Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 6, 2015

Mountain View News Saturday, June 6, 2015 

REMEMBRANCE 

SLADOJE, SUSAN J. 

JULY 6, 1943 TO MAY 25 2015 

Susan J. Sladoje (Susie) of Glenview, IL, andformerly of Sierra Madre, beloved wife of GeorgeSladoje passed away at the Midwest Palliative andHospice Pavilion on May 28. Susie was born in 
Wauwatosa, WI on July 6, 1943. In her early yearsthe family moved seven times often from one stateto another. Throughout her junior and senior highschool years the family lived in Upper Arlington,
OH a suburb of Columbus where she was crowned “Miss Arlington” in 1960.
It was here where Susie’s love of the 4th July and all things patriotic took root.


She graduated from The Ohio State University (1966) with a major in 
retailing. While a student at Ohio State, Susie joined Kappa Alpha ThetaFraternity, which became a major factor throughout her life.

During her high school and college days, Susie worked part time at awoman’s specialty store in Columbus; ultimately becoming an assistantmanager at a major branch while still a part timer. She began her fulltimeworking 
career at Bloomingdales in New York where her retailing experiencedand skills were maximized and prepared her for greater undertakings in thecity that she ultimately came to adopt---Chicago.

Though she enjoyed New York and took full advantage of its offerings, shepreferred the pace and “feel” of Chicago even more. She became the Men’s 
Fashion Coordinator at Carson, Pirie, Scott & Company. Susie was the first 
female men’s fashion coordinator in all of the AMC and Federated stores. She 
remained at Carson’s until the birth of her first child in 1970. 

Susie devoted the remainder of her life to her family and community—
no matter where she lived. One constant has been Kappa Alpha Theta.
Among the many alumnae positions that she held included; President of theChicago North Shore and Pasadena, California Chapters; Assistant NationalConvention Manager; and as a Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation Trustee.

In 1997, she and George moved to Sierra Madre where she became activein the Sierra Madre Rotary Club and the Junior League in Pasadena. She alsochaired the annual Fundraiser of the Court Appointed Special Advocates(CASA) which provides legal services to needy children. She and Georgereturned home to the Chicago area in 2004.

She was active in and held leadership roles in many organizations on theNorth Shore, the Chicago area. Among the groups she served were; TheYoung Women’s Auxiliary of the Women’s Club of Evanston, The JuniorLeague of Evanston-North Shore, The Auxiliary at Evanston and GlenbrookHospitals (Susie chaired the 1996 American Craft Expedition), FortnightlyClub of Chicago and the City Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago. In 
Glenview she served on the Independence Day Celebration Commission,
Glenview Leadership Council, Glenview Values, Character Counts! and wasa president of the Glen Oak Acres Garden Club. She served on school parent 
boards in Districts 34 and 225. 

She is survived by her husband of nearly 47 years, George and their threechildren; Steve (Sara) of Glenview, IL, Julie Rickert (David) of GrandviewHeights, OH, Katie Chew (Aaron) of Upper Arlington, OH, five grandchildren;
George and Samantha Sladoje, Jack and Lily Rickert and Burrows Chew andsiblings Thomas Mueller and Cathy Slingerland. She was preceded in death byher parents Sylvester E. and Carol Mueller.

A Memorial Mass celebrating Susie’s life will be held at a later date at OurLady of Perpetual Help Church in Glenview. In lieu of flowers, the family hassuggested donations be made in honor of Susan Mueller Sladoje to:

Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation

8740 Founders Road 

Indianapolis, IN 46268 

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER 


During the week of Sunday, May 24th, to Sunday, May 31st, the Sierra MadrePolice Department responded to approximately 311 calls for service. 

Monday, May 25th

 At 7:56 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 30 block of W GrandviewAvenue regarding an injury traffic collision. Upon arrival on scene, Officersdiscovered a woman had crashed head on into a parked vehicle. Witnessesstated the woman was driving eastbound when she crossed into the westboundlane and began driving on the wrong side of the street for a short distance,
before she crashed head on into a car that was parked on the street. Uponinterviewing the woman, she stated to Officers that she had fallen asleep. Thewoman complained of chest pain and was transported to a local hospital.
Drugs and alcohol were determined to not be a factor in the crash. No otherinjuries resulted from the crash. The woman was advised of a re-examinationto drive by the DMV. 

Wednesday, May 27th

At 1:07 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the station lobby regarding anidentity theft report. The victim informed Officers that two days prior, heretrieved his mail from his home on the 60 block of W Orange Grove anddiscovered a debit card was issued to him from a retail store through a smallbank. The victim stated he never applied for a debit card with the company orthe bank. The following day the man called the banking company and closedthe account. The bank representative advised the victim to contact his localpolice department. This case has been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. 

