Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 12, 2014

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ELECTION COMMENTARY 


COUNCILMAN JOHN CAPOCCIA: 

“I congratulate the the council members-elect, they're great people 
with skills and experience that will enhance Sierra Madre's city 
council, and I look forward to working with them to keep Sierra 
Madre the wonderful community that it is. I'm disappointed with 
the results on Measure UUT, but we'll work together to figure out 
a way to to balance priorities consistent with the voter's intent. It 
won't be easy balancing the budget, but Sierra Madre has survived 
tough times in the past, and we'll continue to do so in the future.” 

GENE GOSS, COUNCILMAN ELECT: 

“I am so grateful to all those who supported me. The campaign is 
over and the business of governing our city begins. I am optimistic 
about our new Council and can't wait to get started.” 

RACHELLE ARIZMENDI, COUNCILWOMAN ELECT: 

"I am grateful for this victory. I look forward to representing the 
11,000 resident of Sierra Madre and working to keep Sierra Madre 
great!" 

DENISE DELMAR, COUNCILWOMAN ELECT: 

“I am grateful to all those who elected me to the City Council and 
look forward to serving all the residents of Sierra Madre for the next 
four years. I really enjoyed going door to door and meeting so many 
people in our community, please stay in touch through email, phone 
calls and attending City Council meetings. I want to thank all 
my supporters, family and friends who donated money, time, and 
words of encouragement to see me elected. 

Throughout the campaign, Councilmembers Elect Arizmendi, Goss 
and I had an opportunity to get to know each other, I am confident 
the three of us along with Councilmembers Capoccia and Harabedian 
will I work well together. I am ready to do the work necessary 
to ensure Sierra Madre remains the safe foothill village it is and 
great place to live. It will be my honor to serve the community of 
Sierra Madre.” 

NOAH GREEN, CANDIDATE 

“Dear Friends: Thank you so much for this opportunity. I am truly 
humbled and honored by all of your votes, support, and kind words. 
If there is anything I can do for you in return, please do not hesitate 
to reach out and ask. 

Now that the election is over, it is time for us all to be good friends 
and neighbors to one another again. The future looks bright and 
I am eager to keep working with you to make our little part of the 
world a better place. 

As for me, I have learned and grown so much from this campaign 
and made many new friends along the way. I am so glad that I 
ran. You never know what you are truly capable of until you push 
yourself.” 

FOURTH OF JULY GRAND 
MARSHAL NOMINATIONS 
SOUGHT 

The Volunteer Sierra Madre Fourth of July Committee is seekingnominations for the 2014 Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal. TheParade will be held as always the morning of July 4th. 
Parade Grand Marshal nominees should embody the spirit ofSierra Madre, be an active volunteer in any of the local nonprofitorganizations or in some way contributed to the betterment ofSierra Madre. Nominees may be an individual or volunteers or an 
organization.
Nominations must be submitted in writing by Thursday, May1, 2014 and should be sent to the Fourth of July Committee,
PO Box 1073 Sierra Madre CA 91025 or emailed to 
4thofjulysierramadre@gmail.com. Nominations should be no more 
than 1 page but at least a paragraph explaining why the honor shouldbe given including contributions to the Sierra Madre community. 

Previous Grand Marshalls have included 2013 VFW Post 3208 & 
Hometown Hero Mama Pete; 2012 Nel and Bob Soltz (WistariaVine owners); 2011 Gayle Bluemel & Hometown Hero John Shear;
2010 Lew Wantanabe; 2009 Midge Morash; 2008 Sierra Madre FireDepartment; 2007 Ward Family (E. Waldo Ward & Sons); 2006Judy Webb Martin & Toni Buckner & Hometown Hero BarbaraWamboldt; 2005 Police Chief Wayne Bailey; 2004 Doug Berkshire;
2003 John Grijalva; 2002 Bob Quamstrom; 2001 Ty Gaffney; 2000Dr. Bill White; and 1999 Jim & Barbara Heasley. 

This All-American friends and family event is made possiblethrough the wonderful contribution of donors and sponsors. Ifyou’d like to help please visit www.sierramadre4thofjuly.com orfollow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/4thofJulyInfo 

Sierra Madre Police Blotter 

FOR THE PERIOD MARCH 30, 2014-APRIL 6, 2014 

During the week of Sunday March 30, to Sunday April 6th, the 
Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 313 
calls for service. 

