Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 21, 2014

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Mountain View News Saturday, June 21, 2014 

 
Weather Wise

5-Day Forecast - HOT

Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Mon: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

 Tues: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s

 Wed: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s 

 Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s

 Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s 

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City 
Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 

626-355-7135

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

6:30 pm


BIG CHANGES AT 
SIERRA MADRE’S 
INTERNET RADIO 
STATION:

 The Board of Directors of Village 
Vine Online has decided to 
move the organization in a new 
direction. In keeping with our 
mission of community service, we 
are discontinuing 24/7 live audio streaming. In order to better serve the 
community, our focus will be on providing live audio and video webcasts 
and podcasts of community events, podcasts of hosted shows home-
grown here in Sierra Madre, video and audio webcasts and podcasts of 
community sports events, and, by the end of the summer, we will present 
a community blog, with guest host bloggers rotating every few months.

CITIZEN WEBCASTERS: Part of our new approach is to utilize “citizen 
webcasters” living here in town. We are now actively recruiting people 
who can attend public events, and, utilizing equipment as simple as their 
smart phones, webcast those events through the Village Vine web site. 
Contact us at hostvi@yahoo.com if you would like to volunteer. Training 
will be provided.

CITIZEN PODCASTERS: We are looking for podcasters who might like 
to share their home-grown podcasts on the Village Vine web site. Subjects 
for podcasts could include original music, gardening, cars, dogs, water 
conservation, sports, etc. The subject matter for potential podcasts is only 
limited to the degree the community might have interest in it. Contact us 
at hostvi@yahoo.com if you would be interested in podcasting with us.

1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 

Free on-air publicity for local events

 Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts 
for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. 
PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 
24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial.

 Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have 
their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre 
Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra 
Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. 

Your event must:

• Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity
• Be open to the public
• Be of general interest to local citizens


Just 
write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event 
and e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 


SIERRA MADRE CITY 
MEETINGS

City Council

June 24, 2014 - 6:30 pm

The final agenda and staff reports 
will available online no later than Friday night. Enter the date 
“06/10/2014" for the complete agenda packet.

 We will be live tweeting the City Council's decisions 
at Tuesday's Council Meeting. Follow the action @
CitySierraMadre #SierraMadreCC. 

 Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your 
thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement to City 
Hall or email city@cityofsierramadre.com before 5:30 the night 
of the meeting and your statement will be delivered to all the 
Council Members.

Agendas and staff reports will be posted online 72 hours before 
the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take 
place in the City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 

*These meetings will be recorded and aired live on Time 
Warner, Channel 3 and streamed online. 

Upcoming Public Meetings

Wednesday, June 25 

Library Board of Trustees, 7:00pm 

Tuesday, July 2:

Special Planning Commission, 7:00pm

 

Please note the July 3rd Senior Community and Planning 
Meetings have been cancelled. The Senior Commission will 
reconvene July 10th.

 

Agendas and staff reports will be posted online 72 hours before 
the meeting. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will take 
place in the City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 

 

*These meetings will be recorded and aired live on Time 
Warner, Channel 3 and streamed online. 

SUMMER LOCAL HISTORY STORYBOARD TOURS 

Enjoy a Storyboard Tour with our Teen Docents at the Sierra 
Madre Public Library! Tours on Tuesday at 1:00 pm for 6 weeks. 
Each week will highlight a different aspect of Sierra Madre 
History. 

Locals - June 24 

Disasters - July 1

SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Readers of all ages: join the Summer Reading fun, going 
on now! Stop by or call the Library for more in-formation: 
626-355-7186.

ABBIT THE AVERAGE MAGIC SHOW 

Monday June 23, 10:00 am

@ the Library

Abbit the Average will outfox you with his hare-raising magic 
and wow you with his catchy juggling. Plenty of audience 
participation and non-stop laughs make this one doggone 
hilarious variety show.

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Sierra Madre Police Blotter


For the Period June 8th, 2014 to June 15th, 2014

During the week of Sunday, June 8th to Sunday, June 15th, the 
Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 336 
calls for service.

