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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Mountain View News Saturday, December 19, 2015
Weather Wise
SIERRA MADRE POLICE BLOTTER
During the week of Sunday,
November 29th, to Sunday,
December 6th, the Sierra Madre
Police Department responded
to approximately 252 calls for
service.
Tuesday, December 1st
At 7:28 pm, Sierra Madre Police
responded to the 600 block of
Woodland Dr regarding a theft
report. The victim informed
Officers that he had recently
ordered a laptop and had been
tracking the order for several
days. While the victim was at
school, he received notification
from the delivery service that the
laptop had been delivered to his
home but when he arrived home
later that day he could not locate
the package. When he victim
called and contacted the delivery
service, they stated the package
was delivered to his home and
signed for by initials the man
did not recognize. The estimated
loss of value was $1500. This
case has been forwarded to the
Detective Bureau.
Thursday, December 3rd
At 12:31 pm, Sierra Madre Police
responded to the 200 block of
Jameson Ct regarding a theft
from a vehicle. Upon arrival the
victim informed Officers that
while he was mowing the lawn of
the residence he was working at,
he noticed a grey colored vehicle
stopped next to his truck that was
parked on the street. The victim
continued to mow the lawn and
shortly after noticed someone
standing next to his truck, so
the man began to walk toward
his truck to investigate and the
grey car suddenly drove away.
When the man approached his
truck he realized several pieces
of equipment were missing and
notified police. This case has
been forwarded to the Detective
Bureau.
Saturday, December 5th
At 10:35 pm, Sierra Madre
Police were patrolling the
area of Foothill Blvd and
Michillinda Ave when they
noticed a vehicle driving with
a broken passenger headlight.
Officers initiated a traffic stop
and upon making contact with
the drivers, they smelled a
strong odor of marijuana. The
driver of the vehicle stated he
did not have a valid driver’s
license and the passenger stated
he was on parole and did not
have any identification. Both
men consented to a search and
Officers discovered marijuana,
methamphetamine and drug
paraphernalia on the men. A
vehicle search uncovered several
bags from a local grocery store
containing numerous bottles of
liquor with the security device
still on them, as well as various
other items. When Officers
questioned the men about the
items found in the vehicle, they
stated they were only dropping
of the car who belonged to a
friend and the items in the car
were already there when they
picked it up. Both men were
arrested for various charges and
the vehicle was towed. A follow
up with the local grocery store
revealed the men had been to the
store earlier that night and stole
the merchandise amounting to a
total of over $600. This case has
been forwarded to the Detective
bureau and District Attorneys
office.
6-Day Forecast
Sierra Madre, Ca.
Sun: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s
Mon: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s
Tues: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s
Wed: Sunny Hi 70s Lows 40s
Thur: Rain Hi 60s Lows 40s
Fri: Rain Hi 60s 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, January 12, 2016
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.
SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS
Regular City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 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
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
Monday, December 21, 2015, 6:30PM
Community Services Commission Meeting
Monday, January 4, 2016, 3:00PM
Senior Master Plan Committee Meeting
Thursday, January 7, 2016, 12:00PM
Coordinating Council
Thursday, January 7, 2016, 3:00PM
Senior Community Commission Meeting
Thursday, January 7, 2016, 7:00PM
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2016, 6:30PM
City Council Meeting
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SIERRA MADRE NEWS BRIEFS
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
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.
SHARE SOME
GOOD NEWS!
“The Kindness of Strangers” feature
encourages readers to share their
stories. I can assure you, they will
be uplifting especially in contrast to
all the the challenges and issues we
have to deal with daily. So, if you have something you would
like to share, please submit it to: editor@mtnviewsnews.com.
It doesn’t matter where you were or when it happened. Share
your good expeiences in hope that it might bring a little joy
and/or inspire someone.
-Susan Henderson, Editor/Publisher MVNews
SIERRA MADRE 2015 HOLIDAY
CLOSURE SCHEDULE
Sierra Madre, CA. – December 9, 2015 - Sierra Madre City Hall will
be closed beginning at 12:30pm on December 24, 2015 reopening
on January 4, 2016. The Sierra Madre Public Library will close
at 2:00pm and the Hart Park House Senior Center will close at
2:30pm on December 24th and will also reopen on January 4, 2016.
Administrative service workers, with the exception of emergency
personnel, will be off-duty in observance of the upcoming holiday
season.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the City’s online
services during this period. Many of the services performed at City
Hall, including payments and applications, are also available online
through the City’s website. Residents can conveniently manage
their water bill, register for Community Services activities, reserve
public facilities, check out online library books, and apply for select
permits without interruption this holiday season.
All City offices and buildings will resume normal business hours
on Monday, January 4, 2016.
For more information about online services, please visit the City’s
website at: www.cityofsierramadre.com.
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.
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