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8:00 A.M. TO NOON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2013

VOLUME 7 NO. 41


BEETLE ENDANGERS LOCAL TREES

Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (PSHB) Detected in Sierra Madre

Sierra Madre, CA. – City staff has been alerted to a number of new tree wounds in public trees in the downtown and 
Canyon areas. Investigations and consultations with local arborists have concluded that the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer 
(PSHB) has very likely found a host in the trees on the eastern side of Mary’s Market Parking Lot, and could very possibly 
be existing in a number of private trees in the area. The downtown trees, however, do not appear to have been infected by 
the pest at this time, and will continue to be closely monitored. Staff is arranging to conduct laboratory testing on various 
samples to further confirm the borer and test for its associated and destructive fungus.

The PSHB beetle and its associated 
fungus is a very destructive 
pest that has recently been found 
in parts of Los Angeles and Orange 
Counties. It is also a very 
unique pest in the variety of tree 
species that have been shown 
to be hosts. At this time, known 
hosts include Sycamore (detected 
in Sierra Madre), Box Elder, Castor 
Bean, Avocado, Black Locust, 
English Oak, Liquidamber, Coast 
Live Oak, Persimmon, California 
Bay Laurel, Mimosa, Goldenrain, 
White Alder, Big Leaf Maple, Olive, 
and Wistaria Vine.

There are no known treatments 
for infected trees at this time. 
Staff is in contact with a number 
of agencies that are conducting 
experimental treatments. Containment 
of the infestation is the 
priority right now.

 Species show various signs of the 
PSHB; in general look for a newer 
wound and look for a very small 
hole that would indicate boring 
activity. In most cases loose bark 
can be removed to locate the small 
hole.

Avoid movement of any infested 
wood out of the area. It is very 
important to purchase firewood 
where you intend to burn it.

Dead infested wood should be 
chipped and tarped for no less 
than 1 week before movement.

Tree trimming and landscaping 
equipment should be sterilized after 
each location with 25% household 
bleach or 70% ethyl alcohol.

Additional information will be 
provided as often as possible, including 
possible treatment and containment recommendations as well as locations of infestations. For additional information 
contact the City of Sierra Madre Public Works Department at 626-355-7135.


SIERRA MADRE 
SCARECROW 
CONTEST 

WINNERS 

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ANNUAL 
SMFD FIRE 
PREVENTION 
FESTIVAL

The 26th Annual Fire 
Prevention Festival and open 
house presented by the Sierra 
Madre Fire Department will 
be held Saturday, October 
12, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 
2:00 p.m. at the Fire Station 
located at 242 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd., in Sierra Madre.

There will be a variety of 
exhibits and displays at the 
festival to include; emergency 
medical and firefighting 
equipment, Earthquake 
preparedness and home fire 
safety information.

There will also be 
representatives from Sierra 
Madre Police, Sierra Madre 
CERT, Southern California 
Edison, Red Cross and Post 
Alarm, to answer any safety 
questions you might have. 

There will be hot dogs, 
popcorn, balloons, coloring 
books and badges for all of 
the children who attend. 
There will also be a coloring 
contest with prizes and a 
bounce house. 

Your Sierra Madre Fire 
Firefighters look forward to 
seeing you there!

Also Inside this week: 

SIERRA MADRE

Calendar Page A2

Sierra Madre News Page A3

EXCITING INNOVATIONS FOR SIERRA MADRE’S LIBRARY 
AND RICHARDSON HOUSE MUSEUM By Coco La Salle

PASADENA/ALTADENA

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Avon Closing Concerns 
Council


AROUND SGV Pg. A5

Curse of the Leaf Blowers

ARCADIA NEWS Pg. A6 

MONROVIA/DUARTE 

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EDUCATION & YOUTH

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FOOD & DRINK

ARTS & MORE

 Pg. A9

BEST FRIENDS Pg. A10

THE GOOD LIFE 

 
Pg. A11

Savvy Senior

Senior Happenings

This and That

SECTION B

SCARECROW 
WINNERS Page B1

Library Trustee Barry Ziff, Mayor Nancy Walsh and City Manager Elaine Aguilar show off the new digital storyboard 
that is housed in the library. Photo courtesy the City of Sierra Madre

September 28 proved to be an exciting day 
of fantastic advances for Sierra Madre. 
After a lot of hard work, Sierra Madre 
Public Library and The Richardson House 
revealed presentations of their new digital 
storyboards filled with historical pictures 
and information telling the tale of the town. 
Those present were greeted by city officials; 
Mayor Nancy Walsh, City Manager Elaine 
Aguilar, Council Members John Capoccia, 
Chris Koerber, and Former Mayor 
Josh Moran. Members of the Rancho 
Cucamonga Public Library, who were on 
the forefront of this technology, even paid a 
visit to the presentations to see the finished 
product. 

 Mayor Walsh led the exhibition stating, 
“This celebration highlights our grant 
funded project featuring two innovative 
and interactive digital story boards. We 
invite you to rediscover the history of Sierra 
Madre!” 

 With a simple wave of a hand, like magic, 
these storyboards come to life and start to 
take interested guests on a journey through 
Sierra Madre’s rich history. Each storyboard 
contains categories, which when put 
together; paint a picture of the town’s past 
and progression throughout the years. 
Specifically for SMPL, visitors are given the 
chance to choose from categories such as 
Trailblazers, Joy Ride, Historic Hometowns, 
Locals, Disaster Strikes, and Mayor Walsh’s 
first choice, Surprise Me. The four topics 
to choose from at the Richardson House 
include: Happy Trails, Our Museums, 
Growing Up, and Bushels and Blooms. 
Each presentation has different stories 
to tell and people are encouraged to visit 
them both. Animated guests pointed out 
old friends and notable locations as they 
took a walk down memory lane. Everybody 
was pleased with the content and got to 
reminisce on deep-rooted memories shared 
in this charming town.

 Mayor Walsh reiterated how this project 
could not have been done without the help 
of many determined individuals, groups, 
and organizations. “We are pleased to offer 
Sierra Madre residents increased visibility 
and access to the community’s unique 
materials that tell the story of our distinct 
California community. This project will 
increase awareness of the public institutions 
as centers for local history, in addition 
to offering an inviting, interesting, and 
improved public space.” 

 Special guest Matt Yousefian from 
Senator Judy Chu’s office ended the 
presentations with a certificate for the 
Sierra Madre Historical Preservation 
Society congratulating the group on their 
accomplishments. SMHPS President Amy 
Putnam enthusiastically accepted the 
certificate and welcomed the honor on 
behalf of the organization. 


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 
HEALTHY LIVING 

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BUSINESS /WORLD

 AROUND US Pg. B3

LEFT TURN/RIGHT 
TURN/OPINION 

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CHANNEL 98

PROGRAMMING Pg. B5

LEGAL NOTICES Pg. B7




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