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Sierra Madre:
Walking SM … The Social Side
Sierra Madre Police Blotter
Remembrances

SM Community Calendar:
SM Calendar of Events

Pasadena – Altadena:

Local City News:

Around The San Gabriel Valley:
Chef Peter Dills
Table for Two
Arcadia Police Blotter
L.A. Covid-19 Update

Education & Youth:
Newspaper Fun!

Best Friends:
Happy Tails
Christopher Nyerges
Pet of the Week
Katnip News!

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The Good Life:
Family Matters
Out to Pastor
Senior Happenings

Opinion:
Rich Johnson
Stuart Tolchin On …
Dinah Chong Watkins

Opinion … Left/Right/Center:
Tom Purcell
Michael Reagan
The Funnies

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Section B:
The Declaration (document image)

Advertisements:

Celebrate Freedom:
The Declaration (transcribed text)

We the People:
Editorial
Our Constitution: Synopsis

Our Constitution:
Articles I & II

Our Constitution:
Articles II to VII, Amendments I to XIV

Our Constitution:
Amendments XIV to XXVII

Legal Notices (1):

Legal Notices (2):

Happy Birthday America:

Columnists:
Deanne Davis
Peter Dills
Marc Garlett
Susan Henderson
Rich Johnson
Chris Leclerc
Christopher Nyerges
Rev. James Snyder
Stuart Tolchin

