Mountain Views News          Saturday, May 19, 2012

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 19, 2012 

RETIRED TEACHERS PRESENT SCHOOL GRANT 
TO ARCADIA H. S. ART TEACHER 

 Georgette Tuttle, art teacher at Arcadia High School, received a school grant from 
the California Retired Teachers’ Association #71 (CalRTA) at a May faculty meeting. 
Principal David Vannasdall welcomed CalRTA #71 School Grant Committee members to 
the campus.

 School Grant Committee Chairperson Patti Hahn presented the award to Georgette 
Tuttle, who had requested a grant to purchase canvases for murals to be painted by 
students. The completed paintings would then be displayed in the hallways of the high 
school’s Administration Building. Tuttle expressed her appreciation for the helpful grant, 
and CalRTA #71 President Joyce McGregor added her congratulations to the recipient of 
the award.

 CalRTA #71 awards school grants each year for the purpose of helping teachers to 
purchase additional equipment or supplies for their classrooms. By visiting the schools to 
make presentations, CalRTA #71 hopes to acquaint future retirees with their organization. 
Membership in the California Retired Teachers’ Association is open to all retired educators 
and also to any others interested in joining. For membership information, please contact 
Marietta Watkins at (323) 258-9615 or Patricia Dietrich at (626) 446-8437. 

Pictured above (l to r) at the CalRTA #71 school grant presentation are CalRTA #71 President 
Joyce McGregor; grant recipient, art teacher Georgette Tuttle; School Grant Committee Chairperson 
Patti Hahn; and Arcadia H. S. Principal David Vannasdall.

BARK FOR LIFE – A Canine Event to Fight Cancer

Sunday May 20, 2012 10am – 1pm

The City of Arcadia along with the American Cancer Society is sponsoring Bark for Life. 
This is a

noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds 
for the American Cancer

Society’s fight against cancer. Bark for Life is directly 
related to Arcadia’s Relay for Life and shares

the theme, “Celebrate. Remember. 
Fight 
Back.” So bring your best canine friend and 
join us for a

fun-filled day starting with a walk, and 
continuing with demonstrations, contests, 
and games.

By supporting Bark for Life, you help the American Cancer Society 
save lives, and that helps us move closer to our ultimate goal of creating a 
world with less cancer and more birthdays.

WHERE: Arcadia Dog Park (Eisenhower Park) located on the corner of Colorado Boulevard

and Second Avenue: 601 N. Second Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91006.


CANCELED

TECH TALK – INTERGENERATIONAL 
PROGRAM

 The City of Arcadia Recreation & Community Services 
Department Senior Services Division is

excited to be offering a free new program for adults, 
50+ years of age called “Tech Talk.” This

will pair up tech-savvy “Volunteens” with older adults

looking for assistance and help to overcome phobias 
with the operation of devices such as cell

phones, tablets, e-readers and computers.

 The kickoff orientation to this new program will be 
held Thursday, May 17 from 3pm-4pm at the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 Campus Drive.

For more information or to register, call Arcadia Senior 
Services at 626.574.5130

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION

May 22 at 10:00 a.m. and May 24 at 7:00 p.m. 

 The Adult Book Discussion group will meet to 
discuss Imperfectionists: A Novel by Tom Rachman. 
No registration is needed. This free program 
is a great way to meet new and interesting people 
and share in a lively discussion.

 For more information, please call (626) 821-
5569 or visit the Arcadia Public Library’s website 
at http://library.ci.arcadia.ca.us . Follow us on 
Facebook and Twitter. The Arcadia Public Library 
is located at 20 W. Duarte Rd. Arcadia.

NEVER TOO LATE TO LEARN AN INSTRUMENT!

If you have the urge to make music but never had lessons as a kid — or quit before you got any good 
— don't despair. This summer Arcadia Recreation will be offering lessons in Guitar, Drums, Piano, 
Violin and an all inclusive Rock Academy with instruction in electric guitar, keyboards, drums, Bass 
and Vocals. Most classes are for students of all ages and are held at the Arcadia Community Center, 
365 Campus Drive, Arcadia.

Students can learn basic foundations of reading music, proper techniques and music theory as well as 
making new friends in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment.

All classes are taught by different instructors. Prices range from $30 to $125 for 5-8 week sessions 
depending on the instrument and most classes require a materials feepayable to the instructor.

Go to the City of Arcadia’s website: ci.arcadia.ca.us, to download the registration form or stop by the 
office, 375 Campus Drive. For more information, consult The PeacockBuzz brochure or contact the 
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department at 626.574.5113.

Arcadia Police Blotter

Opening Night at the Hollywood Bowl

Friday, June 22, 2012 6-11:30pm!

