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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016

VOLUME 10 NO. 51


SMPD AT THEIR BEST...JUST DOING WHAT THEY DO!

Sierra Madre News Briefs

BANK OF AMERICA 
MYSTERY

Earlier this week, several 
residents contacted the 
Mountain Views News 
regarding an incident that 
was in progress at the Bank of 
America on Sierra Madre Blvd. 
According to eyewitnesses, 
employees of the bank were 
escorted outside the building 
which was surrounded by 
police vehicles. However, after 
contact with the SMPD's Watch 
Commander, there was no 
record of a call to the bank. One 
employee of the bank reported 
that a teller had accidently set 
off the alarm. In an effort to 
verify what really happened, the 
Mountain Views News spoke 
with bank employee Stephanie 
Lau who referred the paper 
to the bank's Media Relations 
Deparment. At press time, 
no one from that department 
contacted the reporter.Whether 
or not this was an accidental 
activation of the bank's alarm 
system, a training incident or 
something more serious, the 
community wants answers. 
The Mountain Views News will 
continue to pursue the full story 
of this incident.

From the City Manager's 
Report:

COMMUNITY MEETING 
On Wednesday night, the 
Department hosted a Crime 
Prevention Workshop in the 
City Council chambers, inviting 
residents to learn more about 
successful crime prevention 
measures. Approximately 
45 residents attended the 
meeting including Council 
Member Capoccia, Public 
Safety Committee Members, 
Rosemary Burnett and Bill 
Coburn, along with several 
Neighborhood Watch Block 
Captains, and City Manager 
Aguilar. Attendees gave the 
presentation high marks! 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

City Hall, the Hart Park 
Senior Center, and the Sierra 
Madre Public Library will be 
closed from December 26, 
2016 through January 3, 2017. 
Regular business hours will 
resume on Tuesday, January 3, 
2017. All public safety offices 
will remain open during this 
period. Anyone experiencing 
an emergency may call 911 for 
assistance. Any non-emergency 
calls can be made to (626) 
355-1414.

Public Works staff will be 
working normal hours through 
the holiday but employees will 
be off on Christmas Monday 
and the Monday after New 
Year’s Day in observance of 
the holidays. In case of any 
emergency, staff can be reached 
through the Police Department 
Dispatch Center.

ATHLETIC FIELD 
PROJECT UPDATE

A meeting was conducted 
Wednesday, December 14th 
at the Sierra Madre Middle 
School, with field renovation 
professionals and landscape 
contractors who previously 
worked with PUSD; and 
including the community 
youth sports league presidents, 
Principal Garrett Newsom, 
and City staff to begin moving 
forward with the initial phase of 
the Athletic Field Project. The 
scope of work will quickly be 
forthcoming, followed by bids, 
and review by city and district 
representatives.

TOY DONATIONS AT THE 
FIRE STATION

The Sierra Madre Volunteer 
Firefighters' Association will 
continue the tradition of 
their annual toy donation on 
Wednesday, December 21, 
2016. This year members of the 
Association Board will visit 
children at City of Hope as well 
as the children of the Maryvale 
Orphanage.

POWER OUTAGE AT THE 
LIBRARY

The Library experienced 
a power outage on Friday, 
December 16, 2016. Power was 
restored in time to open at its 
regular noon-time but internet 
was not immediately available. 
The City’s Facebook page posted 
updates throughout the day.

BUILDING MINI ROSE 
FLOATS AT THE LIBRARY

Join us for a special story time 
with the Sierra Madre Rose 
Float Association on Monday, 
December 21st at 10:00 am. 
You will hear about this year’s 
rose float and build your own 
miniature version.

PLANNING 
COMMISSION RECAP

Group Living Facilities 
Regulations

The Planning Commission 
directed to staff to schedule a 
Public Hearing for the January 
5, 2017. The Commission will 
consider a resolution and 
forward their recommendation 
to City Council.

The Commission also 
continued their effort to amend 
the Discretionary Demolition 
ordinance and directed staff 
to return to the Commission 
with the revised language as a 
discussion item.

SIERRA MADRE RAIN TOTALS 

Last Fiscal Year Oct.1, 2015 to Sept,30, 2016 12.98” 

5 year Average 10.90” 
Year to Date 3.11” 
Friday's Storm 12/16/16 1.53” 


Sierra Madre PD’s Detective Henry Amos saw a Madrean in need. This gentleman’s 
electric wheelchair lost power on S. Baldwin and Mariposa Ave. and he could not get back 
home. Det. Amos showing concern, left his patrol vehicle and on foot gave him a push... 
to his home in the middle of the block on Esperanza Ave. A great example of compassion 
for this resident and of leadership to his officers in training. Great job Det. Amos!

Join us in celebrating the Sierra Madre Chamber MixeronMonday,December 19thHosted byGreat Raffle Prizes and a gift for everyone in attendance!
5:00 PM ~ 7:00 PMThe Kensington245 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
SIERRA MADRE CHAMBER IS LOOKING FOR THE 
2016 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR!

The Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year. To be eligible, a 
person must be a resident of Sierra Madre. The accomplishment(s) or project(s) for which they are being nominated 
must have been of benefit to the community of Sierra Madre and its citizens during 2016. They must have served 
without remuneration on the project for which they are being nominated, and members of the Chamber of Commerce 
Board of Directors are not eligible.

 If you would like to nominate someone, nomination forms are available at www.sierramadrechamber.com.

 You can also pick up nomination forms at City Hall, the Library, and the Recreation Center. Completed forms 
should be mailed to Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce, 80 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., No. 405, Sierra Madre, Ca. 
91024.

 The winner will be selected by members of the Chamber Board of Directors, and will be honored at the annual 
Citizen of the Year/Board of Directors Dinner to be held in January 28, 2017.

ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT WALK DECEMBER 18TH

God commanded, “Let there be light,” and what a sweet light we shall see.

 As the season dies in darkness Christmas reminds us of that glorious child who entered the world. 
The Sierra Madre “Candlelight Walk” is wrapped with the wondrous warm that encircles this great 
Season of Celebration. 

 The Candlelight Walk is held each Christmas season to celebrate the journey Joseph and Mary 
made to Bethlehem where Jesus was born over 2,000 years ago. With “Mary and Joseph” leading 
the way, the procession will begin at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Sierra Madre, accompanied by 
participants holding candles and singing traditional Christmas carols. The procession will end at 
Kersting Court in the center of town where the Christmas story will be read from the Scriptures.

 The event begins at St. Rita traveling down Baldwin to Kersting Court. It is recommended to 
arrive at 6:45p.m., as the walk will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.


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