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SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2023 

VOLUME 17 NO. 13VOLUME 17 NO. 13

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HONORS DINNER AWARDEES SELECTED

Volunteerism is the life blood of Sierra Madre. 
Without volunteers, the events that we look 
forward each year would never happen, such 
as the upcoming Art Festival, The Winter 
Village, The Wistaria Festival and of course, 
the 4th of July parade. Equally as important 
are the dedicated city hall staff who go 
above and beyond the call of duty to serve our 
community.

For years, the City and the Chamber have held 
separate annual events thanking these outstanding 
inviduals and/or groups for their service 
to Sierra Madre. However, since 2017, the 
City and the Chamber have combined their 
recognition ceremonies into one event. The 
Honors Dinner.

Nominees were submitted by residents and 
businesses in Sierra Madre and the selection 
committe is pround to announce the following 
persons for their dedication to the city of 
Sierra Madre during 2022. 



Sierra Madre Citizen of the Year resident 
whose efforts have benefited the city as a 
volunteer.The Very Reverend Canon Michael 
Bamberger, Episcopal Church of The Ascension. 
Father Banberger has been serving Sierra 
Madre since 1985 and takes an active part in 
community activities. 

Sierra Madre Business of the Year recognizes 
outstanding businesses and an active supporter 
of the community. Basil Kruger andArnold's 
Frontier Hardware.

The George Maurer Lifetime Achievement 
Award for a person/entity whose lifetime of 
service embodies the spirit of volunteerism. 
Charlie Bell for his work on Mt. Wilson Trail

Mayor’s Award - Mayor Garcia selected Rotarian 
Dan Alle for his assistance in securing 
the new Police Department building.

The Wistaria Award recognizing a City/Community 
Partnership. This recognition will be 
bestowed on The Wistaria Vine and its' new 
owners Kevin & Wendy Kwan and Jenny & Jeff 
Mao. 

The Community Youth Service Award presented 
to youth under 18 for outstanding service 
and dedication to the community. This year's 
awardee is Eagle Scout Abbott Fluckey.

The Public Safety Award for an employee/individual 
for protecting and maintaining safety 
in Sierra Madre. Police Sergeant Kyle Bailey 
for spearheading the return of the SMPD Bicycle 
Patrol Program 

2022 Public Service Award (Employee of the 
Year) Awarded to an employee that consistently 
goes above and beyond their typical duties. 
Damien Doperoy (top right) and Joshua Wolf 
(lower right).

The Awards will be presented at the Annual 
Honors Dinner on April 19, 2023 at the Sierra 
Madre Recreation Center.

To reserve a seat at the table, please call 626-
999-3614 or send an email to:

honorsdinner@cityofsierramadre.com 

Deadline for reservations is April 12, 2023


Citizen Of The Year: The Very Reverend 
Canon Michael Bamberger, Episcopal 
Church of The Ascension with Chamber Vice 
President Carol Canterbury 


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SIERRA MADRE SEARCH 
AND RESCUE TEAM HONORS 
THE LATE 

DR. WILLIAM WHITE

Dr. William "Bill" White was a special member of 
the Sierra Madre community who passed away in 
October of 2022. 

Many people know of Dr. White through his 50+ 
years of local medical practice, but perhaps an 
even larger number knew him because of his involvement 
with the community, particularly the 
Sierra Madre Historical Society and the Mount 
Wilson Trail Race Committee. Bill could often be 
found at Lizzie's Trail Inn where he was happy to 
share his encyclopedic knowledge about the Mt. 
Wilson Trail and the history of the surrounding 
mountains. He was just as happy spending time 
working on the trail and, of course, sharing anecdotes 
about the trail's history with passing hikers. 

Bill was a great friend of the Sierra Madre Search 
and Rescue Team and is the Team's first honorary 
member. It would not be unusual for Team members 
to be working around the Rescue Station and 
have Bill stop by to swap stories and see how we 
were doing. 

Last weekend, the Team was honored to join in 
the dedication of a trail sign above First Water on 
an original section of the Mt. Wilson Trail. Our 
thanks goes out to Bob Spears for coordinating 
our probationary members to haul the sign to its 
location, and for installing it.


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