Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 12, 2011

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 12, 2011 

WISTARIA BLOSSOMS ON THE RUNWAY

Sierra Madre Rose Float Association Selects 
2012 Float Design - “Colorful Imagination”


The Sierra Made Rose Float 
Association proudly announces 
that our float entry in the 2012 
Tournament of Rose parade will 
be titled “Colorful Imagination.” 
The Sierra Madre float theme 
reflects closely the Tournament 
Parade Theme, “Just Imagine . . 
. “ as selected by newly elected 
Tournament of Roses President 
Jackson 

As conceived and drawn by Julio 
Leon, “Colorful Animation” 
celebrates children’s play and 
their unique ability to use their 
imaginations to create magical 
new worlds from ordinary, 
every day objects. As these 
children play they envision 
colorful butterflies soaring 
from the swirling paint. The 
2012 float will be Sierra Madre’s 
80th float entry, marking a major 
milestone for the Association.

Julio Leon is a layout animation 
designer who resides in 
Burbank. He was the float 
concept designer for Burbank’s 
Centennial float in last year’s 
parade He will be working 
closely with the Association’s 
Decoration and Construction 
Committees to make his a floral 
fantasy.

Please consider giving us a 
hand with the development of 
“Colorful Animation.” We are 
already working every Sunday 
at the Float Barn, 587 E. Sierra 
Madre Blvd., Sierra Marde from 
10AM to 6PM.

More Tournament Parade 
Theme Information:

“The Parade theme provokes 
images of children lying on 
grass seeing pictures in clouds; 
scientists searching the stars for 
new worlds to discover; far away 
places imagined by the poets 
and storytellers of the ages; 
determined athletes giving their 
all in service of the ultimate 
prize; musicians, dancers, 
painters, actors and sculptors 
expressing their gifts on the 
palettes of their vocations; and 
the visualization of a future in 
which creativity and innovation 
are the twin masters of our 
dreams.” Mr. Jackson.

 

Parade Day, January 2nd-“Never 
on a Sunday:’

“This year, the Rose Parade 
and Rose Bowl Game will once 
again take place on Monday, 
January 2 according to the 
Tournament of Roses’ “Never 
on a Sunday” policy. In 1893, 
officials decided it would be 
best to avoid interfering with 
Sunday worship services and 
decided to move events to 
January 2nd whenever January 
1stfell on a Sunday. The last time 
the “Never on a Sunday” policy 
was in effect was in 2006”. 
Tournament Website

 
SIERRA MADRE ROSE FLOAT ASSOCIATION 
2012 Tournament of Roses Entry: 
“Colorful Imagination” 
Attending the Fashion Show will be (l to r): Magnolia Boutique Owner, Karen Cristi, Models 
Betty Mackie and Melissa Shute, and Chair Sheila Pierce.

In honor of the city’s 117 
year old vine, it will be Wistaria 
Blossoms on the Runway 
when the Sierra Madre 
Woman’s Club holds its annual 
Fashion Show and Luncheon 
on Saturday, March 
25, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. The 
event will be held in the Essick 
House, the Woman’s 
Club historic clubhouse, 550 
W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

 For another blossom choice 
club members will step out 
modeling fabulous fashions 
from Magnolia of Arcadia. 
The boutique shop owner, 
Karen Crisi, will be the 
show’s commentator.

Tickets are $35.00 each with 
the proceeds supporting 
club philanthropies. For 
ticket reservations contact 
Event Chair Sheila Pierce at 
626-355-8332.

Submitted by Phyllis Chapman


RICH Johnson

WISDOM OR WISE-DUMB

My kids are knee-deep in 
college these days. One of 
them has not declared a 
major yet, while the other 
has declared, changed, and 
is thinking of changing 
back. And I say YAY! How can you figure out 
what you want to do in life if you don’t stick your 
big toe in a few different puddles?

I have offered up only one bit of advice for my 
children regarding their professions. Whatever 
it may be, make sure it is something you enjoy 
doing. 

