tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70980325072688123142024-02-07T21:20:26.735-08:00Arcadia Police Officers' Association Info BlogNews and information from the APOA.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger540125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-21025633022917408422011-06-29T13:21:00.000-07:002011-06-29T13:47:40.335-07:00APOA Seeks Change of VenueAfter 540 posts on the Arcadia Police Officers' Association Info Blog, our current Board of Directors has opted for a change of venue in the social media world. The APOA will focus on timely news updates via the <a href="http://www.arcadiapoa.com/">Association website </a>and plans on furthering our community engagement by use of a new <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArcadiaPD#!/pages/Arcadia-Police-Officers-Association/206395152716002">APOA Facebook page</a>. APOA President, Officer John Jurman, will take the lead in administering the Association's presence on the Internet.<br /><br />As we say farewell to the Association Blog, thank you to all who have engaged with us and help the APOA build their web presence!<br /><br />Don't forget to visit the official pages for the Arcadia Police Department. APD still hosts a Blog, Facebook, Twitter, and Nixle accounts. Links to the official APD presence can be found on the <a href="http://www.ci.arcadia.ca.us/home/index.asp?page=1532">Public Information and Resources </a>page of the APD website.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-78273644191063935022011-06-04T07:54:00.000-07:002011-06-04T07:58:07.654-07:00Join the Conversation!<div style="text-align: justify;">The <a href="http://www.porac.org/">Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)</a> is the leading federation for Law Enforcement associations in the State of California. The Arcadia Police Officers' Association and all of our members belong to PORAC. PORAC is active in Social Media and released this video on their YouTube channel, highlighting their various platforms and promoting "Thank a Cop Thursday" (#tacop). Take a look and join the conversation.</div><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/npkoUZWKuTs" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PORAC">PORAC Facebook</a><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/PORACalifornia">PORAC Twitter</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-39161851034343891052011-06-01T17:50:00.000-07:002011-06-01T17:55:43.446-07:00Letter in Support of Interim Police Chief Bob Guthrie<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">The City of Arcadia is currently in the process of testing for the position of Chief of Police for the Arcadia Police Department. The following is a letter from Arcadia Police Officers' Association President, John Jurman, to Arcadia City Manager, Don Penman, and clearly states our position on this issue:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i></i></p><blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><i>June 01, 2011<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><i> </i></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>Mr. Penman,<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><br /></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>On May 18, 2011, the Arcadia Police Officers’ Association held a general membership meeting with the main focus of this meeting being the union’s endorsement of Interim Chief Bob Guthrie for the position of permanent Chief of Police.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>This vote of endorsement was done by secret ballot and I am pleased to tell you the turnout from our membership in regard to this very important issue was high.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>After tallying the votes the Arcadia Police Officers’ Association overwhelmingly declared its intent to support Interim Chief Bob Guthrie as he vies for the position of Chief of Police.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>One significant note of importance in this vote was the turnout of the entire management team from the police department who individually and collectively stated their support for Bob Guthrie as the permanent Chief of Police.</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>I wanted to take a moment to ensure you that the Arcadia Police Officers’ Association is an organization of professionals and as such we shall work with and give our full support to whomever you choose as the leader of this department.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>However, based on many years of working hand in hand with Bob Guthrie, we feel his level of commitment to this department and community, his extraordinary professionalism and knowledge of the law enforcement profession (past, present and future) makes him an outstanding candidate for the position of Chief of Police.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>From his many years of service, we feel Bob Guthrie has a vested interest in this department and its people.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Bob Guthrie has a vision for the future of this organization and as such, a vision for a safer Arcadia community.