Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 8, 2011

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 8, 2011 

TWO-WEEK BARGAIN BOOK 
SALE AT THE LIBRARY

Do you love Mysteries? Then you’ll definitely want to 
stop by the Sierra Madre Public Library between Monday, 
January 10 and Saturday, January 22. The Friends received a 
large donation of books by popular mystery authors, which 
will be on sale for $1.00 each. This is an ideal opportunity 
to try out a new author or fill in a gap in your personal 
collection. In addition to Mysteries, there will also be a 
wonderful selection of Fiction, Time Warner, Children’s 
and Specialty books, also only $1.00 each. Drop by often—
there will plenty of new titles to choose from, as books are 
replenished daily.

The Sierra Madre Public Library, located at 440 West 
Sierra Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre, is open Monday 
through Wednesday from Noon to 9 p.m., Thursday and 
Friday from Noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 
6 p.m. For more information call (626) 355-7186, or check 
out our website, www.sierramadre.lib.ca.us.

Older “Sierra Madre” 

American of the Year

 The Senior Community Commission is now accepting nominations 
for the Older “Sierra Madre” American of the Year. If 
you know someone living in Sierra Madre who has demonstrated 
outstanding community service and is 60 years of age or older, 
please contact the Senior Services Desk at (626) 355-7394 for a 
nomination form.

 Nominations are due to the Community & Personnel Services 
Department, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., by Monday, February 28, 
2011. The Senior Community Commission will discuss nominees 
at its Study Session on March 3, 2011 and announce the 
honoree at their regular scheduled meeting also on March 3 at 
3 pm in the City Council Chambers. The honoree will also be 
recognized at a special reception held in their honor on Friday, 
May 13th at the Sierra Madre Hart Park House.

The Shabby Dog is 
Canine Chic 

by LaQuetta M. Shamblee 

The cozy retail space at 
The Shabby Dog houses 
an impressive selection of 
practical, yet fashionably 
chic items for canine lovers 
who want the best for their 
four-legged family members. 
Owner, Sandy Duvall has been 
featured on several national TV 
shows, including Rachel Ray. 
Duvall has created quite a buzz 
with the design and marketing 
of an innovative, “hands-free 
dog-walking system.” One of 
her most popular products is a 
Pupercise kit, which includes a 
wrist cuff (worn by the human) 
that can be attached to one of 
her signature leashes, along 
with a small matching pouch 
(for cell phone and I.D.) and a 
pedometer to track the progress 
of pooch and owner. The online 
store makes it convenient for 
anyone to shop, but it’s great 
to have the opportunity to visit 
the retail store at her Sierra 
Madre headquarters to see and 
feel the merchandise.

Looks can be deceiving, but 
oh so delightful! A small 
purse that looks similar to a 
small hat box, opens to reveal 
two dog bowls; an attractive 
wristband for the dog walker is 
constructed of Italian leather – 
the attached watch is optional. 
A finely-tailored leather dog 
jacket that rivals fashions in the 
finest department stores hangs 
among a selection of fashions. 
One of her newest lines of the 

hands-free system features 
Swarovski crystals – including 
an optional, matching carrying 
case. All leashes are adjustable 
to a length of four or five feet. 

With the Shabby Dog product 
lines established and growing 
with online distribution and 
at a growing number of stores 
throughout the country, Duvall 
is expanding to personalized 
services, including full-service 
grooming and Doggy Day 
Care. Always attentive to 
quality and detail, she says, I’ve 
recruited the best groomers 
in the Los Angeles area, some 
with 25 years+ experience.” 
Day care services will be offered 
from 7am to 7pm, with man’s 
best friends hanging out in a 
safe, cage-free environment. 
Staff certified in first-aid and 
CPR are hired to care for 
them. The service will include 
dog walking and of course, 
grooming is available, as well as 
more intensive spa treatments.

All Shabby Dog products are 
made in the U.S., including 
all leather merchandise that 
is produced in Sierra Madre 
by the same artisan who does 
work for Gucci, Coach and 
other major designers of fine 
leather goods. An exclusive 
“Rodeo Drive” selection of 
dog carriers by Shabby Dog 
resembles exquisite high-end 
designer purses and handbags. 
With moderate prices for some 
items ranging from $18 to $80 
for dog collars, and matching 
wrist cuffs from $20 - $50 ($60 
with the watch), we’re sure to 
see an increasing number of 
fashionable dog walking teams 
strolling around town.

For information on grooming, 
Doggy Day Care or fashions and 
accessories, call (626) 836-5452 
or visit the online store at www.
theshabbydog.com. The Shabby 
Dog is located at 312 E. Montecito 
Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.


JPL Climatologist Dr Bill Patzert to 
Speak About Global Warming 

 On January 18th, the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will present 
a fascinating program by JPL’s acclaimed climatologist and 
oceanographer Dr. Bill Patzert.

 Dr. Patzert is making a return visit to the Sierra Madre Kiwanis 
Club, and will present an hour-long program about the realities 
and ramifications of global warming.

 Dr. Patzert is JPL’s media spokesperson for ocean and climate 
related activities. During his career, he has served as a consultant 
to NASA, the U.S. Department of Commerce, United Nations 
and many scientific and environmental groups. He has received 
many awards for scientific accomplishments, including 4 NASA 
Exceptional Service Medals and the Medal of the Centre National 
d’Etudes Spatiales (highest award of the French Space Agency). 

 Area residents who want to learn the facts about global warming 
shouldn’t miss this opportunity to have the science of climate 
explained by a trusted and credentialed expert in the field. 

