Captain Chris Morrison of SMFD Retires After 20 Years
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VOLUME 6 NO 36 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 HONOR TO WHOM HONOR IS DUE - While Remembering The Fallen on 9/11, City’s First Responders Are Honored By Bill Coburn At approximately 6:55 am on Tuesday, members of the SMFD and SMFD marched out in front of the bay door of the fire station. One of the men lowered the flag to half mast, and then the group was called to attention. They stood at attention until 6:59, when an announcement was made systemwide by the Ver- dugo Fire Communications Center in memory of the victims of 9/11. The bells rang out, the officers were called to salute, and then dismissed. Following the memorial, the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club hosted breakfast for Si- erra Madre’s first responders. In attendance were members of the SMFD, SMPD, CERT, and the Sierra Madre Emergency Communications Team (SMECT). Breakfast was held at The Lodge, where Kiwanis holds its weekly luncheon meetings. Bean Town provided breakfast burritos, fresh fruit, muffins and croissants, and coffee and orange juice. Following a group sing of “My Country Tis of Thee” and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, Kiwanis and Elder Clem Bartolai gave an invocation. Kiwanis presi- dent Susan Henderson played an audio recording of a tribute to Old Glory by Jimmy Weldon, and then introduced Council member Chris Koerber. Koerber briefly discussed a conversation he was having with SMPD Officer Gonzalez, and noted that first respond- ers, similar to members of the military, are a part of something that’s “bigger than just yourself.” He noted that for many of his generation, the younger genera- Left, SMPD Chief Larry Giannone and Kiwanis President Susan Henderson. tion, and even some of his par- Photo by Bill Coburn. ents’ generation, it’s more about what’s in it for me, the “WIIFM” Above - Sierra Madre Police and FIrefighters honoring 9-11’s heroes. radio station. “I really appreci- Photo courtesy Mountain Views News. ate that when something’s going down, and people are running firefighters from 250 agencies worked that fire, and Ms. Henderson spoke of driving down the out of the building,” said Koer- street, unable to see in front of her, being guided by emergency personnel surrounded by flames, ber, “the firemen are the people some of whom were there without even the heavy fire retardant uniforms to protect them. running in to take care of business and help people, and I just want to say on this anniversary of 9/11, thank you very much.” “Although I have always had a great respect for our men in uniform, after that experience, nothing I had seen or could imagine really portrayed how much police and firefighters lay their lives down Ms. Henderson then spoke, discussing a personal experience of hers in the Oakland firestorm on the line for us.” of 1991, when more than 3,300 single family homes and more than 400 apartments and condos were destroyed. Twenty-five people died in the fire, and 150 others were injured. Fifteen hundred Ms. Henderson then presented on behalf of Kiwanis, plaques to Chief Steve Heydorff of the Sierra Madre Fire Department and Chief Larry Giannone of the Sierra Madre Police Dept. Captain Chris Morrison of FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER CELEBRATES 32 YEARS SMFD Retires after 20 Years OF SERVICE AT 2012 GOLDEN PLATE AWARDS Rob Fukuzaki of KABC To Emcee while after Foothill Unity Center, Inc., a multi-service agency that is the the pre- primary provider of food, shelter, transportation, referrals, sentations, case management, and a variety of health services to low- the dance income and homeless families in the San Gabriel Valley, is floor will celebrating its 32nd year with the 2012 Golden Plate Awards be opened Gala, Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Pasadena Conven- up with tion Center. Those being honored for their service to the entertain- community this year are Joan Whitenack and Ray Wheeler ment from as Humanitarians of the Decade, and Lorraine Bernstein as Sunnie the 2012 Heart in Hand Humanitarian. In addition, Wells Paxson and Fargo will be receiving the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Friends, Corporate Award, with Gary Harrigian and Bruch Laugh- allowing ton receiving the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Advocates our guests Award. to con- tinue the This event is chaired by Suzanne Marks, with Mickey and celebration. Lee Segal as Honorary Chairs. Honorary Committee mem- bers for this event also include: Arcadia Councilman Peter The Center Amundson; Supervisor Michael Antonovich; Sheriff Leroy would like D. Baca; Bob Bartlett; Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard; Fred to give our By Bill Coburn Mary’s Market, and his last was the & Diane Bowden; South Pasadena Mayor Michael & Anne heartfelt “infamous turtle fire” (at Mayor Josh Cacciotti; Charles & Diane Carroll; Santa Anita Park Presi- thanks