Mountain Views News          Saturday, October 16, 2010

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Mountain Views News Saturday, October 16, 2010

Local Artist Prepares for Beverly Hills Show

Sierra Madrean Djibril N'Doye hosted 
a "Signing Ceremony" at his home 
studio to sign 8 new original ballpoint 
pen drawings, in anticipation of his 
upcoming exhibit in Beverly Hills at 
the annual outdoor art festival called 
"Affaire in the Gardens", to be held 
October 16-17th, in the Beverly Gardens 
Park, 242 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly 
Hills, along Santa Monica Blvd.

 

Long-time friend and art collector, actor, 
CCH Pounder, attended the Signing 
Ceremony as Guest of Honor, along with 
other dear friends and artists. 

Djibril has recently been honered by 
the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library 
annual Wine and Cuisine Tasting 
fundrasing committee by being asked 
to design original art for the 41st annual 
event poster. The poster will herald 
the upcoming fundraising event. The 
original colored ballpoint pen drawing 
will be for auction at the event. Djibril 
is donating all proceeds from the sale of 
the original to the Friends of the Library.

 

Having been a ribbon winner at the 
Beverly Hills art show last Fall, Djibril is 
very much looking forward to exhibiting his newly signed ballpoint pen drawings, and has chosen several to be available as 
signed/numbered, limited edition prints.

 

Affaire in the Gardens

October 16 & 17th

Saturday and Sunday

10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Beverly Gardens Park

Santa Monica Blvd at Rodeo Drive

Free and open to the public Booth #119

REMEMBRANCE

JOE GRIPPI - 1925-2010

Joe Grippi, 85, passed 
away peacefully at his 
home in Sierra Madre on 
October 7, surrounded 
by his loving family.

Born on July 10, 1925, 
to Cosma and Joseph 
Grippi at the family home 
on North Mountain 
Trail, Joe lived most of 
his life in Sierra Madre. 
He was the first child to 
be baptized in St. Rita’s 
RCC on North Baldwin 
Avenue. 

After graduating from John Muir High School in 1942, 
Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving on a destroyer in the 
South Pacific, and training gunners at the Navy center in 
Dahlgren, VA. After an honorable discharge in 1946, he 
returned to Sierra Madre to raise a family.

Joe worked for the U.S. Post Office before establishing a 
career as a local independent distributor of the LA Times. 
He was deeply committed to his hometown throughout his 
life, serving for nine years as chairman of the City’s Parks 
and Recreation Commission, and playing an integral role 
in the development of the Recreation Center at Sierra Vista 
Park, Dapper Field, and a Bailey Canyon Wilderness Park 
protected area. Joe was also a longtime member of the 
Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club, serving as president in 1964.

Many will remember Joe as a lifelong baseball player and 
ardent fan. His love of the game led him to serve as a youth 
baseball coach throughout the 1960s and 70s.

After retiring from the LA times, Joe enjoyed reading, 
gardening, cooking, traveling, concert-going, and attending 
UCLA football and Dodger baseball games.

Joe was preceded in death by sisters Margie and Annie, and 
brothers Joseph and John. He is survived by his wife of 32 
years, Barbara; daughters Linda Grippi, Margie Lorusso, 
Beth Brady, and son Vince Grippi; seven grandchildren; 
and brother David Groth.

A High Mass Funeral was held on October 13 at the Church 
of the Ascension in Sierra Madre, followed by internment 
at Sierra Madre Pioneer Cemetery. Memorial donations 
may be made to the Church of the Ascension, 25 E. Laurel 
Ave., Sierra Madre, CA, 91024, in care of the Very Reverend 
Michael Bamberger, to honor Rev. Bamberger’s longtime 
service to the residents of Sierra Madre.


Attending the ‘signing’ are, (l to r): Hortense Scott, Djibril N’Doye, Moira Love, 
Tom Love, and CCH Pounder. 

Halloween Games Tea 
At Woman’s Club

Sierra Madre Woman’s Club 
will host an afternoon of bridge 
or a game of your choice on 
Saturday, October 23rd from 
1 to 4 pm at the Essick House, 
their historic clubhouse. The 
clubhouse is located at 550 
W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra 
Madre.

 Jan O’Day, tea chair extraordinaire, will once again provide 
a lavish tea buffet for players to “take tea” at anytime all 
afternoon. She is well known for her delicious and delectable 
refreshments.

 Eva Poet chairs the event and invites you to gather friends 
and play together or come alone and join a group. For a 
hoot, she suggests you come in costume.

 Tickets are $15.00 with proceeds supporting club 
philanthropies. For reservations or more information, call 
Dorothy Murphy at 626-355-6395. It will be a “Boo To You” 
if you miss this lovely party.

