SM Auxiliary Firefighters Lend Helping Hands to SM
San Marino fires chief recounts establishing an auxiliary firefighter program in 1995 led by Mark Phillips and Cliff Hadsell. Each auxiliary, a 24 hour weekly apprentice for up to two years, trains after graduating from an approved academy. Graduates may attain Firefighter I certification, improving job prospects.
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San Marino
Frank Wills
Mark Phillips
Cliff Hadsell
Kevin Prentiss
John Reyes
Neal Thornhill
Ramon Valdoria
Andrew Respicio
Matt Kaller
Juan Fregoso
William Gamble
Ray Escobedo
Michael Deitrick
James Duarte
Scott Gibson
Phillips
Jeff Zhorne
Knox Rapid Entry System Adopted by San Marino Fire Dept
San Marino Fire Department adopts the Knox Rapid Entry System to speed access during medical or fire emergencies. A key box system, accessible only to the department, aims to reduce entry delays and property damage by eliminating forced entry. Interested owners may contact the department at 300-0735 for installation details.
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SM Fire Department
Knox
San Marino
Complaints Move Council to Consider Permit Lifespans
City leaders plan to amend the Uniform Codes to require owners and builders finish projects within set time frames. The council continued discussions to the Aug 13 meeting after residents complained of long construction timelines and noise from sites like 770 Chaucer Road. Penalties could reach 100 per day for delays while nuisance abatement costs were discussed.
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Tribune
David Saldana
Saldana
Chaucer Road
Dearden
Canterbury Road
San Marino Oversight Committees Meet With Osborn Architects
Citizens oversight committees for the San Marino Unified School District gather with Osborn Architects tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at 1665 West Drive. Elevation drawings for San Marino High School and Valentine Elementary School will be reviewed and approved, with maintenance operations and traffic topics also on the agenda.
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San Marino Unified School District
Osborn Architects
1665 West Drive
San Marino High School
Valentine
Rose Names Billie Knight New Assistant Superintendent
Rose names Billie Knight as the new assistant superintendent of instruction for the San Marino Unified School District. Knight is an acclaimed instructional leader with NASSP honors as 1992 California Secondary Principal of the Year and 1993 NASSP National Principal of the Year finalist.
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Jackee
San Marino Unified
Knight
National Association For Secondary School Principals
NASSP
California
Association For California School Administrators
ACSA
Rose
el Segundo High School
New Mayor Pledges to Work More Closely With Business in SM
San Marino reads a quiet transition as Vince Filutze is named mayor by City Council on June 9. Don Cotton praised for steering the budget to the June 30 deadline and urged annual rotation of the post. Crowley named vice mayor and vows service to the community while Dryden lauds Cotton’s budget reforms and earlier meeting schedules.
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Vince Filutze
Filutze
Don Cotton
Gene Dryden
Paul Crowley
Betty Brown
San Marino
Crowley
Dryden
Cotton
Sepvigg
California
Don
Senate
Assembly
Time Warner Debuts Knowledge TV Channel 56
Time Warner announces Knowledge TV offering four categories for viewers and a Teachers and Technology Scholarship Contest. Local educators can win a full-tuition master's in education technology leadership from George Washington University, with classes via cable, Internet, and distance learning platforms. Martha remarks on system rebuild and immediate access.
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Knowledge TV
Time Warner
George Washington University
Washington, D.C
JEC College Connection
Martha
July Named Parks Recreation Month by City Council
City officials including Mayor Don Cotton proclaimed July as Park and Recreation Month in San Marino. Recreation Director Nancy Matthews and Public Works and Park Director Virgil Nichols received the proclamation praising Lacy Park and city greenways. San Marino programs serve over 10,000 participants with sports, aquatics, arts, classes, day care and volunteer opportunities, supported by over 100 staff.
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Don Cotton
Nancy Matthews
Virgil Nichols
San Marino
Cotton
Lacy Park
Bartos enters SMUSD Board race with extensive public service
San Marino resident John B. Bartos announces candidacy for the SMUSD Board of Education. He works as a special assistant U.S. attorney for the INS and has volunteered in SMASD PTA and district leadership roles. Campaign advisor is Kevin McDonnell and treasurer Joan Cathcart.
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San Marino
Smusd Board of Education
Bartos
U.S
The
Immigration & Naturalization Service
PTA
Kevin McDonnell
Joan Cathcart
San Gabriel Valley
San Gabriel High School
UCLA
Army
Vietnam
SMASD
U.S. Army Reserve
American Legion
SMHS
INS
Army Reserve
Southwestern Academy Hosts 73rd Graduation Ceremony
Southwestern Academy on its San Marino and Arizona ranch campuses celebrated the 73rd graduation with 470 spectators. Alastair Greeves of World Vision addressed attendees at baccalaureate services. Graduates offered readings or music from diverse faiths as honors students and eighth to high school graduates were recognized. Mayor Don Cotton and Councilmember Paul Crowley presented Andy Rabardianto with the outstanding student award alongside a Rotary nod.
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United States
Southwestern
San Marino
Ranch
Arizona
Alastair Greeves
World Vision
Gram
Don Cotton
Paul Crowley
Andy Rabardianto
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