Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 19, 2014

Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 19, 2014 

DUARTE PUBLIC ACCESS TO HAVE SECOND 
HOME ON DUARTE CHARTER CABLE AS PART 
OF CONVERSION TO ALL-DIGITAL SYSTEM 

DUARTE, CA, April 15, 2014 -- Duarte Public Access (DCTV) now has a second home on CharterCable in Duarte. In addition to airing on Channel 3, DCTV is also cablecast on Channel 182 inconjunction with Charter Communications’ digital conversion which launched on April 15.

The secondary channel location places DCTV in the middle of the new Charter Cable“Public Affairs Neighborhood” consisting of Channels 173 to 188. All government and educational 
channels are now co-located in one area for viewing ease. For those who don’t have cable, DCTVprogramming can also be viewed on-demand on the DCTV website, www.DctvDuarte.com.

With the conversion to an all-digital system, Charter analog customers will require aconvertor box for their televisions. To assist those customers, Charter will provide them with twofree digital converter boxes for two years. Current digital customers will receive one free box for oneyear. Low-income seniors will receive free digital convertor boxes for five years. Additional boxes 
are available for $6.99 each. Customers have the option to install the convertor boxes themselves or 
have Charter install the convertor boxes at an additional cost. 

With the conversion complete, Duarte customers has access to over 200 channels of highdefinition TV and faster Internet data speeds. 

MONROVIA HS WILDCATS: A LOT MORE THAN 
AWESOME FOOTBALL PLAYERS By Joan Schmidt 

This morning during my daily 
“coffee and newspaper” ritual, a sports 
headline caught my eye, “Monrovia’s 
Scoby Signs with Fresno State”. 
Everyone in Monrovia knows that 
Kurt Scoby, a transfer, led the Wildcats 
to yet another outstanding season 
this past year. His playing abilities are 
unmatched, but what also impressed me 
was his humility and acknowledgement 
of other great players like Avonte, 
(“Boogie”) Moore who “plowed down 
other players, making a path” for Scoby. 

During the football season, on 
several occasions, there was mention 
of “Kurt Scoby, a transfer student”. 
Although Kurt had a most successful 
football season, in February, he was 
unable to sign at Fresno State because 
of unmet academic requirements. But 
Kurt has now met the requirements. He 
credits Monrovia HS with “wanting me 
to be successful” and teaching me how 
to be a student.” 

There are two other fine 
football stars I must mention, Darriore 
Jones and Avonte Moore and the 
special awards they received. Darrione 
received the “Wildcat of the Year 
Award”. Coach Maddox explained that 
it’s actually the “Tom Cardial Award” 
and “what we consider a ‘coaches 
award’… Tom Cardial is a coach who has dedicated his life to Monrovia Football and the trophy 
represents that dedication.”

 
Coach Maddox explained how Darrione had returned from a fantastic junior year in football and 
there were great expectations for an outstanding senior year. Darrione blew out his ACL (knee) 
during preseason, didn’t have surgery, but spent most of the preseason in rehab. Then in his first game 
back, he separated his shoulder. Darrione continued to run and rehab his knee while waiting for his 
shoulder to heal. “Although Darrione was not at 100% and couldn’t run the ball as he did as a junior, 
he returned to play at the end of the season and in the playoffs.” What a brave outstanding young man! 

The third player I wish to mention is Avonte (Boogie) Moore, pictured above. I have heard 
from my neighbor about this special young man for four years. What award did Boogie receive? He 
was given “The Most Inspirational Award”. First of all, for three years he played offense. This past 
year he was asked to play defense. He gladly made the transition. But there is more than that. The 
entire season he was very vocal and always cheering on his teammates. Boogie is a senior and after 
graduation plans college and eventually working with youth. He will surely succeed as he loves kids. 
Just this past year, he presented a young fan with a jacket.

 Yes, Monrovia High School has a FANTASTIC football team. All the records/championships won 
these last few years are phenomenal. But there is something greater going on at the school. I read about 
various players and the kind of fine young men they are and I am truly blown away. Monrovians, we 
do have outstanding schools! 

ACTSO THANKS ALL 
2013 MAJOR SPONSORS 
Burrtec Waste Industries 
Cal-American Water 
City of Duarte 
City of Hope 
Duarte Kiwanis Club 
Duarte Rotary 
Robin's Wood Fire BBQ 
Southern California Gas 
SOUTHERN 
CALIFORNIA EDISON 
ACT-SO NATIONAL MEDAL WINNERS 
Naomi Berhane—Mathematics 2013 
Dominique Rogers—Original Essay 2012 
Lilian Paris—Photography 2013 
Pasadena NAACP Chapter 1054 ACT-SO Finalists and Youth Council Delegates 
in Orlando, Florida for the 2013 National Competition and Convention. 
SCIENCES 
Biology/Microbiology 
Chemistry/Biochemistry 
Computer Science 
Earth and Space Science 
Engineering 
Mathematics 
Medicine and Health 
Physics 
PERFORMING ARTS 
Dance 
Dramatics 
Music Instrumental Classical 
Music Instrumental Contemporary 
Music Vocal Classical 
Music Vocal Contemporary 
Oratory 
HUMANITIES 
Music Composition 
Original Essay 
Playwriting 
Poetry 
VISUAL ARTS 
Architecture 
Drawing 
Filmmaking 
Painting 
Photography 
Sculpture 
BUSINESS 
Entrepreneurship 
ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS IN: 
From left to right: Mentor Maryra De Beltran, 
ACT-SO Co-Chair Lois Gaston, ACT-SO Na-­
tional Director Anana Kambon, 2013 National 
Medalists Lilian Paris and Naomi Berhane. 
For more information contact Marilyn Mays 
City of Duarte: Duarte Teen Center . 1400 Buena Vista Street . Duarte, CA 91010 . (626) 303-0863 
NAACP Pasadena Branch: 595 Lincoln Avenue . Suite 103 . Pasadena, CA 91103 . (626) 793-1293 
ACT-SO Leadership 
Marilyn Mays, Chair 
Lois Gaston, Co-Chair 
Karen Herrera, Co-Chair 
Aida Torres, Co-Chair 
Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics of the Mind 
Monrovia Police Blotter 


Highlighted Activity for the Weekend of April 14-16, 2014 

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 428 service events, resulting in 88 
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. 

