Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 9, 2011

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, April 9, 2011 

Alverno High School Student 
to Reign Over Doo Dah 
Parade by Dean Lee

Dozens of Doo Dah Queen hopefuls threw their hats in 
the ring last Saturday night at a chance to reign over the 
34th Occasional Doo Dah Parade although none wowed the 
judges more than 17-year old Alverno High School student, 
known as “Red Rosie” who, to the surprise of many, was 
crowned the parade’s next queen. 

 The young royal impressed over 30 judges by transforming 
from a demure Catholic school pupil into a red-lipsticked, 
red-caped Wonder Woman. She began her saucy 
metamorphosis by singing “The Man Upstairs” by Kay Starr. 

 Rosalind Schoen, a student at the Sierra Madre Catholic 
school, is now Doo Dah’s perfect counterpart to the more 
prim and proper decorum of the Rose Queen. 

 Upon receiving the royal nod, Red Rosie said, “I wish could 
put this in my college application. It’s one of those dreams 
come true you never expect.” 

 The 34th Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade, will be 
held on Saturday, April 30th, at 11:00am. 

For more details on the parade and the new queen, please 
contact Light Bringer Project at 626.590.1134.

HUCK FINN FISHING 
DERBY BRINGS OUT THE 
CROWDS Photos by Chris Leclerc

REMEMBRANCE

MARK WESLEY SAILOR

Mark Wesley Sailor died on 
March 18, 2011 at the age 
of 59. His death was due to 
complications from pneumonia. 
Born April 8, 1951 
in Kansas City, Missouri, 
he is survived by his sister 
Melinda Sailor Monachino 
of Sierra Madre.

 Mark was always involved 
with social activities in 
school. He attended Occidental 
College in Los 
Angeles. 

 Some of his hobbies 
included hiking and the 
love of nature and chess. 
He had a special fondness 
for cats.

 Mark had a creative gift 
of writing. He wrote plays 
and one was produced by a 
local theatre group. He was also a professional book dealer 
specializing in used and rare books.

 In addition to his sister, Mark is survived by a host of 
family and friends in Sierra Madre where he grew up. 
Throughout his life, he never lost his sense of humor or his 
compassion for the underdog.

 
The City of Sierra Madre’s Community Services Department, 
in conjunction with several local service organizations, 
hosted the weekend fish fest/camp out known as the Huck 
Finn Fishing Derby last weekend. More than 275 youth, 
along with their parents, partiticpated. The event is held at 
the debris basin which is stocked with fish.

 Families from Sierra Madre and neighboring cities set up 
tents on Friday evening and camp overnight so they can be 
first to cast their lines into the water early Saturday morning.

 Prizes for catching fish are only given to the children participating. 
Parents get their rewards from all the fun they have 
with their children during the event. This year’s winners are:

Awards were given in the following four age categories. 

 

Age Category 3-6 
years:

• 1st – Caysen 
Sullivan

• 2nd – Nathan 
Sanchez

• 3rd – Max 
Reynolds

Age Category 7-9 
years:

• 1st – Brandon 
Wong

• 2nd – Griffith 
Simmons

• 3rd – Isabella 
Moreno

Age Category 10-12 
years:

• 1st – Conrad 
Oakes

• 2nd – Sampson Sly

• 3rd – Sophia 
Cimino

Age Category 13-15 
years:

• 1st – Destiny 
Miller

• 2nd – Kristin 
Shigenaga

• 3rd – Grant McComb

Largest Overall Fish – Destiny Miller (2.7 lbs.)

Smallest Overall fish – Kaila Rillorta (0.23 lbs.)


Sierra Madre Police Blotter

During the week of Sunday, March 27th, to Saturday April 
2nd, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 
398 calls for service. See crimereports.com for 
updated information. 

Tuesday, March 29th:

10:03 AM - Tampering/Injuring Vehicle or Contents, 700 
blk. N. Sunnyside Ave. Unknown suspect(s) or object 
smashed a car’s front windshield. There was no loss. 

7:28 PM- Petty Theft from Vehicle, 100 blk. Auburn Ave. 
A resident left her car unlocked and the windows down. 
Between Monday evening, March 28th and Tuesday evening, 
March 29th the suspect entered the car and stole a 
Garmen GPS System, Nintendo Video game system, Target 
gift card, Toy R Us gift card, and miscellaneous keys. 
The loss was valued at $415.00. 

Friday, April 1st:

10:03 AM- Battery, 200 blk. W. Montecito Ave. A victim 
reported an assault by a tenant’s boyfriend. The victim and 
suspect had argued about a parking space the victim has 
been using. The suspect later pounded on the victim’s door. 
When the victim opened the door, the suspect pushed the 
door open, hitting the victim. The suspect cursed at the 
victim and left an unknown direction. 

11:29 PM- Auto Burglary, 500 blk. Acacia St. Unknown 
suspect(s) smashed a car’s passenger window between the 
evening of March 31st and the morning of April1st, and 
removed an HP laptop computer, and a bass amplifier. The 
suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction. 

12:12 PM- Petty Theft, 200 blk. S. Mountain Trail Ave. Unknown 
suspect(s) entered an unlocked parked car between 
the evening of March 30th and the morning of March 
31st. The suspect stole the victim’s wallet containing two 
Citibank credit cards, two American Express credit cards 
and his California driver’s license. The suspects made two 
unauthorized purchases with his credit cards. 

GET READY FOR THE ART SHOW!

Be a part 
of this 
year’s 
MWTR 
Kids Art 
Show! 
Youth 
will get 
the opportunity 
to display 
pennants 
they created 
during the 2011 Mount Wilson Trail Race. Youth have 
two chances to participate, Friday, April 15 in Kersting 
Court and Monday, April 18, at the Youth Activity Center 
(YAC). Don’t miss out on this great event!

 

All materials will be provided free of charge and youth of 
all ages are encouraged to participate. Each youth can decorate 
a canvas pennant with trail race inspired themes using 
paint and other supplies. There is no need to register for this 
program, just bring your creativity! For more information 
contact the Community Services Office at 626-355-5278