Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 10, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, October 10, 2015 


MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

GROCERY OUTLET DISCOUNT MARKET TO OPEN STORE IN DUARTE

POLICE DEPARTMENT CASES OF 
NOTE FROM LAST WEEK

There were two particular cases handled by members of our 
outstanding Police Department last week that I wanted to share. 

 On Monday, September 28, 2015, a fight ensued in the 100 block 
of South Encinitas between several male individuals. One of the 
individuals pulled out a knife and stabbed a male victim several 
times, and two suspects fled the area. Our Police Officers arrived 
shortly thereafter and coordinated the medical treatment and 
transport of the stabbing victim to a local hospital. During the 
search for suspects, our Police Officers were able to locate and arrest 
one of the two suspects. The identity of the outstanding suspect 
was identified and a “Wanted Person” notification was sent to the 
surrounding area. Soon thereafter, the suspect was located and 
arrested in a neighboring city and is now in custody. 

 On Monday, September 28, 2015, a murder occurred in the City 
of Montebello. A man armed with an assault rifle shot and killed 
another man and then fled the area. During the investigation by the 
Montebello Police Department, the West San Gabriel Valley Task 
Force, which is made up of officers from several law enforcement 
agencies throughout the San Gabriel Valley, was called in to assist in 
locating the suspect. Monrovia Police Department’s very own Police 
Officer Damien Bartholomy, who serves on the West San Gabriel 
Valley Task Force, worked the case expertly, and ultimately, the team 
was able to locate, surveil, and safely take the suspect into custody.

 Outstanding work by an outstanding team in one of the premier 
law enforcement agencies around… great work by our Monrovia 
Police Department personnel! 

The Duarte community has reason to celebrate! The former Mike’s Food 
location, 1322 Huntington Dr., will be the new home for Grocery Outlet 
Market. The retail space is 18,000 square feet and each Grocery Outlet store 
is a local, independently run, family business. 

 Grocery Outlet is the nation’s largest extreme value grocery retailer that 
offers brand name, quality products at up to 60% off conventional retail 
prices. Shoppers can find trusted name brands such as Kraft, Kellogg’s, Tide, 
Tyson, Amy’s Kitchen, Naked Juice and other well-known names. This year 
alone, shoppers have saved more than $1 billion on products purchased at 
Grocery Outlet as compared to traditional grocery stores. The chain is able 
to keep prices low due to their expert buyers who specialize in purchasing 
product overruns and surplus inventories. 

 More good news! The property owner is also in the process of a major 
façade enhancement for a 1/3 of the shopping center, including the former 
Mike’s Foods, Young’s Gourmet, the barbershop and Little Cesar’s pizza. 
The City of Duarte Community Development Department has already 
approved plans and construction is scheduled to begin before the end of the 
2015. 

 For additional information visit www.groceryoutlet.com 

About the City of Duarte

The City of Duarte was incorporated on August 22, 1957. With integrity 
and transparency, the City provides exemplary public services in a caring 
and fiscally responsible manner with a commitment to our community’s 
future. For more information visit www.accessduarte.com or call (626) 
357-7931. Follow the City of Duarte on Facebook at facebook.com/
duartecommunity; Twitter @CityofDuarte; Instagram @city_of_duarte 
and LinkedIn.

PALEO SOLUTIONS HERE IN 
MONROVIA SET TO RECEIVE 

THE REMAINS OF A 

4 MILLION YEAR OLD WHALE

As you may have heard by now, the nearly intact fossil of a 4-million 
year old mysticete whale (an ancestor of the baleen whale) was 
unearthed at a construction site in Santa Cruz County in early 
September 2015. The remains of the ancient whale are currently 
being transported here to Monrovia, which is home to the company 
Paleo Solutions. 

 Paleo Solutions was established in 2004 and provides 
paleontological and archaeological services throughout California 
and other western states. City staff reached out to representatives of 
Paleo Solutions this last week in hopes of developing some original 
media content highlighting the company and the prehistoric whale 
remains being sent to Monrovia. Company representatives were 
very appreciative of the gesture, and we agreed to do an in-depth 
interview in a few weeks after the whale fossils arrive and company 
representatives have had a chance to examine the remains. We will 
continue to monitor this story and will be sure to provide additional 
information after additional discussions occur with Paleo Solutions 
staff. 

