Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 4, 2014

3


Mountain View News Saturday, October 4, 2014 

Sierra Madre Police Blotter

REMEMBRANCE

LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE

Hi everyone!

We hope you can join us for our Library Open House on:

Saturday, October 11

9 am – 12 pm

We have much to show you! 

9-12 pm – Local Author Tables - Dianne Dixon, Vimla Kapoor, 
Leonard Zane, Ken Goldstein, Richard Salzberg, Jonathan 
Hennessey, B. K. De Paolis, Jackie Fisher, 

Michele Zack, and Boualem Bousseloub. 

9:00 am – Refreshments (coffee, juice, and sweet treats)

9:30 am – Bubblemania Family Program

10:30 am – Teen Docent Local History Tour

11:00 am – Live Classical Guitar Music

Test drive an iPad, Nook, Kindle, or other eReader and learn to 
download eBooks!

Discover “ancestry.com” or get the latest information on new 
materials in the library through “New Book Alerts”.

Replace your lost or damaged library card for free.

Check out DVDs for free, all day long. Browse our new book shelf. 
Learn some of our unique local history.

Discover the free programs we offer monthly including Baby 
Rhyme Time, Adult and Teen Book Clubs, Preschool Storytimes, 
Teen Docents Tours.

I am looking forward to our Open House, and hope to see you 
there,

SUSAN ELIZABETH BROWN CAMPBELL

During the week of Sunday, September 21st to Sunday, September 28th, the 
Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 326 calls for 
service.

Tuesday, September 23rd

 At 10:40 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 100 Block of W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd regarding a missing person investigation. Upon arrival, Officers 
were informed by the caretaker that the missing person suffers from mild 
retardation and has a mental capacity of a 10 year old. While the reported 
missing person was interacting with another subject, she became upset 
and began to cry. She walked away to cool off for a few minutes. When the 
caretaker came back to check on the subject, she was nowhere to be found. 
While canvasing the area, the Officers discovered the subjects backpack in 
the rear of the building. Officers notified Metro bus of the missing person, 
as well as canvasing the area with flyers containing the subject’s picture and 
information. At 3:30 pm, the subject’s mother notified Sierra Madre Police 
that the subject had returned to her residence in Monrovia. The subject 
informed Officers that after becoming upset, she walked home. 

Friday, September 26th

 At 9:56 pm, Sierra Madre Police performed a traffic stop on a vehicle displaying 
expired tags. Upon making contact with the driver, he informed Officers 
that he did not have any identification on him because he left his wallet at 
home. Gathering his information, Officers conducted a records check, and 
were informed the driver’s license was suspended for a DUI conviction. 
Officers were also informed the subject was currently on probation. When 
questioned by Officers if he had been drinking, the subject stated he had one 
beer approximately 15 minutes prior. The subject complied with submitting to 
a Preliminary Alcohol Screening. The subject’s results read 0.011%, which was 
in violation of his probation terms. The subject was arrested and citied with 
Driving while suspended for DUI and DUI while on court probation. 

Saturday, September 27th

 At 12:27 am, Sierra Madre Police performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for 
failing to yield before making a right-hand turn at a red light. Upon making 
contact, Officers noticed the driver appeared to be very nervous and had 
shaky hands. When questioned why he was nervous, the subject stated the 
vehicle belonged to a friend and his driver’s license was suspended due to a 
DUI conviction. When questioned if he had been drinking or if there was 
anything illegal in the vehicle, the subject stated no to both. The subject 
complied with a Preliminary Alcohol Screening, which results read as a 
BAC of 0.00%. The subject consented to a vehicle search. During the search, 
Officers located the subject’s wallet that contained over $2,000 in cash, three 
cellphones that belonged to the subject, a small digital scale, and a small zip 
lock bag containing a white powdery substance, which later tested positive for 
cocaine. The subject was arrested and transported to Pasadena Jail Facility. 


Long time resident of Sierra 
Madre, Susan Elizabeth Brown 
Campbell died in her home 
September 25, 2014 at age 64. 
Susan had battled uterine 
cancer since September 2011 
until her passing.

 Susan enjoyed gardening, 
walking, collecting arts and 
crafts furniture, traveling, 
spending time with close family 
members in California and 
extended family in Chicago. 

 She was born in Palo 
Alto, CA in 1949. After she 
received her Masters in Public 
Administration she expanded 
her career as Executive Director for several non-profit organizations. 

