Mountain Views News          Saturday, November 23, 2013

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013

THE CIVIC CLUB SHOPPE RETURNS TO 
WHO VILLE

On November 30, the Sierra Madre Civic Club Shoppe will join the Grinch and 
be back in Kersting Court as part of the Chamber of Commerce’s Who Ville 
Festival. The Shoppe will offer beautiful knitted items such as scarves, hats, 
fingerless gloves, darling baby accessories, and many other unique hand-made 
creations. These unique, one-of-a-kind items are made with loving hands by 
Civic Club members and their friends and will make very special gifts for your 
family and friends. And, if the weather is cold outside, how great it will be for 
you to choose a lovely and practical treat for yourself. The prices are reasonable, 
and the proceeds go back into the Civic Club Philanthropy budget to help fund 
local community projects.

 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to buy wonderful hand-made treasures while 
supporting community organizations. Be there on November 30, say “Hi” to the 
Grinch, and shop at the Civic Club Shoppe! It’ll be good for you, good for your 
friends, and good for Sierra Madre.

CONSTRUCTION WELL UNDERWAY FOR 
“CATCHING THE BIG ONE”

Float Moves Up n the 2014 Parade Line Up

 The Sierra Madre Rose Float Association’s 2014 Rose Parade entry, “Catching the Big One.” was designed by award winning 
float designer Charles Meier. 

The name is in keeping with the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade Theme, “Dreams Come True”.

 In response to the announcement of the float’s prime placement in the lineup, SMRFA President Robert Young said, “I 
am extremely pleased with Tournament’s announcement that our float will be the 16th entry and the 6th float in the 2014 
Rose Parade. Tournament was unhappy with what occurred last year, as were we.” 

 Last year, there was an unfortunate incident during the parade that put a damper on the fact that SMRFA won their 7th 
award out of the last 8 entries. Due to the parade itself exceeding broadcast television’s two hour window, the very last 
scheduled float in the parade from Western Asset, advanced itself in the lineup which caused the Sierra Madre entry and 
the Women’s Equestrian Group to miss most of the national broadcasts.

 The SMRFA entry will be one of six self built floats. Other floats in that category include: The Burbank Tournament 
of Roses Association, Cal Poly Universities (Pomona & San Luis Obispo), Downey Rose Float Association, La Canada 
Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association, and the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association.

In the meantime, the clock is ticking and volunteers are busy at the barn.

 Kaye Sappington, DECO Chair says, “it is time to kick it into high gear. Prep work at the barn is in full swing on Sunday’s 
at the barn, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Starting Saturday, November 23rd, Deco will also be working on Saturdays, 
from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Come spend a few hours with us and help create “Catching the Big One”.

 Dick Sappington is in charge of construction of the float, a task that begins almost immediately after the parade for the 
next year. 

If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation to the SMRFA, call 626-355-7005


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The city of Sierra Madre’s WHOVILLE festival needs volunteers. Also 
the movie, the ELF will be shown for free at 6:30 PM. There will be snow, 
horse and carriage rides, train rides and much more. For more information 
please contact the chamber of commerce at 626 355 5111

 
TOMORROW, SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2013 
1:00 pm to 8:00 pm 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 
SHOPPING & DINING DOWNTOWN SIERRA MADRE ALL DAY! 
*Caution – watch your goodies….the GRINCH is lurking! 
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm EXHIBITORS & BOOTHS 
Kersting Court 
1:00 pm – 8:00 pm SNOW IN SIERRA MADRE 
Sled Rides – Train Rides & More….. 
Sierra Madre Blvd. – (Bank of the West) 
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CARRIAGE RIDES – Baldwin Ave. 
In Front of 4 Seasons Tea Room 
Special Rates for Families 
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm SANTA CLAUS & THE GRINCH! 
Christmas Tree Lighting 
7:00 pm MOVIE & MARINE TOY DROP 
Kersting Court 
45N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre Ca, 91024(626)355-1596Come one, come all, the more the merrier!
Bean Town’s AnnualChristmas Benefit 
Santa Claus Is Coming 
To Bean Town 
All Donations Go To 
The Sierra Madre SchoolArts Program. 
On Saturday 
December 14, 
From 1pm-3pmA photographer will be on hand if you forget your camera.
Photos will be e-mailed to you after the event.
WOUNDED WARRIOR CROSS COUNTRY CYCLING UPDATE: 

Jerry Poole Continues His Journey Alone 
and Ever Determined.


The journey continues, with weather slowing the pace 
from time to time, but Jerry Poole has made significant 
milestones on his journed this week. As he has recorded 
on his facebook page, daytime temperatures are as high as 
79 degrees and when the sun goes down, so does the thermometer. 
Lately, the drop has been 35-40 degrees. And 
inclimate weather has also slowed the journey, with rain, 
thunderstorms and windstorms. Nevertheless, Jerry continues 
on. At press time, he was still in Texas and looking 
forward to a few days rest while the weather improves. He 
has passed the 1,000 mile mark and had a couple days when 
he put in more than 80 miles a day.

On his Facebook page this week, he shared a little about 
himself, something that might help you understand this 
man so determined to do whatever is in his power to help 
his veteran kin.

But before you read about Jerry, don’t forget to show your 
support. Like his Facebook page and follow the link to the Wounded Warriors Project. The fundraising goal for this 
project is $10,000 and 100% of the funds go to the Wounded Warriors benefit. Go to the link below and make a donation 
to WWP in the name of Jerry Poole’s Ride: Coast To Coast For Courage. 

https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/individual-fundraising/JerryPooleatFaceBook/

Now, “JERRY POOLE: 12 Facts you may or may not know about me”

1. My middle name is Wayne

2. I have a son named Brian who's 37 in December who I love very much

3. I have 3 best friends, my wife Vicki, Larry Meeks & Duck ( David Foster)....8-)

4. I was a tenor section leader of my concert choir in high school, (probably sound like a dying frog now, but I still love 
music)

5. I have a brother, Bobby, and a sister, Beage(Betty Jean) who I love very much

6. I served from 1973 to 1976 in the U S Army as a 63B20 light wheeled vehicle mechanic and E5 motor sergeant 

7. In 1979 I joined the Stonewall Brigade, Virginia National Guard, went to OCS and retired as a Major in 2001

8. I worked for BMW dealers for 25 years

9. I want my life to have made a difference in some way and my family to be proud of me

10. I have lots of friends who are cheering me on towards a goal I have. 

11. One of my best friends, who I've known since 7th grade, is helping me on a journey of my life across the United States 
for Wounded Warrior ( Love you Duck)

12. The best thing that has ever happened to me is finding the love of my life Vicki my wife, my best of friends...8-)

El Paso, TX 16th Nov 2013


Always theSaturday afterThanksgivingAlways theSaturday afterThanksgivingFun Activities: Snow Sledding, Horse andCarriage Rides, Craft Booths, Train Rides,
Santa Claus, Grinch and much much more!.
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