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><o:p><i> </i></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><o:p> </o:p>_________________________</i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i><o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><i>John Jurman<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i>President, Arcadia Police Officers’ Association</i></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><i></i><o:p></o:p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-17729091882397620552011-06-01T17:40:00.000-07:002011-06-01T17:46:24.031-07:00Status of the APOA Blog<div style="text-align: justify;">Thanks to everyone for their patience over that last six months. I have been concentrating efforts on the official Social Media presence on behalf of the Arcadia Police Department and have neglected the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">APOA</span> Blog. I am working on recruiting some additional participants from the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">APOA</span> in order to keep our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">APOA</span> Blog up and running. In the interim, please bear with us and keep an eye out for future posting. The next post will be one of interest to many, and I felt the need to post it on behalf of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">APOA</span> membership...stay tuned!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tom Le Veque</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-55392705571018840452011-01-01T08:35:00.001-08:002011-01-01T08:40:27.220-08:00Happy New Year 2011!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FSb5WJRFNjYrgqNbzwUh8Fza0jKxU4g7kJ1FhGt2V80hu3Fr5wn2Gvu76CVreFQ5aTKUJ5XS9nzpHH4tIMaGFeb6pDyNqUtpphVKWe7lOsP8fqIs_nWmmbjugy1h_PpVY0nqLG40EHvx/s1600/happy_new_year_2011_card-p137405189268624796q0yk_400.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5FSb5WJRFNjYrgqNbzwUh8Fza0jKxU4g7kJ1FhGt2V80hu3Fr5wn2Gvu76CVreFQ5aTKUJ5XS9nzpHH4tIMaGFeb6pDyNqUtpphVKWe7lOsP8fqIs_nWmmbjugy1h_PpVY0nqLG40EHvx/s200/happy_new_year_2011_card-p137405189268624796q0yk_400.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557257859664451298" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The members of the Arcadia Police Officers' Association wish everyone all the best for 2011! Happy New Year!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-84518146987678193962010-12-21T19:12:00.000-08:002010-12-21T19:17:41.097-08:00Letter from APOA President Troy Hernandez<em>December 21, 2010<br /><br /><br />Dear Community and Fellow APOA Members,<br /><br />For the last six years, it has been both an honor and a privilege to serve as the President of the Arcadia Police Officers’ Association. During this time, I have developed and fostered personal and professional relationships that I hold near and dear to my heart. The great citizens of our community have been extremely supportive and for that, I am forever thankful.<br /><br />As we move into 2011, we will see the leadership in the APOA change, welcoming in four new Board Directors who will join Directors Dan Crowther and John Jurman. The incoming Directors are; Luis Vicuna, Andrew Pruhs, Christian Blesch, and Larry Peralta. The new APOA Board will select the next President and Vice-President, replacing outgoing VP Mike Hale and me. I also wish to thank our outgoing Directors, Phil Pierce and Kollin Cieadlo, for their hard work and dedication to the APOA.<br /><br />The Arcadia Police Officers’ Association is committed to the betterment of our people as we believe in the community we serve. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety and reducing fear and the incidence of crime. We believe in treating all people with respect and dignity as our residents are our most important resource. We strive to achieve the highest level of quality in all aspects of our service, as integrity is our standard.<br /><br /><br />Respectfully,<br /><br /><br /><br />Troy Hernandez<br />President, Arcadia Police Officers’ Association</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-48367914283136503552010-12-12T09:18:00.000-08:002010-12-12T09:32:45.019-08:00Arcadia Police Department Honors Police Officer & Civilian of the Year for 2010<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgk4hOmFToRu1vC3jvlS3eqyq3ZEVjJ5_hyphenhyphenXh6BeGj7780zRi4TsnXntF8eEzUlLgs2UZH__mYyIHLyI4y9AMBLSFC1bkn1a3oe8U_tB3861HUQnUS5CHZLn5QTHR_UNEKe25MtYQcnOW/s1600/Jurman+Sanderson.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549848953836891202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgk4hOmFToRu1vC3jvlS3eqyq3ZEVjJ5_hyphenhyphenXh6BeGj7780zRi4TsnXntF8eEzUlLgs2UZH__mYyIHLyI4y9AMBLSFC1bkn1a3oe8U_tB3861HUQnUS5CHZLn5QTHR_UNEKe25MtYQcnOW/s200/Jurman+Sanderson.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>The Arcadia Police Department awarded their annual Police Officer of the Year and the Civilian Employee of the Year awards last night at the annual Police Association Christmas party. For 2010, the award recipients were Officer John Jurman and Logistical Services Officer Cris Hoefflin.<br /><br /><br />Officer John Jurman is pictured above left, along with Chief Bob Sanderson. Officer Jurman is a tenured member of the Department and is currently assigned to the Traffic Bureau. John was recognized for his service to the Department, the Police Association (APOA), and the community. John headed up the Arcadia Police Department Relay for Life team in 2010, spearheading our fundraising efforts to fight cancer. Most recently, John took it upon himself to seek donations from fellow personnel in order to purchase a market gift card for a family in need that he had come upon during a work shift, going above and beyond the normal call of duty.