Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 23, 2012

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Mountain Views-News Saturday June 23, 2012 

ARCADIA HIGH’S ELLISON CHEN RECEIVEDS 
ALBERT MATTHIES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

by Joan Schmidt

ARCADIA – FAMILY FLICKS ON THE 

PROMENADE WEDNESDAYS!

Once again, this year, the City of Arcadia and Westfield Santa Anita are teaming up to bring 
you a new program called Family Flicks on the Promenade (upper level of the mall) 400 S. 
Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007 . Family fun starts at 6:30pm with pre-show entertainment 
and activities with Radio Disney Street Team, as well as exclusive dining discounts and fabulous 
prizes. All movies are shown on Wednesdays beginning July 11th.

Movies begin at dusk*. 

July 11 Despicable Me (PG)

July 18 Puss in Boots (PG)

July 25 The Incredibles (PG)

August 1 Winnie the Pooh (G)

August 8 Cars 2 (G)

August 15 Zookeeper (PG)

* Titles subject to change. Visit Westfield.com for more event information.

It is a completely free event and no registration is required. For more information, please contact 
the City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department at 626.574.5113. 

 
At this year’s Arcadia 
High School Graduation, a 
special graduate received a special 
scholarship delivered in a special 
manner! Graduate Ellison Chen 
received the First Officer Albert 
Matthies Memorial Scholarship 
awarded by the Arcadia Police 
Officers Association. After a 
rigorous application process, Ellison 
was chosen for her dedication to 
community, academic achievement 
and outstanding citizenship. Ellison 
received a $2000 scholarship which 
was delivered to the Arcadia High 
School graduation in a regional 
technical vehicle...a Bearcat.

 Who is Officer Albert 
Matthies? Officer Albert Mathies 
was the only Arcadia Police Officer 
killed in the line of duty. He died on 
July 19, 1927. His 85th Anniversary is 
coming up. Last year, Arcadia Police 
Department honored fallen comrade 
Officer Albert Mathies with a special 
opening ceremony at 12pm, July 
18th during which Arcadia Police 
Officers Association President spoke 
of Officer Matthies, his commitment 
to his profession and his ultimate 
sacrifice. Bagpipes were played while 
the colors were posted. The Honor 
Guard detail stood for twelve honors 
with the changing of the guard every 
half hour. At 12:07 AM, July 19th, 
a bell sounded in his honor. The 
event ended with a closing prayer 
by Arcadia Police Chaplain, Thomas 
Shriver.

 How did Officer Matthies 
lose his life? On the evening of July 
18, 1927, Officer Mathies was doing patrol. In the patrol car was his friend, Leo Bertolina, who was 
going on a ride-along. When Officer Matthies approached the intersection of Foothill Blvd. and 
Northview, shortly before midnight, he noticed three men parked in a vehicle. So he walked toward 
the car to question them unaware that they were planning a robbery. As he walked towards them, he 
was shot by Frank Miller, sitting in the rear seat. Matthies was shot in the neck, and died at 12:07AM< 
July 19, 1927.

 Matthies’ friend, Berolina, was shot at. But he managed to get away and call for additional 
assistance. He had been hit with flying glass from windows, but survived. The three men got away, but 
were caught a few days late. They were found guilty, and sentenced to prison. One died in prison. The 
other two were released, but died shortly after.

 Officer Matthies left a wife and two small daughters. It was a real tragedy. However besides 
remembering Officer Matthies on EOW (End of Watch, when an officer died), the Arcadia Police 
Association has found a way to keep his memory alive. What could be more appropriate than 
awarding a special scholarship to a most deserving graduate? 

CAL PHIL SET FOR JUNE 30 OPENING 0F SUMMER 
CONCERT SERIES AT SANTA ANITA, STATE OF THE 
ART NIGHT-TIME VENUE UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN 
TRACK’S INFIELD AREA

The California Philharmonic Orchestra, along with Santa Anita Park, is readying for its 
highly anticipated “Summer Festival on the Green” concert series which will begin Saturday, 
June 30 at The Great Race Place.

The “Festival on the Green” will consist of a series of five night-time concerts which will be 
performed for the first time ever at Santa Anita. 

“We’re very excited and so are the folks at Cal Phil,” said Santa Anita President George 
Haines. “This is a world-class orchestra headed by Maestro Victor Vener and our infield 
area is a perfect venue for what is going to be an unforgettable series of concerts under the 
stars. We’ve constructed a retractable concert clam shell for the orchestra that will provide 
tremendous acoustics for all attendees. This will be Cal Phil’s 16th summer season and we 
all expect it to be their best ever.” 

