Mountain Views News          Saturday, July 12, 2014

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Mountain View News Saturday, Jully 12, 2014 

Sponsored by Sierra Madre Music 
SIERRA MADRE MUSIC BANDS (Top 40 Covers)
Sponsored by L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. AntonovichOPA OPA (Latin Jazz)
Sponsored by Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club & Friends of the Sierra Madre LibraryGEM CITY JAZZ CATS (Big Band)
Sponsored by Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighters AssociationHARD DAY’S NIGHT (Beatles Tribute)
Sponsored by Spero FoundationDECADES OF ROCK (Rock and Roll Covers)
Sponsored by Sierra Madre Civic ClubWOODY AND THE LONGBOARDS (Beach Boys)
Sponsored by Sierra Madre Rotary ClubELVIS (Elvis Tribute)
Sponsored by Sierra Madre Community Foundation 
CASH UP FRONT (Johnny Cash Tribute)
Sponsored by Senior Community CommissionREX MERRIWEATHER (Big Band)
All concerts are free and held from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Memorial Park 
Bandshell, located at 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Seating is on the green. Be sure 
to bring blankets and lawn chairs for seating. Alcohol is prohibited. Spectators 
are encouraged to support local organizations that may provide refreshments. 
CONCERTS IN THE PARKPRESENTED BY THE KENSINGTON 
Sponsored by Pasadena Community Orchestra - 6:30pm-8:00pmPASADENA COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA (Classical)
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE AT 626.355.5278
WALKING SIERRA MADRE……

The Social Side By Deanne Davis

“Animals are such agreeable friends 
– they ask no questions, they pass no 
criticisms.” George Eliot

“The best doctor in the world is a 
veterinarian. He can’t ask his patients 
what’s the matter - he’s just got to know.” 
Will Rogers

 I met our new veterinarian today! Dr. 
Walter Cailleteau, (pronounced: Ki-
toe) new owner of the Sierra Madre 
Animal Hospital. If you and your pet 
haven’t been in to visit Dr. Cailleteau 
yet, you need to go! He has totally 
transformed his space there at 927 No. 
Michillinda. You know, in the center 
where Albertson’s Market is. Actually, 
if you haven’t taken a look, that whole 
front building has been transformed. 
It’s been painted! Dr.Cailleteau, 
himself, went out with gallons of 
Round-Up and got rid of all the weeds. 
Inside is gorgeous! The floors have 
been redone, all clutter removed, it’s all 
spotless and shiny with beautiful exam 
rooms where any dog or cat would feel 
comfortable and at ease!

Dr. Cailleteau moved into the center 
on November 5, 2013 and has been 
busy renovating, remodeling and 
reorganizing his new animal practice 
into a place where patients and 
owners alike will be happy. The Grand 
Opening of Sierra Madre Animal 
Hospital is coming up Saturday, July 
19th, and there will be veterinarian 
suppliers with free goodies and snacks 
for anybody who wants to take a look 
around and meet Dr. Cailleteau and 
his staff. The official ribbon-cutting 
will be Friday evening, July 18th at 5:30 p.m. I think we should all go, meet the Doctor, and 
check out this fabulous new facility, which we’ve really needed.

Dr. Cailleteau is originally from Houston, Texas and, yes, you can hear it when he talks. 
Attended Texas A & M, has been a veterinarian for about twenty years and, obviously, loves 
what he does. He was the Medical Director of VCA Animal Hospital in West Hollywood for 
the past five years but is thrilled and excited to be the owner of his very own practice right here 
with us. He’s a newlywed, too! Married last October 27th and starting work in Sierra Madre on 
November 5th! His wife, Shayani, is finishing school to become a Physician’s Assistant and she’s 
been at his side all along the way as they renovated and renewed.

I asked Dr. Cailleteau if he was a dog whisperer and he said, “well, not really, but I do know I’m 
good with behavior issues and a calm, quiet approach does wonders!” Well, I gotta tell ya, folks, 
that works really well with all of us. Currently Sierra Madre Animal Hospital deals principally 
with smaller animals, i.e., our dogs and cats. There is boarding available for cats and small to 
medium dogs, with one large dog run.

