Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, January 28, 2017

used across the country and around the 
world by Wendie Johnston Ph.D., Pasadena 
Bioscience Collaborative

 Maps are at the core of any Search and Rescue 
(SAR) operation. Geographic information system 
(GIS) software allows rescue personnel to quickly 
generate maps that depict specific aspects of a 
rescue operation and show what is happening on 
the ground over time. The maps and operations 
data are shared over a network to supply an 
enhanced common operating picture throughout 
the Incident Command Post (ICP). Sierra Madre 
Search and Rescue played a key role in the launch 
of a new web portal that supplies search and rescue 
(SAR) personnel with GIS tools, educational 
materials, and a virtual community for learning 
and sharing. The launch of the MapSAR website 
is the result of a community of search and rescue 
personnel linked together by their use of GIS with 
a goal to build on that work and supply standards, 
documents, and training to the international SAR 
community with the invaluable job of finding lost 
people.

 Julius Su, Ph.D., Co-founder of Su-Kam 
Intelligent Education Systems (SKIES) is 
recognized as 2016 RHSTAR Trophy Recipient 
for Improved Sharing of Knowledge.

Julius Su, Ph.D., Co-founder of Su-Kam 
Intelligent Education Systems (SKIES)

 Nominated for collaborative learning app for 
mobile devices, making high quality teaching 
and learning easier and accessible to all by 
Monica Barsever, Science Teacher at Alverno 
Heights Academy 

 Su-Kam Intelligent Education Systems 
(SKIES) is a collaborative learning app for mobile 
devices. Dr. Su’s goal is to make high-quality 
teaching and learning easier and accessible to 
all. SKIES is aimed at integrating time-tested 
teaching and learning methods with innovative 
technology for every teacher and student. It is 
an easy-to-browse “class tree,” allowing teachers 
to create lessons with embedded multimedia and 
assessments, and students to post and answer 
each other’s questions, attach web resources, 
drawings, pictures, video, and data; plus add 
concept maps and mini-lessons in groups. SKIES 
transforms the classroom into a supportive and 
engaging environment, with full participation. 
Video: https://vimeo.com/196383785

 The Rotary Humanitarian STAR Award 
committee recognized Samuel Clamons, as the 
2016 RHSTAR Trophy Recipient for Improved 
Sharing of Knowledge Category.

 Samuel Clamons, Graduate Student at Caltech 
- Professor Richard Murray’s Bio-engineering 
Research Group, iGEM (International 
Genetically Engineered Machines) coach 
Nominated for teaching young scientists 
the LIGO project (Laser Interferometer-
Gravitational Wave Observatory)

 Mr. Clamons is a doctoral student at Caltech in 
Biology and Biological Engineering by Monica 
Barsever Science Teacher at Alverno Heights 
Academy

 He serves as a mentor to the iGEM team of 
high school girls at Alverno Heights Academy 
in Sierra Madre who earned second place in 
the 2016 iGEM competition. International 
Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) 
Competition is the preeminent international 
synthetic biology competition. The team 
conducts authentic scientific research over an 
8-month period, culminating in a synthetic 
biology conference, iGEM Giant Jamboree, 
which includes presentations and poster sessions 
called the World Cup of Science. 

 Synthetic biology has applications in 
medicine, biosensors, materials, and biological 
research. This cutting-edge technology has 
already produced huge medical successes, such 
as ready production of drugs. Go to RHStar.org 
to see presentations.

 Daniel E Irwin, Director of SERVIR, NASA’s 
Marshall Space Flight Center is recognized 
as 2016 RHSTAR Trophy Recipient for 
Environmental Improvement. 

 Nominated for developing SERVIR: mission is 
to provide developing countries NASA satellite 
images and data needed to address environmental 
issues by Todd May, Director, NASA’s Marshall 
Space Flight Center 

 The Rotary Humanitarian STAR Award 
recognized Morteza Gharib Ph.D., as 2016 
RHSTAR Trophy Recipient for Health and 
Medical.

Morteza Gharib Ph.D.

