Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 5, 2014

Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 5, 2014 

MONROVIA 
COMMUNITY SERVICES 
COMMISSION CHAIR 
RECOGNIZED BY CA 
PARKS & RECREATION 
SOCIETY 

Gloria Crudgington wasrecognized for her work on the 
Hillside Wilderness Preserve 

MONROVIA – On Wednesday, March 26, 
Monrovia’s Community Services Commissioner 
Gloria Crudgington, was recognized by the 
California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) 
District 13 for her service to the Monrovia 
community. 

Crudgington has served Monrovia for many years, 
but this recognition specifically recognizes the 
14 years of service and leadership in developing 
the Monrovia Hillside Wilderness Preserve. As 
a Monrovia citizen, Crudgington has worked to 
maintain the aesthetic value of the undeveloped 
hillsides and set an example as a passionate 
environmental steward of natural space. 

The California Park & Recreation Society’s 
Awards Program recognizes the outstanding 
achievements of agencies and individuals in 
the areas of community improvements and 
programming, facility design and park planning; marketing and communications; and professional 
and citizen leadership. As an award winner, Crudgington will be featured in the Spring Issue of Parks 
and Recreation and on the CPRS website at www.cprs.org. 


“Crudgington was one of the leaders of Wilderness Preserve committee. She did incredible research 
on the best way to campaign, educate and get the word out about our preservation efforts,” said Mayor 
Mary Ann Lutz. “Thanks to those efforts, residents can now hike, bike or walk their dog within the 
Preserve, and enjoy the beauty of our hillsides with the knowledge that it is preserved for future 
generations.” 

Crudgington was appointed to the Monrovia Community Services Commission in 2003 and is 
currently serving as Chair of that commission. Her efforts over the past 14 years have resulted in the 
preservation of critical open space in LA County which opened in 2013. She and her husband Cleve 
have also received the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce’s Iris Award in 2003 for their work on the 
Foothills. 

CPRS District 13 members and guests celebrated Ms. Crudgington during the annual Awards andInstallation Banquet held at the Diamond Bar Community Center. 

DUARTE YOUTH AND FAMILY COMMITTEE SETS SERIES 
OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS 

Families Invited to Learn About Youth and Family Services and 
Programs 

DUARTE, CA, April 3, 2014 -- Duarte offers many programs and services to youth and families, 
and the City wants the community to learn about them. The Duarte Youth and Family Master Plan 
Committee will host the first in a series of community meetings at Royal Oaks Elementary School on 
April 9. Families will have an opportunity to talk with representatives of various organizations about 
their services, enjoy free refreshments, a raffle, and provide input on what improvements they would 
like to see in schools or city services. 

Meetings are also scheduled for Andres Duarte Elementary School on April 30 and at Maxwell 
Elementary School on May 14. All meetings will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

The Department of Public Social Services will be available for anyone interested in applying 
for CalFresh and Medi-Cal benefits. To make an appointment, call Lupe Valerio at (626) 386-6860. 

The Duarte Youth and Family Master Plan is a community vision to enhance the programs, 
services, and quality of life for youth and families living in Duarte. It was created in 2010 with the help 
of a cross-section of community members. The Master Plan includes 66 action steps grouped into nine 
common themes: Safety, Health, Programs and Services, Connecting Youth, Teen Center, Diversity, 
Education, Coordination of Services, and Implementation of the Youth and Family Master Plan. 
Each of the 66 action steps includes a recommended priority rating with benchmarks for measuring 
progress. Designated initiators with the community are responsible for the implementation of the 
action steps. Among the Initiators are the City of Duarte, Duarte Chamber of Commerce, Duarte 
Unified School District, Maryvale Early Education Center, Westminster Gardens, Duarte Public 
Safety, Duarte Parks and Recreation, Foothill Family Service, Santa Anita YMCA and others. 

To learn more about the Duarte Youth and Family Master Plan, visit the City website at www.
accessduarte.com. 


Monrovia Police Blotter 

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of March 31-April 2, 2014 

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 416 service events, resulting in 84 
investigations. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, go to http://www.crimemapping.com/map/
ca/monrovia for crime mapping. For Police Department news and information, visit our website and 
follow us on Twitter. 

Brandishing a FirearmMarch 31 at 5:17 p.m., an officer responded to Duarte and Mayflower on the report of a suspect 
brandishing a firearm. The victim said he was in his vehicle at the intersection of Duarte and Mayflower 
when he saw the suspects in the turn lane, heading eastbound Duarte. As the suspect vehicle 
started to turn, the front passenger was holding a small, dark, semi-automatic handgun up against 
his chest as if he was displaying it to the victim. The suspect racked the slide on the gun as they 
passed. The suspect never pointed the gun at the victim. 

The vehicle is described as a late model, light blue Monte Carlo or cutlass style vehicle with 20-inch 
chrome rims. The driver was described as male Hispanic, early 20's,wearing a white T-shirt and a 
blue Dodger hat. The passenger was described as a male Hispanic in his early 20's. A teletype was 
sent out to all agencies regarding the incident. The investigation is continuing. 

Suspicious Persons / Vehicle Burglary / Receiving Stolen PropertyApril 2 at 10:00 a.m., officers on patrol contacted two local homeless persons in the 200 block of 
West Palm. One of the subjects was in possession of a garage door opener, which he claimed belonged 
to a relative. The garage door opener was collected by officers for observation. 

