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Thursday, February 4 - 10, 2010 Volume XV, No. VII
MAD Residents Voice Concerns with Anti-Gang Efforts
Bittersweet Evening for Sierra Madre Many Applaud Duarte for Not Chamber Late Dr. Paul Neiby and Wife Louise Honored By Bill Coburn
At its annual Board Installation dinner on Friday the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce for the first time honored not one but two people as Sierra Madre’s Citizens of the Year. About one hundred guests turned out for the dinner held in Santa Anita Park’s Chandelier Room to remember Dr. Paul Neiby, who passed away Jan. 13th, and to honor his wife Louise, who described the evening as “bittersweet.” The evening began with a cocktail hour featuring entertainment by the Mercy Powell Jazz Quartet which was followed by a brief welcome by 2007 Citizen of the Year Pete Siberell, who is in his 17th year at Santa Anita as Director of Community Service & Special Projects for the L. A. Turf Club. Pianist Vince Johnson had been requested by the Neibys to perform at the event, and as he picked out several
Joining Monrovia Gang Injunction By Terry Miller
Residents from Monrovia, Arcadia and Duarte (MAD) and other nearby areas crowded into a standing room only meeting in Duarte Tuesday evening on the heels of two new shootings last week in Duarte and the unincorporated area of Monrovia. Outrage at the recent violence has come to a head following concern that strict policies enacted by local law enforcement have either failed to quell the violence or and/or had other negative effects. The shootings wounded two black men, and prompted a call for answers from authorities, a fact that resulted in tunes on the piano guests perused items available at the silent auction table. This was the first time the Chamber has employed a silent auction at the Citizen of the Year dinner, and according to Chamber brass this year’s successful auction will likely become an annual activity as future Continued on Page 6
Jeanette Chavez wipes the tears from her eyes as citizens articulate their anger at a community meeting Tuesday night on gang and race violence in the area. Chavez is the mother of murder victim Sammantha Salas .Salas was shot and killed 2 years ago in a gang related incident; she had no gang ties whatsoever. - Photo by Terry Miller
a meeting well-attended by vociferous community members. Capt. Joe Fennell of Sheriff’s Temple Station addressed about 200 con-
cerned residents during the meeting at Maxwell Elementary School in Duarte on Tuesday night and attempted to reassure the general public that the
Joshua Locateil is now a free man after a strange set of circumstances led the mentally disabled individual into the spotlight after a supposed bank robbery attempt in Monrovia. Sierra Madre resident Joshua Locateil, 24, was arrested last Wednesday and charged with attempted robbery after a four hour stand-off with police at Citizens Business Bank on the corner on Myrtle and Huntington Wednesday afternoon, according to Capt. Jim Hunt of the Monrovia Police Department. Locateil was in custody
at the Monrovia Police station. The story continued to get stranger by the minute as information came to light. This was apparently not a typical bank robbery by any stretch of the imagination. Locateil had allegedly entered the bank around 9.55 AM and placed a note demanding money. The bank was evacuated. The contents of that note have not been disclosed. After surrendering, Locateil was ordered to strip down to ensure there was no device attached to his body. After his arrest, a roContinued on Page 6
There are fund-raisers in great abundance these days attempting to raise money to help Haiti through one of the worst natural disasters in history. This Monday the Pasadena Playhouse held a fund-raiser raising funds for Haiti. Perhaps we can never do enough to help in this disaster of Biblical proportions - however, try we must and perhaps the best one can do is donate cash to an organization you know and trust. This coming Saturday, Feb 6 from 7 p.m., the popular Brits Pub and Eatery (1770 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena) will be donating proceeds from the evening’s Continued on Page 7
Local Doctor Flies Bush Plane to Aid Remote Haiti By Chris Bertrand
Dr. Michael Budincich, a Pasadena chiropractor fondly known as “Dr. Bud” to patients and friends is busy preparing his two bush planes to shuttle medical personnel into remote Haiti. As soon as the weather clears enough for safe travel in these single engine craft, this gentle giant of a man and a Newport Beach pilot will begin a multi-leg hop with his two planes to a staging area in Ft. Lauder-
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police are aware of the citizens’ concerns and are working within the confines of the law to apprehend those responsible for Continued on Page 8
Rotarians, Brits Pub Team to Shelter Haitians
Arcadia Sends in the Cavalry Increased Mounted Patrols will Follow Rash of Purse Snatchings Lieutenant Bob Anderson and Agent Bruce Smith held a meeting with Asian Business owners at First Bank on Duarte Road Wednesday. The meeting was held at the request of council candidate Sho Tay after a recent rash of robberies at Presidents Square Shopping Center. Arcadia Police officer, Agent Bruce Smith
spoke about the mounted unit’s responsibilities and plans. Smith is an accomplished equestrian who is well known for patrolling Arcadia aboard his horse Ringo when not in his patrol car. Smith was quick to point out that plans have been in the works for a while about increasing the mounted police patrols Continued on Page 4
dale, Florida. There he’ll meet up with doctors and medical supplies destined for an area on the southern coast of Haiti. Hope Force International, a Christian disaster relief organization founded by Jack and Cherie Minton after serving nineteen years on The Mercy Ship, is in particular need of Budincich’s bush planes and his rural piloting expertise. A Florida church has funded the fuel costs Continued on Page 4
Star-Studded Night for Hospital Foundation’s Awards Gala
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A little old lady gets pulled over by a policeman.... Little Old Lady: Is there a problem, Officer? Officer: Ma’am, you were speeding. Lady: Oh, I see. Officer: May I see your license please? Lady: I’d give it to you
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have stolen this car and murdered the owner. Lady: Stole the car and murdered the owner? Officer 2: Yes, could you please open the trunk of the car? The lady opens the trunk, revealing nothing but an empty trunk. Officer 2: Is this your car, ma’am? Lady: Yes, here are my registration papers. T he of f icer is qu ite stunned. Officer 2: My officer claims that you do not have a driving license. The woman digs into her handbag and pulls out a clutch purse and hands it to the officer. The officer examines the license. He looks quite puzzled.