Professor of Aeronautics and Bioinspired 
Engineering California Institute of Technology 

Nominated by Ares J. Rosakis, Theodore von 
Kármán Professor of Aeronautics & Professor 
of Mechanical Engineering at the Graduate 
Aerospace Laboratories (GALCIT) California 
Institute of Technology. Dr. Gharib is a fluid-
mechanic by training but chooses to innovate in 
multiple fields of science and engineering ranging 
from aeronautics, space, autonomous systems to 
biomedical engineering. Video: https://vimeo.
com/196382410/98dee2a09e

 The Rotary Humanitarian STAR Award 
recognized Tore C. Knos, Ph.D., as 2016 
RHSTAR Trophy Recipient for Disaster Relief 
and Recovery.

Tore C. Knos, Ph.D. Disaster Aid USA.

Rotary Zone Representative, Disaster Response 
Team Member nominated for Survival and 
recovery aids for the nonprofit organization 
Disaster Aid USA. Dr. Knos has dedicated his 
life to disaster relief by Lance A. Ito (Retired) 
Judge Superior Court of the State of California.

Other 2016 NOMINEES

 Thomas A. Nazario nominated for The 
Forgotten International by Lance A. Ito. Isabelle 
Warner nominated by Angie Gomez, Vice 
President of Pasadena Sister Cities Community 
Chair of the Pasadena Sister Cities Armenia 
Subcommittee. Sorin Grama nominated for 
creating off grid refrigeration for rural dairy 
farmers by Douglas Kerns, Ph.D., Founder 
& CTO of SIGENICS. Calum I Torrie, 
Ph.D. nominated for Laser Interferometer-
Gravitational Wave Observation LIGO project 
by William E. White M.D. & Robert A. Taylor.

 Rotary of Sierra Madre is now accepting 
humanitarian applications to for December 
2017 presentations. Go to RHStar.org to see 
presentations, learn more, nominate and 
sponsor.


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Mountain View News Saturday, January 28, 2017 

ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER

RETIRED TEACHERS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT 

AGENCIES THAT ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN

For the period of Sunday, January 15th, through Saturday, 
January 21st, the Police Department responded to 966 calls 
for service of which 117 required formal investigations. The 
following is a summary report of the major incidents handled 
by the Department during this period.

Sunday, January 15:

Shortly before 4:12 a.m., an officer responded to the 300 
block of West Longden Avenue regarding the activation 
of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracking device. 
Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy 
packages containing bait property and tracking devices 
to combat the increase in package thefts from residential 
areas. An investigation revealed a 26-year-old male from 
Rosemead and a 22-year-old female from Rosemead had 
the stolen package, property, and tracking device in their 
vehicle. Also, both suspects were in possession of controlled 
substances and stolen mail. The suspects were arrested 
and transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.
Monday, January 16:

Around 7:27 a.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Wireless, 
158 East Duarte Road, regarding an audible alarm 
activation. Surveillance footage revealed three unknown 
suspects exited a U-Haul truck, forced open the rear door of 
the business, and fled empty handed. 

 The suspects are described as a Hispanic female, 25 to 
35-years-old, a 25 to 35-year-old white male, and a 40 to 
50-year-old Hispanic male. The investigation is ongoing.

 At approximately 2:25 p.m., an officer responded to 
a residence in the 700 block of West Wistaria Avenue 
regarding a burglary report. Surveillance footage revealed 
two suspects entered the residence through a rear window 
and fled to an awaiting vehicle without stealing any of the 
victim’s property. 

 Both suspects are described as thinly-built males wearing 
hooded sweatshirts. They fled in a newer model silver sedan. 
The investigation is ongoing.

 Just after 3:44 p.m., an officer responded to Arcadia Par 3 
Golf Course, 620 East Live Oak Avenue, regarding a vehicle 
burglary report. The officer discovered the unidentified 
suspect used a tool to punch the door lock, however, no loss was 
reported. No suspects were seen and no witnesses were located. 

Tuesday, January 17:

Around 3:08 a.m., an officer responded to Opus Sushi, 1027 
South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a GPS tracking device 
activation. An investigation revealed the suspects smashed 
the front glass door to the restaurant and fled with cash 
and property containing a tracking device. The suspects 
were located, arrested, and transported to the Arcadia City 
Jail for booking. The arrestees include a 19-year-old female 
from Long Beach, an 18-year-old male from Long Beach, a 
17-year-old male from Inglewood, and a 19-year-old male 
from Long Beach. 