 Come celebrate one of the most talked about highlights of the upcoming summer! Join the 
Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department as we kick off the 2012 summer 
season with our annual adult excursion to the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, June 22, 2012 
from 6-11:30pm. Enjoy an evening of spectacular fireworks and music with Conductor 
Thomas Wilkins and Inductees Reba McEntire and Chaka Khan! Tickets are $40.00 per 
person and participants meet at the Arcadia County Park parking lot (near the fountain) on 
Santa Anita and Huntington at 6pm. 

Please register by Thursday, May 10th on-line, by fax 626.821.4370 or in person! Go to the 
City of Arcadia’s website: ci.arcadia.ca.us, to download the registration form or stop by the 
office, 375 Campus Drive. For more information please call 626.574.5113!

For the period of Sunday, May 6th, through Saturday, May 12th, the Police Department responded to 937 
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, May 6:

1. Around 00:43 a.m., an officer made contact with a suspicious male subject which he saw walking 
on Huntington Drive, in the area of the 210 freeway onramps. An investigation revealed the 25-year-
old White male was under the influence of methamphetamines. He was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
2. At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to Sephora at the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to two juvenile females detained for theft. The suspects 
left the store without making payment for the merchandise they had concealed inside their purses. An 
investigation revealed they had also stolen from Forever 21. Both girls were arrested, transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking, and later released to their parents. 


Monday, May 7:

3. At about 12:56 p.m., an officer responded to the Arcadia Police Department front counter 
regarding a fraud report. Unknown suspect(s) charged approximately $32,000 to the victim’s Bank of 
America and Chase credit card accounts. The victim has no idea how her personal information was 
compromised. 
4. Shortly after 5:55 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a solo traffic accident in the intersection 
of Campus Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. While traveling at an unsafe speed, the driver attempted to 
make a left turn from east Campus Drive onto northbound Santa Anita Avenue. He hit a curb and then 
struck a wall east of the curb line. No major injuries were reported. 


Tuesday, May 8:

5. At about 1:46 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a black Honda Civic for not having 
a front license plate. A records check revealed the vehicle had expired registration; however, the rear 
license plate displayed a current year registration sticker. The 24-year-old Hispanic male driver was 
arrested for False Display of Registration and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
6. At approximately 7:17 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the Arcadia Police Department front 
counter regarding a vandalism report. While driving on Duarte Road, the victim made a lane change 
to avoid hitting a trash truck parked in the street. When he came to a stop at Baldwin Avenue, he 
was approached by the driver behind him who was upset over his lane change. The man pulled out 
a key from his pocket and made a 24-inch scratch along the side of the victim’s vehicle. The suspect, 
described as a White male adult, got back into his vehicle and sped off out of sight. 


 

Wednesday, May 9:

7. Around 8:47 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a blue BMW for failing to stop at a 
red light while talking on his cell phone, at Baldwin Avenue and Huntington Drive. An investigation 
revealed the driver was never issued a license. The 39-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
8. At approximately 4:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 000 block of West Norman Avenue 
regarding a residential burglary report. The victim discovered her laptop computer missing from her 
bedroom nightstand. An investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) entered the bedroom through an 
unlocked window. No one saw or heard anything suspicious. 


 

Thursday, May 10:

9. Shortly after 1:39 a.m., an officer observed a black Jetta with expired registration tags, 
and conducted a traffic stop on Baldwin Avenue at Fairview Avenue. A records check revealed 
the 31-year-old Hispanic female had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant. She was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
10. At about 4:20 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 
400 South Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a physical fight between two subjects. An investigation 
revealed a verbal argument led a boyfriend to strike his girlfriend in the face, causing visible injuries. 
The suspect also fought off a security guard who tried to intervene. The 23-year-old Hispanic male 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Friday, May 11:

11. At approximately 7:48 a.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft investigation. A female adult removed the price tags off 
of several items of clothing, concealed the merchandise inside multiple bags, and exited the store 
without making payment. The 41-year-old Asian female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 
12. Around 8:18 p.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of North First Avenue regarding 
a residential burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) entered the location and stole two video game 
systems worth approximately $700. The victim explained he left his house without locking the front 
door. No one saw or heard anything suspicious. 


Saturday, May 12:

13. At approximately 2:16 a.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of Oxford Drive regarding 
a vandalism report. The victim advised her house had been tee-peed and vandalized by unknown 
suspect(s). The suspect(s) threw toilet paper all over the trees and driveway, unknown food items on 
the doors and windows, and nail polish, glitter, and glue on the victim’s vehicles. At the time of the 
report, two juvenile females responded to the location and apologized for the vandalism. The victim 
discovered the juveniles were her son’s classmates, and was not desirous of prosecution. 
14. Shortly after 6:45 a.m., an officer responded the 000 block of East Live Oak Avenue regarding 
a vehicle burglary. The victim discovered unknown suspect(s) stole his laptop computer and iPod 
from inside his vehicle, and fled undetected. It appeared the key hole of the driver’s side door had 
been punched. Dusting the area for latent fingerprints met with negative results.