WARNING: Vandalism is the act of intentionally harm- ing someone else’s property. Defacing this paper with graffiti or with other inscribed material is a crime. It is a violation of California Penal Code Section 594 SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2019 VOLUME 13 NO. 22 VFW POST 3208 HOST ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE Story and Photos by Bill Coburn Congresswoman Judy Chu, Assemblyman Chris Holden, Sierra Madre Mayor John Harabedian and Former Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi Sierra Madre’s Lt. Kenneth Bell VFW Post 3208 held its Chu, Assemblyman Chris Holden, and Commander Ohara. annual Memorial Day Monday at Pioneer Cemetery. Post Congresswoman Chu remembered her WWII veteran fa- Art on Palm @ Commander Cindy Ohara greeted the guests in attendance, ther, and “all those who came before and after him who put and introduced Rev. Thomas Baker, who gave the invoca- their coun-try first.” She mentioned recent legislation that Loma Alta Park, Altadena tion. The crowd recited the Pledge of Allegiance and, led by reversed a tax law that increased taxes on “Gold Star” sur- Paul Puccinelli, sang the nation-al anthem. viving children from 15% to 37%. She received a round of The program featured 3 speakers, Congresswoman Judy applause when (continued on page 3) SIERRA MADRE POLICE OFFICERS SAVE BABY Early Monday 5/27/19, morning at about 12:03AM, Corporal Luis Castillo and Field Training Officer (FTO)Joe Lazcano answered a call for service of a baby not breathing in the 100 block of E. Alegria Ave. When Joe arrived he found the two month old baby girl not breath- ing, unresponsive and she did not have a pulse. Utilizing the CPR/AED train- ing all SMPD personnel receive, Joe was success-ful in his efforts and was able get the baby to regain consciousness and crying in a few minutes. The baby Saturday & Sunday, June 8 & 9, 2019 girl was evaluated by responding SMFD 579 W. Palm Street, Altadena 91001 paramedics and taken to a local hospital for a fol-low up examination. 30+ makers, Artist contributions benefit Officer Lazcano's commitment of han- Creative Arts of Sierra Madre. dling a life and death emergency with competence, compas-sion and dedica- FOOD * LIQUADOS * EASY PARKING * FREE tion represents the values of this po- lice department. His leadership, cour- artonpalm.com 626/827-7870 age and work ethic exemplifies what a Field Training Officer’s quality traits are. Thank you FTO Joe Lazca-no, for your efforts as your hard work did not go unnoticed. "DISCUSSION ON FUTURE OF FIRE SERVICES IN SIERRA MADRE" TOPIC OF ARCADIA TOWN COMMUNITY FORUM The City of Arcadia is hosting a Fire Services Commu- nity Forum to discuss Sierra Madre residents’ concerns, insights, and priorities regarding a potential partnership between the cities of Arcadia and Sierra Madre for fire and emergency response delivery alternatives. This free com- munity event is being held at Arcadia Fire Station 107, located at 79 W. Orange Grove, on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM. “This is an opportunity for Sierra Madre residents to share their needs, wants, and expectations for a potential part- nership,” said Arcadia Fire Chief Michael Lang. “The Ar- cadia Fire Department is a premier, Class One fire service. Extending our fire and emergency response services to Sierra Madre will provide enhanced fire suppression capa- bilities along the foothills.” The Cities of Sierra Madre and Arcadia approved a feasi- bility study in February to review a potential partnership. However, since that time, the Sierra Madre Department has become eligible to Mutual Aid status with the hir- ing and training of additional staff. No final decision has been made by Sierra Madre City officials as of this date regarding whether or not outsourcing fire services is still a possibility. As the lead agency, the City of Arcadia study will provide valuable information regarding the impacts and oppor- tunities of consolidating services. For more information, please contact Arcadia City Hall at 574-5401. Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 2 Mountain View News Saturday, April 27, 2019 SIERRA MADRE COMMUNITY CALENDAR Weather Wise 6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca. INSIDE NEWS Sun Sunny Hi 70s Lows 60s SIERRA MADRE PAGES 1,2,4 Mon: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 60s SAN GABRIEL VALLEY PAGE 3 Tues: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s PASADENA/ALTADENA PAGES 5,6 Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s ARCADIA PAGE 7 Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 60s MONROVIA/DUARTE PAGE 7 Fri: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 60s SAN MARINO/SO. PASADENA Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service EDUCATION & YOUTH PAGE 8 SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS JEFF'S BOOK PICS CHRISTOPHER NYERGES CALENDAR Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at BEST FRIENDS PAGE 9 City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 626-355-7135 GOOD LIFE PAGE 10 SENIOR HAPPENINGS CITY COUNCIL SAVVY SENIOR MAY 14TH, 2019 AT 6:30PM FAMILY MATTERS MAY 28ST, 2019 AT 6:30PM TABLE FOR 2 JUNE 11TH, 2019 AT 6:30PM JUNE 25TH, 2019 AT 6:30PM OPINION PAGE 11 REV. SNYDER PLANNING COMMISSION LEFT TURN/RIGHT TURN MAY 2ND, 2019 AT 7:00PM MAY 16TH, 2019 AT 7:00PM JUNE 6TH, 2019 AT 7:00PM LEGAL NOTICES PAGE 12-18 JUNE 20TH, 2019 AT 7:00PM COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMISSION MAY 20TH, 2019 AT 6:30PM JUNE 17TH, 2019 AT 6:30PM SENIOR COMMUNITY COMMISSION MAY 2ND, 2019 AT 3:00PM JUNE 6TH, 2019 AT 3:00PM LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY 22ND, 2019 AT 7:00PM JUNE 26TH, 2019 AT 7:00PM ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT, AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION MAY 15TH, 2019 AT 7:00PM JUNE 19TH, 2019 AT 7:00PM 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 city@ cityofsierramadre.com before 30 the night of the meeting and your statement will be delivered to all the Council Members.Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 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 UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday worship 9:30 a.m. Join Us in Worship! 695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-0629 smumc.net KIWANIS CLUB OF SIERRA MADRE Since 1927! We meet every Tuesday at Noon 33 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre Enjoy a wonderful meal prepared by SIERRA MADRE CATERING COMPANY Lunch Begins at Noon and costs $10 - Programs begin at 12:30 and are free! FOR LUNCH RESERVATIONS PLEASE CALL: 626-688-2273 Mountain Views News 80 W Sierra Madre Blvd. No. 327 Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 Office: 626.355.2737 Fax: 626.609.3285 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtnviewsnews.com 3 Mountain Views-News Saturday, June 1, 2019 VFW 3208 CONTINUED age to enlist to serve as a military po-liceman in Italy during she announced the opening last week of a VA healthcare clinic in Arcadia to serve the San Gabriel Valley, which has been lack- WWII, and a 100-year old uncle who served and how lucky he ing a VA facility. This clinic will be a temporary fix until the is that they are still hear today. VA establishes a larger, permanent full ser-vice clinic here in Commander Ohara spoke following Assembly member Hold- the SGV in the next 3 to 5 years. She thanked the VFW for en. She referenced the famous General George Patton quote, their support and advocacy over the last 7 years as she worked that “it is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rath- toward bringing these fa-cilities to the region, and that is why er, we should thank God that such men lived,” noting that “… she has named the Post her “Non-Profit” of the year. They sacrificed everything for the noblest of causes, and it is In addition to the honor for the Post as a whole, Congresswom- up to you and me to carry their memory forward in an effort an Chu presented certificates of Congressional recognition to to repay a debt that can never truly be repaid…What we really Post members Rev. Baker, WWII tail-gunner Ken Anhalt, Bud must do to honor their sacrifice, is to live what they died for, Switzer, who served in the Korean War, Stanley Pinta who live the America they died for, a country of freedom, equal- served in Vietnam, and former Post commander David Loera. ity, opportunity and unlimited promises…They gave up their todays for our tomorrows.” Assembly member Holden spoke next and also thanked the Post for bringing the community together each year to “…pay She then paused to remember the lone VFW member that remembrance to those who laid their lives on the line and did passed away since last year’s ceremony, WWII veteran Art not come home, but were on the battle fields in foreign lands Contreras.