Mountain Views News          Saturday, December 5, 2015

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mountain View News Saturday, December 5, 2015

 
Weather Wise

SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER

During the week of Sunday, November 22nd, to Sunday, November 29th, the 
Sierra Madre Police Department responded to approximately 269 calls for 
service. 

Tuesday, November 24th 

Sierra Madre Police responded to the 200 block of South Sunnyside Avenue 
regarding a theft report. Upon arrival, the victim informed Officers that the 
day before, she parked her vehicle in her driveway but could not recall if she 
locked her doors or set the alarm. The following afternoon she walked out to her 
vehicle and noticed the driver’s door was open. The victim inspected her vehicle 
and discovered it had been ransacked and several items were missing. The 
estimated total loss was valued at $950. There were no signs of forced entry and 
Officers determined the suspect(s) entered the vehicle through the unlocked 
driver’s door. This case has been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. 

Wednesday, November 25th 

At 2:29 am, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 00 block of North Baldwin 
Avenue regarding a report of a man lying on the ground. Upon arrival, Officers 
located the man lying in the gutter. Officers tried several times to wake the man 
as he went in and out of consciousness. Officers helped the man get to his feet as 
he was unable to stand on his own and when asked how much he had to drink 
he stated two drinks. Officers determined the man was intoxicated to such a 
condition that he was unable to care for his safety or the safety of others and 
arrested him for public intoxication. The man was transported to a local jail 
and released on citation. 

Friday, November 27th 

At 6:12 pm, Sierra Madre Police responded to the 100 block of West Sierra 
Madre Boulevard regarding a vandalism report. Upon arrival, Officers were 
informed by the victim earlier that day he parked his car and went into work 
and at around 6 o’clock he went outside during his break and discovered his 
vehicle’s sunroof was damaged and a large rock laying on the ground near his 
vehicle. Upon review of security tapes, an unidentified man was seen pacing 
back and forth while the other suspect out of view of the camera throws the 
rock over the gate, striking the victim’s vehicle. Estimated damage was set at 
around $1500. This case has been forwarded to the Detective Bureau. 

6-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

 Sun: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Mon: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s 

 Tues: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s

 Thur: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s

 Fri: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s

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, December 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 radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 

WASTE & RECYCLING SERVICES 

Disposal of Bulky and Hard To Handle Items

Athens Services encourages reuse and donation of bulky items whenever 
possible. Bulky waste includes large items that do not fit into barrels or bins 
such as: water heaters, furnaces, bed springs, mattresses, dressers, couches, 
washers, dryers, stoves, tables, chairs, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, 
or patio furniture. These items are to be placed at the curbside (not in the street) 
for pick-up on your regular trash collection day.

To schedule a pick up please call Athens Services at (855) 557-1007.

VERY IMPORTANT: PLEASE REMOVE OR SECURE ALL APPLIANCE 
DOORS TO PROTECT CHILDREN.

Christmas Tree Recycling

TREES are 100% recyclable!

 Athens Services collects holiday trees on your normal pickup days from the 
day after Christmas through the second week of January each year. Trees 
are delivered to various landfills to be used as mulch or cover material, or to 
Athens American Organics composting facility in Victorville.

Tips to ensure collection of your Christmas tree:

- Remove stands, ornaments, lights and tinsel. Place Christmas trees next to 
your regular trash containers. Trees over 6 feet in length must be cut in half. 
Trees with flocking or fire retardants ARE acceptable. 

- If you miss the date for recycling, please cut up your tree and place it in your 
yard waste container(s). 

- Please help keep our parks clean and safe during the holidays. If you see 
anyone illegally dumping Christmas trees in city parks, please call the Sierra 
Madre Police Department. 

SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY EVENTS

FRIENDS BOOK SALE

Shop for bargains at the Friends Book Sale on Friday, December 4 from 
3:00-7:00PM and on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00AM-2:00PM in the 
parking lot behind the Library.

FRIENDS SILENT AUCTION

Make your bid for very special collectible books. Books for auction are on 
display in the Library. Make your bid by 7:30PM on December 7. Proceeds 
benefit the library.

