VOLUME 20 NO. 45NOVEMBER 7, 2026The Sierra Madre Rose Float 
Association is pleased to 
announce that Frances Farnam 
(pictured lower right with herfather) is the recipient of our 
2026 SMRFA Scholarship 
Award. 
This award recognizesone student in either their 
senior year of high schoolor first year of college whohas demonstrated academic 
excellence, service to the 
community, and dedication tothe work of the Sierra Madre 
Rose Float Association. 
Frances served as a princesson our 2024 float and has been 
involved with both decoratingand constructing our float. She 
started her welding “lessons”
with our own crew in 2019 and 
has helped with dry and freshfloral prep and decorating. 
Frances is a 2026 graduate of 
California School of the Arts 
– San Gabriel Valley. She isstudying at Cornell University, 
studying Environmental 
Engineering in the College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences.
She has been a wonderful 
contributor to the SMRFA 
crew for many years, and we’ll 
miss seeing her at the barn. 
MAYOR KRISTINE LOWE 
TO DELIVER 'STATE OF 
THE CITY" ADDRESS ON 
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 at 
5:30 pm 
Kristine “Kris” Lowe 
was elected Mayor 
of Sierra Madre in 
December 2025. A 
lifelong resident, withfamily in Sierra Madrefor 5 generations, sheis dedicated to serving 
and strengthening 
our community she 
proudly calls home. 
Kris began her careerin public service withthe Sierra Madre Fire 
Department, where 
she rose to the rank 
of Captain. During her distinguished career, she made history as thefirst female fire officer in both Sierra Madre and the San Gabriel Valley.
After decades of dedicated service protecting the community, sheretired from the department in 2016. 
In addition to her work in public safety, Kris has devoted morethan 25 years to public education. She has served with the Glendale 
Unified School District as a Teacher Specialist for Internships andApprenticeships in the College and Career Office, helping studentsconnect their education with real-world career opportunities. 
Kris’s deep commitment to Sierra Madre has been recognized through 
numerous honors, including the Woman of Distinction award from 
Assemblymember Chris Holden for California’s 41st Assembly District,
Sierra Madre’s Woman of the Year, and the Hometown Hero award inthe City’s Fourth of July Parade. 
Her dedication to community service extends through activeinvolvement with many local organizations and committees. She has 
served on the Sierra Madre Community Foundation Board and the 
Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Committee. She currently serves 
on the Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery Board, the Sierra Madre EventsCommittee overseeing the city’s Fourth of July festivities, and theBoard of Trustees for The Gooden School. 
Kris’s connection to Sierra Madre runs deep through generations offamily and community ties. She shares her lifelong love of the city withher partner, Dan Bell, grandson of Mary Perkins of Mary’s Market.
Her parents, Roger and Scarlett Lowe, are high school sweethearts andstill live in town. Roger served the Sierra Madre Fire Department for38 years and is credited with bringing paramedic services to the cityduring his tenure as Fire Chief. Kris’s two twin brothers, Tom and Matt,
worked for the City of Sierra Madre, as Lifeguards where Tom starteddating his wife, Melody, also a lifelong resident. 
Mayor Lowe is passionate about preserving Sierra Madre’s cherished 
small-town character while ensuring the city continues to provideexcellent services for residents and businesses. She leads with a spiritthat reflects the heart of the community — neighbors caring forneighbors. 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR 
SERVICE & COMMITMENT 
After 32 years SMPD Sgt. Charles'Chuck' Kamchamnan Retires 
"After 32 years in law enforcement, I’m officially retiring! I’ve spentthree decades telling people to stay out of trouble. Now it’s time forme to become the troublemaker at home! My wife just got promotedto Chief of Police, and I’m her new unpaid recruit". 
ASSMEBLYMAN HARABEDIAN HONORS 
SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION 
ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 
NOVEMBER 7, 2026The Sierra Madre Rose Float 
Association is pleased to 
announce that Frances Farnam 
(pictured lower right with herfather) is the recipient of our 
2026 SMRFA Scholarship 
Award. 
