THE SPIRIT of SIERRA MADRE Activities for As Long As Anyone Can Remember, Independence Day Has Been a Very Special Day in Sierra Madre
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WHERE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS COMES FIRST - Sierra Madre Arcadia Pasadena Altadena and Monrovia Special Holiday Edition Friday, July 4, 2008 Volume 2 No. 24 July 4th THE SPIRIT OF SIERRA MADRE Activities For As Long As Anyone Can Remember, Independence Day Has Been A Very Special Day In Sierra Madre 8 am Woman’s Club Breakfast 10 am 4th of July Parade Noon Outdoor Games at Memorial Park Noon - 4 pm Dixieland Music by “Nightblooming Jazzmen” Food & Beer Garden Open The Fourth of July Parade is an institution in Sierra Madre. It is patriotism at its very finest and showcases the true ‘small town’ ambience of Sierra Madre that makes residents love the town so dearly. Photo - 1964 Fourth of July Parade Courtesy of Paul and Louise Neiby MountainViews-Observer Springing Into Action: Sierra Madre Fire Fund Created THIS WEEK It didn’t take Sierra Madreans fire was going to cost the City a to set up a fund and publicize talking about? long to inquire about a “fire fund” great deal of money. There had how residents could help the City City Manager Aguilar said we Sierra Madre July 4th Events to assist the City in paying for the already been talk of who was financially,” Elisa said. don’t know yet but “probably 1 SM Fire Fund Santa Anita Fire that ravaged our going to be paying for the fire and She thought of the Sierra the end cost will be over $4 hills between April 27 and May 2, how it was going to impact our Madre Community Foundation, million.” She added that the Sierra Madre City College 2008. resources,” Elisa explained. remembering “what a wonderful money ultimately will go into the 2 Elisa Weaver, Sierra Madre “When I received the e-mail relationship we’d had with them General Fund. Deputy Director of Community from a resident stating how over the years.” Elisa pointed to As of Sunday, June 29, 41 TheTruth About SMCC and Personnel Services, had been grateful they were for all the the funds enabling the City to donations equaling $8,234.33 3 sending eBlasts to the community e-mails going out and for all the provide specific programs and have been received, according to More Fourth Of July Info and out-of-town press about the firefighters’ efforts and success in services such as Goldberg Park Treasurer Martin. 4 July Calendar of Events fire’s impact. keeping the fire from damaging and participation in the All- Foundation Treasurer Martin Rememberances “From the get-go, I knew that the their homes, I realized we needed America City Civic Recognition shared some of the notes to Fire Safe Council Did You Know? Awards. firefighters that accompanied 5 Police Blotter “Knowing this, I was donations: sure that through the “Thank you for saving my Fireworks Enforcement New Cell Phone Laws Foundation we would grandma’s house.” 6 Americafest 2008 have another successful “We were awed by the response... partnership while we by all agencies, but especially our One Of A Kind figured out how we were own good men and women of 7 New: going to pay for a multi- Sierra Madre.” Homes & Property million-dollar fire,” Elisa “Many, many thanks for saving Tips From Gene Glasco explained. Gail’s house!” 8 More Homes & Property She followed through, There were also donations from Henderson: The 2nd One e-mailing City Manager 15 Southern California Edison Johnson: What Oil Crisis Elaine Aguilar and Karin employees (plus one retiree), 9 Tolchin: Take Care Schnaider, Director of many of whom regularly hike in Administration, both of the Sierra Madre mountains. Legal Notices whom indicated enthusiasm Mary Katherine Kelley, chair 10 for the fund. of the Foundation, said, “One of Elisa contacted Benn the missions of the Sierra Madre Legal Notices Martin, treasurer of the Community Foundation is to help 11 Sierra Madre Notices Foundation, who sent the community respond quickly Peter Dills: Table For Two a Donor Contribution in emergency situations. We were Star Chefs Form, saying, “I’m sure the honored to be able to help set up 12 EklundL Looking Up Board will approve.” Mary this fund immediately to deal Jeff’s Pics Katherine Kelley, chair of with the fire and its aftermath.” Birds Eye View 13 Senior Happenings Bill Messersmith - President of Sierra Madre Firefighters Assn and member the Foundation, responded Donations should be sent Inside Out of SMCF, Mary Katherine Kelley - Chair of SMCF, Sierra Madre Police Chief affirmatively, and the to Sierra Madre Community Marilyn Diaz - Elisa Weaver - Deputy Director, Sierra Madre Community SPORTS: wheels were in motion. Foundation, P.O. Box 716, Sierra 14 Heels