Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 12, 2014

Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 12, 2014 

THE TEARDROP PROJECT: IN SUPPORT OF RICHARD PECK 

LOS ANGELES—On April 19, the community will gather for a tri-tip BBQ in support of a Monrovia 
man, Richard Peck, who has been diagnosed with cancer on his lungs, brain, back and esophagus. 

Richard has one goal and that is to leave a legacy for his son, Nick. Richard has designed a teardrop 
style trailer that converts to a standing area and sleeping quarters similar to many from the early 40s 
and 50s. Designed from the ground up, he has built most of it and only needs a few supplies and about 
two months of limited time to finish the prototype. He would like to take his son camping in it if he 
can and hopefully leave the finished trailer and the ability to rebuild and sell it as a legacy for Nick. In 
order to make this goal a reality, members of the community have come together in support of Nick 
and Richard. 
“A nightmare for most of us is to be faced with a terminal disease and limited time, not knowing what 
the future of our family will be. This is the situation that Richard has found himself in. There is not 
always a lot we can do, but as a community coming together, we can share the opportunity to help 
and promote hope. I am proud to know Richard and look forward to this event and the legacy we 
can create together,” said Mike Comer, friend of Richard Peck and founder of The Teardrop Project. 

The Teardrop Project: In Support of Richard Peck will be held at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, April 
19 at 11 a.m. In addition to the races, the event will include a tri-tip BBQ, teardrop and vintage trailer 
displays, live entertainment and raffles. Tickets for general admission, food and parking are on sale 
now for $25 and entries for trailer displays will be $50 not including general admission, these can 
both be purchased on the event website at teardropproject.com. For more information about the 
event, please contact Nicole Walker at teardropprojectRP@gmail.com or call 888-484-3922. 


ANTONOVICH PUSHES FOR COUNTY SUPPORT 
OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO STEM HUMAN 
TRAFFICKING 

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has introduced a motion to add 
Los Angeles County to the list of those supporting H.R. 3344 (Royce R-CA), the Fraudulent Overseas 
Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination (FORTE) Act of 2013. 

“Los Angeles County is facing a growing epidemic in human trafficking - we must work with Federal 
and State leaders to address these issues and stem the widespread devastation it creates,” said Supervisor 
Antonovich. “This vital legislation ensures that the provision of foreign assistance does not 
contribute to human trafficking and will help combat the issue by requiring greater transparency in 
the recruitment of foreign workers.” 

The requirements for foreign labor workers under the FORTE Act will help eliminate corrupt overseas 
recruitment and sex trafficking in foreign nations. In addition, the U.S. Department of State can 
utilize Certificates of Registration to maintain and make public any information regarding the identities 
of foreign labor contractors and their employers. 

Antonovich’s motion, which will be voted on during the Board’s next meeting, directs the County’s 
federal advocates to support H.R. 3344 and send a letter signed by all five Supervisors expressing their 
support to the Los Angeles County congressional delegation. 

Monrovia Police Blotter 

Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of April 7-9, 2014 


During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 344 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. 


Residential Burglary 
April 7 at 2:51 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 700 block of West Colorado on 
the report of a burglary. The victim reported that he recently discovered property missing from his 
garage. He stated that things have been missing since last summer. He has never noticed any forced 
entry. Missing is a black Cannondale bicycle and stereo equipment. 


Residential Burglary 
On April 7 at 3:15 p.m., an officer responded to the 700 Block of Ocean View regarding a residential 
burglary. The victim was in her house when she observed a male subject walk out of her driveway 
pushing one of their bicycles out of their open garage. By the time she walked out, the subject was out 
of sight. The investigation is continuing. 


Commerical Theft 
On April 7 at 3:55 p.m., an officer responded to a business in the 1400 block of South Myrtle regarding 
theft of pallets from behind their business. The suspect vehicle was described as a black Chevy Van. 
The investigation is continuing. 


Drunk in Public – Suspect Arrested 
On April 7 at 7:49 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 100 block of West Palm observed a male transient 
sleeping in the north breezeway. Upon contacting the subject, he displayed symptoms of intoxication 
and was arrested for drunk in public. 


Found Person 
On April 7 at 11:38 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Olive and Shamrock in reference to a 
person wondering in the street. When the officers arrived, they found a 30 year old male with Down 
syndrome. The subject could not communicate and his identity was not known. Officers conducted 
several door knocks in the immediate area and located the subject’s residence in the 500 block of East 
Olive, where he was reunited with his family members. Apparently, the subject left the house without 
anyone knowing he was gone. 


Apartment Complex Burglary 
On April 8 at 3:20 p.m, an officer responded to a residence in the 700 block of South Myrtle regarding 
a theft of items from storage cabinets. The management received complaints from at least ten 
residents who claimed their storage cabinets had been burglarized. The suspect(s) forced open the 
cabinets and took numerous items. The incident happened sometime during the night. The cabinets 
are located in the southeast common area inside the building. The investigation is continuing. 


Sexual Battery 
On April 9 at 4:36 p.m., a victim called to report she was walking back to work from a break in the 100 
block of East Colorado. She heard a male subject jogging from behind her. As the subject approached 
her he struck her on the buttocks and then quickly ran off. The victim described the suspect as male 
Hispanic or Caucasian wearing a yellow shirt, black shorts, and a nylon backpack. The investigation 
is continuing. 


MONROVIA’S ST. LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES 
COMMUNITY TO FULL SERIES OF EASTER SEASON WORSHIP, 
MUSIC AND STUDY 


The historic St. Luke’s Episcopal church at 
California Avenue and Foothill Boulevard in 
Monrovia will present a full series of afternoon 
and evening events for the Easter season from 
April 13-30 with choir music, book study and 
more. The Easter Vigil service on Saturday, in 
Monrovia will bring together the congregations 
of St. Luke’s and Arcadia’s Church of the 
Transfiguration; attendees are invited to stay 
for the church’s annual Easter Sunday brunch 
in Swan Hall following the service. 

The services, conducted by Rev. Neil Tadken. 
The Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter 
Sunday services will feature music by the 
St. Luke’s choir accompanied by director and 
organist Kent B. Jones. A soloist will perform 
on Good Friday and the Second Sunday of 
Easter. 
On Monday through Saturday evenings at 
6 p.m., Rev. Neil Tadken is conducting a series 
of one-hour evening study and reflection 
sessions on The Last Week, Marcus Borg and 
John Dominic Crossan’s seminal book about 
Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem. 

The choir makes a special effort to reach out to 
those away from home during Easter, providing 
information on services to Helford Center 
at City of Hope, where many families are staying with children in the hospital, and hotels in the 
Monrovia area. For more information on all activities, call the church at 626-357-7071 or email stlukesmonrovia@
gmail.com