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Recently, I read an article in the newspaper describing how the Airlines are contemplating collecting additional “ancillary fees” for a variety of services that previously were free. In desperation to find new revenues, many airlines are proposing ala-carte pricing for products and services such as checking a second bag and wireless Internet service, etc. Whatever happened to the concept of “Balancing Budgets” and establishing budget constraints in an effort to lower our costs instead of the Tax & Spend Concept of the Federal and Local Governments! Fees are being added to every aspect of our daily lives. The Power Company has a Surcharge if you go over certain usage plateaus. The Water Company’s conservation plan has a rate increase usage concept that insures increased revenues. Some Taxi companies have a fuel surcharge, which is added to your fare. Recently while on vacation, we were assessed an outrageous fee of $28.80 identified on our Hotel bill as a “Resort Fee” for a one night stay. It is no wonder that people are beginning to protest the unfair fees and taxes that are skyrocketing out of control. Well, speaking of protest, this brings to mind the Household Budget Plan that was recently inaugurated at my house by my live-in “Economic Advisor”. Early in our marriage we established individual budget allowances for many of our monthly financial obligations. Mortgage, Insurance, a Food Budget, Car expenses, and a catchall budget for miscellaneous personal needs (Her Shopping Addiction) Due to the current inflation spiral my “Financial Wizard” claimed that she could no longer manage our household budget without a sizeable increase. I explained to her that unlike our Governments Unlimited Spending Concepts, we cannot increase our budget revenues by just adding new fees, taxes and surcharges to offset her budget shortfall. That she must find ways to cut our expenses. That she should cut the “Fat” out of her Food budget and try to reduce consumption in all aspects of our household. Well, like a “Lightning Strike” she coyly smiled and quickly turned away. Now, to me that signified that she was in full agreement with my budgetcutting suggestion. Wrong! ... Immediately she instituted her own program of “ancillary fees” for a variety of food services. She began by submitting a monthly statement of additional budget expenses to me that she must charge in order for her to provide certain menu items. As I reviewed her list of additional fees, I asked her why the $17 charge for my menu favorites of bacon and pork chops. She immediately explained that she was simply complying with my request to “cut the fat” out of the budget! I quickly retorted that I suppose all of those $3 second serving meal charges that she also had itemized ...were intended to cut the Fat out of my waistline! Well, since compromises in budget negotiations are always necessary, I agreed to raise my “Household Economist’s” food budget enough so that she could still find money for an occasional shopping spree. But only, if she would reinstate my favorite bacon and pork chop meal items and make allowances for an occasional second helping of her cooking and of course her famous Apple Pie.
Am I little? Well not exactly, but then, it depends on whom you compare me to. Am I a lady? Well sometimes. Depends on what the occasion calls for. Am I old? Yep. Then again, depends on whom you compare me to. Hopefully I’ll get even older, but I am old. So, I guess I’m enough of all of the above to qualify for the moniker of Little Old Lady. That I guess qualifies me to pass along the following story I received in my e-mail with the instructions to pass it along to brighten someone’s day.
but I don’t have one. Of f icer: Don’t have one? Lady: Lost it four years ago for drunk driving. Officer: I see... Can you show me your vehicle registration papers please? Lady: I can’t do that. Officer: Why not? Lady: I stole this car. Officer: Stole it? Lady: Yes, and I killed and hacked up the owner. Officer: You what? Lady: His body parts are in plastic bags in the trunk if you want to see.
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Volunteer Mounted Patrols to Respond to Crime in Arcadia Chinese Shopping Center Continued from the First Page and that the recent rash of robberies and the timing of this announcement was coincidence. Agent Smith said that he’s aware that some in the Asian community may be reluctant to talk with and/ or trust police officers due to cultural differences, but assured those in attendance that police powers here in Arcadia are entirely different from those in communist China. H av i n g s a i d t h a t , Smith went on to describe the duties of the mounted enforcement team in detail while showing slides of the various events the horses and their riders attend, including Santa Anita Race Track when in session. The mostly volunteer Mou nt ed E n forcement Team (the officers are paid for their duty time but the horses and their care are private responsibility) is involved in a large number of civic ceremonies as well as police matters. The use of horses is common in larger cities like New York but often small cities don’t have a budget for such luxuries. This is where Bruce Smith’s love of horses has
shoes, backpacks, books, and supplies to school children in need; distribute magazines for hospital waiting rooms and patients; provide retired seniors and visually impaired the opportunity to gather and socialize; educate elementary students with puppet shows about smoking, bullying, disabilities, and childhood obesity; and provide infant clothing and supplies for new mothers in need. We are the members of Assistance League of Arcadia who put caring and commitment into action.
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come in handy for the department and community at large. The mere presence of a mounted officer has an immediate effect in certain situations and is also an excellent public relations tool. “Nobody ever wants to come up and pet my Patrol Car,” Smith quipped. Two officers and two volunteer civil patrol officers operate the mounted unit which is funded by private donations. The officers are equipped with radios that are connected directly with police dispatch as if they were in a patrol car. “We want to do everything we can. I understand that horses are good luck in Chinese culture.” One reporter asked about potential problems with the horse “poop”. As the laughter died down, Agent Smith explained that these horses are highly trained but do occasionally “poop” when nervous or excited in a new situation. He assured business owners that this is not a particularly big problem as the horses get used to people and they have ways of dealing with the droppings. The teams, which will consist of two horses, plan on starting patrol in the shopping center February 20. This will perhaps also extend over to other shopping centers in the future.
Budincich Headed to Haiti via Ft. Lauderdale
Continued from the First Page We develop and fund programs to meet the changing needs of our community. We provide clothing,
Agent Bruce Smith, talks to West Arcadia business owners Wednesday morning about the plans to have more mounted police patrols in the area. Arcadia city council candidate Sho Tay, helped organize the meeting for the Asian business community. - Photo by Terry Miller
and will house the teams shuttling in and out of Haiti, but more funds can always be used. They are headed to an area that’s received little to no assistance since the devastating earthquake, and will have to land on the 3500 foot grass runway the locals have prepared. Hope’s in-country contacts have already arranged all the necessary approvals and clearances to officially fly into and out of Haiti. Dr. Bud is no stranger
to the act of giving of his talents and time to those in great need. Budincich, an active Sierra Madre Rotarian, and his wife, Dr. Catherine Budincich, formed a 501(c)3 foundation, “Manos Con Alas M inist r ies” mea ning “hands with wings” years ago. This outreach to the indigent south of our borders means Dr. Bud, family, friends and volunteers fly his planes down to Baja Mexico several times a year, bringing health care and simple home building to those who otherwise
would go without. “I have heard the small quiet voice of God calling me and my aircraft to Haiti via Ft Lauderdale to transport doctors and medical supplies to a remote Haitian mission hospital. I had planned a February medical mission trip to Baja that wasn’t coming together smoothly. It as if God wanted me available to save some lives in Haiti, so I’m leaving as soon as the weather will allow safe flying. I feel as if I was meant to do this all my life.”
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In a Noisy World, Hearing the Baroque Flute Requires Focus By Bill Peters
Musica Angelica has been charming Southern California audiences with music of the Baroque and Renaissance era for the past 17 years. The group, founded in Music 1993 by lutist Michael Review E a g a n , found an audience, albeit a small one in those early days, in concerts presented in the Pasadena area. Among venues back then were the Holliston Methodist Church, the sanctuary of the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, the Norton Simon Museum Theater and some others. Lately, Musica Angelica has been offering its music at the Neighborhood Church in Pasadena, which it did last Saturday. The church provides nice acoustics but is limited in seating space. Musica Angelica’s General Manager, Laura Spino, announced that there are plans to expand their presence in the San Gabriel Valley which will be welcomed by early music fans many of whom attended “Art of the Baroque Flute” with the group’s principal flutist, Stephen Schultz. The concert drew a nearly full house. Musica Angelica provides t wo dist inct programs: one as a Baroque orchestra and the other w it h sma ller brea k- out groups. Last Saturday’s event presented members of the ensemble in a special program of period f lute music, calling it “Art of the Baroque Flute”. Joining Schultz were early music specialists Janet Strauss, violin; Suzanna Gignac, viola; Joanna Blendulf, viol
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da gamba; and Katherine Shao, harpsichord. As charming as a small ensemble performing music of the 16th-century is, it does require the audience to leave its noisy world at the entrance and to enter the soft, benign, unamplified experience. Like entering a darkened room from sunlight, it took me a while to adapt. But once one is settled into the spirit of the music, the works on the program—by George Frederic Handel, JacqueMartin Hotteterre, Johann Joachim Quantz, Johann Sebastian Bach, Francois Couperin, and Geo Phillip Telemann—as performed by Schultz and the ensemble on either authentic or historically accurate reproductions of instruments. It is remarkable in this day to be able to hear the pure musicianship with no modern enhancements. Programmed were composers
Stephen Schultz is the group’s principal flutist.
