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SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015 VOLUME 9 NO. 35 HUNDREDS TURN OUT TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE SIERRA MADRE CERT GRADUATES OF SMVFD CAPT. CHRIS MORRISON 18 NEW MEMBERS The Sierra Madrerealistic! assistance with our Community disaster drill including Emergency Response Following a written fire suppression, Team (CERT) test and evaluation, cribbing and basic graduated 18 new the participating first aid. The exercise members on Saturday, students were awarded could not have been (Below are excerpts from Bill Coburn’s coverage of the event. For the full story and video, go to: www.sierramadrenews.net.) August 22nd from their FEMA certificates by so successful without CERT Basic Training the Sierra Madre Fire our moulage team The flag at the Sierra Madre Fire Station was at half mast Saturday as hundreds of Sierra Madreans, turned out to Memorial Park class. The training, Department’s Chief and the 24 “victims” - to join the Sierra Madre Fire Department in celebrating the life of retired SMFD Captain Chris Morrison, a volunteer firefighter which took place Stephen Heydorff,friends, family, Sierra for more than 20 years. Chris passed away Aug. 15th following an extended battle with cancer. His love of his home state of Ohio, over two Saturdays Los Angeles County Madre Middle School where he lived from age 8 through 13, was reflected in the crowd, many of whom wore Cleveland Browns or Indians jerseys and and three nights, is Sheriff’s Departmentstudents, Civic Club colors in his honor. a FEMA certifiedCERT Instructor members, and other training course for Dudley Rainey, and Sierra Madre citizens LAST CALL FOR SIERRA MADRE FIRE CAPTAIN CHRIS MORRISON CERT organizations Sierra Madre CERT who stepped in on a taught throughout the President Robert very busy Saturday Activate station 41 tones Country. The class is Gjerde. to volunteer for the “Captain Chris Morison – Verdugo” designed to ensure training exercise. Activate station 41 tones (2nd time) citizens have the basic Sierra Madre CERT “Captain Chris Morison – Verdugo” skills to act safely while has provided training Team members Activate all Verdugo stations and BC tones assisting themselves, since 2009 and operates assisting with the “Attention all Verdugo stations their families, and under the authority of class and running It is with deep regret that we announce the last call for Retired Fire Captain Chris Morison of the Sierra Madre Fire Department. neighbors during the Sierra Madre Fire the command post a major disaster, Department. CERT’s were De and Pat Chris served with the Sierra Madre Fire Department for 20 years. Today we honor a legacy of volunteerism, friendship, community, when emergency purpose is to educate Alcorn, Art Bogad, and a zest for life. His presence in quarters will forever be remembered. services are not citizens for emergency Roger Brown, Daniel immediately available. preparedness and Brownell, Stephanie The bell has been struck for his last alarm. The participantsto assist the City of Coyne, Robert Gjerde, Captain Morrison’s tasks are done, were mainly from Sierra Madre when Jon Gollihugh, Lucy His tour of duty is complete, He is going home. Verdugo clear” Sierra Madre but also called out by the Fire Guerrant, Kathleen included students from Department. As part of Lucas, Richard Mays, Altadena, Arcadia, El educating the citizens and Simmie Salembier. Inside this week: Monte, and Pasadena. of Sierra Madre, CERT distributes disaster The operation of CALENDAR Pg. 2 This year’s simulated preparedness material Sierra Madre CERT disaster took place at at the Wistaria Festival, is made possible SIERRA MADRE NEWS the Sierra Madre City Fire Department through the generous Yards where over 50 Pancake Breakfast, support of FEMA, Pg. 3 people were involved, Police National Night Athens Services, including 24 “victims” Out, Great Shake- ExxonMobile, Rotary PASADENA/ALTADENA suffering fromout, Fourth of July Club, Sierra Madre everything as minor festivities, Halloween, Civic Club, Sierra Pg. 4 as cuts and bruises, and when asked by the Madre Police Officer’s to severe burns, an City for special events. Association, Sierra SAN GABRIEL VALLEY arterial bleed, a broken Madre Woman’s leg, and a severe head Many thanks to the Club, and Southern Pg. 5 wound causing “death”. City of Sierra Madre California Edison. What made this for the use of the Youth For information ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 6 exercise more fun and Activity Center as our on attending the realistic was