<br /><br /><br />Logistical Services Officer Cris Hoefflin was awarded the Arcadia Police Department, Civilian of the Year award for his service and dedication to not only the Department, but to his fellow employees, as well. Cris is our "go to" person and truly keeps our agency running on a daily basis. Cris is never without a friendly welcome and a smile to match. Whenever there is a task to be dealt with or a job to be done in our facility, Cris makes it happen. Pictured below, left to right are: Mike Hale, APOA Vice-President; Troy Hernandez, APOA President; Cris Hoefflin; and Chief Bob Sanderson. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjow11wY35vUz3bWPId_T6dholuFCb6H3efc3VT4Zs1kNcmug-3mlMrlds-LI6Q1en1EcwDZVxVw7wOYYPsjGGzG41Hof3sN6UtMWZTIaPV8rWa9fZiB4Y-vqfCm8o5ulwYRxcN9q0ZqFLJ/s1600/Hoefflin.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549849118681881730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjow11wY35vUz3bWPId_T6dholuFCb6H3efc3VT4Zs1kNcmug-3mlMrlds-LI6Q1en1EcwDZVxVw7wOYYPsjGGzG41Hof3sN6UtMWZTIaPV8rWa9fZiB4Y-vqfCm8o5ulwYRxcN9q0ZqFLJ/s200/Hoefflin.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br />Congratulations to both Officer John Jurman and to Logistical Services Officer Cris Hoefflin on their deserving awards! A special thank you to <a href="http://mattdennys.com/">Matt Denny's Ale House </a>in Arcadia for hosting the event, to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cake-Shenanigans-Sarah-Turner/138539206192535">Cake Shenanigans </a>by Sarah Turner for dessert, and to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Designs-by-Kelly-Clark/135860846515">Designs by Kelly </a>for the centerpieces.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-85184030548478747002010-12-09T06:18:00.000-08:002010-12-09T06:19:15.008-08:00City, police officers association agree to new long-term deal - SGVTribune.com , Azusa CA<a href="http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_16810472?source=rss">City, police officers association agree to new long-term deal - SGVTribune.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-68215428546226120172010-12-07T16:24:00.000-08:002010-12-07T16:24:00.078-08:00Chief Bob Sanderson Lands in Arcadia MDA "Lock-Up"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaumkOGLY9Z6eVJC6zcBepqJFoaHzhhG6bYy2h4Qj75otDI8Kz0MASwBgO26zqdXBAXkR-KzCJzN8zA_w2xwCWL5CtNJpse6_HMQ-3z1JPmAIt7dzs1y6E6dkjc3Y86p1vYIMLEeSbHy3u/s1600/Chief+in+Jail.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 143px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548070056956471810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaumkOGLY9Z6eVJC6zcBepqJFoaHzhhG6bYy2h4Qj75otDI8Kz0MASwBgO26zqdXBAXkR-KzCJzN8zA_w2xwCWL5CtNJpse6_HMQ-3z1JPmAIt7dzs1y6E6dkjc3Y86p1vYIMLEeSbHy3u/s200/Chief+in+Jail.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Arcadia Police Chief Bob Sanderson spent some time in the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) "Lock-Up" today at BJ's Restaurant in Arcadia. Chief Sanderson's goal was to reach a bail of $1,250 in MDA donations. The Arcadia Police Officer's Association kicked in with a $500 donation to the MDA and the Chief far surpassed his goal, raising $2,600 by this afternoon. Congrats to the Chief and we are glad to have him back.</div><div> </div><div><br />For additional information and photos, visit the Official APD Blog post <a href="http://arcadiapolice.blogspot.com/2010/12/arcadia-police-chief-spends-time-in-mda.html">HERE.</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-23255151231398325322010-09-11T00:01:00.000-07:002010-09-11T00:01:00.484-07:00We Will Never Forget<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8v1oQ0UQoTdM6qyOi_-9W7Y12j8fzWZgq6DlirYc7hi02m1gogTveg16hET3TAcULf3XDHZ9WkRzH8wa5U-sMLcytD13uXV5g1zyBIprOS1Yk0RBWElcXGv8jtzG856uSbPg6kR4U5t7/s1600/9-11.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 173px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515354846064440370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ8v1oQ0UQoTdM6qyOi_-9W7Y12j8fzWZgq6DlirYc7hi02m1gogTveg16hET3TAcULf3XDHZ9WkRzH8wa5U-sMLcytD13uXV5g1zyBIprOS1Yk0RBWElcXGv8jtzG856uSbPg6kR4U5t7/s200/9-11.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify">Today is the ninth anniversary of the attacks on our Country that took place on September 11, 2001. Please take a moment to remember all those that lost their lives, suffered, or endured tragedy on that day. We will never forget! </div><div align="justify"> </div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivX4t0c2JL6XWW0CWn8C6HX151G7pAbfmtfSMaSwetFHTZAYKHWwkaQtgKj9epn11ZECKg0LVaM4uugd0TLFsqwn_GrZ7q7vT0d4OQf9fMj1G61Ra_M_Z3sOs3FkegfDEX7u3_6vBlAKxf/s1600/100_3778.