez, who 
brought about 30 students from her Dance Family Studio in Pasadena. 
Other Chamber members not only mustered the courage to 
perform their first public dance but also showed additional support 
in other ways, such as Jerry Dominguez, whose Printing Control 
company created the graphic shown on the giant video board following 
the flash mob as legendary track announcer Trevor Denman

 

thanked the Chamber, Ricky Sun, and Evoke Dance Group while 
alerting the crowd to the June 23-24 Relay for Life event.

 About two-dozen employees at Santa Anita sported the purple 
shirts and danced along with the flash mob from their posts at various 
locations throughout the track, some while watching on TV 
monitors.

 

 That secret coordination of announcements and logistics at the 
track — designating space to meet before the race, donating 15 cases 
of bottled water and ice, providing parking and admission passes 
and signage for participants and their families — was coordinated 
by event coordinator Elizabeth Booth with generous approvals and 
assistance by marketing executives Chris Quinn and Nate Newby, 
and coverage of the event by three stadium TV cameras handled by 
HRTV‘s Amy Zimmerman.

 

Also providing video camera coverage was Frank Krueger, and 
Monrovia’s community cable channel KGEM-TV, thanks to Lance 
Mungler and Steve Whisler.

 

– By Scott Hettrick


Ricky Sun, center, with some flash mob dancers


Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, April 15th, through Saturday, April 21st, the Police Department responded to 
1,085 calls for service of which 99 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of 
the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, April 15:

1. Around 11:41 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 000 block of Virginia Road regarding an 
attempted residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) tried to unlock the rear door using an 
unknown tool. The suspect(s) fled undetected, and no one saw or heard anything suspicious. 
2. At approximately 12:49 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevy 
Silverado because the driver was talking on her cell phone, on Live Oak Avenue at Las Tunas Drive. 
The officer discovered the 24-year-old Hispanic female had a suspended license and an outstanding 
misdemeanor warrant. She was cited and released in the field.


Monday, April 16:

3. At about 4:55 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter 
regarding a fraud report. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) made unauthorized charges on her 
American Express and Citibank credit cards. The victim never misplaced her cards and had no idea how 
her information was compromised. 
4. Shortly after 11:48 p.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a maroon Honda Accord 
for having no license plate lamp or mudguards, on Leroy Avenue, east of Temple City Boulevard. A 
vehicle search revealed the occupants were in possession of methamphetamines, bundles of new zip 
lock baggies, and a digital scale. The 23-year-old Hispanic male passenger and 20-year-old Hispanic 
male driver were arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Tuesday, April 17:

5. At about 12:15 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles office, 
101 Wheeler Avenue, in regards to a theft investigation. The reporting party discovered a Girl Scout 
Troop Leader embezzled over $1,000 in girl scouts’ troop funds by using an issued troop debit card 
to make personal purchases over approximately seven months. The 30-year-old Hispanic female was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. A records check revealed she also had an 
outstanding felony warrant. 
6. At approximately 8:33 p.m., an officer observed two vehicles street racing in the business 
district of Lower Azusa Road and Durfee Avenue. A traffic stop on one of the vehicles revealed it had 
an aftermarket engine and many other illegal modifications that required State Referee Certification. 
The 22-year-old Hispanic male was cited, released in the field, and his vehicle was impounded for thirty 
days. 


 

Wednesday, April 18:

7. Around 10:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 000 block of Wistaria Avenue regarding 
a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s garage through an unlocked 
window and ransacked his vehicles. A handheld GPS system and $20 in coins were reported missing. 
No one saw or heard anything suspicious. 
8. At approximately 11:15 p.m., an officer responded to 7 Eleven, 200 East Live Oak Avenue, in 
reference to a theft report. An unknown male suspect selected a 12-pack of beer and exited the store 
without making payment. He is described as a male Hispanic, approximately 18-years-old, 5’10” tall, 
medium build, with short black hair, wearing a white t-shirt and brown shorts. 