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING

The Library Board of Trustees will meet for a special meeting on Tuesday, 
December 15 at 7:00PM 

in City Hall Council Chambers. The Wednesday, December 23 meeting has 
been cancelled.

THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB

Read and discuss your favorite book on Thursday, December 17 at 11:00AM.

MAKE YOUR OWN MINI ROSE FLOAT

“Find Your Adventure” at our annual Mini Rose Float building on Monday, 
December 21 at 11:00AM. Open to children of all ages.

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Students in grades 7-12 are invited to join the Teen Book Club on Wednesday 
afternoons from 4:00-5:00PM. December’s book is Shadow & Bone by Leigh 
Bardugo.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Join preschool children and their parents and caregivers for stories, songs, 
puppets, and crafts on Mondays at 10:00AM and Wednesdays at 7:00PM.

BABY RHYME TIME

Designed just for babies and their caregivers, this fun program introduces 
children from birth to age 2, to songs and stories. Join us on Tuesdays at 
10:00AM.

SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

Regular City Council Meeting

December 8, 2015 - 6:30 pm

The final agenda and staff reports will 
available online no later than Friday 
night. Enter the date “10/13/2015” for 
the complete agenda packet.

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 
5:30 the night of the meeting and your statement will be 
delivered to all the Council Members.

Upcoming Public Meetings and Events

Saturday, December 5, 2015, 9-11 City Hall

PREPARING FOR EL NINO

Monday, December 7, 2015, 3:00PM

Senior Commission and Senior Master Plan Joint Meeting

Wednesday, December 16, 2015, 7:00pm

Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee 
Meeting

Thursday, December 17, 2015, 7:00pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Monday, December 21, 2015, 6:30pm

Community Services Committee Meeting

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 

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MEET THE ROYAL 
COURT


MEET SIERRA MADRE’S 
ROYAL COURT. The 2016 
Tournament of Roses Parade is 
only a few weeks away and at the 
Garden Club’s December 
meeting you will have an 
opportunity to meet the Sierra 
Madre 2016 Rose Princesses and 
hear all about Sierra Madre’s float 
“Rollin’ on the River.”

 Rose Princesses, Emily Lopez 
and Cameron Martinez, students 
at Alverno High School, Kari 
Savoie, Flintridge Sacred Heart 
Academy and Katie Stapenhorst, 
Polytechnic School, will share 
information about themselves 
as well as details regarding the 
design, building and decorating of 
this year’s Sierra Madre float.

 Everyone is invited. Dinner 
begins at 6:30 P.M.; followed by the 
program at 7:15P.M.

 

 Catered dinner is $11. 
Reservations for dinner must be 
made by December 11th by calling 
626-836-4945. There is no charge 
for attending only the program. 


Hart Park House, Memorial 
Park, 222 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., 
Sierra Madre. For more info 
call the reservation number or visit 
www.smgarden.org


ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR & BOUTIQUE

Sierra Madre United Methodist Church is holding its 
annual Christmas Alternative Gift Fair & Boutique on 
Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 
Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with a gift 
that truly “gives back.” Your donations help support the 
relief efforts of local organizations such as San Gabriel 
Valley Habitat for Humanity, Friends in Deed, and 
Foothill Unity Center, and global efforts such as Heifer 
International, Imagine No Malaria, and missionary 
programs in Mexico. Sales from the popular handcrafted 
gift boutique will benefit Family Promise of San Gabriel 
Valley. Enjoy free refreshments while you browse. The 
Church is located at 695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra 
Madre. Call 626-355-0629 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Deco Week at the Sierra Madre Rose Float, "Rollin' on the River", starts on 
December 26th. We need your help! Please click on the link below to look for 
the shift(s) that will be right for you: https://smrfa.ivolunteer.com. We hope that 
you will join us. If you prefer to help with non-decorating jobs, food service at 
lunch or dinner, working in the Sales Booth or checking in volunteers, please 
contact Bonnie at volunteer@SMRoseFloat.org. 

For more information about SMRFA and all of our activities, check out our website at smrosefloat.org. We look 
forward to seeing you at the SMRFA barn! Volunteers like you are what make the entire process possible.