SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016 VOLUME 10 NO. 14 ANN TYLER NAMED 2016 OLDER AMERICAN FORMER RESIDENT FILES COMPLAINT WITH FPPC The Sierra Madre Senior Community Commission proudly announces that OVER 2014 UUT CAMPAIGN REPORTS Ann Tyler is the Sierra Madre Older Just days before Sierra Madre voters decide was less than $10.00. American of the year 2016. whether or not to maintain the city’s Utility User’s Ann, at 92 years of age, richly deserves Tax at 10%, a former resident and City Council There is wide speculation that this honor, due to her active involvement Member filed a complaint with the California Fair this complaint is an effort to discredit the current in many of the volunteer groups in our Political Practices Commission against the 2014 Yes on UUT campaign, especially since Koerber city. She has been a resident for over 70 Yes on Measure UUT committee alleging that was a well known member of the Pasadena Tea years and can look back on her many reports were not made in a timely manner. Party with its anti-tax agenda, but it is unclear as years of service as an integral member of On March 29, 2016, Christopher Koerber of to why he has filed this complaint now, especially our community. Cookeville, Tennesee signed a sworn affadavit since he lives in Tennesee and appears to have Having graduated from St. Rita’s and alleging that the reports filed on the campaign no personal or business interest in Sierra Madre. from high school at PJC, she grew up were not filed in a timely manner. Koerber’s Both men have been opposed to proposed demonstrating the value of volunteerism. statement was witnessed by another former Sierra all UUT measures. She was among the 14 young women who Madre resident, John Crawford of San Dimas. This is not the Ann Tyler (center) with Senior Commissioner JoAnn first controversial collaboration between Koerber founded the Civic Club ,in 1944, .and Williams(l) andCommissioner Jacquie Pergola (r) served as president of that group. She The complaint was filed and Crawford. In an article that appeared in has also served as president of the Sierra against the Yes on Measure UUT Committee and this publication in February 2014, just before the a loyal member of both the local classes in yoga specifically names Treasurer Amy Putnam who election, it was discovered that Crawford and Madre Womens’ Club. She was devoted to the and strength training. She often spends time at group of wives of the Sierra Madre Volunteer Fire the Treasurer of the campaign, and former Mayor Koerber corresponded via email about engaging her desert home, where she has great visits with Nancy Walsh, both of whom signed the reports in the practice of ‘trolling’, an internet practice Department, supporting both her late usband, another long-time Sierra Madrean, Mert Waite. submitted. There is no allegation of malfeasance, of anti-social behavior causing interpersonal and Bryce, and later, her son, Mike. Currently, Ann is She has been called the “mother of Sierra Madre” but accusations that the funds were not reported shock value controversy. (http://mtnviewsnews. serving as president of the Priscilla Circle, a group by one admirer. We are fortunate to have in a timely manner. Putnam is a retired Professor com/old/?t=MVNews&v=8&n=08). of local women providiing help to Sierra Madre Ann as a wonderful, long-time member of our of Accounting and is also the treasurer for the The FPPC will determine whether the famillies. community. She is an outstanding Sierra Madre current Yes on Measure UUT committee. It is not complaint has merit, and what actions if any are She is an expert in the creative skills involving Older American of the year. clear what action the agency will take, if any, at this warranted. The final campaign report was filed on crocheting, knitting and quilting. She has been time. The total funds collected by the committee 12/26/2014. was less than $4,000.00 and the ending balance FRIENDS OF THE SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY BEST USED BOOK SALE NO MORE VERIZON? The Friends of the Sierra Madre Library announce that classic literature titles. Our Collectible shelves are full the April Best Used Book Sale will be held on Saturday, of books signed by authors, some first editions, and (Not an April Fools Day Prank) April 2 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) The sale is held at the back of interesting vintage titles. the library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in the parking Together with our contemporary thrillers, mysteries For those Residents and businesses that still have telephone landline, television (FIOS), and Internet service lot and in the basement. and newer fiction, the shelves are full of non-fiction provided by Verizon, you now have a new carrier, Frontier Communications, effective