 Susan is survived by her son Ian Robert Brown Campbell; her 
siblings Barbara Shilling, Chris Brown, Pricilla Brown, Pamela 
Walters, sister-in-law Pam Farrimond; and nephews Jason Brown, 
Alex Brown, John Wardlaw, Aaron Walters and Noah Walters.

 A memorial service will be held in celebration of her life on 
Saturday, October 4th at 3:00pm at Mountain View Cemetery 2400 
N. Fair Oaks Ave. Altadena, CA 91001.

Walking Sierra Madre…The Social Side by Deanne Davis

“October’s the month when the smallest breeze,
Gives us a shower of autumn leaves.
Bonfires and pumpkins, leaves sailing down -

October is red and golden and brown.” Can Teach Songs

 Didn’t you love the rain last Sunday? Only a few minutes, but 
what a joy to see those drops falling from the sky! Speaking of 
falling, the leaves are doing exactly that, telling us Fall is here and if 
we can just ignore the temperatures which keep soaring way higher 
than anybody needs, we can feel Fabulously Fall-ish! 

 Pumpkins all over the place. Pumpkin bin at Taylor’s Market 
and some huge ones at Albertson’s. Good time to pick out a few 
for Halloween jack-o-lanterns.

 All around town, up Baldwin and down,

 The scarecrows multiply daily.

 Saw this nifty postal worker scarecrow, hands filled with junk 
mail,sunglasses and cap in place on his/her Priority Mail box head, 
up in the Canyon. Keep an eye out, friends and neighbors, they’re 
popping up everywhere! It’s so cool that Sierra Madre gets behind 
fun things like the Scarecrow Competition. My Ghostbuster 
Buddy, John, and I have already seen a few ghosts in trees and 
Halloween lights being strung. More proof that everybody is ready 
to leave Summer behind and move on into Fall. Water, of course, 
continues to be a huge topic everywhere you go…

 The water’s brown all over town.

 Our lawns are fried and we’re about to decide,

 To move on to a waterless garden.

 Succulents beckon, barrel cactuses flirt,

 We hear yucca can thrive on a diet of dirt.

 We are doing our best to conserve every drop but it’s kind of 
annoying, isn’t it, when we hear another story about a water main 
collapsing and gazillions of gallons of water heading heedlessly out 
to sea! 

 Water woes! Water woes! 

 Ask us how our garden grows,

 And we’ll moan and groan about water woes.

 College football is back and we’re planning our weekends and 
Thursday nights around who’s playing when. The Multigrain 
Tortilla Chips and the Quinoa & Black Bean Tortilla Chips at 
Trader Joe’s are splendid with a little hummus or guacamole, maybe 
a glass of something adult oriented, and even if it is over a hundred 
degrees, you’ll feel like Fall! Go Trojans! OK, and Bruins!

 The Wine, Rhythm & Brews Walk, benefitting City of Hope 
(Family Resource Center); The Year Beyond Program at Methodist 
Hospital and other local philanthropies, is this Saturday from 
4-7. Craft beers, fine wine, local cuisine, live music and a silent 
auction…what’s not to like! 

 Dear Walking Sierra Madre Friends, I have a really neat book 
out! “A Tablespoon of Love, A Tablespoon of Laughter” is available 
on Amazon.com at www.createspace.com/4561071

JOIN THE SIERRA MADRE GARDEN CLUB – 
MONDAY OCTOBER 13, 2014

PROGRAM: Gardening with California Native Plants

SPEAKER: Orchid Black, Garden Designer and owner of Native Sanctuary 
Now is a good time of year to select and begin planting native plants, and 
the October 13th meeting will definitely get you enthused and motivated to do 
so.

 The speaker, Orchid Black, writes and lectures extensively about native 
plants, water saving strategies and sustainable gardening. She also consults 
on native plants, habitat creation and design.

 Orchid has generously donated expertise, time and energy to redesigning, 
revitalizing and replanting the gardens at the Historic Richardson House at 
the foot of the Mount Wilson Trail in Sierra Madre.

 Everyone is invited. Dinner begins at 6:30 P.M. followed by the program at 
7:15. Catered dinner is $10; reservations for dinner must be made by October 
10th at 626-836-4945. There is no charge for attending only the program. 
Location: Hart Park House, Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra 
Madre. For information call the reservation number or visit www.smgarden.org


TEEN DOCENT-FALL LOCAL HISTORY TRAINING

Sierra Madre, CA. – September 25, 2014 – Teens, 12 years old through seniors in high school, 
who are interested in local history, public speaking, and earning community service hours 
should contact the Sierra Madre Public Library to sign up for the Teen History Docent program. 
Teens will be trained on Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the fall, and give tours to local 
groups, classes, family, and friends to share their new local history knowledge!