Warrant – Suspect Arrested 
On April 14 at 6:15 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 1100 block of Royal Oaks regarding 
the boyfriend of the reporting party being intoxicated and refusing to leave. Officers arrived 
and contacted the subject. A computer check was run on the subject and it was discovered that he had 
an outstanding warrant. He was arrested for the warrant. The subject complained of difficulty breathing. 
Monrovia paramedics responded and he was taken to a hospital for treatment. 

Theft of a Bicycle 
On April 14, the theft of a bicycle was reported in the 300 block of West Colorado. The victim reported 
that someone took his black, BMX bicycle with aqua colored hubs from the rear yard. The suspect 
left behind a mountain bike. The investigation is continuing. 

Theft from a Vehicle 
On April 15 at 7:48 a.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Walnut. The 
victim parked her vehicle in her assigned parking spot the day before. She returned to her vehicle in 
the morning and discovered her cell phone, money, registration, and a pair of sunglasses were missing. 
She had left the vehicle unlocked. The investigation is continuing. 

Sexual Battery 
On April 15 at 8:47 a.m., a female subject was walking to her vehicle, which was parked in the 1200 
block of South Mayflower. As she neared her vehicle, she heard someone behind her and felt someone 
slap her buttocks. The suspect kept going southbound on the sidewalk, riding his skateboard. The 
suspect is described as a male Hispanic, 18 years old, light complexion, 5'7" tall, thin build, wearing 
a zipped up, light-colored, hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The victim came to the police lobby to 
report the incident. An area check was made by officers, but the suspect was not located. The investigation 
is continuing. 

Attempt Grand Theft Auto 
On April 15 at 10:29 a.m., a Monrovia High School security employee saw a male subject standing 
near a vehicle in the school parking lot. The employee knew the vehicle belonged to a student and 
thought the subject might be a parent. As he walked toward the vehicle, the subject ducked down behind 
the car and then ran west, jumping over a fence onto Madison. Police were called as the student/
owner of the vehicle was located. Apparently, the suspect had made entry and was trying to hotwire 
the vehicle. The suspect is described as a male Hispanic, late 40's, heavyset, wearing a burgundy shirt 
and denim shorts. The investigation is continuing. 

Delaying an Officer – Suspect Arrested 
On April 15 at 2:53 p.m., an officer on patrol in the 300 block of West Huntington saw a juvenile subject 
who matched the suspect description from a sexual battery that occurred earlier in the day. He 
contacted the subject and found him to be in possession of tobacco products. The subject provided 
unverifiable information to the officer. The juvenile was arrested and brought to the station. A detective 
was notified and spoke with the juvenile. The juvenile was later released to his parents with a 
citation for the tobacco offense and delaying an officer. The investigation is continuing. 

Spousal Battery / Violation of Restraining Order / Warrants – Suspect Arrested 
On April 16 at 2:56 a.m., an officer responded to the 1300 block of South Primrose on the report of 
domestic violence. The female victim said her boyfriend punched and slapped her several times in 
the face and head. She did not have any visible injuries and declined medical treatment. Investigation 
revealed the male subject was previously served with a domestic violence restraining order, and he 
also had two outstanding warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody. 

Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor / Furnishing a Minor with Alcohol and 
Marijuana / Warrant – Suspect Arrested 
On April 16 at 6:39 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 300 block of West Huntington 
regarding a juvenile problem. When the officer arrived, he observed a male and female consuming 
alcohol to the rear of the location. Upon contact, he learned the male subject was 20 years old and the 
female was 17 years old. The male adult was found to be in possession of marijuana. 

The investigation revealed the male adult had furnished the female juvenile with alcohol and marijuana. 
He also had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into 
custody for contributing to the delinquency of a minor and for the warrant. The female juvenile was 
taken to her residence, where she was released to the custody of her father. 

FULL CLOSURE OF MAGNOLIA AVE AT THE RAILROAD 
CROSSING FOR FOUR MONTHS, BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 21; 
FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE TO ASSIST PEDESTRIANS AROUND 
CLOSURE 
WHEN: 
Monday, April 21, 2014 through August 2014 (24-hours per day, 7-days per week)
Standard construction work hours are 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Please note that occasional 
longer hours, work on weekends, and night work may be performed to complete this work. 
Construction schedules are subject to change. 
WHERE: 
Magnolia Ave at the railroad crossing (just north of Duarte Rd), Monrovia 
Beginning Monday, April 21, 2014, Magnolia Ave at the railroad crossing (just north of Duarte Rd 
and between Genoa St and Pomona Ave) in Monrovia will be fully closed to thru-traffic for four 
months. This closure will allow crews to complete grade crossing improvements, as part of the 11.5mile 
Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension light rail project. 
A free shuttle service will be available to assist pedestrians around the closure during the hours of 7 
AM to 7 PM daily, with shuttle stops located on both sides of the closure. Signage will be posted at 
the shuttle stop locations. 
The street and sidewalk will be closed to thru-traffic in both directions during the closure. Detours 
and signage will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians around the closure. 
Detour map: 
Access to all local businesses on Magnolia Ave, Genoa St, and Pomona Ave will remain open at all 
times. We encourage you to take the time to help local businesses during these closures.