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 143px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515354532874239970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivX4t0c2JL6XWW0CWn8C6HX151G7pAbfmtfSMaSwetFHTZAYKHWwkaQtgKj9epn11ZECKg0LVaM4uugd0TLFsqwn_GrZ7q7vT0d4OQf9fMj1G61Ra_M_Z3sOs3FkegfDEX7u3_6vBlAKxf/s200/100_3778.JPG" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-42986919622085324692010-08-23T09:52:00.000-07:002010-08-23T09:55:21.888-07:00Beat the Heat!The San Gabriel Valley is under an excessive heat watch this week. Did you know that the Arcadia Senior Center is a dedicated L.A. County Cooling Center? The Senior Center is located at 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. <a href="http://media.trb.com/media/acrobat/2009-07/48219990.pdf">HERE</a> is a link to the list of County Cooling Centers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-22002494935262489442010-08-11T20:17:00.000-07:002010-08-11T20:17:21.730-07:00New Tab on Police Facebook Pages for anonymous tip/crime reporting<a href="http://connectedcops.net/?p=2626">New Tab on Police Facebook Pages for anonymous tip/crime reporting</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-13406108115770714912010-08-11T20:16:00.000-07:002010-08-11T20:16:02.539-07:00Arcadia Police Department News & Information Blog: Crime Analyst Applications Being Accepted<a href="http://arcadiapolice.blogspot.com/2010/08/crime-analyst-applications-being.html?spref=bl">Arcadia Police Department News & Information Blog: Crime Analyst Applications Being Accepted</a>: "Applications are being accepted for the position of Crime Analyst with the Arcadia Police Department, now through September 3, 2010, or unti..."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-22346970613387279952010-08-11T20:15:00.000-07:002010-08-11T20:15:36.072-07:00Arcadia Police Department News & Information Blog: "Tip" Buttons Everywhere<a href="http://arcadiapolice.blogspot.com/2010/08/tip-buttons-everywhere.html?spref=bl">Arcadia Police Department News & Information Blog: "Tip" Buttons Everywhere</a>: "Back in April, we introduced you to LA Crime Stoppers, a regional effort to provide the public a 'tip' link to all Los Angeles County Law E..."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-49500903261538896302010-08-01T18:40:00.000-07:002010-08-01T18:57:45.751-07:00In Remembrance of Arcadia Police Reserve Officer Mike Daleo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA__OLoXAliTRsYR3Jlq1Wqe5qZfATYqbUWagqPfRGMvC2Fx0QxQKszwPM6xMiz9Km81oJy9NMv8_XqSHIIZRbi1eEh4IVZSFRWuSUcDcR9mGhz7vEaLQ7Iv_aBsftgRDGnf1ZoSOoFwk/s1600/Mike+Daleo.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 143px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500209242334302802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA__OLoXAliTRsYR3Jlq1Wqe5qZfATYqbUWagqPfRGMvC2Fx0QxQKszwPM6xMiz9Km81oJy9NMv8_XqSHIIZRbi1eEh4IVZSFRWuSUcDcR9mGhz7vEaLQ7Iv_aBsftgRDGnf1ZoSOoFwk/s200/Mike+Daleo.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Arcadia Police Reserve Officer Mike <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Daleo</span> passed away Saturday, July 24, 2010, after a short but harsh battle with cancer. Mike's loving family was with him in the last few days and his wife Marilyn was at his side the entire way. Mike is survived by his wife Marilyn, their son Tim and daughter-in-law Tiffany, daughter Jennifer and husband <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">TJ</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Forman</span>, step-grandchildren Lindy and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Colton</span>, and grandson Nolan Michael.<br /><br />Mike <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Daleo</span> was also <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">APD's</span> Crime Analyst, having established the Crime Analysis Unit (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">CAU</span>) in 1994. Mike's expertise quickly grew and his services to the Department were immense. Not only did Arcadia benefit from Mike and the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">CAU</span>, but his talents and services were utilized by numerous police agencies throughout the San Gabriel Valley.</div><div></div><div><br />A Police Reserve for 34 years, Mike was not only active in the Reserve Association, but with the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">APOA</span> as well. Mike and Marilyn were always in attendance at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">APOA</span> functions and Mike never missed a chance to play in a <a href="http://arcadiapoa.blogspot.com/2009/07/officer-louis-pompei-memorial-golf.html">charity golf </a>tournament or <a href="http://arcadiapoa.blogspot.com/2009/04/balls-o-fire-celebrity-bowling.html">bowling event</a>. Mike was also very active in the community, participating in the Lions Club, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, the Arcadia HS Music Club, and many other local groups and activities. One of his favorite hobbies was building and maintaining his '56 Chevy Bel Air, which he took great pride in. This was to be his year, taking the '56 to Reno for the "Hot August Nights" show.</div><div></div><div><br />We all said goodbye to Mike in a beautiful service at Rose Hills Memorial Park on Friday, July 30, 2010. The service was followed by a graveside memorial and interment. During the service, it was noted that Mike's final resting place overlooks a pond on the grounds of Rose Hills. Mike would like the view very much as it resembles the many rounds of golf shared with his family and friends. Rest in peace Mike, we will all miss you!