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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2014 VOLUME 8 NO. 50 POWER OUTAGE SHUTS DOWN SIERRA MADRE POLICE NAB BURGLARY SUSPECT SIERRA MADRE ELEMENTARY Alert Resident And One Minute SMPD Response Time Lead To Arrest Following the mantra, “See Something, Say Something”, an alert resident SCHOOL DURING RAINSTORM called the Sierra Madre Police Department early Wednesday morning, a call which led to the arrest of a suspected burglar. The resident noticed a ‘stranger’ walking the streets around 2 am and made the fateful call. On the previous two days, there had been a rash of burglaries of unlocked garages and vehicles in Sierra Madre and SMPD had stepped up patrols, especially on the east end of town. According to Director of Public Safety, Chief Larry Giannone, the officers on patrol “observed a vehicle blacked out driving slow in the area”. SMPD Sergeant Gonzalez caught up with the vehicle when it parked in a driveway on San Gabriel Court. When the officer approached the suspect, the suspect gave false information to Gonzalez, and the resident at the San Gabriel Court address had no knowledge of either the car or the man it. SMPD proceeded to detain the suspect. SMPD arrested the driver, Christian Castaneda, 21, of Azusa, pictured above). Castaneda, who was convicted of Grand Theft on last month, is on felony probation from that conviction. He was found to have in his possession at the time of his arrest a large quantity of methamphetamine. In addition to the drugs, police retrieved stolen property from recent thefts inside the vehicle. There was also stolen property from thefts in Azusa, Glendora, Arcadia and Monrovia in the car. Giannone said, “The initial Burglary Suspect Christian Castaneda count we have is approximately 300 pieces of evidence, primarily stolen goods, stolen mail, items bought at stores with victims credit cards, stolen credit cards, checks, GPS devices, phones, wallets, etc.” Sierra Madre Elementary at 1 pm Friday. Photo courtesy Lisa Spagai Just hours before the arrest and a few hours after several Sierra Madre thefts (see inset), the suspects are said to have purchased a large quantity of merchandise in Glendora with a stolen credit card. Castaneda was booked at the Pasadena Power Has Been Restored at Pasadena Unified’s Sierra Madre Jail. His bail is set at $30,000. Elementary-Classes Will Resume Monday, December 15 The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) announced early Friday Upon further investigation the SMPD learned that there were in fact two suspects, the driver of the vehicle and one person morning that Sierra Madre Elementary School would be closed Friday, who fled when he saw the police approaching. The vehicle had been reported stolen from an Azusa residence with stolen December 12 due to a power outage resulting from the major overnight storm. plates from Glendora. Families were notified about the cancellation of classes earlier this morning via phone message. Parents on social media also helped spread the word. Anyone with information regarding these incidents please call the Sierra Madre Police Department’s Detective Bureau, at Sierra Madre Middle School is not affected by the power outage and SMMS (626) 355-1414. students followed their regular schedule. S. Henderson/MVNews RECENT THEFTS IN SIERRA MADRE “Residential Burglary (garage) garage is attached to the home and the residents were home at the of sunglasses and the garage door remote control. The suspect(s) time of the theft. The loss is valued at approximately $1,500.00 opened the garage door with the remote control, entered the garage A residential garage burglary occurred in the 500 block of Camillo and ransacked it. At this time, it is unknown if anything was taken Road. This incident occurred between Tuesday, December 09, 2014, Residential Burglary (garage) from the garage. The garage was also attached to the home and the at 10:00 pm and Wednesday, December 11, 2014 at 6:00 am. A residential garage burglary occurred in the 2000 block of Lilliano residents were home at the time of the incident. The garage door Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked 2004, white Drive. This incident occurred on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, remote control and the sunglasses are valued at approximately Honda, parked in the driveway. The suspect(s) ransacked the Honda between 12:30 am 6:30 am. $230.00. then took and used the garage door remote control and opened the Unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked 2009, silver Note: At press time, it was unclear if Castaneda would be charged garage door. The suspect(s) entered the garage and stolen a black, GMC pickup truck parked in the driveway. The suspect(s) with these crimes. Report Courtesy Sgt. R. Enriquez, SMPD Kandal 29 inch bicycle, a Craftsman circular saw, and fled. The ransacked the pickup truck then took a pair