Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 23, 2013

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 23, 2013 

FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT FOR TEENS

ARCADIA PAR 3 GOLF COURSE!

FRIDAY NIGHT, MARCH 29, 2013

All Middle School and High School students are invited to bring their flashlights and 
baskets to search for eggs in the dark at the Arcadia Par 3 Golf Course, 620 East Live 
Oak Ave., Arcadia on Friday, March 29th! Separate Middle School and High School 
areas will be sectioned off for students to have the best chance of finding the “Special 
Eggs”. Prizes range from restaurant gift certificates to amusement park tickets! 
Don’t forget to bring your current student ID in order to redeem the prize for finding 
a “Special Egg”. All parents in attendance will have opportunities to compete with 
other parents to win prizes for their teens. Make it a family evening and come out to 
participate in this free event! Parent Contest: 7pm/Egg Hunt: 8pm Sharp! For more 
information please call 626.574.5113! Or go on-line to the City of Arcadia’s website: 
www.ci.arcadia.ca.us. 

Arcadia’s Home Spun Humor:

MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST, ENTERTAINING 
AND MEANINGFUL By Joan Schmidt

 Recently I attended the best Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast ever in Arcadia! Festivities began 
with Presentation of Colors by Boy Scout Troop125, Pledge of Allegiance by former City Clerk Jim 
Barrows and an amazing rendition of the National Anthem by Stu Henderson, accompanied by 
Tabitha Henken. After Reverend Philip Wood, Pastor of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 
gave the Invocation, Mayor Bob Harbicht came to the Podium and acknowledged all the past Mayors, 
current City Council Members, Superintendent Dr. Joel Shawn, Supervisor Mike Antonovich and 
Pasadena Star News Editor Frank Girardot. The Mayor then gave a great address, recalling how our 
country began…the first rebels were local farmers, townspeople, not professional soldiers. “Would 
we be brave enough to take up arms and fight professional soldiers?”

 After the Mayor’s thought-provoking speech, we were treated to a beautiful musical 
presentation by students from Barnhart School. Their selections included “You’re a Grand Old Flag”, 
“Fifty Great States” and “This Land is Your Land”.

 The Keynote Speaker, Tim Conway, Jr. followed and he had us all in stitches. He is the Radio 
Host for KFL and loves to go to Santa Anita Race Track. The track provided a source for many of his 
jokes.

Mr. Conway also noted that there were several former Arcadia mayors at the event. He quipped, 
“Arcadia has a lot of former Mayors. Did the FBI come through here recently?”

And we also were introduced to Trainer Doug O’Neill and former Santa Anita CEO Mark Verge, 
who both spoke of their love of horse racing. It was a morning of surprises and seeing familiar faces!

The event ended with a special musical performance by the Tzu Chi Charity Foundation, “Love and 
Care for Our Land” performed while doing sign language.


DERBY DAY 
5K WALK/
RUN

Saturday, April 6 is the Derby Day 
5K Walk/Run! This year's event includes, 
custom medals to the first 
5,000 finishers, starting from an 
authentic starting gate, one of LA's 
most scenic 5K courses through 
the Arboretum and finish on the 
track, post-race beer garden, and 
complimentary admission to Santa 
Anita Derby Day.

NOTED EDUCATOR TO SPEAK AT ARCADIA 
AAUW MEETING

 What can we learn from China’s education system, and what can they learn from 
ours? Innovative educator Nancy Pine, Ph.D., will explain that sharing and contrasting of 
ideas when she speaks at the Monday evening, April 8 meeting of the Arcadia Branch of the 
American Association of University Women (AAUW). Nancy Pine is a professor emerita of 
Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles. During her extensive career in education, Pine has 
taught at all levels, been widely published, presided at many workshops, and has received 
numerous awards. 

At Mount St. Mary’s, Pine was director of the Elementary Education Program for ten years 
and founder of the Bridging Cultures: U.S./China Program. During her years of teaching, 
Pine also did cross-cultural research with her counterparts in China, traveling to China 
often to visit classrooms and to do research. Now Pine’s cross-cultural research has led to 
the publication of her groundbreaking book “Educating Young Giants: What Kids Learn 
(And Don’t Learn) in China and America.” 

Nancy Pine’s book has received high acclaim from educators and others in both the U. S. 
and China. It was recently recommended by CHOICE, the American Library Association 
publication that is used by all U.S. university and college libraries. Pine’s report is unbiased. 
Her cross-cultural research explains that each country wants what the other has: The U.S. 
wants students to be more studious, focused, and expert at math, and the Chinese want 
students to be more innovative and able to create imaginative ideas. Pine does offer some 
solutions and ways to achieve those desires.

 The public is cordially invited to attend the Arcadia Branch AAUW meeting. The 
group

meets in the Church of the Good Shepherd’s Jordan Hall, 400 W. Duarte Rd. (SW corner of 
Duarte Rd. and Holly Ave.), Arcadia. Socializing and refreshments begin at 6:30 pm with

Dr. Nancy Pine’s presentation to follow at 7:00 pm. There is no charge for the meeting, and 
ample parking is available in the church parking lot. Pine’s book “Educating Young Giants” 
is available at Vroman’s Pasadena, where she recently gave a book talk. The book will also 
be available for purchase at the AAUW meeting.