This award recognizesone student in either their 
senior year of high schoolor first year of college whohas demonstrated academic 
excellence, service to the 
community, and dedication tothe work of the Sierra Madre 
Rose Float Association. 
Frances served as a princesson our 2024 float and has been 
involved with both decoratingand constructing our float. She 
started her welding “lessons”
with our own crew in 2019 and 
has helped with dry and freshfloral prep and decorating. 
Frances is a 2026 graduate of 
California School of the Arts 
– San Gabriel Valley. She isstudying at Cornell University, 
studying Environmental 
Engineering in the College ofAgriculture and Life Sciences.
She has been a wonderful 
contributor to the SMRFA 
crew for many years, and we’ll 
miss seeing her at the barn. 
MAYOR KRISTINE LOWE 
TO DELIVER 'STATE OF 
THE CITY" ADDRESS ON 
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 at 
5:30 pm 
Kristine “Kris” Lowe 
was elected Mayor 
of Sierra Madre in 
December 2025. A 
lifelong resident, withfamily in Sierra Madrefor 5 generations, sheis dedicated to serving 
and strengthening 
our community she 
proudly calls home. 
Kris began her careerin public service withthe Sierra Madre Fire 
Department, where 
she rose to the rank 
of Captain. During her distinguished career, she made history as thefirst female fire officer in both Sierra Madre and the San Gabriel Valley.
After decades of dedicated service protecting the community, sheretired from the department in 2016. 
In addition to her work in public safety, Kris has devoted morethan 25 years to public education. She has served with the Glendale 
Unified School District as a Teacher Specialist for Internships andApprenticeships in the College and Career Office, helping studentsconnect their education with real-world career opportunities. 
Kris’s deep commitment to Sierra Madre has been recognized through 
numerous honors, including the Woman of Distinction award from 
Assemblymember Chris Holden for California’s 41st Assembly District,
Sierra Madre’s Woman of the Year, and the Hometown Hero award inthe City’s Fourth of July Parade. 
Her dedication to community service extends through activeinvolvement with many local organizations and committees. She has 
served on the Sierra Madre Community Foundation Board and the 
Friends of the Library Wine Tasting Committee. She currently serves 
on the Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery Board, the Sierra Madre EventsCommittee overseeing the city’s Fourth of July festivities, and theBoard of Trustees for The Gooden School. 
Kris’s connection to Sierra Madre runs deep through generations offamily and community ties. She shares her lifelong love of the city withher partner, Dan Bell, grandson of Mary Perkins of Mary’s Market.
Her parents, Roger and Scarlett Lowe, are high school sweethearts andstill live in town. Roger served the Sierra Madre Fire Department for38 years and is credited with bringing paramedic services to the cityduring his tenure as Fire Chief. Kris’s two twin brothers, Tom and Matt,
worked for the City of Sierra Madre, as Lifeguards where Tom starteddating his wife, Melody, also a lifelong resident. 
Mayor Lowe is passionate about preserving Sierra Madre’s cherished 
small-town character while ensuring the city continues to provideexcellent services for residents and businesses. She leads with a spiritthat reflects the heart of the community — neighbors caring forneighbors. 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR 
SERVICE & COMMITMENT 
After 32 years SMPD Sgt. Charles'Chuck' Kamchamnan Retires 
"After 32 years in law enforcement, I’m officially retiring! I’ve spentthree decades telling people to stay out of trouble. Now it’s time forme to become the troublemaker at home! My wife just got promotedto Chief of Police, and I’m her new unpaid recruit". 
ASSMEBLYMAN HARABEDIAN HONORS 
SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION 
ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 
Former Sierra Madre Mayor Rachelle Arizmendi is one of therecipients of the inaugural Harabedian Honors Award. 


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