Later that day at 2:27 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of Fano on 
the report of a vehicle burglary. The victim reported that her garage door opener and other miscellaneous 
property had been stolen from her locked vehicle. The officer tested the garage door 
opener recovered from the above incident and it worked. The victim also identified the garage door 
opener as one of the items stolen from her vehicle during the burglary. A suspect was entered as a 
wanted person into the law enforcement database for receiving stolen property. The investigation is 
continuing. 

Two Incidents of Sexual Battery ReportedApril 2 at 8:02 a.m., an adult female victim reported that she had been sexually assaulted the prior 
evening at about 9:00 p.m. She was walking in the area of Fifth Avenue and Walnut when she was 
approached by the suspect. He approached her from the front and hugged her tightly by wrapping 
his arms around her body. The suspect then slapped the victim’s buttocks and left the scene on his 
skateboard. No injuries were reported. 

April 2 at 5:02 p.m., an adult female victim reported she was sexually assaulted at approximately 4:50 

p.m. as she was walking near the area of Monterey and Chestnut. The second victim reported that 
the suspect approached her from behind and reached around her body grabbing both of her breasts 
with his hands. The suspect commented on the victim’s breast size and kicked her in the leg before 
leaving the scene with his skateboard in hand. No injuries were reported. 
Both victims described the suspect as a male Hispanic, 16-20 years old, 5’06” - 5’07”, thin build, 
wearing a red “Hoodie” sweatshirt and dark pants. The suspect was in possession of a skateboard 
during both incidents. The investigation is continuing. 

Commercial Burglary – Suspect ArrestedApril 2 at 7:03 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 500 block of West Huntington regarding 
a shoplifter in custody. The investigation revealed the suspect entered the location with the 
intent to take store merchandise in an effort to return it for store credit. The suspect was arrested 
and charged for Burglary. 

Possession of a Controlled Substance – Suspect ArrestedApril 3 at 12:51 a.m., an officer responded to a burglary alarm in the 300 block of West Huntington. 
As the officer arrived in the area of the alarm call, he observed a local homeless person walking in 
the area of Magnolia and Huntington. The subject looked in the officer’s direction, quickly tossed an 
object on the ground, and walked away from it. 

The officer, believing the subject was associated with the alarm call and possibly tossing stolen property 
from the business, detained the subject and recovered the property. The property turned out to 
be two clear plastic baggies containing methamphetamine. The officer arrested the subject for the 
drug charge, in addition to an outstanding warrant he had for his arrest. This same subject is also 
suspected of receiving stolen property in an incident that occurred on April 2. 

ROCKWELL LITHOGRAPH ADDED TO AUCTION 
FOR FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER GOLDEN PLATE 
AWARDS 

April 3, 2014 — A signed and numbered lithograph of Norman Rockwell’s Bedside Manner (Boy and 
Sick Puppy), first seen on the cover of the March 10, 1923 Saturday Evening Post, has been donated to 
the Foothill Unity Center Golden Plate Awards auction. The benefit evening will be held on Saturday, 
April 26, at the Trinity Ballroom in Pasadena. 

The framed 38” x 33” lithograph features the printed facsimile signature, lower right, and the Norman 
Rockwell Authorized Estate blind-stamp gold seal, lower left. It is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. 
“We are so grateful to the donor of this beautiful artwork, Laurie Tullock Orvis, a relatively 
new Center volunteer, for her generosity,” said Center Executive Director Betty McWilliams. “The 
work will be one of the key highlights of the auction, and add significantly to the total proceeds for 
this event — our only major fundraiser of the year.” 

Up to 400 guests are expected 
for the Fabulous 
‘50s themed event, which 
will feature a showing of 
classic ‘50s cars from Street 
Rods Forever, jukebox music, 
silent and live auctions 
and more. The evening will 
honor four recipients with 
Golden Plate Awards: Cynthia 
Kurtz, president and 
chief executive officer of 
the San Gabriel Valley Economic 
Partnership (Heart in 
Hand Humanitarian); Sierra 
Madre fundraiser Colleen 
McEvoy (Neighbors Helping 
Neighbors/Volunteer); 
Simplicity Bank (Neighbors 
Helping Neighbors/Corporate); 
and a consortium of 
four local Jewish organizations, 
Temple Beth David, 
Pasadena Jewish Temple 
and Center, Weizmann Day 
School and Jewish Federation 
of the Greater San Gabriel 
and Pomona Valley 
(Neighbors Helping Neighbors/
Faith Based). 

Tickets to the Golden Plate 
Awards are $150. Sponsorship 
opportunities start at 
$2,000, with special recognitions 
including ads in the 
Tribute Program. Ads may 
also be purchased separately, 
starting with a $200 business 
card size. Donations to the silent and live auctions valued at $100 or more will be acknowledged in the 
program. For more information, visit www.foothillunitycenter.org. 


About Foothill Unity Center 

Founded in 1980, Foothill Unity Center is the primary provider of food, case management/crisis 
help, and access to health care resources across eleven San Gabriel Valley cities. As the federally designated 
Community Action Agency for the Foothill Area, it operates two locations, in Monrovia and 
Pasadena, serving clients in Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Monrovia, 
Bradbury, Duarte, Azusa, Baldwin Park and Irwindale. 77% of clients are at or below the National 
Poverty Level. The number of people it serves has more than tripled over the last five years, making 
community funding contributions and volunteer support more critical than ever.