The summer concert series will start with a bang, as the Cal Phil Orchestra will be joined 
on stage by A Thousand Miles pop sensation and three-time Grammy-nominated singer/
songwriter Vanessa Carlton beginning at 8 p.m. on June 30. 

Vener and his orchestra will also enthrall their audience with such classical masterpieces as 
Respighi’s Pines of Rome. 

Additionally, Cal Phil will be accompanied on opening night by the platinum- selling USC 
Trojan Marching Band, “The Spirit of Troy.” 

“Victor Vener has lined up an incredible array of talent to accompany his orchestra throughout 
the summer,” said Santa Anita Director of Community Services and Special Projects 
Pete Siberell. “Our second concert, on Saturday, July 14, is going to include The Association, 
which is absolutely huge. This is world-class entertainment and we expect this entire Festival 
on the Green series, which runs through Aug. 25, to be a huge success. 

“In addition to great entertainment, we know fans of Cal Phil are going to be happy to 
discover we’re offering jumbo video screens, gourmet food options, full-service bars and 
permanent restrooms.” 

The Association, world-renowned for pop classics such as “Cherish,” “Windy,” and “Never 
My Love,” first performed these mega-hits in the ’60s. 

The remaining summer concerts will all start at 8 p.m. on July 28, Aug. 11 and Aug. 25. 

Santa Anita’s spacious infield, which affords attendees the area’s best unobstructed view of 
the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains, will be supplied with tables, benches with backs, and 
an expansive area for people to relax and enjoy the concerts on a finely manicured lawn. 

Mezzanine seating and a corporate barbeque pit area are also available. 

Admission gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and ample, convenient parking will be available by 
entering Santa Anita’s infield parking lot via Gate 6, north of the track, on Colorado Place. 

For more information on Cal Phil’s Festival on the Green summer concert series at Santa 
Anita, call (626) 300-8200, or visit www.calphil.org. 


ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, June 10th, through 
Saturday, June 16th, the Police Department 
responded to 898 calls for service of which 136 
required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled 
by the Department during this period.

Sunday, June 10:

1. At approximately 12:20 p.m., an officer 
conducted a traffic stop on a white GMC Suburban 
for expired registration, on Floral Avenue at First 
Avenue. An investigation revealed the driver had 
a suspended license, and was in possession of a 
controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. 
The 42-year-old Black female was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
2. Around 4:53 p.m., an officer responded 
to Easy Spirit at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. 
Unknown suspect(s) opened the victim’s purse 
and removed her wallet while she was trying on a 
pair of shoes. She had placed her purse on the floor 
and turned her back momentarily. The suspect(s) 
fled undetected. 


Monday, June 11:

3. At about 8:06 a.m., an online police report 
was received in regards to an identity theft. The 
victim explained he has been living abroad since 
2007 and discovered his old Arcadia address has 
been receiving an increasing amount of mail in his 
name. A credit check revealed unknown suspect(s) 
opened several unauthorized credit card accounts 
using his personal information.
4. Shortly after 1:50 p.m., officers responded 
to Las Tunas Drive and Baldwin Avenue regarding 
a two-party traffic accident. While traveling on Las 
Tunas Drive, Party-2 slowed down to make a right 
turn into a parking lot when she was sideswiped 
by Party-1. An investigation revealed Party-1 
attempted to pass Party-2 on the left side, but did 
not have sufficient clearance. No injuries were 
reported. 


Tuesday, June 12:

5. Around 4:30 p.m., an officer conducted 
a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Baldwin 
Avenue and the 210 freeway. Dispatch advised 
a reporting party saw a male subject striking a 
female adult in the back seat. While the assault 
allegation was unfounded, a 36-year-old Hispanic 
male passenger had an outstanding misdemeanor 
warrant. Further investigation revealed the driver, 
a 28-year-old Hispanic male, was in possession of 
narcotics. Both were arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
6. At approximately 8:45 p.m., officers 
responded to a traffic collision in the area of 
Live Oak Avenue and Sixth Avenue. A driver, 
determined to be under the influence of alcohol, 
struck another vehicle while traveling westbound 
on Live Oak Avenue and fled the scene. He drove 
into the Albertsons parking lot, 298 E. Live Oak 
Avenue, and onto East Live Oak Avenue where he 
hit a parked vehicle. The 57-year-old White male 
was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. No injuries were reported. 


