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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 4, 2009 VOLUME 14, NO. 87

In Fiscal Crisis, Monrovia Gives Bonuses Only to Cops

No Criminal Charges for Pasadena Cops in Barnes Killing

BY SUSAN MOTANDER

With all the discussion of the current financial problems facing municipal governments, questions have arisen about bonuses regularly given to various city employees. In response to a request for public records, Monrovia’s City Clerk Alice Atkins supplied the following information: “...the amount of bonuses paid in fiscal year 2009/10 is $17,585.67,” said Atkins. “These were paid to employees of the Police Department, as the MPOA did not forgo bonuses as part of their negotiations. Bonuses for all other employee groups, including management and mid-management, have been suspended.” Atkins added that the

County Releases Detailed Independent Review of Shooting Incident The two police officers who shot and killed 38-yearold Pasadena resident Leroy Barnes in February will not face any county criminal charges it was disclosed last week. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office concluded its investigation Wednesday and stated that the shooting was “lawful self-

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Boy Scout Takes Leadership Role in Monrovia’s Make a Difference Day

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A group of students from USC Dept. of Anthropology Field Study group dig at the northeast corner of the adobe seeking artifacts. They found little here.—Photo courtesy of California State Parks, 2009

Recipe for Rose Bowl Rock: Black Eyed Peas, Splash of Slash, and a Heaping Spoonful of U2

-Photo by Terry Miller BY TERRY MILLER

BY SAMEEA KAMAL

The slogan for the campaign is “A National Day to Help Others.” And this is precisely what local Boy Scout Scott Card set out to do in organizing his group for this year’s Make a Difference Day in Monrovia as part of his Eagle project. The October 24 event was part of the national Make a Difference Day campaign, which the city of Monrovia has been participating in for the past seventeen years. The day was kicked off by Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, after which the approximately

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Anthropologist Dr. William J. Wallace is pictured in one of the adobe rooms during the 1958 restoration effort. Dr. Wallace headed the archeological effort to build what they thought was the Hugo Reid Adobe. The Baldwin Annex was torn down.—Photo courtesy of California State Parks, 2009

a committee as early as this week to review the 50 yearold archaeological findings and reports by anthropologists to save the adobe and hire experts to sort out fact from speculation.

100,000 U2 fans jampacked the Rose Bowl on Sunday night to watch the legendary Irish rockers put on their only California show and the largest on their 360 Tour. Everyone was prepared for the “wall of sound” so often associated with major U2 Concerts, but this was a bit different. The elaborate, alien like structure, which doubled as the stage, held the massive speakers at a distance so that those on the ground wouldn’t go deaf after the opening number. In fact, the concert was not loud by any stretch of the imagination, though many Rose Bowl area residents might disagree with this assessment. Advanced planning and

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A room in the historic adobe at the Arboretum shows how Baldwin enhanced the mud and straw building which was constructed in 1854. The photo was taken to show the condition of the adobe before restoration, in 1958.—Photo courtesy of California State Parks, 2009

Arboretum Gets the Message: Save the Adobe and Baldwin’s Home! BY BILL PETERS

The Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee, the group of Arcadians formed to pressure the County to get serious about preserving the old adobe located in the

historical section of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, got a piece of good news this week. The Arboretum announced it will work not only to stabilize the quickly deteriorating 150 year-old adobe structure but

also develop a plan which will include the re-construction of the home of Elias J. Baldwin, the founder of Arcadia, that an earlier restoration group had removed. The Arboretum’s CEO, Richard Schulhof, said he will pull together

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Place By Dorothy Denne

Saga Of the Ladies Room (Sorry guys. This one is primarily for the female readers. It came around on the Net and, not having a better idea of my own, I just coulen’t resist.) When you have to visit a public ladies room, you usually find a line, so you smile politely and take your place. Once you get through the door, you check for feet under the stall doors. Every stall is occupied. Finally, a door opens and you dash in, nearly knocking down the woman leaving the stall. You get in to find the door won’t latch. It doesn’t matter, the wait has been so long you are about to wet your pants! The dispenser for the modern “seat covers” is empty. You would hang your purse on the door hook, if there was one, but there isn’t - so you carefully, but quickly drape it around your neck, yank down your pants, and assume “The Stance”. In this position your aging, toneless thigh muscles begin to shake. You’d love to sit down, but you certainly hadn’t taken time to wipe the seat or lay toilet paper on it, so you hold “The Stance”. To take your mind off your trembling thighs, you reach for what you discover to be the empty toilet paper dispenser. Your thighs shake more. You remember the tiny tissue that you blew your nose on yesterday - the one that’s still in your purse (the purse around your neck that now you have to hold up trying not to strangle yourself at the same time). That tiny tissue will have to do. You crumple it in the puffiest way possible. It’s still smaller than your thumbnail. Someone pushes your door open because the latch doesn’t work. The door hits your purse, which is hanging around your neck in front of your chest, and you and your purse topple backward against the tank of the toilet. “Occupied!” you scream, as you reach for the door, dropping your precious, tiny, crumpled tissue in a puddle on the floor, lose your footing altogether, and slide down directly onto the toilet seat. It is wet of course. You bolt up, knowing all too well that it is too late. Your bare bottom has made contact with every imaginable germ and life form on the uncovered seat because you never laid down toilet paper - not that there was any, even if you had taken time to try. By this time, the automatic sensor on the back of the toilet is so confused that it flushes, propelling a stream of water like a fire hose against the inside of the bowl that sprays a fine mist of water that covers your butt and runs down your legs and into your shoes. The flush somehow sucks everything down with such force that you grab onto the empty toilet paper dispenser for fear of being dragged in too. At this point, you give up. You’re soaked by the spewing water and the wet toilet seat. You’re exhausted. You try to wipe with a gum wrapper you found in your pocket and then slink out inconspicuously to the sinks. You can’t figure out how to operate the faucets with the automatic sensors,.....so you clean your hands with spit and a dry paper towel and walk past the line of women still waiting. You are no longer able to smile politely to them. A kind soul at the very end of the line points out a piece of toilet paper trailing from your shoe. (Where was that when you needed it??) You yank the paper from your shoe, plunk it in the woman’s hand and tell her warmly, “Here, you just might need this”.

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Yes, there really is a National Knock Knock Joke Day … it is October 31st, 2009. OK, stop rolling your eyes. Why shouldn’t we have a National Day to make someone smile! Sure Knock Knock puns are somewhat corny. But most people enjoy them because they are fun. They often involve a play on words, and don’t require too much thinking. The real challenge is to come up with a unique one that is also a little bit funny. Doctors tell us that “Laughter is Good For Your Health”. In addition to the domino effect of joy and amusement, laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body. Humor and laughter strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use. Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter. So for your own good health … I have picked 12 of my “Best Knock Knock Jokes” to give you little smile for today!

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New Personnel Added to Pasadena Marathon Partners with Sierra Madre Fire Dept. Runners to Plant Trees in Local Burn Areas

Trees Planted Will Commemorate Areas Burned In Wildfire that Caused Cancellation of Inaugural Marathon

Sierra Madre Fire Chief Stephen Heydorff proudly handed out certificates of completion to fourteen new graduates of the Fire Academy last Saturday at the YAC building

on Sierra Madre Blvd. Michael Detoy, Sean Dirlam, Andy Galvan, Ernesto Garcia, Jose Guerro, Sean Incontro, Daniel Kitt, Jeremy Mack, Joseph Marino, John

Martinet, Sean McClung, Guadalupe Saavedra, Sean Sowersby and Tyler Tuttle are now part of the 54 member Sierra Madre Volunteer Fire Dept. - Photos by Gary Hood

The 2010 Pasadena Marathon created a partnership with Dedicated Runners, which will provide an opportunity for future trees to be planted in the San Gabriel Valley and Angeles National Forest with the help and focused efforts of Plant a Tree USA. The recent Station Fire, the largest wildfire in Los Angeles County history, burned 160,000 acres in the nearby Angeles National Forest, starting in late August 2009. “There are so many positive outcomes from this partnership,” says Israel Es-

trada, Executive Director of Pasadena Forward, which plans the Pasadena Marathon. “Participants get to dedicate their race to someone special in their lives and the local area gets to be involved with new tree plantings. This is very significant considering our experience with recent local wildfires.” The first Pasadena Marathon was cancelled two hours before it was scheduled to start on November 16, 2008 due to unsafe air quality caused by the severe fire in nearby Sylmar, which is just 25 miles Northwest of Pasadena. The

Sayre Fire burned more than 11,000 acres and more than 500 structures, according to Air Worldwide, which performed a post-disaster survey. “We are very excited to be a part of this project by working with the Pasadena Marathon,” says Sarah McCourt, Founder of Dedicated Runners. “Dedicated Runners was created with the idea that there’s a person in all of our lives who we want to share our accomplishments with. You can dedicate your race to them and at the same time, you will

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Christian Zwicky Joins the Priceless/Beacon/Ubuntu Linux Team Every week, Priceless Computer store in San Gabriel gives away a refurbished computer to a local youth in need of a machine with which to do their school work. Beacon Media, publisher of these newspapers has worked with Priceless Computer by calling for essays from local youths. Christian Zwicky is a junior at Arcadia High and was this week’s recipient. Here’s what Christian wrote to us in his essay: I would like to have my own computer because I am required to do research on the Internet and write many papers for English, History and Psychology classes. I am currently working on my Eagle Project as well for Troop 125, Lucky Baldwin District, which requires a computer. I am also on a Student Panel that must answer weekly questions for a local newspaper. The questions are of concern to high school students and pertain to important issues that affect all students grades 9 - 12. I must

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meet a deadline by Thursday with my answer, and having my own computer would facilitate the process. I am sharing the family computer right now, which is often impacted with other family members doing their own research, correspondence, and work. As a student, I am not working and it would take me a long time to save my allowance for a computer. If I am awarded the computer, be assured that it will be put to good use.