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SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 27VOLUME 15 NO. 27 
SIERRA MADRE GIRL SCOUT GOLD 
AWARD CONGRATULATIONS 
Congratulations to all 5 Ambassador scouts from local troop5361 for earning their GSGLA Gold Award through the chal-
lenging 2020-2021 year! 
The Gold Award is the highest award a girl can earn and re-
quires dedication, determination and strong leadership skills. 
Girls projects included providing at-home gardening kits to 
address food insecurity, handmade blankets to help homeless,
handmade masks distributed for covid safety, hand painted 
artwork showcasing cities around the world to embrace cul-
tural diversity and local “book walk” in Sierra Madre to en-
courage literacy and acceptance of others. 
Congratulations Maheilia Thomas, Lorielle Campos Martel,
Elizabeth Mansour, Sophia Kroe, and Leilani Widjaja. 
Thank you for support from our community partners; St. Rita 
Parish,St. Francis Center, Foothill Unity Center, Sierra Madre 
Library and Living Way Daycare Center. 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Bankrate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
As you can see, we're doing very well for 
our clients in buying and selling homes. 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
THE 
WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
Call us today for a free home assessment 
with no obligations. 
RECENTLY SOLD 
Sold Quickly & Over List Price 
60 Rancho Road – represented the buyer 
381 Montecito #B – represented the seller 
901 Cabrillo Drive #32A – represented the seller 
180 South Michillinda Avenue – represented the seller 
430 North Alta Vista Avenue – represented the buyer 
230 West Montecito – represented the seller 
89 West Bonita – represented the seller 
700 East California – represented the buyer 
707 Woodland Drive – represented the seller 
59 West Orange Grove -represented the buyer 
21 East Alegria – represented the seller 
213 North Hermosa – represented the seller 
2221 North Marengo Avenue – represented the seller 
446 Theresa Lane -represented the seller 
2241 Hyperian Avenue #A1 -represented the buyer 
INDEPENDENCEDAY 
Thank YouThank You TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVETO ALL THOSE WHO SERVE 
SOLD $322K OVER LIST IN 8 DAYS 
OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY JULY 3RD FROM 1-4PM 
JUST LISTED 
2250 Brigden Road 
Pasadena, 91104 
803 East Laurel Oaks 
Azusa, 91702 
2250Brigden.com 
803ELaurelOaks.com 
2 Beds + Office/Den | 2 Baths | 1,800 sf 
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,181 sf 
City of Sierra Madre 
PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY NOTICE 
From: The City of Sierra MadreSubject: General Plan Land Use Map & Zoning Map UpdatesApplicant: City of Sierra MadreProject Location: Properties in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, State ofCalifornia 
The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the CityCouncil will conduct a public hearing to consider Resolution 21-40, approving (1) a General 
Plan Amendment (GPA 21-01) to change the General Plan Land Use designation of certain 
property, and (2) a Zone Change (ZC 21-01) to change the zoning designation of other certain 
property. The purpose of the General Plan amendment is to correct the land use designation of 
certain parcels in the 2015 General Plan Land Use Map to match the existing use or existingdevelopment limitations on these parcels, and the corresponding zone change is to make the 
zoning designation consistent with the General Plan land use designation, as required by law.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 17, 2021 recommending approval of 
this General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to the City Council for consideration. 
DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING 
City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra MadreCity Council meeting City Council ChambersTuesday, July 13, 2021 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
(Hearing begins at 4:00 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 
All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respectthereto. 
ENVIRONMENTALDETERMINATION: The project qualifies for a California Environmental 
Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption) of 
CEQA, as the there is no possibility that the proposed general plan amendment and zone changewould have a significant impact on the environment.
APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, 
one may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondencedelivered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information 
on this subject, please contact the Planning and Community Preservation Department at (626)
355-7138. 
City of Sierra Madre 
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 
From: The City of Sierra Madre 
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING: Adopting the 2020Sierra Madre Urban Water Management Plan and Water ShortageContingency Plan 
The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council willconduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and its 
Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The City of Sierra Madre’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan 
incorporates the City of Sierra Madre’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan were prepared 
pursuant to the “Urban Water Management Planning Act” and the California Water Code. The 
California Department of Water Resources requires every urban water supplier to prepare andadopt an Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and 
periodically update the Urban Water Management Plan at least once every five years, in yearsending in six and one.
The City of Sierra Madre invites all interested entities to attend and present their comments. A copyof the draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan is available 
at the City of Sierra Madre’s website. Please provide written comments by 3:00 p.m. on June 14,2021 to the City of Sierra Madre, City Clerk’s Office at PublicComment@cityofsierramadre.comDATE AND TIME OF HEARING 
City of Sierra Madre City Council meeting; Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (Hearing begins at 4:00 
p.m.) 
PLACE OF HEARING 
The Hearing will take place at the City of Sierra Madre City Council Chambers located at 232 W. 
Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. 
The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com, on Foothills 
