Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 10, 2016

AWARDS

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COMMUNITY YOUTH 
SERVICE AWARD

PAST WINNERS: 
Brittany Dashek, Taryn 
Clark | Lydia Kerns | 
Aliyah Crochetiere |Alexi 
Zate | Emma Allen.

Presented to a youth 
(under 18) for outstanding 
service and dedication to 
the community. 

APPEAL 

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his analysis is necessarily 
incomplete, because a full 
sense of any possible root 
pruning to alleviate buckled 
sidewalk could only be made 
upon temporary removal 
of the damaged sections of 
sidewalk slabs. 

 A Second Opinion from 
a certified Arborist at that 
point seems in order. It took 
24,000 days, more or less, for 
this tree to reach its mature 
splendor, but it would take 
less than 24 hours to remove 
it.

 The only way to truly gauge 
the root structures would be 
to have the City lift the two 
sidewalk slabs in question. 
Given the two large trees 
that sit on private property 
at 85 S. Baldwin, we might, 
in fact, also discover upon 
lifting the sidewalk slabs 
that the buckling has been 
caused or partially caused 
by the roots of those trees. 
But for complete diagnosis, 
access underneath the slabs 
is essential.

 If root pruning is impossible 
without destabilizing the 
ficus or killing it outright, 
and the two Arborists were in 
agreement on this analysis, 
see Option 2:

Option 2. The City could try 
to seek an easement from the 
property owners to create a 
gentle loop in a new area of 
sidewalk that would curve 
away from the root area and 
leave a smooth, new path 
for walkers and those in 
wheelchairs. There is City 
precedent for such an action 
step that would protect the 
public safety, comply with 
ADA access criteria, and 
leave the ficus in place.

 Even allowing for the time 
and expertise of the City 
Attorney and others in 
securing an easement, as well 
as costs of diagnostic removal 
of sidewalk slabs and getting 
a second opinion from a 
certified Arborist, the City 
would still save considerable 
costs, compared to the safe 
removal of this large tree. 

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Mountain View News Saturday, September 10, 2016

 
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6-Day Forecast Sierra Madre, Ca.

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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 September 13, 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, September 13, 2016, 6:30 pm

 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.Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 

Thursday, September 15, 2016, 7:00 pm

Planning Commission Meeting

Monday, September 19, 2016, 6:30 pm

Community Services Commission Meeting

Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 7:00 pm

Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Commission 
Meeting

Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 7:00 pm

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

citysealsmall
LIBRARY EVENTS - GET CARDED! SEPTEMBER IS 
NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN UP MONTH!

Come in to the Library to replace your lost or damaged card for free or 
to get your first Sierra Madre Library card from September 1 through 
October 31.

TAKE THE ADULT READING CHALLENGE

Take the challenge and expand your horizons by reading outside your 
comfort zone. This month, read Science Fiction or Fantasy to qualify for 
prize drawings.

COLORING NIGHT

Monday, September 19, and every third Monday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Relax in 
the Library with a variety of coloring books and 
materials.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Tuesday, September 20, and every third 
Tuesday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Games for all ages and 
volunteers to teach.

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Wednesdays at 4:00 pm for those in grades 7 – 
12. Free books, snacks, and lively discussion.

http://www.cityofsierramadre.com/services/
library

HELP DECORATE SIERRA 
MADRE FOR HALLOWEEN


Students between the ages of 9-17 are 
invited to participate in Sierra Madre’s 
spooktacular Halloween Window Painting 
Contest. Applications and guidelines will 
be distributed in private schools and can be 
found coming home with students in PUSD 
the week of September 6. They can also be 
picked up at the front desk of City Hall and 
at the Library where they have been available 
since the middle of August. Completed 
applications are due back to City Hall or the 
Library by 5 pm on Tuesday, October 11.

 Teams of up to four students of the same 
age group can work on a window design. At 
least one participant must be a Sierra Madre 
resident. Painting will be done from 2:30-
6:00 pm on Friday, October 21, and from 
7:30-10:00 AM on Saturday, October 22. 
Judging will follow and awards by age group 
will be given at 12:15 on Saturday. 

 Our local merchants are critical to the 
success of this event. They support us 
by allowing us to use their windows for 
the painting contest, through monetary 
donations to cover the cost of materials, and 
through the donation of other items that 
enhance the experience of the participants. 
We thank them for their help.

 This year’s Halloween Window Painting 
Contest is sponsored and underwritten by 
the Sierra Madre Civic Club and is free to 
participants. Specific questions may be 
directed to Margaret Switzer, event chair, 
Sierra Madre Civic Club at 626 355-8207. Last 
year’s participation enjoyed a record turnout 
as 275 children painted 88 windows offered 
by 65 merchants. This was an increase of 40%. 
We look forward to your participation in this 
annual fun, fall activity.

 The Sierra Madre Civic Club is a civic and 
philanthropic organization. We meet the 
second Thursday of every month at 7:30 pm 
in the Hart Park House. You are welcome to 
join us to find out the 
fun ways we support 
special events in Sierra 
Madre and how we 
raise money to give 
back to the community. 

Inside this week: 

CALENDAR Pg. 2

SIERRA MADRE NEWS

 Pg. 4

PASADENA/ALTADENA

 Pg. 5

ARCADIA NEWS Pg. 6 
MONROVIA/DUARTE Pg. 6

THE GOOD LIFE

 Pg. 7

THE WORLD AROUND US Pg. 8

BEST FRIENDS

HEALTHY LIVING

 Pg. 9


SECTION B: 

AROUND SAN GABRIEL 
VALLEY B1

THE ARTS B2

BUSINESS NEWS/FOOD

 B3

OPINION

 B4

LEGAL NOTICES

 B5-8

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