Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 19, 2014

Mountain View News Saturday, April 19, 2014 3 
TRAVEL WITH US TO 
SOUTH AMERICA 
Mountain View News Saturday, April 19, 2014 3 
TRAVEL WITH US TO 
SOUTH AMERICA 
SIERRA MADRE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY 
OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, APRIL 27TH 

On Tuesday, April 22, 2014, the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will venture 
to the very best of South America without leaving town! 

Kiwanian Judy Webb-Martin will share her adventures from 
the Pampas of Argentina to the mountains in Peru...the Wonderful 
exotic Buenos Aires, the Iguazu Falls to the End of the Earth in Ushuaia, 
South America .... Chile with its snake like country with the 
Andes on the east and the pacific ocean on the west and the perfect 
end in Peru with Machu Picchu, the city of mystery and beauty! 

Having just returned from “a trip to remember a lifetime with more 
stimulation one could handle at times”, you won’t want to miss this 

presentation. 
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22, 2014Lunch at Noon 
Progam begins at 12:30 
WHERE: The Lodge (formerly the Masonic Temple)
33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. 

Sierra Madre, Ca. 

Lunch: $10 however reservations are required. 
Call 626-355-0728 
Program Only: Free 


Sierra Madre Police Blotter 

For the period April 6 2014, April 13, 2014 

During the week of Sunday April 6, to Sunday April 13th, the Sierra 
Madre Police Department responded to approximately 338 calls for 
service. 

Monday April 7, 2014At 4:34 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 200 block of E. 
Sierra Madre Blvd. regarding a possible break in to a storage locker. 
Resident advised Police that his storage locker appeared to be 
rummaged through. After the Police investigation, nothing appeared 
to be missing. Police believe that this incident may be tied to other 
thefts that have occurred in the same complex this past week. 

Tuesday April 8, 2014At 3:42 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 600 block of E. 
Sierra Madre Blvd. regarding a commercial burglary. Taken was 
sixteen, twelve volt battery packs from a Sprint cell tower. No known 
suspects at this time, this case was forwarded to the Detective Bureau 
for further investigation. 

Thursday April 10, 2014At 3:01 am, Sierra Madre Police stopped a vehicle in the 300 block of 

W. Sierra Madre Blvd. After Police investigation, the subject driving 
the vehicle was arrested for driving under the influence. An arrest 
was made and vehicle was impounded. 
Friday April 11, 2014
At 5:59 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 500 block of W. 
Grandview regarding an unsecure premise. Police conducted an 
interior search of the residence, and found no signs of a crime. 
Resident advised Police, that earlier that evening, a dark grey Dodge 
Ram truck was seen driving around the area. 


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. 

Sunday, April 27th, the Sierra Madre Historical 
Preservation Society (SMHPS) will have 
a pre-renovation open house and program at 
the 1887 Blumer Farmhouse, 390 Olive Tree 
Lane in Sierra Madre. The event will be held 
from 2pm-5pm. Parking will be on Grand 
View and if assistance is needed accessing 
the property, a shuttle will be running from 
Grand View to the top of Olive Tree Lane. A 
program will be presented by Woody Reeves 
of San Gabriel Sash & Door on repairing old 
doors and double hung windows. This program 
will be of interest to all owners or prospective 
owners of old homes and historic 
properties. Light refreshments will also be 
served. This event is for members only, however, 
if you are not a member and want to attend, 
memberships will be available for purchase 
at the entrance. Memberships start as 
low as $20. Also, you must RSVP by April 23 
to attend. Please phone Leslie Ziff at 626-3217735 
to reserve your spot for this informative 
and entertaining afternoon delving into Sierra 
Madre’s history! 

The Blumer Farmhouse sits on a secluded 
1.81-acre parcel of land at the end of a private 
drive, just north of Grand View. It recently became re-listed as 
an historic landmark in Sierra Madre and was designated as the 
Blumer Farmhouse. It is one of the few homes still standing pictured 
in the historic Bird’s Eye View of Sierra Madre, which was 
utilized by Nathaniel Carter, the town’s founder, as a promotional 
piece to entice settlers and investors to Sierra Madre. 

Although a 17’x34’ two-story home was built in 1883 by Amos 

D. Trussel, when the property was sold in 1887 to J.G. Blumer, 
significant changes were made to the existing structure. These 
included raising the original two-story structure and adding a 
new first floor underneath in addition to widening the home. A 
covered second floor porch that wrapped around three sides of 
the house was also added. 
Blumer, a native of England, was active in local affairs and was 
elected mayor of Sierra Madre at the incorporation of the City 
in 1907. He also assisted in reorganizing the Sierra Madre Water 
Company that Amos Trussel had helped establish. Because of 
this, he was involved in the sometimes contentious water rights 
negotiations with “Lucky” Baldwin. Additionally, Blumer helped 
start the library society, and was a major contributor in the efforts 
to bring the Pacific Electric Railroad to Sierra Madre. 

SIERRA MADRE 
BUSINESS WATCH 
Business owners are invited to 
joining the Police Department 
for a Business Watch Meeting on 
Wednesday April 30th at 7:30 AM 
in the City Council Chambers. 
The property was purchased by Brian & Delna Abernathy in 2013. 
They will be renovating and upgrading their home while keeping 
its historic integrity. San Gabriel Sash & Door will be assisting in 
the renovation of the Blumer Farmhouse. As a family owned and 
operated business, part of their expertise is repairing old doors 
and windows. Additionally, part of the Abernathy’s restoration 
plan includes reconstructing the railing and covered balcony on 
the second floor, bringing it back to its original appearance as 
shown in the Bird’s Eye View of Sierra Madre, published in 1887. 

We look forward to your joining us at the Blumer Farmhouse on 
Sunday afternoon, April 27! 

Summary of information:
Members only
When: Sunday, April 27
Time: 2pm – 5pm 
What: Home tour & program on old door and window 
restoration 
Serving: Light refreshments
Parking available on Grand View. If assistance is needed walking 
up the hill, a shuttle will be available to assist you.
RSVP by April 23 to Leslie Ziff, 626-321-7735. 


SIERRA MADRE 
FARMERS MARKET


 The Sierra Madre Farmer’s Market hours have 
changed to 3:00pm through 7:00pm every Wednesday. 
Vendors include Dry Dock which has fresh and 
wild caught fish, Rustic Loaf with artisan breads, 
Cutie Pie with fresh pies and much more!

For those interested in being a vendor contact Me


lissa Farwell with Raw Inspirations at 818-591-8161 

ext. 806.