</div><br />For some nice photos of Mike's service at Rose Hills, link to a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arcadia-CA/Arcadia-Police-Department-CA/180418019916#!/album.php?aid=2044916&id=1118901010&ref=mf">posting on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span> </a>by Retired Lab Tech Chet King.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-83713016435201435322010-07-04T01:57:00.000-07:002010-07-04T01:57:00.057-07:00Happy 4th of July!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiewIQJuhYYrz4QQTob-oeYD3i60fxuQku71eJyeXtXjqI5AmSyzU4CeCa_tH6cDTUcB61QgPqHQ72PO3le1ZaxA5DINZn7GIF31ltk37un2SfryDwLNWy3oj_jidO4jLLgNGqnEMhwFMio/s1600/flag.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 132px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 88px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489493573815851314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiewIQJuhYYrz4QQTob-oeYD3i60fxuQku71eJyeXtXjqI5AmSyzU4CeCa_tH6cDTUcB61QgPqHQ72PO3le1ZaxA5DINZn7GIF31ltk37un2SfryDwLNWy3oj_jidO4jLLgNGqnEMhwFMio/s200/flag.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Please enjoy a safe and happy Independence Day! Remember that all fireworks are unlawful in the City of Arcadia, even "safe & sane."</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-89695402737786864112010-06-28T16:02:00.001-07:002010-06-28T16:11:50.283-07:00Big "Thank You" to Stacked Sandwich<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29vTswxxt2WpjaZmlDa-w8-0ecXS3Hym2A5ak3VP24w6XlQG-I4inhXySHqj2ItK9MennfEMFTCSCmw0L6Rwus6hN0Wb_lymVGVcJUp7E7GuZCf-7BDqO9cJiBjg9jm053rnnZ44gT-LI/s1600/Outside.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 144px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487964007904598146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29vTswxxt2WpjaZmlDa-w8-0ecXS3Hym2A5ak3VP24w6XlQG-I4inhXySHqj2ItK9MennfEMFTCSCmw0L6Rwus6hN0Wb_lymVGVcJUp7E7GuZCf-7BDqO9cJiBjg9jm053rnnZ44gT-LI/s200/Outside.jpg" /></a><br />Mike and Kai-Ya of <a href="http://stackedsandwich.com/">Stacked Sandwich </a>in Arcadia deserve a big "Thank You" from the APOA. Mike was one of our first business donors in the support of the APOA Relay for Life team. Back in early May, Mike offered up two days where 50% of the lunch procedes were donated to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Arcadia, Team APOA. Stacked Sandwich donated about $400.00 to the cause. Thanks to Mike and Kai-Ya for their support to both the APOA and Relay for Life.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWaF7RTO0y7WphWbRIVq3xeLb_PEBWzhwAtyUIsNVvImd0FbPNbNluIKgQjkrGH0LhsHbkg9-vZyCyS869_3jADdYpGQOb4ZDYWNjrgJmg7CkBhonY1p7KXiY8N2V6tccTOdiefGCq7db6/s1600/Crowd.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 142px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487965334022179426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWaF7RTO0y7WphWbRIVq3xeLb_PEBWzhwAtyUIsNVvImd0FbPNbNluIKgQjkrGH0LhsHbkg9-vZyCyS869_3jADdYpGQOb4ZDYWNjrgJmg7CkBhonY1p7KXiY8N2V6tccTOdiefGCq7db6/s200/Crowd.jpg" /></a> <div></div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1yhWiuhmZdpQlSMElhlFHhsRjocxNYC3KXXH7je6o4qOb8M4YBc83HTzs0B-XVYo5e3bdJrZwlWGxw1v-SWiXOGhm4QW9t_K66tPJc8S0QquM4DepepXzZnaPVR4mg7NGVmmDSF5ayf2f/s1600/Mike.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 156px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487965145193523282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1yhWiuhmZdpQlSMElhlFHhsRjocxNYC3KXXH7je6o4qOb8M4YBc83HTzs0B-XVYo5e3bdJrZwlWGxw1v-SWiXOGhm4QW9t_K66tPJc8S0QquM4DepepXzZnaPVR4mg7NGVmmDSF5ayf2f/s200/Mike.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-16449136172927242522010-06-28T09:40:00.000-07:002010-06-28T10:02:19.044-07:002010 Relay for Life of Arcadia<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1H5uC37tOclOe3RHmY0NP54ZwthUoxK8rYwP-pgfnVhXSB9-jgBTNpzeH9bUe3EOrr3HBgE-4ETJw-fN_Qd907l3-kQHSUIS7SWGsCQTKT6uSg8yekglsxRxZCxMa1w-IHby5RETlLMj/s1600/151.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487869342119371922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1H5uC37tOclOe3RHmY0NP54ZwthUoxK8rYwP-pgfnVhXSB9-jgBTNpzeH9bUe3EOrr3HBgE-4ETJw-fN_Qd907l3-kQHSUIS7SWGsCQTKT6uSg8yekglsxRxZCxMa1w-IHby5RETlLMj/s320/151.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>The Arcadia Police Officers' Association proudly participated in the 2010 Relay for Life of Arcadia held this past weekend at the Santa Anita Race Track. Members of the APOA team raised in excess of $7,500.00 to benefit the American Cancer Society. This years event was dedicated to two of our co-workers, Arcadia Fire Department Captain Andy Troncale and Firefighter Gerry Martin who have both been stricken with cancer.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2y6MSWbjjg9FTQVy3BsmKyqXYFU_Yln9D-miu3SctVwmnO7GP1kAyy4D-NK0OfwS3S9fDTZlvzQ5nlQrZ53MaMmJ6a5TAJy7sQkTjZIm_lQsAMrR-Pnv_4CZD7JHz6D7KbQ3kOSK2BpC/s1600/154.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487869673682509170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP2y6MSWbjjg9FTQVy3BsmKyqXYFU_Yln9D-miu3SctVwmnO7GP1kAyy4D-NK0OfwS3S9fDTZlvzQ5nlQrZ53MaMmJ6a5TAJy7sQkTjZIm_lQsAMrR-Pnv_4CZD7JHz6D7KbQ3kOSK2BpC/s200/154.JPG" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdDsBS8zMFS4gLCKXK0FX1WPbQDKT3btmNQcRxIB3Z6wvhwBn3YiW1rlx5joRZaT6pxYjq9mKUacQypNdyovp2g2gbmihSAEgt1P36dDOASKn9u23mexJLBEPVVOHbaz6Pk9z7Hxu1kTy/s1600/166.