who were top-tier in their day. The numbers performed, Schultz said, were the most popular of the times and have remained favorites in flute literature over the centuries. According to remarks Schultz made at the start of the concert, the program represented a virtual history of the flute. On the prog ram was Handel’s Trio Sonata in G-major, Hotteterre’s Suite #3 in G-major, Book I, Quantz; Quartet #5 in C-major,
Couperin’s Concert Royaux #1 in G-major, and Telemann’s Paris Quartet #3 in G, Book II. In Stephen Schultz’s competent hands, the music flowed offering an evening of lively music. Schultz brings a lively gait to the music and provides a full and warm tone. Backing by Strauss, Gignac, Blendulf and Shao was equally secure and warm. Mu s ic a A ngel ic a’s next scheduled concert is Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 when the full Musica Angelica Baroque Orchestra presents “The Glory of the Hapsburgs” with Martin Haselbock conducting. Guest artists are Jesus Leon, tenor and Kathryn Adduci, trumpet. That performance will take place at the Zipper concert Hall of the Colburn School of Performing A rt s, in downtown Los Angeles, opposite Walt Disney Concert Hall.
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Late Dr. Paul Neiby and Wife Louise Honored
making the book a reality. Then the couple received proclamations/certificates from the Chamber, the City of Sierra Madre, the L.A. County Board of Supervisors (Michael Antonovich), a joint proclamation by Assemblyman Anthony Adams, Congressman David Dreier and State Senator Bob Huff, who was on hand to make the presentation personally. The City presentations were made by Council members John Buchanan and Joe Mosca. Congressman Dreier’s representative Mark Harmsen was there early in the evening, but had several other events to attend and so Krantz presented Mrs. Neiby with Cong ressma n Dreier’s proclamation, as well as Supervisor Antonovich’s and the Chamber’s. A much moved Louise Neiby then spoke very briefly. She thanked everyone for coming and for the honor given to her and her late husband. With that, the evening drew to a close.
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dinners. Reverend Dick Anderson gave the invocation, and the guests sat down to a delicious three-course dinner: Mediterranean Salad, Smoked Mozzarella Capicola Chicken with basil mashed potatoes and chef’s vegetable trio caper beurre blanc; and Northwestern Seasonal Fruit Tart, featuring Bosc pears, plums, tart cherries and raspberries over brandy pastry cream in a fig shortbread crust with balsamic syrup. After Council Member Joe Mosca, Louise Neiby and Coundinner, a long list of honored cil Member John Buchanan. - Photo by Bill Coburn guests and nearly a dozen former Citizens of the Year man.” Gordon Caldwell noted that “He always had a great took the stage. Chamber President big smile, you couldn’t miss that smile.” Paul Duncan Matt Krantz then presented spoke of meeting Dr. Neiby after an accident which had Certificates of Appreciation fractured five of his ribs, and drew laughs when rememto outgoing Board members bering the time he went to visit Paul in the hospital and, Elizabeth Booth, Halcyon hearing that he couldn’t visit unless he was a relative, Koerber, Linda Thunes and informed the staff that Paul, who was about the same age Enid Joffe. He also intro- if not younger, was his grandfather. Gary Hood discussed the Neibys contributions to duced the new Board of Directors for 2010, which con- the town’s CERT program and their latest cause, the Sisists of Elaine Aguilar, Allyn erra Madre AM radio station for emergencies. George Colbert, Susan Henderson, Maurer recalled that Neiby “…fought a gallant battle to Laura Hirsh, Sue Lamb, Ja- keep Orange Grove the way it is today. He was very pasnette Ledea, Krantz, Robin sionate with every project he undertook, he followed it to completion.” Maurer also recalled one of his last conversaSalzer and Neil Vance. Attendees were then tions with the doctor, in which he was told “It’s important presented with a video in that you not rest on your laurels…” Joe Pergola, echoing which friends of the Neibys Maurer’s comments stated that “One of the things I’ve discussed their contributions learned from Paul is - you start a job, you finish a job,” to the community. Begin- adding that the honor being given to Louise and Paul is ning with a congratulatory “most deserved.” Bud Switzer reminisced about Neiby’s contributions message from fellow Kiwanian and 1998 Citizen of the to Pioneer Days and the Veterans Photo Wall, and an Year Judy Webb-Martin, obviously emotional Jay Whitcraft talked about working the bulk of the video con- with Dr. Neiby on the Library Board of Trustees, the Oral sisted of members of a group History Project, and the town archives. He added that that called themselves “The “I loved him a lot, it’s very hard to talk about, he was Bean Town Coffee Club.” a very good guy…He was always there for me…and Joy According to the video (Phillips, Whitcraft’s partner for many years) all during this “club” met regularly to the time I was taking care of her…very supportive and a discuss local happenings at very determined man.” Following the video, guest speakers Pat Birdsall (who Bean Town Coffee Bar off also met the Neibys through Kiwanis), and author MiBaldwin Ave. In the video they were chelle Zack spoke. Birdsall drew some laughs when she quite appropriately enjoy- recounted a story in which a staff member at a hospital ing their cups of coffee asked how it worked having a doctor and a nurse in the same household, to which former nurse Louise responded while reminiscing Bradley about H. Scott that it worked much the same as in the hospital, with the their old friend. 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day, no explosive devise had been found. Detectives discussed the case with officials at the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in Pasadena on Friday morning, and prosecutors decided not to charge the 24-year-old man, police Capt. Jim Hunt said. Police released the Sierra Madre man, Locateil, from custody late Thursday night, city spokesman Dick Singer said. At 9.55 am Wednesday, a man entered the lobby of the bank’s office building and slipped a note under a locked door. The note threatened he would ignite a bomb if the staff did not give him money according to the Monrovia PIO Dick Singer. Those actions resulted
- Photo by Terry Miller in a standoff that lasted four hours, and led to police closing Myrtle Avenue from Huntington Drive to the 210 Freeway. While in custody, the man told police he was picked up by a stranger at a day labor center in Sierra Madre to do some painting. T he st or y L ocat iel gave authorities is that a stranger gave him a note and said… tell them they need to put the money in this bag and come see me. This was apparently after he was picked up for day labor in or near Sierra Madre’s Memorial Park where day laborers congregate. Police continue trying to find the person(s) responsible for this bizarre set of circumstances.
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events to Shelter Box USA. The organization offers emergency shelter and life saving supplies all contained in a plastic box. Owner of the popular pub, Elizabeth Portela (who just happens to be an early rising Rotarian), along with British Chef/ husband Peter Holder, decided that they could hopefully help out in some way with the Earthquake fund and with a little help from their friends and customers of the pub. Each “ShelterBox” supplies an extended family of up to 10 people with a tent and lifesaving equipment to use while they are displaced or homeless. The contents are tailored depending on the nature and location of the disaster, with great care taken sourcing every item to ensure it is robust enough to be of lasting value. ShelterBox Response Teams distribute boxes on the ground, working closely with local organizations, international aid agencies and Rotary clubs worldwide. The live music and raffles which will include prizes such as signed original photos of Bono at the U2 concert at the Rose Bowl last Oct.
