SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023 

“The strength of 
a nation lies in 
the homes of its 
people.”
-Abraham LincolnHAPPY 
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OUR HOME
VOLUME 17 NO. 27VOLUME 17 NO. 27

SIERRA MADRE KNOWS HOW 
TO START THE SUMMER OFF!

BRUSH FIRE BREAKS OUT NEAR 
CHANTRY FLATS - CONTAINED 
WITHOUT DAMAGE TO PROPERTY 
OR LOSS OF LIFE


1The weekend started out with the Kiwanis Chili Cook 
Off! Celebrity Food Critic Peter Dills crowned Kevin Ryan 
the Critic's Choice. The attendees selected Clint Moore the 
People's Choice. Photo by R. Arizmendi

On Sunday, July 2nd, an approximately two-acre fire broke out near the site 
of the 2020 Bobcat Fire. Called the Chantry Fire, near Santa Anita Canyon 
in the Angeles National Forest, it quickly grew to 5 acres and was contained 
due to the quick actions of firefighters on the ground and in the air. 

The joint efforts of the US Department of Forrestry, the LA County Fire Department, 
Arcadia Fire Department and the Sierra Madre Fire Department 
assisted with the containment.



An evacuation warning was issued for recreational cabins and other buildings 
in the area, however lives and property near the scene of the fire were 
unharmed.

Sierra Madre Fire Chief Brent Bartlett reminds residents to be mindful of 
the fire prevention and brush clearance recommendations issued for their 
protection, especially with the predicted heat wave this summer. 

For additional information on what you can do, go to:

https://www.cityofsierramadre.com/cityhall/departments/fire_department/
outreach_and_education/fireprevention


INSIDE THIS WEEK

Memories of the 2023 July 4th Parade throughout this 
edition! 

Photos courtesy of Dirk Bolle unless otherwise noted.

2SMPD Chief Barrientos was invited to attend the 
Senior Prom at The Kensington Sierra Madre. Mr. Al 
Gonzalez was crowned Prom King and Prom Queen was 
Ms. Joan Pantano. Chief Barrientos is seen dancing with 
the Prom Queen. Photo Courtesy of the Kensington

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As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to 
those who have given their lives in our nation’s wars.
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3The crowds gathered on July 3rd in Memorial 
Park for the Bubble Wrap Popping, Music and more!


4And then it was time for the All American City 
Parade. More than 80 entries and extraordinary turn 
out. Great Job July 4th Committee.

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