Down! Services and Steve Heydorff, Sierra Madre Fire Chief How much money are we Madre 91025. Going To Yankee Stadium 2 MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 10% Off With This Ad MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 3 MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com 4 MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 Weather Wise 5-Day Forecast Fourth Of July Sierra Madre, Ca. Mon: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s After the Parade activi- Tues: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Sierra Madre Girl Scouts, part of the Mt. Wil- Wed: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s ties continue in Memorial Thur: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s son Council, will lead the Parade on Friday, July Fri: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Park where several local Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service 4, that will feature 70 entries, including Parade nonprofits will provide Marshals, Sierra Madre Fire Department. Also STEAL THESE food and patriotic trinkets in the Parade will be Sierra Madre City Council BOOKS!! for sale. Sierra Madre Fire- Hardbacks and trade members and county, state and U.S. politicians. paperbacks fighters’ Association will for serious readers at liquidation prices! The Parade starts at 10 a.m., July 4, at Essick open the traditional Beer Some fiction, lots of old and Garden. new nonfiction: House Woman’s Club location at Sunnyside ad History, Politics, Sierra Madre Blvd. and continues down Sierra Current Affairs Technology, Madre Blvd. to Sierra Vista Park. The Woman’s Matt Bosse is the chair- Business, man of the Fourth of July Marketing Club will provide complimentary breakfast Literature, Committee. Sierra Language, starting at 8 a.m. Linguistics Madre Community Foun- Biography Science Representing the Sierra Madre Rose Float are dation will accept dona- Religion Biography Princess Hanna Storlie, Princess Alexandra tions for the Committee ALL BOOKS MUST Flores, Escort Andrew Pirrone and Escort at P.O. Box 716, Sierra GO! Timothy Crilly. Madre, CA 91025. NO BOOK MORE THAN $1! Sat., July 5, 10 a.m. — 2 p.m. 225 S. Sunnyside Ave., Sierra Madre Sierra Madre Summer Fun in the Park Get out & get active! July 8 – August 28 The Community and Personnel Servic- es Department is offering fun and inter- active programs all summer long. Each Tuesday and Thursday the fun will begin at 9:30 – 10:30 am at the Memorial Park Bandshell, 222 West Sierra Madre Blvd. Programs are geared towards youth ages 3-10 years old but people of all ages are welcome to enjoy. Tuesday activities will consist of differ- ent programs including; July 8 Arts Commission Crafts July 15 Folk Dancing July 22 Police Department Safety Awareness July 29 LA County Arboretum Crafts August 5 Los Angeles Zoo, Meet the Mammals August 12 Recycling Fun August 19 TBA August 26 Southern California Lyric Theater Every Thursday starting July 10 CATZ (Competitive Athletics Training Zone) will be providing a fitness program de- signed for youths from 9:30 – 10:30 am. The program includes sports and games and encourages kids to get out and get active during these summer mornings. The Pasadena-based company places a high value on being healthy and active and has tailored youth fitness programs to meet these goals. Don’t forget to bring your sneakers and a water bottle! MountainViews-Observer 280 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mvobserver.com MountainViews-Observer Friday, July 4, 2008 5 Environmentally Speaking, Did You Know? Fire Safe Council 8 Safety Tips For “Announcements and Observations” The State Fire Marshal’s Chantry Flat Road. Several fires have started Barbecues and Grilling Office has completed on this public road over the years. This fact has By Pat Birdsall the study for California brought our Fire Department to the important foothill communities decision to close the road for the 4th of July. 1. Fire- Fire is the most destructive force in the universe and you are inviting into your backyard for and informed local This important decision needs explanation to a little cookout. The first thing you need is a fire extinguisher. governments of the forest users who will not remember to check local Next you need to know your fire and know how to control it. Every year grills and smokers cause expansion of their “Very conditions before they drive to the gate at Arno thousands of fires, hundreds of injuries, dozens of deaths and millions of dollars in damage. You High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.” Sierra Madre’s Drive and find that they have to turn around. need to know how to cut fuel supplies, extinguish fires and call the fire department.