Thursday, May 27th

 At 6:03 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 300 block of W SierraMadre Blvd regarding a physical fight between a man and woman. Thecaller reported that the man was holding a young child and appeared to beforcefully dragging the female. Upon arrival Officers located the man, womanand child. Officers immediately noticed the woman was distraught, cryingand trembling. Once separated and the woman took hold of the young child,
Officers noticed the man appeared to be under the influence as his speechwas rapid and he was sweating profusely. As Officers attempted to place theman in handcuffs as a precaution, the man resisted Officers. Ultimately oncesecured in handcuffs, the man informed Officers he hit his wife because he 
was trying to get the evil out of her due to her being overcome by it. WhenOfficers questioned the woman, she confirmed that the man had hit her inthe face several times as he held the crying infant. Several witnesses informedOfficers of what they saw, and ultimately the man was placed into custody andtaken to Los Angeles Sheriff Department Inmate Reception Center to awaithis appearance in court. 

Walking Sierra Madre…The Social Side by Deanne Dav

is 

“Up to now, you’ve had a lot of lessons and then you’ve

of one-tenth of what the speaker was saying. I hate tohad the test. Now you’re entering Real Life, where first

admit it, but I’m afraid it’s true. The Times included 
you have the test and then you get the lesson!” Lain I.

some great quotes from other graduations like thisHensley 

one from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence

Thomas at the University of Georgia in 2008:
Have you ever been to so many inspirational events

“Thank the people who put up with your anticsand heard so many incredible speakers that you can’t

and loved you through it all. Thank the people whobelieve you got to be there? That’s been our life the

paid your tuition and your expenses. There are thoselast few weeks. Two graduations, one at Chico State

who helped and counseled you through difficultUniversity where granddaughter, Ashley, received her

times or when you made hard decisions. There aredegree and her pin. She will soon be joining the ranks

those who were compassionate enough to tell youof Registered Nurses. Proud? Beyond belief! Then last

what you needed to hear, not what you wanted toSaturday grandson, Luke, received his diploma from

hear.” 
Maranatha High School. Proud? Totally!

Graduation season is a hopeful time, isn’t it!
Graduations have improved tremendously in the

Those young faces looking toward the future withlast few years. Schools have finally begun to get the

so much ahead of them. Anxious to get out of themessage across to their principal speakers that it’s

auditorium, out of the cap and gown and on to thequality, not quantity that counts. The speaker at Chico

party and the presents!
State, who is also a career motivational speaker, could

And, speaking of wonderfully hopefulnot have talked for longer than twenty minutes max,

sentiments, Catherine Sophia, who is now 8 years old,


but everyone’s attention was riveted on Mr. Hensley.
He started off by asking, “Am I in the presence of greatness?” Gave someterrific advice, like the quote up at the top, which continued with “and if youdon’t get the lesson the first time, you’ll be getting it again and again untilyou do!” I think we all know, usually to our painful regret, how true THATis! He also advised the graduates to pick a good life partner and then BE agood partner, and to... “Be patient with yourself. Will you make excuses orprogress?” Now that’s pithy! He ended his address with almost the same wordshe started with: “I AM in the presence of greatness!” The place went wild. Talkabout hope for the future!

My graduation attending partner, John, and I figure we’ve been to sixcollege graduations, nine high school and one Law School. We attended twoat Cal State L.A. which took forever while we baked in the blazing sun andthousands of students marched by. One featured actor, James Edward Olmos,
who was not brief! 

The Los Angeles Times had an article last week about graduation addresseswhere they, too, emphasized brevity. One of the student speakers we heardSaturday told us that after ten minutes we would only remember one-tenth 

has been at the Grand Canyon with an assortment offamily members, where she received her Junior Ranger certificate and you seeher here wearing her new Grand Canyon shirt, which has the message she saysshe is going to live by:

Advice from the Night Sky...

See the big picture – Be a star – Keep looking up – Don’t be afraid of thedark 

Stay full of wonder – Expand your horizon – Turn off the lights!

As you attend graduations this year, take a note or two of the really greatpoints the speaker makes, like this one: “One of the mistakes I made wasgiving my daughters credit cards, which were only to be used for emergencies.
I soon found that Nordstrom sells emergency gas, which I had not knownbefore!” May all your graduation speakers be brief and even better, brief andhumorous! 

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis 
Blog: www.authordeanne.com 
“Tablespoon of Love, Tablespoon of Laughter” is available there…
An excellent graduation gift, by the way! 

SIERRA MADRE CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2015 



Food- Corfu & The Ice Princess 
Concerts Series Starts June 13th!! 
Get ready to start off your summer with some

Sierra Madre, CA. – June 1, 2015 – 2015 Sierra Madre 

July 12 –: Spero Foundation: The Decades of Rockamazing music in Sierra Madre! Thanks to the

(Classic Rock) Food- Peppertree Grill 
generous support of community sponsors and seriestitle sponsor The Kensington, Sierra Madre residents

July 19 –: LA County Arts Commission Seniorwon’t have to travel far to enjoy this summer staple.

