Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, August 19, 2017

Mountain View News Saturday, August 19, 2017 

FALL INTO GOOD HEALTH 

Health Screenings, Health Lectures 

Arcadia Senior Services in partnership withMethodist Hospital is having its annual HealthFair on Friday, September 8 from 9am-1pm. It 
will take place at the Arcadia Community Center,
365 Campus Drive. September is “NationalSenior Center Awareness Month” and “Health 
Aging Month”. To highlight these two nationallydesignated events this health fair will haveinformational tables available from 9-11:30am plusgiveaways, and raffle prizes. In addition, there will 
be free health screenings; spine, balance evaluation,
blood pressure, retinal, bone density and more. 

Two of the free screenings; memory assessmentand hearing testing require an appointment. There 
is also a carotid artery screening for $7. Dr. Jaylinuma, who specializes in family medicine, willpresent an informative lecture at 12pm, “Stress andHigh Blood Pressure: What is the Connection”. 
Individuals may purchase lunch tickets for $2starting at 7:30am. Lunch will be served from 
11-11:45am. To make an appointment or foradditional information please contact Arcadia 
Senior Services at 626.574.5130. This program is 
for individuals age 50 and over. 

JOHN MUIR, FROM YOSEMITE TO ARCADIA 


Arcadia Public Library celebrates the 140th 
anniversary of John Muir’s first visit to SouthernCalifornia with a special presentation on August 26,2017, at 1:00 pm by historian Ed Anderson on “JohnMuir, From Yosemite to Arcadia. Mr. Andersen is 
an author, book collector, and Board member of the 
Arcadia Historical Society.

This free event is accompanied by a special exhibitof rare books and photos detailing Muir’s visits to 

ASK THE CURATOR 

Bring in your old photograph, document, book, 
quilt or any personal artifact from home and get 
helpful advice from the Curator on preserving 
your personal memorabilia. Call 626.574.5468 
to make an appointment. Please note that there 
is a limit of one artifact per person, per month, 
and that the Curator does not give appraisals.

For more information, please call 626.574.5440 
or visit the website at www.ArcadiaCa.gov/ 

California. The exhibit runs until August 31, 2017.

For more information, please call 626.821.5569or visit the Arcadia Pubic Library’s website at www.
ArcadiaCA.gov/library. The Arcadia Public Libraryis located at 20 W. Duarte Rd., Arcadia. The Libraryis open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m.
until 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
until 6:00 p.m. You can also follow the Library onFacebook and Twitter. 

museum. The Gilb Museum of Arcadia 
Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington Drive, 
immediately behind the Community Center. The 
Museum Education Center is located at 382 W. 
Huntington Drive. The Museum is open Tuesday 
through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 
(closed 12-1). Admission is always free. You 
can also follow the Museum on Facebook and 
Twitter. 

WRITE YOUR OWN REMINISCENCE 


Record your place in Arcadia’s history! Stop by theMuseum during open hours to write a paragraph (ortwo) about your personal experiences and memoriesof Arcadia’s past to add to the Museum’s MemoryArchive. 

For more information, please call 626.574.5440or visit the website at www.ArcadiaCa.gov/museum. 

SCOUT PROGRAMS! 

Bring your troop or den in for a fun-filled trip to the 
museum. Earn a badge while you’re here! Please call 
626-574-5478 for details and to schedule your visit.

For more information about the Museum, pleasecall 626.574.5440 or visit the website at www. 
ArcadiaCa.gov/museum. The Gilb Museum ofArcadia Heritage is located at 380 W. Huntington 

The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage is located at380 W. Huntington Drive, immediately behind theCommunity Center. The Museum Education Centeris located at 382 W. Huntington Drive. The Museumis open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to

4:00 p.m. (closed 12-1). Admission is always free. You 
can also follow the Museum on Facebook and Twitter. 
Drive, immediately behind the CommunityCenter. The Museum Education Center is located 
at 382 W. Huntington Drive. The Museum is openTuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m. (closed 12-1). Admission is always free. You 
can also follow the Museum on Facebook and 
Twitter. 
ARCADIA POLICE BLOTTER 


For the period of Sunday, July 30th, through Saturday,
August 5th, the Police Department responded to 955 callsfor service, of which 117 required formal investigations. Thefollowing is a summary report of the major incidents handledby the Department during this period. 

