SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025

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DRUMROLL, PLEASE... THE 2025 SIERRA MADRE 4TH 
OF JULY PARADE GRAND MARSHALLS......

The 2025 Fourth 
of July Parade 
Grand Marshall 
just made history! 
Like no other previous 
honoree, 
this year there is 
a GRAND TEAM 
OF HEROES!

The honor is going 
to the everyday 
legends who 
sprang into action 
when our community 
needed them 
most during the 
Eaton Canyon Fire 
and its after math. 
Who are they? 
Our phenomenal 
First Responders 
-From the brave
Fire Department
and steadfast Police 
to our mighty Public Works crew and tireless City staff! They all rolled up their sleeves during the fires and floods and helped us rise, recover,
and shine. So this Independence Day, we’re rolling out the Red, White, and Thank you carpet for all those who’ve gone above and beyond. Come
cheer loud and proud—it’s time to celebrate the heart of Sierra Madre!

ABOVE: Some of the Hometown Heroes that will be honored on July 4th include the Public Works Department who are gathered in this photo during
Public Works Week with Mayor Parkhurst, Councilmembers Lowe, Garcia, Kriebs and PW Director Arnulfo Yane. Photo Courtesy City of Sierra Madre.


SIERRA MADRE 2025 CERT GRADUATES


Photo by Ian Carson

The Sierra Madre Community Emergency Response 
Team (CERT) graduated 13 new members last Saturday. 
The week-long training is a 24-hour FEMA-certified 
course on disaster preparedness designed to ensure 
residents have the basic skills to act safely while assisting 
themselves, their families, and neighbors during a 
major disaster. CERT members may also volunteer to 
assist the fire department when resources are stretched 
to the limit.

Over 40 people were involved in the final day’s exercise, 
including more than a dozen students from Sierra 
Madre Middle School’s Service Club who were “victims” 
which had moulage provide by Nichole Rinker to 
simulate real-world injuries.

The training was provided by former Sierra Madre 
volunteer firefighter captain and Mayor Pro Tem, Kris 
Lowe. Kris is Coordinator for Glendale’s Public Safety 
Academy at Hoover High School, a program that provides 
college and career readiness in the Public Safety 
and Service sector.

The CERT graduates, after their final training exercise and a written test, 
were awarded FEMA certificates by Mayor Robert Parkhurst and CERT 
President Pat Alcorn. As part of their training, graduates receive a CERT 
backpack with their personal protection equipment.

CERT would like to thank the City of Sierra Madre and Bob Spears, 
Emergency Services Manager, for supporting CERT and allowing the use 
of the Emergency Operations Center for the training. Under the direction 
of Captain Chris Bertrand, firefighters from the Sierra Madre Fire 
Department provided expert training in cribbing and fire suppression.

Sierra Madre CERT is funded entirely by donations and grants. Backpacks 
and training supplies were provided by a “California for All” LISTOS 
grant. Additional costs were covered by a generous grant from the 
Sierra Madre Civic Club.

It is critical that residents get trained and learn to prepare themselves 
for initial hours and days after a major disaster. CERT plans on holding 
its next CERT Basic Training Class in 2026. More information can be 
found at www.sierramadreemergency.org or by emailing info@sierramadrecert.
org.

 
MOUNTAIN VIEWS 
NEWS TO HONOR 
2025 GRADUATES

The June 7th edition of this paper will be dedicated to the Class of 2025! In order to 
be included, please send your graduates picture, full name, age, school and a line or 2 
about them. 

The Class of 2025 - tomorrow's leaders - deserve to be honored! Send to: editor@
mtnviewsnews.com Subject: Class of 2025


VFW POST 3208 will again 
have a Memorial Day ceremony 
May 27th,2024. 

The location is Pioneer Cemetery, the 
time is 11:00 AM and refreshments and 
sandwiches will be served following the 
service.

We experienced Renewed 
Buyer Confidence in our 
Spring 2025 Real Estate Market 
fueled by low inventory, 
high demand for properties 
and stabilizing interest rates. 
The scarcity of properties 
for sale has created a very 
competitive environment 
where Buyers are willing to 
pay top dollar to secure their 
dream home. 
Call us, we would love to 
meet with you to discuss how 
we can help you achieve your 
2025 Real Estate Goals. 
Now is the Time for Veterans 
to take advantage of special 
home buying financing. Call 
us for more details! As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to 
those who have given their lives in our nation's wars. 
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INSIDE THIS WEEK

AROUND TOWNPage 2

MEMORIAL DAY LEST WE FORGET Page. 3

SIERRA MADRE NEWS Page 4

 WALKING SIERRA MADRE

PASADENA NEWS Page 5

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY Page 6

EDUCATION & YOUTHPage 7

 An Arcadian Family Legacy

PUZZLES FOR YOUPage 8

 FIRE RECOVERY INFORMATION Page 9 

FOOD-DRINK-FUNPage 10

 Dining With Peter Dills

 The Tasting Room - Gustavo Lira

 Sierra Madre Playhouse

BEST FRIENDS Page 11

 THE GOOD LIFEPage 12 

OPINION. Page 13

SIERRA MADRE PUBLIC NOTICES Page 14 

LEGAL NOTICESPage 15

SPORTS & FITNESS & MORE Page 16

 Kid Fit Run

 Fitness For Life........Michele Kidd

 Unlock Your Life.....Lori Harris