SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 
VOLUME 9 NO. 31The Very Best Of Sierra Madre....... 
RESIDENTS FILL THE BOOT FOR SMVFD CHRIS 
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 
VOLUME 9 NO. 31The Very Best Of Sierra Madre....... 
RESIDENTS FILL THE BOOT FOR SMVFD CHRIS 
CARJACKERS STRIKE IN SIERRA MADRE 


MORRISON 
AND FAMILY 


One of the unique 

characteristics of the 

Village of Sierra Madre is

its ability to come together 

as a community when 

needed. Earlier this week, 

the plight of one of our

volunteer firefighters was 

posted on social media and

within a matter of days more

than $20,000 was raised

to help the family of Chris

Morrison. 

Having lived in Sierra 

Madre for 39 years, “Chris

Morrison has always

epitomized what it meant to

be part of this community.

A volunteer firefighter, 

engineer and Captain 

with Sierra Madre Fire 

Department for over 20 

years, Chris and his family

have served their neighbors

selflessly. Now, they need

our help” said the call to

action.

 Chris has been diagnosed

with an incredibly 

aggressive stage IV 

esophageal cancer which 

has moved into his lungs 

and has caused multiple 

tumors in vital organs.

Chris is a valiant fighter and

his wife Lori and daughter

Claire have been right

there by his side struggling

with the symptoms of this

horrible terminal disease. Chris is fighting with

everything he has. For over nine months, Chris

battled and endured multiple surgeries and

issues.

 Chris has been an inspiration in our community

and someone who was there whenever someone 

needed his help. It's time for all of us to return 

the favor.

 To help he and his family, the SMVFD and

friends have launched an aggressive fundraising

campaign. You can show your appreciation for

his efforts and help the family weather this storm 

Firefighters will be on hand this weekend to receive donations forthe Morrison family. 


by making a donation today.

 Members of the SMVFD and friends of the 
family will be at the corner of Sierra Madre Blvd.
on Saturday and Sunday with ‘boots’ that need tobe filled with monetary donations. And, for those 
who cannot make it into town this weekend, youcan make a donation online by going to:
http://www.gofundme.com/chrismorrison. 

There is no better way to say thanks to Chris forhis service to Sierra Madre than to offer a helpinghand in his time of need. 

S. Henderson/MVNews 
Criminals Attempt Robbery andCarjacking on Sierra MadreBlvd. 

Sierra Madre, Ca -On Friday July 21, 2015 at

8:15 PM a Pasadena resident was traveling toa friend’s home in Sierra Madre when he was 
confronted by armed suspects. The victim wastraveling eastbound on Sierra Madre Blvd fromMichillinda when he noticed a dark colored sedan 
tail gating him. As the victim stopped for the stopsign at Sunnyside Ave. the suspect vehicle pulledup on the left side of the victim’s vehicle. 
The victim looked over and noticed that there 
were four occupants in the vehicle. At first hethought it may have been some type of roadrage issue but then noticed that the male in theright rear of the vehicle was exiting the vehiclewith a handgun in his hand. The suspect openedthe driver’s door of the victim vehicle and told 
the victim to give him his property and car. Thevictim fearing for his safety accelerated awayfrom the area forcing the suspects to retreat.
The suspects were last seen making a u-turn andfleeing westbound on Sierra Madre Blvd. 

The suspect vehicle is a dark colored 4-doorsedan, unknown make or model. It was occupiedby a Caucasian female approximately 18 to 20years old with brown hair, who was sitting inthe right front seat. The armed suspect, who wassitting in the right rear seat, was described as aCaucasian male, short brown hair, approximately20-25 years old, 5’ 10” tall, wearing a blue orturquoise colored polo shirt. The weapon wasdescribed as a black semi-automatic handgun.
There was no description on the driver or left rearpassenger in the vehicle. 

Director of Public Safety, Chief Larry Giannone,
stated “we are fortunate the no one was hurt 
in this incident and that the victim as able to 
retreat in a safe manner without the loss of anyof his property”. Chief Giannone also remindsmembers of the community that it is a goodsafety measure to keep your vehicle doors lockedwhile driving. Anyone that may have witnessedthis incident or has any additional informationare urged to contact the Sierra Madre PoliceDepartment at 626 355-1414. 

DROUGHT 
CONDITIONS 
CONTINUE TO 
THREATEN WATER 
SUPPLY 

The City would like to remind itsresidents that the drought continuesto affect Sierra Madre’s water supply.
The State has set a goal for the Cityto reduce water use by 32% over2012-2013 water consumption.
While meeting that goal is critical,
it remains one of the City’s highestpriorities to return to the use of itshigh quality local water. Until thosegoals are reached, it is important thateveryone in the community do theirpart to reduce water consumption.
Many of the City’s water customershave taken this message to heart andhave done a great job of conserving.
To encourage further conservation,
the City started assessing penaltiesto those not meeting conservationgoals and issuing citations for illegalirrigation practices. 

TAKE THE PLEDGE AND REDUCE 
WATER USE...GET A FREE LAWN SIGN! 

Have you doneall you can 
to conserve 
water? The 
City has 
launched a 
new campaignto help remind 
everyone that 
this drought isno joke. 

If you go to thecity’s website 
(in conjunctionwith the San Gabriel Valley Municpal Water District): http://
www.sgvmwd.org/water_pledge/sierra_madre_pledge.htm. 


““Taking the Pledge” is easy. Just submit your contactinformation. As thanks for your commitment, we’llprovide an educational lawn sign for your home or place ofemployment. Please display it proudly!” 

Inside this week: ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AND SMALL FIRE CLOSES LOCAL PARK & TRAIL AREA 


PASADENA/ALTADENA 
Pg. 4 
ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 6 
MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 7 
BEST FRIENDS 
Pg. 11 
FOOD & DRINK 
Pg. 10 
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 
Pg. 12 
THE GOOD LIFE 
Pg. 13 
BUSINESS NEWS & TRENDS 
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES 
Pg. 14 
THE WORLD 
Pg. 15 
OPINION Pg. 16 
CALENDAR Pg. 2 
SIERRA MADRE NEWS 
Pg. 3 
EDUCATION & YOUTH 
Pg. 9 
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 
Pg. 8 
LEGALS Pg. 17 
At 09:16 hrs. Sierra Madre Police Department 
received a 9-1-1 call of a possible brush fire at Bailey 
Canyon Park in the 400 Blk of West Carter Avenue. 

Police and Fire Personnel responded to the location 
and located a 5x5 spot fire under a tall pine tree. 
Officers also observed a male adult with a noose 
around his neck hanging from a tree branch. Fire 
personnel quickly extinguished the fire and then 

started life saving efforts on the male. 

Director of Public Safety, Chief Larry Giannone, 
stated “our Fire Department personnel were 
excellent in trying to save this individuals life. They 
were able to restore a pulse, continue CPR, and get 
him transported to a local hospital.” 

Jeffery Taillach, a 54 year Sierra Madre resident 

is currently being treated at Arcadia Methodist 
Hospital. His current condition is unknown. 

Bailey Canyon Park and the trail that leads to Mount 
Wilson will remained closed for the duration of the 
investigation. Anyone that may have witnessed this 
incident or has any additional information are urged 
to contact the Sierra Madre Police Department at 
626-355-1414. 

ROTARY OF 
SIERRA MADRE 
PRESENTS 
Harry 
Shahoian as 
Elvis 
Sunday, August 2, 2015 from 
6-8 pm 
Sierra Madre 
Bandstand 
Rounds Premium 
Burger Truck 
Ice Cream Princess 
Serving from 5pm