 

Wednesday, June 13:

7. At about 12:00 p.m., officers responded to 
the 000 block of West Huntington Drive regarding 
a battery in progress. An investigation revealed a 
juvenile physically attacked his father because 
he was restricted from playing video games. 
The juvenile had already fled the scene when 
officers arrived at the location. The Arcadia Fire 
Department responded and treated the father’s 
injuries. The juvenile was later brought into the 
Arcadia Police Department by his mother. The 
17-year-old Korean male was arrested, booked, 
and transported to the Eastlake Juvenile Detention 
Center. The case was forwarded to the Department 
of Children and Family Services for further 
investigation. 
8. At approximately 2:35 p.m., officers were 
dispatched to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft report. 
A subject concealed merchandise inside her purse 
and exited the store without making payment. 
The 44-year-old Asian female was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Thursday, June 14:

9. Shortly after 1:45 a.m., an officer 
conducted a traffic stop on a Jeep Cherokee 
for speeding and lane swerving in the area of 
Santa Anita Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. An 
investigation revealed the driver was under the 
influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol level 
greater than .08 percent. The 24-year-old White 
female was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
10. Between 1:05 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., 
unknown suspect(s) burglarized a garage in the 
100 block of Fano Street. The suspect(s) removed 
the DVD/GPS system and wheels from the 
victim’s vehicle, and fled undetected. The victim 
realized he left his garage and vehicle unlocked.


Friday, June 15:

11. At about 2:00 p.m., an officer made contact 
with a male subject at Motel 6, 225 Colorado 
Place, in reference to an outstanding arrest 
warrant. An investigation revealed the subject 
was also in possession of methamphetamine. 
The 46-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
12. Around 2:51 p.m., officers responded 
to the Orleans Corner Restaurant, 411 East 
Huntington Drive, in regards to a vandalism 
report. A disgruntled former employee visited the 
location to pick-up his last paycheck. Afterwards, 
he broke an outdoor patio chair by throwing it 
onto the ground and fled the scene. 


Saturday, June 16:

13. At approximately 10:45 a.m., a female 
victim was walking northbound in the 700 block 
of South First Avenue when a black compact 
vehicle pulled alongside her. As the victim turned 
her head towards the vehicle, she observed a 
male subject exposing himself and masturbating. 
The suspect, described as having dark short hair 
and wearing dark clothing, fled northbound 
out of sight. An area check for the suspect was 
unsuccessful. 
14. At about 3:20 p.m., an officer responded 
to the 1000 block of West Duarte Road regarding 
a burglary investigation. The victim explained 
she returned home and attempted to enter her 
front door but discovered the interior security 
chain had been fastened, blocking her entry. As 
she walked toward the side of her apartment, the 
victim discovered her bedroom window screen 
was off and a window was open. The victim 
entered her residence through the window and 
discovered an unknown subject taking a shower 
inside her bathroom. The victim yelled at the 
subject who then exited the bathroom, grabbed 
the victim’s car keys, and fled out the front door. 
The suspect is described as a Black female, 
approximately 40-years-old, 5’11” tall, 170 lbs., 
with flower tattoos on both sides of her face, 
wearing a blue or green t-shirt and capri pants. 


Summer Concert Series

July 5, 2012—The 1st Marine Division Band

Join us this summer at Arcadia’s annual Summer Concerts in the Park series presented by Target. The 
seven-week entertainment series showcases a wide variety of musical performances. Bring a blanket 
or lawn chair for seating on the grass and enjoy a picnic dinner during the show. Kids of all ages will 
be entertained in our FREE kids’ fun zone area with many games and crafts each week.

Become a part of the Arcadia tradition, gather your family and friends and enjoy the sights and

sounds of this year’s concert series. Whether you attend one or all seven, we are sure you will

have a great time! As always, admission and parking are free. (Additional parking held at Santa Anita 
Race Track, Gate 5.) Concerts take place on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8pm on beautiful City Hall 
West Lawn located at 240 West Huntington Drive. In addition, the City is pleased to announce the 
addition of da Burger Boss Gourmet Food Truck at all of the 2012 Summer Concert Series! A portion 
of the proceeds will be given to the Recreation and Community Services Department!

The 1st Marine Division Band will start off the series to a patriotic theme. The band is based out

of Camp Pendleton, California and consists of 50 Marine musicians. While the primary mission

of the 1st Marine Division Band is to provide musical support for military parades and ceremonies, 
they remain versatile to accommodate other needs. In addition to the Ceremonial Band and Concert 
Band, the band forms smaller ensembles such as Big Band, Jazz Combo, Brass Quintet, and Party 
Band. They perform at over 300 commitments a year, with highlights including the State Funeral of 
President Ford, the Tournament of Roses Parades, Disneyland's Independence Day Concerts, and 
annual concerts at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. In 2007, the 1st Marine Division 
Band was awarded the "Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert 
Bands" administered by the John Philip Sousa Foundation.

For additional information, contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at

626.574.5113.