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Mountain View News Saturday, November 21, 2015


Walking Sierra Madre…
The Social Side 

by Deanne Davis

 
Weather Wise

6-Day Forecast 

Sierra Madre, Ca.

Walking Sierra Madre this time of year is simply a delight. There 
are still pumpkins on lots of folks’ porches, which will last for 
months, till the squirrels find a weak spot. Those easterners who 
say we don’t have Autumn color haven’t seen OUR leaves and 
it finally feels like Fall. I expect we’re all doing something about 
Thanksgiving. Brining our turkey (best thing ever for a moist and 
tender Festive Bird!), making a pie, looking for something new to 
do with sweet potatoes and, best of all, inviting family and friends 
to share the feast. I don’t suppose any of you folks have ever had 
the following experience?

The Ghost of Thanksgivings Past

The Festive Bird is in the stove,

And time now for a nap.

I laid me down, closed my eyes,

And on the window heard a tap.

It’s far too soon for guests to come,

I need a little peace!

The stuffing’s ready, cranberries chillin’,

Pies overflow with pumpkin fillin’.

The tap just keeps on at my window,

But I’m not gonna look!

There’s nothing more for me to do,

This is one tired and sleepy cook.

So I snuggled deep down in my afghan,

Turned my head the other way.

I don’t care who’s at that window,

They can tap all day.

Off I went to slumberland and dreamed a lovely dream,

A kitchen, clean and washed and spotless, everything just right.

But then I dreamt a dreadful dream,

That made me shriek with fright!

The tapping at my window,

More insistent grew.

And what was out there tapping,

I’ll now describe to you.

The Ghost of my Thanksgivings Past,

A turkey that was huge!

Tapped an enormous beak at my window,

And gobbled…. “J’ accuse!”

“Forty Thanksgivings, and more,” he said,

“Since you walked down the aisle.

Forty turkeys you’ve served up, 

With sweet potatoes and a smile.”

“Forty turkeys come and gone,

And still your gravy’s awful!

And the year the turkey hit the floor,

Should be declared… unlawful!!”

“Most of them were nicely done, I’ll give you that,” he said.

“But some were cooked so badly,

You should have ordered Chinese instead!”

What an awful dream, I thought, as I cowered in my bed.

The Ghostly Turkey wasn’t finished,

With his accusations many.

And I, offering excuses,

Discovered I hadn’t any!

But then he smiled and said to me,

“Your crimes are all forgiven.

For those who’ve gathered at your table,

Have rejoiced and laughed for hours.”

“We turkeys relish meals like these,

They are sweet as summer flowers!

Enjoy today, with friends and family, gathered ‘round your table,

Give thanks for health and joy and peace…

Then share this Thanksgiving fable.”

And with a last gobble…gobble, the Ghost of Thanksgivings Past,

 Flew up, up, and away…

And I heard him exclaim, ere he flew out of sight…

“Happy Thanksgiving to all…

And for heaven’s sake, learn to make better gravy!”

 

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Hope it’s the best one ever!

My book page: Amazon.com: Deanne Davis

Blog: www.authordeanne.com

 “Tablespoon of Love, Tablespoon of Laughter” is available there…

Christmas is coming! You’ll need gifts!

 Sun: Sunny Hi 80s Lows 50s

 Mon: Ptly Cldy Hi 70s Lows 50s 

 Tues: Ptly Cldy Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Wed: Sunny Hi 50s Lows 30s

 Thur: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

 Fri: Sunny Hi 60s Lows 40s

Forecasts courtesy of the National Weather Service

CITY OF SIERRA MADRE 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings listed below are held at City 
Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra Madre, Ca. 

626-355-7135

NEXT REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING:

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

6:30 pm


1630 AM EMERGENCY RADIO & 

Free on-air publicity for local events

 Sierra Madre’s EMERGENCY radio station is now accepting scripts 
for Public Service Announcements (PSAs) about community events. 
PSAs will be broadcast on the air at no charge. The station operates 
24/7 and can be heard at 1630 on the AM dial.

 Any local non-profit or non-commercial organization can have 
their event information broadcast to the public on Sierra Madre 
Community Information Radio. The station covers the city of Sierra 
Madre, plus surrounding areas of Pasadena, Arcadia, and Monrovia. 

Your event must:

• Benefit a non-commercial or non-profit entity
• Be open to the public
• Be of general interest to local citizens


Just 
write a Public Service Announcement that describes your event 
and e-mail it to radio@cityofsierramadre.com. 

SIERRA MADRE CITY MEETINGS

Regular City Council Meeting

November 24, 2015 - 6:30 pm

The final agenda and staff reports will 
available online no later than Friday 
night. Enter the date “10/13/2015” for 
the complete agenda packet.

Can’t make it to the meeting, but still want to share your 
thoughts? You can mail or drop off a written statement 
to City Hall or email city@cityofsierramadre.com before 
5:30 the night of the meeting and your statement will be 
delivered to all the Council Members.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: - City Hall will be closed on 
November 26 & 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving 
holiday.

Upcoming Public Meetings and Events

Monday, November 23, 2015, 7:00PM

Library Board of Trustee Meeting

Tuesday, November 24, 2015, 6:30PM 

City Council Meeting

Thursday, December 3, 2015, 3:00PM

Senior Commission Meeting

Thursday, December 3, 2015, 7:00PM

Planning Commission Meeting

Planning & Community Preservation and Public Works 
Service Hours Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 2:00pm 

Sierra Madre City Hall 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Sierra 
Madre, CA 91024 (626) 355-7135 

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SHARE SOME 

GOOD NEWS! 

 “The Kindness of Strangers” 
feature encourages readers to 
share their stories. I can assure 
you, they will be uplifting 
especially in contrast to all the 
the challenges and issues we 
have to deal with daily. So, if 
you have something you would 
like to share, please submit 
it to: editor@mtnviewsnews.
com. It doesn’t matter where 
you were or when it happened. 
Share your good expeiences in 
hope that it might bring a little 
joy and/or inspire someone.

 

-Susan Henderson, Editor/
Publisher MVNews


ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR & BOUTIQUE

Sierra Madre United Methodist Church is 
holding its annual Christmas Alternative Gift 
Fair & Boutique on Sunday, December 6, 2015 
from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Celebrate the spirit 
of the holiday season with a gift that truly “gives 
back.” Your donations help support the relief 
efforts of local organizations such as San Gabriel 
Valley Habitat for Humanity, Friends in Deed, 
and Foothill Unity Center, and global efforts such 
as Heifer International, Imagine No Malaria, and 
missionary programs in Mexico. Sales from the 
popular handcrafted gift boutique will benefit 
Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley. Enjoy free 
refreshments while you browse. The Church is 
located at 695 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. in Sierra 
Madre. Call 626-355-0629 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Deco Week at the Sierra Madre Rose Float, "Rollin' on the River", starts 
on December 26th. We need your help! Please click on the link below to 
look for the shift(s) that will be right for you: https://smrfa.ivolunteer.
com. We hope that you will join us. If you prefer to help with non-
decorating jobs, food service at lunch or dinner, working in the Sales 
Booth or checking in volunteers, please contact Bonnie at volunteer@
SMRoseFloat.org. 

For more information about SMRFA and all of our activities, check out our website at smrosefloat.
org. We look forward to seeing you at the SMRFA barn! Volunteers like you are what make the entire 
process possible.