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Mountain Views News Saturday, February 15, 2025

HONORS DINNER AWARDEES ANNOUNCED

The City of Sierra Madre and The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce are pleased 
to announce the selection of the 2024 Honors Awards based on nominations 
received. 

Citizen of the Year: Barb Bevington, Sierra Madre Rose Float Assoc.

Business of the Year: Vic Satamian, Corfu Restaurant 

2024 Mayor's Award: Analyst James Carlson

George Maurer Lifetime 

Achievement Award: Former Mayor Clem Bartolai

Wistaria Award: Russ Meek

 Fred Thomas

Public Safety Award: Bear Lovers of Sierra Madre 

Youth Service Award: Sierra Madre Girls 14U Softball B 

 Division Western National Champions

Employees of the Year: Dony King 

 Markus Duson 

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The awards will to presented at the Honors Dinner on Tuesday, March 18, 2025:

 “Volunteers are 
the lifeblood of 
our city. The diversity 
of this 
year’s nominees 
shows the depth 
and breadth of 
the contributions 
to our community. 
Their efforts 
make Sierra 
Madre a great 
place to live, work, 
and play”, 

Mayor Robert 
Parkhurst.


Pictured above l to r, Chris Cimino, President SM Chamber, Barb Bevington and 

SMCC Board Member Lesslie Ziff


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The City has issued parking restrictions in the canyon area. Parking will be prohibited in canyon residential areas.. Additionally, overnight parking restrictions 
will be waived until Monday, February 17, 2025, at 2:00 AM due to the incoming storm. Athens will not collect trash in the canyon residential areas on 
Thursday. In a Nixle alert, residents have been advised not to place bins out for collection, as they may be carried away by mud and debris.

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

 Calls for Service Formal Investigations

February 2 to February 8 2025 227 8

Total Year to Date for 2025 1,554 66

Sunday, February 2 Vandalism 

At approximately 10:30 AM, officers responded to the 500 block of Woodland Drive regarding a vandalism report. Based on the officer’s investigation, it appeared unknown suspect(s) 

vandalized the victim’s vehicle. The suspect(s) smeared feces on the window of the vehicle, broke the mirrors, broke a windshield wiper, and ripped off the temporary license plate frames. 

There was nothing taken from the vehicle. Officers took a report and canvassed the area for witnesses and cameras. This case has been forwarded to the Detective’s Bureau for further 

investigation. 

Sunday, February 2 DUI/ Alcohol 

At approximately 11:00 PM while on patrol near the intersection of Baldwin Ave and Lowell Ave, officers observed a vehicle that failed to stop at two different stop signs. Officers stopped the 

vehicle for a moving traffic violation. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence and was transported to Pasadena Jail. 

This case has been forwarded to the LA County District Attorney’s office for filing cosiderations.

Thursday, February 6 DUI/ Alcohol 

At approximately 12:30 PM, officers responded to the police station lobby to meet with a citizen regarding a theft report. The victim was scammed via email to purchase gift cards. The victim 

still had possession of the gift cards and was able to get her money back. Officers took a report. This case has been forwarded to the Detective’s Bureau for further investigation. 

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