NINTH ANNUAL SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HIV/AIDS ACTION SUMMIT

City of Hope’s Ninth Annual San Gabriel Valley HIV/AIDS Action 
Summit will bring together nearly 250 San Gabriel Valley high school 
students, HIV/AIDS experts and patient advocates to discuss, and help 
raise awareness of, the prevention, treatment and ultimate cure of HIV 
and AIDS.

 In partnership with former State Assemblymember Anthony J. 
Portantino, this year’s summit will identify common challenges and 
stigmas associated with HIV/AIDS and explore new interventions in 
HIV prevention.

 “I am extremely excited to be co-hosting the San Gabriel Valley’s 
Ninth annual HIV/AIDS Action Summit with City of Hope again this 
year,” said Portantino. “Our summit continues to be on the cutting edge 
of promoting HIV education and advancing important public policy 
discussions. The number of health care professionals and local health 
academy students who have benefited from this world-class summit 
continues to grow every year. It’s making a difference in the San Gabriel 
Valley and positively affecting the HIV discourse throughout Los 
Angeles County.”

WHERE:

City of Hope

Cooper Auditorium

1500 E. Duarte Road

Duarte, CA 91010

WHEN:

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Check in/Continental breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Program: 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Admission is free & open to the public

R.S.V.P at http://9thaidsactionsummit.eventbrite.com

ABOUT CITY OF HOPE:

City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, 
diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a 
comprehensive cancer center, the highest recognition bestowed by the 
National Cancer Institute, City of Hope is also a founding member 
of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, with research and 
treatment protocols that advance care throughout the nation. City 
of Hope’s main hospital is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of 
Los Angeles, with clinics in Antelope Valley and South Pasadena. It is 
ranked as one of “America’s Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S.News & 
World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields 
of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, 
visit www.cityofhope.org or follow City of Hope on facebook, twitter, 
youtube or flickr.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO 
PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY’S 
LITERACY TUTORING PROGRAM

One of the really tremendous programs coordinated through the 
Monrovia Public Library is our volunteer literacy tutoring program, 
and we need your help! Would you like to make a powerful, positive, 
and lasting difference for another individual? When you become 
a volunteer tutor for the Monrovia Public Library’s adult literacy 
program… that is exactly the opportunity that you are provided 
with.

 All of our adult literacy tutors provide vital services to adults who 
want to improve their basic reading and writing skills. The program 
matches volunteer tutors in a one-on-one setting with adult literacy 
students. Tutors and students meet at times that are convenient for 
both the student and the tutor, and the program focuses on the 
learning goals established by the student. Former participants who 
have served as volunteer tutors have reported such a tremendous 
sense of accomplishment at making a difference in the lives of 
another individual.

 If you are interested in becoming a volunteer adult literacy tutor, 
please contact Crystal Noe either via email at cnoe@monrovia.ca.us, 
or by telephone at (626) 256-8274, extension 3121. A tutor training 
workshop has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 10, 
2015, so make sure to contact us and sign up today for an opportunity 
to not only help another person, but also to become part of a vibrant 
learning community!

RECAP OF SECOND 
PROPOSITION 218 / MONROVIA 
RENEWAL COMMUNITY MEETING

The City hosted a second community meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 
2015, to provide additional information regarding our current Proposition 
218 process and the Monrovia Renewal project. Around a dozen residents 
participated in the meeting, where staff provided an overview of the 
process that was engaged to develop the overall proposed water and sewer 
fee adjustments. As part of the discussion, we also provided an overview 
highlighting how the proposed fee increases were tied to the Monrovia 
Renewal capital improvement program. A copy of the presentation that was 
utilized to guide the discussion has been uploaded to our website here. City 
staff will present this overview again at our meeting on October 6, 2015, 
during the Proposition 218 Public Hearing in consideration of the rate 
adjustments. 

25TH ANNUAL “MAKE A 
DIFFERENCE DAY” SCHEDULED 
FOR OCTOBER 24, 2015

On Saturday, October 24, 2015, hundreds of volunteers, together with the 
Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley and the City of Monrovia, will 
participate in the 25th Annual Make a Difference Day event. Created by the 
Points of Light Foundation, Make a Difference Day is the largest community 
service effort in the nation and rallies volunteers, community leaders, youth 
and charitable organizations into action serving community members in 
need.

