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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 VOLUME 7 NO. 39 JASON WILLIAMS PROMOTED TO SMFD BATTALION CHIEF SIERRA MADRE STORIES & TREASURES: Fire Chief Steve Heydorff is proud to announce the promotion OPENING CELEBRATION TODAY of Jason Williams to the position of Battalion Chief for the Sierra Launching two new interactive digital storyboards at the Sierra Madre Fire Department effective September 20th, 2013. Madre Public Library and Richardson House Battalion Chief Williams has been with the SMFD for almost four Come enjoy the opening day festivi- terials that tell the story of our distinct years and brings a wealth of education, training and experience to ties at the Sierra Madre Public Library California community. The project the new position. Jason has been a full time firefighter and para- and Richardson House on Saturday, aims to raise awareness of both public medic for 17 years and is currently working with the Orange Coun- September 28. Beginning at 10 am at institutions as centers for local history ty Fire Authority as a Fire Captain/Paramedic. Sierra Madre Public Library and con- and offers an improved public space tinuing at 11 am at the Richardson for scholars, students, and the general Jason has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Cal State Long Beach House, this celebration highlights our public. in Occupational Studies, as well as an Associate in Science Degree grant-funded project featuring two in Fire Administration from Santa Ana College, and two Associ- innovative and interactive digital sto- The Local History Collection at the Si- ate in Science degrees in Fire Technology and Emergency Medical ryboards. Rediscover the rich history erra Madre Public Library is built on a Services from Mt. San Antonio College. of Sierra Madre through this digitized partnership between the Sierra Madre platform displaying rare primary ma- Historical Preservation Society and Jason is California state-certified as a Type-4 Incident Command- terials, historical images, and artifacts. the Sierra Madre Public Library. We er, Chief Officer, Engine Boss, Fire Officer, Apparatus Operator, Light summer refreshments will be would like to thank our volunteers, Firefighter-1 and Firefighter-2. Additionally, he has taken exten- served at each location. and collection donors and lenders for sive classes in advanced incident command, rescue, structure and their continued support and upkeep wildland firefighting through the National Fire Academy, National Sierra Madre Stories & Treasures of the archival collection. Wildfire Coordinating Group, and New Mexico Tech. He is also an digital storyboard project utilizes sen- advanced-level Terrorism Liaison Officer. sacells to activate content from a por- The Richardson House and Lizzie’s table hard drive and delivers rare and Trail Inn museums are owned by the Jason, his wife Rena, and their daughter Zoe have been residents of fragile primary resources to tell Sierra City of Sierra Madre and operated by Sierra Madre for nine years. He is very honored by this promotion Madre’s story in a meaningful and en- the Sierra Madre Historical Preserva- and looks forward to continuing to give back to his community as gaging way. Categories at SMPL’s Lo- tion Society under a joint agreement. a “Neighbor Helping Neighbors”. cal History Room include Joy Ride, In 1974, the Society began restoring Locals, Trailblazers, Disaster Strikes, the Richardson House in Mount Wil- Please join me in welcoming Jason Williams to his new position as a Battalion Chief with the Sierra Madre Fire Department. Surprise Me, and Historic Hometown. son Trail Park and opened it to the Topics at Richardson House include public as a museum and repository of Happy Trails, Our Museums, Bushels historical artifacts in 1976. CHANNEL 98 BEGINS REGULAR & Blooms, and Growing Up. PROGRAMMING The opening celebration is free and Funded by the California State Li- open to the public. It will take place The Sierra Madre SMTV Committee recently announced through member John brary through the Library Services Saturday, September 28, 2013: 10 Johnson, that regular programming has begun. The schedule is a reflection of a and Technology Act (LSTA) Pitch an am at Sierra Madre Public Library survey taken last year by residents indicating the kimd of shows participants were Idea Grant, this digitized platform and 11 am at Richardson House. Be interested in. As a result, the programming ranges from Children’’s Program from will increase accessibility to the lo- sure to check our website for the lat- 7-11 and a host of nostalgic dramas, westerns and comedies from the last 50 years cal history collection and connect est updates. The Sierra Madre Public the community to its fascinating past. Library is located at 440 West Sierra of