Sunday, July 30:
Just after 12:00 a.m., officers responded to EisenhowerPark, 601 North Second Avenue, regarding the report oftwo suspicious vehicles. Upon arrival, one vehicle waslocated and the driver was contacted. The driver was found 
to be in possession of metal knuckles, a wooden sword anda collapsible baton. He also used another person’s driver’slicense to identify himself. The 18-year-old male fromRosemead was transported to the Arcadia City Jail forbooking.

Around 7:02 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 
front of a residence on the 500 block of Columbia Road 
regarding a suspicious vehicle. Further investigationrevealed the unoccupied vehicle had been stolen from ElMonte. The vehicle was recovered. No suspects were seenand no witnesses were located. 

Monday, July 31:

At approximately 10:30 a.m., officers responded to the rearof Vons, 745 West Naomi Avenue, regarding the report ofa male hitting a female. Officers contacted the male subjectin his vehicle. The subject fled from officers on foot, butwas later located with the assistance of several witnesses 
and the Pasadena Police Department Airship. The subjecthad three outstanding warrants for his arrest. The 28-yearold 
male from Arcadia was arrested and transported to theArcadia City Jail for booking.

Just after 9:10 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stopon a vehicle in the area of Las Tunas Drive and HollyAvenue for having expired registration. Upon contactingthe driver, it was discovered that she was driving with asuspended driver’s license and one of the passengers hadan outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 20-year-oldfemale from Los Angeles was cited and released at thescene. The 19-year-old male from Gardena was arrestedand transported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Tuesday, August 1:

At around 10:13 a.m., an officer responded to Starbucks,
733 West Naomi Avenue, regarding a subject who washarassing customers. Upon contacting the 50-year-oldfemale from Temple City, the officer noticed symptoms ofalcohol intoxication and determined she was unable to care 
for herself. She was arrested and transported to the ArcadiaCity Jail for booking.

At approximately 10:50 p.m., an officer was dispatchedto 7-Eleven, 2 East Duarte Road, regarding a robbery.
An investigation revealed two male suspects entered theconvenience store and forcefully took a cigar from the clerkand threatened to stab him with a pen. The suspects aredescribed as males, 26 to 28-years-old. One suspect hadvisible tattoos on his arms. They fled the scene in a lightcolored Volkswagen sedan. The investigation is ongoing. 

Wednesday, August 2:

At approximately 10:59 a.m., officers were dispatchedto a residence on the 300 block of North Fifth Avenue 
regarding the report of a battery. An investigation revealed,
an argument between brothers escalated and the subject 

punched his brother in his face. The 18-year-old male fromArcadia was arrested and transported to the Arcadia CityJail for booking.

Just after 7:25 p.m., an officer responded to the area ofNorth Santa Anita Avenue and Perkins Drive regarding aresidential alarm activation. Upon arrival, the officer foundtwo subjects fighting in the street. Further investigationrevealed, one subject had an outstanding warrant for hisarrest and the other subject was in violation of his probation.
The 19-year-old males from El Monte were arrested andtransported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Thursday, August 3:

At approximately 3:49 a.m., officers responded to the areaof South Santa Anita Avenue and Campus Drive regardingsubjects sitting in the center median. Officers made contactwith the subjects and discovered one of the subjects was inpossession of a controlled substance and another subjectwas under the influence of a controlled substance. The 
18-year-old male from Monrovia and the 18-year-oldfemale from Alhambra were arrested and transported tothe Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At about 6:12 a.m., officers responded to the 800 blockof Fairview Avenue regarding several reports of a fire. Theroof of a two-story apartment complex had become fullyengulfed in flames. Officers assisted with evacuating everyunit in the complex and the Arcadia, Los Angeles County,
Pasadena, Monrovia, San Gabriel and San Marino Fire 
Departments responded to extinguish the fire. Thanks 
to the quick efforts of law and fire personnel, no one wasinjured. The building was deemed uninhabitable and theAmerican Red Cross was contacted to assist the displacedresidents. 

Friday, August 4:

Just after 12:25 a.m., an officer contacted two subjects infront of 7-Eleven, 1003 South Baldwin Avenue, while 
investigating the report of a bike theft. Further investigationrevealed one subject had an outstanding warrant for hisarrest and he was in possession of drug paraphernalia.
The 44-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested andtransported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

At about 8:48 a.m., officers responded to a residenceon the 000 block of West Norman Avenue regarding aresidential burglary. An investigation revealed the suspectshattered a window, encountered the resident inside the 
home and fled the scene. The suspect was found three blocksaway and found to be in possession of methamphetamine.
The 24-year-old male from Arcadia was arrested andtransported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

Saturday, August 5:

At approximately 3:07 p.m., an officer patrolling the areaof First Avenue and Duarte Road observed a vehicle with 
expired registration. The officer contacted the driver anddiscovered he was in possession of drug paraphernalia.
The 32-year-old male from Los Angeles was arrested andtransported to the Arcadia City Jail for booking.