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487870027392560370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdDsBS8zMFS4gLCKXK0FX1WPbQDKT3btmNQcRxIB3Z6wvhwBn3YiW1rlx5joRZaT6pxYjq9mKUacQypNdyovp2g2gbmihSAEgt1P36dDOASKn9u23mexJLBEPVVOHbaz6Pk9z7Hxu1kTy/s200/166.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>The APOA team was headed by Motor Officer John Jurman (pictured above left) who coordinated the APOA participation. Thanks to John for taking the lead! And, a big thanks to the Outback Restaurant of Arcadia for providing dinner to our team on Saturday night. The Arcadia Community was well represented for this worthwhile event with over 700 walkers taking part.</div><div></div><div></div><div> </div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-71725050858245696742010-06-06T08:43:00.000-07:002010-06-06T08:58:00.512-07:00Vote YES to Extend Arcadia's Lighting Assessment District<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ukEBcfgbPQ52Ci_fxtqtwBQjLTj3NpaRWKrt99nPt68Piw09ey5dJvoXc0_Lf8cc8tBTbp6TsipNxG6VGJ2DY9oC0QmZl2PiAZ5cj9Jhmv4RYZ0Dgylmygw7wueh_E_2p4h6eX1rOlQp/s1600/APOA+Lighting.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 247px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479687282683466994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ukEBcfgbPQ52Ci_fxtqtwBQjLTj3NpaRWKrt99nPt68Piw09ey5dJvoXc0_Lf8cc8tBTbp6TsipNxG6VGJ2DY9oC0QmZl2PiAZ5cj9Jhmv4RYZ0Dgylmygw7wueh_E_2p4h6eX1rOlQp/s320/APOA+Lighting.jpg" /></a><br />Wi<strong>thout a property-owner approved extension, the City must seriously consider cuts to essential City services</strong>, such as police protection, fire and emergency medical response services, street maintenance, library services, and youth/senior programs in order to keep the street lights on and properly maintained.</div><div align="justify"><br />Arcadia residents value a safe, well-maintained City. Our safe, well lit streets help to maintain stable neighborhoods and property values, and keep Arcadia’s neighborhoods and commercial areas desirable places to live and do business.</div><div align="justify"><br /><strong>Renewing funding</strong> for the City’s street lights will assist in maintaining the safety and character of our neighborhoods, schools, parks, and commercial districts.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />The APOA encourages all residents to respond with a <strong>YES vote to extend</strong> Arcadia's Lighting Assessment District. </div><div align="justify"></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-42244988983277303962010-05-31T10:52:00.000-07:002010-05-31T10:55:08.601-07:00Memorial Day 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTuKA-yI4Lah6vC3m62vdfL7360JISxPevOtw4BM_h3XViGapIixr84USX7RTBT6ZasY7tHRiNq3UCME1p59x96i8l0MJuAGCwwigxxJLGx5PCYuZgp5zgZGQW9RvppgslYgAqsX9AB07Y/s1600/cornerflag_2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 126px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 145px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477494136522257410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTuKA-yI4Lah6vC3m62vdfL7360JISxPevOtw4BM_h3XViGapIixr84USX7RTBT6ZasY7tHRiNq3UCME1p59x96i8l0MJuAGCwwigxxJLGx5PCYuZgp5zgZGQW9RvppgslYgAqsX9AB07Y/s200/cornerflag_2.jpg" /></a><br /><div>To those that are serving and those that have served, we wish you the best on this Memorial Day 2010. To the men and women who served our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice, we salute you! Take the time to say "Thanks" to our vets and current members of our military, not just today, but everyday.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Remember to proudly display your American Flag at <a href="http://www1.va.gov/opa/publications/celebrate/halfstaff.pdf">half-staff today, from sunrise to noon </a>in honor of our service personnel who have given their lives for our Country.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-2996947388929826242010-04-30T12:45:00.001-07:002010-04-30T12:48:43.136-07:00Remembering One of Our Own<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZfMhw6Gt2lGcesgrsyA8NUSRdVbL2BdnIwM6hyphenhyphenNduq_SlYSTDwfULEpO3RTHo8vHPbv0O4_uEAq179Plkc3PT1-GDgI65IlkRTfeT9aBypETvJLn5n0Hol-Cn-cZwTn5nvrfz8PtsYbi/s1600/Sgt.+Harrington.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 144px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466019192649943602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZfMhw6Gt2lGcesgrsyA8NUSRdVbL2BdnIwM6hyphenhyphenNduq_SlYSTDwfULEpO3RTHo8vHPbv0O4_uEAq179Plkc3PT1-GDgI65IlkRTfeT9aBypETvJLn5n0Hol-Cn-cZwTn5nvrfz8PtsYbi/s200/Sgt.+Harrington.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div align="justify">At 5:30 am, this past Wednesday, April 28, 2010, Sergeant Paul Harrington completed his final shift. Paul was 85 years old and was a very proud member of the United States Marines Corps. He participated in numerous landings in the South Pacific during WWII as he fought to maintain our freedom that we enjoy today. Paul joined the Arcadia Police Department on March 18, 1957 and rose to the rank of Sergeant before retiring in August 1980.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYjj0Kbgxb5KYojon4HcgEy_2gtBdOuLpAROXugb5GWH1iJaE-5W8gXoJH8chf8vAvUFOxM2uVyNsvQnyZK9RWsrZ1ztHsTLwfu9bz1FR-G6wFuXPgnN96sTyvbXMLUDj8jUsOAzBrDwn/s1600/Sgt.