 

Thursday, April 19:

9. Shortly after 2:05 a.m., an officer stopped a grey Honda Civic for speeding in the area of 
Duarte Road and Baldwin Avenue. An investigation revealed the driver was under the influence 
with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.08 percent. The 33-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
10. At about 4:19 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of West Huntington Drive 
regarding a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) ransacked the victim’s bedrooms and 
stole numerous items including cash, jewelry, credit cards, and personal documents. The officer 
determined the suspect(s) entered and exited the residence through an unsecured garage door. No 
one saw or heard anything suspicious. 


Friday, April 20:

11. At approximately 12:47 p.m., an officer responded to the 1000 block of Highland Oaks Avenue 
regarding a theft report. The reporting party observed an unknown Hispanic female adult subject 
walk away from his neighbor’s front porch carrying two UPS packages. He watched the suspect as 
she got into a royal blue Chevrolet Malibu, and followed the vehicle southbound on Highland Oaks 
Avenue until he lost sight. His neighbor explained he did not authorize anyone to take his packages. 
12. Around 5:41 p.m., officers responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in reference to a theft report. Two juvenile females concealed merchandise inside their purses, 
and exited the store without making payment. Further investigation revealed one of the suspects also 
stole from Macy’s and was in possession of burglary tools. The two 17-year-old Asian females were 
arrested, transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking, and later released to their parents. 


Saturday, April 21:

13. At roughly 1:13 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a blue Nissan Versa for a 
stop sign violation on Fourth Avenue at Live Oak Avenue. Upon contact with the driver, the officer 
noticed an odor of alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. An investigation revealed the 45-year-old 
White female was driving under the influence. She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 


14. Around 6:08 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in reference to a theft report. A female adult was observed exiting a fitting room with less 
merchandise than when she entered. Loss prevention officers discovered the suspect concealed 
merchandise while in the fitting room and threw away various tags into a bathroom trashcan prior to 
exiting the store without making payment. The 51-year-old Asian female was arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


ROTARY SALUTE TO SENIORS LUNCHEON

he City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department in conjunction with the 
Arcadia Rotary Club is hosting the annual Rotary Salute to Seniors luncheon on Tuesday, 
May 8th from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 Campus Drive.

Jack Lamp has been selected by the Senior Citizen Commission to be the 2012 City of 
Arcadia Senior Citizen of the year and will be recognized at the luncheon by the Mayor and 
the Rotary Club for his extensive volunteer commitment to the community. 

 There are still tickets available for the luncheon and may be purchased at the Community 
Center. The cost is $4 per person. For more information, please call Arcadia Senior Services 
at 626.574.5130.

CITY OF ARCADIA SENIOR SERVICES SPRING 
REGISTRATION 2012

The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services Department – Senior Services 
Division spring registration has begun for adults (50 years of age and older). The course 
offerings include yoga, yogalates, strength training, line dancing, kinetic tai chi, zumba 
gold, balance and mobility, oil & watercolor painting and aerobics. Courses are offered 
at the Community Center, 365 Campus Drive AND the new gymnasium located at Dana 
Middle School, 1401 S. First Avenue.

For specifics on class dates, times and locations, please contact Arcadia Senior Services at 
626.574.5130 or log onto the City of Arcadia Website at ci.arcadia.ca.us. 

ADULT COOKING CLASSES – SPRING 2012!

Come and learn how to cook quick, easy and delicious 3-course meals with Jan Sayvongsa, 
a Graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Every week will be an adventure 
for your taste buds. Enhance your knife skills and perfect all the cooking techniques. This 
class is for all skill levels of cooks! Classes are held once a week and start the week of April 
9th. The fee is $50 for five weeks plus $50 for materials. Classes are held in the Arcadia 
Community Center Kitchen, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia 91007. 

You can register now on-line, by mail or in person! For specific times, location, fees and to 
download the registration form go on-line to the City of Arcadia’s website: ci.arcadia.ca.us 
or stop by the office, 375 Campus Drive. 

For more information please call 626.574.5113!