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Mountain View News Saturday, February 17, 2024 



 







 





 

CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY STARTS THE 
YEAR OFF RIGHT!


Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley (formerly CSC Pasadena - now 
located in Sierra Madre) kicked off 2024 by holding their first Board of Directors meeting 
at the historic Blacker House in Pasadena, owned by CSC Director Dr. Ellen Knell and her 
husband Mr. Harvey Knell. CSC served a record number of people impacted by cancer in 
2023 and intends to serve even more in 2024. All CSC programs are offered free of charge 
to families facing cancer. 

 

2024 Board of Directors: (pictured above)

Mark Meahl, Ellen Knell, Ph.D., Stephen Ralph, Secretary Vicki Laidig, David Jones, Ph.D., 
George Mack, Vice President Serge Melkizian, Ruben Marquez, Jr., Randall A. Miller, 
Treasurer Sandi Mejia-Ramirez, President Brad Talt, Susan Reynolds, Melissa Alcorn, Dana 
Naples, Charlotte Streng. ot pictured: Natalie Smalley

 


WISTARIA FESTIVAL 2024􀀃 
SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 2024 􀍲 9:00 AM TO 5 PM􀀃 
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY􀀃
Celebrate The Guinness Book of World Records Wistaria Vine􀀃􀀃Visit Local Shops and more than 100 Crafters & Food Vendors􀀃
And THE SIERRA MADRE AUTO SHOW􀀃
FOR SHUTTLE TICKETS GO TO:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-wistaria-
festival-shuttle-tickets-817627585117?
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SENIOR COMMUNITY 
COMMISSION ARE SEEKING 
YOUR COLLABORATION 
TO FIND THE 2024 OLDER 
'SIERRA MADRE' AMERICAN 
OF THE YEAR. 

Nominations are now being accepted for this 
renowned honor. Note that although worthy, 
Senior Community Commissioners are not 
eligible. Additionally, nominations will only be 
accepted for new candidates who have not been 
honored in years prior. 

The nomination form is available on the city's 
website at: https://www.cityofsierramadre.com/
cms/one.aspx?portalId=212393&pageId=241945 
and return it to the Hart Park House Senior 
Center, or mail/walk in to City Hall, Community 
Services Department, 232 W. Sierra Madre 
Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 prior to. or no 
later than. Wednesday. March 13th• 2024. 

The Commission will review nominations and 
select an honoree at their regularly scheduled 
meeting on Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 3:00 
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 

The individual selected by you or your 
organization must live in Sierra Madre, while 
demonstrating outstanding community service 
and be at least the age of, or older than 60. The 
honoree will be recognized at a reception held 
in their honor on Wednesday., May 8th., 2024. 

Previous Honorees: Dick Johnson, Joan 
Crow, Jerry & Nan Carlton, Pat Alcorn, Fran 
Garbaccio, Ken Anhalt, Eph Konigsberg, Russ 
Anderson, George Throop, Loyal Camacho, 
John Grijalva, Joylouise Harte-Smith, James 
Heasley, Midge Morash, James Tyler, Isabella 
Paegal, Bonnie Garner, Rose Fafach, Ed 
Wellman, Celeste McCleary, Dorothy Tillquist, 
Doris Webster, Elsie Dammeyer, George Mauer, 
Karl Teigler, Laurie Cooper, Lucille Flanders, 
Ann Tyler, Jay Whitcraft, Darlene Crook, Paul 
Hagen and Clem and Nina Bartolai. 

Thank You in advance for your support and 
assistance with this spirited 
community event. Should you 
have any additional questions, 
feel free to contact Lawren 
Heinz, Administrative Analyst 
at (626) 355-5278 x704. 


Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: editor@mtnviewsnews.com Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com