THE CHANGING FACE of SIERRA MADRE the Quiet Village of Sierra Madre Lately Has Become a Hub of Development Activity
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SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 VOLUME 7 NO. 14 THE CHANGING FACE OF SIERRA MADRE The quiet village of Sierra Madre lately has become a hub of development activity. Long anticipated projects that have been looming for years, such as “Stonegate” (the controversial 1 Carter development) has started the production of homes. (Photo left). Other less controversial projects such as the remodeled medical facility on Sierra Madre Blvd are near completion. The sounds, sights, and dust of construction can be seen all over town. Below left Grandview Avenue was the scene of traffic detours while the San Gabriel Valley Water District put in a connector for the city. Bottom right is the ongoing renovation of th former Steamers Coffee shop on Sierra Madre Blvd. which will be the home of several retail outlets. Stay Tuned. Photos by S. Henderson/MVNews ONE UP…ONE TO GO! Sierra Madre Schools construction projects a complicated game of PUSD loves me, PUSD loves me not. Photos and story By Fred Thomas On Monday April 1, 2013, Sierra Madre School’s lower campus added a new wing to its facilities. This state of the art structure houses two fourth grade classrooms, all four fifth grade classes and a spectacular pre-kindergarten wing. Already dubbed “Upperclassman Hall” by the students, this structure is a testament to building capabilities of a much maligned district facilities department. Monday was also April Fool’s Day. There is no better example of the spirit of this day than the “Joke” the district has continuously played on Sierra Madre They love me.....the newly renovated Sierra Madre School elementary cam- They love me not!....the walkway to “temporary “classrooms at Sierra Madre Middle School, or “Upper Middle School (Upper Campus). Campus” as it is known. pus (lower campus) (cont. on page 8) This Week’s Highlights: 2014 SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT DESIGN......................Page 3 AROUND SG Valley Calendar Page 2 Good Food & Drink Page 9 3 SIERRA MADRE NEWS 5 Sierra Madre News Page 3 Best Friends Page 10 Pasadena/Altadena Page 4 Arts and EntertainmentAlso Inside SectionPage 11 B Around San Gabriel Valley Page 5 The Good Life Page 12 6 ARCADIA NEWS Looking Up Page 5 Healthy Living Page 13 PASADENA/ALTADENA Arcadia Page 6 Business Today Page 14 4 Monrovia/Duarte Page 7 Left Turn/Right Turn/Opinion Page 15 7 MONROVIA/DUARTE Education and Youth Page 8 Legal Notices Page 16-20 JUST FUN Page 21 Read The Paper Online At: www.mtnviewsnews.com 2 Mountain View News Saturday, April 6, 2013 CALENDAR 2013 HUCK FINN FISHING DERBY AND CAMPOUT Weather Wise The Fishing Frenzy is about to begin in Sierra Madre! 5-Day Forecast The annual Huck Finn Fishing Derby and Campout will be here before you know it: Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7. The weekend long Sierra Madre, Ca. event is held at the Sierra Madre Settling Ponds next to Dapper Field and behind the Public Works Yard. The event is sponsored by the City of Sierra Madre Community Services Department, Sierra Madre Civic Club and the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club. Mon: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Sunny Campout (Friday, April 5) Tues: Hi 80s Lows 50s Participants must sign up in advance for campsites which are available on a first come, first serve basis. Camping registration is available Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s starting Monday, February 25 through Friday, March 29 and must be done at the Community Service office located at 611 E. Sierra Madre Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Blvd. The cost is $55 per campsite which includes derby contest for four kids and family fishing on Saturday. Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service Fishing Derby (Saturday, April 6) Youths ages 3-15 years are encouraged to participate in the Fishing Derby which is held from 7:00 – 11:30 am on Saturday, April 6. Participation in the derby is $10 per youth and registration will be accepted the morning of the event only. Participants will pay at the CITY OF SIERRA MADRE entrance located next to Dapper Field in Sierra Vista Park. All skill levels are welcome and experienced Fishing Guides will be on hand CALENDAR OF EVENTS to assist all participants. The Kiwanis Club will provide food available for purchase. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City Family Fishing (Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7) Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. Family Fishing is open to all ages and will be held Saturday from 12:30-4:00 pm and Sunday from 7:00am-4:00pm. Admission is $20 for 626-355-7135 a family of four. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING: For more information, please contact the Community Services 26.355.5278. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 6:00 pm April 17 06:30pm UUT Oversight Committee April 09 Friends of the Arts - General Meeting April 18 City of Sierra Madre - Volunteer Breakfast April 18 LA County Health Department - temporary food facility presentation April 20 Woman’s Club - Fashion Show April 20 SM Rose Float - Legendary Bingo April 20 SM Environmental Action Committee - Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park Clean Up April 20 Foothill Unity Center - Murder Mystery Fundraiser Art Classes for adults and children include drawing, painting, enameling, ceramics, jewelry, glass, mosaic, and drumming Spring Session Begins April 8, 2013 Creative Arts Group 108 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 6263558350 www.creativeartsgroup.org Free on-air publicity for local events Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial. CLASSIFIEDS Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre Employment Opportunity: Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra Visitors are heartily welcomed to meetings. From more infor- mation, please visit our website or contact Peggy Beauregard Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. at [email protected] and visit our Facebook page Your event must: Rotary of Sierra Madre. Foothill Creative Arts Group is seeking a full-time • Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity Executive Director responsible for overall planning, • Be open to the public • Be of general interest to local citizens operation, and management of a nonprofit art center Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event serving the community of the San Gabriel Valley. and e-mail it to [email protected]. Visit the website at creativeartsgroup.org for details. No phone calls. FRIENDS OF THE SIERRA MADRE #13 LIBRARY BEST USED BOOK SALE Enrich your life with music ! Just in time for spring, gardening books will be featured at the next Friends of the Sierra Madre Library’s Best Used Book Sale Now accepting new students of all ages being held in the basement and back parking lot of the library on and levels. Private Piano Lessons and Vo- Friday, April 5, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 6, from cal Coaching sessions now available. 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We’ll offer a variety of books on designing and planting gardens for year-round beauty as well as books on Call Connie Washburn Studio. planning specific garden types and the plants to use in each. For 626.355.9511 the history buff there are several Time-Life sets such asThe Civil War and The Old West. If your taste runs more to fiction, we have a number of sets of Anthony Trollope novels and a beautiful set of the Franklin Library reprints of classic literature titles. Also on sale are many other volumes of newer fiction and non-fiction. Our basement table features sets of art prints by famous artists and wonderful coffee table books on cooking, wine, history, and contemporary culture in addition to volumes for children and teens. There will also be DVDs and Audio Books for sale. In the parking lot, our popular $1.00 bargain book tables feature newly reduced volumes from our fiction and non-fiction collection as well as a variety of teen and young adult books. And, as always, the paperbacks and children’s books outside are only 25 cents each or 5 for $1.00. These sales offer high quality, slightly used books that are culled from our library shelves or donated, books that you’ll be proud to place in your own library or to give to friends and family. So come early and come often to see what treasures you can find. Proceeds from the Best Used Book Sales will be donated to the We’d like to hear from you! Sierra Made Public Library to support program and equipment needs. The library is located at 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in the What’s on YOUR Mind? VILLAGE VINE ONLINE city of Sierra Madre and there is parking on the street and behind (FORMERLY RADIO FISHBOWL) the library. For more information visit our website at www. Contact us at: [email protected] or THIS WEEK sierramadrelibraryfriends.org or call the library at 626 355-7186. www.facebook.com/mountainviewsnews AND Twitter: @mtnviewsnews MONDAY - 10 - 11 am Barry, Rich & Lisa Show Trivia and Humor at it’s finest. Just try to keep up with their wit! JOIN THE FUN!!! WEDNESDAY - Noon Carol Canterbury & Tina Salvatore ‘CANTERBURY TALES’ THURSDAYS - Noon Catherine Adde’s OUR TRAVEL AFFAIR FRIDAY - Noon Gene Goss’ VILLAGE INTERSECTIONS SATURDAY MORNINGS D.