Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 30, 2013

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 30, 2013 

ARCADIA ROTARY CLUB SALUTE TO SENIORS

The annual Salute to Seniors luncheon sponsored by the Arcadia Rotary 
Club will be held on Tuesday, May 14 from 12-1:30pm at the Arcadia 
Community Center, 365 Campus Drive. At this special event, Rotarians, 
along with the City Council, Senior Commissioners and other guests

will honor Bob Bane, the City of Arcadia 2013 senior of the year. Tickets 
for the luncheon are $4 per person and go on sale Tuesday, April 2.

ABOUT THE HONOREE

Bob has been a tremendous asset to not only the Arcadia Community 
Center, but also the Senior Friendship Club. Bob contributes significant 
assistance to Arcadia Senior Services by managing the Ambassador Desk, 
facilitating coffee service to seniors in the morning, and assists staff by 
photocopying forms and flyers for Community Center operations. Bob 
has provided extensive volunteer service to the Senior Friendship Club by 
serving as the Treasurer the past two years and has successfully worked 
with the IRS and Franchise Tax Board to consolidate the club financial 
records to meet the requirements of both Federal and State

financial agencies. In addition to the financial responsibilities, Bob has 
assumed the duties of Co-tour chairman for the club. In this capacity, he 
helps to plan trips for the members, collect money, pay bills and market 
the excursions through the City newsletter and clubcorrespondence. Bob and his wife Shirley live in 
the City of Arcadia and are both committed to giving back to the community through volunteerism.

HISTORICAL MARKER 
DEDICATION APRIL 16: ELIAS 
“LUCKY” BALDWIN

. Part of dedication of new City statue of Baldwin
. One of several more Historical Society programs in 
coming weeks 


ARCADIA, Calif. – The Arcadia Historical 
Society’s 10th “History Lives Here” historical 
marker, profiling City founder Elias “Lucky” Baldwin, will be unveiled at 4 p.m. April 16.
The unveiling of the marker on the rose garden island separating Campus and Huntington Drives 
and Holly Avenue to the west of the Community Center will be in conjunction with the dedication 
of the City’s new statue of Baldwin commissioned and donated by great-great-great granddaughters 
Margaux Viera and Heather Gibson.

The “History Lives Here” markers are just one of the many regular activities and events created year-
round by the Society.

Earlier this month the Society’s quarterly member program featured the personal remembrances of a 
World War II prisoner of War survivor.

Last week the Society opened a new exhibit that runs through April 30 at the Arcadia Public Library 
of Baldwin’s adobe home place and his trusted Chinese ranch hand Lem Kay.

The Society will stage an auction of historical artifacts on April 26 at Arcadia 210 Self Storage, and a 
salute to longtime Society member Carol Libby at the next member meeting on either May 30 or June 
13 at the Peacock Café in the Arboretum.

The Baldwin Marker features little-seen photos and a history of the self-made man who came to 
Southern California in 1875 at the age 47 with $5 million in hand. He quickly bought the massive 
Rancho Santa Anita, where his third wife delivered his second daughter whom he named Anita. The 
ranch became a major producer of citrus, livestock, and prize-winning wines and brandies. Baldwin 
would also use his money and influence to direct the railroad through Arcadia to two new train 
stations, one of which was strategically positioned across the street from his elaborate Oakwood 
Hotel. And, of course, he developed his champion race horses and built the first Santa Anita Park 
horse race track at the western end of land used now for the Santa Anita golf course, just a little 
southeast of where this marker will be positioned.

The series of Historical Markers are part of the non-profit Society’s mission to create broader public 
awareness of noteworthy historical events, people, and landmarks in Arcadia. Since the first Marker 
was dedicated in October 2007, others have been dedicated at Santa Anita Park, the Arboretum, 
Arcadia Park, The Derby restaurant, in the Angeles National Forest, and several other historical 
locations in Arcadia. Another marker, depicting Baldwin’s Oakwood Hotel is being prepared as part 
of the new transit plaza being built near the Gold Line station scheduled to open in 2015. 

The Society would like to thank the City of Arcadia for co-funding and installing many of the Markers.

Gene Glasco is president of the Arcadia Historical Society.
Sandy Snider wrote and prepared the Lucky Baldwin marker, among several others. She and Carol 
Libby are members of the Society’s Historical Marker Committee, chaired by Scott Hettrick.