Community Commission: Sgt. Pepper (Beatles 
The 2015 Summer Concerts in the Park Series kicks 

Tribute) Food- Corfu & The Ice Princess 
off on Saturday, June 13 at 6:30 pm and then runsevery Sunday from 6pm – 8pm until August 9th.

July 26 –: Sierra Madre Community Foundation:
Concerts take place in the Memorial Park Bandshell

Cash Up Front (Johnny Cash Tribute)

and are completely free to the public. Memorial Parkis located at 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. Patrons are 
encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and their dancing shoes as wellas support local organizations that may provide refreshments. There will besomething for everyone as this year’s featured bands represent a wide array ofmusical genres.

2015 Summer Concerts in the Park Lineup

June 13 (Saturday) – Pasadena Community Orchestra (Classical)

June 21 – 
SM Volunteer Firefighters Association: Pat O’Brian and 
the Priests of Love (Rock Blues)
Food- Corfu & The Ice Princess 

June 28 – Sierra Madre Civic Club: Heartache Tonight (Eagles Tribute)
Food- Home Baked Goodness! 
July 5 – Sierra Madre Music: Local Talent! (Variety) 

Food- Peppertree Grill and The Ice Princess 

August 2 – Sierra Madre Rotary Club: Elvis Food- Rounds Burger Truck 

August 9 – Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club and Friends of the SM Library: Gem CityJazz Cats (Jazz) Food- Corfu and CAKE!! (Offered by Kiwanis Club)

The Community Service Department would like to thank the followingsponsors for making the 2015 ConcertSeries possible: The Kensington (titlesponsor), Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, LA County Supervisor Michael

D. Antonovich, Pasadena Community Orchestra, Senior CommunityCommission, Sierra Madre Civic Club, Sierra Madre Community Foundation,
Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club, Sierra Madre Music, Sierra Madre Rotary Club,
Sierra Madre Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, and Spero Foundation. Formore info on the Concerts in the Park Series please call 626-355-7135. 
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: FUN FOR ALL AGES AT THE SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY 


It’s here! Summer Reading starts Monday, June 8 at the Sierra Madre PublicLibrary! Adults, teens, and children get ready to sign up.

Children read and record their books (print or e-Book), and prizes areawarded when each reading goal is met. Children enter one of three divisions:
Beginner, for our very youngest patrons, who are not yet able to read on theirown; Reader fschool-age readers in grades 1 – 6; and Challenger for children ingrades 2 – 6, who want a higher reading goal.

Teens read 8 books by the end of the program and earn prizes for every twobooks read. 

Adults enter to win a prize with every book read, (book, eBook or audiobook).
There are drawings weekly for book related prizes, with a grand prize drawing atthe close of the program.
Free Programs for all ages

Saturday, June 13, 10:00 am—Spin, Pop, Boom
Grades 1-6, experiment with the science of motion.
Saturday, June 13, 11:00 am—Local History Tour, Historic Hometown
Attend a digital tour of Sierra Madre in the Library.
Monday, June 15, 10:00 am—Sounds Like Science
Explore sound with a scientist— for ages 2-7.
Thursday, June 18, 11:00 am—3rd Thurs. Book Club
This month’s selection is Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky.
Saturday, June 20, 4:00 pm—Local Musician Ljiljana Lukic, flute
Adults, enjoy an hour of free music by a local musician.


Wednesday, June 24, 4:00 pm—Anime Your WayGrades 5-12 are invited to test their skills and learn from an expert Anime 
Artist for an hour of drawing, snacks, and music.

Saturday, June 27, 10:00 am—Mr. TwisterThe whole family is invited to learn from an expert balloon twister as he 
teaches his art. Everyone goes home with a balloon!

Saturday, June 27, 4:00 pm—Local Musician Abram Poliakoff, guitar and 
voice 
Adults, enjoy an hour of free music by a local musician.

Monday, June 29, 10:00 am—Move Like an AnimalMove and groove like an animal as we sing and play with our youngestlibrary patrons. Recommended for ages 0-6.

Saturday, July 11, 10:00 am—Sound of Disaster 

Get ready to come out to watch some great family entertainmentunder the stars! Thanks to the generous support of the Sierra MadreIssei Memorial Foundation, Sierra Madre Volunteer FirefightersAssociation and Sierra Madre Civic Club, the Sierra Madre tradition 


FAMILY MOVIE FRIDAYS 

of Family Movie Fridays continues and is free for all to attend. Thisis an opportunity for families to spend time together and enjoy agreat movie in the fresh air. Movies will be screened in the MemorialPark Bandshell, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., on alternating Fridaysduring the summer and will begin at approximately 8:00pm. Toensure a comfortable viewing experience, patrons are encouraged tobring low seating and blankets, please avoid tall chairs. Additionally,
patrons should consider visiting local downtown restaurants forsnacks and refreshments prior to attending the movie. 