 Membership in the American Association of University Women is open to women 
and men holding a university or college degree, as well as to those with an Associate of Arts 
degree or its equivalent. For more information, please call Tamara Kato at (626) 375-6756 
or Patricia Dietrich at (626) 446-8437. 

Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, March 10th, through Saturday, March 16th, the Police Department responded to 
1,040 calls for service of which 131 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of 
the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, March 10:

1. At about 7:34 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Huntington 
Drive in regards to a fight in progress. The Arcadia Fire Department responded to the scene to treat 
the victim’s injuries and transported him to Huntington Memorial Hospital for further evaluation. An 
investigation revealed the suspect punched the victim in the mouth, causing him to fall to the ground 
with enough force to render him unconscious, and proceeded to kick him in the chest multiple times. 
The 43-year-old Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
2. At approximately 8:13 p.m., an officer made consensual contact with a subject walking in front 
of Ralphs, 16 East Live Oak Avenue. The officer discovered the subject was under the influence of a 
controlled substance. The 26-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail 
for booking. 


Monday, March 11:

3. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of South Baldwin Avenue 
in reference to an area check for a female subject walking in lanes of traffic. An investigation revealed 
the subject had mental disorders and was not taking her medication. She was transported to Arcadia 
Methodist Hospital and placed on a 72-hour detention for evaluation and treatment. 
4. Just after 6:50 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in regards to a theft report. Two suspects concealed merchandise underneath their t-shirts and 
exited the store without making payment. The 23 and 24-year-old Hispanic females were arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Tuesday, March 12:

5. At roughly 2:40 p.m., an officer responded to the 1100 block of Rancho Road regarding a 
residential burglary investigation. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through the front door, ransacked 
the residence, and took several items including the victim’s purse, which contained her car keys. The 
suspect(s) fled undetected in the victim’s vehicle while the entire time the victim was gardening in the 
backyard. No one reported seeing or hearing anything suspicious. 
6. Around 8:40 p.m., an officer was dispatched to CVS Pharmacy, 188 West Las Tunas Drive, 
regarding a theft that had just occurred. Two Hispanic male suspects fled the store through the rear 
emergency exit door with six large bottles of hard liquor, one case of beer, and a can of Red bull. They 
entered an awaiting suspect vehicle, a black two-door Geo hatchback, and fled the location eastbound 
on Live Oak Avenue. Officers conducted an area check, but the suspects were not located. 


Wednesday, March 13:

7. At about 6:25 a.m., a female victim was entering her car parked in the 2800 block of Holly 
Avenue when she was approached from behind by a male subject. Fearing for her safety, the victim 
turned around and kicked the subject in the groin area. The subject then punched the victim once in the 
face and fled westbound on Live Oak Avenue. The officer determined a robbery did not occur; however, 
the victim felt the subject was going to victimize her in some way. 
8. Shortly after 9:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to Tasty Garden, 1212 South Baldwin Avenue, 
in regards to a robbery report. While sitting inside his vehicle, a restaurant employee was approached 
by two male suspects who both punched him in the head. One of the suspects put a knife to the victim’s 
throat and demanded money. The victim handed the suspect $70 in cash and watched them flee the 
parking lot in a gold or silver colored Sedan, possibly a Japanese make. Suspect one is described as a 
Hispanic male, approximately 19 to 25-years-old, 5’4” tall, with shoulder length black hair, wearing a 
black t-shirt and black shorts. Suspect two was described as approximately the same age and height, 
also wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts. Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective 
Bureau. 


Thursday, March 14:

9. At approximately 6:31 p.m., an officer responded to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, in reference to a theft report. The suspect, recognized from a prior theft incident in 
which he was not detained, came back to the store to steal again. He concealed merchandise inside 
a used shopping bag and exited the store without making payment. The 58-year-old Asian male was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
10. Shortly after 11:25 p.m., an officer responded to the 1600 block of Holly Avenue in regards to 
an intoxicated subject outside the location. The officer made contact with the subject who smelled of 
alcohol and needed assistance walking. The 48-year-old Hispanic male was unable to care for himself 
and was transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Friday, March 15:

11. At about 1:54 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after a records check revealed 
a misdemeanor warrant attached to the license plate. The driver provided false information; however, 
a records check revealed the warrant belonged to her and she had a suspended license. The 29-year-old 
Asian female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
12. Around 2:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 200 block of South Third Avenue regarding 
a suspicious circumstances call. Several residents observed a female subject looking inside multiple 
mailboxes. One witness confronted the subject and recorded a partial license plate as she fled the 
location. 


Saturday, March 16:

1. At roughly 12:21 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 100 block of California 
Street regarding a disturbance. While a welfare check was being conducted, officers located a stolen 
vehicle on the property. An investigation revealed one of the subjects inside the residence, a 27-year-
old Hispanic male on felony parole, stole the vehicle out of San Gabriel. He was arrested, booked, and 
later transported to the Los Angeles County Jail. 
2. At approximately 11:04 p.m., officers were dispatched to Pizza Hut, 161 East Live Oak Avenue, 
in regards to a fight in progress. An investigation revealed an argument between two male subjects 
resulted in a physical altercation. The victim suffered injuries to his ribs, back, and face, and received 
treatment by the Arcadia Fire Department. The 50-year-old White male suspect was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.