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‘Older Sierra Madre American of the Year’ Nominations Due

The deadline to nominate a 60-plus resident of Sierra Madre for 'Older Sierra Madre American of the Year' is this Tuesday.

The deadline to nominate a senior resident of Sierra Madre for "Older Sierra Madre American of the Year" is this Tuesday February 21 at 10 a.m.

All nominees must be over 60-years-old and reside in Sierra Madre.

To get a nomination form, contact the Senior Services Desk at (626) 355-7394 or stop by City Hall, the Library or Recreation Center.

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Fill out the form and send it to the Community & Personnel Services Department, 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Ideal candidates are true assets to the community. Perhaps they're someone who is constantly volunteering or working towards a good cause for the community.

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The honoree will be chosen by the Senior Community Commission on March 1, and honored with a reception on May 11.

Last year’s Older Sierra Madre American of the Year was Pat Alcorn.

Previous honorees include: Fran Garbaccio, Ken Anhalt, Eph Konigsberg, Russ Anderson, George Throop, Loyal Camacho, John Grijalva, Joylouise Harte-Smith, James Heasley, Midge Morash, James Tyler, Isbella Paegal, Bonnie Garner, Rose Fafach, Ed Wellman, Celeste McCleary, Dorothy Tillquist, Doris Webster, Elsie Dannmayer, George Mauer & Karl Teigler.

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