This year, 20 community beautification projects have been identified in 
Monrovia and range from park and neighborhood clean-up activities 
to home repairs for senior citizens and residents who are economically 
distressed. Giving back and making a difference is a central part of the 
character of our community, and to date, there are approximately 250 
volunteers who have signed up to assist 
and are looking forward to giving 
back to Monrovia. Anyone who is interested in participating or who would 
like to obtain additional information can contact the Monrovia Volunteer 
Center at (626) 256-8187!

MONROVIA YOUTH SUMMIT 
SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON 
OCTOBER 17, 2015

The annual Monrovia Youth Summit is scheduled to take place on 
Saturday, October 17, 2015, at Monrovia High School from 7:30 a.m. 
to 3:00 p.m. 

The goal of the annual Youth Summit is to inspire participants to achieve 
their personal, educational, and career goals. This year’s event will feature 
ten educational class sessions available for teens to choose from and both 
breakfast and lunch will be provided. In addition, all youth participants will 
also receive a free event t-shirt. The program currently has 162 participants 
registered, and the participation rate continues to climb! The Youth Summit 
is designed to connect youth with career professionals, higher education 
resources, and internship opportunities within a dynamic growth setting. 

Those interested in participating are encouraged to register on-line at 
www.cityofmonrovia.org. For more information on the Monrovia Youth 
Summit, please also feel free to contact the Public Services Department at 
(626) 256-8246.

FIREFIGHTERS GO PINK TO 
SUPPORT BREAST 

CANCER AWARENESS

In recognition of breast cancer awareness month, all of our on-duty Fire 
Department personnel will be wearing pink t-shirts during the week of 
October 12, 2015. Fire Department personnel will conduct all regular 
business – including business inspections, training, public relations and 
responses to emergency calls – wearing the pink t-shirts to show unity and 
support for the ongoing fight against breast cancer. 


MEN’S EVENSONG, COUNTRY MUSIC BBQ, 

KIDS’ HOLIDAY CONCERT AND MORE 

AT ST. LUKE’S MONROVIA THIS FALL

Saturday, October 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Parking Lot Sale with Monrovia League and Rebuilding 
Together 

Two organizations will be raising funds for their efforts 
by selling an array of clothing, household items and 
more. Proceeds will help fund the League’s support of 
worthwhile local organizations and Rebuilding Together’s 
rehabilitation projects for low-income homeowners, 
particularly the elderly and those with disabilities.

Sunday, October 18, 4 p.m.

Twelfth Annual Men’s Evensong Invitational

Sung by the men of the choir of St. Luke’s with invited guest 
singers from many other parishes. Selections will include 
Jones: Phos Hilaron and Preces and Responses, Batten: 
Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, and Vaughan Williams: 
Lazarus. Jim Campbell will be cantor. A freewill offering 
will be taken, and a wine and cheese reception will follow 
the service.

Saturday, November 14 6 to 9 p.m.

Stompin’ Country Music and Western Line Dancing 
Supper

Come for the barbecue, stay for live music plus line dancing 
cued by local caller/instructor Bill Berry. Performers 
include singer/banjoist Pam Kaye, dance group The Tap 
Chicks, a ukulele group led by Kelly Lauer, guitar duets by 
Kevin Ashe and Les Eisel, and more. Proceeds benefit the 
parish’s community service efforts and the building fund 
for the landmark 1924 church. Order $25 tickets soon at 
brownpapertickets.com

Saturday, December 12, 7:30 p.m. 

San Gabriel Valley Choir Company Kids in Concert! 

The culmination of a seven-week SGVC workshop 
designed to help students in grades 1-8 improve memory, 
critical thinking, cooperation, concentration, rhythmic 
coordination, and music literacy skills. Tickets are $15, 
Students/Seniors are $10, and Kids under 12 are $5 
($20/$12/$5 at the door). 

Coming in January 2016

Torch Song Supper

About St. Luke’s

With roots in Monrovia dating to the 1890s, St. Luke’s 
Episcopal Church is an inclusive church that welcomes 
and embraces all to its community. The landmark 1924 
Romanesque church is located at 122 S. California Avenue 
at Foothill Boulevard. Eucharist services are held on 
Sundays at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 12:10 
p.m. The Reverend Neil Tadken is Rector. For more, visit 
saintlukesmonrovia.org.