Mountain Views News          Saturday, February 23, 2013

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Mountain Views News Saturday, February 23, 2013

Nomination forms are available at the Arcadia Community Center and the Recreation Department 
office for the 2013 Senior Citizen of the Year! Do you know someone who is:

- 55+ years of age

- Arcadia resident

- Actively involved in volunteer work

- Have made significant contributions to improve the community

If so, please stop by one of these locations or log onto the city website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us and

download the nomination criteria and nomination form. Recipient of the award will be honored at 
the Arcadia Rotary Club Salute to Seniors luncheon on Tuesday, May 14, at the Arcadia Community 
Center. 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. Nomination forms must be submitted to Dan Belling, Recreation 
Supervisor, by Thursday, February 28 by 4:30pm. For more information, please call 626.574.5130.

About the City of Arcadia

Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Arcadia is an 11.38 square mile community 
with a population of just over 56,000. Located approximately 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, 
Arcadia is known for combining small-town charm with the conveniences and amenities of a 
mid-size city. Arcadia is a full-service charter city governed by a five-member City Council, elected 
at large. Recognized for exceptional education and recreation opportunities and beautiful neighborhoods, 
Arcadia is also defined as the “Community of Homes” and has twice been designated the “Best 
City in California in which to Raise Kids” by Business Week Magazine.

CITY OF ARCADIA SENIOR SERVICES 
NOMINATIONS FOR 2013 SENIOR 

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

For the period of Sunday, February 10th, through 
Saturday, February 16th, the Police Department 
responded to 899 calls for service of which 98 
required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by 
the Department during this period.

Sunday, February 10:

1. At approximately 11:59 a.m., officers were 
dispatched to Extended Stay America, 401 E. Santa 
Clara Avenue, regarding a petty theft. Investigation 
revealed that a suspect stole a television from a 
hotel room. The suspect matched the description 
of a suspect possibly involved in a similar burglary 
the night before. There were no witnesses and no 
signs of the suspect(s) in the area. 
2. At about 11:18 p.m., an officer conducted 
a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken brake 
light on Huntington Drive and Santa Anita 
Avenue. Upon contact with the driver, the officer 
discovered the driver had a suspended license. 
A consensual search of the vehicle revealed the 
driver was in possession of methamphetamines 
and drug paraphernalia. The 32-year-old, 
Hispanic male was arrested for possession of a 
controlled substance and drug paraphernalia, and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.


Monday, February 11:

3. At approximately 4:10 p.m., officers 
responded to Macy’s at the Westfield Shopping 
Town, 400 S. Baldwin Avenue, regarding a 
female suspect in custody for theft. The suspect 
concealed several accessories inside two purses, 
and exited the store without paying for the items. 
The 41-year-old, Hispanic female was arrested for 
petty theft and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for processing. 
4. At approximately 10:34 p.m., officers 
were dispatched to the 200 block of Altern 
Street in regard to a residential burglary. Officers 
discovered the suspect(s) forced open a rear door, 
and entered the home. Further investigation 
revealed the bedrooms were ransacked, and 
jewelry was stolen. There were no surveillance 
cameras or witnesses. 


Tuesday, February 12:

5. At approximately 11:50 p.m., an officer 
conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken 
brake light on 8th Avenue and Camino Grove. 
Investigation revealed the driver was unlicensed. 
The 24-year-old, Hispanic male was cited and 
released in the field.
6. At about 11:38 p.m., officers were 
dispatched to LA Fitness, 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue, 
in reference to theft. The male victim reported his 
iPhone had been stolen from his gym bag while 
he was using the basketball court. There were no 
surveillance cameras or witnesses. 