In addition to the tent, the boxes contain a range of other survival equipment including thermal blankets and insulated ground sheets as well as a basic tool kit containing a hammer, axe, saw, trenching shovel, hoe head, pliers and wire cutters. Every box also contains a children’s pack containing drawing books, crayons and pens.
taken by news photographer Terry Miller. This combined with proceeds from drink and food specials will help Sunrise Rotary club donate more money to The ShelterBox project which will help provide emergency shelter for thousands in Port au Prince and surrounding areas with small camps in Delmas, Petion-Ville, Carrefour and Leogane. More ShelterBoxes containing disaster relief tents and other life-saving supplies are being sent to the Haiti in the next few days from Miami, Curucao and France with enough for an another 11,000 people. ShelterBox Founder and CEO Tom Henderson said, “The need in Haiti is huge. Current estimates are that there are over a million people who have lost their homes. We continue to rely on the support of volunteers and donors to allow us to help them in the days and weeks to come.” Brits will be offering a Buffet for a $20 donation, live music and raffles for prizes, drink specials and much more. 1770 East Colorado Blvd. Call 578-1301 for more details.
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Concerned Residents Confront Police Officials, City Leaders at Community Meeting Continued from the First Page gang related activities. The shootings which took place over two days last week, wounded two black men. Officials suspect Latino gang members were responsible in both of the shootings. In an unrelated incident, shots were fired at two homes, including one with three African-American occupants, but authorities have no descriptions of the shooters. The most recent shooting, in the 200 block of Broderick Avenue in an incorporated area between Monrovia and Duarte at about 7:30 p.m. Friday left a black male with no gang ties wounded. A drive-by shooting by suspected Latino gang members at about 9:15 p.m. Thursday in Monrov ia wounded a black male as he walked on Magnolia. A not her d r ive -by shooting took place on Pamela Road in the unincorporated part of Monrovia. Ga ng v iolence be sieged the Monrovia-Duarte area in late 2007 and early 2008, when four people were killed in gang-related shootings, including 17-year-old Sammantha Salas, who had no gang ties. The meeting was vociferous at times with residents thanking officers for taking the time to explain, but showing their dissatisfaction in no uncertain terms. One resident claimed she had a gun pointed at her head during a recent probation sweep of her son and held up a letter of complaint to Lee Baca she had penned. Duarte councilwoman and former mayor Lois Gaston stood up and offered to deliver her letter personally to Baca. Probation sweeps
Temple City Sheriff’s. Capt. Joe Fennell addressed about 200 concerned residents during the meeting at Maxwell Elementary School in Duarte on Tuesday night and attempted to placate those who felt the Sheriff’s dept. and other police agencies in the area were racially profiling. - Photos by Terry Miller Duarte council woman Lois Gaston listens as people voice their concerns at the meeting in Duarte Tuesday evening.
are a part of gang suppression in an effort to keep those on parole in compliance with the court orders. Many individuals spoke of their rights being repeatedly violated. Some claimed that officers frequently hound and target certain individuals based on the color of their skin and/or their clothing. Many professional black men and women in the audience agreed and demanded explanations. Capt. Fennell said he’d personally look into any and all complaints against his officers. Resident Earl Parker, 48, of Duarte expressed his disapproval of the police tactics and particularly of the amount of time it takes for officers to arrive at any particular scene or disturbance. Parker said it’s not even a gang problem anymore, “it’s racial” he said. Many spectators agreed with Parker’s assessment saying that those gangs are gone and people just use the name and now most of the violence is simply racially motivated. Another shooting on Saturday targeted two homes in a nearby unincorporated county area, including one with three black occupants. No one was hurt in that particular incident. Capt. Fennell told the 200 plus people at the meeting that vehicle has been linked to those shootings and deputies have several suspects- however no arrests have been made. “It’s just a matter of time before we apprehend all suspects.” Fennell asserted. On hand at the meeting was Duarte Public Safety Director Brian Villalobos who said sheriff’s deputies have made
progress in fighting gangs but many in the audience did not agree. Monrovia’s recently imposed gang injunction was brought up repeatedly during the two hour meeting and residents applauded Duarte for not following suit. It (the gang injunction) was opposed overwhelmingly by meeting attendees. The belief is that racial profiling is a common occurrence with police in Duarte and Monrovia. Fennell addressed each concern individually and gave his card to those wanting to follow up on any such allegations. He assured residents that any complaint is taken seriously and will be dealt with appropriately. Since Dec. 1, 2009, deputies have arrested 41 suspected gang members, including eight of the top 10 most wanted gang members, he said. Monrovia obtained a gang injunction in December against two local gangs: the Duroc Crips, a black gang, and Monrovia Nuevo Varrio, a Latino gang. Duarte resident Douglas Moreland spoke repeatedly about being harassed and profiled racially by police in Monrovia. While he applauded the police and in particular the Capt. for setting up the community meeting, he said more needed to be done and less harassment. To this there was an immediate round of applause. A third gang, Duarte Eastside, was not included in the injunction because it operates primarily in Duarte. Duarte officials declined to participate in the injunction and have instead touted other methods of curbing gang violence. Villalobos said Tuesday that Duarte
Former gang member, Domingo Cabral, 27, addresses officers at the community meeting. Cabral while critical of some police tactics, said that he’s aware the problem is complex and not going to be solved overnight.
city officials were not convinced an injunction would effectively stifle gang violence and had “the potential to alienate people.” Listening intently to the speakers and the concerned citizens was Jeanette Chavez, whose 16 year old daughter Sammantha Salas was killed in a gang shooting in 2008. Chavez, wiped the tears from her eyes as one man spoke of his family’s concerns for the safety of their children. While the tone of the meeting was tense at times, officials and residents agreed that more needed to be done. One suggestion was that of a community barbeque/street party where officers actually get to know the residents and know them on a personal level. “Fear and mistrust,” as one resident put it is “dividing our community.” One speaker said the police needed to “get out from behind their tinted windows” and walk the street again and “get to know the residents of the community.”
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Someone asked me the other day “As an English person, what do you think of our food?” Expecting him to jump in with a quip about how bad English food is (it isn’t) and how we all have bad teeth (we don’t, just the Royals), I stiffened in my response, “Well, it’s rather large, isn’t it?” Afterwards, I thought about his question and realized how much easier it was to eat healthily here in Los Angles than in other parts of the world. There really is no excuse to eat poorly in L.A. I understand that we also have some of the worst choices in the world too: Everything-on-a-Stick, All You Can Eat and sugar crazed yoghurt shops, but with basic nutrition knowledge, you can really find anything here. Take advantage of the amazing fresh produce Students jump to break the record.
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Most healthy foods grow abundantly here. Citrus so ubiquitous that kids in Sierra Madre grow up using it as ammo; avocados left to the rats and countless varietals of guava. Even if the fruit is not indigenous, it thrives (much like us transplants). I originate from a diet where the produce had to survive ground frost, water logging and no sunshine – mainly root vegetables. All of our fruit is imported, avocados are so expensive that most Brits have not purchased one from a supermarket and any lettuce more nutritious than iceberg is a veritable delicacy. There is no excuse for not getting enough vitamin C in L.A.
