SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015

SEIRRA MADRE POLICE ARREST 
A TEACHER FOR SEXUAL 
ENCOUNTER WITH A MINOR

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LOW TURNOUT EXPECTED IN 
MARCH 10TH ELECTION

SUSPECTS ARRESTED ON 
SUSPICION OF BURGLARY

 On Wednesday the Sierra 
Madre Police successfully 
and safely apprehended 
two individuals suspected 
of burglary. At 11:48 am, 
a call was received from a 
resident of the 400 Block 
of Foothill Avenue stating 
they had witnessed a 
suspect steal a package 
from their front porch. 
The victim chased after the 
suspect before he jumped 
into a vehicle. Police were 
notified and were provided 
a clear description of 
the vehicle and suspect. 
Officers searched the 
city and located Javier 
Armenta, near Jameson and 
Grandview. 

 Upon questioning Javier, 
he informed Officers that 
he parked his vehicle a 
short distance away, which 
contained the stolen package 
and other property believed 
to have been taken in a 
commercial burglary. Other 
observant community 
members saw a second man 
run from the vehicle and 
provided a description to 
police. 

 Officers located and 
apprehended Christopher D. 
Corioriles, on Highland, east 
of Grove St. Both suspects 
were taken into custody without incident for suspicion of burglary, 
possession of burglary tools, and the theft of the package. 

 At press time, both men remained in custody, Armenta on $46,000 
bail and Corioriles on $11,000 bail.

IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!

 The Sierra Madre Police 
Department arrested an East 
San Gabriel Valley Regional 
Occupational Program (ROP) 
teacher for allegedly having a 
sexual encounter with a minor, 
who is a student at Gladstone 
High School in Azusa. While 
this teacher was not a direct 
employee of the Azusa Unified 
School District, the District 
holds this individual to the same 
high standards to which they 
hold their own teachers.

 Azusa Unified School District 
Staff found out about the 
allegation Thursday afternoon 
and immediately contacted 
Child Protective Services, ROP’s 
director of personnel, and local 
law enforcement. The teacher 
was immediately removed from 
the campus and placed on leave. 
After further investigation it was 
determined that the encounter 
took place in the city of Sierra 
Madre. 

 The Sierra Madre Police 
Department, which has 
jurisdiction over the case, 
was notified and immediately 
began an investigation into 
the allegations. The teacher, 
Eddee Kolos, 50 of Sierra Madre 
turned herself into police on 
Thursday afternoon and after 
being interviewed was arrested 
and transported to the Pasadena 
Jail where she was booked for 
having sexual intercourse with 
a minor. 

 Public Safety Director Larry 
Giannone said, “The cooperation 
of the Azusa Unified School 
District, the Covina Police 
Department, and the quick 
work of Sierra Madre Police 
Department Detectives were 
instrumental in bringing this 
case to a quick conclusion and 
the arrest of the suspect within 
four hours of school authorities 
being notified.”

Kolos remains free on bond and 
is due back in Pasadena Court 
on April 3, 2015.

Anyone that may have 
information about this case 
are urged to contact the Sierra 
Madre Police Department at 
(626) 355-1414. 


Pasadena Unified School Board Election May 
Ultimately Impact All Sierra Madreans

 
The long anticipated election of a representative on the PUSD 
School Board is now weeks away. On Tuesday, March 10th, residents 
of Sierra Madre, Hastings Ranch, and an unincorporated section 
of Pasadena will choose the first elected board member since the 
Districts recent remapping. Two Sierra Madre residents are vying for 
the position, Educator Larry Torres and Realtor Sandra Siraganian.

A brief bio of each (excerpts from Ballotpedia) is below:

LARRY TORRES: Torres 
works as a teacher in 
the Los Angeles Unified 
School District. He started 
working there in 1986 and 
currently works at a school 
for nontraditional students. 
Torres has master’s degrees 
in curriculum development 
and educational 
administration from 
Harvard University and the 
University of California at 
Los Angeles. He has two 
daughters, one who currently attends school in the Pasadena Unified 
School District and another who graduated from the district.

 Endorsements: Torres has received endorsements from the Los 
Angeles County Democratic Party and United Teachers of Pasadena.

 SANDRA SIRAGANIAN: Siraganian 
is a realtor at Sotheby’s International 
Realty. She was appointed by the Pasadena 
City Council in September 2013 to serve 
on the Pasadena Armenian Genocide 
Memorial Committee. Siraganian has 
three children

 Endorsements: Siraganian has been 
endorsed by the Los Angeles County 
Republican Party.

BOTH CANDIDATES HAVE AGREED 
TO APPEAR AT A PUBLIC FORUM 
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 
AT THE SIERRA MADRE KIWANIS CLUB. The event is free to 
the public. For those who wish to enjoy lunch, the fee is $10. Lunch 
will begin at 11:30 and the forum will begin at noon. Call 626-355-
0757 for lunch reservations. The event will be held at The LODGE, 
33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, Ca.