April 1st. Featured at this sale will be COOKBOOKS. We books of every type. Looking for a Home Repair book have a large collection of cookbooks on our shelves; or a book of quotations? One on Tudor queens or a Last year, Verizon sold those assets in California, Texas and Florida to Frontier, but kept its wireless all will be half price at the sale. Newer cookbook political biography? Come to the Best Book Sale, meet service. Verizon officials have previously announced it wants to mostly focus its business efforts on its collections on the Table in the Basement will be offered and share with other book lovers, and take advantage wireless service, although it will hold onto landline operations in contiguous northeast markets, said Les at our usual low prices, $2.50 - $6.00. In addition, of our low prices on high-quality books! Kumagai, Verizon spokesman. the Bargain Book boxes on the parking lot will have All proceeds from the sale will be used to support cookbooks of many kinds for only $1.00! programs, services and acquisitions of the Sierra Landline technology is expected to be obsolete in the coming decade, and telecommunications companies We also will be featuring a group of Local History Madre Library. The Friends of the Sierra Madre are increasingly focusing on wireless assets, said Jay Prag, professor of economics and finance at the Drucker volumes recently released from the library’s collection. Library is a non-profit organization and all proceeds Included are books on California history and benefit the Sierra Madre Library. For more School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. geography, some signed. information visit us on Facebook, at our website www. For more information on Frontier Communications and what this change means, go to www.meetfrontier. In addition, there is a wonderful like-new set of sierramadrelibraryfriends.org, or call the library at 626 com. the Harvard Classics Collector’s Edition with many 355-7186. See you at the Book Sale! Inside this week: CALENDAR Pg. 2 SIERRA MADRE NEWS Pg. 3 PASADENA/ALTADENA Pg. 6 ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 7 MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 7 EDUCATION & YOUTH Pg. 8 HEALTHY & FOOD Pg. 9 THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 10 THE ARTS Pg. 11 THE WORLD AROUND US Pg. 12 BEST FRIENDS Pg. 13 BUSINES NEWS & TRENDS Pg. 13 OPINION Pg. 14 LETTER TO THE EDITOR Pg. 14 ELECTION NOTICES Pgs. 2 and 12 LEGAL NOTICES Pg. 16 2 Mountain View News Saturday, April 2, 2016 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 6-Day Weather Forecast Sierra Wise Madre, Ca. WISTARIA FORECAST: SUNNY AND 70 Degrees Sun: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Mon: Rain Hi 80s Lows 40s Tues: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 50s Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Thur: Ptly Cldy Hi 80s Lows 50s Fri: Rain Hi 80s Lows 40s Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 2016 HUCK FINN FISHING CALENDAR OF EVENTS DERBY AND CAMPOUT Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City Sierra Madre, CA. – March 30, 2016 - Get ready to cast your lines at the annual Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout taking place this April. The weekend- 626-355-7135 long event gives youth and families an opportunity to enjoy a taste of the outdoors in a friendly environment close to home. The City of Sierra Madre Community NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Services Department will host the popular Huck Finn event at the City’s holding Tuesday, APRIL 26, 2016 basins. The action starts on Friday, April 8th with a campout complete with 6:30 pm s’more roast and is followed by fishing events held April 9-10. Campout – Friday, April 8 Campers will enjoy a night sleeping under the stars and have convenient access 1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & to the fishing grounds when the Derby begins at 7:00AM the next morning. Evening activities include campfire s’more roast, wilderness demonstrations and Free on-air publicity for local events stargazing. Campsites are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts for Advanced registration is required along with a registration fee of $58. The fee Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. PSAs includes campsite accommodation for up to six persons, Fishing Derby entry for will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 24/7 and up to four youths and re-entry to Saturday’s Family Fishing event. can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial. Fishing Derby – Saturday, April 9 Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have their The Fishing Derby runs from 7:00 – 11:30AM and is open to youth participants, event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre Community ages 3-15.