 The meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 18 at noon at the Masonic 
Temple, 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. The public is invited, and lunch 
will be served. The cost for lunch is $11 per person; reservations 
and exact change are required. For reservations, please contact 
Pat Birdsall at 355-7290 no later than noon the preceding Monday. 

 Visitors may come for the program only (no charge, without 
lunch), which will begin promptly at 12:30. 

Guests who have difficulty hearing the PA system should bring 
a portable radio with headphones, and tune to 104.7-FM to hear 
the PA sound.

Civic Club Offers 

Education Awards

 Sierra Madre Civic Club 
will again provide its annual 
Education Awards to worthy 
Sierra Madre High School 
seniors graduating in 2011. 
Monetary awards and individual 
certificates will be 
presented to those chosen at 
the club’s May 12th meeting, 
7:30 p.m., held in Memorial 
Park Hart Senior Center.

 Applications for the award 
are available at local high 
schools, Sierra Madre Public 
Library, City Hall, Youth 
Activity Center (YAC), 
also by contacting Education 
Awards Committee 
Chair Leslee Hinton online 
by emailing smcceducation2011@
hotmail.com or 
by phone (626) 355-5595.

 A personal essay is required 
in the completed application 
that is submitted 
and this must be typed or 
printed legibly. Also, to be 
included is a letter of recommendation 
from the applicant’s 
community service 
supervisor with significant 
knowledge of his or her experience 
and involvement.

 The deadline for applications 
to be received is March 
1, 2011. Those postmarked 
after that date or those that 
are incomplete will not be 
considered.

 The Education Awards are 
consistent with the club’s 
traditional support for 
young people in their education 
and career pursuits.

 - Phyllis Chapman


PLEASE HELP US FIND THIS MISSING CAT: 

 
If you see this cat, please contact our neighbor on W. Carter… 
Jane Rowland 626-355-6075 The cat is grey with white face and 
tummy, legs and paws. Weighs 8-9 pounds. This shy animal is a 
dear dear companion to this family. They are devastated. 


Bill Patzert, an oceanographer and climatologist at JPL, 
has been honored by the American Geophysical Union 
for his contributions to improving public understanding of 
Earth science. Photo courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech 


Sierra Madre Police Blotter


During the week of Sunday, December 26, to Saturday 
January 1st the Sierra Madre Police Department responded 
to approximately 406 calls for service. See crimereports.com 
for updated information.

Monday, December 27t 

EVG Gas Station Fraud, Use Another’s Personal 
Identification to Obtain Credit/Etc, 50 S. Baldwin Ave 
EVG Gas station. Between Monday, December 27th and 
Thursday, January 6th over 300 cases of credit and debit 
card identity theft were reported. Victims used their cards 
to buy gas between July and December 27 2010. Over 
the Christmas weekend the suspects illegally accessed 
the victims’ accounts for cash and retail sales, exceeding 
$82,000. The loss is expected to increase daily as additional 
victims report more fraud. The EVG gas station closed 
after Christmas weekend, and detectives are seeking the 
owner and his associates for questioning. The Secret 
Service is also working with SMPD on the investigation.

8:40 PM- Battery, 10 blk. N. Baldwin Ave. Two parties 
began engaged in an argument which led to a fight in front 
of Bean Town. Neither of the Sierra Madre residents were 
injured and declined to prosecute. 

Tuesday, December 28th: 

9:30 AM- Auto Burglary, Bailey Canyon. Unknown 
suspect(s) smashed a car’s rear window and stole a purse 
at Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park. The purse contained 
$30 and a Bank of America Card. The Bank of America 
card was used without permission at several stores. 

6:37 PM- Grand Theft Exceeding $400, 600 blk. W. 
Sierra Madre Blvd. Unknown suspect(s) stole a Canon 
Powershot SX 10 IS camera worth $500.00, a Dell Latitude 
D360 laptop computer worth $600.00, and a Blackberry 
Curve cell phone valued at $300.00. The three items were 
in the trunk of an unlocked vehicle and the driver did 
not realize they were missing until he checked in early 
December. 

Thursday, December 30th:

10:30 PM- Prowling/Peeking in Door/Window, 500 blk. 
W. Sierra Madre Blvd. An unknown suspect described as 
a man with light skin, 20-30 years, clean shaven and layered 
hair, entered a fenced yard and walked to the bedroom 
window. The suspect looked through the window until 
he made eye contact with the victim. The suspect walked 
away in an unknown direction after the victim saw him. 

Saturday, January 1st:

1:17 AM- DUI Alcohol/Drugs, 100 blk. E. Orange 
Groove Ave. An officer stopped a motorist for a Vehicle 
Code violation. The officer determined that the Monrovia 
resident was under the influence of alcohol. The officer 
arrested the suspect and booked him for DUI at the 
Pasadena Police Department Jail. 

Sierra Madre Chamber of CommerceCongratulatesCongratulatesGlenn and Amy Putnam2010CitizensoftheYear2010CitizensoftheYearJoin us for the 2010 Citizen of the Year 
and 2011 Chamber of Commerce 
Board of Directors Installation DinnerintheChandelierRoomatSantaAnitaParkintheChandelierRoomatSantaAnitaParkCocktail hour begins at 6:30pmDinner at 7:30pmMibMPllJQttStdJ22ndMusicbyMercyPowellJazzQuartetSilent AuctionSaturday, January22nd$60/person, Seniors 62 and up $55Businesses/Organizations/Groups of Friends 
Table for ten = $550 -senior or notReserve your seat today, call 355-5111