Media website at http://www.foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre and broadcast on Government Access 
Channel 3 (Spectrum). 
The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity to make public comments at any publicmeeting. Public comment may also be made by e-mail to PublicComment@CityofSierraMadre.
com by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting. 
For further information on this subject, please contact 
the Water Department at (626) 355-7135 
City of Sierra Madre 
PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY NOTICE 
From: The City of Sierra MadreSubject: An Ordinance Establishing Residential Entrepreneur Overlay – Ordinance 1445Applicant: City of Sierra MadreProject Location: Properties in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, State of 
California 
The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council 
will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance 1445, amending Chapter 17.32(R-P Residential-Professional Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code. 
The purpose of the amendment is to establish a Residential Entrepreneur Overlay, consistent with 
the General Plan Land Use map and General Plan Implementation Measure-39. Establishing a 
Residential Entrepreneur Overlay also contributes to the consistency between land use and zoningdesignations as required by state law.
The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council of the proposed text amend-
ment at a noticed public hearing held on June 17, 2021. 
DATE AND TIME OF HEARING 
City of Sierra MadreCity Council meetingTuesday, July 13, 2021(meeting begins at 4:00 p.m.) PLACE OF HEARING 
City of Sierra MadreCity Council Chambers232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
Sierra Madre, CA 
All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respectthereto. 
This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public 
Health, Guidelines for physical distancing. Masks will be required. 
This meeting will also be recorded for broadcast.
Watch the meeting live on Channel 3 (Government Access Channel) or on the City's website at 
www.cityofsierramadre.com. 
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The subject ordinance is exempt from the Califor-
nia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14,a §15060(c)(2), §15060(c)(3), and
§15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations. The Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Sierra 
Madre Municipal Code will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changeintheenvironment;theordinancedoesnotinvolvea“project”asdefinedbySection15378;andthe 
ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potentialfor causing a significant effect on the environment; Therefore, it may be seen with certainty thatthere is no possibility this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, one 
may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence deliv-
ered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information on this 
subject, please contact the Planning and Community Preservation Department at (626) 355-7138. 
SATURDAY, JULY 3, 2021 VOLUME 15 NO. 27VOLUME 15 NO. 27 
SIERRA MADRE GIRL SCOUT GOLD 
AWARD CONGRATULATIONS 
Congratulations to all 5 Ambassador scouts from local troop5361 for earning their GSGLA Gold Award through the chal-
lenging 2020-2021 year! 
The Gold Award is the highest award a girl can earn and re-
quires dedication, determination and strong leadership skills. 
Girls projects included providing at-home gardening kits to 
address food insecurity, handmade blankets to help homeless,
handmade masks distributed for covid safety, hand painted 
artwork showcasing cities around the world to embrace cul-
tural diversity and local “book walk” in Sierra Madre to en-
courage literacy and acceptance of others. 
Congratulations Maheilia Thomas, Lorielle Campos Martel,
Elizabeth Mansour, Sophia Kroe, and Leilani Widjaja. 
Thank you for support from our community partners; St. Rita 
Parish,St. Francis Center, Foothill Unity Center, Sierra Madre 
Library and Living Way Daycare Center. 
broker lic. #01514230 | source: CoreLogic, Freddie Mac, Bankrate 
Jan Greteman 626.975.4033 
jan@jangreteman.com 
jangreteman.com #01943630 
Judy Webb-Martin 626.688.2273 
jwmartin@dppre.com #00541631 
Katie Orth 626.688.0418 
korth@dppre.com #00942500 
As you can see, we're doing very well for 
our clients in buying and selling homes. 
Your Story. Your Home. Your Team. 
Together Stronger. 
THE 
WEBB-MARTIN GROUP 
Call us today for a free home assessment 
with no obligations. 
RECENTLY SOLD 
Sold Quickly & Over List Price 
60 Rancho Road – represented the buyer 
381 Montecito #B – represented the seller 
901 Cabrillo Drive #32A – represented the seller 
180 South Michillinda Avenue – represented the seller 
430 North Alta Vista Avenue – represented the buyer 
230 West Montecito – represented the seller 
89 West Bonita – represented the seller 
700 East California – represented the buyer 
707 Woodland Drive – represented the seller 
59 West Orange Grove -represented the buyer 
21 East Alegria – represented the seller 
213 North Hermosa – represented the seller 
2221 North Marengo Avenue – represented the seller 
446 Theresa Lane -represented the seller 
2241 Hyperian Avenue #A1 -represented the buyer 
INDEPENDENCEDAY 
Thank YouThank You TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVETO ALL THOSE WHO SERVE 
SOLD $322K OVER LIST IN 8 DAYS 
OPEN HOUSE ON SATURDAY JULY 3RD FROM 1-4PM 
JUST LISTED 
2250 Brigden Road 
Pasadena, 91104 
803 East Laurel Oaks 
Azusa, 91702 
2250Brigden.com 
803ELaurelOaks.com 
2 Beds + Office/Den | 2 Baths | 1,800 sf 
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,181 sf 
City of Sierra Madre 
PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY NOTICE 
From: The City of Sierra MadreSubject: General Plan Land Use Map & Zoning Map UpdatesApplicant: City of Sierra MadreProject Location: Properties in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, State ofCalifornia 
The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the CityCouncil will conduct a public hearing to consider Resolution 21-40, approving (1) a General 
Plan Amendment (GPA 21-01) to change the General Plan Land Use designation of certain 
property, and (2) a Zone Change (ZC 21-01) to change the zoning designation of other certain 
property. The purpose of the General Plan amendment is to correct the land use designation of 