Wow, what a new concept. Actually, it’s not 
very new. I first saw this in a document written 
about 950 B.C. by the world’s smartest man. You 
might know him. His name is Solomon, son of 
King David. His writing is the Biblical book of 
Ecclesiastes. For those of you who don’t know 
the backstory on Solomon, God came to him at 
the beginning of his reign over Israel and offered 
him whatever he wanted. Solomon said, “Give 
your servant a discerning heart to govern your 
people and distinguish between right and wrong.” 
BINGO!! RIGHT ANSWER. God was pumped. 
He told Solomon since he didn’t ask for wealth, 
long life, or even the death of his enemies, God 
was going to give it all to him… except for maybe 
the death of his enemies.

So how does this figure in to your kids, Rich? 
Well, Solomon’s book of Ecclesiastes muses about 
the futility us of running around, working at 
something you hate doing and then dying, thus 
letting someone else inherit all that you built up. 
He says in chapter 3, verse 22, “So I saw that there 
is nothing better for a man (or 

woman) to enjoy their work.” In other verses he 
adds, “…and enjoy the fruit of your labor.”

Encourage your children to pursue their dreams; 
to end up doing something they want to do, even 
if it means shifting midstream, or even after 
college. Same goes for you 30, 40, 50, 60. 70, 80 
year olds. 

Now, let me leave you with some wisdom from 
closer to home. Texas Wisdom to be exact:

1. Don’t squat with your spurs on.

2. Always drink upstream from the herd.

3. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

4. Never slap a man who’s chewin’ tobacco.

5. Lettin’ the cat outta the bag is a whole lot 
easier ‘n puttin’ it back in. 

6. If you get to thinkin’ you’re a person of some 
influence, try orderin’ somebody else’s dog 
around.

7. If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing 
to do is to stop diggin’.

8. There’s two theories to arguin’ with a woman. 
Neither one works.

9. Good judgement comes from experience, 
and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.

10. If you’re ridin’ ahead of the herd, take a 
look back every now and then to make sure it’s 
still there.

11. It don’t take a genius to spot a goat in a 
flock of sheep. 

12. Three kinds of folks: Them that learn by 
readin’, them that learn by watchin’, and the rest 
who learn by touchin’ the fire to see if it’s really 
hot.

“THE ART OF THE JAPANESE GARDEN” 

Eighty Years of Goodwill: 1931-2011 


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

TRAFFIC VOLUNTEER

Police Department Traffic Volunteers will serve at community-wide special events and in 
emergency situations assisting with directing traffic at intersections and on streets, staffing 
barricades, and assisting pedestrians crossing in crosswalks. Traffic Volunteers will be 
trained to in the proper procedures for directing traffic and provided uniforms for their 
service.

 

DUTIES:

- Assist with traffic control at events or in emergency situations.

- Direct traffic by voice, hand or other signal.

- Follow applicable City safety rules and regulations.

- Inform staff of any issues that may arise.

- Interact with the public sometimes under stressful circumstances in a fair, calm and understanding 
way.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have a valid Class C California driver’s license for the past five years as well as the ability to 
maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Usage Policy. Must possess a current American 
Red Cross certificate in First Aid/CPR/AED for Schools and the Community, or the 
equivalent, within three months of appointment. Must be available to volunteer evenings, 
weekends, and holidays. Must complete a background verification process and successfully 
complete the training provided by the Department.

 

Please visit the city’s website at www.cityofsierramadre.com for more information and to 
download a flyer and application.

Students pose in the Japanese Goodwill Garden, c. 1931. 

The Japanese Garden at Sierra Madre School is a great source of pride for the students, 
staff, parents and community. Please join us for a program that will explore the creation, 
restoration and expansion of the garden, as well as current plans for maintaining this 80 
year-old treasure of Sierra Madre. Acclaimed landscape artist Lew Watanabe, teacher 
Helen Pontarelli, parents and students will share their experiences in restoring and tending 
the garden.

 

The program will take place on Saturday, March 19, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Arts 
Discovery Room at Sierra Madre School, 141 W. Highland Avenue, in Sierra Madre. Free 
and open to the public. For more information, please contact Debbie Henderson at (626) 
355-7186 or by email at dhenderson@cityofsierramadre.com.


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