2015 Family Movie Fridays LineupJune 12, 2015 – Big Hero 6June 26, 2015 – Annie (2014)
July 10, 2015 – PaddingtonJuly 24, 2015 - Kicking and Screaming (Scenes shot in Sierra Madre!) 

For more information on the Family Movie Series please contactthe Community Services Department at 626-355-7135. 

THE SIERRA MADRE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY PRESENTS 
LIZZIE’S FAMOUS CHICKEN & RAVIOLI DINNER JUNE 27, 2015 5-8PM 

On the west side of the Mount Wilson Trail, Lizzie’s Trail Inn had its start 
about 1890 as a lunch stand and coffee shop. Walt Douglas ran this standin 1905. By the time Mr. W.P. Caley purchased the entire property in June1907, it included the stand, a store, house and stables. The stand was moved 
across the trail to its present location in 1913. Even though Lizzie onlyran the restaurant for 13 years, there are many great stories related to herownership, especially her signature dinner of Chicken & Ravioli.

The Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society will be celebrating thosegood ol’ days with a Chicken and Ravioli Dinner at the Mt. Wilson TrailPark, located next to the Richardson House and Lizzie’s Trail Inn, in Sierra 
Madre. Come and enjoy a great dinner, visit our native plant demonstrationgarden, view the Interactive Digital Storyboard in Richardson House withpresentations by the Sierra Madre Library’s Teen Docents, participate in oursilent auction of items donated by local merchants, and visit with Lizzie inperson! Both Lizzie’s Trail Inn and Richardson House will be open, andyou won’t want to miss our exciting new display of 1930s - 1950s Sierra 

Madre memorabilia, which includes the Suman Pottery’s famous petalware,
and also ceramics from the McCarty Bros. Pottery. Entertainment willbe provided by Joe Tortamasi and Cory Brendel, both ukulele players 
extraordinaire! 

We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of good food, good fun, goodentertainment, and good friends! 

Lizzie’s Famous Chicken & Ravioli Dinner 
Saturday, June 27, 2015, 5-8 pmMt. Wilson Trail Park 
167 Mira Monte Avenue 
$30 per person*No tickets will be sold the day of the dinner*

Tickets may be purchased at the following Sierra Madre locations:
Arnold’s Hardware, Mary’s Market, Savor The Flavor, the Sierra Madre 
Public Library, and of course, Lizzie’s Trail Inn (Saturdays 10:00-noon) 

Join the firefighters and see how they respond to an emergency.
Saturday, July 11, 11:00 am—Local History Tour Disaster Strikes 
Attend a digital tour of Sierra Madre Sierra Madre in the Library.
Saturday, July 11, 4:00 pm—Salsa Dancing LessonsAdults, bring a partner, or find one here as we learn to Salsa!
Mon., July 13, 10:00 am—Rhythm AdventuresInstruments for children of all ages during this fun program.
Thursday, July 16, 11:00 am—3rd Thurs. Book ClubThis month’s selection is The Round House by Louise Erdrich.
Saturday, July 18, 4:00 pm—Local Musician Jonathan Roth, classical guitarAdults, enjoy an hour of free music by a local musician.

Friday, July 24, Drop-Off Animals for SleepoverChildren drop off their stuffed animals and then rejoin them in the 
morning for breakfast. No humans will spend the night, just the animals.

Saturday, July 25, 10:00 am—Sleepover BreakfastBring your favorite stuffed friend for a sleepover at the library! Animals 
will sleep overnight on July 24. A breakfast will be provided on July 25 at 

10:00 am for animals and their humans. 
Saturday, July 25, 4:00 pm—Local Musician
Tyler McCarthy, jazz guitar
Adults, enjoy an hour of free music by a local musician.


Monday, July 27, 10:00 am—Bubblemania for young children and adults 
alike! 

Saturday, August 1, 4:00 pm—Local Musician Joseph Spoelstra, classical 
guitarAdults, enjoy an hour of free music by a local musician.

Saturday, August 8, 10:00 am—Tiny Tea PartyDress up and bring your favorite doll to the Tiny Tea Party. Doll-sized 
games and tiny snacks for the whole family.

Saturday, August 8, 11:00 am—History Tour, Surprise Me
Attend a digital tour of Sierra Madre Sierra Madre in the Library.
Saturday, August 9, 6:00 pm—Jazz in the Park 


Stop by the Friends of the Library booth to thank them for a wonderfulSummer Reading Program! 


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