television. A complete guide guide can be found on pages 11 and 12 of this edition. Using [i]Cell digital storyboards, the Madre Boulevard in Sierra Madre. For past comes alive as we offer Sierra more information please call (626) Madre residents and visitors increased 355-7186, or visit our website: www. Inside this week: PREVIEW OF THE WATER & SEWER RATE visibility and access to the unique ma- sierramadre.lib.ca.us. SIERRA MADRE STUDY - CORRECTED DATE COUNCIL APPROVES CONVERSION OF Calendar Page 2 On Monday, September 30 at 6:30 in the City Council Chambers, 232 W. Sierra Sierra Madre News Page 3 Madre Blvd. a preview of the Water & Sewer Rate Study will be presented to the SINGLE FAMILYLOT FOR MULTIPLE UNITS community. At 7:00pm the City Council will convene to provide policy direction PASADENA/ALTADENA on developing the rate structure for presentation to the community under the On Tuesday, the Sierra Madre City Council held a public hearing conduct a Public Hearing to approve a Conditional Use Permit and amend the city’s Gen- Royal Court Tryouts Pg. 4 Proposition 218 process. Please join to learn and provide freeback on this impor- tant process. eral Plan changing the use of the property at 215N. Baldwin from Residential eCigarette Thief Medium Density to Residential High Density. By so doing, the changes will al- low the construction of two one-story multi-family dwelling units and a garage AROUND SGV Pg. 5 WALKING SIERRA MADRE……THE on the property. Currently there exists a a 3 bedroom, 2,145 sq. foot house. Foothill Gold Line Extension The new units will be 900 sq. feet each. Julie Andrews and Cal Phil SOCIAL SIDE By Deanne Davis No fee waiver of permit fees were granted to the property owners. LWV Affordable Health Care Forum Fall! It’s in the air! At last! ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 6 Finally! Thought it would never NEW EENRC WISHES TO THANK cool off, that this was the year we Assemblyman Hernandez would all just fry and be done CITIZENS OF SIERRA MADRE FOR Speaks with it. But there’s a pleasant MONROVIA/DUARTE breeze this week, the nights are WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS cooler, walking ‘round town is Pg. 7 delightful again and the stores The newly formed Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Commission and citizens are gearing up for met for the first time as an official city commission on Wednesday, Septem- EDUCATION & YOUTH Halloween. We are, too. It’s ber 18 at 7 pm. The commission is made up of members of the former Tree Pg. 8 been Fall at our house since the Commission and those of the Green Advisory Committee. During the meeting first of September; my version it was brought to the attention of the commissioners by Bruce Inman, Sierra FOOD & DRINK of a rain dance, i.e., if I put up Madre Public Works Director, that the residents of our city have done an out- SM Middle School ARTS & MORE Fall, maybe it will cool off! standing job in their water conservation efforts. In the month of August the Breaks Ground Walking down Baldwin with city used 26.6% less water than it did in August of last year (2012). For the Pg. 9 my adorable husband, the month of September we are currently 18% behind the amount we used last year incredibly patient John, we see by this same point in the month. BEST FRIENDS Pg. 10 giant trucks with enormous paver vehicles secured on them The mandatory water conservation measure put into effect by the City Council SMTV 98 Pg. 11-12 with chains to keep them from in May 2013 to address the issue of the city's failing wells requires residents to escaping. Sort of like you’d tie cut water usage 10- 20%. The required percentage of conservation varies, de- up your giant bull, if you had pending on the customer’s water use during the period from July 2011 through HEALTHY LIVING one. New asphalt on Carter. June 2012. Customers consuming 0-12 billing units of water (0-1,200 cubic Pg. 13 There are cute little patches of feet) will be exempt from the conservation requirements. Customers using 13- smoothed over places all over 17 billing units (1,300 – 1,700 cubic feet) are required to reduce their consump- THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 14 town. Less potholes! tion by 10%. Customers using 18 units or more are required to reduce by 20%. The girls at Sierra Madre There are pumpkins for sale everywhere: Savvy Senior Pilates on North Baldwin have put The community deserves great praises for coming together during this crisis Smart & Final, Trader Joe’s, Albertson’s. to help abate the situation and going above and beyond what they have been Senior Happenings up their Halloween scarecrows and Why not pick up a couple and put ‘em out This and That pumpkins. The Yellow Bus Gift Shop asked to do. These actions will not only help our current situation, but will pro- on your porch.