Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 26, 2013

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 26, 2013 

From Arcadia’s Best:

WUO BABY BABY – SMOKEY AT CRYSTAL BALL

Smokey Robinson serenaded more than 900 well-dressed attendees at the Pasadena Convention Center 
Saturday night with hits such 
as “Ooo Baby Baby,” “I Second 
That Emotion” and “Tears of a 
Clown” to honor Arcadia City 
Councilman John Wuo and wife 
Jane Wuo and to raise money for 
Methodist Hospital.

Mayor Mickey Segal proclaimed 
Oct. 19, 2013 as John and Jane 
Wuo day, then proceeded to join 
with a professional auctioneer to 
raise tens of thousands of dollars 
from silent and visual auction 
bidders. Wuo said the people of 
Methodist Hospital are like his 
second family and he will not 
forget them.

Among the other attendees at 
the elegant affair with dazzling 
decor and delectable dining 
were Congresswoman Judy Chu, 
County Supervisor Michael D. 
Antonovich, Methodist Hospital 
CEO Dan Ausman, Arcadia City 
Councilmen Bob Harbicht and 
Gary Kovacic, City Clerk and Arcadia Historical Society President Gene Glasco, former Mayor and 
Arcadia Weekly Social Whirl columnist Floretta Lauber, former Mayor Jim Helms, as well as Bruce 
Lazenby of Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary, and Frank Yang, owner of the world famous Din 
Tai Fung restaurant in Arcadia.

This year’s co-chairs for the Methodist Hospital Foundation‘s annual fundraiser, cardilogist Dr. K. 
Heiner Vogelbach, and Christine Antonovich, previously announced eight major sponsors were recruited 
at about $30,000 each. The goal was to reach a half-million dollars in net proceeds. Last year’s 
event co-chaired by John Wuo and Peggy Cherng, netted $475,000. Tens of thousands of dollars are 
typically bid during a live auction among high-rollers at the event, as well as a silent auction held during 
the pre-show reception.

Proceeds from this year’s event will be used for cardiac care at the hospital, including full renovation 
of the Catheterization Laboratory #2 and replacing current equipment with updated imaging systems, 
ensuring physicians and technologists experience easy integration while seamlessly increasing 
the quantity and quality of procedures performed.

Many of the most high-profile items in the auction were donated by Segal, a longtime Foundation 
supporter, and his family members and his Century City financial firm, including a sports package of 
VIP tickets to the Dodgers, Lakers, Clippers and Kings; a 20-person suite at Dodgers Stadium; a vacation 
by private jet; and a trip to New York with tickets to a Broadway show and the Late Show with 
David Letterman. A VIP private party for 10 at a Panda Inn went for $12,000.

The evening concluded with a one-hour performance by legendary Motown Grammy-winning singer 
Smokey Robinson. – By Scott Hettrick Photos courtesy Arcadia Chamber of Commerce

Arcadia Police Blotter

For the period of Sunday, October 13th, through Saturday, October 19th, the Police Department 
responded to 889 calls for service of which 120 required formal investigations. The following is a 
summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period.

Sunday, October 13:

1. Around 2:30 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with three occupants for 
a broken tail light. Throughout the investigation, the 29-year-old Hispanic male driver refused 
to comply with instructions. He was arrested for Delaying a Police Officer and transported to the 
Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


2. At about 6:20 p.m., an officer responded to Dream Lab, 1023 South Baldwin Avenue, in 
reference to a theft report. The victim explained a male suspect stole his cell phone and fled the 
location. Shortly after, the 19-year-old White male suspect responded to the parking lot and returned 
the phone. He was arrested for Robbery and Possession of Marijuana, and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 


Monday, October 14:

3. Shortly after 3:10 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of El Dorado 
Street regarding a robbery report. As the victim was parking her car in the garage, two unknown 
suspects ran inside the garage yelling. One suspect brandished a knife while the other suspect 
removed the victim’s purse from the backseat of the vehicle. The suspects fled the location in an older 
model Honda Accord described as a copper color and were not located. Suspect-1 is described as a 
Black male, 25 to 35-years-old, approximately 180 lbs., 5’7” tall, wearing a dark colored flannel shirt 
over a light gray hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. Suspect-2 is described as a Hispanic male, 25 to 35 
years-old, approximately 200 lbs., 5’10” tall, wearing unknown type of clothing. Several fingerprints 
were recovered from the exterior of the vehicle. Further investigation is being conducted by the 
Detective Bureau. 


4. Around 5:34 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of West Naomi 
Avenue regarding an infant locked inside the backset of a vehicle. The officer broke a front window 
and rendered the child safe and unharmed. The mother explained she accidentally locked her keys 
inside while loading the car. 


Tuesday, October 15:

5. Shortly after 1:50 a.m., an officer responded to Drinker’s Hall of Fame, 151 East Huntington 
Drive, in regards to a battery report. A female subject known to be a regular at the bar hit a male 
subject in the face three times for an unknown reason and left the location. She is described as 
Hispanic, approximately 30-years-old, 5’4” tall, 200 lbs., brown shoulder length wavy hair, wearing a 
blue Dodgers shirt and dark colored jeans. 


6. At approximately 6:44 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1600 block of 
Highland Oaks Drive regarding a burglary report. Unknown suspect(s) entered the location through 
an unlocked door, ransacked the master bedroom, and stole $15,000 worth of jewelry. The officer 
recovered one fingerprint and no witnesses were located.