+Harrington+2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 195px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466019305813799266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYjj0Kbgxb5KYojon4HcgEy_2gtBdOuLpAROXugb5GWH1iJaE-5W8gXoJH8chf8vAvUFOxM2uVyNsvQnyZK9RWsrZ1ztHsTLwfu9bz1FR-G6wFuXPgnN96sTyvbXMLUDj8jUsOAzBrDwn/s200/Sgt.+Harrington+2.jpg" /></a><br />Some kind words from Retired Captain Rick Sandona; "Paul was a class act and loved the Arcadia Police Department and the citizens of Arcadia. I remember him well as he took this young rookie cop under his wings and gave him friendship and guidance."<br /><br />Sergeant Paul Harrington will be cremated and laid to rest at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Kona Hawaii. Thank you Paul for your service and dedication to the Arcadia Police Department and the Arcadia Community.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-62902231329476838802010-04-30T07:39:00.001-07:002010-04-30T07:54:13.082-07:00In Memory of a Fallen Local Hero<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdt6L7p4tZNBOvKrE9Jt07LRnEC_WOsRJ9ZvDdyfP6aUXR80CV0JwrmTSgxvi1FiH6obTff6kXkCBGhbYlumm5EsNtghIqPgTMJD3LuEhyLE0iLZ85yJN2tEV3BvZV_bCRH5iek2_PndK/s1600/David+March.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 100px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 125px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465942982247024402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVdt6L7p4tZNBOvKrE9Jt07LRnEC_WOsRJ9ZvDdyfP6aUXR80CV0JwrmTSgxvi1FiH6obTff6kXkCBGhbYlumm5EsNtghIqPgTMJD3LuEhyLE0iLZ85yJN2tEV3BvZV_bCRH5iek2_PndK/s200/David+March.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RA_lov1kcIjYMdEBRAkpJGFv8I5hOmgIzQAyJa_uU2_75Jl27jHksC5xA4ZcPlsguA0B7aPwpzM9zEC-AeQnNtpMVzbwUBqoi0yZKqxSGcXPIQofJTXhHnmnYEQt3Skr2ZDDjt-hlD4O/s1600/March+Memorial.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465940437691859938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RA_lov1kcIjYMdEBRAkpJGFv8I5hOmgIzQAyJa_uU2_75Jl27jHksC5xA4ZcPlsguA0B7aPwpzM9zEC-AeQnNtpMVzbwUBqoi0yZKqxSGcXPIQofJTXhHnmnYEQt3Skr2ZDDjt-hlD4O/s200/March+Memorial.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify">Personnel from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department stand watch over the memorial for slain hero <a href="http://www.odmp.org/officer/16258-deputy-sheriff-david-william-march">Deputy David March</a>. Yesterday was the anniversary of the murder of Deputy March who was killed during a traffic stop on Live Oak Avenue, east of Peck Road, on April 29, 2002. A memorial was built in his honor at the scene. Temple Deputies remember Deputy March not only on the anniversary of his death, but throughout the year by displaying his call sign, "57" on the rear window of Temple units. The APOA would like to take a moment and ask everyone to remember this local fallen hero. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-49254106449342933642010-04-21T15:04:00.000-07:002010-04-22T06:19:17.650-07:00Balls O' Fire Celebrity Bowling Tournament 2010<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQWLs-FgOJKOFm9NC5k3fbgs4sja-UpWCd2IzbXEwybRl-9FMMTyVge9jqGhM_Pmy1lpzcBevSQ2qmwu-HeEtaTs139go506_X2sDMLVc3D_UphS5hGKq6GZW_90ZQBD_55-zfyA92yqs/s1600/Ballofire+2010+2.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 160px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462717397314590962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjQWLs-FgOJKOFm9NC5k3fbgs4sja-UpWCd2IzbXEwybRl-9FMMTyVge9jqGhM_Pmy1lpzcBevSQ2qmwu-HeEtaTs139go506_X2sDMLVc3D_UphS5hGKq6GZW_90ZQBD_55-zfyA92yqs/s200/Ballofire+2010+2.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div>Members of the Arcadia Police Officers' Association participated once again in the annual Balls O' Fire Celebrity Bowling Tournament to benefit the <a href="http://fapinfo.org/">Foothill Aids Project (FAP). </a>The event was held last Sunday at Deer Creek Lanes in Rancho Cucamonga.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YS44QkKjJ8fPzRmrIpwflPGfisoQfPQ6yRLs7rNZDzLF930mTmhH3A0MW48AMsLBT5eD3scrbVkjMpJhH9HKy7c7iAF2lIyoXOrcJkXdwiGw2HX_FOEPc44_p5flEviTmIaLcKQyIWtC/s1600/Kelly+Edge.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 154px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462722115581624562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4YS44QkKjJ8fPzRmrIpwflPGfisoQfPQ6yRLs7rNZDzLF930mTmhH3A0MW48AMsLBT5eD3scrbVkjMpJhH9HKy7c7iAF2lIyoXOrcJkXdwiGw2HX_FOEPc44_p5flEviTmIaLcKQyIWtC/s200/Kelly+Edge.JPG" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Each year, the tournament also hosts a friendly competition between Law Enforcement and fire agencies, awarding the "Guns & Hoses" trophy to the winning team. The APOA team came in first place, taking home the trophy.<br /><div></div><br /></div><br /><div>Our celebrity bowlers included Rad Daly (pictured above left), an actor who will be appearing in the "A-TEAM" movie later this year, Kelly Edge, host of "Decorating Cents" on HGTV, LPGA Golfer Kim Kouwabunrat, and Allen Maldonado, an actor from television's "The Young and the Restless." Kim is pictured below center along with the APOA Team, Detective Phil Pierce, Lieutenant Paul Foley, Kim Kouvabunrat, Cadet Aida Vazquez, and Sergeant Tom Le Veque (L to R). Kelly Edge took home the first place trophy for celebrity women and Tom Le Veque came in second place in the patron men's division (pictured above right).