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In England, there is a joke: how do you annoy your waiter? Sit at his table. How do you really annoy your waiter? Order. How do you confuse your waiter? Tip him. California has the best wait-staff of any country I have ever eaten in and that is because they truly wait on you. Often, you do not even need to look at a menu, you could actually custom design your own meal and they will submit it to the chef. Leave out the fat, add in the protein, make substitutions. There is no excuse for eating poorly in a restaurant in L.A.
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In other countries, people become bored of their local food but that is not possible here. Stuck in traffic the other day, my friend and I counted 16 different countries representing themselves in the manner of either a restaurant or market in four blocks. Where my parents live, the closest exotic restaurant is a pizza/ fish & chip/burger place run by a Turk. To be fair, my parents live in the countryside but you get my point. There is no excuse for eating bored in L.A. Los Angeles is a cornucopia of wonderful, healthy food; all you have to do is grab hold of the horn and shake. Lynda Linforth is a certified personal trainer, licensed nutritionist and owner of Train Inc., a private personal training studio in Arcadia specializing in weight loss, post-rehab exercise, post-cancer exercise and nutrition. She can be reached at (626) 447-1049 or lyndalinforth@gmail.com. Train Inc. also offers self-defense classes for men only and women only, Bride and Bikini Boot Camp to prepare for summer and Fitness Rx for clients with more than 60 lbs to lose. Lynda has been a certified trainer since 1998.
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How to prevent ski and snowboarding injuries Some Tips on Preventing Ski and Snowboarding Injuries This Winter By Dr. Khosroabadi
As winter approaches and you prepare for ski and snowboarding season, get your knees and legs in shape to prevent injury. You’ll enjoy the season all the more if you remain injury free. You may want to start or continue a fitness program that strengthens your knees. Knee injuries are common a mong sk iers and snowboarders because your knees and ankles are pretty much “locked” in place in your skis and board and, as your body twists and turns on the way down the hill - or if you should fall and your board/skis don‘t release your feet -- the pressure on your knees can be intense, resulting in injury. What kind of injury? A “minor” injury is known
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as “menisucus tear,” where the cartilage in your knee is torn. Your knee will swell and the ultimate result could be a “locked knee,” where you are unable to fully extend the knee. But you also could receive an “ACL tear,” where the anterior cruciate ligament (the largest in your knee) or even a complete dislocation of your knee. Either one is exceptionally painful. A skiing fitness regimen for k nees should include leg presses (for your upper quadriceps), leg extensions (for your lower quadriceps), leg curls (for your hamstrings), calf presses and, if possible exercises (or a machine) that works the inside and outside of your thigh muscles. Be sure to also get your bindings checked so that they will release quickly should you fall. As you ski, keep your knees flexed. If you find you r sel f fa l l i ng, don’t straighten them -- a straight leg hitting the ground puts more force on your knee
than a bent leg. Try not to stop your fall; flow with it. Fall forward; try to keep your arms up and facing forward. Falling backwards actually places an abnormal force across your ACL. As your skiing, don’t jump unless you’ve been trained and have practiced at much slower speeds. You must be certain you will know exactly where you will land. You’ll also need to be sure you are going to land on both skis (if you’re skiing) at the same time. Finally, always, always, always, keep your knees flexed.
lenges. When the muscles are relaxed and the jaw joint is seated the only variable remaining is teeth alignment and occlusion (the way upper and lower teeth meet.) If the trigger for all the symptoms comes from a collision in back, the bite can be balanced so all contacting teeth can meet evenly. If the front teeth are disrupting the harmony of things, the solution is more likely orthodontic. And almost all headaches have at least an overlay of symptoms generated
by glitches coming from oral function. The deprogrammer appliance is an excellent inst rument in t he dental toolbox. If you suffer headaches or have difficulty chewing everything you want or just don’t feel comfortable with your bite, ask your dentist about the deprogrammer. Relief could be less than the cost of passing t hrough t he Sheriff’s latest traffic sting operation on Las Tunas (or your visits to Starbuck’s bet ween now a nd Ta x Day.)
You may want to consider wearing a knee brace to help keep you knee stable. Visit your local podiatrist; he or she will help you determine if a knee brace is advisable. Your podiatrist also can help fashion a knee/leg strengthening exercise regimen for you. Dr. Khosroabadi is a podiatrist in Arcadia and can be reached at 1-888318-2923
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KG Sports 14U Baseball Tryout Dates: Tuesday, Feb 9 and Thursday, Feb. 11 4:00pm @ Arcadia County Park Field #1 We are looking for baseball players who are 13 or 14 years old (must still be 14 on May 1) currently in the 7th or 8th grade that share these common goals with our team: • Serious about playing baseball. • Have intentions of playing high school baseball. • The desire to play varsity baseball by your sophomore or junior year. KG Sports 14U baseball is coached by Kiko Garcia. Coach Garcia is a former professional baseball player with over 15 years of high school coaching experience and has twice been named varsity baseball coach of the year. To schedule a tryout, please contact Jeff Wong at
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(l-r) Sarah Eagle, Jenny Pappano, Joe Garcia, Becky Shevlin, Clarence Shaw, Dr. Domotor, Mayor Mary Ann Lutz, Tom Adams, and event chair Mike Laban. Photo: Matt Engle
R e l a y Fo r L i f e o f Mon rov i a h a d a bu s y and fruitful day on Tuesday, January 19th. The event’s Kick Off party at The Peach Café was well attended by the community and Mayor Mary Ann Lut z, council members Becky Shevlin and Tom Adams. Later that evening the Relay Committee presented the Monrovia City Council with Certificates
of Appreciat ion at t he City Council meeting for continuing to support the event in so many ways, and for contributing to the event’s success. Mike Laban, event chair, invited the council to be a part of the event again which will be held on June 5th and 6th at the newly built Monrovia Library Park. R el ay For L i fe i s A mer ic a n C a ncer S o ciet y’s 2 4 -hou r fa m i ly
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West Pasadena Little League Announces New President
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Miles Morris, Cedric Luckey Zina Chapman ,Michele Gore, Susan Luckey, Vickie Demus ,Jackie Williams, Charlotte Butler, Calvin Wells, Ericca Terry ,Charlene Porter, Arno Avakian ,Charlene Porter-Owens and Tyrone Owens make up the 2010 West Pasadena Little League Board. - Photo by Terry Miller
The West Pasadena L it t le L ea g ue h a s a n nounced the appointment of Miles Morris as President. Morris is a 45 year resident of Pasadena, serving his third season with the West Pasadena Little L eag ue. He bega n h is tenure as a Major Division coach in 2008 and in 2009 was elected Player Agent followed by Vice President. “I am excited to be working with a new Board of Directors comprised of professional members of the community commit-
ted to setting the groundwork for many successful generations to follow. My passion for the game of baseball and for children is what has driven me to the place where I am now. I have a great support system,” states Morris. Morris himself started his baseball career and experience at West Pasadena Little League in the 1970s when the league was housed at Villa Park. “My most memorable moment when it all came to focus was when I caught a f ly ball in right field.
