SIERRA MADRE EDITION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2018
VOLUME 12 NO. 47
SIERRA MADRE WOMAN'S CLUB 44th ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST KICK STARTS HOLIDAY SEASON With the theme, "Reflections on Praise and Thanksgiving", SMWC Co-Presidents Beverly Clifton and Carol Handley began the first of many holiday events in Sierra Madre the day before Thanksgiving. This is the organization's 44th annual breakfast for people of all religious persuasions. The goal of the breakfast is to, "...Praise our community honorees, leaders and volunteers and give thanks for this year's blessings".
SMWC Members Laura Aguilar and Mary Carney and SMPD Chief Joe Ortiz volunteer in the kitchen.
The morning began with Sierra Madre resident Chris Hunter performing a stirring rendition of the National Anthem which was followed by speakers Father Michael Bamberger - Ascension Episcopal Church, Deacon John Hyll - St. Rita's Catholic Church, Mrs. Mona Shahgholi - Baha'i Faith, Deacon Michael Cunningham, Mater Dolorosa Monastery, Rabbi Alan Lachtman of Temple Beth David and Andrew Harootian from Bethany Church in Sierra Madre.
of, guess who....SMPD Chief Joe Ortiz.
Behind the scenes, members of SMWC were working diligently preparing and serving breakfast with the assistance
Mayor Pro Tem John Harabedian, along with former mayors Rachelle Arizmendi, Gene Goss and Clem Bartolai were also in attendance. Photos and Story by S. Henderson/MVNews
WINTERFEST ACTIVITY SCHEDULE: SHOP SIERRA MADRE ALL DAY! 12 - 3 MUSIC TO SHOP BY KERSTING CT. featuring JOE NORMAL 2 - 8 SIERRA MADRE SNOW HILL 5:00 SANTA CLAUS ARRIVES IN KERSTING COURT 5 - 8 HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES BALDWIN AND W MONTECITO 6 - 8 GEM CITY JAZZ CATS KERSTING CT
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SIERRA MADRE NEWS BRIEFS 2018-19 WATER MAIN PROJECT UPDATE. The current upgrade covers almost 8,000 linear feet of new pipe with over 100 service connections and 12 fire hydrants. As of today, about 800 more feet of mainline pipe remain to be installed and a few service connections.
one the temporary asphalt is removed and the soil beneath is compacted, then a base level of asphalt is applied. The second phase consists of grinding a foot outside the trench on each side, then a finial layer of fine asphalt is applied. All the old water leak patches will be included in the asphalt patching.
San Gabriel Ct. from Sierra Place to Holdman Most of the pipe has been chlorinated, pressured Avenue are being designed for reconstruction tested and sampled for domestic use. The next which is scheduled for the spring of 2019. step is to tie in the mainline to existing water mains. Then, water services will be tied over to NEW LOOK WATER BILL the new main. Residents will notice the next water bill will have All effected residents will receive a hand deliv- a new look. The City recently adopted new water ered note as to when their water will be off for rates with several goals: this process. Following the new water main service connection, affected streets will be prepped 1. Simplify the water bill. 2. Ensure funding to meet operational and mainfor complete restoration. tenance costs. The pipe replacement project is scheduled to be 3. Ensure sufficient funding for capital replacement needs. completed the second week of December 2018. 4. Develop acceptable reserve fund targets. The street repair is a twostep process: In phase For more information go to the city's website.
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