Shortly after 3:40 p.m., officers responded to CVS, 188Las Tunas Drive, regarding a theft report. An investigationrevealed a male suspect entered the store and stole $33.87worth of merchandise. The suspect was located and foundto have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The 32-yearold 
male from El Monte was arrested and transported tothe Arcadia City Jail for booking. 

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT 
FOR FOOTHILL UNITY 


SUCCESSFUL DHS GRADUATES 
HEAD TO COLLEGE 


Pictured (from left), Cheryl Reynolds, Duarte Kiwanis President, 
Cynthia Sierra and Justine Filor. For further information on speaking 
or joining the club, contact Dr. Diane Hernandez at drdiane@ 
drhernandezoptometry.com 

The Duarte Kiwanis Club was honored to provide scholarships totwo remarkable young women. Cynthia Sierra is headed for UC SantaBarbara and is studying Biology. Justine Filor is headed to San DiegoState University and will be majoring in Child Development. Bothyoung ladies have been very active in Duarte youth programs andhave provided many hours of service to the community. 

DUARTE UNIFIED SCHOOL 
DISTRICT ANNOUNCES 
CANDIDATES FOR OPEN SEAT 
ON BOARD OF EDUCATION 

The Duarte Unified School District Board of Education is holding ameeting at the Duarte Performing Arts Center, 1401 Highland Ave.,
Duarte, on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. At that time 
they will interview and make a provisional appointment to fill oneBoard vacancy. That night, following the appointment, the selectedcandidate will take the oath of office and immediately begin their 
term. 

The ten candidates that applied for the open seat are: Lupe Valerio,
Jody Schulz, Evelyn Gonzalez, Shelby Wagner, Luz Serna, MarisolMartinez-Garcia, Rosalie Zesati, Theresa Benson-Mathenia, James 
Finlay, and Irene Murray. 


The Foothill Unity Center continues tomake an impact in our community. At 
the latest Back-to-School event, over 1100 
children were served - with breakfast as 
well as haircuts, school supplies, uniforms,
socks, shoes and new underwear. BettyMcWilliams shared how the Unity Centerstrives to provide choices for their recipients

- not just handouts. This year, the Back-To-
School program was expanded to collegestudents as well - and - 10 colleges and tradeschools were available to help provide avision of the future - not only for the kids but 
for their parents as well. As always, theDuarte Kiwanis Club is proud to supporttheir great work. 
Pictured (from left), Cheryl Reynolds, 
Duarte Kiwanis President, Betty McWilliams, 
Foothill Unity Executive Director, Reyna 
Diaz, Duarte Kiwanis and Foothill Unity 
Board member and Lois Gaston, Duarte 
Kiwanis and Foothill Unity Board member. 
For further information on speaking or joining 
the club, contact Dr. Diane Hernandez at 
drdiane@drhernandezoptometry.com 

THE MONROVIA PUBLIC LIBRARY IS THE PLACE TO BE IF YOU WANT 
TO JOIN IN ON A SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY ON AUGUST 21, 
2017, 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M.! 


On Monday, August 21, 2017, all of North America will be treated tosee one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights – a total solar eclipse!
an eclipse of the sun, and everyone in Monrovia is invited to comeAccording to NASA, the Path of Totality will stretch from Lincoln
to join us at the Library to watch the solar eclipse! The special eventBeach (Oregon) to Charleston (South Carolina).
will take place on August 21, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The For us here in Monrovia, we are outside of the Path of Totality,
Library will have special glasses for viewing the eclipse, which willwhich means that we will only see a partial solar eclipse in Monrovia,
occur at 9:48 a.m., along with snacks and craft activities for kids!where around 50% - 75% of the sun will be blocked out of view by the 


As you may know, a solar eclipse occurs when the moon movesmoon. The map below outlines the solar eclipse path of travel andbetween the earth and the sun so that it blocks our view of the lightalso the eclipse level from different positions across North America.
from the sun. This causes the earth to get dark at that time becauseWe hope you can join us for an out of this world event on August 21,
we’re in the shadow of the moon! Anyone located within the path2017, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to ourthat the moon’s shadow traces on Earth (aka, the Path of Totality) will terrific Library staff at (626) 256-8274! 

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