Wednesday, February 13:

7. At about 12:07 p.m., an officer was 
dispatched to the 900 block of S. Mayflower 
Avenue regarding possible fraudulent activity. 
Investigation revealed the victim’s son had 
stolen her debit card, and was in possession of 
narcotics and a glass pipe. The victim was not 
desirous of prosecution for the theft. The 32-year-
old, White male was arrested for possession of 
methamphetamines and drug paraphernalia, and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
8. At approximately 2:46 p.m., officers 
responded to Westfield Shopping Town, 400 S. 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding a child found walking 
alone in the parking lot. Investigation revealed 
the child had been left alone in a vehicle, while the 
mother entered the mall to shop. The 30-year-old, 
Black female was arrested for child endangerment 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
processing. The child was subsequently released 
to the father.


Thursday, February 14:

9. At about 12:54 a.m., an officer made 
consensual contact with a subject driving in 
the Motel 6 parking lot, 225 Colorado Place. 
Upon contact with the driver, the officer noticed 
objective symptoms of intoxication. Further 
investigation revealed the driver was under the 
influence of a controlled substance, and was 
in possession of methamphetamines and drug 
paraphernalia. The 50-year-old, White male was 
subsequently arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
10. At about 2:09 p.m., an officer contacted 
a subject staggering in the area of Baldwin 
Avenue and Las Tunas Drive. Upon contact with 
the subject, the officer smelled a strong odor of 
alcohol on the subject’s breath, and noticed other 
objective symptoms of intoxication. The officer 
determined the 52-year-old, White male was 
unable to care for his safety, and arrested him for 
public intoxication. 


Friday, February 15:

11. Shortly after 2:00 p.m., officers were 
dispatched to the 1400 block of S. First Avenue 
in reference to a stolen vehicle. Investigation 
revealed the vehicle was stolen from the location 
between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The vehicle was 
a gray, 2010 Ford F150, license plate number 
42904E1. There were no surveillance cameras or 
witnesses.
12. At about 11:29 p.m., officers were 
dispatched to the 900 block of Wigwam Avenue 
in regard to a residential burglary. Officers 
discovered the suspect(s) removed a rear window 
screen and entered through an unlocked window. 
Further investigation revealed all the rooms were 
ransacked, and jewelry, along with a television, 
were stolen. There were no surveillance cameras 
or witnesses.


Saturday, February 16:

13. Around 1:31 a.m., officers conducted a 
traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken brake light 
on Baldwin Avenue at Duarte Road. Upon contact 
with the driver, officers detected a strong odor 
of alcohol emitting from inside the vehicle. An 
investigation revealed the driver was under the 
influence of alcohol. The 36-year-old, Hispanic 
male was arrested for driving under the influence 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking.



2013 MONROVIA OLDER 
AMERICAN OF THE YEAR 
AWARD 

The City of Monrovia, Department of Community Services, is 
accepting nominations for the 2013 Older American of the Year 
Award. This award is presented to a Monrovian 60 years of age or 
older, working or retired, and still actively involved in volunteer 
service in Monrovia. The purpose of this award is to honor and 
encourage older individuals to remain active in the community. 
Nomination applications must be returned by Monday, April 
1, to the Department of Community Services, 119 West Palm 
Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 – Attention: Rebecca Romero. 
A committee will review the applications and select an award 
recipient by Monday, April 8. Individuals who submit nominations 
must provide their name, address and phone number so 
staff may contact them if further information is necessary. For 
additional information, please contact the Department of Community 
Services at (626) 256-8246.

The City of Monrovia will recognize the Older American Award 
recipient at the following events:

Senior Recognition Luncheon

Date: Thursday, April 18

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Monrovia Community Center

119 West Palm Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016

The 48th Annual Older Americans Recognition Day Awards 
Program

Date: TBD

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Location: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Music Center Grand Hall

135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

For additional information, please feel free to contact me at 
(626) 256-8232 or via e-mail at rromero@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

M.A.D. TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: FEBRUARY 20TH NEW SITE, NEW 
DAY, BUT SAME GREAT VENUE By Joan Schmidt

All Council Members were 
present at the February 20th 
Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte 
Town Council Meeting at All 
Nations SDA Church: Gloria 
Huss and Terrence Williams, 
representing Monrovia; David 
Hall and Yvonne Bullock, Duarte; 
John Nicoloro and Linda Sells, 
Arcadia. Much information 
was shared. The Sheriff’s 
Department had THREE 
speakers. Deputy Ramirez 
passed out crime statistic 
charts for the Unincorporated 
Areas, including “MAD”, East 
Pasadena, North San Gabriel, 
South San Gabriel, and East 
El Monte. In January, there 
were five assaults in our area, 
five residential burglaries, one 
commercial burglary, four thefts 
from vehicles, and three grand 
theft autos.

