Mountain Views News, Sierra Madre Edition [Pasadena] Saturday, April 15, 2017

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mountain View News Saturday, April 15, 2017 

 
Weather Wise


6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Sun Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s

 Mon: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s

 Tues: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s

 Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s

 Thur: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 50s

 Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City 
Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 

626-355-7135

NEXT REGULAR April 25, 2017

6:30 pm

1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 

Free on-air publicity for local events

 Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts for 
Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. PSAs 
will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 24/7 and 
can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial.

 Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have their 
event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre Community 
Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra Madre, plus 
surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. 

Your event must:

• Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity
• Be open to the public
• Be of general interest to local citizens


Just 
write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event and 
e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 


SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

During this time period, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded 
to approximately 294 day and night time calls for service. 

Monday, April 3 

At about 7:05 a.m., a report was filed stating that on April 1 between the 
hours of 3:00 and 5:00 p.m., a rear window was smashed using a patio 
chair. There was no one home at the time with the exception of his dog. 
The resident stated that there was blood in the home, indicating to him, 
that the dog apparently attacked the suspect(s). At this time, nothing 
appears to be missing from the home. Case referred to Detectives. 

Tuesday, April 4 

A bicyclist collision injury occurred in the 600 block of W. Sierra 
Madre Bl. It was determined to be a solo collision. The bicyclist was 
transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. 

Thursday, April 6 

A burglary in progress was reported in the 300 block of N. Sunnyside. 
The resident stated that a female was in her backyard at about 7: 37 
p.m. and wanted to enter her house. Arriving officers stopped and 
questioned the suspect on Sunnyside. The suspect was later transported 
to a local hospital for a 72 hour evaluation. 

NOTE: For the second consecutive week, several citations were issued 
for unlicensed drivers and/or driving without a license, a few resulting 
in impounding of the driver’s vehicle. A reminder to be aware of 
the expiration date of your California driver’s license and vehicle 
registration tags. 

REMEMBER!!! IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING 

citysealsmall
SIERRA MADRE CITY 
MEETINGS

Regular City Council Meeting

Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 

6:30 pm

 Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your thoughts? 
You can mail or drop off a written statement to City Hall or email city@
cityofsierramadre.com before 30 the night of the meeting and your 
statement will be delivered to all the Council Members.Sierra Madre 
City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 
355-7135 

Upcoming Community Events 

• March 24 – 26 Huck Finn Campout, Fishing Derby, 
Family Fishing 
• Saturday, April 15 – Easter Egg Hunt – Memorial Park 
• Sunday, April 23 – Free Compost Giveaway at Sierra Vista 
Basketball Courts 
• May 6 – 7 - Art Fair sponsored by Friends of SM Library 
at SM Memorial Park 
• Friday, May 26th – MWT Race Pasta Feed and Raffle at 
Kersting Court 
• Saturday, May 27th – Mount Wilson Trail Race 
• Saturday, June 3rd – Community Yard Sale at Sierra Vista 
Park



4TH OF JULY GRAND MARSHAL 
NOMINATIONS

The Volunteer Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee is seeking 
nominations for the 2017 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal. The 
Parade will be held as always the morning of July 4th. 

 Parade Grand Marshal Nominees should embody the spirit of 
Sierra Madre, be an active volunteer in any of the local nonprofit 
organizations or in some way contributed to the betterment of 
Sierra Madre. Nominees may be an individual or volunteers or an 
organization. 

 Nominations must be submitted in writing by Thursday, 
April 27th and should be sent to the 4th of July Committee, 
PO Box 1073 Sierra Madre CA 91025 or emailed to 
4thofjulysierramadre@gmail.com. Nominations should be no more 
than 1 page but at least a paragraph explaining why the honor should 
be given including contributions to the Sierra Madre community. 

 Previous Grand Marshals have included 2016 Pete Siberell and 
Hometown Hero Kris Lowe, 2015 Clem and Nina Bartolai, 2014 Pat 
& DeAlcorn & Hometown Heroes Sierra Madre Search and Rescue, 
2013 VFW Post 3208 & Hometown Hero Mama Pete; 2012 Nel and 
Bob Soltz (Wistaria Vine owners); 2011 Gayle Bluemel & Hometown 
Hero John Shear; 2010 Lew Wantanabe; 2009 Midge Morash; 2008 
Sierra Madre Fire Department; 2007 Ward Family (E. Waldo Ward 
& Sons); 2006 Judy Webb Martin & Toni Buckner & Hometown 
Hero Barbara Wamboldt; 2005 Police Chief Wayne Bailey; 2004 
Doug Berkshire; 2003 John Grijalva; 2002 Bob Quamstrom; 2001 Ty 
Gaffney; 2000 Dr. Bill White; and 1999 Jim & Barbara Heasley. 

 This All-American friends and family event is made possible 
through the wonderful contribution of donors and sponsors. If you’d 
like to help please visit http://sierramadre4thofjuly.com/ or follow us 
on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/4thofJulyInfo

 
Due to the popularity of the Emerging Women Exhibit, Creative 
Arts Group will extend our normal Saturday Gallery hours and 
remain open until 5pm on 4/1, 4/8, 4/15 and 4/22.

 ALSO: Q & A on Friday, April 7 from 7 - 9pm. Maurine St. 
Gaudens, Joseph Morsman and Maureen Siegel Sprowles will 
discuss the artists presented in Emerging from the Shadows and the 
influential role these adventurous women played in the development 
of the arts culture in California. The Q & A discussion is free and no 
registration is necessary.

 The exhibition will continue through April 26, 2017

 Exhibit hours: Monday - Friday 10am-5pm & Saturday 10am-5pm

www.creativeartsgroup.org/emergingwomen/

www.
emergingfromtheshadows.
com/


HAVE LUNCH WITH KIWANIS 
& CHEF LINDA THAYER 

 

 SPECIAL GUESTS: 

City Manager Gabe Engeland

Interim Public Works Director Chris Cimino

and Water Superintendent Jose Reynoso 

Tuesday, April 18 , 2017 12:00 Noon 

The Lodge 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre

Lunch $10 Program Free

Call 626-355-3222 To Reserve Your Seat


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