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Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 25, 2013 

PRESIDENT & CEO OF SGV 
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP TO 
SPEAK AT ARCADIA CHAMBER

 Cynthia J. Kurtz, President & CEO of the San Gabriel Valley 
Economic Partnership, is the guest speaker at 8am Thursday, 
June 6, at the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Government 
Affairs Forum, 388 W. Huntington Dr. Ms. Kurtz will speak 
about the Economic Forecast of the San Gabriel Valley. 

A discussion of pending legislation and other updates will 
be provided by representatives from City, County, and State 
government offices, the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension and 
the Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte Town Council. 

The public is invited on the first Thursday of each month to hear 
informative presentations at the monthly Government Affairs 
Forums led by Chairman Jack Orswell and co-chairs Pete Ulrich, 
former Arcadia City Councilman, and Mary Dougherty, former 
President of the Arcadia School District Board of Education. 
RSVPs to the Chamber of Commerce office are appreciated - 
(626) 447-2159 or info@ArcadiaCaChamber.org.

FREE HANDS-ONLY CPR TRAINING TUESDAY, JUNE 4

Methodist Hospital teams with Westfield Santa Anita Mall in countywide event

Methodist Hospital will provide 
free Hands-OnlyTM CPR (chest 
compressions but no mouth-
to-mouth breathing) training 
9 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, June 
4, near the food court at the 
Westfield Santa Anita Mall. 

“It only takes a few minutes per 
person,” said Ilene Frost, RN, 
Methodist Hospital educator. 
“We want to encourage people 
to come out to the mall and 
take a few minutes to learn this 
potentially lifesaving skill.”

Part of a countywide event, the 
training will occur just outside 
Johnny Rockets restaurant 
next to Methodist Hospital’s 
Heart Check blood pressure 
center near the food court. 
Methodist Hospital staff will 
demonstrate the basics and 
proper techniques of the 
American Heart Association’s 
Hands-OnlyTM CPR (cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation), 
and participants can 
practice on mannequins.

Los Angeles County 
Emergency Medical 
Services (EMS) Agency 
and the American Heart 
Association (AHA) have 
collaborated to promote 
this Sidewalk CPR event in 
communities throughout 
the county in observance 
of National CPR Week. 

“We want to teach as 
many as we can how to 
use this method,” Frost 
said. “Anyone can save a 
life simply by being aware of the 
CPR basics.”

When performed by a bystander, 
this method could be even more 
effective than CPR because more 
people are likely to perform the 
hands-only method. There are 
only two steps to remember:

• 1. Call 911
• 2. Push hard and fast in the 
center of the chest 


Cardiac arrest is more common 
than you think and can happen 
to anyone at any time. Many 
victims appear healthy with no 
known heart disease. Nearly 
300,000 sudden cardiac arrests 
occur annually, and less than 
10 percent of people who 
suffer cardiac arrest outside the 
hospital survive. 

Sudden cardiac arrest is not the 
same as a heart attack. It is an 
electrical disorder of the heart 
that causes it to stop beating. 
Without blood flow, the brain 
stops working and the victim 
collapses and is unconscious. 
The earlier CPR is started the 
better.

CPR is a temporary measure 
until Emergency Medical 
Services (EMS) personnel arrive 
and use a defibrillator or other 
advanced treatments to restart 
the heart. The interval between 
the 911 call and EMS arrival is 
usually longer than five minutes. 
So, a victim’s survival is likely 
to depend on someone trained 
in “bystander” CPR. For every 
minute without bystander CPR, 
survival from cardiac arrest 
decreases by as much as 10 
percent. Yet, effective bystander 
CPR given immediately after 
sudden cardiac arrest can 
possibly triple a victim’s chance 
of survival.

And because 80 percent of 
cardiac arrests occur close to 
home, the life you save with CPR 
is mostly likely to be someone 
you know or love. Some may 
be concerned they might do 
something wrong, but the only 
way to make things worse is to 
do nothing. Don’t be a helpless 
bystander. If you have two 
hands, you have what it takes to 
help save a life with Hands-Only 
CPR.

 
Anyone can learn CPR – and 
everyone should. If you see 
an unresponsive adult who is 
not breathing or not breathing 
normally, call 911 and push 
hard and fast on the center of 
the chest until EMS arrives. 

More information about 
“Hands-Only CPR can be found 
at www.handsonlycpr.org.

About Methodist Hospital

Founded in 1903 and currently 
licensed for 581 beds, Methodist 
Hospital of Southern California 
is a not-for-profit hospital 
serving the greater San Gabriel 
Valley. Services include our 
24/7 emergency department, 
outpatient surgery, labor and 
delivery, neonatal intensive 
care, neurosurgery, acute 
physical rehab and complete 
cardiovascular services, 
including open-heart surgery. 

