Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 14, 2014

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Mountain View News Saturday, June 14, 2014 

SIERRA MADRE CONCERTS IN THE PARK 2014 

Nothing says summer quite like outdoor concerts. Thanks to the generous support of community 
sponsors and series title sponsor The Kensington, Sierra Madre residents won’t have to travel far to 
enjoy this summer staple. The 2014 Summer Concerts in the Park Series kicks off on Saturday, June 14 
at 6:30 pm and runs every following Sunday from 6pm – 8pm until August 17. Concerts take place in 
the Memorial Park Bandshell and are completely free to the public. Patrons are encouraged to bring 
lawn chairs, blankets, and their dancing shoes as well as support local organizatiosn that may provide 
refreshments. There will be something for everyone as this year’s featured bands represent a wide array 
of musical genres. 

Concerts in the Park Line-Up: 

• June 14, 2014 Pasadena Community Orchestra (Classical) 
• June 22, 2014 Rex Merriweather (Big Band)* 
• June 29, 2014 Cash Up Front (Johnny Cash Tribute) 
• July 6, 2014 Elvis (Elvis Tribute) 
• July 13, 2014 Woody and the Longboards (Beach Boys) 
• July 20, 2014 Decades of Rock (Rock and Roll Covers) 
• July 27, 2014 Hard Day’s Night (Beatles Tribute) 
• August 3, 2014 Gem City Jazz Cats (Big Band) 
• August 10, 2014 Opa Opa (Latin Jazz) 
• August 17, 2014 Sierra Madre Music Bands (Top 40 Covers) 


The Sierra Madre Community Service Department would like to thank the following sponsors for 
making the 2014 Concerts in the Park Series possible: The Kensington (title sponsor), Friends of the 
Sierra Madre Library, LA County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Pasadena Community Orchestra, 
Senior Community Commission, Sierra Madre Civic Club, Sierra Madre Community Foundation, 
Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club, Sierra Madre Music, Sierra Madre Rotary Club, Sierra Madre Volunteer 
Firefighter’s Association, and Spero Foundation. 

For more information on the Concerts in the Park Series please contact the Community Services 
Department at 626-355-5278. 

*Denotes change in band from previously released publicity. 

City of Sierra Madre 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 

To: Citywide 

From: The City of Sierra Madre 

Subject: LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT COMPLIANCE WITH CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM 

 Applicant: City of Sierra Madre 

Project Location: City-wide 

The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council will conduct a public hearing to 
review the City’s compliance with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Congestion Management 
Program pursuant to California Government Code Section 65089. 

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING 

City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre 

City Council meeting City Council Chambers 

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 

(Hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 

All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. 

PROJECT LOCATION: City-wide 

APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, one may be limited to raising the issues 
that were raised or presented in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For 
further information on this subject, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355-7135. 

By Order of the City Council 

Danny Castro, Director of Development Services 

City of Sierra Madre 

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 

To: Citywide 

From: The City of Sierra Madre 

Subject: NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California Law, that the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on June 24 
2014, at 6:30 PM, or soon thereafter, to hear testimony on the Citywide Fees. 

The City is proposing updated fee changes to be effective after approval by the City Council. . 

The draft of the Fee Schedule is available at City Hall and the Sierra Madre Library for the public to review. 

If you have any questions about this matter please contact Finance Director, Karin Schnaider, at 626.355.7135. 

 

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING 

City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre 

City Council meeting City Council Chambers 

Tuesday, June 24, 2014 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 

(Hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 91024 

All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect thereto. 

For further information on this subject, please contact the Administrative Services Department at (626) 355-7135. 

By Order of the City Council 

Karin Schnaider, Finance Director 

The Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society presents 

LIZZIE’S FAMOUS CHICKEN & RAVIOLI DINNER 

JUNE 28, 2014 5-8PM 

 On the west side of the Mount Wilson Trail, Lizzie’s Trail Inn had its start about 1890 as a lunch stand 
and coffee shop. Walt Douglas ran this stand in 1905. By the time Mr. W.P. Caley purchased the entire 
property in June 1907, it included the stand, a store, house and stables. The stand was moved across the 
trail to its present location in 1913. Even though Lizzie only ran the restaurant for 13 years, there are 
many great stories related to her ownership. 