 For more information email Teen Docent Coordinator, Diane Siegel, at dsiegel@
cityofsierramadre.com, call 626.355.7186, or visit our website at http://www.cityofsierramadre.
com/teen-services. 

Dr. Bill Patzert To Speak At SMEAC Meeting


Sierra Madre Environmental Action 
Council

(SMEAC) announces its 2014 General 
Meeting Thursday, October 16, 6:00 - 
9:00 p.m. - Nature Friends Lodge 423 
Yucca Trail, Sierra Madre Canyon 

S.M.E.A.C. invites all members and the public 
to gather for conversation and a casual potluck 
supper- beverages provided- under the shady 
oaks of the rustic Nature Friends Lodge, to 
be followed by special guest speaker, Dr. 
William Patzert, a well-known NASA/JPL 
oceanographer & climatologist.

Often called the “Prophet of California climate,” 
Dr. Patzert has been a scientist at the California 
Institute of Technology’s NASA Jet Propulsion 
Laboratory in Pasadena, California for 31 years. 
Working on numerous NASA space missions, 
Dr. Patzert’s research is focused on improving 
our understanding of important environmental 
problems ranging from El Niño and La Niña to 
longer-term climate change. A media favorite, 
Dr. Patzert is often sought out by reporters and 
is regularly seen on local and national television 
representing NASA and JPL. 
In a recent article, he was named as one 
of the West’s 
most influential 
individuals in 
dealing with 
water issues.

 Please 
come to learn 
more from 
Dr. Patzert’s 
presentation, 
Drought, Are 
We In or Out? 
and more about 
the S.M.E.A.C. 
organization. 
Being true to our mission “to promote 
environmental quality through continued 
education and action programs and projects,” 
S.M.E.A.C. looks forward to this being an evening 
of provocative exchange and camaraderie that 
will expand our understanding of climate issues 
and our commitment to thoughtful stewardship 
of the environment.

 Free will donations for the evening will be 
greatly appreciated. Please RSVP to Alison Snow, 
355-1544, to help us plan parking and menu. 
Looking forward to seeing you there! 

DOGS, CATS, BIRDS, LLAMAS, GOATS, CHICKENS, BUNNIES 

AND HAMSTERS, OH MY – IT’S A CELEBRATION OF THE 

FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS – JOIN SIERRA MADRE’S VILLAGE 
CHURCH’S (ASCENSION) BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

 Sierra Madre’s Village Church (Ascension) 
will be holding its annual “Blessing of the 
Animals” ceremony on Sunday, October 12, 
2014 at 11:45 am in the Outdoor Worship Area. 
Everyone is welcome. Refreshments and pet 
treats provided. 

 Blessing of the Animals is conducted in 
commemoration of the October Feast Day of St. 
Francis of Assisi. St. Francis, arguably the most 
beloved of the named Saints, was particularly 
fond of animals of all breeds. The community is 
invited to bring your animals, no matter how big 
or small, breed or religion. Some animals may 
require a leash or a container, so keep that in 
mind. All of God’s creatures are welcome! Free 
pet sitting available during the 10:15 am Mass. 

 Church of the Ascension is located at 25 East 
Laurel on the corner of Baldwin and Laurel in 
Sierra Madre.

 This event makes for a wonderful family 
outing to meet new neighbors and check out 
a wonderful community church. For more 
information, please call (626) 355-1133 or visit: 
www.ascension-sierramadre.com. 

THE OCTOBER BEST USED BOOK SALE

 The October Best Used Book Sale will be held 
on Friday October 3, from 3:00p.m. 7:00p.m.and 
Saturday, October 4 from 10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

 Featured in the basement will be cookbooks, 
crafts, gardening, home repair and decorating 
books (sorry, the half-price sale will not include 
Table Books). 

 Additional items in the basement:

 American Bungalow magazines

 Children’s/Teen fiction/non-fiction titles

 2014 adult fiction and non-fiction titles

 Complete set of Tim LaHaye’s Left Behind 
series

 Coffee-table books on history, culture, art, 
cooking and sports

 In the parking lot, we will again have boxes 
of teacher resources and materials ready for the 
classroom as well as references sets. Children’s 
titles are priced from 25 cents each or 5/$1.00 
and our popular boxed Bargain Books are only 
$1.00 each.

 The sale will be held behind the Library at 
440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. and is sponsored by 
The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library. All 
proceeds are used to support the library. Come 
early for the best selection!