After that, baseball was all I wanted to play,” adds Morris. His mission for the 2010 season is to expose children to the history of the game as well as using the league as an outlet to encourage children to aim high and be diligent in pursuing their dreams whatever they might be. WPLL serves ages four through 14. W PL L reg ist rat ion runs through Februar y 20th at Robinson Park, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Or call 626-744-7330.
Monsignor Clement Connolly, Cathy Woolway, Valerie McAndrews, Mary Hatton, Cambria Smith (Parish Life Director), John Hatton, Patty Pascale. - Photo by Natalie Murray-Garay
Holy Family Church will kick-off a year-long celebration of its 100th birthday today with an inaugural Centennial Mass at 12:45 pm. Several local officials are expected to be in attendance along with Cardinal Roger Mahoney, Bishop Gabino Zavala and Pastor Monsignor Clement Connolly, as well as several other former and current priests who will Continued on page 18
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The Social Whirl By Floretta Lauber
Continued from the First Page Over 200 guests (invitation only), all supporters of the Foundation, were entertained January 23rd at an exclusive private club in Pasadena to celebrate the conclusion of the building campaign. In Academy Awards style, with an old Hollywood theme, the Foundation honored the many celebrities of the campaign, the stars who make Methodist Hospital what it is. Chief among them was campaign Chair Mickey Segal, who received a standing ovation for his efforts in leading this successful campaign. Segal stated, “When we started this campaign in 2004, I had great hopes of raising the $25 million we had set as our goal. It is my pleasure to announce tonight that we have exceeded that goal with our total amount raised to nearly $28 million.” Every movie has its supporting cast and the campaign cabinet members were Dennis Alfieri, Tom Beck, Sue Francis, Kathy Ellison, Richard Hale, Dennis Lee, the late William Lofthouse,
and Douglas McEachern. Also honored for their leadership gifts were Bea and Tom Hollfelder, Andrew and Peggy Cherng, and Dr. Michael Agron. A glowing Dennis Lee, CEO/president of the hospital, stated, “The $28 million raised is unprecedented and happened through a collaboration of individuals and committees with the same goal in mind, to bring the exceptional patient experience to the people we serve.” It was a grand evening, one in which the planners of the evening and Foundation staff deserve an Oscar.
Humphrey Bogart (Director Jay Harvill) with Bea and Tom Hollfelder. In recognition of their donation, the first floor of the new hospital tower will be named “The Hollfelder Emergency Care Center.” Former Mayor Mickey Segal, campaign chair of the successful campaign to raise $28 million for Methodist Hospital Foundation, holds congratulatory plaque with wife, Lee, at awards ceremony.
It’s Mardi Gras Time!
(L-r) Sue and Richard Hale (chair-elect of the Foundation Board) with Robert and Carmen Thibault (Board member) at Hollywood-themed awards dinner.
The infamous Fat Tuesday gala, celebrated at Sirona’s Santa Anita Park, promises to be better than ever! Can that be possible? The Mardi Gras committee of the Methodist Hospital Foundation invites you to attend the 15th annual Mardi Gras, this year honoring Wanda Lee. Fat Tuesday, February 16th, 6-10 p.m. Taste incredible cuisine, sip martinis and fine wines. Enjoy the music of “Soulville.” For more information, call (626) 898-8888.
Former Citizen of the Year, Mary Hansen, Celebrates 85th Birthday
(L-r) Honoree’s brother, Robert Bearfoot, with Mary and her niece and nephew from far and near, at her big birthday celebration luncheon, January 17th.
Arcadia Fire Chief Tony Trabbie and Battalion Chief Barry Spriggs to Present “History of the Arcadia Fire Department” The Arcadia museum will continue presenting its popular Brown Bag Lunch Talks, which take place the third Thursday of every month on the museum’s outdoor patio. Dress appropriately according to weather conditions. Br i ng you r lu nch a nd l isten to guest speakers who will present snip-
pets about Arcadia history, people, places and events. This short program runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. on February 18 For more information on each talk, call the museum in advance at (626) 574-5440, or consult its web site at museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us.
Mary Hansen is a name familiar to most who are active in Arcadia. She has been a resident for 47 years and spent the last 20 volunteering for many worthwhile causes and organizations and is still active in the Chamber of Commerce and her church. She celebrated her 85th birthday in style by hosting 65 friends and relatives at a delicious luncheon and cocktails in the Sunset Room at Santa Anita Golf Course on Sunday, January 17. Every table was furnished a camera to capture memories. Flash bulbs were going off as she posed with relatives and friends. The birthday cake was beautiful and yummy. It was one of the nicest birthday parties with old friends exchanging happy memories. Mary is the personification of “It’s not the years in you. It’s the life in your years.”
Birthday girl (center) Mary Hansen with long-time friend and party planner (right) Helen Dahlstrom and her daughter, Tami Dahlstrom.
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Police Blotters Arcadia PD For the period of Sunday, January 10, through Saturday, January 16, the Police Department responded to 956 calls for service of which 140 required formal investigations. The following is a summary report of the major incidents handled by the Department during this period. Sunday, January 10: 1. Two auto burglaries were reported at 512 West Duarte; a purse was stolen from one vehicle between 10:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., and a GPS and CD player/stereo were stolen from another vehicle between 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. 2. Units responded to the 1000 block of South Baldwin around 1:23 p.m. in reference to a male subject attempting to sell possible stolen/counterfeit merchandise. A 29-year-old Hispanic was located and he indicated that he was trying to sell counterfeit Apple cell phones and iPods to unsuspecting victims. He was arrested at the scene for commercial burglary and grand theft. Monday, January 11: 3. A 1996 silver Honda Accord was stolen from the 600 block of Sunset between 9:30 p.m. on January 10 and 7:00 a.m. on January 11. 4. Around 5:49 p.m., units were dispatched to the 1000 block of Rancho regarding a domestic battery report. During an altercation, the estranged wife claimed that her husband tried to drag her out of the house when she arrived to pick up a doll for their daughter. He also supposedly struck her in the face and kicked her several times. A 39-year-old man was arrested for battery. Tuesday, January 12: 5. Between 9:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., a residential burglary occurred in the 1200 block of South Golden West. Unknown suspect(s) entered the house by unknown means, ransacked rooms, and stole jewelry and cash. 6. Officers responded to the 2200 block of South Sixth around 2:55 p.m. regarding a suspicious circumstances report. The reporting party advised that she and her family were out of state and that her brother had entered the residence without permission and wanted him out. The brother and two occupants were contacted, and the interior appeared to be ransacked and several knives were seen scattered throughout the residence. Record checks of the individuals revealed that a 29-year-old female Caucasian had a $30,000 outstanding warrant and was arrested at the scene. The other subjects were told to leave the location and the house was secured. Wednesday, January 13: 7. Shortly after 6:30 p.m., JC Penney loss prevention personnel advised that they had detained a man for theft. He selected two rings and concealed them in his pocket. A private person’s arrest was made, and a 21-year-old Hispanic was taken into custody for commercial burglary. 8. A strong-arm robbery occurred at 617 South First around 8:21 p.m. A female pedestrian was confronted by a male Asian who demanded her purse and then grabbed it from her. He fled in a waiting silver vehicle driven by another male Asian. Thursday, January 14: 9. A traffic stop was initiated
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at Baldwin and Duarte at 2:05 a.m. for a vehicle code violation. A 25-year-old male Asian driver was contacted and officers noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and person. A field sobriety test was conducted and it was determined that he was operating the vehicle while under the influence and was taken into custody. 10. Between 7:00 p.m. and 7:16 p.m., a grand theft occurred at the County Park Senior Center, 405 South Santa Anita. Unknown suspect(s) stole an adult tricycle worth around $1,000. Friday, January 15: 11. A victim came to the station around 10:43 p.m. regarding two auto burglaries that occurred in the 600 block of West Lemon. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry into a BMW and Toyota by unknown means and stole a purse and insurance information. 12. Around 2:28 p.m., units were dispatched to the H&M store located at Westfield Mall regarding two male Hispanic juveniles detained for theft. The juveniles obtained an empty bag from another store and then proceeded to hide H&M merchandise in the bag. Private persons’ arrests were made, and the juveniles, ages 16 and 17, were taken into custody for commercial burglary. They were later cited and released to their mothers. Saturday, January 16: 13. Officers responded to Okoboji and Sunset around 7:17 p.m. in reference to a suspicious man knocking on doors and attempting to sell magazine subscriptions. At one residence, he became angry and yelled at the resident for not opening the door. A 22-year-old male Caucasian was located and a record check revealed that he had 2 fugitive warrants from Idaho. The issuing agency was notified and they advised that they will extradite, so the man was arrested. 14. Units were sent to 645 West Duarte around 9:20 p.m. in reference to an auto burglary. A suspect smashed a car window and stole a purse and leather jacket. During the investigation, a witness advised that a security guard at the shopping center had committed the theft. A 46-year-old male AfricanAmerican security guard was contacted and a consensual search of his vehicle was made. The victims’ leather jacket and purse were recovered in his vehicle and the guard was arrested for auto burglary, possession of burglary tools, and receiving stolen property. 15. Loss prevention personnel from Nordstrom advised that a male Hispanic stole four designer handbags for a total reported loss of $5,475. The theft was caught on store surveillance video.