Wednesday, October 16:

7. Around 7:14 a.m., an officer responded to Burlington Coat Factory, 1201 South Baldwin 
Avenue, regarding a theft investigation. Upon opening the store, the manager discovered the jewelry 
department had been burglarized. The suspect left behind miscellaneous burglary tools and several 
blood droppings were detected around the broken display cases. 


Video surveillance revealed a male suspect concealed himself inside the basement, burglarized 
the jewelry section once the store was closed, and fled through the emergency exit. The suspect is 
described as male, thin build, wearing a dark colored beanie, grey colored hooded sweatshirt, blue 
jeans and black shoes, and carrying a tan colored backpack. Further investigation is being conducted 
by the Detective Bureau.

8. At approximately 10:57 a.m., an officer conducted an enforcement stop on a vehicle for 
inoperable break lights. The officer discovered the driver was never issued a driver’s license. The 
30-year-old Hispanic male was cited in the field without incident and his vehicle was released to the 
passenger who was a licensed driver. 


Thursday, October 17:

 

9. At about 5:00 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Huntington 
Drive and Holly Avenue for having no front license plate. The officer discovered the 42-year-old 
driver of unknown race was in possession of methamphetamine and the 19-year-old White male 
passenger had three outstanding misdemeanor warrants. Both subjects were arrested and transported 
to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


10. Around 7:50 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 200 block of East 
Huntington Drive for driving without the use of headlights. A records check revealed the 26-year-old 
Black male driver had a suspended license. He was arrested, transported to the Arcadia City Jail for 
booking, and his vehicle was impounded for thirty days. 


Friday, October 18: 

11. Just after 8:00 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 000 block of Woodland 
Lane regarding a theft report. An investigation revealed an elderly victim suffering from Alzheimer’s 
disease issued a $4,500 check to an unknown suspect from “Indoor Air Quality” for fictitious air 
conditioning work. The suspect attempted to cash the check at Bank of America, 169 East Foothill 
Boulevard; however, when the teller became suspicious, the suspect fled the location with the check. 
He is described as middle-eastern, 20 to 30-years-old, medium skin tone, with short brown hair. 
Further investigation is being conducted by the Detective Bureau. 


12. At about 9:23 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 000 block of Colorado 
Boulevard regarding a report of child endangerment. A search of the residence revealed a 28-year-old 
Black female was in possession of marijuana without a medical marijuana license and had willfully 
endangered her two children by leaving the drug and other alcoholic beverages within their reach. 
She was arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The children, six and nine-
years-old, were taken into custody by the Department of Child and Family Services. 


Saturday, October 19:

13. Around 4:00 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hit and run traffic collision in the “Peacock” 
parking structure at the Santa Anita Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue. While en route, the officer 
located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in the area of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte 
Road. An investigation revealed the driver, a 21-year-old Hispanic female, was under the influence of 
alcohol with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.08 percent. The 27-year-old Hispanic male passenger 
of unknown race was also under the influence and unable to care for himself. Both suspects were 
arrested and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 


14. At approximately 10:47 p.m., an officer responded to the parking lot of the Arcadia Police 
Department, 250 West Huntington Drive, in reference to a disturbance. Two subjects followed one 
another into the parking lot after a fit of road rage. The 70-year-old White male and 38-year-old 



L-r: Crystal Ball honorees John and Jane Wuo and co-
chairs Dr. K. Heiner Vogelbach and Christine Antonovich

Haunted Halloween 
Happening

The City of Arcadia Recreation and Community 
Services Department is excited to 
announce the tenth annual Haunted Halloween 
event at the Arcadia Community 
Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia, CA 
91007! 

On Thursday, October 31st, elementary 
school students dressed in their best costume 
can roam the haunted hallways of 
the Community Center and enjoy activities 
which include Scary Crafts, Trick-or-
Treating and Goblin Games. Undercover 
costume judges will roam the festivities 
in search of participants wearing the best 
costumes! 

This event is free of charge and open to 
the public. The festivities run from 4:30-
6:30pm. For more information please call 
626.574.5113.


Assistance League® of Arcadia

FALL LUAU PARTY

Arcadia, CA, -- Assistance League of Arcadia recently held its annual Fall Party at Paul and Sandra 
Kalemkiarian’s home in Arcadia. Classic woody wagons and surfboards welcomed guests to the luau 
in a tropically decorated garden setting. Sheryl Schreibier’s Social Committee created a romantic 
island atmosphere, using tiki torches and tropical floras. Danielson Creations served a sumptuous 
luau buffet, while guests enjoyed live Hawaiian music and Polynesian dancing. It was a lovely evening 
for members and their spouses to socialize and take time off from the chapter’s many philanthropic 
programs. The Assistance League of Arcadia is one of 120 chapters of National Assistance League, an 
all-volunteer member-driven non-profit 501(c) (3) organization.

 This year the Arcadia chapter is celebrating its 60th year of providing lasting change in the 
community through hands-on involvement. Last year, the Assistance League’s 347 volunteers provided 
26,800 service hours to more than 25,000 children and adults through its programs. The members of 
Assistance League put caring and commitment into action and are always looking for new volunteers 
to make a difference in the community. To learn more about Assistance League of Arcadia, please visit 
their website at www.ALArcadia.org or email them at ala@alarcadia.org. To schedule a presentation 
by the speaker’s bureau for your local organization, email ala@alarcadia.org


From left to right President Keppie Sullivan and her husband Dave, Holiday Sale 
Chair Shelly Romo and her husband Jim