Inside this week: CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES SOUGHT CALENDAR Pg. 2 The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2014 SIERRA MADRE NEWS Citizen of the Year. To be eligible, a person must be a resident of Sierra Madre. The accomplishment(s) or project(s) for which they are being nominated must Pg. 3 have been of benefit to the community of Sierra Madre and its citizens during 2014. They must have served without remuneration on the project for which PASADENA/ALTADENA they are being nominated, and members of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are not eligible. Pg. 4 ARCADIA NEWS If you would like to nominate someone, nomination forms are available at MONROVIA/DUARTE www.sierramadrechamber.com. Pg. 5 You can also pick up nomination forms at the Chamber office, City Hall, the Library, and the Recreation Center. Completed forms should be mailed to EDUCATION & YOUTH Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, 19 Suffolk Ave., Ste. A, Sierra Madre, Pg. 6 91024 by January 3, 2015. FOOD & DRINK The winner will be selected by members of the Chamber Board of Directors, Peter Dills / Rich Johnson and will be honored at the annual Citizen of the Year/Board of Directors Installation Dinner to be held in January 31, 2015. Pg. 7 Previous Awardees: ARTS & Joe and Jacquie Pergola 2013 Celeste McCreary 1989 ENTERTAINMENT Marlene Enmark 2012 Harry C. Martin 1988 Pg. 9 Richard Mays 2011 Howard L. Wagner 1987 Glenn and Amy Putnam 2010 Royden F. Estoppey 1986 BEST FRIENDS Paul and Louise Nieby 2009 A. Virginia Liskow 1985 HEALTHY LIVING Angel Throop 2008 Joseph Delgatto 1984 CANDLELIGHT WALK DECEMBER 21st Pg. 10 Pete Siberell 2007 Hugh Campbell 1983 Bud Switzer 2006 Marjorie Peterson 1982 Neither let the wind of winter nor gathered, angels are our audience. May we GOOD LIFE John Grijalva 2005 Mary Tumulty 1981 the cold of the western night forbid experience the emotion of humble shepherds Pg. 11 Hank Landsberg 2004 Phyllis Chapman 1980 the hope of Christmas from entering who were overcome with the spirit of Rob Stockly 2003 Gertrude Gerke 1979 your heart. Christmas. Bill Messersmith 2002 Charles Brown 1978 SECTION B Carol Canterbury 2001 R. Robert Evans 1977 The story of Christmas was written in that December 21, 2014 6:45 PM Marilyn McKernan 2000 Sam Tesoro 1976 dark age of despair, when the shadows of AROUND SGV George Enyedi 1999 John Goodall 1975 the world crept over the descendants of The Candlelight Walk is held each Christmas Pg. B1 Judy Webb-Martin 1998 George Maurer 1974 Adam and Eve. Even in that great season of season to celebrate the journey that Joseph William McKernan 1997 Earl LaLone 1973 suspicion, there were those who knew of a and Mary made to Bethlehem where Shirley McGillicuddy 1996 H. Clay Reavis 1972 THE WORLD AROUND king -- a king of heavenly kindness. These Jesus was born over 2,000 years ago. The Lew Watanabe 1995 Myrtis Waite 1971 gateways of knowledge were commissioned procession will begin at St. Rita’s Catholic US Pg. B2 Jan Reed 1994 Rudolph Hartman 1970 with the name of “wise men.” They were Church in Sierra Madre, with “Mary Michael Sizer 1993 Janet Wood 1969 vigilantly loyal to God, and they hungered and Joseph” leading the way, and other Dorothy Hobiak 1992 Carl Hobson 1968 for the stories of Heaven, which they housed participants holding candles while singing BUSINESS NEWS Doug Hayes 1991 Ruth Barden 1967 as treasures in their heart. In righteousness traditional Christmas carols. The procession Helen Walker 1990 William Wark 1966 of Heaven and the celestial power of angels, will end at Kersting Court in the center of Pg. B3 the wise men came to resolve the riddles of town where the Christmas Story will be read prophets and the story of a child who was to from Scripture. KIWANIS CLUB HOLDS HOMECOMING be born under the perfect light of a star. OPINION Pg. B4 LUNCHEON THIS TUESDAY The procession begins at St. Rita traveling The Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club invites all past and present members to Therefore, we dedicate a December evening down Baldwin to Kersting Court. It is LEGAL NOTICES join us for our final luncheon of the year. Spouses and children of former each year to the birth of a Heaven King. We recommended that you arrive by 6:45pm, so members are welcome too! Event begins at noon on Tuesday, December join as a community in the hope for “Peace that the walk can begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Pg. B5 16th at The Lodge, 33 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Former members on Earth and good will to all,” knowing dine free. Guests $10. Call 626-355-0728 to reserve your seat! that on such a night when God’s people are [email protected] 2 Mountain View News Saturday, December 13, 2014 CALENDAR The Sierra Madre Interact Club joined Weather Wise members of the 6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre United Sierra Madre, Ca.