Sierra Madre PD During the week of Sunday, January 17th, 2010 to Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 359 calls for service. Monday, January 18th 5:17 PM – Possible Explosive Device, 100 block Santa Anita Ct. A resident called the Police Department regarding a suspicious package resembling an explosive device that she found in her mail box on the parkway. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad responded, and with the use of a remote control robot,
Starting a new business? File your DBA with us at filedba.com detonated the device. Further inspection of the device revealed it was not a real explosive device, though it appeared to look real. The Los Angeles County Bomb Squad took the device for further investigation. 6:52 PM – Residential Burglary, 500 Block Sierra Meadow. On Monday, January 18th between 6:45 AM., and 6:15 PM., unknown suspect(s) walked through an unlocked side gate and entered the home through an unlocked bedroom window. The suspect(s) stole an IMAC computer, an Olympus E-500 camera, 2 Skagen white titanium men’s watches, $400.00 in coins, and a Bank of America checkbook in the victim’s name. Total loss is estimated at $1,620.00. 7:00 PM – Theft from Vehicle, 500 block Sierra Meadow. Suspect(s) took a soccer bag from an unlocked van parked in the driveway and a green Razor scooter from the carport. The officer investigating the residential burglary down the street (6:52 PM) on Sierra Meadow found the soccer bag from the living room floor and returned it to the owner. The value of the scooter is $80.00. Tuesday, January 19th 7:07 AM – Burglary/Vandalism – 100 Block W. Highland Ave. Unknown suspects broke a window to enter a classroom at the Sierra Madre Elementary School. Suspect(s) poured paint on the classroom floor, ransacked a desk and took $90.00 and permission slips. Suspect(s) also threw a rock through a second classroom window. Total damage and loss are yet to be determined. 1:14 PM – Vehicle Burglary, 300 Block E. Grandview Ave. Between January 18th and 19th, suspect(s) stole a Garmin GPS from the victim’s vehicle by smashing out the front passenger window. Total loss is estimated at $100.00. Saturday, January 23rd 2:44 PM –Vehicle Burglary, 400 Block Manzanita Ave. Between 3:00 AM and 3:30 AM on 01-23-2010, suspect(s) stole a Garmin GPS, I-Pod, and misc. paperwork from the victim’s vehicle by smashing out the front passenger window. Total loss is estimated at $800.00.
Monrovia PD During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 566 service events, resulting in 125 investigations. Following are the last week’s highlighted issues and events:
Grand Theft Auto
On January 21 at 6:36 a.m., an officer responded to the 400 block of East Greystone regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. When he arrived, the victim told him the vehicle had been taken sometime during the night. All keys are accounted for and there was no glass on the ground where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle is a black, 2008 Dodge Ram. Investigation continuing.
Residential Burglary
On January 21 at 9:04 a.m., an officer was dispatched on the report of a residential burglary in
the 200 block of North Myrtle. On arrival, the victim reported that someone had broken into their garage. The garage lock had been cut to gain entry, and the victim reported miscellaneous items had been taken. Investigation continuing.
Attempt Grand Theft / Vehicle Tampering
On January 22 at approximately 3:55 a.m., officers observed a male subject tampering with a vehicle parked on Alta Vista and Linwood. The subject was detained, and through investigation it was determined he was attempting to steal the rims and tires off the vehicle. The victims were contacted and advised of the attempted theft. The suspect is a juvenile that is on probation for burglary. He was arrested for the above listed charges and later released to a parent. Grand Theft Auto Recovery
On January 22 at 9:13 a.m., an officer was dispatched to the 400 block of Genoa regarding the report of a vehicle that had been parked there for two weeks. When the officer checked the plates through DMV records, he found it had been stolen out of Arcadia six days prior. The vehicle was recovered and returned to the victim.
Bank Robbery
On January 22 at 11:12 a.m., police received a call reporting a bank robbery approximately five minutes after the robbery took place at a bank in the 100 block of West Foothill. The suspect walked in and handed a note to an employee demanding money. He told the employee he had a bomb and would detonate it if they did not cooperate. The suspect was given money. He exited the south doors and fled south on Myrtle. Investigation continuing.
Possession of Stolen Property / Drug Paraphernalia
On Januar y 22 at 1:21 p.m., officers patrolling the 800 block of Eighth stopped a vehicle for traffic violations at Myrtle and Longden. The driver was arrested for possession of a methamphetamine smoking pipe. The passenger is on parole and was arrested for receiving stolen property and a parole hold. Residential Burglary On January 22 at 3:39 p.m., police received the report of a burglary in the 200 block of West Cypress. The victim left her residence at approximately 10 a.m. and returned at about 3 p.m. On her return, she noticed the bathroom window was open. She looked in the bathroom and saw footprints on the tub. She looked around the house and noticed two watches missing from a shelf in the bedroom. She then called police. Investigation continuing.
Domestic Violence
On January 22 at 12:30 a.m., neighbors reported a fight in progress in the 100 block of South May f lower. An of f icer investigated and found the fight was between a husband and wife, and he determined the wife was the aggressor. She was arrested and charged with spousal abuse and assault with a deadly weapon. DUI/ Hit and Run
On January 23 at 9:40 p.m., officers on patrol observed a broken wall at a church in the 700 block of South Shamrock. There was a large puddle of oil and debris on the sidewalk and in the street directly in front of the wall. The officers followed the oil trail and found the vehicle in the 1100 block of east Lemon, traveling at approximately two miles per hour with its hazard lights on. The 20 year old male driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and hit and run. The 18 year old female passenger was cited for possession of alcohol.