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Down Across 1. Concorde, e.g. 4. Make drinkable, perhaps 10. Cookbook amts. 14. Broke bread 15. Word blindness 16. To ___ (perfectly) 17. Like Abner 18. To give in return 20. ___ little teapot... 21. British nobleman 22. Divest 23. Deadens

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Arts A Play Within a Play at Arcadia High “Noises Off” Opens Next Week BY TERRY MILLER

nder t he g i f t ed direction of A rca d ia H ig h School Drama teacher Steven Volpe, this year’s drama students have tackled a challenging albeit rather pleasing production. “Noises Off ” depicts the onstage and backstage antics of a fifth-rate bumbling acting troupe touring its production of “Nothing On”, a bedroom farce. This comedy will take you behind the scenes of this outrageous production that will keep you laughing with misspoken lines, missed cues, slamming doors, offstage chaos, and just general chaos and onstage slapstick that Arcadia High drama students know so well. “Noises Off” is a 1982 play by English playwright Michael Frayn. The idea for it was born in 1970, when Frayn was standing in the wings watching a performance of “Chinamen”, a farce that he had written for Lynn Redgrave. According to the playwright, “It was funnier from behind than in front and I thought that one day I must write a farce from behind.” The prototype, a shortlived one-act play entitled Exits, was written and performed in 1977. At the request of associate Michael Codron, Frayn expanded the play into what would become “Noises Off”. In his plot for “Noises Off ”, Frayn plays on the concept of a play within a play, in this case a dreadful sex comedy titled Nothing On—the type of play in which young girls run about in their underwear, old men drop their trousers, and many doors continually open and shut. “Nothing On” is set in “a delightful 16th-century posset mill” that has been converted to a modern dwelling for which renters are solicited; the fictional playwright is appropriately named Robin Housemonger. Each of the three acts of “Noises Off” contains a performance of the first act of “Nothing On”. The first act takes place at the dress rehearsal one day before opening night at the “Grand Theatre” in Weston-super-Mare South west England, with the cast still fumbling with entrances and exits, missed cues, misspoken lines, and bother-

Dogs Rescued from Windy City Owners Claim Canines Following Day BY SUSAN MOTANDER

Characters work on refining their English accents (with the help of a certain local limey photographer) during a Monday night rehearsal for this off the wall comedy. - Photos by Terry Miller

some props, most notably several plates of sardines. Act Two por t rays a Wednesday matinee performance one month later at the Theatre Royal in Ashton-under-Lyne. In this act, the play is seen from backstage, providing a view that reveals the deteriorating personal relationships among the cast that have led to offstage shenanigans and onstage bedlam. And there appears to be no true resolution: The play simply falls into turmoil and disorder before the curtain is pulled. In Act Three, we see

a perfor ma nce nea r t he end of the ten-week run, at the Municipal Theatre in Stockton-on-Tees, when personal friction has continued to increase and everyone is bored and anxious to be done with the play. The actors attempt to cover up a series of mishaps but only compound the problems and draw attention to the bungling performance. Much of the comedy emerges from the subtle variations in each version as off-stage chaos affects on-stage performance, with a great deal of slapstick. The contrast between play-

ers’ on-stage and off-stage personalities is also a source of comic dissonance. Don’t miss this ambitious undertaking by the AHS Drama Department. The set design alone took weeks to build, and play lovers won’t be disappointed. “Noises Off” runs f r o m No ve m b e r 3 r d to 7th, with all performances scheduled for 7 p.m. at the AHS Little Theatre. Call (626) 8218370, ext. 1129 for more information and to reserve tickets.

One normally thinks of Chicago as the Windy City, but most of the Los Angeles Basin especially the foothill communities in the San Gabriel Valley were very windy starting on Tuesday afternoon. One usually images the damages to trees and power outages in a wind storm, but there are other damages. On Wednesday morning, two young people became witnesses to two victims of the wind, a pair of dogs running wild on Myrtle Avenue. Matt Wade, 18, of Arcadia and Bianca Torres, 19, of Monrovia were on their way to the Bank of America in Monrovia when the couple spotted the dogs. Both being dog lovers and owners (he has three, she two) they immediately became canine rescuers. They caught the dogs before they were injured and held them while waiting for animal control. The dogs appeared to be well cared for and were obviously pets as both wore collars although neither had a license. One of the dogs is a brindle Bull Terrier; the other is a light brown, mixed breed of approximately the

same size. Unfortunately, through miscommunication, the call went out as “two loose vicious dogs” and so Monrovia Police dispatched two police officers and a traffic control officer to the scene to pick up the dogs. Such a show of force was not required as the only danger the officers faced was possibly being licked to death by the affectionate pair. The dogs, that is. Agent J. Jefferson of Monrovia P.D. said that the department had planned to scan the dogs sometime on Wednesday for microchips which might have been implanted in the animals, but before they could do s the dogs owners showed up to claim their canines. Lt. Mike Lee said that the dogs’ owners were counseled on necessary permitting and the that they licensed the dogs right then and there, in a happy ending for all parties. Windy weather can be difficult for animals as they are frightened by the wind and often doors, windows and gates can be blown open by major gusts of wind. To protect your pets, be sure to secure latches well and make sure your animals are secure.

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Sometimes the most famous attractions are the ones that locals tend to visit least often, figuring they will get around to it sometime or another. Well, it is hard to think of a better “sometime” than right now to visit nationally and cinematically renowned Chinatown. In a time of waning incomes and growing expenses, this is one area of LA where you can get a wealth of entertainment for just a few dollars--or even no money at all if you just want to take in the sights. Chinatown is located right on the Metro Gold line, and the stop is pretty hard to miss. Bright red and yellow Orientinspired awnings greet riders at the station, and travelers don’t even need to know any street names to find the right stop—it is simply designated as “Chinatown.” The train is a fitting way to reach this ethnic pocket of Los Angeles, as the Chinese were instrumental in railroad construction all over California. In fact, the Central Pacific line connecting Sacramento to Utah was built by a crew that was nine-tenths Chinese-

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American. The Chinese were also integral to the completion of the Southern Pacific, Los Angeles and Independence railroads, among others. Los Angeles Chinatown’s origins go back to the mid 19th century, when the Chinese population (mostly working-class men) congregated and settled in the area between El Pueblo Plaza and Old Arcadia Street. The settlement grew to span across an estimated 15 streets, and included residences, temples, businesses and even an opera house. Chinatown today is an eclectic neighborhood, with something to offer all who pass through its dragon-adorned gates. If you love to eat, you are especially in luck. Some of the most authentic Chinese barbecue and seafood restaurants in the region can be found in this neck of the woods, as well as smoothie shops, bakeries and a fair amount of Vietnamese Pho

houses—most with incredibly reasonable prices. Skip the same old traditional American brunch one Sunday and head over to Ocean Seafood Restaurant (750 North Hill Street) to feast on some authentic Hong Kong style dim sum. These small dishes start at just $1.98 per plate (for items such as egg rolls, shrimp har gaw and shiu mai) and are capped at $4.98 (for items like chicken ginseng porridge and Chinese style tamales). Dim sum is served on carts that staff members circulate around the spacious seating area, and diners simply choose what they want from the selections that roll by. Dishes range from tame (mango pudding) to daring (shark’s fin dumpling) to downright courageous (pig blood with vegetables). If you want complete control over your meal you can always order from the written menu, but be warned that this luxury

comes with a higher price tag (and a diminished sense of adventure). Speaking of great deals, the shopping in Chinatown is a frugalista’s dream- cometrue. Saigon Plaza, Chinatown Plaza and Dynasty Center offer thousands of items to browse through in an open-air market environment. Shoppers can sift through booth after booth of all types of dirt-cheap wares. Clothing from formal to loungewear, purses, toys, sunglasses, wigs, wallets, perfumes, cosmetics, Zippos, cookware, backscratchers; the list goes on and on. Where else in Los Angeles can one purchase a dozen pairs of socks for the ridiculous price of $6, or five t-shirts for just $4 more? Entertainment in Chinatown is certainly not limited to shopping. This area is one of the artistic hot spots of LA, and fine art studios abound. Take a stroll down Chun King

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Road to see the latest gallery offerings. Chinatown hosts quarterly art nights, when patrons can meet local artists and enjoy refreshments while taking in the art and the ambiance. The next Chinatown Art Night is scheduled for Dec. 12 from 6-9pm. There isn’t enough room in an entire newspaper to cover all that there is to see and do in Chinatown, and there is certainly far more to the neighborhood than has been described here. If you are looking for culture, history, dining, or shopping, you may very well find that what you seek is just a short walk from the Chinatown station. For more information on events and activities in Chinatown, including the free self-guided walking tour, visit www.ChinaTownLA.com. To learn more about Metro train routes and schedules, visit www.Metro.net.

