(8/22/04)  E. Waldo Ward & Son Crate Label Reproductions Now Available, Suitable for Framing  E. Waldo Ward and Son has produced a limited number of crate labels (click image above left to see a larger image) that were first used by the ranch on their crates around 1915.  The label, which measures approx. 10" x 11", is a true piece of Sierra Madre history, and the reproduction is made with vivid colors that will look fantastic when placed in the right frame with the proper matting. Cost of the label, without frame, is just $10.  Let's not forget we have two somewhat renowned framers in this town, Frank van Dongen of Harlequin Art Gallery and Restoration and Ria Richey of Creative Framing.  E. Waldo Ward and Son has underwritten the cost of producing this limited edition label, and, after recovering its expenses, will donate the balance of the proceeds to the Sierra Madre Pioneer Days Association, to help fund this and future year's Pioneer Days events.  Most of this year's Pioneer Days events will take place at the Ward Ranch, allowing attendees the opportunity to view the operations of Sierra Madre's oldest business.  To order your E. Waldo Ward & Son crate label, visit the E. Waldo Ward & Son website.  Local merchants may also have the labels soon, that is still being arranged at this time. 

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Sierra Madre Pioneer Days Association Seeks Volunteers  The Sierra Madre Pioneer Days Association is seeking new members to assist with its mission, which is "the planning and implementation of informative, historically significant, and entertaining activities with the goal of educating our community and interested members of surrounding foothill communities about Sierra Madre's captivating past."  If you would like to become involved with Pioneer Days, held each October, contact any of the members of the  SMPDA's Board of Directors (Jeff Ward, Dr. Bill White, Debbie Henderson, Kevin Paschall or Bill Coburn, or e-mail the association at info@sierramadrepioneerdays.com.

Past Year Recent Pioneer Days Photo/Video Archives

Some other upcoming Sierra Madre events of interest

Huck Finn Day  March

SMVFA Easter Egg Hunt  April

Sierra Madre Friends of the Library Art Fair  May

Mt. Wilson Trail Race   May

Sierra Madre Surf Club Annual Luau June

Mater Dolorosa Passionist Father's Retreat House Fiesta  June

Fourth of July  July

American Cancer Society Relay for Life  Sept

Sierra Madre Pioneer Days Logo Artwork Copyright Aimee Dozois, 1997

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Sierra Madre Pioneer Days Association Mission Statement

The specific purpose for which this nonprofit corporation is organized is the planning and implementation of informative, historically significant, and entertaining activities with the goal of educating our community and interested members of surrounding foothill communities about Sierra Madre's captivating past.