BEAT THE HEAT! ARCADIA METHODIST IS AN OFFICIAL COUNTY COOLING CENTER

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2013

VOLUME 7 NO. 35

Last Thursday evening at approximately 9 pm, 
young Treavor Robinson, 22, was chatting outside 
with a friend in front of his mother’s house in South 
Los Angeles. Suddenly, according to eyewitness 
reports, a car pulled up and an automatic weapon 
began firing at the two young men. As they tried 
to run, Treavor was struck in the back and the 
other young man suffered a non-life threatening 
head wound. Neither young man had any gang 
affiliations or associates. 

In 2003, Treavor moved from Hastings Ranch 
to Sierra Madre with his adopted parents, Hattie 
Harris and Susan Henderson (Publisher of this 
newspaper). Well known in the community, he 
was a very polite and pleasant young man. 

He was active in school activities and in 2005 he 
was elected Student Body President at Wilson IB 
Middle School. He played in the Wilson Jazz 
Band and Orchestra and while at PHS he was a 
member of the school’s band and the Pasadena All 
Star Band. He played in Pasadena Rose Parade 
in 2007.

An extremely talented young man, with many 
gifts, he attended the elite summer band program 
at St. John’s University in New York in 2006 
and world renowned percussionist Terri Lynne 
Carrington recognized his skills and encouraged 
him to pursue a career in music. 

However, Treavor’s zest for life and all it had to 
offer also drew his attention to the world of acting. 
He studied under professionals June Chandler and 
Hal Sweesy in Studio City and also participated in 
the Improv Classes taught by June in Sierra Madre.

He also loved to travel. He hoped to travel across 
all 50 states before he was 25. He was able to visit 
Hawaii, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, 
Colorado, Oregon and Arizona. Wherever he 
went, he was loved, but New York City was the 
place that he wanted to call home.

Being a good citizen was also important to 
Treavor. He was very civic minded and willing 
to help wherever needed. He volunteered at the 
polls in 2007 and 2008 and was bubbling over 
with excitement when he cast his first vote for 
President Obama in 2012. For the last two years 
he volunteered at Sierra Madre’s Dickens Village 
and WhoVille Festivals. His passion for helping 
others also was manifest with his work in a Youth 
Ministry that went to the juvenile prisons and 
performed for the children that were there.

Treavor leaves behind two very large families and 
a host of friends to mourn his untimely death. He 
is survived by his Mother Rosalyn Robinson; 
brothers Trayvonne and Triston Robinson; 
Grandmother Marian Robinson and a host of other 
relatives. 

Treavor also leaves behind his adopted parents, 
Hattie Harris and Susan Henderson; adopted 
brothers Paul Carpenter and Fred (Doreen)
Thomas; adopted sister Patricia Carpenter; nieces 
Maila, Maheilia and Milania Thomas; Uncles 
Clifford and King Harris; Uncle and Aunt Artie 
and Grace Sanders and a host of other adopted 
cousins and family members.

Funeral arrangements are currently pending.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in the 
name of Treavor Robinson to :

HILLSIDES - Youth Moving On 

(A program for foster children in transition)
650 North Oakland Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101 

FORMER SIERRA MADRE RESIDENT KILLED

22 Year Old Victim of Random Gun Violence

IT’S FINALLY COME TO PASS - SIERRA MADRE 
TO IMPORT WATER

In late July, the City of Sierra Madre submitted an application to purchase 1,468 acre feet of water 
from the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District as the city’s own water supply had diminished 
to a dangerous level. Earlier this week, the city sent out official notices of the change in the 
source of Sierra Madre’s water. In a release received by most residents on Friday, the city advised 
residents of the following:

“ The City of Sierra Madre is preparing to temporarily change the source of water supply you 
are receiving. Beginning on September 16, 2013 the source of water will change from local 
groundwater to imported water from San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (SGVMWD). 
SGVMWD will provide imported treated surface water produced by the Metropolitan Water 
District of Southern California (MWD). The change to MWD water supplied by SGVMWD 
is necessitated by the seriously reduced local groundwater levels resulting from several years of 
dry weather conditions. MWD is a fully permitted water system to treat and distribute treated 
surface water.

