SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 
VOLUME 10 NO. 12 
SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016 
VOLUME 10 NO. 12 
WONDERFUL WISTARIA! 

On Sunday, despite forecastsof El Nino until three days before 
the event, the Sierra MadreChamber of Commerce held the 
annual Wistaria Festival, showcasing 
the magnifi cent, Guinness 
Book of World Records 
holding vine. More than 3,500 
visitors viewed the vine according 
to the Civic Club docentswho gave visitors a tour and thehistory of the vine.

 A heavy rain on Monday didremove some of the beautiful 
flowers shown in the pictureon the left. Mayor John Capoccia, 
left, along with Mrs. NelSolt and Chamber President Ed 
Chen, were all smiles with theinstinctive knowledge that Sunday 
would be a perfect day forthe festival.

 In downtown Sierra Madre 
more than 90 vendors and a 
dozen non-profi t organizationswere on hand as well as 82 cars 
at the Antique Car show thatwas a part of the festival.

 The layout this year was expanded 
to allow greater walkingroom for pedestrians followinga mild mishap with a golf cartand visitor last year.

 For the first time, organizershad to issue refunds to several 
visitors who were unable to geton the shuttle to the vine before 
closing.

 “This is one of the top threefestival’s around”, commentedone craftsman. However there 
are some who say he’s wrongand that the Wistaria Festival 
is #1.

 Photos by D. Lee/S. Henderson 

Inside this week: 

PASADENA/ALTADENA 
Pg. 6 
ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 7 
MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 7 
THE ARTS 
Pg. 11 
BUSINES NEWS & TRENDS 
Pg. 13 
OPINION 
Pg. 14 
CALENDAR Pg. 2 
SIERRA MADRE NEWS 
Pg. 3 
EDUCATION & YOUTH 
Pg. 8 
THE WORLD AROUND US 
Pg. 12 
LETTER TO THE EDITOR 
Pg. 14 
HEALTHY & FOOD 
Pg. 9 
THE GOOD LIFE 
Pg. 10 
BEST FRIENDS 
Pg. 13 
ELECTION NOTICES 
Pgs. 2 and 12 
LEGAL NOTICES 
Pg. 16 
CHARGES PENDING FOR MAN ACCUSED 
OF A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT, ATTEMPTED 
CARJACKING, BATTERY AND MORE 


A man was arrested on Sunday afternoon (3/13/16) after being allegedly involved in a hit and run traffic 
collision that occurred at the intersection of Lima and Montecito Avenue. After allegedly causing thetraffic collision, the subject fled the scene and came in contact with a female pedestrian who happenedto be in the nearby area at the time of the collision. The subject was punching the female for no apparent 
reason when an uninvolved vehicle approached them and began making a U-Turn in a nearbydriveway on Lima. The subject then stopped punching the female and leaped into the open passengerside window of this vehicle and began punching the passenger inside the car. The passenger exited thevehicle, and after a brief struggle, detained the subject until officers from the Sierra Madre Police Department 
arrived. Within minutes SMPD detained the subject, later identified as 20-year old Alhambraresident Felix Lam. 

During an inventory search of the Lam’s vehicle, a backpack was found containing a device that resembled 
a bomb. The device was relocated to a safer location when deputies from the Bomb/ArsonSquad of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department were summoned. LASD deputies rendered the devicesafe. Preliminary information revealed the device appeared to be an improvised explosive device. 

Director of Public Safety, Chief Larry Giannone said Lam was allegedly under the influence of alcoholand drugs when the collision occurred. Lam was transported to the hospital due to his condition andinjuries sustained from the collision. 

COUNCILWOMAN RACHELLE ARIZMENDI 
HONORED AT “WOMEN OF THE YEAR” 
LUNCHEON

 Sierra Madre Councilwoman Rachelle Arizmendi, above, right of Supervisor Michael Antonovich,
was one of four women honored at the 31st Annual Scholarship and Awards Luncheon sponsoredby the LA County Commission on Women. Rachelle, along with Kathryn Barger, Dee Gadbury, andRobin Goldsworthy received their awards on March 14th at the Music Center Grand Hall.

Arizmendi is the Vice President and Chief Operating Offi cer, Pacific Asian Consortium in 
Employment. Photo courtesy Supervisor Antonovich 


CUBA TODAY! 

Join the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club as Sierra Madrean Judy Webb-
Martin and her husband Benn, share the photos and experiencesfrom their recent trip to Cuba. Lunch is $10 and served at noon 
and for all past Kiwanis members, lunch is on the house. Th e 
program is free and begins at 12:30.

Where: The Lodge in Sierra Madre. 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024. Call 626-355-0728 for reservations 

FAY ANGUS MEMORIAL SERVICE 

A public memorial has been scheduled for beloved Sierra MadreanFaye Daphne Angus. Angus, 86, passed away on February 17,2016. 

The event will take place in Memorial Park in Sierra Madre onThursday, March 24, 2016 between 2 and 5 p.m. 

To read more about Mrs. Angus remarkable life, go to: www. 
mtnviewsnews.com/v10/htm/n11/index.htm 

REMEBRANCE 

GLADYS M. MOSER 

Gladys M. Moser passed away peacefully at home with her familyby her side on March 1, 2016 at the age of 102. She was a member 
of Sierra Madre Congregational Church and the Sierra MadreGarden Club. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years,
Howard who passed away in 1992. 

Gladys is survived by her children Carole, Sharon and Robert; 5grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. 

A family graveside service was held at Rose Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the Sierra Madre 
Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, P.O. Box 911, Sierra Madre,
CA. 91025-0911.