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Recipe Box Reflections

Beef Tips One more week until Halloween! This marks the starting place for the holiday hoopla. I say I am going to do it differently next year, but this year I really am changing things up. Last year I realized I was spending so much time decorating and baking for the family that I never really sat and enjoyed my own children. When your son lives across the country, that time together is so valuable. I have found that I do not even have the time for good friends because we are too busy going to office parties and neighborhood cookie exchanges. I started last week talking about cooking ahead dishes to enjoy over the holiday season. If I am preparing a dish for dinner one Saturday night, why not make enough for two dishes and freeze on for later? You have to plan ahead yet I am on such a roll now my freezer may explode, but the holiday cooking will be DONE! This recipe is a favorite for entertaining because it tastes and looks so elegant,

but it practically makes itself. The baked casserole stays well in the refrigerator for days so it is truly a gift that keeps on giving when you have grown children staying with you or dropping by. Better yet, you can bake it and freeze it easily, and it is delicious a month or two later! Cut the beef in small bite-sized pieces. Combine all the ingredients in a 2-quart casserole and cover. Bake this dish at 325 degrees for 3 hours. Serve this over hot rice or buttered noodles when you are ready to serve. Sprinkle with fresh chopped Italian parsley for a finishing touch. This recipe only yields 6 to 8 servings so keep that in mind with your family. If you are adding the buttered noodles, a salad and bread, it is quite rich and filling. Ho, Ho, Ho! Imagine having this in your freezer and inviting some friends over to enjoy your decorations and just relaxing together! This dish has been a favorite for years, but the thrill of defrosting and heating just makes this a must for your freezer.

What About Dessert? for clusters always saves the day. They make great last minute gifts too.

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Melt 1 pound of white chocolate, or candy coating, in a large bowl. Add 3 cups of broken up pretzels and 1 cup of peanuts. Using a teaspoon, drop the mixture onto wax paper and let them cool. Make as many batches of these as you can store because they are a hit!

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this summer, plans to build a minimum of 12 Sonic Drive-In restaurants in Orange and Los Angeles County over the next six years. “What a perfect fit to have ‘America’s Drive-In’ on ‘America’s Highway’, Historic Route 66,” said City Manager, Darrell George. “We’re excited about Sonic coming to Duarte. The company has earned a great reputation over its 56-year history for providing customers with excellent service and a menu of fresh made-to-order food,” said City Manager, Darrell George. The new 1,760 square foot Sonic Drive-In will provide customers with a unique outdoor dining experience. Sonic’s distinctive use of drivein stall speakers allows customers to place food orders without ever leaving their cars. Carhops personally deliver orders right to the customers’ cars. The Duarte location

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Arcadia Cadet Honored at Missouri Military Academy Cadet Justin Dai, son of Margaret H. Zhang of Arcadia was recently placed on the Honor Roll for his academic and military grades at Missouri Military Academy. In addition, he was promoted to the rank of Private E-1, and was awarded the Academic Fourragere for superior scholastic achievement. Cadet Dai is a member of the Academy’s 121st Corps of Cadets, which includes students from 30 states and 12 nations. Located in Mexico, Mo.,

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MMA enrolls young men in grades 6-12 and post-graduate studies, and includes a separate Middle School which focuses on reading improvement and development of life skills. Of the 60 institutions on the U.S. Department of Education’s roster of “Exemplary Private Schools,” MMA is one of only two military academies so honored. For 2008-09, it was designated as a JROTC “Honor Unit with Distinction” for the 38th time by the U.S. Department of the Army.

Judy Chu to Speak at Veterans Day Ceremony in Duarte Congresswoman Judy Chu will join Duarte leaders a nd t he com mu n it y in honoring veterans and those currently serving in the military at a Veterans Day ceremony at Thorsen Park, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. Veterans, families of those currently serving, and the community-at-large are invited to attend the Vet-

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Seen in this photo: the foundation, some walls of an adobe wing not as expertly built as the Rowe adobe. Is this the Hugo Reid Adobe original foundation, or something else?—Photo courtesy of California State Parks, 2009

Continued from 1 Richard Schulhof is convening a group this week to evaluate two proposals the County facility has received regarding the project which will include aving the adobe—now believed to have been constructed by Joseph A. Rowe—and the Baldwin wing which was attached to the adobe by Baldwin. The Evaluation Committee is to be comprised of County Parks and Recreation managers, Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation trustee, current and former curators of the historic collections, and Schulhof. According to Mitchell Hearns Bishop, current curator of historic collections at the garden, members will include himself, Kimel Conway, County Regional Operations Manager; L.A. County Department of Parks and Recreation Director, Russ Guiney; Sandy Snider, former curator of the Historic Collections; a yet to

be named Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation member; and Schulhof. Schulhof said, “I clearly see that the Adobe and other heritage structures reflect important chapters of California history and are among the great treasures of the Arboretum.” “We will move forward to stabilize the existing structure and work with the community and appropriate expertise to determine the best course of action, choosing from among several options for restoration, reconstruction and ongoing care.” With the help of Susan Eubank, librarian at The Arboretum, and William W. Ellinger III, Foundation trustee and professional restoration architect who has spent hours researching the original adobe restoration project, Beacon Media has reviewed documents on file at The Arboretum library. A

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part of the library’s extensive archives, the articles reviewed were printed in The Arboretum’s official publication, Lasca Leaves, reporting the results of restoration work completed by The Archaeological Research Associates of Southern California and directed under the auspices of USC’s Department of Anthropology Professor William J. Wallace. The reports filed by the group contain many speculative conclusions about the Adobe, some now believed to be inaccurate. The field work under Dr. Wallace and a group of USC students in a field-study program knew they were working in a mine-field of guesswork. George H.Spalding, in his book, “A History of Los Angeles State and County Arboretum, The First Twenty-Five Years” recounts that “there was no single authoritative source of information as to the [adobe’s] original appearance or floor plan.” Spalding calls the project a “complete rebuilding, not a mere restoration”, a view disputed by Dr. Wallace in his reports, and by many today. Dr. Wallace and his students began to dig in the historic adobe. They uncovered rooms, presumably identified as to how Baldwin used them: a living room, library-office, two bedrooms, a dining room, a kitchen, a storeroom and a bath. A photo by Wallace’s wife, Edith S. Taylor Wallace, shows the living room, identified as Room No. 1, as it appeared prior to the restoration project in 1950. In the room, located on the north side of the adobe, is a fireplace, a door leading to the next room

and the large exit leading to a breezeway and the Baldwin wing. Ceiling lathe can be seen in a portion removed and the photos shows the general deterioration that occurred between Baldwin’s death in 1909 and the 1950s project. In room no. 1, a 14 x 16 ft. room, the archaeological team removed the Baldwin wood flooring, dug a foot down through dark earth to a hand-packed yellow clay earth floor that they believed to be the original earthen floor. Another four-feet below the earthen floor from corner diggings revealed five rows of adobe brick foundation. Similar finds occurred in Room No. 2, a 19 x 16 ft. room, and Room No. 3, a 16 x 16 ft. room. The diggers encountered a surprise here, in Room No. 3 when they found evenly-laid, close fitting adobe block floor so carefully layed as to be cut to fit at the walls. A photo with Dr. Wallace crouching inside one of the rooms, shows the adobe foundation bricks and fired-bricks from a later period. Left to speculation in the project were building amenities such as window and doors and actual height of the building and the date of those additions and the circumstances of repairs that seem to have occurred over time. The mystery of the adobe continues in a photo looking east toward the adobe building. After razing the Baldwin Annex, the team found another foundation and walls beneath the floors of the wooden-frame wing. Here they uncovered five rooms, generally 14 x 14 ft., indicating remnants of an adobe wing, but built of relatively careless construction. In this wing the excavation revealed no entrances or doorways and since the remaining walls were only a couple of feet at most, there would be no way to guess what if any windows the wing had. The report in Lasca Leaves pronounces that this adobe wing was not part of the original 1840 “Hugo Reid Adobe”, but the basis of their conclusion is unknown. Today, a westerly portion is believed to have been where the Hugo Reid Adobe actually was. During the excavation of the historic adobe, now thought to have been built by Joseph A. Rowe in 1854, artifacts were carefully examined and catalogued. Items found were so eclectic that, in summarizing what was found, Dr. Wallace and his wife, Edith, who prepared a June, 1960 report, admit to a far from complete record, gaps in the archaeological record, meager historical sources, and inferences they brought