Methodist Hospital is a Los 
Angeles County-certified 
stroke center, as well as an 
approved STEMI receiving 
center for heart attack patients. 
We are a recognized center 
of excellence for heart care, 
knee and hip replacement, 
cancer care and bariatric 
surgery. Methodist Hospital 
is accredited by The Joint 
Commission with advanced 
certification in heart failure 
and stroke and is accredited as 
a Comprehensive Community 
Cancer Program by the 
American College of Surgeons 
Commission on Cancer. For 
more information, visit us at 
www.methodisthospital.org.


For the period of Sunday, May 12th, through Saturday, May 18th, the 
Police Department responded to 1,004 calls for service of which 
128 required formal investigations. The following is a summary 
report of the major incidents handled by the Department during 
this period.

Sunday, May 12:

1. At about 3:30 p.m., an officer was dispatched to 
Abercrombie and Fitch at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin 
Avenue, in regards to a theft report. The victim explained she left 
her purse unattended on a display table and discovered it missing a 
short time later. No one saw or heard anything suspicious. 
2. Just before midnight, an officer responded to the 2400 
block of Doolittle Street in reference to a report of domestic 
violence. The suspect pushed his wife causing her to fall and injure 
her elbow. The intoxicated 24-year-old White male was arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Monday, May 13:

3. At approximately 9:50 a.m., officers responded to the area 
of Huntington Drive and First Avenue regarding a solo traffic 
accident. The driver was unable to stop in time and veered to the 
right in order to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of her; however, 
she struck a curb and a fire hydrant. One witness reported seeing 
the driver talking on her cell phone. No injuries were reported. 
4. At about 9:37 p.m., an officer was dispatched to LA Fitness, 
1325 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a burglary report. The 
victim observed an unknown suspect reach into his locker and 
remove his wallet. As the suspect attempted to hide the wallet 
underneath a towel, the victim approached him and grabbed the 
wallet from his hand. The suspect fled the location in an unknown 
direction. He is described as a White male, approximately 
40-years-old, 5’9” tall, thin build, with white and gray hair, wearing 
a turquoise shirt and black shorts. 


Tuesday, May 14:

5. Around half past midnight, an officer conducted a traffic 
stop on a vehicle for expired registration on Huntington Drive, 
at Holly Avenue. The officer discovered the driver was never 
issued a license, had no insurance, and was displaying fraudulent 
registration stickers. The 37-year-old Hispanic male was cited, 
released in the field, and his vehicle was impounded. 
6. At approximately 10:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to 
the Arcadia Police Department front counter regarding a fraud 
report. The victim explained she received an urgent telephone 
call from a person she believed to be her grandson and mailed 
him a cashier’s check for $3,500. The victim realized she had 
been scammed when she contacted her grandson to confirm the 
payment and he had no idea what she was talking about. 


Wednesday, May 15:

7. At about 7:40 a.m., officers responded to the 1000 block 
of El Sur Avenue in regards to a residential burglary report. The 
victim observed an unknown Hispanic male knocking on her front 
door. Shortly after, the suspect walked to the rear of the location, 
attempted to force entry through a bathroom window, and fled the 
location. The suspect was located and arrested in the 1000 block 
of Mayflower Avenue, and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 
8. Around 8:09 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on 
a vehicle for expired registration in the area of Myrtle Avenue 
and Live Oak Avenue. The officer discovered the driver had two 
outstanding misdemeanor warrants, a suspended license, and was 
in possession of metal knuckles. The 23-year-old Black female was 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Thursday, May 16:

9. Shortly after 1:20 a.m., an officer made consensual 
contact with two subjects to the front of Ralphs, 211 East Foothill 
Boulevard. Both subjects had outstanding warrants and were in 
possession of cocaine. The 41 and 46-year-old Hispanic males were 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
10. At roughly 4:45 p.m., an officer responded to H&M at 
the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, in regards to a 
theft report. The suspect concealed merchandise inside her purse 
and exited the store without making payment. The 24-year-old 
Hispanic female was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. 


Friday, May 17: 

11. At approximately 2:54 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic 
stop on a vehicle for speeding on Las Tunas Drive, at Baldwin 
Avenue. A vehicle search revealed the driver was in possession 
of drug paraphernalia and controlled substances for sale. The 
39-year-old White male was arrested and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 
12. Just after 5:25 p.m., an officer responded to a traffic collision 
on Huntington Drive, west of Sunset Boulevard. The driver was 
unable to stop in time and rear-ended the vehicle in front of her. 
The officer observed the driver to be lethargic and her balance 
was unsteady. An investigation revealed the 26-year-old Chinese 
female she was under the influence of prescription medications 
known to cause drowsiness. She was arrested and transported to 
the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Saturday, May 18:

13. Just before 2:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop 
on a vehicle for an obstructed front windshield in the area of 
Huntington Drive and Gateway Drive. The officer discovered 
the driver had a suspended license, and was in possession of 
methamphetamine and a stun gun. The 24-year-old Hispanic 
male was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking. 
14. Around 8:13 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 inside used 
shopping bags and exited the store without making payment. The 
29 and 33-year-old females of unknown race were arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


Arcadia Police Blotter

From Arcadia’s Best

RUSNAK/CITY REACH 

EXPANSION DEAL

Rusnak Mercedes has finally reached an agreement with City of 
Arcadia to expand its dealership after 12 years of negotiations.

