Sierra Madre 91024 - a Town Like No Other There Is Only One Sierra Madre, California
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2010 VOLUME 4 NO. 36 From The Editor Sierra Madre 91024 - A Town Like No Other There is only one Sierra Madre, California. A quaint, foothill village that maintains its charm and character despite its proximity to the second largest city in the United States. We have a diverse community full of colorful characters, each quite unique and yet all united in our determination to maintain the town, “just as it is”. We just don’t always agree on how to do that. Across the United States on this day, there will be remembrances of the horrendous act of terrorism that befell the nation nine years ago. It was a heart wrenching reminder to all of just how much this country means to us and how much we should cherish the freedoms that we enjoy and take for granted. In this town, we have a day that is The Next Voice You Hear.... combined with celebrations of our City Council Members, left to right, Josh Moran, Mayor Joe Mosca, freedom, charitable giving and also, more Nancy Walsh, and former Mayor Mary Ann MacGillivray are joined sobering activities to teach us how to cope by Former Mayor George Maurer and Sierra Madre Community Radio in the event of disaster. We encourage you Station Manager Hank Landsberg as the ‘ceremonial’ ribbon cutting is to come out and participate in the activities done for. A representative from Congressman Drier’s Office was on hand of the day. Without any doubt in my mind, and presented the city with a commendation for developing the station. you will see the very best of Sierra Madre The new station, 1630 AM will serve as a round the clock emergency in action, working together, being the best notification system as well as a public service announcement vehicle that we can be. during times of non-emergency. Residents are encouraged to tune into To that end, this edition of the Mountain the new station to hear announcements of civic activities. This new Views News is dedicated to the people and emergency broadcast system will also be accompanied by the town’s organizations that make this town what it historic horn. The horn is currently being renovated by will soon be is. sounded daily at 5:00 p.m. Photo by Bill Coburn In the pages that follow, you will learn about the organizations and some of the City Council To Meet September 14th people that are the glue that keeps this After a brief summer vacation, the Sierra Madre City Council will town together. resume its regular meeting schedule beginning this Tuesday. We hope that you will take the time to On the agenda are a Public Hearing on the Water Rates, carefully consider where you can best fit Commission appointments and further discussion on the Canyon in and join the ranks of the hundreds of Zone moratorium. volunteers that make things happen. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 232 W. Sierra Madre Susan Henderson, Publisher/Editor Blvd. For more information call 626-355-7135. Do You Know These People? Inside This You should. They are part of the staff that keeps Sierra Madre functioning. They are members of the City Hall staff decked out in tropical attire on Hawaiian Shirt Day, Week... August 10, 2010. They are the people you speak with on the telephone or in person when you have a problem with just about any and everything. Will they work for SIERRA MADRE 91024 brownies or other goodies? Absolutely. Stop by and say thank you sometime! Pages 2-3 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE BEGINS - Community Input Sought CALENDAR Page 4 The City of Sierra Madre is in the process future of our city?” YES, you are and the AROUND SGV Page 5 of updating its General Plan. This more of you that get involved, the better document guides the policy-making the plan will be. PASADENA/ALTADENA of city government, and serves as the Please join us at our next Outreach City’s “constitution” for land use and Team meeting on Monday, September Page 6 community development. It represents 13, at 7 pm at the Church of the the basic community values, ideals and Ascension, Baldwin and Laurel. The aspirations for the future. As such, it is Outreach Team meets on the second vital that the community as a whole be and fourth Monday of the month, and involved. will be discussing, among other items, FEATURES In 1996 the City of Sierra Madre how to communicate to the entire Public Safety Page 7 adopted a General Plan that was written community to make sure every facet Education & Youth Page 8 by the people and for the people. It was of our community is represented in Good Food & Drink Page 9 the vision of the community that Sierra formulating the General Plan. Legals Page 10 