Web site: http://www.arcadiahistoricalsociety.org


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 17th, through Saturday, March 23rd, the Police Department responded to 
1,017 calls for service of which 125 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of 
the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, March 17:

1. At about 1:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 2000 block of Winthrop Avenue in reference 
to a battery report. An upset coach pushed a child to the ground at Hugo Reid Park as he ran toward 
an umpire to confront him about the outcome of a baseball game. Witnesses reported the suspect used 
violent force and the child’s father is desirous of prosecution. Further investigation is being conducted 
by the Detective Bureau. 
2. Around 8:52 p.m., an officer responded to the scene of a public disturbance in the area of East 
Longden Avenue and South Sixth Avenue. Two subjects were stalled on the side of the road due to tire 
damage and were determined to be under the influence of alcohol. One subject was unconscious in the 
passenger seat. The 22 and 28-year-old Hispanic males were arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 


Monday, March 18:

3. Shortly after 2:40 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for broken tail lights, 
in the area of Fifth Avenue and Foothill Boulevard. The officer discovered the driver had a suspended 
license. The 43-year-old female of unknown race was cited, released in the field, and her vehicle was left 
legally parked. 
4. At approximately 8:20 p.m., officers responded to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The suspect entered a fitting room where she concealed 
several items of clothing inside her purse and underneath the clothing she was wearing. She exited 
the store without making payment. The 37-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Tuesday, March 19:

5. At roughly 1:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 000 block of Alice Street 
regarding an attempted vehicle burglary that just occurred. The victim looked out his window and 
observed an unknown Black male inside his vehicle. The victim stepped outside to confront the suspect 
and discovered two additional suspects, a Hispanic male and an Asian male, standing on the sidewalk 
near his vehicle. All three suspects entered a black Honda sedan and fled eastbound out of sight. An 
area check proved negative; however, one handprint was located on the driver side window. Further 
investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau. 
6. Around 5:53 p.m., officers were dispatched to Macy’s at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in regards to two suspects in custody for theft. The suspects concealed merchandise inside their 
purses and a shopping bag, and exited the store without making payment. An investigation revealed 
the suspects also stole from Hollister and Forever 21. The 17 and 18-year-old Hispanic females were 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Wednesday, March 20:

7. At about 0:38 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 000 block of West 
Foothill Boulevard, after he observed the vehicle traveling on a flat tire for several hundred feet. Upon 
contact with the driver, the officer smelt an odor of alcohol emitting from his person. An investigation 
revealed the 25-year-old Black male was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
8. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 400 block of East Winnie Way in 
reference to a residential burglary investigation. Unknown suspect(s) forced entry through the front 
door, ransacked a bedroom, and fled undetected with property including two laptops and passports. No 
evidence was located. 


Thursday, March 21:

9. Between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., a vehicle was stolen from the parking lot of 612 West Duarte 
Road while the victim was inside the location. No evidence was left behind and no one reported seeing 
or hearing anything suspicious. 
10. At about 10:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a broken head light 
on Colorado Boulevard at Michillinda Avenue. An investigation revealed the passenger had a no bail 
warrant for her arrest, and was in possession of drug paraphernalia and a hypodermic needle. The 
24-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Friday, March 22:

Around 3:00 a.m., an officer was patrolling the area of Santa Anita Avenue and Pamela Road, and 
conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for having no front license plate. An investigation revealed the 
driver had two outstanding misdemeanor warrants and was in possession of drug paraphernalia. The 
38-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

11. Roughly after 8:00 a.m., an officer responded to the 000 block of Fairview Avenue in regards to 
a battery investigation. A juvenile hit his father numerous times and fled the location. He later returned 
to the residence and brandished a knife toward his father and brother. The 17-year-old White male was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.


Saturday, March 23:

12. Shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers were dispatched to Hollister at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 
South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The suspect was observed removing security 
sensors from clothing with a pair of wire cutters. As the suspect attempted to exit the store with 
concealed merchandise, he pushed the loss prevention officer trying to apprehend him, fled through 
the mall, and was later detained in the Promenade parking structure. A records check revealed 
the 38-year-old Black male was on probation for burglary and had one outstanding misdemeanor 
warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
13. At approximately midnight, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired 
registration in the area of Lovell Avenue and Duarte Road. An investigation revealed the driver had 
an outstanding misdemeanor warrant and was in possession of a narcotic controlled substance. The 
34-year-old White female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.