</div><br /><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 191px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462720609200925282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KkvkCXOnTTiFeQLGvU9GXJD97axkDkxIPBX7Q4UUF8AxS3L-mMLAIs4YjRsv1IF7zapCrSWF2Xvkif1NAGRvY15kRhXAzvBE1Ff6nSdmoeIhpdnkLRL50aHeQ2t_o7sxiIZiVKYzbxlv/s320/BallsoFire+2010.JPG" /> <div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-7845755717812061942010-04-04T00:49:00.000-07:002010-04-04T00:49:00.074-07:00Happy Easter!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyD_DBdQ5El4qCJGrpIn5Fvb5wNAuueOt2F5DxokNrhZUomFNpReRyYNc5GzTIyS0E9sYoqRR6dCuL9AbP_Rq_rIltl3ulVWOWxnEkinhyphenhyphensKm8jRyRWPL4seEVc4_TnpwE64F8YCFuxzl/s1600/happy-easter.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 134px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455630153997570130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyD_DBdQ5El4qCJGrpIn5Fvb5wNAuueOt2F5DxokNrhZUomFNpReRyYNc5GzTIyS0E9sYoqRR6dCuL9AbP_Rq_rIltl3ulVWOWxnEkinhyphenhyphensKm8jRyRWPL4seEVc4_TnpwE64F8YCFuxzl/s200/happy-easter.png" /></a><br /><div><div></div>Wishing the best to everyone during this Easter holiday. In addition to all those on the road with the holiday weekend, many schools are out for spring break. Take care on the roads and travel safely. Happy Easter! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7098032507268812314.post-79992263464498086762010-03-26T18:10:00.000-07:002010-03-26T19:43:27.048-07:00Our Upcoming City Council ElectionThe latest Arcadia City Council Candidate forum was held at the Arcadia Women's Club last Tuesday evening, March 23, 2010. Troy Henandez and I attended the forum and wish to thank the forum sponsors: the Arcadia Women's Club, the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, the Arcadia Association of Realtors, and the <em>Arcadia Weekly</em>. The forum was hosted by the owner of <em><a href="http://arcadiasbest.com/">Arcadia's Best</a></em>, a local influential blogger, Scott Hettrick. While the Arcadia Weekly delivered a <a href="http://arcadiaweekly.com/featured/candidates-square-off-in-chamber-forum/">forum recap </a>in yesterday's edition, the Pasadena Star News opted to offer only an <a href="http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/rds_search/ci_14752086?IADID=Search-www.pasadenastarnews.com-www.pasadenastarnews.com">opinion</a>, naming their candidate choices. Scott Hettrick took issue with the PSN editorial and authored his own <a href="http://arcadiasbest.com/2010/03/5216/">response on Arcadia's Best</a>, citing blatant lapses in the PSN opinion piece. I believed that the forum was civil, informative, and left me with no doubt that the APOA has chosen to endorse the right candidates.<br /><br />The Arcadia Police Officers' Association is built on unity, strength, honor, and integrity. Our membership, the men and women of your Police Department, are committed to each other, to our Department, our Association, and the Community that we serve. We work toward enhancing public safety and providing the highest level of service to all.<br /><br />Our ability to deliver excellence to the Community is based on many factors, which indeed include support from City officials, members of the Community, and our City Council. Bearing this in mind, it is our responsibility to support political candidates that not only mirror our values as a group, but candidates that will deliver the same excellence in service that you demand of your Police Officers. Any successful organization is based on cohesive teams of people working together toward common goals. We have been lucky to have had leadership from top to bottom in this City in recent years and much of that credit goes to our current City Manager, Don Penman, and our Police Chief, Bob Sanderson.<br /><br />Not that long ago, our Department was at a low point in morale and our staffing levels had reached all time lows with Officer positions being vacated right and left. At one point, our Department was down 18 of 75 Officers, putting a huge burden on staffing, overtime, and specialized programs. These factors contributed greatly to the APOA's diligent efforts to bring public safety to the forefront in the Community eye. We not only gained Community support, but a majority of then sitting City Councilmen, City Management, and APOA leadership worked TOGETHER to resolve contractual and personnel issues haunting us at the time.<br /><br />Since then, the Arcadia Police Officers' Association has been called on by City management and City Council to step forward, TOGETHER, <a href="http://arcadiapoa.blogspot.com/2009/05/yes-on-measure.html">backing Measure A</a>, <a href="http://arcadiapoa.blogspot.com/2008/09/vote-no-on-proposition-5.html">State propositions</a>, and to make <a href="http://arcadiapoa.blogspot.com/2009/06/apoa-assists-with-budget-shortfall.html">employee concessions</a> during these tough economic times. The APOA enjoys this excellent working relationship with our City family that includes our City Council and the Community.<br /><br />The Arcadia Police Officers' Association stands firm in endorsing Sho Tay, Mickey Segal, and Bob Harbicht for Arcadia City Council. These three men will work TOGETHER looking toward the future and bringing excellence in service to the City of Arcadia.<br /><br />Tom Le Veque, APOAUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1