that Emily training base; Bruce next Sierra Madre MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 7 Stouffer and her group Inman and Chris CERT class, send an of teens used their Cimino who allowed email to training@ moulage (makeup) us to use the City sierramadrecert.org. EDUCATION & YOUTH skills to depict the Yards; and to the Sierra Pg. 8 injuries. The broken Madre Volunteer Fire FOOD & DRINK bones were especially Department for their Pg. 9 08-27-2015, at about 1155 a.m., in the Anyone with information regarding BEST FRIENDS THIEVES TARGET HOME DELIVERIES 400 block of E. Orange Grove Ave. these incidents please call the Sierra Pg. 10 In the last week, SMPD sent an alert to walk up to her residence and drop off Madre Police Department at (626) all Neighborhood Watch groups after a a package. The male then picked up a The victim stated she arrived home 355-1414. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT rash of thefts of packages from private package and left the area. The victim and noticed some boxes had been homes. delivered and where left on the porch As a reminder, please be prompt in Pg. 11 walked outside and discovered the package the male had dropped was an of her residence. The victim stated she reporting suspicious activities in your Theft empty box. Total loss is estimated at then walked inside her residence but neighborhood. THE GOOD LIFE This incident occurred on Thursday, $70.00 dollars. did not pick up the boxes. The victim 08-27-2015, at about 1100 a.m., in the returned about an hour later to find the Pg. 12 200 block of Wind Wood Ln. Theft boxes missing. Total loss is estimated at The victim stated she saw a male This incident occurred on Thursday, $700 - $800 dollars. BUSINESS NEWS & TRENDS HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Pg. 13 THE WORLD Pg. 14 OPINION Pg. 15 LEGALS Pg. 16 2 Mountain View News Saturday, August 29, 2015 CALENDAR Weather6-Day Forecast Wise Sierra Madre, Ca. Sun: Sunny Hi 90s Lows 60s Mon: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Tues: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service CITY OF SIERRA MADRE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 626-355-7135 NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 6:30 pm 1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 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. Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. Your event must: • Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity • Be open to the public • Be of general interest to local citizens Just write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event and e-mail it to [email protected]. SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS Regular City Council Meeting September 8, 2015 - 6:30 pm With a heat wave approaching this weekend and into next week, The final agenda and staff reports will please be sure to always LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK! Never leave available online no later than Friday night. baby or pets alone in a car for any period of time. A great tip to help Enter the date “05/05/2015” for the complete us remember is placing your purse or workbag in the back with baby agenda packet. or pets so you'll be sure to go to the back seat to retrieve it. Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement to City Hall or email [email protected] before 5:30 the night of the meeting and your statement will be delivered to all the Council Members. Upcoming Public Meetings Thursday, August 6th, 2015, 7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting Monday, August 17th, 2015, 6:00 pm Police Services Proposal Review Committee Meeting Thursday, August 20th, 2015, 7:00 pm Planning Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 8th, 2015, 6:30 pm City Council Meeting City Hall Hours - Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm Planning & Community Preservation and Public Works Service Hours Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 2:00pm Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 SHARE SOME GOOD NEWS! “The Kindness of Strangers” feature encourages readers to share their stories. I can assure you, they will be uplifting especially in contrast to all the the challenges and issues we have to deal with daily. So, if you have something you would like to share, please submit it to: [email protected]. It doesn’t matter where you were or when it happened. Share your good expeiences in hope that it might bring a little joy and/or inspire someone. -Susan Henderson, Editor/Publisher MVNews Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd.