Mountain Views News          Saturday, January 16, 2016

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, January 16, 2016 


Walking Sierra Madre…The Social Side 

by Deanne Davis


“Bare limbs shivering

In January’s chilled wind

Deciduous trees.” 

Anita Lovelace

We’re sure you’ve noticed these beautifully painted 
stones all over town, speaking of the wonders of 
Mary’s Market. Big ones, small ones, we happen 
upon them in all sorts of places, but this one is our 
favorite. See if you can find it. There’s a delightful 
happy face one at the Library, too. Beautiful things 
show up all around you, if you’re looking for them.

 What a great day to be walking Sierra Madre. 
Monday was the first day in weeks when walking 
outside at about 7 a.m. was a pleasure instead of 
a punishment. It was a nice mild 48 when we set 
out, my walking buddy and fellow Sierra Madre 
admirer, John, and I, and we met all sorts of folks 
enjoying the day. The student garden cold frames 
at Gooden School are looking really good, veggies 
about 3-4” high, ready to grow into something 
good to eat. Last I heard, all the food grown in the 
garden goes to the Friends Indeed Food Pantry in 
Pasadena at Los Robles and Washington. 

 Peeking in the windows at Mui Spa, we decided 
we wanted a Himalayan Salt Stone Massage which 
detoxifies and enhances energy, releases stress and 
improves circulation using warm Himalayan hand 
carved salt crystals; or maybe the V-Face lifting 
Therapy, an anti-aging face and neck treatment, 
which reduces fine lines and wrinkles on the face, 
and improves firmness. Mui is at 31 W. Sierra 
Madre Blvd. if you want to check it out.

 Moving on, we admired the pansies in the 
new flower boxes in front of Thai Sierra Madre 
restaurant. Now is supposed to be the best time 
to plant pansies, our neighbors, Lisa and Craig 
already have some in and they look so colorful. 

 We were so sorry to see Left Coast Scooter 
had moved on but then delighted to see Rafael’s 
Interiors, our favorite upholsterer, who has done 
wonderful things with the loveseat John inherited 
from his parents, a delicate piece covered in a floral 
brocade which I am terrified someone is going 
to spill red wine on, and our red velour-covered 
easy chair, which we bought at a yard sale years 
ago for $45.00. Rafael is currently in the shops on 
Montecito, but this new location will be terrific 
for him. More parking. He has been in Sierra 
Madre for over 35 years and if you need a piece of 
furniture done, he’s your guy.

 The new gardens are City Hall are taking hold 
beautifully. Such a well-done project, thanks to 
the Sierra Madre Garden Club. Did you know 
there’s a Time Capsule dated 1976 there put in by 
the Historical Society? Check it out. Poppy Cake 
Baking Company had folks waiting in line for a 
cup of coffee and something yummy to eat. We 
got no closer than the windows as the New Year’s 
weight loss resolution reminded us it’s oatmeal, not 
croissants, we’ll be breakfasting upon.

 The camellias are blooming at the Library. First 
we’ve seen this year and they’re gorgeous! Vibrant 
pink with zillions of buds ready to bloom. We 
wandered through the Friends Library Garden 
and noticed that those nice benches in there are 
all marked in honor of dear Sierra Madre friends, 
like Bruce Crow, Jay Whitcraft & Joy Phillips, 
Gwendolyn Ludford, Helen Wagner,

Richard Hartley and, of course, the Mary Tumilty 
Endowment Fund. Sitting out there under the trees 
and enjoying a restful reading moment will be 
lovely when we get a little closer to Spring.

 If you happen to find yourself on Montecito in 
the vicinity of where Neil, The Pot-Bellied Pig, 
used to live before he left us last year, you will find 
that there’s a new pig in residence! Rumor has it 
this one is a she and possibly she’s expecting. Take 
a look! 

 Nobody has started pruning their roses back 
yet, which was a relief as we’ve been so busy 
doing Christmas and enjoying the rain and how 
much happier all the trees look that we haven’t 
even thought about that. Speaking of trees, the 
Jacarandas look like they’re seriously planning 
a bumper crop of purple blossoms this year. 
We hope so anyway as the purple cloud effect 
on many of our streets is thrilling. Speaking 
of roses, I managed to kill my favorite tree rose 
last year. Think I over-pruned. Planning a trip 
to Armstrong’s to buy a new bare root tree rose 
to replace it. What’s going on in your garden? 
Hopefully, with the rain, everything is looking 
healthy and happy. Look around this week while 
you’re out walking, and see what beautiful things 
are going on in Sierra Madre. 

 Have you got your tickets to “Deathtrap” at the 
Playhouse? We do.

 Happy New Year, dear Walking Sierra Madre 
friends. Hope to see you out and about in 2016. 

Check out my book page on Amazon.com: 
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City of Sierra Madre

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

From: The City of Sierra Madre

Subject: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 
DISPATCH FEE 

The City of Sierra Madre gives notice, pursuant to State of California law, that the City Council 
will conduct a public hearing to consider adoption of City Council Resolution 16-06 amending 
the Fee Schedule by adopting an Emergency Medical Services Dispatch fee. 

DATE AND TIME OF HEARING PLACE OF HEARING

City of Sierra Madre City of Sierra Madre

City Council meeting City Council Chambers

Tuesday, January 26, 2016 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

(Hearing begins at 6:30 p.m.) Sierra Madre, CA 

All interested persons may attend this meeting and the City Council will hear them with respect 
thereto.

For further information on this subject, please contact Fire Chief Stephen Heydorff at (626) 355-
3611. 

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED 

FOR THE SIERRA MADRE WATERWORKS 
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD 

The Community Advisory Board (CAB) was 
created to provide residents and the community 
an opportunity to be a part of the planning process 
for aquatic services at the Sierra Madre Aquatic 
Center. The CAB consists of seven distinct positions 
representing: swim lessons, swim team, lap 
swimming/ water aerobics, recreation swim/ social 
user, a Waterworks Aquatics staff, Community 
Service Department staff and Community Services 
Commission liaison. Each of the community 
positions serve one year terms and are appointed 
by the selection committee consisting of the 
Waterworks Aquatics staff, Community Services 
Department staff and Community Services 
Commission liaison. 

 The CAB meets on a once a month basis 
throughout the year. Upon completion of the 
one year term, members of the CAB can reapply 
for appointment. Applications can be turned in 
to the Sierra Madre Aquatics Center, located in 
Sierra Vista Park at 611 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., 
Sierra Madre, CA 91024. 

 

 For applications, information and questions on 
the CAB please contact Waterworks Aquatics at 
(626) 836-1200 ext. 168 or email Monica Rathbun 
at monica@waterworksswim.com.


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