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Gold Line Eastside Extension Opens November 15th Following five years of construction and coming in on budget with a flawless 4 -million plus hour construction safety record, the Edward R. Roybal Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension from Union Station downtown to East Los Angeles will open to the public on Sunday, Nov. 15. “The long-awaited Metro Gold Line Eastside Extension is going to greatly benefit the community by linking it with schools, hospitals, shopping and business opportunities throughout the county,” said Ara Najarian, chair of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors. “It’s a wonderful example of the power of our partnership with the workers who built it, with the local people who insisted on it and with our federal legislators who secured more than half of the $898 million needed to build it.” The six-mile Eastside Extension light rail segment will have eight new stations, two of them underground at Soto and Mariachi Plaza, a nd 1.7 miles of underground track. It will link the existing Metro Gold

Continued from 8 to the work. Their curious candor in the matter of lack of historical authentication only raises further questions. The artifacts include construction material as nails, spikes and hinges; a wide assortment of buttons, dishware sherds, worn-out leather shoe parts, playing cards, poker chips, a Chinese newspaper, clay smoking pipes and toilet articles. The Wallace’s are clear that there is no possible way to conclude that any of the artifacts are from the 1840-1875 era, but it would seem strange that Baldwin in his use of the adobe from 1875 to his death

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in 1909 would have personally used the items found. So, more uncertainly abounds. It is to be hoped that any current effort will address the seeming inaccuracies, inconsistencies and broad speculations. If, indeed the adobe is the 1854 Joseph A. Rowe adobe, Arcadians are in for more colorful history of another historical character. Rowe made his money which allowed him to purchase Rancho Santa Anita from proceeds as owner, operator and equestrian star of what is believed to be the first circus to appear in California. Appearing in San Francisco for an audience of gold miners and their friends, the Rowe

Olympic Circus was a huge hit drawing large audiences at outrageously high ticket prices: from $3 to $5 compared to the fifty-cents charged in large Eastern cities of the day. Rowe himself starred as a bareback rider. It was during a hiatus from circus travelling that Rowe purchased the Santa Anita property. If Arcadia’s history is to be preserved, citizens must be prepared to answer the call of the Baldwin Adobe Restoration Committee and others when funds are needed to fulfill a proper investigation, proposal and reinstatement of The Arboretum’s historic collection.

Judy Chu to Speak at Veterans Day Ceremony in Duarte Continued from 8 of the U.S. Armed Services and those currently serving our homeland are personally honored and remembered on Veterans Day. The City will also recognize the community’s Blue Star families. Contact Andrea Lopez, Duarte’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth at (626) 357-7931, ext. 268 to have your name or the name of a family member read at the

of a mini-bus hub for East Los Angeles and is served by six lines. Other stations, such as Indiana Station, are served by local buses as well as municipal carriers including Montebello Transit. Groundbreaking for the line, which was constructed by Eastside LRT Constructors, was in July 2004. The project has posted an exemplary safety record -- more than 4 million construction hours without a lost-time work injury - - making it perhaps the safest major public works project in U.S. history. Ridership on the extension is expected to grow steadily, reaching 13,000 average weekday boarding passengers by the end of the first year of operation. Free rides on the entire Metro Gold Line from Pasadena to East Los Angeles will be offered on opening day Sunday, Nov. 15. Community celebrations also are planned around some of the stations. Details will be announced shortly. Local, state and federal officials will take an inaugural ride following an official ceremony the day before on Saturday, Nov. 14.

ceremony. Special guest speaker, W.W.II Navy veteran Lyle Umenhoffer will recall his personal experience as one of the few survivors of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, one of the most tragic incidents of W.W.II. The San Gabriel resident was a Seaman First Class serving on the U.S.S. Indianapolis in the Philippines Sea on July 30, 1945 when a Japanese submarine

torpedoed the ship. The vessel sank in 12 minutes taking down 300 of the 1200 men aboard. The 900 survivors tossed into the shark-infested waters were reduced to 300 when SOS calls gone awry delayed their rescue for four days. For more information about t he Veterans Day ceremony, call the City of Duarte, (626) 357-7931, ext. 268.

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An Oasis in the Palm Springs Desert I didn’t drive to the Palm Springs desert to sit in a series of sweltering saunas and a hot spring tub. I went to relax by the pool, do a little gambling and eat. But when I heard about the Spa Resort and Casino’s signature “Taking of the Waters” spa treatment, I had to investigate. My getaway to the resort began on a recent Monday, when a friend and I checked into spacious 5th floor suite, overlooking the glistening pool and the San Jacinto Mountains. Boasting a large balcony, a king bed and a door bell, the room oozed with classic Palm Springs charm. Other highlights included a big television, fridge, coffee maker, Internet access, office desk, and comfy chair. Once settled in the room, we walked to the casino, located across the street from the hotel. Here we indulged ourselves on a spectacular lunch at the Oasis Buffet. For $14.99 each, we devoured all-you-can eat shrimp, barbecued ribs,

Thai beef salad, fresh ceviche, baked fish, roasted chicken, salad, pizza, and more. And when we were stuffed, we somehow made room for the restaurant’s unique malt shop, which creates custom shakes out of anything on the menu. With our bellies full we hit the casino to try and fill our pockets at one of the 900

slot machines and 30 table games. I started at the blackjack table and my friend at the quarter slots. After 45 minutes we compared notes. She won about $30 in quarters and I lost $25. This meant she was buying dinner. Back at the 228-room hotel, we lounged by the mineral spring-fed pool and had a

drink at the Agua Bar & Grill. At 5 pm I walked past a large beautiful fountain, to the Spa at Spa Resort Casino to begin my “Taking of the Waters” experience. As the spa’s signature treatment, “Taking of the Waters” leaves the mind and body refreshed and rejuvenated. The 5-step experience

No Criminal Charges for Pasadena Cops in Barnes Killing Continued from 1 defense.” Leroy Barnes was shot 11 times, including seven times in the back, after Pasadena Police officers pulled over a car driven by Emeka Edwards on Mentone Avenue on Feb. 19. Barnes was

a passenger. The officers said he pulled a gun on them and he was shot after a struggle. An independent review of the incident was released on Wednesday which includes a detailed account of the incident, including each of the eleven shots fired by

the two Pasadena PD officers involved. Among other revelations, the report indicates that the first “gunshot” heard by the officers was in fact a rock that had been thrown at the back window of the car. Also according to the report, while Barnes did have a

loaded, operable gun in his hand, he never fired it. The 38 page report, prepared by Michael Gennaco and Robert Miller of the OIR Group, is available in its entirety on our website, www.pasadenaindependent. com.

In Fiscal Crisis, Monrovia Gives Bonuses Only to Cops Continued from 1 Monrovia Police Officers Association in contract negotiations had “opted for furloughs in order to keep step increases and bonuses.” These were the only bonuses paid by the city this year so far. Last year, bonus-

es were paid to several members of various departments including department heads and the city manager. In addition, six Monrovia city employees were laid off, but positions in other departments were found for four of these employees in

places left by other employees. Only two were permanently laid off. Also, Linda Proctor retired as City Clerk and her position was filled by Alice Atkins who, as a more junior employee, is at a lower pay grade. The Chief Librarian,

Monica Greening has also retired and her position has not yet been filed. Michele Thompkins of Community Services is currently overseeing the Library as a part of her regular duties.The fiscal year will not end until June 30, 2010.

Pasadena Marathon Partners with Runners to Plant Trees in Local Burn Areas be having a tree planted in their honor. This is a step forward to replenishing the miles of land burned near

Pasadena.” Dedication packages are $25 and include a T-shirt for both the runner and the

person the race is dedicated to. A tree will be planted through Plant a Tree USA. Pasadena Marathon and

Dedicated Runners hope to reach 1,000 trees dedicated by the 2010 Pasadena Marathon on Sunday, Feb. 21.

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Recipe for Rose Bowl Rock: Black Eyed Peas, Splash of Slash, and a Heaping Spoonful of U2 Continued from 1 extra tight security led to a relatively easy commute to the Bowl: It seemed most people took shuttles, leaving this journalist with a plethora of parking options, something exceedingly rare at any Rose Bowl event. For those who did decide to drive, parking costs ranged from $20 -$60 depending on how lucky they were. There were a few problems aside from the expected high parking costs. Not everyone was happy outside the gates when it was time to rush in to general admission. Many had been scammed via craigslist and bought bogus Bono tickets. The tickets looked real enough but some scanning scammer out there copied and changed the original serial numbers rendering the barcode void. The opening act was the Black Eyed Peas who featured female singer Stacy Ferguson (Fergie) strutting her sexy black leather outfit across the stage like a playful but confident Panther about to make a kill. A dash of Slash was added to the mix which an added bonus for Black Eyed Peas and Guns and Roses fans alike. The crowd went wild when the perennially top-hatted guitarist appeared on stage. After a brief delay accented by the strong presence of marijuana smoke in the air, U2’s drummer was seated, his roadie put on his earpiece monitors, and the band was on their way to a terrific set. Of course, when dealing with a band like U2, politics, and not just music, are always on parade. In fact, the band’s drummer, Larry Mullen Jr., who normally keeps quiet on issues other than tempo and tone, surprised everyone by speaking out last year against Bono and his meetings with high-profile, arguably objectionable politicians. Speaking with the UK’s Q Magazine, Mullen said: “Tony Blair is a war criminal and I think he should be tried as a war criminal. Then I see Bono and him as pals and I’m going, ‘I don’t like that’.” He continued, saying he recognized that Bono is “prepared to use his weight as a celebrity, at a great cost to himself and his family, to help other people, but as an outsider looking in, I cringe.” Bono’s political efforts on behalf of the world’s poorest have been well-publicized. Since the late 1990s the Irish rock star has expended tremendous energies lobbying the world’s richest governments on behalf of those who have few means to lobby for themselves. Bono has deftly used his celebrity, charisma, and knowledge of world issues in courting world leaders to enact new policies or repeal those he considers unjust. In doing so,

he has helped turn the world’s attention to some of the greatest emergencies of our time, including the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. To many who came to