Creative Arts Group 
50th Anniversary

 Creative Arts Group’s 50th Year Celebration continues as the 
nonprofit art center kicks off its 2010 Art Festival with a gala 
opening and reception Friday, November 5th from 7-9 p.m. The 
work of more than 80 artists will be on display and for sale in the 
Jameson Gallery and art center located at 108 N. Baldwin Ave. 
in Sierra Madre. Several new artists will be added to this year’s 
show which includes fiber arts, blown glass, ceramics, jewelry, 
metal arts, painting, photography, mosaics, silk painting, papier 
maché and more. Many artists will be on hand to demonstrate 
their work and Erika Oller will be autographing her “fragments,” 
- original small watercolor and monotype studies - on Saturday 
from 1-4 pm.

This is an excellent opportunity to acquire that special piece for 
yourself, or find one-of-a-kind gifts for the upcoming holiday 
season. Join us for refreshments and festivities and meet some 
of our most talented local artists. Even our students get into the 
festivities with a Student Art Sale Friday and Saturday. 

Festival hours on Saturday, November 6th are from 10 am to 5 
pm, and Sunday, November 7, from 11 am to 5 pm. For more 
information contact Creative Arts Group at (626) 355-8350 or 
visit our website at www. creativeartsgroup.org. (See our ad - pg. 16)

 
In An Emergency 
Tune To 
1630 AM 
Sierra Madre 
Community RadioIf there’s an earthquake, fire, or other 
emergency, 1630-AM will broadcast important 
safety information. Listen on any AM radio. 
Put a sticker on your radio! 
Stickers courtesy of the Sierra Madre Kiwanis Club 
2011 
Entertainment 
Books Are 
Here!

Please help the Sierra Madre Rose Float Association 
raise funds for the 2011 Entry “Suenos De California” 
buy buying an Entertainment Coupon Book today. 
You’ll not only be helping a wonderful cause, you will 
save $$$$ when you redeem the coupons.

 The book starts at $25.00 for the San Gabriel Valley. 
Others are available at various prices.

 Please call Ann at 626-574-1331


Do You Know Me? Turtle Found


Request for Proposals 
for Wistaria Vine 
Newsletter and 
Brochure

The City of Sierra Madre is inviting 
proposals for the printing of the 
Wistaria Vine Newsletter and 
Brochure publication. Interested parties must submit a 
complete proposal by Monday, November 1, 2010. Copies 
of the Request for Proposal (RFP) may be obtained from 
the Community and Personnel Services Office, located at 
611 E, Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre, CA 91024 or from 
the City’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com. 

For more information please contact Adam Matsumoto, 
Recreation Supervisor, at 626-355-5278 ext. 704.


I’m lost. I was found on W. Highland just strolling around 
on Thursday. If you recognize me, please call the Mountain 
Views at 626-355-2737

Sierra Madre Police Blotter


GENERAL 
PLAN 
COMMITTEE 
CALENDAR

Mon, Oct 25th

222 W Sierra Madre Blvd

Hart Park House Senior 
Center, 7:00 pm

Outreach/
Communications Team

 

Wed, Oct 27th

City Council Chambers, 
6:00 pm

General Plan Steering 
Committee

During the week of Sunday, October 3rd, to Saturday October 
9th, the Sierra Madre Police Department responded to 
approximately 302 calls for service.

Sunday, October 3rd:

3:00 PM- Battery, 100 block N. Mountain Trail Ave. A 
resident reported a domestic fight call. Upon officers’ 
arrival, neither party was interested in prosecution. 

Thursday October 7th:

5:21 PM- Use Another’s Personal Identification to Obtain 
Credit/Etc, 600 block Camillo St. No additional information 
available.

Friday October 8th:

9:47 AM- Grand Theft Exceeding $400.00, 100 blk. N 
Baldwin Ave. Suspect(s) entered an unlocked parked car 
and took a Dell 15” laptop computer valued at $1800.00, 
two external hard drives valued at $400.00 and a checkbook 
valued at $35.00. Item were later found at a Pasadena golf 
course.

1:58 PM- Inflicting Corporal Injury on Spouse, 600 blk. 
Oakcrest Dr. Officers responded to a call of an argument 
between a boyfriend and girlfriend. Officers determined 
that the man was a danger to himself and others. He was 
detained for a 72 hour psychiatric evaluation.

2:33PM- Grand Theft Exceeding $400.00, Baldwin Ave and 
Laurel Ave. A suspect entered an unlocked and parked car 
and stole a Blackberry cell phone, $7.00 in cash, and a wallet 
containing credit cards.