 Just before 7:23 a.m., an officer responded to Rusnak 
Mercedes, 151 North Santa Anita Avenue regarding a grand 
theft report. Surveillance footage captured two suspects 
stealing a hood from one of the vehicles. An investigation 
revealed a parts consultant may have previously interacted 
with one of the suspects. The investigation is ongoing. 

Wednesday, January 18:

Shortly after 1:44 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on 
a vehicle in the 700 block of Arcadia Avenue for driving with 
the hood folded back, obstructing the driver’s view. Upon 
contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of 
alcohol emitting from his breath. Through a series of tests, 
the officer determined the 30-year-old male from La Puente 
was driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. 
The suspect was arrested and transported to the Arcadia 
City Jail for booking. 

 At about 2:15 p.m., an officer responded to Sephora, 400 South 
Baldwin Avenue, regarding a shoplift report. A loss prevention 
specialist witnessed the suspect conceal merchandise inside an 
empty shopping bag before exiting the store, failing to make 
payment. The 22-year-old female from Los Angeles was cited 
and released in the field due to medical issues.

 Around 3:16 p.m., an officer responded to the 00 block of 
East Live Oak Avenue regarding a vehicle burglary report. 
The officer discovered an unknown suspect smashed a rear 
driver-side window and stole the victim’s backpack. No 
suspects were seen and no witnesses were located.

Thursday, January 19:

At approximately 10:45 a.m., an officer responded to the 
5400 block of Peck Road regarding a vandalism report. An 
investigation revealed unknown suspect(s) used markers 
to graffiti an exterior door of an office building sometime 
during the previous night. No suspects were seen and no 
witnesses were located.

 Around 2:01 p.m., officers responded to a suspicious 
circumstances report in the 600 block of West Foothill 
Boulevard in regards to two subjects ringing the doorbell to a 
residence numerous times. Officers located the subjects and 
during a consensual search of the vehicle, located controlled 
substances and burglary tools. A 34-year-old male from 
Los Angeles, a 21-year-old female from Los Angeles, and 
a 26-year-old male from Los Angeles were arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. The 34-year-
old male had an outstanding felony warrant and the female 
suspect had three outstanding misdemeanor warrants. 

 At about 7:56 p.m., officers responded to Burlington 
Coat Factory, 1201 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding a theft 
suspect in the store. The 41-year-old female was identified 
as the suspect in a previous theft case. During a consensual 
search of the suspect’s vehicle, the officer located burglary 
tools and drug paraphernalia. A records check revealed 
the suspect also had outstanding misdemeanor warrants. 
A 33-year-old male from Duarte was located in the car and 
was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Both were 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Friday, January 20: 

Just before 1:35 p.m., an officer responded to the Santa Anita 
Race Track, 285 West Huntington Drive, regarding a battery 
report. An investigation revealed two track employees 
engaged in a physical altercation resulting in the suspect, a 
27-year-old female from Arcadia, hitting the victim with a 
metal bridle in the back. The suspect is outstanding at the 
time of this report.

Saturday, January 21:

Shortly after 5:58 p.m., officers responded to the Santa Anita 
Mall, 400 South Baldwin Avenue, regarding the activation 
of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker attached to 
a bicycle. Officers located the suspect, a 32-year-old male 
from Buena Park, and discovered he was in possession of the 
stolen bicycle and GPS tracker. The suspect was arrested and 
transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

“Remember to bring your books for court,” is a 
frequent announcement at California Retired 
Teachers’ Association #71 meetings (CalRTA 
#71). Now the Retired Teachers will have a fuller 
understanding of how the donated books are used 
when representatives from two agencies that help 
protect and care for abused or neglected children 
speak at the retirees’ luncheon meeting on Friday, 
February 10, at 11:30 a.m.