Sunday night’s concert, that is how they see U2: Globally and environmentally conscious, using their celebrity to help causes they believe in. As one young Australian

fan put it, “It’s so much more than the music, it’s what they stand for, what I believe will hopefully change this world.” Jenny Redland flew in with her family from Perth just to see the concert at the Rose Bowl. Her dad said the 14 hours waiting in line to see Bono was much shorter that the flight back home which they would be taking from LAX Monday morning. Another, slightly more local fan was Jennifer Castellanos of Riverside. From her pit seats in front of the stage, she held a sign that read “All I want is a hug from Edge”, referring to U2’s ethereal guitar master. We’re not sure if Jen’s wish came true but we know she had a splendid time nonetheless. Danny DeVito was one of the celebrities seen enjoying the show, to whom Bono made a reference when he was introducing the band. David Beckham and Paris Hilton were also at the show, though, quite disappointingly, the duo didn’t seem to have enough time to offer a quote for the Independent and its loyal readers. But in the end, this paper was there to cover the band, not the groupies. The much-anticipated concert took a huge amount of planning and sold out in a matter of three hours. The historic concert was also streamed live to the world via YouTube.

Bono, legendary frontman for the Irish rock band U2 sings to 100,000 of his fans Sunday night at the Rose Bowl. Pictured below is Stacey Ferguson ( Fergie ) who fronts Black Eyed Peas who opened for U2 at the sold-out concert. The elaborate stage was a huge part of the concert which featured special effects and video feeds of the performances for the enire Rose Bowl to see. Meanwhile, the Edge, aka David Evans shows off some of his guitar licks during the third song. -Photos by Terry Miller

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The JPL Flight Projects Center is NASA’s first LEED Gold completed facility.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory ( JPL) debuts its new Flight Projects Center Monday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. JPL is a Federally-funded research and development facility managed by Caltech for the National NASA. The original ribbon cutting was postponed due to last month’s Station Fire which threatened the Lab’s northern edge. The ceremony will honor JPL’s LEED Gold Flight Projects Center, the greenest completed facility in the NASA family. Since 2000, GSA has mandated all new federal construction and major modernization projects to attain, at minimum, a LEED Certified rating while striving for LEED Silver. Thanks to the sustainable architects at Californiabased LPA Inc., JPL’s Flight Projects Center surpasses this mandate to achieve Gold Certification on a Silver budget. “We are proud of the new building - not only for the exciting work on space missions that will take place within its walls, but also because it uses the latest ‘green’ technology to help us protect the environment we live in on Planet Earth,” said JPL Director Dr. Charles Elachi. From high efficiency chillers to fan wall technology, energy efficiency was a key driver at JPL. The Flight Projects Center is a Savings by Design participant and Energy Star Challenge for Architects award recipient (2007). According to LPA President Dan Heinfeld, these types of acknowledgments are needed because we cannot afford the luxury of buildings that don’t make real reductions in water and energy use. “The Flight Projects Center honors the leadership NASA exhibits in space with a thoughtful and sustainable

building that practices efficiency and treads lightly on the earth,” said LPA Architect Keith Hempel. “It’s our first project for the federal government, and we’re honored to be part of the JPL legacy.” The six-story center will house missions in the busy design and development phases, when engineers and scientists from around the world must work together closely. The 190,000-square-foot building includes a 400-seat auditorium, basement, conference rooms and private, yet flexible work stations. The building is designed to exceed California’s stringent Title 24

requirements by 25 percent. The General Contractor for the project was Swinerton Builders Inc. with Vanir Construction Management Inc. providing construction management services. Sustainable Features •The building will save an estimated 500,000 gallons of water every year. Low-flow faucets and toilets will reduce water use by more than 44 percent compared with typical fixtures. •A vegetative roof will keep the building cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The green roof

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•Daylighting and lighting controls help the facility perform 25 percent more efficiently than the typical California office building. •Displacement ventilation delivers cool air at the floor level of the auditorium which provides better interior air quality and a quieter acoustic environment while also saving energy. •More than 93 percent of the waste generated during construction was diverted from a landfill to a local recycling facility. Wood was acquired from Forest Stewardship

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Boy Scout Takes Leadership Role in Monrovia’s Make a Difference Day

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350 to 400 volunteers dispersed on any one of 22 needbased projects suggested by the city’s code enforcement, parks and recreation and input from residents. Card’s fellow Scouts from Troop 143 and community members planted 50 trees, donated by the Air Quality Management District, along Alta Vista Avenue. According to Card’s mother Bonnie, who serves as the Scout Committee Chairperson, the young leader organized 45 volunteers from the church and community to plant five varieties of native trees. In order to get a group together, the young Scout sent out letters, e-mails and made calls and announcements in Church. He also coordinated with the city’s public works department to find out what supplies would be provided, and what planting equipment and volunteer supplies would be needed. So many people came to help out that they finished planting two hours ahead of schedule and dispersed to help with other projects, Bonnie Card said. The projects by the city are geared towards helping senior citizens and the environment, said Amy Gray, volunteer services coordinator for the city of Monrovia. “We want to help people

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truly in need,” she said. “Half of these things wouldn’t get done if we didn’t have the youth coming out.” Members of the church of Latter Day Saints who participated in the tree planting said they enjoyed taking part in the project. Many of the members have volunteered for Make a Difference Day for the past ten or eleven years, said volunteer Marcy Hoopes. “We worked in teams of four to five, we dug the holes and planted trees,” Hoopes said. “We also had little kids helping out by stomping on the mulch,” added her daughter, Haylie Hoopes. “It feels good to do something for the community.” Volunteers for Make a Difference Day came from many parts of the community, ranging from age 3 to age 90,

Bonnie Card said. The event was sponsored by a number of groups and businesses within the city, including Wendy’s, who donated lunch for the volunteers. Card, who is a freshmen at Monrovia High School, has been in the Boy Scouts since age 11 and was a Cub Scout before that. His attendance at Make a Difference Day since he was a child, along with input from family and friends, inspired him to organize a group for this year’s event for his Eagle Project – which, after one more merit, will make him an Eagle Scout. Card said he thought planting trees would help the community in many ways. “The city looks nicer, it helps the environment and gives wildlife places to live,” Card said “It’s been fun.”

Card said he would probably be back next year, too, and said that any other youth looking for volunteer opportunities should look around for flyers at community spots like the library. The hardest part for the high school freshmen was finding the time to sit down and do everything amidst his workload and other activities. “I had so much math homework this weekend,” he said. Card is also training for baseball, which he plans to try out for in the spring. The Scout said the best part of the event for him was seeing its impact. “My favorite part was seeing one of the owners come out, and he looked so happy about the tree we planted in their yard,” he said.

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The Social Whirl BY FLORETTA LAUBER

Arcadia Historical Society Hosts BBQ Over 40 members and guests gathered at the Arcadia Elks Lodge on Sunday, October 18, to enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner. Gene Glasco, vice president of the club, was chair of the successful event. Members furnished the ample side dishes, while Don Fandry of the Elks Lodge cooked prime tri tip to perfection.

Ruth Dunlop, club president, welcomed guests to the fall membership dinner. Line dancing followed. It was fun to brush up on my line dancing, along with Beverly and Ron Street, Lee Shimmin was first out on the floor with every dance, also Betty Hettrick (and others), while Scott video taped the festivities.

Haunted Halloween Happening The City of Arcadia Recreation and Community Services Department is excited to announce the sixth annual Haunted Halloween event. On Friday, October 30, elementary school students can roam the haunted hallways of the Community Center and enjoy activities like the Ewey Gewey Room and Scary Crafts. Come dressed in your best costume to enjoy Trick or Treating, Goblin Games and outdoor activities. This event is free and open to the public. Festivities run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. For more information, call (626) 574-5113.

Does Anyone Remember the Community Calendar? The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce is asking all organizations to remember to register their big events in the Community Calendar at the Chamber office. This helps to avoid unfortunate duplication of events on the same date.

Gene Glasco, chair of the BBQ dinner, hosted by Arcadia Historical Society, with Don Fandry, chef who cooked the prime tri tip to perfection. Over 40 attended the fall membership event and were welcomed by President Ruth Dunlop. Line dancing followed.