certain parcels in the 2015 General Plan Land Use Map to match the existing use or existingdevelopment limitations on these parcels, and the corresponding zone change is to make the 
zoning designation consistent with the General Plan land use designation, as required by law.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 17, 2021 recommending approval of 
this General Plan Amendment and Zone Change to the City Council for consideration. 
DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING 
City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra MadreCity Council meeting City Council ChambersTuesday, July 13, 2021 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
(Hearing begins at 4:00 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 
All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respectthereto. 
ENVIRONMENTALDETERMINATION: The project qualifies for a California Environmental 
Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption) of 
CEQA, as the there is no possibility that the proposed general plan amendment and zone changewould have a significant impact on the environment.
APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, 
one may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondencedelivered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information 
on this subject, please contact the Planning and Community Preservation Department at (626)
355-7138. 
City of Sierra Madre 
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 
From: The City of Sierra Madre 
Subject: PUBLIC HEARING: Adopting the 2020Sierra Madre Urban Water Management Plan and Water ShortageContingency Plan 
The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council willconduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and its 
Water Shortage Contingency Plan. The City of Sierra Madre’s 2020 Urban Water Management Plan 
incorporates the City of Sierra Madre’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
The 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan were prepared 
pursuant to the “Urban Water Management Planning Act” and the California Water Code. The 
California Department of Water Resources requires every urban water supplier to prepare andadopt an Urban Water Management Plan, including the Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and 
periodically update the Urban Water Management Plan at least once every five years, in yearsending in six and one.
The City of Sierra Madre invites all interested entities to attend and present their comments. A copyof the draft 2020 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan is available 
at the City of Sierra Madre’s website. Please provide written comments by 3:00 p.m. on June 14,2021 to the City of Sierra Madre, City Clerk’s Office at PublicComment@cityofsierramadre.comDATE AND TIME OF HEARING 
City of Sierra Madre City Council meeting; Tuesday, July 13, 2021 (Hearing begins at 4:00 
p.m.) 
PLACE OF HEARING 
The Hearing will take place at the City of Sierra Madre City Council Chambers located at 232 W. 
Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024. 
The meeting will be streamed live on the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com, on Foothills 
Media website at http://www.foothillsmedia.org/sierramadre and broadcast on Government Access 
Channel 3 (Spectrum). 
The Brown Act provides the public with an opportunity to make public comments at any publicmeeting. Public comment may also be made by e-mail to PublicComment@CityofSierraMadre.
com by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting. 
For further information on this subject, please contact 
the Water Department at (626) 355-7135 
City of Sierra Madre 
PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY NOTICE 
From: The City of Sierra MadreSubject: An Ordinance Establishing Residential Entrepreneur Overlay – Ordinance 1445Applicant: City of Sierra MadreProject Location: Properties in the City of Sierra Madre, County of Los Angeles, State of 
California 
The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council 
will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of Ordinance 1445, amending Chapter 17.32(R-P Residential-Professional Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Sierra Madre Municipal Code. 
The purpose of the amendment is to establish a Residential Entrepreneur Overlay, consistent with 
the General Plan Land Use map and General Plan Implementation Measure-39. Establishing a 
Residential Entrepreneur Overlay also contributes to the consistency between land use and zoningdesignations as required by state law.
The Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council of the proposed text amend-
ment at a noticed public hearing held on June 17, 2021. 
DATE AND TIME OF HEARING 
City of Sierra MadreCity Council meetingTuesday, July 13, 2021(meeting begins at 4:00 p.m.) PLACE OF HEARING 
City of Sierra MadreCity Council Chambers232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 
Sierra Madre, CA 
All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respectthereto. 
This meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public 
Health, Guidelines for physical distancing. Masks will be required. 
This meeting will also be recorded for broadcast.
Watch the meeting live on Channel 3 (Government Access Channel) or on the City's website at 
www.cityofsierramadre.com. 
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The subject ordinance is exempt from the Califor-
nia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14,a §15060(c)(2), §15060(c)(3), and
§15061(b)(3) of the California Code of Regulations. The Ordinance amending Title 17 of the Sierra 
Madre Municipal Code will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical changeintheenvironment;theordinancedoesnotinvolvea“project”asdefinedbySection15378;andthe 
ordinance is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potentialfor causing a significant effect on the environment; Therefore, it may be seen with certainty thatthere is no possibility this ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
APPEAL: If in the future anyone wishes to challenge the decision of the City Council in court, one 
may be limited to raising the issues that were raised or presented in written correspondence deliv-
ered to the City Council at, or before, the scheduled public hearing. For further information on this 
subject, please contact the Planning and Community Preservation Department at (626) 355-7138.

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