Fight in Progress / Battery on a Peace Officer/Possession of Marijuana
On January 23 at 9:45 p.m., an officer responded to the report of a fight in progress in the 500 block of West Duarte Rd. The officer arrived on scene and attempted to detain three subjects. One subject complied and two walked away. An assisting officer arrived and went in foot pursuit of the two subjects. A long chase ensued, during which the suspects continued to fight with the officer. A resident of the complex who was witnessing the fight from his window went outside to assist the officer. While the officer continued to fight with one suspect, the resident ordered the second suspect to the ground and held him there until additional officers arrived. All three suspects were arrested and taken into custody. One of the suspects was found to be in possession of marijuana and another had a warrant out for his arrest.
Possession of Weapon / False Identification
On January 24 at 5:10 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the 500 block of West Huntington. The three occupants of the vehicle claimed to have no identification on them. The driver consented to a search of his vehicle and a small bat was found next to his seat. He was arrested for possession of a dangerous weapon. The two passengers were admitted gang members from West Covina. One admitted he was on parole and was arrested for parole violation. The second was a juvenile who was found to be on probation. He provided false identification information to the officers, but was eventually identified through fingerprints. All three suspects were arrested. Vandalism On January 24 at 7:33 p.m., an officer was on patrol when he saw two suspicious male juveniles walking in the area. As he began to check the area, he saw fresh graffiti on the walls in the south alley of 200 W. Huntington. The officer went back in search of the juveniles, but was unable to locate them. The graffiti was determined to be gang writing.
Possession of Methamphetamine Smoking Pipe
On January 24 at 9:34 p.m., an officer responded to the report of a suspicious person in the area of Alta Vista and Lemon. She located the subject matching the descrip-
tion and detained him. The subject was found to be a parolee and had a methamphetamine pipe in his possession. He was arrested and a parole hold was obtained. Outside Assist On January 24 at 11:24 p.m., officers assisted Arcadia Police Department with containment of a suspect for grand theft auto. They had one suspect in custody and were looking for a second. The second suspect was eventually found and arrested. Both suspects were found to be gang members from Duarte and a gun was recovered.
DUI/Traffic Collision
On January 25 at 2:33 a.m., officers responded to a non-injury, traffic collision involving three vehicles. Officers contacted the driver of the vehicle and determined he was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was traveling northbound on California and struck two parked cars. The driver was arrested. Vehicle Burglary On January 25 at 8:34 p.m., an officer responded to a business parking lot in the 800 block of West Huntington regarding a vehicle burglary. The victim parked his vehicle and went into a restaurant. When he returned to his vehicle, he discovered someone had pried the lock on the driver’s door. His GPS and stereo were pried out of the dashboard and stolen. Investigation continuing. Bank Robbery On January 26 at 9:55 a.m., a male subject entered a bank in the 100 block of East Huntington. He tried to open the interior glass doors to the bank, but the doors to the bank were still locked because it did not open until 10 a.m. The suspect pulled on the doors hard enough to get the employees’ attention. He removed a folded sheet of paper and slid it under the glass doors and stood there in front of the doors. The suspect was carrying a black backpack. A bank employee went to the door and picked up the note. The note demanded the bank give him money and said he had placed a bomb somewhere in the bank. It further said he would detonate the bomb if his demands were not met. Bank employees called police. The suspect continued to stand in front of the doors and made no attempt to gain entry into the bank or to leave the enclosed area. Police arrived and began to establish containment of the area. The building was evacuated, along with buildings in the immediate area. Additional resources were requested to help with the evacuation and to shut down the area to vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The Foothill Special Enforcement Team, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and their Bomb Squad, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Arcadia Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol responded to assist with the incident. The suspect was eventually taken into custody at 1:35 p.m. The LASD Bomb Squad used one of their robots and determined the backpack the suspect was carrying did not have an explosive device inside and the suspect did not have a bomb. Investigation continuing.
January 28 - February 3, 2010
Obituary
Howard Thayer Syverson Howard Thayer Syverson passed away peacefully on January 29, 2010, in Duarte, California. He was born on October 13, 1926, in Long Beach, moved to Santa Monica after the 1933 earthquake, and graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1943. Howard met Frances Mueller in a physics class at UCLA before he enlisted in the Navy and was sent to V-12 officers’ training at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After his discha rge, Howa rd earned his BS in chemical
engineering at UW before returning to California. He was hired by the Ralph M. Parsons Company in Los Angeles and had a 42-year career designing refinery and chemical plant units,
including refineries in Turkey, Senegal, and Germany. He became a computer guru for Parsons before the rest of the world had heard of computers. Howard and Fran were
married on May 21, 1950, after a t wo-year courtship. Their first home was in Whittier, where they started raising their three children, Steven, Nancy, and Mark, before t hey
moved to La Habra. As choir members, he and his family were active in the First United Methodist Church in Whittier. The Syversons enjoyed annual backpacking trips in the High Sierras. Howard and Fran moved to Pasadena, then Sierra Madre, where they lived for 27 years before moving to Westminster Gardens in Duarte. Howard had an insatiable curiosity about the world, so he and Fran started traveling in 1975 and continued the rest of his life. They’ve visited Asia, Africa, Europe, Russia, and the Pacific on numerous trips. Howard also loved reading on virtually any topic, particularly history, philosophy, and science. He started a second career in tax preparation, becom i ng a n E nrol led Agent. He and Fran attended live theater and concerts regularly, played bridge with friends, and were active in the Church of the Good Shepherd in
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Arcadia. Howard is survived by his wife and life-partner of 59 years, Fran; children Steve Syverson (Diana) and Nancy Kirkwood (Ken); grandchildren Grant Kirkwood, Holly Warner (Kevin), Nissa Syverson, and Mark T. Syverson; one great-grandchild on the way; nieces, nephews and cousins. His son, Mark H. Syverson, preceded him in death in 1997. Howard will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A memorial service and reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 15 at Church of the Good Shepherd, United Methodist (400 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sierra Madre Library, or Church of t he Good Shepherd Foundation. More information about services is available by calling Douglass & Zook Mortuary at (626) 358-3244
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concelebrate the Mass. A reception will immediately follow in the Parish Hall. Holy Family Church was founded on May 10, 1910, with seventy-five courageous families who gathered for worship in a small cottage at the El Centro/Fremont location. By the following August, a temporary “bungalow church” was built to house the growing congregation until funds could be raised for a more permanent building, a “handsome edifice,” not only for
themselves but for generations to come for this fast growing community. Today, one hundred years later, Holy Family Parish has grown to over 3500 families with over eighty ministries including commissions for worship, community, outreach, education and administration. Each ministry has a body of eight to fifteen parishioners who execute initiatives and activities in their respective areas through subcommittees. “Holy Family’s centennial year is a rediscovery of
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In the center, in light vestments are, from left to right, Monsignor Connolly, Cardinal Mahoney, and Bishop Zavala. - Photo by Natalie Murray-Garay
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