Monday March 31, 2014At 10:04 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 00 block of 

W. Sierra Madre Blvd. regarding a disturbance. Both parties were 
advised and sent on their way. 
At 1:34 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 100 block of 

S. Baldwin Ave. regarding an attempt residential burglary. Two 
males were seen loitering in the area just south of Esperanza. 
One male was seen approaching the residence, while the other 
subject acted as a look out. A witness stated they saw one of the 
subjects throw a screwdriver and a glove into a dumpster. During 
the investigation, Sierra Madre Police recovered the screwdriver 
and glove from the dumpster, along with a wallet that was left in 
the driveway. Sierra Madre Police found and detained these two 
subjects. Suspects were detained and arrest was made. 
Thursday April 3rd, 2014At 10:54 am Sierra Madre Police responded to the Police Station 
lobby regarding a verbal disturbance involving two males. Both 
parties were counseled and sent on their way. 

Friday April 4th, 2014At 7:32 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 400 block of N. 
Lima regarding an unsecure premise. Resident came home and 
found their front door wide open and their dogs running loose in 
the yard. Sierra Madre Police contacted the resident, an interior 
check of the resident was made and there was no evidence of a 
crime. 

Saturday April 5th, 2014At 10:51 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 500 block of 
Key Vista Dr. regarding an attempt theft from a vehicle. Resident 
discovered, that sometime in the early morning hours, someone 
tried to remove tires from their vehicle. 

If you have been the victim of a property crime within the last 
two years, please visit the following link: http://cityofsierramadre. 
com/departments/police-department. The link will take you to 
the City Of Sierra Madre web page, which has pictures of items 
that were recovered/seized during two investigations.
Furthermore, if anyone knows of someone who may have been 
a victim of a property crime in the surrounding area, please pass 
the word around. The photos will not be available after April 30th, 
2014. Thank you. 

SIERRA MADRE SCHOOL 
ANNUAL FUND AUCTION 
SATURDAY APRIL 26, 2014


MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

The 13th Annual - SMS Annual Fund Spring Auction 
Luau is April 26 at La Salle High School - 
Tickets now on Sale!


 PUPUKAHI I HOLOMUA “
UNITE TO MOVE FORWARD" 


Volunteers are needed to help with classroom art projects, 
procurement, food and decorations. We will hold weekly 
volunteer meetings each Friday at 8am in the Library of the 
lower campus. Please come! 
Auction highlights include: Ride along in the Pasadena 
Police Helicopter, A weekend at a private beach house in 
Oxnard, Getaway to a Marriott hotel of your choice, Private 
dinner in your home prepared by local Chef Meesh Montygierd, 
dinners at local restaurants, with more to come! 
Online auction for teacher parties and student art will 
open April 18. Raffle tickets for select items will be available 
April 22- 25 for purchase on the front lawn and middle 
school, one for $5 or 5 tickets for $20 . You do not need to 
be present to win a raffle! 

For more information please contact Leigh Gluck or Gretchen 
Lee at SierraMadreAnnualFundAuction@gmail.com. 

FRIENDS OF THE SIERRA 
MADRE LIBRARY BEST USED 
BOOK SALE 
To get you started on your spring cleaning, gardening and 
home improvement books will be featured at the next 
Friends of the Sierra Madre Library’s Best Used Book 
Sale being held in the basement and back parking lot of 
the library on Friday, April 4, 2014 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. 
and Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
You’ll also find a wide variety of 2013 and 2014 bestsellers 
available. Birdwatchers and nature lovers will be delighted 
with our selection of books on local flora and fauna. 
In the basement we’ll be offering coffee-table books on 
cooking, art history and contemporary culture. These 
volumes are in wonderful condition and are reasonably 
priced. Also be sure to check out our shelf of author-signed 
books and the DVDs and audio books we have for sale. Our 
Bargain Book Table on the parking lot offers good quality 
books including many thrillers at only $1 each. There we 
also have several tables of paperbacks at twenty-five cents 
each or 5/$1.00 as well as children’s books ranging in price 
from 25 cents to a dollar. 
These sales offer high quality, slightly used books that are 
culled from our library shelves or donated, books that you’ll 
be proud to place in your own library or to give to friends 
and family. So come early 
and come often to see what 
treasures you can find. 
Proceeds from the Best 
Used Book Sales will be 
donated to the Sierra Made 
Public Library to support 
program and equipment 
needs. The library is 
located at 440 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd. in the city of 
Sierra Madre and there 
is parking on the street 
and behind the library. 
For more information 
visit our website at www. 
sierramadrelibraryfriends. 
org or call 626 355-7186. 
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