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VOLUME 6 NO 34 SATURDAY AUGUST 25, 2012 AND THE WINNERS ARE...... City Announces 2012 Sierra Madre Honorees RECEIVER APPOINTED FOR HILDRETH PROPERTY Sierra Madre Honors… is the City’s opportunity to recognize and honor the true treasures of Sierra Madre, its volunteers, City Commissioners and employees. Sierra Madre Honors… recognizes all out-going City Commissioners, and awardees selected from nominations submitted to the Mayor’s Ad-Hoc Committee comprised of past recipients. The following are the awardees for 2012: George Maurer Lifetime Service Award – Marilyn McKernan Presented to a person/entity that most strongly represents a commitment to serving and volunteering over the course of a lifetime, which is the true spirit of Sierra Madre. Wistaria Award – Mount Wilson Trail Race Committee In recognition of a City/Community partnership, it is presented to a local business or organization whose major contributions to the City/Community of Sierra Madre have demonstrated a true partnership which assists in and provides services, programs or enhances the general welfare of the community as a whole. Police Chief’s Special Award – Patricia Gonzalez Presented by the Sierra Madre Chief of Police to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to duty (employee) or service (community) in resolving a community law enforcement-related issue. Public Safety Award – Todd Conrad Presented by the Mayor to an individual, either an employee or citizen, who took action to protect and maintain the safety of the community. Public Service Award – James Carlson & Miguel Hernandez Employee of the Year – presented by the Mayor upon the recommendation of the City Manager to an extraordinary city employee who has represented remarkable customer and public service as well as dedication to the citizens of Sierra Madre over the course of a year. Community Youth Service Award – Aliya Crochetiere Presented to a young adult in the community, 18 years of age or younger, who demonstrates dedication and outstanding service to the community. Donor of the Year* – Sierra Madre Rotary Club Presented to a business, organization, or individual who made a significant donation to the City of Sierra Madre. The 2012 Sierra Madre Honors… Dinner and Awards will be held on Thursday, September 13th in Sierra Madre by invitation only. For more information contact City Hall at 626-355-7135. * New award Story and Photo By Susan Henderson What is now known as the “Sterling Oak Restaurant & Wine Gallery, located under the home of Jeff and Taryn Hildreth on E. Montecito, has suffered another legal setback. Last month, the City of Sierra Madre was successful in getting a reciever to manage the property, in hopes that the code violations will be corrected. The action, which is part of a lawsuit filed by the city almost two years ago, follows efforts by the Hildreth’s to have the court ordered injunction set aside. According to the documents filed, there are at least 29 code violations, the most disconcerting being a hole 15 feet under the house that Hildreth dug to house the business. in January 2011, the court issued a Preliminary Injunction ordering that the Hildreth’s “be enjoined from maintaining any violations of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code”; be prohibited from “undertaking any grading or other construction without permits from the city”; “provide the city with all required construction documents”; and prohibits the Hildreth’s from maintaining “any legal nuisance at the property”. The injunction allowed for the Hildreth’s to correct all of the code violations “to either legalize their alterations and other construction at the property or in the alternative, remove the illegal conditions”. The receivership was granted last month because none of the conditions had been addressed. The Hildreth’s have been struggling with this property for about 10 years. Initially, when the property was purchased, their intent was to put in a Wine Bar and Art Gallery. They were issued a Conditional Use Permit in 1999. At that time, the area in which the property is located, East Montecito, appeared to be developing as a trendy artist/commercial area. According to a recent article in the Pasadena Star News, Hildreth alleges that Sierra Madre has blocked their attempts to comply with the courts orders. “All we want is resolution”, Hildreth is quoted as saying. Although the issues with the city have gone on since 1999, the final straw for the city appear to be when the Hildreth’s constructed a deck (shown above) which extends over the sidewalk. The receiver has several options in terms of bringing the property into compliance. It is not clear if the Hildreth’s will have to vacate the premises while the corrections are made. THE SCARECROWS ARE COMING! Creative Arts Group presents the1stAnnualScarecrow Festival This October you won’t want to miss tour the village of Sierra Madre to view the life-size scarecrows popping up throughout the town. Residents will be vying to see who can create the scariest or most humorous scarecrow while business owners will work on images to best represent their line of work. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Scarecrow Making Workshop, however only those who live in ,or own a business in Sierra Madre, may participate in the contest. There is no charge for the workshop, but registration is required due to limited enrollment(one scarecrow per family or business). Participants need to provide clothing and accessories for their scarecrow (check out the CAG Flea Market on September 8 for those items). Everything else is providedthanksin part to the generosity of the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club. The workshop takes place on September 15, any time between noon to 7pm. Call626-355-8350 for more information and a registration form. 210 FREEWAY TO SHUT DOWN OVERNIGHT On August 28th and 29th all lanes of the 210 Foothill Freeway will be closed in both directions. The closure will begin Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. All eastbound lanes will be closed Thursday night August 30th at midnight thru 5 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31. Eastbound lanes will be closed from Rosemead Blvd exit to Santa Anita Avenue exit. Westbound lanes will be closed between Santa Anita Avenue and Baldwin Avenue. The closure is necessary in order to allow continued construction of the Gold Line train bridge over the eastbound lanes of the freeway between Baldwin and Santa Anita Avenues. See map below for detours… Exclusive: One on One Interview with Kim Rhode......Page 10 This Week’s Highlights: Calendar Page 2 Sierra Madre News Page 3 Pasadena/Altadena Page 4 Around San Gabriel Valley Page 5 Arcadia Page 6 Monrovia/Duarte Page 7 Education and Youth Page 8 Good Food & Drink Page 9 Best Friends/Sports Page 10 Arts/Health Page 11 Homes & Property Page 12 The Good Life Page 13 Business Today Page 14 Opinion Page 15 Left/Right - SM Notices Page 16 Legal Notices Page 17-19 SIERRA MADRE NEWS AROUND SG Valley 3 5 Mini Grant Awarded ARCADIA NEWS 6 PASADENA/ALTADENA 4 MONROVIA/DUARTE 7 710 Controversy Read The Paper Online At: www.mtnviewsnews.com | |||||||||||||||||||
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