 Approval is still required by the state, which will hopefully happen 
soon, and then Rusnak can begin its $10 million expansion, 
including a new 25,000 square-foot showroom on Santa Anita 
Avenue a block north of Huntington Drive, as reported in the 
Pasadena Star-News.

 

Rusnak acquires four properties a block north of Huntington 
Drive on Santa Anita Avenue for $2.8 million, from which the 
City will get about $266,000, the rest going to the state under 
terms of the now-defunct Redevelopment Agency.

 

The basic 10-year deal with the City guarantees a minimum of 
$800,000 in taxes per year to the City, or about the same Rusnak 
has been paying. But that number could increase significantly if 
sales improve dramatically with the sizable increase in the available 
inventory of cars on the expanded lot with a second showroom 
facing Santa Anita in addition to the existing lot facing 
Huntington Drive. – By Scott Hettrick

“PIECIN’ IT TOGETHER”—
MUSIC AND QUILT DISPLAY

AT AAUW SPRING LUNCHEON

 The Arcadia Branch of 
the American Association of 
University Women (AAUW) is 
“putting all the pieces together” 
and planning a wonderful 
luncheon event for an AAUW 
Funds fundraiser on Monday, 
June 10, at 12:00 noon. The 
Pennyroyal Players from the 
Palos Verdes Peninsula will 
perform “Piecin’ It Together,” 
songs and stories of the 
American West, for members 
and guests. Wearing period 
costumes and playing musical 
instruments that range from 
guitars to washboards, the five-
member group will bring to life 
a colorful era in our country’s 
past. A display of ten quilts 
forms a background for the 
performers.

 The luncheon event 
will take place at the Church 
of the Good Shepherd’s Jordan 
Hall, 400 West Duarte Road, 
Arcadia (SW corner of Duarte 
Rd. and Holly Ave.). Back 
by popular request, Arcadia 
caterer Blennie Danielson of 
Danielson’s Creations will be 
serving a delightful lunch. 
Blennie is known for her tasty 
wraps and their delicious 
accompaniments. Lunch 
includes dessert and beverages. 
The cost of $25 covers the buffet 
lunch and the program. 

 Guests are welcome 
to attend this festive event. 
Quilters and others are sure 
to enjoy the occasion. To 
make a luncheon reservation, 
send reservation requests and 
checks to Joyce McGregor 
at 1751 Holly Ave., Arcadia, 
CA 91007. Luncheon checks 
should be made payable to 
AAUW-Arcadia Branch. For 
more information, please call 
Joyce at (626) 447-6543. The 
reservation deadline is June 1.

This event will benefit the 
AAUW Funds project which 
supports women in graduate 
studies, public service projects, 
research, and other programs. 
Those wishing to make a 
separate donation to AAUW 
Funds should make donation 
checks payable to AAUW 
Funds. All reservations and 
donations should be sent to 
Joyce McGregor’s address.

 If you know of quilters or 
quilters guilds that I can contact 
about this

event, please let me know at 
(626) 446-8437 or by e-mail at 
pattypoppy9401@yahoo.com. 

SUPERVISOR ANTONOVICH TO HOST 
“REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS” EVENT 
THIS SATURDAY AT ARCADIA COUNTY 
PARK 

WHO: Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich 

WHAT: Supervisor Antonovich will host the 16th Annual “Remembering 
Our Veterans and Their Families: Past, Present and 
Future” event. 

A special ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. 

The family event will include skydivers, flyovers, a “Wall of Remembrance” 
of veterans (bring copies of photos of your loved 
ones to place on the Wall), displays of military vehicles and equipment, 
a children’s area (face painting, arts and crafts, games, entertainment, 
free popcorn), free vaccinations, free haircuts and 
manicures, live entertainment, food booths and much, much 
more. 

County departments, governmental, independent and private 
agencies will provide an abundance of information and resources 
such as health, employment, child support, legal services, etc.

Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Arcadia County Park 

405 S. Santa Anita Avenue 

Arcadia, CA 91006

For further information, contact Mary Villegas 

at (909) 394-2264 or (626) 967-1441.

THE CITY OF ARCADIA 

RECREATION AND COMMUNITY 
SERVICES DEPARTMENT

SUMMER 2013 REGISTRATION!

Pick up the latest copy of “The Peacock Buzz” to find out what is 
going on in the City of Arcadia! Copies are available at the City 
of Arcadia Recreation Office, Library and City Hall or by going 
to the city website at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us under the Recreation 
and Community Services Department.

 Registration for classes and activities has begun by walking in, 
mailing, faxing or by going on line at www.ci.arcadia.ca.us! Summer 
activities fill up quickly so get your registration requests in 
to assure your spot! For new registrants, please remember to include 
your proof of residency/ child’s birth with your forms and 
on-line submittals. This information is required and will delay 
the process if not provided. 

 For questions and on-line Log-in ID information for active 
accounts, please contact the Recreation Department at 
626.574.5113.


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