Monrovia Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Takes Bows at 11th Annual Fashion Luncheon They do it all! Those words are the key to their financial success. Members do the cooking, decorating, printing, and serving, announced club President Jean Horne. One hundred percent of all monies earned goes directly to Childrens Hospital. This year over 240 members and their guests enjoyed a delectable menu of potato/leek bisque, a winter fruit salad with a rustic tomato tart and cake for dessert. Following lunch, guests were treated to a fast paced stylish fashion show, presented by Magnolia Boutique, (124 E. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia). Owner Karen Crisci did a delightful job of emceeing. The table décor follows the same formula each year with a different theme setting the stage. Members bring their own elegant table settings and

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Stars of the “Picture This” fashion luncheon (l-r) President of the Monrovia Guild of Childrens Hospital Jean Horne, and Karen Crisci, owner of Magnolia, who presented the show.

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They have a reason to smile. Co-chairs of the black-tie Crystal Ball with their husbands (l-r) Peter and Jill Boli and Patti and Paul Wondries.

It was a glitz and glamour evening at the Methodist Hospital 20th Annual Crystal Ball, raising over $225,000, one of the highlights of the fall social season in the San Gabriel Valley. VIP guests included many from the political and medical communities, including loyal hospital foundation supporters. It was an exciting evening as more than 800 guests arrived at the Pasadena Convention Center’s newly remodeled ballroom the evening of October 10. A fabulous concert by Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G, endearing tributes to Honoree Jim Helms, amazing live and silent auctions, dancing to the sounds of Wayne Foster Entertainment, and a delicious gourmet dinner were enjoyed. Proceeds raised will benefit the Campaign for Methodist Hospital, which supports the hospital’s plan to create The Next Generation of Care.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, with his charming wife, Christine, added to the glamour of the evening

Enjoying pre-dinner cocktails in the new Pasadena Convention Center are: Bill and Kathy Lewis, Jay and Cheryl Coleman and Wayne and Karen Whitehill at Crystal Ball gala.

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Campbell Helen A. Bortner Campbell, 91, a resident of Monrovia for 58 years (1947-2005), died October 16, 2009, at her home in Sedona, AZ. Helen Ardella Ruth was born in York, PA, where she was raised on a farm by her grandparents. She married Irvin W. Bortner in 1936 and followed him to San Francisco during his service in the US Navy. Their daughter Felicia was born there in 1946. They moved to Monrovia in 1947, where they built two homes and a custom cabinet business, which thrived until his passing in 1979. In 2001 Helen married Hugh M.

Campbell of Sierra Madre, who passed away in 2004. She then moved to Sedona, AZ, to be near her daughter and son-in-law. During her years in Monrovia, she was an active member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. And she is remembered as a loving wife and mother, a caregiver to friends and extended family, and a cherished surrogate mother to her adult stepchildren and their families. Mrs. Campbell is survived by daughter Felicia ( Jon) Thompson, of Sedona, AZ; stepchildren Patrick Campbell, of Cedar Glen,

CA; Pamela (Anders) Sjodin, of Jonsered, Sweden; Renee (Bill) Cormalis, of Monrovia, CA; Randy (Toni) Campbell, of Aurora, CO; three halfbrothers and three half-sisters in PA; and two grandchildren, ten step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and nine step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will take place Saturday, October 31, 1:00 p.m., at the Rainbow Chapel at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 3888 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Heart Association.

Monrovia Guild of Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Takes Bows at 11th Annual Fashion Luncheon Social Whirl from 15 props. The theme was “Picture This.” This year I sat at Emilie Kendrick’s table, where professional photos and camera were very effective.

A short, but informative, report was given by Bonnie McClure, a member of the Board of Trustees of Childrens Hospital. Dianna Knight, chair, deserves congratulations on an entertaining and successful affair.

Models were K r ist y Bowden, Marilyn Forbes, Traci French, Emikly Kranz and Shari Pollard. The membership, organized since 1948, should take another bow.

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masqueraders. Participating businesses include Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, L&D Alliance Corp., L&G Fashion, Kaleidoscope Antiques, Old Town Pizza, Sprint, Min Mart, Chang Thai Bistro, Angela’s Closet, Foothill Gym, Bellisima Spa, Historical Lighting, and Monrovia Floral. Beacon Media, publisher of the Monrovia Weekly, has also joined in the effort to promote the Healthy Halloween concept. “We’re not trying to take the fun out of Halloween for kids. There’s no harm in eating some candy on Halloween. But often the Halloween candy binge last for days and weeks. With child obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in children on the rise, we’re hoping to help encourage new and healthier Halloween traditions,” said SAFYMCA Chief Executive Officer, Damon Colaluca. The Youth and Family Network is a coalition of local organizations concerned with the health and welfare of children and their families. Members include the SAFYMCA, Champions for Change – Network for a Healthy California, Monrovia Unified School District, M.U.S.D. Village Extended School Programs, Monrovia Adult School/ROP, and Foothill Unity Center. For more information about participating in Monrovia’s Healthy Halloween program, contact the SAFYMCA at (626) 359-9244.

‘Twas Good Knight for SAFYMCA Round Table Gala It made for a ‘knight’ to remember for five benefactors of the Santa Anita Family YMCA who found themselves ceremoniously at the tip of a sword at the Third Annual Chairman’s Roundtable Gala. Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, more accustomed to wielding a gavel than a sword, was tapped to bestow knighthood on Edgar Hotchkin, Patrice Reinhard, Scott Haberle, Damon Colaluca, and Cheryl Reynolds. The five were honored for recruiting one or more members into the Chairman’s Roundtable, a society of benefactors who donate $1,000 or more a year to the SAFYMCA. Last year, 48 Chairman’s Roundtable Society members provided gifts of more than $68,000 to support the YMCA’s Financial Assistance Program. More than 85 community leaders and SAFYMCA supporters attended the dinner at the Embassy Suites in Arcadia where mem-

bers of the Round Table were thanked for their contributions and presented with special plaques featuring original art created by child members of the SAFYMCA. “Your kindness and generosity has no bounds. You help to ensure YMCA programs are available to all, regardless of an individual’s or family’s ability to pay. The goodwill of Chairman’s Round Table Society members expands YMCA programs that instill the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility,” said Chief Executive Officer, Damon Colaluca. Among those honored for their significant financial support were Carol Reynolds, William Faith, Kevin Hotchkin, Mike and Mary Shanahan, and Herbert Hezlep III. To learn more about YMCA programs and activities, or about opportunities to support the community services of the SAFYMCA, call (626) 359-9244 or visit the website at www.safymca.org.

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As comfortable as it is beautiful! This gorgeous 6,425 sq.ft. home is located in the guard-gated community of Whispering Pines. With 5 master suites and 6 baths, this home has something for everyone. Featuring his & hers offices, a wine cellar, salt-water pool and spa, outdoor kitchen and much, much more! And if the home could not get any better, it features some of the most stunning views! Call us today to see this home for yourself! ARCADIA (MPINES)

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Craftsmanship abounds! This charming 3 br home is brimming with extras and was designed with attention to detail. Coved ceilings grace the living room and formal dining room. All of this is accented by the character of fireplaces in the family and living rooms. If craftsmanship is important to you, call and see how you can enjoy the many features available in this home. MONROVIA (IVY)

In the heart of Nature! Sitting on a 17,000 square foot lot, this traditional 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath home is nestled amongst gorgeous fruit trees and majestic oaks. Relax on its full length deck which features a spa or go on a nature walk in your own backyard. This home is truly a Sierra Madre retreat. Call today to let us help you call this treasure home. SIERRA MADRE (MON265)

A Canyon Hideaway! This 2 bedroom, 1.75 bath home is just waiting for you to move in. Featuring an elegant brick fireplace in the living room, this home becomes an oasis. With an unobstructed view, you can enjoy the city lights. This home has been beautifully restored. Don’t wait to pick up the phone, call now and see how we can help you make this home yours! SIERRA MADRE (CAN)

Stunning Mediterranean Estate! This 4 bedroom, 5 bath home has been meticulously designed to accent the superior architectural features. The grand foyer welcomes your guests. Step down dining room and living room complete with surround sound. The master bedroom is truly a retreat with its own balcony and large walk in closets. The backyard features three patios and a koi pond. Call today and let us help you set up your own private showing! PASADENA (LIN)

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367 Monterey Pines Drive, Arcadia Offered at $6,880,000. Located in the guard gated estate area of Whispering Pines is this incredible Tuscan Villa Estate which is better than new. This exquisitely detailed 6,525 sf home has 5 bedrooms (5 suites) & 6 bathrooms. Situated on over an acre lot, it offers incredible views of the mountains, valley and city lights. The highest quality workmanship & materials were used to construct this “one of a kind” estate home which includes a gourmet kitchen, elevator, wine cellar, his and hers offices, 4 car garage, infinity saltwater pool & spa, waterfalls & lush gardens. Visit www.367Monterey. com and www.367Montereypines.com for more photos and information.