Being a General Practitioner, Dr. Cailleteau is concerned with preventative health care and 
screenings. He strongly feels that regular checkups are a real necessity for our pets as physical 
exams are an extremely important thing for pet health. A huge percentage of pets have 
periodontal disease while senior pet health is another huge issue. 10% of pets over the age of 
ten have bladder disease and, as older cats and dogs hide their illnesses, we frequently can’t see 
that they are sick. Just a few minutes for a checkup can make an enormous difference in our 
pet’s good health. Yes, he is also a surgeon and can do that tooth work and also soft tissue work, 
such as growth removal. 

Prices at Sierra Madre Animal Hospital are now much more competitive and Dr. Cailleteau 
stressed that walk-in’s are really truly welcome. Hours are now much more do-able as the 
office is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and…this is really great… Saturdays! Yes! 
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon!

I had the best time meeting our new veterinarian and you will, too! He is tremendously excited 
about being a Sierra Madre vet, and meeting even more of the pet owners of our community. 
Let’s face it, we’ve all got a beloved four-legged family member and Dr. Cailleteau is so delighted 
to be serving our community and he promises to take the best care possible of our pets. I’m 
going to that Grand Opening! Hope you’ll be there, too!

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” 
Mathatma Ghandi

My book: “A Tablespoon of Love, A Tablespoon of Laughter”

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and at the Pasadena First Church of the Nazarene Book Store! 


Sierra Madre Police Blotter

During the week of Sunday, June 29th to Sunday, July 6th, the Sierra Madre 
Police Department responded to approximately 343 calls for service.

Wednesday, July 2nd

At approximately 6:52 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 500 West Block of Highland 
Avenue regarding an indecent exposure report. Upon making contact with the reporting 
party, Officers were informed that a wife was returning to her residence after a walk when she 
came upon a pick-up truck with a young male inside, parked along the curb. When she looked 
into the truck as she passed, she saw the male’s genitals were fully exposed and it appeared 
he was fondling himself. She went unnoticed by the man and continued home to report what 
she encountered to her husband. The husband went outside and was able to get the vehicle’s 
license plate number before it sped off. Officers were able to track the suspect to his residence. 
Upon making contact he informed Officers that he had exposed himself because he spilled 
a large amount water on himself and was changing. When Officers collected the clothes the 
suspect was wearing when he got wet , the clothes were not wet, damp, or had any traces of 
liquid on them. Through the reporting party’s positive identification of the suspect, the man 
was arrested and cited for Indecent Exposure. 

Thursday, July 3rd

At approximately 9:40 pm, Sierra Madre Police conducted a traffic stop on Santa Anita 
Ave after observing a vehicle swerve in and out of its lane and failing to stop at a stop sign. 
When Officers made contact with the suspect, they were overcome by the smell of alcohol 
and observed blood shot eyes and slurred speech. When questioned, the suspect informed 
Officers that she only had two drinks prior at an event. The suspect agreed to allow Officer’s 
to perform a Field Sobriety test, which she subsequently failed. The suspect was arrested and 
cited for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

Saturday, July 5th

 At around 10:52 pm, Sierra Madre Police performed a traffic stop on Michillinda Ave on a 
vehicle that was swerving in and out of two lanes. When Officer’s made contact with the driver, 
she informed them she did not have a license and was never issued one. While gathering more 
information from the driver, Officer’s observed her watery eyes, slurred speech, and frequent 
attempts to cover her mouth with her hand when she talked. Officers also observed several 
empty beer containers littered throughout the floor of the vehicle. Officer’s performed a Field 
Sobriety test on the driver, which she subsequently failed. The driver was arrested and cited 
for: Driving Under the Influence, Unlicensed Driver, Unlawful display and registration, and 
Child endangerment as she had a minor in the vehicle while driving under the influence. 

Sunday, July 6th

 At around 7:23 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 300 East Block of Laurel Avenue 
regarding a domestic violence incident. When Officers arrived on scene, they made contact 
with a male suspect who stated him and his wife had an altercation. Officer’s observed several 
small cuts on his face that were bleeding. When Officer’s questioned the wife about what had 
occurred, she informed them her husband accused her of cheating and began choking her 
and forcing her to the floor. Upon inspection, Officer’s did not see any bruises or marks on 
the suspect. When Officer’s questioned the husband, he stated they had got into an altercation 
regarding his wife not coming home the previous night, she became upset and began hitting 
him with closed fists. He stated he “bear-hugged” her to get her to stop, and he then left to 
the bedroom where his wife followed and then struck his face multiple times with closed fists. 
Through further investigation, Officer’s determined the wife to be the primary aggressor and 
placed her under arrest. She was charged with Spousal Battery.