Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 2, 2013

MUSEUM - 

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We will be utilizing state of the 
art technology in the display & 
dissemination of our local historical 
information.

3) A long overdue termite and 
pest extermination and cleanup 
was recently completed. 

4) Lizzie’s roof repairs are nearing 
completion thanks to the 
joint efforts of the SMHPS and 
the Sierra Madre Department of 
Public Works. 

5) SMHPS volunteers are working 
to sort and organize the 
materials and artifacts at the 
museums along with recruiting 
more local volunteers and keeping 
track of volunteer hours for 
recognition purposes. 

In discussing our focus on 
teaching and accessibility of 
local historical information, it 
is important to emphasize the 
advantage of museums as an 
educational tool. According to 
the American Alliance of Museums, 
Americans view museums 
as one of the most important 
resources for educating our 
children and as one of the most 
trustworthy sources of objective 
information. A study conducted 
by Indiana University found 
that museums are considered 
as much of a reliable source of 
historical information as books, 
teachers, or even personal accounts 
by grandparents or other 
relatives. Did you know that 
our local museums are available 
for school field trips and special 
tours & events? Please see the 
information at the end of this 
article for specifics. 

Suffice it to say that the missions 
of museums are education 
& public service. As protectors, 
interpreters and exhibitors 
of our heritages – historic, 
cultural, natural and scientific 
– museums fulfill a crucial role 
in America. Our two local treasures, 
Lizzie’s Trail Inn & Richardson 
House, have been an 
underutilized part of our community. 
They currently contain 
a wealth of history, and with this 
year’s significant improvements 
& additions, we anticipate that 
they will become a focus for the 
enjoyment & teaching of our local 
history.

Part of the monies raised by 
the sale of the SMHPS’s award 
winning publication, Southern 
California Story: Seeking the 
Better Life in Sierra Madre by 
Michele Zack, are being utilized 
to assist the City in repairing, 
maintaining, and upgrading our 
museums. This is so they can be 
utilized effectively as educational 
resources and repositories of 
historical artifacts. Copies of 
our book are still available for 
sale at Arnold’s Frontier Hardware, 
the Sierra Madre Public 
Library, and Lizzie’s Trail Inn 
(on Saturdays during operating 
hours).

 

Lizzie’s Trail Inn & Richardson 
House rest at the foot of the historic 
Mt. Wilson Trail and are 
located on Mira Monte at the 
top of Mountain Trail adjacent 
to the Mt. Wilson Trail Park 
(Turtle Park).

Lizzie’s Trail Inn & Richardson 
House

167 East Mira Monte Avenue

Open every Saturday 
10am-noon

And by appointment.

For details on school tours and 
special tours, call Jay Whitcraft, 
626-355-5987.

For details on volunteering at 
the museums, call Norma Bachwansky, 
626-355-7991.


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Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 2, 2013 

ESTATE PLANNING & YOU

 On Tuesday, March 5th at 7:30am, the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will 
present local attorney Noah Green who will discuss Estate Planning. The event 
will take place at The Lodge (formerly The Masonic Temple), 33 E. Sierra Madre 
Blvd., Sierra Madre, Ca. Parking in the rear.

The program is free. Breakfast is $5. For reservations call 626-355-0728.

2013 HUCK FINN FISHING DERBY AND 
CAMPOUT - The Fishing Frenzy is about to begin in Sierra Madre!

The annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout will be here before you know it: Friday, April 
5 – Sunday, April 7. The weekend long event is held at the Sierra Madre Settling Ponds next to 
Dapper Field and behind the Public Works Yard. The event is sponsored by the City of Sierra Madre 
Community Services Department, Sierra Madre Civic Club and the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club. 

Campout (Friday, April 5)

Participants must sign up in advance for campsites which are available on a first come, first serve 
basis. Camping registration is available starting Monday, February 25 through Friday, March 29 and 
must be done at the Community Service office located at 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. The cost is $55 per 
campsite which includes derby contest for four kids and family fishing on Saturday. 

Fishing Derby (Saturday, April 6)

Youths ages 3-15 years are encouraged to participate in the Fishing Derby which is held from 7:00 
– 11:30 am on Saturday, April 6. Participation in the derby is $10 per youth and registration will be 
accepted the morning of the event only. Participants will pay at the entrance located next to Dapper 
Field in Sierra Vista Park. All skill levels are welcome and experienced Fishing Guides will be on hand 
to assist all participants. The Kiwanis Club will provide food available for purchase.

Family Fishing (Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7)

Family Fishing is open to all ages and will be held Saturday from 12:30-4:00 pm and Sunday from 
7:00am-4:00pm. Admission is $20 for a family of four. 

For more information, please contact the Community Services office at 626.355.5278.


Sierra Madre Police Blotter

The Week of February 18-24, 2013

Tuesday February 19, 2013

During the night, two wood carved statues were taken from the side yard of a residence in the 400 
Block of Fairview Terrace. The owner had moved the statues early in the day to a visible position 
on the front lawn as she performed work on them. The statues had been on her property for several 
years and the owner found it suspicious that shortly after having them temporarily visible on the 
front lawn, they were stolen. The owner recalled seeing workers in the neighborhood earlier that day. 

Friday February 22, 2013

At 7:30am, a police unit observed a vehicle speeding on East Sierra Madre Boulevard and made an 
attempt to stop the vehicle for the violation. The driver continued to travel east on Sierra Madre 
Boulevard, then south on Santa Anita Avenue, ignoring the police vehicle emergency lights and short 
blasts of the siren. When the vehicle passed Foothill Boulevard, the officer announced that he was in 
pursuit. The suspect vehicle entered the on-ramp to the westbound 210 Freeway and waited in line 
behind other vehicles that were stopped on the metered ramp. The suspect’s vehicle travelled several 
hundred feet onto the freeway then pulled to the side and stopped. Officers took the driver (female, 
23 years of age) into custody without incident. She stated to the officers that she was aware of the 
police lights and siren but didn’t realize the police were trying to stop her vehicle. 

At 4pm, an officer initiated a traffic stop for an equipment violation on Baldwin Avenue at Orange 
Grove Avenue. Upon contacting the driver, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol. Field 
Sobriety Tests were conducted and the driver (male 51 years of age) was arrested for DUI.