BAILEY CANYON WILDERNESS PARK FALL CLEAN-UP SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 8:00 A.M. TO NOON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2013 VOLUME 7 NO. 41 BEETLE ENDANGERS LOCAL TREES Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) Detected in Sierra Madre Sierra Madre, CA. – City staff has been alerted to a number of new tree wounds in public trees in the downtown and Canyon areas. Investigations and consultations with local arborists have concluded that the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) has very likely found a host in the trees on the eastern side of Mary’s Market Parking Lot, and could very possibly be existing in a number of private trees in the area. The downtown trees, however, do not appear to have been infected by the pest at this time, and will continue to be closely monitored. Staff is arranging to conduct laboratory testing on various samples to further confirm the borer and test for its associated and destructive fungus. The PSHB beetle and its associ- ated fungus is a very destructive pest that has recently been found in parts of Los Angeles and Or- ange Counties. It is also a very unique pest in the variety of tree species that have been shown to be hosts. At this time, known hosts include Sycamore (detected in Sierra Madre), Box Elder, Cas- tor Bean, Avocado, Black Locust, English Oak, Liquidamber, Coast Live Oak, Persimmon, California Bay Laurel, Mimosa, Goldenrain, White Alder, Big Leaf Maple, Ol- ive, and Wistaria Vine. There are no known treatments for infected trees at this time. Staff is in contact with a number of agencies that are conducting experimental treatments. Con- tainment of the infestation is the priority right now. Species show various signs of the PSHB; in general look for a newer wound and look for a very small hole that would indicate boring activity. In most cases loose bark can be removed to locate the small SIERRA MADRE hole. ANNUAL Avoid movement of any infested wood out of the area. It is very SCARECROW SMFD FIRE important to purchase firewood PREVENTION where you intend to burn it. CONTEST Dead infested wood should be FESTIVAL chipped and tarped for no less than 1 week before movement. WINNERS The 26th Annual Fire Tree trimming and landscaping equipment should be sterilized af- Page B1 Prevention Festival and open ter each location with 25% house- house presented by the Sierra hold bleach or 70% ethyl alcohol. Also Inside this week: Madre Fire Department will Additional information will be SIERRA MADRE be held Saturday, October provided as often as possible, in- 12, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to cluding possible treatment and containment recommendations as well as locations of infestations. For additional infor- Calendar Page A2 2:00 p.m. at the Fire Station mation contact the City of Sierra Madre Public Works Department at 626-355-7135. Sierra Madre News Page A3 located at 242 W. Sierra PASADENA/ALTADENA Madre Blvd., in Sierra Madre. EXCITING INNOVATIONS FOR SIERRA MADRE’S LIBRARY Avon Closing Con- Pg. A4 There will be a variety of AND RICHARDSON HOUSE MUSEUM By Coco La Salle cerns Council exhibits and displays at the AROUND SGV Pg. A5 festival to include; emergency Curse of the Leaf Blowers medical and firefighting equipment, Earthquake ARCADIA NEWS Pg. A6 preparedness and home fire safety information. MONROVIA/DUARTE Missing Adult Pg. A7 There will also be Former Officer Charged representatives from Sierra EDUCATION & YOUTH Madre Police, Sierra Madre Pg. A8 CERT, Southern California Edison, Red Cross and Post FOOD & DRINK Alarm, to answer any safety ARTS & MORE questions you might have. Pg. A9 There will be hot dogs, popcorn, balloons, coloring BEST FRIENDS Pg. A10 books and badges for all of THE GOOD LIFE the children who attend. Savvy Senior There will also be a coloring Senior Happenings contest with prizes and a This and That Pg. A11 bounce house. SECTION B Your Sierra Madre Fire Firefighters look forward to seeing you there! SCARECROW Library Trustee Barry Ziff, Mayor Nancy Walsh and City Manager Elaine Aguilar show off the new digital storyboard WINNERS Page B1 that is housed in the library. Photo courtesy the City of Sierra Madre September 28 proved to be an exciting day With a simple wave of a hand, like magic, in this charming town. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT of fantastic advances for Sierra Madre. these storyboards come to life and start to Mayor Walsh reiterated how this project After a lot of hard work, Sierra Madre take interested guests on a journey through could not have been done without the help HEALTHY LIVING Public Library and The Richardson House Sierra Madre’s rich history. Each storyboard of many determined individuals, groups, revealed presentations of their new digital contains categories, which when put and organizations. “We are pleased to offer Pg. B2 storyboards filled with historical pictures together; paint a picture of the town’s past Sierra Madre residents increased visibility and information telling the tale of the town. and progression throughout the years. and access to the community’s unique BUSINESS /WORLD Those present were greeted by city officials; Specifically for SMPL, visitors are given the materials that tell the story of our distinct Mayor Nancy Walsh, City Manager Elaine chance to choose from categories such as California community. This project will AROUND US Pg. B3 Aguilar, Council Members John Capoccia, Trailblazers, Joy Ride, Historic Hometowns, increase awareness of the public institutions Chris Koerber, and Former Mayor Locals, Disaster Strikes, and Mayor Walsh’s as centers for local history, in addition LEFT TURN/RIGHT Josh Moran. Members of the Rancho first choice, Surprise Me. The four topics to offering an inviting, interesting, and TURN/OPINION Cucamonga Public Library, who were on to choose from at the Richardson House improved public space.” the forefront of this technology, even paid a include: Happy Trails, Our Museums, Special guest Matt Yousefian from Pg. B4 visit to the presentations to see the finished Growing Up, and Bushels and Blooms. Senator Judy Chu’s office ended the product. Each presentation has different stories presentations with a certificate for the CHANNEL 98 Mayor Walsh led the exhibition stating, to tell and people are encouraged to visit Sierra Madre Historical Preservation PROGRAMMING Pg. B5 “This celebration highlights our grant them both. Animated guests pointed out Society congratulating the group on their funded project featuring two innovative old friends and notable locations as they accomplishments. SMHPS President Amy and interactive digital story boards. We took a walk down memory lane. Everybody Putnam enthusiastically accepted the LEGAL NOTICES Pg. B7 invite you to rediscover the history of Sierra was pleased with the content and got to certificate and welcomed the honor on Madre!” reminisce on deep-rooted memories shared behalf of the organization. FYI Pg. 24 Read The Paper Online At: www.mtnviewsnews.com A2 Mountain View News Saturday, October 12, 2013 CALENDAR Weather5-Day Forecast Wise Sierra Madre, Ca. Mon: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Tues: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Wed: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Thur: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s Fri: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s 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 CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 6:30 pm CALENDAR *Senior Community Commission 1st Thursday 3:00 *Planning Commission 1st and 3rd Thursday 7:00 *Community Services Commission 3rd Monday 6:30 *Tree Advisory Commission 3rd Wednesday 7:00 *Library Trustees 4th Wednesday 7:00 * = Meetings are held in City Council Chambers Sat Oct 05 @10:00AM - 02:00PM Friends' Best Used Book Sale Sat Oct 05 @11:00AM - eReader and Ancestry.com help available at the Library JOIN THE SIERRA MADRE GARDEN CLUB Monday, Oct. 14 Halloween is coming and it’s time for TRICK OR TREAT. Gar- deners love to share and the October 14th Garden Club’s program is an opportunity for members and guests to share gardening tips. Gardening TRICKS or (tips) will be rewarded with TREATS. Come to the meeting and share your tips for conserving water, saving energy and money, composting, mulching, pruning or dealing with pests. Tell us about your favorite tools and supplies, successes and problems with specific plants, trees, shrubs, or your favorite gardening website. Garden Club members will facilitate the program. Everyone is invited. Dinner begins at 6:30 P.M.; followed by the program at 7:15 P.M. Catered dinner is $10; reservations must be made by October 10th at 626-836-4945. There is no charge for at- tending only the program. Location: Hart Park House Memorial Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. For information call the reservation number 1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & or visit www.smgarden.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. 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].