The change of water supply source from local groundwater to MWD water will result in changing 
the disinfectant in the water from the chlorine used now to the chloramines used by MWD. 
Chloramine treatment is not new, as chloramines have been used for disinfection purposes for 
many years and are considered effective disinfectants. It is encouraging to note that complaints 
of tastes and odors have been found to decrease in many systems after the use of chloramines 
begins. 

Chloramines do not pose a health hazard to the general population. However, they can be a 
serious problem to individuals with kidney disease undergoing dialysis treatment on artificial 
kidney machines unless the chloramines in the treatment water are reduced to acceptable levels. 
We have been working with the State and County Health Department to ensure that everyone 
involved with the treatment of dialysis patients is alerted and that proper precautions are taken. 
If you are a dialysis patient receiving dialysis in your home, please contact your dialysis provider.

Chloramines, like chlorine are toxic to fish. Therefore, anyone putting fish into the water obtained 
from our supply should ensure that the fish are properly protected. Local pet and fish 
shops should be contacted to determine the best measures to cope with a chloraminated water 
supply. Holding the water for a period of time before using with fish may work well with chlorine, 
but is not a reliable procedure with chloramines which are able to persist much longer. 

If you have any questions on this change in our water supply source, please contact City Water 
Superintendent Jose Reynoso at (626) 355-7135 ext. 813.”


Treavor Robinson

SIERRA MADRE MIDDLE SCHOOL CEREMONIAL 
GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR SEPTEMBER 12TH

You are invited to attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Sierra Madre Middle 
School that is being funded by Measure TT on Thursday, September 12 at 5 p.m. 
Location: 160 North Canon, Sierra Madre.

The $27 million project will have 20 classrooms, a multipurpose room, music rooms, 
computer lab, library, administration area, atrium and other features. When completed, 
Sierra Madre Middle School will be able to serve 600-650 stu-dents. Following 
the groundbreaking will be the Back to School Night for Sierra Madre Middle School. 
Please RSVP by September 11 to communications@pusd.us.

Inside this week: 


CITY ANNOUNCES 2013 SIERRA 
MADRE HONORS… AWARDEES

Sierra Madre Honors… is the City’s opportunity to recognize 
and honor the true treasures of Sierra Madre, its volunteers, 
City Commissioners and employees. Sierra Madre Honors… 
recognizes all out-going City Commissioners, and awardees 
selected from nominations submitted to the Mayor’s Ad-Hoc 
Committee comprised of past recipients. The following are 
the awardees for 2013:

George Maurer Lifetime Service Award – Richard Mays

Presented to a person/entity that most strongly represents a 
commitment to serving and volunteering over the course of a 
lifetime, which is the true spirit of Sierra Madre. 

Wistaria Award – Sierra Madre Historical Preservation 
Society

In recognition of a City/Community partnership, it is presented 
to a local business or organization whose major contributions 
to the City/Community of Sierra Madre have demonstrated 
a true partnership which assists in and provides 
services, programs or enhances the general welfare of the 
community as a whole.

 

Police Chief’s Special Award – Jesse Cazares

Presented by the Sierra Madre Chief of Police to an individual 
who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to duty (employee) 
or service (community) in resolving a community law 
enforcement-related issue. 

Public Safety Award – Sierra Madre Emergency Communications 
Team 

Presented by the Mayor to an individual, either an employee 
or citizen, who took action to protect and maintain the safety 
of the community by taking lifesaving action. 

Public Service Award – Susan Clifton & Jose Reynoso

Employee of the Year – presented by the Mayor upon the recommendation 
of the City Manager to an extraordinary city 
employee who has represented remarkable customer and 
public service as well as dedication to the citizens of Sierra 
Madre over the course of a year. 

The 2013 Sierra Madre Honors… Dinner and Awards will 
be held on Thursday, September 12th in Sierra Madre by 
invitation only. For more information contact City Hall at 
626-355-7135.

SIERRA MADRE

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Sierra Madre News Page 3

PASADENA/ALTADENA

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ARCADIA/

MONROVIA/DUARTE

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

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FOOD & DRINK Pg. 7

Peter Dills

Recipe of the Week

BEST FRIENDS Pg. 8

WORLD 

THE GOOD LIFE Pg. 9

Savvy Senior

Senior Happenings

Katy Tse - This and That

HEALTHY LIVING 

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OPINION Pg. 11

Rev. James Snyder

Stuart Tolchin

Howard Hays

Greg Welborn

LEGAL NOTICES Pg. 12

FYI Pg. 16


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