Monday, June 9th

 At 3:02 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 1900 Block 
of Oakwood Avenue in regards to an identity theft report. When 
responding Officers arrived, they were informed that the victim’s 
computer had not been working as he was unable to log on. An 
ad popped up stating it was from the computer software company, 
and to fix the computer the victim must pay $249 online with a 
credit card. The following day the victim was contacted by the 
suspect and informed he needed to pay an additional $300 via 
money gram. With the computer still not working by Monday, 
the suspect contacted the victim and informed him he needed to 
pay an additional $300, but it was to be picked up at the victim’s 
residence by another individual. Upon notifying the police, the 
money pick-up was not followed through with. The victim was 
advised by Officers to disconnect their internet and to monitor 
their bank accounts. This case has been forwarded to the 
Detectives Bureau. 

Thursday, June 12th

 At 6:43 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 390 East Block 
of Grand View Avenue regarding a vandalism report. When 
Officers arrived on scene they were informed by the victims that 
someone had painted an “X” on their rear door and spray painted 
nearby plants. The victim stated that the night before they had 
left a can of gold spray paint near the door that was to be used 
for painting two kick panels of the door. When they awoke in the 
morning they discovered the gold “X” and paint on their plants, 
along with the can of spray paint missing from their property. 
This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. 

Thursday, June 12th

At 6:15 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded 130 East Block of 
Highland Avenue regarding a vandalism report. Once on scene, 
Officers were informed by the victim that upon returning home, 
she discovered her parkway flowerbed had been disturbed and 
her flower pot was broken and laying in the street with the toy 
wagon it had been sitting on. Further investigation revealed there 
to be obvious foot prints stomped into the victim’s flowerbed. This 
case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. 

Sunday, June 15th

 At 8:38 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 300 Block 
of Churchill Road regarding an auto theft report. Responding 
Officers were informed by the victim that while she went to walk 
her dog earlier that morning, she noticed both her driver’s and 
passenger’s side doors were slightly open. When she inspected her 
vehicle, she noticed her work identification card and three pairs 
of shoes were missing from the vehicle. Further investigation 
revealed the victim had left her vehicle unlocked during the night. 
This case has been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. 

Sunday, June 15th

 At 7:30 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 440 Block of 
Theresa Lane regarding a vehicle tampering report. Upon arrival, 
Officers were informed by the victim that between the hours of 
11 pm the previous night and 8 am that morning someone had 
entered his vehicle and ransacked the paper work that was inside. 
No property was reported missing from the victim. This case has 
been forwarded to the Detectives Bureau. 

 
New! THE KINDNESS OF STRANGERS

From The Editor: A few days ago, the Mountain Views News received an email from a Sierra Madre 
resident who had a very inspiring story to share. It’s short and to the point, but reminds us of the little 
things that happen to all of us, the small things that we fail to celebrate. At her suggestion, I am starting 
a new feature, “The Kindness of Strangers”, and encourage readers to share their stories. I can assure 
you, they will be uplifting especially in contrast to all the the challenges and issues we have to deal with 
daily. So, if you have something you would like to share, please submit it to: editor@mtnviewsnews.com. 
It doesn’t matter where you were or when it happened. Share your good expeiences in hope that it might 
bring a little joy and/or inspire someone. -Susan Henderson, Editor/Publisher MVNews

From Patricia Locher, Sierra Madre

 Last Tuesday morn, I went out to bring in the trash barrels , from the curb. As I went to get 
the last one, I saw the Athens Street Sweeper rapidly coming up my way. Knowing I could 
not grab that barrel in time , I held up my hand, hoping the driver might stop in time for me.?

 Well , he not only stopped the big, ole sweeper, short, but he literally jumped off his high 
perch, and hauled that barrel over to me , on the sidewalk!

 I was so surprised, but managed to thank him , Profusely, still.

 He grinned, tipped his head , scrambled up to his high seat, and was off up the street, doing 
his thankless job!

 I am sorry that I did not get his name, so I could tell his company of his fine gallantry.

 It made me think, however, that we should be able to thank more folks for their " small acts of kindness.”

 So, how about a column , “The kindness of Strangers!” Maybe it would foster more good will amongst us? You never know?

(By the way, the kind man worked for Athens Services.)

If you have a story to share, email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com