110 Coburn, Sierra Madre Offered at $1,298,000.

A Perfect 10 -- Stunning is the only way to describe it - Built in 2004, this magnificent 3500+ sf home is one of a kind. There are 3 large master suites (one downstairs) including an impressive secluded master with sumptuous bath and tranquil view of the mountains/ valley, plus the Jack & Jill bedrooms and 5 baths. Other features include soaring ceilings, expansive windows, large family room, gourmet kitchen & breakfast area with window seating, wood flooring, plantation shutters & more. Call today for more details and for a private showing of the PERFECT 10! Visit www.110coburn. com for more photos and information.

751 Oak Crest, Sierra Madre $1,098,000 • $3,500 Lease price

Imagine the possibilities! Situated on an acre of land, this famous Sierra Madre glass Pyramid home offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the San Gabriel Mountains, city lights and valley. The Pyramid features 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3,327 sqft and a large sunk-in fireplace. The Master Suite has a private patio & an Egyptian motif bathroom. A spiral staircase takes you to the 2nd bedroom high within the Pyramid’s peak. There is a Zen garden pond, hot tub under a pergola and a look-out point. The 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest house offers the same views and completes this property. Wouldn’t you like to own such an icon? Visit www.751Oakcrest.com for more photos and information.

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Offered at $749,000. This adorable California Bungalow is location on a distinctive and desirable street near the Arroyo Seco. Featuring wood flooring, wood paneled walls & ceilings, French windows throughtout. 1060 sq. ft., 2 bdrms, 1.75 ba, and a 350 sq. ft. permitted studio with loft and built-in cabinetry. Don’t miss this one! Visit www.496californiaterrace.com for more photos and information.

833 Canyon Crest Sierra Madre Offered at $698,000.

Escape to the serene hills of Sierra Madre to your own, cozy hideaway. This beautifully maintained home exudes an aura of comfort and peacefulness. There are charming, relaxing patios and city light, treetop and mountain views. The new kitchen offers granite counters, stainless steal appliances and cherry wood cabinets. Also includes: a brick fireplace in the living room, French doors, a formal dining room, office/den, 2 bedrooms (one opens to the back patio w/fountain) 1.5 baths and 1,460 square feet. Experience life at a pace that is sure to slow you down - what are you waiting for? Visit www.833canyoncrest.com for more photos and information.

291 N. Garfield, Pasadena Offered at $555,000

This charming 1915 California Bungalow features cathedral/exposed beam ceiling and French doors and windows that contribute to the light, bright, and spacious feel of this home. Wonderfully updated kitchen and bathroom plumbing, electrical, CA/heat, and hardwood flooring allow you to move right in. Located just minutes from many Pasadena amenities: Old Town, City Hall, Pasadena Playhouse, Paseo Colorado, Pasadena Library. The home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a spa. This is a great condo alternative! Visit www.291garfield. com for more photos and information.

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Offered at $540,000. Live in the heart of Old Town Pasadena and enjoy all of the amenities that are walking distance from this lovely condo: Tiffany’s, the Goldline, many restaurants, theatres and shops. This top floor unit has plenty of natural light. Within this 1,268 sq.ft. condo are 2 bdrms and 2 baths, there is a separate laundry room. Also included are 2 parking spaces side by side. Easy access to the Freeways. What more could you ask?

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Located in the desirable South Pasadena School District as well as one of the most sought after locations of South Pasadena, the Library District, this lovely Craftsman home was built in 1907 and has been recently updated with all the modern conveniences and boasting the latest colors. There is an updated family kitchen, 3 updated baths, the formal dining room is being used as the family room and the attic has been converted to a guest room/play room and has 2 closets, a kitchenette and a bathroom. Additionally, there is a spacious rear yard with play set and a workout room with air conditioning attached to the garage. The home is 2008 +/- sq. feet on a 7092 sq. foot lot and 4 bedrooms. This one won’t last! Visit www.1106windsor.com for more photos and information.

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Charming Craftsman built in 2003. Located just a few blocks from Old Town Monrovia, this super clean 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath home boasts quality workmanship throughout and has 1,667 square feet , situated on a 4,639 sq. ft. lot. Open floor plan, stone flooring, granite counters in the kitchen,separate laundry, attached garage for 2 with direct access. Bdrms upstairs. Fenced rear yard, automatic sprinklers. Available Nov 1.

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LEGALS CITY OF ARCADIA NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY DECEMBER 17, 2009 – 7:00 P.M. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code (Redevelopment Law) Section 33490, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the City of Arcadia City Council Chambers, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia, to hear testimony of all interested persons for the purpose of reviewing the Five Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program (2010-2015) and evaluating the progress of the redevelopment project area. Copies of the draft Implementation Plan are available for review in the Development Services Department, Economic Development Division, City Hall, 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed Five Year Implementation Plan and Housing Program (20102015). You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to the proposed item you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting, please contact the Development Services department at City Hall (626) 574-5408. Please contact the Department at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when special services are needed. This notification will help City staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting. Publication Requirements - Arcadia Weekly Publish Thursday, October 29, 2009 Thursday, November 5, 2009 Thursday, November 12, 2009 Thursday, November 19, 2009 Post – Street light pole – 7 E. Huntington Drive (Denny’s) (10/30/2009) Street light pole – 6 E. Huntington Drive (retail stores) Street light pole – 300 E. Huntington Drive (Souplantation) Street light pole – 41 E. Wheeler (Post Office) Publish October 29, November 5, 12, 19, 2009

OTHER PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RANDY DOW COY Case No. BP119049 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of RANDY DOW COY A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Fritz Coy in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Fritz Coy be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 16, 2009 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 9 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative ap-pointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hear-ing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Re-quest for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: MONICA GOEL ESQ SBN 211549 TREDWAY LUMSDAINE & DOYLE LLP 10841 PARAMOUNT BLVD 3RD FL DOWNEY CA 90241-1017 Arcadia Weekly CN825159 COY Oct 22,26,29, 2009

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ARLINE M. WILSON aka ARLINE M. HARRIMANWILSON Case No. BP119246 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of ARLINE M. WILSON aka ARLINE M. HARRIMAN-WILSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Robert Harriman in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Robert Harriman be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on Nov. 23, 2009 at 8:30 AM in Dept. No. 11 located at 111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, CA 90012. IF YOU OBJECT to the grant-ing of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hear-ing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Re-quest for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: ALEX R BORDEN ESQ SBN 180301 BORDEN LAW OFFICE 1518 CRENSHAW BLVD TORRANCE CA 90501-2435 Arcadia Weekly CN827996 WILSON Oct 29, Nov 2,5, 2009

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Police Blotters Arcadia PD Sunday, October 11: 1.An armed robbery occurred around 7:45 a.m. in the 5000 block of South Peck. Two men were sitting in a parked vehicle when a male Hispanic approached, produced a handgun, and demanded their wallets. They complied and the suspect fled in an older grey BMW driven by another male Hispanic. An area search was conducted, but the suspects were not located. 2.Units responded to President Square, 1300 South Golden West, in reference to a strong-arm robbery that occurred around 5:20 p.m. A male Hispanic, 30’s, approached the victim and demanded her purse. The woman refused and he grabbed her purse, pulled her to the ground, and dragged her for about 10 feet before she released her purse. The suspect took the purse and fled in a tan Honda. The suspect was not found during an area search.

Monday, October 12: 3.Shortly before 10:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a business in the 11700 block of Clark regarding a grand theft report. The victim hired a cargo company to transport 944 cartons of plastic scooters to Texas. On October 5, a male Middle Eastern driver, 35-40 years of age, loaded his truck with the merchandise, but the shipment never arrived in Texas. The total reported loss was over $50,400. 4.Units were called to the 1800 block of El Vista regarding a vandalism incident that occurred around 11:30 p.m. A victim had discovered that his car window was smashed and his mailbox was damaged. He saw a man carrying a baseball bat near the area but was unable to detain the suspect so he called the police. Officers later found an intoxicated 33-yearold male Caucasian and arrested him for vandalism and disorderly conduct/ drunk in public. Further investigation revealed that several other vehicles and mailboxes were also vandalized from El Vista to Sierra Madre to Perkins.

Tuesday, October 13: 5. Shortly before 3:00 p.m., an officer stopped a vehicle near Second Street and Foothill Blvd. During the contact the officer smelled an odor of marijuana in the car. Further investigation revealed marijuana in three different locations in the vehicle as well as a police issue only PR-24 baton. Both passengers were cited for the marijuana possession and the driver was arrested for possession of the baton. 6. Between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning suspects entered a Honda Civic which was parked in the 500 block of Fairview Avenue and tried to steal it. The steering column in and around the ignition was damaged. The suspects abandon their efforts to steal the vehicle and took an MP-3 player from inside the car before leaving the area unseen.

Wednesday, October 14: 7. Around 7:00 a.m., a residence in the 1100 block of Singingwood Drive was burglarized. The resident awoke to a figure standing in the bedroom doorway. When the victim made himself known, the suspect fled the home and the area undetected. Investigation revealed the suspect made entry through an unsecured kitchen window and had taken the victim’s purse and contents.