 The CalRTA #71 meeting will take place at the 
Senior Center Building in Arcadia Park (county 
park), 405 W. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, next to the 
Lawn Bowling Greens. The cost of the luncheon 
for those who pay at the door is $13. As an 
alternative to the hot meal, a tuna salad is available. 
For luncheon reservations, please call John Gera at 
(626) 286-0714 by the February 3 deadline.

 Two speakers are on the program. Camrin 
Christensen is the Volunteer Recruitment and 
Outreach Director of CASA, Los Angeles (Court 
Appointed Special Advocates for Childrren, L. A.). 
Her organization uses volunteers to help foster 
children go through the court system. Currently 
there are 30,000 children in the dependency system 
in L. A. County, and Camrin is heading up CASA’s 
efforts to triple the number of volunteers needed. 
Camrin holds degrees in International Affairs--a 
BA from Wellesley College and an MA from Tufts 
University. She has worked for an Orange County 
non-profit that provides at-risk youth with social 
and educational opportunities.

 Alma Jimenez is with the Los Angeles County 
Department of Children and family Services. 
As a social worker, Alma has been with that 
department for nearly 24 years. Her degrees are 
a BA in psychology from UC Berkeley and an 
MSW (Social Work) from CSU-Long Beach. Alma 
Jimenez is Children’s Services Administrator at the 
Shelter Care Program with Edelman’s Children’s 
Court. In her own words, she “tremendously 
enjoys improving the lives of foster children,” and 
will take her audience through a day in the lives of 
the children with their “special place” in court that 
provides them with a safe, comfortable place with 
the donated books playing an important part.

 Membership in the California Retired Teachers’ 
Association is open to all retired educators, to 
current educators, and to any others interested 
in joining. CalRTA’s motto is “Your Partner in 
Pension Protections.”


FROM WALTZ TO WEST 
SIDE STORY, MUSICAL 
LECTURE

Arcadia Senior Services has musical lectures 
provided by Timeless Melodies for Education. 
The next program will be Tuesday, February 
7, 2017 from 1:15 to 2:30pm. The topic will be 
“From the Waltz to West Side Story”. It will take 
place at the Arcadia Community Center, 365 
Campus Drive, Arcadia. 

Music historian, Larry Maurer will discuss the 
history of American dance in the 20th century, 
the innovators who elevated dance to an art 
form and the importance of dance throughout 
20th century. Some of the highlights of the 
presentation will be; Cagney and Cohan, Gene 
Kelly, Fred Astaire and more. This is a two 
part series with the second part scheduled for 
Tuesday, May 2. Registration is currently under 
way, cost is $3.

 For additional information please call Arcadia 
Senior Services, 626.574.5130. This program is 
for individuals age 50 and over.


HUMANITARIAN Continued from page 1

MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and 
events. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, 
go to the City of Monrovia website and click on 
the crime mapping link. Sign up to follow us on 
Twitter for police notifications. 

Battery January 19 at 9:16 a.m., a battery incident 
was reported at Maple and Mayflower. A male and 
female subject were involved in an argument, and 
the male subject punched the female in the face and 
walked away. The female was treated by Monrovia 
Fire Department paramedics. She did not know 
the male subject's full name. The investigation is 
continuing to identify the suspect. 

Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence of 
Alcohol / Warrant – Suspect Arrested January 19 
at 10:38 p.m., police responded to the report of a 
vehicle that had just crashed through the gate of 
the cemetery in the 200 block of E. Duarte Road. 
The reporting party gave a description of the 
vehicle and driver. An officer responding to the 
incident saw a vehicle matching the description 
heading north on Ivy. The vehicle had collision 
damage to the front and two flat tires. The officer 
stopped the vehicle and after investigation, the 
driver was arrested for driving under the influence. 
The driver was also found to have an outstanding 
warrant for his arrest. 

Robbery – Suspect Arrested January 20 at 8:24 
a.m., a robbery was reported at a business in 
the 1600 block of S. Mountain. A male subject 
shoplifted items by placing them in his waistband 
and walking out of the store. Store loss prevention 
officers attempted to detain the suspect outside of 
the store, but he resisted and a struggle ensued. The 
suspect was ultimately detained by loss prevention 
and no one was injured. The suspect was arrested. 
Robbery January 20 at 10:06 p.m., an officer was 
dispatched to a business in the 1600 block of S. 
Mountain regarding a robbery. The suspect entered 
the business, selected four purses from a display 
rack and walked toward the exit doors. A loss 
prevention agent stepped in front of the suspect 
to block his path to the door. The suspect grabbed 
the loss prevention agent in a choke hold, pushed 
her out of his way and fled the business with the 
merchandise. The investigation is continuing. 