to At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Moran’s home). He also was involved dent George Haines; Arcadia Mayor Robert & Patsy Har- the spon- the City presented a commendation on numerous medical calls ranging bicht; Peter & Toni Hoffman; Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann sors mak- to Capt. Chris Morrison of the Sierra Lutz; Vice President from KABC, Diane Medina; Betty ing this evening possible including: Presenting Sponsor from bloody noses to heart attacks, Sandford; Pete Siberell; and William & Linan Ukropina. Wells Fargo, along with Avant Advisory Group, Sierra Auto, Madre Fire Dept. upon his retirement and says the delivery of a baby by his Wells Fargo Capital Finance, BuchalterNemer, the Volun- after twenty years of service to the crew on one call was the highlight of The event will begin at 6:00PM with a reception and silent teer Center of San Gabriel Valley, Lutheran Church of the community. Capt. Morrison, whose his career. auction accompanied by chamber music. The extraordinary Cross/Thrivent Financial, AT & T, Microjoining Solutions, main job is in the construction indus- silent and live auctions will feature such exciting items as Betty Sandford, Foothill Transit, Huntington Hospital, try working for a custom home build- Capt. Morrison said that “it has been Four Dugout Club seats at a 2013 Dodger Game, Three Days Citizen’s Business Bank, Minuteman Transport, McGuire- ing company, moved to Sierra Madre an honor and a privilege to serve and Two Nights at the world famous Red Mountain Resort Woods, Deloitte CRG, Vosberg & Associates, Alice Wang, at the age of 13 in 1976, and became a our community for the past twenty in Utah, a Seven Night Stay at the Verandah Resort and Spa Employed Security Service Center and Focus Management. member of the SMFD in 1992. He is years, and an even greater honor to in Antiqua, an Ultrazone Laser Tag Party for 15 people, a Media sponsors also include Pasadena Magazine and Pasa- married and has a daughter. serve with all his fellow firefighters.” Private Wine Tasting for up to 16 people, and much, much dena NOW. He thanked them all, past and pres- more. He graduated from the Foothill Fire ent, for being part of his career, and For more information contact Dr. Kim Alaine Rathman at Academy in 1993, and became a cap- thanked his family “for putting up The highlight of the evening’s festivities will be the award (626) 358-3486, or visit our website at www.foothillunity- tain in 2003. His first structure fire with 20 years of not being around and presentations, hailing the accomplishments of this year’s center.org. was a single family residence near being gone on weekends…” honorees and their dedicated service to the local community, This Week’s Highlights: City of Duarte Issues Statement On Its Role In Anti-Islamic Video......Pg. 7 Calendar Page 2 Best Friends/Sports Page 10 SIERRA MADRE NEWS AROUND SG Valley Sierra Madre News Page 3 Arts/Health Page 11 3 5 Pasadena/Altadena Page 4 Homes & Property Page 12 Sierra Madre Search and Rescue Around San Gabriel Valley Page 5 The Good Life Page 13 ARCADIA NEWS Arcadia Page 6 Business Today Page 14 6 Monrovia/Duarte Page 7 Opinion Page 15 4 PASADENA/ALTADENA Education and Youth Page 8 Left Turn/Right Turn Page 16 Suspicious Carport Fire 7 MONROVIA/DUARTE Good Food & Drink Page 9 Legal Notices Page 17-19 2 McGuire: Saturday, September 15, 2012 CALENDAR SIERRA MADRE SCARECROW FESTIVAL Weather5-Day Forecast Wise Plans are in the works for a contest in October where residents will recieve “Crow Awards” for Sierra Madre, Ca. the most creative scarecorws in the “humor- ous” and “scariest” categories for residents and Mon: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s for businesses, for having the most creative Tues: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s scarecrow(s) representing their business. Wed: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Currently plans are for life sized scarecrows Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s and according to Executive Director Jackie Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Raymond, “We envision residents and guests Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service driving through the town” in a manner simi- lar to when people view Christmas or Halloween decorations. “It will bring families of Sierra Madre together and promote our CITY OF SIERRA MADRE business.” CALENDAR OF EVENTS Don’t know how to make a scarecrow? Creative Arts will be hosting a FREE Scarecrow Making Workshop at Creative Arts Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at Group Saturday, September 15, 2012 from noon to 7 pm, to the City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. first 60 families. 626-355-7135 Workshop participants need to bring clothes and accessories for their scarecrow. Everything else will be provided. These scare- Upcoming Kiwanis Calendar: NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: crows are life-size, so bring appropriate items.