Javier Armenta, 43


Christopher D. Corioriles, 23


Inside this week: 

CIVIC CLUB TURNS 70!

On February 12th, members of the Sierra Madre Civic Club welcomed 
past presidents to a gala celebrating 70 years of service and philanthropy. 
Tables were decked with sparkling birthday decorations, balloons 
adorned the room, and a lovely birthday cake was served.

In keeping with the theme “You Light Up My Life”, each of the past 
presidents was given a candle as she was introduced. Of those in 
attendance, the earliest past president was Ann Tyler, a charter member 
of Club who was president in 1951-1952 and the past president who came 
the farthest to the celebration was Judy Young Zaretzka, president in 
1995-97, who joined us from Arroyo Grande.

The Sierra Madre Civic Club is a civic and philanthropic organization. 
Members raise thousands of dollars every year that is given away in 
educational scholarships and in grants to community organizations. 
You’ll find us working at Huck Finn Day, the Mt. Wilson Trail Race, 
Fourth of July Games in the Park, the Wistaria Festival, Concerts in the 
Park, and other community wide events. We meet the second Thursday 
of every month at 7:30 PM in the Hart Park House. 

2015 HUCK FINN FISHING DERBY AND CAMPOUT

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Sierra Madre, CA. 
– The annual Huck 
Finn Fishing Derby 
and Campout will be 
here before you know 
it: Friday, March 27, 
2015 – Sunday, March 
29, 2015. The weekend 
long event is held at the 
Sierra Madre settling 
basins next to Dapper 
Field and behind the 
Public Works Yard. 
The event is sponsored 
by the City of Sierra 
Madre Community 
Services Department 
with significant support 
from Sierra Madre 
Volunteer Firefighters 
Association, Issei 
Foundation, Johnny’s 
Sport Shop, Sierra Madre Civic Club, Sierra 
Madre Kiwanis Club, Sierra Madre Rotary Club, 
The Kensington, Berkshire Hathaway, Osti Tree 
Service, Izorline International Inc., Buccaneer 
Lounge, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3208, and 
Irvine Lake.

Camp Out 

The Campout is held Friday, March 27 to 
Saturday, March 28 and includes a campfire, 
s’mores roasting, Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troop 
110 wilderness demonstrations, Eaton Canyon 
Nature Center wilderness demonstrations, and 
star gazing. Participants must sign up in advance 
for campsites which are available on a first come, 
first serve basis. Campsites can accommodate six 
persons; the registration fee is $57.00 and includes 
fishing derby entry for up to 4 youths and re-entry 
to Saturday Family Fishing. Camping registration 
begins February 23rd and must be done in person 
at City Hall, located at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024, open Monday through 
Thursday 11:00am – 5:30pm. 

Fishing Derby – Saturday, March 28

The fishing derby is open to youth ages 3-15 
years. The event runs from 7:00am – 11:30am 
and costs $11 per youth. Registration is accepted 
the morning of the event only, and the entrance 
is located next to Dapper Field in Sierra Vista 
Park. All skill levels are welcome and experienced 
Fishing Guides will be on site to assist 
participants. The Pasadena Casting Club will also 
be demonstrating great fly fishing techniques. 
Awards in four age categories are announced at 
12:00pm along with the participant raffle. The 
Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club will provide food 
available for purchase. The Sierra Madre Volunteer 
Firefighter Association is again making a large 
contribution to the 2015 Huck Finn Fishing Derby 
and Campout. Due to their generous support we 
would like to encourage participants to attend the 
SMVFA Pancake Breakfast on May 2, 2015 from 
7AM-11AM at Memorial Park. Tickets for the 
pancake breakfast will be sold at the fishing derby 
on March 28th. Tickets are $5 and they can also 
be purchased at The Only Place in Town or at the 
Fire Station. 

Family Fishing – March 28 and March 29 

Family Fishing is from 12:30-4:00pm on Saturday, 
March 29 and from 7:00am-4:00pm on Sunday, 
March 30. Admission is $21 for a family of four or 
$11 per individual; no fishing license is required. 
Entrance is located next to Dapper Field in Sierra 
Vista Park.

For more information please contact the Community 
Services Department at 626.355.7135. 

 
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EDUCATION & YOUTH

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FOOD & DRINK

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HEALTHY LIVING

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BEST FRIENDS

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GOOD LIFE

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BUSINESS NEWS 

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The City of Sierra Madre 
and the Senior Master Plan 
Committee are in the process 
of updating the Senior Master 
Plan. The initial stages of 
the update will focus on two 
Town Hall meetings to gain 
feedback from our older adult 
population. Participation in 
these Town Hall meetings is an 
excellent way to provide your 
input and help shape the 

future needs of the older adult 
community. 

 The next Town Hall meeting is 
on Saturday, February 28, 2015 
at 11:00am. The meeting is at 
the Hart Park House, located 
at 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024. All 
are welcome.

 For more info please contact 
the Community Services 
Department at 626-355-7135

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