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8. Between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. suspects smashed out a rear passenger window of a Chevrolet Suburban and took property from inside. The vehicle had been parked and unoccupied in the 11000 block of Clark Street. Items taken were the in-vehicle television monitor and the victim’s purse.

Thursday, October 15: 9. Shortly before 10:00 a.m. an officer contacted a female in the parking lot a motel located in the 200 block of Colorado Place. A records check revealed she had two outstanding felony warrants for her arrest. One warrants for theft and the other for forgery. The suspect was arrested. 10. Around 10:20 p.m. an officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle in the 00 block of east Huntington Drive. Investigation led to the arrest of the driver for three misdemeanor warrants and possession of marijuana.

Friday, October 16: 11. Between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. unknown suspects smashed the front window of a business in the 500 block of Las Tunas. The business was unoccupied at the time of the crime and no property was taken. 12. Officers were dispatched to a motel in the 100 block of west Huntington Drive a report of a man down. Upon arrival officers discovered a man lying in the bushes. While rendering aid, it was discovered the man was too intoxicated to care for his safety. He was arrested for drunk in public, processed, and later released after he sobered.

Saturday, October 17: 13. Shortly after 1:00 a.m. officers were dispatched to an assistance needed call in a home in the 00 block of Alta Street. Upon arrival the officer could hear a woman calling for help from inside. With no other viable alternative, the officer forced entry to the home and discovered the elderly woman had fallen on the floor and she was not able to get up. Paramedics were on scene and were able to render aid. 14. Between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 pm.., unknown suspects removed gardening equipment from the rear of a Chevrolet Astro van which was parked in the 500 block of Fairview Drive. The landscaper, and owner of the van, was in the rear yard of a residence working at the time of the theft. No suspects were seen.

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On October 15 at 12:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to a vehicle burglary which occurred in the 800 block of West Huntington. The victim reported a male subject broke the window of her silver Lexus and stole her laptop from the vehicle. The suspect then fled in a silver Neon that was driven by a second male suspect. The vehicle was last seen entering the 210 Freeway. Investigation continuing.

Possession of a Controlled Substance / Two Suspects Arrested On October 15 at 1:37 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Monrovia High School in the 800 block of Colorado regarding five students being detained for being out of class. The students had been hanging out on campus by the friendship circle. As

school security was walking them to the discipline office, a male student pulled an item out of his sock and handed it to a female student. The female student concealed the item in her bra. In the office, a female staff member asked the female student for the item in her bra, which she handed over. The item was determined to be a baggie containing five Ecstasy pills. Both the male and female student where arrested, booked for possession of a controlled substance, and released to their parents.

Burglary On October 15 at 5:45 a.m., a female resident who lives in the 800 block of Sequoia Circle came into the police lobby to report a theft. She had left her garage door open overnight and in the morning discovered that someone had stolen her bicycle, her laptop, and her blackberry. Investigation continuing.

Driving Under the Influence / Suspect Arrested On October 15 at 2:07 a.m., officers responded to the area of Myrtle and Evergreen on the call of a possible drunk driver. The suspect was located and stopped a few blocks away. An officer contacted the driver and found he displayed symptoms of intoxication. A field sobriety test was conducted and the driver was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol; He was arrested and taken into custody. A breath test later revealed the driver’s blood alcohol content was over twice the legal limit.

Theft On October 16 at 8:12 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of West Palm regarding the report of a theft. The victim had parked her car off an alley and left her car unlocked overnight. The next morning, she went to her car and found her GPS System and other items missing. Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary On October 16 at 2:28 p.m., an officer responded to the 300 block of West Lime regarding a theft. The victim reported he had parked his car at 10 p.m. and secured it. He returned to his vehicle the next day at approximately 2 p.m. and found the front driver’s side window had been broken and the GPS System had been taken.

Homicide / Outside Assist - Los Angeles SheriffÊs Department On October 17 at 1:31 a.m., two male subjects entered the Monrovia Police Department lobby. One of the subjects reported to the dispatcher that his employee, who was with him, had hurt or possibly killed his girlfriend. A sergeant responded to the lobby area and detained the suspect/ boyfriend. The suspect told the sergeant that the victim was in front of the station in his truck. A second officer checked the front of the station and found the female victim in the passenger seat of the truck; she was not breathing and was not responsive. Officers quickly attached an AED, but no shock was advised. They then attempted to resuscitate the victim until Monrovia Fire Department paramedics arrived and took over the process. They were not able to resuscitate the victim and she was pronounced dead a short time later. It was determined that this incident did not occur in the Monrovia

Police Department’s jurisdiction. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau was notified and will handle the investigation. The boyfriend was arrested for murder by Sheriff’s deputies.

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On October 17 at 9:54 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Linwood regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim parked his vehicle in the apartment’s parking area to the rear and secured it. He returned to the vehicle the next morning and found the left rear window broken. He checked the interior and noted that his gym bag was stolen. No suspects were seen or heard. Investigation continuing.

Vehicle Burglary On October 17 at 1:21 p.m., a female victim came into the police lobby to report a vehicle burglary. She reported that someone had broken into her car on Thursday, October 15, and had taken some items from her vehicle. Her car was parked in the complex parking lot where she lives in the 1000 block of East Royal Oaks. Investigation continuing.

Carjacking / Kidnapping On October 19 at 3:50 a.m., dispatch received a call from a man who said he was just kidnapped at gunpoint in the 200 Block of E. Kruse. He said he was asleep in the sleeper portion of his big rig truck in the 200 Block of E. Kruse. He had just driven from Canada and had a load of meat in the truck. Two male suspects broke the window to his truck and gained entry. They handcuffed him and left him in the sleeper of the cab. One suspect pointed a gun at him during the incident. The suspects then drove the truck for a few minutes. Once the suspects learned the truck contained meat only, they stopped the truck and fled. The victim was unsure of his location when he called police, but was located by police in the 400 block of West Evergreen. The victim was not injured and no property was taken. Investigation continuing.

Burglary On October 20 at 7:48 p.m., officers responded to the outside of a business in the 500 block of W. Huntington after loss prevention called and said a male and female suspect were about to walk out with stolen merchandise. When the suspects exited the store they were immediately detained by officers. After the investigation the suspects were arrested for burglary and conspiracy. The male suspect had only five days left before clearing parole and the female suspect was issued an ICE hold because she is an illegal alien. The suspects’ vehicle was found to have numerous toys and other items indicating previous thefts. Investigation continuing.

Escaped Mental Patient On October 21 at 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to Shamrock and Lemon, regarding a subject jumping in front of traffic. Upon arrival, officers found a male behaving in a strange manner. The subject displayed signs of being under the influence of narcotics and was arrested. While at the station, the subject’s bizarre behavior caused the paramedics to be summoned. When the subject was finally identified, it was learned that he had escaped from a psychiatric facility. He was returned without incident.

During the week of Sunday, October 11th, to October 17th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 268 calls for service.

2:58 AM – DUI Arrest, Sierra Madre Blvd/Michillinda Ave. Officers responded to a call of a traffic accident at the intersection. When the officers arrived, they discovered a vehicle had veered off the roadway and struck a tree east of the intersection. While speaking to the driver, it was discovered he was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and transported to the Pasadena Jail for remand. 7:04 AM - Burglary, 00 block E. Laurel Ave. The reporting party called the police department to report that during the night unknown suspect(s) had broken into the church and stole three brass candlesticks from the alter. The candlesticks are valued at approximately $10,000.00. Later in the day, someone called the police department to report they had found the candlesticks on the corner of Alegria Ave and Mountain Trail. The candlesticks were returned to the church.

Tuesday October 13th 4:52 AM – Grand Theft, 600 block E. Sierra Madre Blvd. The reporting party called the police department to report that unknown suspect(s) went into their unlocked vehicle during the night and stole their DVD/navigation system. 8:36 AM – Vehicle Burglary, 100 block N. Baldwin Ave. The reporting party called the police department to report that unknown suspect(s) had gone into her unlocked vehicle and stole her purse from the passenger front seat. The total loss is estimated at approximately $220.00. 12:27 PM – Residential Burglary, 500 block W. Sierra Madre Blvd. The reporting party called the police department to report that unknown suspect(s) entered her house through a locked side window sometime between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. The suspects ransacked the house, and stole various items, including a laptop computer. Total loss is estimated at approximately $2100.00. 8:55 PM - Vehicle Burglary, 600 block W. Highland Ave. The reporting party called the police department to report that unknown suspect(s) had smashed the passenger side window of their vehicle sometime during the evening and stole their navigation system from their vehicle.

Friday October 16th 5:07 AM – Arrest, Foothill Blvd/Michillinda Ave, Driving with a suspended/revoked driver’s license. Officer stopped a vehicle for a Vehicle Code violation. Further investigation revealed the driver was driving on a suspended license. The driver was arrested for the misdemeanor violation and released in the field on a written promise to appear.

Saturday October 17th 12:18 PM – Hit & Run Collision, 100 block E. Sierra Madre Blvd. A woman parked her boyfriend’s vehicle in the parking lot behind her apartment at 12:00 PM on 10/16/09. When she left her house at 6:30 PM, she noticed damage on the rear portion of the vehicle.

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