 The Sierra Madre Historical Preservation Society will be celebrating that ownership with a Chicken 
and Ravioli Dinner at the Mt. Wilson Trail Park, located next to the Richardson House and Lizzie’s 
Trail Inn, in Sierra Madre. You will be able to not only enjoy a great dinner, but also visit our native 
plant demonstration garden, view the new Interactive Digital Storyboard in Richardson House with 
presentations by the Sierra Madre Library’s Teen Docents, participate in our raffle of items donated by 
local merchants, and visit with Lizzie in person! 

 We can’t wait to see you there for an evening of good food, good fun, good entertainment, and good 
friends! 

 Lizzie’s Famous Chicken & Ravioli Dinner. Saturday, June 28, 2014, 5-8 pm - Mt. Wilson Trail Park 

167 Mira Monte Avenue $30 per person *No tickets will be sold the day of the dinner* Tickets may 
be purchased at the following Sierra Madre locations: Arnold’s Hardware, Mary’s Market, Savor The 
Flavor, the Sierra Madre Public Library, and of course, Lizzie’s Trail Inn (Saturdays 10:00-noon) 

THE MONEY TALK 


By Greg Welborn 

 It’s time to talk about “the talk” – the money 
talk, the talk we all need to have with our adult 
kids, the one that surveys show almost everyone 
agrees they should have, but that the vast 
majority avoid. So here are a few suggestions 
on how to make it easier. 

 First, acknowledge that you’re avoiding it. 
Acknowledging a problem is the first step to 
fixing it. There are several reasons why parents 
avoid this conversation. A) Nobody wants 
to talk about death. B) Many parents are 
concerned that talking about an inheritance will 
demotivate their kids. C) Guilt gets in the way if 
there’s a chance you might need the kids’ help. 

 Second, break it down into multiple 
conversations. Some of the fear, concern and 
potential guilt can be relieved by having several 
talks, rather than one BIG one. Start early, 
broach the subject, judge reactions or concerns, 
and then continue as you feel right for your 
family. 

 Third, start with concepts and end with 
specifics. Don’t announce out of the blue, “we 
need to talk”. Use a family B-day, or friend’s 
situation as a reason to bring up the topic. Then 
start with concepts, talk about your goals, what 
you’ve done, what needs to be done, etc., and 
gradually start filling in the details as you go 
along. 

 Fourth, share your reasoning. Whatever your 
plan is, the kids will learn about it. The only 
question is whether that is after your death when 
they can’t ask you what your reasoning was, 
or now when you can have a healthy dialogue 
about what you want to accomplish and why. 

 Fifth, pick your executor/trustee logically. 
Too many people simply default to the oldest 
child. You need to think about capabilities, 
experience, education and geography. Some 
really great people just aren’t organized, or like 
handling money, or live close enough to do the 
job affectively. Pick the person who can do the 
job well. 

 Lastly, use a facilitator if necessary. There 
are those family dynamics which just make 
this conversation too difficult to have without 
professional help. Use an objective financial 
advisor to orchestrate the meeting. We have 
served in this role for a number of clients, and 
each has been thankful for the support. 

 Talking with the adult kids about money 
doesn’t have to be difficult, but it does have to 
be done. If the topic is left unaddressed, there is 
greater risk of misunderstandings, hurt feelings, 
or awkward surprises and burdens. Stretch it 
over several conversations and/or use an advisor 
to help, but by all means get going before it is 
too late. 

About the author: Gregory J. Welborn is 
the Managing Partner of First Financial 
Consulting, a fee-only advisory firm. He has 
worked with The Today Show, Kiplinger’s 
Magazine, and USA Today to provide objective 
financial advice to their readers and listeners. 
He has 3 grown children and is honored to 
be married to his wife of 25 years. He can be 
reached at gwelborn@ffconsult.net 

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