 Captain Nee, Temple Station Commander, explained the terrible 
scam targeting elder Chinese. A perpetrator tells them a “curse” 
has been put on their family, but he/she knows a “wizard” who can 
break the spell. The victims are told to bring a bag with jewelry and 
money, the “wizard” will bless it, and then the innocent take the bag 
home and wait eight weeks to open it. When the bag is opened, of 
course there’s no money as there’s been a switch. Captain Nee asked 
us to warn our elderly friends/acquaintances of this scam. He again 
emphasized locking cars and NOT leaving valuables in sight!

 The last Sheriff’s speaker was Deputy Art Valenzuela, Youth 
Athletic Director at Pamela Park. But his job is more-“to bridge the 
gap between law enforcement and the community”. The “etiquette 
class” graduated 19 students, there’s a Book Club and a Teaching 
Character Class. The latter - including respect - is taught by three 
teens to younger youths. Deputy Valenzuela worries about kids 
who are not too athletic, with obesity among them. He is beginning 
a softball program, has taken a group ice-skating in Pasadena, and 
wants to begin a tennis program. There’s a Wednesday film class 
at the Duarte Library from 4-6pm and in April six kids will go to 
Anaheim for three nights for “Practice Teamwork”. At the Park, 
there is homework assistance and kids are taught about “anti-
bullying”. 

 Kevin Paris, a LA County Probation Officer, spoke of his work 
with At-Risk Youth, beginning at a young age. Girls, twelve and up 
learn Life Skills and how to deal with Peer Pressure. Boys learn to 
be more responsible. Mr. Parrish also teaches a Parenting Class (No 
charge) for people with out-of control kids, three hours each week. 
(They are broken into two groups, Elementary and Junior High/
High School.) (Call 626-357-1619 for further info.)

 Brian Mejia from Supervisor Antonovich’s office reminded 
everyone that on March 12th, the water fee issue will be brought 
again to the Board of Supervisors, and on Saturday May 25, the 
16th Annual Veterans Fair will be held.(More info as the date gets 
closer.)

 Laurie Lile, Monrovia City Manager, came to offer support 
and see how the Town Council operates. Live Oak and Duarte 
Library sent their representatives to share all upcoming events and 
programs. Don’t miss Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party, Saturday March 2, 
2:00pm-300 pm at the Live Oak Library. Great Teen Programs in 
March include Felt Phone Snuggles, Monday, March 11 from 6pm-
7pm and Game Night, Monday, March 25, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Live 
Oak Library. (Please go to the Live Oak and Duarte Libraries’ web 
sites for further info)

 Also attending were Monrovia Unified School District 
Superintendent, Dr. Linda Wagner, President Chris Rich and 
Member Ed Guililland. Dr. Wagner informed us that Monrovia 
School grounds have been opened as Public Parks during after-
school hours so families/children can enjoy the grounds/play 
equipment. March 7th, is Read Across America. Everyone was 
encouraged to volunteer to read at a local school that day! A brand 
new Performing Arts Center has opened at Monrovia High School-
not just for students, but for the community to enjoy! Watch for 
the Music Man this coming summer! Dr. Wagner also said that 
Monrovia Unified School District was one of six across the nation 
that will participate in a special science project! For twenty minutes, 
students will have a chance to communicate with Astronauts from 
the Space Station! How exciting is that? 


Gloria Huss, Terence Williams, Yvonne Bullock, Dave Hall, Linda Sells, John Nicoloro