VOLUME 11 NO. 39 
SIERRA MADRE EDITION 
2017 SIERRA MADRE POLICE DEPARTMENT 
VOLUME 11 NO. 39 
SIERRA MADRE EDITION 
2017 SIERRA MADRE POLICE DEPARTMENT 
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 
30TH ANNUAL FIRE PREVENTION FESTIVAL


The 30th Annual Fire Prevention Festival and Open House presented by the Sierra Madre FireDepartment will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 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, andfirefighting equipment, earthquake preparedness and home fire safety information.

There will also be representatives from Sierra Madre Police, Sierra Madre CERT, Sierra Madre Searchand Rescue, US Forest Service, Sierra Madre Public Works, Post Alarm and others, to answer any safetyquestions you might have.

The Sierra Madre FirefighterÕs Association will provide complimentary hot dogs, popcorn, coloringbooks and badges for all of the children that 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!

For more information please contact Fire Captain Rich Snyder at 355-3611 


DOGS, CATS, BIRDS, LLAMAS, GOATS, CHICKENS, BUNNIESAND HAMSTERS, OH MY – IT’S A CELEBRATION OF THEFEAST OF ST. FRANCIS – JOIN SIERRA MADRE’S VILLAGE 
CHURCH’S (ASCENSION) BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 

Sierra Madre’s Village Church (Ascension) will Some animals may require a leash or a container, sobe holding its annual “Blessing of the Animals” keep that in mind. All of God’s creatures are welcome!
service on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 11:45 am in Free pet sitting available during the 10:15 am Mass.
the Outdoor Worship Area. Everyone and every Church of the Ascension is located at 25 East Laurel 
kind of pet is welcome. Refreshments and pet on the corner of Baldwin and Laurel in Sierra Madre. 
treats provided. This event makes for a wonderful family outing

Blessing of the Animals is conducted in to meet new neighbors and check out a wonderfulcommemoration of the Feast Day of St. Francis ofcommunity church. For more information, please callAssisi. St. Francis, arguably the most beloved of the(626) 355-1133 or visit: www.ascension-sierramadre. 
named Saints, was particularly fond of animals ofcom. 
all breeds. The community is invited to bring youranimals, no matter how big or small, breed or religion. 

SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION SEEKS 
APPLICATIONS FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PRINCESSES/
AMBASSADORS 


The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association is once your High School or downloaded from the Sierraagain seeking applications for the position ofMadre Rose Float Association website: www. 
Princess/Ambassador (in any combination of smrosefloat.orgfemale/male) to represent the City at local functions3) Applications must be received at the SMRFAand activities and to ride on our float on New Year’s post office box by Friday, September 22th, 2017.
Day in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade!Applications submitted later than September 22 willThis year we are searching for three (3) Princesses/not be considered. 
Ambassadors who will not only have the honor4) Applicants must be able to attend judgingof riding on the Sierra Madre float, but will haveinterviews on Sunday, September 24th at 3:00pm atthe pleasure of speaking to the Sierra Madre Citythe Sierra Madre Lodge. (No parents please.)
Council and local service organizations and clubs.5) Princess Coronation Ceremony will be heldIn addition, they will assist with float decoratingSunday, October 1, 3:15 PM at the Sierra Madreand contribute to publicity opportunities.Lodge. Tickets are $5.00 for friends and familyPrincesses/Ambassadors will have a very exciting(candidates are free). Tickets will be available at theand educational year! door. Refreshments will be served. 

For more information or questions, please 
Application Guidelines and Process:contact Donna Sutcliffe at 626-355-8579. 
1) Applicants must be 15 to 18 years old, have a

3.0 grade average and be a resident of Sierra Madre.
2) Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH PINK 
PATCH PROJECT 

The Pink Patch Project is a collaborative 
effort between the Los Angeles 
County Police Chiefs' Association 
(LACPCA) and 175+ publicsafety agencies throughout the 
nation designed to increase breastcancer awareness, raise funds andto emphasize the importance ofearly breast cancer detection and 
treatment. 

The program centers on vibrantpink versions of the agency’s uniform 
patches. This October, for 
breast cancer awareness month 
public safety employees from theSMPD will be wearing these pinkpatches on their uniforms. 

Sierra Madre PD and participatingagencies are selling their commemorative 
pink patches to the community, 
along with Pink Patch ProjectT-shirts, challenge coins and otheritems with proceeds from the salesgoing to fund breast cancer education, 
research and treatment at various 
cancer organizations throughout 
the country. Please purchase aSierra Madre PD Pink Patch or T-
shirt, available in the Departmentlobby, 242 W Sierra Madre Blvd. 


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