SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 
VOLUME 10 NO. 32SIERRA MADRE NEWS BRIEFS 
SMFD & THE SAND FIRE 
Water Tender 41 was dispatched 
to the Sand Fire on Friday, July 
ARCADIA NATIVE KILLED DURING 
MARINE TRAINING EXERCISE 


22. Captain Greg Christmas 
and Engineer Ted Walters were 
assigned to Division Z at Disney's 
Golden Oak Ranch. Captain 
Brent Bartlett relieved Captain 
Christmas on July 26th. 
As of August 2nd more than 
38,000 acres had burned and the 
fire was 100% contained. United 
States Forest Service, Los Angeles 
County Fire and Los Angeles 
County Sheriff’s Office are in 
”Unified Command.” Evacuations 
are in place. 3048 firefighters 
are engaged in initial attack. 
Resources include 335 engines, 58 
hand crews, 18 water tenders, 26 helicopters and 20 dozers. Photo courtesy City of Sierra Madre 


STONEGATE 

The Planning and Community Preservation Department is continuing to review the resubmitted 
applications for Hillside Development Permits and Conditional Use Permits for properties within 
the Stonegate development. The Department received resubmittals the week of May 9, 2016 
consisting of Lots 7, 21, and 22, and resubmittals the week of June 6, 2016 for Lots 1 and 2. The 
plans will be reviewed by staff prior to being scheduled before the Planning Commission at a 
noticed public hearing. The Department did not receive any new applications or resubmittals the 
week of July 25, 2016. 

SIERRA MADRE HONORS AWARDS - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS 



The City is seeking 
nominations for 
this year’s Honors 
Awards. Submissions 
must be received by 
September 9 at 5:00 
pm. Awards are: 

George Mauer Lifetime Achievement Award

Awarded to a person / entity whose lifetime of 
service /embodies the spirit of volunteerism 

Wistaria Award 

Recognizes a Community partnership that 
provides community-wide programs and 
services 

Public Safety Award

Presented for outstanding service and duty to 
the community 

Public Service Award 

The Employee of the Year Award for remarkablepublic and customer service 

Community Youth Service Award

Presented to a youth (under 18) for outstandingservice and dedication to the community 

Nomination forms are available at City Hallor on the City’s website. Nominations can bedropped off at City Hall or emailed to DorothyCostello at dcostello@cityofsierramadre.com 

Arcadia native Major Richard Norton Photo courtesy USMC 


Arcadia native, 36 year old U.S. Marine MajorRichard Norton died Thursday in a trainingaccident in Twentynine Palms, California.

 Norton, who joined the Marines in 2005, was 
serving as a wing pilot and was assigned toMarine Fighter Attack Squadron 232. He was 
stationed at MCAS Miramar near San Diego. 

Norton’s twin engine F/A-18C Hornet crashed 
while attempting to perform a close air support 
mission as a part of a pre-deployment training 
exercise, the base reported. 

“My heart goes out to our Marine’s family, as 
we support them through this difficult time,” said 
Maj. Gen. Mark Wise, commanding general of 

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Norton previously was deployed in 
Afghanistan in 2012, in support of Operation 
Enduring Freedom. He was also deployed to Japan 
multiple times as a part of the Unit Deployment 
Program.

“Losing Major Norton is a tremendous loss 
to the MAG-11 Team,” said Col. William Swan, 
commanding officer of MAG-11. “He was one of 
the best and brightest Hornet pilots our nation 
had to offer. Our thoughts and prayers go out to 
his family.” 

The cause of the crash is currently under 
investigation. 

MVNews 


THE SIERRA MADRE POLICE 
DEPARTMENT IS HIRING! 

Description: 

Under direction of a Police Lieutenant/Captain and/or the Police Chief the Police Officer 
patrols an assigned area, enforces public safety laws, codes, and regulations and maintains 
order, prevents, detects and investigates crime, and carries out special assignments in the 
protection of life and property; and performs other related duties as assigned. 

If you are interested in becoming a police officer in our city, read the following description, 
visit the City of Sierra Madre web site, view instructions and submit an application. 


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