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VOLUME 20, NO. 26
ARCADIA POLICE EXPLORER RECEIVES LT. EDWARD OSTASHAY SCHOLARSHIP
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his is the third year that the Friends of the Arcadia Historical Society have recognized an Arcadia Explorer with a Scholarship that would honor the memory of Lt. Edward Ostashay and help the recipient further their career in becoming a Police Officer. Lt. Edward Ostashay Scholarship was presented to Joseph Aaron Arredondo by The Friends of Arcadia Historical Society’s President Beverly Street at a recent Arcadia City Council Meeting. Mayor Peter Amundson invited Street to give historical background. She then asked Officer Danny Daryaie, Arredondo’s advisor, to explain Arredondo’s qualifications. Street explained how Arredondo has assisted The Friends since February 2015 with
fundraising events to help fund this Scholarship. Arredondo was born and raised in Arcadia. He graduated Arcadia High in 2016. He currently is attending Pasadena City College. He is a Sergeant in the Explorer Program. His parents David and Gabriela Arredondo, girlfriend Julia and fellow Arcadia Explorers Ryan Harada and Nicholas Marshall were there to honor Arredondo. A root beer float reception followed the presentation. Lt. Ostashay served our community as a Police Officer. He also altered a 1959 Ford Galaxie 500 car to replicate a police car of the 1950’s. This became a wonderful draw to have at community events. Lt. Ostashay passed away of cancer. His legacy lives on.
(left to right): Mayor Peter Amundson, Beverly Street, Officer Danny Daryaie and Explorer Joseph Arredondo. – Courtesy photo / City of Arcadia
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ARCADIA JULY FOURTH SAFETY TIPS - ALL FIREWORKS ILLEGAL WITHIN CITY LIMITS
Arcadia Cops Bust Another Package Thief With the Aid of GPS Decoy Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, an officer responded to the 700 block of Camino Grove Avenue regarding an activation of an Arcadia Police Department GPS tracker. Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages containing bait property and tracking devices to combat the increase in package thefts SEE PAGE 11
Arcadia PD detectives had previously deployed decoy packages containing bait property and tracking devices to combat the increase in package thefts from residential areas. – Courtesy photo
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It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations – fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever people have planned, the American Red Cross and Fire Departments everywhere wants them to enjoy their holiday and has steps they can follow to be safe. Sparkler & Fireworks Safety More than 50,000 fires are caused by fireworks every year. Take the proper precautions when operating fireworks. - Never disassemble or try to make your own fireworks. - Don’t point sparklers, or fireworks at
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yourself or others, especially while they’re being lit. - Only light fireworks on the ground and in areas that are dry and fire resistant. - Don’t attempt to light multiple devices at the same time. - Never allow young children to handle fireworks or sparklers. - Always keep a portable fire extinguisher close by. Also keep a water hose or buckets of water nearby to put out fires. Water Activity Safety As July is one of the hottest months of SEE PAGE 10
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