Madre retain its village atmosphere, stay If you have questions, please More News Page 11 safe and friendly, and provide services contact De Alcorn, Secretary of Opinion Page 12 that people want and need. That plan Service and Volunteering at dalcorn@ The World Around Us Page 13 has served our town faithfully and well, cityofsierramadre.com or call City Hall The Good Life Page 14 but it is time for an update for the next at 626-355-7135. SPORTS Page 15 20 years. Homes & Property Page 16 You might ask yourself: “Am I qualified The committee and the community look FYI Page 17 to participate and give input on the forward to hearing from you. Read The Paper Online At: www.mtnviewsnews.com 2 MountainViews-Observer Saturday, September 11, 2010 Sierra Madre 91024 A brief synopsis of some of the Organizations that are the ‘heart and soul’ of Sierra Madre. Sierra Madre Historical SIERRA MADRE CIVIC CLUB Preservation Society Since 1944 Sierra Madre Civic Club has provided a fun The Sierra Madre Historical Society was founded on April 21, experience for women in the area, but with a serious side in 1931 when Sierra Madre was preparing to celebrate the 50th its devotion to community service and generous giving to anniversary of its founding. The constitution and bylaws were charity. They have received several community awards in drafted by Anetta Carter, widow of the founder of the town, and recognition of their good works. she was named honorary president. Harold Carew, book editor Evening meetings are held throughout the year on the second of the Pasadena Star-News served as the Society's first president. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., in Memorial Park Hart Senior Center, 222 In 1950 the Society published Annals of Early Sierra Madre. W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Their annual Spring Salad Luncheon Edith Blumer Bowen, a member of one of the pioneer families, and Auction, set this year for Saturday, April 9, at La Salle had collected accounts of early Sierra Madre and compiled these High School Auditorium, is a Sierra Madre main event and into a book. C.W. Jones, Sierra Madre's first mayor, was president their main fund raiser. Another important fundraiser is their of the Society at that time. Civic Club Shoppe, which features a variety of hand knits and During the 1970s the Society sponsored several historic bus tours other creative items for sale – for a special gift or a treat for of Sierra Madre with stops at old homes and points of interest. yourself. Be sure to visit the Shoppe at the upcoming Dickens In 1974 the Society began restoring the Richardson House in Village in November for those special Christmas gifts! Mount Wilson Trail Park in order to open it to the public as a They also have special concern about their members and step museum. Also in that year the Society erected the bell tower in up to the plate whenever a member is in need. Civic Club is a Kersting Court to house the old school bell. In 1976 the Society place to make warm friendships. was involved in planning the community celebration on July 4th Carol Cerrina, a ten-year very active member, is serving and brought a converted Pacific Electric Red Car back to town for as club president this year. Board members are: Anita rides with conductor Red Dowding. The group also placed a time Thompson, Jean Coleman, Karma Bell, Joan Spears, Linda Wochnik, Debbie Sheridan, Sue Quinn, Ruth Torres, Nancy Shollenberger capsule in front of City Hall. and Pat Alcorn. To learn more about this active group and the Civic Club experience contact Membership Chairs Spears at 355-3360 or In April of 1991, the Preservation Society of Sierra Madre joined Wochnik at 351-2042. the Historical Society and together they became the Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society. In 1999 the Society partnered with the Sierra Madre Public Library to establish the Sierra Madre Creative Arts Group, a Sierra Madre Treasure Historical Archives, a local history collection. An archivist was hired to oversee preservation and access to the collection. The only non-profit art center in Sierra Madre, Creative Arts Group is a community treasure contributing to the enjoyment In 2004 the Society began work on an updated, authoritative of creative life for generations by offering classes and workshops in the arts for children and adults, civic support, special history book and in September announced that Michele Zack museum or other art related tours, benefits, scholarships, birthday parties, free art projects, programs for the local elementary would author the book. The group is actively raising funds to school, artist receptions and presentations, exhibitions, as well as gallery and gift shopping.