Grand Theft January 21 at 12:37 p.m., a grand theft 
incident was reported at a business parking lot in 
the 400 block of W. Huntington. The victim parked 
his Toyota Sequoia in the lot and went into the 
business. He returned to his vehicle approximately 
an hour later and discovered the catalytic convertor 
was taken off his vehicle. The investigation is 
continuing. Theft From a Vehicle January 21 at 
2:37 p.m., a theft from a vehicle was reported in the 
area of Lemon and Heliotrope. The victim parked 
his vehicle on January 20 at 6:15 p.m. He returned 
to his vehicle the next day and found it had been 
broken into and ransacked. A handbag containing 
a computer and a bag of tools were taken. The 
investigation is continuing. 

Stolen Vehicle Recovered January 21 at 2:40 p.m., 
a caller reported that a white Toyota Corolla had 
been parked in the 1100 block of Carmelita Circle 
for several days and wanted it marked for 72 hour 
parking. A computer check revealed the vehicle 
had been reported stolen out of Whittier. The 
vehicle was recovered. 

Theft From a Vehicle January 21 at 2:44 p.m., a theft 
from a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of N. 
May. The victim parked her vehicle on the street 
the day before. She returned to the vehicle the next 
day and found the interior had been ransacked. A 
pair of headphones and two bags of new women's 
clothing that were left in the vehicle were taken. 
The investigation is continuing. 

Assault With a Deadly Weapon – Two Suspects 
Arrested January 21 at 9:41 p.m., a male subject 
was talking on his phone in the 300 block of S. 
Primrose. Three suspects walked by and began 
laughing at him. The victim walked away and the 
suspects followed him. When he got to the corner of 
Lime and Primrose, the suspects surrounded him. 
One of the suspects hit the victim several times in 
the face. Another suspect pushed him in the back. 
The victim was pushed and hit by the suspects. 
During the assault, one of the suspects took his 
belt off and struck the victim twice with it, causing 
a laceration to his head. The suspects then fled, 
running west on lemon and south on Magnolia. 
The victim notified police. Officers arrived and 
checked the area. They located two of the suspects 
at a residence in the 200 block of W. Colorado. The 
suspects were identified by the victim and arrested. 
The investigation is continuing. 

Warrant / Possession of a Controlled Substance 
/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Suspect 
Arrested January 21 at 11:22 p.m., a subject was 
reported dumping trash behind a business in the 
400 block of W. Duarte Road. Officers arrived and 
detained the subject. A computer check revealed he 
had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. During 
a pat-down search, the subject was found to have a 
glass pipe and a small baggie of methamphetamine 
on his person. He was arrested and taken into 
custody. 

Traffic Collision / Driving Under the Influence – 
Suspect Arrested January 22 at 12:32 a.m., a traffic 
collision was reported at Magnolia and Huntington. 
One driver rear ended the other. Officers arrived 
and determined there were no injuries. One of the 
drivers admitted to taking prescription drugs and 
after investigation, was determined to be under 
the influence. She was arrested for driving under 
the influence. Commercial Burglary January 22 
at 4:36 a.m., an alarm company called to report an 
alarm activation at a business in the 900 block of W. 
Duarte Road. Officers arrived and saw the glass to 
the front doors had been smashed. Officers cleared 
the location, but no suspects were located. It was 
determined that the suspects took the till from the 
cash register, but there was no money inside the till 
at the time. The investigation is continuing. 

Vandalism January 22 at 10:03 a.m., a vandalism 
incident was reported at a hotel in the 900 block 
of W. Huntington. The victim reported that her 
vehicle had been vandalized while it was parked 
overnight in the hotel parking lot. The rear driver's 
side window was shattered. The investigation is 
continuing. 

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